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ELCOME to the November 2016 issue of the Rutland and Market Harborough Living.

This is my third issue as Editor – and what a three months it’s been.

It goes without saying that I’m a big fan of our beautiful, thriving patch in middle England – I’m in the wrong job if that wasn’t the case – but since starting the role, I’ve been blown away by just how much there is going on, right on our own turf. How lucky we are.

When I think of November, I think of Remembrance Sunday and the iconic poppy. You’ll notice this as a running theme throughout this edition, which includes an overview of the commemorative events taking place throughout the centenary of the First World War and a look into the astounding support The Royal British Legion provides to service men and women and their families.

We also showcase a fabulous local initiative, Rutland Remembers, which is tirelessly uncovering and telling the stories of local men and women who lost their lives for their country.

So, while we often think of Christmas as a time to be thankful, let’s start early and give thanks to all those who lost their lives as well as those who fought, and continue to fight, for this green and pleasant land.

And don’t forget to buy your poppy!

Rachael

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INCORPORATING

Village Lifestyle

4 Updates

Latest news from local shops and services

6 Local People

54 Harborough Happenings

Latest news on Harborough shops and services

56 Home & Garden

Rutland Remembers

Nature and nurture at Barnsdale Gardens

8 Local Events

Oakham’s 10th NSPCC Christmas Carol Concert

60 Updates

Latest news on Rutland shops and services

11 Christmas Buying Guide

63 Local History

14 Christmas Buying Guide

67 Home & Garden

Gorgeous gifts from Rutland retailers

Perfect gifts from Market Harborough shops

17 Local People

Western Front Pilgrim Tours

74 Updates

Recipe from The Olive Branch

Latest news on Rutland shops and services

Stir-up Sunday Christmas pudding recipe

Carefree Christmas catering

31 Food & Drink

Food news and reviews

32 Local shopping

The Manor at Tur Langton

36 Fine Art

Equine exposure

39 Fashion It’s a wrap!

43 Health & Beauty Get ready to party!

49 Out & About

What’s on in our region this month

52 Out & About

Pantomimes for the festive season

70 Updates

73 Out & About

20 Food & Drink 23 Food & Drink

26 Food & Drink

New QKS Kitchen showroom

Latest news on Rutland shops and services

The Royal British Legion

25 Food & Drink

Under attack!

78 Local people

James Bowie at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel Editor Rachael Bull 07734 218155 rachaelbull@bestlocalliving.co.uk Advertisement Manager, Rutland Tracy Watkinson 01572 813187 rutlandliving@btinternet.com Advertisement Manager, Market Harborough Sosennah Every 07884 124316 sos.every@gmail.com Advertising Copy & Subscriptions Rachel Beecroft 01780 765320 rachel@locallivingdesign.co.uk Head of Design Steven Handley steve@locallivingdesign.co.uk Designer Sarah Compton inkdesign@virginmedia.com Publisher Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Printed by Warners of Bourne RL cover: Courtesy of Bigstock MHL cover: Elli Dean www.rutlandphotographer.co.uk

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UPDATES Shops & Services

New exhibition at Uppingham’s Rug Studio T

HIS November The Rug Studio are holding their first of many planned inhouse exhibitions in over three years. This season they are focusing on Antique and decorative Indian Agra carpets, as first inspired by the Jailbirds exhibition and catalogue London March 1987. The Quality of the Agra stocked have been quoted by ‘Hali’ magazine as “leaders in the field” and by the late David Black, a world renowned and respected Notting Hill Dealer as “best on the market”.

Rug Studio owner Rachel says, “Decorative does not necessarily mean heavily floral, a good rug flows in elegance. Here in Uppingham for two weeks from 12–26th November, we would like to give you the opportunity to see and learn our passion.”

Aware that not everyone wants an antique rug due to traffic and budget requirements, they will also have a stock of Indian Amritsar carpets and of the popular reproduction Afghan Zieglar rugs.

This is alongside their usual stock of Indian, Afghan, Persian and Caucasian contemporary and antique rugs, carpets kilims and textiles.

Rachel says, “We believe at The Rug Studio in sharing our passion, expertise and knowledge to help the public choose wisely their new rug, carpet, kilim or textile.

A rug is more than a floor covering, it should evoke an emotion, draw everything in the room together and sit as comfortably as a bunch of flowers.”

With over 22 years’ handson experience, Rachel is a trained weaver and restorer who will happily provide ideas. If you have your own damaged rugs, kilims or textiles, take them along for a consultation regarding cleaning, restoring and upcycling an old treasure. Rachel will share a wealth of knowledge as to the history of design, clarify its age and value where possible.

• The Rug Studio, 2 High St E, Uppingham, Oakham LE15 9PZ. Tel: 01572 829927

Exquisite jewellery in the heart of Oakham

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TEP inside Heidi Kjeldsen’ s sparkling showroom this Christmas, where you’ll find the most glittering array of precious pieces of jewellery to entice you.

Christmas will literally be all wrapped up for you, with a diverse choice of beautiful, high grade gems to admire. The cosy surroundings offer the perfect home for such exquisite jewels: there are the most beautiful pearls to adore and desire, ravishing rubies to entice and enchant, with the lure of delectable Diamonds that dazzle in this magical Aladdin’s cave.

The sumptuous interior of Heidi’s showroom has been beautifully crafted with cabinets displaying an enticing range of fine jewellery for you to choose. From glorious engagement rings, to mesmerising Diamond and Pearl drop earrings, or perhaps bespoke work made to your exacting standards.

At Heidi Kjeldsen, you will find a wonderful collection of some of the most desirable jewellery including fabulous yellow Gold bracelets (one of this year’s key jewellery items) which are now available to purchase online at www.heidikjeldsen.co.uk or in the showroom on Mill Street, Oakham.

Heidi’s knowledge of gemstones is extensive, as is the warm welcome that you will receive as you explore the many sparkling delights and browse this exclusive showroom.

Each purchase comes elegantly gift wrapped in one of Heidi’s bespoke designed boxes, with beautiful finishing touches which make that perfect gift a true joy to receive.

• Heidi Kjeldesn, 15 Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 722 666.

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New Alan Oliver exhibition in Oakham

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NEW exhibition of Alan Oliver’s paintings starts at The Old House Gallery in Oakham’s Market Place on 29 October.

The show is titled ‘Always looking forward’.

Alan has been painting mainly Rutland images for half a century. Over that time, he has been developing new techniques and methods of depicting the scenes and objects that have caught his imagination.

This new show illustrates this development with a collection of work, old and new.

Alan will be demonstrating some of his painting methods in the gallery on the opening day from 2 to 4pm and again on the following Saturday 5 November from 11am to 12pm.

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Rutland Remembers More than 500 men and three women from Rutland lost their lives in the First World War. A small group of Rutland-based volunteers are determined to commemorate their memory and recently set about updating the existing information. Two years on, Rutland Remembers is a fascinating and absorbing social engagement website lovingly researched and developed predominantly by Jim Buchanan, his wife Claire, Robert Pickwoad and John Stokes.

Amander Meade finds out more about this local labour of love.

What inspired the website?

We were inspired by a book published in 1920 called ‘Rutland and the Great War’ by George Phillips (now republished and available in Rutland County Museum). It contains the biographies of more than 500 men from Rutland who died in the First World War. We thought we’d update the biographies using original sources and make them available online together with photographs of their graves and memorials and maps showing where they are commemorated. The project took off from there and, having secured lottery funding to create a bespoke website, we were away.

“We want to remember with pride those from this county who gave their lives and to tell their stories to a new generation” We work with web designers 23ccc and discovered that Matt Steele, one of the designers working on the website, is the great nephew of one of those who died so the project became very personal to him as well. Since our launch in 2014, we have had more than 1,000 contributions to the site, many from relatives of those who died, offering new details, photographs and documents, which has been wonderful.

You have set yourselves a challenge to visit every grave and memorial to the fallen Rutlanders by the end of 2018 – how is that progressing?

So far, with the support of site users, soldiers’ graves and memorials have been visited in France, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Greece, Macedonia, Turkey, India, and Iran. We have a

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major challenge when it comes to graves in Iraq although we have not given up hope on making visits to them as well.

What can readers do to help?

We would love readers to visit the graves, record their visits on the site, and post pictures of themselves touring the battlefields. We also want to hear from as many relatives as possible in order to fill in gaps in the stories and supply new photographs.

Is there a story that stands out for you?

There are so many. But Hugh Steele from Exton is someone who had been forgotten until our website came along. He is not mentioned in ‘Rutland and the Great War’ and is not on his village war memorial. Yet he was one of three brothers who fought, and was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. We only heard about him when a relative contacted us through the site. Hugh is just one of a number of Rutland soldiers who otherwise are not remembered anywhere.

Another is John Woodward (known as Tom) who was living in Caldecott before the First World War. He had his wristwatch shot off; he carried his wounded colonel to safety, was twice torpedoed while returning injured to England and was finally killed by a German shell on the Somme. To commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, we have added an interactive map to the website showing where each soldier who died on the Somme actually fell and this section also highlights many fascinating personal stories.

What would you like to achieve through the project?

Primarily to remember with pride those from

this county who gave their lives but secondly and equally importantly, to tell their stories to a new generation and for children to take an interest in the names on their local war memorial. A hundred years after the war began, their names still stand out as a reminder of their sacrifice. This website is dedicated to each and every one of them.

• Visit the website or contact the team with information at www.rutlandremembers.org

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Ten Years of the Rutland Christmas Carol Concert in support of the NSPCC Next month’s Christmas carol concert will mark the 10th anniversary of this popular and hugely successful fundraising event. Margaret Wheeler tells Amander Meade about this very special evening.

Celebrity guests…

Anxious to avoid clashing with traditional services in local churches, Margaret devised a programme that would celebrate the season with secular readings sourced from classical literature and humorous authors, alongside musical performances by the internationally renowned Harborough Singers and the acclaimed Foresters Brass Band.

“My idea was to invite high profile local personalities to read at the concert and we are delighted that most of the readers from that first year are still keen to read, coming back year after year to support us. Lars Thorp, Rosemary Conley, Peter Wheeler, Nigel Colbourn, Anne Davies and Tim Hart have all been regular contributors, with appearances over the years from other celebrities such as Mary Berry, Julia Bradbury and actors Chris Villiers and Chris Chittel. We are thrilled that Mary Berry will be joining us again this year.

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OR a decade the start of the festive season in Rutland has been eagerly anticipated and heralded by the joyous carol concert held at All Saint’s Church in support of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

The event is made possible by the generous support of sponsors and many local businesses in Rutland and a willing team of volunteers, including Margaret Wheeler, who originated the idea for the concert.

When Margaret arrived in Rutland with her husband, former England international rugby player Peter and their young family, she was asked along to support an annual ladies luncheon that had been the main fundraising event locally for the NSPCC for several years.

“For a number of reasons it was felt to be the right time for a new kind of event and as I had experience of organising large carol concerts at Leicester cathedral, I suggested something similar for Rutland and the idea went down well,” explains Margaret.

are the NSPCC’s largest donor from a single event in the East Midlands by far and I always endeavour to keep abreast of how the money is spent. There are many children regionally and nationally helped by the crucial work of the NSPCC and sadly, always new children to protect and different challenges to face.”

Margaret has recently been awarded Community Volunteer of the Year by the charity – something which she is at pains to point out she accepted on behalf of the entire team behind the concert. “I am not any kind of campaigner – just a mum whose children happen to have had a very happy childhood.

Other children are not so fortunate and the concert is our way of making a difference.”

• This year’s concert takes place on Thursday 1 December, 7pm for a 7.30pm start at All Saint’s Church, Oakham. Tickets are on sale for £15 each at Don Paddy’s in Uppingham or at James Sellick’s in Oakham.

Priority tickets are available by joining the mailing list – to do so contact Margaret by telephone on Tel: 01572 813626.

Margaret Wheeler

PHOTO BY JON CHALLICOM, POSED BY MODELS

A record-breaking year…

The first concert was a triumph with £15,000 raised and the total increasing year on year ever since to a magnificent £25,000 in 2015. The nine sell-out concerts so far have accumulated over £150,000 and the team are hoping to make their anniversary year a record breaker.

“We are completely indebted to sponsors like Robert Wills of Don Paddy’s who has been on board from day one, as well as Rutlanders who turn out in their hundreds to attend and are so generous with the retiring collection. We

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Gorgeous gifts Some of Rutland’s most popular independent retailers share their gift ideas to inspire you with great suggestions for those ‘hard to buy for’ friends and family. Why not avoid the crowds and the same old High Street brands and shop locally this year to make your nearest and dearest happy on the big day?

Bordeaux suede Hogl court shoe £99; Black Swarovski embellished court shoe by Hogl, £140 and steel blue lace ups by Paul Green, £130 – all from Coco

A stunning South Sea pearl and diamond pendant, made with 18ct white gold £995 (excluding chain); A pair of beautiful diamond and detachable cultured pearl earrings, made with 18ct white gold, £2,200 and an adorable amethyst and diamond pendant, made with 18ct white gold £750 (excluding chain) all at Heidi Kjeldsen.

Handmade Kilim shoulder bag £39 and contemporary Kilim cushion £67, both by Oakham Rugs

A selection of treasures from Decleor well under RRP – Surprise Bauble £12, Surprise Cracker £12, City Retreat gift set £39.90 and Advent Calendar gift box £60 all at Ellique.

Geometric necklace by Nour of London from £45.99; Faux fur suede gloves £42 with matching headband £22.99 and co-ordinating scarf £21.99 all by Powder and come beautifully gift wrapped at Duo.

Embroidered boots by Ruby Shoo £55 with matching clutch bag £34 by Marcia May Shoes.

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Gorgeous gifts Moleskin ruled notebooks in a range of colours and sizes, £13.99 and Cross fountain pen £40 at Colemans.

Peridot, blue topaz and diamond earrings £315 with matching pendant £305 by Stephen Diggle Jewellery.

Pom Pom Wow set £14.99 and Marvel Super Hero Lego £19.99 both at Fords.

Gift Voucher for Fly Fishing Tuition on Rutland Water with Rob Waddington from £75

Castelli Idro Goretex Active Jacket, £229.99; Giant Liv Rain Jacket £99.99, Roubaix Elite Carbon Disc road bike £1,899.99 and Giant Liv Envie Advanced Women’s white road bike, £1,748.99 all at Rutland Cycling.

Marie Mero dress £180; Rose Body Oil £20.50 and Almond Body Cream £24.50 by Dr Hauschka all at Vanilla.

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T H E R OYAL BR I TI S H LE G I O N

Live on How every remembrance poppy sold is making a difference

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OUNDED by veterans after the First World War, The Royal British Legion is still helping today’s Service men and women, veterans, and their families in almost every aspect of daily life. Katie Mitchell takes a look at how, a century after the start of WW1, the charity is safeguarding the memory of those who have given their lives for our freedom and providing lifelong support for the Armed Forces community.

The iconic poppy

For many people, the image that springs to mind when they hear ‘The Royal British Legion’ is the iconic poppy, distributed during the Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal in late October and early November. But as Leicestershire and Rutland Community Fundraiser Giles Coleman is keen to highlight, “our position as the nation’s custodian of Remembrance is important – but our work doesn’t stop there.

Our focus is as much on the here and now, working to improve the lives of veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces and their families in every way imaginable.”

The here and now

The breadth of the Legion’s work and impact is impressive, here is just a snapshot of how they are making a very real difference: Personnel Recovery centres are assisting wounded, injured and sick Service personnel to recover and either return to duty or move successfully into civilian life. The initiative is delivered in partnership with The Royal British Legion and with support from other Service charities and organisations. However the Legion also has its own established and fully funded recovery centre in Shropshire – The Battle Back Centre. This runs multiactivity courses to promote self-confidence and improve motivation to aid recovery, with tailored programmes to help with both physical and psychological challenges.

“Adjusting to civilian life after a career in the Armed Forces can be very difficult and finding a job can be one of the hardest parts of leaving Service. We are helping veterans, and their families, find work on ‘civvy street’.”

The Legion is helping beneficiaries live independently and with dignity, whether that’s in their own home or in one of the charities care homes. It’s working with Dementia UK to provide Admiral Nurses, a service that supports the carers of its beneficiaries who have dementia, whilst the charity also has six care homes to provide short and long term care

for serving and ex-Service people and their dependents. The Legion also provides support for those in need of home adaptations and funding for new equipment, while its ‘Handy Vans’ service is providing a dedicated and trusted team trained to carry out small home repairs.

The Legion is helping Service leavers find employment and also provides advice and guidance to partners and dependents of serving personnel. It also offers specialist compensation advice, help with debt and emergency situations, and support to beneficiaries through grants and loans, helping to ease the burden of financial pressure for thousands of Service and ex-Service people every year.

The charity offers holidays to those that need it most, whether it’s because they haven’t had a holiday in years, have been struggling with a recent bereavement, or are juggling family and Armed Forces commitments. With four permanent locations around the UK where

members of the Armed Forces community take a break, they provide a relaxing environment where everything’s taken care of.

Although the Legion directly helps thousands of beneficiaries every year, they also provide funds to other organisations, manage trusts and scholarship funds and help the wider Armed Forces community in many ways. Initiatives include arts-led projects such as recovery through theatre and employment training and family support services.

• To learn more about The Royal British Legion, take part in a fundraising event or volunteer, visit www.royalbritishlegion.org. uk or if you need help, call their Contact Centre helpline on 0808 802 8080.

You can make a donation by visiting the website, calling 0845 845 1945 or donate £10 by texting POPPY to 70111 (Cost £10 plus standard network charges (typically £9.92 goes to the Poppy Appeal).

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Christmas A La Carte Menu TWO COURSES - £17.95 THREE COURSES - £22.95 Come and enjoy our seasonal a la carte menu with a delicious choice of starters, mains, and puddings including festive favourites and flavoursome home-cooked fare!

Bookings now being taken for Christmas

Christmas Classic Set Lunch TWO COURSES - £14.50 Our festive set lunch is back by popular demand. Come and join us Monday through to Saturday throughout December for traditional roast turkey with trimmings, or pumpkin and stilton kiev, followed by delicious Christmas pud!

New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner & Dance

2 Teigh Road, Market Overton 01572 767677 www.blackbullrutland.co.uk

Now taking bookings for Christmas

JUST £59.50 PER PERSON INCLUDING FOOD AND LIVE MUSIC Join us on New Year’s Eve to welcome in 2017 in style. We have a wonderful evening of dinner, drinks and live entertainment planned for everyone to enjoy. A rip-roaring way to start the new year!

Brian and the team at the Marquess look forward to welcoming you this Christmas!

Call us on

01572 822 477 for further information and to book.

Country Inn and Restaurant A warm welcome is assured at our quintessential old English county pub, bringing you the best of British home cooked meals and a choice of well kept Real Ales.

Why not join us for Sunday Lunch?

Choice of 3 roasts all served with the traditional trimmings £9.95 for one course up to £15.95 for three courses

For full details of Christmas menus and opening hours over the Christmas period please visit the website.

Please note: Throughout the festive period, all parties of 10 and above

Curry Night

1st Thursday of every month.

Two course menu with selection of starters, followed by three homemade curries £10.95 a head

will be required to pre-order and pay a deposit on booking.

A 10% service charge will be applied.

www.marquessexeter.co.uk themarquessofexeterlyddington MarquessExeter

Friday Lunchtime Special

2 Portions of Cod, Chips and Mushy Peas for £10 Tue, Wed, Thur 12pm – 11pm (Food 12pm – 2.30pm/6.30pm – 9.30pm) Fri, Sat 12pm – 12am (Food 12pm – 2.30pm/6.30pm – 9.30pm) Sun 12pm – 6pm (Food 12.30pm – 3pm).Closed Mondays

LAST ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN 30 MINUTES BEFORE FOOD IS STOPPED SERVING

52 Main Street, Lyddington, nr Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9LT

14 Arnhill Road, Gretton | Northants, NN17 3DN

Tel: 01536 770268 www.thehattonarms.com

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The Berkeley Arms in Wymondham

Award Winning Country Pub Michelin Bib Gourmand Award 2012, 2013 & 2014 Melton Times Business Award Best Eating Experience 2011 & 2014 Countryside Alliance Awards - Highly Commended 2013

Exquisite Locally Sourced Food  Cask Ales  Fine Wines

01572 787587

www.theberkeleyarms.co.uk

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BR I N G I N G LO C A L FOO D T O L IF E

Great Food Club Christmas gift ideas Locally produced food and drink make great festive pressies. Here are a few ideas from the Great Food Club network…

WORDS: MATT WRIGHT

Helen Buff Handmade Chocolates

Melton Mowbray Sloe Gin

An afternoon spent with a neighbour who worked in the chocolate industry led to Helen Buff of Market Overton, Rutland, setting up her own chocolate business. She hand-makes all her chocolates using quality moulds and Callebaut chocolate – the brand used by many master chocolate makers and pastry chefs. As well as plain, dark, milk and white, she uses coloured and flavoured chocolate including strawberry, lemon, honey and caramel. Lustre powders can be added, as well as edible cocoa butters for logos and pictures – ideal for festive gifts.

Helen prides herself on her versatility, making virtually any chocolate object you want. She supplies chocolate horseshoes to Oakham Castle and museum gift shops, chocolate bars to local shops and has made hearts, crickets bats, owls, handbags and gift boxes. We particularly like the chocolate sprouts!

Helen has a vast range of moulds already and will endeavour to make anything you want. What’s more, Great Food Club members get a free 75g bag of handmade buttons with every order over £5.

Just mention you are a member when ordering. www.facebook.com/RutlandChocolates

Andy Hoyle’s Sloeberry Spirits is located next to Northfield Farm Shop on Northfield Farm in Cold Overton, Leicestershire, but is a separate business. Andy produces exquisite bottles of fruity spirits that make perfect Christmas gifts, including flagship product Melton Mowbray Sloe Gin, plus Whisky & Wild Damson, Vodka & Blackberry and Gin & Raspberry. Of these, two drinks – the Melton Sloe Gin and the Gin & Raspberry – have won Gold Stars in the UK Great Taste Awards. Andy says: “We take the finest spirits, add farm hedgerow fruits and leave them to infuse naturally for several months. No additives are needed and much of the fruit we hand-pick ourselves from hedgerows in and near Melton Mowbray.”

The slender, tall bottles of Sloeberry Spirits make brilliant gifts. The Melton Mowbray Sloe Gin (one GTA Gold Star in 2013) is a classic winter tipple and the Gin & Raspberry (two GTA Gold Stars in 2014) is also a fabulous combination.

Great Food Club members can get 10% off all online orders of Sloeberry Spirits using the promotional code GF2014. www.sloeberryspirits.co.uk

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The Pickled Shop

Bat & Bottle

The Pickled Village produces a large, inventive and enticing range of chutneys, pickles and jams, all prepared in the traditional way in small batches. And now they’ve set up the online Pickled Shop too so you can order their lavish goodie boxes for next day delivery. There are eight differently themed boxes, each available in small, medium and large, and they don’t just include preserves – expect cheese, gin, chocolate, biscuits and more.

The Pickled Village was founded by Camille Ortega McLean in 2008 and the brand’s home is the thatched village shop in the rural idyll of Bulwick, Northamptonshire. The shop is beautiful and well worth a visit, stocking a range of hand-picked fine foods, hampers, as well as Pickled Village products.

Says Camille: “Pickled Village recipes derive from the four corners of the world but all have a local flavour, whether from locally sourced natural ingredients or from adding a traditional English twist to an exotic recipe.” Favourites include ‘Morning After Marmalade’, ‘The Intoxicating One’, ‘The Amorous Breakfast, fiery ‘Peps’ and ‘The Red Rapscallion’ www.thepickledshop.com

Bat and Bottle of Oakham is a small but sassy business that specialises in importing wine from Italy. If you want to seriously impress a wine lover in your life this Christmas then look no further. Don’t expect to see Bat and Bottle wines on the supermarket shelves – Ben and Emma Robson, co-founders, have spent over 20 years seeking out artisan producers, smallscale wineries, oddities and surprises, to offer truly individual wines. Ben says: “Our policy is to find customers for our wines rather than

wines for our customers. The result is a very personal wine selection, a genuine reflection of our tastes.”

Emma and Ben founded Bat and Bottle in 1994 as a ‘van and kitchen table’ operation and originally sold cricket bats alongside the interesting wines. The cricket side came and went but the passion for wine remains. A subscription to Bat & Bottle’s Wine Club would make a brilliant Christmas present. www.batwine.uk

Share the love!

Have you enjoyed amazing food and service recently? Maybe you had an awesome kebab at Zada, a spectacular meal at The King’s Arms in Wing or got so comfortable in a wonderful local pub that you nodded off. If so, please share the love! Great Food Club’s brand new website lets you rate the places we recommend. And the really great thing is that your rating will feed into Great Food Club’s Top 100 leaderboard.

The Top 100 will be an at-a-glance guide to the places we recommend with the best ratings. So please go to www.greatfoodclub.co.uk, search by place or location and give the places you know a star rating. Your opinion matters and will help to push your favourite places to the top of the leaderboard.

Get the 2017 Handbook The Great Food Club Handbook 2017 is out now. With over 100 pages, the new Handbook is a handbag or glovebox-sized publication with one simple aim: to guide you to some of the best independent restaurants, pubs, farm shops, breweries, food producers, delis and cafes.

It is available to buy now for £4.95 including postage. Go to www.greatfoodclub.co.uk, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click ‘Buy the Handbook’.

Join Great Food Club With its new editing team, Great Food Club is on a mission to unearth brilliant food and drink gems in your area and beyond. We currently recommend around 320 pubs, restaurants, producers and food shops, and around 200 of them run exclusive offers for Great Food Club members. Offers include 10% off at Stamford Cheese Cellar, 10% off at The Tobie Norris, a complimentary cocktail when you dine from the a la carte menu at The Olive Branch, 10% off at The King’s Arms in Wing, and 25% off at The Fox & Hounds in Exton. It is completely free to join and get a membership card – no catches – and we never share your data – sign up at www.greatfoodclub.co.uk

About the writer Matt Wright founded and runs Greatfoodclub.co.uk, a Leicestershire-based website that celebrates and promotes local food and drink. His Great Food Club Handbook 2017 is out now

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Booze & sweets!

Ben and Sean from The Olive Branch in Clipsham share a few favourite winter drinks and two petit fours recipes…

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F The Olive Branch’s Bacon Bourbon cocktail isn’t your cup of tea, maybe a few of the drinks on this page will do the trick this winter.

When entertaining this winter, why not serve guests a few drinks that stand out from the crowd? At The Olive Branch we’ve been searching for enticing, interesting winter bevvies and have found some real beauties.

Also, why not have a go at making your own petit fours? It’s great fun and probably much simpler than you think. Here are the drinks that are doing it for us this winter, plus a couple of recipes.

Akashi-Tai Shiraume Ginjo Umeshu – plum sake This is a revelation – a sweet sake made with the best rice wine, and plums that have been macerated for six months. The liquid is then matured for a further two years and has a wonderful taste of plums, almonds and marzipan.

revive King Edward VII during morning rides in his new horseless carriage – a Daimler. It is delicious as a pick-me-up on its own or with ice, or topped up with Champagne or Prosecco.

You can add a dash when making ginger cake, ginger cheesecake or ginger truffles.

Quinta do Portal Moscatel Reserva – a dessert wine This deliciously rich pudding wine is made from muscatel grapes and aged in old port barrels for four years. It’s a wonderfully elegant and complex dessert wine.

Adoro Natural Sweet Mouvedre – a cheese-course wine A naturally sweet red from Swartland in South Africa that’s made specially to go with cheese.

Swartland is an area known for intense heat, which enables grapes to get beautifully sugary and ripe, resulting in rich, full-bodied wines.

Mouchao Vinho Licoroso – a Portuguese winter liqueur After the addition of high quality ‘eau de vie’ (a clear, colorless fruit brandy), this fortified wine is aged in oak barrels for at least four years.

Prunes and spices come to mind alongside a smoky finish.

It is absolutely delicious.

The King’s Ginger – a spicy pick-me-up Rich and zesty, this liqueur was created to

Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits – distilled but alcohol free These ‘spirits’ are distilled in the same way as gin, but without the alcohol. There are currently two in the range. One is perfect for winter with all-spice, cardamom, oak, lemon and grapefruit.

The other has lighter flavours of pea, hay, rosemary and thyme.

Maury Solera 1928 cask 765, Rousillion, France – the perfect festive wine “One of the best-value French wines available anywhere,” according to wine critic Jancis Robinson. This is perfect with chocolate, dried fruits and cheese, so ideal for Christmas. It has a nutty, figgy, rich creaminess balanced with an almost sherry-like subtle salt-dry finish.

And here are two petit fours recipes to serve with the drinks…

Quince fruit pastilles

British quinces are in season from October to December

250g quince purée 125g caster sugar 50g glucose syrup 12g pectin Juice 1 lemon 2 leaves gelatin – pre-soaked in cold water 40g citric acid (optional – to add a little sharpness)

1. Grease and line a baking tray with cling film.

2. Combine sugar and pectin and mix well. Then add the quince and glucose.

Heat on medium until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 108°C. 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and gelatin mixture, until gelatin has melted through.

4. Pour mixture onto the lined tray and chill to set.

5. When set, turn out onto a cutting board and cut into 2cm cubes.

6. Roll the cubes of fruit pastille in the citric acid and caster sugar, then serve.

Vanilla and white chocolate fudge 1 vanilla pod 450g caster sugar 250ml double cream 125ml milk 50g white chocolate 50g salted butter 1. Stir all ingredients together and over a medium heat bring to 118°C. 2. Take off heat and beat in a mixing bowl until mixture cools and comes together.

3. Put into a tray, allow to set, then portion into 2cm diameter balls.

4. Lightly roll in icing sugar and serve.

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ST I R - UP SU N D A Y

Grandma’s secret recipe Sunday 20 November is ‘Stir-up Sunday’ so it’s time to don your apron and get the family together to make the Christmas pudding, says Rachael Bull

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TIR-Up Sunday is a tradition harking back to Victorian times in which each family member would stir the pudding while making a wish. Adding coins to the pudding was said to bring good luck if you found them in your serving on Christmas Day – watch out for cracked teeth and perhaps give the coins a clean first.

Not a fan of Christmas pudding? Many aren’t.

But my dear Grandma, Joan Brown, always made the most delicious Christmas puddings that converted even the most avid of Christmas pudding haters. It’s been passed down the family and now my lovely Mum, Tish, continues the Stir-up Sunday tradition with grandchildren in tow, just as we did as kids.

So here’s Grandma’s ‘secret’ Christmas pud recipe, which is no longer a secret given that our readership is 14,500 strong! I’m sure she wouldn’t mind…

Grandma’s ‘secret’ Christmas Pudding

By Joan Brown

3 oz currants 3 oz sultanas 6 oz raisins 2 oz mixed peel 2 oz plain flour 4 oz fresh bread crumbs 4 oz soft brown sugar 4 oz suet 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1 oz ground almonds Rind and juice of 1 lemon 2 or 3 eggs 1/4 pint rum, brandy, beer or Guinness [blimey, Grandma – 1/4 pint of brandy?!]

Grated apple (optional)

• Mix together all of the dry ingredients • Add the eggs, lemon juice, rum, brandy, beer or Guinness and grated apple • Take it in turns to stir well and make a wish • Leave for a few hours before putting in a bowl (one large or two small) • Keep in the fridge and then steam for six to eight hours on Christmas Day. Remember to save a space on the hob!

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Carefree Christmas catering Amander Meade suggests some ideas to help make sure everyone relaxes and enjoys the festivities this year – including the cook.

Hambleton Bakery Mince pies Hambleton Christmas Pudding

A Fosse Meadows Turkey

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HETHER you are cooking for a large group this Christmas or preparing something smaller, you might be feeling the pressure of living up to the mighty expectations the season brings with it. Take a deep breath, refuse to buckle under the stress and make life easier with a little help from the region’s fabulous suppliers and caterers.

TIP: Plan early and buy the best key ingredients. Use local suppliers to make sure you get exactly what you need.

Happy birds

When it comes to choosing a bird for your Christmas table, Nick Ball and Jacob Sykes suggest quality over quantity every time. The pair run Fosse Meadows and specialise in award-winning slow-grown chickens, cockerels, geese and bronze turkeys which free-range in small flocks on their open pasture fields in south Leicestershire.

“Our birds are grown much slower than most,” says Jacob. “Our dry-plucked, free-range bronze turkeys are slow-grown to full maturity – at least twice as long as the free-range turkeys sold at supermarkets for Christmas, which means they are fitter and have larger, stronger legs. They’re also dry-hung like game for ten days, which produces a wonderfully rich flavour.”

The chicken, cockerels and geese are all produced to the same

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traditional slow grown and free-range standards as the seasonal turkeys. As Nick says, “happy birds are tasty birds.” You don’t have to take Nick’s word for it – in 2011 The Independent newspaper published an article saying that their birds were the tastiest reared in Britain and last year Fosse Meadows was named Best Small Meat Producer by Good Housekeeping magazine.

See for yourself - on Sunday 20 November Fosse Meadows will be throwing open the farm gate to invite you to a festive farm visit where you can learn more about slow farming and place an order for a bird.

A fresh alternative

Hambleton Farm can be found on the edge of Rutland Water and the meat available at their four shops, if not their own, is sourced according to stringent standards.

“We source all our beef, lamb, pork, poultry and game from only a small select group of farmers and suppliers whom all go through our strict approval process. We believe in buying British and the closer to home, the better.” Extra special and a wonderful alternative to poultry for Christmas is their 28-day matured beef, which is dry aged on the bone before the Hambleton butchers trim and cut the joints to ensure maximum tenderness. Pork is either outdoor reared or free range with traditional breeds recommended for flavour.

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Hambleton Farms

Smoked Salmon from Otters Smokehouse and Deli

Jacob Sykes with the free range turkeys at Fosse Meadows

Beautiful Baked Goods from Hambleton Bakery from 60p each

TIP: A beautiful buffet provides the solution to fuss free food

Feeding a crowd…

In the days before or after the main event, a buffet is always a popular option for mixed groups of guests and, if planned carefully, a reasonable amount of food can go a very long way. Charcuterie and cheese boards supplemented with seasonal salads, imaginative accompaniments and good bread always go down well.

Try Otters Smokehouse and Deli where Leo and his team will offer advice on their magnificent range of naturally oak smoked products, alongside both continental and European cheese and meat which is supported by a vast range of deli goods.

The Rutland Charcuterie specialises in salamis and air-dried meats and will deliver free on orders over £50. Both firms will supply unlimited advice on item selection and what kind of quantity to allow per person to help you budget efficiently.

TIP: Professional caterers will scale their offering up or down to suit the size of your event

Home help

When time is tight and you have perhaps bitten off more than you can chew in terms of hospitality, the answer is to turn to the professionals.

Employing a caterer to supply the food for a dinner party means you can take a step back and enjoy the company of your guests – a welcome

Jacob and Nick with feathered friends at Fosse Meadows Contacts: Fosse Meadows www.fossemeadows.com Tel: 01858 880 752 Hambleton Bakery Tel: 01572 812995 www.hambletonbakery.co.uk Hambleton Fine Foods www.hambletonfarms.co.uk Tel: 01572 724455 Otters Smokehouse and Deli Rutland Charcuterie www.rutlandcharcuterie.co.uk Rutland Gourmet www.rutlandgourmet.co.uk Tel: 01572 747909 Sara McAllister www.saramcallister.co.uk Tel: 07778 227734 Wistow Outside Catering www.wistowcafebistro.co.uk 0116 259 3756 Zest Catering www.cateringandeventsbyzest.co.uk Tel: 07739 523 456

relief during the Christmas rush. James Ball of Zest Catering sums it up when he says “With someone to do all the shopping, preparation, cooking, serving and clearing, you really can be the ‘host with the most’.

Alternatively, mix and match professional skills with your own; canapes and puddings can be fiddly so order them in whilst providing the main course yourself to take the pressure off. The Rutland Gourmet, Sara McAllister and Wistow Outside Catering are three local companies who all provide first-class advice, a wonderful range of menus and a tailored approach to drinks and dinner parties of all sizes and to suit all budgets.

TIP: Save hours of time by sourcing the best finishing touches, created by experts

Delightful details

Every year many of us have the best intentions of creating a homebaked, hand-crafted Christmas paradise but the reality can be an exhausting attempt at pleasing all of the people all of the time. This year, decide to leave the hours of stirring and slaving over a hot stove to those who win awards for it and select some treats from Hambleton Bakery to provide the finishing touches to your table. Beautiful baked goods include their time-honoured Christmas puddings, pies and iced fruit cake all hand-made using traditional recipes. Use the time saved to enjoy the company of friends and family and make sure you do it ‘guilt free’.

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DELICIOUS FOOD BEAUTIFULLY SERVED

“In control and totally flexible. Food was utterly delicious, staff charming, no hesitation in recommending you ” Ali Crossley

• Fully tailor-made and refined menu • Advance menu tasting • Fixed price quotation • Site visit included • Pay bar and Bar staff available • Supply your own wine – no corkage charges

Call Sarah on 01572 747909 or 07970 576882 The Firs, 5 Barrowden Road, Morcott, Rutland, LE15 9DQ e-mail sarah@rutlandgourmet.co.uk

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Advertisement Feature

HARBOROUGH MARKET Everything you need for the perfect Christmas all under one roof.

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arborough Market has everything you need for the perfect Christmas all under one roof.

This Christmas season, why not give the supermarkets a miss and support your local, independent market traders? Buy local products, support local traders and buy handmade items that often can’t be found on the high street.

If you haven’t visited the market before, you may be surprised by the variety and quality of goods on offer. We know we certainly were!

Harborough Market is open Tuesday to Sunday and features a weekly Tuesday Makers Market, a Thursday Craft Market and an Antiques Market each Wednesday and Sunday.

Whether you are Christmas shopping for your mum, dad, partner, friends or even pets, it seems as if there is something for everyone at the Market.

Anyone would be delighted to receive a gorgeous Turkish lamp from the fabulous Wee Bazaar. They are simply stunning and look the part in any room.

How about an angel inspired gift from new trader Home of Angels, a book from Book Ends of Harborough, fashion from Sita Vig or a DVD from Andy Goode?

Stress-3-IT have a great range of new and refurbished laptops starting from only £125 as

well as fabulous little stocking fillers like Minions and Stormtrooper USB sticks.

Perfect for the teens in the family.

How about a visit to Gary Lawson who sells frames and prints? There’s nothing nicer than gifting a beautifully framed family photo to loved ones.

And if you are really looking to push the boat out for that special someone, Selvey & Co Jewellers has a huge range of beautiful jewellery and watches to suit every pocket.

Husse Leicester have got a great selection of gift packs for cats and dogs on their Tuesday and Saturday stall, so family pets are covered at the market too! There’s just too many gift ideas to list…

• You really do need to visit the market to see what great finds you can make. A perfect time to visit is on Friday 3rd December 5pm to 9pm for the late night Christmas Fayre.

So how about it?

Will you be supporting local traders this festive season and buying all of your Christmas gift shopping at Harborough Market?

We definitely will be!

Harborough Market is operated by Market Place and is open 8am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and 9am to 3pm for the popular Sunday Antiques Market. www.harboroughmarket.co.uk

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SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH Available Wednesday to Friday 12 noon till 2pm Two courses for £12.50

STEAK NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY

Two Ribeye Steaks Two 175ml glasses of house wine Only £25

OUR FESTIVE MENU WILL BE AVAILABLE LUNCHTIME AND EVENING THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

For pre-booked groups of eight or more we are also offering a Christmas Party Menu 2 courses £16.95 / 3 courses £19.95 Book now to celebrate New Year’s Eve with us and enjoy a delicious five course Gala Dinner including prosecco on arrival for just £39.95 per person WE OFFER

QUIZ NIGHTS

First Thursday of the Month £5 per Team of Four Prize for the winning Team All funds from ticket sales go to the Rutland Air Ambulance.

OPENING HOURS

A Warm Welcome I A Selection of Real Ales I Premium Lagers and Quality Wines Seasonal and Varied Menu I Parties and Functions Overnight Accommodation I Children and Dogs Welcome

More information and our current menu on our website

Tuesday - Friday 12noon - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm Saturday 12noon - 11pm Sunday 12noon - 6pm Monday Closed

T: 01572 747365

www.exeterarmsbarrowden.co.uk

E: info@exeterarmsbarrowden.co.uk

Christmas Parties 2016

‘The Study’ – one of Hambleton’s fabulous private dining rooms is perfect for Christmas parties of 8 – 16 guests, we are offering parties a Special Limited Choice Menu, Sunday to Thursday, £60.00 per person. beo o e of finest country house hotels, overlooking Rutland Water the hotel provides the most wonderful setting for a Christmas Party.

Salad of crab, bloody Mary, celery sorbet Ballotine of foie gras, toasted sourdough Salt baked celeriac, hazelnuts, hickory dressing

At the end of the evening why not stay the night?

*** Pan fried fillet of seabass, fennel, olives, bouillabaisse sauce Loin of pork, endive, red cabbage, Armagnac sauce Loin of fallow venison, artichoke, sour cabbage, cocoa flavoured sauce

Log fires, beautiful Christmas trees, sensational Christmas decorations and at the end of the evening lovely bedrooms to rest your weary head.

If you would like to stay after your Christmas Party and book two or more bedrooms on a Sunday to Thursday, we are offering a special rate of £230.00 per night, based on 2 people sharing one of our Standard double bedrooms, including full Hambleton breakfast & vat.

*** Almond Amaretto soufflé Chocolate tart, orange sorbet Terrine of pear and blackberry, salted caramel ice cream *** Coffee, Chocolates All menus are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

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A perfect pub lunch at The Exeter Arms in Barrowden WORDS: RACHAEL BULL

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ITTING proud at the head of Barrowden’s quintessential village green with stunning views of the pond and fields beyond, The Exeter Arms is the perfect spot for a pub lunch.

And inside doesn’t disappoint either… since opening in April, husband and wife landlords Tom and Joanne Wade have managed to create one of those family-run pubs that you walk into and immediately feel very welcome and cosy, like a home from home.

We were intrigued by our starter of halloumi and carrot fritters with a tomato salsa, but on arrival they were an absolute dream, perfectly fragrant with cumin and fresh coriander. I followed with the hearty fish pie, which oozed with a bubbly roof of melted cheddar and mash. Packed full of smoked salmon, haddock and trout enveloped in a parsley cream sauce, no wonder it’s one of chef Fred’s most popular dishes.

And young Fred is quite the chef. Tracy raved about her Mediterranean vegetable and mozzarella filo tart – one to try whether you’re a veggie or not – and it’s clear from the way his food is presented that Fred is a stickler for perfection.

That and everything being freshly prepared and locally sourced. Their bread is from Kingscliffe Bakery, while one of the villagers catches the trout to be used the same day. It’s the entire ethos of the whole pub, as Joanne explains: “It’s a real priority for us to support local – we even get some of our herbs and vegetables from the villagers’ gardens and allotments.”

It’s been a real community effort from the start, with villagers offering their time free-of-charge to help get ready for the re-opening in April. And the Wade family haven’t looked back since, their sights firmly fixed on their New Year’s Eve five-course gala and the various quiz nights, music nights and senior offers they’ve introduced.

Six months on from opening its doors, it’s clear that The Exeter Arms is already a firm favourite with villagers and visitors alike. Most definitely worth a visit.

• 28 Main Street, Barrowden, LE15 8EQ Tel: 01572 747365 www.exeterarmsbarrowden.co.uk

Book early to enjoy The Wheatsheaf in Greetham WORDS: AMANDER MEADE

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T’S rare for a pub or restaurant to be invited to join the prestigious list of establishments taking part in Rutland’s annual ‘Lunch for even Less’ event, but last year the team at the Wheatsheaf in Greetham joined The Olive Branch, Hambleton Hall and six others offering a specially priced menu between January and March.

Chef Carol Craddock and her husband Scott, who manages the front of house, met at college in Leicester before spending fifteen years in London where Carol honed her skills in some of the most illustrious restaurants in London. In 2008 the couple returned to take up the reins at The Wheatsheaf and have successfully created that rarest of creatures – the proper village pub. A roaring fire in the bar made sure of the warmest welcome when I visited recently and my lunch companion who is lucky enough to live in Greetham, informed me that the pub is now so popular with residents and visitors alike that in order to secure a table on a Saturday night, at least a couple of weeks’ notice is required.

The menu changes frequently as Carol only uses seasonal ingredients, sourced

locally wherever possible. Cleverly, the pub offers a selection of lighter dishes all very reasonably priced well under £10 and which double up as either a starter or a single course lunch if you are looking for a quick bite. Tracy and I shared a deliciously runny, warm Camembert served with Carol’s bread, which is baked freshly each day. A regular patron Tracy chose her favourite Hot Open Chicken Sandwich, which is served with freshly made mayonnaise, baby leaves and chips (£8.50). I can thoroughly recommend the Pan Fried Whole Tiger Prawns that were cooked to perfection with their shells on, smothered in a garlic, parsley and lemon dressing and served with wilted spinach plus a portion of homemade chips (£16.50).

The Norfolk Apple Treacle Tart with clotted cream (£5.75) was exquisite with plenty of lemon zestiness, which I love. The portions are generous and the quality is superb so at these kinds of prices, there’s no need to wait for January’s offer to lunch for less.

• The Wheatsheaf, 1, Stretton Road, Greetham, Rutland. LE15 7NP Telephone: 01572 812 325 www. wheatsheaf-greetham.co.uk

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Vibrant village shopping at The Manor Amander Meade discovers the perfect place to source gorgeous gifts, unusual homewares, design workshops, wellbeing classes and much, much more.

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NSPIRED by Jenny Stanhope’s idea to convert her farm buildings into retail units and offices and set around the idyllic courtyard of The Manor at Tur Langton, you’ll find a thriving cluster of independent businesses providing a haven for those a little tired of homogenised high street offerings.

Louise Jopling hopes her shop Tactile will become a creative hub for those who love to knit, sew, crochet and embroider. Named to encourage visitors to touch, Louise stocks textiles, yarn and wool in all kinds of unusual varieties including embroidery silks as well as beautiful throws, linens, cushions and blankets sourced from Turkey, India, Ireland and Scotland.

“I really look forward to welcoming browsers and one of my best selling ranges so far has been the notions by Merchant & Mills, which dressmakers will love.” Also rather special are the handcrafted range of men’s shoes by Govan Originals that are now available to try on at Tactile. Look out for a range of workshops in 2017 too.

Open seven days a week, Bunny and Clarke display a beautiful selection of home accessories, gifts and artwork by local artists across two floors in a spacious barn conversion.

It’s a superb browsing spot where you can discover unique gift ideas, home accessories, beautiful everyday ladies’ clothing collections, jewellery and accessories.

The same team has recently opened Mint & Ginger Coffee House, described as “a wonderful place to meet and eat” supplying delicious freshly homemade breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas – the perfect post shopping

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Beautiful homewares at Bunny and Clarke place to relax and refresh. Throughout the winter, try the Homework Hour from 3.30pm to 4.30pm daily with a milkshake or hot chocolate, piece of homemade tray bake and a fruit bowl for £3.95 per child and a free cup of tea or coffee for parents – lovely idea.

Sisters Lottie Court and Holly Brown are the professional experts behind Manor Hair and Beauty, their recently expanded salon. Taking a chance on a rural location, the decision has proved a winner for the business explains Lottie: “Customers love the easy parking, the relaxed atmosphere and the gorgeous views, as well as the fact that they can leave, make up free after a facial and not risk bumping into half their friends.” The team offers a full range of beauty treatments including Lycon waxing, Botox and fillers plus a complete hairdressing menu, all very reasonably priced.

Stephanie Smith runs Equilesse Pilates Studio, where she supervises group classes and creates tailormade sessions for individuals or duos at her purpose-built studio. Stephanie was the first Body Control trained instructor in Leicestershire and her small, highly individual classes are pre-booked on a termly basis. “I teach beginners, intermediate and advanced pupils as well as ladies wanting to focus on ante- and post-natal work or those seeking support following surgery or injury.”

Within the airy converted barn there is plenty of room for mat work, using the Reformer and Tower equipment and a separate room for one to one sessions. “Pilates is well worth a try if you are seeking improvement in posture, energy, core strength and flexibility – you can become long and lean at any age,” declares Stephanie.

Leicestershire girls Kelle Garner and Hayley Reynolds both travelled the world as professional actors and dancers before returning to the area to develop their performing arts brand Lemon Jelly. With over 1,000 pupils on their books now at classes based in London, Hertfordshire and Leicestershire, local children can benefit from professional tuition. Classes are held at several local venues dedicated to music, dance and drama.

“We offer something a little different after school, during holidays and at weekends,” says Kelle, “Classes are aimed at tots as young as three right through to teenagers. All Lemon Jelly classes are taught by professionals in the performing industry. All of our teachers have either been to an accredited theatre school and/or had extensive experience in television, theatre, film and radio. No two weeks are the same and we offer training towards LAMDA exams as well as musical theatre, street dance, singing and lots more. It is important for Mint and Ginger Coffee House

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children to have fun whilst they learn and all of our classes are tailored around the fun element of performing arts.”

Recently launched at The Manor by Sian Stanhope-Faiers is The Native Experience, based around hand-painted Aztec style Indian tepees. Sian’s Woo Woo! Parties aim to create cultural outdoor experiences for families looking for a party with a difference.

Wigwam tea parties are held in a large teepee, with optional extras such as face

painting, bouncy castle, sand pit, feather hair extensions, bunny petting and fancy dress.

“This is a ‘build your own party’ format which can start just with the hire of the site and teepees or we can mix and match the fun for a completely bespoke experience,” says Sian. And why let the children have all the fun? Look out for Sian’s Teepee Village coming soon and ideal for grown up parties, yoga weekends, weddings and glamping in 2017.

Yarn, gifts and homewares at Tactile OTHER BUSINESSES BASED AT THE MANOR INCLUDE… Fire Tree Creative Photography – Beautifully personal wedding and portrait photography that aims to exceed the expectations of each client. Underwater photography a speciality.

Tel: 01858 810038 www.firetreephoto.co.uk Kibworth Electrical - Elecsa registered and Trust Mark endorsed firm of electrical contractors catering for all domestic and commercial electrical needs in your home or business.

Tel: 01858 545952 www.kibworthelectrical.com

Notions and giftware at Tactile

Gifts and Home Decor at Bunny & Clarke Kibworth Fencing – Highly regarded experts in the installation of all kinds of timber and metal fencing for customers of every kind and size on projects large and small.

Tel: 01858 540059 www.kibworthfencing.com Natural Structures – Specialists in the design, planning and manufacture of magnificent bespoke oak framed buildings of all kinds.

Tel: 01858 545518 www.natural-structures.co.uk

Woo Woo! Yarn, gifts and throws at Tactile

Pendimo Land and Property Consultants Land Agents and Development Consultants who specialise in the obtaining of residential planning permissions, the sale of the consented sites and contract negotiations and the active promotion of strategically placed land across the UK. Tel: 01858 810000 www.pendimo.co.uk

Housewares, gifts and textiles at Tactile

Studio NL – Online design led gifts plus workshops held on site in the studio. This month try weaving, children’s ‘Make a Doll’ session and ring carving. Online shop and more information at www.studionl.co.uk

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Gifts and Home Decor at Bunny & Clarke

Contacts: Bunny & Clarke Tel: 01858 540424 www.bunnyandclarke.co.uk Equilesse Tel: 07921 385 689 www.eqpilates.co.uk Lemon Jelly Arts Tel: 01858 545599 www.lemonjellyarts.co.uk Manor Hair and Beauty Tel: 01858 545333 Mint & Ginger Tel: 01858 540 424 The Native Experience Tel: 07725914164

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HOUSE MARKET UPDATE FROM MOORES 2016 has been one of the most exhilarating and successful years to date for Moores – the region’s premier estate agency.

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ith over twenty five years’ experience and a reputation for scrupulous customer service, it’s no surprise that Moores are selected by most local property vendors as well as being firmly established as the preferred local agency for London buyers.

From Vernon Moore: All of the Moores offices which cover the region are reporting a significant uplift in the market. This in the majority of cases is due to buyers who have been uncertain of how much the referendum was going to effect the housing market now taking the view that they just need to get on with things and carry on with life as normal. This has seen a flurry of activity across the board this Autumn.

COUNTRY HOMES New Director Moving into the final quarter of the year, Managing Director Vernon Moore has another exciting announcement to make. “We are delighted that David Kirkup has joined the team as a director of the Country and Equestrian sector of our business. David’s appointment is a direct result of the continued demand for homes in the region from buyers in London and the South East and his considerable experience in both the local and London property markets make him ideally placed to empathise with our London client base.”

Having grown up in the region David has an extensive knowledge of the area and all it has to offer as well as having recently rejected the commuter lifestyle himself and returned to the region to live.

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Equine exposure Rachael Bull takes in Chelone Wolf’s breathtaking new fine art photography collection at Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors

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AVING worked on various interior projects together, Oakham-based interior designer Elizabeth Stanhope and photographer Chelone Wolf have embarked on a unique collaboration, creating a spectacular series of fine art photographs.

“I love to find new challenges to test my skills,” Chelone explains, “and this fine art equestrian project is a perfect example of applying my portrait lighting techniques to an alternative subject.”

It was quite a change in tack for Chelone, whose usual photography work focuses on music, fashion and portraits of the human variety. But “the similarities to working with humans are striking,” he says.

“Although the images may appear distinct to the naked eye, in many ways they follow the same process as my other work. I strive to capture emotion and soul with a hint of romance.

The shoot took place on location at Mushill Stables in Leicestershire, owned

by British event rider Lauren Shannon. “Some of the horses loved my camera and even posed enthusiastically, while others were quite shy. The stable cat also loved being caught on camera.”

“As the collection has been so successful, we are developing the project throughout 2017, with both championship horses and private commissions – please get in touch if you would like your animals to be featured.”

• To order a print or for more information, please contact Chelone on tel: 07760 540744. You can view Chelone’s work at www.chelonewolf.co.uk and on Instagram @chelonewolf Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors, 27 Mill Street, Oakham. Instagram @elizabethstanhope Tel: 01572 722 345 www.elizabethstanhope.co.uk Lauren Shannon at Shannon Eventing Tel: 07917 008592 www.shannoneventing.co.uk RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING NOVEMBER 2016

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Ted Baker red coat, £299, Limehouse; Gold pleated skirt, £89, Betty Brown; American Vintage t-shirt, £38, Rino and Pelle white hat, £45, both Abiti; Alpe Marino ankle boots,£85, kiki & fleur.

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Above: JayLey faux fur collar, £30, Vimoda snakeskin red bag, £110, Suzy D leather trousers, £120, Antwerp Essentiel metallic sweater, £199, all Abiti; Sam Edelman Benjie boots, £195, kiki & fleur.

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Tania Purple Orchid coat, £395, Butler Stewart; Reiko jeans, £95, Charli polo neck sweater, £255, both Abiti; Kanna Siena boots, £135, kiki & fleur.

Above: Kimberley jacket, £295, Butler Stewart; Munthe faux leather skirt, £170, Antwerp Essentiel sweater, £140, both Abiti; Alpe Cuero ankle boots, £95, kiki & fleur.

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With the dark evenings and cold mornings definitely upon us, here at all the THOMAS salons we are doing a few little things to help take the cold bite out of wintertime.

Alongside a steaming pot of tea or a fresh Italian blend cafetiere we now offer a complimentary mulled wine served warm throughout the day.

To give your hair a much needed boost over the holidays we are offering a free OLAPLAEX treatment with every cut and colour*, this will make your colour last longer and leave your hair feeling amazingly silky smooth.

Heatsource of Uppingham provides an extensive range of premier stoves, fireplaces and traditional designer cast iron radiators.

Fantastic ranges of products & services Whatever your style needs and design requirements, Heatsource has a whole range of products to suit: • • • • • •

High quality stoves including brands such as: Charnwood, Contura, Jotul, Chesneys, Scan (as pictured), Morso, Clearview and many more.

Designer and traditional cast iron radiators Handmade stone fireplaces and surrounds Complete installation service provided by HETAS qualified engineers and builders MCS accredited installers providing biomass & solar thermal renewable heating solutions Superb range of spares and accessories to accommodate our customers needs

Come and see us at our stunning showroom in Uppingham or call us on 01572 829953.

Opening Hours: Tue-Fri 9.45am – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 4pm

We are also extending our offer on the THOMAS shampoo range, offering a free conditioner when you purchase the corresponding shampoo. A great stocking filler, ideal Secret Santa or a little treat for yourself!

We also have an amazing selection of Christmas box sets ranging from as little as £5 all the way to the new limited edition GHD straighteners or tongs, ideal for anyone needing some gift inspiration or advice. You can even reserve yours and have your partner collect them, closer to the big day.

Once again I will be heading down to London to visit the homeless shelters over the Christmas period to cut the hair of those less fortunate, working alongside the charity “CRISIS AT CHRISTMAS” it’s a hard day’s work but really makes a difference and feels great to give back.

And finally I will once again be offering complimentary blow dry’s to my loyal clients on New Year’s Eve, making sure everyone looks 100% when welcoming in the New Year. It is my way of saying thank you for all the loyalty over the past 4 years.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

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Get ready to party!

With the festive season just around the corner, Catherine Varney sought the help of local hair and beauty experts to find out how you can look cracking at this year’s Christmas parties...

Create the perfect base

You need to ensure your skin is in tip-top condition to deal with the onslaught of late nights, alcohol and carb-heavy foods. Our favourite local salons have the answer:

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“The Dermabrasion Facial is fantastic at giving the skin a deep exfoliation that not only allows skin products to penetrate at the maximum level and leave you with a radiant glow, but also creates a great base for flawless evening makeup,” says Nicola Harrold, Langham Body and Beauty Studio.

“The ESPA Advanced Enzyme Facial is a powerful and highly effective treatment to boost cell regeneration and give an instantly smooth, radiant complexion. A cleanse is followed by an Enzyme peel containing botanical extracts and pumpkin enzymes to deeply exfoliate and renew dead skin cells, followed by a smoothing massage with Rose Quartz Crystals and a lifting and smoothing mask to give your skin a more plumped and firmer appearance.” Annabel Miles, Barnsdale Hall Hotel. Lucky Rutland & Market Harborough Living readers can quote ‘Rutland Living’ to receive 20% off the regular price for this and the ESPA Salt and Oil Body Scrub.

“Party-season taking its toll? I would recommend one of the Elemis facials: the Visible Brilliance and the Modern Skin facial are purifying, rejuvenating and anti-ageing to help dramatically revive the skin.” Naomi, Naomi Nails and Beauty.

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Top hair tips The winter months can play havoc with hair so it’s more important than ever to look after your locks and give it the extra attention it needs.

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Thomas Potts from Thomas Hairdressing has some valuable advice: “The body always requires more water at this time of year as we take in more stodgy foods and higher levels of alcohol. The best thing we can do for our hair is take an evening a few days before the party or event and apply a generous helping of a moisture mask or protein-based conditioner. Leave this on as long as possible, giving the hair the best chance of absorbing all the goodness from the treatment.”

The girls at GLOW recommend getting the most out of your winter colour: “Our new secret to perfect hair that’s glowing inside and out is L’Oreal Pro SMARTBOND. A must-have product that can be mixed in with colours, toners or treatments and helps rebuild the hair fibre from the inside, even during colouring services.”

“Short on time? We all know that Christmas is an exceptionally busy time and as our hair is normally the ‘to do’ job that gets put to the bottom of our list, we offer an Express Colour service that takes 15 minutes. Whether it’s a t-section of highlights or those pesky roots along the hairline, you can be in and out within the hour so there is plenty of time left to party!” The Creme Hair & Beauty team.

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The smart girl’s guide to going out after work It’s the annual office Xmas party – but how can you do a whole day’s work and then still look good enough to dance the night away?

Follow our five-step plan to ensure your hair and make-up goes the distance...

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Ready, set, glow As it’s highly likely your summer holiday tan has now faded, it’s time to fake it. The ideal time to have a tan is two days before the big night out. This gives you a night to sleep in it, wash it off the next morning and by the following day, it settles to a fabulous bronze that’s perfect just for you. St Tropez tans are not a generic colour for everyone; the formula works with the melanocyte cells in your skin and will only take your tan to how sunkissed you would naturally go after two weeks in the sun - tantastic! Get your glow on with St Tropez at Creme Hair and Beauty.

When it comes to make-up, preparation is the key. You need a base that will withstand eight hours in the office and then keep going well into the evening – and for this, you can’t beat Estee Lauder’s double-wear foundation. It goes on flawlessly, offering excellent coverage and is one of the longest lasting bases I’ve ever tried...use over primer for even more longevity.

Swap your subtle nude office lipstick for a bold, bright red and you’ll instantly look more glam. Choose the right shade and it’ll give you dual benefits; making your teeth look whiter and your skin look fresher and brighter.

Olive skin with warm undertones look great in an orangey-red; fair complexions with cool undertones can really rock raspberry shades whilst medium complexions with fair tones can carry off a true pillar box red.

Update your eye make-up with black liquid eyeliner...practice at home beforehand and you’ll perfect the celebrity favourite ‘cat-eye

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Go goth Not merely the preserve of challenging teenagers, the sultry & glamorous ‘goth’ look is set to be big news this party season as Leah Burnell from Head Candy in Market Harborough told me: “Party hair and updos will see lots of chignons and casual buns with wispy edges for a romantic, timeless look Also finger waves will feature to add drama and impact; they look great in front of a casual bob for a fresh take on the popular style made famous

by Caroline Flack. Make up trends will feature dramatic rich, dark hues – try dark blackcurrant lips and black eyeliner.”

And it’s not just hair and make-up trends that will be dark and mysterious: after much excitement about the celebrity-inspired vampire facials in last month’s article, I am excited to announce that the Chaelis Clinic will very shortly be offering PRP facials (platelet rich plasma), as they are properly known. Owner Lesley Spencer told me: “Blood is taken from the client, separated into its component parts, and re-introduced via a Derma Pen into the clients’ numbed face, décolletage or wherever their area of concern is. This appears to be new to the aesthetics industry, but had in fact been used in medicine very successfully for many tens of years. The benefits are numerous, and have been proven to aid in serious bodily traumas.”

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flick’ that will take just seconds to do. Add some individual lashes to the outer corner of the eyes and voila, instant sex appeal.

‘Desk-to-party’ hairstyles are easy to achieve if you start the day with soft waves throughout your hair. Take your inspiration from the girls at GLOW who show how you can instantly up the glam factor with some hair accessories, a quick and classy ponytail or a soft Grecian updo: follow the tutorials on instagram or @glowatbarnsdale on Facebook

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A final spritz of your favourite perfume will banish any stale office odour and leave you smelling and feeling fresh. Layer up the scent with a shower gel and body lotion that morning for long-lasting results. Try Allure

by Chanel or Eternity by Calvin Klein – both still in the top 10 list of best-selling perfumes of all time.

Save the date!

Want to get professional advice on how to get super skin or achieve immaculate make-up? Head down to South Street in Oakham on 29th November where the lovely Ellique ladies are hosting their Christmas event. With representatives from Decleor, OPI and NEW CID there to answer all of your beauty questions, there’ll also be advice on improving your skin condition and perfect party make-up. No self-respecting beauty buff should miss out!

DIRECTORY: The Body & Beauty Studio, 12 Cold Overton Road, Langham, Tel: 07917 672815 Barnsdale Spa, Oakham, Rutland, Tel: 01572 771313, www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Naomi Nails and Beauty, 14-16 Manor Walk, Market Harborough, LE16 9BP, Tel: 01858 657001, www.naominailsbeauty.co.uk Thomas Hairdressing, The Maltings, 15 Mill Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 756561, www.thomashairdressing.co.uk Glow, Barnsdale Lodge, Oakham, Tel: 01572 720611 Creme Hair and Beauty, The Old Church, 8 Mill Street, Oakham, Tel 01572 723823, www.cremehairandbeauty.co.uk Head Candy, 26 Church Street, Market Harborough, Tel: 01858 464395, www.headcandy-mh.com Chaelis Clinic, Sten Beren, Main Street, Lowick, Kettering, Tel: 01832 733811, www.chaelis.co.uk Ellique, 55 South Street, Oakham Tel: 01572 723950

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OUT & ABOUT Amander Meade selects the best entertainment in the region this month Friday 4 November, 7.30pm COOKERY DEMONSTRATION: The Perfect Christmas Table The girls from Pink Figs will let you in on their Christmas kitchen secrets at this pop up event including a glass of wine and a copy of their recipes. Food to cook before and after Christmas day with lots of great tips on flavour combinations and ideas for preparing.

Tickets £15 Tel: 07775 894638 Ashley Village Hall Sunday 12 November, 11am to 1pm FAMILY CONCERT: From Bard to Verse Tudor music group The Night Watch will be celebrating the songs of Shakespeare in a concert played in costume, on copies of original instruments, bringing out the humour and sadness of the plays. Don’t miss it - suitable for all ages and all the family. “They entertained, enlightened and educated their audience, and very few musicians can do all that in one performance. If you can, go and see them.

They are rather special.”

Oakham Library Admission is free Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 November, 7.45pm

with Saturday matinee THEATRE: Pink Mist by Owen Sheers A remarkable new play which played to rave reviews at the Bush Theatre in London and the Bristol Old Vic. It tells the story of three bored young men who join the army and end up in Afghanistan. The play centres on the difficulties they have adapting to life back home after their military posting.

Harborough Theatre Tickets £10/£8 from the Box Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am or on line at www. ticketsource.co.uk Wednesday 16 November, 7.30pm TALK: Love Your Bugs Sally Cunningham from Croft will be the guest speaker at the Great Easton and District Gardening Society’s monthly talk.

Great Easton Village Hall All welcome, nonmembers £2 admission.

Friday 18 November, 7pm for 7.30pm showing EVENT: Cinema for Rutland This month’s film is ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ starring Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders who are still oozing glamour and plan to move to the French Riviera where they hatch a plot

to live the high life for evermore.

Rutland County Museum Tickets £5 from Oakham Wines, Market Place or on the door space permitting Wednesday 23 November, 7.30pm TALK: The Bewicke Family of Hallaton Great Easton & District Local History Society will be welcoming local historian John Morison who will give an illustrated presentation about Hallaton’s influential Bewicke family.

Saturday 5 November, gates open at 6pm FAMILY EVENT: Firework Spectacular Organised as always by the Rutland Lions, this is Rutland’s premier firework extravaganza with all proceeds donated to local charities. There will be a smaller, quieter, child friendly display at 7pm complete with light sabres for sale followed by a larger, musically choreographed display for all the family beginning at 8pm. A wonderful seasonal event for all the family to enjoy with hot food and a licensed bar. Oakham Rugby Club, The Showground, Burley Park Way, Oakham.

Tickets are for sale in advance from Fords of Oakham and Uppingham Sports and Books priced £4.50 for everyone over 5 years old; £16 for a family of 4; £20 for a family of 5. On the gate tickets are £6 for everyone over 5 years.

Disabled parking available at the Showground, otherwise Lands’ End or Mecc Alte on Lands’ End Way.

Great Easton Village Hall Admission is £2 for visitors

Wednesday 9 November, 7.30pm EVENT: Ashley Film Night This month’s film stars Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg’s cold war thriller, ‘Bridge of Spies’.

Ashley Village Hall Tickets £5/£3 on the door.

Refreshments available.

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OUT & ABOUT Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment in the region this month Saturday 26 November, 11am to 3pm EVENT: Advent Fayre A delicious array of homeproduced festive foods on sale including Christmas cakes and puddings and speciality chocolate cakes; amazing luxury Christmas Hampers to win; bowls of bulbs timed to be ready for Christmas; crafts, games, competitions and many other things to enjoy. Home-made refreshments will be on sale all day. Braunston Village Hall Entrance 50p Tuesday 29 November, from 5pm EVENT: Beauty Evening A special pre-Christmas event with lots of new products from OPI, Decleor and New CID presented by the team at Ellique with raffle and competitions. Ellique Beauty Salon, Oakham

Dates throughout November…

Still plenty to do outside this month with courses in Plant Propagation, and Pruning Fruit Trees for gardeners. Budding

artists can join local art teacher, Sandra Peck to find out how to develop their watercolour skills on two painting days themed ‘Poppies and Stone Wall’ and ‘Northern Lights’.

Prices for both days include instruction and lunch.

Barnsdale Gardens, Exton For more information, prices and booking Tel: 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens. co.uk Thursday 1 December, 7pm for a 7.30pm start FUNDRAISING CONCERT: The Rutland NSPCC Christmas Carol Concert Join a stellar line up of celebrity readers including Lars Thorp, Rosemary Conley, Anne Davies and Mary Berry to launch the festive season in support of the work of the NSPCC. All Saint’s Church, Oakham. Tickets are on sale for £15 each at Don Paddy’s in Uppingham or at James Sellick’s in Oakham.

Saturday 3 December TRIBUTE CONCERT: The Bootleg Beatles Along with their renowned string and brass ensemble the band have performed hundreds of concerts across the globe earning a reputation that had George Martin describing

their concert as “a terrific show”.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester Tickets £30/£28 Tel: 0116 233 3111 or www.demontforthall.co.uk Tuesday 6 December, 7.30pm THEATRE: Oh Whistle and I’ll Come To You A production by New Perspectives Theatre Company based on the chilling ghost story by MR James. Professor Parkins takes a room at a peaceful coastal retreat with minimal interruption perfect for writing. But on taking a walk to explore the area, Parkins finds an ancient whistle with a

soul-stirring inscription.

Choosing to ignore its warning, the professor is soon to discover he is not alone. Widely regarded as the father of the modern ghost story, M. R. James’ eerie tale is reimagined by David Rudkin, described by the Observer

as ‘Britain’s greatest living dramatic poet’ into this new Christmas chiller.

Suitable for age 14+ years. Running time is 90 minutes.

South Luffenham Village Hall Tickets £10, contact Tel: 01780 720687/ 01780 720112

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DI ARY DAT E S

Pantomimes and family shows Curtain up! It’s time to take your seat as the stage is set for this season’s pantomimes, children’s theatre, fun and frolics. Here’s our round up of some of the best family shows on offer locally this year.

Saturday 26 November, 11am and 1pm FAMILY SHOW: Jack and the Beans Talk Was it a dream or did I hear a talking bean?

Jack never stops talking… to the birds, to the cow, to anyone who will listen. All is not as it seems when Jack comes home with ‘magic beans’. Will Jack manage to talk his way out of trouble? For ages 3 years plus.

Curve, Leicester Tickets £6 Tel: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk

Saturday 26 November to Saturday 14 January, 7.30pm (morning showings and matinees available)

FAMILY SHOW: Grease Grease is the word in this brand new production of the electrifying, smash hit musical. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High School. Can the couple survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life, and find true love once more?

Curve, Leicester Tickets from £10 Tel: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk

Sunday 27 to Tuesday 29 November

FAMILY SHOW: The Very Hungry Caterpillar This story by Eric Carle, has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969, selling more than 41 million copies worldwide. Now, the timeless classic makes its way onto the stage in this critically acclaimed production, featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. Suitable for ages 2 to 7 years.

Curve, Leicester Tickets £14 Tel: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk

Saturday 10 December 2016 to Tuesday 3 January 2017 PANTOMIME: Jack and the Beanstalk A traditional family show full of music, laughter, silliness and a dancing cow. Young and old alike will love this classic tale of poor old Jack who sells the family cow - for a pile of old beans.

Starring X Factor winner Sam Bailey.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester Tickets from £17 Tel: 0116 233 3111 www.demontforthall.co.uk

Saturday 10 December 2016 to Sunday 15 January 2017

FAMILY SHOW: The Twits The Twits really are the most spiteful and revolting couple you could ever hope to meet.

They spend their days playing wicked tricks on each other and mistreating Muggle-Wump monkeys - but not for much longer because the monkeys have a cunning plan to teach those terrible Twits a lesson. Ideal for ages 6 plus.

Curve, Leicester Tickets £12 Tel: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk

Friday 16 December 2016 to Sunday 8 January 2017

PANTOMIME: Sleeping Beauty A dream of a pantomime filled with magic and mayhem, fearsome dragons, enchanted spinning wheels and mystical swords. A young princess is cursed by a wicked fairy and before she reaches her eighteenth birthday she will prick her finger on a spindle and die. Luckily the good fairies of the kingdom have other ideas ensuring a happy ending.

Little Theatre, Leicester Tickets from £12.50 Tel: 0116 255 1302 www.thelittletheatre.net

Sunday 18 to Thursday 22 December, various times

FAMILY SHOW: The Wizard of Oz Join Dorothy Gale as she befriends a brainless scarecrow, a loveable Tin Man and the cowardly lion on their quest to thwart the evil power of the Wicked Witch of the West with a little help from the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. Packed with great songs and plenty of laughter for all the family.

Melton Theatre Tickets from £10.50 Tel: 01664 851 111 www.meltontheatre.co.uk

Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 December

PANTOMIME: Rapunzel A traditional pantomime about the girl trapped in the tower and how her long hair helps her escape the clutches of a wicked witch.

With songs, dance and plenty of audience participation.

Melton Theatre Tickets from £8 Tel: 01664 851 111 www.meltontheatre.co.uk

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HARBOROUGH HAPPENINGS Shops & Services in Market Harborough

Local favourite gift shop Keals Conveyancing Head joins creates 2nd space Lawson-West Solicitors’ O Harborough office

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T Lawson-West Solicitors their specialist conveyancing team, who are accredited members of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, work to support local people during the process of buying or selling their homes.

Aside from property sales and purchases, they can also help with transfers of equity and remortgages, rightto-buy properties, shared ownership properties, family / third party mortgages, Sharia mortgages, land sale and purchase, auction and repossession properties probate instructions.

They are pleased to announce that Sharon Sangha, Head of Conveyancing, will be available at their Market Harborough office to support the company’s on-going development. Sharon said, “By structuring my time between the Leicester and Market Harborough offices, it ensures that I am readily available to answer any questions and offer advice.

“Buying and selling a home is one of the most important life processes you will undertake. Lawson-West is here to support you. By making this change I hope to develop our relationship with the local communities that we service, by offering a friendly and efficient service to all of our clients.”

• For more information on conveyancing services in Market Harborough, call 01858 445480, visit www.lawson-west.co.uk or pop into the office in Millers House, Roman Way.

NE of our all-time favourite Harborough shops, Keals, is celebrating its second year at The Old Fire Station. And to celebrate they’ve decided to open a second space called… wait for it… 2nd Space.

What originally started as a workshop for Keals owner Eric to store his vintage gems and get creative making bespoke furniture, “it was such a fab space and had so much potential that we thought – why not turn it into a showroom?”, Hayley explains. “After a lot of rebuilding and putting our own stamp on it, 2nd Space is now open.”

It’s an eclectic mix of the vintage, industrial and antique, the restored, handbuilt and repurposed – mainly housing their bigger pieces and furniture. “The idea is to eventually have a small salvage section so, for example, if you were after a Victorian door or a 1950s Bakelite light pull or even an old key for a cabinet, we’ll be the place to come.

“We also plan to offer some craft courses in the future – and the showroom is for hire if you need a meeting place with a difference!”

• 2nd Space is currently currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-ish to 4 pm-ish and other times by appointment. You’ll find it at The Printers Yard, Goward Street, Market Harborough LE16 9AF. You can contact Eric and Hayley at Keals, The Old Fire Station, 10a Abbey Street, Market Harborough, LE16 9AA, tel: 01858 419798 www.keals.net.

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E are firm believers in supporting local, independent market traders, and never more so than around the festive season. So we’re looking forward to buying local products and handmade treasures from Harborough Market.

Harborough Market is open Tuesday to Sunday and there’s a weekly Tuesday Makers’ Market, a Thursday Craft Market and an Antiques Market every Wednesday and Sunday. You will find everything from Turkish lamps to refurbished laptops, from frames and prints and beautiful jewellery to gifts for your pets.

And be sure to put Friday 3rd December in your diary – the late-night Christmas Fayre is on from 5-9pm. For more information, visit www.harboroughmarket.co.uk.

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HO M E & GAR D E N

Nature and nurture at Barnsdale Gardens WORDS: AMANDER MEADE PHOTOGRAPHY: HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Japanese Garden Autumn © Richard Adams

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WENTY years ago, Nick Hamilton was quietly building a nursery business in Exton while his famous father Geoff broadcast to millions as chief presenter on ‘Gardener’s World’. Geoff’s sudden and untimely death in 1996 plunged his family into shock and left them with a quandary as to what would become of his beloved garden at Barnsdale – enjoyed on the small screen by millions but never open to the public. Nick and the family decided to continue Geoff’s legacy and in the last two decades have doubled the size of the gardens, developed and opened them all year round to the delight of visitors from all over Europe. Nick reflects on the progress of the gardens and offers his advice on how to make the best of your own plot at this time of year.

Inspiration and education…

Having acquired the piece of land adjacent to Geoff’s original TV garden some years before his death, Nick’s team has been able to develop gardens twice the size of the original site including 38 different themed areas, features and attractions. Favourites include the Gentleman’s Cottage Garden, the Wildlife Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Woodland Walk. But Nick’s aim is that these should be far from ‘show gardens’.

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“We are professional horticulturists so our aim is to create wonderful planting but ultimately to educate and inspire. The realism is very important so that visitors can take our ideas and professional expertise and apply it to their own garden, which is the best reward for us.”

To mark Geoff’s 20th anniversary, the Winter Border was recently redesigned by a recipient of a bursary from Geoff Hamilton’s New Gardeners Foundation and officially reopened by TV gardener, Carol Klein who was a close friend of Geoff. The bursary scheme was created in Geoff’s memory to support students at Writtle College in Chelmsford where he and Nick both studied. Barnsdale supply an annual bursary of up to £4,000 for a student of any age and level studying practical horticulture.

Nick is also a well-known supporter of local community cohesion – often to be found speaking to clubs and societies, ‘In Bloom’ groups, local primary schools or colleges and generally banging the drum for gardening

on all levels. With the kind of ‘can do’ attitude that often accompanies busy people, it’s hard to imagine Nick turning down an invitation to speak or accompany a group on a tour – his love of his subject is both compelling and infectious.

The best ideas….

According to Nick, Barnsdale is as inspiring in January as it is in June. “People always ask when the best time to come is. My reply is when your own garden looks at its worst because that’s when you will take home the best ideas.”

A ‘Mecca’ for gardeners from all over the UK and beyond, the Barnsdale Nursery produces a wide variety of high-quality plants including more unusual and rare species that are all propagated from the gardens – the ultimate gift idea for those with green fingers. The Tea Rooms serve delicious lunches and teas made from home-grown ingredients and come highly recommended.

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Japanese Garden in Autumn © Hemant Jariwala

PREPARING FOR THE SEASON AHEAD Even in the coldest months, Nick believes there is always plenty to do outside – here’s his advice on jobs to complete this month.

• Sow your early broad beans and peas outside now (hardy varieties include Aqua Dulce Claudia and Douce Provence). Cover with a cloche to mollycoddle them a little.

• Give the greenhouse a good clean using a pressure washer or plenty of hot soapy water and a scrubbing brush to dislodge algae and hibernating pests/eggs from all the cracks and crevices.

• Collect up fallen leaves around the garden and compost them for seed sowing, potting or as organic matter for the borders. Put the leaves in bin bags, pierce a couple of holes in each, tie the tops and, if possible, put them somewhere warmish to break down for about a year.

• Take rose cuttings by pruning out a healthy shoot. Select a good strong basal bud and cut horizontally underneath then about 8 inches from the base, cut a sloping cut above another strong healthy bud. Dip in hormone rooting powder or liquid then push two thirds of its depth into the ground and firm well.

• It’s not too late to plant garlic this month by pushing cloves just below ground level at a spacing of 15cm with 30cm between the rows.

• Lift your dahlias as soon as a good frost has turned the tops black. Cut the tops down, lift them carefully and remove the soil with your hands then using water so they are absolutely clean before placing them upside down to dry for a couple of weeks. Pack them into boxes or pots with just moist compost and store in a frost free area for winter.

• Cover tender shrubs with horticultural fleece. I cover anything I feel might be damaged by the weather including Myrtus, Laurus, Abelia, Rosmarinus, Phormium etc as it’s better to be safe than sorry. The fleece allows light, air and water to pass through it removing the need to keep taking it off and replacing.

A ‘Mecca’ for gardeners from all over the UK and beyond, the Barnsdale Nursery produces a wide variety of high-quality plants including more unusual and rare species that are all propagated from the gardens – the ultimate gift idea for those with green fingers.

Winter kale & lettuce small © Pip Warters Autumn Maple © Award Photography

Need some practical advice? Why not book yourself into one of November’s courses run

by Nick and the team?

Wednesday 2 November – Plant Propagation Learn how to source new plants for free using vegetative propagation; stem, root and leaf cuttings, division and layering to reproduce almost any plant in your garden.

Tuesday 15 November – Pruning Fruit Trees Nick’s easy-to-follow tutorial followed by a practical demonstration on training and pruning a wide range of fruiting trees.

Thursday 17 November - Watercolour Painting Day A chance to use lots of lovely watercolour techniques to paint translucent poppy petals and textures on old stone. Local artist Sandra Peck welcomes everyone on her special painting days, from the more experienced artist to the absolute beginner with lunch in the Barnsdale Gardens Tea Room included in the price.

• Information on year-round courses, workshops and events at Barnsdale can be found at www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk with booking on Tel: 01572 813 200.

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UPDATES Shops & Services

A taste of Italy for Summer 2017 - Puglia

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UGLIA is located in the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot. This unique corner of the country mixes rugged countryside and unspoilt beaches with quaint fishing villages and secluded towns.

In the South is the walled city of Otranto, ideally placed for exploring the southern cape of Italy. Continue up the coast and you will reach Lecce, famous for its baroque architecture, and further North is Ostuni, which is nicknamed the White City because of its beautiful whitewashed buildings and the sandy beaches of Torre, Canne and Savelletri di Fasano.

Across the region you will find clusters of traditional ‘Trulli’ houses, which are traditional houses with conical roofs. These curious buildings were first built during the 14th century and were created as housing that could be easily demolished, enabling the landlords to avoid paying tax. They are now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are an iconic symbol of Puglia.

Puglia is becoming ever more recognised around the world as a top ‘foodie’ destination for those seeking out exceptional culinary experiences with such a diverse variety of places, restaurants and flavours to discover.

Oundle Travel have three recommended properties in this stunning region:

The Masseria Montelauro Dating back to 1878, the beautiful Masseria Montelauro rests peacefully amidst the Puglian countryside, only three miles from the ancient Greek whitewashed city of Otranto.

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The Lean Panty Co specialises in dishes and products that are free from wheat, gluten, dairy and refined sugars without compromising on taste. Fill up on delicious all-day breakfasts, including the likes of organic poached or scrambled farm eggs served on toasted bread with smashed avocado salsa, or choose from the tempting take-away options including chicken and vegetable curry pot served with cauliflower cumin rice and kale. Cakes and sweet treats, such as Millionaire shortbread and mint choc chip cheesecake, perfectly complement the organic coffees and speciality loose teas, or choose a superfood smoothie. The café has an enviable pantry for you to stock up from with a great selection of cereals, snacks and healthy chocolate.

Dig in!

• The Lean Pantry Co, 2c Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA. Open 8.30am-3pm Monday to Saturday.

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Tenuta Monacelle An idyllic property located in the heart of Puglia with individually decorated rooms and a homely atmosphere, complete with a lovely swimming pool and a complimentary shuttle service to two nearby beaches.

Bed and Breakfast – 7 Nights – From £1189.00 per person – June 2017.

Canne Blanche Lifestyle and Hotel Located on the seafront in Torre Canne, the Canne Bianche Hotel is a perfect choice for those looking for a relaxing escape, there is a small Spa offering a variety of treatments. The hotel restaurant Timo makes full use of the region’s produce and sources the freshest ingredients to create delicious menus.

Bed and Breakfast – 7 Nights – From £729.00 per person – September 2017 • For more information and live availability please call Oundle Travel on 01832 273600 or email sales@oundletravel.co.uk

ACREWELL Christmas Shop opens on Thursday 3 November after a £35k refurbishment. Throughout the day there will be taster events from suppliers including Two Birds Spirits, who will be offering samples of their range of locally distilled vodkas and gins.

The shop will be showcasing new products for Christmas including blankets and scarves from Tweedmill, candles, alpaca socks and various food and item offers from local suppliers.

• You can find it at the visitor centre just off the A1/A46 at Wansford, Peterborough.

It’s open every day until 24 December.

For more information, visit www.sacrewell.org.uk or follow them on Facebook.

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L O C A L HIST O R Y

Under attack!

Caroline Aston uncovers one night 100 years ago, when a German Zeppelin bombed Rutland and Leicestershire “At about 11.15pm Mathy decided to lighten his airship’s load by ditching 32 bombs, all of which fell into deserted fields near Sproxton, Leicestershire. A few moments later, he loosed a high explosive device over Edmondthorpe on the Rutland/Leicestershire border, following it up with 14 or 15 more of the same.“

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EARS ago, round about this time of remembrance, I recall listening to a very old lady telling me about the night Rutland was bombed by a German Zeppelin airship during the Great War of 1914-18. It was certainly a gripping story, but I admit that I was dubious. Maybe a scrap of long forgotten local legend had been added to, embroidered just a tad – so I filed this snippet away in the attic that is my brain and more or less forgot about it, until now.

2016 is a year of anniversaries: in December it will be 80 years since Edward VIII abdicated for love of Mrs Wallis Simpson and it’s a century since the horror of the Battle of the Somme. However, I now find that it’s also 100 years since that a Zeppelin bombed Rutland: I must eat my words because that raid did happen and was just as dramatic as I’d been told so long ago.

The Zeppelin

Zeppelins, named after their inventor Count von Zeppelin, came to be much-feared weapons of war. Cigarshaped and sinister, they had a lightweight metal framework containing gasbags filled with highly flammable hydrogen gas. The whole thing was covered with a linen skin called an envelope and underneath it hung its control centre, housed in a capsule known as a gondola. In here was the engine that drove the airship’s propellers, the steering equipment and a crew armed with machine guns plus the bombs intended to rain down death and destruction.

Britain got its first taste of a ‘blitz’ in January 1915, four months after war was declared. Kaiser Wilhelm was King George V’s first cousin and had vetoed this new tactic until then. Like many others at the time, he was pretty sure that the war would be short and sharp, maybe over by Christmas, and was loth to potentially destroy cultural heritage sites.

And, quite naturally, he was uncomfortable about dropping bombs on his relatives at Buckingham Palace! But pressure on him mounted and he ultimately gave permission to attack Britain (though with the exclusion of London at first). In May 1915 the capital finally joined the list of targets with a raid east of the Tower of London.

The night of the attack

Captained by Kapitanleutnant Heinrich Mathy Zeppelin L.13 nosed its way over the British coast at around 9.15pm on March 5th 1916. His was the third Zeppelin to attack that night – but Mathy was not a happy man. He’d

had engine trouble, run into a terrible snowstorm over the North Sea and visibility was dreadful. Added to this, and unknown to him at the time, he was way off course too. He thought he was near Sunderland when he was actually near the mouth of the Humber in Lincolnshire and contemporary reports have him assuming he was approaching Scotland - when he was really near Nottingham.

Finally, exasperated by yet more engine problems, Mathy decided to abandon his original targets, turn off the power and hopefully let the wind carry him towards Hull… But, of course, his drift was beginning in the East Midlands, not the North, and would ultimately lead him to the Kent coast later that night.

At about 11.15pm Mathy decided to lighten his airship’s load by ditching 32 bombs, all of which fell into deserted fields near Sproxton, Leicestershire. A few moments later, he loosed a high explosive device over Edmondthorpe on the Rutland/ Leicestershire border, following it up with 14 or 15 more of the same. The second batch fell into farmland bounded by the triangle made up of Rutland villages Market Overton, Thistleton and Greetham but, mercifully, there was not a single casualty and no property damaged.

Overall that night the three Zeppelin raiders killed 18 people, injured another 52 and caused over £25,000 worth of damage, a vast sum at the time. As for Mathy, he eventually made it home but, by then, only two of his four engines were working, his traversing gears had jammed and he’d been damaged by two rounds from the anti-craft gun at Shoeburyness.

The gunners at Sheerness did their best to bring him down with their six-pounder gun but he passed safely out to sea at Deal on March 6th, around 2.25am.

Earlier in 1915 Loughborough suffered 10 fatalities and 12 casualties in what became the first aerial attack on Leicestershire of the War while Harringworth, near Rutland’s Seaton village, was bombed in the October of that year. Interestingly, Zeppelin L.34 which carried out that raid was captained by Max Dietrich, uncle of screen legend Marlene Dietrich.

To finish, some sobering statistics. By 1918, that first German ‘blitz’ had killed 835 people, injured 1,358 more and had caused over one and a half million pounds worth of damage. Thankfully Rutland doesn’t appear in the list of victims but, as you can see, it was a close run thing.

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HIS month, our local property investment advisor David Crooke, author of the ‘Rutland and Stamford Property News’, online blog www.rutlandandstamfordpropertyblog.co.uk and managing director of UPP Property Agents addresses the impact of the continuing low interest rate for ‘money savers’ versus the financial rewards potentially available for buy-to-let landlords.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision in early August to cut the base rate to an all-time low of 0.25%, indicates that savers should prepare themselves for interest rates to stay low well into the early 2020s.

The ‘yield’ (a posh word for interest rates and return) on Government 10-year bonds is currently 0.61%. This indicates that the money markets believe that The Bank of England’s base rate will, on average over the next 10 years, be below the 0.61% rate they are buying the 10-year bonds at (because they would lose money if the average was over 0.61%). UK interest rates are going to be low for a long time.

For those who have saved throughout their working lives and are looking for ways to maximise on savings, tying money into property could prove advantageous. At the time of searching, the best deal on the internet was a 5-year fixed rate at 2.5% pa with ‘Weatherbys Bank’. A considerable £200,000 ‘nest egg’ or inheritance windfall would earn £5,000 pa – not much of a return. Conversely, growth in Oakham house prices and princely buy-to-let yields have made property investment in Oakham an appealing option for many.

Very interestingly, the average yield over the last five years for Oakham buy-to-let property has been 5% pa, and average property

values over the same period have risen by a very respectable 21.1%.

Using these averages, it can be said an Oakham landlord’s property would be worth £242,200 and they would have received a total of £50,000 in rent – generating a total return of £292,200. Meanwhile, looking at our ‘savers’ (using the average savings rates for the last five years - even if they had reinvested the interest), their £200,000 would only be £221,184.

There are, of course, risks as well as benefits with buy-to-lets though, and investing in buy-to-let means locking up capital in a property that may fall in value. Another option would be stock market income-based investment funds, which are paying around 5%, especially if paying into a tax free stocks and shares ISA. The other side of the coin is it is impossible to buy an unloved stock market income-based investment fund and set about renovating it and adding value personally.

Businesses rally to support Angel Fair Businesses across Rutland have offered their support for a charity Christmas fair that will support families of terminally ill people this season.

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Among the stalls are Knossington-based Peachy Belts, which has recently launched a new range of belts available as gifts or accessories for the Christmas party season.

Owner Zoe Glover said: “It’s exciting because we don’t have a lot of good Christmas fairs in the area. The Angel Fair will fill the gap in the market that has been left by Irnham.

“I have got local clientele and I don’t often have an opportunity to show them my range of belts and buckles.”

To support the event, local businesses have sponsored large wicker angels which will be lit at night and will welcome guests to the grade I listed hall throughout the event and are where the fair got its name. Sponsors will then keep their angels on display throughout the festive season.

• The Angel Fair will be open to everyone on 3 and 4 December from 10am - 4pm. Entry costs £5 per person.

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Commemorative events in France and Belgium in 2017

This November 18th will mark the 100th anniversary of the official end of the Battle of The Somme in Northern France.

On 1st July of this year, the centenary of the start of this battle was commemorated both in Britain, notably by The Queen at Westminster Abbey together with the attendance in France of the Royal Family, led by the Prince of Wales.

It’s expected that a similar representation in France and Belgium will occur in 2017.

I was fortunate to be one of around 10,000 that also attended the main ceremony at the Thiepval Memorial in France, which lists over 72,000 missing British soldiers from the battle. Having attended the 80th and 90th anniversaries, what struck me most was the number of people who attended this year.

There were many groups from villages and towns across the UK, paying their respects to their relatives or simply to men listed on village memorials. Many schools were also learning of the fate of men from their schools and local area, and I had the pleasure of talking to teachers and year 6 and 7 pupils from a school in Cumbria who were bravely walking across the battlefields following the men from their community, despite the rain!

The July 2016 commemorations focused on the first day of the offensive where the British casualties on this day alone amounted to nearly 60,000, with approximately 20,000 killed or missing. During the five months that followed, there were over 1,000,000 casualties on all sides.

The majority of British soldiers who attacked that day were known as Kitchener’s army. This was in reference to the nature of the battalions that comprised citizen volunteers from August 1914. These battalions comprised men from the same towns and villages, places of work, sporting and church clubs. The sheer number of casualties therefore caused a tremendous shock in their respective communities.

There are many more such events taking place in 2017, which will have extensive coverage.

After all, in November 1916 the Great War was just over two years old and still had another two more years to run.

The main 100th commemorations events to look out for include Vimy Ridge (9 April) and Cambrai (20 November) both in France. In Belgium it will be Messines Ridge, a precursor to the 3rd Battle of Passchendaele, just south of Ypres (7 June) and the start (31 July) and finish (6 November) to the east of Ypres of the latter battle. The Messines battle opened up with the detonation under the German front line of 19 mines at 3.10am which, according to press reports, was heard as far away as London. Some of these craters are still visible today and attract many visitors.

For 2017 it will be essential to book in advance for accommodation and more importantly tickets for these events. The tickets for “2016 Somme” were issued by the UK Government via a ballot system because of demand. Also, due to tightened security, tickets matching your passport details will be the only valid entry. So turning up on the day ticketless will result in disappointment.

It’s worth noting that in the days leading up to the 2017 events, access to the sites of the commemorations will be forbidden as preparations are made for the ceremonies.

Lastly, remember that many Rutland and Leicestershire men who had survived the Somme would be killed in 1917 and 1918.

The 110th (Leicestershire) Brigade of Kitchener volunteers This shock was felt across Rutland and Leicestershire when the 110th (Leicestershire) Brigade of Kitchener volunteers went into action on 14th July. When relieved two days later, they had suffered over 1,900 casualties out of approximately 4,000 men, of which over 500 were killed or missing.

A survivor of this battle said “Christ, there’ll be hell to pay in Leicester and Loughborough and Coalville and Melton and Uppingham, when they hear about this. The Leicester Brigade eh?

Bloody well wiped out”.

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Originally a farmhouse and owned by Thomas Noel’s family since 1760, Thomas converted it to a hotel in 1989 and, since then, we’ve seen it earn numerous accolades including being in the Sunday Telegraph’s ’50 of Britain’s cosiest hotels’ and runner up in the Telegraph’s ‘20 Top Places for a Warm Welcome’.

Rachael Bull caught up with the new General Manager, James Bowie, about the hotel and their plans for the future.

You joined Barnsdale in July – what were you up to before then?

‘Yes I started officially on 4th July. Before then I’d been Deputy General Manager at Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire, so not a million miles from here.

So you’ve been in the hotel industry for some time then?

You could say that! My first home was The Belmont Hotel in Leicester. My great-grandmother bought it in 1934, then my grandparents ran it and now it’s my father’s. So the industry has been in our blood for generations – I worked at The Belmont for eight years and, apart from a couple of forays into other things, I’ve been in hospitality my whole career.

What attracted you to Barnsdale Lodge?

There are a few different things. It’s my first General Manager role, which is really exciting. And when I first met Ed, his vision for the Rutland Retreats project and the hotel generally was really impressive. He already has a fantastic legacy for quality food and service offer and has a real, renewed focus of what to do with the Lodge. And the beautiful location helps – it can’t be beaten.

What have you got coming up at Barnsdale Lodge in the near future?

I’m excited about the plans we have for refurbishment – in the main hotel we’re completely redoing all the bedrooms and have some big changes with our banqueting offer.

We’re also doing a lot of work with the whole team to improve the service and make everything spot on for our guests, from start to finish – lots of team training and such like. I’m a real believer in having engaged people on the team. If people feel engaged and valued, that’s reflected in how they welcome the guests.

What has impressed you the most since arriving?

There’s so much, but the team has really impressed me. It’s a very welcoming, friendly and professional group of people we’ve got at Barnsdale Lodge – I felt that personally when I started and I see it in the way our guests are welcomed. It’s great to see.

summer and seeing people relaxing out there, enjoying a drink and basking in the sunshine was great.

Another favourite part of it for me is our guests – they’re a really nice mix of people and I’m enjoying getting to know them.

What do you love most about your job?

Have you and your family been able to enjoy the area?

It’s got to be the variety – every day is different and I never know what I’m going to turn up to when I arrive each morning.

I also enjoy meeting such an interesting variety of people, both those who I work with and guests too. It certainly keeps the brain ticking over.

What do you like most about the hotel itself?

It’s got a really warm and homely feel to it. Ed treats it like a big family home rather than anything corporate or stuffy. Guests feel like it’s home away from home. The pet-friendly aspect is a surprisingly important one – people like that.

My favourite part of the hotel is the courtyard. We had such a lovely

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Yes, very much so. We’ve been on bike rides around the lake and my seven-year-old managed to get round the full circuit, bless her. She did very well.

I’m a big fan of Oakham and its lovely mix of independent shops and the kids love Oakham Castle – especially the dressing up. We also really like farm shops – Farndon Fields in Market Harborough is a firm favourite in our family.

• Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH. Tel: 01572 724678 www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk

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