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Apology: I somehow managed to miss off Lizzie Haines’ contact details from her fabulous Jubilee Cake featured last month, which was a hit with one reader, Helen Swift: “I loved the feature on the Jubilee cake. I wasn’t planning to do anything for the festival other than collapse in front of the TV, but your photos inspired me. I did have a strong red food colour but not a blue, so yes the middle layer is a bit ‘green’. It tasted great as well, and was eaten by three generations as we watched the flotilla at Grandma’s house.” So for any more creative ideas or professional photography please contact Lizzie Haines at www.doitmomma. co.uk, or lizzie@doitmomma.co.uk.

I would also like to pay tribute to the swinging horseshoe trees designed by 14 local Primary Schools for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The Pop Up Art project was inspired by sculptor Mo Gardner, who was honoured recently as one of her sculptures was donated to the Queen at Burghley House on behalf of the County of Rutland. The Horse Shoe project was supported by Travis Perkins, who supplied all the MDF free of charge and sculptor Graham Biggs who gave generously of his time and expertise by cutting out around one hundred and fifty varying sized horseshoes. Fantastic and well done!

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Once More unto the Beach

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The Rutland County College Moves Premises

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Local Festival, A Lost Weekend

12 Gardening

Creating a Resilient Retreat

14 Out and About

Summer Days, Where Shall We Go?

18 Fashion

Summer Beach Wear and Accessories

17 Health and Beauty

Super Shades of Summer

25 Eating Out

Degustazione at Firenze, Kibworth Beauchamp

26 Eating Out

Oundle Mill’s New Summer Menu

29 Motoring

The latest from Volvo

31 Diary Dates

What’s on in our region this month

34 Shopping

What’s New in Market Harborough and Kibworth?

37 Shops and Services

Uppingham Summer School, The Fame Workout, Stamford Artisans Guild and a new Hair Salon at Barnsdale Lodge

38 Travel

Oundle Travel – The Seychelles

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EDITOR’S SELECTION

Once More unto the Beach Come rain or shine some essentials for long summer days…

Indulge yourself at Cavells Cash to splash? How could you resist this fabulous statement piece from the ‘Helen Kaminski’ range, Adiel at £185.00 (Hat) And how about this Juliet Dunn sleeveless Batik Beach Dress? £175.00

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A nice easy read: ‘Briefs Encountered’ by Julian Clary fits the bill Not as flippant as the title suggests, ‘Briefs Encountered’, set in the 1920s and the present day, presents an intriguing dual narrative based around Richard Stent, a fading matinee idol and Noël Coward. The two are linked by numerous things, not least Coward’s former home, which Stent – a Coward aficionado – purchases from Julian Clary!

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OUT & About

The Rutland County College This month students and staff from the Rutland County College, Oakham get ready to move to the luxurious new premises in Barleythorpe

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event hosted by Year 13 BTEC National ith recent controversy and political Business students at the Rutland County upheaval, The Rutland County College College recently. In his speech to the students continues to thrive with its ‘Outstanding’ and 28 businesses present, Councillor Begy OFSTED and a 50% increase in applications commented on the importance of continuing for September 2012. The college has always to learn throughout life and always asking maintained excellent results and last year 78% ourselves, “Why am I doing this, who is it for, of students achieved a C or above at A2 and what can I learn from it?”

20% got an A, well above the Government’s So why did the students host a business expectations. breakfast? Jacob Harris leader of the The new site at Barleythorpe, a beautiful presentation group said, “This is the renovation of the former conference centre, culmination of two years of coursework on the has been designed by architects well-known BTEC Business course. We wanted to put all of locally for the fabulous Oakham C of E new the skills we have learned into practice in this build. The campus has been designed around the final unit, the Business Event.” Charlotte a village theme, true to the Rutland Spirit with Maiden, responsible for administering the event warmth, art and trees in the corridors and commented, “It also gave us the opportunity to every room is named after a place in Rutland. network with local businesses and to bridge the In their farewell speeches Jacob Jones, gap between business and education.” the student President, said “The college is All 28 businesses were invited to enjoy a great place to learn with small class sizes a free breakfast provided by and teachers who really care” and All new the students and to view a Hannah Mae Wilkinson, executive and potential presentation on how the committee and nominated applicants are inv ited to BTEC National Business most intellectual student, a very special Fre shers’ Taster added that she would Day on Tuesday 3r d July at Rutland “recommend it to County College. Th e day will offer anyone”. sample lessons, an opportunity to me et teachers and make new friends and th The Hand Stitched en an afternoon ‘Party in the Park’ with str Theatre Company eet performers, BBQ and optional fancy A theatre company that dress for all staff and stu dents with the them has grown out of past e ‘Celebrating Spor t’ as we will be and present students of able to watch the Olympic Torch the college has recently procession pass th e college enjoyed success with ‘Art’ that afternoon. at the Oakham Festival. The students have also triumphed at The Edinburg festival since 2009 and are looking forward to taking another version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (**** Three Weeks Magazine Edinburgh 2011) to Edinburgh this August. They are still looking for funding!

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course equips students with the relevant skills required by local businesses. During the question and answer session the students were able to share their aspirations for the future and demonstrated the different routes they will be taking. Racha Hussein said, “My ambition is to become a PA and the apprenticeship route is right for me as I would like to be able to learn whilst working.”

The presentation ended with a look at the new college site at Barleythorpe and the courses Rutland County College will be offering in September 2012.

The feedback from the businesses has been extremely positive and encouraging with three students being offered the opportunity to apply for business apprenticeships on the day.

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GARDENING

Creating a Resilient Retreat Owen Morgan, Rutland based RHS award winning garden designer, www.mosaicgardens. co.uk, looks at creating more resilient gardens

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t’s a familiar story; the weather is either too cold and wet and plants struggle to grow or too sunny and dry and we spend our days watering plants that may go over too quickly.

Every year we have the same unpredictable weather in this country and a pattern of it being dry 6 weeks without any rain can take its toll on our more traditional garden plants, such as roses, delphiniums and lupins which benefit from a lot of moisture. This July why not look at more drought tolerant planting, plants that can cope with long periods of dryness and ensure an easier and more successful gardening calendar.

Whilst at the moment we don’t normally suffer from bad droughts here, by encouraging good gardening practice we will be preparing for the occasional very dry summers and helping our gardens become more resilient to our inconsistent weather.

Creating a more resilient garden Choosing the right plants to suit our growing conditions is essential. Despite a lot of rain early in the summer, climate change presents us with the challenge of gardening with less water. With some conditioning of the soil and careful watering, there is a considerable range of plants that can tolerate dry conditions once they are established.

Young plants Plant new plants when they are still small so they fill a space naturally and get used to their growing environment gradually as they develop. They gain a much greater resilience by adapting to their conditions from a young age.

Autumn or Spring planting is ideal, the roots will become established before dry weather arrives.

Improve the soil Improving the structure of the soil by digging in large amounts of garden compost, manure or other organic material is especially important.

It will help cultivate the soil structure assisting in water retention and drainage, making the water more available to plants.

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Mulch Adding a layer of mulch after planting is one of the most effective ways of limiting water loss from the the soil allowing new plants to establish successfully. A thorough watering, ideally from recycled water, throughout a plant’s first season is essential. Once a plant is properly established it will soon become more drought tolerant.

Ideal planting To reflect as much sun as possible, many arid loving plants have silver or grey-green leaves, such as Lavender. A large proportion have hairy leaves or stems to trap any moisture in the air. Below is a selection of plants with good drought-tolerant properties.

Small shrubs • Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ - light fern-like aromatic leaves with tiny yellow/silver flowers in August • Santolina chamaecyparissus (Cotton Lavender) - tiny leaves and light reflective silver colouring reduces water loss • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’) - classic full hardy English Lavender good for pollinating insects

Perennials • Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii - huge heads of chartreuse-green flowers • Eryngium giganteum (Miss Willmott’s ghost) - ruff of spiky bracts and cone-shaped flower heads provides an architectural silhouette, a feature lasting well into autumn • Giant oat grass Stipea Gigantea - graceful ornamental grass with narrow or incurved leaves, copes well in dry conditions • Red hot pokers (Kniphofia rooperi) - dramatic flowers that burst into life in the autumn Containers • Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Purity’ - tall, graceful half hardy annual with white flowers • Nicotiana sylvestris - sweet scented, pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers on towering stems • Succulents such as Aeonium, Aloe and the ever reliable and robust Sempervivums look fantastic and are ideal for pots and troughs

Climbers • Passionflower (Passiflora caerulea ‘Constance Elliott’) - exotic looking plant, with dark green glossy leaves and unusual, fragrant, large white flowers from July to September • Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ - Chilean potato tree with deep purple/blue scented blooms

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Out and About

Summer Days – Where Shall We Go?

Amander Meade suggests some ideas for days out this summer

West Lodge Rural Centre What’s there? This is a really great family rural centre run by the Dee family who have farmed here for three generations.

Learn about farming and wildlife – start with the cute occupants of Cuddle Corner before visiting the pygmy goats on Goat Mountain, feeding the ducks, grooming a pony and cheering on the wonderful (and strangely compelling) piglet racing.

Seasonal activities are also on offer with imaginative events taking place at harvest time, Halloween and Christmas as well as during the summer season. Take in a wildlife walk in the conservation woods get building in the den area. Plenty to do in poorer weather too with lots of animals and activities to be found undercover. Great restaurant with home cooked food.

Age Range: Perfect for younger children but those up to around 12 will really enjoy it too.

Expect to pay: Adults £5.95/Child over 2 years £4.95 with OAP’s free on Tuesdays. Family Ticket £20 – peak season and weekends, off peak prices lower.

• Season tickets available. www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk Tel: 01536 760 552 Also try…. Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre which is part of a working farm with a host of farm led activities, events and animals including the Shire Horse Centre.

• www.sacrewell.org.uk Tel: 01780 782254 New Walk Museum What’s there? Lots of fascinating art and artifacts plus The Dinosaur Gallery featuring the Rutland Dinosaur. This new exhibition examines what life was like millions of years ago and how our world changes constantly. Explore lost worlds and find out how the dinosaurs lived.

Under fives and their families will love The Den – a dedicated space for youngsters to experience museum objects in a fun way.

Also try...The Jewry Wall Museum - The celebration of Leicester’s Roman history with the remains of the town’s Roman bathhouse and stunning collections. Both museums are free to enter with additional information at www. leicester.gov.uk The National Space Centre What’s there? The UK’s largest space visitor attraction comprising six interactive galleries and the UK’s largest planetarium in a 360 degree dome. There are over 150 handson challenges and experiences over three floors reached via the glass lifts housed in the 42m high Rocket Tower – awesome for space fans and earth beings alike. Discover more about the universe and find out if you shape up for astronaut training. Learn about how weather is predicted via satellite and record your own weather forecast – not as easy as it looks on TV. From black holes to the Hubble Telescope – a mind blowing voyage of discovery.

Lots of special events all year round Age range: All age groups – especially from five upwards Expect to pay: Adults £13, children 5-16 £11 with under 5s free.

Parking is £2. • www.spacecentre.co.uk Tel: 0116 261 0261 Also try… Snibston Discovery Park – an interactive museum, historic colliery railway, outside play area and Country Park & Nature Reserve all located on the site of the former Snibston Colliery. • www.leices.gov.uk/snibston Tel: 01530 278 444

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Wicksteed Park What’s there? A wonderful English Heritage Grade II listed park and garden set in 147 acres. Lots and lots to do and a really good value day out for families – especially as 2011prices have been frozen for this year.

There are three separate areas of rides and attractions, a railway that tours the park, a large free playground and a smaller version with a big sandpit area. The Pavillion hosts shows and events throughout the year and if you need a little peace after visiting the Fairground, try the Sunken Memorial Garden or the nature trail and arboretum. Make a weekend of it with an orienteering course, fish the lake and stay at the campsite.

Numerous food options, barbeque and picnic areas.

Age range: Something for everyone from the very young onwards.

Expect to pay: Car admission is £6 in peak season. Access rides either with tickets available to purchase at around £1.10 each or buy 30 for £25. Alternatively buy a wristband for unlimited rides at £17 per child. Lots of non-paying things to do if you need to keep the cost down. www. wicksteedpark.co.uk Tel: 01536 512475 Also try…. Belton House. Not only a wonderful stately home but extensive deer park to walk in plus the region’s largest and most impressive outdoor play area. A superb day out.

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TWIN LAKES PARK What’s there? This is one of our favourite parks with easily a full day of activities which are spread out over a huge site meaning it never feels uncomfortably full even in high summer. Zip wires, pirate ship, climbing, exploring, rides and two lakes with boating plus farm animals, meerkats and a new ‘Wet and Wild’ area to cool down if the weather warms up. Very friendly staff and a safe, family atmosphere playing host to numerous spectacular events throughout the year and equally good value in winter as summer with just as much to do indoors as out.

Age Range: Great for all ages – good all round family fun from tinies to teens.

Expect to pay: £15.49 per person with on line discount and annual passes which are great value if you can go often.

• www.twinlakespark.co.uk Tel: 01664 567777

WARWICK CASTLE What’s there? One of Britain’s greatest castles packed with historic experiences set in 60 acres of rolling parkland. Tour the interior state rooms before climbing the towers and ramparts – don’t forget the dungeons. Lots of special events including jousting and special tours. Watch the exhibitions by the birds of prey and take a breather in the rose gardens while the children enjoy the playground. Homemade lunches and afternoon teas in the restaurant or take a picnic to enjoy by the river. New for this year – the Merlin: The Magic Tower and the Princess Tower where would be royalty can learn what it takes to become a Princess before a personal audience.

Age range: A really broad appeal – lots to do for all age groups but better from 5 years up to really appreciate the experience.

Expect to pay: From £12.96 Adult, £9.36 Child 4 – 11years £9.36, Family ticket £41.40 (prices valid when pre-booked online – will cost more at the gates.)

Also try...ROCKINGHAM CASTLE – a remarkable castle set in 18 acres of gardens and parkland. Little boys will love the Vikings of Middle England weekend on 26 and 27 August.

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WISTOW RURAL CENTRE & MAZE What’s there? Opening for the summer season on Saturday 14 July, lose yourself in the wonderful Wistow Maze which this year has a sporting theme. Set in eight acres of living maize, there are climbing towers and high platforms from which to view the beautiful rolling countryside. Once you find your way out of the maze, browse the other attractions which include a model railway, a garden centre, a brand new gallery, The Olive Tree Mediterranean Deli and Farm Shop, and several furniture, gift and accessories shops. The Café Bistro serves coffee, lunches and afternoon teas. Entry to the Rural Centre and parking is free with wheelchair/buggy access to most areas.

Age Range: Great for all ages – good all round family fun – a good half a day out.

Expect to pay: Maze admission is £5.95 for adults, children 13 and under £4.95. Family ticket £19.95 with payment by cash or cheque only.

• www.wistow.com Tel: 07884 403889

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FASHION

BEACH BABES! Vanessa Hollander has been out and about again, charged with finding the fashionable way to hit the beach this summer!

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lthough as I write this, it is pouring with rain outside, it IS summer which means that soon we will be called upon to bare our porcelain bodies and hit the beach!

It is always a daunting task choosing swimwear – whether you’re a size 10 or a size 16 there’s always something we hate about our bodies and swimwear will always enhance these areas and our anxiety levels! However, our local boutiques and department stores offer a really good range of bikini’s and one-pieces, plus these local gems provide professional advice on fitting and styles which is worth its weight in gold!

MY BEST TIPS FOR BUYING SWIMWEAR ARE:

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Always ask for professional advice – often swimwear can be bought by bra size and, as such, it’s always worth getting it properly fitted.

Remember to buy for your own size and shape – think about what will suit you, rather than what you like!

In the case of swimwear, you really do get what you pay for! It is well worth investing in at least one more expensive swimsuit or bikini as it will undoubtedly last for a few summers. Perhaps then you can top up with a couple of cheaper ones?

Remember every body looks better with a tan! And every body looks better stretched out strategically on a lounger! Forget how you look, relax and enjoy yourself – chances are you will never see anyone around you ever again!

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As for beach cover ups, as well as the conventional kaftan style ones, consider using an old, much loved, summer dress which might have seen better days but you can’t bear to throw away! Anything goes really so long as it’s made from natural fabrics – a floaty dress, kaftan or sarong will take you off the beach and straight to drinks!

Bikini Set (Right): Lucille Bandeau Bikini by Panache – Tops from £31 and Bottoms from £16 at Big Little Bra Shop

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2 1 1 ONE-PIECE - Multi print one piece by Lepel, £40 at Fords of Oakham (left) Red contouring one piece by Panache, £46 at Fords of Oakham (centre) Printed shaping one piece by Chamline, £93 at Chameleon (right)

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2 BEACH BAGS - Blue stripe beach bag, Bubblegum by Envy, £19 at Fords of Oakham (left) Green straw beach bag by Seasalt, £9.95 at Cavells (centre) Red stripe beach bag, Bubblegum by Envy, £13.50 at Fords of Oakham (right)

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3 BEACH COVER UPS - Turquoise Silk Tie Dye Tunic

by Juliet Dunn, £199 at Cavells (bottom) Navy embroidered cotton beach dress by Juliet Dunn, £179 at Cavells (left) Grey embroidered cotton beach dress by Juliet Dunn, £185 at Cavells (right)

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BIKINI - Multi print bikini by Lepel – Top, £23 and Bottom £19 at Fords of Oakham (top), Black and white bandeau bikini by Seafolly – Top £49, Bottom £43 at Chameleon (bottom)

5 Page Navy and Red Bikini by Panache – Tops from £31, and Bottoms from £16 at Big Little Bra Shop 6 SETS - Multi / Leopard print silk cover up by Nicole Oliver, £189 at Chameleon Multi / Leopard print bikini by Nicole Oliver – Top, £107, Bottom £50 at Chameleon (right) Pink one piece by Roidal, £180 at Chameleon, Pink silk sarong by Roidal, £115 at Chameleon (left)

7 SwimMates range by Land’s End - Halterneck Bikini tops

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(sold in true bra sizes for a great fit) - from £35. Bikini Bottoms – from £25, Cami tops - £39, Skirts – from £29

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FLIP FLOPS - From left to right : Blue Snakeskin Effect Sandals by Bruno Premi, £75 at CoCo Turquoise beaded flip flops by Star Mela, £69 at Cavells Leather flower flip flops by Paul Green, £90 at CoCo Jewelled jelly flip flops with heel, £30 at Vanilla Inset : Orange beaded flip flops by Star Mela, £49 at Cavells

9 Red, white and navy beach dress by Freya, £50 at Chameleon 10 Buttercup printed sarong by Inwear, £39.95 at Vanilla Navy printed sarong by Inwear, £44.95 at Vanilla

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STOCKISTS Cavells, Oakham, 01572 770372, www.cavells.co.uk Chameleon, Oakham www.chameleonboutique.co.uk Fords of Oakham, 01572 722654, www.fordsofoakham.co.uk Land’s End, 0845 0123 000, landsend.co.uk The Little Big Bra Shop, Market Harborough, 01858 465 592 Vanilla, Oakham, 01572 757577 Photography by Elli Dean, 07932055548 www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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SPECIALIST FITTING SERVICE TOP BRANDED LINGERIE & SWIMWEAR 4 ADAM & EVE STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 7LT

TEL: 01858 465592

Bourne Road, Corby Glen, Near Stamford. Lincs NG33 4BB

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

SHADES OF SUMMER

With the sun finally putting in an appearance, it is important to protect your eyes from the dangerous UV rays that can cause long-term ocular damage. But that doesn’t mean you can’t look great whilst playing it safe! Catherine Batkin looks at this season’s hottest buys for eyes.

GREAT FOR…CUSTOMERS ON A BUDGET A little-known gem in the middle of Rutland, Specs Warehouse Direct in Ashwell stock designer sunglasses at greatly reduced prices. At the time of writing, they were yet to receive new season stock but had some superb 2011 summer styles from Gant, Guess and Storm. Well worth a visit if you want a designer look at a bargain price!

Guess

GREAT FOR…STYLE CHAMELEONS If you’re indecisive….or just fancy changing your look, then the new RayBan Tech range is just for you. As main stockists of the brand, Oakham Opticians offer this latest style which comes with 3 interchangeable lenses: polarised, solid and a graduated tint…all for £199.

Ray Ban

GREAT FOR…CELEBRITY CHIC You can’t get much more exclusive than designer sunglasses from the brand new Tom Ford collection at Langrick Tom & Coe in Oakham. The Whitney Ford style is available in both black and brown frames, perfect for all skintones and colourings. A slice of celebrity lifestyle is a snip at £239.

GREAT FOR…SOMETHING YOUNG & FUN Fancy something a little bit different? Cute designer Radley Radley (of bag and purse fame) have launched their sunglasses collection – complete with lovely details such as polka dots, flowers and of course the Radley dog! View the collection at Simmons in Oakham – all cost £79.95.

GREAT FOR…THE AMERICAN PREPPY LOOK K&G Roskrow Opticians in Market Harborough are stockists of modern American brand, Nautica. The very reasonably priced shades are perfect for an active, adventurous lifestyle and will top off your summer preppy look perfectly. Argyle sweater and boat shoes optional!

GREAT FOR…FULL ON GLAMOUR No one does glamour and elegance better than the Italians, which is why Fendi is a great choice for anyone wanting to add a touch of feminine flair to their summer wardrobe. I love the oversized frames (which hide a multitude of sins!) – view the collection at Andrew Love Opticians in Uppingham with prices starting from £130 (frames only; prescription lenses extra).

Nautica

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Health & Beauty

HEALTHY, HAPPY EYES: Protecting your eyes from the sun is only one part of looking after them. Vision problems can arise year-round if you don’t look after them correctly. Follow these top tips: DRY, TIRED EYES These are a common problem, especially for people who work in dusty environments or those of us who spend prolonged periods in front of the computer – keep eyes moisturised with Blink eye drops (available from Boots and other local chemists).

‘grittiness’ will disappear and they will look brighter too.

FIVE STEPS TO BEAUTIFUL SUMMER EYES:

SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE Simmons Optomestrists, in partnership with Vista (the sight loss charity) are running free advice and information drop in sessions at the Oakham practice to help local people find out about the types of help and support that is available if they are suffering from sight loss. Future dates include: Monday 30th July, Monday 3rd September, Monday 24th September and Monday 29th October.

No appointments necessary; the clinic is open between 9am and 11am.

Once you’ve got your eyes looking and feeling great, you need to know how to make the most of them:

TAKE ACTION If an eye infection does strike, try combating it the natural way before resorting to antibiotic drops. The use of colloidal silver is fast becoming recognised as an antimicrobial mineral, excellent at fighting bacterial infections. A few drops of this (in a professionally prepared formulation) can prevent eye infections developing.

BE ALLERGY AWARE The summer months can be a nightmare for hay fever sufferers and whilst there are many effective over-the-counter antihistamine remedies, there are certain steps you can take to limit the severity of hay fever symptoms. Firstly, wraparound sunglasses will prevent pollen getting into the eyes (Ray-Ban have some great styles).

A little Vaseline applied inside the nose will reduce irritation to the nasal passages and remember to keep doors and windows shut mid-morning and early evening when pollen levels peak.

BANISH PUFFY EYES Late nights often result in puffy, red eyes and the use of tea bags to reduce swelling is not an old wives tale; it really does work.

Make a cup of tea with 2 camomile teabags (drink it afterwards; it is good for you!), squeeze a little of the water out and leave to cool slightly. Apply to closed eyes for 5 minutes – your eyes will feel refreshed,

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Conceal under eye circles with a skin illuminator such as Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat (or the cheaper, equally good version; L’Oreal’s Touche Magique).

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Use soft, dewy eyeshadow colours in the hot weather. Mineral powder formulations won’t crease and they won’t feel hot and heavy in the heat. Try Youngblood Cosmetics from The Beauty Room in Oakham.

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Fed up of your make-up running on the beach? Consider having some subtle permanent make-up applied. Lower and upper lash eyeliner can look really effective, making your eyes stand out beautifully without the need for make-up. Contact Thea Pearce through Creme Hair and Beauty for your appointment today.

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If you want to dazzle at a special occasion this summer, then why not treat yourself to some lash extensions.

Nouvelle Chic in Oakham do Cluster eyelash extensions at a great price. Full lashes cost £25, are waterproof and swimproof and can last up to 2-3 weeks. But if it’s more of a subtle effect you’re after, go for the ‘Flirty Sweep’ option – up to 10 lashes on the corners for just £20.

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Finally, choose the perfect mascara for length, volume and definition.

My current favourite is Illegal Length by Maybelline. Replace every two months if you wear it every day to get the best out of it.

Directory: Andrew Love Opticians, 8 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ, Tel: 01572 822920, www.theloveopticalcompany.co.uk K&G Roskrow, 18 Chruch Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA, Tel: 01858 462996 Specs Warehouse Direct, Unit 3 Station Court, Whissendine Road, LE15 7SP Ashwell, Rutland, Tel: 01572 722058, www.specs-appeal.co.uk Simmons Optometrists, 23 Burley Road, Oakham, LE15 6DH, Tel: 01572 756434, www.simmonsoptometrists.co.uk Langrick & Coe, 16 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL, Tel: 01572 724407, www.opticians-oakham-meltonmowbray.co.uk Oakham Opticians, 3 Westgate, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BH, Tel: 01572 720072 Nouvelle Chic, 25 High Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AH, Tel: 01572 723273 Thea Pearce (via Creme Hair and Beauty) The Old Church, 8a Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 723823, www.cremehairandbeauty.co.uk The Beauty Room, 76 South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BQ, Tel: 01572 755389, www.thebeautyroomoakham.com Online advice: www.dry-eyes.co.uk (Here you can purchase all the major brands of eye drops for combating a variety of problems as well as natural silver drops)

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andrew love

o p t i c a l c o.

8 High Street East Uppingham Rutland, LE15 9PZ 01572 822920

'High Street Service at Internet Prices' 'At Home Service Available' Tel: 01572 - 722058 Unit 3 Station Court, Ashwell, Rutland LE15 7SP

K & G Roskrow Ltd Optometrists Gabrielle Belford and Karen White Independent family practice established over 50 years.

Eye examinations NHS and Private Large range of frames.. budget to designer All types of contact lenses fitted.

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Marquess Set Lunch -2 courses for £12.00 - 3 courses for £15.00 Monday – Saturday 12.00 – 2.30pm Afternoon Tea available everyday 3-5pm Bar open all day, large beer garden to sit & enjoy the summer months

Jacquart Champagne Dinner’ Monday 9th July Arrival Canapes followed by 4 course menu perfectly matched with some of the fantastic Jacquart Champagnes, £55

Serving Food, Lunch & dinner, 7 dayS a week

Afternoon Tea

Sit back, relax and enjoy afternoon tea.

Cream Tea - £9.50 - Warm fruit & plain scones, served with clotted cream & homemade strawberry compote.

Full Afternoon Tea - £18.00 - Freshly made open sandwiches, followed by a selection of warm scones served with clotted cream & homemade strawberry compote, accompanied by a selection of cakes & sweet pastries.

If you would like further information contact us on 01572 787000 or visit www.staplefordpark.com

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Stapleford Park, Stapleford, Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EF

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Eating out

Firenze, Kibworth Beauchamp Abigail and Pete Richardson indulge in some Italian magic

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f you are a regular reader, you will know that this is my favourite restaurant in our area…the only drawback is the distance from Oakham but on a lovely summer’s evening (yes it was) driving for 25 minutes across the beautiful Langtons was no hardship. I had yet to introduce Pete to Firenze and, as he enjoys many Michelin starred restaurants through work, I was intrigued to hear his opinion.

I am always ready to put my taste buds in the hands of the chef – or in this case the dazzling Sarah Poli (owner, who needs no introduction) who offers a Degustazione experience. Sarah explains, “If, like us, you can never decide what to eat and really want to taste a bit of everything why not try the Firenze tasting menu” – Brilliant!

Now, you will have to forgive me as I am describing from memory, with no menu to

“Exquisite food and a truly unique experience” choose from – Sarah simply talked to us about our likes and dislikes and Lino created the dishes accordingly – so bespoke dining!

Antipasti of Parma ham and olives as well as warm home made breads and dips introduced us to what was to be our extravaganza delizioso.

Per cominciare: Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomatoes with a Pesto Jus drizzled over – light and divine and “absolutely superb”, declared

Pete. Secondi was Squid on a Salad of Micro Herbs, which had a slightly burned texture – if that sounds off-putting I am not doing it justice – the squid was delicious, delicate and tender; “The best squid I have ever had,” affirmed Pete.

My favourite course (if I have to choose) came third – a Nettle Risotto with Seared Pigeon Breast - Incredible flavours which were subtle, yet distinct. Sword Fish on a Green and Butter Bean, Basil and Red Onion Salad followed which aroused the taste buds in preparation for the drama of the Loin of Rabbit with Celeriac “Dauphinoise”, Wilted Lettuce, Peas and Baby Onions. Divine!

La gloria suprema was the Dolci tasting platter – just look at the intricacy of the fruit jelly, macaroons and fudge…and they tasted better than they look! Coffee and taxis please for two extremely satisfied customers who felt very spoilt and indulged. Pete’s verdict: “Cooking doesn’t get much better than this!” – Ok we had rather enjoyed the wines too, but he stands by this statement.

Overall: Value for money (£45.00 per person for 5 courses), exceptional service, a lively atmosphere, exquisite food and a truly unique experience. Just go!

Contact: Firenze, 9 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 0LN, Tel: 0116 2796260 RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING JUly 2012

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EATING OUT

OUNDLE MILL “If you were to choose your local dining out experience by the location then there is no doubt that Oundle Mill, alongside the banks of the River Nene, would be high on the list”, declares Ashley Martin

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ritain’s tenth longest river wends its way from its source in the west of Northamptonshire to the Wash via the Mill, which, while it no longer has its water wheel, does retains echoes of its former glory.

It is many years since I had been in the Mill’s restaurant and it has undergone a significant makeover. Billing itself as a ‘boutique hotel’ with ‘rustic chic’, Oundle Mill can trace its roots back to the 17th century and used to be known as Barnwell Mill. It is located adjoining the A605 just a mile or so from Oundle Town Centre and next to Upper Barnwell Lock.

We were there to sample the Mill’s newly unveiled spring menu, which features an array of dishes with much of the emphasis on utilising a wide range of locally sourced produce. Asparagus is a favourite of mine so I couldn’t resist the locally sourced spears served with an almond and asparagus mousse and a crispy egg (£6.50). Meanwhile, Helen opted for potted salmon with leeks, Jersey Royals, horseradish and a scotch salmon egg (£7.95).

Both starters were extremely flavoursome, very fresh and light. Lightly toasted bread was served with balsamic and rape seed oil and a palate cleanser of pink grapefruit and champagne granite prior to our main course was simple and refreshing.

My spring lamb, from nearby Lutton, was served on a bed of crushed potatoes, pea puree, pea shoots and mint jelly (£19.95). Helen opted for slow-cooked belly pork with celeriac, apple with black pudding, creamed potatoes and crackling (£14.50). Both were light and

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aromatic and beautifully presented.

For dessert I opted for a warm chocolate fondant with white chocolate and basil and raspberry sorbet (£6.50). My dessert with its warm and cold texture on the tongue was a delight and Helen declared her banana cheesecake, toffee sauce and Pedro Ximenez raisins (£5.50) delicious and, “Tasting of Christmas cake in a glass”.

Gavin has a number of top kitchens on his CV including London’s Chez Nico (three Michelin stars) and L’Escargot and has created a varied menu. Pleasingly, it is not overly extensive -

thus ensuring freshness and attention to detail.

The brevity of the menu contrasts with the extensive wine list - wine being a passion of Mill manager Paul - and we chose a very agreeable Chilean sauvignon blanc (£24.95).

• The Mill is hosting summer barbeques by the River Nene every Saturday in July (excluding July 28) and August between noon and 6pm. So here’s hoping the sun shines. Oundle Mill. Barnwell Road, Northamptonshire PE8 5PB, Tel: 01832 272621, info@oundlemill.co.uk, www.oundlemill.co.uk

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News from Oundle Mill

AN HISTORIC MILL WITH A STUNNING WATERSIDE SETTING, CHIC INTERIORS AND FABULOUS FOOD.

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Regional British Cooking at its best...

A warm awaits... great and hospitality Now open for foodwelcome Sundayalways evening withwith our newfood summer menu from £8.95 “If you are looking for somewhere that ticks all the boxes, then this is it” - Michelin Eating Out in Pubs

Try Oundle Mill’s own delicious homemade ice creams and sorbets. We have 15 different flavours to choose from including traditionals such as: raspberry, chocolate and orange or for those who want to try something more adventurous we can offer brown bread and rum, salted pistachio or deluxe coffee.

Also available to take away.

T HE O LD W HITE H ART 01572 821703 // www.oldwhitehart.co.uk 51 Main Street, Lyddington, Nr Uppingham LE15 9LR

Afternoon teas Join us for a perfect afternoon with a speciality tea of your choice and enjoy a selection of cakes, scones and homemade sandwiches.

AVAILABLE BETWEEN 3PM AND 5PM, BOOKING IS REQUIRED.

DINE FOR 1/2 PRICE ON THURSDAYS AT OUNDLE MILL IN JULY AND AUGUST On Thursdays from July the 5th through to the end of August, for lunch or dinner, you can experience Oundle Mill’s fabulous Mill menu for half price.

OUNDLE MILL. A PERFECT PLACE TO EAT, MEET OR SIMPLY RETREAT

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weddings

ESSENTIAL

at Burghley

Sunday 4th November 2012 Where Quality and Exclusivity count See the region’s finest wedding exhibitors within the full splendour of Burghley House for a fabulous event Featuring our beautiful Professional Catwalk Show Advance tickets: £5 - Group booking, 4 for the price of 3 in advance, or £6 on the day

Online at: www.essentialmediaevents.co.uk or call: 01780 766543 or 01780 765320 Catwalk show for brides, grooms, bridesmaids, mother of bride & wedding guests

A grand musical firework finale on the front lawn Show opening times

(10am-5pm)

The Essential Wedding Show is part of the Essential Media Events Ltd and Local Living Magazines

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MOTORING

SWEDISH STYLE Sweden’s answer to the Landrover Discovery celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

David Corfield reckons its time to look back at Volvo’s biggest off-roader

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he XC90 is the biggest of Volvo’s range of 4x4 vehicles and also one of its top-selling models, with over half a million units built so far at the factory in Sweden.

Over the course of the decade the car has evolved and new for this year are a pair of alloy wheel designs (one in 18- and one in 19-inch), a bumper bar at the front, fully colour-coded front and rear bumpers, sill mouldings and wheel arches. Those ubiquitous LED daytime running lights remain (a classic Volvo safety feature) plus tweaked tail lights, a new three-spoke steering wheel, some white detailing on the dash and leather upholstery for the R-Design top of the range model.

Another addition for 2012 is an application that connects your car to a mobile phone. If you have an iPhone or an Android mobile then - thanks to an extension of Volvo’s ‘On Call’ system - you can find your car on an app-generated map. You can also find out information remotely, such as fuel level, range remaining, average fuel consumption, average speed and even how many miles the car has done. It can also perform a mobile ‘heath’ check which tells you if there’s a problem with your coolant, your oil or your brake fluid.

The 2.4-litre D5 diesel unit produces 200bhp and emits a substantial 219g/km of CO2. Claimed fuel economy is 34mpg on the combined cycle, but I only managed 28mpg according to the car’s trip computer.

The engine could be classed as slightly old-fashioned compared to powerplants from the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes. However, while they may be more sophisticated engines on offer from the German rivals, the costs means the Volvo may still be the best option.

The Audi Q7 3.0-litre TDI Quattro Clean diesel SE, for instance, costs £45,525. That’s £4,750 more than the Volvo. Economy is a claimed 38mpg while road tax for the Audi is just £15 per year less at £260. So, while the technology may not be as modern as Audi’s, the Volvo will cost

£3,224 less over three years/30,000 miles.

There’s no lack of pulling power though – with 420Nm available there’s enough grunt to get the heavy XC90 to 62mph in 10.3 seconds with a top speed of 127mph. The gearbox is Volvo’s Geartronic system, a particularly smooth six-speed automatic.

Thanks to the car’s four-wheel-drive system there’s a huge amount of grip available, and it is a very easy car to drive. One thing that can prove tiresome is the foot-operated parking brake, which must be released by hand using the handle on the driver’s right hand side. In a world where competitors are moving rapidly towards electric systems once again the big Volvo begins to show its age. It’s a similar story with the sat nav – although the split-screen is a nice touch it does feel somewhat antiquated now, and can be confusing to operate at times too. You’d get used to it, but there will be some frustration to begin with.

As you’d expect, being a Volvo, there’s a raft of safety systems fitted.

The blindspot warning system works very well, and takes the form of an orange light on the A-pillar which comes on when there’s a car in the area behind not visible in the mirrors. Another feature are the adjustable headlights which can be converted to face the other side of the road, negating the requirement for stick-on reflectors which are impractical and quite often ineffective.

The latest XC90 model is available to order now, with prices starting at £35,175 for the D5 AWD Active geartronic model, rising to £43,775 for the Executive version. The D5 R-DESIGN model I drove is priced from £40,775.

CONTACT: Marshall Volvo, Volvo House, Mallory Road, Boongate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 5AU Tel: 0844 243 4984 RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING JUly 2012

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PHOTOGRAPHY “Combining a natural and relaxed approach with attention to the smallest details, resulting in beautiful photos that capture the essence of your day as it was.”

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DIARY DATES

What’s On Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment in the region this month

Thursday 5 July, 7pm for 8pm MUSIC: Jazz Evening Schmooze your way through the early part of the evening with mellow jazz as the Tony Webster Jazz Band provide music from Santana, George Benson, Grover Washington Jnr and many more. A glass of prosecco or beer on arrival with a three course supper to follow.

• Boboli Restaurant, Kibworth Harcourt Tickets are £25 per person Tel: 0116 279 3303

Saturday 7 July, 12 -3pm EVENT: Whissendine School Fete A traditional fete with an Olympic themed fancy dress competition. BBQ, inflatables, fire and police vehicles, stalls, pancakes, tombola and much more. Proceeds to the Whissendine School.

• Whissendine Church of England Primary School

Sunday 8 July, 11am to 3pm FAMILY EVENT: Meet the Bees Part of the Summer Sundays season at Barnsdale, local apiarist George Shepherd will introduce you to some of his honeybees. Try on a beekeepers outfit, taste some samples or buy a few jars of Rutland honey. Later in the month there is Croquet and Pimms on the lawn (15 July), Japanese Garden Day (22nd July) and Garden History Day (29 July). All the special activity days are free with the normal price of garden entry and the fun extends throughout the summer with lots more organised for August too. The regular courses and workshops continue through the summer featuring Roses Day with Stuart Dixon, Summer Vegetable Weekend, Flower Photography and the Hemerocallis Weekend.

• Barnsdale Gardens, Exton For prices, booking and details of all the events taking place see www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk or Tel: 01572 813200.

Saturday 14 July EVENT: Wistow Maze Opening Wistow Maze has a sporting theme for 2012.

Created in the shape of a relay runner, the maze has been designed not only to intrigue

Book early for….

One Man Two Guvnors Thursday 25 October to Saturday 3 November Not until the autumn but this second tour of the West End and Broadway sensation will sell out fast. The National Theatre presents Richard Bean’s award-winning play which is described as a glorious celebration of British comedy and a unique laugh out loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one liners.

• Curve Theatre, Leicester Tickets and information Tel: 0116 242 3595 or at www. curveonline.co.uk and delight our appetite for all things Olympian, but also to test visitors’ knowledge of great British sporting heroes.

The maze attracts over 15,000 visitors each year and has won Leicestershire’s Best Visitor Attraction. A series of high level bridges and viewing towers offer visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Open seven days a week until Sunday 2 September then weekends only until 23 September. Admission is £5.95 for adults and £4.95 for children, family ticket £19.95.

The Wistow Maze is situated opposite the Wistow Rural Centre, which is signed from the A6 at Great Glen and Kibworth and the A5199 at Kilby.

• For more information see www.wistow.com or Tel: 87884 403889

Sunday 15 July 10.30am to 3.30pm CHARITY EVENT: Family Fun Day A family fun day is being held to raise funds for the RNLI with lots of activities and a visit by Peppa Pig and Buzz Lightyear at 11am , 12 noon and 2pm. BBQ and ice cream on sale.

• Entry and parking are free. Barnsdale Lodge Hotel

Sunday 15 July, 11am to 5pm EVENT: Whissendine Open Gardens Following the outstanding success of open gardens in Whissendine last summer, the event will take place again as part of the village annual Feast Week celebrations. Many villagers are opening their gardens to the public for the first time, and there will be refreshments served all day in the village hall. There will be plant and garage sales, and much more, including a Scarecrow competition. Maps can be purchased from the green in the heart of the village at the cost of £3 per adult, accompanied children are free.

Friday 20 to Sunday 22 July EVENT: CLA Game Fair Belvoir Castle The CLA Game Fair is the world’s leading Country Sport Event. This three day National Countryside Show offers a memorable day out for all the family, with masses of opportunity to try new experiences, meet the experts, watch entertaining displays and demonstrations, sample delicious British Food and Drink and shop till you drop. If you enjoy the countryside and all that it entails, this is the show for you.

• For tickets and further information visit www.gamefair.co.uk RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING JULY 2012

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Friday 20 July to Sunday 22 July NEW FESTIVAL: A Lost Weekend A brand new annual festival starts this summer in Rutland on the shores of Rutland Water. A Lost Weekend boasts all the standard attractions, food stalls, merchandise and entertainment including a stellar line up across two stages plus a local tipple or two with bars selling Rutland Ales. Artists include Toploader, The Hoosiers, The

Blockheads and The Selector featuring Pauline Black.

Weekend tickets are priced at £75 with free camping and car parking. A limited number of caravan and camper van parking passes are available and priced at £20 per caravan or camper. Limited day tickets are also available priced at £40.

• Tickets are on general sale and available from HMV online or www.alostweekend.co.uk

Monday 23 July to Sunday 5 August LIVE PERFORMANCE: Summer ‘Live at Kilworth’ Kilworth favourites returning include Bjorn Again, Ken Dodd, The South, One Night of Queen, Beyond The Barricade and The Manfreds. New for this summer is The Classic Rock Show – gifted musicians performing an amazing mix of selected album tracks from the best-selling rock albums of all time, Pam Ayres brings her latest show and legendary Top of the Pops and Radio One DJ Mike Read hosts 80’s Mania. To Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the wonderfully uplifting London Gala Orchestra performs the Diamond Jubilee Proms including numerous traditional and classical favourites and will finish in the usual tumultuous way with ‘Land Of Hope And Glory’, ‘Jerusalem’ and ‘Rule Britannia’.

Kilworth House Theatre Tickets are priced from £25 to £30 and can be booked on line at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk or Tel: 01858 881939

Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August FESTIVAL: Summer Sundae Weekender Now established as an essential date in the summer calendar, Summer Sundae presents another stellar line up of artists. This year British legends Public Image Limited headline along with Ocean Colour Scene, Billy Bragg and Adam Ant. Also appearing are Katy B, Asian Dub Foundation, Reverend and the Makers, Willy Mason, Lazy Lester and Friends, Cashier No.9 and many, many more. Always a chance to

Friday 27 July EVENT: Taste of European Classics Gourmet Night Stapleford Park’s take on classic European dishes to create another delightful Gourmet Evening.

Stapleford Country House Hotel • Tickets are priced at £99 per person Tel: 01572 787019

catch established artists appearing alongside new discoveries, the festival takes place in the heart of Leicester and boasts five stages of music and entertainment, camping fields with family areas, children’s activities, fabulous food and drink and a famously green and family friendly atmosphere.

• For ticket and camping information see www.summersundae.com

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WHAT’S NEW IN MARKET HARBOROUGH AND KIBWORTH? Michelle Hansel updates us on business news in Market Harborough and Kibworth

GARDNERS CAKERY Gardners Cakery is a one stop shop for all your special occasions, be it christening, wedding, birthday or Christmas. Whatever the event a cake from Gardners is a must.

Gardners is a family run business with over 100 years experience creating custom cakes for every occasion. With a store already going strong in Northampton, the Gardners have now established themselves on Church Street, Market Harborough. With displays of their wares in the shop, as well as cupcakes to try and buy it is definitely worth a visit. You can choose from fruit laced with sherry or a delicious flavoured sponge, there is something for all tastes and themes. There is a great range of cake decorations and available daily is the Bake Shop specials. Try delectable cookies or order a tower of cupcakes for your anniversary, it is all here. Visit their website www.gardnerscakery.co.uk to see examples of their amazing creations and price lists, or drop in for a look around.

• Gardners Cakery, 8b Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 468042 JOJO MAMAN BEBE New to Adam and Eve Street is the well known baby and child store JoJo Maman Bebe. This is a delightful store full of beautiful children’s clothes, gifts, toys and maternity wear, as well as carrying a range of child and baby essentials such as reins, swimwear and accessories and perfect beach and holiday essentials. Their scooters, trikes and bath toys make great presents as do the pretty summer dresses and classic wooden toys that will last forever. You can order online and via mailorder.

• JoJo Maman Bebe, 16 Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicester, LE16 7LT, tel: 01858 431873, www. jojomamanbebe.co.uk.

ONCE UPON A TIME This children’s clothes store in Kibworth is a unique, family run boutique carrying quality, stylish, funky and rare clothing handpicked from children’s clothing designers across Europe. There are some beautiful ranges for both boys and girls aged from 0-12 here. Having

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Gardners Cakery celebrated its first year of business, it is going from strength to strength, stocking a variety of original products that are long lasting, durable and competitively priced. Check out beautiful handmade leather shoes for babies and individual high quality children’s greeting cards, both made locally in South Leicestershire for perfect new baby gifts. All of the clothes are made from the best quality soft to the touch fabrics including some from organic cotton. For a closer look drop in for a visit, they are open from Tuesday to Friday 10am – 5.00pm and Saturday 10am – 4.00pm.

• Once Upon a time, 13 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicestershire, LE8 OLN, Tel: 0116 2793209, www. ilovemyclothes.co.uk THE BOOKSHOP The Bookshop in Kibworth, the East Midlands Regional Winner of the Independent bookseller of the year 2012, is a place that you will never want to leave if you are a book lover like me. The shop is full of great reads, both quirky and classics and everything in between. It has a lovely range for children, fantastic reference books and art and coffee table books. In addition, they are stockists of Cath Kidston, Orla Kiely, Moleskin, Liberty, V&A, Rosehip, and Chronicle stationery plus teNeues diaries and calendars.

A large selection of greetings cards, wrapping paper, ribbon and gift bags is also available.

A special order service for books,

CDs and DVDs generally guarantees next-day delivery, a service that is invaluable to have locally. National Book Tokens can be redeemed and purchased here, as too can shop-specific gift vouchers. Evening and daytime readers groups meet monthly. See their facebook page for all up-to-date news, reviews and events happening including story reading sessions for pre-school children.

• The Bookshop, 52 High Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 0HQ, Tel: 0116 2791121, www.thebookshopkibworth.com

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Shops and Services

Uppingham Summer School With the summer holidays to look forward to, Uppingham Summer School has a wider range of courses than ever to keep children and adults of all ages occupied. Ideal for anyone who wants to spend some time indulging a passion for learning something new whilst making new friends, what better way is there to spend the lazy, hazy days of summer?

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rts & Crafts opportunities abound, with several new courses for children on offer. The Little Dreaming Plant Experience is five days of storytelling and arts and crafts, all based on a fairy tale about a little plant who dreams up all the flowers and plants that appear on this wonderful planet. Suitable for children from 5 – 11. Continuing with the outdoor theme, Fun Things for the Garden consists of two days of arty fun with the garden in mind, making games and sculptures.

Launched last year and back by popular demand is Glee Week which is open to children of all abilities aged from 8 to 18. Also back for a second year is Creative Technologies Powerhouse (30 July – 3 August) - a unique course for 11 to 18 year olds based on digital media and technology where children will have the opportunity to build and programme their own robots, learn about iPhone app design, computer game design as well as film-making and animation.

New this year is Uppingham Summer School’s Festival of Sport, four days of hockey, netball and cricket coaching in August (20-23). Coaching is aimed at all levels from beginners right through to county standard players, and is the ideal pre-season training opportunity or chance to brush up on new skills before returning to school.

In addition to this there are a plethora of adult course. Mark Wilde will once again be running his popular Watercolour Workshops and new for this year are Heartstitch Needlework Workshops, an opportunity to nurture your inner seamstress or stitcher and make wonderful cushions and accessories.

Thanks to the generosity of the Windmill House Trust, subsidised places are available on a number of Uppingham Summer School courses including Arts & Crafts courses as well as Young Musicians’ Week, Glee Week and From Page to Stage.

• For further details about this and all courses, including adult courses go to www.uppinghamsummerschool.co.uk or call Tel: 01572 820800

Stamford Artisans Guild

Stamford based not-for-profit Crafts Group Stamford Artisans Guild Ltd. is holding several hand-made craft fairs and markets in 2012 including one at Oakham Castle, on the 14th July from 11 - 4pm, where a range of handmade crafts from local artisans and selected visiting artisans will be on display and available for sale. Visitors can expect to find a range of hand-made items including Cards & Decorations, Stuffed toys, Textile Crafts, Local & wildlife Photography, Paintings, Wood Turned items, Hand bags, Knitwear, Stationery, Lapidary, Wire Sculptures, Jewellery, Pottery and a wide variety of gift ideas. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the Artisans and talk to them about their work. Many artisans accept bespoke orders and can create something unique to personal specifications.

• For more information contact the Artisans Guild on: Tel: 07505 195 345 or Email: contact@stamfordartisansguild. co.uk

Dance yourself fit with the Fame workout!

This sensational workout inspired by the movie is designed to help you improve muscle tone, flexibility, burn calories and so aid in losing weight - all done to an amazing sound track in a fun and energetic workout.

Judith Ewing has a contemporary dance background and draws from her knowledge and creativity to produce this fun workout. Fame was a massive hit in the 80s and is known for its high energy dance moves along with fantastic music. Kids are welcome too so step up to the mark and come along to this high energy, high fidelity class! No need to book. 7.15pm at Oakham C of E Primary School, Burley Road, Oakham.

Class price £5 per person.

• All enquiries call Judith on Tel: 07771 866123 or www.judithewingfitness.com RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING JUly 2012

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Top Hair Stylist Opens Salon at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel Abigail Richardson

William Wheelwright, a talented and sought after hair stylists, has recently opened his first salon in the beautiful surrounds of Barnsdale Lodge Hotel near Rutland Water.

Wil trained at Toni & Guy salons 18 years ago, where he became one of the top stylists in its flagship London-based Kensington salon and went on to run its famous training programme for apprentice stylists.

He left London to return to his home town of Leicester where he joined Cawthorne & Wright as senior stylist in its prestigious Allandale Road and Oakham salons. However, his ultimate vision was a salon of his own and after five years with Cawthorne & Wright, he has now realised that dream by opening William Wheelwright Hair.

Wil, with the support of Ed Burrows, manager director at Barnsdale Lodge, has created a stunning salon with vintage furnishings and original art by local artist Rori Crawford-Drake. As Wil explains: “Barnsdale is a beautiful and perfect location for my first salon. Having cut many of the guest’s hair there for a number of years it was natural progression to open a salon here. The hotel has established a reputation for quality and service and that is synonymous with what I want to achieve with William Wheelwright Hair. I love cutting and styling – sculpting shapes with scissors and creating looks that make people look and feel wonderful.

Hair is such a crucial part of everyone’s identity and I love translating people’s desires into individual hairstyles.”

I enjoyed a very pleasant appointment recently which included not just a cut and blow dry but an Indian head and neck massage too, from beauty therapist Michelle. The overall experience was very relaxing – free parking, beautiful surrounds as well as a tranquil and friendly atmosphere. The salon has a contemporary and resourceful feel with iPads available to while away my time or to catch up with work e-mails and a list of irresistible nibbles and light bites to purchase from the Lodge.

• To celebrate the opening Wil is offering a 20% discount to any customer booking an appointment. Simply take this article along to your appointment and you will receive a cutting edge hairstyle at a cut down price.

Contact: William Wheelwright Hair, Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, The Avenue, Exton, LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 757137, Email: salon@williamwheelwright.co.uk, www.williamwheelwright.co.uk

Lighter Feet – Specialist Podiatry Zoe Paradine Allen has over ten years experience in podiatry and has undertaken specialist training in biomechanics and podiatric surgery.

Zoe offers a full range of podiatry treatments from her consulting rooms on Burley Road in Oakham, including the treatment of common foot conditions such as corns, hard skin or nail problems as well as more complicated issues of the lower limbs requiring orthotics.

Using the latest technology, Zoe also performs video gait analysis which is the detailed analysis of the structure, alignment and function of the legs and feet – essentially, how we move. “Clients walk on a treadmill and their gait is recorded and then played back to analyse their movements. Low or high arches of the foot can predispose you to problems and this helps to identify the factors that may be causing or contributing to discomfort. Once identified, we can begin to address the causes of pain and improve mobility.”

Are your feet in need of more than just a salon pedicure? Try the medical pedicure at Lighter Feet which combines a routine podiatry treatment with the luxury of a pedicure and finishes up with a coat of Jessica nail polish (£69 for a 75 minute treatment.)

Lighter Feet Tel: 01572 850013 www.lighterfeet.co.uk

Spotlight on The Seychelles…

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he beautiful Seychelles islands are still one of the most idyllic and romantic holiday destinations in the world. During the winter months of January, February and March, when the UK freezes, the temperatures are between 27 – 30 degrees, perfect for that much needed winter sunshine. For many tourists the pristine beauty of the islands is the major reason to visit little surprise when it’s home to some of the most stunning beaches and tropical rainforests anywhere on the planet.

Concern for the environment is becoming an ever bigger issue and the Seychelles are a long way ahead of the game and have been for many years as a staggering 50 per cent of the Seychelles land mass is given over to national parks and game reserves and the care bestowed upon them is a tribute to the country’s tourism industry.

Accommodation is varied from a good range of three and four star hotels to an increasing number of luxury properties dotted across the 155 islands. Oundle Travel has access to a showcase of smaller properties through specialised tour operators where clients can enjoy an authentic Creole Seychelles experience, without breaking the bank!

Eating out in the Seychelles ranges from fine dining, through to beachside bistros where a fusion of French, Indian and Chinese tastes are the main cuisine. There is also Indian, Chinese, Italian and French cuisine restaurants so foodies are well catered for. Seafood and tropical fruit are plentiful but imported spirits and wines are expensive due to the import taxes; local beer is always good option!

For those with cash to splash … 12 nights staying at 5* Deluxe Banyan Tree in a hillside villa from £2798.00 pp inclusive of private transfers and lounge at Heathrow or…Save the pennies and relax at The 3* Valmer Resort from £1290.00 per person.

Fly with Air Seychelles direct from London Heathrow. For more information and advice contact one of Oundle Travel’s friendly Travel Consultants. Their advice is often based on personal experience and are only too happy to find a holiday that suits your budget and style Tel: 01832 273600. More offers and news on www.oundletravel.co.uk

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ACCOUNTANTS

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Rutland Self Store

ACUPUNCTURE Quality Hand Made Curtains and Blinds Complete service from measuring to hanging.

Track fitting available.

Alterations undertaken.

Kingfisher Close, Oakham Julie 01572 757893

AGA ENGINEER MARTIN WELSH Independent Aga Engineer

Curtains Trading in nearly new curtains over 150 pairs of curtains on show open: tuesday 9.30am – 3.00pm or monday – saturday by appointment

Call: 07735 304452 or 0116 2813219

the Hall, Back lane, east Farndon, nr market Harborough. le16 9se Tel: 01858 466671 www.curtainscomplete.co.uk

APPLIANCE ENGINEER The Rutland Appliance Engineer

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Lighter Feet offers expert medical pedicures, podiatry, chiropody, orthotics and Video Gait Analysis.

Call 01572 850013 for an appointment now!

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