Rutland Living July 2015

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July Contents www.rutlandliving.co.uk www.marketharboroughliving.co.uk

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OU may have read in the local press that my 9 year old son, Luc, recently ran 5 miles and raised over £500 for the charity supporting Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. As a family we are closely connected to the charity as my daughter, Kitty, has the condition.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder in which the structure of connective tissue is abnormal due to a gene mutation. This results in abnormally fragile and hyper-extensible tissues throughout the body which can lead to a range of multi-systemic symptoms including dislocations swelling, sprains and hyperextension. Although many lead full and active lives, EDS can lead to physical disability and some rarer types can be life limiting.

There is a lack of knowledge about EDS in the medical profession and it is therefore often misdiagnosed or overlooked – many sufferers have less severe symptoms but are in constant joint and, particularly, back pain but can be dismissed as hypochondriacs. There are also stories of children being taken from their families when they become covered in unexplained bruises…

Kitty dislocates on a daily basis and can be seen walking with a stick to support her knees but generally she is upbeat and she finds solace in her musical composition. She has written a song called ’The Cure’, which has had over 6,000 views on YouTube. It explains the condition and is for sale on ITunes and Amazon, as is her debut album, featuring 9 original tracks, ‘Two Minds’. All the proceeds of Kitty’s recordings go to the charity.

If you want to know more or perhaps know someone who could be a sufferer, the charity website is: www.ehlers-danlos.org. Our local co-ordinator is based in Leicester and can be contacted via email: sandraherbert@hotmail.co.uk or feel free to get in touch with me for further information.

Abigail Late in: • Saturday 18 July, from 2-5pm. Greetham Fete. A traditional village fete with fun for all the family including dog show, stalls, refreshments, BBQ, games and activities. Free entry and parking. Greetham Community Centre, Great Lane, Greetham.

@RutlandLiving INCORPORATING

Village Lifestyle

Styling & selling homes together

4 Editor’s Selection Here Comes the Sun!

6 Fashion Swimwear

11 Health and Beauty 50 and Fabulous!

16 Out and About

Holiday at Home Or Away?

18 Sean Hope Recipe

Mussels with chorizo, cider, tomato and sage

22 Food and Drink

Great Food Club: Awards Shortlist

24 Local Places

Rutland’s Oldest Inn

26 Village Focus Barrowden

29 Shops and Services Let’s Party!

34 Design Interiors

Why relocate when you can renovate?

37 Profile

Matthew Wilson, Garden Designer

39 Shops and Services Harborough Happenings

41 Shops and Services Rutland Updates

45 Out and About

Summer Events in North Norfolk

46 Local Walk

Seaside Strolls: Hunstanton to Thornham

48 Profile

John Burrows, Flower Arranger

50 Diary dates

What’s on in our region this month

52 Profile

Local Artist, Alan Oliver

54 Local People

The Military Wives’ Choir, Cottesmore

Tel: 07968 846 335 sojohome.co.uk

SoJo Home

Creating beautiful spaces

Editor Abigail Richardson 01572 756733 Local Living Ltd, PO Box 208, Stamford PE9 9FY rutlandliving@gmail.com Advertisement Manager, Rutland Tracy Watkinson 01572 813187 rutlandliving@btinternet.com Advertisement Manager, Market Harborough Sosennah Every 07884 124316 sos.every@gmail.com Advertisement Manager, Leicestershire Helen Walton 01780 754801 helen.stamford@btopenworld.com Advertising Copy & Subscriptions Rachel Beecroft 01780 765320 rachel@locallivingdesign.co.uk Head of Design Steven Handley steve@locallivingdesign.co.uk Senior Designer Nik Ellis nik@locallivingdesign.co.uk Publisher Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Printed by Warners of Bourne Rutland Living Cover: Thanks to Georgi Mabee Photography: www.georgimabee.com and Hambleton Hall.

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Here Comes the Sun Abigail Richardson hopes she is not tempting fate!

Knights of Oakham are currently stocking plenty of summer items from juicers, smoothie makers, ice cream makers, beer fridges and a wide range of fans - check out this latest Dyson fan - smooth and powerful and the bladeless technology makes it a safe option if you have pets or children. See in store for demo! Tel: 01572 722240, www.knightsofoakham.com

Eating out? How about this practical Go Anywhere Webber BBQ for £79.99 and this fun Drinks’ Dispenser at £15 from John Lewis

Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors have a wealth of stock including these stylish Kate Spade ‘Raise a Glass’ Serving Tools at £17.99 and Kate Spade Water Pitcher for £56.00

Enjoy a chilled drink in the sun: Passion Fruit Vodka -a light and fruity summer drink, great over ice or mixed with cocktails.

Available in both 20cl and 70cl bottles. £12.00 for the 20cl. www. twobirdsspirits.co.uk

There is some stunning swimwear in The Little Big Bra Shop, Market Harborough (also see more options on pages 6 and 7).

‘Pip’ by Freya Swim bikini from £50 ‘ Deco Spotlight’ by Freya lingerie D-GG cup from £45 per set.

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Pick-a-Posey floral print swimsuit by Miraclesuit, £125 from The Little Big Bra Shop, Market Harborough

Long Poppy dress in sea snake by One Season, £114 from Cavells, Oakham

In The Swim!

With holidays on the horizon, we sent Vanessa Hollander out in search of swimwear

There’s a type of swimsuit to flatter every shape. Here are a few tips: ■ If you have a bigger bust – ■ If you are curvy – flatter ■ If you have a small bust – approach buying a swimsuit your figure with bold floral underwiring and padding will as you would buying a bra. and graphic prints and try the give you lift and shape. Look Look for your cup size and fantastic range of support suits for tops with frills, pleats and underwiring for extra support. that are designed to nip you in detail. in all the right places.

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■ If you are pear shaped – tops with detail will draw the eye upwards and strapless styles will broaden your shoulders and balance out your figure.

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Miami Girls bikini by Lepel, £44 (top £30, bottoms £14) from The Little Big Bra Shop, Market Harborough

Green floral tunic

by One Season, £105 from Cavells, Oakham

Grey stripe, twist front swimsuit by Pour Moi, £42 from Fords, Oakham

Pacific twist tankini

by Moontide, top £56 , bottoms, £30 from The Little Big Bra Shop, Market Harborough

Clearwater swimsuit by White Stuff, £35 from Cavells Country, Oakham

SUPPLIERS: Cavells, Oakham, 01572 770372, www.cavells.co.uk Fords of Oakham, 01572 722654, www.fordsofoakham.co.uk The Little Big Bra Shop, Market Harborough, 01858 465592, www.thelittlebigbrashop.co.uk WITH THANKS TO: ■ Georgi Mabee our photographer for the day who took some simply stunning shots Website: www.georgimabee.com Email: info@georgimabee.com ■ Isabella, our beautiful model who was brave enough to model swimwear – you looked incredible and were such fun to work with!

■ Chris and the team at Hambleton Hall – who were so warm and welcoming and provided the most idyllic location and their pool facilities – thank you so much.

01572 756 991 www.hambletonhall.com ■ Lucy for helping out on the shoot and for her artistic eye!

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Love your colour Visit Rutland’s premier hair salon and meet our team of dedicated colour professionals. Whether you’re looking for the most natural-looking highlights or lowlights, or a complete colour transformation, our colour experts combine creative thinking with expert technical prowess.

To help you maintain your new look for longer, we’ll give you a custom-blended Simon Cawthorne colour shampoo worth £14.95, with our compliments.

23A Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EA

Telephone: 01572 722774

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T&Cs: Please mention the offer at time of booking and this ad must be presented and surrendered at time of purchase.

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UPPINGHAM Sales • In-House Cleaning • Bespoke In-House Restoration • Try At Home • Collection & Delivery

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50 HE AL T H & B E A U TY

and fabulous!

Approaching a milestone birthday ought to be a time for celebration, but too often, insecurities about the way our looks have changed over the years can spoil it. Catherine Varney asks local hair and beauty salons for their tips on adapting your beauty routine to feel fabulous as you approach the big 5-0…

BEST ANTI-AGEING TREATMENTS:

The award-winning CACI facial, voted the UK’s most effective anti-ageing treatment, is available at Ellique in Oakham. This pioneering technology offers dramatic, visible anti-ageing results without the need for surgery. The CACI machine works by sending tiny electrical impulses to firm and tone sagging facial muscles and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The new jowl lift facial takes just 20 minutes per session, costs £20 and has been specifically developed to target muscle laxity around the jawline using quad probes, redefining facial contours and eliminating sagging skin.

The ESPA Age Defier Facial at Creme Hair and Beauty (£70, 1 hour, 25 minutes) is perfect for very mature, dehydrated and stressed skins suffering from loss of tonicity and lacking in firmness. This unique facial offers a combination of advanced hands on lifting and firming massage techniques and special acupressure skills. This technique is aimed at releasing and easing the facial tension that causes the facial muscles to tighten and emphasise lines and wrinkles. The result is improved circulation, stimulated oxygen uptake and a significant reduction in tension.

For advanced anti-ageing procedures, visit Beauty Defined, an aesthetic beauty clinic in Market Harborough.

Here they offer Collagen Wave treatment which transmits radiofrequency energy into the skin via a probe to tighten and lift skin. The radiofrequency acts on the middle and lower levels of the skin and heats up to tighten existing collagen (hence immediate results) as well as stimulating new collagen to form. This ensures no damage to the surface of the skin and means that there is no ‘time off’ after the treatment and makeup can be applied immediately if desired. After a course of treatment, results can last up

to two years depending on genetics and the skin’s response to the procedure.

At The Beauty Manor in Market Harborough, they have a whole host of treatments designed to combat the signs of ageing. The Guinot Hydradermie facials are some of the most popular treatments for achieving youthful, radiant skin, with various options that specifically target problem areas: crows feet, the delicate skin under the eyes and the neck. Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion is an excellent choice for resurfacing the skin and particularly targets dull, dehydrated skin and skin that has been damaged by the sun or suffered scarring. Image skincare peels offer dramatic, immediate results and one of the best for mature skin is the Wrinkle Lift – containing powerful AHA glycolic acid, potent retinol to boost the speed of cell turnover, bearberry, polypeptides and chamomile, it treats skin concerns such as ageing, wrinkled, scarred, smokers’ skin and rough complexions.

In the beautiful surroundings of Barnsdale Spa, treat yourself to an Elemis Advanced anti-ageing facial such as the TriEnzyme Resurfacing Facial which costs £72 and targets blemishes, uneven skin tone and fine lines and is clinically proven to visibly resurface skin by up to 75% after the first treatment. If you are concerned that your skin is much drier than it used to be then the Visible Brilliance Facial achieves exactly what the name implies: it firms, rejuvenates and plumps the skin whilst helping to reduce dark circles under the eyes; the most obvious sign of tiredness. Moisturisation levels and elasticity significantly improve too.

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HE AL T H & B E A U TY HAPPY HAIR:

Thomas Potts from Thomas Hair Salon in Oakham told me: “As we mature, our hair goes through many changes. The hair will lose pigment and appear translucent; this will appear as grey/white hair next to your natural colour. Because the hair has lost its colour from within the hair shaft, the new translucent hair often will be coarser and harder to control. The same tricks and tips you used to do will often no longer work or be as effective on this new hair. If you would prefer to colour your hair, then we are happy to offer a consultation to advise on the shade that would be best suited to your skin tone. However if you decide to embrace the new you and stay ‘au naturel’, my top tip would be to use a much more nourishing conditioner than before: my THOMAS NUMBER 3 contains Argan oil and will help to smooth the hair adding a nice gloss and shine. It can be left on overnight as a treatment but works well as an everyday use product as well.”

Aveda have plenty of tricks up their sleeves to deal with the changes your hair goes through as you mature. This pioneering product range is available from Essence Hair Salon in Uppingham and the thickening tonic is a must-buy for thinning hair (often a symptom of the menopause). This five-star rated product has been called ‘a revelation’ by many of its customers thanks to its ability to thicken hair instantly with just one use by expanding hair strands from root to tip. Use with the Invati haircare system for optimum results. The exfoliating shampoo contains salicylic acid to renew the scalp and is clinically proven to reduce the build-up of sebum and product residue which can clog pores and prevent healthy hair growth. Follow with the thickening conditioner which contains soy protein to restore strength and improve elasticity plus naturally derived grapeseed and palm ingredients.

LOVE THE WAY YOU LOOK:

Market Harborough based photographer Dorte Kjaerulff specialises in women’s photography and loves changing women’s perceptions of themselves through her pictures. She told me: “50 can feel a bit of a tough milestone. You don't want to feel old/middle-aged and past it - 50 today isn't old at all! But there are definitely insecurities that all women have - can you still wear skinny jeans? How about fake eyelashes? Is it ok/expected to be sexy and how do you stay and portray as young as you feel; is it ok to rediscover a fabulous new you at 50?” With this in mind, Dorte offers Boudoir photoshoots, designed to boost self-esteem and realise that age is not a barrier to looking good. Clients are encouraged to relax and have fun but step outside their comfort zone too to achieve photographs that leave them feeling wonderful. The sessions take in the region of two hours and include a professional hair and make-up artist to ensure clients look and feel their absolute best.

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TOP TIPS FOR AGEING SKIN:

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It’s an obvious one – but limit your sun exposure. Whilst our bodies need controlled amounts of sunlight for bone health, prolonged periods under the hot stuff are the biggest cause of ageing and damaged skin resulting in a rough texture, deeper wrinkles and brown spots. If you haven’t already, start using products that contain a minimum SPF 25 for daily use.

Exercise. As skin loses elasticity, it’s inevitable that sagging will occur in areas that we least want it. Gentle exercise such as yoga and Pilates will strengthen your core and encourage you to use all of your muscles, toning and tightening the skin as you go.

Pay attention to what you put in your body as this will reflect how you look on the outside. Try swapping every other cup of tea and coffee you have throughout the day for a glass of water instead. This will help flush toxins and keep your skin looking clearer and more hydrated.

If you’re concerned that your hairstyle may be making you look old before your time, then talk to your hairdresser about a restyle. A few soft layers to frame your face with some subtle lowlights can take years off you.

If you’re stuck in a make-up rut, invest in a make-up lesson from a local beauty salon (try Barnsdale Spa who use Mii cosmetics) as they will be able to advise you on which colours will complement your skintone and give you application tips to make the most of your features. What suited you in your 20s and 30s quite possibly won’t do now!

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Directory:

Ellique, 55 South Street, Oakham Tel: 01572 723950 Barnsdale Spa, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AB, 01572 771313, www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Creme Hair and Beauty, The Old Church, 8 Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA, 01572 723823, www.cremehairandbeauty.co.uk Thomas Hairdressing, 16 The Maltings, Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA, 01572 756561, www.thomashairdressing.co.uk Essence Hair Salon, 2 Crown Passage, Uppingham, LE15 9PY, 01572 822715 Beauty Defined, 3 Union Wharf, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7UW, 01858 288242, www.beauty-defined.co.uk The Beauty Manor, Manor House, High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7NL, 0844 9994365, www.thebeautymanor.co.uk Fotograf Dorte Kjaerulff, 76B St. Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DX 0798 449 2246, www.dorte.co.uk

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OU T & AB OUT

Holiday at Home or Away?

We all need to take a break from time to time and be it home or away Michelle Hansel suggests some beautiful places to stay and get away from it all

At Home…

Barnsdale lodg Rutland Retreat e Visit Rutland this summer and stay at stylish Barnsdale Lodge for only £105.00 per night, bed and breakfast (minimum 3 night stay).

Included in your stay is either a blow-dry in the hair salon, a sailing trip for two on the Rutland Belle, complimentary cycle hire or entry to Barnsdale Gardens or Easton Walled Gardens. For all the offers and availability, go to: www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk Alternatively, stay in one of the Rutland Retreats stylish and contemporary collection of three bedroom environmentally friendly buildings with sedum roofs, open-plan living spaces and fully-fitted kitchens, set in a beautiful, idyllic, natural countryside surrounding. Ideal for families, each Retreat comprises a master bedroom and two additional bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room, double wardrobe and French doors opening onto the garden. The additional bedrooms both have built-in wardrobes and doors opening out to the private gardens, and share a family bathroom. Rutland Retreats is adjacent to Barnsdale Lodge Hotel and within easy walking distance. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s on-site facilities including the hair and beauty salons, bar, lounge and restaurant, at any time of the day (advance booking is recommended). A plethora of activities can be booked for your stay, many based on or around Rutland Water. For information on renting or buying one of these homes, go to www. rutlandretreats.co.uk Barnsdale Bolthole Barsndale Hall Hotel has exceptional views over Rutland Water and the countryside beyond and is a fantastic base for enjoying all that the area has to offer, including shopping in Oakham, cycling, walking and sailing. If you would like more flexibility on your holiday you can stay in either Lodges or Apartments, sleeping from 2 to 8 people. These are rented on a weekly basis with occupation commencing from either a Saturday or a Sunday. Rental prices range upwards from £200 depending on the size of the unit. The resort has a huge range of facilities, all free to use by guests during their stay including crazy golf, a swimming pool, tennis, squash and bowls. There are several Restaurants and Bars to choose from as well as a

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Garden Room at Kilworth House

Spa, the perfect way to wind own after the day or why not have a spa weekend getaway with the girls? There is also the option to purchase a week of seasonal ownership at Barnsdale so you can enjoy all it has to offer year after year! www. barnsdalehotel.co.uk Treetop Idyll New to Hothorpe Hall, near Market Harborough, is an idyllic retreat. Nestled in four acres of secluded woodlands in the grounds of this historic manor house are log cabins and a luxurious Tree house offering unique bed and breakfast and self -catering accommodation, perfect for a weekend getaway or to celebrate a special occasion. Family and friends can experience woodland living in two-bedroomed snugs (a modern twist on the traditional log cabin) or couples can enjoy a romantic break in the gorgeous Tree house. This hideaway is accessed down its own path in an elevated position. Climb a few steps to find an oversized semi circular decked area with stunning views through the tree clearing. Inside is a spacious living room complete with an electric wood burner and widescreen TV, a kitchenette for preparing your snacks and beyond the living area you will find a king-size bed, with the bathroom boasting a freestanding deep bath and walk in rain shower, bliss!

A continental breakfast hamper, prepared onsite, is provided and dining hampers are also offered. Enjoy the peace and quiet or take the opportunity to visit some of the many local attractions. Or you can simply pop into Market Harborough for a spot of retail therapy. For further details go to: www.woodlandbreaks.co.uk Lodge on the locks If you are in need of a weekend of relaxation, close to stunning countryside and good walks, then why not book a luxurious Lodge at Foxton Locks? There are three to choose from located on the outskirts of the village of Foxton. Each cabin is finished to the highest of standards and has its own private hot tub. The cabins are set in peaceful surroundings with panoramic views from the terrace. Celebrate

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Mill Cottage at Greetham Valley

Barnsdale Hall

The Snugs Exterior

Foxton Locks Lodge Interior

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And Away? a birthday or anniversary in style and pre-order anything, from a gorgeous food hamper, a bouquet of flowers to a scrumptious breakfast basket, delivered straight to your cabin. If you do want to venture outside, cycle hire is also available and trips on the canal are worth an outing. For more information about prices and availability go to: www.foxtonlockslodges.com Theatre Break Want to visit the Theatre but don’t fancy pushing your way through the throngs in London’s west End? Then take a weekend break at Kilworth House Hotel in South Leicestershire and enjoy a night at their very own Theatre. Recognised by the National press as one of the top five outdoor Theatres in the UK alongside Regents Park, Shakespeare’s Globe and The Minack Theatre, Kilworth House Theatre is a stunning venue and is situated in the breathtaking grounds of the Hotel.

Enjoy the musical comedy ‘Legally Blonde’ running from 20th August – 20th September and stay in luxury overnight. For a full programme of events and for Theatre Break packages see: www. kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk Greetham Getaway Greetham Valley is an excellent choice for a getaway with luxury lodges or a self-catering cottage accommodation available plus a championship golf course to enjoy and fully equipped gym. Enjoy a spot of fishing, or bird watching, the choices are endless. Take advantage of a couples discounted rate if it is just the two or a summer offer of three nights for the price of two. If you plan to holiday with your dogs then Five Lodges are pet friendly – up to two pets may accompany their wellbehaved owners on a holiday break. There are lovely walks from right outside the Lodge doors. Go to www.greethamvalley.co.uk

Europe by bike or boat If further afield appeals but you want to avoid the crowds then Freewheel Holidays could be the answer. They specialise in boating, cruise and cycling holidays across Europe. For groups, families, first timers and keen cyclists - Discover Europe from your saddle! These holidays offer you the opportunity to take gentle exercise with a variety of routes, surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Europe. See the Valley of the Alps, Loire Valley or Austrian Lakes whilst staying in a range of high quality Hotels with excellent facilities, many with swimming pools and gyms. You can try your hand at local activities and sports or just simply relax and enjoy the variety of beautiful wildlife, flora and fauna all around you. To find out more: www.freewheelholidays.co.uk

Cottage Luxury Apples Cottage, only 15 minutes from Rutland Water, offers excellent bed and breakfast accommodation with luxurious extras. Proprietor, Jacquie Tripp, is a Cordon Bleu trained cook and provides fine English breakfasts using free range eggs and fresh local produce. The granola, jams and marmalade are all made in the Apple Cottage kitchen too, so you will be extremely well fed!

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Mussels with chorizo, cider, tomato and sage

The recipe below is really quick and easy, and a perfect one to try at home.

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his recipe ties in nicely with our Fruits de Mer menu at The Olive Branch. Throughout July and August we’ll be serving up seafood caught on the Norfolk dayboats and delivered fresh to the kitchen. Dishes include clams in chilli butter, crevettes with lemon aioli, classic grilled lobster thermidor, and crabs baked in their shells – but the menu will change depending on what’s available. We source a lot of our seafood from Jonas Seafoods of East Runton, Norfolk.

Serves 4 • 2 kg fresh live mussels • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons rapeseed oil • Half pint medium-dry cider • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage • 200g raw cooking chorizo, roughly chopped • 1 tin of chopped tomatoes or passatta Method 1. Wash the mussels under plenty of cold running water. Discard any open ones that won’t close when lightly squeezed.

2. Remove the beards and barnacles from the shell and rinse.

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3. Place a large thick-bottomed saucepan on a high heat on the stove and add the rapeseed oil.

4. Fry the chopped chorizo in the pan for two minutes.

5. In a large bowl mix the remaining ingredients together.

6. Add the mussel mixture to the hot saucepan, shake, then cover with a tightfitting lid.

7. Stew the mussels in the pan for 6-7 minutes, until all the mussels have opened.

8. Spoon the mussels into four large bowls evenly and pour the sauce over.

9. Serve immediate with hot crusty bread and and sprinkle with smoked paprika

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Great Food Club Awards 2 The public voting has closed. Here are the local food independents that Great Food Club members voted for…

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FTER counting the 1,750 public votes cast between March and May, I can now announce the shortlist for the Great Food Club Awards 2015! The awards are for local independents based in the Midlands only (no national or global chains are eligible) and the shortlist comprises the top three vote winners in each category for each region. There are some well known names on there, and a few surprises too, but all have one thing in common: they are passionate about food/drink and customer service, which is why people have voted for them.

In the Stamford and Rutland area, shortlisted businesses include The Mad Turk, Stamford Deli, The Olive Branch, Hambleton Bakery, Kings Cliffe Brewery and Grasmere Farm Shop.

As you read this, the final judging process by the Great Food Club writing team is taking place to decide the 2015 champions. We will also hand out a People’s Choice Award in each category to the business that achieved the highest number of total votes.

I’m hoping that all winners can be announced in the next issue. Congratulations to everyone listed and thanks to everyone who voted.

Great Food Club Awards 2015 Shortlist, in alphabetical order (chosen by public vote) PRODUCER CATEGORY Derbyshire • Amber Valley Wines, Heage • Croots Farm Shop (Farnah House Farm), Duffield • Lindsay’s Still Room, Turnditch

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Leicestershire & Rutland • The Garage Bakehouse, Market Harborough, Leics • Hambleton Bakery, Exton, Rutland • Nice Pie, Old Dalby, Leics Lincolnshire • Brewster’s Brewery, Grantham • Doddington Farm Shop (Doddington Kitchen Garden), Doddington • Redhill Farm Free Range Pork, Gainsborough Nottinghamshire • Harkers Farm Shop (Blackberry Farm), Clipston on the Wolds • Maxeys Farm Shop (Brickfield Farm), Kirklington • Sauce Shop, Nottingham

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s 2015: The Shortlist PUB/RESTAURANT CATEGORY Derbyshire • Calabria, Chesterfield • The Samuel Fox, Bradwell • The Shires Eatery at Croots Farm Shop, Duffield Leicestershire & Rutland • The Olive Branch, Clipsham • Red Lion Inn, Stathern • The Smokehouse, Leicester Lincolnshire • Doddington Hall Restaurant & Café, Doddington • The Jew’s House, Lincoln • The Mad Turk, Stamford Northamptonshire • The Swan, Braybrooke • The Wheatsheaf, Dallington • The White Horse, Old

Nottinghamshire • The Clock House, Upton • The Harley Café, Welbeck • Hart’s, Nottingham West Midlands region • Duncombe Arms, Ellastone • On The Rocks at Quigleys, Rugby • Pure Bar & Kitchen, Birmingham SHOP CATEGORY Derbyshire • Bluebells Dairy Farm Shop, Derby • Croots Farm Shop, Duffield • Hackwood Farm Shop, Radbourne Leicestershire & Rutland • Farndon Fields Farm Shop, Market Harborough • The Garage Bakehouse, Market Harborough • Thrussington Village Stores, Thrussington

Lincolnshire • Doddington Hall Farm Shop, Doddington • Grasmere Farm Shop, Market Deeping • Stamford Deli, Stamford

West Midlands region • Jim Gough Greengrocers, Wolverhampton • Loaf Community Bakery, Stirchley • Talton Mill Farm Shop, Newbold on Stour

Northamptonshire • Ashley Farm Shop, Ashley • Beckworth Emporium, Mears Ashby • Waterloo Cottage Farm, Great Oxendon

NB. All duplicate votes cast from the same computer were removed before counting took place. Those listed above not already part of Great Food Club’s recommended network will be added in due course. For more information go to www.greatfoodclub.co.uk

Nottinghamshire • Gonalston Farm Shop, Gonalston • Harkers Farm Shop, Clipston on the Wolds • Welbeck Farm Shop, Welbeck

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About the writer

There are three award categories….

1) Best Local Producer 2) Best Food & Drink Shop 3) Best Pub or Restaurant The three awards will be presented for each of the following areas: 1) Leicestershire & Rutland 2) Lincolnshire 3) Northamptonshire 4) Nottinghamshire 5) Derbyshire 6) Warwickshire & West Midlands

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House of Straw - The Traditional Craft of Thatching Once upon a time thatching was a ten-a-penny skill. Not anymore.

Master Thatcher, Grant Batchelor, and his hardy team who are busy re thatching Rutland’s oldest inn - The Blue Ball at Braunston - are in such demand that they are booked up two years ahead.

Pip Nall reports

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RANT says, “It’s a specialist craft nowadays. I got into it as an apprentice to my uncle and have worked all over the country.”

Although Grant loves his job, he says, “It’s not a job for the faint hearted - working at heights in all weathers. And the sheer physical demands of stripping off and burning the old straw, lifting each yealt (sheaf of fresh straw) onto the roof and using traditional, manual methods of pinning and trimming the main body of the new roof before adding pointed or scalloped ridging, then wiring, spraying & finishing motifs mean that you have to be pretty fit and fearless.”

Even when the job is complete, the fresh, dry straw is at risk from embers and bird life, though it’s not as flammable as most people think. “It tends to burn slowly, like a closed book,” explains Grant. “But it still needs to be protected from greedy birds keen on picking out straw for their nests and even training their young to do the same. Wire mesh helps but that’s not enough in places like Rutland, where there are so many rooks. One simple solution is to site mock owls on the new thatch, which is often enough to fool other birds into keeping away.”

There are an estimated 60.000 thatched properties in the UK today. In most of England, up until the late 1800s, thatch remained the only roofing material available to the bulk of the population in the countryside and in many towns and villages. Commercial production of Welsh slate began in 1820 and the mobility provided by canals and then railways made other materials readily available. Gradually, thatch became a mark of poverty, and the number of thatched properties declined, as did the number of professional thatchers. Thatch has become much more popular in the UK over the last 30 years and is now a symbol of wealth rather than of poverty. There are approximately 1,000 Thatchers at work in the UK today and thatching is becoming popular again because of the renewed interest in preserving historic buildings, such as the 17th Century Blue Ball, as in using more sustainable building materials.

Dominic Way, Chef/Manager of The Blue Ball, says, “Although it’s been business as usual throughout the inevitable disruption, it’s looking brilliant now. Villagers and visitors have relished witnessing the fascinating process

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as there are so few chances to these days. And it’s made a somewhat draughty, historic building unexpectedly warmer, providing a degree of insulation. The icing on the cake will be external repaint and upgrade of our garden terrace, which we expect to complete by the beginning of July. Then The Blue Ball will not only be the oldest inn in Rutland, but also the prettiest!”

Interested? Take a look and stay for a bite - the menu at the Blue Ball changes regularly but Dom and Pip are keen to keep prices affordable with mains around £10 and starters under £5 for dinner with lite-bites at lunch time. The menu is varied with Modern British Cuisine and Pub Classics served Tuesday - Saturday inc steak, meat, fish, seafood, vegetarian & Gluten free dishes. All freshly prepared daily, including homemade bread, using seasonal, local produce wherever possible. Logon to: www.theblueballbraunston.co.uk for further information.

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Barrowden Despite having lived in Rutland for almost thirteen years, I am ashamed to say I had never visited the village of Barrowden but what a welcome I received when I visited Pat O’Keefe, Director and volunteer at the magnificent Barrowden and Wakerley Community Shop. Conceived in 2005 by a dedicated local group of volunteers who organised a campaign of fundraising and planning, the shop opened in 2009 and is run as a non-profit making enterprise – owned by and serving the community. Words: Amander Meade A shop and so much more…

Now firmly established and with full disabled access, the site features a specially designed garden and picnic area where cyclists, walkers and visitors can enjoy coffee, cold drinks, cake and ice cream in this beautiful and highly valued social space. According to Pat and the other volunteers I met, the shop and café is always busy. “The shop has truly put the heart back into the villages it serves by providing a much needed focus for the community,” explains Pat. “We are committed to offering quality local produce at competitive prices and as well as all the usual branded household goods, we sell Barrowden honey, delicious pates by Hay Meadow in nearby Wing, eggs from North Luffenham and bread delivered daily by Kingscliffe Bakery plus as much locally grown fruit and vegetables as we can stock.”

Under the stewardship of Manager, David Lewis, the shop and café provide villagers with an astonishing range of goods and services including lunches, snacks and home-made cakes as well as free access to the internet, a photocopier, laminator and colour printer.

There is a postal point for stamps and mailing services, gifts and handmade cards and you can even drop off and pick up dry cleaning here too. As I chatted to David and Pat, the shop was buzzing with customers picking up groceries and stopping to have a coffee with whoever they met there. David is proud of the atmosphere and tells me that for some older residents the hub might be their only contact outside the home. Definitely not just for older folk, the warm welcome extends to everyone including members of the Mums and Toddlers group who descended for lunch during my visit.

“We are so proud of what we do here and get involved with lots of special events including a Christmas party, Easter Egg hunt, the Summer Fair and lots of charity fundraisers throughout the year. We aim to meet the needs of the whole community and many, many friendships have been forged here.”

“It’s impossible to be lonely…”

The mood is friendly and so uplifting it would put Dibley to shame; indeed I spoke to a lady at the next table who had just flown in from spending years in New Zealand to establish her new home in the village. Pauline was using the free Wi-Fi until having her own broadband installed and showed me a long list of her ‘new best friends’ – villagers who she had come

into contact with in the last three days and who had made her welcome. “It’s an incredibly vibrant village with so much going on. I love it here already,” she enthused.

Elsewhere in this delightful village you can take part in lunch clubs, petanque, keep fit, dancing, sign up to the WI or the Evergreen Club or get involved with the very active cricket club. Martin and Sharon run the charming Exeter Arms, a traditional English pub which overlooks the duck pond and village green, serving home-made food and award winning ales brewed by Martin on-site in his own micro-brewery. Barrowden has everything it seems and Pat sums it up when she says “It is simply impossible to be lonely in this village”. I believe her too.

Very reluctantly I depart but I shall be returning as soon as possible with my next visit already planned around walking part of the famous Jurassic Way from Harringworth to Barrowden and finishing with lunch in the Community Shop – where else?

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From birthdays to barbecues – whatever your event large or small, take the strain out of planning a party with advice from the region’s foremost event planning experts Catering for Everyone…

Enjoy fine dining in your chosen setting with professional caterers, Rutland Gourmet. With an excellent reputation, Sarah Rivett and her team pride themselves on delivering superb service and can provide delicious fare for all kinds of occasions. Menu advice and ideas can be suggested from hot and cold buffets to hog roasts or afternoon tea. Sarah can also provide glassware, table linen, crockery and cutlery as well as a bar or marquee.

Such is the demand for the catering services from the team at Wistow Café and Bistro, they have recently installed a brand new professional kitchen from where they supply delicious food for events of all types and sizes. Need a cake? No problem, they can supply cakes and confectionery too, custom made for each celebration with gluten free and vegan options available.

Sara McAllister is one of the region’s leading expert caterers with over twenty years’ in the professional catering industry and a wealth of experience to offer. “We aim to add flair and style to your special event. We advise, organise and provide a personalised and tailored service for all catering requirements taking into consideration tastes, budgets and venues”, says Sara. Styles range from classic, contemporary, grand to casual with internationally and seasonally inspired dishes such as hog and lamb roasts, paella and picnics as well as canapés and buffets.

From an intimate celebration to large parties with hundreds of guests, exquisite food and super service are order of the day at Zest Catering. Culinary expertise, a wealth of experience and attention to detail guarantees that you won’t need to lift a finger. Catering for all kinds of tastes and budgets, the Round the World Table Buffet is a spectacular idea for a summer party and is a visual treat too.

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If you are happy to cater your own party on the day but need a helping hand with the ground work, strike a balance by ordering in advance to take the stress out of all that preparation. Serve some delicious delights to impress your guests without the hassle.

Olive Branch at Home is a take away and finish at home service which allows you to serve the

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The perfect solution for a stress free event – simply choose your menu from the ideas supplied, place your order and the experts will prepare everything including simple instructions to enable you to do the last minute heating or presentation in your own kitchen.

Transfer the goodies into your own serving ware and your guests need be none the wiser… unless you choose to tell them. Visit the Pub Shop list on the website for ideas and prices.

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When your guests ask about your speciality bread, pastries and delicate cakes to die for, you can say what you like – we won’t judge – especially if they have been delivered from the legendary Hambleton Bakery (choose from Oakham, Exton, Stamford or Market Harborough branches.) Extraordinary celebration cakes made to order by Master Baker, Julian Carter and his team with boxes of handmade afternoon tea cakes, brownies, dessert tarts, buns, puddings and pastries just perfect for crowd pleasing tea time treats.

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If your event requires a little insurance against inclement weather or simply requires an ‘inside while still being outside’ feel, then a marquee might provide the answer. The team at Funky Tents understand that providing a stunning visual impact is important and with eight different styles and sizes of marquees to choose from, there’s sure to be something to suit. As well as a fantastic range of marquees and tents, they can provide the entire onsite support you need with lighting, sound systems, flooring, furniture including bars, stages, generators and washrooms.

The Rutland Marquee Company has a wide variety of hire items to make planning your summer celebrations a breeze. As well as marquees in a range of different sizes, they also have outdoor furniture, dance floors, bar furniture, beautiful decorations to add a splash of colour, creative lighting effects to illuminate your event into the evening, and even giant outdoor games. In addition to their hire items, they offer a selection of event management packages, so can assist with the planning aspects, prior to, or on the day of your event.

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A new twist on the traditional marquee is the tipi – just as versatile and supplied in various sizes and formats by Peak Tipis. Lift the sides to let the outdoors in or leave down in cooler months to create a cosy, intimate space. A great idea for parties serving lots of different purposes – a tipi could house the bar, the barbeque, arrival drinks or a fun chill out space for younger guests – dress them up to match your theme.

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Live music is a fantastic addition to any event, and the team at DG Music boasts a selection of the UK’s finest bands and musicians on their books. Hugely experienced in performing for weddings, corporate events, private functions and all other occasions, their professionalism and musical accomplishment are unrivalled.

You’ll find every kind of musician from classical performers if its subtle background music you’re after, to brilliant party bands guaranteed to get all your guests up and dancing. DG Music can also provide a range of dance floors, lighting and sound equipment, DJs, cars, marquees and they will even source you a venue – the whole party package.

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With over two thousand square feet of high quality merchandise, Fords of Oakham are bound to have what you need to make your party tasks easier – from cookware to cutlery, bakeware to bin liners – they have it all. Brands on offer include Brabantia, KitchenCraft and Sophie Allport table linens. A one stop destination for all things homeware.

Knights of Oakham are always top of everyone’s list for great service above and beyond the call of duty. Providing same day delivery wherever possible, this family run business has been serving the local community since 1934. A wide range of electrical devices are available from fridges, freezers, cookers, and audio products from brands like Bosch, Dyson, Smeg and many more. Get party ready – they will install, take away and recycle your old appliance too if required.

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DG Music Tel: 01572 756386 www.dgmusic.co.uk Fords of Oakham Tel: 01572 722654 www.fordsofoakham.co.uk Funky Tents Tel: 0843 506 5001 www.funky-tents.co.uk Knights of Oakham Tel: 01572 722240 www.euronics.co.uk Olive Branch Catering Tel: 1780 410355 www.olivebranchpub.co.uk Otter’s Smokehouse & Deli Tel: 01572 756481 www.ottersdeli.co.uk Peak Tipis Tel: 0844 411 3460 www.peaktipis.co.uk Rutland Gourmet Tel: 01572 747909 www.rutlandgourmet.co.uk Rutland Marquee Company Tel: 01780 729201 www.rutlandmarquees.co.uk Sara McAllister Tel: 07778 227734 www.saramcallister.co.uk Wistow Events Catering Tel: 0116 259 3756 www.wistowcafebistro.co.uk Zest Catering Tel: 07895 736931 www.cateringandeventsbyzest.co.uk

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Why relocate when you can

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Are you running out of space… and storage? Are you fed up of sharing the bathroom?

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OVING’S an option but not if you’re happy where you are - the schools are excellent, you love your neighbours and the journey to work’s a breeze….. But, it’s a struggle seating ten people at Christmas, your wardrobe’s about to explode and the vast majority of your books are hiding in the roof.

When you factor in the costs of moving, and bear in mind that any improvements made will add to your home’s value, staying put makes sense. Renovating or adding an extension can interrupt the general flow of life, and create swathes of irritating dust but it’s nowhere near as stressful as moving house. A further advantage of making improvements is that fewer alterations now require planning permission. To assess what’s right for your particular house, let your neighbourhood be your guide – what have others done with similar properties?

Also ask your local builder and/ or architect for advice. For inspiration take a look at the ‘Don’t move, improve’ on Pinterest; it will help you discover some creative ideas.

Done right, a renovation can deliver the space and lifestyle you’re after, without the crippling costs of moving.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR REGION’S SPECIALISTS: Five ways to increase space (and value)…

EXTENSIONS… For a stunningly beautiful oak framed extension call on Natural Structures based in Tur Langton. They will make anything from a high quality bespoke home to a simple kitchen and diner extension.

• Natural Structures, The Manor, Main Street, Tur Langton, LE8 OPJ, simonlew@natural-structures.co.uk Auburn Hill specialises in the design and build of luxury orangeries and conservatories across the UK. If you want a place in your home where you can relax, celebrate, reflect or gather with friends and family let Auburn Hill show you the way…

• Ketton Design House, Ketton, Rutland, PE9 3TE. Brown & Jones Ltd offers, ‘Stunning bespoke craftsmanship at its best!’, ‘A truly dynamic and passionate builder/developer.’ These are just two comments I found on their Facebook page. They are a construction and estate development company delivering creative and imaginative design and builds. Again they will build an entire house, add a highly desirable extension or upgrade an existing part of your home.

• Tel: 01780 729027, www.brownandjones.co.uk

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KITCHENS… Kitchens by Nathaniel Oliver offer outstanding quality and design.

Visit their impressive showrooms on Braunston Road to begin the journey towards your dream kitchen. They will design, install and project manage the entire process including all building, plumbing and tiling.

• Nathaniel Oliver Kitchens, Braunston Road, LE15 8UH. www.kitchensbynathanieloliver.co.uk Martins of Harborough, as well as offering a high quality modern living room and bedroom design service, will build you a beautifully crafted individually designed kitchen complete with the most up to date state of the art appliances. They also have a vast array of stylish feature units, internal fitments and accessories that will really complement any chosen kitchen. Whatever your budget, Martins of Harborough have the right products for you – check out their ranges online.

• Tel: 01858 468683, www.martinsofharborough.co.uk If it’s a fabulous facelift you’re after, contact Granite Transformations. At a fraction of the cost of a totally new installation, and keeping your familiar layout, they can reface your counter tops, tiles and cabinets with gorgeous new surfaces. • 50 St. Mary’s Road, Marker Harborough, LE16 7DU Tel: 01858 898227. www.granitetransformations.co.uk

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BATHROOMS… If the fixtures are old and tired, the tub’s too small, the tiles are outdated and the showers a bit of a squeeze, Granite Transformations will remodel or modernise your bathroom. If you have spare space in your bedroom it makes sense to install an ensuite or a wet room. Adding a second shower room in place of a small bathroom will add value as they are considered high end luxury.

• www.granitetransformations.co.uk All Water Solutions, based in Uppingham, is a bespoke bathroom design and plumbing company with over 30 years’ experience.

Their main area of expertise is the design and installation of ‘wow’ factor, truly unique bathrooms using suppliers such as Bauhaus, Simpsons, Roca, Utopia and Fired Earth.

• The Offices, Glaston Road, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9EU Tel: 01572 824004 www.allwatersolutions.co.uk

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DOORS AND WINDOWS… Crumbling plaster, flaking paint, cracked window frames? Not a good look for the front of your house. Curb appeal is important; you may only need to replaster or re-paint, but in some cases extreme measures should be considered to create an attractive exterior. First impressions count!

Traditional Restoration use repair methods that are durable, long-lasting and cost effective. Their aim is to ensure the historic character and style of period is restored and retained. They maintain that even though the original windows may look like they need replacing, they can restore almost any decay.

• Traditional Restoration 2 Kings Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6PD Tel: 01572 720524. Email: tradrest@hotmail.co.uk EAS windows design and install conservatories, glass extensions, orangeries, windows and doors.

They have a huge range of modern and heritage colours and profiles to suit every taste and home. Their double glazed windows are already among the most energy efficient on the market and now offer the new Triple Glazed Window!

• 25 New Street, Oadby, Leicestershire LE2 5EB Tel: 0808 252 3824 - www.easwindows.co.uk Roger Kendrick Carpentry & Joinery. With over 36 years’ experience within the trade, their reputation has been founded upon affordable pricing and excellent workmanship. They will replace listed building windows like for like, build all styles of doors both inside and out and provide beautiful gates. In fact anything at all your home needs, Roger Kendrick can make you! Take a look at examples on his website.

• Unit D Gaydon House, Trevithick Road, Willowbrook East Industrial Estate, Corby NN17 5XY. Tel: 01536 400095 Mob: 07786 861211 www. rogerkendrickcarpentry.co.uk For all your plastering requirements go to RD Allsop Plastering. They are true experts in their field and are masters of both historical conservation and contemporary techniques. This dedicated team have the vision,

knowledge and the skills to give your home that extra edge. Their many successful projects include Apethorpe Hall and the Old Grammar School, which is one of Market Harborough’s most notable buildings.

• Church View, North Lea, Weston by Welland, LE16 8HY Tel: 01858 565236, www.rdaplastering.co.uk Jon Lawson Plastering also provides a professional and reliable service.

• 19 Eady Drive, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7HY Tel: 01858 681742

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ADD SOME WARMTH Woodburning stoves are becoming one of the most worthwhile projects to add desirability to your home.

An open fire is cosy, but remote-controlled gas, electric, wood or multi-fuelled fires are easier to maintain. While an open fire is 25% efficient, a woodburner can achieve efficiencies of up to 84%. A woodburner adds value to your home as well as a touch of modernity.

• Woodburner Workshop 31 Market Place, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LEE17 4EJ

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Matthew Wilson, Garden Designer Antonia Scott caught up with Matthew Wilson, Garden Designer and regular Panellist on Radio 4’s popular Gardener’s Question Time - who has recently made the move from London to Rutland with his family, to enjoy our green and pleasant county!

FROM CITY TO COUNTRY LIFE – WHY RUTLAND? “I think we were motivated by the same reasons many families escape from London - we wanted more space and for our children to grow up having a strong connection with nature. Rutland is such a beautiful county and has pretty much everything you could want - apart from a coastline! We’d been coming here on holiday since 2010 and it always felt like such a great place to be. In fact our son took his first steps in Rutland!”

FAVOURITE PLACES OF INTEREST? “Rutland Water is a great resource and we spend a lot of time there, as well as Fineshade Woods, which is lovely and allows me to do some surreptitious botanising! Welland Garden Centre is on our doorstep and as I’m developing our own garden at home I spend quite a bit of time there. I’m also a sucker for salvage and recycling so enjoy visiting Rutland Garden Classics.”

WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE OF DESIGNING YOUR FIRST SHOW GARDEN AT RHS CHELSEA THIS YEAR? “Terrifying, exhilarating, exhausting! It was unlike anything I’ve ever done before, because despite designing and building dozens of gardens during my career, a Chelsea garden is such a different proposition. Unlike a real garden, a Chelsea garden is designed as a snapshot, a moment in time that has to look pristine for a week and no more. So the plants you choose have to be at their peak for that time, which is a tremendous challenge with an unpredictable British spring. Putting the whole thing together in just 17 days was pretty intense too! The Royal Bank of Canada garden that I designed got a Silver-Gilt medal, which for a first attempt is quite an achievement – although I’d have loved to sneak a Gold medal of course!”

AFTER CHELSEA: “I’m currently working on projects in Yorkshire, the South of France and in our core area of business, in London where I’m still the Managing Director at Clifton Nurseries in Little Venice, W9.

It would be nice to design some gardens closer to home in Rutland! The Chelsea garden is being relocated to Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight, under the auspices of a small charity I chair called Greenfingers. We design and build gardens for children’s hospices and this will be the last of ten gardens to be made during my chairmanship, which is a lovely way to sign off after three rewarding years. I’ll be doing some redesign work to make it fit the new space, and then helping out with the planting which is always my favourite part of any garden project. Then there’s more Gardeners Question Time, some filming for Gardeners World later this summer, plus a holiday at some point!”

Left: The Royal Bank of Canada Garden at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show designed by Matthew Wilson - Photographs Rachel Warne

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“When I was 17 years old, my mate Simon and I released a single! We thought we were going to be huge pop stars but evidently that didn’t happen. However, out of the blue this year we had an email from an American record label asking to re-release our single!

So 33 years on, I am a pop star after all!”

DESERT ISLAND CHOICES: If you could only take one plant, one book, one piece of music and one luxury item away with you to keep you company – what would it be?

Plant – An oak tree. Planting a tree is always an act of selflessness. If it, and I, lived long enough I might even be able to string a hammock across its branches!

Book – Richard Mabey’s Flora Brittanica. I never get bored of it.

Music – I’m a huge music fan so this is almost impossibly difficult. Tim Buckley, Live in London, 1968.

Luxury - My guitar - it’s an early 70s Gibson acoustic and I love it, but never have time to play it. I could play along to Tim Buckley and after a couple of years I might be quite good!

INSPIRATION, MOTIVATION, PASSION AND BELIEFS: “I’ve always believed that gardens are far greater than the sum of their parts. They can help to teach us about nature, science, art, architecture, history and climate. Gardens are wonderful habitats for biodiversity, something I think we’re only just getting our heads around.

They are a wonderful vehicle for learning, no matter how young or old the student; I’ve been doing this for 25 years and I still learn something new every single day. Gardens also have an incredible capacity to make us feel better about life – something I always suspected but have experienced first hand during my time with Greenfingers.” www.clifton.co.uk RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING JULY 2015

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HARBOROUGH HAPPENINGS What’s new in Market Harborough?

Double Celebration for Harborough Optometrist!

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Anthony and Karen celebrated their first year in business having taken over the long-established practice of K & G Roskrow Optometrists. They are also both delighted to be welcoming a new full-time member of staff to their team, David Pinborough. David is a qualified Dispensing Optician with over 25 years’ experience in the optical industry. Says Anthony, “David brings a wealth of experience, practical skills and product knowledge, all of which will ensure that our clients benefit from a truly personal, professional and expert spectacle dispensing and fitting service.”

Anthony is a Specialist Optometrist in Glaucoma and an Independent Non-medical Prescriber, one of only a handful of Optometrists in the UK to have been awarded both post-graduate qualifications by the College of Optometrists. Anthony also works in a specialist glaucoma clinic at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. “Not all Optometrists are the same; the majority of UK Optometrists don’t obtain higher qualifications beyond their entrylevel University degree and professional qualifying exams. My years of experience in community and hospital practice is backed-up by higher post-graduate qualifications that provides my clients with the confidence and reassurance that they are getting the best clinical care possible. Being an Independent Prescriber means that I can treat and manage a range of eye conditions without the inconvenience of referring patients to the GP or hospital for treatment. I am proud to be at the forefront of UK Optometry and raising the standard of eye care here in the heart of Market Harborough.”

This has been a busy year for Anthony & Karen with many changes happening to the practice including external redecoration, Wi-Fi broadband internet, IT infrastructure and a new computerised practice management system & even a new central heating system! “We now have a dedicated spectacle dispensing area in reception, whilst for the consulting-room we have invested in several pieces of diagnostic equipment in order to better assess & care for the health of our clients’ eyes. We are making further significant investments in new diagnostic facilities and exciting changes to the building in the coming year and years ahead.”

Anthony and Karen would like to thank all of their clients they have met over the past year for their support, encouragement and making them feel welcome in their new venture. “Our clients have been fantastic this past year and we look forward to seeing them all again as well as meeting many new faces in the months and years ahead. We look forward to building a practice based on long-term relationships with our clients for many years to come.”

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E all accumulate thousands of photos through life. And many people claim they are their most valued possessions. Yet these are frequently kept loose in boxes, bags, storage cases and take up space at the base of the wardrobe, under the bed, in the attic or anywhere they’ll fit without looking too unsightly.

Image Innovation Studios offer a service where they will scan your photos at a high resolution so you have a digital archive of your precious images. This ensures your photos are future proofed and you have a copy of them for peace of mind.

Image Innovation can also create an interactive photo album for you. This is a photo album, which is given the same level of care with regards to design as a traditional photo album, but where all the images are retouched. The individual images then can be enlarged to make them full screen and a reader can also flip the image over and read hand written notes on the back – as if it’s a real life postcard. The interactivity also includes video files and other features, which encourages the reader to touch the images and immerse themselves in the content.

The company also offers a service of restoration. This is for clients who have old family photos, perhaps they are weathered, torn, deteriorating, in any state of disrepair which can be repaired digitally and then delivered on a memory stick or re-printed as a traditional photograph.

Says owner, Thomas, “Some clients simply want to organise their massive catalogue of content. For these people I can scan all their old printed photos, categorise them for person or event or year etc. I can also sift through hard drives of photos and remove duplicates, blurry photos and hand back a tidy, organised library of photographs. We’ve also teamed up with a professional photographer to take bookings for family photo shoots, which capture you with your loved ones in photographs you’ll be proud of for a lifetime.”

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ppingham Summer School runs a wide range of holiday courses for children as well as adults and this year the range of courses has been expanded to include: Icon Painting (29 June-3 July); led by award winning local artist Alan Parker, participants will learn how to gild and paint in the traditional Byzantine style using 24 carat gold leaf.

Landscape Painting (6–10 July) led by David Kirk. David regularly holds successful exhibitions of his paintings in galleries throughout the UK, including a recent exhibition at the Goldmark Gallery.. English Choral Music from the Romantic Era. (9-13 August). Previous singing experience is not necessary, and everyone is welcome!

There are also a number of home craft courses including Mosaic and Stained Glass Making, Needle and Wet Felting, Machine Knitting, Upholstery and Chair Caning and Rush Weaving.

And Wild Words is a new course for anyone interested in creative writing, whether a complete beginner or someone wishing to extend their skills further. The course is offered as either a one-day or five-day workshop from 9-13 August.

• Details of these and all the other Uppingham Summer School courses can be found on www. uppinghamsummerschool. co.uk, or by calling Tel: 01572 820800.

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Lumison’s owner James Morrison has a background in lighting design and manufacture which is reflected in the design of the showroom and the product range. “We felt there was a niche for good quality lighting within an inspirational retail space rather than the normal ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ approach”, said James. “People are becoming much more aware on how lighting can transform a space so here at Lumison we provide our customers with lighting design solutions appropriate to their project.” Trying to find the most suitable lighting can be a confusing and daunting prospect.

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World-famous classical musicians head to North Norfolk The North Norfolk Music Festival returns for its 11th year this summer, from 11th to 22nd August. Under the artistic directorship of local residents Simon Rowland-Jones and Barry Cheeseman, the Festival begins its second decade of top-level chamber music concerts and song recitals with a performance by the young Marmen String Quartet (pictured on Holkham Beach).

This year’s Festival includes performances by the Russian pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, the Romanian Arcadia String Quartet, winners of two major competitions in the last couple of years, and the young German baritone Benjamin Appl (pictured) who is taking the world’s concert halls and opera houses by storm.

There is also an all day Schubertiad with three concerts of music by Schubert, and four Beethoven concerts.

Most of the events are held in St Mary’s Church, South Creake.

This year the Festival presents its first concert in All Saints Church, Wighton.

• For a full programme and booking form go to www. northnorfolkmusicfestival.com or call 01328 730357 to request a brochure.

Open-air concerts at Holkham The open-air concerts return to Holkham Hall this summer, with Jools Holland and The Last Night of the Proms.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will back on Saturday 29th August for a night of jazz and blues, with special guest Marc Almond. This year’s 20-piece orchestra will be accompanied by Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, Mabel Ray, plus drums from original Squeeze member, Gilson Lavis.

On Sunday 30th August, Fiona Bruce will host The Last Night of the Proms concert. The English Philharmonic Orchestra, led by principal conductor Ben Crick, will perform popular classical music accompanied by soprano Clare Ormshaw and tenor Lee Bradley. Gates open 4.30pm, concerts start at 7.30pm.

Advance tickets (available until 9pm on Friday 29th August): Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra £39.95, The Last Night of the Proms £29.50. Tickets on the weekend (after 9pm on Friday 29th August): Jools Holland £45, The Last Night of the Proms £40.

• Tickets from www.livepromotionsconcerts.co.uk and Holkham Ticket Office 01328 713 111.

Retail Therapy Jeanett Pugh, owner of Nelle-dk, the Danish clothing shop at Drove Orchards, has just opened a second branch of Nelle-dk. The new shop, in Feathers Yard, Holt, specializes in shoes and accessories, with brands including Markberg, Becksondergaard, Alpe, Nome and Palladium.

‘I started my career in the shoe industry. I love shoes and accessories as they can make an old outfit look new and exciting. I think my two shops will complement each other very well,’ says Jeanett.

01263 711601 www.nelle-dk.co.uk Hot on the heels of Heirloom Toys and Clothing in Burnham Market, comes a new Heirloom outlet which has just opened on the High Street in Sheringham.

Expect to see a great range of organic children’s clothes from labels like Frugi, Kite Clothing and Pigeon Organics, along with pocket money treats for under £5, gifts for that big birthday, classic fairytales and early years books and wooden toys by Le Toy Van and Djeco. www.heirloomtoysandclothing.co.uk Collen & Clare are opening in the former Grooms Bakery, Burnham Market, in mid-May, alongside their existing stores in Southwold and Aldeburgh.

They will stock a mixture of womenswear, menswear, beauty and accessories, including Converse, Levi, YMC, Oui, MiH Jeans, Homespun Cashmere, Caudalie skincare, T. LeClerc makeup MiH Jeans SS15 Collection at and Fantasie.

Collen & Clare Vanessa Collen says: ‘It’s long been a dream to bring our own brand of coastal chic to North Norfolk, so we are thrilled to become guardians of the historic Grooms Bakery building.’ www.collenandclare.com P.S. Fans of Bringing the outside in will be delighted to know that sister shop, Found by Bringing the ouside in, has reopened above Gurneys Fish Shop in Burnham Market. 01328 713093 www.bringingtheoutsidein.co.uk RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING JULY 2015

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This walk gives you a flavour of all that is best about North Norfolk – some history, lots of beach and oodles of nature POINTS OF INTEREST Old Hunstanton Lighthouse: The present lighthouse was built in 1840 although there has been a lighthouse on the site since 1665. This first lighthouse was built of wood with an iron basket of burning coals as a light. Hunstanton lighthouse had the world's first parabolic reflector which was built in 1776. The present lighthouse ceased operations in 1922, since when it has been a private residence.

Holme Dunes Nature Reserve. Incredibly, over 320 bird species have been recorded here, superbly located as it is to attract migrating birds.

What to look for: Spring/summer - avocet, little tern, black-tailed godwit and ring ouzel.

Natterjack toad. Autumn/winter - wigeon, pink footed goose, brent goose, snow bunting, long tailed duck, Slavonian grebe, twite, spotted redshank, redstart and pied flycatcher. Year round - curlew, bar-tailed godwit, knot, ringed plover, redshank and lapwing. Find out more at www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk In 1998, a well-preserved Bronze Age timber circle, which became known as ‘Seahenge’, was uncovered here by strong tides, having been hidden for some 4,000 years (no longer at Holme, the structure was removed for preservation purposes and can be seen in King’s Lynn Museum).

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Distance: 8.2 kms (5.1 miles) Typical time: 2 hrs Height gain: none Map: OS Landranger 132 NW Norfolk Start: Coasthopper bus stop adj.

Lighthouse Close Finish: Coasthopper bus stop adj. The Orange Tree Parking: Cliff car park, Old Hunstanton Terrain: very straightforward; sturdy footwear needed Norfolk Coast Path: this route follows the Norfolk Coast Path for its entire length.

The path is well signed and the route is marked with an acorn motif.

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The Old Boat House Café, Old Hunstanton (PE36 6JL, 01485 532931, on the track up to Le Strange Arms from the beach, has lots of character.

The Orange Tree, Thornham (PE36 6LY, 01485 512213) If you want to finish your walk with a drink and really good food, then this is the place for you; probably best to call ahead to book a table) Thornham Deli (PE36 6LX, Tel: 01485 512194, 400 metres W of the bus stop) offers light bites, great cakes and excellent coffee. Also a thriving deli counter.

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John Burrows Flower Arranger

Spectacular floral displays set off the treasures of Burghley House.

Sue Lee and Jean Orpin have visited the man who creates them

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OHN Burrow’s roots are very firmly in Stamford and in gardening. His grandfather ran Wothorpe Nursery and inspired John’s interest while he was still at Primary School. From then on there was never really any doubt about the career he would follow: when his friends craved remote control cars, John saved up and bought himself a greenhouse. While he was still at school he worked at Burghley during the holidays and his work experience was with Rassells of Little Bytham.

John left Stamford for four years to study first at Riseholme College near Lincoln then at Pershore Horticultural College. On the day he left college he was offered a job at Burghley and ten years later he had worked his way to the top. John is now Head Gardener at Burghley House and he is also Chairman of Stamford Horticultural Society.

FLOWER ARRANGING AT BURGHLEY HOUSE Flower arranging at Burghley House has passed from generation to generation of gardeners. John was introduced to the art by George Bates and has carried on learning by experience as the floral displays became part of his duties as Head Gardener. John’s responsibilities include the private apartments as well as the public spaces and everyday displays as well as special events.

The grandness and scale of the house require a bold approach and have determined John’s style. Often he will use only one variety of flower or shrub but blooms and arrangements can be large, even grandiose.

Placing is important and compositions need to attract attention. He always hopes that his flowers will be commented on and form part of visitors’ conversation both during and after their visit. This is the same whether it is a massive arrangement for the State Rooms or a bowl of blooms for the bedroom of a visitor to the family.

John’s arrangements reflect the seasons and about 75% of the flowers he uses come from the gardens where there is also a choice of greenery that most flower arrangers would envy. There is an area set aside for growing flowers to cut but parts of the gardens are also planted with a view to providing flowers for the house. Recently, beds of David Austin roses have been planted both for show in the garden and for cutting.

For major events, public or private, John has to think about preparing at least a week in advance to make sure the flowers are in full bloom when he needs them. This may involve moving them indoors and out several times.

He will then spend up to two days actually arranging the flowers. Asked to select his own favourites from his work, John struggled to decide. He likes to see the dining table all set out with silver, china and flowers ready for a big dinner.

Royal occasions such as the visit of the Queen in her Jubilee Year stand out in his memory.

FLOWER FESTIVAL The annual Flower Festival has provided a new dimension to John’s work.

For this event he works alongside local floral arrangement societies and produces an arrangement on a theme for one of the State Rooms.

Perhaps to his own surprise, he has proved very adept at this. Last year the theme was ‘Cities of the Grand Tour’ and John’s city was Pisa with its leaning tower.

This year the Festival will feature ‘Shakespeare’s Plays’. John has had the chance to choose a play and a room that will complement each other.

He says that he has a few ideas already but may well change his mind and won’t finally decide until he sees what is looking good as the date approaches. You can go and see the result between October 3rd and 8th and 10th to 11th.

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In and surrounding Wilbarston Village Hall Sunday 12 July, 11am to 5pm EVENT: Open Garden Jim and Mima Bolton’s garden is rated as one of the finest in Rutland and is open under the National Gardens Scheme.

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Mixed borders with many unusual perennials, topiary, herb and scented garden, vegetables, greenhouse and woodland garden.

Plants propagated from the garden will be for sale. Acre End, North Luffenham, Rutland Admission is £5 with money raised distributed via the NGS to a number of charities including Marie Curie, Macmillan, Help the Hospices and the Carers Trust. The garden is also open by arrangement for groups and societies from JUNE TO AUGUST. Saturday 18 July, 7.30pm CONCERT: Music in Lyddington This month Elizabeth Watts will sing accompanied

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Several performances offer free entry, or for full details of venues and tickets see the boys’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tin-Pigeons Saturday 18 July, 10am to 6pm EVENT: Maze Opening This year the maze at Wistow has been created in the shape of a rugby player to celebrate the Rugby World Cup. Featuring over three miles of intricate pathways carved through eight acres of living corn with high level bridges and towers for panoramic views. The maze is open seven days a week until Sunday 6 September, then weekends only until 20 September.

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Rockingham Castle Great Park Tickets from £29 www.rockinghamcastle.com

Sunday 26 July, 12pm to 4pm EVENT: WW2 Garden History Day Meet one of the ‘Land Girls’ and historical gardener to find out how we dug for victory in 1945. Artisan jam maker Rosie will show you how Granny pickled and preserved her home grown produce and live music from the Beauvale Ensemble.

Barnsdale Gardens, Exton Admission £7.50, children £3.50, family ticket for up

to 5 £21. For all information on other courses and events this month at Barnsdale visit www. barnsdalegardens.co.uk THROUGHOUT JULY… A busy month on the Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre at Lyndon. Events, courses, walks and talks this month include Badger Watches, Nature Walks, Dusk and Dawn Osprey Cruises on the Rutland Belle, An Introduction to Natural History Photography, Macro Photography for Beginners, Dragonfly and Damselfly Walk, Nature Detective Family Day plus four summer holiday activity days during early August.

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A Love of Landscape Alan Oliver is possibly Rutland’s best loved artist.

Working in watercolours, pastels and oils, his work is varied and extensive with a special fondness for landscapes many of which feature his home county as well as those captured on his European travels.

Amander Meade discovers more about his life in art

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RIGINALLY from Stamford, Alan developed an early love for drawing the insects and flora he found in his garden as a very young boy and was rarely without pencils and pad as a child.

Encouraged by his parents he developed painting as a hobby but never intended to make art his career. “….. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD OFF FOR SKETCHING AT SCHOOL” After a brief spell in the Army, Alan trained as an engineer and found his ability to sketch helped him explain his ideas where mere words were inadequate. “At school I was always being told off for sketching what I learned instead of making proper notes but my brain works so visually, it made much more sense to me to record what I had learned in a lesson in the form of a picture instead. I discovered once I had drawn something, I never forgot it.” The technique helped secure him several jobs in design and illustration around the region until he came to Oakham where a colleague offered him the chance to collaborate on an animated film project. So successful was the project, the pair left their jobs to create their own animation design company but the decision was not without risk. “With my wife’s backing, we sold our house and moved to a tiny tumbledown cottage in Whissendine to free up money to start the business, but it proved the right thing to do as we were soon providing graphics for the BBC and the Ministry of Defence among others.”

Still painting voraciously and having joined every artists’ group he could, Alan’s work had started to catch the attention of London galleries and after eight busy years, he (and his partner) decided to sell their business with Alan taking a leap of faith to pursue painting

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full time. “Thankfully, I never looked back and had some great strokes of luck along the way.” With his work now gaining an international reputation and selling fast, Alan branched into teaching and enjoyed many happy years organising painting workshops in Italy and the South of France, a period he looks back at with immense fondness. “I loved it and met some wonderful friends in some wonderful locations as a result.”

“RUTLAND IS A REALLY SPECIAL PLACE…” As well as his commercial success and teaching, Alan has exhibited regularly at the Royal Institute of Watercolour Painters, The Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal Oil Institute, The Pastel Society and the Royal Academy and is the author of several books but has recently taken the decision to stop teaching for a couple of reasons. Having lost his dear wife Janet twelve years ago, he happily met and married Anna (also widowed) four years later and the couple are now devoted to each other, enjoying life and travelling together. “Teaching was wonderful but I have found since I stopped, my own work has become much freer and moved in a new direction full of vibrant colour and energy.”

Never tiring of Rutland as a subject, Alan describes it as his favourite place in the world – “Rutland is a really special place; nowhere has better scenery or prettier villages in my opinion and Rutland Water is a magnificent jewel in our crown.” Citing Turner as his own artistic hero, Alan is thrilled about the thriving local art scene and is certain Rutland now rivals Cornwall in the number of serious artists who live and work here.

Gently spoken and always humble about his talent, Alan considers he has led a very lucky life. I say luck often comes by way of hard work and dedication and I am sure those who know him, will agree that Mr Oliver has to be one of the nicest and most gifted men to call this county home.

• Visit Alan’s gallery at his Oakham home by appointment through www. alan-oliver.co.uk or see his work at The Old House Gallery, Market Place, Oakham.

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Cottesmore Military Wives’ Choir

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O Addison was an enthusiastic member of the Military Wives’ Choir whilst stationed with her husband in Colchester.

When they were posted to Kendrew Barracks in Cottesmore, and finding that no similar choir existed in Rutland, Jo took it upon herself to create one. Choir member Rebecca Balchin takes up the story: “The choir was formed in September 2014. We started as just small committee of five ladies but such was the enthusiasm surrounding the idea, on our first open evening thirty six ladies joined us with more following in the coming months and we are now forty eight in number.

Choir members are all either serving soldiers or wives, girlfriends, daughters, sisters, mothers or widows of serving soldiers or veterans from all Army, RAF and Naval Forces, coming together through music.

CHORAL CAMARADERIE… Our members rehearse every week for two hours in the church on Kendrew Barracks. We have lots of fun with plenty of laughter plus tea and cake. We have found that in an area with several bases, it can create a stronger choir to come together as one so we have members

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from RAF Wittering and RAF South Luffenham too – another great positive is that the women on all the local bases get to know each other.

Corinna Selby is our Musical Director, a veteran RAF wife and a very active member of the choir. Corinna has her work cut out as hardly any of us read music, relying on her guidance completely. Of course when we are rehearsing all the different parts it sounds odd but when all the sections come together it sounds amazing.

We have a very mixed repertoire – some forties wartime classics mixed up with Adele and Take That favourites. We never hold auditions as everyone is welcome. You do have to be over eighteen so our youngest member has just turned twenty and our eldest is in her seventies.

Originally Jo missed the camaraderie of the Colchester choir which was her reason for creating one here at Kendrew and it has proved to be beneficial in so many ways. As well as being great fun, singing is proven to improve personal wellbeing – especially during times of strain. When partners are away it is vital to have a support network to lean on or, for wives that are new to the area, an opportunity to make friends. We also bring together the military and civilian worlds as some of our members are

married to veterans and have been on both sides of the fence – they enjoy meeting up with ladies who are married to serving soldiers and comparing notes. Our families are delighted with the commitment that we have all made; they come and see us whenever they can. The choir performed a ‘Friends and Family’ concert back in February just for our loved ones and had a great turnout of two hundred and fifty people which was so exciting for us.

GOING FORWARD… Primarily we exist to offer support to all our girls, a major achievement in itself, and also to perform at as many events as we can. We are self-funding and pay for all our own equipment, transport and expenses but are keen to support other local charities at the same time, splitting the proceeds when appropriate. We are thrilled to be part of the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester on 31 October so we are working very hard towards that – it would be lovely to have lots of local support behind us.”

• If you would like to find out more about the Cottesmore Military Wives’ Choir or book them to perform at an event, you can get in touch by emailing cottesmore@ militarywiveschoirs.org or through Facebook.

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