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am very much looking forward to the Oakham festival, which is being launched on Friday 17th June at the Oakham Castle at 6.30pm, and in particular “The Way the Winds Blow”. I gather Hannah Gordon has agreed to perform the role of Narrator in the performances held on the 25th and 26th June. Says director Chris Baldwin, “I think Hannah’s participation will bring a compelling and beautiful presence and voice to the show”. With 300 of our youngsters contributing to the choir, it should prove to be an extraordinary event. See page 32 and 36 for further details. And can I plug ‘Romeo and Juliet’ on the 1st July at 5.30pm again at the Castle... more of our youngsters in an Edinburgh previewvery few state schools get to perform at the Fringe and this is the 3rd year for Rutland County College students and The Hand Stitched Theatre Company, who are still looking for sponsorship! Also on Sunday June 19th, Fathers’ day, there is the annual Uppingham Feast, a community event organised by the Uppingham Town Partnership. There will be fun for all the family including local stall holders and an Italian market as well as a varied programme of music ending with 88 MPH and friends. Any acoustic acts who would like an ‘open mic’ slot during the day, please contact Pete Toms on Tel: 07950 789372. Enjoy

Abigail Many apologies to: • abcMHmusic of Market Harborough as we listed an incorrect web site last month; it should have read www.mhmusic.co.uk. Learn to Play now 18th June. • And also to Mace of Whissendine, a truly remarkable shop offering local delicacies as well as everyday necessities, as an unedited piece of editorial managed to ﬁnd its way onto page 9 last month. Many apologies and read more about Mace next month in our Family Business feature. Late in: • Saturday 18th June at 8pm, Braham’s German Requiem conducted by Tom Williams at Uppingham Parish Church. Tickets priced £10 (Students £5) can be obtained by phoning 01572 717400.

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Up front – Art De Jardin for LOROS Garden Appeal and Aldbook’s art in Fogell’s Gallery, Stamford et al

Up front – Woodland Hospital in Kettering, the beauty Room, Pomegranate, The Rutland Saddlery Shop, Gearbox Gifts and more

13 Gardening – Making the most of your garden this summer 14 Food and drink – Enjoying the Brews and Views 13 SUMMER GARDENING

17 Art – Rutland Open Studios 19 Motoring – Jaguar cars 20 Fashion – All Dressed up for Summer 23 Health and beauty – Advice for a Safer Summer 27 Eating out – High Tea 31 What’s on in our region? 35 Local People – Peter Lawson, The High Sheriff of Rutland 36 The Oakham Festival Programme

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Upfront What’s new this month

Art De Jardin for LOROS Garden Appeal

Professional designers and landscapers Lyndon Landscapes, Kilgour Landscapes and Dejardin Design, have offered their services free of charge to design and build a Show Garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, the UK’s largest Gardening show, in July 2011 in order to raise the profile of LOROS and heighten awareness of the therapeutic benefits of gardens in hospices. The garden will be installed permanently at LOROS in late summer this year as an enduring feature of the hospice. The LOROS Garden Appeal has been launched to raise capital for this project, over and above the annual LOROS fund-raising target of approximately £4 million which is required to provide patient care. Already £25K has been pledged in pro-bono support, materials and labour, but the appeal team is looking for another £55K to complete the project. Rutland-based Art Dejardin holds a preview event at the beginning of each summer season to open their inspirational six acre sculpture garden in Wing. Usually this event is by personal invitation only, but this year John and Rose Dejardin are hosting a fund-raising launch with wine, canapés and music in aid of the LOROS Garden Appeal. Visitors to the Art Dejardin garden at Wingwell can make an entrance donation (organisers are hoping for the equivalent of the usual £4.50 entrance fee) with all proceeds going to the LOROS Garden Appeal. Described as a ‘magical place to visit’, the garden’s installations this year include sculptures in detailed glasswork, bold ceramics and woven willow. The Art De Jardin launch takes place between 12pm and 3pm on Sunday 29 May 2011 but if you cannot attend and want to find out more about how to help or donate, visit www.lorosgarden.org.uk • Contact: Art De Jardin, 5 Top Street, Wing, Rutland LE15 8SE. Tel: 01572 737727

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A Conjunction of Stamford Stars If you haven’t yet visited Robert and Diane Fogell’s new gallery in Stamford, then this is an ideal time to do so. Last year the gallery moved from St Leonard’s Street, Stamford to a better location at 23 High Street, St Martin’s – a gallery with more space and better natural light. Fogell is widely regarded as Stamford’s star sculptor and as you would expect there are a number of his works on exhibition. But the larger space permits him to display others’ artworks as well as his own sculpture. And it gives him the high quality space needed to curate exhibitions of the works of single artists of exceptional talent. From 25 May until 19 June, the Robert Fogell Gallery is exhibiting paintings by Eva Aldbrook.

Healthy Hearing of Stamford links up with Simmons Optometrists, Oakham

Healthy Hearing based in Stamford is pleased to announce they are now able to offer their services from Simmons Optometrists of Oakham. Visit Healthy Hearing at their Open Day on Thursday 16th June at Simmons Optometrists and take advantage of a free hearing assessment. • Simply call Tel: 01572 759182 to book an appointment or call in on the day at Simmons Optometrists, 23 Burley Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DH.

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LOCAL NEWS

Upfront The Beauty Room

Kimberley Ingram is the new owner of the Beauty Room on South Street Oakham. Kimberley is a fully qualiﬁed Beauty Therapist who trained in Northampton then moved to work at Ragdale Hall: “There I was able to enhance my knowledge in all aspects and techniques of beauty and well-being treatments, completing twenty different courses using product houses such as Clarins, Decleor, Elemis, Kanebo, Finders, B-line and Nailtiques. And I gained an Advanced Beauty Diploma.” The Beauty Room is dedicated to providing the people of Rutland with an extensive range of only the highest quality products and treatments for you to choose from. “Feel free to give me a ring to discuss what you would like and allow me to tailor make a treatment package to suit you.” • Contact: The Beauty Room, 76 South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BQ. Tel: 01572 755 389

Gearbox Gifts Ltd The new Rutland based company offers a creative range of classic car related gifts and merchandise, perfect for the classic car enthusiast in your family. Selling products both online and at major classic car and historic motor racing events held throughout the year, many items are exclusive to them within the UK and are not available on the High Street. It is the result of a life-long passion for company owner Richard Sellers: “From the days when I was wearing short trousers up until now I have always had a passion for cars and especially for classic cars and motor racing. It’s not something I understand or try to make excuses for. I just can’t help it!”. Richard’s previous experience in retail was within the motor sport industry, managing a store in London selling race suits and helmets to professional and amateur drivers. This led more recently to create Gearbox Gifts, “A company that represents a passion and knowledge of classic cars and historic motor racing.” Gearbox Gifts is certainly for likeminded people, plus a great place for women to ﬁnd that ever-elusive gift for men who love classic cars, especially at seasonal times such as Fathers’ Day! • Contact: Gearbox Gifts Limited, 1b First End, Pullman Trading Estate, Station Road, Uppingham, LE15 9TX. Tel: 01572 822 662, www.gearboxgifts.com

Pomegranate Men, ladies and teens of Rutland will be delighted with the arrival in Mill Street of Pomegranate, a luxury perfumery and cosmetics boutique. The brainchild of Faith Bailey, the boutique offers a range of exclusive unisex perfumes including Creed, Miller Harris, Ortigia and Lubin as well as a range of scented candles and beautifully packaged soaps. The shop is also a cosmetic lover’s paradise as the shelves are ﬁlled with products from Korres, Nail Girls and much coveted beauty brand ‘This Works’. Products in the range include This Works active face serum, eye serum, bath and shower gel and clean skin cleanser, all of which have received critical acclaim in the beauty press. Within the Korres collection is a range of make-up and

the only cosmetic to be granted an Eco Cert Certificate which means that over 98.9% of the ingredients are from natural origin; ideal for people with sensitive skin. As a fully qualified beautician, Faith has completed the shop with a Perch and Preen chair which is already proving to be incredibly popular, offering 10 minute essential treatments such as file and polish and eyebrow waxing and eyelash tinting. Faith told me: “I believe these quick treatments are a weekly necessity, rather than a luxury which is why I have kept the price so affordable at just £5 each. There’s no need to make an appointment, just pop in on your way around Oakham and in just 10 minutes, you will look and feel so much better.” • Visit Pomegranate at 2a Mill Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 755096, www. pomegranate.uk.com

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Upfront Exhibition in aid of the Mashiko Earthquake Appeal Goldmark Gallery is very pleased to announce the dates of the forthcoming, highly anticipated exhibition of new pots by Ken Matsuzaki, one of the most important Japanese contemporary potters. The chance to view Matsuzaki’s new work happens only by the quirk of fate that left the potter and his family unharmed by the recent, devastating earthquake in Japan. Sarah Watson from Goldmark Gallery said, “By sheer luck we had transported 120 of his pots from his studio in Mashiko to the UK just prior to the earthquake. It will be a bittersweet moment for Matsuzaki, who will be travelling over to the opening of the exhibition - grateful for the survival of two years of work, whilst of course mourning the catastrophe that has hit his beloved country. He is donating several of his pots and Goldmark Gallery is donating some Bernard Leach lithographs to the Mashiko Earthquake Appeal. • Exhibition runs from 4 – 6 June at the Goldmark Gallery, Uppingham – for more information visit www.goldmarkart.co.uk or Tel: 01572 821 424. Open Monday to Saturday.

The Rutland Saddlery Shop The new Rutland Saddlery Shop at the Rutland Village in Ashwell stocks leatherwear, feed, bedding and general equestrian supplies as well as an extensive range of quality leisurewear from big names such as GFS, Toggi, Dever, Champion, Lazy Jacks, Mark Todd, Equetech and more. Owner, Kate Wallett, said: “Investing my time, money and energy in the new store in Rutland has been a long-held dream. I know local people have felt the downturn in the economy recently and I’m pleased to be opening a store in the county and contributing to the local economy. The shop has a great range of stock and I’m hoping people will come to see us as a one-stop shop for all their equestrian needs. Customers who have already visited the store have been very supportive of bringing a saddlery to Oakham.” Kate is an experienced horsewoman. She holds the British Horse Society Intermediate Instructors’ qualiﬁcation and has competed in British Eventing. The Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance is a charity close to the hearts of all in the local equestrian world and is the shop’s chosen charity. Support commenced with a charity rafﬂe on the opening day. Kate declared: “Most people in the horse community know someone who has had need of the vital service provided by the local air ambulance service.” Open Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and on Sundays between 10am and 4pm. • Contact store manager Lucy Sharpley at The Rutland Saddlery Shop, Rutland Village, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7QN, Tel: 01572 756366

Blaston Show Blaston and District Agricultural Society was founded in 1957 by a group of local people with a keen interest in agriculture and the rural community. The ﬁrst ever Blaston Show was held the same year and has been an annual event ever since, this year taking place on Sunday 26 June. Several of the original founders of the Society are still actively involved in organising

the show. A key objective of the Society is to donate signiﬁcant funds to different charities each year. The Society has exciting plans in further developing the show and building on the success of the past 54 years. The 2011 Show will see the introduction of even more attractions to build on what is already considered an un-missable day out for the family (see page 31). • £10 per car with booking information at www.blastonshow.com

The Real Portugal Situated a million miles away from the vast expanse of the golf courses and purpose built Algarve is the beautiful Alenjento region. Situated inland and beyond the mountains of Monchique and the Serra do Caldeiro stretch the plains of Alejento. The coastal region of the Alentejo, the Costa Azul is practically deserted and untouched by tourism. A visit to the region would not be complete without seeing one of the famous white towns of the Alenjeto. Redondo, renowned for its pottery, is a beautiful medieval town set in the heart of the wine region. Flights operate directly into Evora from London Heathrow on a scheduled service with British Midland for the summer season, with prices from as little as £693.00 per person for 7 nights staying at The Casa do Torreiro. This property is owner managed and is a beautifully converted 18th century manor house. The eight guest bedrooms are located in the grounds of the house and have access to a citrus orchard, small organic kitchen garden and an outdoor swimming pool. • For a selection of small family run hotels in this region contact Oundle Travel for more details Tel: 01832 273600, www.oundletravel.co.uk

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Healthy Hearing of Stamford links up with Simmons Optometrists, Oakham Healthy Hearing based in Stamford is pleased to announce they are now able to offer their services from Simmons Optometrists of Oakham.

isit Healthy Hearing at their Open Day on Thursday 16th June 2011 at Simmons Optometrists and take advantage of a free hearing assessment and demonstration of the new ‘Audeo SMART’ from Swiss hearing aid designers Phonak. The ‘Audeo SMART’ uses the latest in wireless technology and intelligent computing to allow people to enjoy life to the full with the hearing they have. If you’re over 60 years old

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GARDENING

Make the most of your garden Now’s the time to plan your plot for the best display this summer. Dave Phillips talks to the local experts to find out how…

t’s that time of year when even the least green-fingered of us get the gardening bug. These days, garden centres are as much a shopping experience as a place to buy plants – although the plants themselves reign supreme. Take Greetham Garden Centre for example which has undergone tremendous change in the last six months since new owners Julian Woodall and Carl Durham took over. “We are trying to produce what our customers call a ‘proper garden centre’,” says Julian. “We are building the new centre around the highest-quality plants and garden products, supported by a gift shop and a coffee shop and restaurant.” It has also forged strong links with the local community, supporting five local schools with different projects and is now working with the railway museum at Cottesmore to develop stunning flower displays for visitors to enjoy.

“Customer feedback has been tremendous,” says Julian. “People have really bought into what we are trying to achieve and already we are developing a new group of regulars!” Greetham’s duty manager, Kelly Bull, revealed her favourites for May and June: “Fuchsias are great at this time of year. They have long been hanging basket and pot favourites but this year there is a real demand for more substantial standards and bushes. Traditional varieties such as Winston Churchill with their vivid purples and pinks are as popular as ever but there is a noticeable increase in interest for different varieties such as ‘Holly’s Beauty’ with its large double blooms of white and pale pink. Roses are also good and we have our widest-ever selection this year. They should be one of the easiest plants to grow in your garden but to keep them at their best plant them with a generous quantity of manure and feed every three weeks with rose feed. Make sure dead heads are removed to encourage more buds to come through and try not to plant where other roses have been planted in recent years as old plants can leave traces of organisms which can be harmful to new roses.” LIVEN UP YOUR BORDERS When planning your borders with herbaceous perennials, do what the experts do and think of the whole plant, rather than just the flowers. After all, the blooms will only last a short time, but the foliage is there all summer. “My advice is to take notice of what goes on in your borders,” says garden designer, Ken Rawson. “Do they give up after flowering and begin the long decline into dreariness too soon? Getting a

border to look good all summer is not all about colour. Foliage plays a big part in adding another layer of interest in any planting. “Compiling any successful planting scheme begins with the selection of the plants. Go and see them at a nursery or in a garden open to the public. Look at the leaf as well as the flower. Does it have a good overall texture? This is what you will see for most of the time. Choose one then another to harmonise or contrast with it. Colour is important of course but be critical of the plant as a whole. Once a selection of plants has been made then decide on numbers. Don’t blob them about – be generous and don’t be afraid to repeat groups. It will make all the difference,” adds Ken. DON’T FORGET THE LAWN No matter how good your borders, beds and baskets, the whole effect can be marred by a lackluster lawn. Think how much better your garden would look if it was set off by a perfect sward of closely-clipped blemish-fresh grass. To achieve that level of perfection, many gardeners call in the experts. With the help of David Lewendon, a qualified horticulturalist with over 20 years’ experience, and his team from Elms Turf Care, a stunning lawn can become a reality. Elms Turf Care uses the knowledge, products and equipment of the professionals and applies it to domestic lawns. Following a detailed free lawn analysis, they will devise a lawn care programme specifically tailored to your lawn’s individual needs.

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FOOD & DRINK

Enjoying the brews and views Real ale fans from all over the country will be ﬂocking to local pubs this month for the Welland Valley Beer Festival. Dave Phillips reports…

eal ale is a British institution – and nowhere is it appreciated more than in our local pubs. Yes, you can buy cheap booze from the supermarket, but you can’t replicate the taste of best British bitter pulled straight from the barrel. To mark that special relationship between local drinkers and real ale, ten pubs have got together for the Welland Valley Beer Festival, which is being staged from Friday June 10 to Sunday June 12. This, the ninth year of the event, promises to be the biggest-ever, with thousands of beer aficionados from across the UK descending on the area. It may not be the biggest beer festival in the country, but it is unique for a group of rival pubs to band together and organise such an event. Plus, of course, the Welland valley is a stunning location for a weekend of liquid refreshment. Where else could you enjoy such brilliant brews and views? There will be over 180 beers and ciders to enjoy at the festival, including some brewed specially for the occasion. They include a tribute to the recent royal wedding – cleverly named “Willand Kate” – from the Kettering-based Potbelly Brewery. Potbelly and the Great Oakley Brewery near Corby are both micro-breweries with a big local following. Real ale can be dark or light, bitter or mild. Just like fine wines, each brew has its own distinct flavour. But the trouble is that it is a bit more-ish. And at the Welland Valley Beer Festival, with so many beers and pubs to choose from, it’s difficult to resist trying another one… or two. Luckily, to keep you on the right side of the law, the organisers are laying on a shuttle service between Market Harborough and the participating pubs, using a fleet of heritage buses, so nobody is tempted to drink and drive. Like the variety of real ales, so the pubs taking part in the festival are very different. Some of the participating pubs are lively boozers, with live entertainment through the weekend. Others boast award-winning restaurants and offer plush overnight accommodation. Most of them are steeped in history and many have commanding views of the rolling countryside of Rutland, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. All, of course, will have a fantastic array of real ales on tap, as well as speciality ciders, perries and selected continental beers. It’s going to be a brilliant weekend. Cheers! • More information on the festival website: www.wellandvalleybeerfestival.co.uk

FESTIVAL PUBS The pubs participating in this year’s Welland Valley Beer Festival are: Royal George, Blind Lane, Cottingham LE16 8XE Tel: 01536 771005 Email: info@royalgeorge-cottingham.co.uk Website: www.royalgeorgecottingham.co.uk Spread Eagle, 1 High Street, Cottingham LE16 8XL Tel: 01536 614012 Marquess of Exeter, 52 Main Street, Lyddington LE15 9LT Tel: 01572 822477 Email: info@marquessexeter.co.uk Website: www.marquessexeter.co.uk Old White Hart, 51 Main Street, Lyddington LE15 9LR Tel: 01572 821703 Email: mail@oldwhitehart.co.uk Website: www.oldwhitehart.co.uk Talbot Inn, 33 High Street, Gretton NN17 3DE Tel: 01536 771609 Email: alan@thetalbotinngretton.co.uk Website: www.thetalbotinngretton.co.uk Red Lion, 7 The Hill, Middleton LE16 8YX Tel: 01536 771268 Nevill Arms, 12 Waterfall Way, Medbourne LE16 8EE Tel: 01858 565288 Email: info@thenevillarms.net Website: www.thenevillarms.net George and Dragon, 2 Main Street, Seaton LE15 9HU Tel: 01572 747773 E-mail: info@thegeorgeanddragon seatonrutland.co.uk Website: www.thegeorgeanddragon seatonrutland.co.uk Queens Head, Main Street, Sutton Bassett LE168HP Tel: 01858 463530 Fox inn, 2 Church Street, Wilbarston LE16 8QG Tel: 01536 771270 Website: www.thefoxinnwilbarston.com

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ARTS

Rutland open studios As eighty-one local artists prepare to display their work throughout June, Amander Meade takes a sneak preview

n impressive total of 81 artists will be exhibiting right across Rutland and into neighbouring counties as part of Rutland Open Studios in June this year. Rutland is home to an amazing variety of artists, many of whom are at the top of their chosen field, be that painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, mixed media, jewellery-making, furniture and more. On every weekend in June, the artists will be either opening the doors to their own private studios or sharing public spaces in group shows and inviting the public to view their work. This will also be a chance to buy, at direct prices, something beautiful and original that will last a lifetime and perhaps even gain in value over the years. The Rutland Open Studios event will then culminate in a group show featuring work by most of the participating artists across all media as part of the Four Winds Festival at Rutland Water on the final weekend Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June. This will be the fifth annual Rutland Open Studios, which has now become a highlight in Rutland’s rich cultural calendar. The idea was launched in 2007 by husband and wife team, painter Roy Holley and sculptor Mo Gardner from Morcott, and its reputation has grown to such a point that artists from neighbouring counties such as Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire have joined in on the action, drawing crowds from all over the country. Sarah Watson of ‘Wonky Dogs’, an artist specialising in stylish, contemporary animal portraiture, co-ordinates the event. She tells us “Artists displaying their work will include many who are internationally well known in their field, as well as up and coming talent offering you the chance to invest now in the stars of

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tomorrow. You can even commission an artist to paint a portrait or make something personal for someone as a very special gift. There will be something for everybody at affordable prices, so don’t miss this chance to support local culture or do a little shopping in style.” Look out later in the year for…. Market Harborough Open Studios which takes place over the three weeks during September plus the Harborough Artists studio trail which takes place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September. Artist Maxine Dodd co-ordinates and says, “We shall be holding a central ‘taster’ exhibition at Quinn’s Gallery upstairs in Crowns Yard during September and we shall hold our Art Windows mini-trail round the shop windows of Harborough town centre.” Many local artists will be showing and for full details see the Events Guide in Rutland & Market Harborough Living in August. Christmas in the Castle… During the late Autumn, local artists will also be giving Christmas shoppers an additional opportunity to buy something unique at the Rutland Open Studios Christmas Fayre which will take place at the Oakham Castle on 26 and 27 November – put the date in your diary. Entry is free to all exhibitions and to ﬁnd out where each artist will be exhibiting, please go to www. rutlandopenstudios.co.uk, pick up a full colour brochure which will be widely distributed, or Tel: 01572 747639. RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING June 2011

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More claw, less paw… An invitation from Marshalls of Peterborough to sample the hi-performance Jaguar range leaves David Corfield slightly breathless…

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ight, I want you to accelerate from a standing start and gently apply the brakes at around 170mph…” I’ll be honest; this is not the kind of instruction I’m used to being given on a Monday morning… So here I am, at the Aston Martin test facility at Gaydon in Warwickshire, for an introduction to the latest Jaguar models. I’m in an XKR, with 500bhp driven to the rear wheels. Tyre manufacturers love these kinds of cars. And right now, so do I. My instructor and I launch off the line and catapult up the back straight, leaving my breath and my sanity somewhere far behind in a cloud of exhaust and tyre smoke. The car feels secure, planted squarely on the black stuff and accelerates effortlessly to the magic 170 on the dial. I gently touch the brake pedal and the Jag squirms slightly as the nose dips and the back rises. No fuss though, no drama. Just a slightly elated journalist and a somewhat relieved passenger… If this is the kind of car that Jaguar hopes will dash its reputation of producing comfortable but slightly anodyne machines, I’m in. We return to the hospitality tent, which is flapping wildly in the wind, and are shown a short film about Jaguar’s heritage. Period clips of Jackie Stewart and Tony Curtis hooning about in early E-Types are interspersed with shots of Le Mans winners Mike Hawthorn in a D-Type in 1955 and Martin Brundle in the Silk Cut-sponsored XJR9 from ‘88. And slap bang in the middle of all the shiny melee is ‘4 BXV’, a recently restored E-Type that is fetching as much – if not more – attention than the XKRS sitting next to it. The company is going to great lengths to promote its sense of Britishness, despite being owned by the Indian manufacturer Tata Motors who bought the both the Jag and Land Rover marques from Ford for an estimated £1.7 billion in 2008. Although lacking the huge budgets of Audi and BMW, Jaguar are up for the fight, and are squaring up to the German brands quite nicely. The company’s brand director, Adrian Hallmark, has gone on record stating that he’s up for challenging the big players. According to Hallmark, the British luxury name suffers from a limited range and its locality to the

UK meaning it has never truly become an international brand. He aims to put that straight, and days like today are helping that brand ambition. “Over the next two years we will make the XF, XJ and XK the best line-up we have had for decades. We will work harder in current and new markets – in Europe 50 per cent of the XF market is for diesels which is why we have introduced a new V6 diesel engine,” he states. The new V6 has a whopping 600Nm – that’s 443lb ft – of torque from just 2000rpm. Jag says 369lb ft of that is on tap within 500 milliseconds of idle. Impressive stuff. The new V6 employs parallel sequential twin turbocharging. Sounds techy? Put simply, most of the time one turbo does all the work, leaving the secondary blower dormant. But when the revs hit 2800rpm, this smaller unit kicks in to provide additional surge. Jaguar claims its method, which isolates the smaller turbo from exhaust gases until needed, reduces fuel consumption and CO2. Back out on the test track and this time to sample the XF’s winter safety features. The anti-slip function is mightily impressive and allows greater control in a slide. Snow and ice, on this occasion, are provided by a novel mat, rather like a dry ski slope, which is rolled out onto a section of tarmac. With the anti-slip enabled, you can plant your right foot as far into the carpet as you like – but the ECU will only deliver as much power and as much braking as is needed to control the car enough to allow you to steer it out of trouble. It works a treat, too. To wrap the day up, I’m treated to a blast around the track this time as a passenger, in the company’s limousine model, the £100,000 XJ that, I have to say, is hugely impressive. Like a drinks trolley on grippy rubber, it displays remarkable poise even when driven by a lunatic. As I hang on in the back, slipping about in the leather seats, I catch sight of myself in the rear view mirror. A huge grin on my face tells me – and assures Jaguar I’m sure – that they’re back on form.

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FASHION

All dressed up for summer! Whatever the occasion, and even if there’s no real occasion, there is nothing like a summer dress to make you feel special. Long or short, a dress is the perfect wardrobe staple for summer. No longer consigned just to ‘special occasions’, dresses are so easy to wear and look effortlessly stylish – just put them on and go! Vanessa Hollander has scoured our fabulous local boutiques to ﬁnd styles to suit everyone and every occasion PHOTOS: ELLI DEAN, WWW.ELLIDEANPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK

Fords of Oakham Monochrome print dress – Kapalua - £119.95

Vanilla Tunic dress – In Wear £84.95 Necklace - £25

Cavells - Rose print maxi dress – Avoca - £125

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Woosters Floral dress – Sandwich - £89 Shrug – Sandwich - £55 Necklace - £15

Linnet 50’s style ﬂoral dress – Rachel Riley £149

Woosters Lime green drape dress – Frank Lynch - £159

Jacks Print maxi dress - In Wear £74.95 Necklace £39

Cavells - Tiered linen dress – 120% Linen £229 Navy cardigan – Orla Kiely £169

Attic Multi-coloured maxi dress – Almost Famous £150 Necklace - £15

Pitch – Jersey maxi dress – Full Circle £50

Stockists Jacks, Market Harborough, 01858 468 876 Oakham, Fords of Oakham 01572 722654, www.fordsofoakham.co.uk Oakham, Attic, Oakham 01572 759000, www.atticfashion.co.uk Vanilla, Oakham, Vanilla 01572 757577 Cavells, Cavells Oakham, 01572 770372, www.cavells.co.uk Woosters, Oakham, Woosters 01572 723 697 www.woosters.co.uk Linnet, Oakham, Linnet 01572 770 000 Pitch, Oakham, Pitch 01572 820208 RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING June 2011

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Advice for a safer summer With temperatures rising earlier than ever before this year, it is important to be sun-aware and stay safe. Catherine Batkin suggests some Top Tips to keep you healthy in the hot weather

We all know that the sun’s rays can cause damage to your skin so go for the clever option and fake your golden glow this summer. At The Beauty Room in Oakham, new manager Kimberley Ingram told me about their spray tan treatment: “The St.Tropez Spray Tan Treatment gives a rich bronze result which will last for days. Professionally applied by an expert and taking no less than 15 minutes, you can expect ultra ﬂawless results. And with St.Tropez’s innovative fragrance technology, Aromaguard, the distinctive self tan aroma is eliminated by a minimum of 70%, so you’ll smell as good as you look.”

2. Add extra SPF protection: It’s important to slather yourself in sunscreen but choosing the right cosmetics could give you an extra layer of protection too. Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics offer supreme coverage and contain a broad spectrum sun protection of SPF20. Available from Vicienté Beauty and Bridal in Oakham, they are ideal for sensitive skin and the natural, lightdiffusing properties of minerals will ensure your make-up looks fresh and dewy, no matter how warm the weather gets.

3. The sun also has its dark side: In recent years, the number of malignant melanoma cases has risen considerably and skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in the UK. The most signiﬁcant risk factor is excessive exposure to sunlight so it is important to avoid extensive sunbathing and keep an eye on the changes in your skin. At the Fitzwilliam Hospital in Peterborough, they offer the latest techniques in body mapping and mole screening to detect early warning

signs. A special camera called a Fotofinder Dermoscope II is used to view detailed images inside the mole which can detect the earliest signs of skin cancer invisible to the naked eye. The images are then stored for comparison in the future so that any suspect changes – often the first signs of something more serious – can be identified.

4. Get the best eye protection under the sun: Sunglasses are one of the most important elements of your holiday wardrobe and not just for how they look. Our eyes are naturally 10 times more sensitive to UV light than our skin and over-exposure to UV light in the short term can lead to a sunburn-like condition called photokeratitsis. Over a longer period of time, studies have shown that repeated exposure to UV light can damage the central part of the retina, leading to age-related macular degeneration and even cataracts, ultimately causing blindness. Therefore, it is vitally important that you choose the correct glasses with the optimum level of protection for the activity you will be doing (ski-ers, for example, will need a category 4 tint to limit the reﬂection from the snow). Simmons Optometrists have recently introduced a brand new range of Maui Jim sunglasses with use polarised technology to wipe out 99.9% of glare, 100% of harmful UV rays and have the added advantage of boosting colour, making the landscape appear bolder, richer and with greater contrast. Pop in to see the range and try them for yourself – I was amazed at the difference in the clarity of vision, compared to my current sunglasses. At Carl Love Opticians in Uppingham they

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have a superb range of prescription sunglasses from just £89 to include the frames, lenses, tint and UV coating. Those with a taste for designer accessories will love the Fendi range (new for 2011) and classic styles from Michael Kors and Lacoste or for something a bit more fun and frivolous, check out the quirky range of shades from You’s on display. For a great range of designer frames, pay a visit to Langrick and Coe on Oakham High Street where you’ll be spoilt for choice. Prada, Chanel, Gucci and Dior are just a few of the big names on display as well as the 2011 Wimbledon Collection, manufactured by Rodenstock which come in a variety of metal and plastic frames with a comprehensive range of lens colours.

5. If you’ve over-done it… As anyone who has spent too long in the sun will know, it can wreak havoc on your skin, accelerating the signs of ageing and leaving you with more lines and wrinkles. Help is at hand at Barnsdale Spa in Oakham, with their range of expert Elemis facials. The Visible Brilliance Facial offers revolutionary results, to instantly firm, rejuvenate and plump skin, whilst helping to reduce dark circles around the eyes.

Moisturisation levels of the skin are clinically proven to increase by up to 61% and elasticity by 40% after just one treatment. For a more dramatic improvement, you might consider trying Pixel Skin Resurfacing; a new rejeventating skin treatment available at The Woodland Hospital in Kettering. Designed to be far more comfortable than conventional laser resurfacing yet with the same effective results, it will improve the skin texture and tone, smooth wrinkles and diminish brown spots. In short, this procedure erases those factors that add years to the appearance and restores youthful vitality.

6. Take some time out: Most busy mums will know that the onset of the sunny weather can often lead to greater stress levels. Suddenly, after-school clubs increase and there is the added pressure to organise even more days out and about. Amongst all of this, it is important to establish some ‘me’ time, so you feel refreshed and ready to face the day. Stapleford Park Spa is one of the most tranquil places to relax and take some time out – and the range of massages available means there is something to suit all. Whether you are in need of a gentle aromatherapy massage to calm and relax you or a more

invigorating deep tissue warm bamboo massage, you can find it all here. They even have an Ofsted Registered Day Care facility on site so you relax in the knowledge that your little ones are being well looked after.

Directory: Simmons Optometrists, 23 Burley Road, Oakham, LE15 6DH, Tel: 01572 756434 Langrick and Coe, 16 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL, Tel: 01572 724407 Carl Love Opticians, 8 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ, Tel: 01572 822920, www.theloveopticalcompany.co.uk Fitzwilliam Hospital, Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9AQ, Tel: 01733 842312 (Mole Screening Clinic), www. fitzwilliamhospital.co.uk The Beauty Room, 76 South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BQ, Tel: 01572 755389 Barnsdale Spa, Barnsdale Hall Hotel, Nr Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AB, Tel: 01572 757901, www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Vicienté Beauty and Bridal, 8a High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL, Tel: 01572 724500, www. viciente.com Stapleford Park, Stapleford, Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EF, Tel: 01572 787000, www.staplefordpark.com The Woodland Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8XF Tel: 01536 414515, www.woodlandhospital.co.uk

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EATING OUT

High tea

There is nothing quite as refined or elegant as a traditional afternoon tea, so the Local Living team found it their duty to sample some of our region’s contributions (more next month)

Gates Garden Centre Tea Room Catherine Batkin Location: Traditional Farmhouse style tea room within Gates Garden Centre in the pretty village of Cold Overton. The perfect place to take a break for a light lunch or afternoon tea and a cake whilst shopping the huge selection of garden, gifts and homewares. Best for: Very child friendly. The staff are always welcoming and there are a selection of toys in the corner of the tea room to keep the children amused whilst the grown-ups can tuck into the delicious cakes. Highchairs are plentiful if you are eating with infants and the adventure playground outside is perfect for burning off all of that excess energy afterwards. I tried: A wonderfully light, moist coffee and walnut cake – the portion was so huge it could have almost substituted for a meal! The children tucked into cute gingerbread men and we also sampled some delightful millionaires shortbread – very sweet and sticky, perfect for anyone needing a quick sugar fix after all that shopping! Contact: Gates Garden Centre, Somerby Road, Cold Overton, Leicestershire, LE15 7QB, Tel: 01664 454309, www.gatesnurseries.co.uk

Best for: The indulgent afternoon tea menu. Choose from a cream tea with warm scones and clotted cream from £8.50 per person, up to the Champagne Full Afternoon tea for a special occasion at £28.25. The service is second to none and our teapots were regularly topped up without us even having to glance up (eating all that cake certainly proved to be thirsty work!) I tried: As self-proclaimed cake connoisseurs, my sister and I indulged in the Full Afternoon Tea which comprised of miniature open French bread sandwiches (the cream cheese and chive and smoked salmon were real favourites) followed by a delightful assortment of cakes and scones. We were treated to warm and spicy ginger cakes, a traditional Battenberg, dark, gooey chocolate fondant and a delightfully light and crispy almond bakewell. However, despite our best efforts, we could not manage it all and ended up taking five of the cakes home in a box to enjoy later. Contact: Stapleford Park, Stapleford, Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EF, Tel: 01572 787000, www.staplefordpark.com

Wistow Café Bistro, Wistow Rural Centre

Sosennah Every Location: The Wistow Rural Centre is set in the scenic grounds of Wistow Hall and incorporates the Wistow Café Bistro, a small farm shop, a garden Abigail Richardson centre and a number of furniture and gift shops. Location: A very spacious venue both inside and out but go early for Best for alfresco teas: The café has an efficient self-service style lunch or book as it is extremely popular. Shuts at 4pm regrettably! ordering system and offers spacious seating in the conservatory as well Best for: The new and very reasonably priced pizza menu from £4.99. as plenty of bench style seating outdoors, on which to enjoy afternoon Also to die for are the homemade cakes and the portions are generous tea in the sun. too! I tried: A slice of their perfectly moist and tasty banana I tried: A chicken baguette with heavenly thick Greetham Garden Centre and raisin loaf, which actually felt like it was good for chips and a cream me and so countered it with a gorgeous sumptuous tea – the cream tea stole the day with two scones Mr Beanbags Coffee shop and creamy coffee cake too! The Café Bistro is a favourite and lashings of Restaurant offer a selection refreshment stop amongst local ramblers who enjoy the cream and jam. of homemade soups, delicious many country walks around St Wistans Church and the Contact: The Potting Shed, Ashwell Garden Centre, lunches and scrummy cakes Ashwell, Rutland, Tel: 01572 770 632 Mon-Sat 9 - 4.30, Sun 9.30 - 4.30 Grand Union Canal, and also visitors who hope to find something for their home or garden in one of the local Tel: 01572813100, www.greethamgardencentre.co.uk shops. Stapleford Park St Wistans is open until the end of September and the Catherine Batkin fabulous Wistow Maze, winner of Leicestershire’s ‘best visitor attraction’, Location: Surely the most elegant venue in which to take afternoon tea is open from Saturday 16th July. Café open seven days a week 10-5pm in the region, Stapleford Park is set in acres of glorious Leicestershire Contact: Wistow Rural Centre, Wistow, LE8 OQF, Tel: 0116 2593756, countryside. My sister and I were afforded a stunning view from the www.wistow.com windows of the grand drawing room.

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WHAT’S ON

During June EVENTS: Courses, Family Days and Activities Watercolour Painting, a Children’s Open Day, a Barbecue for Father’s Day and a course in garden photography all take place this month. Barnsdale Gardens, near Oakham • Information and booking Tel: 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

Diary dates

Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment in the region this month.

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Sunday 12 June, 1pm to 5pm EVENT: Wing Village Fete Nassington Brass Band, Beer Tent, Crafts, Teas, Tombola, Dog Show, Games and Competitions. • Wing Hall, Rutland

Saturday 18 June, gates 5.30pm, music from 7.30pm, finale & fireworks 10pm EVENT: Music in the Park Bring a picnic and party to swing band ‘Junction 21’ and award winning all female brass band ‘Boobs & Brass’ with a fabulous firework display set to the 1812 Overture. All proceeds to LOROS and the Breast Cancer Campaign Wistow Hall • Tickets £12.50 advance, £15 gate, 12-16yrs £5, under 12’s free. Tel: 0116 278 6374 or from Wistow Rural Centre, Glebe Garden Centre or LOROS shops in Leicester.

Sundays 20 and 26 June, 11am to 5pm EVENT: Open Gardens, Lubenham Wonderful gardens and allotments including the grounds of Thorpe Lubenham Hall will be open with refreshments served throughout the day plus stalls and crafts. • Free parking on the Green. Admission £3, children free but please no dogs. All proceeds to All Saints Church, Lubenham

Sunday 26 June EVENT: Blaston and District Agricultural Show The Show offers heavy horse displays, terrier racing, classic cars and tractors and show jumping. A full range of cattle, sheep and goat showing classes will also take place. Other attractions will include children’s fair rides, trade stands, rural crafts, a licensed bar and food outlets, a modern farming display and dog shows. • £10 per car with booking information at www.blastonshow.co.uk

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EVENT: Rutland Festival Fortnight Arts events including Big Band Bonanza, the first Rutland CAMRA Beer Festival, Uppingham Feast Day, Open Studios, Rutland’s Got Talent and the grand finale The Four Winds Festival at Rutland Water. Spectacular and varied programmes of events – choose your favourites and book early with tickets on line or at Music & More in Oakham. • Festival information helpline Tel: 07826 733374 www.oakhamfestival.co.uk

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EVENT: Knossington’s Country Gardens Start with a hog roast lunch at the Fox & Hounds pub before visiting plant, cake, book and tombola stalls, the church display and the open gardens. • Entry is £4 adults with children free – proceeds to Church funds. Information from Jenny Price Tel: 01664 454267

Saturday 25 June, 1pm EVENT: Opera Auditions Opera Minima invites local singers to audition for their autumn production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Trial by Jury. The opera will be performed in Oakham Castle in October 2011 with a professional principal cast and amateur chorus. • The Village Hall, Great Easton. To apply call Gillian Tel: 01536 770298 or www.operaminima.org.uk

Saturday 25 June, 7pm MUSIC: The Magic of Gilbert and Sullivan A concert of favourites by The Wandering Minstrels followed by a summer supper. • St Michael and All Angels Church, Hallaton Tickets £20. Cheques with SAE to D Kenyon, 36 Eastgate, Hallaton, LE16 8UB RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING June 2011

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Looking ahead... Book Early for….. The Summer Season at Kilworth House Theatre… Wednesday 8 June to Sunday 3 July The Pirates of Penzance The hilarious tale of soft-hearted pirates, bungling policemen, a band of husband-hungry sisters, and a hopelessly moral hero. One of the most enchanting and best loved English musicals of all time. During August the musical comedy ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ takes centre stage - a wonderfully entertaining show about a hapless florist shop assistant who finds his chance for success and romance through the help of a giant man-eating plant. • Tickets for both productions are priced from £20 - £28 Tel: 01858 881939 www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June, from 12pm Four Winds Festival The Four Winds Festival is a free event on the shores of Rutland Water with daily cultural and participatory activities designed for the whole family. The Way the Winds Blow is a ticketed performance (both evenings at 6.30pm) telling the story of the people, places and wildlife of the area. A unique event including a choir of more than 300 singers accompanied by a brass band, a concert orchestra and an African percussion band. Four professional singers and a narrator will lead this ambitious piece of storytelling directed by award winning director, Chris Baldwin with music commissioned by BAFTA nominated composer Nick Bicat. • Tickets £10/£5 Family ticket £25 from Music and More in Oakham, Freeway Travel in Uppingham or visit www.wegottickets.com

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The High Sheriff of Rutland

Caroline Aston mixes business with pleasure and adds a bit of history to boot!

or me the very word ‘sheriff’ summons up an image of someone in buckskins with designer stubble, a six-gun and a silver star of office shining on his manly chest… but then I always was rather prone to fantasise! Imagine therefore, dear readers, how excited I was when asked to go along and interview Rutland’s very own new High Sheriff, Mr Peter Lawson. By the time you read this Peter will have been installed in this ancient office with due ceremony at Oakham Castle. He most certainly will not have been wearing buckskins! In fact he will have been attired in a fantastic bespoke velvet plush jacket and breeches, with a froth of snowy white lace at the neck, tailored for him by his own son in Savile Row, so there! Not only that – he will also have been carrying a tricorn hat and wearing a borrowed sword! But just who and what is the High Sheriff of Rutland? The office itself goes right back to the 12th century when ‘shire reeves’ were appointed by the monarch to oversee the gathering of taxes, act as a type of magistrate and raise armies when times got difficult. Our first reeve was William the Breton and we’ve had a High Sheriff (‘sheriff’ being the word you get when you say ‘shire reeve’ quickly – try it!) exercising the office of shrievalty (which is what our Sheriff still does) ever since. Peter Lawson is a true Rutlander. He now lives in Lyddington but was born and educated in Oakham where his father was in business. He attended Miss Green’s school in South Street (situated in what is now Bay House and sports a magnificent magnolia display each year) and subsequently Oakham School under headmaster Mr Talbot Griffiths. He developed what was to be a lifelong love of music there, learning to play the violin and leading the school orchestra before going on to study Physics at Birmingham University. Following graduation he worked for Unilever

at Port Sunlight before joining IBM where he remained for about 25 years. He was one of the men responsible for introducing bar codes on goods, serving with the UK Article Numbering Association. His career then diversified into the pharmaceutical business; he occupied senior positions with Smith Klein Beecham and Pfizer, living in Brussels and New York. Ultimately, as retirement beckoned, Peter found time for a three year assignment in Dublin setting up a joint financial centre for Pfizer Europe. Peter is a whirlwind of energy. He is a Trustee of Oakham School and also Chair of its Foundation as well as being a Churchwarden at Lyddington and chairing the committee of ‘Music in Lyddington’. He serves on both the Peterborough Cathedral Trust and the Rutland Historic Churches Trust and is currently ViceChair (and Chair-Elect) of ‘Making Music’, the National Federation of Musical Societies. On top of all of this he now enters into his year of shrievalty, ably supported by his wife, Anne (well-known in the county for her sterling work for ‘Water Aid’ among other things). In this the Queen’s 85th birthday year he has plans for a Rutland Maundy Thursday ceremony, presenting local Maundy to Rutlanders nominated for long public service and also ideas for numerous occasions and events to raise the county’s profile which is what our High Sheriff does in modern times – he leaves the tax collecting to the Inland Revenue and thankfully has no plans to introduce conscription! And don’t forget that part of his tenure covers the early months of the Diamond Jubilee year, 2012. Anne too is looking forward to a memorable year. As Peter said to me they are both enormously proud of his elevation to this senior Crown appointment in a true English county, a little gem nestling in the green heart of Britain. Rutland wishes you well, sir!

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DAYS OUT

Oakham Festival

Oakham Festival runs from 17th June to 3rd July and has events throughout these two weeks with a finale weekend in the Funky Tent at the Castle Oakham Festival is part of Rutland Festival fortnight which includes many fantastic events. The Four Winds Festival at Normanton, Rutland Water on 25th and 26th June will be a spectacular event culminating in two performances of The Way the Winds Blow, written and performed especially for the Four Winds festival. Uppingham Feast day is on 19th June and the Grainstore are hosting a Sausage and Cider Festival from 23rd to 26th June. There is also the First CAMRA Beer Festival in Rutland at the Museum on 25th and 26th June, where Ben’s Wine Shop will also be holding their own mini festival. The Funky Tent weekend at the castle commences at 5pm on Friday 1st July with ‘Romeo and Juliet’ from our own home grown Hand Stitched Theatre Company, who have enjoyed rave reviews in Edinburgh 2009 and 2010. This is followed by Edinburgh Festival preview Comedian, Yianni Agisilaou. Voted Best Act at his first ever stand-up gig, Yianni has an engaging style along with brilliant impersonations and colourful stories and is already climbing high into the comedy world with hugely successful shows at many of the major comedy festivals. Following an afternoon of street extravaganza in Gaol Street, Saturday Rick Wilson night is Party Night. Funk Soul Brother, a line up of nine talented, local musicians, play groovy tunes by James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, Curtis Mayfield and many more. This exciting band are ably supported by The Moonlights, known locally as The Buccaneers, fronted by the captivating vocalist David Wyatt performing music by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, The Kinks, Johnny Cash, and The Blues Brothers. BBQ will be provided by the Merry Monk. On Sunday 3rd July Global Harmony will perform a lunchtime concert of songs from around the world preceded by a free workshop. This is a great opportunity for you to join in with this wonderful group. And our finale event on Sunday evening, back by popular demand, is Showtime with the Leicester Big Band & vocalists. So bring your picnics, voices and dancing shoes to end the festival on a fantastically high note. This summer will be spectacular with so many varied and exciting events on throughout the fortnight so book early to join in the excitement.

Romeo and Juliet

Some highlights: FRIDAY 17TH JUNE Festival Launch @ Oakham Castle 6.30pm Please join us at the Oakham Festival Launch 2011 with the Rick Wilson jazz trio. This year we are a part of the Rutland Festival Fortnight with many new & exciting events to discover. Drinks & nibbles Corby Male Voice Choir 7.45@ St Josephs Catholic Church This award winning choir will be singing a variety of music from West End shows to opera. A glass of wine or soft drink is included in the ticket price and the proceeds go to Aid for Chad. SATURDAY 18TH JUNE Ivan Linford Organ Recital 7.30@ All Saints Church A programme of organ music inspired by the elements, including works by Bach, Vivaldi and Handel THURSDAY 23RD JUNE Copperhead 8.30pm @ The Grainstore Open Mic Comedy Night 8.30 @ Merry Monk A welcome return to the Merry Monk is the festival open mic night. We welcome local comics to compliment up and coming acts from Leicester Comedy Club. Please ring festival helpline if you would like to perform. FRIDAY 24TH JUNE Festival Orchestra Concert 7.45pm @ Oakham School Chapel Pennyless 8.30pm @ Grainstore

SATURDAY 25th JUNE Four Winds Festival- workshops & entertainment 12.00pm, Normanton, Rutland Water The Way the Winds Blow 6.30pm Normanton, Rutland Water Cider & Sausage Festival 11.00am The Grainstore Sam Kelly’s Drum Workshop 6.00pm The Grainstore Sam Kelly Blues Band 8.30pm The Grainstore The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 7.45pm Queen Elizabeth Theatre SUNDAY 26th JUNE Four Winds Festival- workshops & entertainment 12.00pm, Normanton, Rutland Water The Way the Winds Blow 6.30pm Normanton, Rutland Water Cider & Sausage Festival 11.00am The Grainstore The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 7.45pm Queen Elizabeth Theatre Cider & Sausage Festival 11.00am The Grainstore Multim in Parvo Beer & Wine Festival Rutland Museum MONDAY 27th JUNE The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 7.45pm Queen Elizabeth Theatre TUESDAY 28TH JUNE Rutland Concert Band 7.30@ Oakham Castle From the roaring twenties to The Lion King; prepare to be entertained by Rutland’s very own concert band. Popular film & show tunes with a little Latin, a little night music and some light classics.

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Funk Soul Brother WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE Oakham School Chamber Choir 1.30pm All Saints Church Big Band Bonanza 7.30pm Oakham School Marquee THURSDAY 30TH JUNE Battle of the Bands 4.30 @ The Grainstore OUTDOOR EVENT Rutland’s finest young unsigned rock talent takes to the stage to battle it out in this year’s contest. The audience vote will count towards 25% of the final score so please come along and support your favourite band. Unusual Suspects 8.30pm Merry Monk FRIDAY 1ST JULY Romeo and Juliet from The Hand Stitched Theatre Co. 5.30pm in Oakham Castle “What a talent. What a group. What a treat. If you get the chance to see this performance again, I urge you to do so. I was riveted from start to finish. It was utterly convincing and I have seen lesser performances in the West End!” Edinburgh Comedy Preview Yianni Agisilaou 8.00pm @ Funky Tent at the Castle OUTDOOR EVENT Yianni was voted Best Act at his first ever stand-up gig and is now hugely successful with shows at many major comedy festivals

Sing-a-long Mamma Mia! 10.00pm @ Funky Tent at the Castle OUTDOOR EVENT Sing-along with the timeless music of seventies supergroup Abba. Join in all the fun of the fabulous musical, singing to classic pop hits like “Waterloo”, “Money Money Money”, “Dancing Queen” and many more.

dance tunes, supported by The Moonlights (aka The Buccaneers), playing an eclectic mix of rock n roll classics with a twist. Bar & BBQ available

SUNDAY 3RD JULY Global Harmony Workshop & Concert @ Funky Tent at the The Moonlights Castle Workshop 10.30am Choir Concert 12.30pm OUTDOOR EVENT Singing a wide range of unaccompanied SATURDAY 2ND harmony songs from all over the world together JULY with music from our own culture. This talented Festival Fun, Frolics group is also offering a free workshop at & Fayre from 11am @ 10.30am for singers of any ability. Gaol Street Gaol Street comes Showtime with the Leicester Big Band 7pm alive for fun and frolics @ Funky Tent at the Castle with a feast of surprises, OUTDOOR EVENT street performers and arty Prepare to swing as The Leicester Big Band & stalls. The piazza will be vocalists return to present music by some of changed into something the finest jazz icons and popular maestros of that Oakham has never all time. Bring picnics & chairs (if required). Bar seen before. Come along available and be surprised if you dare. Box office details Tickets available from Music & More, Party Night with Funk Grosvenor House, Melton Road, Oakham Soul Brother supported LE15 6AX by The Moonlights 8pm Book online at www.wegottickets.com (a @ Funky Tent at the booking fee will be charged) Castle Reserve by email: contact@oakhamfestival. OUTDOOR EVENT co.uk Funk Soul Brother, one of the Festival Information Help-line Tel: 07826 UK’s best funk, soul and party 733374 bands recreate a funktastic mixture Festival website: www.oakhamfestival.co.uk of classic and contemporary

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