Stamford Living February 2015

Loving where we live!

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STAMFORD £320,000

This modern home offers immaculately presented family accommodation, set over three floors, benefitting from a garage and driveway offering parking for up to three vehicles. The property is located in a popular area of Stamford with good access to the town centre, local amenities and the A1. Built by Jelsons approximately six years ago, benefits include gas-fired central heating, uPVC double glazing, kitchen with integrated appliances and cloakroom.

Accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, kitchen breakfast room and lounge dining room. Stairs and landing to first floor, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and the family bathroom. Further stairs to the second floor accessing two good sized bedrooms. Outside there is an enclosed garden to the rear giving access to a parking area and single garage.

WEST DEEPING

£765,000

This beautifully presented barn conversion, converted in 1997 to a high standard, is set within private mature gardens of approximately 0.28 of an acre with views over countryside and St. Andrews Church. The property is approached by a long gravelled gated drive with accommodation comprising: Ground floor: Reception hall, light drawing room with wood burner, bespoke kitchen dining room with integrated appliances and Aga, study/bedroom five, shower room, cloakroom, laundry room and side entrance hall. First floor: Main landing leading to a minstrel galleried landing, master bedroom with en-suite and three further bedrooms. Outside there is a detached garage with large workshop to the rear and room above. This could easily be made into a self-contained office or annexe, subject to planning.

CASTOR £345,000

This Grade II Listed extended Cottage located in the sought after village of Castor benefits from four bedrooms, two reception rooms, family bathroom and shower room. Further benefits include an extensive garden on two levels, garage and driveway. The accommodation comprises: Entrance hallway with wood effect flooring and tiled walls leading into an inner hallway, lounge with glazed doors to the garden, wood burner and storage cupboard, dining room with feature fireplace, kitchen benefitting from a Rayburn stove, built in dishwasher and fridge, study/utility room, cloakroom.

Upstairs the split landing offers access to four bedrooms, a bathroom and further shower room.

Outside to the rear of the property you’ll find an enclosed rear garden with side gated access, mainly laid to lawn with patio area, mature hedges and shrubs. To the front there is a driveway leading to a single garage with electrically controlled up and over door.

TICKENCOTE

£347,000

This pretty semi-detached stone cottage is approached by a double driveway and is set in the heart of this sought after village overlooking the Church and only a short drive to Stamford, the A1 and local amenities. The property has been much improved in recent years and enjoys the benefit of a re-fitted kitchen breakfast room and a self-contained annexe. Accommodation comprises: Covered entrance lobby, entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room with open fireplace, dining room, kitchen breakfast room overlooking the rear garden. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The annexe consists of a large open plan studio with kitchen area, bathroom and cloakroom. Outside, there are enclosed and well maintained gardens to the front and rear and a larger than average garage.

Call us now for more information

3 Red Lion Street, Stamford PE9 1PA

01780 765060

email: mailroom@knightpartnership.com

www.knightpartnership.com

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STAMFORD LIVING

February Contents www.stamfordliving.co.uk

@LocalLivingUK UPDATES, SHOPPING

A Sense of Place: What Stamford Means to Me

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5 Equilibrium Competition 19 Updates: Equilibrium, Flawless Faces, Aquilina Acupuncture, Advanced Skin Clinic 27 Updates: Nest Estates, Oliver Lee Salon, Handelsbanken mortgages 33 Updates: Dancing the play, Cantamus, One Touch Football, The Yard, The Cosmetic Clinic 34 Shopping: Queensgate Valentine’s feature

tamford Civic Society and Stamford Living are jointly sponsoring a creative writing competition to encourage young people (14-16) to think imaginatively about Stamford.

The theme of the writing could be Stamford’s historic or contemporary buildings, its open spaces or what it is like, was like, or may be like in the future to live in the town. A maximum of 750 words. Winning entry will receive Walkers’ book tokens worth £100.

Full details of this competition can be found on Page 27 of the January issue of Stamford Living, which is online at www.stamfordliving.co.uk or at www. stamfordcivicsociety.org.uk Entries should be emailed to info@ stamfordcivicsociety. org.uk by Friday 27 March 2015 at the latest.

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY 8 Fashion: Schools Out, a lesson in style!

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HOME, GARDEN, MOTORING, TRAVEL Design Solutions: Stoves & Fires Property: Moore’s new location Design Solution: QKS new showroom Motoring: Robinsons Citroen Property; Robert Goodwin discusses online search options 52 Elderly Care: Making the Right Choices

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Editor Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Write to Stamford Living, PO Box 208, Stamford, PE9 9FY www.bestlocallivingliving.co.uk Advertisement Manager Claudia Bayley 01778 425502 claudia.bayley@btinternet.com Advertisement Director Helen Walton 01780 754801 helen.stamford@btopenworld.com Advertising Copy 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 Published by Local Living Ltd, PO Box 208, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 9FY nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Printed by Warners of Bourne

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FOOD & DRINK 36 Great Food Club: Butchery 54 Food & Drink; Cakes for the weekend 57 Food & Drink: The Wine Bar, Stamford Cheese Cellar, The Oat House in Market Harborough

ACTIVITIES, CULTURE, LEARNING & BUSINESS 20 Child-friendly Stamford: What’s On 21 Learning: Copthill School, more than just an education 31 Music: Stamford Singers 47 Ask Leo Special: Sandra Taylor, miniaturist 61 Local Music: The Tin Pigeons & Monthly Gig Guide 62 Country Stroll: Wing, Manton, Rutland Water & Lyndon 65 What’s On

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STAMFORD LIVING COMPETITION

Win a pampering treat each month for the rest of the year worth over £600!

I MAGINE the weight being lifted off your shoulders as you feel the tingling sensation of warm hands massaging calming oils into your body, or hot stones gently relieving your stress. Picture yourself with beautiful OPI Gel painted nails, a golden St Tropez tan and your skin feeling silky soft and hydrated from a Thalgo Facial. This is what “me time” is all about at Equilibrium. Relaxing, Indulging and just doing nothing, something one lucky person will get the chance to experience every month for the rest of this year!

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HEN you need to get away from the demands of work or everyday life their team of highly trained therapists can help you find a haven of peace and tranquillity, a place where your body is pampered and your senses indulged, where your time is your own and your body and mind receive the space they deserve. Equilibrium, one of Stamford’s premier salons celebrates their 10th anniversary this year and to celebrate this they have decided to offer one lucky winner a relaxing and pampering treat every month for the rest of the year...yes, that’s right you’ll be able to take some regular monthly “me time”.

So whether it’s a few inches you want to lose for your summer holiday by having their latest Lipofirm plus fat reduction & inch loss treatment, or an Artdeco make-up session prior to a wedding or special occasion you might be attending they’ll be able to schedule your treatments around your plans over the coming year. From the moment you step thru their door you will feel relaxed and calm and can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll be well taken care of as their high standard of service and professionalism are second to none.

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A Lipofirm Plus treatment on an area of your choice (abdomen, legs, bottom, neck, arms) - OPI Gel Manicure & Pedicure Thalgo Full Body Exfoliation - Indian Head Massage - Hot Stone Back Massage - ArtDeco Make Up Session - Thalgo Collagen Facial - CACI Microdermabrasion - Waxing (including 1/2 leg, u/a, ebw, bikini/ Brazilian) - St Tropez Spray Tan Plus you’ll also receive an Equilibrium Goodie bag which makes the total value of this amazing prize over £600 and all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is (a) Take

a visit to and like their facebook page www.facebook.com/ equilibriumstamford (b) follow them on twitter @equilibriumspa and (c) email samantha@equilibriumstamford.co.uk with your nomination (including photograph) for who you think should win this collection of pampering treats and why. It could be yourself, a friend or family member but all entries need to be in by 28th February with your first treatment commencing in March. One treatment is to be taken per month with the final treatment to be taken by 15th December 2015.

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NEW CAR IN 2015?

Did you know... when buying a car from a dealership you don’t have to use their finance?

At Charles and Dean many of our customers are shocked when they see the finance figures we can offer. When compared to the quotes received from dealerships, Charles and Dean have always managed to save customers a significant amount.

If you are looking to purchase your next vehicle, new or used, from either an independent or main dealer, we can offer an alternative finance solution. Let us help you get the best possible finance deal in 2015.

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FASHION

Schools out: A lesson in style A group of hardworking teachers from local schools volunteered to have a make-over to help sort out any dressing dilemmas and take advantage of a much needed post-Christmas boost from talented New College Stamford’s Hair and Media Make-up students. Sally Stillingfleet enjoyed a day out at Stamford’s Welland Academy finding out more about what’s required to look presentable in the classroom these days Georgina really suits the new take on the 1970s silhouette for this season, especially as she often has to wear smarter suits for her management days at Malcolm Sargent.

Even though Charlotte says she prefers dresses, by trying jeans and a blazer I have shown she can still look smart and the well fitting Esprit jeans really elongate her legs.

After returning to work after maternity leave Sarah relished the idea of trying a dress. The Nordic dresses from a local on-line company are perfect as they show off Sarah’s figure and could be dressed up for smarter occasions. After sticking to the same couple of staples it’s nice to have a change.

As an Art teacher Lauren’s clothes can quickly get ruined! By adding this jacket in a lovely fabric from Arch Label Agency she can look smarter when she needs to and wear an apron in the classroom.

Heidi and Lucy are bound by the Stamford High School PE kit - navy tracksuit bottoms, white polo shirt and fleece. They both love to go shopping for other clothes.

Lucy is a petite lady who knows what suits her shape.

She finds it difficult to find on-trend fitted shapes, so looks perfect in a jersey dress from Energy teamed with a biker jacket, instead of her usual jeans.

Heidi prefers skinny jeans, boots and casual tops, so we thought we would try the looser printed trousers from Attic, which go perfectly with a chiffon top.

Dom presented the biggest challenge - the tallest model and one with the largest feet! Marcia May Shoes to the rescue; they ordered in his boots and Sarah from Energy found the perfect fitting jeans – a welcome change from his shorts and school t-shirt. Sarah from Energy found him “a good pair of jeans”, as Dom’s concern was that the amount of denim needed tended to reduce the fashionable cut.

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Lauren Chalayan rust jacket £150, Rick Owens top £40 both Arch Label Agency. Grey Esprit jeans £50, Attic. Rogers and Rogers earrings from Paradise Found.

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: Sarah wears Nordic Dresses Dahlia’s Dollhouse – Du Milde dress £130

Charlotte wears Esprit top £30 and jeans £60 both Attic, with scarlet Matthew Williamson jacket £150 Arch Label Agency.

Lotus suede courts £49.99 Marcia May Shoes

Georgina wears MIH flared jeans £50 with D&G silk floral shirt £80 and Stella McCartney blue blazer £250 all Arch Label Agency

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FASHION

Heidi Maison Scotch ‘Paris’ top £82 Energy, worn with Second Female trousers £65 Seven Boot Lane boots now £75 and scarf £35 all Attic.

Lucy Blend She print mini dress with cut-away front £39.99 worn with Blend She black faux leather jacket £74.99 both Energy

Scotch & Soda polo shirt £48 worn with Levis 501 jeans £95 both Energy.

Josef Seibel brown Chelsea boots £ 75, large sizes specially ordered from Marcia May Shoes

Scotch & Soda red T shirt £35 worn with Levis 501 jeans £95 both Energy.

CONTACTS: Paradise Found – 34 St Mary’s Street, Stamford.

Tel. 01780 764439 Attic – 33 St. Mary’s St, Stamford. Tel. 01780 766667 Nordic Dresses – www. nordicdresses.co.uk Marcia May Shoes – 41 St. Mary’s St. Tel. 01780 766608 Energy – 9 Ironmonger St. Tel. 01780 765633 Arch Label Agency – 43 St Peter’s Street Tel. 01780 764746 Heidi Cannie - Head of Physical Education, Stamford High School Lucy Hornby - Head of Sport, Stamford High School Georgina Vickers - KS2 Teachers at Malcolm Sargent School Charlotte White - KS2 Teacher at Malcolm Sargent School Sarah Robertson – KS2 Teacher at Malcolm Sargent School Lauren Maddison - Head of Art at The Deepings School Dominic Brister - Parallel Curriculum Coordinator Outdoor Education and DofE

Many thanks to the girls from New College Stamford, with special thanks to Imogen for coordinating: - ImogenSabrina Isaacs, Mollie Cook, Malak Al Obaydi, Karolina Bubala.

Currently studying for their Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up.

A one year course, which includes all aspects of theatrical and media make-up, including the application of special effects make-up. The diploma also includes hair design and styling, including wigs. The brief received was to complete a make-over of some hardworking teachers and give them a more glamorous look. All the girls planned a face chart in advance with a look for each teacher. This made their features brighter and stand out more for the photographs.

Many thanks to the Stamford Welland Academy for the use of their facilities.

Pictures by Elli Dean (07932 055548) www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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For natural family health & wellness call

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You were born to be healthy!

So… Another New Year is upon us and everywhere we turn there are adverts about exercising and dieting to get fit and healthy in 2015. But there’s a lot more to being fit and healthy than exercise and diet. A lot more!

Interested? Give us a call to discover how we can help you “add years to your life and life to your years!”

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SNOWDENS IS VERY HAPPY TO WELCOME A NEW THERAPIST TO OUR TEAM

REBECCA BRETT - SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST Rebecca has provided support to hockey, netball and athletics teams, as well as providing rehabilitation advice, exercise programs and massage therapy to individuals wishing to return to fitness.

Treatments include deep tissue massage, neuromuscular techniques, so tissue release and stretching.

“May I take this opportunity to thank you very much for the treatment you administered to me during the Masters World Cup 2014 (England 40s squad).

Without the intervention of your healing hands and your vast knowledge of sporting injuries, I know without any doubt that I would not have been fit enough to participate to the standard expected. Your dedication, professionalism and a ention to detail were no different to the 2012 Masters World Cup and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anybody.”

Adam Drake, England Masters Hockey

Sports and remedial massage can help anyone, particularly in the following ways: • • • • • • •

Improve muscle tone and length • Improve joint range of mobility Improve circulation Help to remove scar tissue and improve muscle function Ease postural complaints • Prevent injury Promote recovery from injury Prepare for sporting and endurance events General relaxation

Step into spring effortlessly With the Clarins New Make-up Collection and Spring Clean your Make-Up Bag! 19th Feb: Book your appointment with our guest make-up artist from Clarins head office: £10 redeemable against purchase.

THE PERFECT RED HAIR NEW LOREAL INOA CARMILANE COLOURS Reds aren’t just for the bold and the brave.

With the right colour, reds can be for everybody. Finding the perfect red can brighten the skin tone, make eye colour ‘pop’ and leave you feeling confident and radiant.

Ring 01780 752725 to book your Hair and Beauty Appointments!

Call Veronica who will be able to answer any questions you may have or make an appointment.

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We really are spoilt for choice when it comes to hairdressers in Stamford, with many offering services and products that you’d only expect to find in a large city. Genevieve Potter has an update on just a few of the best hairdressers in our town, from the long-established to some refreshing newcomers

Oliver Lee Salon The Oliver Lee salon is in the location formerly occupied by Sloane’s in St John’s St. Run by Oliver Lee-Follows and business partner Jill Scott, it has a stylish, airy, feel with lots of great little touches to make its clients feel welcome and relaxed.

Clients receive a complimentary Shiatsu head massage as well as a hand and arm massage, whilst receiving a tailor-made haircut. The unique Colour Bar allows the team to create the perfect seasonal look, or, for a complete new image, the hand-made Racoon International brand extensions can create a lustrous, long London look. For men, a complete grooming experience is on offer, for example, a Turkish cut-throat shave and a sharp and fresh haircut.

The salon uses Paul Mitchell professional products, including XG Paul Mitchell colour and stocks a full retail range including the Mitch male grooming range.

TREND PREDICTION: Oliver thinks that spring 2015 will see some hugely exciting trends - inspired by late 60s Rock ‘n Roll and the festival scene. But it’s the finish which will make your hair cut really stand out, with texture, bounce, wave, bed-hair and mod inspired fringes taking centre stage.

• Oliver Lee, 11 St John’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DB Tel: 01780 754828 www.oliverleestamford.co.uk

Asembo Asembo is a salon that’s evangelical about colour, specifically Redken colour. It’s a certified Redken salon, using professional products in all treatments and stocking the complete homecare range. All of the Asembo staff can provide educated recommendations on which products will suit clients’ hair the best and both Lisa-Marie and Natasha underwent an intensive colouring course at the Redken training academy in London over the course of a year, both passing with (you guessed it), flying colours!

Asembo is also the only salon in Stamford stocking Mizani, a product and service range targeted at the Afro-Caribbean market and those with naturally curly hair. For gents, there are four members of staff qualified to carry out luxury wet shaves and Asembo also stocks the Redken Colour Camo range of products for those men who wish to “conceal to signs of ageing”, (hide those grey hairs).

TREND PREDICTION: In terms of hair trends for 2015, the team are expecting their clients to favour a “coming-undone” style, the ‘au naturel’, tousled look that mimics the 1970s rocker trend. There’s also a move towards more adventurous colour and it looks like we’ll be seeing bold, bright colours becoming a much bigger trend this year.

• Asembo, 20 St Leonard’s Street, Stamford PE9 2HN Tel: 01780 765337 www.asembo.co.uk

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Browns Browns is part of a chain of six regional salons that all pride themselves on superb customer service. The salon has long opening hours – right until 9 pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; perfect for busy lifestyles.

Thursday is colour day at Browns, with 50% off colouring on offer, including ammonia-free L’Oreal colour. The salon stocks a huge selection of products including Kerastase and Redken.

There are also express blow-dry appointments – often available on stand-by. Wedding and prom hair are well catered for and Browns offer a Brazilian blow dry treatment which guarantees smooth, glossy hair.

The team are predicting that natural waves and curls, as seen on the spring 2015 catwalk, will be a huge trend as we head in to spring and

summer, with middle partings, soft fringes and cooler colour shades also making a comeback.

If you’re a new customer you’ll receive 20% off your first cut and finish – contact the salon for more details.

• Browns Hairdressing, 3 Red Lion Square, Stamford PE9 2AJ Tel: 0844 999 3365 www.browns-hair.co.uk

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? g n i s dres Mojo Mojo is a unisex salon based in the heart of Stamford’s town centre, next to the Hambleton Bakery on Ironmonger Street.

Recently the salon has had a total refurbishment, with new décor and furniture. New recruit Charlie Francis, who is tipped as one of the best young hairdressers in the area, has also recently joined the talented Mojo team.

As well as leading colour and styling Schwarzkopf products, the salon is one of only a select few salons in the UK stocking O’right, a range of certified organic shampoos and styling products which contain powerful plant extracts, essential oils and antioxidants, delivering beautiful and ethical results.

There’s a comprehensive treatment list, including wedding hair packages, barber services for men, Balmain hair extensions and keratin hair straightening and there are six stylists on hand at Mojo including Director and Owner Sharon. Upstairs, resident beautician Zoe offers a great range of beauty services, including OPI nails and Crystal Clear facials.

• Mojo, 1a Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 757070

Maples The Maples team pride themselves on providing truly excellent customer service - whether re-styling, perming, blow-drying or creating party up-dos. If you’re feeling the need for some serious length, Maples offer Great Lengths hair extensions as seen on celebrity A-listers including Cheryl Cole. Product ranges include Kerastase and L’Oreal colour and the team undertake regular training to stay in touch with current hairdressing trends.

TREND PREDICTION: Maples predict that 2015 will see the continued popularity of the “killer bob” – with a blunt, sharp line, but styled softly with a wave. Bed-head tousled hair will also continue to be a huge trend, embracing natural texture. If you want to be bang up to date with your colour, deep reds, coppers and platinum blonde will be at the fore, with the new “baby lights” technique taking over from last year’s ombre trend, with smaller, very fine highlights for a natural, sunkissed look.

• Maples, 24 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DJ Tel: 01780 752725 www.maplesofstamford.co.uk

Gerards Hair and Beauty Stamford’s only Aveda salon, Gerards Hair and Beauty, is situated in the unique and tranquil surroundings of the George Hotel Mews. Jayne and her team have a wealth of experience and are celebrating 23 years in business this year – quite an achievement!

Aveda colour is 97% naturally derived and all of the stylists at Gerards are trained in the latest colouring techniques including balayage, face-framing colour, natural colour placement, highlights and full-head colouring.

Garie Nigel Hairwork Garie Nigel Hairwork offers a dedicated hairdressing service in the heart of town, from a beautiful medieval loft where they have been trading since 1986.

2015 is going to be an exciting year for the salon, with Monet (Garie’s daughter and colleague), having being chosen along with nine other talented young hairdressers to join Tigi’s highly prestigious Inspirational Youth 2014 Team.

2015 also sees the salon embarking on a new range of hair colours from Tigi. A workshop, run by one of Tigi’s top colourists and educators, took place within the salon and the team at Garie Nigel Hairwork are looking forward to stocking the stunning new colours, which can be semi-permanent or permanent. Also arriving in 2015 are a new range of hair extensions for customers seeking length and volume. All of this, and customers are treated to loyalty cards too!

• Garie Nigel Hairwork, 6 Silver Lane, Stamford PE9 2BT Tel: 01780 751511

2015 sees a straightening revolution – Aveda has harnessed the power of plants to create a new wonder cream “Smooth Infusions Naturally Straight Crème” to seriously straighten your hair. The more you use this product, the more effortlessly straight your style becomes, but when you are ready to return back to more texture and wave, all it takes is three washes to reverse the effect. Free samples are available from Gerards while stocks last.

• Gerards, George Hotel Mews, Stamford PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 753002 www.gerardhair-beauty.co.uk STAMFORD LIVING FEBRUARY 2015

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To Book An Appointment Call 0844 999 3365 or book online at www.browns-hair.co.uk FOLLOW US ON FACE BOOK *not in conjunction with any other offer. Not available to anyone under 16 years of age

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• Hair Removal • Acne Treatments • Rosacea Treatments • Removal of Thread Veins • Removal of Pigmentation

Experience the alternative to Botox and Fillers; get immediate results with a revolutionary Radio Frequency, Non-Surgical Face Lift!

• Skin Rejuvenation • Non-Surgical Face Lift/Radio Frequency • Skin Tightening • Body Fat Reduction • Cellulite Treatment DR MAGDALENA TREATMENTS: botox & dermal fillers - semi-permanent make up mesotherapy (hair loss treatment, fat loss treatment) - chemical peels

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Tel: 01780 755409 Open Mon-Sat 10am – 5pm

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Wedding Show

The East of England Valentines

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10.30am – 3.00pm - The East of England Showground, Peterborough Tel: 07738 912092 / 01775 765385 for details www.cupidsweddingshows.com

The Regions Greatest Wedding Show

Goody Bag for the first 250 Brides Over 80 Exhibitors Free Glass of Bubbly Catwalk Shows Free Parking Free Bridal Directory Free Prize Draw Admission: £4.00 Everything you need to plan your special day

Bouquets & Arrangements • Fresh Flowers & Plants Flower orders for Valentine’s Day at The Flower House

The Flower House - 31 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DS Tel 01780 753225

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LOCAL PRIVATE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Specialising in treating: • Low self-esteem and loss of confidence • Low mood, depression, self-harm and suicidal thinking • Anxieties, phobias, obsessions

and ruminations • Significant life events, trauma,

nightmares, flashbacks • Attachment and relationship difficulties • Abuse (physical, emotional and sexual)

Does Valentines Day have to be so red and black?

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Adult Speciality

Johan Truter

Tel: 01780 758556 www.psychologistuk.co.uk Orion House, 14, Barn Hill, Stamford, PE9 2AE

Child and Adult Speciality, EMDR Practitioner

Dr Alexandra Dent

Mbl: 07986 585270 www.alexandradent.co.uk

Orion House, 14, Barn Hill, Stamford, PE9 2AE Church Street Practice, Melton Mowbray LE13 0PN

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HEALTH & BEAUTY UPDATES

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o celebrate their 10th Anniversary this year, Stamford’s premier salon Equilibrium has once again taken their clients needs and feedback into consideration to ensure they stay up to date with the last technological advances within the beauty and cosmetic industry and have invested in a new piece of equipment.

The Lipofirm PLUS is the ultimate solution for non-invasive inch loss, body sculpting, cellulite removal and skin tightening providing clients a convenient non-invasive, no downtime, pain free treatment. Treatments can be performed on calves, knees, thighs, buttocks, stomach, arms, back and chin and is equally effective for both men and women.

The Lipofirm PLUS also treats common problems associated with ageing: sagging skin on the neck, décolleté and face along with wrinkles, enlarge pores and elasticity issues of the body.

• To find out more and to see a live demonstration you can join Equilibrium at the William Cecil Hotel on Wednesday 11th February at 7pm. You will need to RSVP by 2nd February by either calling the salon on 01780 757579 or emailing samantha@equilibriumstamford.co.uk

Aquilia Acupuncture

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t Aquilia Acupuncture in Stamford you will find acupuncturist Miss Lianne Aquilina BSc Hons MBAcC ATCM DipAy APA and her associate Mrs Corinne Alexander BA Hons MBAcC conducting a range of acupuncture treatments at their specialist acupuncture clinic which was founded in 2005. Treatments range from acupuncture for fertility to osteoarthritis of the knee.

Lianne Aquilina (a multinational acupuncture textbook author and visiting guest lecturer on the topic) is currently studying a Masters of Science (part-time) at the University of York Health Science Department in Applied Health Research.

Lianne aims to combine her expertise in acupuncture with high quality research skills.

The British Acupuncture Council has a Research Resource Centre which reviews published research for a range of different conditions; here is an example involving osteoarthritis of the knee: ‘Several systematic reviews of acupuncture for osteoarthritis (of peripheral joints, knee and hip, or knee alone) concluded that it is statistically superior to usual physician care, and similar in benefit to some other active interventions such as exercise regimes (Kwon 2007; White 2007; Manheimer 2007, 2010). The expert consensus guidelines of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (Zhang 2008, 2009), recognised that acupuncture has clinically relevant benefits, and a favourable safety profile, and recommend acupuncture as a treatment option for osteoarthritis (Reinhold 2008).’

Lianne Aquilina says ‘it is great that the evidence-base for acupuncture is growing, and for integrated healthcare, evidence-base is paramount. However, there are many people that are not interested in how it works, or the current research and seem to give it a try anyway purely because acupuncture has been around for centuries’! At Aquilia Acupuncture we are highly trained, qualified, experienced and are used to dealing with complex chronic cases that have been hard to resolve with medical treatments alone, and where people seek a different treatment approach and our support.’

• If you would like to discuss acupuncture research or find out whether acupuncture may help you contact Lianne and Corinne at: 2, Scotgate Mews, Stamford, PE92FX Tel: 01780 763465 | 07903 725316 www.aquilia.co.uk www.aquiliafertility.co.uk www.facebook.com/AquiliaAcupuncture

he Advanced Skin Clinic is pleased to announce that Steph and Belinda have joined the team in Stamford.

Steph has 13 years in the industry, she specialises in Holistic therapies, Orly gel fx polish and Brazilian waxing. She has worked in Stamford for a number of years. Steph is now available for L to R: Belinda, appointments, and would like to welcome Steph and Aimee new and existing clients.

Belinda is an Enivron skin specialist with over 11 years experience in the beauty industry. She has worked in several salons in Stamford over the last nine years, specialising in Indian head massage, Reflexology and skin care. Belinda is also available for appointments and is looking forward to seeing new and existing clients.

The salon is offering 10 % off your first treatment in February with Steph and Belinda.

As well as beauty treatments ASC has Aimee, Aesthetic Practitioner and DR Magdalena offering Aesthetic treatments as normal.

These treatments include; Laser (MPL) treatments using Skin First systems. Laser hair removal, Radio Frequency, Thread Vein removal.

Acne treatments, Pigmentation removal, Botox and Dermal fillers.

Mesotherapy (hair loss, fat loss, wrinkles) Semi permanent make-up • The Advanced Skin Clinic, 8 High Street St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 481155 www.theadvancedskinclinic.co.uk

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lawless Faces continues to thrive above Browns Salon in Red Lion Square.

Neeta and her team are very experienced in • Threading (10 years experience) • HD Brows (not harsh block looking brows, natural tailored to your face) • Lash extensions • LVL (lash perming and tint, lashes look dark like mascara!)

• Lycon waxing (best on the market for

FEB OFFER: Buy £40 voucher and get three Jessica polishes of your choice in a gift box

Brazilian and Hollywood waxing) • Face and body waxing • Fake Bake spray Tan • Jessica Geleration Nails They are open for late nights Tues to Friday till 9pm STAMFORD LIVING FEBRUARY 2015

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ACTIVITIES

Child Friendly S Antonia Scott finds out what activities are going on locally to keep your little ones happy LOVE STAMFORD:

Wednesday 4th February - First Aid for Children. Three separate classes are being held for adults to learn from a qualified instructor £5 a session - Booking essential.

Tuesday 17th February – Arts and Craft Workshops at 10.30am and 2pm for Primary School age children. £5/hour session.

Primary School Children’s After School Craft Club: every Tuesday from 3.45pm – 4.45pm (term time only) £5 a session includes all materials.

Dinky Dancers classes run every Monday at 10am for 2-4 year olds (term time only) - £4 includes free hot drink.

Stamford Sling Library – The next sling library sessions are on Monday 2nd February and Monday 2nd March. The organiser Katie has also recently started running Barefoot story and art sessions at The Yard soft play each month – for more details: www.facebook.com/ katiesbarefootbooksuk Bea’s Boutique – a vintage clothes and toys familiar ‘pop up shop’ in Stamford has now moved into permanent premises, at ‘Grantham Creations’ on Wharf Road, Grantham and is currently offering 20% off all new baby clothes and 10% off all other stock items.

SOFT PLAY:

The Yard, in Unit 2, West Street, Stamford continues to go from strength to strength – hosting numerous and varied child friendly ‘pop-up shops’ to keep both parents and children happy. Dinky Dancers, Tatty Bumpkins Yoga, Baby Signing, the new and very popular ‘Woolly Wednesdays’ knitting sessions and regular Usbourne Book sales make a visit to The Yard always worthwhile.

For more information: www.theyardstamford.co.uk

for 5 weeks at: Monday 23rd February - Stamford Guide Hall Pregnancy Yoga 6.30pm – 8pm Wednesday 25th February - Stamford Children’s Centre - Baby Yoga 11.30am – 12.45pm Thursday 26th February - Stamford Guide Hall - Baby Yoga 9.45am – 11am, Baby Massage 11.15am – 12.30pm Friday 27th February - Stamford Children’s Centre - Baby Yoga 9.45am – 11am, Baby Massage 11.15am – 12.30pm. For more information: julie@babynomad.net Tel: 07894 468224

DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE:

JEM’S HIP HOP has classes every Wednesday for children and adults at the Stamford Welland Academy: 5.15pm for 3-6yrs £4.50 6.15pm for 7-12yrs £4.50 7.30pm for Adults £5.00 There are also classes in Deeping, Bourne and Oakham. For more information: www. jemshiphop.co.uk

BALLET:

Welland School of Dancing are having a ‘no obligation taster fortnight’ from Monday 23rd February – 8th March. Classes need to be booked in advance online at www. wellandschoolofdancing.co.uk and clicking on ‘Register for a trial class’. For more information call Maggie Purr: 07921 213024 or email: maggie@wellandschoolofdancing.co.uk

Wildcats Theatre School has a busy funpacked half term programme of activities and workshops on various themes including Horrible Histories, Shrek Musical, Disney and Street Dance, suitable for children aged 5-13 years. There is also a two day music video workshop and a first aid course for children. All activities are at the Wildcats Academy, Castle House, St Peter’s Street, Stamford and run from 9.30am - 4.00pm. Lunch and drinks are required. To book call 01780 762000 or go to www.wildcats.org.uk

SWIMMING:

Toddler Splash: every Wednesday between 9.30am-10.30am at Stamford Leisure Centre, Drift Road, Stamford.

Water Babies runs fun innovative classes for babies and toddlers across the region. To book a place or to find out more information, visit www.waterbabies.co.uk or Tel: 01664 567302

WRAP UP WARM....

Sacrewell Farm is a firm favourite with children all year round, so pull on your welly boots this half term and enjoy ferret racing, relay pancake flipping on Tuesday 17th February and a ‘Star Party’ on the evening of Saturday 21st February where Peterborough Astronomical Society invite you to join them from 6pm-9pm for a night of star gazing and a chance to see Mars and beyond.

The farm is open every day from 9.30am – 5pm from 14th February and Under 2’s can visit for free.

For more information: www.sacrewell.org.uk or call 01780 782254.

YOGA/MASSAGE:

Tatty Bumpkin yoga: have classes every week in Stamford, Market Deeping and Bourne during term times. Wednesdays: ‘Bumpkin Explorers’ (active babies to walking) at 12.45pm in the Bourne Youth Centre. ‘Tatty Bumpkin’ (walking to pre-school) at 2.30pm in The Yard, Stamford.

Thursdays: ‘Baby Bumpkin’ (birth to crawling) at 10am in the Market Deeping Children’s Centre, ‘Baby Bumpkin’ (birth to crawling) at 11.30am at the Sweet Shoppe Dreams, Stamford and ‘Tatty Bumpkin’ (walking to pre-school) at 12.45pm in the Bourne Youth Centre.

Birthlight Yoga for Pregnancy – Run by Julie Bickerton, pregnancy yoga classes provide women with relaxation and breathing techniques, yoga, massage, movement and sound to help prepare and empower women for labour. Guide Hall Courses are £50 and Children’s Centre Classes are £45 and both run

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Stamford COPTHILL SCHOOL – MORE THAN JUST AN EDUCATION...

Antonia Scott sits down with Jonathan Teesdale, headmaster, to find out what makes Copthill so special

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OPTHILL Independent Day School is celebrating another ‘Outstanding in all areas’ Early Years Department inspection by the Independent School Inspectorate, which assesses provision for children’s well-being, leadership and management and the overall quality and standards of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The emphasis was on the strong relationships forged between staff and children which is a direct result of the high staff to pupil ratio which ensures the “children feel secure and are exceptionally well looked after.”

Copthill is also praised for its “richly resourced environment” and the benefits of its long established Forest School are acknowledged as “a significant strength”.

Headmaster Jonathan Teesdale welcomes the report’s recognition that “adults make learning fun and the children respond by being highly motivated and curious leaders” which is at the heart of Copthill’s teaching and learning.

The thriving Early Years Department has always been at the core of the school since its beginnings in 1969 and the school continues to provide a fun and challenging educational environment for 21st century learning, whilst still retaining core family values.

From EYFS through to Year 6 pupils, Copthill aims to bring out the best in every boy and girl, whether academically, musically, on the stage or the sports field, by encouraging children to grow in confidence and achieve a well rounded education. Jonathan Teesdale passionately believes that every child has potential and so the school provides a huge range of opportunities to ensure that all talents can be discovered to ensure they move on to secondary school, with self belief.

On leaving Copthill, Year 6 pupils go on to a wide variety of local state and independent senior schools and many pupils gain scholarships and awards each year which reflect Copthill’s high academic, sporting and musical standards.

Copthill are holding an Open Morning on Thursday 26th February from 9.00am till 11.00am - where pupils will be delighted to show you THEIR Copthill.

For more details contact: www.copthill.com Tel: 01780 757506

OLD COPTHILLIANS ALUMNI

One of the great joys for the Teesdale family is hearing the news of the continued success of past Copthill pupils. Mrs Anne Teesdale (Senior!) who first opened her farmhouse doors to children over 45 years ago, still comes into school and regularly has contact with former pupils or their parents who remain in the area. It was this enthusiasm to remain in contact with past pupils that initiated her son, Jonathan Teesdale, Headmaster of Copthill to set up an Old Copthillians Alumni with the help of one of the first pupils, Antonia Scott (née Williams) in the hopes of hearing from as many past pupils as possible.

A Facebook page has been set up with the sole aim of reconnecting pupils, exchanging news and establishing a vibrant social interaction. The school plans to invite all past pupils back to Copthill for various events in 2015, so they can enjoy reminiscing together and see how much has changed since its humble origins. www.facebook.com/ oldcopthillians

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St Whites Stone Ltd STONE MASONS & CARVERS

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

Fantastic ranges of products & services Whatever your style needs and design requirements, Heatsource has a whole range of products to suit: • High quality stoves including brands such as: Contura (Pictured) Scan, Jotul, Chesneys, Morso, Charnwood, Clearview and many more.

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

For a quotation for a hand worked stone fireplace/chimney piece or a general enquiry for all types of stonework Please phone Rosie on 01780 450350 or 07931 387615 Email stwhitesstone@btinternet.com

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

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

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We pride ourselves on supplying quality fitted furniture in a wide choice of styles and flexible options to suit you and your kitchen.

Ring or visit Mark for his personal attention.

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Open: Tues-Fri 10am - 5.00pm Sat 10am - 4pm www.fordhamkitchensltd.co.uk

Benefits: • Cosy in the winter • Cool in the summer • Vastly reduces rain noise • Feature vaulted ceiling • Contemporary spotlights and underfloor heating if required • Professionally decorated and guaranteed for two years • Minimum disruption and completed within a week Testimonial: "I am completely thrilled with my conservatory which in the space of one week has become a room I can use all the year round. It is so warm and cosy now, the best room in the house! I would have no hesitation in recommending Conserve a Room to everyone!

They are knowledgeable, quick, tidy and polite – a complete no fuss transformation giving me an extra room in my house.

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DESIGN SOLUTIONS

The Sack Store Clearview Vision 500 £1,386

The Sack Store Clearview 650 £1,662

The Sack Store Clearview Pioneer 400 £1,128

Awarm welcome A wood burning stove can be a great design feature and focal point in any room, creating a warm and cosy space.

We visited some of our local suppliers and found a great choice of beautiful products from traditional, to retro and contemporary designs.

There is definitely a style to suit every personal taste and house style.

But looks is not enough, and there are other points you will need to consider when making your choice; would a dedicated wood burner or a multi fuel stove work better for you? What is the right size and heat output for your room? All the suppliers featured here are experts in their field and will be able to advise you on the best product for your room as well as install it. Stoves need to be installed by a qualified installer and meet building regulations.

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Lambs The Hollywell, wood burning stove by Burley. Locally made in Oakham. From Lambs £838.

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Celsius Dovre Vintage RRP £1,595

Celsius Dovre 425 RRP £1,149

Celsius Dovre i500 RRP £1,169

Heatsource Charnwood Island 3B in inglenook £2,094

Heatsource Clearview Pioneer 400 £1,128 in Lincolnshire Limestone made-toorder Fireplace

Heatsource Charnwood Cove 1 centre stand almond £1260 Heatsource Chesneys Shoreditch 6 silver on log store £2,004 Calor Provence mobile gas heater £299 (including a full gas bottle). From Lambs. This portable heater does not require installation or chimney and can be placed in any room. Good looking, affordable and easy!

Coles for Fires Stovax Riva Studio 500 Woodburning Cassette £1,549 “Incredibly stylish and space economic”

Coles for Fires Nordpeis Duo 1 Glass-sided stove £2,149 “When you really want to make a ‘wow’ design statement’ SUPPLIERS: Celsius of Stamford: www.celsiusofstamford. com Tel: 01780 678 679 Heatsource, Uppingham: www.heatsource-of-uppingham.co.uk Tel: 01572 829953 Sack Store, Stamford Garden Centre: www.sackstorestamford.co.uk Tel: 01780 4111444 Coles for Fires, Kettering: www.colesforfires.co.uk Tel: 01536 410777 Lamb’s, St Peter’s St, Stamford www.lambs-stamford.co.uk Tel: 01780 763250 STAMFORD LIVING FEBRUARY 2015

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STAMFORDS NEWEST, INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT

WANT TO MOVE THIS SPRING? WE HAVE BUYERS WAITING TO VIEW YOUR PROPERTY.

1 North Street, Stamford, PE9 2YN | Tel: 01780 238110 |

Email: info@nestestates.co.uk

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ayne Knights and Matthew Payton at Nest Estates pride themselves on giving unbiased advice to vendors on how to get the maximum value from selling their home Jayne said: “We like to help people understand how they can sell their property Emlyns St more quickly and for the best price. That might be something as simple as de-cluttering the house to changing the layout of a room to make it look more spacious. Or making a bedroom look like a bedroom rather than a junk room, by making up the bed and making it look homely. Most buyers typically make up their minds in the first couple of minutes, so it’s vital that the first impression is right. Fairly simple changes can often make a big difference to the speed with which a house sells. You have only one opportunity to sell the property, so it needs to be right first time.”

The Stamford market has had a strong start to 2015, and Nest Estates has sold all types of properties, all with features that have made them desirable to potential purchasers: • Exeter Gardens – super location, lots of

Emlyns St entertainment space, fabulous garden • Emlyns St – period character, charming outlook • Casterton Rd – great location, spacious, beautiful garden, great features • Hambleton Rd – great views, easy walk to town, ideal family home.

If you want your property selling well and selling quickly, why not give Nest Estates a call. They will ensure you make the best of your property. And they have a waiting list of potential buyers looking for homes in Stamford.

• Nest Estates, 1 North St, Stamford, PE9 2YN Tel: 01780 238110 www.nestestates.co.uk

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Time to look again at your mortgage? Oliver Lee Salon T

his time last year an increase in interest rates before the end of 2014 seemed highly likely, with clear signs of recovery fuelling expectations.

Yet now, with falling inflation and fears over the health of the eurozone, markets are not expecting the Bank of England base rate to rise until early 2016.

While that may yet change, and let’s not overlook the inevitable uncertainty that will come with the impending general election, the benign environment – at least for borrowers, if not savers – could mean that now is the ideal time to look again at your mortgage to make sure that you have the best deal for you.

There are a wide range of mortgages out there, from discount to capped rates, to fixed rate deals. Each has pros and cons. The most suitable one for you will depend on your needs but also your attitude to risk and expectations or otherwise of future rate rises!

If you are looking for some help or advice then do feel free to come and talk to Handelsbanken, either in person or over the telephone. Richard Harrison of Handelsbanken says: “We believe in traditional, local banking; in building strong relationships with our customers, and getting to know them and the communities in which we operate thoroughly. This way we can provide you with the service you need and, where appropriate, the products to suit your needs.”

He continued: “As a bank we have no sales targets and we are not paid either bonuses or commission. Our focus will always be on making the right decisions for our customers, with those decisions made at a local level, by the managers that know you best. We look forward to hearing from you.”

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

• Richard Harrison, Handelsbanken First floor, Futura House, 4 Axon, Commerce Road, Lynchwood, Peterborough, PE2 6LR Office phone: +44 1733238183

A bright new, modern hair salon has recently opened in Stamford run by Oliver Lee-Follows together with his business partner Jill Scott

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he salon is in the location formerly occupied by Sloanes in St John’s St and has undergone a major facelift which has made it look very stylish, spacious and welcoming.

Oliver is passionate about hairdressing, having started out when he was just 13 – he aims for ‘affordable luxury’ and brings to bear the latest techniques in hairdressing and colouring, using Paul Mitchell products.

But it’s the extras that make this place stand out; a top-notch coffee machine and complimentary drinks; a head and arm/hand massage with every cut; a wet shave area with a complimentary glass of whisky; a colour bar where you can relax and observe the art and science of colour creation.

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Boston way. What brought them over here: “We had always known about the George of course,” Oliver told me, “but we were amazed when we looked around by the quality of the shops, especially the independents; and the whole friendly ambience of the place.”

• Oliver Lee, 11 St John’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DB Tel: 01780 754828 www.oliverleestamford.co.uk STAMFORD LIVING FEBRUARY 2015

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Visit our Stamford showroom, on Bath Row opposite Adnam’s Wine Store 01780 762579 WWW.DELCOR.CO.UK

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Art Class Starts Soon ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TO IMPROVERS WILL LOVE THIS COURSE! NEW ART COU RSE!

We are now ta k enquiries for ing our next course. This really is a fun course an great way to d a meet new friends and develop new skills. Ple as now for a cha e call t.

Best wishes, Jacqui

GREAT NEWS for all our readers looking for something fun to do over the next few months! There is a 14 week part-time Art Class (3 hours a week, mornings or afternoons) starting soon.

pencil drawing & sketching, Oil pastel painting and techniques, painting and blending with water colours and acrylics. Step by step tuition in the basic techniques and secrets needed to create beautiful pieces of art.

SEASIDE VISTAS

The course is designed to be fun for Absolute Beginners who have never picked up a brush before through to Improvers.

By the end of the course, students have created a minimum of 8 pieces of their very own original art they can enjoy forever, from Beautiful Countryside Landscape Scenes to Incredible Seaside Vistas

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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TO IMPROVERS - JUST LIKE YOU!

We adapt to each student’s needs and give them all the guidance and help they need to develop their artistic skills. The curriculum is fun, comprehensive and interesting. Over 14 weeks we will explore 4 different media;

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This course is a brilliant way to learn new skills you will be able to enjoy forever. It is also a great way of meeting new friends and to have a fun experience you will always remember and cherish! It is open to adults of all ages.

MEET NEW FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS

This part time course is over 3 months, so will give you plenty of time to master your new hobby.

STUNNING SURROUNDINGS Inspirational country venue.

Enjoy beautiful landscaped gardens and magnificent surroundings every week.

LIMITED PLACES

To maintain a high standard to our classes and the tuition you will receive, classes are kept to small numbers – so places available are limited! We recommend that if you are interested, you call now for a chat.

For information on dates, course fees and bookings, call now on

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Bring out your inner artist • Beginners to Intermediates

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MUSIC

LET THE CHOIR SING! Since its formation in 2007, local choir Stamford Singers has performed concerts across the region for a variety of good causes and charities and sung services in no fewer than sixteen cathedrals across the UK, including Westminster Abbey and York Minster. Members now have their sights set on St. Paul’s Cathedral. Chorister and Secretary Lesley Kirby tells Amander Meade about their plans

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HE choir was formed by the then Director of Music for the Stamford Endowed Schools, Paul White, in response to an invitation from Belgian brass ensemble, Kalison, to join them in their home town of Haasdonk and give a concert in the local church. A dozen singers from around Stamford and Rutland were gathered together by Paul, and along with organist David Lovell Brown, made the trip to Belgium. The concert was a great success, and the choir was invited to sing at the regular service in the church the following morning. Happy to oblige, Paul and the singers were disconcerted to discover on arriving at the church that the hymns were to be sung in Flemish, and that the custom was for the congregation to listen to the choir sing rather than join in. An instant and rapid lesson in pronunciation led to an enthusiastic rendering.”

Although it was never the intention that this ‘one-off’ event should mark the beginning of a new choir, the small group of singers were very keen to continue singing together so almost seven years on, under the direction of Paul, now retired, and with David still as accompanist, Stamford Singers continues to thrive. The ensemble has developed into a chamber choir capable of singing services in some of the country’s most prestigious cathedrals.

Opportunities to sing in cathedrals occur when their own choirs are taking a holiday break and as these occasions are limited, applications by visiting choirs often have to be made several years in advance.

Requirements vary from a simple email enquiry followed by a reply with a choice of dates, to the more formal procedure that had to be followed when the choir applied to sing in Westminster Abbey. “Happily our

application was satisfactory and Stamford Singers had the honour of singing services in Westminster Abbey in April 2013.”

“Part of the fun of visiting different cathedrals is discovering the particular resonance of each building,” explains Lesley. “Every cathedral has its own personality and distinctive style of operation, and the choir has become proficient at adapting to the varying requirements of each individual establishment. We may have to negotiate an elaborate walk up staircases and around the building singing as we go, or have just a short walk to the choir stalls. Some of the buildings are surprisingly difficult to sing in, whereas others, such as Derby and Wells have such wonderful acoustics that the voices just sing out effortlessly.”

Recently the choir has adopted The Evergreen Care Trust as its nominated charity, and is hoping to host a fundraising “Come and Sing Messiah” event in the spring of 2015. As they begin preparations for an application to sing in St. Paul’s Cathedral, Stamford Singers are happy to receive enquiries from potential new members and organisations looking for fundraising opportunities. “We really have a lot of fun with social events throughout the year including gatherings at pubs, meals out and parties hosted in members’ homes. Trips to cathedrals usually see husbands and wives of choir members coming along too with a group meal arranged during the stay. There is very much a ‘family atmosphere’ within the choir, and new members comment on how welcome they feel.”

• Full details of how to contact the choir, and more information about forthcoming events can be found on its website at www.stamfordsingers.org

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Welcome to The Yard!

Antonia Scott catches up with Aimee and Jo - the creative talent behind The Yard’s success

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he Yard – formerly Rascals softplay – in Stamford is soon to be celebrating their first year anniversary, having opened their doors last May after a complete make-over. Run by young mums, Aimee Swift and Jo Henchy, they created a space that is bright, clean and family friendly. The Yard’s ethos is to bring the outside in, with their bright sunshine yellow walls and chairs and aromatic lavender plants at the food counter. A wonderful selection of homebaked cakes by local Treatley’s are beautifully presented, along with a variety of grilled sandwiches sourced from Askers Bakery and delicious barista-made coffees to keep parents happy.

The Yard differs from many other softplay centres is that they specialise in welcoming

a host of varied business entrepreneurs who showcase their creative talents as weekly ‘pop ups’– whether it’s Dinky Dancers, Tatty Bumpkins Yoga, Usborne Book Sales, Baby Signing, Woolly Wednesdays knitting circle or Eleanor Turner rocking the place on her harp!

Antonia Scott ran two ‘Paint a Pot with Tooty’ workshops at The Yard in December – which proved very popular and was attended by many local parents all keen to give personalised hand and foot print gifts.

There will be another workshop at The Yard on Wednesday 4th February from 10am – 4.30pm which will make perfect Valentine’s presents.

• The Yard, Unit 2, West Street, Stamford.

PE9 2PL Tel: 01780 480610 www.theyardstamford.co.uk Open Tues – Sun: 10am – 4pm for 0-7 year olds.

Prices: over 2’s - £4.50, under 2’s - £3, under 6 months and all adults – free.

What is Dermapen?

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he Dermapen is the latest version of dermarolling.

The Derma FNS (fractional needling system) is the one used at the Cosmetic Clinics which is actually the very latest revolutionary advanced skin needling system. It uses needles to temporarily damage the skin and trick it into stimulating new collagen and elastin development.

By having adjustable needles it causes much less damage to the epidermal skin, so virtually very little downtime and because a numbing cream is applied before the procedure it is relatively painless. As well as treating acne scarring, burn wounds and scars it has fast become an extremely popular treatment at the clinics for rejuvenation of the skin for skin tightening, minimising pore size and also improving wrinkles and fine lines.

The Derma FNS miraculously brings alive that dull, flat grey and lined skin that seems to have appeared overnight. After the redness has settled the skin will be plumper and more radiant and the fine lines around the eyes will be significantly reduced.

A course of 3-4 treatments is recommended for the best possible results. So plenty of time to plan a treatment or have the course of 2 - 3 Derma FNS procedures before the spring for healthy glowing skin.

• To book a consultation with Miss Butt please contact the Cosmetic Clinic Peterborough – 01733 310090 or the King’s Lynn clinic – 01553 692531.

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he world famous girls’ choir Cantamus from Mansfield will be performing at Stamford Methodist Church at 7.30pm on Sat 7th March.

Advance purchase of tickets at £12 (children £6) from the Arts Centre or at the Well café at the church. Tickets on the door £15 In August 2014 the choir won the prestigious 1st prize (Gold) at the International Choir Competition at Riva del Garda in Italy - and were voted Championship Winners (audience award).

They will perform at the Methodist Church at a concert in support of the church’s Mission Projects which include the Glavanitsa Orphanage for disabled teenagers in Bulgaria, the Stamford and District Carers Sitter Service and their own youth outreach programme.

Dancing Saturday 21st February 7.30 pm Stamford Methodist Church, Barn Hill, PE9 2AE Admission Adults £5 Children & Students Free Tickets available in The Well, Barn Hill or 01780 757439 or on the door Hunted down in Africa by the authorities, the central character Hujogbe is accused of being a danger to world security by placing in the public domain top level secret information and committing crimes against humanity. To some, however, he is a prophet confronting vested interests and bad religion, a man of the people – scandalising and yet disturbing. The narrator, Lucy Fraser, is a journalist with the Sentinel newspaper. The audience is invited to be members of the jury at the end of the trial.

Any profits on the evening will go to a Palestinian charity nominated by Warren Bardsley the author of the book “Dancing” which inspired George Hetherington to write the play.

One Touch Football Soccer School February half term football and Multi Sports Football – 17/18/19 Feb | Multi-sports – 16-20 Feb The course will run from 9am or 10 am till 3pm. Open for children 4-12yrs Venue: Bluecoat School, Stamford The course will be overseen by a Norwich City coach and Scout.

• Costs are £50.00 for 5 days / £30 for three days or £12 per day.

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SHOPPING

Find the perfect Valentine’s Gift at Queensgate 2 3 1 1 Love is in the air at Queensgate this February!

Whether you are buying for your lifelong partner or secret crush or just want to treat yourself, you’ll find the perfect Valentine’s gift at Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Boots, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Spicebomb by Viktor&Rolf 90ml (£62.50) A heady, spicy aftershave with a rich leather and tobacco base and spicy cinnamon and pepper top notes. “It’s the perfect gift that you can both enjoy. It’s rugged, playful and is sure to heighten the senses”.

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John Lewis, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Hugo Boss Cufflinks (£39) These polished brass cufflinks with enamel insert are a perfect present.

The classic red would be an eye-catching accessory when paired with a crisp white shirt, ensuring he looks elegant for your Valentine’s dinner out! “A stylish accessory for a sophisticated shirt.”

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The Body Shop, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Colour Crush Lipstick in Red Siren (£10) With high impact colour, a gorgeous rose scent and five star customer reviews, there really is no reason not to have this lovely lipstick in your make-up bag this February.

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H&M, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Underwear Set (£19.99) Always a favourite for Valentine’s, underwear is a great gift for her! This sexy set in black lace is bound to make this a Valentine’s to remember.

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Superdry, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Angel Motor Jacket (£149.99) For those who like their romance a bit more rock ‘n’ roll, try this Angel Motor Jacket from Superdry. The vibrant coral red and tough biker styling makes this a real style statement for the girl who would rather have a Harley than flowers and chocolates.

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The Perfume Shop, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Roses De Chloe (£55.50) Roses de Chloe is a romantic update on the signature Chloe scent.“A delicate, feminine fragrance with a fresh and seductive scent – and as we all know roses are a perfect pick for Valentine’s”.

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Accessorize, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Verity Tote (£45) The popular Verity Tote is now available in lipstick red just in time to make a Valentine’s style statement.

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Beaverbrooks, Queensgate Shopping Centre – Links of London Secret Eclipse Love Pendant (£110) The main body of the pendant is engraved with the words ‘I love’ – turn the rotating disc to reveal the word ‘you.’ Inspired by classic locket pendants, the Secret Eclipse necklace is a sweet and unusual gift for the one you love.

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Paperchase, Queensgate Shopping Centre - Hugs Bear (£8) Hugs Bear is an adorable way to show someone you care.

Millie’s Cookies, Queensgate Shopping Centre - Giant Cookies (£14.99 - £16.99) Giant personalised cookies from Millie’s Cookies are always a firm favourite at any time of year. Choose your shape and cookie flavour then design the icing for a truly unique and original gift. Why not try a heart shaped cookie with a sweet message to your loved one.

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Thorntons, Queensgate Shopping Centre - Continental Tasting Heart Collection (£25) From cappuccino to lemon cream, praline to truffles, this box has everything to delight any chocolate connoisseur.

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Queensgate Gift Card (£5-1000) What to get the Valentine who has everything? With a Queensgate gift card, you can guarantee they will get something they’ll adore.

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ÂŁ695,000 Main Road, Whitwell An attractive Grade II Listed detached family home providing deceptively spacious accommodation which offers modern day convenience yet retaining the cottage character.

2 large reception rooms with additional study/occasional bedroom with shower room. Stunning kitchen breakfast room and utility. Master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, 3 further bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. The cottage enjoys a southerly aspect to the rear garden with 2 detached and modernised barns, each with heating.

Spring Cottage,

ÂŁ399,500 Main Street, Empingham Situated in this sought after Rutland village, this detached cottage has the charm and character of its period origins but was rebuilt approx 15 yrs ago to offer the convenience of a modern building but within a cottage shell. The property has gas fired central heating and double glazed units. The spacious accommodation with excellent head height offers entrance hall, cloakroom & cupboard, fitted kitchen breakfast room with range cooker, lovely large living dining room with fireplace facility. 3 bedrooms, 2 with vaulted ceilings and built in wardrobes, bathroom. Enclosed southerly aspect rear gardens with small lawn and good sized paved patio and outbuilding/store, Two parking spaces to the rear. No chain

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BRINGING LOCAL FOOD TO LIFE

‘Gis a butcher’s!

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HERE are some excellent butchers in the region. Stamford has Nelson’s and Grasmere Farm; Oakham has Leeson’s, Hambleton Farms Fine Foods and Rutland Charcuterie Co.; Uppingham has Culpin’s. Then there are our genuine farm shops with their exceptional butchery counters, including Northfield Farm near Cold Overton and Groovy Foods near Bourne (also see guide opposite).

However, if you want the ultimate in steak satisfaction, you need to cut, trim and prepare the meat yourself. And that’s where The Olive Branch’s new Butchery Masterclass comes in.

Launched and run by the pub’s head chef and co-proprietor Sean Hope, the five-hour hands-on course (followed by a five-course tasting menu and matched wines – or beers – if you wish) has been set up in response to customer demand.

The day starts at 8am when you meet for coffee and pastries at The Olive Branch before being introduced to half a locally sourced pig or lamb. You then wield the knife under Sean’s expert tuition (or just watch if you prefer), working your way through the different cuts including chops, fillet, loin, shoulder and belly.

You’ll also learn forgotten skills such as how to prepare stock and dripping, and – if you’re working with pork – how to make scratchings.

After being a butcher for the morning you have the option of sitting down for a fivecourse tasting menu cooked by Sean using some of the cuts you’ve just created, served with wine, beer and cider to match. There is also the option of staying over at Beech House (The Olive Branch’s award-winning bed and breakfast accommodation over the road in Clipsham) either before or after the masterclass. Whatever you choose, all attendees go home with all those juicy cuts of meat from your half pig or lamb, vacuumsealed and labelled ready for the freezer. You’ll also go home with recipe notes for each cut.

Sean said: “I decided to launch the course because customers kept telling me they were interested in butchery tuition and keen to stock up on local pork and lamb. Buying unbutchered half animals is great value if you know what to do with them.

“The Masterclass is relaxed and informal,

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We live in an area packed with brilliant butchers, and Sean Hope from The Olive Branch has now brought some extra fun to the party. By Matt Wright, founder of Great Food Club

and individuals can decide to get as little or as much hands-on experience as they want. It makes a unique gift for people with passion for good food and wine – it’s the ultimate spa day alternative!”

Dan Hiblin from Stamford who attended Sean’s first Butchery Masterclass said: “If you’re into good food and particularly like your meat, this is a must. It was a very enjoyable and informative butchery session followed by a top-notch taster dinner with great wine to complement each course. Thoroughly recommended!”

Pricing is as follows: Meat, plus tuition (8am-12pm), coffee, pastries and recipe notes: £75 The above plus five-course tasting menu: £120 The above plus matched wine/beer/cider selection: £145 For an overnight midweek stay at Beech House, add £150

About the writer Matt Wright founded and runs Greatfoodmag.co.uk and Greatfoodclub.co.uk, two Leicestershire-based websites that celebrate and promote local food and drink. His Great Food Club Handbook 2013/14 is out now.

Join Matt’s food club – Great Food Club – free of charge and discover the very best local food and drink.

Members can enjoy special offers at around 100 handpicked independent pubs, restaurants, producers and farm shops www.greatfooodclub.co.uk/join

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Great Food Club’s East Midlands butchers guide I

f you prefer to buy your meat ready trimmed and prepared, here are some excellent local(ish) butchers that are highly recommended by Great Food Club.

Groovy Foods, Bourne The Groovy Foods farm shop specialises in free range meat and is home to an artisan butchery. It sells a stunning range of its very own award-winning sausages, plus homecured bacon and much more. Great Food Club members get 10% off.

Johnny Pusztai at JT Beedham & Son, Nottingham The larger-than-life Nottingham butcher is a past holder of The Observer Food Monthly’s prestigious Producer of the Year award, and receives huge acclaim from those he supplies.

Great Food Club members get a free pound of sausages on their first visit.

Northfield Farm, Cold Overton Specialising in rare-breed, high-welfare meat raised on site, Northfield Farm also sells awardwinning pies and local produce, and offers bags of rural charm. Great Food Club members get a free bottle of cider here when they spend over £25 on meat.

Rutland Charcuterie Co, Braunston in Rutland Excellent quality, locally sourced meat cured and spiced to perfection, from biltong to salami to game pie. Great Food Club members get 10% off all products.

Grasmere Farm, Stamford With its traditional butchers shops in Stamford, Market Deeping and Peterborough, family-run Grasmere Farm’s passion is providing delicious, tender cuts of meat. Specialising in Hampshirecross pigs, founder Stuart Stables’ family has farmed in south Lincolnshire since 1969. Great Food Club members get 10% off purchases of £30 and over.

Sean Jeynes of W Archer & Son W Archer & Son, Leicester This neighbourhood butcher has been established for nearly 100 years and always seeks out high quality and rare-breed meats – it is famous for its hog roasts and South African specialities. Great Food Club members get 10% off.

Jane & Terry Tomlinson of Redhill Farm Redhill Farm Free-Range Pork, Gainsborough, Lincs Redhill Farm raises and butchers what could well be the United Kingdom’s best pork – winner of the Great Taste Awards Best Speciality Food Midlands & East Anglia 2014.

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Welland Vale, Lyddington Attractively on the outskirts of this well thought of Welland Valley village this five bedroom property benefits

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with stable block and fenced paddock area, the property may have potential for further extension subject to planning. A rare opportunity to purchase a small holding and experience your own 'good life'.

Grange House, Thistleton - Guide Price £715,000

Approximately 5 acres of landscaped gardens, orchard and three separate paddocks. Briefly comprising of: The ground floor, entrance vestibule, reception hall, sitting room, dining room, study, breakfast kitchen, utility room, side lobby with boot room, WC and store. To the first floor there is a master suite with dressing room having quality Shortland furniture and an en-suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Open Afternoon Saturday 17th January 13.30 - 15.00 No Appointment Necessary

The Settings, North Luffenham - Offers Over £725,000

Substantial former Ancaster Estate farmhouse attractively set in over an acre of lawns and paddock land, offering stunning views over the Chater Valley towards the village of North Luffenham.The farmhouse has many character features and boasts high ceilings and wellproportioned rooms. With four bedrooms, four main reception rooms, large farmhouse kitchen, boot room. The property could benefit from some updating and refurbishing to achieve its full potential.

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stunning views over the Chater Valley towards the village of North Luffenham.The farmhouse has many 5offering ES features and boasts high ceilings and well proportioned rooms. With four bedrooms, four main 1. character R ACreception rooms, large farmhouse kitchen, boot room. The property could benefit from some updating and refurbishing to achieve its full potential.

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The Old Vicarage, Martin - Guide Price £775,000

Recently restored Georgian residence situated within grounds and paddock of approximately 3.25 acres.

Enjoying far-reaching views across open countryside over the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Old Vicarage provides well-proportioned and beautifully presented living accommodation whilst incorporating original features. Accommodation comprises; Dining hall, study, cloakroom, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen breakfast room, utilty, pantry, five good sized bedrooms, two of which are en-suite and a family bathroom.

On the second floor is a further bedroom plus an attic room. This spacious home benefits further from a double garage, outbuildings with converted stable boys room bar, lawned garden with mature trees, a private terrace and a walled kitchen garden.

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Paddock House, Cold Overton - Offers In Excess Of £1,000,000 Substantial six bedroom stone family home with south facing aspects over its own mature private grounds of approx. 1.5 acres. Having well proportioned and laid out accommodation with large entrance hall, drawing room and family/dining room, living kitchen. A self contained area of the house gives a further reception room/play room with its own back staircase, bedroom and bathroom. The main bedroom has both en-suite and dressing area. A further five bedrooms, two shower rooms and an additional bathroom, make this a very practical family home. Separate driveway to stable yard with five brick built loose boxes and a range of outbuildings, stores and tack rooms and garden room.

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AC room and family/dining room. Recently refitted living kitchen with Aga and French doors to terrace. A self contained area of the house gives a further reception room/ play room with its own back staircase, bedroom

and bathroom. The main bedroom has both en-suite and dressing area. A further four double bedrooms, one single bedroom, two shower rooms and an additional bathroom, make this a very practical family home.

Separate driveway to stable yard with five brick built loose boxes and a range of outbuildings, stores and tack rooms and garden room. Conveniently set on the edge small picture postcard village just 7 minutes from the centre of Oakham. With excellent schools and mainline trains to London.

The Grange – Langham Offers In Region Of £1,000,000

Attractive character property with south facing gardens and a separate two bedroom cottage.

There is a large driveway with a courtyard, detached two bedroom stone cottage, triple bay garaging, workshop, six stables and a good sized barn. There is a small paddock area to the rear and a further five acres available to purchase by separate negotiation. The main residents comprises of: sitting room, dining room, farmhouse kitchen, study / snug, large utility / boot room, downstairs cloakroom, five double bedrooms, master with en-suite plus a family bathroom.

Launde House, Launde - Guide Price £1,750,000

With idyllic views overlooking Launde Abbey’s parkland, Launde House provides substantial family accommodation. Set in its own 8.45 acres, with a separate driveway into its own stable yard this home has been sympathetically remodelled to an impeccable standard incorporating both original and bespoke features. The three storey accommodation gives a teenagers suite to the top floor, leaving the first floor to have a master suite, with dressing room and shower room, three further double bedrooms and four bathrooms. The ground floor has an impressive sitting room with panoramic views. Further large family games room, snug, dining room/study, luxuriously fitted farmhouse kitchen with aga.

We are available 7 days a week and out of hours until 9pm – please email outofhours@mooresestateagents.com Melton: 18 Nottingham Street Tel: 01664 491610 | Oakham: 36 High Street Tel: 01572 757979 | Uppingham: 2 Orange Street Tel: 01572 821935 We are 7 days a week and |out of hours until 9pm – please email outofhours@mooresestateagents.com Stamford: 12available St Johns Street Tel: 01780 484555 Grantham: Grantham Station Tel: 01476 855618 | London: 40 St James's Place Tel: 0207 8390888

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Melton: 18 Nottingham Street Tel: 01664 491610 | Oakham: 36 High Street Tel: 01572 757979 Uppingham: 2 Orange Street Tel: 01572 821935 | Stamford: 1 Sheep Market, Tel: 01780 484555 Grantham: Grantham Station Tel: 01476 855618 | London: 40 St James’s Place Tel: 0207 8390888

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PROPERTY

Moores Estate Agency in Stamford opens stunning new office

Moores has just opened a new office in Stamford, in the heart of the Sheepmarket. The old building, which has been completely re-furbished, has a fabulous stand-alone position that gives it a really classy feel and is highly visible to residents and visitors alike “We discovered,” said Vernon Moore, the owner, “that this part of town has a very high footfall, so we will be seen by the maximum number of people.”

The main residential business in Stamford will be headed up by Harriett Norton, and the Country & Equestrian business will be headed up by Jenny Moore, with its own dedicated room. 70% of purchasers at this upper end come from outside the region, and Moore’s marketing and London associates are very important at bringing in new buyers.

The new outlet is very impressive. They have done a great job on the restoration, including cleaning the stone on the outside; and it has a great outlook across the Sheepmarket. But above all it is welcoming, unhurried, and feels like a place to spend time in and have a cup of coffee; and the team is young, dynamic and forward-looking. You have the feeling that you will get the best possible result here, and enjoy the process too.

• Moores Estate Agents, Sheep Market, Tel: 01780 484555 www.mooresestateagents.com • Offices also in: Oakham, Uppingham, Melton, London and Grantham (Train Station, Platform 1) STAMFORD LIVING FEBRUARY 2015

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DESIGN SOLUTIONS

QKSNewShowroom QKS Kitchens in Stamford has just put the finishing touches to a new showroom with ten complete new kitchen layouts for you to pore over and plan your next perfect kitchen.

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And with a huge choice of colours, finishes and handles you can create exactly the effect that you are looking for.

The Sheraton Kitchens are endorsed by George Clarke of Amazing Spaces fame – and he should know a thing or two!

One of my favourite new kitchens is the Sheraton modern layout that you see in the showroom on the right just as you come in. I especially like the contoured wall surface; and the ingenious retractable ‘hood’ that means no unsightly hood above the hob.

This kitchen is a bespoke factory-built unit with excellent Siemens appliances. The solid oak wood can be painted in any paint of your choice.

All QKS’s great kitchens are fitted expertly by an in-house installation team; and any ancillary work that needs doing can easily be handled. There is also an excellent design service to ensure you get the most possible benefit out of your kitchen space.

• QKS, The Maltings, Stamford, PE9 2NA Tel: 01780 755855 www.qksstamford.co.uk

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QKS provides the best products, best designs and the best management skills afforded to all of our customers by our long serving staff of kitchen architects. They have many years experience in design and project management, along with our highly skilled fitters, electricians, plumbers and tilers who work as a team.

Together, these form a product of unique Quality, a Kitchen to last a lifetime and a Service unrivalled in this area with 34 years of successful installations.

Launch of NEW Showroom The areas largest showroom.

• Over 30 new room settings now being displayed.

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The former Cooks Citroën dealership in Storeys Bar Road, Peterborough was recently re-branded Robinsons Citroën – and we’re happy to report the change has built still further the site’s excellent reputation for service

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OBINSONS Motor Group of Norwich bought Cooks Motor Group at the end of 2012, and Robinsons immediately announced it intended to retain the entire Citroën dealership team at the site. Sales Manager John Howard, who has worked here for many years, explains why existing and new customers will be excited to see the changes which have resulted, alongside a real sense of business-as-usual.

How has the Robinsons name added to what has clearly been an extremely successful Citroën dealership site in Peterborough for well over two generations?

Robinsons have given us the opportunity to expand the business. For example we’ve recruited extra technicians to ensure customers’ service wait times are reduced. We also have the benefit of experience and size of company that comes with a group of 26 dealers.

How do you account for Citroën’s success in this area?

We have a very established team, and have always worked hard to look after customers, ensuring they get a fair deal. Our regulars are pleased to know they’re dealing with the

same friendly faces, offering the same level of efficiency as before. This is unusual in the car trade. We have technicians who’ve been here 20 years, and some members of the sales team, including myself, have worked here for 16 years.

What improvements in service are customers likely to see?

We’ve been able to take on extra staff to ensure customers get a first class service, and more importantly, everybody here is customer focused. We give all our customers who come in for work or collect their car a follow-up call to ensure they’re 100% happy, and we now offer fixed price servicing and service contracts to make paying for services even easier.

Are there new sectors of the local market for both cars and commercials that you, as Sales Manager, will tackle?

We’ve seen the launch of the C4 Cactus and the all-new C1 in 2014, and this year we’re hoping to attract new customers who may not have considered Citroën before. Both these cars will be promoted by us in 2015. We also want to build on the success of the DS range, which is proving very popular indeed.

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HE Citroën name is synonymous with innovation. From the time it created the world’s first all-steel bodied car in 1924 and the iconic 2CV in 1949, through its advanced Hydractive computer-controlled self-levelling suspension (on the XM in 1989) to the innovative C3 Hybrid Air, unveiled at the Geneva motor show in 2013 – the company has led the field in technical advances.

Thus one of its latest creations the new C4 Cactus – one of the brand new models Robinsons Citroën is pleased to offer right now - has a thrilling sense of newness in its design, which you simply won’t find elsewhere.

Fed up with doors or corners being dented by inconsiderate drivers? The Cactus neatly addresses that with its Airbump soft outer body areas, designed to absorb small knocks. Also aware that the sheer weight of cars generally creates a major drain on fuel usage and environmental impact, Citroën has made the new vehicle, launched last April, weigh around 200 kg (almost 450 pounds) less than an ordinary hatchback. In addition to greater fuel economy, it rides better and saves money on items like tyres, brakes and suspension.

Then there’s Magic Wash, another small but ingenious advance. We’ve all seen cars spurting screen wash liquid into the air – anywhere but the windscreen – Citroen gets round that by removing the jets from the bonnet, and putting them into the wiper blade tips. Clever stuff.

At the wheel the road-test car, a BlueHDi 100 manual (£17,990.00 on the road) feels wonderfully light and responsive. The economical diesel engine offers plenty of low-down torque (i.e. pulling power) making acceleration lively but smooth.

The layout in front of the driver is refreshingly simple and for once isn’t cluttered by more dials and knobs than a jumbo jet cockpit. Instead there’s the nicely proportioned wheel (with certain controls such as audio volume built-in), and easy to read speedometer display, a stalk to the left controlling indicators, lights, and wipers, plus the gearlever on this manual version.

Taking pride of place in the centre of the dash is an easy-to-use iPad style display, which operates just about everything else – including air con, digital radio (note there’s no CD player – sign of the times!) Bluetooth functionality, and audio streaming.

To the rear there’s a handy boot space under the hatch offering an amazing 358 litres of room, and we mustn’t forget the sofa-like seating and the clever storage spaces dotted around the interior. We want one! www.robinsonspeterborough.citroen.co.uk

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F you’re thinking of buying, selling, letting or renting in the near future then you need to read this.

Here’s how it currently works: your Estate Agent or Letting Agent pays to advertise property on websites like Rightmove and Zoopla. Nearly 90% of people searching for property will make their initial search online so there is no denying the power of the internet and these sites. In fact, Rightmove is ranked 6th out of all UK websites, just below Amazon and above the BBC – we love property in this country!

THE INTERNET GIANTS The scenario that agents currently find themselves in is a tricky one and quite unique to the industry – it is also a reflection on the UK property world’s inability to move with the times. Rightmove and Zoopla have effectively created a duopoly in which agents pay an awful lot of money for a service that they must use. On average an Estate Agent pays over £700 per branch, per month, to use Rightmove alone. There are approx 15,000 agency offices in the UK, most of who list on Rightmove. I’ll let you do the sums.

The problem with agents is that they are (in general) fearful of change and are too busy watching their competitors. This is how Rightmove and Zoopla have managed to creep up, clean up and create this duopoly situation. Now, you would think that somebody would step-in and take advantage of this scenario: after all, there are 15,000 disgruntled agents who would happily dump Rightmove and Zoopla given the chance. Well, many have tried with varying degrees of success over the years. Alas though the potential giant killers have failed in their attempts. But why have they failed? Well, it’s a mixture of not gaining the agent’s full trust and support (see above, very tricky) combined with the wrong people behind the scenes, mixed in with poor business models.

THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Here enters the new kid on the block: Agents’ Mutual or, to use its publicfacing brand name, On The Market. Except that the faces behind the scenes are not new kids at all. In fact, they are a group of top bods from some of the UK’s prestige, traditional Estate Agencies including Savills, Knight Frank and Chesterton Humberts. They have hired Primelocation founder, Ian Springett, to head up the organisation. The concept is that agents who each have one share and one vote will wholly own the new property site. Profits will be reinvested and costs will be cut.

There are a couple of factors that perhaps make this the first truly viable player. Firstly that the group have already raised a significant amount of investment, £7m as far as I am aware. Secondly because Agents’ Mutual are asking agents to ditch one of either Rightmove or Zoopla. Anyone who has studied economics will be aware of the prisoner’s dilemma, a scenario which shows how two apparently rational people may not co-operate as expected. Multiply this by 10,000, mix in a whole load of fear, anticipation, panic and old fashioned competition and you’ve got some idea of what’s going on right now in the agency world.

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Whilst we will not be losing our presence on Rightmove, we are looking forward to the future of a website that is geared at the industry across the whole of the UK providing a solid platform for consumers to view properties.

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ANDRA is a skilled creator of miniature articles. She was born in Ryhall, where her father was a farmer then moved for a short time to Long Clawson before returning to Borderville, on the Ryhall Road out of Stamford. Her adult life has been spent in Stamford.

From an early age Sandra and her siblings enjoyed making things for their own entertainment. She remembers making a raft to go on the river, a go-cart and hammocks. These practical skills also came in useful when she had children of her own. She made dolls’ cots out of shoeboxes, an Action Man tent and a My Little Pony horsebox. She also made a doll’s house, which inspired her to make other miniatures.

She found others shared her interest and with a friend started a miniaturist group based at Ketton Club. For several years they met each month, sharing ideas and inspiring each other. They worked on a range of projects including a terrace of houses in which each member created an interior and a department store for which each member was given a department to do. Sandra’s Romany caravan pictured here was part of another project.

The scale of all Sandra’s models is 1:12 – that is 1 inch for 1 foot – and everything is executed with great attention to detail.

Fimo is a modelling clay which can be modelled into tiny objects like the fruit and vegetables on the stall but Sandra’s great skill is the ability to see potential in unusual materials. She uses a tremendous range of materials and is always on the look-out: cocktail sticks, beads, tiny pictures, wooden stirring sticks from the coffee shop have all been adapted to use in her miniatures.

She also reduces images with the aid of the computer. She made a tiny family photograph album an inch square.

Several of her models have been exhibited in local Shows and she has won numerous awards and prizes. One was for the flower and vegetable stall exhibited at the Stamford Horticultural Society and another was a miniature version of the Show itself. The tiny vegetables were all crafted with the same precision that the exhibitors were achieving in the real show.

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Antonia Scott takes a look at local options for care for the elderly, both in one’s home and in residential care

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The Lincolnshire Care Services Directory from Care Choices on 0800 389 2077 (also available online) is full of helpful and informative advice on choosing and paying for your care and support in Lincolnshire.

It includes information on home support, specialist care, care homes and funding advice.

Finding the right care home is very important for all family members’ health and peace of mind. The Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk - provides free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services. The Directory also provides a useful checklist of questions to ask when assessing whether a care home is suitable for oneself or a relative.

The main care options available are to: • Move to retirement housing, with or without home care; • Remain in your own home, with or without home care; • Move to a care home; • Move to a care home with nursing; • Move to a hospice.

Care in the Community Evergreen Care Trust based on Ryhall Road in Stamford was established in May 2005 by a group of volunteers from across the local churches in response to identified needs of older and vulnerable people which did not fall within the remit of statutory health and social care agencies. The Trust has endeavoured to develop services appropriate to need; some are voluntary projects and other services are paid

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Cross Keys Homes for by clients. Their mission statement “seeks to serve older and vulnerable adults in our community by improving their circumstances through advocacy, friendship and practical support.” www.evergreencare.org.uk Christchurch Stamford Day Centre was established over 40 years ago and now has 50 members who are elderly and housebound, who are collected from their homes every Wednesday and given a hot cooked meal, prepared by a team of four volunteer cooks.

Members are provided with entertainment each afternoon followed by a cup of tea and cake before being taken home mid afternoon.

For many members this is their only social interaction of the week and provides essential fellowship and a sense of being a valued member of the community. The Day Centre meets 45 weeks per year and involves 40 volunteer helpers, drivers and cooks. Funding for the centre comes from membership fees but these are kept to a minimum by support from local commerce, Cummins Generator Technologies and local charitable trusts. www.christchurchstamford.com/daycentre

Care Home with Nursing Cross Keys Homes says: “If you can’t always be there for them, we can.” They specialise in a ‘Life Line’ service for elderly or vulnerable people who would prefer to live in their own homes and stay independent, yet provides a discreet and effective way of summoning help 24 hours a day, which greatly allays family member’s worries. The lifeline personal alarm is a small unit that is fitted into homes close to a telephone that allows help to be sought by pressing a button. Cross Keys also provide

a lightweight pendant for the person to wear which has an emergency button that connects to immediate help. The service is from £4.40 per week or £160 in the first year. Contact: www.crosskeyshomes.co.uk/lifeline Tel: 01733 396439 Bluebird Care is a national provider of care in the home and their Stamford office is run by Leisa Mackenzie and Tim Carey, both Directors who have a very customer centric approach, “There is a misconception in the care for the older generation. They are not ‘elderly’; they do not come from the planet ‘Elder!’ They are simply older people, and as such, in order to lead their lives independently it is sometimes necessary for them to receive help in certain tasks; this is where Bluebird Care can help. Our approach is one of “What can we do for you?”

It’s about how we help you achieve the life you want, and about promoting independence for the customer, to help them to lead as independent a life as possible.

“Our customers have a wide range of requirements. Some may be older, less physically able to manage day to day chores, while other customer needs may be more complex and need a full care and support package. We work to a ‘Care Plan’ - each is specific to the individual person, be it in helping with domestic chores to shopping calls, through to personal hygiene and 24 hour live-in care. We are here for any individual who requires help and support in their own home to allow them to remain at home and keep their independence and choice. Whether it be due to age, illness or disability, our aim is to ensure that care remains personalised to meet their individual preferences, and to do this, the importance of

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training and developing our staff is key.”

Tel: 01780 480881 www.bluebirdcare.co.uk Barchester Homes has opened a new care home, Braeburn Lodge in Deeping St James, providing personalised nursing, residential and dementia care. It has been designed to provide a warm and comfortable home for older people and offers nursing and residential care, as well as providing personalised care for people living with dementia in Memory Lane Community, whose features include adapted crockery and tableware, a sensory garden, and memory boxes with small reminders such as photographs to help each person reminisce.

Skilled Activities Co-ordinators create a lively and involving programme, from arts & craft afternoon, a fitness morning or an evening of film. The home also has a minibus to take people out for trips, to the shops or theatre.

Contact: Braeburn Lodge Tel: 01778 752500 Always Take Care is a Gold Standard Care Agency based in Oakham that offers exceptional care at home. “I promised my mum and dad I wouldn’t put them into a home when they got old” – a promise made by many but not always easy to keep, according to Heather Gebbie, founder of Always Take Care who has over 50 years nursing experience.

Specialising in long term continuing care at home, Always Take Care helps families to keep their promises, and takes great pride in the exceptionally high quality of nursing care her team provides. “The majority of our clients are retired professionals seeking the dignity of remaining at home despite personal limitations.

We offer professional help with daily care, companionship, dementia care, palliative care, respite care and end of life care through one of

our experienced carers who live with clients in their homes and take care of all their needs.”

Also available is domiciliary support for respite and post-operative clients with the fullest attention paid to matching the right carer with the right client. Tel: 01572 869138 www.alwaystakecare.co.uk Oak House Residential Care Home provides full time nursing and residential care as well as respite and post-operative care. It remains very much part of village life in Greetham and has recently celebrated 25 successful years in business. Manager, Linda Ellis and her team often welcome villagers to visit residents at Oak House to help maintain contact with the community – something which Linda feels is essential. “Oak House is situated in the heart of the village and we like to welcome local people here as friends of the home. Visitors come to chat, socialise and sometimes attend poetry readings or other events we organise and they bring with them news of village happenings to our residents, keeping them in touch with what goes on. Lots of locals also enjoy our monthly luncheon club - two courses for just £7.50 and everyone is welcome!” Tel: 01572 812647 www.oakhouse-carehome.co.uk

Next Steps Community Care Established in 2006, and continuing to grow, Next Steps Community Care are specialists in caring for clients in their own homes and are now offering their services in Stamford and surrounding areas. The company was founded

by Steve and Caroline Croxton, both registered nurses with over 35 years combined experience within the NHS. Their ethos is to provide individualised care and support to enable

individuals to continue to live at home while still receiving excellent care. Their services include help with household chores such as cleaning, preparing and cooking meals, or other more personal tasks such as bathing and showering, dressing, shaving and continence care. They can also help with shopping, swimming or other activities. www.next-steps.co.uk.

Stamford and its surrounding area are lucky to have so many varied facilities which have a genuine passion for changing the face of the caring profession with many companies investing in high quality recruitment and training of their staff which results in excellent care for elderly clients.

DIRECTORY: • Tixover Care Home near Oakham and Chater Lodge Care Home in Ketton are both run by Barchester Healthcare www.barchester.com Tel: 01780 444491 / 01780 721376 • Braceborough Hall Retirement Home www.braceboroughhall.co.uk Tel: 01778 560649 • Tallington Care Home - Tel: 01780 740314 • Whitefriars Care Home – Tel: 01780 765434 • Priory Court Care Home – Tel: 01780 766130 • Tixover House Care Home – Tel: 01780 444491 A list of hospices can be found online: www. helpthehospices.org.uk. Those nearest to Stamford include: • South West Lincolnshire Community Macmillan Team in Bourne – Tel: 01778 426523.

• Cancer and Specialist Care in Peterborough – Tel: 01733 678572 • Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall in Peterborough – Tel: 01733 225900 • The Tulip Suite in Spalding – Tel: 01775 652000 • Lakeland Hospice in Corby – Tel: 01536 747755 • Marie Curie in Solihull – Tel: 0121 7033600.

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‘Cake for the Weekend’ from Deliciously Different Cakes Considering that Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday you might want to think ahead and order a ‘Cake for the Weekend’ writes Sarah Lyon

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ynne Kemps’ cakes are deliciously different and a bit quirky too. Her creative skill and passion for cake making has placed her cakes amongst top favourites for clients who visit The Fine Food Store in Stamford.

More recently Lynne has moved her cake bakery from Easton on the Hill to new premises where clients can now order beforehand and conveniently collect from the newly converted bake house on Brownlow Street near the Ford Garage in Stamford. Lynne has transformed a shell of a space into a commercial kitchen uniquely fitted with an office and consultation area for customers to talk through their requirements. Wedding and celebration cake consultations can be booked for a weekend visit.

‘Cake for the Weekend’ is a new concept for Lynne and comes on the heels of much demand from clients who want a little more of a bespoke, made-to-measure cake. Lynne can modify size, flavour and filling to meet the desires of clients: “People can have their favourite cake in whatever size suits their family needs”. Lynne explains that the idea for ‘Cake for the Weekend’ came from customers enjoying the deliciousness of a slice of cake in The Fine Food Store and wanting to buy the whole cake to take home for the family.

Lynne creates cakes for all seasons and for all occasions. Ingredients are sourced locally and Fairtrade when possible. Silverlane Foods, Silver Lane in Stamford provides a wonderful array of nuts and people tend to bring in bits and bobs from their allotments in season whether it be a glut of courgettes, carrots or apples.

TRENDS IN CAKES Weddings Lynne made a two-tier wedding cake (courgette cake) as the centre piece cake and an individual courgette cake for each table of guests.

With a move away from the more traditional fruit cake, the most popular flavours for wedding cake are lemon or chocolate sponge.

Tall deep cakes (5” tall tiers and not so broad at the bottom) with sharp edges in Fondant icing are a popular wedding cake option: “I catered a ‘Naked wedding cake’ on New Year’s Eve where the bride had a three tier cake with six varieties of cake. The bottom tier was chocolate and sour cream with butter scotch cake followed by courgette cake and carrot cake for the middle tier and then a lemon drizzle and Victoria sponge on top of that. I followed the client’s design to the letter. Finished off with silk greenery so that the flavour of fresh herbs wouldn’t tinge the cake” (picture opposite).

By the slice at The Fine Food Store and ‘Cake for the Weekend’ Courgette, carrot, parsnip or orange with almond cake (Gluten free), chocolate and sour cream, butterscotch, lemon drizzle or Victoria sponge are a sample variety but if you have tried something different to these in The Fine Food Store Lynne will be happy to bake it for you.

Ombre cake, a deep hefty cake with different flavours of chocolate, chocolate caramel, caramel and vanilla layered with caramel sauce and covered in chocolate ganache.

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Baby Gendre Cakes Lynne was asked to make a cake at the request of her client who was pregnant and hosting a family party at which the sex of her baby would be revealed. Lynne was passed an envelope and sworn to secrecy. “We had worked out a design for the cake but it was only when they cut the cake at the party that the couple found out if they were having a boy or a girl (the cake inside is either blue or pink).” The fondant icing on the outside was white with pink, blue and lemon polka dots. Lynne uses a natural paste for colouring.

• Information regarding ‘Cake for the Weekend’ can be found at The Fine Food Store, 37 St Mary’s Street in Stamford. Flyers in shop Collect cake orders from ‘Deliciously Different Cakes’, Brownlow Street – park and collect Lynne provides her cakes to a host of local cafés and garden centres.

Contact Lynne T: 01780 238737 www.deliciouslydifferentcakes.co.uk

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REALLY enjoy eating cheese and tasting new wines with pleasant conversation. I would like to become a wine expert, maybe working in the sector as a marketing manager, but meanwhile I’m improving my English language at the Stamford Academy and finding different restaurants and pubs in the town to go for a drink and trying new wines!

One of my favourite places is The Wine Bar in St. Paul’s Street. Here you can find wines from different countries like Spain, Italy, France or Argentina. The price per bottle is quite affordable so you can share it with friends. Besides, you can taste a good cheese board with three or four pieces of cheese from the region combined with chutney.

To be honest I thought chutney wouldn’t like me but I have to admit it’s delicious!

The Wine Bar is situated in a very old building - it’s small but very cosy, with modern decoration and it holds a secret… – a lovely patio for spring and summer! The staff are very friendly too so it’s the perfect place to drink good wine!

As well I have discovered the Stamford Cheese Cellar in St Mary’s St –It’s a charming

shop that I’m sure will appeal to everybody who loves cheese so much as me! You can buy many artisan cheeses. I bought here two of my favourite English cheeses, the Stilton and the Cheddar extra mature. I tasted them when I arrived in Stamford four months ago and I think they are fantastic. Their flavour is strong but they’re ideal to eat with red wine.

Also the Stamford Cheese Cellar offers hampers and gifts for special occasions so you can find here an original present for a foodie friend! They sell pâtés, jam, chutneys, crackers, homemade marmalades and wine too.

What do you think about these two places?

Have you been here before? If your answer is not you should already visit them; the first one with your partner or friends to drink good wine in a pleasant environment and the second one to buy some delicious cheeses and gourmet products for a special dinner at home!

Surprise Awaits at The Oat Hill in Market Harborough Having always either eaten or drunk in the bar area at the Oat Hill pub in Market Harborough, it was a first for Sosennah Every to venture into the restaurant area at the back

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HE menu was varied and just reading over the interesting array of dishes got our taste buds ready for action. We were not disappointed with the Trio of English salads, which were served very simply and elegantly on a long dish and included chunks of mouth-watering Stilton on an iceberg leaf, a sliver of beetroot with goat’s cheese mousse and a grated celeriac and pear salad.

We also tried the Herb crusted Carpaccio of beef which was perfectly pink and a homemade free range Scotch Egg with a tangy piccalilli sauce. Other starters included Antipasto cured meats and marinated vegetables as well as local cheeses. For around £6 a starter, they represented good value. Our mains were all generously portioned with individual delicate flavours and well presented.

The roast breast of Gressingham duck came with wilted pak choi and a star anise and port jus, which was extremely tasty. The herb crusted Grasmere pork had some good marbling along the meat, but it was the roast rack of Joseph Morris lamb which was the night’s outright winner. The pink lamb was moist, succulent and just “melted in the mouth”. The rack was presented with a ‘hair of red Cress’ which added to the dish’s wow factor. We forced ourselves to try the dark chocolate and orange roulade for dessert which was luckily refreshingly light.

With attentive service and an excellent wine list especially selected for the Oat Hill by local wine merchants Duncan Murray Wines, we could easily have made a long night of it! Here is quality food at sensible prices and definitely a number of notches above pub grub! Give it a try next time yiu are down Market Harborough way!

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A must see is Michelangelo’s huge statue of David occupying pride of place in The Accademia Gallery, carved from a single block of marble. And Brunelleschi’s gravity defying Duomo which dominates the Florence skyline, together with the world famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the oldest in Florence which over the years has housed tanners, butchers, blacksmiths, and finally the goldsmith’s shops that still line it today.

The Uffizi Gallery houses Italy’s most important collection of art, The Medici Collection, and is well worth a visit. City Tours are available from £36.00 per adult, a little touristy perhaps, but well worth the effort.

Whilst in Florence sampling the local food & drink is a must; try Schiacciata, a type of Tuscan flatbread for a snack or light lunch with salami and Pecorino cheese accompanied by a glass of wine from the Chianti region. Try Gilli on Piazza della Republica ideal for an aperitif before heading off for dinner. The region is popular for its full-bodied red Chianti wine, although there are also many Tuscan white wines such as Vernaccia from nearby San Gimigano which are well worth sampling.

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THE TIN PIGEONS ARE FLYING Georgie Fenn met up with Fraser, Douglas and George (sadly Tom was away) and got the latest news from Stamford’s most lovable band

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OR those of you that are not from Stamford or have been living under a rock and don’t know The Tin Pigeons, here is a recap: The group formed in 2011 and since then they have established a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting young contemporary folk bands! The Tin Pigeons is made up of George Norton on vocals and banjo and his brother Fraser on vocals, guitar and mouth organ with Tom Quemby on bass guitar and kick drum and last but not least Douglas Tawn on vocals and mandolin; the boys are all originally from Stamford School.

At the time I was interviewing the boys they were gearing themselves up for a private recording session for their latest EP (alternative word for single – actually means extended play so can be anything from one song to say four). However, since this interview ‘All’s Spent’ is now available to buy on iTunes and to listen to on Spotify, so you lucky Stamfordians I suggest you give your post-Christmas ears a treat and have a listen!

It looks like an exciting year ahead for The Tin Pigeons as they plan a nationwide tour hoping to do a gig ‘nearly every night and to just take every opportunity we can’! There is even talk that they may be hitting Paris and Madrid so watch out Europe!

Surprisingly the boys have a varied taste in music, and young Tom is launching a successful career in drum and bass! Fraser’s heart is set on country music and Doug likes to listen to late 70s, 80s stuff including Gene Vincent – the boy has style. I was impressed to hear that on long journeys they are taking their voices very seriously by listening to Mrs Quemby’s (Tom’s mum) warm up for your vocals; as she is a speech therapist this has been really helpful to them and ensures when they arrive at the gig they can hit all the notes straight away.

It really is raw talent that has created this band, they are all incredibly self-taught and busy writing their own songs. We spoke about how much more exciting the X-Factor would be if it was purely for musicians who wrote their own stuff!

Fraser phrased it perfectly about the current music industry: ‘Music is less of an expression and more of a career and a way of making money’. It is so nice to see such passion and energy shining through this young band and I think it’s really exciting what they have to offer.

Despite their incredible following, Tom, Fraser, Doug and George still can’t believe they have actual real fans that follow them – it just shows how humble they are despite being the most talked about band in our area. If you would like to get it touch visit their Facebook page which you can find by typing The Tin Pigeons into the search bar, they tell me that they love to connect to fans so send them a message if you have questions to ask or you would like to hire them for an event yourself! We all need to keep a look out for these guys in the future!

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here to see them MAMA LIZ’S !

• Thursday 5th Fe bruary 8pm, Vood oo Unplugged Open Mic Evening . A night for all ab ilities to have a go at performing. No booking necessary!

• Sunday 8th Febru ary 4pm, Free entry to Mama Liz’s Sunday Session fea turing the folk ba nd Pennyless.

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STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE • Saturday 21st Fe bruary, Leveret – featuring Andy Cutting, Sam Sw eeney and Rob Ha rbron who will be playing spontan eous traditional En glish music. £12, buy tickets online @ www.stamforda rtscentre.com or you can pop in an d see them at the desk.

STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE • Saturday 7th Fe bruary 7:30pm, Th e Michael George Variety Show an d Live Band. £17 for tickets, Call 01780 766455 • Saturday 14th Fe bruary 7:30pm, Th e McBusted Experience (tribu te act). £12 for tic kets, Call 01780 766455 • Saturday 28th Fe bruary 7:30pm, Da vid Bowie Tribute. £15.50 for tickets, Call 01780 766455 Kings Cliffe Ex-S erviceman’s Club • Saturday 7th Fe bruary 9:30pm, Ac oustic Night, FREE ENTRY • Saturday 14th Fe bruary 9:30pm, Tri ple 7 (Rock) FREE ENTRY • Saturday 21st Fe bruary 9:30pm, An toine Fleuriot (Popular Covers 50 ’s to present from rock to pop) FREE ENTRY • Saturday 28th Fe bruary 9:30pm, Jo hnny Cash Tribute Band, FR EE ENTRY

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Wing & Rutland Water This is a splendid walk, its highlights being wide-ranging views over Rutland Water and three delightful Rutland villages

WALK DATA Distance: 6 Miles (10 kms) Height Change: 60 metres Typical time: 2.5 hours Map: Rutland Water Explorer 234 Parking: Top St, Wing Start & Finish: Wing Church Terrain: Rolling terrain, lots of up and down, but nothing severe Dog suitability: Moderate. Sheep and Nature Reserve, so discipline essential.

POINTS OF INTEREST Wing is a very pretty village. Its most notable feature is The Old Maze (on the Glaston Rd, directly opposite where you arrive on foot from Lyndon). More accurately known as a labyrinth, it measures around 14 metres in diameter and consists of a single grass path that winds and backtracks around in a circle before finally leading to the centre. This form of maze has been variously termed ‘Classical’, ‘Cretan’ or ‘Chartres’ and is popularly associated with the legend of Theseus and the Minotaur.

It is thought to date from the medieval period - it is later recorded in the Leicester and Rutland Directory of 1846 which describes it as ‘an ancient maze, in which the rustics run at the parish feast’.

The Lyndon Visitor Centre, on the edge of Rutland Water, very much merits a visit. It is the base for the Rutland Osprey project. Find out more at www. rutlandwater.org.uk Lyndon remains an Estate Village, as it has been for centuries, retaining much of its charm and rural character. It is surrounded by an agricultural estate extending to over 1000 acres.

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Take Church Street opposite the church, heading north and then swinging west, becoming Bottom St Just before the street heads south again, take the footpath (not bridleway) heading off diagonally NW down the valley towards the railway and some old buildings.

Immediately after going under the railway bridge, take a sharp right just before a derelict building, following back up the hill alongside the railway track, until the path eventually comes out in Manton Take a left, then an immediate right, swinging right (E) past the Horse & Jockey pub; this road terminates at a field gate, and two paths lead down across a field to Rutland Water; take the right path (a bridleway) which eventually joins the Rutland Water lakeside track Turn right (E) here, making sure you have your dog on a lead; please respect that this is a birdwatching area; proceed past the Visitor Centre, still keeping to the main lakeside track.

About 300 metres after the reserve, there is a bridleway heading due S straight back up the hill; follow this all the way to the Lyndon Rd (it has a left kink, then a right kink as you head up) On reaching the road, cross and turn left, staying on the verge for 200 metres before the path then heads south again through Lyndon Woods; once out of the wood, the path goes diagonally SE towards the road; join the road and you will shortly be back at the car.

PIT STOPS King’s Head, Wing (Tel: 01572 737634 www.thekingsarms-wing.co.uk ) A delightful pub with a strong reputation for its food, particularly game.

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What’s On Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment in the region this month Saturday and Sunday 7 and 8 February COURSES: Hedge Laying at Rutland Water Join in a series of courses and events run by the conservation experts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Hedge Laying for Beginners is run by expert, John Shone who will show you the secrets of this ancient art.

Saturday 21 February, 9am – 12.30pm This month a large variety of wildfowl are expected to arrive on the reserve – why not learn more about the wildlife of the lagoons during a guided walk beginning at Egleton and accompanied by an expert?

Events cost from £10 per head with booking essential. To book and for further information on all activities on the Reserve, Tel: 01572 653024 or visit www.rutlandwater.org.uk Monday 9 to Sunday 22 February, daily from 10am to 4pm EVENT: Spring Flower Fortnight Visit Barnsdale to see the gardens burst into life. Along with all the fresh new foliage, you will see drifts of daisy-like anemone blanda in a variety of bright colours, pretty blue chionodoxa, dwarf iris and daffodils, the beautiful hellebores, bright snowflakes and wonderfully fragrant, spring-flowering Daphne.

Barnsdale Gardens Admission £6/£5£2.50. Family admission (2 adults + 3 children) £14, for information Tel: 01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

Wednesday 11 February, 7.30pm MUSIC: Charm Offensive – Fascinating Aida Following a sold-out 2013 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over ten million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman continue to celebrate over thirty years of Fascinating Aïda with their new show Charm Offensive.

Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully.

Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Tickets £19.50 Tel: 01780 766455

Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February, daily from 11am to 4pm EVENT: Snowdrop Week Wrap up warm for a winter walk full of snowdrops and winter flowers. Unusual snowdrops are shown in the coach house where you can hear free talks from plants woman and galanthophile Jackie Murray. Enjoy delicious teas and homemade light lunches n the tearoom and follow the amazing story of these ancient gardens in the history room. Lots of winter plants for sale.

Easton Walled Gardens Admission £6.95/£2.95 with further information at www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

Thursday 19 February, 2.30pm FAMILY SHOW: Puss in Boots Patrick Lynch from CBeebies brings this show to life with smoke, mirrors and hidden trapdoors. Cheer as the sure footed feline fools the king and the ogre to help his master reach the top. With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts, it’s a classic fairy tale – the cat’s whiskers.

Stamford Theatre Tickets £7.50/£26 family of four Tel: 01780 763203 or www.stamfordartscentre.com Sunday 22 February, 10.30am to 3pm EVENT: Wedding Fair Brides to be can meet all the local wedding professionals they will need to create their perfect day. Plenty of advice on everything from music to vintage vehicles and admission is free. Barnsdale Hall Hotel, Rutland

Friday 27 and Saturday 28 February EVENT: Good and New Sale – in support of For Rutland, In Rutland A charity sale of high quality clothing, some of which has never been worn. Fabulous bargains and a great atmosphere. Friday’s event is ticketed at £15 to include canapés and champagne between 5pm and 8pm, Saturday’s event is 8.30am to 1pm with £5 admission on the door.

Barnsdale Lodge Hotel Tickets and further information from Trish Ruddle Tel: 01572 724400 Throughout February EVENT: Lunch for Less Menu at Burghley Although the main house is closed until next month, visitors can enjoy a lunch for less in the Orangery Restaurant designed by ‘Capability’ Brown. One course is £10.50, two courses £14 and add a third for £17.50, served Wednesday to Saturday 12 to 2.30pm.

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What’s On HALF TERM FUN Saturday 14 February, 11am and Sunday 15, Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 February at 2pm FILM: The Penguins of Madagascar A terrific off-shoot from the Madagascar films, the famous zany penguins get their own movie playing an elite, if stupid, spy team trying to defeat the villainous Dr Octavius Brine. Tickets £5.50 Tel: 01780 763203 or visit www.stamfordartscentre.com

Thursday 19 February, 2pm FAMILY SHOW: King Silly and Friends A highly acclaimed children’s variety show featuring performances from the stars of Britain’s Got Talent, Street Dance Stars, The Sooty Show and CBBC. Acrobats, jugglers, dancers, magicians and puppeteers all gather to perform for King Silly and you can be there too. Lots of magic, music and mayhem. Suitable for all ages.

Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Tickets £9/£7.50/Family of four £30 Tel: 01780 766455 Friday 20 February, 10.30am to 3.30pm EVENT: Family Open Day Join the team at the Arts Centre to take part in all sorts of activities suitable for families. Sessions will include arts and crafts, drumming, drama, singing, face painting as well as tours of the theatre. Lots of the activities will be free, some incur a small charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Stamford Arts Centre For booking and information Tel: 01780 763203 or visit www.stamfordartscentre.com Saturday 28 February, 2pm FAMILY FILM: Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb (PG) Former night watchman Larry helps the gang battle to save the magic which keeps them alive when it is under threat from dark forces. Ben Stiller, Steve Coogan and Owen Wilson star with a poignant performance by the late Robin Williams. A happy ending of course but take a hanky just in case.

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Wildcats Academy in Stamford Suitable for ages 5-13 years (unless stated) with booking and further information Tel: 01780 762000 or visit www. wildcatstheatreschool.co.uk Monday 16 February, 10.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm to 3.30pm WORKSHOP: Penguin Crafts with Liz To tie in with the screenings of ‘Penguins of Madagascar’, Liz Paige will be getting creative.

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BOOK EARLY FOR THIS PRODUCTION… Tuesday 3 March to Saturday 7 March, 7.45pm THEATRE: A Doll’s House First performed in 1879, ‘A Doll’s House’ proved to be one of the most controversial plays ever staged. It is the story of a marriage in which the dilemma faced by Nora, the wife and mother at the centre of the drama, provoked outrage in contemporary audiences. Today this finely observed and sensitive masterpiece is regarded as the first great naturalistic play, in which psychological realism took precedence over romantic idealism. Ibsen said at the time of writing, ‘A woman cannot be herself in modern society.’ It is for the audience to judge how far we might have come today. An amateur performance by Stamford Theatre’s acclaimed resident company, Shoestring Theatre.

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IKE many inveterate sale goers I’ve watched and enjoyed seeing David Palmer in action at Batemans auctioneers for many years. First, at The Corn Exchange on Broad Street and latterly at Batemans’ premises at Ryhall Road.

A performer rather than a mere acceptor of bids, it is a pleasure to see him in action. Indeed many a bidder has been coaxed into taking part even when they weren’t entirely convinced they needed or wanted the item in question such is his power to variously cajole, provoke and charm.

In stark contrast to his saleroom persona, a slick, fast talking, wise-cracking, confident, loud waistcoat-wearing player, in person he cuts a rather more conservative, reserved figure, nervously anticipatory and altogether quieter and more understated on first meeting. Smartly dressed, sans loud waistcoat, he sat slightly ill at ease clutching the lead of a tiny little terrier (Ruby), his wife and daughters’ he quickly tells me when we meet, for whom he is responsible in his role as house husband. Ruby, it emerges, accompanies him to all his sales but ironically is petrified at the sound of the gavel.

As we talk it is evident that David is an immensely likeable individual, brimming with genuine energy and enthusiasm, doing something which he very clearly enjoys. A seemingly effortless, natural talent is in reality in great part the product of an on-going process of continual refinement, modification and honing of his art.

Saved from a potentially pedestrian life as a technical illustrator by a fortuitous remark, by the American husband of a neighbour, who commented, “If you don’t change you’ll probably grow to like it (three dimensional drawing of machinery)”, David says he thought “how horrible is that” and promptly looked about for something more engaging and satisfying. After a self-initiated start, with no knowledge whatsoever of antiques, “I pestered the sale room in Newmarket (from where he hails) until they finally gave in and gave me a job as a porter”, he recounts, he found the personal enjoyment he sought rather than just a job. A steep learning curve followed. He recalls going out to clear properties and then progressing to valuing items for horse trainers in the surrounding area, a task which he tells me was inevitably accompanied by an obligatory glass of whisky regardless of the time of day. Along the way he ventured into taking the rostrum and there found his forte.

From his early days selling general household items and antiques (which he still continues to do, for salerooms up and down the country) he has added the whole gamut of chattels, goods and property, selling everything from aeroplanes to houses to motorcars. He has presided at bespoke sales; all Jewish and all Arab sales, charity sales and internet only sales - including one for Pop memorabilia at London’s Hard Rock Cafe. A few days after we met David was off to conduct a piano sale in Manchester.

He observes that auctioneering has changed over the years, with people wanting to be entertained now at sales. Humour is key it seems.

For David, who sees it as a way of life rather than a job, trips to Covent Garden to see how street performers draw a crowd in or watching a comedian in action is just a natural extension of perfecting and adapting his own performance to the varied sales he oversees. His commitment is all consuming it seems. “I buy something every day. I haven’t had a

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good day unless I buy something,” he says. And to complete the circle he recently set out a stall at an antiques fair for the experience, discovering just how ill prepared he really was.

To the change in style of auctioneering, can be added the advent of first, telephone bidding and then, internet bidding. Both requiring yet more adeptness in juggling the room with telephone and on-line bidders, and accommodating the swift bidders with the dwellers. On occasion this has resulted in bidding continuing even after the hammer has come down he says, as bids ping on-line when he momentarily looks away.

His schedule is punishing on sale days with on average eight hundred lots at general & antiques sales rising to over a thousand at football memorabilia sales where the pace is often much faster. Piano sales such as those mentioned earlier are speedier still with an astounding lot per minute.

With around 45-50 talks and 160 auctions in the last year it is a wonder that he has the time for his house husband duties doing the washing!

CORRECTION In last month’s article on Stamford Welland Academy, we incorrectly stated that Chris Beckett is Headmaster. He is in fact on the leadership team at the school and is supporting the Principal, Mr Anthony Partington.

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