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Partners Mike Ingrey and John Steward are celebrating this important milestone by making a donation from each house sold North Lodge, Ufford Guide Price ÂŁ650,000 through Knight Partnership to the A well presented detached bungalow set within itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own grounds extending to approximately 11 acres, with an option to purchase a further 9 acres, and situated within the conservation on the edge of this much sought afterlocal village.Stamford based charity The North Ufford Guide city Price Ufford is aLodge, sought after village, equidistant to both Stamford and within easy commutable distance to the cathedral of ÂŁ650,000 Evergreen Care Trust which A well presented bungalow set within itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own grounds extending to approximately 11 acres, with option to purchase Peterborough Citydetached centre and train station. The village is ideally located for commuting north or south via thean A1 and east/west via a further 9 acres, conservation on the edge ofathis muchdedicated sought after the A14. Airportsand aresituated all withinwithin easy the driving distance. The village has Church to village. St Andrew, a renowned public house, supports senior and vulnerable Ufford is a Hart, sought after village, equidistant to both Stamford within commutable distance tofor the cathedral city of College at The White a village hall and good community feel. Theand village lieseasy within the school catchment the Arthur Mellows Peterborough City centreSchool and train TheSchool villageat is ideally located for commuting north or south thelocal A1 andcommunity east/west via by Glinton, Barnack Primary andstation. the Kings Peterborough. adults in via the the A14. Airports are all within easy driving distance. The village has a Church dedicated to St Andrew, a renowned public house, The White Hart, a village hall and good community feel. The village lies within the school catchment for thetheir Arthurcircumstances Mellows College at improving Glinton, Barnack Primary School and the Kings School at Peterborough. through Advocacy, friendship, and practical assistance including Home support, Community Lunches, Hot and Above: Mike Ingrey and John Steward with Evergreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief ! $ # ! Wholesome delivery,and Hospital where lunches are served. to Home Support.

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The Old Forge is an extremely well presented Grade II listed family home set in this sought after village situated within easy reach of the A1, Stamford and Peterborough. The property has been greatly improved in recent years and we strongly recommend early viewing. The Old Forge, Ufford Guide Price ÂŁ675,000 Manageable South Westerly facing walled garden, mainly laid to lawn with several seating areas capturing the sun throughout the The Forge an extremely II listed family home set pleached in this sought after village situated withinExtensive easy reach of the day.Old There are isflower boarderswell andpresented variety ofGrade trees including tall Hornbeam hedging for greater privacy. parking A1, and Peterborough. property has been greatlyand improved recent years and we to strongly recommend earlyof viewing. andStamford Triple Garaging with detailedThe planning consent to extend convertinthe loft space above provide a Studio/Office Manageable Westerly facing mainlyfor laid to lawn withorseveral seating areas the sun approximatelySouth 40 square metre (430walled squaregarden, feet) suitable studio, office self contained familycapturing or guest suite withthroughout a separatethe day. There are flower boarders and variety of trees including tall Hornbeam pleached hedging for greater privacy. Extensive parking external staircase.

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A new tradition is born The Rat Race, which took place at Burghley this year for the first time, seemed to capture the imagination of sporting masochists from near and far, and looks set to become an annual event. Over 5,000 participants clambered over a multitude of objects and into muddy water, with expressions that altered abruptly from exhilaration to exhaustion as the next challenge became apparent. I suppose this is how great annual events begin: someone thinking up a strange custom which after a few years becomes ‘the tradition’. The Rat Race is in many ways a worthy successor to the Annual Bull running race held each year in Stamford from time immemorial until it was stopped in the nineteenth century due to the cruelty to the animals, involving a mad dash through town and tipping the animal over a bridge. We of course are free to be cruel to ourselves and, on the upside, the day eventually concludes with beer and a band as reward. Welcome hopefully then to a new annual tradition. Congratulations to the participants and local volunteers, and thanks to the organisers (subject to sorting out the drinks stations and one or two other things). Proving that Stamford does the future as well as the past. Forward-thinking masochists can already register for next year, 10 May 2014, at http://www. ratracedirtyweekend.com/

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Updates: Style Interiors opens its doors, NSPCC sponsored bike ride, Rhino’s Gym Updates: The Essential Wedding Show at Burghley, The Vacuum Store, White Company opens, new homes at Bowman Mews Updates: Choosing a pair of sunglasses Updates: Painted Out; Grange Farm Marquee Father’s Day Gift ideas Updates: Buying & Selling shares; Attic Artists’ exhibition

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Fashion: Stepping into summer Health & Beauty Updates: Getting shaped up for summer!

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Technology: Installing your latest gadget Oundle Travel: Spotlight on Australia Through the Keyhole: The new conservatory at the Falcon of Fotheringhay

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Eating Out: Tea at the Riverside; The Gallery Restaurant: Cook ready meals Food & Drink: Wild Food larder Food & Drink: Olive Branch recipe Food & Drink: Burghley House Kitchens

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Local walk: Cambridge city & country Get active: Rutland Cycling for women, TriCoach 3, 44 THE FALCON AT FOTHERINGHAY Paralympic sailing comes to Rutland, Diabetes UK Rutland Water Bike Ride Learning: Bourne Grammar Volunteering Sport: Local News What’s On

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Stamford’s new sundial Ask Leo Special: Stamford’s religious activists Stamford People: Peter Light, owner of St Martin’s Antique Centre

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Stepping into summer New shoes put a spring into your step, and the choice in our region is getting better and better. Words: Sally Stillingfleet - Photography www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

edges are big this season for those maxi dresses and long trousers, guaranteed to elongate the leg and offer great comfort, if you want a heel but need to feel balanced. Rope detail and the prints are really strong. Pumps in all colours in leather and patent are great with the 7/8th length trouser and of course skinny jeans. The new Converse pump (North Shoes) bridges the gap between casual and smart with the lovely lace-up heritage detail we have come to expect from Converse. Neutral coloured shoes have become so fashionable and blend with every dress choice, perfect for more formal occasions and in all heel heights.

(Left to right) Peter Kaiser low heel with bow £105 Peter Kaiser peep-toe pearlised heel £115 both North shoes Gabor sling-back £79.99 Marcia May Shoes Gabor white pump £79.99 Marcia May Shoes

BELOW: Geox print wedges £105 North Shoes

ABOVE: Prada wedges £80 Arch Label Agency

ABOVE: Lanvin leather wedges £150 Arch Label Agency

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( Left to right ) Geox patent brogue slip-on £100 Marcia May Unisa suede pump £100 Attic Camper pump £80 North Shoes Roger Vivier patent pump £150 Arch Label Agency Converse new pump £37 North Shoes

LEFT: Geox orange wedges £105 Marcia May Shoes

Arch Label Agency Shoes - NEW! – 10a Maiden Lane. Tel. 01780 764746 Anand Shoes – 28 High St. Tel. 01780 767688 - For mens and ladies shoes and repairs. Runner up for Local Living Customer Service Award 2013 Attic – 33 St. Mary’s Street. Tel.01780 766667 Marcia May Shoes – 41 St. Mary’s St. Tel. 01780 766608 North Shoes – 2 Red Lion Square. Tel. 01780 755400 Trechers – 11-11a Stamford Walk. Tel. 01780 764866 Cavells – 16 Mill Street, Oakham. Tel. 01572 770372 Coco – 29 High Street, Oakham. Tel. 01572 757646 Vanilla – 23B Mill St. Oakham. Tel. 01572 757577

(Left to right ) Peach Suede pumps by Paul Green, £99 from a selection at North Shoes and CoCo Red Suede and patent pumps by Lodi, £120 at CoCo Electric blue suede pumps, £75 from Cavells Tan two-tone pump, £112 from Vanilla

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Designer, Contemporary & Traditional Kitchens

Fabulous New Showroom Just opened in St Mary’s Street, Stamford Call us today or pop into the showroom where we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements

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Style Interiors opens its doors Style Interiors has just opened in St Mary’s St, offering, designer kitchens and interiors in both contemporary and traditional styles. The business was set up by Gary Thornhill and his son Matthew. After selling a successful kitchen and manufacturing business based in Buckinghamshire for over twenty years, he re-located to Norfolk and, despite his best intentions to take it a little easier, he started a new business up in King’s Lynn six years ago. His passion for design, quality and service has brought with it a following of architects, developers and builders from near and far. “I try and always do something a bit different,” he told SL, “and embrace a room, really bringing it to life. It’s often the minor details that make a kitchen a home. I just love designing and helping people realise the potential in their home.” He now feels the time is right to expand again. “I came to visit Stamford one day,” he enthused “and fell in love with the place”. There are two main kitchen offerings on show in Stamford. First a classical English look, with hand-made furniture from Gary’s own factory in Devizes. Everything is built to order and individual to your requirements. Then for those of you who prefer the modern continental style, they offer a superb German brand with a stylish, minimalist look and outstanding functionality. They are at the mid to upper end of the market, but are always competitive. Gary insists that Style Interiors always offer the best value, quality and style. Also from their King’s Lynn showroom they offer even more options catering for every budget and style. They offer total project management for their clients, covering everything from flooring and decorating to small building works. People like to deal with one company ensuring they get the service they deserve. Combined with state-of-the art CAD design capabilities and second-to-none installation (which Gary’s son Matthew is in charge of), Style Interiors can bring your dream to reality, right down to the last (and always important) detail. • Style Interiors, 39 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 756050 www.stylek.co.uk

Local charity announces sponsored bike ride at Rutland Water open to all An organisation that supports vulnerable and abused children in the local area is organising a charity bike ride around Rutland Water to raise much needed funds. The NSPCC Business Support Group, which raises money to help fund the work of the charity in and around Greater Peterborough including Stamford and Rutland, will host a 17-mile sponsored family fun ride around Rutland Water on Sunday June 23. The event, which starts from Whitwell Leisure Park on Bulbrigg Lane, offers everyone the chance to enjoy a leisurely ride around the popular attraction, with refreshments available around the circuit. Entry fees are £10 per adult and £5 for children or £25 for a family. All funds raised will be spent locally. Entrants are also being encouraged to get sponsorship for their efforts with a personalised Just Giving page available on registration to make sponsorship quick and easy. • To enter the event or for more details, please visit the website: www.nspccbikeride.com.

Rhino’s Elite Sports & Conditioning

Rhino’s Gym has just opened off the Ryhall Rd. It is a family business, owned by father and son, Nick and Samuel Swann, and will be run by Samuel and his mother Linda, all of whom have lived in the Stamford area all their lives and been heavily involved in local sport and fitness. ”The vision for Rhino’s,” according to Sam, “is for an honest traditional style gym, where people can come and train and have some fun and make new friends.” Each area of the gymnasium will be equipped to the best standard and to complement each other: a resistance and strength area, studios & classes, and a cross fit functional area, hence the name ‘Elite Sports & Conditioning’. ”We will appeal to and accommodate a diverse range of fitness, from an extensive range of classes including pilates and yoga, to cardio vascular, resistance, strength and cross fit right through to the heavy hardcore trainer. ”We will cater for all abilities, including the advanced and experienced athlete but also cater for the beginner, we were all there once, I’m sure we all remember how daunting our first steps into a gym were, we understand that, we will make everyone welcome, comfortable and look after them.” (Sam himself has won several bodybuilding competitions) ”We will offer value for money; a simple no strings approach, so you know what you are getting. No joining fee, no contract. Pay by the session, the week, the month, half yearly or annually, that’s it. With low membership rates for the facilities and equipment offered. (£4 a session, £12 a week, £28 a month or £26 a month standing order, £150 for 6 months and £290 per annum) The only extra is for the large range of classes, which you can select as you require.” “Rhino’s will be a friendly, nonintimidating gym, there is only one rule you have to smile and have fun.” • Rhinos Gymnasium Limited Unit 22, Gwash Way Industrial Estate, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1XP www.rhinosgymnasium.co.uk

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The Essential Weddings Show at Burghley 2013 Sunday 10th November 10am to 4pm

Getting married in 2014? Look no further than the region’s leading wedding show. Essential Weddings at Burghley is now in its 6th successful year and brings together the best the region has to offer, from milliners and cake makers to exquisite dresses and fabulous floristry; the show has everything you need to plan your perfect day. The show features a stunning wedding fashion showcase in one of the region’s most exclusive locations with more than 70 other exhibitors spread throughout Burghley House, which offers a relaxing environment to discuss and plan the most important aspects of your day with the region’s foremost and experienced exhibitors. Alongside dresses, the show will also offer a chance to check out stationery, millinery, shoes, designer jewellery, menswear, bespoke honeymoons, photography, scrumptious cakes and heavenly flowers whilst the fabulous parkland provides a backdrop for amazing vehicles from double decker buses and new and vintage wedding cars, to a fairy-tale horse and carriage as well as plenty more besides. You can even make a day of it and come with your husband to be, or mum and bridesmaids, have coffee or lunch in the Orangery, which will be open throughout the show with plenty of space to peruse and discuss all those informative brochures. • There are a limited number of stands still available, contact Holly Cammarata-Hall at Burghley on 01780 761992 for your opportunity to share in this exciting event. Tickets are available to purchase now at special discount prices, so book now at www.burghley.co.uk

At Bowman Mews your new home awaits Welcome to Bowman Mews, an exclusive new, gated development of stunning 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses in the heart of Stamford. Located within the former Bowman stonemason’s yard on Cherryholt Road, off Priory Road, each home has been built to be sensitive to the area’s unique heritage, and features spacious open-plan living areas and large master bedrooms. Kier Homes has ensured the Government’s new Help to Buy scheme is available to assist those needing help to buy their first home or move up the property ladder. This means, for example, that buyers able to raise a 5% deposit of £17,500 can purchase a brand new 3-bedroom family home at Bowman Mews (priced at £349,995) for just £279,996 with the Government loan of up to 20% of the value of the property (which can be repaid at any time or on the sale of the home). David Thomas, Sales & Marketing Director, Kier Homes said: “With Help to Buy it really is a great time to purchase a new or more spacious family home. We’re expecting many people to take advantage of the financial support on offer and would urge buyers to act fast to secure their ideal property within this charming and highly sought-after location.” The Seymour, is a stylish 3-bedroom townhouse with an impressive kitchen and dining area and a separate living room; plus two en-suites and a family bathroom, priced at £354,995. The Warwick, a 3-bedroom townhouse with flexible master bedroom suite, snug, en suite, built in wardrobes and French doors leading onto a balcony area overlooking fields, is for sale at £364,995. Those looking for more space will love The Dudley. At £369,995 this expansive 4-bedroom townhouse features a balcony, master and second bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, and two further bedrooms on the private second floor with separate Jack and Jill bathroom. • Why not make an appointment to view today? Just call the sales team at Bowman Mews, Cherryholt Road, off Priory Road, Stamford PE9 2EP on 0800 883 8596 or visit www.kierhomes.co.uk

Now known as ‘The Vacuum Store’

The Vac Centre will be closing for a re-fit and a re-branding on July 14th, with a target re-opening date of August 1st. The store will be re-branded to ‘The Vacuum Store’ to make it clear that many makes of vacuum are available and that there are sales as well as service

The White Company comes to Stamford The White Company is delighted to announce the launch of a new store in Stamford, which has just opened. The White Company is excited to have restored the splendour of a listed building in the High St, investing in a beautiful shop fit, which includes a new shop front and conversion of the first floor from a storage space to a stunning sales area. Steve Morris, Retail Director, said: “As we celebrate our 20 year anniversary, opening a store in Stamford sees us follow our traditional heritage of bringing The White Company to beautiful, historic market towns and returning buildings to their former glory. In addition we have created 15 new job opportunities within the local community.” The store will launch with the new summer collection, showcasing all that The White Company is famous for - crisp white bed linen, the softest towels, perfect home accessories, timeless womenswear, beautiful fragrances for home & body plus an adorable children’s range. • The White Company, 19 High St, Stamford, PE9 2AL

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Shape up your diet

Genevieve Potter talks to Stamfordbased nutritionist Imogen Shaw to understand how making the right food choices can dramatically increase energy levels

mogen explained that whenever we eat any type of carbohydrate (sugary or starchy foods), our body has to break these down in to single molecules of glucose, which is our main source of energy. The glucose gets circulated in our blood stream to every cell in our body. The simpler the carbohydrate, the quicker it gets broken down in to glucose and the more quickly it causes an increase in blood sugar levels. This causes the body to “panic” and release hormones which leads to peaks and slumps in our energy levels. Ultimately this cycle can contribute to type-2 diabetes and obesity. Below is an example of a day’s diet which may seem fairly normal, but is full of simple carbohydrates and would make your blood sugar chart look like the left hand illustration. Breakfast: • Large bowl of cereal (most are high in sugar) with milk. Tea/coffee (with sugar) Mid-morning: • 2 x biscuits and tea/coffee (with sugar) Lunchtime: • Sandwich made with sliced white bread, cheddar cheese, butter and salad cream. Bag of crisps, tea/coffee (with sugar) Afternoon: • Fizzy drink or energy drink and 2 x biscuits Dinner: • White pasta with bolognese sauce, grated cheese and a portion of white garlic bread stick Evening: • Large chocolate bar and 1 x glass of wine To break the cycle, you need to follow some basic principles introducing higher levels of protein and complex carbohydrates. This will noticeably increase energy levels by balancing your blood sugar throughout the day. • Try having some protein (eggs are ideal) with breakfast • Eat at regular intervals throughout the day; aim for three meals and two snacks • Vegetables and (in lesser quantities) fruit are so vital for good health; most are also high in fibre which is a very complex form of carbohydrate • Swap refined, white carbohydrates like bread and pasta which have been stripped of fibre,

vitamins and minerals, for whole-grains such as quinoa • Add beans to your meals for a healthy dose of protein and fibre • Reduce your intake of caffeine, it plays havoc with energy levels (made even worse if you add sugar) • Eliminate fizzy drinks (even diet versions) and drink around eight glasses of water or herbal tea per day An ideal daily menu plan: Breakfast: • 2 x poached eggs on 2 x slices of wholegrain toast with 80g of oyster mushrooms fried in a small amount of extra virgin olive oil • 1 x 80g portion of watermelon • Herbal or fruit tea/hot water with a slice of lemon • Glass of water Mid-morning: • 3 x glasses of water (between breakfast and lunchtime) • Naturally low fat, no added sugar yoghurt (150ml small pot) Lunchtime: • Salmon salad (grilled or oven baked fillet of salmon about the size of a cheque book, 3 x 80g portions of vegetables e.g. lettuce/rocket/ watercress, tomato, spring onion, beetroot, radish and 45g, uncooked weight of quinoa, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil). • A couple of fresh apricots • Glass of water

Afternoon: • 3 x glasses of water (between lunch and dinner) • Vegetables sticks (2 x 80g portions e.g. carrot, celery, cucumber, pepper) with homemade hummus dip • 150ml glass of 100% pure fruit juice topped up with fizzy water Dinner: • Wholemeal (brown) pasta – 60g uncooked weight • Chilli con carne (lean beef mince, kidney beans, chilli spices, chopped tomatoes, onion plus a selection of vegetables e.g. grated carrot, diced peppers, diced courgette, diced aubergine, spinach) with natural yoghurt on top • Glass of water • Fresh fruit salad (e.g. strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, red-currants) – soon after main meal, not late on in the evening Evening: • 1 x herbal or fruit tea/hot water with lemon Imogen has a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Public health nutrition and can offer clients a 1:1 session (around £35 for 45 minutes) from her office in central Stamford. She has worked closely with local schools to help them improve their menus and can also provide sessions and workshops for personal, educational or corporate groups. Find out more at www.shawnutrition.co.uk, email Imogen@ shawnutrition.co.uk tel: 07854 252437.

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Get that golden glow safely Go for a golden glow with one of the new generation of fake tanning treatments; quicker and infinitely safer than basking in the sun Fake Bake contains a combination of cutting-edge, naturally-derived tanning agents, DHA and Erythulose. These work with the melanin cells which lie in the top layers of your skin and develop into a tan that complements your unique skin tones, for a perfectly natural looking result. Any good fake tan relies on having smooth, exfoliated skin and for the month of June, Neeta and the team at Flawless Faces (now above Browns in Red Lion Square) are offering a free exfoliation with a Fake Bake Spray tan (usually £33, now £23 for both). Flawless Faces, 3 Red Lion Square, Stamford Tel: 0844 999 3365 www.flawlessfaces.co.uk The Advanced Skin Clinic can make you look glowing and glamorous in an hour, whether you are jetting off to the sun or just dropping in during your lunch break. The Fake Bake Express spray tan, which takes only an hour to develop, is offered alongside a perfect pedicure with a Pro Polish – only £35 for both treatments available throughout June. The Advanced Skin Clinic 8 High Street, St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 481155 Emma Cannings are also Fake Bake devotees; offering the Fake Bake gold ultimate spray tan, which contains powerful anti-oxidants to defend and diminish signs of premature ageing (£20). Book and pay for three to keep your tan perfectly topped up and get a free Fake Bake sports tan product worth £14.50. The salon also stocks Fake Bake Platinum Face Anti-Ageing Self Tan Lotion (£32.50), combining self-tan formula with the latest anti-ageing ingredient, derived from Swiss apples (Emma swears by it!). This not only gives your face and décolleté a golden glow but it actually helps to prevent and delay the biological signs of ageing. Emma Cannings Stamford Garden Centre, Great Casterton, PE9 4BB Tel: 01780 766583 www.emmacannings.co.uk If you’re looking for something more subtle to give you an early summer glow; Xen Tan’s Transform Luxe at Essence (£24.99) is a great transitional product to banish pasty spring complexions. The Xen tan spray tan at Essence (£20) is also excellent and one of my favourite at-

home products is the Xen tan mousse (£24) - it dries almost instantly and the result is even and natural looking. Essence of Beauty 15 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 763564 For a customised tan in a luxurious setting, Barnsdale Hall Spa offers the Sienna spray tanning system, which has different depths from 8 to 16% to suit each client’s complexion, developing into an even, natural tan in eight hours (the normal price is £29 for a full body and £15 for half body). If you need to tan in a hurry, the Sienna “tonight’s the night” system takes just two hours to develop. Exfoliation is key to the success of any fake tan and clients can also take advantage of the luxurious Elemis exotic lime and ginger salt glow treatment (£41), which preps the skin perfectly. The spa is offering half price spray tans throughout June when you mention Stamford Living at the time of booking. Barnsdale Hall Hotel Spa Rutland LE15 8AB Tel: 01572 771313

If you find the smell of fake tan unappealing, try the St Tropez tan at Equilibrium. The St Tropez formula, which is available in classic and dark shades has Aromaguard fragrance technology, (a real breakthrough in the beauty world), which reduces the tell-tale aroma by a minimum of 70% and instead has hints of iris, fresh fruits and violets. A full body exfoliation and spray tan costs £35, or the spray tan alone is £25. Equilibrium are also offering “tan for a tenner Tuesday”, where they have limited appointments to enjoy a St Tropez spray tan for just £10 on any Tuesday during June. Please mention Stamford Living at the time of booking. Equilibrium Equilibrium - 7 St Paul’s Street, Stamford Tel: 01780 757579 www.equilibriumstamford.co.uk www. facebook.com/equilibriumstamford

Empreinte Petale suit in Magenta pink (ideal for bigger cups up to an F) £110 for the suit but they do a bikini too in with the same top in black as well. Its amazing on!

Sizzling swimwear

Once you’re nicely golden, turn your attention to some gorgeous new swim wear, but don’t be tempted to grab a high street bargain that will barely see out a fortnight’s holiday. Instead invest wisely and look for a fit that truly flatters, like these stunning styles from Chameleon. Chameleon 5 St Mary’s Hill Stamford, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 755405 22 Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6 EA Tel: 01572 720222 www.chameleonboutique.co.uk

Seafolly Shimmer Separates Macrame booster top in Passion with hipster Macrame pant £98

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Until recently I always thought that a good walk meant a country walk. But not any more. As part of a new series, Nicholas RuddJones explores the concept of ‘rus in urbe’ – the country-like bits of cities – and what better place to start than Cambridge, with a river passing through its heart, a common, a Victorian graveyard, a park, a botanical garden, a water conduit running through allotments and even a small wood!

Mill Rd Cemetery www.millroadcemetery.org.uk This is a real find, and seldom visited by tourists. It is listed by English Heritage in Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest as a Grade II site. It was consecrated in 1848. Several of Cambridge’s most renowned Victorian residents are buried in the cemetery, including shopkeeper Robert Sayle and wood and stone carver James Rattee. If you want to find out more the website is very informative. Parker’s Piece It was on Parker’s Piece that basic football association rules were formed in the 19th century. A plaque has been mounted to commemorate this, with the inscription: Here on Parker’s Piece, in the 1800s, students established a common set of simple football rules emphasising skill above force, which forbade catching the ball and ‘hacking’. These ‘Cambridge Rules’ became the defining influence on the 1863 Football Association rules.

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Hobson’s Conduit Thomas Hobson was a well known Tudor Cambridge businessman who, in 1610, helped finance the building of a conduit to convey fresh water to the centre of Cambridge from the springs in Nine Wells, near Trumpington. The Tudor fountain was moved from the market square to its present position on Lensfield Road in 1856. Thomas Hobson is also famous for the expression “Hobson’s Choice” which means no choice at all. He kept a stable of horses which he would hire out in strict rotation, the customer having to accept whichever horse he was offered, or none at all!

WALK DATA Distance: 8 miles Typical time: 4 hours (including an hour for sightseeing) Map: Explorer 209; or better still the A-Z Street Map of Cambridge Start & Finish: Grantchester Tea Rooms Terrain: flat, easy going How to get there: Train gets you to a point close on the walk; start walk at Botanical Gardens, entering via Station Rd gate

Cambridge Botanical Gardens (www.botanic. cam.ac.uk) are a complete delight. They were first opened in 1846 and have been a source of enjoyment and an important input to plant research ever since. A great place to be inspired or just relax.

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Byron’s Pool, Grantchester A tranquil stretch of water along the River Cam, just outside Grantchester. It is now a nature reserve. Merits the short detour.

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Park at the Grantchester Tear Rooms (providing you are going to be a patron there). Walk through the tea room gardens and turn immediately right through a gate into a grass field, then slightly left down to the River Cam. Then follow the river left to Cambridge On reaching the suburbs of Cambridge, follow the road ‘Grantchester Meadows’ to the end, then turn right and enter Paradise Nature reserve. Come out at a car park, turn right across a bridge across a small tributary, and take the path half left that reaches the banks of the Cam again. Proceed left along the river, under Fen Causeway and passing the Garden House Hotel on the other bank. Cross the weir, up Granta St and then left into Silver St over the river On reaching a green area, turn right along The Backs, passing King’s Chapel and then Clare College. Turn right up Garrett Hostel Lane and then swing left up Trinity Lane to Trinity St Proceed left up St John St, then left along Bridge St until you reach the river again. Turn right and follow the river for some way along the bank, alongside Jesus Green and then Midsummer Common, all the way until you approach the Elizabeth Way flyover Shortly before the flyover, take a path going diagonally left up Walnut Tree Rd, which runs alongside the main road. Take the subway under the roundabout, exit at the other side; turn right into East Rd and just after the Law Courts turn left into St Mathews St. Follow this to the end, and then just to your right on the opposite side you will see a track and the entrance to the Mill Rd Cemetery. Walk through it and come out at the far right hand end, then walk down a track with trees on either side to Mill Rd. Turn right on Mill Rd and head up to Parker’s Piece. Follow this west on the south side, and then cross the traffic lights and walk down Lensfield Rd past the Polar Research Institute.

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PITSTOPS Grantchester Tea Rooms www.orchard-grantchester. com Faded splendour, but unbeatable on a sunny day when you can sit out in the orchard on deckchairs reciting your favourite poem. I love their website Grantchester Tea Rooms boast: “The place where more famous people have taken tea than anywhere else in the world”, including of course Rupert Brooke. Bills, 34 Green St, just off Trinity St (www.bills-website.co.uk) A stylish diner-cum-café where jars of jams line the walls and chips come in enamel mugs (the sort of chips you put vinegar on). Alexandra Arms, Gwydir St – charming and out of the way This would make a great stop for a drinks break; this is the street just to the east of the cemetery; also do light lunches Botanical Gardens Café Has a modern feel about it, and great outdoor space. Food is good, interesting and freshly prepared. Recommended for tea.

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At the end of Lensfield Rd, turn left down Brookside, with Hobson’s Conduit on your immediate right. You will arrive at the entrance of the Botanical Gardens From the Botanical Gardens entrance (which thoroughly merit a visit and have an excellent café), continue along the road with the conduit on your immediate left. Cross Brookland Avenue and follow the conduit footpath with allotments on your right. Make a brief detour through Clare Woods on your right and then re-join the Conduit path. Follow it all the way until you have nearly reached Long Rd Just before Long Rd, take the track left that takes you down to the Guided Busway, which also has a cycle track, Follow this along until you are level with the massive Addenbrooke’s Hospital on your left, then take a footpath right that goes through council estates. Go down Paget Rd, take a cut through to Beverley Rd and then reach Trumpington High St Take a right and an immediate left at the war memorial down Church Lane, and then follow the Grantchester Rd back. Just before the Cam there is a very worthwhile excursion to Byron’s Pool nature reserve. Re-joining the road, you cross a bridge over the Cam and then another across the millstream. Follow the footpath immediately to your right, which re-joins the road just a few yards short of your start-point.

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Our Time has finally come: Stamford’s new sundial Richard Barry confesses that it turned out to be more complicated than any of us had expected to install a new sundial on All Saints’ Church

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The Stamford Civic Society was founded on 12th October 1962. In the spring of 2011 the Civic Society Committee got together to plan events for the coming year to mark the 50th anniversary. Among these events would be the refurbishment of the dilapidated town sundial, perched on the south parapet of All Saints’ Church, overlooking Red Lion Square. The Civic Society appointed a sub-group, known as the Gang of Four, to manage the sundial project. We adopted the Cosy Club as our headquarters. We asked three firms of builders to assess the state of the sundial: all three reported that it was beyond repair and needed replacement, with a rough cost estimate of £20,000. There was no point in trying to raise that money if English Heritage or the DAC (the Diocesan Advisory Council in Lincoln that effectively governs All Saints’) was not going to approve the concept. Neither authority was keen on a new sundial. The DAC’s Inspector of Monuments was not impressed by the builders’ assessments. Quoting Mandy Rice Davies he said “Well, they would say that, wouldn’t they” before adding “They’re builders. You should’ve asked conservators”. It was at this point that we began to grasp a fundamental truth: although no one person had power-of-approval, almost everyone had a blackball. It was going to require a great deal of work to “get all the ponies into the paddock” as the Australians would put it. English Heritage and the DAC provided the names of three conservators they wanted us to consult. After visiting the site, all three favoured removal and conservation of the old sundial and installation of a new one. This view was eventually accepted by English Heritage and the DAC.

Stamford has a well known person who is a virtuoso raiser of public funds for civic activities. We asked her to help. She agreed to lead the fundraising effort providing she would have no on-going role after funding – her PhD research was demanding more and more of her time. Starting in May 2012 she reworked our entire application, submitting it to HLF on 13th August. Five weeks later we got the good news that the Stamford Civic Society had been awarded £42,000 by HLF, with a pat on the back for the high quality of its application. Generous though it was, the HLF award did not include any money for a new sundial. Fortunately the Skells Trust and private donors agreed to provide the £8,000 needed for that purpose -- as reported in the May edition of Stamford Living.

The first funding attempt In early 2012 we made an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF); we identified three priorities – first, to erect a beautiful new sundial, second to conserve and preserve the original sundial, and third to involve young Stamfordians in heritage learning. We got a prompt and friendly response from HLF, but pretty damning in its verdict. We’d got it seriously wrong. The HLF was very keen on heritage learning for Stamfordians young and old, it was fairly keen on conserving the old sundial, but HLF was definitely unenthusiastic about spending its money on making a modern replica sundial. Clearly, we’d got our priorities in totally the wrong order.

End Game With the funding in place, by end September 2012 we were almost ready to start cutting stone, except we lacked final design approval from English Heritage and the DAC. Both bodies had agreed that the sundial should be a new one, and that it would be appropriate for the new one to record the Queen’s Jubilee. There was less agreement as to its colour. One group favoured no colour – just natural stone with black lines. The other group favoured blue with gold leaf, as used on a sundial near Salisbury Cathedral Close. An expert in ecclesiastical archaeology from Westminster Abbey and a professor of medieval studies at Leeds, both favoured the blue-and-gold alternative. On 23rd October this was accepted by all parties. The conditions attached to the HLF award showed that we needed to strengthen our management team. The Gang of Four became the Gang of Five when the chairman of the Civic Society agreed to join, providing extra management strength. In addition, two professional members of the Civic Society graciously agreed to provide much needed expertise, pro bono, as Chartered Surveyor and Treasurer respectively. To satisfy the Skells Trust and the HLF we had obtained competitive quotes from three teams – each team comprising a stone mason, a conservation expert and a sundial technical consultant. Our Chartered Surveyor made the final decision. By 26th February 2013 the old sundial had been removed, conserved and preserved inside the church. By 16th April the new sundial had been mounted on All Saints’ south-facing parapet -- almost exactly two years after the start of the project. STAMFORD Living JUNE 2013

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2012 Paralympic Sailing comes to Rutland The Friends of Rutland Sailability are a group who welcome disabled people who want to have a go at sailing. Plus, they need extra helpers. They also raise funds to enable many colleagues to continue to enjoy sailing on beautiful Rutland Water. Each year they hold a few events and the first of the season is on Wednesday 19th June at Barnsdale Hotel from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The talk will be about the 2012 Paralympics Sailing at Weymouth, given by Rutland Sailability member, Neil Wilkinson (pictured), East Midlands Regional Organiser of the Royal Yachting Association. There will be also be three short presentations about how and what people actually get from being a member of Sailability. Come and hear all about what Rutland Sailability is doing in your local community. Tickets are £15 each and include welcoming drinks and canapés. There will also be a Cash Bar and Tombola with exciting prizes! • More information and tickets can be obtained from Jim Fleming, Treasurer, Woodlands, First Drift, Wothorpe, Stamford, PE9 3JL. flemingjandb@msn.com Cheques should be made payable to Rutland Sailability. Please enclose a SAE. STAMFORD LIVING JUNE 2013

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Stamford Religious Activists Stamford has had a number of people who refused to be bound by the accepted beliefs, customs and practices of the Anglican Church. Sue Lee and Jean Orpin describe just a few

Robert Browne c1550-1633

Charles Philpot 1802 -1869

Browne was a famous non-conformist giving his name to a sect, the Brownists who were mentioned by Shakespeare. In Twelfth Night Sir Andrew Aguecheek says, “I would as lief be a Brownist as a politician”. Browne was born at Tolethorpe Hall and was a kinsman of Lord Burghley, who managed to extricate him from a couple of his brushes with the law. He studied at Cambridge and became a schoolteacher but was increasingly critical of the established church and of bishops in particular. He objected to any form of church government, thinking congregations should choose their own ministers. He formed a ‘separatist’ congregation in Norwich, spent periods in prison for his beliefs and time in exile in the Netherlands. His preaching and writings became the basis of congregationalism and his followers were among the early settlers in America. In his 40s he returned to England, conformed and worked as a schoolteacher, possibly at Stamford for a time. He was ordained and became Rector of Little Casterton then Thorp Achurch. However, after 20 years of conformity he was in trouble again. He had disputes with his wife, with the Church, with his parishioners and with his godson! These resulted in excommunication and imprisonment.

Joseph Charles Philpot achieved a first class degree at Oxford and was elected a fellow of Worcester College. He appeared to have a brilliant scholastic career before him until, along with Francis Newman, he broke away from the Church of England. His letter of resignation giving his reasons and denouncing the Church of England was published and many copies were sold. He became a Strict and Particular Baptist and was Editor of the Gospel Standard magazine for twenty years, where many of his sermons appeared. He had connections with Stamford as his grandfather Rev. Peter Lefargue had owned a bowling green and other property here. Philpot moved here in 1837 and bought 10 Rutland Terrace which was rented out at the time. He lived in 14 and then 15 until his own house became vacant (Incidentally these houses were built on the former Bowling Green). He preached with a fellow Baptist William Tiptaft in the Ballroom. George de Merveilleux, a doctor, who was a member of the Independent Chapel in Star Lane was so impressed with their preaching that he built a chapel at his own expense in North Street. Philpot was an inspired preacher who attracted large congregations both here and in Oakham for 26 years.

Thomas Emlyn 1663-1741 Shortly after Thomas’s birth his father, a Stamford shopkeeper, was removed from Stamford Council for nonconformity and Thomas was educated by a series of Independent ministers in the neighbouring counties. In his twenties he obtained a preaching licence and served as chaplain to well-to-do Presbyterians in Belfast and Suffolk. During this time and for most of his life he was on good terms with local clergy, attending communion in the established church when he was permitted. In 1690 he was invited to become Minister of a Presbyterian congregation in Dublin; however his views became more extreme and he came to the conclusion that God and Jesus are not ‘one and the same person’. He was accused of heresy by his fellow non-conformists, tried, punished and imprisoned with a large fine. He is regarded as one of the earliest preachers of Unitarianism. After his release, he established a small congregation in London and associated with other radical thinkers. The small estate inherited from his father in Stamford was passed on to his son. It was Sollom Emlyn, a lawyer and noted writer on legal matters, who published his father’s sermons and other writings.

Charles Ormiston Eaton 1827-1907 Charles Ormiston Eaton, born at Ketton Hall and later living at Tolethorpe Hall, was a banker, farmer and landowner. Along with other local people including the Earl of Gainsborough he converted to Catholicism. In the 1830s at Oriel College in Oxford, a number of Fellows led by John Henry Newman were critical and outspoken about the shortcomings of the Church of England and wished for a return to lost Christian traditions. Following this there were a number of converts to Catholicism. Stamford’s Catholics had previously held their services in a cellar in St Mary’s Street and later built a small chapel at the rear of 19 All Saints’ Street. In 1861 Eaton bought the Dolphin Pub in Broad Street, which was demolished, and the Catholic Church, designed by Goldie a London architect, was erected. In 1865 the church had a special service to celebrate the opening and Eaton took the main guests to The George Hotel. He also donated an organ in 1866. The dedication to St Augustine shows the English Catholic patronage.

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Which sunglasses should I buy? Dispensing Optician Emma Woolner and Optometrist Gerry Sondh at The Oculist Opticians in Westgate Arcade, Peterborough answer your questions about summer eye care Which sunglasses should I buy? The most important thing to look for when buying your sunglasses is the CE marking. This will ensure that the lenses provide 100% UV protection. The sunglasses frame fit is also essential to ensure that the harmful rays don’t pass around a poor fitting frame and into your eyes. Have a think about what you primarily are using the sunglasses for and then decide. For sports – choose wrap around For driving – choose polarised For fashion –anything goes! What’s the difference between £10 sunglasses and £100 sunglasses? Frame quality - The £100 sunglass frame will be fully adjustable. The Oculist Opticians fit every sunglass before you leave with them and offers an aftercare service for the lifetime of your sunglass. Lens quality - The £100 sunglass frame will provide better optical image quality across the lens. Most will provide a wider band of UV protection and have a special coating on the inside of the lens to reduce reflections in to the eye. Your £100 sunglass will come with a full manufacturing warranty for at least one year. Can I get my sunglass lens with my prescription? Absolutely, there are very few designs which are not prescription compatible. Most people think that it is not possible to have large or wrap-around sunglasses with their prescription, but this is not the case. We have a sophisticated range of lenses to suit every need and prescription. Single vision, bifocal and varifocal – no problem Pop in to see Gerry or Emma for a sunglass consultation.

The move from primary to secondary school can be an exciting yet daunting prospect for parents and students alike. Every year Bourne Grammar School welcomes applicants from primary schools that, following its recent expansion, includes Bourne, Stamford, the Deepings and Peterborough. Having achieved a qualifying score in the 11+ test, these students join a thriving school community where excellence in teaching, academic achievement, pastoral support and encouragement to fulfil potential are at the heart of what is offered. As one of the top performing selective secondary schools in Lincolnshire with a high demand for places, Bourne Grammar recently expanded its Year 7. With more places on offer, the school has invested in new modern facilities, including a new Systems & Control and Computing building. ‘The Turing Centre’, with additional classrooms for the growing number of students. Subject choice is a high priority and Bourne Grammar is quick to take the initiative, introducing emerging GCSE subject options such as Computer Science from September 2013. Every student is given the best possible chance to become a well-qualified and well-rounded individual with the skills, experience and confidence for a successful future. Extra-curricular sports, music, drama and subject related clubs all add to school life. Exciting school trips are a regular feature of school life across all year groups, and those with special interests and talents can take part in interschool competitions.

• The Oculist, 24 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, PE1 1PY 01733 555621 www.theoculist.com The School is hosting an open evening on Tuesday 27th June from 5:30pm-9:00pm to which current Year 5 students and their parents are warmly invited.

• For more information visit www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk or email admissions@bourne-grammar. lincs.sch.uk. Glare when driving

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Installing your latest gadget So you’ve spent ages choosing the gadget you desire; now how do you get it started and working to its full potential? Whilst many of us get our children to help out, there are better ways, as Nicholas Rudd-Jones discovered

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John Lewis in Peterborough has a strong technical team that can help you with all aspects of computer set-up and maintenance. Lewis Mapes, a John Lewis partner, told SL: “We offer a range of set-up, support and troubleshooting services to help you get the most from your system. Most of our services are available in our shops as you wait, while for others just book an appointment and we’ll come to your home.” “If you can bring your computer in, then costs will be lower and, depending on the workload, you should be able to get the problem looked at then and there (you could also call ahead on 01733 344644 to check the situation).” All computers come with a 2 year guarantee and the technical team is equally conversant with PCs, Macs and tablets.

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ACR have got us out of a hole many times and I can heartily recommend them for PCs. You will be looked after by Terry, Ian or Ben and they offer a very personal, local service and an upbeat manner however horrid the problem seems to be. Once they know exactly what you need they will give the best solution, including home set-up and a ‘health check’. “If you can bring the computer in for the day,” Ben told SL, “then we can observe it over a longer period and that helps to get the best results.” Home visits can also be arranged.

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At home service When you buy a new TV or computer, you’ll want to get it set up perfectly and with the minimum of fuss. If you don’t have the time or inclination to do it yourself, John Lewis can come out to your home and sort things. You can book an appointment when you make your purchase, or talk to them to ﬁnd out more. All televisions come with a 5-year guarantee included at no extra cost, and when you buy your computer from them you automatically get a 2-year, 90 days of software support.

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Bill offers a really ﬂexible service, with the huge added appeal that he stays open until 9pm in the evening and at weekends when other computer repair shops are shut! Whilst he specialises in PCs, he can also do Macs. Bill’s fees are tailored to your needs and are based on the length of the job. Costs can be kept down if you are able to bring your computer to his workshop, as many of the diagnostics take time to run. What trends has he noticed over the last year? “Well, more people are switching to tablets now, although a few are switching back too if they ﬁnd the screen too small for them; and as hard drives get bigger their reliability seems to have gone down somewhat, so it is really important that you always backup your material. I can advise with that.”

Stuart Westmoreland, Oakham Tel: 01572 755600 www.stuartwestmoreland.co.uk

Stuart Westmoreland, based in Oakham, are TV experts (as well as other electrical goods) and will both deliver free to homes in Stamford and install. Basic installation is free, which will normally include putting the TV on its stand and tuning in (all sets now come with Freeview built in); but they are also happy to custom install, ﬁx to walls, hide the cables, arrange for an aerial upgrade – all these services will be individually quoted for. STAMFORD LIVING JUNE 2013

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Spotlight on Australia Australia is vast, stretching from north to south nearly 2,000 miles. This stunning country features three climates, the Tropic of Capricorn at its centre, three time zones, and many native plants and wildlife found nowhere else in the world. For indulgence and luxury, try the coastal resorts on the eastern seaboard. Both Sydney and Melbourne are vibrant state capitals and both make perfect bases for exploration. From Sydney you can explore the historic rocks and Circular Harbour, join concert-goers in the iconic Opera House, explore the Blue Mountains and taste wine in the stunning Hunter Valley. From Melbourne you could start your day floating gently over the Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and end your day by choosing to eat in one of Melbourne’s many restaurants. Queensland stretches up to the tropics, where hydrofoils from Cairns and Port Douglas take you to snorkel or dive amongst the marine life on the Great Barrier Reef. The must see northern rainforests – Mossman Gorge in the World Heritage –listed Daintree National Park and the area around Kuranda are easily reached from Cairns and Port Douglas. Alice Springs is Australia’s most famous outback township. Once just a station on the telegraph line, today you can explore the area’s rich history and heritage from Uluru – Ayers Rock to the nearby Olgas, to King’s Canyon and the amazing landscape of the Watarrka National Park. With the size and diversity of this wonderful country, planning your perfect holiday to Australia may seem daunting. Oundle Travel is a designated Aussie Specialist for 2013 as recommended by the Australian Tourist Board and have extensive personal knowledge of tailor made itineraries to both Australia & New Zealand. Itineraries can include smaller hotels if preferred, rail journeys, car hire and pre-bookable excursions, from a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, to a Frazer Island Whale Watching - anything can be arranged! Oundle Travel is also able to arrange flight only, if you wish to visit friends and family. • For more information and advice please contact Oundle Travel on 01832 273600. www.oundletravel.co.uk

Grange Farm: The venue for all occasions, now with permanent marquee Nestled amidst its own little oasis of countryside, yet just 1.5 miles west of Wansford and easily accessible from the major road network, Grange Farm offers a beautiful setting for weddings, parties and other special events. The permanent marquee, sited alongside a beautiful lake, provides unrivalled flexibility to make your special day your own. Spacious enough to accommodate up to 250 guests for a formal sit down meal, smaller parties are offered more intimate space via clever internal screens and decoration, while wedding and celebration photos will be simply stunning, courtesy of the established woodland that provides a scenic backdrop to this unique venue. Flexiblity is also the order of the day when it comes to catering for your event; clients are free to source their own food to suit their tastes and budgets, or they can provide a list of excellent local caterers and other suppliers to complement your event. Whatever the occasion, your party will be greeted by the experienced and friendly Grange Farm team, for whom nothing is too much trouble and service is always with a smile. To discuss how we can help make your wedding or event even more special, contact them on 01780 782459 or charlotte@grange-farm.co.uk. Website: www.grange-farm.co.uk

Claudia Bayley recently attended a furniture painting workshop in Bourne run by Lesley Anne Jones I took with me a pine table, which I have had for ages and has been ‘crying out’ to be painted. Other people also brought items to work on, all of which, funnily enough were made of pine. The day started at 9.30am, we introduced ourselves and pretty quickly got to work. We had a lot to do. Lesley explained the necessary preparation that had to be done first in order for the paint to adhere properly, look good and to last. We began by sanding, filling any holes with wood filler, treating the knots in the pine (these can bleed through your lovely paint work over time) and then washing. All our pieces were now clean and ready for primer and then paint. We discussed different surfaces that we might want to paint, such as already painted, high gloss or laminate and what preparation would be necessary to make sure the paint adheres to all of these. Lesley also showed us products available on the market to help with this. A well-deserved pot of coffee & tea with homemade shortbread was enjoyed while we all decided on paint colours and what, if any, special effects we wanted to do. As we all decided we were not going to be too adventurous and chose to paint using just the one colour, Lesley gave each of us sample boards on which we were to practise techniques. After her demonstration we tried our hand at blending colours to create definition, using wax and pure colour pigment to give an aged look, a cracked paint effect and dry brushing using two colours. These were labelled with what we had done and matched the notes we were given at the end of the day. A gorgeous homemade hot lunch was served in the kitchen accompanied by crusty bread, salad and a glass of wine. I really enjoyed the afternoon, getting on with my table and practising all of the different ideas we had been shown. The atmosphere was light hearted and we enjoyed plenty of laughs throughout the day. Afternoon tea and homemade cake was served to keep us going. This was a great workshop. Not only did I learn a lot but also I have a new table that I can be proud to show off! I strongly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to ‘upcycle’ their own furniture and who may be interested in learning how to create ‘a slightly different’ look. Courses planned for June are:Tuesday 11th , Friday 14th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 27th A day’s course costs £70 and includes everything you will need including lots of gorgeous food and drink. There will be more courses arranged throughout the year. Alternatively, if you can’t make a workshop and have a piece you would like to be painted. Lesley is happy to do it for you. If you email her a photo she can give you an idea of the cost. • More information can be found by visiting: http://www.paintedout.co.uk

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What do you give the first special man in your life? To most children, your father is probably the most important man in your life, until perhaps his dancing skills embarrass you at your first social event! But co-ordinated or not, dads of all ages still deserve a treat on Father’s Day on Sunday June 16th. Antonia Scott stayed local and came up with a wide range of ideas to suit all generations of fathers Motorheads For the car aficionados, morethanjustpolish.com is a sure winner to find the perfect gift. Mark Wibberley established the company in 2003, to provide an advice-driven mail order service to car owners. He now has a loyal worldwide customer base with products for a range of modern, luxury, or classic sports cars and everyday vehicles. His Barnack warehouse is an Aladdin’s cave of car related goodies ranging in price from £4 for a shampoo to £8,000 for premium wax and everything in between! www.morethanpolish.com - Tel: 01780 749449 Unit 15, Station Road Business Park, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3DW Email: mark@morethanpolish.com Adrenalin junkies Do you and your dad prefer the great outdoors? If so, where better to get active, fill your lungs and enjoy the adrenalin thrill of nearby Tallington Lakes. With 205 acres of spring water-fed, calm lakes, there’s a multitude of sports on offer: waterskiing, wakeboarding, tube riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, canoeing or even water zorbing! There is also a 120 metre Dry Ski Slope for snowboarding and skiing and a nursery slope for beginners and toboggan sessions for fathers with smaller children to enjoy. Both slopes are floodlit for all year round action. There are two all-weather tracks for Off Road Karts - one for adults and one for kids - with twists, bumps and jumps to set your pulse racing! Vertical climbs on the 15 metre Tallington Tower are challenging, with 730 bolt-on holds and routes set by a professional mountaineer – is your dad up for it? With so much choice on offer, giving a Tallington Lakes Gift Voucher might be the best way for you and your father to enjoy a taster of everything on offer! www.tallington.com - Tel: 01778 347000 Tallington Lakes Leisure Park, Barholm Road, Tallington, PE9 4RJ

Country pursuit types Grange Farm at Wittering offers a fun day out to test your skill and father v son/daughter competitiveness with a range of sports on offer: clay pigeon shooting, archery, off-road driving and hilarious human table football if you get a group of 20 together! Run by Robin Dunlop and his daughter Charlotte you are in safe hands from the moment you arrive and are guaranteed a brilliant day out. Delicious country kitchen home-made food and drinks are available throughout the day. Gift voucher options also available, redeemable on any event. Tel: 01780 782459 - www.grange-farm.co.uk Grange Farm Leisure Activities, Wittering Grange, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6NR

Dads who need smartening up a tad If you think your father could do with a helping hand to smarten up his wardrobe, the recently opened Coneys Fashion store on Ironmonger Street, Stamford is the perfect place to send him! Owner Scott Crowson has already had success with his two stores in Boston and Lincoln, which showcase a range of jeans and T-shirts, smart casual jackets and chinos, through to top quality but affordable three piece suits. Dad will look decidedly smart but certainly not fuddy duddy Tel: 01780 481298-Coneys, 3 Ironmonger Street, Stamford, PE9 1PL Wine Lovers Continuing along the theme of delicious food and drink, The Stamford Wine Company has a wonderful collection of truly stunning vintages to suit all palates and budgets. Tasting evenings can be arranged by the charming owner Blake Johnston, and a Wine Club with a loyalty card scheme is the perfect way to try things out of your comfort zone to perhaps find a new all time favourite. Based above the Stamford Cheese Cellar, this is a match made in gastronomic heaven. So for the gourmand fathers out there – steer them this way and be prepared to while away a few hours! Tel: 01780 489 269 - www. thestamfordwinecompany.com www.stamfordcheese.com

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Gourmands Perhaps if more sedate fatherly bonding is required, take a relaxed trip to The Olive Branch at Clipsham where they are offering up some tasty treats for the summer: Tapas on the Terrace is always a popular way to try a week’s worth of flavours in one lunchtime! For £18.50/person enjoy favourites such as devilled whitebait with parsley mayo, chorizo cooked in cider and ham croquettes with pub piccalilli, along with a glass or two of wine, a cool locally brewed beer, or perhaps a local award winning G&T from Warner Edwards Distillery, Harrington in Northamptonshire. Produce is also for sale in the Pub Shop, including a delicious range of take away meals (minimum 6 people) should you and your father wish to relax at home in your slippers! www.theolivebranchpub.com Tel: 01780 410355

Pamper pops Why not treat your Dad to some pampering, you need to keep him in shape after all. Flawless Faces in Red Lion Square has a 25% Father’s Day offer running in June, and a range of treatments designed specially for men, including Decleor face and body treatments, Hopi ear candles, Indian head massage, back neck & shoulder massage, eyebrow threading, nail tidy and Fake Bake spray tan. Gift Vouchers available. The editor of Stamford Living had a massage there recently and declared himself delighted with the treatment and surroundings. “Highly recommended,” in his words. Flawlesss Faces, 3 Red Lion Sq, Stamford, PE9 2AJ Tel: 0844 999 3365 www.flawlessfaces.co.uk Music makers History lovers and culture vultures will enjoy Burghley House as the perfect backdrop for Saturday 6th July’s Battle Proms Picnic Concert. Now in its 9th year, it promises yet again to thrill locals with an amazing WWII Spitfire aerial display by the Blades Aerobatic Team, thunderous live canon fire, mounted Napoleonic skill-at-arms displays, alongside a rousing orchestral programme and a spectacular firework finale to bring out the “big kid” in all dads! This year Burghley are introducing the Concert Pavilion which is an exclusive marquee set up with dressed tables and chairs for your family to enjoy a restful picnic with a prime viewing spot for the concert and the added advantage of VIP parking and a ‘meet and greet’ with some of the stars of the show. • Tables for 4 are £240 or £340 for 6 people. General admission: £34/person in advance or £39 on the day (subject to availability). Children aged 5-15: £16. Call 01432 355416 to book. www.battleproms.com/concertpavilion So whether you’re looking for an adrenalin fuelled day out or a bit of culture, simply spending time with your all important father is paramount. Personally I’m going to find a local Garden Centre and enjoy listening to my father’s font of knowledge in all things soil bound – from vegetable growing to fruit trees, he’s the man with a love of getting his hands really grubby! And my children will be taking their “Daddy” to Barnsdale Hall Country Club for some pool splashing followed by crazy golf and an ice cream sundae – sounds blissful!

WIN a £145 Weber Barbecue from John Lewis for Father’s Day At John Lewis there is a BBQ to suit all budgets from the economical £29 ‘House Portable Kettle Barbecue’ to top of the range £5,999 ‘Weber Summit S670 Grill Centre with Social Area’ for those optimistic souls wanting to dine outside with friends for the entire summer! What better gift could there be on Father’s Day than a BBQ, a chance for your Dad to show off his brilliance at cooking sausages over a naked flame to family applause?! John Lewis Peterborough is offering the chance to WIN the brilliant Weber One Touch Original Charcoal Barbecue, 47cm wide, Spring Green, valued at £145.00 Just answer these two questions: a) At what price does the range of BBQs offered by John Lewis begin? b) What makes your Dad so special, in not more than 140 characters? The recipient of the prize must be a father. Please email: localliving@btopenworld.com giving the answer to the questions, your name, address, email, mobile and the name of the father & your relationship to him (e.g. partner, daughter, son). Closing date for entries is end of day June 10th 2013. Prize will be available for collection from John Lewis Peterborough that week, ready for Father’s Day. The winning entry will be published on Twitter.

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hether serving in one of Stamford’s numerous charity shops or helping to weed the Welland, there are plenty of ways to volunteer locally. Volunteering can be extremely rewarding: a chance to learn new skills, meet people and contribute in a positive way to your community. If you are out of work, it can provide valuable experience that future employers will appreciate. Or, if you simply have time to spare, volunteering will fill the hours in a constructive and enjoyable way. Lincolnshire County Council holds details of many projects requiring volunteers as well as funding opportunities for local groups. Visit www. lincolnshire.gov.uk and go to the Volunteering or Funding Portal pages. Another resource is the Volunteer Centre for South Kesteven, found at www.lincolnshirecvs.org.uk

A helping hand

It seems shocking that there are families going short of food in Stamford but the high demand for the services of Stamford Foodbank sadly suggests otherwise. Stamford Junior School is just one of the local schools that has donated items to the bank. The Foodbank’s Chairman, Eileen Bangay, recently visited the school and nursery to talk to the children and explain the project’s valuable work. Project Manager Nicola Dunkin added: “We are still looking for volunteers: people to greet clients, others to pack food, some to sort out donated food as it comes to us, someone who can take minutes at our monthly meetings and most of all someone to look after the day-to-day running of Foodbank. If anyone’s interested in any way please can they email info@stamford.foodbank. org.uk or phone 07570 583799.” Help of a different kind is found at Alternatives Pregnancy Advice Centre, located beside Stamford Hospital, which offers a confidential and caring service manned mainly by volunteer counsellors. The centre offers free pregnancy and chlamydia testing, runs parenting courses and school tutorials, loans baby clothes and equipment and is, above all, a safe and confidential place to talk. Centre Director Kate Kemp said: “The centre is run by charitable donations and the commitment of volunteers. We currently have around 16 volunteers but would love to have more. In particular, we need people to help with general

The Stamford Street Pastors admin tasks, present education to schools, work on fundraising bids and help sort through clothes and equipment.” Clients include expectant parents, young people embarking on relationships and those who have experienced loss, abortion or miscarriage. To volunteer or to seek help, call 01780 765853 or email office@ alternativesstamford.co.uk. Sharing the same building as Alternatives yet caring for those at a later stage of life is Evergreen Care Trust (01780 765900; www. evergreencare.org.uk). The Trust provides support for elderly and vulnerable citizens, including free services such as befriending, advocacy and a furniture store. Other services offered at a modest charge include soup and sandwich delivery, house cleaning and hospitalto-home support. Sue Cliff, the Volunteer Co-ordinator in Stamford, said, “We not only help older people but also others who may be in need, perhaps a young person facing a crisis or post-operative recovery. There are many ways for volunteers to get involved, from administrative support to fundraising and ambassador roles.”

Church services

If you’re out in Stamford on a Saturday night you may spy a kindly stranger dressed in

blue, sweeping up broken glass or providing bottled water to a tipsy teenager. The Street Pastors initiative, now worldwide, was set up a decade ago in Brixton by a local reverend in an attempt to make streets safer at night. The Stamford branch came into being in 2011, bringing together volunteers from nine local churches. Former co-ordinator Anita Gordon, who has just handed over the reins to Mike Freeman, explained: “Although our volunteers are Christians we do not go out to preach, we go to care, listen and help anyone that we meet on the streets. As a Christian charity we are interested in anyone applying who has been a member of their local congregation for more than 12 months, can supply two references (one from their current church leader), is willing to undertake 15 training modules over a year and have a CRB/DBS check. As you can see, anyone applying must be keen to become a Street Pastor but the rewards are enormous. Only recently a young man, who we had helped at 3am one Sunday morning, caught up with us just a few weeks later and said thank you. He hadn’t remembered but had found our card in his wallet the next day. He was so grateful for our help and many others are too.” Mike added: “Above all, the Street Pastors ministry offers compassion to those in need. If anyone wants to become a volunteer or support us

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g through charitable giving we can be contacted on stamford@streetpastors.co.uk or 07827 602499.” Another helping hand comes from the Stamford branch of Christians Against Poverty, a national charity providing free debt counselling. Centre Manager Simon Jary told me: “CAP Stamford launched in October 2011 and has been bringing hope and practical support to people struggling with debt issues in the Stamford, Bourne, Deeping and Oakham areas since then. CAP’s service is open to anyone irrespective of race, gender or belief and the charity aims to offer a debt relief solution that will last and give real hope for the future. Clients can refer themselves by phoning our free line 0800 328 0006.” Nicola Hutchison, a ‘befriender’ in Stamford, described how rewarding her work is. “In the last year, I have had the privilege of visiting three families all with varying financial problems and needs. It really struck me the variety of ages and personal circumstances and the fact that debt can strike anyone at any time. I have been on a number of food shopping trips with clients, which is a humbling experience but a very practical way of helping out. I have had lots of coffee, cake and chats and just been there at times to give a helping hand and reassurance that they will get through this difficult time. I

have attended court with a couple of clients and at first this felt daunting but with prayer and support you can actually get through and come out with a smile.” To get involved, contact Simon on 07952 845542 or email simonjary@ capuk.org. Further practical help comes from Christ Church Stamford (01780 482380; www. christchurchstamford.com) which runs a Community Transport scheme for those who find it difficult to use public transport. Around 35 volunteer drivers lend their time and vehicles to provide a vital service to hundreds of disabled, elderly and vulnerable locals. For a small annual fee, they offer door-to-door transport not simply for hospital, doctor or dentist visits but also for less essential but necessary trips to the hairdresser or supermarket. Scheme Manager Sandy Jackson said “We are always looking for people to join our friendly team and full training is given at our office in Stamford for all our volunteer roles.”

Going green

Whether waging war on the invasive Himalayan Balsam plant or clearing waterlogged litter, the Stamford RiverCare Group (www. stamfordrivercare.org) cares for the Stamford

stretch of the River Welland. The group was set up in 2004 to raise the profile of the river’s natural and cultural heritage, maintain it in a sustainable fashion and promote scientific study. The group is made up of local volunteers and new recruits are always welcome. Stamford RiverCare is part of the nationwide RiverCare organisation, a partnership between Anglian Water, which funds the project, Keep Britain Tidy and the Environment Agency. To take part, email info@stamfordrivercare.org Another opportunity to don your wellies comes with Stamford Community Garden. The scheme was set up with funding from SKDC two years ago and has lead to thriving vegetable plots on former wasteland off Uffington Road and a second site at Stamford Hospital. The aim of the project was to assist local residents without gardens to grow their own produce. Groups and individuals, including those with learning disabilities and mental health issues, are supported by experienced volunteer gardeners. The scheme also has links with New College Stamford which provides free evening classes on managing a small allotment. School and family groups can also get involved through the HomeStart Garden project. “People can search for us on Facebook or email stamfordcommunitygarden@gmail.com” says Secretary Heidi Haxeltine. STAMFORD Living JUNE 2013

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Attic Artists Exhibition

L to R: Catherine, Claire, Jane, Nisha

Stamford Arts Centre Gallery, June 5-22 The Attic Artists is a group of resident artists working at Stamford Arts Centre. From 5-22 June they will be exhibiting some of their most vibrant work in the Centre’s light-filled Gallery. Catherine Headley has worked in her studio at the Arts Centre for over 20 years, producing evocative paintings full of light and colour. Catherine says: “My abstract paintings are re-invented landscapes. The experience of a Cornish summer: sparkling seas; nature’s rock garden of granite, lichen and herbs; cairns and gorse; heather and fern; are embedded in my psyche. That’s where my paintings come from.” Another long-timer, painting at the Centre since 1989, is Jane Hindmarch. Jane says: “I find observations of the natural world inspire my work. Through processes of drawing, painting and construction the critical balance of line, tone, colour, composition and space are carefully reduced and manipulated to explore and enhance their effect.” Nisha Keshav is a photographer who has captured compelling shots of people and places from all over the globe. Her current work draws themes from the local countryside. “My images of Holme Fen are part of an ongoing project on the Fens: photographing the vastness, solitude and isolation found in the landscape. I take inspiration working with few elements; the ditches, the farms, birds, the trees, clouds and the light, allowing the Fen landscape to express itself.” Claire Daniel took a studio at the Arts Centre a year ago. Her unique works take an unusual slant on people and places. Claire explains: “I am interested in the human figure, the interplay we have with our fellow man and how we are shaped by place. I build a back story to the figures in my scenes and try to express their relationships to each other and give hints to their identity whilst retaining a cohesive end piece.”

Catherine Headley

Nisha Keshav

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Catherine Headley

The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying and Selling Shares If you buy shares for more than £1,000 you will normally pay stamp duty at a rate of 0.5%. The duty is either deducted at the time of purchase or sent to HMRC together with the required paperwork. When you sell shares, you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax. Each individual has an annual tax exemption (£10,600 for 2012-13) and the rate of tax for gains above this amount is 18% for basic rate and 28% for higher rate taxpayers. To work out whether you have made any taxable gains, you must consider a number

of factors including the costs incurred when purchasing and disposing of the shares. If you give away or choose to sell your shares for less than their worth, the taxable gain is calculated as though you received the market value for the shares. There are special rules for calculating the cost of shares because shares are not uniquely identifiable. If you acquire shares in the same company at differing dates and values, then you must follow these rules to work out the cost. Other reliefs are available to reduce the taxable gain, particularly if the disposal relates to

shares held as business assets. If there are losses on other disposals, these can be offset against your gains and if you sell or give the shares to your spouse or civil partner then you will not have to pay any capital gains tax on the disposal. If you already complete a tax return then the Capital Gains may need to be reported on your return. Otherwise, you will need to contact HMRC to find out if you need to complete a return. • For more information and help contact Stephenson Smart & Co Tel: 01733 343275 or visit www.stephensonsmart.com STAMFORD LIVING JUNE 2013

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A passion for Sport Bob Feetham, Chairman of Stamford AFC, takes a look at what’s going on locally in the sporting world

Jubilation as Stamford clinches title

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Stamford Rugby Club gave the town much to celebrate when they completed a quite remarkable season by clinching the Midlands Three East South title by beating Daventry 38-12 in front of nearly 250 spectators. They added to that great day by reaching the overall 100-point total in their final game at Deeping the following week. They lost only one league match throughout a tough winter which threw everything possible at them - and that lone defeat in a demanding competition spoke volumes for the team’s commitment. Overall, including cups, Stamford lost just three of 26 matches. Amid after-match scenes of sheer jubilation, a captain, Matt Albinson enthused: “It was a great day - a proud day to be part of it all. To be at home to clinch the title was also very special. It was great to have huge support and also to see some old faces as well.” Matt put the achievement down to a mixture of fantastic coaching from Richard Mardling and Dave Laventure and hard work and determination throughout the squad. He continued: “Ultimately we have been very fortunate to have two fantastic coaches. They created a game plan that played to our advantage. We went through a vigorous pre-season training regime and our fitness has taken us over the line. We play for 80 minutes and don’t stop. We have such strength in depth and the lads are very committed week in week out with a never say die attitude.” Matt urged his side to remember that this was not the end of their development, just the beginning. He emphasised: “As a club we need to keep progressing. Next year we first of all want to be competitive in Midlands Two but also look to reach our ultimate goal of Midlands One.”

A new era began at Burghley Park Golf Club with the arrival of Mark Jackson as head professional, following the departure of Andy Lavers. Mark is one of the most well-known and respected professionals in the area, having started his golfing career as a caddy at Luffenham Heath in the 1970s, before being appointed assistant professional there in 1980. After eight years he joined the team building the new golf course at Toft, and on its opening became head professional. Rutland born and bred (he grew up in South Luffenham and North Luffenham), Mark is determined to work with all sections of the club to help everyone enjoy their golf more. He has lots of plans for new and exciting initiatives, including dedicated junior and ladies’ sessions, clinics with A and B team players, equipment demonstration days, and taster days for those thinking of taking up the game.

Life-Saving Kit for Daniels

Thanks to an FA initiative which will cover many football clubs throughout the country, Stamford AFC will take possession of a potentially life-saving defibrillator before the start of next season - and The Daniels Independent Supporters Club (DISC) has stepped in to provide the necessary funding. The move follows the near on-pitch death of Bolton Wanderers’ Fabrice Muamba at Tottenham Hotspur last year. Only desperate measures saved his life and it became apparent that immediately accessible heart equipment should be made available. The FA and the British Heart Foundation worked together to negotiate a discounted price which is normally around £800. As a result, the cost to individual clubs has come down to £318.

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The view from The Falcon at Fotheringhay suddenly got even better Nicholas Rudd-Jones went to inspect their spectacular new conservatory supplied by QKS Home Improvement and to enjoy a spot of lunch

he Falcon was named Best Northamptonshire Dining Pub of the Year 2013 in the Good Pub Guide – its food is delicious and, most importantly, consistent, which bringing back diners again and again. However, Sally Facer, the proprietor, had felt for some time that a new conservatory was needed. “I used to wake up, look at the weather forecast and pray that the roof wouldn’t leak!” she recalled. “I was also confident, after six years of trading, that we could take our offering to a new level by building something really special, but still very much in keeping with the village.” “I had heard good report about QKS Home Improvement and gave them a call. Ashley Woodman, their Sales Director, was very helpful and advised me that the turnaround time would be about 14 weeks. I insisted on seven, as I absolutely needed to be open again as soon as possible!” What did the client think? So is Sally pleased with the results? “Absolutely thrilled – the space works incredibly well, and so many customers have commented positively

about it. And my staff just love it – they all helped as well, re-decorating the rest of the pub at the same time. I think it looks especially romantic at night.” “From start to finish QKS Home Improvement was excellent in the service they provided and the standard of finish. They took the project seamlessly right through from altering the base works to tiling the floor, and finished in the seven weeks that I required!” What did we think? The new conservatory looks stunning and works in every way. It is constructed as an Orangery, with doors opening straight out onto the garden and affording beautiful views of the church. The tables are well spaced and the room has a light and airy feel; and with Climate Guard Glass and blinds the temperature is well moderated. The ambience certainly added to our lunch experience, and it was a lovely day with birdsong drifting in from the gardens, butterflies meandering across the lawn and the sunshine dappling the church. The food is well cooked and delicious. And for those of you who like to explore,

there’s lots of local history and walking opportunities in the vicinity (we made it up the Castle Mound for a spectacular view of the Nene River)

Falcon at Fotheringhay Fotheringhay, PE8 5HZ Tel: 01832 226254 www.thefalcon-inn.co.uk QKS Home Improvement Unit 4 Priory Industry, Cherryholt Lane. Stamford, PE9 2EQ Tel: 01780 756666 www.qks-ltd.co.uk The Barn at Wansford (birdcage lights) 4 Elton Rd, Wansford Tel: 01780 783334 Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays or by appointment J & L Ball (blinds) Tel: 01780 481416 www.jandlball.co.uk Photography: www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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FOOD & DR INK

Riverside Afternoon tea Bridget Steele enjoys afternoon tea overlooking the river

tart with ‘melt in the mouth’ pastry and oozy chocolate filling, fruit cake, Bakewell tart with an iced topping and a little marzipan egg, lemon drizzle and date and walnut cake, and a layered sponge tasting just like a tiramisu. The choice was generous and every mouthful was a delight despite not having any lunch beforehand we were both soon very full - we were offered a takeaway box for the left overs, so pleased that nothing went to waste. Afternoon Tea at The Riverside is a truly delightful experience. We were well looked after and everything is prepared to order by pastry chef Sarah Pope. Cost is £18 per person or £23 with a glass of champagne. A simpler version is also available that includes a scone with clotted cream and Thierry’s jam, A cake or pastry with tea or coffee for £8.50. On weekdays tea and cakes are served in the downstairs Riverside Cafe. • For more information contact Riverside, The Venue Restaurant, Wharf Road, Stamford, Lincs Tel: 01780 766651

t the weekend ‘The Riverside Afternoon Tea’ is available in the upstairs restaurant from 2.30 - 4.30pm - the room overlooks the river and huge glass chandeliers hang from the ceiling and a pianist plays in the background. Seated at our table we perused the tea menu, and I chose TDs home blended Assam tea and Rebecca chose the Earl Grey. Our Teas were brought to the table in large silver teapots accompanying mismatched Antique china - the teapots poured perfectly without a drip in sight and a three-tiered china platter was put on our table straining with delicacies. We both tucked into a mini warm toasted muffin with cream cheese and salmon gravalax, a mini-loaf with honey roasted local ham and Dijon mustard, and seeded rolls with Lincolnshire Poacher cheese, organic tomatoes, cucumber and rocket, all freshly made. The desserts were just as irresistible, the lightest scones with clotted cream and Thierry Daugeron’s own jam from his “Thierry At Home” range, a delightful glazed chocolate mousse

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Eat Out at Home – Cook

You really need to check out Stamford College’s Gallery Restaurant. This is the training facility for the college’s catering students, and it is open to the public Wed-Fri lunchtime (£11.50 for 3 courses) and selected Thursday evenings for fine dining (£20) during term time. What you will experience is some really great food, matching anything else that you will find in the area, supported by attentive service and a very friendly atmosphere. You get a really great deal price-wise and the students get a chance to show

you what they can do food and service-wise. Oh, and you also get the thrill of knowing you are supporting the next generation of star chefs and waiters. A recent semi-finalist on MasterChef no less, Aaron Ashmore, 21, trained here, before graduating to the George and then a top London restaurant. We recently tried the lunch menu and enjoyed, amongst other things, a fresh salmon & avocado for starters; pan fried sea bass fillet with new potatoes and a French beans bundle and Tiramisu roulade with Mascarpone ice cream. Exquisite, wellcooked, as good as you could find anywhere. • Gallery Restaurant, Stamford College, Drift Rd, Stamford, PE9 1XA www.stamford.ac.uk Booking essential, call 01780 484340

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Cook provides remarkable food for your freezer. Their secret is that everything is cooked by chefs in a normal kitchen – the herbs and vegetables are sliced by hand, just the way you would do it at home. So everything looks and tastes homemade. This means that you can use Cook products for all sorts of entertaining, knowing that you can delight your guests with the minimum of fuss. Or maybe you are just a busy family that wants to eat well at home but lacks time to create more complex recipes. Again, Cook can help. Recently Cook launched its summer menu, with many exotic flavours. With a clutch of new recipes including Spanish chicken, Japanese salmon and King Prawns, langoustines with rice risotto, there is something for every occasion. There are also several dishes very well suited to the BBQ, including aromatic belly of pork with spiced tomato chutney. Delivery is also now available to Stamford and the surrounding villages, and is free if you spend £50 or more. Finally, if you run a group and would like to get together for a free three course tasting session with a glass of wine, then Marcus Farthing, the owner is happy to oblige. Several groups have come through and have thoroughly enjoyed their evenings. • Cook, 50 High St, Stamford, PE9 2BD Tel: 01780 766051 www.cookfood.net/shops/stamford STAMFORD LIVING JUNE 2013

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Food & Drink

Wild Food Larder; Tamed Fruit Picking Wild as in Food Safari and Foraging; tame as in pick your own fruit. Sarah Lyon explores contrasting harvests Field Kitchen

Sarah foraging wild garlic

Woodsmoke food courses for many years in and around Cambridge, having first been inspired by and having attended courses with Ray Mears. Date: August 17, Lode, Cambridge. Contact Polly 01728 621380, polly@foodsafari.co.uk, www. foodsafari.co.uk Cost: £50 per adult, £25 for children over 9 years old.

he wild garlic spreads like a vibrant leafy carpet across the forest floor. The chance to forage nature’s own lush green crop fulfils a deep connection to nature that I feel. There’s a surge of community spirit as we foray together and gather creative offerings for the cook. The obvious benefits to foraging being both free and nutritious resonate too! Fellow foodie and wild food cook and forager Debs shares her wild garlic forest with me. I ask Debs what it is about the combination of harvesting and sourcing wild food pockets both locally and further afield that is so appealing for her and her family. “It’s handpicked and free and chemical-free too, as well as being the most natural thing to do,” says Debs.

cooking outdoors on a home-made rocket stove. Some of these sessions might involve a foraging trip further afield. Contact: Shirley@ stonebridgecityfarm.com. Cost: suggested donation £3.00 per person for each session. Dates: Wednesday 19 June, 5-7pm ~ Elderflower time! Try out recipes for elderflower fritters, wine and cordial / Wednesday 17 July, 5-7pm ~ Harvest time flowers, look for summer fruits and experiment with rose petal recipes / Sunday 2nd June, 2-5pm ~ Field Kitchen foraging trip along the River Trent. A bicycle based expedition, where you will learn to identify wild food plants and cook up a foraged feast (cost: £10 per person, to book email info@ fieldkitchen.net)

If the thought of foraging has sparked something of a curiosity, here follows a choice of enthusiastic wild food revellers and courses that can help to ignite and fan the flame of that interest Field Kitchen is a bespoke bicycle trailer carrying hand-made kitchen equipment, designed to take small groups out on urban foraging trips to look for wild food and cook up foraged meals on a rocket stove. The project was developed by artist Rebecca Beinart to explore what we can find in our immediate surroundings for sustenance, pleasure and wellbeing – raising questions about our relationship with plants and food, our reliance on imported goods, and lost fields of knowledge. Wild Food Sessions at Stonebridge City Farm, Stonebridge Road, St. Ann’s, Nottingham, NG3 2FR / Tel: 0115 9505113. Each session will be an opportunity to learn to identify wild food plants, do some foraging, and try out seasonal recipes,

Hambleton Hall Mushroom Foray – Led by mycologist Paul Nicol in Burley Woods just a few minutes from Hambleton followed by a fungi themed lunch back at Hambleton Hall. Every year there are plenty of mushroom varieties for identification and a few of the edible variety too, such as Wood Blewit and Tropping Funnel Cap. Date: Saturday 12 October Cost: £85.00 pp, Hambleton Hall, Hambleton, Rutland LE15 8T H, Tel: 01572 756991, www.hambletonhall. com

For a further afield foray it’s the Lake District and Woodsmoke - Established in 2001, Woodsmoke is internationally respected for its pioneering bushcraft courses and professional approach to teaching classical wilderness survival skills. If you fancy a cracking autumnal weekend of baking berry bannocks, succulent game pies, fungal forays and seasonal liquors, then this will cater for the novice, specialist, the curious and the escapist alike! Native cooking techniques, steam pit cookery, wild fruit jellies and syrups are just a few of the wildly engaging techniques that form this inspiring weekend where forays into nature’s store-house will quickly become an habitual seasonal activity, both locally at home and equally for those more remote adventures. The Autumn Harvester, wild food & wilderness cookery, Date: October 4-6, 2013. Cost: £265 pp (inc. VAT). Contact: Tel: 01900 821779, www.woodsmoke.uk.com,

Food Safari - Guided forays in both urban and rural locations. Discover the abundance of wild greens, nuts and fruits growing on your doorstep – from nettles to wild garlic to black berries and wild apples. Pick up tips about how you can cook or preserve them at home. You’ll gain confidence to identify wild food and know where to pick it safely and legally. Wild food expert Jacky Sutton-Adam has facilitated wild

Tamed Fruit; pick your own fruit Pick your own fruit at Hill Farm Chesterton (nr Peterborough) this season. The farm shop is open last weekend in May with pick your own starting mid-June. Soft fruits start with strawberries and gooseberries followed by summer fruiting raspberries. Black and redcurrants follow with tayberries and blackberries too. Tel: 01733 233270

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e currently have a few excellent single bottles on oﬀer from premier French producers and outstanding vintages, all which have been stored in excellent conditions. Including, Chateau Lynch Bages, Chateau Pontet-Canet (foil removed), Chateau Beychevelle, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, and Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru. As well as a few bottles of Vosne Romanee. We are also very excited that a small parcel of Vega Sicilia will soon be arriving, THE superstar wine of the Ribera del Duero, Spain. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require prices and vintages.

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Delicious comfort food! If you feel like giving yourself a culinary hug, try this from Sean Hope, head chef and co-owner of The Olive Branch…

ometimes you need to eat something that’s comforting, delicious and soft, and this dish really hits the spot. The smoked fish combines especially well with the runny yolk from the poached egg and the fluffy potato in the bubble and squeak. I absolutely love it. I enjoy cooking with fish and seafood and I’m looking forward to our annual Fruit de Mer celebration at The Olive Branch, which is taking place throughout July and August. We’ll be serving shellfish caught on the Brixham dayboat in Devon, which will be delivered fresh to the kitchen every morning. Our Fruit de Mer platters will include moules marinières, crevettes with lemon ioli and devilled whitebait.

Smoked haddock fillet, bubble and squeak, softpoached egg, spinach All recipes serve four • 4 x 130g trimmed smoked haddock fillet • 2 knobs butter • 1 sprig thyme • 1 small clove garlic, crushed • 2 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley • 2 tbsp creme fraiche 1. Place the smoked haddock into a shallow pan with the butter, thyme, garlic and butter 2. Add four tablespoons of tap water and place into a pre-heated oven at Gas Mark 5 (190C) 3. Cook for four minutes, remove from the oven and allow to rest for a further three minutes 4. Place the cooked haddock on to a plate, add the fresh, chopped parsley and creme fraiche to the resting juices and return to the heat and boil 5. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve

Bubble and squeak • 4 tbsp mashed potato • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • 1 carrot – peeled, diced and cooked • A quarter of one savoy cabbage – shredded, blanched, refreshed • 1 tsp English mustard 1. Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper 2. Shape into four equal cakes, dust with flour 3. Add a drizzle of rapeseed oil to a hot frying pan, carefully add the bubble and squeak cakes and colour to a golden brown (around two minutes) 4. Turn over the cakes and repeat the cooking process 5. Remove from the pan and serve For the poached eggs 1. Heat one litre of water in a small saucepan to a simmer (94C)

2. Add two tablespoons of white wine vinegar to the water 3. Crack the eggs into individual pots to check their freshness 4. Whisk the simmering water to create a whirlpool, then carefully add the eggs, one at a time 5. Poach the eggs in the water for four-and-ahalf minutes 6. Remove using a straining spoon and serve For the spinach • 4 large handfuls of washed baby spinach • 2 large shallots – peeled and finely chopped • Knob of butter • Fresh nutmeg 1. In a large pan, add the butter and sweat off the shallots without colour. 2. Add the spinach and sauté until just wilted 3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add a pinch of fresh grated nutmeg 4. Serve

Lenton lamb now on the menu I’ve discovered a fabulous lamb and hogget producer from Lenton – a village between Stamford and Grantham. Sophie Arlott raises her flock on grassland and has a passion for native breeds – she farms Romneys, Hebrideans and Southdowns. “The Lincolnshire land is some of the best in the country, rich in nutrients that ensure strong growth,” says Sophie, who has crossed the Southdown and the Hebridean to produce lamb with an amazingly delicate and refined texture and taste. One dish I’m cooking at The Olive Branch with Sophie’s produce is roast lamb chump, chorizo potato gratin, braised fennel, confit cherry tomatoes and rosemary gravy (pictured).

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B R I N G I N G L OCA L FOOD T O LIFE

Pie in the Old Kitchen, Burghley House The most fascinating food and drink is always on your doorstep, as Matt Wright discovers in one of Britain’s most amazing kitchens… Photos: Andrew Brackenbury

ather than look at a local producer, pub, restaurant or farm shop, this month I thought it would be good to focus on one of the most historic and downright breathtaking spaces connected to food in the whole of the UK. I’m referring to the Old Kitchen in Burghley House, and if you haven’t seen it for yourself, you’re missing out. This is an immense space with a skyrocketing, rib-vaulted ceiling that wouldn’t look out of place in All Saints’ Church. Ancient turtle skulls – momentos of turtle soups past – are displayed on one wall, a giant 350-year-old painting of an ox carcass by Flemish artist Frans Snyders – a friend of Rubens – adorns another, and 260 pieces of polished Georgian copper utensils glint everywhere you look. Many of these pans have initials engraved on them – L.B. for Lord Burghley, for example. Above you, in the centre of the ceiling, is a giant aperture that was once open to the elements, designed to carry the smoke and cooking fumes out into the Stamford sky. You can only imagine the heat, sweat and fumes that this kitchen has seen as cooks and servants toiled here over the centuries. The story goes that the huge chimney in the ceiling was covered up until 1985 and only rediscovered when someone sitting on an upstairs toilet nearly fell through the floor! To recapture a little bit of Elizabethan England, I contacted Burghley to see if they would create the sort of pie that would have been made here during the 16th century. Burghley’s caterer, Absolute Taste, which runs the Orangery restaurant and also caters for the McLaren F1 team, was happy to oblige. Chef Mark Inoti came up with a duck, prune and chestnut pie, pictured here. I can confirm that Absolute Taste’s pie was genuinely delicious, so much so that it is being added to the Orangery menu. It will also be About the writer included in the picnic hampers availble to buy Matt Wright during Burghley’s film festival in August (see box founded and runs out). Greatfoodmag.co.uk and Greatfoodclub.co.uk, two Leicestershirebased websites that celebrate and promote local food and drink.

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Enjoy this pie at Burghley House Film Festival As well as being on the menu at Burghley’s Orangery Restaurant, the Elizabethanstyle duck and prune pie pictured here is also available in the picnic packs being created for the upcoming Burghley Film Festival. The Film Festival takes place from August 1-4 with morning, afternoon and evening showings on a massive outdoor screen of Casino Royale, Skyfall, The King’s Speech, Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more. For further information and to order your picnic (including pie), visit www.burghley.co.uk/film-festival or call 01780 752451.

Above: This Elizabethan-style pie created by Absolute Taste contains duck, chestnut and prune. Other ingredients include pale ale, mace, sage and allspice. Left: These skulls are from unfortunate turtles used to make turtle soup at Burghley over the years. Their positioning above the sign is no doubt designed to worry slacking servants!

British Pie Awards 2013 I couldn’t write about pies without mentioning the British Pie Awards 2013, held on April 24 in St Mary’s Church, Melton Mowbray. There were 983 pies entered and over 100 judges (including me) needed to assess them. The Supreme Champion Trophy went to The Pie Kitchen of Bury St Edmunds for its Chicken, Chantanay Carrot and Bacon Pie. Best Melton Mowbray Pork Pie went to Walker & Son of Leicester, whose winning pie is available to buy in Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray. For the full results, go to www.britishpieawards.co.uk

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What’s On Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment in the region this month Sunday openings 2pm to 4.30pm throughout June, July and August EXHIBITION: The Priest’s House, Easton On The Hill Built in about 1475, the National Trust’s Priest’s House at Easton on the Hill houses a museum of local bygones including exhibitions on Collyweston slating and mining, and on the ironstone quarrying industry that flourished in the village between 1875 and 1920. Additionally, this year there is a special exhibition on the Royal Flying Corps (which was founded just over 100 years ago) and the early years at RAF Wittering. Admission is free.

Sunday 2 June EVENT: Burghley Rotary Victorian Cricket Match Held to raise funds for Rotary Charities teams will include, The Toft House Hotel, The George of Stamford, The Garden House, The Jolly Brewer, The William Cecil and The Toby Norris. Alongside the Victorian Cricket an under nines “Kwik Cricket” competition will take place with all the local teams taking part. There’s also a competition to guess the total number of runs scored during the day. Non-cricket fans can enjoy a tug of war, blind camel driving, a brass band, trade stands and competitions. Stamford Meadows Sunday 2 June, 2pm & 7pm EVENT: Celebrity Cook Off Live with Cheryl Baker and Guests Well known TV celebrity chefs go head to head in a live competition. The audience is interactive and some will join the chefs on stage to help cook. A hilarious game show format plus a close up look at high level cooking. Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre. Tickets £19.50 Tel: 01780 766455 Tuesday 4 June, 12.30pm TALK: Literature at Lunchtime with Dr Jane Mackay Dr Jane will explore the immensely popular novel by Victor Hugo – ‘Les Miserables’. You are invited to meet the wonderful Valjean whose initial misdemeanour leads to a life of flight from the relentless Inspector Javert. Afterwards, watch the (non-musical) 1988 film version starring Liam Neeson and Uma Thurman. Stamford Theatre. Tickets for the talk are £5.50 and for the film £5 Tel: 01780 763203 or www. stamfordartscentre.co.uk Wednesday 5 June, 8pm EVENT: Royal Geographical Society Lecture – The Everest Story May 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Everest by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing. Join Stephen Venables, one of the most well-known and respected

mountaineers of his generation, on an intimate portrayal of the Everest story. A must for anyone with a thirst for adventure. Stamford Theatre. Tickets are £12/£10 Tel: 01780 763203 or www. stamfordartscentre.co.uk Thursday 6 June, 7.30pm MUSIC: Solos and Duos with James Woodrow and Audrey Riley Part of the ‘Music in Quiet Places’ series, the music by Bach has been arranged by James for the duo, and is at the heart of Kammermusik’s imaginative programme. They also play music by an earlier generation of French composers and exquisite miniatures by Jehan Alain and Joseph Hauer. Both musicians have distinguished careers as solo performers and with ensembles. St Firmin’s Church, Thurlby Tickets are £12 with further information from Stamford Arts Centre Box Office Tel: 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.co.uk Saturday 8 June, 1.30pm to 3.45pm EVENT: An Opera Afternoon Tea To commemorate four hundred years of British/Japanese relations, this will be a quintessential English tea served with a hint of Japanese tradition. The afternoon will include a Japanese tea ceremony served by a traditional Tea Grandmaster, English afternoon tea plus excerpts from Madam Butterfly sung live by professional opera stars. Stapleford Park Hotel £35 per person Tel: 01572 787000 Saturday 8 June EVENT: Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra This spectacular concert will star Jools Holland and features Gilson Lavis, Roland Gift and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. The show is a picnic style event with no seating. Burghley Park Tickets £37.50 Tel: 01780 752451 or at www.burghley.co.uk Sunday 9th June from 10am - 4pm, with the Party on the Point finishing it off at 10pm. The Stamford Feast and Party on the Point The event will be on the Stamford Town Meadows as last year and will host numerous food and drink stalls to whet the appetite. Rutland Radio will be there to entertain us and there will be a fun fair and children’s games making it a day for the whole family! The Party on the Point will feature local bands of all ages. There will be a bar and hog roast in the evening, but you are encouraged to bring the family along and have a picnic! The event will be free of charge making it a fun packed day for everyone Friday 14 June, 7.30pm CHARITY EVENT: Mynyddislwyn Male Voice Choir Held in aid of the Evergreen Care Trust, this will be a concert in four-part harmony by this traditional Welsh choir. Classical songs, show numbers and traditional songs old and new. Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Tickets £9 Tel: 01780 766455 Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, 1.30pm to 5pm EVENT: Thurlby Open Gardens In addition to the featured gardens, there will be plant and cake stalls and homemade refreshments. Tickets and maps available from the Methodist Church on the High Street. Admission is £3 with accompanied children free. Proceeds towards the Methodist church and St Firmin’s.

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Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 June, 7.45pm. THEATRE: Shoestring Theatre presents Anne Boleyn by Howard Brenton Colourful, fast-moving, powerful – at times very funny – this is the gripping story of a woman who helped transform the nation’s history. Henry VIII moves heaven and earth to marry her. Seventy years on, the Protestant King James I discovers that he owes his throne to this brave young woman, and commissions a new English bible to unify a divided England. It will be based on the forbidden translation by William Tyndale – a book secretly owned by Anne… (Contains adult themes and some strong language.) Stamford Theatre. Tickets are £8/£7 Tel: 01780 763203 or www.stamfordartscentre.co.uk

The main garden on show will be Prebendal House, built in 1688 and formerly the Summer Palace for the Bishop of Lincoln. The 4 acre garden is a treasure trove of herbaceous borders, a water garden, topiary and kitchen gardens. Afternoon Tea will be served in the Barn. Looking ahead... Sunday 8 September A call goes out to the region’s swimmers to start training now for the Big Charity Swim – one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the region’s sporting calendar and the first Charity Swim of its kind to take place in Rutland Water. The swim has been organised by Mary Hardwick, a world class triathlete and owner of the award winning fitness training business Inspire2tri. “We will be leading regular Rutland Water swimming in 2013, including open water coaching and a range of events including the charity swim. Enjoyment and safety is our first concern and so participants can rely on unrivalled safety cover for each and every swim.” Entrants can choose from swim distances ranging from 500m up to 3K with £5 from each £20 entry fee donated to the Partner Charity of their choice. “Whatever your goal you will be swimming for a very good cause which has to be a great motivation in itself!” For more details on taking part and to register visit www.inspire2tri. co.uk or Tel: 01572 244224

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Peter Light St. Martin’s Antiques Centre celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Words & pictures: Paul Eastwood The antique centre An antique’s provenance relates to the history of its ownership; the more impressive its provenance the more value is added. But provenance doesn’t only apply to antiques. It applies to antique centres too. In Stamford, this year is St. Martins Antiques’ 20th anniversary and its proprietor has been at the helm since day one. “Some of my customers have been with me all the way too,” says Peter Light, “And I have dealers who’ve also been with me from the beginning. You can’t build up that level of expertise overnight.” Situated just off the A1, less than 100 metres from the famous George Hotel and half a mile from Burghley House, St. Martin’s Antiques Centre was founded in 1993, the year George Eliot’s novel, Middlemarch, was filmed in the town’s streets. With over seventy dealers, it has a variety of stock unmatched in the surrounding area. There is always Peter Light and his daughter Lucinda fine quality furniture available from the Georgian, Victorian and quite a bit of driving around and I soon got to Edwardian periods, with strong displays of Arts know the antique dealers along my routes.” & Crafts, Art Deco and Country Pine. When the Peterborough Development Collectors of fine porcelain, glass, copper, Organisation was looking for someone to teach brass and silver items won’t be disappointed people to sail at Ferry Meadows, Peter, with a either. There are dealers specialising in clocks lifetime’s love of sailing, jumped at the chance. and watches, jewellery, military books, pictures “I enjoyed the freedom given me and realised and prints, textiles and old leather goods. that I was glad to leave the corporate world With a vintage clothing room, a fine display behind. I also liked living in the area.” of fireplaces, surrounds and grates, exquisite Stamford had an antiques centre at this time lighting and an extensive range of collectables in the old Corn Exchange. Peter took a dealer and ephemera, no-one need go away empty space and taught himself the ropes. He also handed. began looking around for premises where he could set up a centre of his own. Peter’s background Eventually Burghley Estates offered him the Peter Light was raised in Burnham-on-Crouch recently vacated Motor Trading Centre in High in a house that his GP father had filled with fine Street St. Martins. The site had been a garage quality furniture and glass. “Even as a child I before it was a car showroom. Originally J H got to handle and recognise quality and I was Pick had run the New Pick Motor Company fortunate to start out with that advantage.” from the site in 1904. “It was an ideal site for But Peter wasn’t in the antique business until an antiques centre rather than any other retail quite late in life. business. Once Burghley had filled in the repair As a young man he joined the 3rd Royal pits we were soon up and running.” Anglian Regiment, rising eventually to the rank By the end of the first year the centre had of Captain. “There’s no doubt the army taught between 30 and 40 dealers. “Tina was with me me discipline and how to organise things. That from day one and she still plays an important came in useful at the centre too. I also learnt role in the centre.” the importance of looking after and motivating Luck has played its part too. Two years after others.” Peter began, the Stamford Antiques Centre Leaving the services in 1970 Peter joined the closed when its owner relocated to Cornwall. Texaco Oil Company, where he was a regional Almost overnight Peter found himself with less rep for 12 years. “I suppose it was then that I competition and more dealers. “These were honed my selling skills. The job also involved

busy times but I already had a loyal staff and a smooth running operation.” Soon there were 70 dealers in the centre but even so Peter found time for other things. Each June, July and August he signed up as an amateur thespian for the Stamford Shakespeare Company. “My spear carrying days prepared me for my television career,” jokes Peter. This ‘career’ has so far resulted in the centre appearing in three separate series of The Antiques Road Trip. Philip Serrell, Anita Manning, Thomas Plant, James Lewis and the much missed David Barby, all bought items at the centre. “Only one of the experts failed to make a profit from what they bought at the centre. It shows my dealers have got their pricing right.” Peter has always looked after his staff. Not content with just giving everyone and their partners a slap up dinner at Christmas, he always organises a mid-summer party too. Some years everyone went on Peter’s narrow boat for a riverside picnic or pub lunch. Other outings involved an evening at the dogs in Peterborough. And Peter has much to celebrate. His daughter Lucinda has recently taken over the day-to-day running of the centre. Not only have the last 20 years been successful it looks like the next twenty will be too.

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