Stamford Living April 2012

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Matching the right person to the right home is all about listening to our customers needs, understanding their priorities and matching these requirements with the vast range of properties we have available.

With four decades of experience within the Stamford area, our team prides itself on the personal attention they provide.

Let us help you find the right property for you and your family. Buying, Selling, Letting - it’ll be our pleasure!

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Castle Bytham

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£595,000

Harringworth

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Pickworth

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Wansford

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Beautiful grade II listed barn on the edge of the Lincolnshire/Rutland border. This property with its stables and approx 6 acres land will suite riding enthusiasts which is also close to 500 acres of woodland. Offers versatile living and the quality of the property means it must be seen to be appreciated. A double garage with studio over offers further opportunities.

A beautiful Stone built Farmhouse situated right in the heart of this delightful conservation village opposite the village cross. The property is full of character, while the gardens provide a quiet and private area. The family sized accommodation provides spacious rooms throughout.

Large and useful Barn with 2 double doors opening to a gravelled parking area.

Attractive stone barn set in a quiet and pretty rural location. Comfortable accommodation comprising of three bedrooms, all with en-suite. Stabling and grazing by separate negotiation

Lovely and modern town house in a popular village location. Three large double bedrooms with en-suite to master. Delightful south facing patio garden and allocated parking.

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A beautifully updated Georgian period home retaining much of the original character. This property is in immaculate condition throughout, set over three floors with exposed beams and comprises briefly, lounge, sitting room, kitchen breakfast room, five bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms. A gravel drive leads to a double garage and the garden to the rear has been landscaped.

£395,000

Welland Cottage is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom three storey period town house set within the sought after area of St Martins. Just a few steps from the River Welland and a short walk to the town, train station and Burghley Park the property has been improved over recent years and now offers versatile accommodation which would appeal to many.

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Immaculately presented town house in a very popular residential area. Three bedrooms, with dressing area and large en-suite to the master bedroom. Rear garden and garage with parking.

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Superb apartment set over two floors and ideally located within the centre of town. Kitchen, lounge and dining area, utility room. Large bathroom.

Two double bedrooms and cloakroom.

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01780 750000 2-3 St John’s Street, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2DA

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Stamford is alive and kicking Now none of us likes to think of Stamford as a brand, but if its health was to be judged by marketing experts it would be doing pretty darned well. Stamford, they would opine, is a historic brand that has maintained its charm whilst re-inventing itself for the modern world (a sort of Royal Family strategy).

And Stamford does indeed seem to be thriving in these times of economic adversity. Marco Pierre White was spotted in town hunting out a site for a new restaurant; Jamie Oliver is potentially looking at a site in Broad St. The Riverside Festival is back with more bands wanting to play than ever.

The Corn Exchange goes from strength to strength. Hopefully the skate park will get planning permission. Both the town and Burghley House have many events planned for the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics. The schools are thriving; The High Street is most definitely not on its last legs and the new benches at the end of the High Street are a delight.

Oh, it must be spring and a bout of unreasonable optimism. Enjoy your Easter break.

Nicholas Rudd-Jones Editor

@LocalLivingUK Editor Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Write to Stamford Living, PO Box 208, Stamford, PE9 9FY www.bestlocallivingliving.co.uk Advertisement Manager Claudia Bayley 01780 480409 claudia.bayley@btinternet.com Advertisement Director Helen Walton 01780 754801 helen.stamford@btopenworld.com Advertising Copy Rachel Beecroft 01780 765320 rachel@locallivingdesign.co.uk Head of Design Steven Handley steve@locallivingdesign.co.uk Senior Designer Nik Ellis nik@locallivingdesign.co.uk Publisher Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Published by Local Living Ltd, PO Box 208, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 9FY nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Printed by Warners of Bourne

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UPFRONT, SHOPPING 4 6

Editor’s selection: what caught the eye this month?

Upfront: Adam Frost Landscaping, David’s Fuchsias, Aromatica Massage, as Sweet as…

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY 8 12 15

Fashion: Spring Fashion Accessories Health & Beauty: Teenage Beauty Health & Beauty News: Body Management, Broad St Acupuncture, Advanced Skin Clinic

HOME, GARDEN & MOTORING 21

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New Directions: Oundle Travel, Sharman Quinney, Pipewell Hall Design Interiors: Trends in Kitchens Motoring: Jaguar

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Food & Drink: Olive Branch recipe – mini puds!

Eating Out: The Wicked Witch in Ryhall Food & Drink: A Medley of Chocolates Eating Out: Jim’s Yard, Beans Breakfast, The Great Escape, East in Peterborough

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Activities: Things to make with young children in the holidays Local Business: Heritage Windows, Fitted Furniture Company, Painted Out, William Lloyd Landscaping Celebration! Diamond Jubilee and Olympic events in the region Learning: Witham Hall Open Day, Be a Host family this summer. Copthill School 35 MOTORING: JAGUAR Charles Dickens’ 200th anniversary: strong local connections Spring holiday activities What’s On

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Countryfile: Eggs for Easter Stamford People: Anita Gordon, Stamford pastors

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Editor’s selection A page of stuff that caught our eye this month

View an exhibition at the George Hotel

Jill Barthorpe, Slade graduate and eminent artist, exhibits a small but exquisite exhibition of paintings that celebrate the beauty of the English countryside, from 16th - 22nd April.

Take part in a charity golf match

Opus Dai hosts a charity golf day at North Luffenham Golf Course on Friday 27th April to raise awareness and funds for Help The Heroes and Sue Ryder Peterborough.

A German themed event is planned, to launch the newly landscaped ‘Beirgarten’. Call 07809 469675 to find out more.

Help a local charity

BE INSPIRED TO REDECORATE Visit the stunning new H-Works where you will find paint, fabrics, wallpapers and everything you need for the home.

H-Works, Stamford Walk, PE9 2JE www. hworksdesign.co.uk Tel: 01780 754605

Explore the River Nene from source to sea

This is the definitive story, by David Phillips, of the River Nene and the settlements along its valley, from Northamptonshire, through Cambridgeshire and on to the sea in Lincolnshire. It also includes chapters on famous people with local connections, as well as fishing, boating and wildlife. £3.91 on Amazon Kindle at www.amazon. co.uk/kindle

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Waitrose’s Community Matters scheme enables customers to nominate charitable and other locally-based organisations. On a monthly basis £1,000 is shared between three causes.

Waitrose welcomes applications to nominate charities. Email communitymattersstamford@ waitrose.co.uk or call 01780 759136 and ask for Kelham Cooke

Treat yourself to some classic sweets

As Sweet as…stocks a huge range of the finest traditional and retro sweets, including about 120 different ‘sweetie jars’. Happy to search out rare brands, and deliver.

As Sweet as, Gooches Court, Stamford, Lincs Tel: 07746 766936

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Advertisement Feature

EXCITING MULTI-MILLION POUND EXPANSION Zeeco Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Zeeco Inc. USA recently announced a multi- million pound expansion and last year they moved into nearly 3,500 sq. meters of office space at the Woolfox Building, Great North Road, Stretton, Rutland , LE15 7QT.

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dding both office and manufacturing space, the move allows Zeeco Europe to be in a position to manufacture a wide variety of combustion equipment and proprietary products, allowing them to quickly and competitively respond to customer needs across the globe. Both the Managing Director of Zeeco Europe, Nigel Palfreeman and the President and CEO of Zeeco , Darton Zink are excited about the expansion in Stamford and also about the exciting career opportunities it will bring to the Stamford area.

RENTAL OPPORTUNITY The majority of the site is already occupied

by Zeeco Europe; however there is now an excellent opportunity for rental of the adjoining building which will provide excellent office premises for any forwardthinking company wishing to relocate to a prestigious building with all the amenities already in place to move their business forward overnight. The offices are decorated to an extremely high standard and will give an up to date professional image for any company.

The property is a detached office building that provides prestige office accommodation to let and includes: • Office space accessed via a lobby area with stairs and lift, providing a minimum of 8 offices and administration areas, total space of 2,964 sq. ft.

• Ground floor office space of 2,141 sq. feet, including a large open plan office and an additional 4 offices or meeting rooms.

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appointed and benefit from heat exchange units, CAT 2 lighting, CAT 5 wiring, CCTV, security alarms and generous secured gated parking provision.

The property can be let as individual floors or as one unit for a company seeking larger premises with excellent amenities.

The building forms part of the Woolfox Depot and, in addition to being situated only 4 miles north of Stamford, it also provides easy access to and from the A1, North and South.

IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Applications / Contract Engineer – Responsible for putting together Proposals , dealing with customers and seeing through successful contracts – experience in Combustion / petrochemical industries an advantage.

Mechanical Design Draughtsman – Responsible for producing manufacturing drawings to a high standard – experience in the combustion / petrochemical industries and working to European Standards an advantage.

Field Service Engineers – Responsible for Site installation supervision, start up & commissioning, trouble shooting and aftermarket sales. Ability to travel globally essential. Combustion, electrical, controls / instrument, mechanical / materials experience an advantage however full training will be given. Must be able to work at heights.

Various other positions also available in manufacturing.

• To find out more, contact Stephanie Palfreeman, Executive Assistant to Managing Director at Zeeco Europe Ltd, The Woolfox Building, Great North Road, Rutland.

LE15 7QT Tel: 01780 765077

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LOCAL NEWS

Upfront What’s new this month

Stamford’s Adam Frost has fourth Chelsea gold medal in his sights

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ith the sponsorship of Lands’ End clothing and the John Clare Trust, three times Chelsea gold medal winner Adam Frost is hoping to add to his collection this year with the exciting prospect of another visit to the world famous gardening event.

Adam said: “In our world Chelsea is a bit like walking out on the turf at Wembley. There is no bigger show and it’s great to be given the chance to show people what you can do, it’s hard graft but I love it; the place gets under your skin.”

To be under such professional and public scrutiny means the garden has to be perfect, which is where Adam’s creativity and attention to detail comes to the fore.

He is fast developing a reputation for taking his inspiration from complex and challenging characters and this year is no exception. The garden – The Rural Muse – is named after the final work of peasant poet John Clare.

Adam said: “John Clare could be considered one of our first green campaigners. His poetry celebrated the beauty of our native landscape and lamented the arrival of modern agriculture, themes that are echoed in our own times. I live just down the road from Clare’s birthplace, and I’ve always been aware of his work and the long walks he took. I’m delighted to be building a garden that honours him - you never know it might make a few people think.”

Chelsea is just one of several projects that Adam is currently masterminding, added to a couple of local projects He is creating gardens for families in Norfolk, Buckinghamshire, London and France, and continues to lecture and deliver courses to the public. On April 14 he will lead a Designing with Plants design seminar at Barnsdale Gardens, where Adam’s design studio is located.

The studio was completed last year and has become the unofficial 39th garden at Barnsdale, which is owned and run by Nick Hamilton.

It features all the signature design hallmarks of Adam’s work, including the clean lines of hard landscaping, the use of water and the softening effect of loose planting. A block of trees planted in gravel create shade for a bench by a path that crosses water to lead visitors to the front door.

To find out more, and for monthly gardening tips, visit www.adamfrost.co.uk

Aromatica bamboo massage

Nicholas Rudd-Jones tried out a very unusual and effective massage at Aromatica I was feeling a bit stressed out after a tough start to the year. My body was crying out for a massage, but not just your basic, but something really different and exhilarating.

And I undoubtedly found it with Aromatica’s Lava bamboo massage, which lasts a blissful hour and costs £60.

What is it that makes this massage so different? Well, quite simply the ingenious ‘bamboo rollers’ which store heat and, with expert application, soothe, relax and stimulate the body. When first applied they are refreshingly hot, but then the heat quickly dissipates. On one end there is a ball and on the other a cup, which allows for quite different sensory effects. You can find out more abut the bamboo technique at www.lavabambu.com Made with 100% Black Natural and Speckled Bamboo, each bamboo stalk is sustainably harvested in South China for its unique combination of strength and flexibility, creating a beautiful implement for deep and effective massage therapy.

Aromatica, 8 High St St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 753443 www.aromaticabeauty.co.uk

David’s Fuchsias &... a year on

A local business started by the former Head Chef of Stamford High School, David Woolacott, a year ago continues to thrive and grow reports Harjit Gammon The green-fingered former chef’s flourishing fuchsias now occupy not one but two thirds of an acre at his allotment and he has added a daily stall at Grantham indoor market to his busy calendar of roving plant shows. The market stall in Grantham is manned by two assistants while David attends to the plants back at the allotment, and re-stocks the stall every Friday.

To the fuchsias David and his wife Jessica

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now plan to add rhododendrons. This has also occupied their time over the winter, as they visited nurseries to learn about the varieties and best growing conditions. They plan to grow hardy varieties in a range of colours and sell them under the title of Jessica’s Rhododendrons &...

In addition to stalls at various fetes, car boots and village halls, the couple will have a stall at Stamford Arts Centre on Friday 4 May as part

of a Rutland Ambulance and Air Ambulance fund raising day, followed by a second date on Sunday 20 May at the Fox & Hounds pub in Exton village to raise more funds. The Fox & Hounds will be laying on a hog roast with an Italian flavour, in the pub garden to make it a real day out.

More details can be found on the website www.davidsfuchsias.co.uk or by emailing David atdavidsfuchsias@talktalk.net

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FASHION

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Sally Stillingfleet goes in search of super bright and palest pale accessories

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wo colour palettes are key for this spring and summer – opposites attract so we have delicious hot colours like pink red and orange and cool pastel shades with names like melon, sherbet and make-up! Mix up your colours and cheer your outfit up, be bold and daring. Combine vintage print scarves with a zingy cardigan from Georgi Collections and lipstick pink jeans from Baubles and Bangles. Pale grey clogs from Marcia May with a cream lacey blouse from LuLu. The combinations are endless, accessories will always be something inexpensive to update and cheer up!

Orange cardigan from Ge orgi Collections £89, Pink jeans £29.50 from Ba ubles and Bangles , worn with scarf fro m So £12.50

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DIRECTORY Arch Label Agency – 10a Maiden Lane, Stamford. Tel: 01780 764746 Attic – 33 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford.

Tel: 01780 766667 Baubles and Bangles – 10 St. Mary’s Hill, Stamford. Tel: 01780 763633 Cavells – 16 Mill Street, Oakham. Tel: 01572 770372 Georgi Collections – 7 All Saints’ Street, Stamford. Tel: 01780 756444 LuLu – 43 St.Paul’s Street, Stamford.

Tel: 01780 766675 Marcia May Shoes – 41 St. Mary’s St. Stamford. Tel: 01780 766608 Ruby Loves – 3&4 Stamford Walk, Stamford.

Tel: 01780 764626 So – 7 Ironmonger Street, Stamford Tel: 01780 480777 T&C Robinson – 4 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford. Tel: 01780 755378 Photography by Elli Dean Mob: 07932 055548 www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY 7TH APRIL Stamford Arts Centre, Blue Room - 10am – 6pm

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Mulberry, Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren, Escada, Marc Cain, Joseph, Gant, Odd Molly, Hackett, Jackpot, Ash, Anya Hindmarch & Velvet Cavells South Street brands include: White Stuff, Superdry, Converse, Rampant Sporting, Barbour, Levi’s, Seasalt and Part Two. CAVELLS •16 Mill Street • Oakham • LE15 6EA • 01572 770372

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Health and Beauty

Teenage beauty Teenage beauty should strike a balance of subtlety and impact and Genevieve Potter looks at how to achieve exactly that

Many thanks to Holly, Natasha, Steph, Jayne and Nicola

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odels Emma and Emily have both recently started to use very light make-up and for our shoot we also treated them to some fabulous hair styles created

by Gerards of Stamford.

Holly set Emma’s hair in gorgeous loose waves using a large barrel curler to make the most of her wonderfully shiny tresses, which were set off perfectly with a diamante hairband. Meanwhile Emily was given a more natural “daytime” look by Steph, who blow dried her gorgeous thick hair to add volume, before creating a pretty French plait in the front of her hair to add interest.

Both girls were then made up by Holly using the Aveda make-up range from Gerards (Gerards offer lessons for £20 which would make a fabulous birthday present for a teenager).

Holly applied sheer moisturiser finished with pressed powder, then a little mascara and a peachy lip gloss for Emily’s daytime look. For Emma, she used a tinted moisturiser and created a slightly heavier, smokeyeye using greys and silvers to complement Emma’s blue eyes and add impact.

Top hair tips for teenagers It’s really best to stick to your natural colour in your early teenage years to maximise the condition of your hair, but if you do want some colour scattered, sun-kissed highlights can look pretty (Aveda colour is

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96% naturally derived so it actually conditions the hair) • If you possibly can it is well worth investing in a good paraben-free shampoo and conditioner, which will be kind to your hair and scalp • Always use some heat-protection like Aveda’s Damage Control spray before using straighteners or other styling tools • Don’t over-wash your hair, every two or three days should be about right, unless you have a very oily scalp • It’s important to maintain long hair with a trim every eight weeks or so, to get rid of any broken ends Top make-up tips for teenagers • A good basic skin-care regime is the most important thing of all, look after your skin with a good face wash, scrub and a moisturiser with an SPF • Mineral-based make-up is wonderfully soothing for teenage skin and as long as you use it sparingly, it will give a perfectly natural finish.

For evening make-up emphasise your eyes or lips, but not both and look for colours that blend with your natural skin and hair tones.

If you have very fair colouring, a brown/black mascara works well for day, but for evening make-up, black is generally best for all skin-tones • Always take your make-up off before you go to bed!

• Gerards, George Hotel Mews, Stamford PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 753002

Other teenage beauty treats Body Matters are stockists of the Dermalogica ‘Clean Start’ range, which includes a ‘welcome matte’ spf 15 moisturiser to matify shiny teenage skin and a ‘brighten up’ spf 15 tinted moisturiser to add radiance. A one-hour customised Dermalogica facial costs £30, including cleanse, exfoliation, a steam, extraction, massage, mask and moisturise (and you’ll even receive Dermalogica samples to take home). Body Matters also offer mini-manicures, pedicures and eyebrow-shaping.

• Bodymatters Stamford at Westside Health Club, West Street, Stamford PE9 2PN Tel: 01780 481096 www.bodymattersstamford.co.uk Body Care stock the Bare Escentuals range of 100% mineral-based make up which helps to prevent breakouts and protects from harmful sun exposure. A standard sized base foundation powder costs £23 and will last up to six months. Body Care also offers a 15-minute make-up demonstration for just £10.

• Body Care, 7 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 480777 www.bodycare-online.com The Advanced Skin Clinic specialise in the Environ ß-Active range, a 5 step skin formulated for teenagers who have problem skins. A ß-Active facial and ß-Active back treatment, which help to soothe inflammation and heal the skin can be combined in one appointment for £48.

• The Advanced Skin Clinic 11a High Street St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LF (opposite The George Hotel) Tel: 01780 481155 Sarah Taylor at Stamford Beauty and nail bar offers a totally free 30 minute skin-care lesson for teenage boys and girls, to ensure that they are well-educated in caring for their skin. Using the Dermalogica ‘Clean Start’ range Sarah also offers a ‘Little Miss facial’ for just £13.50 and you can also buy 30-day skin kits for £21. As an added bonus, all students over 13 years old, in full-time education receive 25% off any treatments at the salon, when booked after 3.30pm Monday-Friday.

• Stamford Beauty 1 Silver Lane Stamford PE9 2BT Tel: 01780 757 108 www.stamfordbeauty.com

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Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Clinic 13a St Pauls Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE Mon to Fri 9am - 9pm, Sat 9am - 1pm Tom's experience as a Sports Therapist is both vast and wide ranging. Following over 2 years at Peterborough United Football Club, Tom has worked with some of the top healthcare professionals in the country.

Tom Perkins BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation

Combined with his work at Peterborough United, Tom has been running a private Sports Therapy practice for Body Management, in Stamford since the beginning of 2010. It is here where Tom’s work covers a variety of areas from posture correction, soft tissue complications, to sport specific injures and individual exercise programmes in order to rehabilitate clients back to full fitness.

Neck and back pain Posture assessment Repetitive strain injuries Injury rehabilitation Soft tissue injuries Joint pain For appointments & consultations please contact: e tom@body-management.net

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The latest news from local health and beauty businesses

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Lily Holistics

Bridget Steele writes: “I visited Liz Brock recently who started Lily Holistics in October 2011 based in Wansford. Liz had previously been a nurse in Peterborough and wanted to explore her interest in Holistics. I had a 55 minute reflexology treatment - this was deeply relaxing and Liz worked on my feet applying gentle pressure to the reflex points which correspond to specific organs, gland and systems in the body.

“The treatment stimulates the body’s own healing process and has proved very effective for many conditions,” said Liz. The treatment can be used for general aches and pains, to balance the digestive system and strengthen the immune system, stimulating the lymphatic system and helps to rid toxins from the body.

The treatment is £35 for a 55 minute session, or 6 sessions for £175 - a course is recommended with top up sessions afterwards.”

For more information contact: - Liz Brock, Lily Holistics, 4 Old North Road, Wansford, PeterboroughPE8 6LB Tel; 01780 789919 www.

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health & beauty nEWS Acupuncture at The Broad Street Practice

Alysia Anderson writes: “I’ve been a fan of acupuncture ever since it helped me conceive my second child, so when the chance came to try a treatment at The Broad Street Practice, I was happy to oblige. The practice was set up in 1996 by osteopaths Perry and Anthea Westbrook and also offers hypnotherapy, massage, nutritional therapy and Pilates.

There are three acupuncturists: Julie Devlin, Louise Lipman and Jai Franklin. I saw Louise, and was impressed by the thorough way she noted details of my entire state of health as well as any specific ailments.

Acupuncture is one element of traditional Chinese medicine. Very fine needles, just the width of a human hair, are gently placed at key points on the body. The procedure is not painful, although some people, as I did, may experience a slight tingling or ache.

“Although acupuncture can treat specific symptoms, the idea is really to restore good health so that symptoms are less likely to occur,” explained Louise. I was pleased to find that my cold-blocked ear cleared after the treatment and I also took away some helpful dietary advice. Acupuncture can be used to treat everything from hay fever to poor digestion and is safe for pregnant women and children.”

For a free informal chat call 01780 480889 or visit www.thebroadstreetpractice.co.uk, where you can also access the practice’s new Facebook and Twitter pages.

Advanced Skin Clinic New Holistic Therapist

Special Offer

Why not The Advanced Skin Clinic, long famous for its ‘best in town OPI manicures and come an experien d pedicures’, the fabulous Environ anti-ageing facials’ is now lapping in the luxury of ce it for yourself; especiall Spa Therapies. ya Amy, the s, to introduce They have recently appointed the delightful and very experienced Holistic re is 20% luxury S pa Packa off her Therapist, Amy Nicholson who has transformed the treatment suite into a haven of ges durin g April 20 luxury. It is perfect for the pampering treatments in which she excels.

12 Amy offers holistic therapies such as Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Hopi Ear Candle & Sinus Massage, Ultimate Hot Stones Massages, and Swedish Massages. There is a whole new section to the treatment list, including Spa Packages: ‘Revitalise’, ‘Tranquillity’,’ Indulgence’ and ‘Pure Luxury’.

Body Management Body Management, a local Health and Fitness company has now diversified and is offering body management advice to corporations.

Tom Perkins, Sports Therapist and owner, runs a private practice on St Paul’s Street, where he has been practicing for over two years. Combined with over two years’ experience at Peterborough United Football Club, Tom has assessed and treated a wide range of complications.

Tom states; “Office-related neck and back pain is extremely common and although treatment can reduce the symptoms, there are lots of things people can do to self-manage their own issues.”

Last month, Tom went into G’s Fresh, a large international vegetable growing business, and delivered an informative presentation that allowed staff to fully understand how the most common office-related neck and back symptoms are developed.

Through the interactive presentation, staff learned simple exercises and techniques that they could apply in their working environment, which ultimately, educated them on how they could self-manage their own issues.

For more information on Body Management corporate presentations, please contact: Tom Perkins: 07702 947182 info@body-manangement.net

Neat Feet Sally Stillingfleet writes: “Spring is the perfect time to treat your feet after their winter hibernation! You don’t need an excuse to try out all the very latest nail treatments at the Advanced Skin Clinic.

Emma Weeks is the resident nail expert. Her expertise and dedication has led her towards US brand NSI and as she explained she much prefers their high quality Gel nail systems and professional Sparitual polishes which really enhance her craft. The Sparitual polishes are used for the Pro-Polish manicures and pedicures.

I tried out the traditional pedicure with the Chiropodist’s benefits.

Emma carefully filed and shaped my nails and the Opi polish is super shiny and perfectly applied. I have found out so much about all the advances in nail care, whilst chatting to Emma, she is simply the most talented Gel nail technician in the region!

The Advanced Skin Clinic, 11a High Street St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 481155 STAMFORD LIVING APRIL 2012

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LEARNING

EASTER FUN AT HOME It’s going to involve eggs and chocolate, some of it will be messy, but it will definitely amuse your children. Charlotte Newby thinks up some creative projects to do at home in the Easter break Chocolate Nests Your children will tell you, quite rightly, that Easter is all about chocolate and there’s no point in arguing with that. So it’s essential to get stuck into some chocolate cooking in order to make the holidays complete. What could be better than some chocolate nests which actually have healthy breakfast cereal in too?!

You will need: • 200g milk chocolate • 25g dark chocolate • 25g unsalted butter

Sticky and sickly. Children love them.

• 100g cornflakes • Bag of sugar-coated chocolate eggs • Soft yellow chicks Not just for the children.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of boiling water. Let it cool on one side for a moment. Pour in the cornflakes and mix.

Spoon small, nest-shaped piles of the mixture onto a tray lined with baking parchment. As they cool down, they’ll stick together better.

Leave in a cool place (not the fridge) until they’re set, then put them on a plate and fill the centre with eggs and chicks.

EGG-SHELL CRESS-HEADS Children love to watch things grow, so inspire their imagination by making a humorous eggshell head with growing cress hair! First you need to take the top off an egg. You can use a boiled egg that’s had the contents eaten out of it, or carefully tap the top off a raw egg with a knife before tipping out the contents. Wash the shell, then your children can draw a face on it. Felt tip pens, permanent pens and acrylic paint all work well. Fill the shell with soil or cotton wool and generously scatter in cress seeds.

Dampen with water and pop it in an egg-cup on the window sill. Your children can water it a little every day keeping the surface damp.

Within days your crazy cress hair will start sprouting!

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Fried egg toast Perfect for Easter breakfast. The children can do the cutting out bits. (This recipe comes from Annabel Karmel’s ‘You Can Cook’ book).

You will need: • 2tbs sunflower oil • 1 lightly toasted slice of bread Simple to make and very effective.

EASTER BADGES First you need to get some shrink plastic paper.

A ‘Craft Shrink Pack (Frosted Shrinkles)’ is available from Colemans for £6.49. There are several A4 sheets in a pack. You may remember ‘Shrinky-dinks’ from boxes of cereal back in the seventies? Well, it’s the same product only in plain paper format so you can make your own designs. First you need to scuff up the paper on one side with sandpaper. Then your children can draw Easter characters on the sheet with pencil: chicks, rabbits, ducks and so on, then colour them in with coloured pencils. You can

• 1 egg • Salt and pepper • Shaped pastry cutter

First heat the oil in a frying pan. Then cut a hole in your toast with the cutter. Put the toast in the pan, and crack the egg into the hole. Turn the heat down to medium and fry gently. Spoon the hot oil over the egg to help it cook. This also makes the bread lovely and crispy.

Serve it, together with the buttered cut-out piece.

use permanent marker pens to outline the design. You could cheat by tracing pictures from children’s books. Once the drawing is coloured in and complete, cut it out leaving a small border around the edge. Place on a baking sheet in the oven (149-177 degrees C) for a few minutes until the paper shrinks to about a seventh of its original size. When you take it out of the oven, press it flat with a small chopping board or similar. When it’s cool, glue on a badge pin. Ready to wear! • Colemans, 39 High Street, Stamford PE9 2BB, 01780 480635, www.colemans-online.co.uk

If your children enjoy craft kits, you’ll find lots in CallyCo in Stamford.

There’s a cute ‘Make Your Own Easter Chicks’ kit for £5.90. In the box, there’s everything you need to make four colourful pompom chicks. Quite straightforward and not messy.

A little more advanced is a book showing how to make sock monkeys. ‘Sock Monkey and Friends’ by Samantha Fisher and Cary Lane (£13.90 from CallyCo) includes nine different fun-to-make sock animal projects. It’s really quirky and all the socks, buttons and stuffing are included. • CallyCo, 5 Stamford Walk, Stamford PE9 2JE, 01780 753409, www.callyco.com

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NEWS

LOCAL BUSINESS ‘Upcycling’ – What does it mean?

Is this a scenario you have had? You are about to embark on a revamp of one or more rooms in your house and the main dilemma is ‘what to do with the existing furniture?’

One option is to keep what you have got and paint it or have it painted by someone else if you don’t feel confident doing it yourself! In other words – ‘Upcycle it’ You could go for an elegant French look using creams and whites or a Swedish Gustavian style with a chalky pale wash over greys or other pale colours. You could choose a Shabby Chic effect with either the original wood or another colour showing from underneath. Maybe finish with an antique glaze to enhance an aged appearance.

If you like the sound of any of these ideas and would like to ‘have a go’ yourself, why not attend a workshop and learn how to create the many different effects.

Lesley Anne Jones is currently running workshops in Bourne. Full tuition, along with a set of notes is given and plenty of practise throughout the day. More than one day can be arranged if you have your own piece to work on. Also enjoy a gorgeous lunch with wine.

Please contact her on 01778 394744 or 07762 325494 If painting is really not your thing, Lesley Anne is happy to take on the job for you.

You can have a free, no obligation chat. If you decide to go ahead she will produce some samples of what has been discussed to ensure you are happy and have a good idea of how your furniture will look when finished.

More information can be found at www.paintedout.co.uk

The Fitted Furniture Company - 21st anniversary Set in the picturesque village of Easton-on-the-Hill, the craftsmen at The Fitted Furniture Company are celebrating their twenty first anniversary providing their discerning patrons with bespoke furniture solutions. From their purpose-built workshop at Racecourse Farm, each eclectic idea is transformed into the perfect classy kitchen, swish study, beautiful bedroom or stunning sitting room.

The craftsmen install their own work, which has been personally tailored to each client’s specifications from initial design to installation. Every piece is lovingly built to last, using traditional methods in solid hard woods such as English oak, walnut, maple, ash or cherry and either hand painted or naturally finished.

At the same time they make the most of innovation, utilising the latest in modern furniture technology such as soft-close drawers and pull out storage solutions.

This is a company that prides itself on delivering an outstanding service. Each project is sourced individually with everything supplied including appliances, sinks, taps, granite or wooden worktops and even the latest in steam ovens. It is also official supplier for Miele.

The Fitted Furniture Company’s philosophy lies in the traditional values of service and craftsmanship. Quite simply, they are passionate about furniture.

The Fitted Furniture Company, Racecourse Farm, Racecourse Road, Easton On The Hill, PE9 3NT Tel: 01780 480080

The Perfect Partnership Woodnewton-based garden structure design company William Lloyd, has teamed up with Crightons Hydropools of Peterborough, to offer clients the opportunity to create the perfect garden spa solution. William Lloyd can design and build anything from a simple sun shade, to an entire pool house complete with changing facilities, to complement your spa pool.

“Finding someone who clearly has the same high standards of customer care and high quality products has been an essential part of this new association. We can now offer something very special and unique to our customers,” added Iain Crighton.

Hydropools are the world’s only self-cleaning hot tubs. Their advanced Thermal-Loc multilayered insulation process keeps heating costs to an absolute minimum, in fact the hot tubs are so superbly insulated that typical running costs are regarded as some of the lowest on the market.

Crightons also offer spas, hydro training pools and saunas, which are on display at their showroom at 5 Titan Drive, Fengate.

Owned by Iain Crighton, Crighton’s Hydropools have a reputation for high quality products and exceptional customer care. For further information please visit www.crightonshydropool.co.uk William Lloyd offers a bespoke design and build service and have earned a reputation for creating stunning garden structures.

If you would like further information please visit www.williamlloyd.co.uk to request a brochure or to arrange a no obligation consultation.

Heritage Aluminium Sash Replacement Windows If you are looking to replace your old wooden windows then consider the benefits of Benenden aluminium sash windows. With traditional lines, strong aluminium frames and smooth vertical sliding sashes, these windows retain warmth, reduce noise and provide you with many years of trouble free service. The Ultra slim design accurately reproduces traditional box sashes and blends in seamlessly with any Georgian or Victorian property. Unlike wood, the aluminium windows will not rot. The integral sloping still provides excellent water drainage and all windows are beautifully finished with a durable powder coating so you never have to repaint the frames. Benenden sash windows comply with the latest Buildings Regulations.

They have been cleverly designed to fit into your original timber outer frames, so you won’t have to redecorate.

Please call 0800 731 4294 for a free brochure or visit www.thwc.co.uk for more information.

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Eclectic selection of limited and open edition prints, and original works.

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LOCAL BUSINESS Sharman Quinney awards

Have a full tour of one of the country’s most stunning country mansions, built in 1675 and set in 50 acres of Northamptonshire’s finest countryside.

Meet some of the region’s top suppliers in the lakeside marquee. View ESSENTIA L the stunning designer bridal suite ‘The Gate Lodge’ with its very own private hot tub.

OVER 40 PAGES OF REAL LIFE Complimentary canapés and bubbly will be served, and there will be WEDDINGS IN THIS REGION the opportunity to see the full set-up of Pipewell Hall for your bespoke wedding.

Meet the Essential Weddings Magazine team, who will be on hand with some top wedding tips. Receive your complimentary copy of Essential Weddings magazine (normally £3.50) If you would like to book a personal viewing on the day please register your attendance with Trudie at Pipewell Hall Tel: 01536 760563 or email: info@pipewellhall.com 2012

There are two vacancies for Community Governors at Ryhall CofE School.

Successful schools need effective governing bodies. Community Governors can be individuals who live or work in the community served by the school and are committed to the good governance and success of the school.

If you wish to become a community governor please contact the school office on 01780 762447 for a Community Governor Nomination Form.

Sunday May 13th from 11am - 4pm at Pipewell Hall, Pipewell, Northants. NN14 1QZ

WEDDINGS

Community Governor Vacancies

Pipewell Hall invite you to A Bespoke Open Day, Designed for the more discerning Bride & Groom, in association with the region’s premier wedding magazine Essential Weddings

ESSENTIAL

The Marriott Hotel in Huntingdon played host recently to more than two hundred employees and partners of Sharman Quinney to recognise outstanding performances over the last year.

The estate agent, which operates fifteen offices across this region, held its Top Achievers Event to acknowledge and reward staff for their successes over what has been a difficult twelve months for the property market.

Among the winners were Simon Templer (Werrington) Top Branch Manager and Joint Top Valuers were Lewis Thorogood and Luke Pearce.

Managing Director Mike Sharman said: “We have enjoyed a far better year than many and that is in no small way down to the hard work and resourcefulness of our people. However, it is right that we celebrate and reward exceptional effort such as that of our Top Mortgage Consultant Christine Long; her level of success places her among the top consultants in the UK. Equally our leading Administrator Christine Long, Top Karan Venter not Mortgage Consultant only supports our based in Stanground busy Peterborough office but plays a far greater role in our ongoing programme of IT development. Of course without excellent Sales Negotiators, estate agents don’t sell homes; our Top Sales Negotiator Lisa Lloyd-Smith, based in Stanground, has had an incredible twelve months and has set a great example to many others.”

Sharman Quinney, 38 St Marys Street, Stamford, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 752136 www.sharmanquinney.co.uk

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Oundle Travel Tailor Made…

Oundle Travel are perfectionists at creating tailor-made holidays that include two or more destinations in one unique holiday; the benefit of combining two contrasting cities adds enormously to your holiday experience, and by using the expertise of Oundle Travel with their private transfers and superb attention to detail you make the very best of your time.

An ideal combination is a holiday that combines a few days in a city with a short stay in relaxing countryside, lakeside or coastal property, the right balance of culture and relaxation can make a sublime combination.

Rome, Florence and Vienna A unique seven night holiday combining three favourite hotels in Italy, staying for 3 nights at the 4* D’Inghilterra in Rome, two nights at the 5* Helvetia Bristol in Florence and two nights at the Grand Continental in Siena. A complimentary 3-course dinner in Rome, lunch in Florence and wine tasting in Florence is included. Return flights and private car transfers.

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Madrid, Seville and Andalusia A fabulous 10 night holiday combining the cultural splendour of Madrid, the Moorish charm of Andalusia’s capital and a favourite countryside property. Stay 3 nights at the 4* Ambassador in Madrid, three nights at La Rabida in Seville and then four nights at The Hacienda de San Rafael, a relaxing country inn. From £1995.00 per person Cappadocia, Istanbul and the Lycian Coast This holiday starts with an unforgettable three night stay in the Anatolian Houses ‘Cave Hotel’ in Cappadocia. After absorbing the incredible scenery take the short flight to Istanbul for four nights at the 4* Sultanhan Hotel in the heart of the Old Town. Finally fly to the idyllic coast of Fethiye for a three night stay at the 4* Ece Saray. From £1264.00 per person For more information or to make an appointment please call Oundle Travel on 01832 273600 STAMFORD LIVING APRIL 2012

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NEWS

CELEBRATIONS!

June Diamond Jubilee events Fun, fun, fun for all the family

Sunday 3rd June on Stamford Meadows, Stamford & District Lions Club are holding their annual Family Fun Day, this year as part of the Town Council’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.

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ou can enter your Princes and Princesses for the Fancy Dress competition, under 5 and 5 to 11, and the annual Baby Show with 3 age categories. You can join the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, no age limit but remember to bring Teddy. Watch and join local rugby players and boxers, get to the top of the Climbing Wall, get tips from the Mountain Bike Aerial Display team and support your Under 8s 5-a-side football team.

You could be the winner of the Duck Race, walk on water in the Hydrosphere, have your photo taken in the Stocks (and collect for your chosen charity), enjoy the fun fair, hog roast and ice cream.

A day for the whole family to enjoy, starting with the Car Boot sale at 8 a.m. then events are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, and to arrange your time in the Stocks, contact Jane on 07946 629098 or jamaral@onetel.com. Car Boot bookings 01780 755219.

Burghley House

A Jubilee Jamboree (2nd – 10th June) will offer summer activities for youngsters at an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed festival, boasting tea parties, sporting events and have-a-go fun, including painting your own teacups!

The Queen is visiting Burghley on June 13th, but this is a ticket-only event organised by the Lord Lieutenants of the four surrounding counties. It is, however, expected that the Queen will travel through the centre of Stamford, and so we may be able to glimpse her then.

The Olympic Torch

relay will pass through Rutland on July 3. It will be in Langham from 2.18pm to 2.25pm; Oakham from 2.29pm to 2.43pm; Rutland Water from 2.54pm to 3.42pm and Uppingham from 4.15pm to 4.24pm.

Then it will head towards Burghley Park and will change hands there between 5pm and 6pm, in the presence of the granddaughter of former Olympic Hurdler, David Cecil, Lord Burghley, who won a gold medal at the 1928 Games.

Admission to the park is free as usual on the day of the relay, but traffic is likely to be difficult and parking will be limited, so local spectators are advised to walk into the park and line the route, or enjoy a summer evening with a picnic and the backdrop of the House.

Olympic Updates Burghley House will be offering visitors a unique take on Britain’s Olympic year including perhaps the most scenic place to watch the London 2012 Games – and the picturesque venue for a blockbuster summer feast of movie outdoor screenings.

Burghley has a unique claim to fame for its 2012 season - as home to an Olympic Gold Medal Winner and one of the key organisers behind the last Olympic Games to be staged in London in 1948.

David Cecil, Lord Burghley (1905-1981), who inherited the title of Marquess of Exeter from his father in 1956, was one of the golden athletes of his generation.

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than a decade he won every available honour in his chosen discipline culminating in achieving gold for the 400 metres hurdles at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and silver in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics 4x400 metre relay.

Lord Burghley’s great talent as a hurdler and his life at Cambridge were the inspiration behind Lord Lindsay, one of the key characters in the film Chariots of Fire, played by Nigel Havers – a movie which features in Burghley’s summer night film outdoor screenings.

Burghley House will be dedicating its annual Treasury Exhibition to the Olympic connections and sporting achievements of the Gold medal winning Olympian. ‘An Olympian at Burghley’ shows memorabilia including his running outfit, medals and information about his sporting career.

And for those who want to watch the Olympics in a spectacular setting, Burghley will be throwing The Great Olympic Garden Party every day during the London Games.

With the Elizabethan house as the backdrop, Burghley’s normally closed private South Gardens will host a Big Screen, showing TV coverage from Saturday 28th July to Saturday 11th August – and included for free

with a normal house and gardens ticket.

Access to the screen will be available 10am to 10pm, last admission 6pm, with special late night tickets after 6pm at a reduced rate. A special Olympic Pass will also be available covering the whole period, while day tickets will be given as wristbands in the colours of the Olympic Rings. Visitors who collect all five will get free admission for the rest of the period.

A summer evening festival of outdoor screenings will feature four special film nights, launching on Saturday 28th July with iconic sports movie Chariots of Fire, followed by three other movie screenings on Wednesday 1st August, Thursday 2nd August and Friday 3rd August.

For full details visit www.burghley.co.uk or telephone 01780 752451.

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for beautifully crafted Curtains & Pelmets • Soft Furnishings Bespoke Headboards • Loose Covers & Upholstery • Alterations Made to measure Blinds plus a huge range of designer fabrics, wallpapers & paints 8 All Saints St, Stamford PE9 2PA Tel: 01780 763005 enquiries @blindsbyfinishingtouch.com - www.blindsbyfinishingtouch.com

MITCHELL & HUDSON LTD LOCAL BUILDING COMPANY OFFERING BUILDING/BESPOKE JOINERY WORK

Having one of the larger joinery workshops in the area Established in 1976 – Employing skilled and knowledgeable craftsmen Catering for all domestic and commercial needs Handmade Kitchens, doors, windows, stairs, conservatories in hardwood, softwood, UPVC Small to large extensions, general building work undertaken

Call for free no obligation quotation: at our offices in Cherryholt Lane Stamford PE9 2EP

Tel 01780 755882 - Fax 01780 763282 E mail – office@mitchellandhudson.co.uk www.mitchellandhudson.co.uk Director – Ian Page

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DESIGN INTERIORS

FIVE FAB NEW KITCHEN MUST-HAVES FROM FIVE LOCAL KITCHEN SPECIALISTS Hot on the heels of London Fashion Week, Harjit Gammon catches up with five leading local kitchen specialists to find out what’s piping hot in the world of kitchens

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ver the years kitchens have gone from being behind-the-scenes functional engine rooms to being the star players of homes as lifestyles have changed and evolved. Today’s kitchens are the heart of the home, with multiple uses ranging from not only being the place to cook and prepare food but to also eating it; a place for doing homework, watching TV, relaxing and so on.

While a wide variety of kitchen styles from high gloss to painted wood with a full complement of soft close runners, pull out larders, central islands and concave curve units remain firm favourites, in what after the purchase of a house is usually the biggest single spend within it for most homeowners, the moment currently seems to belong to an array of state of the art appliances, according to the local experts.

Jason Nicholls , of The Fitted Furniture Company, which celebrates its 21st year in business this year, responds immediately to my question; ‘The hot thing of the moment, literally, is boiling taps! People are forgetting the kettle and replacing it with boiling taps, which give boiling water in an instant, as well as ice cold at the flick of a switch’. This is reaffirmed by Malcolm Brandwood of QKS, who pride themselves on ‘Bringing kitchens to life’.

At their Barnack Road showroom QKS have a ‘live’ demonstration hot tap. Made by Quooker, the boiling-water tap dispenses instant boiling water at 100C. Promising to be a real revolution, it is being heralded as a ‘vital’ new kitchen appliance, which will change the face of cooking as it renders electric kettles outdated and obsolete. With endless applications, the most obvious being making a cup of tea to the latest addition to the list, poaching fish, there are many more that strike one as being endlessly useful. You can fill up a pasta pan, blanch vegetables, heat up plates and serving platters, prepare baby formula, peel tomatoes, remove candle wax and much more.

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TRADITIONAL STYLING VelaCici Kitchens, sister company of the highly respected Vale Garden House Conservatories, are just outside our region at Harlaxton but are well worth considering if you are looking for a bespoke kitchen.

VelaCici have a passion for individuality, creativity and quality craftsmanship. The use of the finest materials in conjunction with designers offering a wealth of knowledge in classic to contemporary styling enables them to provide customers with stunning solutions.

VelaCici is unique in that every aspect of design to manufacture is all under one roof.

This allows them to manage and ensure quality throughout the manufacturing and installation process.

They have a particular passion in designing for owners of period properties, or for those looking for a more traditional and timeless look to a new kitchen. Their in-house pattern making department enables them to produce architectural features and detail, simple or grand, to make your kitchen unique.

You will find plenty of kitchen layouts, both traditional and modern, to inspire you in their showroom at Harlaxton, just off the A1 North. They are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday 10am to 4pm.

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AGA TOTAL CONTROL Heralded as a ground breaking development of the classic Aga, the Aga Total Control, also on show at the QKS showroom in Star Lane is the next generation of Aga cookers. On when you want it and off when you don’t.

From the outside it looks exactly like a classic Aga cooker but underneath its sleek cast-iron exterior lies a stateof-the-art touch-screen control panel.

This new technology enables owners to operate the cooker in a way which suits them and saves energy. Each of the three ovens and two hotplates can be operated independently, or together, a bit like a normal cooker. And because it is quick to fire up, have it fully on during a chilly winter evening, but on a balmy night in July just use a single hotplate.

And as if that were not enough, it can now be controlled by an i-Phone.

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INDUCTION HOBS Another new idea which promises to transform the kitchen is induction cooking. Mark Fordham of Fordham Kitchens says, ‘once you start using an induction hob you’ll never look back!’ They work, he explains, by using an electromagnetic field beneath a ceramic hob, to heat only the area under a pan. Safe (they only heat up when a ferrous bottomed pan completes a circuit with the magnet), clean and clever, all the local specialists seem to be in agreement on this one.

Sleek, shiny styling; fast and extremely controllable heat levels; easy to clean (with no tricky nooks and crannies and no more ‘burnt on’ food ever!) remarkably induction hobs also promise to be highly energy efficient (because only the area under the pan is heated with no heat wasted disappearing up the sides of the pan).

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EYE LEVEL DISHWASHERS &...

Maxine Couch, kitchen designer at Orchard Kitchens (who are soon to open a fantastic new showroom in Scotgate, Stamford), plumps for an eye level dishwasher, from the Neff collection. Eye level dishwashers, in a compact or full size, combined in a run of bevelled glass finish appliances such as warming drawers, multifunction microwaves and built in coffee makers are the order of the day according to the helpful and knowledgeable Maxine. The dishwashers are a great addition to the kitchen as they provide easy access for loading and unloading your dishwasher at eye level, without any bending she tells me. So whether your kitchen style of choice is a latte or biscuit colour glossy stunner or a timeless painted cream or sage beauty (the current popularity toppers) the appliances are the mark of the kitchen of 2012.

The Fitted Furniture Company, Racecourse Road, Easton-on-the-Hill, Stamford, PE9 3NT Tel: 01780 480080 www.thefittedfurniturecompany.com Fordham Kitchens, The Showroom, New Road, Ryhall Stamford PE9 4HL Tel: 01780 482892 www.fordhamkitchensltd.co.uk Orchard Kitchens, 22-23 Scotgate, Stamford, also 1 Meadow View, Uffington Road PE9 2EX www.orchardstamford.co.uk (please check website for new showroom. Tel: 01780 753343) QKS, The Maltings Barnack Road, Stamford PE9 2NA. Tel: 01780 756 514 & 3 Star Lane, Stamford Tel: 01780 767776 www.qksstamford.co.uk VelaCici Kitchens, Harlaxton Business Park, Main Road, Harlaxton, NG32 1HQ. Tel: 01476 579950 www.velacici.com STAMFORD LIVING APRIL 2012

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£35.00* Weddings from

Wedding venues to suit everyone

per person

The Crown Hotel, Stamford can look after weddings of up to 25 guests in the Upper Lounge, 55 guests in the Main Restaurant and 90 guests in the Main Restaurant and Front Restaurant combined.

Each couple will have their own dedicated wedding planner who will also be there on the day to ensure all details are carried out as you would wish. Menus can be created for you from canapés, buffets, sit-down lunch or dinner and evening buffets.

All Saints’ Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG t. 01780 763136 sally@thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk www.thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk

The Orangery at The Exeter Arms in Easton on the Hill is a beautiful setting for a smaller wedding for 25 people.

Marquees for up to 150 people can be erected on the paddock at the rear of the pub. Menus will be arranged through The Exeter Arms with a dedicated member of the team to look after your wedding from initial meeting through to the day itself.

21 Stamford Road, Easton on the Hill, PE9 3NS t. 01780 756321 sally@theexeterarms.net www.theexeterarms.net

The White Hart at Ufford is available for weddings in The Orangery for up to 40 people.

The adjacent ‘Pantry’ can be hired for evening entertainment.

Both rooms are also licensed for a civil ceremony, each for up to 40 people, with evening receptions up to 90.

A perfect setting for a relaxed and personalised wedding.

Main Street, Ufford, Stamford, PE9 3BH t. 01780 740 250 sally@whitehartufford.co.uk www.whitehartufford.co.uk *Offer includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, three course lunch or dinner and a glass of house wine.

All venues also suitable for birthday parties, christenings and all celebrations.

For all enquiries contact Sally Rouse on 01780 763136 or email sally@thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk All Saints’ Hotels Ltd. All Saints’ Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG t. 01780 763136

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SEAN’S KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Mini puds!

Too full for dessert? Don’t worry, Sean Hope is here to help…

The Olive Branch mini desserts Chocolate brownie with white chocolate sauce Sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream • Caramelised lemon tart Raspberry and passion fruit Eton mess • Pimms jelly with cucumber basil mousse

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Ca ra m elis ed le m on ta rt

Makes one tart (20cm tart tin) Serves 10-12 For the sweet pastry • 400g plain flour • 200g unsalted butter, diced • 96g caster sugar • 2 egg s • Baking beans

1 In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar and dic ed butter.

2 Mix with your hands to a breadcrumb texture.

3 Beat the eggs and add to the pastry mix.

4 Mix to a dough, wrap in cling film and chill for one hour.

5 Roll out the pastry to 2mm thick. Line the tar t mould with the pastry and add som e baking beans.

6 Bake the pastry tart blin d (without any filling) in a preheated oven at Gas Ma rk 4 (180C) for 30 minute s.

7 Remove the baking bea ns and bake for a furthe r 10 minutes.

8 When cooked, remove the tart case from the ove n and brush with egg wash to seal the pastry, then allo w to dry.

For the lemon filling • 9 eggs • 1 egg yolk • 30 0ml double cream • 390 g caster sugar • Zest and juice of 5 lemons

and passion fruit Eton mess with white chocolate 1 Mix the eggs together in a bowl. mousse – comes with a 2 In a saucepan, heat the cream, lemon zest and sugar and little drama attached. For bring to the boil. extra theatre we use dry 3 Mix the lemon juice wit h the eggs, then pour the heated ice in the bottom of the cream into the eggs thr ough a strainer. serving dish, sprinkled 4 Mix all the ingredients together well. with a couple of drops of 5 Place the lemon tart mixture over a bain ma rie of rose essential oil. At your simmering water and coo k gently for five minute s while table the dry ice starts continuing to stir. to vapourise at room 6 Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark ½ (120C) and carefully temperature, creating pour the lemon tart mix ture into the baked pas try tart. a smoke effect and 7 Bake the lemon tart for around 30 minutes unt il just set. releasing the wonderful 8 Carefully remove the tart from the oven and allow to cool rose aroma that to room temperature bef ore serving with your cho ice of seasonal fruit coulis. complements the taste.

I’ll leave you with a recipe for the full-sized version of one of my alltime favourite puddings, which, of course, is part of the Olive Branch selection, but in miniature. I love the crisp, Dry ice sweet pastry, perfectly cooked, combined with If you ever want to use dry ice (frozen the zesty, creamy lemon filling. Pure brilliance! carbon dioxide) in your cooking, you can order it directly from a Leicester company called Dioxice – 0116 2240072. Beware, Ingredients that Sean will be cooking with at the Olive Branch though – dry ice is extremely cold so handle in April with care.

udding lovers take note! We’ve launched a selection of mini desserts at the Olive Branch in Clipsham. I guess these sweet treats could be described as ‘pudding tapas’ and the idea behind them comes from my own experiences of eating out (which with two kids and two pubs to run, doesn’t happen all that often these days!).

Like most people I have a sweet tooth and love to indulge in a good dessert but occasionally struggle to find room after having a starter and a main. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? So with that dining quandary in mind, we have devised the perfect finish to a meal: a choice of five different, individual desserts that comprise only a couple of (quite large) mouthfuls but are full of great taste.

You can choose just one to have with a coffee, or mix and match a larger selection for your table.

We’ve had lots of fun and spent quite a while playing around with flavour and texture combinations to achieve the best possible mini pud selection. One of them – the raspberry

Veg - Jersey Royals, purple sprouting broccoli, radishes, rhubarb, rocket, spinach, spring onions, watercress Herbs - Basil, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, mint, sorrel Mean - Beef, chicken, lamb, pork, rabbit, wood pigeon Fish & seafood - Cockles, eel, crab, john dory, lobster, mackerel, mussels, whitebait Fruit - Lemons, oranges, passion fruit

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Willow Brook Farm Shop & Traditional Butchers Open: Tues-Fri 7-5.30 Sat 8-4 Sun 10-4

Traditional home-reared, locally sourced meat for every occasion, cut & prepared for your individual requirements.

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Delicious simple home cooked foods, from high quality ingredients at reasonable prices. Licensed premises with Traditional Farm House breakfast served all day; hot food served daily from 9-3.

Try our new Senior Citizen Roast Dinner – Main Course £5, Dessert £2.50 – Wed & Thur 12-2.30 Ideal location for group bookings for up to 32 people.

Private functions available • Ideal location for walkers!

All bookings welcome.

Willow Brook Farm and The Granary Gift Vouchers Available We are proud to hold a 5 Star Food Hygiene Certificate for the Farm Shop & Granary Tea Room

For future events, recipes, special offers & updated information visit

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Willow Brook Farm, Scotsman Lodge, Stamford Road, Helpston Heath, Peterborough, PE6 7EL - (between Ufford & Marholm) Farm Shop 01780 740261 The Granary 01780749483 (out of hours, please leave a message or call 07718 971900

BARNACK ROAD SHOWROOM - RANGEMASTER DESIGN CENTRE WITH OVER 20 RANGE COOKERS ON SHOW Showroom with 32 of the latest room settings Shop Address - 3 Star Lane, Stamford, PE9 1PH - 01780 767776 QKS Kitchens - The Maltings, Barnack Road, Stamford, PE9 2NA

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EATING OUT

THE WICKED WITCH Nicholas Rudd-Jones discovered stunning, sophisticated food in this re-furbished pub that definitely hits the mark. Highly recommended

Daniel Gill

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he new name – The Wicked Witch – and the pub sign – a pair of legs bedecked in zebra tights and red-bowed shoes – tells you to expect something completely different from the pub’s former incarnation – The Millstone Inn with its attendant pub sign depicting a grinding stone – and in that sense it’s helpful. But it doesn’t really give you any clue as to the type of food to expect or just how very good it is going to be.

We went for dinner on a Friday and the first thing to like was the buzz of locals in the bar enjoying a drink or two and a good natter. The pub has been completely re-furbished and, for me at least, has achieved a happy balance between modernity and tradition, with lots of dark colours, rich wallpapers and furnishings; offset by wood, leather and iron work redolent of tradition.

We settled in a corner of the bar with our G & Ts and menus and felt very relaxed and ‘in the mood’ for a good night out. But as Dom D’Angelo (formerly at Fratellis), the very affable and experienced front of house manager, took us through the specials, we felt almost overwhelmed with choice, there was so much we would like to have tried. Dom suggested a simple solution. He would ask the kitchen to prepare us a taster menu.

A few minutes later and we were whisked through to the intimate dining room and the feast begun. We started with ‘Confit duck leg, butternut squash soup, red onion marmalade and pine nuts.’ Sublime.

Next up was ‘Pan seared Scottish scallops, apple purée, coriander cress and pickled ginger.’

There were also slivers of apple on top, the contrasting flavours working to great effect.

Then we tried the ‘Mushroom Cappuccino’ with button mushroom risotto, wild mushroom

fricassee, cep veloute and coffee jelly. This, for us, was an absolute stand-out dish with a combination of flavour and texture that hit the spot.

You’re probably getting the picture by now.

This is serious, sophisticated cooking - but it never loses site of the need to be delicious, nor is it over-finicky.

Then for something completely different – an oriental bowl that smoked as it arrived at the table! A confit of salmon with parsnip purée, parsnip remoulade, (fine sliced parsnips, cooked down in duck fat and finished with white wine vinegar and curry powder) caviar and curry oil (olive oil infused with lemon grass, chilli powder & kaffir lime). Finished, apparently, with a ‘smoking gun, purely for WOW factor!!’

Next up (had we reached the main courses by now?!) was new season lamb, with first of the spring season vegetables, peas, broad beans asparagus etc, sweet bread and lamb jus. Another signature dish, melt in the mouth, simply stunning, quite filling and very scrummy.

This wasn’t an evening to turn down desserts - so we tried two. Whilst the hot poached rhubarb, vanilla panna cotta and crushed almonds would have been a winner in most establishments, it was our final dish – Earl Grey tea soufflé, milk sorbet, macadamia nut digestive and lemon sorbet which was utterly memorable – unusual, delicate, indulgent and a perfect way to round things off.

At the end of the meal we met with Head Chef Daniel Gill, a young and extremely talented chef, who has worked at Midsummer House in Cambridge and Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir (both 2 Michelin stars). He is articulate, enthusiastic and ambitious about what can be achieved.

A friendly crowd – the family on the table

next to us had already come back several times - and the general ambience is one of the keys to the success of the establishment. As we left we met several people we knew at the bar; it’s that sort of place.

This is food that you might expect to be served in a rather rarefied environment, but here it is informal; and in the background (never off-putting) there is the hubbub of a happy pub.

It works brilliantly.

Lunch and bar snacks You need to allow £80 for a dinner for two including wine, but believe me it’s worth it. If you want to experience the pleasures of the kitchen more economically, then there is a good lunch offering (two courses £14.50 and 3-courses £17.50) and Sunday lunch has already become a firm favourite (£15.95 for 2 courses and £18.95 for 3 courses). Also worth trying is the interesting and quirky bar menu that includes stuff such as Lincolnshire Poacher Fondue and Dippy Egg. In a nutshell, we were bewitched by the Wicked Witch. So maybe, after all, the pub name does give a good indication of what to expect!

The Wicked Witch, Bridge Street, Ryhall, PE9 4HH Tel: 01780 763649 Lunch Tue-Sun Dinner Tue-Sat www.ryhallwitch.co.uk Twitter@ @RyhallWitch Social media comments

Shane Bunce · 32 years old Awesome review! If you have not been and live near then you need to go. If you are ever passing nearby then you need to go...

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FOOD & DRINK

CHOCOLATE

TEMPTATION Sarah Lyon explores a wealth of chocolate treats unique to this region BE TEMPTED Hedgerow Spirits handmade, hand dipped luscious Sloe Gin Truffles Award winning chocolatier, Bittersweet Chocolates, add the flesh from gin infused sloes and a little extra sloe gin to a ganache centre, which is then hand dipped in fine quality Belgian dark chocolate.

Sloes are handpicked from hedgerows and using quality spirits left to infuse naturally over a period of several months. This traditional method allows the fruit flavours to slowly transform the spirits. Hedgerow Spirits are available to buy all year round whilst chocolates tempt us over the Easter time.

• Source from Northfield Farm Shop, Whissendine Lane, Cold Overton, Oakham, LE15 7QF or on line www.hedgerowspirits.co.uk APOSTLE’S FINGERS - A recipe by Ursula Ferrigno, from her book La Dolce Vita These fingers are carefully rolled pancakes with a fresh ricotta and chocolate filling.

When they are cut, they really do resemble fingers. Ursula is a talented Italian cook and baker. This recipe was one that her grandmother would make for the family.

“My grandmother was a very religious person where at home we had prayers everyday with the rosary being said. We were taught to be kind, good and truthful. A home bound with religion and honour, where the food we ate was evocative of religious feast days. This has been a blessing as I feel my teaching is about sharing and privilege.”

• I first met Ursula and saw her in action at one of the many cookery demonstrations she has given at Marilyn Squire’s School of Cookery in Folkingham, nr Sleaford in Lincolnshire. (Ring Marilyn for course details, Tel: 01529 497281).

Makes 24 fingers Batter • 5 eggs • 25g (1 oz) caster sugar • 115g (4 oz) plain white ‘00’ Italian flour • Pinch of salt • 225ml (8 fl oz) milk • Unsalted butter, for greasing

HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE – Duffy Sheardown of Red Star Chocolate Based in (of all places) Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, is the UK’s newest artisan chocolate producer of single origin chocolate bars from different regions of the world.

Batches are small with no attempt to homogenise. Duffy takes the time to get to know different bean regions and it is this attention to detail that has secured the best beans available. Duffy’s Chocolate Honduras Indio Rojo 72% won the Academy of Chocolate, 2011 Awards, Bean to Bar Best Dark Bar. • Source from The Cheese Cellar, St Mary’s Street, Stamford CHOCOLATE ALCHEMY ‘Chocolate is very creative but limitless,’ says Pete Gardner of Chocolate Alchemy.

Chocolate Alchemy is run like a bar in its concept. Pete comes from a bartending and management background and has brought these skills and influences to his coffee shop and chocolate making workshops.

Filling • 450g (1 lb) ricotta • 175g (6 oz) caster sugar • Grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon • Grated zest of 1 unwaxed orange • Grated zest of 1 unwaxed clementine (optional) • 1 tbsp double cream • 2 tbsp rum • 55g (2 oz) dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids Candied zest, to decorate To prepare the batter, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well blended. Beat in the flour, add the salt and gradually add the milk, whisking vigorously until the batter is smooth. Cover and leave to stand for 30-60 minutes.

To make the filling, put the ricotta in a bowl and beat in the sugar, zests and cream until smooth. Finely chop the chocolate and beat into the mixture with the rum.

Wipe a heavy, 28cm (11in) non-stick crepe pan with a little butter. Place over a medium heat. When the pan is medium hot, ladle in enough batter to cover the base.

Cook until it bubbles and the underside is golden brown, then turn and cook the other side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and stack on a large plate, interleaved with greaseproof paper. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8 pancakes.

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Pete runs chocolate making workshops or truffle making parties for larger groups. Learn about the history of cocoa and how chocolate is made before having a go yourself. Taste nine single origin estate chocolates and enjoy the flavours of sipping chocolate, silky creamy thick chocolate, whilst your own creations set. Chocolate Alchemy, 5 Churchgate Mews, Loughborough, LE11 1TZ – info@chocolatealchemy.co.uk • Chocolate Alchemy Chocolate Making Kit - £29.95 with refills available in store and online soon. Postal orders info@chocolate-alchemy.co.uk

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Lay a pancake on a work-surface and cut away any brittle edges. Place a heaped tablespoon of the filling in the middle, then spread very thinly over the whole pancake. Roll the pancake tightly towards you.

Repeat with each pancake. Slice each across at a slight diagonal into 3 fingers. Discard the ends of each roll.

Chill in the fridge before serving. If wished, decorate with candied zest and eat with your fingers.

Taste it notes: Source Duffy’s Red Star Chocolate and ricotta cheese from The Cheese Cellar in Stamford. ‘00’ flour can be sourced from Waitrose, Stamford. A squeeze of clementine juice on pancake before serving is a deliciously good suggestion.

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EATING OUT

THE GREAT ESCAPE

The Great Escape is a new bar/ restaurant in Cheyne Lane on the site of the former Rained Off Café (and before that Panama Joe’s)

BEANS BREAKFAST

It is the inspiration of the friendly Hannah and Toby Ansell, who have recently arrived from London where they ran The Tavistock Arms in Westbourne Park.

They have brought to The Great Escape simple food (Rib Eye Steak, lamb chops), well cooked, good drinks prices (real ale at £2.60 a pint) and a love of music. Toby himself is a pianist and plans to get plenty of live music in, including ‘Roast & Records’ sessions at Sunday lunch.

• The Great Escape, 2-3 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AX Tel: 01780 480048

Where better to head for breakfast than Beans , a charming and friendly café tucked up Silver Lane and a great place to sit out when the weather is good. Nicholas Rudd-Jones tried it out

JIM’S YARD

Beans has recently introduced a delicious breakfast menu, that includes savoury poached muffins, freshly-filled bagels, pancakes stacks served with maple syrup and banana and pecan breakfast loaf.

My son Sammy tried out the pancakes, washed down with fresh apple juice, and declared himself completely satisfied (well actually he said very little as he was wolfing them down). I really enjoyed a muffin with egg, sausage and ham with an excellent cappuccino.

I like this place – intimate, friendly, simple food well made, try it.

• Beans, 8-10 Silver Lane, Stamford, PE8 2BT Tel: 01780 757373 Twitter: @beanscoffeestop.

Breakfast available 7 days a week, served until midday.

We chose Jim’s Yard for its intriguing but unpretentious menu and were not disappointed. Even with three weeks notice, their Saturday night bookings were almost full so we went for an early dinner but didn’t feel at all rushed to finish our meal in time for the second sitting.

The menu was simple yet full of fresh ingredients with a wide range of game, fish and vegetarian options to go for. I plumped for the wild mushroom and tarragon risotto which was perfectly al dente, wonderfully creamy and with a good hint of tarragon followed by the special of fillet steak. The steak also had a tarragon sauce which chef was happy to change to a green peppercorn sauce for me. The hand cut chips were heavenly and the steak was of a noticeably high quality.

My husband chose the exciting mixed game and pistachio terrine wrapped in pancetta which he described as being surprisingly light and very much enjoyed the plum chutney accompaniment.

His main course was a roast rump of lamb with Boulangère potatoes and braised red cabbage. We chose a mix of fruity sorbets and ice creams to share for dessert, a perfect light end to a sublime meal.

General manager Mark Smith was very attentive and gave several helpful recommendations for our wine choices.

Indeed the service was faultless even when it was evident the waitresses were extremely busy.

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Tim Steele and his family went back to an old favourite Dining at East on a Tuesday held two surprises…firstly finding the restaurant truly buzzing so early in the week; secondly, the excellent value of the Tuesday two courses for £10 menu, including rice and vegetables.

To start, the three of us chose Tempura Prawn salad, drizzled with a creamy honey and Mizo dressing - Tempura in East is excellent, the batter is so light and crunchy; then Sambal Chicken Wings tossed in Malaysian Sambal and sprinkled with Kaffir lime leaves – spicy, juicy and flavoursome. Our third choice was the Kanom Pang Na Muu - this is finely chopped pork marinated with pepper and coriander served on French toast with a cucumber relish - a delicious crunchy combination with fragrant fresh coriander; really unusual…very tasty!

For mains we chose the Massaman Beef Curry - a firm favourite in East; the beef is cooked slowly with spices, herbs, new potatoes and roasted peanuts; the Chicken Rice - rice flavoured with ginger and garlic, topped with steamed chicken breast, served with a ginger and yellow bean sauce and a side dish of clear soup - the chicken was delicately flavoured and the sauce complemented it perfectly. Our third main was the Ginger Red Snapper, pan fried with ginger, yellow bean sauce, garlic, chilli and celery - this was light and fresh tasting and a pleasant contrast to the other selections.

With East being close to the city centre on the river it offers a wonderful refuge at lunchtime, main courses are £6.95 and you can add starters for £2.

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BUILDING ON TRADITION Jaguar is closing in fast on other premium car manufacturers and Peter Muffett, General Manager of Marshall Jaguar of Peterborough, is keen to tell you why. Words and pics: David Corfield

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REAT BRITISH ICONS don’t come much better than Jaguar. The very mention of the name is enough to turn men of a certain age weak at the knees, with images of E-Types and glamorous film stars drifting through the semiconscious.

Peter Muffett knows all about this. He’s the General Manager of Marshall Jaguar in Cambridge and Peterborough and is not only in the business of selling cars, but selling dreams too.

“I love people. I love getting to know a customer and I love looking after them,” he smiles. “I’m lucky in that I am with a brand that is re-energised, with new models and new customers coming in to see what all the fuss is about. It’s a brilliant time to become a Jaguar owner and I can’t tell you how excited I am about what’s coming up in the future. We sell a brand that has been built on luxury, speed and quality; and selling that dream ticket, in today’s trouble-filled world, is not only a pleasure, but also a privilege. I like to make people happy.”

Peter’s enthusiasm is infectious, and clearly this is a guy who has his finger very much on the local pulse. A Cambridgeshire guy, with family roots in Newmarket, he started off as a young apprentice with Ford before embarking on a business studies course and working his way up the corporate ladder. “I’ve worked with a few different car makes over the years, but Jaguar is the best and the one that I am most enthusiastic about.”

We walk around the dealership and I see why he’s so excited. The cars positively ooze quality,

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with glossy paintwork and immaculate interiors inviting you to touch, stroke, and enjoy. The cat may be just a symbol, an icon indeed, but in the cars the feline qualities of a Jaguar definitely connect with you as you soak up the mood.

“Jaguar is the strongest it has ever been and we’re now starting to bring a younger customer into the arena, but that’s not at the expense of our existing ones. Loyalty and after-sales care is absolutely key to the success of Marshall and we work hard in making sure that the customer feels valued, cared for and understood. One of my most loyal customers has been with us for 35 years, always buying Jaguar, and we are seeing more and more of that now as people discover not just how good the car is, but, I hope, how good we are as a company. We are now sixth in the country in terms of quality and satisfaction, and I’m very proud of that fact. Our customers keep on coming back.”

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Peter’s care over his customers is just as evident with his colleagues, too. Marshall is a forward-thinking company with family values and it’s clear that every member of the team is as enthusiastic as Peter about both the product and the business. “I’m not sat here managing behind a PC or an email,” he points out. “I treat my employees as I would a customer. The best way of communicating is to walk the floor.

And I tell you what, looking out there at those fantastic cars, it’s not a bad floor to be walking on, is it?”

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EGGS FOR EASTER Sue Lee and Jean Orpin have been investigating the production of eggs in our area and add some seasonal suggestions

Free range chickens at King’s Cliffe

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t was confirmed in mid-February that all Britain’s eggs are now produced in accordance with new EU animal welfare requirements.

There are now minimum standards for hen houses whether hens are kept indoors, are only indoors at night or raised organically. About half of British eggs are from free-range systems and half from the new colony system but how much do you know about the eggs you choose?

We have looked at some facts and figures and talked to two local producers.

Know your eggs!

You can tell a good deal if your eggs are marked.

The first number indicates farming method: • 0 Organic • 1 Free Range • 2 Barn • 3 Cage (nowadays meaning enriched cage, colony systems) Then country of origin – UK for United Kingdom The final numbers are the unique farm identity code Which colour?

British people prefer brown eggs: Americans prefer white – but the eggs inside are the same!

The colour of the yolk is affected by the food given to hens and different breeds do lay a variety of coloured shells, for example: • Dark brown – Speckledy, Maran • White – White Star, White Leghorn • Pinkish-brown – Rhode Island Red • Cream – Ancona, Vorwerk • Mid-brown – Black rock, Barnvelder • Bluish-green – Araucana, Legbar Plants Eggs Plants, a family business now run by Ian Plant, began poultry farming 50 years ago. They

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provide eggs to many local outlets and have built up a reputation for quality and service. At Bainton, they have 75,000 hens and grading and packing facilities. With four flocks to enable continuity of laying, their hens are chosen and fed carefully to produce rich yellow yolks.

Virtually all of their eggs are boxed and sold ‘shell-on’.

Ian expects we will see a rise in the price of eggs in the near future. Many producers were unable to make the large investment needed to install new facilities so they have withdrawn from the industry resulting in a shortage of eggs. Plants have built completely new hen houses - all are now purpose-built using the most up-to-date colony system. This means that hens are provided with nest-boxes, litter, perches and sufficient space to scratch & fluff their feathers. A fully computerised management system ensures a healthy temperature and levels of light.

Fowlers Eggs Leigh and Rebecca Fowler have had a poultry farm at King’s Cliffe for fifteen years. They sell their eggs at Stamford and Oundle markets, local shops and restaurants. Leigh did not come from a farming family but bought his first chickens at the age of seven and decided then that he wanted to be a chicken farmer. He went to the Scottish Agricultural College and studied Poultry Production and Management before buying the farm at King’s Cliffe. They have two sheds: one for rearing replacement stock and one for layers. The chickens are Rhode Island Red Cross, laying brown eggs which their customers (like most British people) prefer. They are genuinely free-range, going out in the mornings where they settle under the trees. They often go inside in the middle of the day for a dust bath, venturing out again in the

evening. Leigh has planted 1500 trees to give them shade and apple trees which encourages them to go outdoors for a treat when the fruit falls. His hens are ‘his girls’ and he talks to them when he is working with them.

Easter Traditions These days Easter Eggs are usually chocolate but this has not always been so. Traditions world-wide connect eggs with Easter as they symbolise new life and resurrection.

Egg rolling is a popular tradition. The person whose egg survives unbroken is the winner and is rewarded with good luck throughout the year.

Decorating eggs is another custom.

One method is to use onion skins, crocus petals or grasses etc fixed to the egg with cotton and wrapped in clingfilm before putting in boiling water. Another way is to use food colourings.

Coloured Eggs • Select as lightcoloured eggs as you can find – not an easy task around Stamford!

• Pierce the eggs (to prevent cracking) and hard boil.

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• Put boiling water in 4 small bowls, add a few drops of each colouring (red, green, yellow & blue) and a little white vinegar.

• Using a spoon dip the eggs then place on a rack to dry.

• The longer you leave the egg, the darker it will be and you can get more variety by dipping into two colours or by dipping only part of the egg at a time.

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Monday 2 to Thursday 12 April (Various day sessions) HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS: Wildcats Easter Programme A wonderful and varied programme of fun events for young people aged 6 to 16. Day themes include Street Dance 2 the Movie Master class, Legally Blonde, Easter Party Day, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda Musical Master Class, Stage Make-up and Photography Day, TV Presenting and Filming Workshop.

Programmes are available between 9am and 4.30pm and cost from just £19.50 per day.

• Stamford Arts Centre Ballroom. To book or for further information Tel: 01780 763203 or visit www.wildcatstheatrecompany.co.uk TWO GREAT FAMILY SHOWS FOR THE HOLIDAYS…

Wednesday 4 April, 2pm CHILDREN’S SHOW: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Adapted from the original story with all new songs and the chance for everyone to take part. Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion will all follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and Oz. During the light hearted half hour rehearsal, some children are chosen to take part and everyone encouraged to learn the choruses.

Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Rehearsal 30 minutes, performance one hour.

• Tickets £6.50 or £24 for a family of four

Tuesday 10 April, 11am CHILDREN’S SHOW – Teddy’s Sports Day Eddy the Teddy wants to be an Olympic hero.

There is just one problem - he isn’t very good at anything. After trying and failing at several events, Eddy realises that winning isn’t everything. It’s a perfect introduction to live entertainment for children who’ve never been to a show before and a welcome return for Eddy the Teddy’s young fans.

• Stamford Theatre. Tickets £5 or £15 for a family of four. Bookings for both shows Tel: 01780 763203 or www.stamfordartscentre. co.uk

Saturday 7 April, 5pm CLASSICAL MUSIC: Live Broadcast from New York Met Opera Live presents Manon by Massenet.

A chance to see Anna Netrebko’s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly’s new production. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Met’s Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium.

Also from the Met Opera, Stamford Arts Centre will be screening La Traviata on

Saturday 14 April.

Running time: 4hrs 8mins with intervals.

• Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £20/£18 Tel: 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre. co.uk

Sunday 8 April EVENT: The Burghley Easter Egg Hunt Complete the trail around the gardens and find all the families of fluffy chicks to claim a full sized Easter egg. Also this month the private South Gardens are open to the public for the magnificent display of spring bulbs from Monday 2 to Friday 20 April.

• Burghley House, Stamford. Usual admission charges apply. Further information on the events season at Burghley at www.burghley.co.uk Tel: 01780 752451

Sunday 8 and Monday 9 April, 10am to 4pm EVENT: Antiques and Collector’s Fair Antiques 2 Go returns to host an Antiques and Collectors Fair in the restored stable yard. The Hall and Gardens will be open separately on the same days from 2pm to 4pm. As well as old favourites, the Fair will see lots of new stalls.

With quality antiques, furniture, collectables, jewellery, pictures and other specialist items on offer.

• Refreshments, free car parking and a free programme. Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire, NN6 9HD. Admission to Fair £3.50/£3 with children free. House and garden admission applies separately.

For more information on the Fair Tel: 01327 871797 or visit www.antiques2go.co.uk and for more information on the Hall and Gardens Tel: 01604 686272 or visit www.lamporthall.co.uk

Thursday 12 April, 7.30pm TALK: Broad Street Shops – given by Philippa Massey A look at the shops and businesses which have flourished over time on Stamford’s main market street; the people that ran them, and how they have changed. Philippa Massey was born and bred in Stamford and has been exploring the history of the local area for many years, in her work on exhibitions, talks and education activities at Stamford • Museum. Stamford Arts Centre

Friday 13 April, 2pm & 5pm FAMILY SHOW: Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2 The Chuckle Brothers find themselves magically transported back in time to a world of pirates and sunken treasures. A spectacular pirate adventure where magic, mystery and mayhem are guaranteed. Fun and laughter for the whole family.

• Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Tickets £14, Family Ticket £52 Tel: 01780 766455

Saturday 14 April, 8pm MUSIC: The Martin Harley Band Back by popular demand, the Martin Harley band is an internationally acclaimed three piece act. They have been enjoyed from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the far reaches of Australia and almost everywhere in between. With Balalaika, Weissenborn, electric lap steel guitar, double bass and three part harmonies this multi-instrumental band set themselves apart from the norm.

Performances at Glastonbury’s Acoustic and Avalon stages have cemented their popularity as part of UK’s acoustic scene.

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Friday 20 and Saturday 21 April, 7.30pm (Saturday matinee) Stamford Arts Centre YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMANCE: Torchbearer In another gripping and dynamic production by Mary Benzies and the Stamford Youth Theatre, Britain wakes up with a hangover and so does Eve. The television plays images of last night’s riots and there are too many questions to be answered. Eve has been nominated to carry the Olympic flame in the upcoming torch relay so why can she not remember what happened last night?

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• Tickets from £3.50 Tel: 01780 763203

Sunday 22 April EVENT: MG Rally The MG Car Club of Lincolnshire invites you to come along and see their members’ lovingly restored MG cars. The rally is set against the beautiful backdrop of the castle and grounds.

• Grimsthorpe Castle. Admission including park, gardens and castle £10/£4 or family ticket £24

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Friday 27 and Saturday 28 April MUSIC EVENT: Blowzabella Day A day and two nights packed with dances, concerts, workshops, sessions with Blowzabella and Esquisse (Brittany). Blowzabella have played everywhere from the main stage at Glastonbury Festival to the outer reaches of Brazil and West Africa. They compose their own music which is influenced by British and European traditional dance music.

• Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets from £10 up to £52 to attend all events. For tickets Tel: 01780 763203 or www.stamfordarts.co.uk.

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Thursday 3 May, 8pm CLASSIC COMEDY: Mapp and Lucia Ahoy!

Whether swept out to sea on a kitchen table, dabbling in the paranormal or re-enacting the Spanish Armada, the eccentric residents of Tilling by the sea are guaranteed to shiver your timbers in this wickedly funny celebration of the very English art of one up (wo)manship.

Featuring Stamford actress Sandra Hunt and Empingham actress and writer Rachel Laurence. • Stamford Arts Centre.

Tickets £10/£8 Tel: 01780 763203. www.stamfordartscentre.com

Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday 6 & 7 May 10am-6pm Burghley Game and Country Fair The superb Burghley Game & Country Fair is in its 6th year now. A fabulously entertaining show, at one of the UK’s most beautiful stately homes!

Two action-packed arenas have a full programme of displays with dare-devil stunts, fast and furious scurry racing, cheeky sheepdog and duck displays, bigger Birds of Prey, daring dog displays and even a Grand National steeplechase.

The ever popular Dogzone returns with Lurcher racing and showing, a Multiscurry Challenge, Mullenscote Gundog Clinic and Chase the Bunny (pure fun). Family dogs can have a bit of fun with the Fun Dog Show too.

The Falconry Village has native and some more exotic Birds of Prey, all waiting for the chance to stretch their wings and fly! The Craft Village comes complete with a working demonstration, beautiful contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. Food Glorious Food

is perfect for food lovers. Chefs cook up some tasty delights and regional producers sell delicious food and drink.

The show’s arenas are encompassed by an array of country and craft stalls, selling everything from country clothing and accessories to handcrafted art and regional food and drink.

Children can throw a pot and make a face or ‘Learn How To’ fish with the Angling Trust, handle a gundog and get close to a hawk.

If that sounds a little too exhausting, relax in the food courts around the show. Enjoy British classics and tasty treats.

• Burghley House. To book tickets visit www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk or call 01283 820548 Adults £11.00 OAPs £10.00 Children £4.00 under 5s free

There are two classical concerts to look out for in Stamford this April.

Monday 9April at 1pm Concert with Easter connections • All Saints Stamford Admission is free, with a retiring collection.

Bridget Howarth will give a lunchtime concert, accompanied by Fergus Black, including arias with Easter connections from Messiah and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana.

Saturday 28th April at 7.30 pm Burghley Voices • All Saints, Stamford - Tickets £8 (concessions £5) from Stamford Arts Centre: 01780 763203 A performance of Francis Jackson’s oratorio Daniel in Babylon with the organist James Parsons and narrator Nick Perry, written for the dedication of Coventry Cathedral in 1962.

Monday 30 April to Thursday 12 May, from 10am EXHIBITION: Welland Valley Art Society Members of the Society invite you to view their Spring Show. Work will be in mixed media including sculpture and most pieces will be for sale. Come and browse and meet some of the artists who will be present during parts of the day.

• Stamford Arts Centre. Admission is free

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When were the Bottle Lodges built and is it known who designed them? PS The Bottle Lodges were built in 1801 just at the time that the 10th Earl of Exeter was created 1st Marquess. It is usually assumed that they were built in celebration of this event although plans for the Lodges had been prepared by William Legg in 1799.

William Legg had a business as ‘architect and surveyor’ in Stamford from the 1770s and as he provided stone as part of his contracts, he probably had his own quarry. He did work for other aristocratic families in the area as well as for the Earls of Exeter. He also designed the Shambles – now the Library – in 1804.

Frank Iliffe, 9 St Peter’s Hill Thank you to PR for sending in this reminiscence, “One shop that has happy memories for me was Frank Iliffe’s shop at 9 St Peter’s Hill (next door to the old Language School). As well as selling sweets and tobacco he sold sports equipment and supplied the local clubs. He often gave us a discount and I remember both him and his wife as generous kindly people.”

He lived at 11 St Peter’s Hill with his wife Gladys whom he married in 1926 and they ran this shop for about 20 years from the 1940s to the 1960s. Do any other readers remember this shop?

Which is the oldest church in Stamford? DL This is a very difficult question to answer because all the medieval churches in Stamford have had additions and restorations – none was built at one time. Possibly the first church in the town was St Peter’s of which nothing now remains except the name. There are only very small remains from the 12C (in both All Saints and St John’s) but the earliest building to be seen is the beautiful 13C tower of St Mary’s with its 14thC spire.

Belmesthorpe Grange We were pleased to hear from the current owners of Belmesthorpe Grange who told us that the railway slabs used for a patio there

in the 1960s are still there but in a different position. When they moved there in 1993 they had some landscaping done and moved the slabs into a rectangle surrounding lawn and ponds. Moving them turned out to be a bigger job than anticipated, “The contractors who had to lift them and place them down again could not shift them manually as they were so heavy and had to get a digger/loader machine to trundle around with them!”

Rutland Terrace A reader contacted us saying, “I read with interest, your article on Rutland Terrace in the current issue of Stamford Living. However I feel that it was a great pity that Harry Skells, living at number 8 was not mentioned ... He was a great benefactor to the town.”

From our research Harry Skells, who was indeed a great benefactor to the town, lived at Bancroft Lodge on King’s Road. Arthur Sells bought Number 8 Rutland Terrace in 1925 and lived there with his wife until he died and Mrs Sells stayed living there until the house was eventually bought and divided into flats in the 1960s. Does anybody know anymore about Arthur Sells?

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FOR NEXT TIME In addition to the questions above, we have a number of requests for the next Ask Leo page.

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Bowmans - We would like to hear from anyone who worked at Bowmans which sadly closed last month.

White City – MB asks “Can anyone tell me why the houses on Casterton Road north of the Donkey Steps were always called The White City?”

Drought 1976 - The water board are very concerned about the lack of rain and are envisaging a drought similar to the one experienced in 1976. We would like to hear from any reader about their experiences of the 1976 conditions.

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Anita Gordon, Stamford Street Pastors

Harjit Gammon meets Anita Gordon, co-ordinator of Stamford Street Pastors, who has found her calling walking the streets of Stamford late at night Tell me what Stamford Street Pastors are?

Stamford Street Pastors are a group of volunteers from seven local churches, including the Salvation Army, URC, Barn Hill Methodist Church, Life Church, All Saints’ Church and Free Church, who address anti-social behaviour on the streets of Stamford town centre during weekend evenings. Our mission is to care, listen and help anyone in need. Although we work alongside the Neighbourhood Policing Team, we are not there to enforce the law, although as citizens we have a duty to report crimes. We might offer first aid to someone who needs it, or talk to the partner of someone who has been involved in an incident involving the police, or simply listen to someone who wants to share a problem. We sweep up broken glass and pick up discarded glass bottles - which according to the police is taking a potential weapon off the streets, hand out flip flops to young women walking barefoot at risk of cutting their feet, and give out bottles of water and lollipops to late night revellers emerging from pubs and clubs in need of hydration and a sugar fix. We don’t get involved in breaking up fights.

A typical patrol would be four people, out one Saturday a month between 9.30pm and 3.30am. We wear a uniform, with a high visibility jacket and a Street Pastors hat and work as a team, which stays together at all times. There are 26 Street Pastors in all, ranging in age from 30 to 70 plus, supported by a team of eight Prayer Pastors, who remain at base and pray for us while we are out on patrol.

How did you become involved?

For some time I’d been walking around

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Stamford at night, while I walked and prayed, and I’d always end up outside Central nightclub at around 10pm on a Friday night. Then I saw a DVD at Grapevine, a Christian conference, about Lincoln Street Pastors and I felt it was the right thing to do. One Sunday around this time I got on my bike to cycle to church which I never do, and I had an extraordinary experience. A Sparrow hawk with a young bird in its claws swerved past me and landed on a tree. I stopped and we both looked at each other, then it looked away and back at me and let the bird go. As I cycled off I said out loud I’ve just saved a young bird and a voice inside me said that’s what I want you to do.

So I approached my church, The Life Church - a community church that meets at Queen Eleanor School every Sunday, to start looking into it and start discussions with the Ascension Trust, which is the overall body that Street Pastors belongs to, to try and get the support of four local churches to set up in Stamford.

Initially I went out with Peterborough Street Pastors on an observation night. I had the most fun out at night that I’ve had for years.

People I might have been terrified of meeting

FACTFILE After 9 months Stamford Street Pastors had: picked up 1122 glass bottles swept up 274 lots of broken glass given out 930 lollies handed out 274 bottles of water given away 302 pairs of flip flops

at night in a dark alley would just say hey it’s the Street Pastors and be really friendly. I also met someone I knew at 4am, a girl I knew, who told me about how her life was unfolding. But I live in, and my life and heart are in Stamford.

So in May 2010, nearly a year ago, I became coordinator of the newly formed Stamford Street Pastors, with Rev. Andy Fyall of Barn Hill Methodist Church as chair of the co-ordinating committee and pastor to the street pastors.

Many people will be curious to know why you are doing this.

We’re just volunteers from local churches, not bible bashers, who are there to care, listen and help. You could compare us to the Good Samaritan. We’re not there because of religion but because we care. If someone wants to talk we’ll listen. In 9 months we’ve interacted with 1,000 people with probably one spiritual conversation. But we are getting to know people, because we see them every week; whether it’s for a lollipop, (yet another!) pair of flip flops, curing hiccups or helping lost visitors to the town find their friends.

A team of Stamford Street Pastors will be out slightly earlier each evening of the Mid Lent Fair from 7pm until 10.30pm with the same brief to care, listen & help anyone we meet who is in need. The teams are really looking forward to it as we will be meeting people who are likely to not know who we are or what we do”.

The Street Pastors 1st Anniversary Celebration is taking place on Sunday 29th April at Barn Hill Methodist Church at 6.30pm.

Everyone is welcome. The new Street Pastors will be commissioned as part of the Celebration.

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