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News - in - brief Who’s making headlines this month?

What’s Happening

NEW SPONSOR FOR CRICKET CLUB

CELEBRATE THE SUMMER SOLSTICE

One year in business

Burghley Park Cricket Club is proud to announce that Stamford Building and Construction has agreed to sponsor its 1st XI, 2nd XI and Sunday XI for the 2015 season.

The solstice (21 June) heralds the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the day when the sun appears highest in the sky. The solstices (summer and winter) are connected with the seasons, so many cultures celebrate this fact. Every year thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, but if you don’t want to go all that way; here’s a few ways to see in the summer at home: • Light a bonfire: The solstice day was traditionally celebrated by dancing around bonfires. • Cultivate your garden: Traditionally, to the farmer, the solstice is the midpoint of the growing season. • Cook outside: Enjoy the extra sunshine hours and invite some friends around for a barbecue. • Get pampered: Midsummer Day (24 June), was said to make old people look younger and walking barefoot in the dew kept skin from getting chapped. • Camp: Plan a camp-out to enjoy the great outdoors.

The sponsorship deal provides much needed funds for the club and will ensure the club can continue to provide cricket in its picturesque location in the grounds of the Burghley Park Estate. Club Chairman Simon Stephenson presented William Bowles and Jonathan Allen from Stamford Building and Construction with a framed shirt in front of numerous club members as a thank you for their kind support.

As an independent ophthalmic optician The Stamford Eye Clinic offers customers not only a wide choice of frames but the latest in advanced clinic eye testing. Combining this with excellent customer service and an informed choice it seems that Malvinder Singh and his partner Kirpal Singh have found a recipe for success. To celebrate their anniversary you can get £15 off any pair of spectacles, see page 23 for details. The Stamford Eye Clinic is situated on St Peter’s Street. A short walk up from the post office and bus station with free parking adjacent to the practice. Tel: 01780 767403.

Up-cycled And Pre-loved Perfect Presents of Stamford are now stock an exciting range of up-cycled and pre-loved furniture. Furniture of highest quality can be picked up at a fraction of the original price tag, and the new up -cycled range or “shabby chic” as it so fashionably known; will inspire you with the variety of finishes and colours available. Visit Perfect

CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF SUMMER AND WIN £500 Easton Walled Gardens has teamed up with Smiths Gore to run a photography competition: The Essence of Summer. Budding photographers will have a chance for their work to be seen and judged, culminating in a large exhibition and £500 for the winner. Entry is open to everyone and there is no entry fee. The categories are: The Essence of Summer, Roses and Sweet Peas, Easton Walled Gardens, Summer Life, A Garden Landscape, Under 18, The Smiths Gore ‘The Countryside at Work’. Entries must be sent to: photos@eastonwalledgardens.co.uk and the closing date is: Wednesday 30 September 2015. For full terms and conditions see www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk/whats-on/photography-competition.

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Deepings Raft Race This year’s event will take place on Sunday 2 August. As a major sponsor, The Boundary River Restaurant in Market Deeping are generously offering a £100 donation towards the cost of building your raft if you use their logos. This is of course a limited offer so first come first served. For further details please contact The Boundary on 01778 342201. JUNE 15 CONCEPT MAGAZINE / 7

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5 THINGS

TO DO ON FATHER’S DAY

IIIII 21 JUNE IIIII • Visit Witham Hall School gardens. The gardens at Witham Hall School open for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) on 21 June from 2pm – 4pm. They are formal gardens with an ornamental pond, paved rose walk and mature cedar parkland. See www.withamhall.com for more details.

LET’S GET THEATRICAL This autumn Shaw’s Coaches have a full programme of shows with something to suit every taste. Here is just a selection of what’s on offer: Following on from its great success in the West End earlier this year, the legendary CATS is scheduled to return to the London Palladium this autumn for one final celebratory season - from 23 October to 2 January 2016. Shaw’s Coaches will be running a theatre trip on Wednesday 9 December priced at just £59 per person, this includes coach travel and a top price theatre ticket for the afternoon performance. Strictly’s Vincent & Flavia will be performing together for the last time this autumn in a show aptly called ‘The Last Tango’. Tickets are available for the afternoon performance at Milton Keynes Theatre on Wednesday 25 November priced at only £37 per person.

STAMFORD FAMILY FUN DAY RETURNS

• Go to the farm. If you’ve got little ones, head to Sacrewell for the day. Dads and grandads go free on Father’s Day. Join in with the duck race, the ‘Lamb National’ or get up close to the pond life with some pond dipping. Open 9.30 - 5pm. See www.sacrewell.org.uk for further information.

The Stamford Family Fun Day at Burghley Park returns in 2015 on 9 August. The free event, run by the Stamford and District Kiwanis, will be packed with interactive workshops, entertainment and sports for the whole family. Entrance and parking is free, and those attending can take

• Take in a car show. The Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally takes place this year at Burghley House over the weekend 19 – 21 June. This is the largest Rolls-Royce and Bentley gathering anywhere in the world and makes a spectacular sight. The cars will be on display in the park, which is free to enter. See www.burghley.co.uk for more. • Make him breakfast in bed. Forget the usual bowl of cereal. How about spoiling him with a full english breakfast and all the trimmings. For more ideas see www.bbcgoodfood.com • Go out for lunch. Treat dad to a Sunday roast at one of local pubs. Many will have Father’s Days specials, but remember to book early, as this is a popular option!

Tickets are also available for: • The Glenn Miller Story, starring the legendary Tommy Steele on Wednesday 28 October at Milton Keynes Theatre. • Ken Dodd will be at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal on Sunday 20 September. • Romeo & Juliet, performed by English National Ballet at Milton Keynes Theatre on Friday 23 October. • The annual RAF Concert, Nottingham Royal Centre on Saturday 14 November This year’s concert commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. • The Nutcracker on Ice at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 2 January 2016. For further information please contact Shaw’s Coaches on 01778 342224. part in a wealth of different workshops and activities - all for no charge. Activities include learning a musical instrument, a beginner’s golf session, skills of a magician, photography, circus skills and much, much more. There will also be a full programme of entertainment on stage. Tony Gowers, Kiwanis member and event organiser said: “This year’s plans are well under way and even more adventurous than before, follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest developments – but put a note in your diary to be there.”

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CLUB SPOTLIGHT

Stamford Burghley

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tamford Burghley Rotarians are a convivial collection from all walks of life dedicated to having fun and, at the same time, helping people.

The Rotary movement was founded in the USA in 1905 when a group of businessmen met in Chicago to discuss how they could work together to help the wider community. It took its name from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member. The movement quickly spread across the towns and cities of the USA and overseas. Now there are over 1.2 million members across 200 countries. Rotary clubs stand up

for communities both locally and overseas, supporting those who need help and bringing about positive change in neighbourhoods. The Stamford Burghley Club fundraises through a number of events each year, including the Stamford Santa Fun Run and the Victorian Cricket Tournament. The money raised from these events is given back to good causes locally, nationally and internationally. The Club has a varied and interesting programme of social events including visits and walks. In the past speakers have talked about the National Trust, business in India and Trade Aid. Past visits have included RAF Wittering, Nene Valley Railway as well as meals out and quiz nights.

The Club welcomes people from all backgrounds and anyone can join the Stamford Burghley Club – men and women – a potential member needs to be proposed and seconded by current Club members. Weekly meetings are held at 7.15pm for 7.45pm on Monday evenings at the Borderville Sports Centre in Ryhall Road.

Victorian Cricket tournament - 28 June

The popular Batemans Yella Belly Victorian Cricket tournament returns to the Meadows on 28 June. The event, which had to be cancelled last year due to wet weather, pits teams representing local hotels and bars against each other. Each team has to bowl and each team has to include at least one lady player. Normal cricket rules apply, as well as the additional ‘Burghley’ rules which award extra runs if the ball is hit into the river. There is also a tug of war competition, with the winning team taking home £100. Every year there is a great raffle prize, and this year is no different, with a £300 supermarket sweep from Waitrose as the main prize. Tickets for the raffle are available from Waitrose and other outlets from 19 June.

Stamford Santa Fun Run – 13 December

The 5km Santa Fun Run around Burghley is becoming a notable event on the Christmas calendar in Stamford. In 2014, around 1200 Santas ran the course, raising money for a charity of their choosing or the Rotary charities. The run made over £5000 to support Rotary charities.

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JAM making

By Rosemary Jameson

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ith summer berries coming into season, why not have a go at making your own jam? If you’ve never made jam, this month we’ve got some expert tips to get you started.

Making your own jam is fun and satisfying - and does not involve slaving over bubbling cauldrons for hours on end! Make little and often in small batches and it is a sheer pleasure to make and a delight to eat. Just follow some of these tips to make it great every time.  Use equal weight of fruit to sugar, and the juice of 1 lemon to each kilo of fruit.

 Wash your jars and place upside down in a warm oven to dry and sterilise.  Soften the fruit - prepped and rinsed if necessary - in a large pan with no added water. The fruit should not take up more than a third of the pan at this stage. When fruit is soft and the juices are flowing add the lemon juice and the sugar, stirring to dissolve.

 Fill the warm jars right to the top and put on the lid immediately. As the jam cools and sets it will shrink and a gap will show at the top of the jar. This gap is a vacuum and ensures that your jam will keep at ambient temperature for at least a year.  Store your jam away from direct light, preferably in a cool cupboard or larder. Made in this way it should not need refrigeration even when opened. If you always make little and often you will build up a variety of flavours to enjoy all year round.

 Once the sugar has dissolved, turn up the heat and stop stirring. Bring up to the boil quickly and maintain for 4-6 mins. This is why you need a large pan. Only stir once or twice to make sure the jam isn’t sticking to the pan base. Stirring equals cooling down, which you don’t want.

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 Test for a set using a cold saucer - spoon a little jam onto the saucer and place in the fridge. Turn off the heat under the pan. Leave for 3-5 mins - if the jam surface crinkles when pushed with your finger, the jam is ready. If it doesn’t then return the pan to the heat and re-boil for a further 4-6 mins then re-test. If still no set try adding the juice of another lemon and re-boiling once more. If still not successful you have made a brilliant ice-cream sauce!

Rosemary Jameson lives in rural Rutland with husband Trevor, loves good food, chickens and knitting (when she’s not making jam!). She runs her own business ‘Rosie Makes’, supplying shops, cafes and hotels with delicious artisan preserves. She also runs classes in preserving techniques from her base in Rutland. She’s active with the Women’s Institute and runs The Guild of Jam and Preserve Makers, a central focus for all preservers and authorities such as Trading Standards and Environmental Health.

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Game, set... EAT! Scrumptious strawberry RECIPES to whet your appetite Strawberry, Fig & Rosewater Salad Ingredients: For the syrup • 100g caster sugar • 100ml water • 1 tsp rosewater

Method:

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To serve • 500g strawberries • 4 figs • 200ml of greek yoghurt

Firstly make the syrup by combining the sugar and water. Bring it to the boil and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Then take off the heat and add the rosewater. Cool completely. Next, take the strawberries and hull them, leave them whole and arrange on a platter or large plate. Quarter the figs and arrange prettily on top. Finally, sprinkle over the rosewater syrup. Serve with the greek yoghurt on the side.

Strawberry, Mango, Pistachio & Marsala Fruit Salad

Strawberry & Vanilla Brown Sugar Toasted Brioche Sandwich

The colours of this fruit salad are really bright and vibrant and will make you feel as if you are on an exotic holiday without leaving home! If you want to serve the same recipe for children then you could use rosewater instead of Marsala, which is a fortified, sweet white wine, a bit like sherry.

If you are after a really sumptuous breakfast or brunch treat, then look no further. The rich buttery flavour of brioche is used to sandwich ripe strawberries and vanilla infused sugar. The perfect summer morning sandwich and so much prettier than bacon and eggs!

Ingredients:

• 200g strawberries • 150g shelled pistachio nuts • 2 ripe mangoes • 2 ripe peaches • Caster sugar for sprinkling • A small glass of Marsala, or sherry, or 4 tbsps rosewater.

Method: Hull and finely slice the strawberries. Toast the pistachio nuts until slightly browned and releasing their aroma (be careful not to burn the nuts). Finely chop the toasted pistachio nuts. Peel and finely slice the mango, finely slice the peaches and place into 4 individual serving bowls. Mix in the strawberry slices and sprinkle a little bit of caster sugar on each serving. Pour a little Marsala, sherry or rosewater on each portion. Top each serving with toasted pistachio nuts. Recipes from www.sweetevestrawberry.co.uk

Ingredients:

Serves 4 Time

15 mins Toasting time

6 mins

• 8 slices of brioche bread • 400g ripe strawberries • Unsalted butter for spreading • 100g soft brown cane sugar • 1 heaped tsp of vanilla bean paste

Method: Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Cover a roasting tray with aluminium foil, and place the eight slices of toast on the tray. Toast till golden brown, roughly 3 minutes each side. The brioche bread will go quite crispy. Set aside for a few minutes to cool down slightly. Hull the strawberries with a teaspoon, and then slice them in quarters. Place in a bowl, add the vanilla bean paste and the sugar, and then mix well. Take four slices of toasted brioche, spread each thinly with butter, then spoon some of the strawberry mixture on top of each. Top each with another slice of toasted brioche, to form a sandwich. Serve each toasted brioche sandwich on individual serving plates, with a spoonful or two of extra strawberries on the side. JUNE 15 CONCEPT MAGAZINE / 15

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Potty about Lilli’s

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illi’s Tearoom & Cakery in Market Deeping celebrates one scrumptious year in business this month and, to mark the occasion, there will be a special 1940’s tea dance set in the surroundings of this charming tearoom.

Sarah Pope, owner of Lilli’s Tearoom, always wanted to be her own boss and turn her passion and great talent for cake and pastry making into a business. A trained pastry chef with over 30 years’ experience, Sarah’s CV lists such prestigious establishments as The Grosvenor House Hotel, Browns Hotel London and, many will know her from her time at the George Hotel in Stamford and Stamford Cookery School. Last year Sarah finally decided that it was time to realise her dream and opened Lilli’s Tearoom & Cakery in Market Deeping, which she named after her daughter. “I wanted a traditional name for my teashop, a good old

fashioned one that reflected its style and character. I choose Lilli for my daughter, and so it was perfect for the other love in my life.” The moment you cross the threshold you are taken aback by the warm and cosy atmosphere of this quaint tea shop, together with the enticing smell from a vast array of gorgeous cakes. Patrons are spoilt for choice and any thoughts of a diet will be instantly forgotten. If you really can’t make up your mind which delicious cake to choose Sarah even offers a takeout service so you can take your second choice home for later. Every cake is home made by Sarah with familiar regulars on the menu such as coffee and

walnut, lemon drizzle and, the most popular of them all, carrot cake. “We sell more carrot cake than any other,” says Sarah, “although it’s funny, gentlemen will generally choose a bakewell tart.” Other specialities include: chocolate and beetroot with a white chocolate frosting, courgette and lemon curd with a cream cheese frosting, malt loaf infused with earl grey, banana cake, chocolate brownies, rocky road, a variety of Victoria sandwich and the mandatory scones. Sarah is also happy to take requests for tried and tested recipes or new combinations and offers a range of gluten free cakes. And what is a tea shop without an afternoon tea? Freshly made sandwiches, home-made

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scones and cakes, and a nice pot of tea served with fine bone china cups and saucers makes the experience extra special. With gluten free cakes and sandwiches available as well as soya milk Sarah tries to cater for everyone. “Over the past 12 months we have created our menu by listening to our customers and what they would like.” Sarah enthuses.

The 40’s Home Front

will perform music and dancing from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s at Lilli’s Tearoom and Cakery

“As well as afternoon tea and cakes we offer a light lunch and children’s menu. Another speciality is our cheese scone ploughman’s which is extremely popular for those with a more savoury palate and, of course, we also serve coffee.” Sarah also creates speciality and wedding cakes, all designed and tailored to each client’s individual requirements. When asked what makes Lilli’s Tearoom so special, Sarah does not hesitate. “My fantastic team. I couldn’t do it without them, they are all brilliant and support me every step of the way, and next to this – a friendly home-made welcome for our customers, that’s what we are all about.”

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Lilli’s Tearoom and Cakery can be found at 3 Market Gate, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8DL

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Super Summer

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ith summer almost upon us there is an expectation, or is it desperate hope, for soaring temperatures, long days and warm evenings. And what better time to pop the top off a bottle of bubbles and enjoy the moment, says Leigh Johnson. There really is nothing quite like an English summer; it is the blend of everything in perfect balance. Not too hot so as to make us all wilt, not too sheer and bright causing us all to squint for three months and not so dry that English country gardens parch and brown. Perfect balance; harmony is what we are after.

This month I’m drinking... Chateau Lascombes, Margaux, 2001

May traditionally sees the new Bordeaux vintage being released to the market. The ‘en-primeur’ season, as it is known, can be make or break for the wine producers but it has always struck me that assessing the real quality of a wine barely six months after the harvest is a precarious business. Bordeaux is perhaps the truest expression of the fine wine market and it deserves a decade or more in bottle to be able to correctly assess the quality. I opened a bottle of the Chateau Lascombes, Margaux, 2001. Still a deep crimson, youthful appearance, with damsons and blackberries on the nose. The palate shows soft tannins and layers of flavours. Rich black fruit, cedar, cigar box and pencil lead all to the fore, with notes of undergrowth and leather just starting to emerge. This wine is at its peak now but should last several more years, if I can keep from opening the remaining bottles!

Equally in glorious coalition is the vinous accompaniment to summer: Champagne. A blend, typically of three grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it is the most uplifting and mood-enhancing drink in the world and there is no greater time to enjoy its sheer indulgence than during the summer months. Champagne is the result of a painstaking and risky effort. In ideal weather conditions, upwards of 400 million bottles are produced in a single year but in poor years, sometimes as little as half of that. Added to this, although the Grand Marques control a sizeable amount of vineyards, they can never produce enough of their own raw material to satisfy demand and it is a fact that Champagne relies on 19,000 smallholders growing grapes on an average vineyard of no more than five acres. It is easy to see that without a carefully worked system, they could never achieve consistency or a house style. The solution lies in blending the fruit of several vintages. In most years, about 80% of the wine comes from the latest vintage and about 20% from reserve wines. This smooths out the vagaries of vintage variations and prevents the wine from being too acidic or too thin, for example. The next and most important step is getting the bubbles in the bottle. This is achieved by what is known as the secondary fermentation and involves adding a small amount of sugary solution (called dosage) to the wine once it is in bottle. This sugar ferments and carbon dioxide results and is absorbed by the wine, only to be released when the bottle is opened.

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is a holder of the Advanced Certificate from the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust and is an avid wine collector and enthusiast. You can follow his wine thoughts on Facebook by searching Bells Farm Vintners.

The Champenois have been perfecting this system for more than 450 years but is was in fact a British scientist by the name of Christopher Merret who discovered the process of secondary fermentation, some 40 years before Dom Perignon came on the scene and received the credit. The technical aspect is all well and good but for most of us, the pleasure of Champagne is all in the drinking! It is a wine that tastes equally fine on its own, as an aperitif, or with food and for these reasons is often chosen at the start of any occasion. It has a wonderfully complete character. It offers the immediate lift of effervescence, freshness and a relatively neutral flavour. This makes it such a good match with a wide variety of dishes from fois gras on one hand, to Thai food on the other and everything in between. It is a decadent partner to strawberries and cream and so is a perfect Wimbledon companion. It is also surprisingly good with afternoon tea, a uniquely British event that involves both savouries and sweets on a single plate. Very few drinks, other than tea, would be as at home with such a combination of flavours and textures. Most supermarkets offer a fairly broad range of Champagne these days but rather than choose the pricediscounted one simply as an accompaniment to the food, use this as an opportunity to make it the star of the show. A couple I have identified and tried that I think are exceptional quality and value are the Heidsieck Heritage from Waitrose and Adnams Selection Champagne, both around £20 per bottle.

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he humble picnic has been a part of the human dining experience since medieval times but its origins were far removed from a few overheated boiled eggs and sweaty cheese sandwiches. Medieval feasts and Renaissance country banquets were lavish affairs enjoyed by the wealthy of the day and the tradition continued throughout history with the Victorians whose idea of a small outdoor soirée often involved transporting the entire kitchen and dining room, including a full complement of staff, to their chosen location. Today the picnic is enjoying something of a comeback and we look at how you can plan the perfect alfresco outing without the unnecessary fuss.

Plan in advance

Knowing where you are going, what amenities will be available, i.e. toilets, picnic tables etc. will all help you to decide what to bring. Food will need to be kept cold so a cool bag and ice blocks are essential and can be purchased at a reasonable cost. The traditional picnic basket is available in all manner of shapes, sizes and prices depending on your budget, but a backpack and plastic boxes with a few basics are just as effective. Paper and plastic plates, cutlery and cups are light and disposable alternatives to crockery depending on your preferences.

Location

Consider how far you are going to have to walk with your picnic. Assuming you don’t have a raft of servants to attend you, the distance to and from the car is paramount in what you take. If you are hiking, then a backpack and downsized menu may be more appropriate, but if the car park is a mere stone’s throw away, you can afford to be more elaborate. Some of your guest may require seats rather than blankets so will they be provided or do you need to pack accordingly?

Unwelcome guests

Nothing attracts wasps, mosquitos and ants faster than an outdoor meal. Use mesh covers or resealable tubs to keep food insect free. Surround your picnic site with citrus fruit peel or citronella candles and try to avoid eating near bodies of water if possible. Bright colours attract bugs of all kinds so the advice is to keep clothing and blankets muted. Insects despise mint so try filling a spray bottle with a minty mouthwash and spritz periodically to keep the bugs at bay.

Fair fayre

Obvious as it may seem, take food that people like and are going to eat. It may feel virtuous to take an entire bucket of lentil salad, but if it is

only going to be brought home again there is little point. Picnics are comfort food. Consider taking fresh crusty bread and a small and varied selection of chilled fillings which allows people to make up their own sandwiches. (This also reduces the risk of unappetising sogginess and curled corners) Finger foods are always popular such as chicken, pork pies or scotch eggs, but remember to pack some wipes for sticky fingers.

Entertainment

Adults and children alike enjoy outdoor games in between munching and there are numerous cricket, croquet, tennis or boules sets available. Alternatively taking a Frisbee, football or beach ball can keep guests amused and help them work up an appetite.

That’s all Folks

Hopefully, when you arrived your picnic site was clean and tidy, and you will want to leave it that way for the next visitors. Pack dustbin bags to take your rubbish home and clean plastic bags to cover any half used leftovers, bottles or cartons. You don’t want things tipping up and leaking over everything as you will need them clean and fresh for your next excursion.

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unglasses are not only a great fashion accessory but, more importantly, of extreme importance when it comes to maintaining good eye health. They protect the eyes from painful sunburn and may help slow down cataracts and macular degeneration. Polarized sunglasses selectively block out glare instead of dimming the entire field of vision, becoming more and more popular with sports enthusiasts as well as the general public.

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As you enter the practice, you are immediately taken in by the warm, friendly environment. The space is light and airy with natural light flooding in from the big windows and plenty of other lighting and mirrors. The unique layout of the practice and self-designed display units allow you to view spectacle frames as if they are floating in air without any hindrance. All hugely important when you are choosing spectacle frames and making a decision. This makes the practice a refreshing and inspiring change from the usual High Street opticians. Malvinder has invested in the very latest Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scanning technology. An OCT scan is a unique test which uses near-infrared light reflected

off the retina to produce a high resolution 3D scan of the retina and associated structures. It is particularly useful in the assessment of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic maculopathy, early detection of glaucoma and the management of these diseases. The test is non-invasive, quick and entirely painless. This advanced imagery will detect and monitor early stages of diseases. Regular eye checks will prevent easily treatable eye conditions from reaching an advanced stage and causing permanent damage to your vision. The clinic also stocks a fabulous array of original designed spectacle frames and sunglasses based on Malvinder’s own sense of style and the needs of all different age groups and gender. Brands include Bellinger, Tom Ford, Lindberg, Garrett Leight, Bevel, Lafont and Maui Jim and many more. Mr Kirpal Singh, a specialist optometrist in glaucoma, formerly of Boots Opticians in Stamford, performs his glaucoma screening service in conjunction with Peterborough City Hospital at the practice.

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lternatives has been offering women (and men) of Stamford free and confidential help and support about unplanned pregnancy, baby loss, termination and sexual health for the past six years. As well as offering support at the drop-in centre at Stamford Hospital, Alternatives also runs sessions and classes at local schools and Stamford College. Alternatives was founded by Helen Walton and a group of local supporters in 2009 as a place where women and their partners could come for confidential advice about unplanned pregnancy. Trained advisors provide emotional support and information about choices. As well as advising on unplanned pregnancy, Alternatives has a longer programme called ‘The Journey’, for women of any age coming to terms with miscarriage, abortion or stillbirth, even when it was some time in the past. Emma James-German is the acting centre director and explains how the advisors are there to provide a listening ear and talk about choices: “Many of our clients feel they can’t talk to their GP or family about an unplanned pregnancy. It can be a very stressful situation, especially for young people. Our advisors are amazing – they listen to clients and provide options to allow people to make their own decisions. Many of our clients have a great sense of relief that they can talk with someone who can offer completely unbiased advice.” The education programme is a big part of the service offered by Alternatives. Trained presenters go into secondary schools and colleges around Stamford, Rutland and surrounding villages to deliver ageappropriate presentations and interactive classroom work to targeted year groups, through lessons and PSHE days. “We believe passionately in reaching out to young people, helping them to understand the benefits of having positive self-esteem, the importance of making healthy, informed choices and acknowledging how precious, unique and valuable they are,” says Emma. “I’m keen to expand this as far as we can, to reach out to as many young people as possible.” Alternatives runs a drop-in session every fortnight at Stamford College, with a theme and usually a quiz or activity. Students can access advice at the sessions, talk to

the college counsellors or drop into the Alternatives office for a chlamydia test or a C-card (access to free condoms) and an informal chat. Alternatives also offers an education programme for Year 6 students; “The primary school programme offers carefully developed, age appropriate sex and relationship education,” says Emma. “We aim to equip children in Year 6 with facts in order to help them make healthy decisions and to keep safe, now and in the future.” “As well as our education programme and pregnancy advice, we also offer ‘The Journey’ - a 12-week programme for women and their partners who have been affected by miscarriage, still birth or a termination – no matter how long ago it was,” says Emma. “Losing a baby can be a very traumatic time for everyone involved, and we know that women (and men) don’t always get the support they need. ‘The Journey’ can help you talk through your experience and explore your emotions, one to one with an advisor.”

How you can help

Alternatives is non-profit organisation and receives no funding from the NHS or Government, so relies completely on donations, support from local trusts, businesses and fundraising. There are a number of fundraising events throughout the year, which are very successful. A New Year’s Ball attended by over 150 guests raised £4500 earlier this year. A Swish party on Saturday 20 June at St George’s Church, Stamford, is the next fundraiser, where you can buy second hand clothes and support Alternatives at the same time. Follow Alternatives on Facebook to stay up to date with all the fundraising events: www.facebook.com/ alternativesstamford.

Donate clothes and equipment

Alternatives has a library of equipment such as cots, prams, clothing and toys to help any

parents that might be financially struggling. The clothes and shoes range from 0-5 years. This service is very helpful to parents and the demand is high, so we are always very grateful for any clean, good quality donations. To donate anything, please contact Alternatives via the website: www.alternativesstamford.co.uk.

Volunteer your time

Alternatives relies on volunteers to provide many of its services. Volunteers are needed for: • Clothes and equipment store: helping out with the organisation and distribution of goods from the clothes and equipment store. • Education team: providing services to schools about relationships and sexual health; experience as an education presenter is preferred. • Administration and fundraising. • Advisors: train to become an advisor. Alternatives is always looking for compassionate, non-judgemental and openminded people who want to train to be an advisor. Appropriate training and support is offered to those who wish to take this up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION If you are interested in becoming an Alternatives advisor, or if you think someone you know would benefit from talking to an advisor please contact us by email on office@alternativesstamford.co.uk or phone 01780 765853 or 07913 052159.

DROP IN TO ALTERNATIVES Alternatives is based within the Hospital site, behind the Sheep Market Surgery and open Monday and Thursday 9am – 5pm. JUNE 15 CONCEPT MAGAZINE / 27

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Monet’s Garden

Monet’s Garden

JUNE

Plant of the month No cottage garden or woodland border would be complete without the towering spires of Digitalis purpurea (Common Foxgloves). Being biennial their seeds will germinate and grow leaves in the first year then flower, set seed and die the following year. There are cultivated varieties that are short lived perennials which will return for a few years. Removing the entire flower spike immediately after flowering may result in a few shorter flower spikes later in the season. They prefer moist, well drained soils, in sun or part shade but do require sun to germinate. They self sow quite readily but are easily transplanted. So, if like me, you find them growing in your veg plot then dig them up and move them to somewhere more appropriate. Foxgloves are poisonous; exercise caution when handing and avoid them in areas where children will play.

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t should be safe for anything tender to go outside this month which makes it a very busy time in the garden. We like to think the danger of frost has passed although it wouldn’t be unheard of to get snow in June, after all, this is England. So don’t put the fleece away just yet. This month is all about flower power with the early summer performers, roses, iris, clematis and delphiniums really packing a punch. The garden will be looking at its best over the next couple of months and that’s great but it’s all too easy to forget that all these blooming beauties won’t always be there.

STRUCTURE IN THE GARDEN

Is your garden reminiscent of a scene from the top of an old fashioned chocolate box at the moment? Is it just as pleasing at other times of year? If not it may be that it’s lacking not just seasonal interest but also in structure. Seasonal interest using plants is important but we can’t expect them to do all the work. They are the icing on the cake but, if the cake is lumpy and lopsided it’s never going to look great. Picture the garden without the plants, in black and white or with snow on it. Does it still work? Is it dull and uninteresting or does it have

beautiful curves or a strong geometric shape? Don’t wait until it’s a barren waste in winter, take a minute to look at it now and see if there is some way to improve it. Taking photos throughout the year can help to target areas that need developing.

THE BONES OF THE GARDEN:

A garden needs a strong underlying structure to showcase all the other beautiful elements. These images are from Monet’s Garden at Giverny in France and show that even the most famous of blousy gardens have a strong structure. It may look all fluffy and flowery but it has a very strong ground layout with long straight beds and lots of arches, standard roses, trees and obelisks. Even with no flowers it is pleasing to the eye. As an artist Claude Monet’s interest was in colour and light but even his famously painted water lily pond is surrounded by trees and features a bridge. JUNE 15 CONCEPT MAGAZINE / 29

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In the Flower Garden: • Plant out bedding plants after all danger of frost has passed and they have been properly hardened off. • Take cuttings from short lived perennials i.e. pinks and perennial wallflowers and rock plants like Aubrietia and rosette forming rock plants.

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In the Greenhouse:

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Pots and Containers:

• Bring out or plant up containers if you haven’t already done so. Plant them pot thick for a good show. Adding water retaining crystals/gel and slow release fertiliser will save a huge amount of time later. • Feed regularly if you didn’t add slow release fertiliser and remember to water and deadhead regularly throughout the growing season.

Lawn Care:

• If we have a dry spell, protect the lawn from drought by setting the mower blades higher than usual. • Liquid feed can be used now if the lawn looks in need of a quick fix for a special occasion. Monet’s Garden

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Happy gardening!

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As beauty therapists, taking care of our skin is a number one priority. Here are some of our favourite, can’t-dowithout products and some tips to help achieve a finished look. In our daily skin care routine we use Darphin skin care products. Within the range we use the rosewood cleansing balm, which is particularly useful as it is a makeup remover, cleanser and toner in one. We then use the dermabrasion anti-age exfoliator and youthful radiance camellia mask (one-twice per week). We then apply skin specific face serum, eye serum, eye cream and exquisage beauty revealing cream to finish. Darphin CC foundation is our favourite foundation to use as it has a SPF 35 and feels like silk. We use Mii blink 02 and haze 05 for a natural day-time look and you can even finish with flash 16 to create the perfect dramatic smokey eye. We wear the Lash Perfect semi permanent individual eyelash extensions which is a great alternative to mascara. So we use Lash perfect ultimate black Mascara for semi permanent lashes. Mac snob is our lipstick of choice and for something more rouge we use Dior 013 Rouge Bingo.

We use the Mii Make up brushes as they provide the perfect application of the Mii range as there is a brush for every product and each brush is made to the highest standards.

The powder we use is the Mineral Irresistible Face Base by Mii. Mii is mineral make up and we find even the powder helps to illuminate the skin and provide a radiant look. We use the Darphin Soleil Plaisir Sun Care. Not only is it suitable for all skin types, it also smells fantastic and it is antiaging and provides high protection from the sun in an SPF 30 or 50. Our favourite perfumes are a choice between two. We love Channel Mademoiselle and Tom Ford Black Orchid. Our favourite make-up accessory has to be our disposable mascara wands. To brush through our lashes!

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e are all seduced by the idea of a bargain and have got very good at shopping online but when you log on to buy your skincare are you really getting what you think you are?

Salons invest a lot in stock to offer choice to their clients. Good skincare brands offer their salons expert training in their products, so when you buy your skincare from your beauty therapist you are getting their expert advice. Skincare companies are constantly modifying and improving their product lines and this information is not generally online. Your beauty therapist will be up to date with all their changes and improvements and as your skin changes with age and with seasons, can make recommendations that are personal to you, and for you to get the best possible results from your skincare of choice. Department stores offer good choice and a range of products but their sales people are

on commission and possibly not trained in skincare. It is their job to sell you as much as they can whether it is right for you or not. When buying online, unless you are buying directly from the company that makes the products, you are always taking a risk. If a product is cheap there is a reason why. You may be lucky, but at best you could be getting a product that is out of date and past its best. At worst you could be buying a fake which could lead to skin flare ups and allergies. If you go regularly for salon treatments it is a natural progression to try the skincare that backs up the treatment you have chosen. Trust your therapist and you will always get the best results from your products.

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he Kiwanis’ annual Parade of Floats rolls into town again on Saturday 27 June. The theme this year is action heroes, with around 20 floats (and walking groups) expected to wind their way through town. Once again the streets of Stamford will be buzzing when the annual Festival Parade of Floats takes to the streets. Organised by Stamford & District Kiwanis, this extravaganza starts from the Recreation Ground in the centre of Stamford from 12:00pm when the floats of all shapes and sizes will congregate for the initial judging. Over 35 years nearly 800 floats have taken part in the colourful procession with pubs, clubs, schools and dancers all participating with an age range from 9 to 90. Local transport companies ferry the participants through the streets of Stamford, led by Stamford Brass. Each float is judged as it passes in front of Browne’s Hospital by the judging panel of local dignitaries and prizes for the best floats will be awarded. The theme for this year’s parade is action heroes – so think of those favourite characters from books, comics, films or computer games.

Many reigning champions such as Welland School of Dancing, St George’s School, Welland Academy, Jem’s Hip Hop, Girl Guides, Stamford Arts Centre, St Augustine School, Sukies and Wildcats are expected to be there to defend the trophies they have won in the past and a number of new entrants promise to make it an exciting competition to be the best float or the best school or one of the many other awards to be won. When the parade returns to the Recreation Ground at about 3:30pm the fun continues with the fairground rides, exhibits by RAF and others, a flypast and displays and entertainment by local groups in the arena as well as refreshments. The judges announce the winners at about 4:45pm. The Parade of Floats is just one of the many activities happening during the Stamford Festival, during the last week of June. There’s also the Stamford Lion’s Family Fun Day on the Recreation Ground on Sunday 28 June, as well as a pop-up art exhibition on Saturday 27 June. See www.stamfordfestival.co.uk for more information.

FIRST PARADE FOR SUE RYDER Sue Ryder will be participating in the Parade of Floats for the first time this year as a walking group. Sue Ryder fundraiser, Kirsty Clipston said: “The theme ‘action heroes’ is particularly apt for Sue Ryder and we will have a number of our nursing staff taking part in the parade, as they are heroes to so many people. It’s a really exciting time for Sue Ryder with the opening of the new hospice at Thorpe Hall this summer. So many local people have got involved with fundraising or making donations, we’ve been overwhelmed by the community’s support.”

THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET INVOLVED If you want to get involved in the Parade of Floats by entering a float or having a stall at the Recreation Ground, please contact parade organiser, Steve Marsh, for more information at jcsnw1@gmail.com or tel. 01780 764419.

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by David Whitehouse Twelve year old Bobby Nusku has an unhappy home life. His mother has gone and he is afraid of his violent father. Bullied at school, he has one friend Sunny, who is aiming to turn himself into a cyborg, so that he can protect Bobby. When Sunny is injured in an accident Bobby finds himself all alone. Then he meets disabled Rosa and her mum Val, who works as a cleaner on the mobile library van. Thirteen year old Rosa is also bullied and when Bobby comes to her home, Val tries to show him the love she gives to her own daughter. Spending time with Rosa and Val, Bobby discovers the world of books on the mobile library and uses reading to escape his troubled life. When events overwhelm them, Val steals the mobile van, taking Rosa, Bobby and their dog on an adventure across the country. They manage to evade escape for a while, pretending they are a family. On the way they meet a stranger in the woods, a kind ex-soldier, who joins them in their travels. Their adventures take them to Scotland, where they spend some time with a Baron in a Scottish mansion. The story ends, as it begins, with the mobile library van on a cliff, surrounded by police. This is an unusual book and even though the plot seems unlikely in parts, it still manages to keep the reader captivated until the end. On the surface the story is about a group of people on a mobile library and a love of books but really it is about characters, relationships, touching on teenage problems and dysfunctional families.

This is a story about a dog with a blue suitcase. It is full of his favourite things and he carries it everywhere with him. He settles down for the night sleeping on top of his suitcase, thinking that it is only big enough for one. In the morning, however, he finds a mouse asleep with him! The dog shows the mouse all his favourite things and they have fun together. This is a lovely story about friendship, with beautiful illustrations. Parents will love to read this with their children.

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Kipper and Arnold are looking at Arnold’s new toy baby owl. This prompts them to wonder what a baby owl is called. Then they wonder about what other types of baby animals are called and off they go to the park looking for baby animals to play with. They have all sorts of fun playing with their friends. This book is beautifully illustrated with cute pictures, and we find out what Kipper looked like as a baby!

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The day will include a farm safari, kids zone with pedal tractors and butter making, a livestock zone with a sheep show and lamb feeding, farmer’s market, food and drink, pick your own spuds, working vintage machinery, nature zone plus many more attractions. For more information call 01733 270298. Sunday 7 June - 10.30am to 4pm

Deeping Lakes Open Day

Located on the B1166, south of the automatic barrier level crossing in Deeping St James. The Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve opened in 2004. Work to establish the reserve was largely done by volunteers. Wildlife on the reserve includes large numbers of ducks, swans, geese and waders. In June thousands of dragonflies and damselflies will be flitting about and the wildflowers will be buzzing with bees. Thousands of orchids will also be making a spectacular display. There is a large car park, and a visitors’ route around part of

the reserve is always open. On the open day in June they plan to have guided walks to some of the places normally closed off to the public including where most of the orchids grow, so it will be well worth the visit. Come along to view this stunning nature reserve. Trust sales, refreshments, children’s’ activities, excellent home-made cooking and locally grown plants will be on sale. Sunday 7 June - 11am to 2pm

Summer Fun Day

Busy Bees Pre-School and Day Nursery, 14 - 18 Manor Lane, Bourne PE10 9PQ

The day will include a raffle, games, tombola, bouncy castle, craft stalls and a BBQ. For more information visit www.busybeesbourne.co.uk Saturday 13 June - 12.30pm to 3pm

Summer Fayre

Bourne Abbey Primary Academy, Bourne

The day will include lots of fun and attractions, craft stalls, BBQ, pony rides, face painting, talent competition, tombola, raffle, pimms and local bar, dance and karate display, the school choir band and ‘The Great Bourne Abbey Bake Off ’. A great day for the whole family. Saturday 13 June - 11am to 4pm

Kirkby Underwood Country Fayre

Village Hall and Manor House field, Kirkby Underwood

The day will include games, display of tractors, cake stall, craft stall, refreshments, A flypast by a Lancaster, BBQ, face painting and a Pimms Bar. Saturday 13 June - 7.30pm

Saturday 27 June

Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford

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Peterborough Voices Summer Concert Following gala concerts at Peterborough’s Broadway Theatre with Black Dyke Band and the King’s Singers, the award-winning Peterborough Voices return to Stamford for their annual Summer Concert before heading to London to perform with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at St. John’s Smith Square in August! Don’t miss this opportunity to see them perform highlights from their repertoire, including choral favourites, ballads and songs from the shows! Tickets £12 (£10) available from Stamford Arts Centre Box Office on 01780 763203 or visit www.stamfordartscentre.com Saturday 20 June - Doors open 10am

Bourne Animal Welfare Jumble Sale Abbey Church Hall, Bourne

Everyone is welcome, admittance 20p.

Royal British Legion’s Armed Forces Day It’s an opportunity to do two things. Firstly, to raise public awareness of the contribution made to our country by those who serve and have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, Secondly, it gives the nation an opportunity to Show Your Support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to service families and from veterans to cadets. Saturday 27 June - 9am to 5pm

Wild Rutland Day

Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Rutland Water Nature Reserve Wild Rutland Day is a chance to show all the fantastic things that are going on at the reserve, packed in to one day. The day will include a Bird Ringing Demonstration, regular walks, workshops and activities with an array of experts that will teach you all about the wildlife, an Osprey cruise and

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Saturday 13 June

Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival

Peterborough Rowing Club, Thorpe Meadow PE3 6LN

Gable Events is proud to have joined with Sue Ryder – Thorpe Hall Hospice, to bring you the 17th Peterborough Charity Dragon Boat Festival. The Festival is open to everyone and up to 52 crews are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course, watched by several thousand spectators. This event offers a superb venue for racing and a fabulous day is guaranteed with plenty of bankside family entertainment including funfair activities, inflatables and children’s rides plus a variety of food stalls and bar. Entry for the boat festival ends 5 June. To take part in the dragon boat racing and help raise money for Sue Ryder – Thorpe Hall Hospice, no previous experience is required, just plenty of team spirit and enthusiasm! The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races. For further information and an entry form visit: www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/peterborough or call Gable Events on 01780 470 718. For information about Thorpe Hall and the £6 million capital appeal visit www.thorpehall.org after hours Badger Watch, Bat Walk and Moth Trapping. There will also be hot food available to purchase and Wildlife Watch and Anglian Water - will be running kids activities throughout the day including pond dipping, bug hunting and craft making, lots of educational fun to keep the children entertained! Some of these events do have a number limit and will require prebooking or booking on the day. Entrance to the reserve is £5.65 per adult, £4.45 per concession and £3.30 per child. A family ticket is £15.45. Children up to 5 years old are free and Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

members receive a 10% discount. Entrance to the day is free to Annual Permit Holders. For booking and more information visit www.rutlandwater.org.uk/events/wild-rutland-day or contact events@rutlandwater.org.uk. Phone 01572 770651. Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June - 9.30am to 5pm

Belton Garden Fete

Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2LS

During the First World War, Lord and Lady Brownlow hosted garden fetes to boost morale and raise funds for injured soldiers. Join in the fun 100 years on, and recapture the spirit of those fetes, with re-enactors, live music, traditional games, food, drink and miles of bunting. There is no extra charge for entry to this event. Admission charges to Belton will apply as normal to non National Trust members. For more information call 01476 566116 or email belton@nationaltrust.org.uk

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The Lincolnshire Show

Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA

Experience a true celebration of rural Lincolnshire with mix of breathtaking entertainment, food, shopping, music, horticulture and farm life, creating the perfect family day. As one of the best County Shows, you will be spoilt for choice with eight hours of nonstop entertainment and an adventure into local history, produce and the finest offerings available right here in Lincolnshire. You can wander in to the countryside area to see falconry, bees and reptiles and then hop aboard the land train to visit the fragrant floral displays and mini gardens created especially for the Show. For booking and more information visit www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk JUNE 15 CONCEPT MAGAZINE / 49

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Battle Proms Concert Burghley House, Stamford

This year will be the 11th annual Battle Proms at Burghley House, one of the UK’s premier picnic proms offering an evening of soul stirring classical music. Featuring a Spitfire display, cannons, cavalry and fireworks this is an unforgettable event and one you’ll want to return to year after year. Tickets: Adults £29.50 and children (5-15 years) £17. For more information see www.battleproms.com Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July

Sunday 5 July

Baston Car & Bike Show

Brudenell Playing Field, Baston

The largest show in the area and a must-do event for anyone interested in cars & bikes. This is the only show where you can see a really eclectic mix of old and new. With a large selection of main dealers you can compare all the latest models and even buy one on the day, as well as wander around a wide variety of old and not so old cars and bikes. It’s also great fun for the family too, with plenty of refreshments, live music, fairground rides and lots of other attractions. We also award a trophy for the Best Car in Show and the Best Bike in Show. Admission (including Show Guide): £3 for Adults. Under 16s Free.

Second Annual Beer Festival The White Horse at Baston, 4 Church Street, Baston, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 9PE

There will be over 20 ales and ciders on offer, live music over the weekend and Sunday will be a family day with a bouncy castle and children’s entertainment.

Sunday 12 July - Carnival starts at 12noon with Carnival Parade at 11am

The Deepings Carnival

The John Eve Field, Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire PE6 8LL

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July - 11am to 5pm

Dorrington Festival

Dorrington, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire

The Dorrington Festival is an open gardens weekend with arts and crafts and other attractions in the gardens and around the village. As well as the lovely gardens, there are also local artists, sculptors and makers exhibiting their work, village heritage displays, musicians and children’s activities. Teas, homemade cakes and other refreshments will be available. All proceeds go to St Barnabas Hospice, Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance and Marie Curie, plus the village church. The cost is still to be confirmed. Tickets can be bought on the day from any garden. Group bookings can be made in advance. For further information email: dorringtonfestival@gmail. com or visit www.dorringtonfestival.co.uk

To start The Carnival the Parade of vintage vehicles, motor bikes and cycles will be re-introduced and will start at 11pm from The Deeping Leisure Centre to the John Eve Field. There will also be a funfair, craft stalls, beer and wine tent, a car boot sale, which will be open from 9am on The Glebe Field, and live music on stage as well as various events taking place in the Arena. To book a stall for the day is only £10 deposit (£25 in total) please email: amrit.mistry@gmail.com. Further up dates and information will be added as and when bookings are confirmed. If you would like to have a stall at our Carnival or feel that you can supply vintage vehicles, bands for our stage or to be involved in any way then do please feel free to get in touch on 07980 148958 (call to check latest times or cancellations) Free entry for everyone.

Friday 24 to Saturday 25 July - 12noon to 11pm

Deepings Beer Festival

Playing Fields, Linchfield Road / Spalding Road, Deeping St. James PE6 8EP

The Festival will include over 80 quality real ales, traditional scrumpy ciders, country wines and some specialty lagers. Every year the best in local bands are selected to perform and the music plays all weekend. It’s a real family affair, with the Beer Tent and Cider Bar for Dad, the Pimms Lounge and Wine Bar for Mum and the fun fair for the children. The event is run by volunteers from the Deepings Rugby Club and is provided to you free of charge thanks the generous donations from local and regional companies. So please support the Sponsors where you can. Entry is a non-refundable £1 for your glass and from this a donation is given to a local or regional charity, in 2014 that was the Thorpe Hall Hospice. Challenge Wolfie! You

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Sandringham Flower Show

Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, Norfolk PE35 6EN The Sandringham Flower Show has displays by Norfolk’s leading horticultural specialists and nurseries, floral and vegetable displays, show gardens, trade stands, crafts, arena events, and children’s entertainment. Tickets: adults - £10.00, children 16 years and under - free. No concessions are available. Admission price includes entry to: Sandringham Gardens, Sandringham Museum and Sandringham Church. For more information visit www.sandringhamflowershow.org.uk

have the chance to take on three-time BDO World Champion and three-time World Masters champion Martin “Woolfie” Adams at the Beer Festival this year. On Friday evening Martin will be taking on all-comers and raising money for our charity. For more information visit www.deepingsbeerfest.co.uk

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A LITTLE FURTHER AWAY August 29 to August 31 (all day)

Steampunk Festival Weekend At The Asylum Lincoln City Centre

Hailed the most ‘splendid in the World’, the biggest Steampunk festival in Europe returns to Lincoln for a Weekend at the Asylum VII. You can watch the cobbled streets of the city become transformed with people wearing fantasy neo-Victorian costumes. From top hats and flying goggles, to corset and flamboyant feathers, join in with Lincoln’s Victorian fantasy. The annual event celebrates a steam powered world in the late 19th century and attracts visitors from all over the world, hosting a full convention-style day programme with a fringe style programme of art, literature, music, fashion, comedy and simple good fun. The bazaar eclectica will arrive in Castle Square to bring a Steampunk market to the city, free to the public, and other events throughout the weekend are open for all to enjoy with a festival wristband including stalls and activities in Lincoln Castle. There’s no need to dress up to join in the fun and you can be sure of a warm welcome throughout the whole festival. For more information visit www.visitlincoln.com Sunday 30 August - 10am to 2pm

Family Fun Drop In Day: Bugs and Pond Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Bring the family to the Nature Reserve for an ugly bug and pungent pond session and some nature related crafts! Drop in between 10am and 2pm. £3 per participant. Bug hunting and pond dipping sessions start at: 10am; 11am; 12pm; 1pm and 2pm.

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Lyndon Visitor Centre, Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Deepings Raft Race 2015

Following on from the hugely successful 2014 Deepings Raft Race. This years event will take place on Sunday 2 August with the theme being “Cartoon Characters” so plenty of scope to get dressed up if you like! The main nominated charities this year are Dementia Support South Lincs and The Exotic Pet Refuge in Deeping St. James. Anyone wishing to enter a raft into this unique and fun event should visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk. Perhaps your organization would like to sponsor a race or donate a raffle prize? Also, if you would like a trade stand at this popular event, please apply through the website. Additionally, any budding local bands that would like to showcase themselves at the preraft race music night should get in touch. Most of all, we want the public to put this fantastic, fun and very unusual event in their diaries and to come and enjoy the day which will feature much more than just the raft race.

Osprey Family Fun Day

Stuck for what to do with the kids in the holidays? Come down to the Lyndon Nature Reserve for a day full of games, activities, crafts and guided walks for children and families! Join in the treasure hunt through the reserve and see if you can ‘migrate’ all the way from England to Gambia! Send a postcard to the children in Gambia! Make lots of stuff including an osprey mask, a bird feeder, bug hotel and more! Explore the reserve and see the Ospreys! No need to pre-book, just bring the kids along for a fun filled, educational day. Admission: £5 per child or just £10 for the family; includes entrance to the nature reserve for the family for the day. 30 August - 10am to 5pm

Stamford Car Show Stamford Meadows

This year will be the 12th Stamford Round Table Car Show. Entry is free, so large numbers of locals and visitors will join the 500+ owners with their cars, which vary from vintage to modern classics and prestige sports cars. If you are interested in attending either to show your car, or run a trade stand, please contact carshow@stamfordroundtable.co.uk. For mor information visit www.stamfordroundtable.co.uk/car-show. JUNE 15 CONCEPT MAGAZINE / 51

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he countdown is on to the completion of the brand new Thorpe Hall Hospice building. The contractors are now putting the finishing touches to the single-storey building which represents the future of palliative care for the region.

The sedum roof is turning green as the lowgrowing plants shoot in the spring sunshine; the gardens are being landscaped and the rooms are being decorated. The completion of the new 20 bed inpatient unit is the final phase in a £6 million project to provide the region with a state-of-the-art hospice able to provide incredible care for generations to come. A series of open days will be held in June giving everyone who has supported the hospice the opportunity to see what they have helped create. Open days and evenings are being held as follows: • Thursday 11 June 5pm to 8pm • Tuesday 16 June 5pm to 8pm • Saturday 20 June 10am to 4pm • Sunday 21 June 10am to 4pm

Please drop in - the Coffee Shop will be open for refreshments, there will be tours of the new hospice and a treasure hunt for the children. Thorpe Hall Hospice in Longthorpe, Peterborough, first opened 24 years ago in a 17th century mansion house. Staff have been forced to work around the limitations of the grade 1 listed building ever since. Now it is just weeks before patients are welcomed into a purpose-designed building where the environment will match the care. The move will mark an end to shared bedrooms and bathrooms, wobbly floors, limited garden access, winding staircases and out of date fittings. Instead patients will be cared for in private rooms with en suites, direct access to new courtyard gardens – even when they can’t get out of bed, and modern communications including wifi and Skype so they can keep in touch with family and friends. The medical team at Thorpe Hall was involved in designing the building and are looking forward to working in the new space. Allison Mann is the head of clinical services. She said: “A lot of thought has gone into the new building to make sure it feels like a home from home for patients but also so that it allows us as a team to work as efficiently

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as possible. For instance, in each room there will be a locked medication cupboard so a patients’ medication is immediately available. That means we can administer medication as its needed without having to go up and down stairs as we currently do. That, in turn, gives us more time to spend caring for our patients and their families. “We are now looking forward to welcoming as many people as possible to Thorpe Hall in June so we can show off our new hospice. This is a new era for Thorpe Hall and for the region and we want everyone to be a part of it.” The Thorpe Hall Capital Appeal is running until the end of June and the Appeal total hasn’t been reached yet. There is now £4.02 million in the bank and the fundraising team are busy with a final push for funds. Alongside the opening of the new building, Thorpe Hall Hospice is offering new services so even more people within the community can benefit from the hospice’s care. A befriending service is now underway – a ‘good neighbour’ service for those who may be facing a difficult time. And a hospice at home service is set to launch later this year giving people who choose to stay at home through their illness access to expert palliative care. The family support team is also extending its work

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ounded in 1953, Sue Ryder is a national health and social care charity providing compassionate hospice and neurological care across the UK. It does this throughout its 7 hospices; 6 neurological care centres; community-based services and in people’s own homes. Sue Ryder offers a range of personalised care, advice, education and support services in local communities to help improve the lives of individuals – including their carers and families – with conditions such as cancer; dementia; acquired brain injury; multiple sclerosis; Huntington’s disease; Parkinson’s disease and Motor Neurone disease. In order to continue to provide and develop its range of invaluable services, Sue Ryder relies predominantly on income from its retail shops, fundraising activities and generous donations from members of the public. For more information visit www.thorpehall.org

providing specialist children’s bereavement support to families who don’t necessarily have a connection to Thorpe Hall.

To find out more visit the website www.thorpehall.org

Join us for a summer’s evening fun Saturday 8 August

Walk 10km or 5km for Thorpe Hall Hospice and enjoy music, entertainment and a barbecue To sign up visit www.sueryder.org/starlinghtlighthike/thorpehall

Thorpe Hall Hospice, Thorpe Road Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW Sue Rider is a charity registered in England and Wales (1052076) and Scotland (SC039578).

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Rising Star joins M&Arc “I believe that a salon should represent beautiful hair.” That is the philosophy of experienced Style Director, Mark Walker, who has now joined the M&Arc Hair and Beauty team.

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hree times regional finalist in the prestigious Wella Trend Vision, and this year he is entering The British Hairdressing Awards for Mens Hairdresser of The Year. Mark is already making a name for himself in the competitive world of styling, and his star continues to ascend.

With over 10 years’ experience in the industry and a keen eye for styles and trends, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to the M&Arc team. Inspired by film and music, he is a strong precision cutter and loves expressing his skills in session work and editorial styling. He has presented shows for both Wella and The Fellowship of British hairdressing but, whilst he is more than comfortable with the challenging fashionista chic, Mark knows that modern style also needs to be every day practical.

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“It is so important that the hairstyle a client chooses not only compliments their face shape but also fits in with their lifestyle. There is nothing worse than not be able to carry it through when you get home. I understand that every customer is primarily a walking advertisement for the salon, and also the technician who created the style. I believe in talking to clients and educating them on the best way to manage their look and recreate it at home.” His vision however remains ever innovative. “I keep up to date on the latest designs and techniques and this is so important to a modern salon.’ Heading up the team of six stylists Mark will also be joined by new recruits Chloe Shortland and Jess Wood, together the team aim to put M&Arc Hair and Beauty firmly on the map as a centre of hairdressing excellence. To book and appointment contact M&Arc Hair and Beauty: 10 South Street, Bourne, PE10 9LT T: 01778 426 262

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On the Ball Meeting Your Dog’s Every Need

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t On The Ball we love to train our students and their dogs but we also love to learn. Constantly wanting to be leading the way in dog training and sports, we do this by working closely with a number of influential trainers in the dog world. This month, head trainer Nikki has been working with Devon Dogs on their agility workshop. Not forgetting to mention the rest of the team, Woody and Strike! They have been focusing hard on Woody’s running Training contacts while On T ip Of The The Ball’s youngest Month Write do member, Strike, has wn your d o th g s e y top like as a re started to learn ward, thin ten things b o x a k outside nd tr y no value in jumps, o t to use fo hard isn’t od or a to f the tunnels, tyres and it! Once y y quite ou have y think how all things agility! our e

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We will be hosting the Dog Arena at Rutland County Show this year, with a variety of activities for you and your dog to enjoy such as a rally, scurry, agility events and a fun dog show.

ON THE BALL MEMBERSHIP You can now become part of our Team by joining On The Ball and with this you will also get a whole host of benefits. Discounted Training Branded Clothing

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Enter our FREE PRIZE DRAW in June for the chance to win £100 CREDIT* on your Animates account! 10 prizes of £10 Credit* also available Complete an entry ticket at reception for your chance to win. * only redeemable in practice

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Services include, Routine veterinary medicine and surgery, exotic referrals, pet care plans, home visits, acupuncture, nurse clinics, exotic boarding, pet passports and export, out of hours, Kittymates and Creature Comforts (home visits for feeding and caring for pets) separate wards for cats, dogs and exotics, off street parking.

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hey are the stuff of nightmares. A creeping, insidious creature lying in wait for the unsuspecting. As an innocent victim passes by, it crawls into position. Razor sharp teeth cut through the skin enabling a feeding tube to be inserted into the tender flesh below. Unfortunately, this isn’t a horror film plot, but one of the nastier things pet owners have to look out for in warmer weather. Welcome to tick season. All animals can pick up ticks. They are most prolific between late spring and early autumn and frequent woods and grassland. If your pet loves to spend their time up to their furry ears in the long grass and shrubs that is exactly where ticks wait to ambush. Preferring to attach to the face, ears, shoulders or flank, this arachnid appears as a brown, grey or black blob that looks like a flappy mole or skin tag. There are four stages of tick development, egg, larvae, nymph and adult. Larvae are barely visible, whereas nymphs are about the size of a pinhead. The adults can range in proportion depending on age, sex and whether they have been feeding, with an adult female able to gorge to up to 10 times her own size. The tick is also sneaky in that it produces an anesthetic which makes its bite painless, your pet probably won’t know it’s there until you find it.

Once attached this parasite likes to take its time over its food and can feed for several hours. They also spread diseases, the most common being Lyme disease. As it matures a tick visits a number of potential afflicted carrier hosts including rodents, sheep and deer before progressing to our pets. Not every tick is infected but, just in case, you want rid of it as soon as possible. We come now to removal. There are as many suggestions for removing ticks as there are the critters themselves. People advocate burning, squeezing or suffocating, but the very last thing you want to do is annoy the thing. Instinct will tell a tick under threat that it wants to reduce its size and make good its escape, so it will regurgitate its stomach contents into its host. This means you are likely to get the remnants of its previous meal injected directly into your pet, including any pathogens. The creature will also have its mouth embedded under the skin and so must be removed whole. If the tick’s head becomes detached the bite can become infected, very painful and may require a visit to the vet and a course of antibiotics. There is only one thing worse than finding a tick on your pet and that is going to remove said tick and finding it noticeable by its absence. The male will stay in place for his entire lifecycle if undisturbed whereas a female will drop off once she is full. It is no fun turning an entire house upside down looking for a creature the size of pea which has rather inconveniently decided to disembark

indoors and it’s the kind of nasty that you are happier when you know where it is. Flea and tick treatments work by introducing chemicals which are spread by the animal’s own skin glands and kill the tick upon contact but, in order to be effective, the treatment must be kept up to date with a monthly application. Fortunately, together with spot on and oral treatments, there are also tick removal tools available. A tick twister has to be one of the most simple. The v shaped or lasso style tool slides under the tick and with a gentle twist and pull it is deftly removed, mouth, legs and all. The area should then be thoroughly cleaned. Once you have checked the horrible thing still has all its appendages, you can, if you wish, send it off in a sealed container to the Tick Recording Scheme or, alternatively, without coming into direct contact, squish it. More information can be found on the Lyme Disease Action website. Animates Veterinary Practice is celebrating their 10th anniversary throughout the month of June with an open day on 13th June and a free prize draw to win £100 credit on the winners animates account. For more information contact them on 01778 420462 or visit their website www.animates.org.uk JUNE 15 CONCEPT MAGAZINE / 57

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his month Concept drops in on Eve Marshall, an artisan felter and teacher based in Aslackby, near Sleaford.

Q: Can you give a little background about what you do?

A: I am an artisan felter and teacher. I create a range of items including flower and animal brooches, bowls, balls, scarves, bags, sculptures and framed art using wool. Some of the wool that I use for needle felting I get from local farmers in my village and the next. I also buy a lot of Merino wool that is already dyed and use that in my wet felting projects. I enjoy incorporating a lot of different types of wool, skeleton leaves, ribbons and silk in my pieces. I spend some of my time making stock that sells at Art in the Heart in Peterborough and Things British in Greenwich, London. The rest of my time is spent teaching people how to felt. The courses I teach are instantly satisfying and people leave with a couple of finished pieces. I teach monthly at Stamford Arts Centre, Art in the Heart Peterborough and at South Holland Centre Spalding. I also offer classes at my home in Aslackby for 1-9 people.

Q: How did you get started in felting?

A: When I lived in America I was a Pre-K teacher and created art as a hobby, then I bought myself a felting kit about 10 years ago. I made a couple of animals and used it in some textile wall art. When I moved to the UK 5 ½ years ago I started teaching all types of craft classes and people were mainly interested in felting. I started exploring the medium further and found that I could do many artistic techniques with it. I also discovered ways to teach it so that people weren’t rolling it for ages or just creating a boring square of felt. When I started teaching felting, I was one of only three felting

teachers in the UK and people would travel over 50 miles to my classes. Felting has become a lot more popular in the UK in the last 3 years with it being featured on TV and in magazines. Q: What do you enjoy the most about what you do?

A: I like that it is a quick craft with most items taking less than an hour to create. I also like

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how stress-relieving it is and how I can just play all day with colour. When I am needle felting I love to see how realistic and lifelike I can create wildlife.

Q: How do you find inspiration for your work? A: I am inspired by nature and colour. I live in the countryside and often see hares, deer, chickens, foxes and rabbits roaming the village. I love flowers and creating my own types of flowers using colours found in nature. During the warm months I travel around with my camera and take photos of the countryside and people’s gardens to use as inspiration in my framed art pieces. Since I travel all over to teach and sell my work I spend a lot of time in the car. A lot of ideas come to me while I am driving and I keep a notebook in the car to jot ideas down on. Q: How and where do you sell your creations?

A: I sell a range of my artwork, brooches, cards, bowls, sculptures and scarves at Art in the Heart Peterborough (www.artintheheart.co.uk)

and my small animal and flower brooches are for sale at Things British in Greenwich. I also sell at small craft fairs throughout the year which you can see on my website: www.evemarshall.co.uk.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working on creating pieces for two major exhibitions this year. The first is an ESCartists (www.escartists.co.uk) exhibition at the Stamford Arts Centre in June and October where I will be showcasing a range of new work including large flowers and bowls, jewellery and new framed pieces. The second exhibition is in Peterborough at Art in the Heart in August called Forces of Nature. For this exhibition I will be creating sculptures and framed art pieces that are to do with animals escaping from books and art. In January this year I collaborated with another artist, Charron Pugsley-Hill and we created a floral installation piece that featured during the preview evening at a gallery in London.

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A: I will continue to find places to teach because I love the reactions that people have to the magic of felting wool and how nice it is to teach something that everyone can do. I am interested in further exploring the different types of wool that I can use in both wet and needle felting. Plus I would love to find some more galleries to exhibit at because I find the exhibitions and seasonal themes inspire me.

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Little Miss Adventures Out and about with kids around Peterborough, Stamford & Bourne

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en pin bowling is a great rainy-day activity that all the family can enjoy, even preschoolers, as Michelle Board discovered last year.

I’m always on the look-out for rainy-day activities that are not soft play. Don’t get me wrong, I like soft play, especially now Little Miss is a bit older and doesn’t need me to go in with her, but sometimes it’s just nice to have other options. Last year when my cousin came to stay in August and it rained nearly every day, we decided to give ten pin bowling a go with Little Miss and her friend (both just on 3 years old). I wasn’t sure if it would be suitable for such young children, but it turned out to be an activity that we all enjoyed. Most bowling alleys have some sort of deal on over school holidays (and actually in term time as well). Do your homework before you head out to see what the best deals are. We ended up going to AMF Bowling in Bretton. Just note, if your kids are bowling, you will pay the full child’s price for them.

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top of the ramp and push it down. The ramp is easy to move out of the way when it’s not needed. But the coolest thing is the bumpers. When I was young and went bowling, you could have bumpers, but they stayed up the whole game – that is, everyone on that lane played with the bumpers up. At AMF Bowling (and most other alleys I’m told), the bumpers are just raised automatically for those that need them, then go down at the end of that person’s go. You need to tell the staff when you book in that you want to use bumpers and for which players.

Bowling balls The smallest ball is 6lb, and we did have to ask the staff to help us find these balls for the kids. But to be fair, they didn’t actually hold the ball (we carried it to the ramp for them), and I actually found it more effective to use a heavier ball. If your kids are older and holding the ball themselves, then yes, you may want to start with the size 6.

Let’s bowl! We had six people playing – four adults and the two kids. And as already mentioned, we all really enjoyed it. The kids were quite fascinated by everything going on and genuinely interested in the game. I explained about aiming along the little arrows on the ground (not that it ever does me much good) and being careful of the foul line. Both girls were excited

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about taking their turn and counting how many pins they had knocked down. Their enthusiasm did wane after about eight frames, so I was glad we just booked the one game.

Location AMF Bowling is in Sturrock Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8YF. Car parking There is a free car park behind the bowling alley.

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Costs vary depending on time of the day and holidays. At AMF Bowling standard web prices start at ÂŁ4.50 for a child and ÂŁ5.50 for an adult. But there are deals for families, deals including food etc. There are often special deals in school holidays.

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There is a cafÊ on site selling a wide range of food, from hot dogs, chips and garlic bread, to something more substantial like nachos, hamburgers and pizza. There is a children’s menu as well with pizza, pasta, chicken bites and hamburgers for £2.99. You can eat in the cafÊ or at your lane. There’s also a licensed bar. You can’t bring your own food or drink in.

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