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MAY 2015

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News-In-Brief Keep up to date

Your garden to do list this spring

27 Heaven Scent

14 Club Spotlight

30 Fusion Interiors

The Stamford Ramblers

16 Rabitting On

The do’s and don’ts of keeping a pet rabbit

19 Upcycle Your Furniture

Personalise your furniture with the Made By Me range at Stringers

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23 May In The Garden

11 A Great Day Out

At Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens

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Bring spring indoors this year with a lovely selection of spring flowers

Inspiration for fabrics and wallcoverings

34 Beauty

A look into the benefits of using a brush for facial cleansing

36 Girls On Film

We look at the new spring/ summer range from Felicity

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40 Crafty People

This month we meet Cathi Prince of Shedglas Design

42 The Wine Expert Explore the wonderful world of English wines

44 A Festival Of Food

Dates for your diary as the food festival calender kicks off

46 Recipes

Mouth-watering recipes to try this month

50 Made In Lincolnshire Food that makes you proud to live in Lincolnshire

52 Book Review

e’re getting ready for summer! May is the month when we can really see that summer is most definitely planning to grace us with its presence again. From gardens to clothing and food everything’s changing with the new season. In this issue we take a look at summer fashion. Local businesses Felicity, Iron Horse Ranch House and ACS Photography came together to produce an amazing fashion shoot. Diners at the Iron Horse Ranch House in Market Deeping were entertained as our models posed for local photographer Nigel Haggarty of ACS photography. Hair, make-up and action, they look amazing; take a look for yourself. And for anyone with a passion for food, we’ve got some delicious recipes from local Lincolnshire celebrity chef, Rachel Green. And on the subject of Lincolnshire, we also take a look at some of the foods that make us who we are; from stuffed chine to Lincolnshire sausages. Our features editor, Tracy Thomas, has been out and about to Springfields Outlet Shopping & Festival Gardens, where she was amazed at how much there is to see and do there. And with two bank holidays ahead this month, there’s lots going on around the area. We take a look at some of the events happening locally. Sit back and enjoy your May issue.

The Concept Team

What to read this month

54 Dotty Hen Vintage

Producing individual and unique items of furniture

57 The Shack

produced by: Concept2Design telephone: 01778 423813 email: info@concept2design.co.uk www.conceptmagazine.co.uk

Volunteering in Stamford

58 The Diary

A guide to what’s on in the local area

62 Baby Talk

What’s on for babies and tots

64 Little Miss Adventures A day out at Pigeons Farm

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News - in - brief Who’s making headlines this month? NEW PLAYGROUND AT BELTON HOUSE OPEN

NEW UNIFORM FOR STAMFORD WELLAND ACADEMY

The first phase in the £1.4 million renovation of the playground at Belton House opened at the beginning of March much to the delight of local families. Most impressive is the new play tower. This recycles the tube slide from the old playground. It has a number of entry points – ladders, a swing bridge, climbing board and a wire climbing tube that takes you up to the top level. There is also a new play area for younger children and a water feature. The second phase will open in May and includes a new kiosk selling snacks and drinks, toilet facilities and a new train station for the miniature train.

A final decision has now been made on the new uniform for Stamford Welland Academy. Students, staff and members of the community were all consulted on a new uniform. The uniform design was produced by former student and now local designer, Jamie Russon. The new design has several unique elements to the Academy’s House System, which is now fully embedded at the school. Girls will wear a blouse, embroidered with the lion logo in their house colour, and the boys’ tie will also depict a lion logo in their house colour. A plaid skirt will be introduced, made of Campbell tartan - which includes all three house colours, making it a unique element to the Academy. The new uniform will also extend to new PE kit which will be rolled out over the course of the summer term. Following a rigorous supplier selection process, the Academy are pleased to announce they will be working with Shotbowl, a local family business, based in Market Deeping. Shotbowl will sell all branded garments through their shop in Market Deeping, but also have the ability to sell through an online ordering facility or a click and collect system.

What’s Happening Local woman presented to the Queen Stamford local, Karen Neale, attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark the 50th anniversary of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, and was presented to the Queen. The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust has awarded over 5000 British citizens a Churchill Fellowship since 1965, to travel overseas to study areas of topical and personal interest. Karen was awarded her Fellowship in 2001 undertaking a journey inspired by World Heritage cities and sites. Karen travelled for five months eastwards through Europe, Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan, India and Nepal completing 106 watercolour sketches in her book. Karen will be holding a mini exhibition of her sketches at St George’s Place in Stamford from 11 May - 29 June 2015.

Local artists get together for exhibition RUTLAND WALKING FESTIVAL

The Rutland Walking Festival is back for 2015 from Sunday 17 to Saturday 30 May. There will be a range of exciting walks, taking in the beauty and diversity of Rutland’s landscape, towns and villages, with distances ranging from a short amble to a six mile plus rambles. All walks will either run during the day or in the evening therefore accessible for all. See www.discover-rutland.co.uk/walking-festival for more information on events.

Three local artists - Eve Marshall, Shalini Austin and Cathi Prince - have got together to organise a series of artist markets and exhibitions promoting the extraordinary workmanship and talent they see around them. Coming together under the name ‘Escartists’, the events are a chance for artists to showcase their work in a friendly environment, allowing customers and designers to meet and interact. The three artists first met as stall holders at several craft markets in the Stamford area and have been working together for the last four years. The first Escartist event will be on Saturday 14 June at the Stamford Arts Centre Ballroom.

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PRICKLY FRIENDS It is Hedgehog Awareness Week this month from 3 - 9 May. This year efforts are focussed on gardeners – there is so much that gardeners can do to help the hedgehog, very simple things like: • Ensuring there is access into the garden (all that is needed is a 5in square gap). • Checking areas before strimming or mowing.

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Bourne Grammar School’s lavish production of Hairspray, which ran from 18 - 21 March, was enjoyed by an audience of over 1,000 across five performances. A theatrical and musical feast, it was described as, ‘something remarkable, something very special’ that ‘filled the audiences with joy and happiness.’ From the moment the pit band struck up the opening notes it was obvious that the audience was in for a treat. The Director of Music, Charlotte Coggin, conducted a band that largely consisted of students and was on superb form, providing the production from start to finish with musical accompaniment of exceptional quality. There was a great deal of competition for the parts when the show was cast back in the autumn and the large cast gave students from all year groups the chance to showcase their musical and acting talent. Lead roles were played with energy and commitment by Emily Key (Tracy). Lauren Gapper (Penny), Josh Callisto (Seaweed), Jess Aldred (Link), Luke Skinner (TV Host Corny Collins) and Beth Brewster (Prudy). Sisters Frankie and Amelia Gardner made the most of their comedic roles as Velma and Amber. Tracy’s mother, Edna, was performed following the tradition established by John Travolta in

drag by Jamie Morton with husband Wilbur played by Adam Hawkins. Eleni Papaioannou stunned the audience with her natural and confident performance as the outrageously coiffured but heart-of-gold Motormouth. Reflecting on the production following an electric last night performance, Headteacher Jonathan Maddox said, “The large cast and the larger number of students involved in putting on Hairspray have grown up together over the last few months; they have achieved something remarkable, something very special and have filled their audiences with joy and happiness. What greater achievement can there be?”

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B OURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Cast and Ensemble in Hairspray Finale

LOCAL COMPANY SHORTLISTED TO RECEIVE AWARD Local coach operator, Shaws Coaches, has been shortlisted for an award in the National Coach Tourism Awards. Shaws Coaches, which is based in the village of Maxey but which serves customers in Peterborough, Bourne, Stamford, The Deepings, Oundle, Oakham, Uppingham, Spalding and Huntingdon will hear next month at a special event at West Midlands Safari Park whether it has scooped the awards. Shaws has been shortlisted as one of seven finalists in the ‘Day Excursion Programme of the Year’ award for the way their programme demonstrates innovation and creativity - and that ‘special something’ that makes the programme stand out. This is the sixth consecutive year in which Shaws have been nominated as finalists for this award, which they first won in 2012 and were winners again at last year’s award, when the judges noted how they include day excursions to new, less familiar, and unusual destinations and on the excellent customer feedback that they were able to demonstrate. Shaw’s Partner, Jane Duffelen said: “This is a fiercely contested category and to be shortlisted again is a huge honour. We are proud to have reached the final for six years running and of the variety of holidays and day tours that we offer. We are always looking for interesting new ideas and try to react to public demand by introducing contemporary destinations, like the new Richard III Visitor Centre at Leicester. During 2015, we have a number of topical trips commemorating special events like the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the 500th anniversary of Hampton Court Palace, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Frank Sinatra and the 50th anniversary of the death of our great wartime leader, Sir Winston Churchill. Our days out cover a wide cross section of interests and, starting from just £10, offer fantastic value.” For more information on the days out available call 01778 342224 or visit www.shawscoaches.co.uk

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At Springfields Festival Gardens

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onveniently situated on the A16 just outside the market town of Spalding, Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens is more than just shopping and gardens, it boasts something for everyone and is proud of its status as a great day out for all the family.

Originally opened in 1966, Springfields was a showcase for the flower bulb industry. Through its displays it was able to inspire a whole host of amateur gardeners to broaden their horizons and try a wider range of horticultural experiences. With gardening becoming more popular as a hobby, visitors to the garden flourished. The gardens are managed by the Springfields Horticultural Society, a charity whose gardeners and volunteers carry out all the hard work. And with 14 stunning feature gardens to maintain, including those designed by Kim Wilde, Charlie Dimmock and Chris Beardshaw, there is a good deal to be done. On entering the garden complex, visitors are greeted by the spectacular panoramic views of the gardens. Next, with the tubular fountain at its heart, the ‘Formal Garden’ utilises the principles of traditional garden design with box hedging, topiary and opulent herbaceous borders.

Kim Wilde and Richard Holmes are the visionaries behind the display entitled ‘A Lifetime Ahead’. The garden highlights the effects of global warming and the changes in our own domestic plots. In complete contrast, Chris Beardshaw juxtaposes man made sculptures with organic material to create the bold ‘Sculpture Matrix’ with the pieces being commissioned from local students. Encouraging visitors to explore, Stephen Woodhams, Chelsea Flower Show award winner, provides a variety of views and pathways to explore throughout his contribution, ‘Find Your Own Desire Line’. The gardens then take a multicultural turn with ‘Momotara’, as a Japanese folk story unfolds through the garden’s designers utilising carefully placed plants and nonorganic materials. Famous for its bulbs, the region could not ask for a better example than in ‘The Woodlands’. In spring the area is carpeted

with flowers bursting from about half a million bulbs. In the next garden, given the region’s history prior to its drainage, a homage is paid with ‘The Wetlands’. Both areas are a haven for local wildlife. ‘The Senses Garden’ aims to entice sound, sight, hearing and touch with tactile, aromatic plants, a brightly coloured maze against a background of Kim Wilde musical chimes which encourages visitors to play and explore. Dedicated to the Royal British Legion, the ‘Memorial Garden’ is adjacent to the Queen Mother’s Tree, planted in 1986. Charlie Dimmock and, original garden designer, Barnes Charlie Dimmock Walker create an

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exotic refuge with striking plants and bold features in their collaboration entitled, ‘Jungle Island’. The ‘Sun Dial Garden’ is fittingly dedicated to the memory of Len van Geest, the father of the modern bulb growing industry. Edged with yew trees the display is a riot of colour with an array of spring bulbs, perennials, seasonal shrubs and an imposing sun dial. With many domestic gardeners turning their hand to vegetable plots, and the variety available, the ‘Vegetable Garden’ demonstrates the range of produce that can be grown in the area. Finally the ‘Founders Garden’ is a testament to those who conceived the idea of the Festival Gardens and features a stunning rose arch, together with examples of plants and some trees that were lost when the site was renovated. These major changes were to create the purpose built retail outlet which was officially opened by Charlie Dimmock in 2004. Today it not only boasts the Festival Gardens but 50 outlet stores with some of the most popular high street names like M&S Outlet, Costa Coffee, The Body Shop, Nike Factory Store, Bench, Weird Fish and Radley London, plus the huge Festival Garden Centre. With VIP cards available plus a regular saving of up to 75% and entertainment for everyone from tiny tots to the more mature in the form of a 7¼ inch gauge miniature railway, Jurassic mini golf, land train and ride on the water taxi into Spalding town, Springfields Outlet Shopping and international award winning Festival Gardens strives to live up to its reputation as the East of England’s premier value retail and leisure destination.

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alking regularly can help you stay healthy and live longer, keep happy, enjoy time with friends and family, learn more about your local area, meet other people, make new friends and look after the environment. And almost everyone can do it, anywhere and at any time. And if you want to do it with other like-minded individuals, join the Stamford Ramblers for one of their regular walks. The Stamford Ramblers have been walking the countryside surrounding Stamford (and further afield) for around 30 years, meeting fortnightly on Sundays no matter what the weather. The group is affiliated to the Ramblers Association - a charity to promote walking for pleasure, health and leisure to everyone, of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, in towns and cities as well as in the countryside. Alison Crow is a committee member and has been rambling for 20 years with the Stamford group and says: “Walking is a great way to see the countryside, in all its aspects. You see much more when you are walking, compared to driving. Even if we do the same walk, it is always different depending on the season and even the direction we do the loop. It’s also a good way to learn about the local area and history.” The Sunday walks attract 10 to 30 people each time. The members take turns at leading the walks and the routes themselves are decided upon by the members. “We choose walks within a 30 mile radius of Stamford,”

says Alison. “There is some beautiful countryside around here. We walk all around the area, but a lot of members particularly like walking in the Leicestershire hills. We will repeat walks, but even if you have walked a route previously, it always looks different second, third, even fourth time around. Different plants are in flower, you see wildlife you didn’t spot before and the weather will have changed.” Alison says that rambling is a great way to meet people, not just from Stamford, but from all over the country. Once you join the Ramblers Association, you can join in a walk anywhere in the country. So there will often be ramblers on the regular walks from elsewhere in Lincolnshire and further afield. The group also undertakes voluntary work, maintaining public footpaths and checking waymarkers on routes.

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The Stamford Ramblers are part of the Lincolnshire Ramblers, and as such do join in events with other groups. The group has

an annual coach trip with the Peterborough Ramblers to visit places a bit further away. This year the group will travel to Louth and previously have visited the Dunstable Downs, Stratford and Lavenham. “We also take part in the annual Goodban Trophy, which is hosted by different Lincolnshire groups each year and is a like a treasure trail where you need to find answers in specific places while following a fixed route but also keeping an eye open for other clues,” says Alison. “It’s a great way to discover new countryside and meet new people.” The group will also take part in some of the walks in the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival over 16-30 May and is looking forward to hosting walks in the inaugural South Lincs Walking Festival in September.

Join a walk Anyone is welcome to join in a walk with the Ramblers, contact Alison on 01780 755681 or the Secretary Sandra on 01780 766801 or see www.ramblers.org.uk/stamford for details of upcoming walks. Members pay an annual membership fee of £33 which gives access to Ramblers Routes online library, quarterly magazine, the opportunity to join in hundreds of walks throughout England, as well as supporting the work of the Ramblers Association in protecting and expanding the places people can walk. See more at www.ramblers.org.uk.

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Sadly, the novelty of Bugs would often wear off, and bunny would find himself left to his own devices with the odd piece of lettuce being tossed in their direction and an already busy mum or dad picking up the slack for their daily care. These days more is known about the behaviour of the domestic rabbit, and, far from being a low maintenance pet, they are very complex indeed. Despite what Warner Bros would have you believe, rabbits don’t exist solely on carrots. As grazers they require access to grass and hay which they nibble over the course of the day, usually at dawn or dusk. This activity also helps to wear down their teeth, which grow continuously, and is essential for their digestive system to function effectively. Muesli style rabbit feed has been linked to certain health problems, so the hay diet should be supplemented with a good quality rabbit pellet. Succulents such as carrots, apples or lettuce should only be given as an occasional treat. Less savoury is the strange

habit these fluffy tailed creatures have of eating their own droppings. Rabbits produce two kinds of dropping, hard dry pellets and a softer variety which are part of their essential diet. Being extremely social animals, rather than the traditional rabbit/guinea pig combo, rabbits like to be kept with their own species. The best combination is a male and a female, however, it should be noted that one thing a pair will excel at is making more bunnies, up to 12 kits a month. You don’t have to be a mathematician to work out that adds up to an awful lot of rabbits, therefore if keeping a pair together, neutering is essential. If no other rabbits are available, it is possible for a sole bunny to bond with his owner. Time needs to be set aside to ensure that the rabbit is played with, entertained and enjoys some social time, otherwise he can easily become lonely and bored which soon leads to bad behaviour. When considering where your rabbit will live there are a number of options available. If he is to be kept outside the home, he needs to be safe from predators and have sufficient space to exercise and play. Rabbits are inquisitive and world champion burrowers so it is important to ensure their run is escape proof. One of the most important defence mechanisms for the bunny is to hide when they feel threatened, so, suitable places should be provided where

they can get away. Many people happily keep house rabbits who can be litter trained in a similar manner to a cat, but care should be taken to ensure electric wires are out of nibble reach. Wherever they live, the hutch, tray or cage should be cleaned regularly and suitable bedding, such as hay, supplied. As with all animals, veterinary care is essential. Vets are seeing more rabbits coming into their surgeries but not because of an increase in sickness. Raised awareness means that rabbit owners understand their pets need regular health checks by a professional to discuss and treat teeth, claws, vaccinating and neutering, just like any other pet. With over 1.7 million rabbits kept as pets in the U.K. and with breeds varying from the tiniest Netherland Dwarf at one to two pounds to the whopping Flemish Giant weighing in at 14 pounds plus, there is a huge variety to choose from. Anyone contemplating adopting a rabbit should also be aware that it is no short term commitment, they can live for eight to 10 years if cared for properly, but in turn repay their owners with a lifetime of companionship and affection. Throughout May Animates Veterinary Clinic is offering 10% off Health Checks and annual vaccinations. For more information contact them on 01778 420462 or visit their website www.animates.org.uk

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Points to note: Some muddy areas and uneven paths. Wellingtons are recommended. Not suitable for buggies or mobility scooters. The meadows are sometimes used to graze livestock, warning signs are put on gates. Ordanance Survey Maps: Landranger 142 Peterborough or Explorer 235 Wisbech and Peterborough North.

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• Cross the road from the car park and pass around a large black metal gate.

• Follow the farm road until the first grass track on your left. Follow this track with the dyke on your right until you reach a clump of trees and a gate with a signpost Castor Hanglands Nature Reserve. • Pass through the gate and follow path to next gateway.

• Pass through the gate and immediately turn left. Keeping the fence on your left follow the track across the meadow.

• At the double gates go through the right gate signposted ‘To Hanglands Walk’ • Follow the arrow to the left and take the path around the meadow, bearing right at the corner.

• Take the first left through the gate into a woodland. (Ignore straight on arrow) • Take first right at the post and follow winding path through wood.

• Turn right at the post and continue until path meets another. Turn right at junction and past a large hut with steel door.

• Follow the wide path. This is very straight and continues for some time with a stock fence on your right. NB. This path can become extremely muddy and waterlogged after wet weather. This is also a favourite place for deer to cross.

• A hard core road dissects the path, turn right and follow the roadway through gates. There is a small pond on your left. • Cross the meadow and through the second set of gates.

• Turn right at the green nature reserve sign to follow a narrow woodland pat. You pass a project encampment and hurdle fencing on your right.

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• Bear left following the path. There is a stream on your right and seasonally the ground is filled with wild garlic. NB. This track is quite uneven.

• Turn right over the small wooden bridge and continue along the path passing an abandoned tower on your left. This path can be a little muddy. • Pass through a gate and across the meadow past buckthorn and hawthorn shrubs.

• Through the gate and continue with woods on your right and fields visible on your left. • Cross the bridge over a small stream and carry straight along an avenue of buckthorn and hawthorn. • Through the gate and turn left at the post signposted ‘To Helpston Road’ • Pass through the gate signposted ‘To Southey Woods’

• At the next gate turn left. Follow the path back to the farm track. Turn right on the track to lead back to the metal gate. Cross the road to return to the car.

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sending them into the big wide world and then not until after the last frosts. There is still a risk of frost until the middle of May in this area.

BRING OUT THE BEDDING!

Anything that has been grown in a frost free environment will need hardening off before being planted outside. Plants may have been started from seed or cuttings indoors or bought from a nursery.

SO WHAT IS HARDENING OFF?

This is the process of acclimatising young plants to colder, exposed conditions by gradually introducing them to the outside. The sudden shock of cold, wet, windy and even overly sunny conditions can seriously check a plants growth.

HOW TO HARDEN PLANTS OFF:

Two to three weeks before your last expected frost move plants to either a cold greenhouse, a cold frame or outside on fine days. • Cold Greenhouse: After two weeks, plants can be relocated to a well-ventilated cold frame for a further week. • Coldframe: Open the lid slightly on fine days but close at night for one week. Gradually raise the lid over the next couple of weeks, removing it completely before planting out. • Outside: Choose a warm sheltered spot, a south facing fence, wall or hedge. Place the plants outside on fine days and bring them in at night. Use fleece to offer added protection from the sun, cold and wind. Gradually remove the fleece during the day and continue to bring the plants in at night. If there is no risk of frost, leave out over night with a protection of fleece. Towards the end of the third week leave them uncovered before planting out.

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In the Vegetable Garden • Plant out frost-tender veg that has been hardened off and direct sow frost-tender veg into the garden or plot for a succession of crops • Continue to sow hardy vegetables

In the Greenhouse • Increase ventilation and watering. Damp down (water the floor) in extreme heat to create a humid atmosphere and reduce the temperature • Continue to prick out and pot on seedlings, cuttings and young plants

Pots and Containers • Plant up summer containers with hardened off bedding but do not put out if there is a risk of frost • Consider planting an herbal hanging basket or one containing tumbling tomatoes and basil. Place it near the back door for a ready supply of all your culinary favourites

Lawn Care:

Herbal hanging baskets

• The beginning of this month is your last chance to sow a new lawn or feed an existing one if you haven’t already • The warmer weather will be encouraging lots of growth so regular mowing will be necessary now

Looking after the Wildlife: • Pests will be in abundance at this time of year so invite the wildlife in to help you to keep them under control. • Make sure you always have a supply of fresh water out for wildlife to drink and bathe in

Plant out when conditions are favourable, young plants won’t start to grow away until the conditions are right. Always keep some fleece handy just in case we get a late cold snap.

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Scrub off the barbeque you never know what May will bring! Till next month...

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the stunning Amazilia fabric collection features delicate hummingbirds, botanically drawn butterflies, fashionable feathers, glossy oversized leaves and etched elephants in stately procession. They are complemented by embroideries, trellis-style and stunning mosaic-like tapestry weaves depicting tulips.

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As a beauty therapist, I know that the products used on the skin can play a massive role in how our skin looks and reacts in certain situations. Here are a few of my favourite, can’t-do-without products and some tips to help achieve that flawless look.  I’m not really a lipstick wearer as I like to focus more on my eyes but when I do wear lipstick I use the Nutri Smoothing lipstick from Decleor.  As a base for my make-up I use the Prep and Prime by MAC Cosmetics.  I don’t tend to use powdered foundation but I will use a translucent powder for my T-zone, my favourite is the Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder by MAC Cosmetics.  I use MAC make-up brushes. My favourite foundation brush is the Duo Fibre Face Brush no. 187. I also use the MAC blending brush no. 109 and a small contour brush as well.  In the summer I always use the DD cream from Decleor as it moisturises as well as protects the skin.  My favourite mascara is Double Wear by Estee Lauder. It’s long lasting and doesn’t wear during the day.

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From the left: Natalie is wearing Grey Dress - Intown, Necklace - Cloud Nine, Kimberley is wearing Retro Print Dress - Lily & Me, Necklace - Cloud Nine and Jane is wearing Striped Dress - Pomodoro

Kim is wearing Floral Blue Top Lily & Me, White vest - Adini, 7/8 Black Trousers - Pomodoro, Necklace - Cloud Nine

Kimberly is wearing Mustard Trousers - Seasalt, Blue Pattern Top - Lily & Me, Bag - Seasalt

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Claire is wearing Pattern Black Embellished Tunic Dress - Pomodoro, Black 7/8 Trousers - Pomodoro, Kimberly is wearing White Cropped Trousers Intown, Blue and White Pattern Tunic - Seasalt, Kim is wearing Geo Print Top - Mudd & Water, 7/8 Black Trousers - Pomodoro, Necklace - Cloud Nine

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Claire is wearing Cream Top - Intown, Floral Pattern Trousers - Seasalt, Necklace - Cloud NIne Nine

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CRAFTY people Shedglas Design

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his month Concept meets Cathi Prince, an artist working with stained glass and teaching workshops from her studio at her home in Haconby, north of Bourne.

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

A: My work covers three areas: a major part is working with the traditional techniques to produce leaded stained glass panels that I design and make to commission for clients. I teach introductory workshop days in both traditional leaded stained glass and copper foiling/tiffany glass. People often progress to doing their own projects. I also make smaller pieces and giftware to sell at various events. Q: How did you get started in stained glass? A: I have been involved with the art market all my working life in both the commercial and fine art areas. For several years I was in partnership with a silkscreen studio where we hand-produced limited edition prints for artists and my own colourful paintings were reproduced here. One day I attended a day

workshop for stained glass in a local village hall and was instantly hooked. I bought some equipment and glass, set myself some ambitious projects and never stopped!

Q: What do you enjoy the most about what you do?

A: I love working with the colours, which is a natural continuation from my painting, and the textures of the glass and drawing and designing with the lead. It is always a case of experimentation and developing. There is the satisfaction of working to a client’s brief which can push you in a direction you would not normally follow. There is always more to learn.

Q: How do you find inspiration for your work? A: Ideas come from all around me. It might be certain colours, flowers, fish and birds in the garden, plants and animals seen while walking my dog. Sometimes when I work on

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a commission idea I will continue following a thread from that into my other work. It is a case of always going forward and discovering new things. And an important thing is to keep enjoying it. Q: How and where do you sell your creations?

A: I make smaller pieces and giftware, often using the copper foil or tiffany technique, which I sell at various events, including some in the Stamford, Oakham and Lincoln areas. I enjoy the opportunity to talk to people who are interested in the medium and I also get interest in the workshops and commissions. I believe people like the reassurance of being able to talk directly to someone about what is involved in a workshop day or how they can have a glass panel individually created for them. Q: What are you working on at the moment? A: Between working on commissions and events I am preparing ideas for a group exhibition that I am helping to organise with ESCartists (www.escartists.co.uk) at the Stamford Arts Centre Gallery in October

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this year. Exhibitions are a good excuse to experiment and stretch ideas and have fun.

Q: What plans have you got for the future? A: I am interested in the idea of recycling glass by fusing various colours together into shapes that can then be incorporated into leaded panels. This could also develop into more three-dimensional and textured surfaces.

Contact Cathi Prince / Shedglas Design t: 01778 570294 cathi@shedglas.co.uk www.shedglas.co.uk

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Explore the wonderful world of

English wines

Leigh Johnson

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.

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This month I’m drinking... Poggio Al Moro, 2007

his month Leigh Johnson takes a trip to the Wine Pantry in Borough Market at London Bridge to try some fine English wines in time for English Wine Week over 23 – 31 May.

Easter usually heralds the start of spring, and along with it, country fairs and farmers’ markets. It’s a wonderful time of year: crisp and clear and the emergence of fresh and vibrant early season produce. It is also a fabulous time to explore English wines and very easy to do so, since many producers take a stand at markets to show their latest vintages. There are now around 470 vineyards in England, spread broadly across the warmer bottom half of the country and particularly the South, South East and Kent. English wine is forecast to sell 4.5 million bottles worth an estimated 100 million in 2015 and is a major contributor to the UK economy. The major difficulty in England is having a long enough growing season, with enough sunshine to allow grapes to fully ripen. For these reasons certain grape varieties do better than others. On the plus side, the chalky soils around the south coast are so incredibly similar to those found in Reims and Epernay mean that we can produce a sparking wine to stand genuine comparison with the best that Champagne has to offer. There are so many great quality English sparkling wines to choose from but I recently tasted two exceptional examples. The Ridgeview Knightsbridge 2010 is a blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier and offers crisp acidity, a biscuity-toasty yeastiness and is creamy and rich; delightful.

The Bolney Estate Cuvee Rose 2010, made from all three of the traditional Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, shows wonderful purity, wild strawberries and red hedgerow fruits and would be stunning with smoked salmon or Iberico ham. Expect to pay around £30 per bottle for either of these. I recently made a visit to the quite excellent Wine Pantry in Borough Market at London Bridge (www.winepantry.co.uk). It only sells English wines and has a fantastic selection on offer. They put together a super tasting, including the sparkling wines above and I have to say that every wine absolutely shone. I started with the Nutbourne Vineyards, Bacchus, 2013. Bacchus is almost unique to the UK and was originally cloned from Germanic vines. However, this example is not Germanic in style and is much closer to a crisp, fruity Sauvignon Blanc. I then tried the Stopham Estate, Pinot Blanc, 2013. Pinot Blanc produces excellent results in France’s Alsace region and delivers very mineral, focused wines, apple-y flavours and a touch of spice. The Stopham Estate example is wonderfully fresh and lifted and very true to the grape variety. Turning to the reds, I firstly sampled the Bolney Estate, Pinot Noir, 2013. This is quite different to a red Burgundy wine, which is also made from the same grape variety. It perhaps lacks the complexity and depth of Burgundy but it does offer ripe red fruits, crunchy tannins and

Easter Monday offered up such glorious weather that we decided to spend the day outside and make wood-fired pizzas. A simple, rustic but flavorsome dish cried out for a wine of similar stature. I chose the Poggio Al Moro, 2007 from Enrico Santini as an ideal match. This Italian wine comes from the Bolgheri region of Tuscani. It is a blend of 30% local grape Sangiovese, with the balance made from 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Syrah. The wine is an intense blueish crimson, with a nose of cherries and Asian spice. The palate is concentrated, elegant with notes of strawberries, blackcurrants with a long and persistent finish. A very reasonable £14.50 from Corney & Barrow. would make an excellent partner with simply grilled spring lamb cutlets. My final wine was the Kenton Vineyard, Estate Red, 2013. This is a blend of Pinot Noir and Rondo, a variety only grown in the UK. The addition of the latter gives this wine more punch, structure and richness. It would be wonderful with hearty sausages or daube of beef. The still wines tend to retail around £10 to £15 and represent very good bang for your buck. If you are visiting London at any time I would really recommend a trip to the Wine Pantry but if that is not possible for you, quality supermarkets, fairs and farmers markets should give you plenty of scope to try these wines. Plus, it’s English Wine week from 23 - 31 May so what better time to explore these wonderful home-produced wines. Top picture: The Wine Pantry at Borough Market in London

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A festival of

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f you’re into your fine foods and cooking, then there’s plenty to whet your appetite over the next few months as the food festival calendar kicks off. Whether you’re making the trip to the NEC for the BBC Good Food Show, or looking for a boutique festival, here are some dates for your diary.

BBC Good Food Show

JUN

This is the ultimate show for any food lover. Held over four days in the NEC, the Good Food Show attracts hundreds of exhibitors from major cookery brands to small artisan producers. There is an extensive entertainment programme with cooking demonstrations, tips and interviews. Some of the big names demonstrating this year are: Mary Berry, James Martin, Tom Kerridge, Michel Roux Jr, Jo Wheatley and John Torode. Advanced tickets are available from £24.25 per day (adult) or £26 on the door. All tickets include entry into BBC Gardeners’ World Live which is held at the same time in the NEC. For more details and to book see www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com

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11 – 14 June, NEC Birmingham

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Oundle Food Festival 18 July, Oundle

The Oundle Food Festival gathers together those who grow, produce and sell some of the country’s finest foods. As well as over 70 stalls, there will also be street theatre performances throughout the day. Demonstrations and classes will be taking place around the region during the lead up to the Food Festival as part of the Oundle International Festival which takes place 10 – 18 July. Admission is free to the street market, there may be a small charge to some of the cookery demonstrations. See more at www.oundlefoodfestival.co.uk

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Fenland Food and Craft Fair 27 June, Secret Garden Touring Park, Wisbech

Only in its second year, this boutique food festival celebrates the food and drink of the Fenlands, with 42 exhibitors showcasing their wares. Also on offer will be talks about Gloucester Old Spot pigs, bee keeping talks, brewery tours and bushcraft demonstrations. The Secret Garden Touring Park is an 11 acre site with 25 caravan pitches set among a woodland and meadow. There is a brewery on-site as well as a vegetable garden, pigs and chickens. Entry is free to the food and craft fair. See more at www.thesecretgardentouringpark.co.uk

JUN

20 – 21

Regular Markets © Leigh Guirlando

Burghley Fine Food Market 20 – 21 June, Burghley House

Come and meet around 30 local suppliers in a celebration of local produce with handmade cheeses, artisan breads, organic vegetables, luxury sweet treats and rare breed meats at one of the seasonal Fine Food Markets in the courtyard. There is another market 30 – 31 August. Open 10am to 4pm. Free admission. See more at www.burghley.co.uk

There are several regular markets around the area which showcase the best of local food and drink: • Stamford farmers’ market: every second Friday • Oakham farmers’ market: third Saturday of the month

• Grantham farmers’ market: second Saturday of the month • Stamford Quality Market: last Sunday in the month, Stamford Arts Centre

• Oakham Quality Market: Saturday, monthly, Victoria Hall, Oakham

Spalding and South Holland Festival of Food & Drink

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Over 10,000 people visited the festival last year to sample the best of Lincolnshire’s foods and beverages and this year is looking to be just as big. Held over two days in the town centre, there is a wide range of activities, all based on food – locally sourced menus in pubs and restaurants, beer tasting, farmers’ markets and children’s crafts as well as over 100 exhibitors and stalls. Local celebrity chef, Rachel Green, will also be giving cooking demonstrations. Tickets are only £4 per person, or £3 if pre-booked. See more at www.spaldingfoodfestival.co.uk

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ROASTED Piccolo Parsnip, Pear

and Beetroot Salad

with Blue Cheese and

Candied Walnuts Ingredients: • 250g small beetroots • 250g Piccolo parsnips • 2 just ripe pears (I like Williams), cut into quarters, not peeled but cored • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 sprigs fresh thyme • sea salt and black pepper • 1 bag watercress, washed and trimmed, to serve • 200g blue cheese (stilton, Roquefort), in bite size pieces, to serve For the walnuts: • 50ml water • 50g sugar • 75g walnut halves For the dressing: • 4 tbsp olive oil or walnut oil • 2 tbsp cider vinegar • 2 tsp caster sugar • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed • sea salt and black pepper Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4

Method: Wrap the beetroots in foil and bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a skewer. Meanwhile place the Piccolo parsnips and pears on a baking sheet, brush with the oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper and the thyme sprigs. Roast for 20 minutes or until the Piccolo parsnips and pears are lightly browned and tender, leave to cool. Peel the beetroots when they are cool and cut in half. For the walnuts, place the water and sugar in a pan and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until thickened to a syrup, add the walnuts and stir for 30 seconds. Drain off the liquid and set aside. Combine the dressing ingredients together and season to taste. To assemble the salad, divide the watercress onto 4 plates, top with the roasted Piccolo parsnips, pears, beetroot and blue cheese and drizzle over the dressing and finally top with the candied walnuts.

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his month we have several recipes from local Lincolnshire TV chef, Rachel Green. Rachel is a farmer’s daughter from Lincolnshire and her family have farmed in the county for 14 generations. Rachel has appeared on The One Show, Countryfile, World on a Plate, Farm of Fussy Eaters and Flying Dishes. Rachel has contributed over 40 meat recipes to the Meat Cookbook, a master guide to all aspects of meat, with expert advice about getting the best from a wide range of cuts and featuring meat recipes from around the world. The Meat Cookbook is available from Dorling Kindersley. Rachel has donned her apron once more for a new TV series and is currently

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SPICY

CHICKEN Thighs with Piccolo

Serves 4

and Freekeh with Peas and Spinach

Ingredients: • juice of 1 lemon • 1 tbsp runny honey • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tsp cumin seeds • 1 tsp black peppercorns • 2 cardamom pods, seeds removed • 1 tsp ras el hanout • 2 tsp coriander seeds • ½ tsp sweet paprika • 1 tsp sea salt • 4 tbsp olive oil • 8 large free-range chicken thighs with bone in • 2 red onions, peeled and cut into thick slices • 500g piccolo parsnips • 100g greek yoghurt, to serve • paprika, to garnish Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6 Freekeh with Peas and Spinach

• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced • 25g butter • 1 tbsp olive oil • 150g freekeh • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ tsp ground allspice • 250ml vegetable stock • 1 handful washed baby spinach leaves • 150g cooked peas • a handful parsley, finely chopped • a handful mint, finely chopped • a handful coriander, finely chopped • sea salt and black pepper Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6

Method:

Freekeh with Peas and Spinach

First prepare the marinade, combine the lemon juice, honey and garlic in a large bowl. Dry fry the spices on a medium heat until their aroma is released. Place in a pestle and mortar and mix to a rough powder, along with a teaspoon of sea salt, then add to the bowl along with the olive oil. Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and massage the thighs with the marinade mixture and leave in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

Place the onions, butter and oil in a large pan and gently cook on a medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the onion is soft.

Place the piccolo parsnips and red onions in a roasting tin, toss in the chicken thighs and the remaining marinade mixture and place in the oven to cook for 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of the thighs.

Stir in the peas and herbs and adjust the seasoning. Spoon the freekeh into serving dishes and top each portion with the chicken thighs and piccolo, serve with a good dollop of yoghurt garnished with paprika.

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Soak the freekeh in cold water for 5 minutes, drain and rinse. Add the freekeh and spices to the onions, followed by the stock and some sea salt and black pepper. Stir well and bring to the boil, cover and, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the spinach leaves and leave it covered for 5 minutes.

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Serves 4-6

Serves 4

Curried Piccolo

Parsnip and Sweet Potato

SOUP with Coconut Ingredients: • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil • 1 large onion, peeled and diced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed • 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped • 1 tbsp curry powder • 500g piccolo parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks • 250g sweet potatoes, peeled and diced • 1.2 litres vegetable stock • 2 tins coconut milk • 1 tbsp creamed coconut (optional) • rind and juice 1 lime • sea salt and black pepper • 4 tbsp thick greek yoghurt, to serve • grated lime, to serve • black pepper • grilled sourdough bread, to serve

Method: Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and curry powder and gently fry for about 8-10 minutes until the onions are soft and sweet, add the piccolo parsnips and sweet potato and stir in to the onion mixture, so they are coated in the oil and spices. Add the stock, coconut milk and cream, if using. Season well with sea salt and black pepper and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Check to make sure the piccolo parsnips and sweet potato are cooked. Then blitz the soup using either a hand blender or liquidiser. Add the lime juice, rind and a little more stock if the soup is too thick. Taste the soup and add more seasoning if required. Serve the soup piping hot with a good dollop of Greek yoghurt, grated lime rind, black pepper and grilled sourdough bread.

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Sausage, Sage and Onion

Ingredients: • 3 tbsp rapeseed oil • 1 onion, peeled and very finely chopped • 450g good quality sausage meat • 3 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped

BURGERS with Spiced Apples and Sweet Potato Chips

For the sweet potato chips • 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil • sea salt and black pepper For the spiced apples • 2 Cox’s apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges • 30g butter • ½ tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp mixed spice • 1 tsp soft light brown sugar • ½ tsp white wine vinegar Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 5. Preheat barbecue/grill.

Method: First make the burgers, heat 1 tablespoon of the rapeseed oil in a small saucepan, add the onion and stir well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the onion has softened, but do not allow to brown. Remove to a mixing bowl and leave to cool. Once cool, mix in the sausage meat, chopped sage and a little freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and form the mixture into 4 burger-shaped patties. For the sweet potato chips, drizzle rapeseed oil over the sweet potatoes in a large bowl so that they are all well coated. Season with black pepper and place in a roasting tin. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 – 35 minutes until cooked through and golden brown around the edges. Season with sea salt and keep warm. For the spiced apple wedges, melt the butter in a small frying pan. Add the apple wedges, spices, sugar, white wine vinegar and stir over a low heat until the apples are caramelised and soft, around 5 minutes. Brush the sausage burgers with the remaining rapeseed oil and cook on a hot barbecue for 5 – 10 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Serve with the apple wedges and sweet potato chips.

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he past few years have seen a real groundswell of support for local foods and produce, with farmers’ markets, food festivals and artisan producers popping up all over the place. This month Concept takes a look at some of the food that makes us proud to live in Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire Sausages Perhaps our most famous export, the Lincolnshire sausage is one of the UK’s favourite sausages. It is thought that the Lincolnshire sausage was first created in the 19th century - the earliest recorded reference to a recipe for Lincolnshire sausages was in 1886, but many butchers claim to be using recipes from earlier than that. There are two things that make the Lincolnshire sausage stand out from other sausages: flavour and texture. Lincolnshire sausages are flavoured with sage; this is what gives the sausages their distinctive taste. It is thought that sage was used because there was always plenty around in Lincolnshire. As far as texture, Lincolnshire sausages contain coarsely ground pork (other types of sausage use minced pork). This coarsely ground pork gives the Lincolnshire sausage its distinctive, chunky texture.

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Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese

© FW Read & Sons

Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese is an award-winning handmade cheese made by just one producer, Simon Jones of FW Read & Sons in Alford, Lincolnshire. Simon began making the cheese in 1992, and such was the reputation that local shopkeepers had to ration their customers to just a quarter of a pound per purchase. It’s a slow maturing cheese that takes between 12 and 24 months to ripen, with a very distinctive taste that is both slightly sweet and nutty that has been described as being a cross between West Country Cheddar and Gruyere. Cheese sales have grown dramatically since production began. All of the milk produced on the farm, with the exception of a small quantity bottled and sold at farmers’ markets, is now being turned into Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese seven days a week. Varieties include traditional Lincolnshire Poacher, Vintage Lincolnshire Poacher, Double Barrel Lincolnshire Poacher, Smoked Lincolnshire Poacher and Lincolnshire Red. Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese is available from the Stamford Cheese Cellar.

Lincolnshire Haslet Lincolnshire haslet is a baked meat loaf traditionally made with offal and belly pork bound with breadcrumbs and egg and heavily spiced. It is a traditional recipe from the days when most families would have kept a pig. It is baked and usually served cold in slices. The more modern haslet is a type of meat loaf made with a high proportion of lean meat and no longer necessarily contains any offal at all.

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Stu ed hine Stuffed chine is a traditional dish of salted pork filled with herbs and served cold. It is made from the neck chine, an area across the backbone between the shoulder blades. The meat is deeply scored and traditionally stuffed with chopped parsley, although other herbs may be used. An 1894 recipe from the Grantham Journal recommended, in addition to parsley to add, ‘a little thyme, mint, pot marjoram, young cabbage leaves and lettuce’. The dish is then boiled and served by slicing lengthwise so that the layers of herbs show. It is traditional to serve the stuffed chine with a dash of vinegar to cut through the fat and the very green flavour of the stuffing.

Lincolnshire Plum Loaf The Lincolnshire plum loaf is perhaps the most famous of all English tea loaves. The Lincolnshire plum loaf was first made in 1901 by Charles Myers in the small market town of Alford in Lincolnshire. The Myers family still make the Lincolnshire plum loaf, but today it is served from the family bakery and tea rooms in Horncastle. The typical ingredients for a Lincolnshire plum loaf are: flour, yeast, butter, sugar, dried fruit and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. The recipe is not protected, so anyone can make Lincolnshire plum loaf, and plenty of bakeries around the area have their own recipe.

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in oln ed ee Lincoln Red is one of the oldest of the UK’s native beef breeds. The Lincoln Red can trace its history back to the late 18th/early 19th century, where it was originally known as the Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn. It was initially a dual purpose breed, with two distinct types – beef and dairy – but over time the emphasis shifted onto beef. Today the modern Lincoln Red has all the essential characteristics of a beef breed, but has retained, from its dual purpose days, a high milk yield – vital for fast growing calves. The Lincoln Red meat is renowned for its marbled appearance allowing the full flavour to infuse when cooked.

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S o ed Fish

The majority of smoked fish cured today is in modern kilns, but for a hundred years fish was smoked in traditional smoke houses. The traditional smoke houses which have survived in England are mainly found in Grimsby where the main developments in the process took place. The characteristics of traditional Grimsby smoked fish are linked to the geographical area on the basis of tradition, reputation, the smoking process and the skills of those involved in the process, skills which have been passed down from generation to generation. Grimsby Traditional Smoked Cod and Haddock are now protected by a PGI (Protected Geographical Indicator) meaning only fish cured in the traditional process can be called Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish. The quality standards laid down by the EU mean producers of traditional Grimsby smoked fish must adhere to strict controls and measures to ensure the authenticity of their process.

in olnshire Food Fa ts Lincolnshire is England’s second largest county (by area) and produces over 20% of all foodstuffs grown in the UK. • Lincolnshire is the largest producer of wheat, cereals and potatoes in the UK

• It is the country’s largest poultry producer, and the fifth largest pig producer • David Bowman Ltd of Spalding, is Europe’s largest grower of pumpkins

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Adult Choice

Light behind the window by Lucinda Riley

by Stamford Library

New Readers Red Spot Section If your child loves the challenge of reading on their own or you would like to encourage them to read by themselves then the New Readers Red Spot section in the Junior area at Stamford library is here for you. These books are a cross between a picture book with few words and a full story book. There are many publishers providing books of varying levels of ability. We have Oxford Reading Tree, Ruth Miskin’s Superphonics, Ladybird Phonics, Biff, Chip & Kipper, Tadpoles, Leapfrog, New Readers and Young Puffin. They are all an excellent way to help your child improve their reading skills and be entertained at the same time. There are traditional nursery rhymes and tales as well as new stories. Most have pictures that will help your child understand the story. Having a mental picture and context for a story will help them read the words. Each series gives advice on how to make the reading fun, how to use the pictures to talk about the story and to sound out the words. Some of the series are graded so your child can progress from a few easy words to fuller sentences. Some have repeated words and phrases that help to develop confidence in young readers and encourage reading for pleasure. There is a very large selection available so please come and have a look when you next visit the library with your children.

The present day - Emilie de la Martinieres has lived independently in Paris, away from the wealth of her aristocratic family. After the death of her mother who was distant and misunderstood by Emilie, she finds herself the sole inheritor of the family chateau and vineyard in the south of France. She has fond memories of time spent there as a child and after finding a notebook of poems she sets out to discover just who the beautiful Sophia is, whose tragic love affair changed the course of her family history. She meets and becomes to rely on Sebastian who appeared at the chateau one day and offers his help and advice. They marry and move to North Yorkshire but Sebastian is away on business a lot so Emilie spends a lot of time with Alex, Sebastian’s disabled brother who is the keeper of more family secrets. The past - It is 1943 and Constance joins the SOE and is sent to Paris. She becomes involved with a wealthy family whose patriarch is more than he seems. She is forced to cut all ties with England and her family and is drawn into a world of deceit and lies, helping the French resistance and having to contend with a slimy German officer. She shows great courage, but little does she know just how these events change everything for her family in the future. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book. Moving between the two time frames, this novel, about love, war and sacrifice is a captivating and easy read. There are times when you think you have it worked out but then a new strand of the story unfolds to keep you guessing. All the characters, Sophia, Emilie, Sebastian, Alex and especially Constance and Edouard de la Martinieres are very well written, each with their own story to tell. Enjoy.

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I am often asked by clients why they need a Lasting Power of Attorney in Place when they are perfectly healthy, this cautionary tale illustrates the need perfectly.

A client came to see me last year his wife had had a catastrophic stroke - no warning it just happened. Their accounts were jointly held but the bank had restricted access to them as one of the account holders lacked capacity - they can do that. My client asked me he to put in place a Lasting Power of Attorney Shack, in the former Belton Bowls pavilion on for his wife, and I hadthe to explain that it was too late as she already Recreation Ground, has been open for nearly lacked capacity. I was able to offer him help with a deputyship two years and provides a safe environment for application to the court of protection for a fixed fee plus court costs to meet and hang out on Friday nights and which he wasyoung happy people to accept. Saturday afternoons. So we made the application, he paid my fee, the court costs, for an independent mental health capacity assessment, and an insurance bond to the court – grand total £2700. Seven months later the court Leaders of Stamford Salvation Army don’t always have the appointed him as a deputy. Church, Captains Ian and Margot Walford, volunteers,” says Margot. Had his wife had put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, he established The Shack with the help of “The volunteers help would have had accessTown to hisCouncil money straight away, the abilitywith to serving drinks and Stamford in July 2013 after manage his wife’s affairs straight away and he wouldn’t need to refersetting up and a survey by the police and local community snacks, decisions to the court. groups recognised that there wasn’t enough generally just chatting to Lasting Powers of Attorney £300 plus a small for young people tocost do in Stamford. They court people. Anyone can volunteer, you don’t registration fee, not much to pay mind.Trust, Call today received funding fromfor thepeace HarryofSkells need to be aligned to any church or from 01778 382723 to arrange yours. Stamford Young People’s Charity and South the Christian faith. We do get a few young

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Kesteven Community Safety Partnership to convert the former bowls pavilion into a youth drop-in centre. “We offer gaming, music, a pool table and cheap snacks and drinks whenever we are open,” says Margot Walford. “We cater for 14 to 25 year olds and we do get a wide mix of people coming down. We can get up to 70 people dropping in throughout Friday evenings.” The Shack is currently open Friday night 7pm – 10pm and Saturday afternoon 1pm – 4pm. “On Saturday afternoons we serve the wider community, especially families, and those looking for refreshments after a fun day on the recreation ground,” says Margot. “Last year we did some family craft sessions on Sunday afternoons, and they went really well.” Margot and Ian are hoping to run more activities and open for more sessions this year with the employment of a new youth worker. Sarah McCamphill, 23 years old, will be starting at The Shack in May. “We’re really pleased to have Sarah working with us. She trained in Yorkshire with the Salvation Army doing a gap year leadership and development course, then a youth work degree. Her variety of experience will help us extend our youth work and community involvement,” says Margot.

people volunteering as part of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, but we welcome anyone who wants to put something back into the community.” Volunteers are all offered on-going training in safeguarding, food hygiene and First Aid. Most volunteers do a two-hour stint on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Anyone interested in volunteering can find out more by emailing Margot at margot. walford@salvationarmy.org.uk or tel. 07870 284131.

Young volunteers at The Shack: George, Charlie, Harry and Jacob.

PARTNER WITH THE SHACK The Shack is available for partnership working with youth groups in Stamford and Margot and Ian would like to see the space used as a hub for youth services in Stamford. Anyone interested should contact Margot.

Volunteering at The Shack

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The Diary Stamford Ghost Walk Experience 15 May - 9pm

Stamford Arts Centre

Soak up the haunting atmosphere of Stamford’s streets and passageways with local actor Martin Tempest. Discover chilling tales from time gone by and visit the locations of some truly unearthly events. Recommended for 8 years plus. Tickets cost £5. For more information and tickets call 01780 763203.

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16 May - 8pm till 10.30pm Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Oakham

Get to grips with the variety of bats that make Rutland Water Nature Reserve home. Come along for a brief introductory talk followed by a bat walk using bat detectors. For more information call 01572 770651/737378.

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

17 May - 10.30am till 12noon Ferry Meadows Country Park

Learn to make a kite and fly it on the meadows. The event is free of charge however there is a suggested donation £2. Booking is essential. Call Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or e-mail visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk.

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20 May - 1pm till 4pm Ferry Meadows and surrounding area

Learn more about the sculptures on display at Thorpe Meadows in the company of an expert from Vivacity and enjoy a ride on the NVR heritage railway. The event is free of charge however you will require a £6 rail fare. Booking is essential. Call Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or e-mail visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk.

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The monthly guide to what’s on, in and around the local area. Living Heritage Game And Country Show 24 to 25 May Burghley House, Stamford

The Burghley Game & Country Show returns for a whole host of country attractions and entertainment. For tickets contact Living Heritage on 01283 820548 or visit www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk.

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31 May - 11am till 4pm Burghley House, Stamford

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GIG GUIDE The Live Guitar Duets Tour 8 May - 7.30pm Stamford Arts Centre

Eduardo Martin and Ahmed Dickinson-Cardenas will transport you to Cuba with irresistible duets. For more information and tickets call 01780 763203.

Chris King Robinson Band

9 May - 9pm till 11.30pm Iron Horse Ranch House, 2 High Street, Market Deeping PE6 8EB

Free entry and live music.

Ain’t Misbehavin’

10 May - 4pm Mama Liz’s Bar, 9a North Street, Stamford PE9 1EL

Join the Adnams Stamford staff as they host a blind tasting. This is your chance to see how successfully you can recognise the wine in your glass. Event includes a 3 course meal. For more information call 01780 764033.

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lawless Faces of Stamford held an open evening event on April 23rd to celebrate their recent opening. The event drew a large crowd, all of which were happy to come and support Neeta and team with their new venture.

Throughout the evening a special prize draw and demonstrations were held, encouraging people to try the products as well as the champagne and canapés on offer. The light and friendly atmosphere made this an enjoyable evening, where people could come and see the newly refurbished premises, treatment rooms and book a treatment for themselves. Special goody bags were

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available for those who managed to pick one up before they all disappeared due to the great turnout and some fantastic raffle prizes were handed out to the lucky ones whose number came up. A massive congratulations to Neeta and the team for a fantastic evening.

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First Friends PEEP: 0 - 1 year

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Twinkle Tots Dance: 2 - 3 years

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Stamford Welland School Of Dancing

Creative Explorers: 0 - 5 years

9.30am - 10.30am

Stamford Children’s Centre

Tiddler PEEP: 1 - 2 years

11am - 12.30pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Family Fun Time: Parent led group

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Breastfeeding Support Group

1.30pm - 3pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Young Parents & Young Expectant Parents

3pm - 4pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Growing Talk: Toddlers

9.30am - 10.15am 10.30am - 11am

Stamford Children’s Centre

International Toddler Group: 0 - 5 years

9.30am - 11am

Stamford Children’s Centre

Dinky Dancers: 2 - 4 years

10.15am - 10.55am

All Saints & St Johns Hall

Baby Yoga

11.30am - 12.45pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Kids Company Crèche: By referral only

12.45pm - 3.45pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Story Time: Preschool

2pm - 2.30pm

Stamford Library

Tatty Bumpkin Yoga & Movement

2.30pm

The Yard

Play Therapy: By referral only

9am - 5pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Baby Signing

2pm

The Yard

Mixed PEEP: 0 - 5 years

9.30am - 11am

Stamford Children’s Centre

Baby Yoga

9.45am - 11am

Stamford Children’s Centre

Building Blocks

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George’s Place

Baby Massage

11.15am - 12.30pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Happy Faces: 0 - 1 year

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Stamford Children’s Centre

Musical Minis

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Stamford Children’s Centre

Dad’s Group

10am - 12pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Kids Company Crèche: By referral only

10am - 1pm

Stamford Children’s Centre

Story Time

11am - 11.30am

Stamford Library

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

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nywhere with animals is normally a hit with children, but Michelle Board thinks Pigeons Farm (near Thorney) is onto a winner with farm animals and a giant jumping pillow. Almost every child I know is fascinated with farm animals, and Little Miss is no different. We’ve been to Pigeons Farm a couple of times, including this year during lambing season. It’s not a large children’s farm, compared to some I’ve been to, but that’s actually quite good for little legs, and Little Miss and I both give the outdoor play area a big thumbs up!

What’s at Pigeons Farm? There are all the usual farm animals you’d expect to see: cows, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, horses, as well as rabbits and guinea pigs in the petting barn. There are also a number of birds like guinea fowl, peacocks, pheasants, chickens and ducks. The petting barn is one of our favourite stops and all the times we have visited we have always been able to hold and touch the rabbits and guinea pigs. The larger animals are mostly outside and very ‘accessible’. I’ve been to other farms where you stand at a fence and gaze off into the distance at the animals; not much fun for very young children. At Pigeons Farm you can buy animal food at the entrance – the pigs were the best ones to feed! The made such a noise, Little Miss was scared at first, but soon came round and thought it was funny.

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When we visited during lambing time, the sheep were all indoors and there were regular feeding shows throughout the day. We all sat on hay bales while the staff members passed around bottles so all the children had a chance to feed a lamb. There’s also a chance to collect eggs from the chickens most days. The kids follow the farmer and then they’re each given the chance to put their hand into the coop to collect the eggs. Little Miss got a huge surprise when the farmer lifted the little door to find that the chicken was still sitting on the eggs. She still talks about it now whenever we have eggs for lunch!

Indoor and outdoor play areas One of the barns has been decked out as an indoor play area. It’s not huge, but has a climbing frame and activity set with a tunnel and slide. However I think the best thing about Pigeons Farm is the outdoor play area. Every time we visit we spend about half (if not more) of our time, playing outside, especially on the giant jumping pillow! Little Miss just can’t get enough of this pillow. The first time we went she wasn’t quite three years old, and a bit unsteady on the pillow. But the last time we went, she was all over it. Running, jumping, diving and generally having a blast. The play area also has a zip wire, climbing frames, sit-on tractor, swings and slides. And even when we visited during lambing (which was really busy), it felt like there was enough for everyone to enjoy. The other thing we both really like are the pedal cars, and again there are lots of cars, so no fighting - although

C ?K QGABOUT LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES

Michelle Board is a writer, blogger and mum to ‘Little Miss’ – her 4-year-old daughter. Read more about their days out around Peterborough, Stamford and Bourne on www.littlemissadventures.net LittleMissAdventuresUK

kids being kids, they all want to go on the same one even though there are 20 others free!

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Location Pigeons Farm is on Wisbech Road on the outskirts of Thorney. From Peterborough, stay on the A47 bypass to the third roundabout, then take third exit signed B1167 to Thorney. You will actually drive past the farm just before the roundabout. Car parking There is plenty of free car parking on site.

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An Adult ticket is £6.95, child £5.45 and family (2+2 or 3+1) £20. Children under 3 are free. The farm opens seven days a week, 10am – 4pm, check www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk for more information.

Eating and drinking

The cafĂŠ has an extensive menu catering for all tastes and budgets. Kids can choose from the little lambs menu, offering things like fish fingers and spaghetti bolognaise for around ÂŁ4. Kids also have the option of a picnic box (four items, ÂŁ4). And of course, a huge selection of homemade cakes and biscuits. There are plenty of highchairs in the cafĂŠ and a microwave for heating up baby food.

Facilities There are toilets (with baby changing facilities) at the main entrance. As you would expect, the site is buggy-friendly with easy access into all barns.

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