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WELCOME

would love to say that this issue’s theme of transportation was the result of months of planning. But actually, serendipity played a part, too. This month we enjoy a narrowboat holiday on the Nene, a trip in a helicopter with Helisphere and we steam into Peterborough on Nene Valley Railway.

Not only have we been labouring on this, our Peterborough and North Cambridgeshire title, but we’ve been supporting our sister magazines, Lincolnshire Pride, Rutland Pride and Stamford Pride at this season’s county shows, meeting readers and advertisers.

It has been a busy old month, but a lovely one too, absorbing more and more messages of congratulations and compliments on the quality of our publications following the release of the second edition of Peterborough Pride. It’s precedent of quality we trust we’ve maintained with our third edition, but I would like to reiterate not only my thanks for our new readers’ kind words, but also how we would welcome your suggestions for feature ideas, black tie balls to shoot and society weddings to cover.

With best wishes for a great month!

Executive Editor rob@pridemagazines.co.uk

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CONTENTS NEWS & EVENTS 06 10

NEWS Our roundup of good news.

HIGH SOCIETY The hot shots of the Fitzwilliam clay shooting group.

WHAT’S ON Live events in August.

HIGHLIGHTS 16 26 34 42

COLIN WARD We meet the man

WINE Premium summer rosé wines. RECIPE Summer seafood.

HOMES Orton Waterville’s beautiful Grade II listed Manor House.

INTERIORS Sage advice with fresh green hues and period blues.

HOMES & INTERIORS 76

HOMES Foxgloves, a true ‘chocolate box’ cottage in Longthorpe.

behind Peterborough’s Truckfest, and many other live events.

OUTDOORS

Enjoying narrowboats on the Nene.

TIM PEAKE Astronaut’s Soyuz space

LADIES & GENTLEMEN

four decades of family fun.

100 FASHION High Summer with Joules. 108 COME FLY WITH ME

MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER

capsule touches down in Peterborough.

FERRY MEADOWS Celebrating

FOOD & DRINK 58

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DINING OUT August’s dining out recommendation, The Mongatu Arms.

GARDENING Castor House Gardens, open this month for the NGS.

WEDDING The Peterborough wedding of Sarah & Jon Byrd.

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Helicopter adventures in Holme.

MOTORS Electric dreams with Jaguar’s high-tech I-Pace EV.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Local bride Jenny wins wedding... PETERBOROUGH Local brideJenny Collier married recently and had an extra special day in Peterborough thanks to wedding planning website www.ukbride.co.uk. The sister company to Peterborough Pride magazine, UKbride is a wedding website offering social networking and wedding planning tools for brides-to-be. In addition to monthly wedding prizes the site provides an annual prize of a dream wedding package worth up to £25,000 for one couple, which is drawn on Valentine’s Day each year. Jenny is a childminder whilst fiancé Alex is a recruitment manager. The couple have two children, and were saving hard for their wedding when a phone call from UKbride revealed they had been randomly selected from the site’s 760,000 members as winners of a wedding package which includes a hon-

eymoon courtesy of Kuoni, Jenny’s wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses from Berketex Bride, photography, videography, wedding cake from Sophisticake, wedding

Water great way to be recognised... an MBE!

PETERBOROUGH UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER DR ALEX MUSTARD RECOGNISED FOR HIS TALENT

flowers from L’Homme de Fleurs and suit hire from Formally Yours. “I just couldn’t believe it when I got the call!” says Jenny who married last month. PETERBOROUGH Water better way could there be to have your talent recognised, than with an MBE? The ultimate celebration of success was bestowed on Peterborough underwater photographer Dr Alex Mustard recently, as the Hawksbill Way photographer received a letter in the post bringing the news that he was to be included in the Queen’s birthday honours. Alex, 43, is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading underwater photographers. He has been taking photographs underwater since he was nine

n For more information on UKbride, which has 760,000 members and over 175,000 Facebook likes, visit www.ukbride.co.uk and join free of charge, or for advertising enquiries, see www.ukbride.co.uk/advertise. years old and has worked as a full time underwater photographer since 2004. His photographs have won many awards including regularly in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year – appearing in 10 different books of winning pictures. He is a four-time category winner in the British Wildlife Photography Awards amongst many others. His photographs have been displayed in exhibitions around the world and a particular highlight was personally presenting his work to Queen Elizabeth II. n

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£300,000 REVAMP FOR BOWLING VENUE

Bretton’s AMF Bowling Centre is to reopen as Pride goes to press with a new look following a £300,000 revamp, transforming it into a Hollywood Bowl entertainment venue. The centre will remain open during refurbishment, but will be transformed into a 20-lane centre with 1950s and 1960s Hollywood themed décor, with a new bar area, pool tables and amusement area. The venue’s provision of music and lighting BRETTON

will also be upgraded and a number of new jobs will be created in the process. The company currently operates 59 centres across the UK and employs over 2,000 people in total. Its revenues grew 8.8% to £114m last year. The Peterborough site will offer family friendly fun, parties and team building events and children’s parties too. Great for keeping children and grandchildren occupied during the summer holidays. n

Around the bendy talent

ARTIST BENEDICT RADCLIFFE AND PETERBOROUGH FIRM AUTOMATED WIRE BENDING CREATE E-TYPE ARTWORK

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QUEENSGATE A new 10-screen cinema will be created as part of a 77,000sq ft expansion of Queensgate by owners Invesco Real Estate. The shopping centre will team up with Empire Cinemas to create a venue with the ‘biggest screens’ and the ‘ultimate sound,’ as well as IMax technology, double sofa style seats and individual electrically reclining seats. n

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KIND HEARTED FUNDRAISERS at holiday giants Thomas Cook recently managed to raise over £18,500 for the Thomas Cook Children’s Charity. The team held a charity ball at the city’s Marriott Hotel attended by over 250 guests, including 20 travel companies and staff from nearby offices. n

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PETERBOROUGH A Peterborough engineering firm and London artist Benedict Radcliffe have teamed up to create a magnificent wire replica of a classic Jaguar E-Type sports car. Automated Wire Bending more conventionally creates hooks and hangers, but have collaborated on other projects for years. This project was displayed briefly alongside a conventional E-Type before being shipped overseas to form part of an exhibition in Sweden. Benedict’s clients include a broad range of the best known and most prestigious brands in the world - from manufacturing and technology to transportation. n

LOCAL

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CARDIAC MEDICS WITH HEARTS OF GOLD ARE RECOGNISED FOR THEIR EFFORTS... They’re the cardiac medics with hearts of gold... and now their efforts have been recognised with a British Heart Foundation (BHF) Alliance Award. The city’s Iona McAllister is a cardiac rehab Co-Ordinator and she and her team have been recognised for their post-heart attack care, with its particular attention to integrating emotional wellbeing support in an effort to fast-track patients to psychological interventions and reduce hospital re-admissions. Also recognised was Julie Holroyd, a Consultant Cardiology Nurse who recently made the news by providing swift intervention when a patient had a heart attack on board a flight to Sri Lanka during a family holiday. n

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NEWS

Get ready for Antiques in the city...

PETERBOROUGH’S FESTIVAL OF ANTIQUES RETURNS ON 28th -29th SEPTEMBER EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND

Get ready for Peterborough’s superb Festival of Antiques, next month, one of the largest antiques fairs in Europe. Created in 1999 and held at the East of England Showground the show now attracts buyers and sellers from all over the world. In the short space of time since the antique fair was launched it now has over 2000 stands selling something for everyone from antiques to fine art and period reclamation. The show contains a spectacular array of antiques and collectables for sale within four permanent buildings, a variety of trade marquees and several acres of outdoor pitches. In the main arena, items such as jewellery, china, stamps, miltitaria, linen and toys, in fact anything old and collectable are all on display, and there are nine further bays

LOCAL NEWS In Brief

HOPPY ENDING FOR ROGUE TOADS ON LOCAL ROADS...

Environmentalists hope to ensure a hoppy ending for frogs and toasts crossing local roads following a recent summit for local herpetologists, Froglife, which took place in June. The summit comprised talks and lectures including a ‘Toads on the Road’ event aimed at promoting amphibian road safety. n

in the popular Nat West Building with stalls containing furniture, fine art, equestrian items and anything else that requires a little more space to display.

n The Festival takes place on 28th September and 29th September 2018, from 7am-6.30pm. Tickets £5-£15, call 01664 812627 or see www.festivalofantiques.co.uk.

Village’s music festival...

THE PICTURESQUE PETERBOROUGH VILLAGE OF WATER NEWTON HOSTS MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS MONTH

WATER NEWTON The village of Water Newton will hosts its annual Music Festival on the village green on Sunday 26th August from noon until 7.30pm. The event will feature jazz, folk and rock on what will hopefully be a nice sunny afternoon, as well as music from Pennyless, Latino Sounds, Mich Corney and The Buzz Rats, the Gangsters and The Houndogs. Street food, real ale, wine and Prosecco will be available, and profits will benefit Friends of St Remigius Church. n Tickets in advance by calling 01733 237500 or see www.waternewtonvillage.co.uk

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The Fitzwilliam Hunt Clay Shoot’s Hot Shots

It turned out to be a beautiful sunny day for the annual Fitzwilliam Hunt Clay Shoot at Little Gidding on 10th June. The volunteers had been busy in the run up to the event creating challenging targets, trying to catch out even the most experience shot. With Adam Fitch, Andrew Codman and Paul Castle whizzing around stocking up clay traps with

their helpers, the day ran smoothly and a good day was had by all. There was some big prize money this year, £250 for the top male shot and although it was tight it ended up going to a jubilant Marek with a score of 48 out of 50. Hot on his heels was the first female shooter, Jenny Wilson and Claire Wright, a very well-known hunt supporter, came in

third. These fabulous days break up the summer months for hunt supporters and get everyone out socialising again. If it wasn’t for all of the fantastic organisers, volunteers and generous landowners they wouldn’t go ahead! n If you’d like to have a go at clay shooting, Grimsthorpe Estate Shooting Ground is open to all levels, contact 01778 591128.

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Words: Rob Davis. Images: Tilly Wilkinson.

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is month we’ve an exclusive interview with local music promoter and live events entrepreneur Colin Ward about his life and work with Live Promotions as he celebrates 50 years of life among the stars... AS THE SAYING GOES, find a job you love and you’ll never do a day’s work again in your life. It’s certainly true for local businessman Colin Ward, whose career as a promoter this month reaches the milestone of 50 years. It’s a job which has taken him around the world, but also grounded Colin in the area, where he’s lived all his life. We recently caught up with Colin at a local hotel in between meetings to find out how his many interests in life have intersected with his career as a live events promoter. Are we correct in saying that you’ve always been a local boy?

That’s right. I was born and raised in Spalding and was schooled at a local grammar school, then at college and finally at the Lincoln School of Art studying what was grandly referred to as Industrial Art - otherwise known as printing! And art was your first love, specifically album covers?

That’s right. I aspired to work either as a designer or in the music industry, and album covers is where the two interests intersected. I was in a band at the time, it was called Sounds Force Five, and we were fortunate enough to be making waves in the local music scene at venues like the area’s RAF camps. The area was an incredible place for music at the time with Jimi Hendrix, Cream and many others performing locally.

We all eventually fell into a hippy counter-culture frame of mind and the psychedelia movement yielded some stunning album covers. We had a great time travelling far and wide. The most memorable gig for me was on the beach at Perranporth in Cornwall a phenomenal open air gig that really takes me back! Main Image: Peterborough Pride Editor Rob Davis interviews Truckfest entrepreneur and live events promoter Colin Ward.

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T H E I N T E RV I E W C O L I N WA R D

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T H E I N T E RV I E W C O L I N WA R D

We became the ‘can do’ company, satisfying any client’s brief. Our most ambitious and generously monetised - campaign, which saw us hiring Concorde to fly over the offices of one of our clients whilst hosting a ‘street party’ in their head office compéred by presenter Phillip Schofield!

But then adult life beckoned?

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I was torn between music and pursuing a career in art and design, so I ended up working in Peterborough and London as an artistic buyer, commissioning art for EMAP. These included promotion for events like the Isle of Man TT, my first taste of life as a promoter; needless to say, one which quickly began to appeal!

It was a good job but one that was fraught with frustration too. I regularly quit the job, to the extent that it became an in-joke between my wife Daphne and I. She and I would be sitting in the car and the Managing Director would tap on the window asking me to come back into the office and come back to work! How did you begin your own events company, Live Promotions?

Some time around that point, a friend asked for help promoting a folk music event, which neatly ensured all of my interests came together; an ability to be creative, working with talented musicians and to play a part in organising an event. There was a lack of good event venues and good music acts in the area so circumstances, I felt, were right and we began Live Promotions in 1972. I say we, because as well as Daphne’s constant support, I’ve always been blessed with some excellent colleagues like George Slinger who later departed to run Birchgrove Garden Centre, and Bob Limming who has been with me for 40 years now, and is also a Director of the company. My son-in-law Tom also joined the company 12 years ago and it’s great to have a family connection in the business too. Together we began to host events at Boston’s Assembly Rooms, local cinemas or theatres and venues as far afield as London, with acts across the genres of jazz, country music and pop music. But live music events were only half the story?

That’s right. We picked up corporate work, which was a crucial period of change for the business. Some of our clients included breweries like Skol & Tetley beers and Marlborough tobacco.

We became the ‘can do’ company, satisfying any client’s brief. We held a German-themed medieval banquet at a nearby castle, organised concerts on boats on the Thames, and in our most ambitious - and generously monetised - campaign, which saw us hiring Concorde to fly over the offices of one of our clients whilst hosting a ‘street party’ in their head office compéred by Phillip Schofield! And then the ‘digital revolution’ happened?

Yes. It was a changing business climate and client work was changing as well, to become more rewards-oriented. In the mid to late 1980s we created Truckfest, and our Land Rover events.

These were our in-house projects and the company underwent a huge change, hosting our own events - which were more secure by virtue of the fact that we owned them - rather than working for our clients. With success soon following?

The company grew from just a handful of people to around 20. We built relationships with venues like Burghley House and stately homes, as well as taking Truckfest nationwide. How large is Live Promotions now?

We have 18 people in the office and host about 26 events a year, entertaining about 200,000 people annually including 60,000 at Peterborough’s flagship Truckfest event. What was your most successful moment in business?

The most prestigious event that we were involved in took place in 2012, when we organised The Queen’s Jubilee event at Burghley House. I was on the organising committee and it was attended by over 10,000 guests.

I worked closely with the late and very great Tony Worth and met HM The Queen briefly, which was one of the proudest moments of my life. Aside from that, Truckfest has been the greatest achievement... I suppose every poet has a sort of magnum opus, and that’s ours. >> 21

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T H E I N T E RV I E W C O L I N WA R D

>> It’s so popular and well-attended that I feel really proud to be associated with it, and we’ve had no end of celebrities making appearances at the event over the years, like Noel Edmonds.

Do you have any business regrets?

Not regrets as such. In hindsight, I wish we’d have hung on to the corporate work a little longer. It was a great industry to be in, and a different matter entirely to working in the music industry. What stars and celebrities have you worked with - any favourites?

I’m no longer starstruck and I try not to have favourites, especially when we’re planning an event; we’re there to work. It sounds blasé, but when you’re putting your name to the event you have to deliver the concert and to ensure that it’s successful regardless of the talent. And you’re not a fan of backstage pass requests?

Afraid not! I cringe because musicians have to work hard and perform to the best of their ability so they can’t be begrudged their time to mentally prepare before and to ‘recover’ mentally after the event. I don’t like intruding on that. Who has impressed you most?

We’ve been very lucky to work with lots of very hard-working acts, and I’ve a bulging contacts book of really good people who are totally professional, dedicated to putting on a really great event for their audiences.

I’ve worked with Jools Holland on a number of occasions and he’s very good indeed. His drummer, Gilson Lavis, is local too and I’ve become good friends with him. They’re an incredibly successful pair. Likewise I’ve organised events with Bryan Ferry who is a total gentleman. He’s a great performer and a real professional. The presenter Fiona Bruce also worked with us three years ago to host an event akin to the last night of the proms, which was a real pleasure too.

We travelled to the oldest opera house in Venice where Callas made her early musical debuts, and to the destinations which inspired Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. You take pleasure in researching your musical interests?

Absolutely. And history is a great interest too, one which will see me go through phases of mild obsession... my period of fascination with the artist John Constable last year for instance.

I try to visit Venice each year, and have been to Rome a couple of times too. They’re such beautiful cities and they’re all home to really unique stories which I love exploring.

Which is how you enjoy relaxing when you’re no in the office?

Oh absolutely not! I absolutely love running the business, and I couldn’t contemplate retirement. I could never fully retire as I’d be very bored. I’ve always had an interest in music and I love facilitating it for the enjoyment of other people. That’s the best thing about it.

Yes, but principally I love spending time with my family. We’ve two grown-up children who work in the aviation industry and in the family business respectively. We’ve five grandchildren, whom I absolutely adore. I’m a real ‘family man’ and I think it’s great having the kids and grandkids around us at home. We’ve a couple of dogs too; a lively wire-haired dachshund and a Cairn terrier. I love nature and I absolutely adore wildlife.

And what music is on your CD player or streaming playlist right now?

What’s the secret to a happy family life?

But generally you’re not in the business to work with celebrities?

I never switch off from the business, I’m open all hours and always on the look out for projects I can get involved in. In that sense it’s full on but it’s still a profound pleasure too.

I return to Jools Holland time and again, and love the energy and skill with which he performs. I’ve also been listening to the guitarist Albert Lee and to Rod Stewart. I’ve seen Rod live, and the Stones too quite recently, but my musical tastes are quite eclectic, and both Daphne and I enjoy classical and opera as well.

Above/Opposite: Colin’s life has seen him working with an array of celebrities and musicians from Jools Holland to Fiona Bruce to Noel Edmonds. One of his most successful events is Truckfest, which attracts 60,000 visitors in Peterborough alone.

We’ve a family of foxes that visit the garden, badgers too. I really enjoy birdwatching and escape to Norfolk regularly to watch the world go by on a beach. Simple pleasures are often the best.

Daphne and I are approaching our 50th wedding anniversary, and I think the secret is tolerance. Too many people give up on marriage these days.

Every couple will have moments that aren’t as good as others but in a marriage you’re there to support each other. My marriage has brought me more pleasure than anything else in my life as we’ve shared so many day-to-day experiences together; that’s the beauty of marrying your best friend. n Colin is the founder of Live Promotions; www.livepromotions.co.uk.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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As it trickles through Peterborough, the Nene is one of our most serene and understated landmarks. To see it at its best, we this month embark on a canal boat odyssey with enthusiast Dan MacIntyre-Jones and our friends at Waterways World. Both are rather more seasoned than our landlubber editor Rob Davis, but cruising the area this month, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on a mission to promote the Nene to others who want to make the most of the river... Words: Words: Rob Rob Davis. Davis. Images: Images: Rob Rob Davis, Davis, Robert Robert Cowling. Cowling.

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- NARROWBOATS ON THE NENE -

Fast. Loud. Stressful. Modern life can be a bit rubbish and even modern holidays are fraught with irritation, from crowded departure lounges and delays, to baggage limitations in the airplane and currency, language and cultural clashes once you arrive, to say nothing of sunburn, mosquitoes and that return flight ordeal.

No! No, we say. For a really relaxing break, we suggest you slow down and venture somewhere rather more sedate, rather more relaxed, rather more... local. And what better break could there be than one where friends and family can join you for the odd day, one that forces you to slow down and to see the local area from a rather unique perspective.

We’re not the first to have the idea; in fact of the 30 or so annual bookings that Dan & Carol MacIntyre Jones receive for their narrowboat, Sammy, many renting the boat to cruise the Nene are either local or have some kind of connection to the area.

Naturally if you’ve never taken the tiller of a 57ft long, 6’10 beam 17.5 tonne narrowboat, your initial feeling will be one of scepticism, and that’s why we climbed aboard for what we hoped wouldn’t be a crash course with Dan to find out if a boating holiday on the Nene is shipshape and Bristol Fashion or if we were mere landlubbers simply too wet behind the ears to enjoy a narrowboat break.

Sammy was constructed 12 years ago as a pleasure craft, and is maintained out of season, stripped down and serviced every three years. On board you’ll find a range of creature comforts from a double cabin to twin bunks and a sofa in the saloon which provides an additional double, giving a total A tidal river 100m/161km capacity of six people. There’s a shower and toilet, long with three sources and a well-equipped galley with all the mod cons (Badby, Naseby and Yelvertoft).

Explore The Nene

With a mouth at The Wash, The Nene is the tenth longest river in the UK.

Above/Right: Pride Editor Rob Davis tackled Lower Barnwell, his first lock, and one of 22 on our seven day route.

for creating meals whilst trickling down the Nene and watching the scenery melt by. On board there are two battery banks with 240v power and no need to hook-up as one would need to do at a campsite. Additional power is generated on the go by the boat’s 43hp marine diesel engine, and there is 700 litres of water on board too.

A holiday with Dan’s company, Nene Valley Boats, begins in Oundle Marina on Barnwell Road. If you’re dipping your toe in the water you can hire Sammy for the weekend, usually Friday evening to Sunday afternoon or on Monday morning, or for a four night midweek break. Alternatively, for a completely relaxing narrowboat break, you can opt for a seven day break with a route tried and tested by Dan. Our route, overleaf, was a 55 mile seven day Nene odyssey from Fotheringhay to Ashton, taking in Peterborough as well as 22 locks... and the odd, pub too! >>

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A Brief History of The Nene

n Although attempts were made to improve the river for navigation in the 15th and 16th centuries, it wasn’t until 1713 that an Act of Parliament was passed to enable boats to reach Northampton. It proved no easy task, however, with the work being carried out slowly and in stages. Finally, on 7th August 1761, the project was completed and great celebrations were held at Northampton.

n There were further festivities in the town over half a century later when the Arm linking the river with the Grand Junction Canal (today’s Grand Union main line) was opened in 1815. Almost immediately, the branch began carrying large volumes of merchandise, and industries sprang up around Northampton’s waterside. n On the eastern section of the river, however, navigation was still problematic. In the mid-1800s the Nene Valley Drainage & Improvement Act was passed. n Lack of funding to properly carry out this work meant the river remained unreliable, and, as such, it saw little traffic, with toll income staying low.

n By the 20th century, the Nene had decayed as a navigation. Improvements resulted from the establishment of the Nene Catchment Board in 1931, not least the construction of the Dog-in-a-Doublet Tidal Lock six years later, which gave a permanent water level up to Peterborough.

n Even then, only a small number of cargo-carrying boats used the river as a consequence of its low bridges. Today its waters are plied solely by Words: Robert Cowling. leisure craft.

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- NARROWBOATS ON THE NENE -

A TRIP ALONG THE NENE: From Fotheringhay to Ashton... Day One: Oundle to Fotheringhay... Our recommended route is a seven day boat holiday which covers 56 miles, 22 locks and takes in around 24 hours of actual cruising time. First things first; an hour with Dan to cover the basics of narrowboat operation. There’s just a tiller to steer, then a ‘forward and reverse’ throttle. The secret is minute adjustments, and by the time you’ve made the initially nerve-wracking exit from Oundle Marina, you’ll be a deft hand at manoeuvring the lovely - but long - Sammy around. Despite the craft’s 57ft, you’ll soon get used to it, and at 3.5mph, the odd nudge of the river bank is usually deflected... I’m afraid I speak from experience! Once on the open road, or rather water, you’ll spend three and a half hours of travelling time, stopping wherever it’s feasible and whenever you fancy a G&T. You’ll arrive at Fotheringhay by mid-afternoon and upon mooring up, you’ll be able to explore Fotheringhay Castle, birthplace of Richard III and where Mary Queen of Scots met her gruesome end. The Church of St Mary & All Saints is worth a look, and for supper, book in advance and secure a table at The Falcon Pub for Trendall’s Ham & Eggs, Lincolnshire Sausages & Mash and a reasonably priced New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Apelli at £22/bottle. Day Two: Fotheringhay to Alwalton...

Wake up without a thick head and prepare for a five and a half hour cruise; a bacon sandwich or full English should

“Dog in a Doublet Lock is the last lock on the Nene before the river becomes tidal all the way to the Wash... there’s a great pub restaurant of the same name there too!” 30

set you up for the day, as you continue downriver from Fotheringhay to Warmington, Nassington and Elton. You’ll see the village of Wansford from a lovely perspective, travelling under the old arched bridge and then under a more modern bridge over which the A1 passes. The willow-lined water meadows of the aptly named Water Newton and Castor soon give way to Alwalton with its shop, tea rooms and The Cuckoo Inn, as well as the remains of the old watermill and Castor Tower Mill. Stop for a bit and enjoy the village, stock up on provisions and enjoy a bite to eat, then venture a little further and you’ll reach Ferry Meadows; a channel off the main river takes you into Overton Lakes with floating pontoons for boats.

Day Three: Nene Park to Dog in a Doublet... From Orton Lock you’ll notice that the scenery takes on a more urban look and feel. You’ll pass under Peterborough’s arched Town Bridge onto Embankment with its £120m Fletton Quays development.

Expert Opinion

“Gorgeous watermeadows,

The river splits at ancient bridges and historic and casual, a great place Peterborough and its villages – this lovely river to dine and a good reward rivals even the Thames!” right channel leads to James Francis Fox, following a day’s cruising. Stanground Lock and to Waterways World Middle Level, the great As this is the end point for land drainage channels navigation for hire boats, it’s here flanked by the Nene and the Ouse. that we turn around and head back to Peterborough Embankment. The area’s open, flat, Fenland panoramas are dramatically different from the Day Four: Dog in a Doublet to Peterborough... previous day’s cruising. Dog in a The two and a half hours it’ll take you Doublet Lock is the last lock on the to get back to Peterborough from Dog Nene before the river becomes tidal all in a Doublet should be sufficient to the way to the Wash, but there’s a reward work up a thirst. Not to worry; you’ll for your persistence, with a 48 hour find Embankment has Charters, with mooring opposite the Dog in a Doublet its artisan gins and real ale. Spend the pub restaurant. Profiled in the last day in Peterborough and enjoy dining, edition of Pride it’s one of the finest shopping, everything you love as a places to eat in the area, owned by John local but with the added benefit of McGinn whose career as a restauranteur not having to travel too far back home. began with an appearance on Masterchef. When was the last time you visited You simply MUST try the place, as it’s Peterborough Cathedral, for example? >> as warm and welcoming as it is quirky

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Day Five: Embankment to Wansford... Wansford was a significant port in days gone by, and the area opposite its very comfortable Haycock Hotel is its legacy. Wansford Station is a stop-off for Nene Valley Railway, calling at Yarwell, Wansford, Ferry Meadows, Orton Mere and Peterborough, making it an ideal point for exploring the area but also reliving the age of steam train travel. Day Six: Wansford to Elton...

Upon reaching Elton Lock, we can recommend mooring up at on the left hand bank to explore Elton Village. >>

OUR WEEK LONG ODYSSEY Seven days, 55 miles, 22 locks and total relaxation!

Our Overnight Moorings: 1. Fotheringhay; 2. Alwalton; 3. Dog in a Doublet. 4. Peterborough Embankment; 5. Wansford; 6. Elton; 7. Ashton. n

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- NARROWBOATS ON THE NENE -

>> You can purchase provisions at the village’s Middle Street Post Office, and enjoy one of two good pubs in Elton; The Crown Inn and The Black Horse, or visit Loch Fyne for seafood. Nearby Elton Hall is worth a visit too, the family home of the Proby family for 400 years and with very pretty gardens redesigned in 1911 and based on the original 17th century design. Day Seven: Elton to Ashton and Oundle...

Creature Comforts

At 57ft, Sammy will sleep between four and six people. There’s an oven, microwave, fridge, shower and WC, bed linen and crockery is included.

There are some beautiful overnight moorings overlooking Ashton Lock’s millstream. The Chequered Skipper pub is worth a visit - if you’re mindful of the attention you receive from its peacocks. Oundle is a short walk too, and as your Nene odyssey comes to an end, the stop-off is a mere 40 minutes back to the marina. It’s worth bearing in mind that Nene Valley Boats has some shorter routes for weekend adventures, but for us, seven days is a truly relaxing way to cruise the Nene in style! n Above/Right: Nightfall on the Nene. Right: Dan takes us on a tour of Sammy. Far Right: Sammy’s comfortable saloon and galley.

DIP A TOE IN THE WATER If you’re not ambitious enough to embark on a seven night adventure, there’s also a shorter three night sortie along the Nene, from Oundle to Wansford... 1. Start your journey from Nene Valley Boats’ base at Oundle, and travel to Fotheringhay. This should take around three and a half hours.

2. Travel from Fotheringhay to Wansford, and Stop at the Environment Agency’s 48 hour mooring.

3. Wansford is a turning point for the journey; on the return trip, take in the village of Ashton or Oundle Town Bridge. A three day hire of Sammy in July costs around £660, with our week long breaks range from £1100-£1325, depending on time of year, some late bookings opportunities are still available in August and September, call 01832 272585 or see www.nenevalleyboats.co.uk.

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HIGHLIGHTS

PEAKE PERFORMANCE Tim Peake travelled 74,000,000 miles -

about 400,000 miles each day. He reached

17,200mph and returned to Earth at re-entry temperatures of 1,500°c. The vessel which ensured his safe return to Earth was his

‘Soyuz TMA-19M’ capsule. That very same spacecraft will be in display in Peterborough

Cathedral this month as Soyuz visits the city

- an exhibition that’s truly out of this world!

Words: Rob Davis, Tim Peake.

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- TIM PEAKE'S SPACECRAFT IN PETERBOROUGH -

The final frontier comes a little closer to Peterborough this month as the Soyuz capsule which carried British astronaut Tim Peake back to earth, the astronaut’s space suit from his Principia mission, and virtual reality experience Space Descent VR come to Peterborough Cathedral.

The exhibition, which is free to enter, is presented by Samsung and the Science Museum Group. The Cathedral was was chosen by an expert panel from a shortlist of five venues across the country, including Millennium Point in Birmingham and The Forum in Norwich. The venues entered an open competition last year to win the opportunity to be the sixth location on the spacecraft’s national tour.

It will be on display in north transept in the Cathedral from Saturday 11th August until Monday 5th November 2018. It will be accompanied by the 25m diameter parachute used during the capsule's dangerous, high speed descent to earth in June 2016.

Tim absolutely loves talking about his life aboard the International Space Station and it’s surprising how often the same questions to Tim come up... so he’s decided to answer a few of the most common here!

What time zone do you use in space?

The Space Station runs to GMT, luckily for ESA and those of us in UK, because it’s ‘in the middle’ of all the International Space Station partners (USA, Canada, ESA, Russia and Japan). What food do you eat in space?

We eat fairly normal food, like you might eat on Earth, but it is out of cans or packets. Some of it is dried food to which we add water to make it edible. Other (irradiated) food comes in pouches which we place in our electrical food heater to warm up. The portions are also quite small so you have to be careful not to lose too much weight… a great excuse for eating dessert every night! My favourite foods are the breakfast menus (scrambled eggs, baked beans and sausages!). We also get a very small supply of fresh fruit every so often on the supply spacecraft. How to do get rid of waste in space?

In terms of toileting, there’s an airflow assisted toilet. We don’t get rid of urine – that is recycled back into drinking water. Solid waste as well as regular waste - empty food packaging etc - is placed in a waste bag and put on a supply spacecraft (Progress or Cygnus) that undocks and then burns up in Earth’s atmosphere. How do you cut your hair, shave or wash your clothes in space?

We use a set of standard hair clippers for cutting hair. The only modification is that it is connected to a vacuum cleaner to suck up all the hair. For shaving, we use either electric razors or regular ones, but we have to wipe the shaving cream off on a piece of tissue quite often. We do not have 36

a washing machine so we wear the same clothes, including underwear, for several days before we change. It is not as bad as it sounds. We live in a temperature-controlled environment, so clothes do not get as dirty as they might on Earth.

“I’m really delighted that Peterborough Cathedral won the competition and that the Soyuz spacecraft will go there as part of the tour.” Tim Peake

Do you sleep differently in space?

I strap my sleeping bag loosely to the wall and then zip myself into it and let myself float. Our sleeping bags are quite close fitting, which is good because you don’t want to move around inside them too much. We try to get about eight hours of sleep per night, but this varies and we can go to bed anytime from 10pm to midnight. I usually wake up at 6.30am. I think I sleep more lightly in space and don’t dream that often – when I do I have been on Earth. How long does it take to get to the Station?

It takes a thrilling eight minutes and 48 seconds to be launched into space on our Soyuz rocket. What about your medical needs in space?

All astronauts are trained to a very high level in first aid. In addition, there are always at least two Crew Medical Officers (CMOs) on board that can deal with basic surgical procedures, such as filling teeth or suturing, for example. We also have a medicine cabinet, which is like a small pharmacy, containing everything from analgesic painkillers and antihistamines to sleep aids, all the way up to antibiotics and local anaesthetics. We also have an Automated External Defibrillator >> (AED) on board for resuscitation.

Right: British astronaut Tim Peake’s Principia mission Soyuz capsule comes to the city this month. ©Science Museum Group

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OUT OF THIS WORLD

A GREAT ADVENTURE FOR CHILDREN AGED EIGHT TO 14 IN PETERBOROUGH

Peterborough children can this month follow in the footsteps of Tim Peake and his fellow space-pioneers as the city’s Cathedral hosts what it describes as an out-of-thisworld space-themed adventure. Can you withstand the ‘G-force’? See how the world looks from way up high! Design your own spacesuit! Set up an astronaut-style experiment and lots more! The Cathedral is running its Be an Astronaut for the Day experience from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Thursday 2nd August; Friday 3rd August; Thursday 9th August; Friday 10th August; Thursday 16th August and Friday 17th August. The cost of the day is £30, and booking must be made in advance as there’s limited space - pardon the pun. If you’ve children or grandchildren, call 01733 355307 or see www.peterborough -cathedral.org.uk.

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What if there was a fire on the Station?

We’ve had, ooh two or three emergency fire warnings when I was on board but thankfully both turned out to be false alarms. However, we treat every situation as a real emergency of course. Fires can vary between open fires (visible flame), smoke, smell of burning, or just a smoke detector alarm but no other indications. We have procedures that deal with each case depending on the severity of the situation. In the most serious cases, we would put on breathing apparatus and fight the fire using either carbon dioxide, water mist or foam fire extinguishers. With the Space Station moving so fast, do you ever feel motion sickness?

at Mission Control in Houston that mirrors what we do on our screens up here (for security purposes, there’s no direct internet connection). It’s much slower than your average wifi (think dial up speed!) and only available How often did you go around Earth? at certain times during the day, We had about 170 days in space, depending on satellite coverage. with 16 orbits every day, so However, the fact that we 2,720 orbits! get internet at all in space is quite remarkable and How do you use the it’s OK for basic access internet in space? A Space Descent VR attraction to social media and for will accompany the Soyuz Our signal is relayed via reading news websites. exhibition, and is a unique satellite to a desktop PC

held down by Earth’s gravity. I can look at something in the ISS ‘ceiling’ and just pop up there, turn upside down, pick it up, do a somersault and come back down again.

Virtual REALITY

virtual reality adventure that brings the space experience alive using virtual reality technology.

Well, on viewing Earth’s surface, it’s all truly amazing. Often I go to the window expecting to see a certain mountain range, city or other landmark but I’ll come away with photographs of something completely different. Earth has so many secrets and the longer you spend in space the more time you have to find and appreciate them.

We do move quickly across Earth’s surface (ten times the speed of a bullet). But this visual effect does not cause any motion sickness. Of course, it takes a short while to adjust to microgravity and during the first couple of days in space you might feel some ‘space sickness.’ What does it feel like to float in space?

Floating in space is the most incredible feeling. It’s actually very liberating not to be

What feature or place on Earth do you look forward most to seeing on each pass?

Below: The International Space Station was Tim’s home from December 2015 to June 2016. It orbits at 400km (250 miles) and is 72m long, 108m wide, weighing 420kg.

n Tim Peake’s Soyuz will be on display in Peterborough Cathedral from Saturday 11th August until Monday 5th November.

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- SEE THE MOON IN PETERBOROUGH -

MUSEUM of the MOON: An exciting space-themed event coming soon... Peterborough will be one of the few destinations across the UK that you’ll be able to ﬁnd yourself up close and personal with the moon later this year, when touring exhibition Museum of the Moon comes to Peterborough Cathedral. Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK ‘science artist’ Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At a rough scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface. Over its lifetime, the Museum of the Moon will be presented in a number of diﬀerent ways both indoors and outdoors, so altering the experience and interpretation of the artwork. As it travels from place to place, it will gather new musical compositions and an ongoing

collection of personal responses, stories and mythologies, as well as highlighting the latest moon science. e installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. Each venue also programmes their own series lunar inspired events beneath the moon. e massive 21 metre wide, high resolution image used to create the moon artwork, was created by the Astrogeology Science Centre in the USA. e imagery was taken by a NASA satellite carrying the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera launched in 2010. n Museum of the Moon will reach Peterborough from 5th - 14th October 2018 and will be on display in Peterborough Cathedral and has been commissioned by Without Walls Associate Touring Network, of which Vivacity Arts is a member.

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HIGHLIGHTS

FERRY Celebrating 40 years of

MEADOWS mark four is summer sees celebrations taking place to make decades of Nene Park’s Ferry Meadows... here we proﬁle the history of the country park and preview its summer events Words: Rob Davis.

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Congratulations this month goes to one of Peterborough’s best loved attractions, a landmark, landscape and a legacy for future generations. This summer Nene Park will celebrate 40 years since the opening of its Ferry Meadows Country Park.

Opening in 1978, ten years after the annexation of the former flood plains land which would come to be known as Nene Park, Ferry Meadows is 220 hectares of recreation land and one of six areas of Nene Park designed to provide an abundance of recreation opportunities for families seeking either a peaceful and quiet afternoon, or a day spent enjoying more active pursuits in the fresh air. Celebrations for the site’s 40th birthday are taking place all summer long as well

as Peterborough’s Annual Green Festival on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August, focusing on sustainability and the environment, plus fringe events until 19th August across the city.

Later in the summer the Park’s Ferry Meadows at 40 event will feature a wealth of activities from helicopter rides to ‘have a go’ watersports, climbing, rowing, cycling and golf sessions. There’s a dog show event, plus other live entertainment too.

FERRY MEADOWS

Chief Executive of Nene Park Trust Matthew Bradbury told Peterborough Pride “We know how much Ferry Meadows Country Park means to the people who visit and work here, so we wanted to celebrate this landmark anniversary with a series of events to thank everyone for their support over these 40 years.”

1,725 acres, established in 1978 and attracting over 1.1m visitors each year, Nene Park passed into the care of Nene Park Trust in 1988.

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“We know how much Ferry Meadows Country Park means to the people who visit and work here..”

Above/Left: There are plenty of opportunities for boating on Gunwade Lake. Right: Cycling around Ferry Meadows.

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ever-increasing numbers of visitors, to keep involving the community, and to support the rich wildlife we have both at Ferry Meadows and more widely across Nene Park.”

Ferry Meadows also has a free ‘40 things to do at Ferry Meadows’ booklet available from the Visitor Centre and both cafes in the Park. These activities include taking a swan pedalo ride on Gunwade Lake, building a home for an animal, and going on a bug hunt, with a special certificate awarded to those who complete all 40. Too few Peterborough residents realise that the entire area of Nene Park is maintained at no cost to the tax payers. This is made possible not just by the Trust’s 41 members of staff, but also an army of volunteers who contribute a total of 8,500 hours of their time to maintaining the site.

Over the following pages we’ve included 10 suggestions for how to enjoy Nene Park and Ferry Meadows at their best this summer, and a look at some of the unique wildlife you’ll find in around the Country Park too. >> Left/Above: NVR travels from Peterborough Nene Valley to Yarwell Junction.

Right: Ferry Meadows’s Visitor Centre is the place to pick up a map of the site.

40 YEARS OF NENE PARK: For the people of Peterborough since 1978 Peterborough: established in 1968. Well... not exactly, but in 1968 when Peterborough was designated a new town, Nene Park, opening 10 years later, was a condition of the planning permission, comprising 1,750 acres of land set aside for recreation and as a dedicated green swathe of land. The land stretches westward along the Nene Valley from the city centre to Wansford and despite its size, it was situated on a flood plain and so couldn’t be developed. It’s really hackneyed to describe Ferry Meadows as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Peterborough, but, well, if the cap fits...

Over 5,000,000 of spoil was removed to create its Gunwade, Overton and Lynch Lakes. Nene Park comprises Ferry Meadows, Orton Meadows, Orton Mere, Woodston Reach, Thorpe Meadows and The Rural Estate itself. Nene Park Trust is the registered charity which looks after Nene Park in its entirety. Established in 1988 to ensure that the Park would be managed and protected forever, the Trust looks after all maintenance, coordination of the Park’s activity programme and administration of commercial properties in the Park. The Trust was provided with a 999 year lease on the land and was endowed with commercial properties and other assets which now generate some of the income required to maintain the Park. The core purpose of the Trust is to provide facilities for recreation, education and leisure to establish parkland facilities to conserve and safeguard wildlife and to preserve, restore and develop park features for the people of Peterborough and the wider community. n

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A GREAT DAY OUT: 10 ways to enjoy Nene Park and Ferry Meadows... 1. NENE VALLEY NATURE TRAILS... Take a stroll along the miles of trails around Nene Park – through woodlands, meadows and beside lakes.

Most of the trails around the central Ferry Meadows area are pushchair and wheelchair friendly and you can pick up a map from the Visitor Centre.

2. CYCLING AROUND THE PARK... Cycle along one of the many pathways around Nene Park. You can cycle from Peterborough city centre to Ferry Meadows via some of our other wonderful locations within Nene Park including Orton Mere and Thorpe Meadows. 3. GREAT FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY...

Let the kids run off steam at the three play areas in Ferry Meadows. With Otter Play for the youngest children, Badger Play and 46

Lakeside Play for the older children, there is no shortage of places to keep them busy.

4. GREAT FUN ON THE WATER... Hire a pedalo, rowing boat, paddle board or kayak at Nene Outdoors watersports centre. Located on the edge of Gunwade Lake, Nene Outdoors is the ideal venue for boat hire. A wide range of boats and craft are available for hire with no qualifications required, so visitors of any age or ability can get out and enjoy the water. 5. FERRY MEADOWS MINIATURE RAILWAY Take a ride on the Ferry Meadows miniature railway. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you pass through meadows with views of Overton and Lynch Lake. To see if trains are running on the day of your visit and to see the railway’s timetables, visit www.ferrymeadowsrailway.co.uk.

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6. BRING YOUR DOG ALONG... Let your dog enjoy the Park off lead and even try out the dog agility course. There are plenty of different areas for your dog to run about in and explore. The Visitor Centre sells dog friendly products too.

7. BIRD WATCHING... Try and spot a Heron or Kingfisher at our two bird hides overlooking Ham Mere. Even when the Mere dries out, the bird feeder at Heron Hide ensures there are always birds to spot.

9. PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES... Look out for the extensive programme of activities and events which run throughout the year. Pick up a copy of the latest Parklife magazine from Ferry Meadows for upcoming listings on many events, from the monthly Nature Tots sessions (for preschool children) to conservation projects and summer time open air theatre productions, there is always something going on in Nene Park.

45,000 Cups of Tea Each Year!

10. VOLUNTEER AT NENE VALLEY Join te Nene Park Volunteer group to try your hand at conservation work or gardening. Whether you’re keen to conduct a tree survey, get stuck in with a spade or help with the education team, Nene Park Trust will be happy to hear from you. n

Across both Lakeside Kitchen & Bar and Ferry Meadows Café, over 45,000 cups of tea are sold each year.

8. HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS... Discover some of the many heritage highlights such as 300 year old Milton Bridge or the outline of a Roman barn at Roman Point. There is a wealth of heritage at Nene Park. Find out more about the history of the area in the park’s ‘things to do’ section at www.nenepark.org.uk.

For more information on any of these featured activities see www.nenevalley.net.

“Try and spot a Heron or Kingfisher at the two bird hides overlooking Nene Park’s Ham Mere...”

Words: Caroline Hartley

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Holiday Trail

Wednesday 25th July Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. A great treasure hunt style activity that’s fun for those with children and grandchildren. Nominal charge of £1/sheet. ■ 10am-3:30pm.

Art Workshop Sunday 29th July

Create a felted landscape using a mix of Merino wool, curls, silk and threads. Learn how to create pre-felt and use it in your finished landscapes. Bring photos for inspiration or use the beauty of Nene Park to create your piece. No previous felting or art experience necessary. Refreshments and materials provided. ■ Meet at Discovery Den; £45/person.

Fairies and Elves Monday 30th July

Enter the magical world of the fairies and elves of Ferry Meadows. Come along to spot the signs that they have been in the park, make some magical woodland potions and build some amazing homes for them. Meet at Ferry Meadows Discovery Den. ■ Suggested £2 donation per child.

Magical Mammals

Adult Canoe Taster

Join Ranger, Chris Rollason, for a short walk discovering the small mammals that live in the Park. We will hopefully get to see Voles, Mice and Shrews as well as talk about their habitat, diet and identifying features.10am-11am, meet at Discovery Den. Children welcome.

Perfect for absolute beginners wanting to take their first steps into the wonderful world of paddlesport – this session will teach you the basics in paddlesport using canoes. These sessions are a great start if you are thinking of progressing onto a one star course. Meet at Nene Outdoors. ■ 10.30am-11.30am, £15/person.

Thursday 9th August

■ chris.rollason@neneparktrust.org.uk.

Thursday 16th August

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The Big Tree Hunt Saturday 11th August

Nature Kids

Follow an interesting, enjoyable and environmentally friendly route to Ferry Meadows from the city centre. Picturesque route, impressive trees along the way. Refreshments before visiting PECT’s Green Festival which takes place in the Park on the same day. Suitable for all ages, willing to walk 3.6 miles (one-way). ■ hannah.keeley@neneparktrust.org.uk

8,500 Hours

In 2017 the park’s volunteers dedicated a whopping 8,500 hours of their time.

Kids Tree Climbing Tuesday 21st August

Ever wondered how our Rangers complete the tree work around the Park? Children can come and have a go at tree climbing in a rope and harness. Full instructions are given by our Rangers and all safety equipment is provided. 11am-3pm, meet at Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre. ■ Children 3ys+; £2/child.

Challenges at our Nene Outdoors watersports and outdoor activity centre, a skate park, helicopter rides (on Saturday only), a dog show and more, as well as offering the chance to have a go at climbing, cycling, golf, rowing and other activities. See our website for more information. Some activities may incur a cost. ■ 10am-5pm, free admission.

1,181,561 Visits

There were 1,181,561 visits to Ferry Meadows in 2017. It is open 365 days a year. The miniature railway makes 420 journeys across Ferry Meadows every week over the summer – the equivalent of 357,000 metres.

Fun nature inspired activity days for children in the summer holidays. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire and use natural materials in woodland crafts. Different activities every day. Suitable for: 7yrs–11yrs, £15/day or £60 for five consecutive days. ■ 9.30am-3pm, Lakeside Car Park.

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Sept

in numbers 357,000 Metres

Mon 20th - 24th August

Ferry Meadows at 40

NENE PARK

£7,000 Each Day

It costs Nene Park over £7,000 every day to run the Park and it is reliant on charitable support to keep going.

3,000 Acres of Grass

The site’s rangers mowed over 3,000 acres of grass in 2017.

1,725 Acres

Nene Park covers an area of 1,725 acres, which is equivalent to 1,150 football pitches – and there are six different areas which make up Nene Park!

1,000 New Trees

In 2017, over 1,000 new trees were planted across the Park. Nene Park is also home to 151 species of birds.

40 Years

In 2018 the city will celebrate 40 years of Ferry Meadows. The Park has been managed by a charitable trust for 30 years.

26km Pathways

There are 26km of pathways across Ferry Meadows. 12km of the River Nene runs alongside Nene Park.

41 Staff Members

Nene Park Trust is home to 41 members of staff – plus all of its seasonal staff! n

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s On... KEY THEATRE

WEDNESDAY 22nd AUGUST - SATURDAY 25th AUGUST

CATHEDRAL

FRIDAY 24th - SATURDAY 25th AUGUST

GUYS AND DOLLS

PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL GIN & RUM FESTIVAL

Kindred Drama are delighted to present Key Youth Theatre in Guys & Dolls. It’s the classic musical romantic comedy involving the unlikeliest of Manhattan pairings: a high-rolling gambler and a puritanical missionary. Guys and Dolls features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable tunes, including the classic Luck Be a Lady.

Enjoy a sophisticated Gin and Rum Festival on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th August. The Cathedral Nave, South Transept and Cloisters will be hosting seven themed bars with 120 different gins and rums, as well as live entertainment. Talks and master classes from some of the best Gin and Rum producers around will take place in the Knights’ Chamber, while succulent street food will be available in the Cloisters. Guests will also receive a Gin and Rum ‘Bible!’

n Tickets £18/adults; £14/conc Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. Call 01733 207239 or see www.vivacity.org. SHOWGROUND

WEDNESDAY 8th SUNDAY 12th AUGUST

n Peterborough Cathedral, from 6pm Fri; 12 noon Sat. To purchase drinks, you will need to purchase tokens. Drinks £5 each, including a mixer/tonic. Tickets £10, see www.ginandrumfestival.com.

A Hidden Heritage Tour...

HERITAGE TOURS AROUND PETERBOROUGH, A MUST FOR VISITORS TO THE CITY OR LOCAL RESIDENTS ALIKE!

EQUIFEST

PETERBOROUGH

SATURDAY 4th AUGUST SATURDAY 11th AUGUST SATURDAY 18th AUGUST

HERITAGE TOUR AT PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM

Find out more about the fascinating and often undiscovered history of Peterborough, from the foundation of the Saxon abbey to the modern city. Learn why some of our earliest history is in the floors of the Queensgate shopping centre, who buried two Queens in the cathedral, and how Dickens and Shakespeare have both immortalised people from the city. n All tours last about 100 minutes starting from outside the Museum on Priestgate; 01733 864 663.

Equifest has now firmly established itself as one of the largest competing events in the UK’s equestrian calendar. It has earned its place as a major festival favourite – fun for both competitor and visitor alike. Founded in 2008, it has significantly grown and now attracts over 10,000 riders and visitors that come each year, to compete, watch, learn and buy.

n East of England Showground Peterborough PE2 6XE, 8am-5pm. Tickets £11.39, call 01733 363500 or see www.equifest.org.uk.

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WISBECH

SAT 11th - SUN 12th AUG SAT 18th - SUN 19th AUG

BEHIND THE SCENES AT PECKOVER HOUSE, WISBECH

GREEN MEADOWS

10th - 12th AUGUST

Carpets, The Bluetones, Wonderstuff, The Levellers and The Boo Radleys in the Village Area and a number of other artists and DJs.

Green Meadows is a relaxed, family-friendly music event taking place over three days in Peterborough.

Fancy dress is optional, camping is available and lots of live music is available at the event, which is now in its seventh year.

GREEN MEADOWS MUSIC FESTIVAL

This year’s lineup on the Meadows Area includes The Hoosiers, and Craig Charles on Saturday and Sunday respectively, artists from Inspiral

n Festival postcode is PE8 6SJ, tickets £85/adults; £30/day; £25/youth; £15/children. See www.greenmeadowsfestival.org.

Alice in Wonderland

HAVE WE GONE MAD? I’M AFRAID SO, BUT LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING, THE BEST PEOPLE USUALLY ARE... ESPECIALLY AT FLAG FEN IN AUGUST!

Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Tours will involve several flights of stairs but it’s worth the effort to enjoy Wisbech’s Elegant Georgian town house with wonderful walled garden. The garden, as it is seen today, has a decidedly Victorian character and is justly celebrated as one of the most important town gardens surviving from this period. Meanwhile, this classic Georgian merchant’s town house was lived in by the Peckover family for 150 years and full of surprises: elegant and refined, but also intimate and relaxed, a great destination for an en-spec trip out this month. n Call 01945 583463 or see www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

FLAG FEN

SATURDAY 18th AUGUST

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

Don’t be late for this very important date. Chapterhouse Theatre present an open air performance of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Flag Fen. From the unforgettable White Rabbit and the madcap Mad Hatter to the terrifying Queen of Hearts, Alice’s journey couldn’t be filled with more adventure. Presented in beautiful Victorian costume and alive with song, dance and original music, this is a

RAMSAY

SATURDAY 18rd SUNDAY 19th AUGUST

RAMSAY 1940s WEEKEND

1940s themed live music, with a Saturday night dance, and live demonstrations including a realistic air raid experience, plus over 80 trade stalls. n Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XB. See www.ramsey1940s.co.uk. WISBECH

MONDAY 20th WEDNESDAY 22nd AUGUST

WISBECH GRAMMAR SCHOOL NETBALL CLUB Wisbech Grammar School and Rookies Netball Club, three day Summer Camp for 9-15 year olds.

Develop your netball skills with fully qualified netball coaches, £90/three days, bring packed lunch and refreshments. n marketing@wisbechgrammar.com

production to delight the entire family, based on Lewis Carroll’s wonderland yarn. Chapterhouse Theatre Company is now in its 19th year of touring open-air theatre to stunning country houses, castles and heritage sites across the UK, and the company’s production values are exceptional. Doors open at 5.30pm, picnics are welcome. Themed refreshments will be available to buy on site. n £16/adult; £10/child, £46/family ticket. Performance from 6.30pm. For tickets call 01733 207239 or see www.vivacity.org.

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HIGHLIGHTS

STEAMING into PETERBOROUGH e Nene Valley Railway is an exciting place to visit whether you’re young, old, a keen train spotter or you’re simply looking for something to do at the weekend and to recapture the romance of the age of steam... Brief Encounter, anyone...? Words: Georgie Fenn.

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- STEAM TRAINS IN PETERBOROUGH -

Steam trains at the bottom of your garden, it’s not the sort of thing you’d expect in Peterborough, but for the last 40 years that’s exactly what has been happening.

The Nene Valley railway has been one of the Cities largest visitor attractions since its inception in 1977 and each year 70,000 visitors enjoy steaming along the 7.5 mile line.

The Railway’s creation was largely down to the efforts of one Rev Richard Payton and the Peterborough Railway Society who successfully lobbied the Peterborough Development Corporation when persuading them that the residents Greater Peterborough needed hobbies and diversions.

The best known locomotive at the railway is Thomas, a very familiar blue locomotive once a resident at the Peterborough Sugar beet plant he was named in 1971 by the Thomas the Tank engine books creator Rev W Awdry. Thomas was bought by the Peterborough Railway Society in 1973 and by 1979 was running on the NVR. He continues to do so.

In four decades the NVR’s infrastructure has grown from a motley collection of sheds and porta-cabins to a purpose built facility at Wansford with a station and engine overhaul facilities. Meanwhile, smart new stations have also sprung up along the line. The most recent development in Railway infrastructure has been the purchase of the

“The Flying Scotsman Locomotive will make an appearance at the railway for three days this year;

1845 Station building which had been hived off following the closure of the line in the 1960s.

While finally owning the original building is a marvellous development nobody is under any illusion about the massive size of the undertaking, the purchase price being only a

drop in the ocean when compared to the costs of restoration.

Securing the railway’s link with the East Coast mainline is a spur known as the Fletton Loop that connect the preserved line with the East Coast main-line. This allows Locomotives to be brought in ‘on the rails’ rather than by road transporter and guarantees the railways place as a leading contender in the preserved railway stakes.

The biggest news for 2018 is the Locomotive Flying Scotsman which makes an appearance at the railway for three days this year; on 29th 30th September and 1st October.

Only slightly less fabulous will be the visit by ‘Union of South Africa,’ one of the magnificent streamlined locos from the same class as Mallard the loco that still holds the 126 mph record for the fastest steam Locomotive ever (Set just up the rails from Peterborough.)

Jerry Thurston said that it cannot be stressed enough just how much the volunteers mean to them, without them the Railway simply

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Nene Valley Railway

STEAMING INTO PETERBOROUGH The NVR line travels through its tunnel, built in 1845, to the country station of Yarwell on the Northamptonshire border. Use the train as a base to explore its five stations at Wansford, Overton (For Ferry Meadows) with its country park, Orton Mere and its riverside walks and lakes, and our station in Peterborough. n

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

22nd July Classic Car Day 3rd August Fish and Chips at NVR

Beyond Steam wouldn’t function. In return the volunteers enjoy the camaraderie and challenges that come as being part of such a unique undertaking.

Nene Valley Railway is more than just a train ride. Throughout summer you can see vintage buses and Travelling Post Office carriage set.

“New volunteers come along every day and we are always thrilled to see them,” says Jerry, so if you’re keen to play a part in the continuing legacy of steam engines in Peterborough, and want to do so as more than a passenger, it’s Left/Above: NVR travels from Peterborough Nene Valley to Yarwell Junction. The line is seven and a

half miles long and there are five stations along the way. The line closed commercially in 1972.

possible you could get involved too! Otherwise, NVR’s annual Santa Special trains are reckoned to be among the best, if not the best in the UK the railway dealing with some 20,000 delighted visitors in only a month. It’s certain that the NVR will change over the years but the one thing that people should be confident of is that no matter what lies in store it will continue to be the pride of Peterborough. n

22nd & 23rd August Teddy Express for Children.

31st August Union Pacific Jolly Fisherman Fish & Chips 29th & 30th September & 1st October Flying Scotsman

26th & 27th October The ‘Hogwarts’ Wizard’s Express For more information on NVR, visit Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station Stibbington PE8 6LR. Call 01780 784444or see www.nvr.org.uk.

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FOOD & DRINK

THE MONTAGU ARMS

at BARNWELL

It’s back! The Great British Pub, rescued from nefarious gastropub fussiness, falling instead into the bold, strong and heroic arms of simplicity to offer a warm welcome and home cooked food for grateful punters. Rob Davis rejoices in the sunshine of Barnwell’s Montagu Arms You’ll want to jump for joy when you visit Barnwell’s Montagu Arms… but don’t. With the lowest ceilings, littlest doors and wonkiest beams one could hope for in a rickety old 17th century Grade II listed boozer, if your exuberance does lead you to leap into the air, you’ll very quickly concuss yourself on the character. Instead, we recommend simply remaining seated and enjoying the relaxed simplicity, warm welcome and good old fashioned home comforts offered by this glorious traditional and flawlessly executed dining experience. It’s one which favours customer satisfaction over pomp and ceremony, and it’s all the better for that fact.

Introducing Ian and Lisa Simmons. Ian was born and raised in Wigan and Birmingham respectively before his parents saw the light, embraced rural idyll and instead relocated the family to Polebrook. Ian was an engineer but enjoyed working in a bar, and was drawn more to hospitality.

“THE MONTAGU ARMS FAVOURS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION OVER POMP & CEREMONY, AND IT’S ALL THE BETTER FOR THAT FACT...”

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

meet the CHEF MATT MARDELL HEAD CHEF

He had a couple of jobs in pubs and restaurants before spending exactly 10 years running The Montagu Arms as a tenant 1996-2006. He then in 2010 bought his first freehold pub, Woodnewton’s White Swan which he ran for 6 years, selling it in September 2016. He then enjoyed a year out before returning to The Montagu Arms this time as its owner.

“The place was on a low, which was a shame, because we really had great affection for it,” says Ian. “When we were here as tenants we could see what changes we would like to make to The Monty, but couldn’t justify that level of investment in a property we didn’t own.” “Since returning in September 2017 we’ve been working really hard to refurbish the place. When became worth it to complete a full renovation we really got stuck in!”

Food History: “I worked with Ian at The White Swan in Woodnewton and jumped at the chance to join him at The Montagu Arms, I think it’s a cracking pub!” Food Heaven: “I love duck, with its rich gamey flavour. Ours is great, served with a plum sauce, sesame and honey dressing.” Food Hell: “Fussy food; too many flavours is like static interfering with a TV picture.”

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>> “The difference is unbelievable, the place feels loved again.” The place was built in 1603 and originally consisted of four cottages before being split into a pub, two cottages and owner’s accommodation around 150 years ago.

In the 1950s it was reunified, creating the current layout. Ian’s mark on the place has included integrating the old cellar into the bar, creating a more open plan space and replacing the old stone bar with a new, bigger, better, rough sawn wooden one, installing log burners and creating a 40 seat function room opposite the pub.

OPEN FOR FOOD Monday: 6.00pm - 9pm.

Tuesday to Friday: 12 noon - 2pm; 6.00pm - 9pm.

Saturday: 12 noon - 2.30pm; 6.00pm - 9.30pm. Sunday: 12 noon - 3.30pm.

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on the MENU FROM THE MONTAGU ARMS’S MENU, SERVED DURING DAYTIME AND EVENING SERVICE Starters

Calamari rings, floured and fried with sweet chilli dip £6.

Shredded duck bon bon on a mixed nut, plum salad £6.50. Baked Camembert with fig chutney and toasted soldiers to dip £7.50.

Pan fried wild duck breast with plum sauce, sesame and honey dressing £6. Main Courses

Pork loin with Mediterranean vegetables and crab apple jelly £14.50 During our visit, Ian was busy hacking back the garden to establish a herb garden, and putting the finishing touches to a new children’s play area which will be completed as Pride goes to press.

Along the way Ian and Lisa met their now head chef Matt Mardell. We share the same philosophy of well-executed food that’s not fussy or too overdone.

“We don’t care about commendations. We don’t care about restaurant reviews. We don’t care about Michelin stars or accolades. The only thing we care about is making our customers happy.” The secret to that, claim both Ian and Matt, is consistency.

There’s a bar menu which is available in the bar or alfresco and a restaurant menu that can be enjoyed in the bar, restaurant or al fresco. Five starters, eight main courses, five desserts. There are a few specials on the board and a two courses for £15 deal is available on Wednesday evenings - a sort of midweek pick-me-up - but otherwise it’s all simple, easy and honest.

The food? Great, one or two flavours allowed to shine through without being subjected to interference from any other over-engineered elements, good portion sizes and it’s technically well-executed.

The look and feel of the place is lovely. All wonky walls, flagstones and stripped pine tables in the restaurant. Ian and Lisa say they were going to spend a whole year getting their feet under the table, renovating the place and getting everything running smoothly before making a fuss about their return. It’s been roughly a year now, and are they ready to declare their presence? Yes, in a typically understated and calm way.

The couple - and Matt - have honed in on exactly what it is diners are seeking; a relaxed, quality experience that’s good value and has been well-executed. We can definitely recommend the place, but politely remind diners that your first impulse to jump for joy at the return of the traditional pub restaurant may result in a sore head… and not just because of the lovely local ales and reasonably priced wines on offer. n

Mozzarella stuffed chicken supreme with basil, olive and tomato linguine and crispy Parma ham £14. 10oz rump steak with balsamic baby vine tomatoes, garlic and thyme mushrooms and thick cut chips £18.50 Dessert

White chocolate and passion fruit cheesecake £6. Lemon panna cotta with fruit coulis £6.

Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream £6. NB: Featured dishes are subject to change. n The Montagu Arms is based at Barnwell, Peterborough PE8 5PH. Call 01832 273726 or see www.montaguarmsbarnwell.co.uk. 61

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FLAVOUR WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

FINE DINING WITHOUT FORMALITY

PRIESTGATE, PETERBOROUGH PE1 1JA 01733 313623 | PREVOSTPETERBOROUGH.CO.UK

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Wake up and smell the rosés...

Wine of the Month

Ch Léoube, La Londe Rosé 2015 Côtes de Provence £40 for 75cl.

This rosé has been all over the place this year and you’ll be relieved to hear it’s as good as it gets.

“Whilst dry and crisp, there is fine intensity of strawberry and white peach fruit. This could well turn out to be a provence rose wine that improves and gains complexity with age.”

There are a few rosés in the line from winemaker Sacha Lichine’s Chateau d’Esclans. It starts with Whispering Angel, then there’s Rock Angel (do you whisper or rock?) Then Les Clans and finally the exquisite Garrus. Jancis Robinson MW once said “Best rosé in the world? I’m impressed!” It really doesn’t get much better than these Côtes de Provence rosés, they’re a sublime addition to any well stock cellar. RRP: Whispering Angel £23.99; Rock Angel £32.95; Les Clans £44, Garrus £102.70. n

Provence claims to have the oldest of France’s vineyards. From the 2nd Century BC, the Romans expanded winegrowing in the area, introduced four centuries earlier by the Phoenicians.

The Wine Cellar IS THERE ANYTHING MORE REFRESHING THAN A BEAUTIFULLY CHILLED DRY ROSÉ ON A SULTRY SUMMER’S DAY? HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS OF THE FINEST ROSÉS YOU CAN BUY THREE OF THE SUPERMARKET’S FINEST

1. Chene Bleu Rosé comes in at £21.99 from Waitrose and oozes essence of passion fruit. Think porn star martini meets deliciously dry rosé. The grape is Grenache Cinsault Syrah which gives the rosé a robust structure, perfect on a hot day. £21.99 / 75cl / 13% ABV. 2. Sainsbury’s Baron Gassier Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire Elégancé Rosé has become very popular for its easy drinking qualities. Located East from Aix-enProvence, the vines are nestled at the foothills of the Sainte-Victoire mountain. £20 / 75cl / 13% ABV. 3.Waitrose are proud to be merchandisers of Nyetimber and you should be supporting this fabulous English sparkling wine company too. The sparkling rosé has won numerous awards. £39.99 / 75cl / 12% ABV.

Then, in the Middle Ages, the monastic orders and noble families came to head up numerous Provencal estates. An era when vineyards were to increase considerably in size and stature.

This wine is the fashionable very pale pink, like Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster and comes in a beautiful if all-butillegible screenprinted clear bottle on which much is made of the wine’s organic credentials. n

For a bit of Fun Rum infused with Banana & Coconut

After a boozy trip to Burnham Market one weekend I have told everyone about this rum. If you like rum, you’ll love this. It’s not sweet or sickly like you might imagine, it’s refreshing, tangy and absolutely delicious. Made in Newquay, Cornwall by the Real Rum Company, Bombo Caramel & Banana is a flavoured rum based drink combining the exotic flavours of banana, caramel and Caribbean rum. A seductively smooth drink which is very moreish. n Bombo Caramel and Banana Rum 24% 70cl £19.50

n Our featured wines are available from the best local independent wine merchants, supermarkets and online, prices are RRP and may vary from those stated.

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In the KITCHEN

We present three delicious dishes created by local chef Steven Bennett using IshFish...

DRESSED CRAB SALAD with Beetroot & Minted New Potatoes Preparation time: 5 minutes. Serves Two. Ingredients: (for the crab) handful fresh parsley, chopped • 1 lemon • (for the beetroot salad) four beetroots • 30g walnuts, chopped and toasted • 1tbsp olive oil • 1tbsp balsamic vinegar • (for the potato salad) 500g new potatoes • 175ml crème fraiche • ½ lemon • 1 handful fresh mint, finely chopped

For the beetroot salad, Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and serve with a sprinkling of salt and pepper to season. This doesn’t need anything else. The dressed crab can be served as it comes straight from IshFish with just a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley. For the potato salad, first of all gently boil your potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water until they are tender.

Drain the potatoes and leave to cool slightly before slicing all of them in halves or quarters depending on size. In a bowl, mix together the crème fraiche, lemon and some of the mint, along with a pinch of black pepper and salt for seasoning. Place the potato salad into a serving bowl and just sprinkle with the remaining mint to serve, and place on the table with the beetroot salad. n

Recipes & Dishes: Steven Bennett. Food Styling: Charlotte Hay, Creative Larder. Photography: Chris Waud, Go Photo!

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MUSSEL LINGUINE with Garlic, White Wine Sauce & Parmesan

Prep time: 5 mins. Cooking Time: 20 mins. Ingredients: 800g mussels • 1 garlic, finely chopped • 1 shallot, finely chopped • 10g butter • handful of fresh parsley • 2 sprigs fresh thyme • 2 bay leaves • 50ml dry white wine • 70ml double cream • ½ lemon • 180g linguine • shaved parmesan • crusty bread to serve Wash the mussels under a cold running tap. Boil the pasta. In another pan, soften the garlic and shallots in the butter. Add the parsley, bay leaves and thyme, before the mussels and wine. Turn up the heat to medium-high and cover the pan to steam the mussels open. Cook for three to four minutes, shaking every now any then. Remove the thyme, bay and bunch of parsley and add the cream, chopped parsley, salt and pepper and take off the heat. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Add the drained pasta into the pan with the mussels and fold through. To serve sprinkle with fresh parsley, shaved parmesan and spoon into bowls. Serve with crusty bread and salted butter.

COD & CHORIZO STEW with tomatoes, butter beans & chickpeas

Cooking Time: 15 minutes.. Serves Two. Ingredients: two cod fillets • 100g chorizo • 1tbsp olive oil • ½ chopped onion • 200g tinned chopped tomatoes • 200g butter beans, drained • 200g chickpeas, drained • 1 packet fresh parsley, roughly chopped • pepper to season.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the onion. Cook on a low-medium heat until softened. Add chorizo and cook for a further two minutes. Add the tinned tomatoes and fill the can with water, adding to the pan. Bring to the boil and season with pepper. Once boiling, season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and nestle into the pan. Gently simmer for around eight minutes. Stir in beans and chickpeas. Scatter with parsley before serving with crusty bread.

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Local Village Pub & Restaurant

Peterborough Road, Langtoft, Peterborough, PE6 9LW 01778 343200 • www.waggonandhorseslangtoft.co.uk Food Service Times: Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

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HOMES & WELCOME INTERIORS HOME

LOVE A Labour of

is month We’re delighted to enjoy a look inside a ﬁne 16th century Grade II listed Manor House which has just come onto the market in Orton Waterville. We think it’s one of the most beautifully presented properties We’ve seen for a long time! Words: Rob Davis.

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What a picture perfect property. New to the market is one of this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured home, a magnificent Grade II listed country manor, built in 1571, which is enveloped by around an acre of beautiful grounds and enjoys an enviable location within the delightful Peterborough village of Orton Waterville.

The current owner purchased the property a number of years ago. It was a house I had always admired, and so when the opportunity arose to take ownership I jumped at the chance. The house was in a rather bad state of repair, but the owner says he relished the opportunity to renovate and refurbish the entire property. Above/Right: The snug incorporates an Inglenook fireplace, whilst the drawing room has beautiful high ceilings and a hand-carved marble fireplace.

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“It was a mammoth project that in the end took a number of years to complete but I am extremely pleased with the results. As well as fully restoring the interior I also did quite a bit of structural work so the whole house is now in excellent condition.”

“Internally I’ve installed new bathrooms, a new heating system – including some under floor – the old floors were treated and repaired, in fact each of the beautiful original features has been restored and enhanced.”

“It’s essentially a very elegant period home that has been brought right up to modern standards, but in a really sympathetic way, so it’s extremely comfortable and has all the mod cons you’d expect.”

“It was a mammoth project that in the end took a number of years to complete but I am extremely pleased with the results...!” On that very subject, we’ll draw your attention not just to the property’s beautiful period features, from its hand carved marble fireplace in the drawing room, the inglenook fireplace of the snug and the original wood panelling of the study, but to rather more practical features and technology integrated nicely into the house, from underfloor heating to a particularly stunning living kitchen.

The hub of the home is the stunning kitchen breakfast room, fitted with a bespoke hand crafted kitchen with a large centre island, marble floors, silestone worktops and a separate hand crafted pantry and utility area. Stainless steel Wolf cooking appliances includes; a duel fuel range cooker with a charbroiler & griddle and a stand-alone steamer. Sub-Zero integrated refrigeration incorporating freezer draws and wine storage completes the look. The room also benefits from three sets of French doors which provide not just a wealth of natural light, but also easy access to a beautifully landscaped terrace with its flagstones, a two-tier fountain and views of adjacent 13th century parish church of St Mary’s. >>

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“I wanted this lovely old house to be conducive to modern living so I’ve also slightly altered the layout by converting the old brew house into a stunning new kitchen,” says the owner. “I combined two bedrooms and a bathroom to create a magnificent master suite and I’ve added en-suite bathrooms to other bedrooms. I’d say that it’s now a really outstanding family home.”

Main: The kitchen features bespoke cabinetry, marble flooring, Silestone work surfaces and impressive Wolf and Sub Zero premium appliances.

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“The gardens and grounds are a real feature of this property and completely surround the house, so although it’s in the middle of the village, there’s a terrific feeling of privacy...” really lovely walled garden that’s accessed via French doors from the kitchen and which is a real suntrap. The outlook is just beautiful no matter where you are in the property, and what I’ve particularly enjoyed is the fact that within the house and grounds you feel as if you’re in the middle of nowhere and yet we are so close to everything. It’s that perfect balance.” n

THE MANOR HOUSE ORTON WATERVILLE Location: 3.1 miles from P’Boro. Style: Exceptional Grade II listed Manor House in the ‘Ortons.’ Bedrooms: Seven, master with dressing room and en suite. Receptions: Six, currently arranged as drawing room, dining room, living kitchen, snug, morning room and games room. Features: Outbuildings with potential for conversion. Price: £2,450,000 Find Out More: The Manor House is currently on the market with Stamford’s Fine & Country. Visit St Mary,s St, Stamford PE9 2DE, call 01780 750200 or see www.fineandcountry.com.

Above: French doors lead from the beautifully appointed kitchen to a courtyard overlooking the village’s 13th century St Mary’s Church. The property is located in Orton Waterville and is one of the ‘Ortons,’ renowned for their smart appearance and architectural vernacular of stone cottages, thatched roofing and pretty streets.

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A fresh look to YOUR home

Name That

ARTIST Visit our showroom at: Unit 1 Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5XG

Tel: 01733 897679

www.freshwaterbathrooms.co.uk

ANTIQUES A painting arrives at the Grantham saleroom for further research. It is an oil on canvas almost 100cm wide from a very good local source. Items of such criteria are regularly seen at this busy auction house; however, the subject matter - a high quality image of Lincoln Cathedral from the Brayford is rare and crucially its lack of signature is very unusual on this enigma of a picture.

Helping to date the work can be done so by looking at it. Architectural changes from then to now would indicate a time post 1824, also one of the Brayford buildings is named ‘Norris’ this firm ceased trading from these premises by the early 1870s, so it is unlikely the work was done after then. These facts point to the work being executed in the lifetime of the great artist John Wilson Carmichael (1800 – 1868), well known for a comparable picture from a similar location of Lincoln Cathedral done in around 1858. Stylistically the works are alike and it is just possible they are by the same hand.

Few fully attributed works come up for such a famous artist but two watercolours of Lincolnshire scenes sold in the early 2000s signed and fully attributed to Carmichael also resemble the layout of this much larger oil: with clusters of figures in similar areas and of comparable artistic styles. The lack of signature on this picture though is frustrating. It has been relined, cleaned and renovated and any attribution may have been lost if it has been cut down, there is simply no signature to find.

The fact remains it was almost certainly painted during Carmichael’s lifetime, in a comparable style, but a full attribution is tricky. If any Pride readers have similar works, we would be delighted to hear from you so we can continue to research further, all comments would be gratefully received! n

With best wishes, Craig Bewick, MRICS. Auctioneer Golding Young & Mawer, Grantham.

Find Out More: Craig Bewick is an antiques specialist with Golding, Young & Mawer: The Bourne Auction Rooms, Spalding Road, Bourne PE10 9LE, 01778 422686; The Grantham Auction Rooms, Old Wharf Road, Grantham NG31 7AA, 01476 565118; The Stamford Valuation Office, The George Mews, Station Road, Stamford PE9 2LB, 01780 751666 or The Lincoln Auction Rooms, Thos Mawer House Station Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 3QY, 01522 524984. Alternatively, see www.goldingyoung.com.

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HOMES & WELCOME INTERIORS HOME

COTTAGE The ‘Chocolate Box’

A pretty village can sometimes be described as having a ‘chocolate box’ appearance. But in the case of Foxgloves, this month’s featured property, it’s a legitimate description, as this Longthorpe cottage once graced a box of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk... Words: Rob Davis.

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Have you ever seen a prettier cottage than Foxgloves? We’re struggling to recall one, and Cadbury obviously thought the same 40 years or so ago, when a photograph of the cottage graced the front of a big box of Dairy Milk Chocolates during its Country Cottages range of boxes.

“It’s a nice blend of character and style,” says its owners, Gill and Trevor Laundy. “It’s a cottage, but with quite high ceilings, so more like a farmhouse in its dimensions and with its sense of space.”

The property is based in Longthorpe, and it’s around two miles from Peterborough’s city centre.

Main: The living kitchen has very substantial butcher’s block, and two oven Aga, as well as beams and granite toppers. Above/Left: The entrance hall, dining and drawing rooms.

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With a generous 4,000sq ft of space, Foxgloves offers four bedrooms, plus an additional two bedrooms in a selfcontained annexe, as well as four reception rooms.

“The space has proven a real asset over the years,” says Gill. “The annexe adjoins the cottage with a doorway between the two, so it can function either as separate accommodation for elderly parents or as a rental proposition.” Trevor retired from RAF in 2012 and found a temporary job in New Zealand to fund his flying around the world in his Piper twin engine aircraft.

Whilst enjoying the spectacular scenery of New Zealand Gill & Trevor had the security

of knowing the annexe was let and the added bonus of additional income!

The house was originally three or four cottages, combined into one property in the early 1700s and partially renovated by its previous owners. The couple have had Foxgloves’s thatched roof completely replaced, and have completed additional changes including the creation of a farmhouse kitchen in place of a smaller room, creating a study, adding a cloakroom downstairs and an additional en suite on the first floor.

A new kitchen was built using local joinery firm Knotbox, who created bespoke cabinetry and replaced the island’s granite surfaces with a rather impressive butcher’s

block, a huge slab of timber to satisfy even the keenest of chefs.

The kitchen is well-equipped with a cream two-oven Aga, but an additional conventional oven in the utility room (designated the summer kitchen, by Gill) alongside white goods like the freezer and washing machine, helps to preserve the look of the farmhouse kitchen.

Commensurate with the period look and feel of the house, Foxgloves’s drawing room features a beehive inglenook fireplace, built in cabinetry and the ubiquitous beams.

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>> details that will help the property’s next owners to really enjoy the look and feel of the property whilst still offering a spacious and practical family home for modern living.

The property’s four reception rooms are currently arranged as the generously sized living kitchen, drawing room, dining room and a hardwood orangery overlooking the house’s cottage gardens. Upstairs, there’s a master suite with walk-in wardrobe, plus three further bedrooms (one with ensuite, shower room and a family bathroom). Meanwhile, the annexe has a really cosy living room as well as two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Set in around half an acre, Foxgloves has a cottage garden to the front, and to the rear a large patio and terrace with decking and brick barbecue. A gateway through to a second secluded garden area is currently

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home to a Celtic border garden with square beds, but the area could easily be repurposed to contain a kitchen garden, tennis court or a swimming pool.

“We’ve had two children here and it has been a wonderful family home, but we’re travelling more and more, and so our leaving is an exercise in downsizing.”

“It’s a lovely house though, a really nice combination of space and character, and despite the size of the garden it’s actually not too bad in terms of upkeep.”

“We’re looking for a family to take the house on; people who will enjoy it as much as we have and look after it for future generations.” A true chocolate box property, and with plenty of flexibility in terms of its space and layout, we think that Foxgloves is one of the prettiest and most desirable properties on the market around Peterborough right now. n

FOXGLOVES LONGTHORPE

Style: Originally three or four cottages, combined in the early 1700s, with stunning gardens.

Receptions: Four, currently arranged as living kitchen, drawing room, dining room and orangery.

Beds: Four, one with ensuite, one with shower plus family bathroom.

Other Features: Self-contained annexe with two bedrooms.

Guide Price: £850,000.

Find Out More: Currently on the market with www.sellmyhome.co.uk. Call 0203 44 12345 for more information.

Main: The large patio at the rear of the property has a decked area, and a built in barbecue. The house was completely re-thatched in 2017. Above: A gate leads from the cottage gardens to a secluded area currently styled as a Celtic garden, but the area could be converted into a pool, possibly a tennis court or a productive kitchen garden.

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Green

With Envy For a relaxed wallpaper to calm any home, try the colour green. It makes it feel a natural space to enjoy, and the top wallpaper designers use the shade in many of their creations....

Above: Director’s Guild, Pasaro. A gorgeous decorative design inspired by vintage ceramic wall tiles painted with a lovely watercolour effect shown here in the emerald colourway. £65 per roll.

Left: Albany, Meadow. A subtle wallpaper design, featuring distressed silhouettes of various stylised flowers, including poppy seed heads, daisies and pussy willow. £29 per roll. Top Right: Sandberg, Gabriel. An all over wallpaper design, featuring a delicate trailing trellis shown here in the pale green colourway, £68 per roll.

Right: Sanderson, Solaine. A stylised interpretation of an old Indienne block printed fabric design creating an all over floral trail by the Sanderson brand shown in metallic grey on cream colourway, £67 per roll.

Far Right: Sanderson, Fruit Aviary. Naturalistic fruit and exotic birds of paradise leafy branch trail, with a hand-painted watercolour paint look, £65 per roll. Top/Far Right: Albany, Bexley. A beautiful wallpaper design featuring a contemporary damask pattern, which include woodland animals and plants within the design, £20 per roll.

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Main: New for summer 2018 is Clarke & Clarke’s Bloomsbury, Chair seen here in Berwick Trail, denim colourway. Right: New for Summer 2018 is Designers Guild’s Roxburgh Ocean Cushion.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

Blue is the Colour

PERIOD HOMES ENJOY AN INJECTION OF RETRO PRINTS AND COLOUR, AS WELL AS TEXTURES. THIS MONTH, WE’RE LOOKING AT BOTH LIGHT AND HEAVY SHADES OF BLUE, ESPECIALLY SUITED TO VICTORIAN HOMES...

If you suffered from the winter blues, during the cooler months, you’ll be relieved that spring is finally on its way. But don’t dismiss blue as being a cold, unfriendly colour for your home, for whilst it can be heavy, and a cold colour to work with, even the most bold shade of blue can really lift your room.

The colour is ideal, too, for receding the dimensions of a reception room, turning a large space into a cosier casual sitting room, ideal for cinemas rooms and TV lounges, or for creating intimate dining rooms.

entire home or room from studios - each one will be delighted to assist with just one or two elements for your room.

Bespoke furnishings are designed to suit the style, scale and age of your property, and always look better in your home, typically proving to be better quality and better value overall, so take advantage of the expertise available to you in the county and see over the page for our recommended suppliers. >>

Our suggestions this month include ready made sofas as well as fabrics from leading design houses, stocked by the county’s independent interior design specialists.

Using a studio’s expertise means taking advantage of their ability to create bespoke sofas and chairs, or cover existing chairs.

In addition, local interiors businesses can create window dressings and bespoke blinds, make scatter cushions and advise on choosing wallcoverings and premium paints from names like Little Greene and Farrow & Ball. Crucially, it’s not necessary to commission an 85

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“CREATE A ROOMS THAT’S CONTEMPORARY, WHILST WORKING WELL IN THE COUNTY’S GEORGIAN, EDWARDIAN AND VICTORIAN COUNTRY HOMES USING BLUE HUES...” Top: Amelia is part of Duresta’s Boutique Abode collection. Available as grand, two or three seat sofas.

Below: Zoffany’s Edo range of fabrics. Acer curtains, sofa in Birado velvet, anthracite colourway.

Right: Cushions in Colefax & Fowler fabric. Sofa in Dunsford stone, cushions in Auden, Anders and Danby blue.

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Main: Designers Guild Pavia is a new collection of deep pile heavyweight velvets for creating sumptuous upholstery.

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Above: Cushions in Bloomsbury, a new Clarke & Clarke range.

Right: Celestial, and Marien Blue from Little Greene’s new Blue range.

Left: Clarke & Clarke’s Castle Garden, new for 2018. Sofa in Sissinghurst. Curtains in Sackville Stripe. Above: Clarke & Clarke’s Bloomsbury, new for 2018.

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OUTDOORS

ROSES Coming Up

is month’s featured garden opens up to the NGS in August and is likely to attract in excess of 400 people, all keen to enjoy in excess of 50 variety of roses among other spectacular planting. Rob Davis meets Claire & Ian Winfrey of Castor House gardens… Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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A garden for all seasons. That’s the best way to describe the 12 acre plot that Claire and Ian Winfrey have created over the course of their 30 year gardening odyssey.

“I’ve tried to ensure that you can find some colour or something flowering all year round. Even in February the garden looks good, with a profusion of snowdrops,” says Claire. “There’s plenty of spring colour, and as midsummer arrives, lots of roses… in excess of 50 varieties, we believe.”

The garden is based in Castor, about five miles west of Peterborough just off the A47, and has been the family home of the couple for three decades, but also for five generations of Winfreys. When Claire and Ian moved in, the grounds were configured as they currently appear, but with more lawned areas and a much plainer appearance.

There are two to three acres of formal gardens, flanked by woodland comprising specimen trees such as cedars, planted in the 1880s, and the whole site slopes some 30 degrees from west to east, creating both challenges, but also good drainage and the ability to create some visually impressive banks of visual interest.

Claire and Ian are lucky to benefit from the presence of a nearby natural spring which means that the ponds are gravity fed. Water is also pumped around the garden via a very necessary automated irrigation system. The couple have made the task of weeding easier and improved their planting by being very committed to good soil hygiene. During an intense period of development when they arrived at the property, the couple put down thick black plastic for six months to ‘suffocate’ any pernicious weeds, a practice known as the ‘no-dig’ method, resulting in sound soil with no diseases or seeds lurking within.

The use of sterilised mulch in the winter months and a general ethos of ‘working smart’ and keeping on top of the weeds has ensured that 12 hours can keep the whole garden clear of weeds. We’ve about five types of soil across the whole site,” says Claire. 92

“That includes a band of Blisworth Clay, in fact the only thing we can’t quite manage to grow is plants which thrives on acidic soils. Otherwise there are different soil characteristics all across the garden, so we’ve simply moved plants around to areas which best suit them.”

By ‘we’ Claire is referring to not just to her and Ian, but also her right hand plantswoman Sharon White, and three other part-time gardeners who, together, maintain the site.

The house is the former home of the Bishops of Peterborough, built in around 1650 but architecturally now exhibiting a style more resembling the Queen Anne period.

The property adjoins Home Farm, where the Diocese’s monks resided. A more modest building with fewer, smaller windows, compared to the beautiful views from Castor House itself, Home Farm’s part of the gardens features neat beds and various hostas, as well as a rose garden arranged as a colour wheel with all repeat flowering Gold Standard or Rose of the Year varieties, over 50 varieties in total.

In August, when the garden is open for the NGS, this area will provide one of the most diverse and impressive displays of roses in

Above: Castor House has been in the Winfrey family for five generations. Shown here is the sloping stream garden.

Opposite: The potager, pond, white border, and courtyard garden to the front of the property.

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the area, thanks, Claire says, to the practice of planting the rose grafts six inches below the surface and even using a very gentle dilution of Jeyes Fluid to keep the invidious black spot at bay. Beyond the rose garden is a peony walk, and borders with salvias and various perennials.

The bottom lawn area of the garden leads to an impressive spring-fed pond which, owing to the constant flow of spring water, doesn’t freeze, even during the harshest of winters. It’s home to zantedeschia ethiopica ‘crowborough’ which, thanks to the garden’s serendipitous ecology, thrives here as well as it’s likely to anywhere else in the UK.

At the bottom of the garden a loggia was created last year in which to enjoy the views over the ascending stream garden with its Italianate planting. There are ‘tropical’ beds adjacent to the garden’s walls and its glasshouse, and beyond that, an orchard with about 40 trees, including heritage varieties planted in association with Stamford Community Orchard Group with a view to preserving the area’s more unusual varieties.

“When the garden opens this month, visitors will see Castor House at its best with over 50 varieties of Rose of The Year or Gold Standard blooms.” At the top of the stream garden is a potager with an arbour, at the centre of which is a table with about 10 varieties of succulents. Adjoining this is an area of wildflower meadow, mown into neat squares. This area has been sown with ‘yellow rattle’ to decrease the soil fertility which will in turn encourage orchids and other wild flowers to grow. It is also a good source of pollen for the bees.

Other highlights of Castor House include a hot border on the eastern side of the house, Ian’s newly planted stumpery and the courtyard garden to the front of the house.

During our visit the garden was already colourful, thanks to Claire’s commitment to ensuring that she can pick some flowers with

some colour throughout the year. And yet, when the garden opens later this month, visitors will see Castor House at its very best.

Claire and Ian are the most committed gardeners you’re ever likely to meet, having just returned from holiday not with sunburn and a few naff souvenirs, but having spent a week camping in Bhutan with a botanist on the trail of rare Himalayan species growing in the wild. Commitment like that is uncommon, but certainly ensures the garden stands out even among the illustrious collection of gardens open for the NGS in our area. Over 400 people are expected to visit Castor House’s open day this month, and we respectfully suggest that you’re among them!

n Castor House Garden is owned by Claire & Ian Winfrey. The garden opens for NGS on Sunday 19th August, 2pm-5pm. Entry £6, children under 16 free, no dogs. Limited wheelchair access. See www.ngs.org.uk or www.castorhousegardens.co.uk. As well as homemade cakes and refreshments, there will also be a plant stall with Swines Meadow Farm Nursery.

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WEDDINGS

Lights, Camera, Wedding! Sometimes the best weddings are held together by family & friends, and that was certainly the case with regional TV news reporter Sarah & Jon Byrd, who married recently at Peterborough Cathedral... Photographer: Helen Griffin Photography , www.helengriffinphoto.co.uk

The story of Sarah and Jon begins in Peterborough where the couple met when they were in the Key Youth Theatre together. “I probably shouldn’t say this but I didn’t fancy Jon at all at first,” says Sarah. “He had those curtains of hair that were trendy at the time,” she laughs. Then, at one of their mutual friend’s house parties back in 2005, they realised they were attracted to each other and had their first kiss out in the garden and you could say, the rest is history!

Both Sarah and Jon originate from this area; Sarah went to King’s in Peterborough and Jon was at school in Stamford. Somehow their jobs have ushered them back to the area. Once they realised they were more than friends, they stayed together throughout University, and through all of the moving around that comes with a career. Sarah works as a Reporter for ITV News Anglia and Jon is a Consultant Ecologist near Northamptonshire. The proposal was far from romantic and Sarah’s retelling of the event is hilarious. “We said from the start that we wouldn't get married until we'd bought our own place," she says. "After we'd been together for about a decade, we finally bought our first house and moved in after cleaning our rental property out, it was a manic day.”

“By manic I mean we felt grim after all that cleaning, lifting, you know the things that happen when you’re moving home. We got settled in front of the TV watching Come Dine With Me while eating a ready meal from the supermarket down the road.”

“I should have known something was up because Jon didn’t finish his dinner, that’s not like Jon. He then announced that he’d go and find the bottle of Champagne our friends had bought us to celebrate our first night in the new house.”

WEDDING SUPPLIERS SARAH & JON BYRD

Wedding Venue: Peterborough Cathedral. Reception Marquee: Concept Marquees.

Dress: Wed2B, Milton Keynes. Wedding Flowers: Jo Poulter, Bespoke Buds and Cathedral Flower Guild

Wedding Cake: Alice Byrd, Jon’s sister-in-law. Disco: Jonny Stevens

Catering: Jo, Robin and the team at Willow Brook Farm, Peterborough Crockery: Whittlesey Catering Hire

Bar: The Vine Inn, Market Deeping. Invites: Designed by Sarah’s friend Lucy Adams. Alterations: Sew and Sew, Cambridge. n

“He came back in the room with it and literally fell on one knee and proposed!” Sarah was in so much shock she of course said yes and proceeded to burst into tears. After barely a moment to celebrate, their brand new neighbours knocked on the door with some ‘welcome to our neighbourhood’ goodies and stayed to help them finish off the Champagne. It seems our Jon couldn’t wait a day longer!

They married a year and a half later in May 2017 and, as Sarah used to be Head Chorister at Peterborough Cathedral, they were given the option to get married there. “I went to visit with my Mum when I was still at Primary School,” Sarah tells me. “We were sitting at the front on the grass having our lunch and because it was a warm day, they had the doors wide open while the choir were rehearsing. I decided there and then I wanted to be able to sing like that so a couple of weeks later I auditioned and I actually got in!” With such lovely memories of Peterborough Cathedral after having spent so much time there it was only right that Sarah and Jon got married there. “What made it even more special is that some of my old choir friends sang at the wedding!”

As for the big white wedding dress, Sarah had never thought about it, or the marquee, or the cake, “I only knew what music and hymns I’d like, that’s it.” When it came to choosing a dress, Sarah and her mum went to a big warehouse and she literally just picked the best dress out of four, had a few alterations done, that’s it. “It’s been in the loft ever since and I don’t feel guilty about it, I never wanted to spend a lot on a dress,” says Sarah. Jon’s parents live in Market Deeping and have a beautiful long garden, perfect for a marquee! “We asked and they were delighted,” says Sarah. “It was close enough 97

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- WEDDINGS -

“I think my Dad was more worried about handing over the Ferrari than me!”

for everyone to get there and with 180 people at our wedding, we wanted to avoid having to hire a big, expensive venue.” Sarah also explained that having the wedding at home made the atmosphere really relaxed, children could play, everyone had a great time.

“We provided loads of help yourself pub snacks everywhere, beers, wine and plenty of bottle openers,” says Sarah. “If anyone was thirsty or hungry it was their fault!” They provided seating and tables for a hog roast too. “We got family and friends involved every step of the way,” says Sarah. “My Dad provided a Ferrari, my sister-in-law made the cake, another friend did the invites,” people love getting involved!

“The Ferrari was hilarious,” laughs Sarah. “I think my Dad was more worried about handing the keys over for that than he was for handing me over!” They didn’t have a band either, one of Sarah’s colleagues at ITV, Jonny Stevens, runs discos and he provided the entertainment as his present to them.

“I asked him to stay low key but of course he didn’t in the end.” says Sarah. “He’d put together this amazing compilation video of the celebrities we've met while at ITV all wishing us well on our wedding day.”

Another cameraman friend took on the role of ‘Gary Guestbook’ and filmed all of the guests arriving and rather than writing a note, got them to say a few words into the camera ‘Congratulations!’ so that in years to come, Sarah and Jon can sit down and watch back all of their beautiful friends and family sharing the love. Sarah and Jon are expecting their first baby soon, Sarah can’t wait as she says being pregnant makes hot days even hotter! n

Photographer: Helen Griffin Photography www.helengriffinphoto.co.uk

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NOT JUST FOR WEDDINGS... From our Rutland base, Funky Tents can help clients visualise and create wonderful and bespoke marquee spaces for all occasions.

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SUN FASHION

HERE COMES THE

JOULES IS A QUINTESSENTIAL BRITISH BRAND, AND THEIR SUMMER COLLECTION BOASTS FLOWER POWER & NAUTICAL STRIPES... Main: Main: AA loose-fitted loose-fitted top/jumper top/jumper for for colder colder days days on on the the beach beach and and navy navy blue blue shorts, shorts, £39.95. £39.95. Opposite: Opposite: Shirt Shirt dress dress £79.95, £79.95, ‘Hello ‘Hello Sunshine’ Sunshine’ £24.95. straw straw hat hat £24.95.

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Main: Nautical striped dress £59.95 and red neck scarf £9.95. Opposite: Striped top £29.95, yellow shorts £39.95 and bag £19.95.

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Main: A beautiful dress which could be worn on warm summer occasions like a wedding or family barbecue, ÂŁ39.95. Opposite: And finally, another nautical style with red necktie matched with an outfit in the Gents collection.

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BEAUTY

WE LOVE SUMMER BUT SOMETIMES OUR BODY MISBEHAVES JUST AS WE BARE ALL, SO HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITE SUMMER SAVIOURS 1. The Saviour of Summer Eyes

5. BUM NOTES FROM BRAZIL

Natura Bissé, £49.

Sol de Janeiro, £44.

No more late night wrinkles, fine lines or dark shadows with Natura Bissé's eye gel cream. This fast-absorbing treatment is enriched with Vitamin C to increase collagen and hyaluronic acid production, ginseng to stimulate blood circulation and energise tired skin and caffeine to alleviate puffiness. The fresh orange scent is perfect for that extra pickme-up in the morning too.

2. Help for Hair

It’s important to look after your hair in the sun. This treatment from Davines is to stop hair feeling crispy after a day’s sunbathing. Shea Butter softens and hydrates even the driest strands, while Chinotto di Savona extract protects and smoothes. Davines, £21.

3. Protection First

There’s nothing chic about sunburn and prevention is better than a cure! Invest in a good suncream this summer and you’ll maintain a beautiful tan all year round without peeling. Try La Mer’s Broad Spectrum fluid, SPF 50. La Mer, £80.

4. A Gentle Glow

Estée Lauder’s range for summer, Bronze Goddess, has been a huge success and for good reason. The fragrances are sublime and the bronzers give you the perfect sunkissed glow on bare skin or alongside your normal foundation. Estée Lauder £34.

The absurdly named ‘Brazilian Bum Bum Cream’ should be used sparingly; just a dab here and a dab there. However, this little orange pot has quite deservedly been a bestseller this year thanks to its incredible abilities to save dry skin in seconds. It also contains a secret Amazonian ingredient, guaraná, which contains one of the most potent forms of caffeine for tightened skin, so pack this miracle cream in your suitcase!

6. Achieve Perfect Lips for Summer...

No one does lipstick like Tom Ford does lipstick and this particular shade, sheer, is a must have for holiday! The coral hues complement sun-kissed skin beautifully and make your teeth sparkly white. A decadent mix of vitamins C and E and shea butter helps lavish the lips with saturated moisture. The distinct, beveled lip colour sheer bullet is packaged in a retro-chic, ivory and gold-coloured Tom Ford case. Tom Ford, £40.

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LEARN TO FLY

COME FLY

WITH ME

IF YOU’VE EVER WANTED TO SEE PETERBOROUGH AND ITS SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE, NOW’S YOUR CHANCE. BASED IN HOLME, WE WENT UP, UP AND AWAY WITH HELISPHERE HELICOPTERS FOR A TASTER FLIGHT Words & Images: Rob Davis

Warning! Be very careful about taking your first helicopter flight with Helisphere Helicopters. Oh, it’s safe, it’s pleasant and the guys are great. And for a hover challenge at £99.00 its well priced too. It is, however, highly addictive. As soon as you’re back on terra firma, you’ll want to be straight back up in the air!

“It’s hilarious!” say Jim Siyver and John Spring. “We take people up and they can be a bit quiet or serious before their flight, but as soon as they’re up in the air there’s a great big smile across their face, and as soon as they’re back down they’ve been bitten by the bug!”

Jim and John were captivated following their very first flight too. Interestingly neither come from a military or commercial pilot background. Jim has been flying helicopters for 6 years, following a 2012 surprise birthday present. “20 mins later and I was hooked.” Captain John, meanwhile, has been flying since 1996 and also discovered helicopters following a trial lesson purchased rather on impulse. A few years on and John has gained his professional pilots qualifications

Opposite: You can get in the air for less than £100 with the hover challenge or enjoy your first flight at the controls of a helicopter. The flying school is the only one within 30 minutes or so of Peterborough.

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and Jim has taken the plunge to move on up from a private pilot to commercial flying once the additional training is completed. Both are now aiming to introduce others to the joy of helicopter flying using an approach which is completely different to any other flying school you’re likely to encounter.

For a start, the chaps specialise in helicopters, rather than more common microlights or fixed wing aeroplanes. The former provides a completely different flying experience, from the vertical takeoff and landing to the sense of serenity as you hover motionless in the air. It’s this perspective, this sense of serenity which makes helicopter flying unique and very special indeed, even if you’ve experience flying or flying in other aircraft.

Next, there’s the price. With a 20 minute taster flight in the R22 or R44 from £120.00, you'll take control of the aircraft and experience the feel of it for yourself right from the very beginning. And again, the feel of a helicopter is a visceral one; indeed it can sometimes be mentally exhausting, but also exciting and tactile. But these are not the only reasons that Helisphere differs from other flying schools. The two men have pioneered a different model a rather brilliant ‘squadron model.’>>

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CRASH COURSE

IT’S A COMPLICATED SKILL, FLYING A HELICOPTER, BUT THIS IS A CRASH COURSE... HOPEFULLY NOT IN A LITERAL WAY!

Getting Started The Robinson R44 we were in flies on Avgas and costs about £280 per tank. The engine is started and runs at about 1,000rpm.

Getting In The Air Once the engine is warm, a clutch engages the engine to the rotor blades. A control between the seats which looks like a car handbrake is called the Collective. Rotating it controls engine speed, and lifting it up changes the pitch of the rotor blades which causes lift. This is essentially a pilot’s ‘up and down’ control. Getting Around The main joystick control is called the Cyclic. Push it forward or pull it back to move forward or backwards. Push it left or right for horizontal movement. Getting In a Spin Two pedals adjust the torque on the back rotor blade. This enables to aircraft to pivot around its central axis, to face different directions without moving about.

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The Sphere Squadron model provides a means to socialise and swap knowledge with other learners...

>> In conventional flying schools, trainees learn in isolation, instructors act in a very dour way and there’s little scope for mutual personal development.

At Helisphere, however, training lessons and any further lessons grant inclusion into The Sphere Squadron, a sort of ‘Helisphere Club’ that aims not only to provide a means to socialise and enthuse about helicopters - with likeminded beginners, rather than hardcore aviation specialises - but also to provide a ‘family, a brace of buddies, with guaranteed support at every stage of your journey,’ says Jim and John.

The Sphere Squadron model is not just a pleasantry, either. It provides access to thosei m mersed in trial lessons, those gaining their private pilot’s licence or those who are taking their learning further, so that at every stage, you can gain advice, help and support from others in a Daniel Bernoulli’s published Hydrodynamica in 1738. similar position.

Bernoulli’s Breakthrough

“When you’re experiencing helicopter flights with us, everything centres around you,” says Jim. “Helicopters are expensive and complex machines, and emerging from a lesson can leave you physically but also mentally exhausted too. The idea of The Sphere Squadron is to create a learning environment also that maximises the effectiveness but also enhances the experience when you’ve invested the time, money and effort in learning to fly.”

She took us 800ft in the air for a 90 knots circuit of the airfield and we’re delighted to report that her control of the aircraft was smooth, proficient and unfortunately all to addictive. She’s now revising for her first of nine ground school exams, air law. A 20-something female, Tara is not the archetypal would-be pilot, but that’s the other aim of Helisphere; to prove that aviation is not just for older chaps, but for both genders and all ages, inclusively.

His pressure/velocity equation is the founding principal of aviation and remains so still today.

Jim and John currently have access to several aircraft but their most common ones are their Robinson R22 and R44 models. Two seater and four seater aircrafts respectively, the aircraft are dynamically stable once in the air - that is, they hover virtually motionless unless the pilot intervenes. Right: The company runs a Robinson R22 and a Robinson R44 aircraft.

Opposite Page: Our flight took us up to 90mph and 800ft in the air. Learning to fly a helicopter is a great cure for a fear of flying!

Because of the serene vertical takeoff and landing, they’re perfect for those seeking to overcome a fear of flying indeed, John has cured many nervous fliers’ phobias by hovering just a few inches off the ground and providing a gentle form of aversion therapy.

Our flight saw us taking the back seat as recent sports sciences graduate Tara Johnson took the controls on her 6th lesson. The newest member of Sphere Squadron is in her 20s and has long been fascinated by helicopters.

With 20-minute taster lesson beginning at £120.00 and flying instruction for £280/hour, Helisphere’s rates are competitive to say the least. In fact Jim and John believe they’re the cheapest in the country.

The two are also based at the only airfield within a good 30 mile radius of Peterborough, making them a great option for those seeking anything from a taster flight to obtaining their own PPL. It’s a remarkable experience, but it’s also incredibly addictive one... so don’t say you haven’t been warned! n

Find Out More: Helisphere Helicopters is based at Peterborough Business Airfield, Holme PE7 3PX. For a trial lesson for £120.00 or to begin your flight training lessons at £280/hr for your private pilots license, call 07860 268462 or 07867 608954 or see www.helispherehelicopters.com

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

Organic farmer’s shares for staff...

RIVERFORD FOUNDER GUY SINGH-WATSON SELLS 74% OF BUSINESS TO STAFF

SACREWELL The founder of pioneering organic veg box retailer Riverford has sold the business to his staff for less than a third of its market value. Over the last 15 years, Guy Singh-Watson has steadfastly turned away successive approaches from external investors, describing such a sale as ‘…tantamount to selling my children into prostitution’ and vowing that the business would remain in the hands of those directly involved in it. True to his word, the transfer of ownership took place last month June and was celebrated at a party for 450 staff. “It would be so easy to sell, but I don’t want the Riverford brand we have built up over the last 30 years to be used to pass off mediocre food.” “I believe that our staff are the best people to safeguard and promote the values and

interests that make the business so different.” “I want to prove that business can be used as a force for good, and that we are not all motivated by greed.”

Peterborough retailer shares unsold food with those in need

PETERBOROUGH CO-OP TO SHARE UNSOLD FOOD TO 250 FARESHARE CHARITIES...

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Riverford Organic Farmers has had an HMRC-approved valuation of £22 million. Rather than cashing in on this and selling to the highest bidder, Guy has sold 74% PETERBOROUGH Co-op stores in Peterborough are rolling out an ambitious project that will see unsold food redirected to help hundreds of local charities. Following the completion of a successful pilot, the stores have teamed up with FareShare East Midlands to announce plans that will see all of its food stores across 16 counties included in proposals to help good causes and reduce waste in food stores. The project will see best before food items and non-food goods that cannot be sold collected by colleagues from the Society’s Food

of Riverford to his staff for £6 million, retaining 26% and his trademark active role in the business. n For more information on Riverford, see www.riverford.co.uk. Distribution Centre, in Leicester, then delivered to FareShare to send out to over 250 local charities across the Midlands. Those involved in the project are predicting that the scheme will help cut food waste by at least 40% and provide over one million meals per year to vulnerable people.

Hannah Gallimore, Central England Co-operative Corporate Responsibility Manager, said: “Food waste is a topic customers and colleagues regularly talk to us about and it is an area that has always been at the forefront of plans at the Society.” n

500,000 STEMS IN SIX MONTHS FOR SCOTT

HAMPTON Business is blooming - sorry, booming - for Hampton’s Scott Lewis, founder of Flowers & Plants Direct, which has sold half a million stems despite being just six months old. Scott previously ran a flower packaging business which he grew from £1.2m to a business with a turnover of an impressive £21m in just six years. “We have made a good start here but we won’t be resting on

our laurels – we have plans to expand our range and provide even more choice,” says Scott. “Flowers and Plants Direct is a wholesale floral retailer in Peterborough. We supply beautiful and exotic flowers, plants and floral sundries to trade florists, landscape gardeners, event planners and more. Our range of fresh wholesale flowers are extensive and affordable.” n See flowersandplantsdirect.uk

Peterborough’s Fairline in pole position to support GT Rick LOCAL MOTOR YACHT MAKER FAIRLINE ARE NEW SPONSORS OF BENTLEY’S RICK PARFITT

Relax... it’s good for employees and your business!

PETERBOROUGH Corporate wellness. It’s the secret to a happy workforce with better physical health and lower stress levels, at least, that’s according to city’s Lucy Wilson, the brains and magic massaging fingers behind Lulabelle Wellness. Lucy has created her business, providing mini-massage treatments, corporate massage days and office spa days. “A short break away from the chaos and stresses of the office will help you and your colleagues refocus, as well as achieve better results,” says Lucy.

n See www.lulabellewellness.co.uk

£3,000,000 Investment

Business is blooming

PETERBOROUGH DAIRY SUPPLIER Meadow Foods has announced a £3m investment in its Fengate site. The investment will see the site, which supplies food manufacturers, create around 100 jobs in the area. n

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OUNDLE Fairline, creators of super-luxurious motor yachts, whose headquarters are based in Oundle, has announced a new promotional tie-up with Bentley’s British GT driver Rich Parfitt JR.

Fairline employ over 280 people in the area, and recently partnered with Rick, the son of Status Quo’s founder member. Rick drives a Bentley GT Continental GT3 in the British GT series, and is also a talented musician, having performed with Eric Clapton, Brian Ferry and Spandau Ballet. Fairline, meanwhile, was founded in 1963 and creates its Squadron and Targa series, which range from 38ft-62ft. n

BUSINESS

NEWS In Brief

PETERBOROUGH

NEW RETAIL PARK WILL ATTRACT BIG NAMES A new Peterborough retail park has been granted planning permission, just off Maskew Avenue on the site adjacent to the Boulevard and Maskew retail parks. Barker and Stonehouse, Habitat, Loaf, Sofa Store and Wren Kitchens are all mooted for the site, which will create anywhere from 120 to 150 jobs. Plans for a large supermarket were approved by the City Council in 2012 but due to difficult trading conditions, work on a new superstore didn’t begin before planning permission expired. A pedestrian crossing and the installation of new traffic lights will help mitigate increased traffic. In addition to seven new stores, it’s anticipated that two restaurants or cafés will also be created, along with 536 parking spaces. n

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GENTLEMEN WELCOME TO THE GENTLEMEN’S SECTION. IN THIS EDITION, WE FEATURE OUR RECOMMENDED DESIGNER SUNGLASSES, A NEW MOTOR FROM JAGUAR, TOP TIPS FOR THE PERFECT GOLF SWING AND GANT’S SUMMER COLLECTION...

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MOTORS

ELECTRIC DREAMS:

THE GAME

CHANGER

Every so often there comes along a game-changer; a car which is so profoundly well-resolved that it defines a whole new sector of the car market. Jaguar’s I-Pace is just such a car; electric dreams, made real!

Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE

£74,445

Oh! Oh! It’s sublime! Every so often there’s a car emerging from the haze of mediocrity to give a fresh dewy dawn to a sector or to create a completely new one. Think about the original Mini, the E-Type, the Range Rover, even. Respectively they made cars small affordable or sexy and desirable or practical and luxurious.

Jaguar’s new I-Pace is similarly endowed with a sufficient level of uniqueness to be just as iconic. I-Pace is an electric car, but not a combustion one to which a hybrid system has been grafted, but a genuine, designed-from-the-ground-up electric car.

Tesla got there first, and other manufacturers have designed hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius, or dedicated electric cars like Nissan’s Leaf, but this is the first mainstream executive SUV designed from the ground up to be the fuel-free future of executive motoring.

The car is achingly good looking. Not just smart or modern but absolutely great from absolutely any angle... and if you think it looks good in photos, in the flesh it’s even more of a joy to behold. >>

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>> The car has just one powertrain, EV400, which refers to the power generated by its motor and 90kWh battery combination. Firstly don’t worry about running out of juice. Unlike plug-in hybrids with their circa 30-mile range, I-Pace will travel 298 miles (480km) on a single charge.

Charging the I-Pace on a rapid charger takes 40 minutes for 80% range, 100km range in 15 minutes. Using a domestic 13-amp plug, will necessitate overnight charging for just over 10 hours.

Crikey, it’s quick too. Being electric, all of the torque is available the instant the juice flows, so you’ll crack 60mph in 4.5 seconds, and reach 124mph flat out. To put that into context, that’s Porsche 911 Carrera quick. 118

“Don’t worry about running out of power. Unlike hybrids with their 30-mile ranges, I-Pace will travel 298 miles on a single charge.” Because the car is electric, there’s also a surprising amount of room in the cabin and an additional, dinky little boot under the bonnet. There’s five seats, an automatic transmission with no clutch, and all-wheel drive.

Three trim levels are available; S, SE and HSE. All models have a reversing camera, navigation and powered seats. SE grade adds leather seats, power tailgate, adaptive cruise control whilst HSE models are loaded with a 360° all round view camera, 18-way adjustable heated and cooled front seats, and heated rear seats.

Handling is sublime thanks to all of the mechanical bits being under the floor, low to the ground, which in turn facilitates 50:50 weight distribution, and being a thoroughly modern car, it’s has 4G wi-fi, over-the-air software update, voice control and no fewer than six USB ports, plus the ability to be linked to your smart phone to check battery charge, remotely turn on the climate control and so on.

I-Pace is not just the best looking, but also the most advanced and impressive new car launch you’ll see this year... we absolutely love it! n

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Plug in, turn on, drop out: The best electric SUVs...

Tesla Model X, £71,405 - £129,155: Tesla has set the motoring world alight with its Model S sports saloon, and its Model X is an SUV version with all wheel drive, available in 75kWh, 100kWh or 100kWh Performance versions. Because the cars have been designed from the ground up as electric vehicles, there’s no legacy compromise in Tesla cars’ design left over from combustion engine roots, and with Tesla’s gigantic iPad to control almost all of the vehicle’s functions, the car’s interior has a modern, ultra-minimalist look. Ranges of anywhere between 259 miles and 336 miles, 0-60mph in 4.9secs to 2.9secs. n

Bentley Bentayga Plug-In £180,000 (est): Pairing a 3.0V6 petrol engine with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, the Bentayga is a game-changer for Bentley, and its plug-in version will be too. Prices will be confirmed as Pride goes to press, but expect a premium over even the V12 version of the SUV. Claimed electric-only range of 31 miles, refinement and a quiet experience will be prioritised over performance. Technical data is scarce but expect to achieve 100mpg combined, and the car will emit just 75g CO2. The Bentayga has a top-down camera, adaptive cruise control and automatic parking too. n

JAGUAR I-PACE 400EV HSE Price: £74,445, available now. Motor/Drivetrain: 90kWh motor, 400ps, all wheel drive, auto transmission. Performance: 0-60mph 4.5 secs. 124mph top speed. Range/Eco: 298 mile range, 0g/km Co2. 13% BIK. Equipment: 360 camera, sat nav, adaptive cruise, 18-way heated/cooled leather seats. n

Volvo XC90 T8 £62,500 - £71,300: Volvo simply can’t do a thing wrong right now, and the XC90 is a superb example of an alternative to the triumvirate of German luxury car makers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Even in top Inscription Pro trim, the XC90 undercuts its rivals. It’s loaded with equipment, from ventilated and heated massaging nappa seats to adaptive cruise, parking camera and navigation. 0-60mph 5.8secs; 108mpg. n

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Car detailing is an obsession and DSJ Automotive & Detailing was created from this obsession. A desire to produce something exceptional, down to the smallest detail, using only the very best materials. As is the case with many of the early detailers, the profession is entered as a result of a personal drive for perfection on our own vehicles. From there, others approach us and we start down the path of professional car detailing. Through our detailing design studio we strive to be the best car detailer in Stamford and the wider area, not only through the detailing itself but in the added value services we provide. These include a walk in shop selling the AngelWax products that we work with, aﬀording you the opportunity to watch us work and ask for advice and guidance. Another service that has followed on as a result of being trusted with Clients vehicles, is the car storage facility that we operate. Every vehicle is looked after and more importantly secure and safe whilst at the same time being covered by our insurance policy.

From our discreet unbranded location, DSJ offers classic car storage facilities for short or long term durations. Requested by our clients, we offer a tailor made car storage solution, allowing them to store their classic cars in a secure and fully insured environment. The car storage is monitored 24/7 by CCTV and checked upon regularly by the DSJ staff as they set about maintaining the vehicles based on the the owners car storage needs. Whether it is a simple place to store and cover the vehicle or the client requires the vehicle to be started and moved on a pre-agreed basis, the service we provide will leave you with peace of mind that your cherished vehicle is truly being looked after. We hope that you to will commission your vehicle to be detailed by us and through the quality of our work, we look forward to holding onto you as a DSJ Client.

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MOTORS

Business Class Travel

Audi’s new A6 is an important car for the firm; it’s a volume seller in the most competitive class that the German manufacturer competes in. Head to head with the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class, it’ll need to be one heck of a car!

Making its debut this month, the Audi A6 is a really important car for Audi. at’s because the so-called mid-sized executive sector is the most ﬁercely fought battle ground, occupied not just by the A6, but the Mercedes E-Class with its beautiful cabin, and the BMW 5-Series with its fabulous reputation for driving dynamics.

e new A6 is also a car that will need to offer both frugal company car models, but also a storming RS6 version to compete with BMW’s 520ed and the M5. e cars’ customers are typically company car driving executives who demand the ability to chew through motorway miles and massage away executive stress whilst still offering a bit of poke when the family vacate the five seats and generous saloon boot. e car will be offered with a 2.0TDi engine, the most economical and a great

option for company car drivers, but also two 3.0TDi engines in diﬀerent states of tune and a range topping 3.0 TSi petrol unit.

Audi A6 SE, S-Line

Price From: £37,000 (est). On Sale: June 2018.

Engine: 2.0 TDi, 3.0TDi, 3.0TSi. Performance (2.0TDi): 0-60mph 8.4 seconds; 144mph top speed. Economy: 65.7mpg combined, 113g/km CO2.

e 2.0 engine uses a 12v electrical system but the 3.0 engines use a 48v mild hybrid system which will oﬀer great fuel savings over traditional engines when cruising at motorway speeds. e car will showcase the latest technology including no fewer than 37 driver assist systems, and its cabin features three TFT screens replacing analogue instrumentation, the sat nav screen and heading & ventilation controls. Expect automatic parking and adaptive cruise control systems, as well as heated leather seats, sat nav and cruise control to make your morning commute a cinch, and ensure you arrive at work nice and fresh! n

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MOTORS

In time for summer

NEW MERCEDES C-CLASS CONVERTIBLE AND COUPÉ PERFECT FOR SUN LOVERS

MERCEDES Hot on the heels of its facelifted volume seller the C-Class, Mercedes has released an updated version of the coupé and convertible derivatives. Following the current trend for downsizing, the entry level C200 cars are powered by a tiny 1.5 petrol engine with a 48v mild hybrid system, meaning 46.3mpg, whilst a C220d diesel version is the pick of the

range for us, and achieves 61.4mpg in the only available trim, AMG Line, for £40,130 in coupé form and £43,949 as a convertible. Standard kit is huge, with heated leather seats, sat nav and reversing camera. Ensure you add the £4,995 Premium Plus package for a 360° camera and stereo upgrade, and £1,695 for a huge suite of driver aids like adaptive cruise control. n

Bullet-proof build quality £118,688 SKODA OFFERS BULLET PROOF BALLISTIC SAFETY

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Mitsubishi’s Outlander plug in car is still our PHEV-ourite... MITSUBISHI The UK’s favourite plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) remains the Outlander, selling over 500 cars a month and nearly 2,500 a quarter. Available from just £32,305, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is capable of 166.1 MPG (according to official NEDC fuel economy figures) with an electric range of up to 33 miles. It can be rapid-charged in 25 minutes and can be fully charged from a domestic home charge point in 3.5 hours. Other benefits also include ultra-low company car tax of just 13%, along with exemption from the London congestion charge and first year road tax. There are currently around 36,800 Outlander PHEVs on UK roads. n

SKODA Skoda, now part of the Volkswagen and Audi family, has successfully managed to put all of the 1980s jokes to rest, and its cars, such as the Superb, a 3-Series, A4 and C-Class challenger, whose build quality could be described as bulletproof. However, in the case of this Superb, an estate with a 2.0 190ps engine and a £118,688 price tag, can quite legitimately be described as bullet-proof. That’s because it has been upgraded to offer PAS300 armoured certification. It can resist most type of ballistic and bullet attacks, and is likely to find a home with VIPs under police protection. n

MOTORING

NEWS In Brief

CARS & COUNTRIES

INDUSTRY ANALYST JATO REVEALS DIFFERENT COUNTRIES’ MOST POPULAR CARS... Jato has revealed that whilst the UK’s most popular car remains the Fiesta, different countries all retain their own automotive favourites. Austria’s favourite set of wheels is the Volkswagen Golf, which is also top in Belgium, Latvia and Germany. Croatia, Czeckia and Estonia prefer the Skoda Octavia, as does Switzerland and Finland, whilst Denmark’s favourite is the Peugeot 208 and France and Portugal’s favourite car is the Renault Clio and Italians think the Fiat Panda is bella cibo. Greece love the Toyota Yaris, whilst Spain loves the Seat Ibiza, and Hungary is hungry for the Suzuki Vitara. Ireland’s favourite is the Nissan Qashqai, whilst patriotic Sweden loves the Volvo XC60. The UK’s top car, the Ford Fiesta, sold over 40,600 in the UK last year, with the number two and three spots occupied by the Volkswagen Golf (26,685 cars) and the Nissan Qashqai (21,171 cars). n

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GOLF TIPS

Jordan Wrisdale’s

TIPS & TRICKS Even if you have the perfect swing from tee off, if you can’t putt the ball, your score can quickly add up. Professional golfer Jordan Wrisdale gives his tips on how to make the shot a little easier...

“Putting is an easy way for you to add points to your overall score, so it’s worth perfecting the shot,” says Jordan. “It becomes a lot easier when following these simple steps.”

“The best tip I can give first of all, is to let it flow naturally. It’s like signing your name on a piece of paper; you can do it perfectly first time, but if you try and repeat it, it won’t be exactly the same. Don’t force it.” Lead with your left: The left hand is the direction hand, and it’s just as important as the right. Practice putting left-hand-only, or have someone hold a club in front of your hands on the target line. Bump the grip with the back of your hand, not your fingers. Think roll, not hit: The key to distance control is to roll the ball, not hit it. To do

this, take an open stance, your weight slightly favoring your left side and your putter shaft leaning toward the target. The open stance makes it easier to feel the left hand going out and down the target line.

Use your fingers: Grip the putter any way you like, as long as it doesn’t hinder your left hand’s role in the stroke. But make sure to grip the club in your fingers. The shaft should run up the lifeline of your left hand for clubface control, but your fingers must contact the grip. You can drop the right forefinger down the shaft, but don’t steer with it. Forget The Origins about what your palms are doing. Fingers equal feel. Spot the ball: If you stare at the ball too long, it’s easy

of the Caddy

The French word ‘cadet,’ pronouned cad-day, means ‘youngest child.’ This is where the word ‘caddy’ comes from in the game of golf.

to get brain-locked and hit a bad putt. To avoid this, don’t even look at the ball. Try looking at a spot just in front of the ball on your target line and rolling the ball over that spot.

Another trick to free your mind is to picture the ball going in on the high side of the hole on a breaking putt. Most golfers miss low.

“When you go to take the shot, move the arms like a pendulum swing and keep it in mind that you’re rolling the ball and not hitting it. You should be able to make the perfect shot by following these tips!”

Left: Jordan’s key advice is for your stroke to go naturally, because if you force it, it won’t go in. Make sure you let it roll in, so don’t hit the golf ball with force.

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Jordan Wrisdale: Professional Golfer... The area is widely regarded for its golfing provisions. It’s close to the home of English Golf, with the National Golf Centre based in Lincolnshire, and there are over 50 different courses across the county.

Jordan is the area’s youngest ever Amateur Champion, winning at the age of 15. He won the English Champion of Champions and is currently playing the European Challenge Tour and the Euro Pro Tour which is based in the UK. Each month, he’s going to be providing his top golfing tips to the readers of Peterborough Pride!

Jordan Wrisdale has used it to his advantage, and out of the 60,000,000 golfers across the world, Jordan is currently ranked 1,457, and 2nd in the whole of the county He has represented England for the sport, appears on Sky Sports regularly, competes across the globe and he anticipates that he will be playing in the British Open at Carnoustie later this year. He has the support from world-renowned coach Phil Kenyon, and his equipment is sponsored by brands Ping and Titleist.

“I’ve been playing golf since I was 10, and I’ve always known that I would follow it as a career,” says Jordan. “I’m really passionate about it.” Jordan makes regular TV, print and online appearances. This year, he appears on Sky Sports - average viewing figures over 400,000.

n Jordan is currently looking for more sponsors, currently sponsored by Rolec Services, Ping, Mashie and more. He can provide corporate days for staff, great branding across his clothing and great PR for you and your business. If you want to support Jordan through his golfing career, email wrisdalej@gmail.com or call him today on 07799 358203.

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Beside

the Seaside Designer clothing brand Gant has just released its latest collection, taking inspiration from the sea. View their nautical styles and summer suits here... www.gant.co.uk

Above: Sunbleached Cable Crewneck jumper in strawberry pink, £100, Breton Boatneck top, £65, Stretch Oxford shirt in white and light blue, £80, and the lightweight cotton crewneck jumper, £80. Left: Diamond G slim stretch linen blazer, £325, Diamond G tailored fit stretch linen trousers, £145, Diamond G knitted mini dot tie, £80, regular fit point Oxford shirt, £85. Watches are GANT’s blue Denville watch, £110 and the Quartz watch, £110. Shoes are Parker suede, £125. Made in a stretch cotton-linen blend, the slim stretch linen of this look is a lightweight, comfortable option for formal summer occasions. Top/Right: Barstripe heavy rugby shirt, £100. This is a great casual shirt if you’re heading to the beach on a windy day and you’re rightfully dubious about the British weather.

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Right: Blue pack Madras shirt, £85, Diamond G Home Office blazer, £295, tailored fit trousers, £110. This is the perfect look for a summer formal event with a light trouser, perfect check, matching pocket square and dark belt to go with the Gant blazer featured here. Far Right: Gant’s sunbleached polo shirt in California pink. This is a really versatile shirt that comes in a multitude of colours from lemon to papaya orange and spearmint. It’s a pigment garment dyed to achieve a washed look. Top/Far Right: Wave texture jumper, £115, a focal knit to elevate your looks this season, matched with the Tech Prep slim fit Oxford stripe shirt, £90 and polar blue Diamond G stretch linen shorts, £125. The Stretch Linen Shorts are the perfect solution for formal occasions when the weather is too warm to wear trousers.

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GENTLEMAN’S ACCESSORIES

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CHRISTIAN DIOR:

Dior’s Pressure Sunglasses come in a geometric shape, metal-rimmed, and in black. The shades have geometric and sophisticated lines with generous volumes to distinguish yourself for your originality, £350.

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OLIVER PEOPLES:

The Benedict aviator style sunglasses from Oliver Peoples are plated in pilot gold metal with green polarised lenses. The glasses come in a designer stamped case, and offer a different style and colour to other aviators, £304.

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PRADA: Smart and elegant, these Prada sunglasses are the ideal complement to a man’s sunny weather look. The plastic half frame lightens the look, while the polarised lenses are wearable in bright conditions, £276.

TOM FORD:

Tom Ford eschews flashy logos and gimmicky features, in favour of sleek minimalism and carefully chosen details. His unerring eye for design gives his sunglasses a look that is clearly of the moment, yet at home in any era, £264.

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EYE PROTECTION CAN SOUND A LITTLE BORING, BUT BY ADDING TOM FORD, DIOR OR PRADA, SUNGLASSES BECOME A LITTLE MORE EXCITING. HERE ARE OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THEIR LATEST COLLECTIONS

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RAY BAN: Ray-Ban is the brand of sunglasses preferred worldwide. Setting the standard for excellence, Ray-Ban consistently combines great styling with exceptional quality, performance, and comfort. This is ‘Ferrari,’ £209.

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MAUI JIM: Maliko Gulch glasses from the designer sunglasses brand. This MauiFlex style provides full coverage for all-day wear. Perfect for driving or lounging on the beach, Maliko Gulch is a sophisticated frame, £259.

GIORGIO ARMANI: Giorgio Armani round havana metal sunglasses with dark green lenses. This style combines a metal frame with a plastic-rimmed glass, and the metal frame continues to the top half of the shades, £258.

GUCCI: The Gucci brand represents the quintessence of luxury. The sunwear collection uses only the highest quality materials and offers distinctive shapes enriched with historic icons, £250.

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