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Beautiful buildings that tell the story of the county over the centuries. Our churches are part of the fabric of our social history, so it was with a real sense of fascination that we recently came across author Andrew Swift’s new book on Rutland’s 50 churches. We meet Andrew later in this edition, to find out how he managed to document each building so completely and compiled a concise, accessible history of the county’s churches. Elsewhere we’re inviting you to cast your votes for this year’s Good Food Awards. For the third time in Rutland, we’d like you to vote for your favourite restaurant, and your favourite bistro, then nominate a ‘food hero.’ We’ll recognise the winners in our January edition.

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This Month’s Cover: Lovick’s Place is a Grade II listed former rectory currently on the market with estate agents King West for £1.1m. For further details, call 01780 484520 see www.kingwest.co.uk.

Also this month, we’re inviting applications for our Stamford and Rutland Business Awards. If you want to celebrate the success of your business, nominate yourself now. Find out how later in this edition and if you craft your entry well, you could be the winner of one of our nine categories - we’ll reveal them at a VIP awards evening in April where our keynote speaker will be Nev Wiltshire from BBC1 fly-on-the-wall documentary The Call Centre.

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October 2014

Find out WHAT’S ON in Stamford and Rutland this month with an array of theatre, music and charity events in October On our HISTORY pages, we this month meet author Andrew Swift, who has just published his new book about the county’s churches. This month’s FOOd & dRINk section has great eating out suggestions, like award winning pub, The Horse and Jockey in Manton. In our HOme section, we enjoy a look around Poplars Farm in Lyddington, an exceptional Grade II listed 17th century country property. Brian and Hilary designed this month’s featured GARdeN around a man-made lake, ideal for both ﬁshing and a round of golf. Look and feel great with Glen Eden in our HeALTH ANd BeAUTY section with the latest medical aesthetic treatments. As the colder months draw closer, feel both stylish and comfortable with Dubarry in this month’s FASHION feature. To help you with the imminent festivities of Christmas, our CHRISTmAS GIFT GUIde is sure to give you lots of ideas for gifts.

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County News

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oakham Castle’s £2m windfall for restoration and new events Heritage Lottery Fund grants joint bid from rutland Country Council, oakham town Council and Friends of rutland County museum... Oakham Castle will receive £2m of funding for restoration work and the creation of a new events programme thanks to a town, county and Heritage Lottery Fund bid which was granted last month. The castle is one of the best preserved Norman Great Halls in the UK and until the 1970s was still in use as a court. The grant will enable new interpretation, re-enactments and living history events to be held at the castle, as well as funding the creation of better facilities for visitors and repairing the castle’s walls.

rutland mP receives knighthood for role as middle East envoy... Rutland’s MP Alan Duncan was last month awarded a diplomatic knighthood as part of his work in the Middle East.

searching for a star as the county selects 2014’s miss rutland remaining 10 beauties prepare for the county ﬁnal of miss rutland before nationals in Leicestershire..

“It’s hard to put into words how delighted everyone at the council and on the Board is to have our bid approved by the Heritage Lottery Fund.” “It’s an extremely competitive process so it’s very proud day indeed for Rutland.” The 10 Miss Rutland Finalists are preparing to compete for the 2014 title with a grand final due to take place at Exton’s Barnsdale Lodge. Three rounds will decide the final choice including evening wear, catwalk contest and entertainment rounds. Last year’s winner was Cara Pereira who went on to represent the UK’s smallest county in the Miss England finals in Leicester. The eventual winner will receive a sash, tiara, entry to the national final, an a year’s gym membership as well as a modelling portfolio and dress courtesy of Lincoln-based occasionwear retailer Red Carpet Ready.

Having recently left his post as Minister of State for International Development, the MP will become a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St John. The order was established in 1818 by George IV and is awarded to those who render extraordinary or important non-military service in a foreign country.

Council Leader Roger Begy says: “Good things come in threes, and this is a really great time for Rutland and Oakham Castle, with a visit from The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, the first Horseshoe Presentation for nine years, and the announcement of our bid being approved.”

Image: Daniel Roizer.

See www.missrutland.co.uk. www.redcarpetready.co.uk.

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County News £1.7m restoration of watermill by local ﬁrm thanks to HLF funding... a Wansford Watermill based at Sacrewell Farm will undergo a £1.7m restoration by local firm Messenger Construction. A 10 month restoration of the 19th century Grade II* watermill on the farm saw the contract awarded by the William Scott Abbott Trust.

rutland Water reveals plans for new Volunteer training Centre Leicestershire & rutland Wildlife trust is planning to build a new Volunteer training Centre at rutland Water to provide facilities for almost 400 volunteers Rutland Water’s much-needed Volunteer Training Centre will be created if the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust can raise the remaining £170,000 needed to fund the development.

to recruit a wider range of volunteers, provide a comprehensive programme of support and training, and engage with the local community for mutually beneficial volunteering schemes.

A lot of the work carried out at Rutland Water (and the other reserves across Leicestershire and Rutland) is done by volunteers.

The centre will include a range of teaching spaces, a full workshop space, washroom facilities, a volunteers’ mess, a wildlife observation deck and a bunk room for residential courses.

They carry out vital habitat management work such as coppicing, survey and monitor key wildlife projects including the Rutland Ospreys, maintain the walking paths and areas for the general public, and even man the gift shops. The nature reserve was recently extended to include nine new lagoons, meaning volunteer engagement is more important than ever. The trust is hoping that the new facilities will enable them

After securing funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Anglian Water, the Trust has launched the Wild Lives at Rutland Water Appeal to raise the remaining funds to create the centre, which will be used to train almost 400 volunteers which it relies on to care for its 34 nature reserves. For more information see www.anglianwater.co.uk.

Jane Harrison, of the farm and country centre, located between Stamford and Peterborough, is in charge of the project and says “We are delighted to be working with such an experienced and professional local company.” “The project is a great opportunity to work together to ensure this nationally significant building remains operational for future generations.” See www.sacrewell.org.uk. Image: Roger Ward via creative commons license.

The restoration will include the conservation of the watermill and its mechanism, the millhouse and bakery, and gardens, as well as the installation of a hydroelectric power system and the creation of two HLF funded project officers.

Lyddington’s st andrew’s Church welcomes the Busch Ensemble

Lyddington’s St Andrew’s Church is this month the venue for a performance by Michael Collins and the Busch Ensemble. The event is part of the Music in Lyddington programme and will see the clarinet played by Michael, accompanied by Mathieu van Bellen on the violin, Omri Epstein on piano and Jonathan Bloxham on cello. The ensemble will perform pieces by Haydyn, Brahms and Bartok on 25th October from 7.30pm. Tickets £15/advance. Telephone 01572 820017.

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tech businessman scott wants startups to Haatch in stamford

dine with Lord spencer next month at Hambleton Hall

digital hub vision could see stamford developing into a mini-silicon Valley if £2.5m centre is approved...

Enjoy dining at michelin starred restaurant and hear about Lord spencer’s new book on the monarchy

stamford could go all ‘Silicon Valley’ if plans for a new £2.5m business centre are approved.

businesses whose startup has been possible with investment from the Prince’s Trust.

Businessman Scott WeaversWright wants to create around 150 employment opportunities in the town with the demolition of the former Cummins Social Club and the creation of an incubation centre for new businesses in the IT and technology sector.

The planning application covers both the demolition of the old building and plans for the new site.

The building would include office space for fledgling businesses, 100-seater meeting and conference venue, as well as a café with a rooftop terrace.

“We want to create an inspiring place where your new start-up can grow and flourish.” says Scott. “The Hub, would be a unique digital incubator based in Stamford providing a host of practical perks and resources to get businesses started.”

Hambleton Hall is offering the opportunity to enjoy fine dining with Lord Earl Spencer next month. The brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has written Killers of the King, which tells the story of the men who dared to execute Charles I. The book tells the shocking and fascinating stories of those who signed the monarch’s death warrant.

The evening will include a fine dining supper with beetroot pannacotta followed by fillet of red mullet and roast partridge and a taste of chocolate dessert. Each course will be accompanied by a selection of fine wines selected by Hambleton sommelier Dominique Baduel. Tickets £100/ea, Tuesday 18th Nov from 7.30pm. Call 01572 756 991 or see www.hambletonhall.com.

South Kesteven District Council received a planning application last month and a sketch plan was submitted demonstrating what the centre would look like. Residents of the building would include businesses that Haatch itself have invested in, as well as

Greetham’s residents attended an exhibition recently to look at plans for a new renewable power project at Stretton. RES energy has amended its plans to create a facility at Woolfox Airfield which will now comprise nine - instead of 14 - wind turbines as well as 67 hectares of solar panels, all screened by hedgerows, with the exact number of panels yet

to be confirmed with a revised planning application. “The Woolfox Wind and Solar Farm can take advantage of the area’s good wind speeds and levels of sunshine.” “It could make a significant contribution towards keeping the lights on, whilst minimising impacts on local people and the local environment.” said a Woolfox spokesperson. The company will re-submit its planning application later in the year, and also held two exhibitions at Castle Bytham and Great Casterton.

Image: Justin Creedy Smith.

greetham residents breeze in to review wind farm plans...

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What’s On

BeaUTY aNd THe BeasT

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Award-winning Ballet Cymru return to Stamford Arts Centre on Wednesday 8th October from 7.30pm with their sparkling and refreshing ballet based on the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast. Brought to life using the company’s unique blend of classical ballet technique and storytelling and featuring stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography and heartbreaking passion - this production is the most thrilling and entertaining dance event of the year. Tickets £15/adults.

Held each year in the Elizabethan stately home, the 2014 Burghley Flower Festival will see members of the house join forces with local floral arrangement societies to transform nine of the magnificent state rooms in the property.

www.stamfordartscentre.com 01780 763203

T-RexTasY Top: Is this a dagger I see before me? Lady Macbeth’s murderous rise in Stamford.

A tribute to Marc Bolan and T-Rex, glam rock at its sparkly finest, at Stamford Corn Exchange from 7pm, Saturday 18th October.

Top/Right: Enjoy a spectacular floral display this month at Burghley House.

www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk 01780 766455

Top: He loves to boogie - a tribute to Marc Bolan courtesy of T-Rextasy.

The event offers a new perspective on England’s greatest Elizabethan House as each room will inspire floral arrangements with societies taking their inspiration from this year’s theme, Cities on the Grand Tour, in addition to the painted ceilings and 17th Century art which can be seen in the property this month, too. Entry valid with a House and Garden or House only ticket. There is no extra charge for the Flower Festival. 4th-12th October (excludes Friday, 10th). www.burghley.co.uk 01572 653024

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Verdi’s macBeth

Birdwatching

Star soprano Anna Netrebko delivers her searing portrayal of Lady Macbeth, the mad and murderous mate of Željko Lučič’s doomed Macbeth, for the first time at the Met. Adrian Noble’s chilling production of Verdi’s masterful adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy also stars Joseph Calleja as the noble Macduff and René Pape as Banquo. Fabio Luisi conducts. Approx 3hrs 13mins Sunday 12th October from 2pm at Stamford Arts Centre.

A Friday birdwatching walk around the reservoir with Terry Mitcham, bird recorder with the Rutland Natural History Society. 24th October, 9.30am, £8/person, from Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre. www.rutlandwater.org.uk 01572 770651

world war i centenary

Rutland Arts Theatre Society presents songs and sketches from yesterday, at Oakham’s Victoria Hall from Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November from 7pm.

Raising money for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and The RAF Music Charitable Trust, Uppingham School will this month welcome the Central Band of the RAF for their first ever concert in Rutland. Takes place in the School’s Memorial Hall on 18th October and includes a commemoration of the centenary of WWI. Tickets £15/each from Music and More on Oakham’s High Street and Uppingham Sports & Books.

01572 723247 www.rutlandartstheatresociety.btck.co.uk

wegottickets.com/uppinghammusic 01572 756578

www.stamfordartscentre.com 01780 763203

reflections of yesterday

Above: The Central Band of the RAF. Top: Beauty and the Beast.

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MARKET DEEPING, LINCOLNSHIRE £875,000 Peacefully located on the edge of Market Deeping, The Willows is a stunning, contemporary property with a sleek, modern interior and secluded private gardens. Set back from the road behind high walls and mature trees, the impressive house has a classic design with a double-fronted façade whilst inside the spacious interior features elegant reception rooms with high ceilings and many sets of French doors allowing the living rooms to extend easily outside. The property has been designed to exacting standards and is beautifully presented: the many excellent features include under-floor heating throughout the ground floor, a bespoke solid oak Kitchen, state-of-the-art bathrooms, double-glazed timber-frame windows with remote-controlled blinds and a camera entry system. At the heart of the living accommodation is the splendid Kitchen that is open-plan to the light-filled Garden Room, a stunning room that is perfect for informal day-to-day living. The peaceful garden has attractive borders of flowering shrubs, many mature trees and a number of sunny terraces, and a sensor lighting system makes it ideal for evening entertaining. There is the further benefit of a garden Office adjacent to the house. With its private setting, splendid fittings and spacious accommodation, The Willows is an impressive and practical family home in an excellent Lincolnshire location. EPC Rating: C.

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SOUTHWICK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

£675,000

Longwood House is a stunning and truly unique contemporary home in a peaceful rural location surrounded by lovely Northamptonshire countryside with views over Woodland Trust fields. Designed as a striking Modernist-style ‘cube’ and recently reclad in attractive Canadian Western Red Cedar, the house was built in 2002 and appeared on Channel 4’s popular ‘Grand Designs’ programme, subsequently winning an Architect Design Award and being featured in ‘The Observer’ magazine, and in 2005 a ‘pod’ extension increased the living space. The design inspiration for the property was to maximize interior light and to make the most of the splendid rural setting: double height windows along the front façade make the most of the far-reaching views from the living space and the upstairs landing, and further windows in every room fill the house with light throughout the day. The interior has a streamlined design to further increase the feeling of space With its idyllic setting and stunning design Longwood House is a truly unique and impressive ‘one-off’ property that makes a relaxed and stylish country residence. EPC Rating: E

Fine & Country 2 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2DE Telephone: (01780) 750200 Email: stamford@fineandcounty.com www.fineandcountry.com

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EMPINGHAM, RUTLAND £1,250,000 Wind Pump Farm is a charming country residence in an exceptional location with fantastic views across beautiful open countryside to the north of Rutland Water. Enjoying wonderful access to the open spaces that surround it and tucked well off the beaten track, the house itself is built of stone and brick and comprises a dwelling made up of a farmhouse built around 1850, a dairy and cow-shed, now converted to create a spacious and welcoming home. The whole property retains its period character and has many original features such as solid oak beams, exposed stone walls and a handsome inglenook fireplace, whilst more recent updates include double-glazing, new central heating and high-pressure water systems, and a splendid Conservatory. Throughout the house, many windows make the most of the splendid views and on the ground floor doors open out onto a raised south-facing terrace that is the perfect spot in which to enjoy the peace and privacy of the location. The property’s extensive grounds surround the house and include a pretty garden with sunny patios and lawns, as well a five acre wood and a five acre paddock at the front of the house. A truly unique property in an unrivalled rural setting, Wind Pump Farm is an impressive and welcoming country home in an excellent Rutland location. EPC Rating: D.

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BRIGSTOCK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE £1,800,000 Set in around five acres of secluded grounds surrounded by ancient woodland and with excellent access to surrounding bridleways and woodland paths, Bushy Lawn Lodge is a handsome Grade II Georgian country residence with attractive landscaped gardens and superb equestrian facilities. The house itself is built of local stone with a steeply pitched slate roof and the classic frontage looks out over formal gardens whilst at the rear is a wide courtyard around which are set a stunning three-bedroom barn conversion and a delightful half-timbered Venison Hut (now used as an animal feed-store) believed to date from 1658. Inside, the main house retains its elegant period style with features including inglenook fireplaces, original oak beams and exposed stone walls, whilst the many windows flood the house with light and make the most of the surrounding rural views. The simple, stylish décor enhances the period character whilst at the heart of the house is a welcoming country Kitchen with AGA that forms the natural centre for daily life. Outside, the property has exceptional equestrian facilities. Formal landscaped gardens are set out on each side of the house with a wide sunny patio and expanses of lawn bordering the paddocks. With its splendid grounds and period charm, Bushy Lawn Lodge is a stunning and welcoming country residence in an excellent location. EPC Rating: Exempt.

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BURROUGH ON THE HILL

GUIDE PRICE £950,000

A most enviable residence dating back to 1750 and set amidst the rolling Leicestershire countryside; superb family accommodation, many original features and bursting with character; varied and extensive gardens with far reaching views; most sought after location.

GREAT EASTON

GUIDE PRICE £550,000

An idyllic ﬁve bedroom thatched stone property sympathetically built to a high speciﬁcation & located in a picturesque & sought after village.

MORCOTT

GUIDE PRICE £695,000

A substantial detached 5 bedroom family house requiring some updating, with extensive outbuildings in a courtyard setting.

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POPLARS FARM, LYDDINGTON

GUIDE PRICE £2,150,000

An exceptional 17th century country residence, listed grade II, set on the edge of this sought after village • Reception/Dining Hall

• Cloakroom

• Drawing room

• Utility Room/Boot Room

• Snug

• Cinema Room/Sitting Room

• Study

• 5 Bedrooms

• Superb Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Area

• 3 Bathrooms

• • • • •

Outdoor Covered Dining Area Classic Car Garage Marston and Langinger Greenhouse Potager Garden 5.59 Acres (2.265Ha) including 2 Secure Paddocks

STAMFORD

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CHURCH WING, BURLEY ON THE HILL

£1,900,000

With its own private approach and grounds this five bedroomed substantial residence has been designed to give practical homely accommodation whilst having a drawing room, a family sitting room with access out onto private gardens, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first floor can be accessed via its own courtyard with attractive stone steps , entrance hall leading to the Long Room, a breakfast kitchen with Aga, and impressive master suite together with a study which could be a sixth bedroom/guest suite. Garaging and outbuildings. This home allows you to enjoy the splendour of stately home living whilst being able to lock up and leave with the grounds being looked after, together with access to woodland and southerly views towards Rutland Water.

GRIFFIN HOUSE, BURLEY ON THE HILL

£1,150,000

Griffin House is an outstanding five bedroom family home located in a beautiful parkland setting. The property forms part of a Grade I Listed country house, and enjoys views over the Rutland countryside. The house has been sympathetically refurbished and still boasts many of its original features, such as vaulted ceilings and columns which together with the expansive drawing room and traditional walled garden provide an attractive and delightful family home. In the exclusive setting of Burley House, Griffin House dates in part back to the 16th Century and has use of the grounds and ball room to the main house.

EAST COURT, BURLEY ON THE HILL

£585,000

No 1 East Court is a splendid conversion of a part of the East Court of the Grade I Listed Burley on the Hill. The property is situated close to the main body of the house with open views across the Cour d’honneur and Rutland Water at first floor level. Internally, the accommodation is well laid out over the two floors. All rooms have large sash windows with the principal rooms benefiting from a south and easterly aspect. A great deal of attention has been paid to internal fittings with a 4 door Aga in the Breakfast Kitchen & Fired Earth fittings in the Bath and Shower Rooms. Accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance Hall, Inner Hall, Cloakroom/Utility Room, Drawing Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Two Further Bedrooms, Bathroom. No 1 East Court is complemented by an attractive garden with walls to two sides and a garage with additional gated parking.

OAKHAM 36 High Street, Oakham Rutland LE15 6AL

UPPINGHAM 2 Orange Street, Uppingham Rutland LE15 9SQ

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Explore The Churches of

Rutland

rutland may be the smallest county in the UK, but its provision of beautiful places of worship certainly belies its size. this month academic and photographer andrew swift releases a brand new book celebrating the history and architecture of the county’s marvellous parish churches...

Rutland’s churches all have a rich and varied history. Like beautifully preserved time capsules, they stand in our equally beautiful county, reflecting the era they were created, the religious and social politics of the age, trends in architecture, and our social history in a broader sense. The county has 50 such buildings, of which 46 still offer regular services. They range in age from many churches of Norman or even earlier foundation, to those of the later medieval period, most modified in subsequent years - and then much later and much more so by the Victorians. To demonstrate the importance of Rutland’s churches, some figures are enlightening. Fewer than 20% of Leicestershire’s 316 active parish churches carry a Grade I listing, whilst nearly 40% of Rutland’s 50 churches are so listed, meaning that the county has enjoyed disproportionate coverage in many books about Britain’s churches. Last month saw the culmination of a project by geologist, historian and photographer Andrew Swift to write a guide describing all 20

of Rutland’s parish churches. It took two years of visiting and researching these buildings to create his second book on East Midlands churches. “I’ve been very excited by this project, which has seen the coming together of many of my interests.” says Andrew, whose new book The Complete Guide to the Parish Churches of Rutland is available from this month. “I wanted to create a guide that, whilst informative, is also deliberately popularist; one that can be kept on a bookshelf and used as a guide to where to enjoy a walk on a Sunday afternoon.” The book is a follow-up companion to Andrew’s previous work documenting the parish churches of Leicestershire, which necessitated two volumes of around 300 pages each.

Opposite: Oakham All Saints has a strong Victorian flavour thanks to the work of Sir George Gilbert Scott in his restoration of 1857.

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His new book is somewhat slimmer at 114 pages, but has still been a labour of love, researched and photographed with real care and affection for his subject. Andrew began his career as a technical geologist at the University of Nottingham, moving on to the University of Leicester in 1990, specialising in micropalaeontology. Successfully completing a higher degree in geology in 1993, he continued to work in the field until 2005 at which point he left to found a business restoring old photographs and documents, which still occupies his days when not writing books! Always fond of countryside walks, a burgeoning interest in British history led gradually to the inclusion of churches in these excursions, undertaken with partner Joanne, who has also been of great help to Andrew in bringing his books to fruition. “We would visit churches casually at first but gradually I began to take a greater interest, which led Joanne to urge me to formalise my ideas in books written in a style and layout that I would want to read”

mid-1800s on church interiors. A resurgence of Anglo-Catholicism at this time led to the re-introduction of many medieval design elements and furniture in accordance with the philosophy of the Oxford Movement’s zealous reformers. And today, there are again great changes taking place in Anglican churches as the Church of England recognises the need to adapt, both in terms of broader doctrinal changes - such as female clergy - and more practical changes like making churches more comfortable, to retain congregations and encourage families of today to attend. Such changes are, Andrew believes, necessary to ensure the buildings are still used for their intended purpose and survive for future generations.

“What appeals most about the buildings is their context, their role in our social history.”

“What appeals most about the buildings is their context, their role in social history and the fact that their interiors retain so many facets of, and artefacts from, the past. I like the fact that they’re still working buildings after all these centuries, still in daily use.”

The churches featured in the book are all Anglican, however they were all once Catholic places of worship that were reconfigured for Protestant liturgy during the Reformation, when the schism between Rome & England reached crisis point in the 16th century. Andrew also notes the all-pervasive influence of the Oxford Movement of the 22

Top: Brooke St Peter and its beautiful Elizabethan woodwork, shown top right. Top/Far Right: Andrew photographed and documented each of the county’s 50 churches. Right/Far Right: Tickencote St Peter’s Norman chancel and chancel arch.

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“The clergy were responsible for a church’s chancel whilst the congregation maintained the nave.”

In the book, Andrew discusses many intriguing features of church design and evolution, and other unusual facts. For instance how many people are aware that in the past the clergy of a given parish were responsible for a church’s chancel whilst the congregation maintained the nave. The ornate appearance or otherwise of the nave can therefore be a good indication as to the wealth of each parish during a building’s creation or modification. Whilst Leicestershire and Rutland may be close in terms of geography, Rutland’s churches definitely have enjoyed a sense of individuality through the years. “Many of Rutland’s churches are unexpectedly grand.” says Andrew. “There’s such an eclectic range of ages and styles from Saxon to Victorian and many of the county’s churches provide excellent examples of the best of each age’s architecture. For example, there are excellent examples of characteristic Norman features at Hambleton, Tixover, Egleton and Morcott. “Rutland is a county that cries out to be explored, and its churches especially so.” Top: The old clock mechanism of Ashwell St Mary. Right: Stoke Dry St Andrew. Opposite: Uppingham’s St Peter & St Paul.

says Andrew. “They really are amongst its greatest treasures, and that’s why I felt that their history, architecture and sheer allure should be celebrated in a book.” “Quality of research and accuracy are a given, but above all, I wanted to make the book as accessible as possible. I believe I’ve done so, which was always important for a book written as an authoritative guide that anyone would be able to appreciate.” Andrew’s book costs £15 and is available from several outlets in the local area, or directly from the author. Call him on 0116 283 3127 or 07768 510 126 for more information.

Five rutland Highlights... Here, andrew suggests ﬁve ‘must-see’ churches boasting particularly beautiful features The Norman Chancel arch at Tickencote st Peter “A stunning late-Norman chancel arch with many orders of carving that seems almost completely out of place in such a modest church.” The Medieval Wall Paintings at stoke dry st andrew “Found throughout St Andrew are fabulous paintings of saints being martyred, heraldic schemes, St Christopher and more enigmatic subjects, all of great beauty. Stoke Dry has many other wonderful things, too.” The victorian Chancel at Oakham all saints “I’m quite fond of Oakham’s All Saints, with its Sir George Gilbert Scott restoration of 1857. His work created a dignified and impressive interior.” The saxon Tower arch at Market Overton st Peter & st Paul “The original Saxon tower is long gone, but its monolithic internal arch to the nave remains. A few fragments of Saxon carving can also be found, including one in the nave.” The elizabethan Woodwork at Brooke st Peter “St Peter sends church lovers into rapture with Elizabethan box pews, stalls, screens and altar rails. Its furnishings are simple, tasteful and considered, very beautiful indeed. The whole church is a joy.”

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Some of Last Year’s Winners: Our awards present three winners and seven finalists within each of our three categories - Restaurant of the Year, Coffee Shop/Bistro of the Year and Food Hero. Clockwise from Top Left: Hambleton Fine Foods, a meal at The Jackson Stops, Barnsdale Lodge celebrating their Restaurant of the Year plaque, a bite to eat at Oakham’s Castle Cottage Café and Graeme Matheson, Restaurant Director at Hambleton Hall.

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Rutland PRIde’s - RestauRant Of the yeaR 2014 -

Stamford & Rutland’s many fine dining restaurants, hotels and gastropubs go to great efforts to satisfy their diners in an increasing demanding market. That’s why, each year, we seek to identify and reward the county’s best restaurants... with a little help from our readers! Once again we’re asking you to vote for your favourite restaurant, your favourite coffee shop or bistro, and your Rutland ‘food hero’ nominations. In return, we’ve partnered with six local restaurants to offer you a prize of ‘on the house’ meals throughout 2015. “It’s really important to us that our Restaurant of the Year competition truly represents the good taste of our readers.” says Rutland Pride’s Editor, Rob Davis. “We don’t want advertising to have a bearing on who we or our readers vote for; we want our readers to be able to vote for whoever they choose.” “Over the page, you’ll find a form asking you to submit your votes for each of our three categories.” “Votes will be calculated and we’ll reveal the three winners in each of our three categories in our January edition.” “We’ll then pick one reader at random to be the recipient of our prize; meals out in 2015 at some of our partner restaurants. Last year’s winner was Petula Collier of Angus Close, Stamford.” In our Restaurant of the Year category we’re looking to name three winners and seven runners-up, which we can recommend as Stamford and Rutland’s most popular restaurants. These will not necessarily be the most expensive restaurants in the county, they may be good quality pub restaurants too, but equally they could be fine dining establishments offering exceptional food and service. Customer satisfaction and an enjoyable overall dining experience are more important than formality. In our Bistro or Coffee Shop of the Year category, we’re looking for a venue that provides good lunchtime dining, a traditional tearoom experience or a

great place for ladies who lunch; somewhere to enjoy more relaxed dining during the daytime. Finally, we’re also asking you to nominate a Food Hero. This could be a farmer, food producer, the owner of a quality deli or a well-known county chef, who acts as a good ambassador for the county’s food culture or champions local ingredients to put the county of Rutland on the map in terms of its food and drink.

Win complimentary meals out in 2015, and

Vote for Your Favourite Local Restaurants... If you value local food and talent in your local gastropub or ﬁne dining restaurant, now is the time to show your appreciation. We’re asking readers to vote for your favourite restaurants, and in return, you could win meals out in 2015 courtesy of our partner restaurants. Our awards are completely free of advertising bias and are voted for entirely by our readers... Images: Rob Davis.

“One of my favourite jobs each year is to record the votes as they’re coming in.” says Rob. “Only by seeking the opinions of our readers can we produce a list of the county’s most popular restaurants taken from hundreds of votes, from readers who are unbiased, who are based right across the county, and who really value Rutland’s best places to eat.”

>> Turn over to vote for your favourite restaurant... We’ll automatically enter you into our prize draw to win meals out at our partner restaurants in 2015...

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Win complimentary meals out in 2015... We’ve partnered with these six restaurants across the county to offer a lucky reader who casts their vote in our awards complimentary dining throughout 2015 The Jackson stops at Stretton offers quality pub restaurant dining courtesy of the county’s Robert Reid and head chef Robert Knowles. Classic British cuisine in a relaxed environment. The Marquess of exeter is also one of the finest quality pub restaurants in Rutland. Situated in Lyddington, it’s home to Brian Baker, host of regular in-house cookery demonstrations, and now features a new deli, too. The Royal Oak at Duddington is justly famous in the area for its fresh, home-cooked food, created using local ingredients.

stapleford Park, meanwhile, offers fine dining in an exquisite country house hotel setting. Enjoy the hotel’s four-star luxury, 2 AA rosette dining, and stop for a treatment in the hotel’s beautiful courtyard spa. The Talbot inn at Oundle offers rosette-quality dining, in a lovely historic environment. Stop by for à la carte dining or a slice of home-made cake courtesy of the hotel’s patisserie. Barnsdale Lodge, exton is one of the area’s most welcoming hotels, and its provision of à la carte dining in the Vettriano lined dining room is excellent.

vote for your favourite restaurant, and a favourite bistro or coffee shop below. We’d also like you to nominate a ‘Food Hero’ — perhaps a butcher, baker, food producer, chef or similar.

Please provide your name, address, and telephone number (we will need to contact you if you’re our lucky winner).

We’ll pick one voter at random to win complimentary meals in 2015. if one of your nominations wins, we may want to quiz you on why you voted for them!

name:.....................................................

alternatively, you can vote on our website by visiting

restaurant of the Year (name & location):

address: ..................................................

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Closing date for entries:

Bistro/Coffee shop of the Year:................

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Monday 3rd November 2014.

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Postcode: ................................................

Food Hero of the Year (name, location of person and reason for your nomination):

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send your entry to: Rutland Pride Restaurant of the Year awards 2014, Pride Magazines, elm Grange studios, east Heckington, Boston, Lincolnshire Pe20 3QF.

www.pridemagazines.co.uk/vote

Terms and Conditions: one entry per household. Photocopies or multiple entries will not be accepted. Competition is available to anyone in the county or surrounding area. You must not be personally or professionally allied with nominations. Votes received for each venue will be counted up to determine eventual three winners for each category and seven runnersup. the Editor’s decision as to our competition winners is final and further terms and conditions may apply.

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Welcome to rutland Pride magazine’s food awards, in which we want our readers to nominate their favourite restaurant, bistro/coffee shop and the county’s ‘Food Hero.’ this entry form will ensure your vote is counted, and in return, we’ll pick one reader at random to win meals out at the above restaurants in 2015.

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recently awarded the title of tourism Pub of the Year in the visit england excellence awards and Camra Pub of the season, it’s easy to see why traditional village pub the Horse & Jockey is popular with tourists and locals alike Words & Photos: Rob Davis The Horse & Jockey at Manton - officially one of the best tourisms pubs in the whole of England, awarded by VisitEngland earlier this year. In the summer months it’s packed to the rafters with cyclists and walkers. In the cooler months, the locals get to enjoy a warm welcome and the cosiness of the small pub along with the selection of real ales and fine wines on offer. Richard Page is keen to stress that the pub is not fine dining but does offer a wide selection of home made food, meeting a range of dietary requirements. Its charm alone deserves our recommendation, with excellent feedback from its customers.

Left: The venue’s home-made steak and ale pie with succulent locally reared beef and equally local Grainstore Brewery ale.

The place is owned by Rutland publican Jason Allen, whose previous venues include The King’s Arms at Wing. Jason is currently undertaking a renovation of the Fox & Hounds at North Luffenham, in much the same way as he did with the Horse & Jockey eight years ago. What began as a ‘lick of paint’ job has turned into a full refurbishment programme throughout the whole building. 33

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Left: The Horse and Jockey is packed with cyclists and walkers in the summer months - it’s a bit easier for locals to get in during the autumn and winter months. Below: Home made chicken liver pâté. Bottom Left: Bruschetta with home made garlic mushrooms.

“Chef Diego D’Souza, is responsible for the kind of food that won the pub its Visit England Pub of the Year title back in April.”

“We strive to ensure that each customer is treated as an individual and their expectations are exceeded wherever possible.” he says. Choosing what to eat couldn’t be simpler; Monday to Saturday the pub offers one main menu along with a specials board. There’s a variety of starters, main courses and side orders, along with a selection of baguettes at lunchtime. The Osprey’s Nest house chilli proves to be extremely popular, where each dish provides a small donation to the Lyndon nature reserve. The Sunday lunch menu is available from noon until 7pm and offers a range of roasts, fish and vegetarian meals.

The Fox & Hounds is due to open in early December - subject to the 18th century building not delivering any surprises - and will offer food that’s slightly more gastro than the Horse & Jockey, plus a wider selection of real ales. Jason’s aim is for the pub to become a central hub for the local community. The Horse & Jockey is located in the quaint village of Manton, on the south shore of Rutland Water. There is a very strong passing trade from ramblers, cyclists and recreational visitors to Rutland Water. The 100-odd cycle racks located on the pubs pretty front patio lush with well-maintained hanging baskets and some much-needed shade courtesy of parasols – are usually full. The pub also boasts an award winning camping and caravanning club certified site overlooking Rutland Water and is due to open a second site adjacent to the pub car park early 2015. Jason acknowledges that tourism is very important to the local economy, however the strong local trade is equally as important. 34

All meals at The Horse & Jockey are cooked freshly to order using local ingredients. Suppliers include M&J Seafoods, butchers R&P of Peterborough and Faulkner & Sons, the local fruit and veg suppliers who can also be found at Oakham and Uppingham markets, supplying the public with quality produce. The Head Chef Diego D’Souza originates from Goa and lends lends his flair for international cuisine via a curry night on Monday evenings. His kitchen team are responsible for the pub’s home made desserts and the kind of food that helped win The Horse & Jockey its Visit England Tourism Pub of the Year Award – Bronze, back in April as well as the CAMRA Pub of the Season title. Our starters included a smooth home-made chicken liver pâté served with a toasted baguette and salad, plus a bruschetta loaded with creamy garlic mushrooms. Both were simply-presented and had robust flavours. Main courses included one of the pub’s most popular dishes, a steak and ale pie that. Whilst simple in premise, there’s a distinct knack to getting a good pie right, and masses

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“Our home made desserts included home made cheesecake with a coarse, crumbly base and plenty of flavour.” cheesecake with a banoffee topping. The latter was excellent, with a coarse, crumbly base and plenty of flavour. To accompany, the venue has a selection of six reds, five whites and a rose, available by glass or bottle, all at less than £15/bottle. of filling, neat golden short pastry with just the right amount of flaking and the use of quality local steak contribute to ensuring the Horse & Jockey has got a traditional pub favourite just right, and a separate jug of gravy ensures particularly fussy pie connoisseurs can distribute their own gravy according to their own preferences. The venue’s Taste of India menu on Mondays afford diners a choice of five curries including our second main course, Makhani Chicken which is described as a heart-warming favourite with its roots in British India. Our homemade desserts included a brandy snap basket, with fresh fruit and a vanilla ice cream, as well as homemade vanilla

Take a look at Trip Advisor and you’ll see that the Horse & Jockey has impressed not only us, but its customers too. It’s a good value traditional pub, serving hearty food. The Manton pub may be busy in the summer, especially with tourists, but also proves to be extremely popular with the locals during the winter months, you will always find a warm welcome, a log fire and robust pub food at the Horse & Jockey, no matter how harsh the autumn and winter months prove to be. The venue’s popular Christmas menu is also available throughout December with two courses at £15.95 and three courses at £19.95. An ideal venue to enjoy a traditional feast of festive classics, however small and intimate the party, your visit will be a memorable occasion just waiting to be recaptured.

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Sample Menu startErs Crab Cakes West Country crab cakes with sweet chilli sauce.

£5.25

Pâté Home made smooth chicken liver pâté with toasted baguette.

£5.75

Bruschetta Creamy garlic mushrooms on bruschetta.

£5.25

mains Chicken Breast £12.50 Baked breast of chicken with pancetta, ribbons of carrot and courgette and new potatoes. Fish & Chips Grainstore-beer battered fish and chips served with mushy peas.

£10.95

steak 8oz rump steak served with chips, tomatoes and flat mushroom.

£12.50

PUdding Panna Cotta Lemon and lime soya panna cotta with mixed fruit berry compote.

£5.25

Fudge Cake Gluten free chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream.

£5.25

Cheese Board Assiette of cheese with water biscuits and onion chutney.

£5.50

The Horse & Jockey, st Mary’s Road, Manton, Rutland Le15 8sU Tel: 01572 737 335 Web: www.horseandjockeyrutland.co.uk Winter dining times: Mon to Thurs 12 noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Fri and Sat 12 noon - 8.30pm and Sunday 12 noon - 7pm

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Farmhouse a truly exceptional makeover has created a single home from two former buildings and has proven that quality is timeless. the interior of Poplars Farm mixes traditional craftsmanship with modern style and ďŹ&#x201A;air... we simply love this beautiful 17th century grade ii listed property! Words: Rob Davis. 42

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a beautiful home, beautifully styled, in a beautiful village, in what is arguably Britain’s most beautiful county. Even before you explore further the story behind Poplars Farm, set in just over five and a half acres in the village of Lyddington, it’s somewhat of a certainty that the property is very special indeed. Home to Sally Nieuwenhuys and family, it’s a Grade II listed former farmhouse dating back to the 17th century with accommodation arranged over two floors. The property was all but derelict when the family arrived, and since that point, they have loving renovated it, joining a thatched farmhouse to a variety of outbuildings to create a house that comprises five bedrooms, and three bathrooms. Poplars Farm also has five reception rooms, currently arranged as large sitting room, living kitchen, dining hall, drawing room

Above/Main: The property’s former barn has been converted into a spacious and sophisticated home cinema room. The dining hall leads to a large master bedroom suite with en suite and second bedroom or dressing room.

“Sally Nieuwenhuys’s Grade II listed former farm dates back to the 17th century and has five reception rooms.” and snug. The sitting room’s utilitarian agricultural roots have been especially transformed to create a sophisticated home cinema with projector and screen, and contemporary suspended revolving wood burning fire. Just off the sitting room are two bedrooms with a family bathroom, and also in the sitting room a staircase leads to a generous guest bedroom suite heated by the exposed flue of the fire below, and boasting an en suite wetroom with monsoon shower and Fired Earth fittings including the retailer’s beautiful patina copper bath. A principal bedroom suite at the opposite end of the house has a large fireplace, with freestanding slipper bath and aged freestanding cabinetry. There’s also a further bedroom off the bathroom which would make an ideal dressing room.

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Undoubtedly one of the stand-out features of the house is its living kitchen, situated in the corner of the property. It serves to connect the two formerly separate wings of the property by way of a glass vestibule. There’s a spacious casual dining room and locally made solid timber kitchen, freestanding, with a centre island, timber worktops and white in-frame shaker cabinetry. The six-oven Aga with gas companion features four gas burners, two domed burners and griddle. With a butler sink, both create the look of a traditional kitchen, whilst the two modern dishwashers are discreetly hidden. Floor to ceiling shelving provides ample storage, and there’s a separate utility and services room to keep appliances and clutter out of the way. Throughout the house are beautiful indications that you’re in a period property, not a modern pastiche.

From the property’s ironstone construction to its thatched roof, to the limestone floors and inglenook fireplaces, a lovely feel permeates. Wood burning stoves in the study, snug, dining hall and drawing room and the property’s exposed beams all create a cosy feel. For maximum comfort there’s also air conditioning to the glazed kitchen vestibule and underfloor heating throughout, too. Outside, the traditional cottage feel of the property continues with two secure paddocks and ample formal gardens.

Left: The bespoke kitchen features integrated appliances, butler sink and a six-oven Aga with gas fired companion.

A covered dining area provides an outdoor reception room, whilst a walled potager features box hedging, traditional English climbing roses, a sophisticated automatic watering system and a Marston & Langinger greenhouse. 47

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An adjacent classic car garage is heated and has a utility area, and all around the property are pretty places to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Situated in the village of Lyddington - one of Rutland’s most desirable villages the property enjoys exceptional views over the countryside, and proximity to St Bede’s House. Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford and Oundle schools are all within easy reach and there’s a thriving village community with regular performances courtesy of the Music in Lyddington programme. The property’s next incumbents will also enjoy the proximity of The Marquess of Exeter - one of the area’s best restaurants and home to chef Brian Baker, as well as a thriving sense of community. Above: A potager garden incorporated raised vegetable beds and a flock of free-roaming chickens!

“The skill and taste with which Sally and the family has transformed Poplars Farm is nothing short of exceptional...” A complete renovation of the previously derelict buildings would always prove impressive, but the skill and taste with which Sally and her family have transformed Poplars Farm is nothing short of exceptional. Balancing the look and feel of the building, and its practical origins, with the creation of a pretty, well-functioning modern family home takes real talent. With the family moving on, the family are seeking new custodians for the property, who will doubtless appreciate the extensive and flawlessly implemented renovation.

Poplars Farm Location: Lyddington, two miles from Uppingham; 10 miles from Oakham; 13 miles from Stamford. Style: 17th century, Grade II listed former farmhouse. Receptions: Five, currently arranged as cinema, living kitchen, dining room, drawing room and snug. Beds: Five with three en suites. Other Features: Walled potager garden, two paddocks, study, utility, classic car garage. Guide Price: £2,150,000.

Find out more: Estate Agency: King West, 13 St Marys Street, Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 484520. Web: www.kingwest.co.uk.

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Comfort & Luxury a way to make life easier or a modern piece of furniture to allow you to read a good book or watch tV - whatever your needs, you’ll ﬁnd comfort & luxury from the best names in the industry at Peterborough recliner Centre, says michael Brisbourne... sit back and relax. Whether you’ve had a hard day at the office, or you’re after somewhere comfortable to watch the Great British Bakeoff or read your favourite book, you’ll find comfort and luxury at Peterborough Recliner Centre. The Mancetter Square retailer has enjoyed an exceptional reputation for the 15 years it has been trading, offering competitive prices as well as better service than the online retailers which have established themselves over the past few years. The store’s current owner is Michael Brisbourne, a man keen to ensure his reputation as a trusted retailer is maintained.

“We’ve over £100,000 of stock, and unlike multinational or online retailers, we can offer consultations in your own home, we lend sample products for you to test in your own home and we can provide a free delivery, assembly and installation service.” “We can also match online retailers like-forlike so when you compare our products and services with others, the benefits of coming to us soon becomes clear.” If a client has mobility issues, Peterborough Recliner Centre’s products can make life a good deal easier, but if you’re simply trying to introduce more style into your home, Ekornes’s Stressless home cinema sofas, tables and stools provide unprecedented style and comfort for your living room, dining room or snug.

“If you’re trying to introduce style into your home, Ekornes’s Stressless is perfect...”

“I took over the business four years ago and I’m keen to provide good old fashioned service.” says Micheal. “We’ve a really diverse customer base from those seeking high quality contemporary furniture from names like La-Z-Boy and Ekornes - a brand synonymous with comfort and style - and those seeking risers, recliners and electrically adjustable beds from names like Sherborne and Celebrity.”

“Our ranges are almost as diverse as our customers, so whatever your needs, we’re confident we can provide the products and services to meet them.” For more information visit Mancetter Square, Peterborough, PE4 6BX. Alternatively, call 01733 325566 or see www.peterboroughreclinercentre.co.uk.

Main: The showroom has over 30 Stressless models on display, with chairs, sofas and corner settees. Right: The retailer also has riser/recliners and electric beds for those with mobility issues.

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Bespoke Rooms for

Bespoke Homes...

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it’s easy and cost-effective to create extra storage - even extra rooms - with bespoke furniture. Whether your country cottage has awkward nooks or you’re looking for furniture that will stand the test of time, create a home that’s beautifully bespoke...

Bespoke homes are beautiful homes. We’re all aware of the benefits of employing a company like Stamford’s Fitted Furniture Company to create a bespoke kitchen; you can create a layout that suits you without compromise, enjoy the sturdiness and longevity of solid cabinetry, and create a kitchen that suits old properties with their characterful uneven walls and traditionally proportioned rooms. However, the beauty of bespoke furniture is eminently suitable for other rooms in your home too, and especially in period properties. Craftsmen like Jason Nicholls and Graham Fowkes can ensure your period property remains fit for purpose in the 21st century and beyond. “We established the business in Easton on the Hill over 22 years ago.” says Jason.

Quality: Graham Fowkes demonstrating the company’s attention to detail.

“The beauty of bespoke furniture is eminently suitable for every room in your home.”

“Our main business is creating bespoke kitchens that are sturdy and stylish, but because we’ve a long list of satisfied customers, we’ve generated repeat business from customers that have commissioned us to create a kitchen only to return to us to ask us to look at other rooms in their homes.”

Jason and Graham are skilled traditional cabinetmakers, and as such, can design and

create bespoke furniture for any room in your home, not least of all in the little nooks and uneven or oddlyshaped rooms you find in country cottages.

Bedrooms benefit greatly from built-in and high quality freestanding wardrobes and dressers. Clients can specify not only the size and shape according to their needs, but the team can incorporate two tier hanging rails, shelves, and drawers to create organised storage in

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which clothes and accessories can all be kept neatly and tidily. The pair can even incorporate shoe racks, trouser presses and TV cabinetry to create bedrooms that preserve the look of your home whilst still providing masses of practical storage. “Another real growth area for us has been the study.” says Jason. “Georgian and Victorian properties were never designed with computer users in mind, and most of us now need a place to use our PC. They’ve accessories plus associated stationery and books that we need to work from home or allow the children to do their homework. We’ve found that bespoke studies and offices are more and more popular.”

“Home PCs have meant bespoke home offices have become more and more popular...”

Opting to create a bespoke study means incorporating builtin storage for cables, printers, paper and cartridges, files and so on. Modern properties, too, now incorporate studies, so bespoke rooms can really help you to remain productive and keep home offices tidy.

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advantage of bespoke proportions and can, of course, be painted to update its style.

However, for the ultimate way to maximise space in your house and preserve the period look of your property, the Stamford company’s proven attention to detail and ability to create bespoke rooms, using materials like oak and walnut, mean your home will boast bespoke beauty and remain practical for years and years to come.

Top: Bespoke kitchens from the company may look traditional, but they can discreetly incorporate the latest appliances. Above: Studies and bathrooms benefit from built-in storage.

Find Out More: The area’s Fitted Furniture Company is based on Racecourse Road, Easton on the Hill, Stamford PE9 3NT. Telephone 01780 480080 or see www.thefittedfurniturecompany.com.

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Feeling

Blue

Warm neutrals are punctuated by cool, light Gustavian hues in Rose and Martin Evansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former farmhouse. This month we find out how the couple merged the contemporary with a love of all things vintage to create a beautifully styled family home that leaves visitors feeling anything but blue... Words: Anne Armstrong. Photographs: David Parmiter.

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Rose & Martin Evans and their family live in a restored and extended period farmhouse, sitting amid a stretch of green and pleasant land, and behind its substantial stone façade, their farmhouse’s interior retains even more of the former farm’s original period character. Oak beams, mullioned windows, original floors, sash windows, and any number of interesting nooks and crannies, co-exist with stylish and comfortable furnishings, reflecting Rose’s knack for gently merging the vintage and the contemporary, which, she modestly suggests, ‘sometimes means being creative and making something out of nothing.’

“Rose has a knack for gently merging the vintage and the contemporary.”

The farmhouse and an attached barn were originally part of a local estate; “It was still operating as a working farm right up to the 1930s.” explains Rose.

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“That house, though, had a Grade II* listing. Fortunately where altering things around or taking things away are concerned - this house has no listing at all, and we bought it with the aim of renovating it, and remodelling the barn to lighten the atmosphere, as well as demolishing the cottage at the back, and replacing it with a two-storey extension using the reclaimed stone.” adds Rose.

Top: Walls, painted in Cornish Clay by Dulux, provide a softly neutral background in the kitchen. Rose commissioned the traditionally-crafted tulipwood kitchen cabinetry, handpainted in Salisbury Stone by Dulux, from a local company. Above: A pair of rustic French wooden doors - complete with evocative peeling paint - were bought from at the Original Reclamation Trading Company. Right: The vintage scrubbed pine table was brought from the family’s previous home - an example of Rose’s love of ‘making something out of nothing.’

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Interestingly, Rose and Martin looked around the property three times, and rejected it three times, before deciding to buy it - without commissioning a full structural survey. “It wasn’t the thought of having to do a lot of work which initially put me off. After all, as we are in the house-building business, we knew only too well what was required.” says Rose. “Really, it was more the thought of adjusting to semirural life, close to other houses.

could, Rose and Martin embarked on what was an expensive, full-on project, living in rented accommodation for eight months while the improvements were carried out alongside the creation of an open plan, living kitchen in the old barn. And it is this light-drenched living space, endowed with a traditionally crafted, hand-painted kitchen furniture, and French limestone flooring, which has done so much to re-define the interior of this old place.

“Rose & Martin looked around and rejected the property three times before buying it.”

After spending 20 years in a very private, rural spot, at the end of a long drive, I did wonder whether we could adjust.” Eventually, convinced that they

Main: Rose and Martin improved the look of the drawing room by installing Georgian style sash windows, and a new stone fire surround.

In the new kitchencum-breakfast room and sitting room, Rose commissioned bespoke Georgian style, ceiling height cabinetry, a matching island unit, and smart wooden shutters for the windows, and introduced a contemporary edge by choosing Kashmir White granite work tops, Spanish bar stools, and what she describes 71

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as ‘easy-on-the-eye’ sofas upholstered in soft, café au lait coloured leather, selected to harmonise with the stone flooring. The existing kitchen had been the thin, galley type, which didn’t exactly function well as the hub of family life. “There was an Aga, but only a small one, so we’ve replaced it with a new model.” says Rose, a long-time Aga devotee. “I know that some people think that Agas are becoming something of an extravagance, but there’s no doubt that they are perfect for old houses where generating warmth is usually a big factor.” she points out. A small flight of steps descends into the rustic dining room. This is the oldest and most subdued part of the house, due to the low, beamed ceiling, and it seems to have acquired a charming, faintly French atmosphere. “We have visited France a lot, especially when the children were very young, so I think I have become influenced by the way the French decorate their homes.” agrees Rose. Her taste, however, is definitely more French provincial than elaborate Louis. She prefers the simple, natural look, and has opted for a unifying and soothing colour scheme to tie the house together. Her favourite hues are muted neutrals, enriched with a Gustavian style blue used to paint various doors and window frames. “Everybody seems to love that tone of blue and it works very well in old houses.” reports Rose, who, for the past couple of years, has also been welcoming bed and breakfast guests to the farm. Rose’s furnishings are often tracked down in antiques emporiums or junk shops, or in independent specialist shops.

“As a child, I used to go to auction sales with my mother, who often bought whole boxes of crockery. I love bidding for vintage china, as she did. It’s great fun, but I’m philosophical. If I get the item, I get it; if I don’t, I don’t.”

She is especially nimble when it comes to seeking out attractive pieces of old furniture, which she can repaint or stylishly distress. Second-time-around textiles often get a new lease of life, too. “I like looking for nice old things which can be refreshed and recycled rather than buying cheaply made pieces from high street chain stores. I am always happy when I am doing something creative at home.” says Rose, who also spends many a happy hour browsing around auction rooms.

To create a better visual effect in the drawing room, Rose and Martin removed a pair of bay windows and replaced them with plain sashes. “We thought they would look better. The house certainly wouldn’t have had bay windows originally.” observes Rose. The décor in the drawing room is typically traditional English country house, featuring a trio of sofas arranged around a new fireplace made to Rose and Martin’s own classically - inspired design, by a local stonemason.

“Rose’s neutral hues are enriched with Gustavian style blue used to paint doors and windows...”

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Below/Left: A timbered lathe and plaster wall was uncovered during the renovation work in the attic bedroom. “We love it so much we decided to leave it as we found it.” explains Rose.

“The one we inherited wasn’t very nice.” recalls Rose. On the other hand, the distinctive timber staircase with lyre-shaped architectural detailing, which climbs to the upper reaches of the house, looked very nice indeed. “It was in good condition.” says Rose. “However, we did have to extend the flight of stairs - following exactly the same design - in order to be able to get right up to the attic.” Some re-organisation was needed on the upper floors involving turning the huge attic into two bedrooms and a bathroom. Now, all the previously small bedrooms have been appealingly furnished and decorated in a cosy, vintage style while the bathrooms have been remodelled and kitted out with traditional sanitaryware and lovely stone tiling, to blend sympathetically into the mix. The old farmhouse is now certainly fit for its 21st century purpose. “And, if I wasn’t in love with it when we first saw it, I am now.” smiles Rose. 73

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Rediscover

Sewing With Great British Sewing Bee 2014 Winner Heather Jacks sewing is enjoying a renaissance as a trend towards vintage style means a resurgence in discovering traditional skills and the joy of upcycling old material, says heather Jacks, local winner of the BBcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great British sewing Bee... Words and Images: Rob Davis.

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Below: Heather Jacks’s fellow competitors on series two of The Great British Sewing Bee. Opposite: Heather works from a room in her 18th century cottage.

Many traditional skills that used to be taken for granted have since been forgotten in an age of ever-increasing disposability and convenience. Baking bread, growing your own food, creating and mending your own clothes or making your own cushions and curtains are skills that have all fallen by the wayside. Our mothers would doubtless have been taught the skills needed to run up a pair of curtains, create your own cushions, make a rag rug or cover an old chair, but these skills have all dwindled in an age where clothing, furniture and food are all mass produced and disposable. Nobody regards this as a 76

shame more than the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee winner Heather Jacks, who won the second series of the BBC’s haberdashery competition in which 10 amateur sewers competed to be crowned Britain’s best. “I grew up in the area and we didn’t have a great deal of money back then.” says Heather. “For us, sewing was a practical skill, something necessary. I’ve sewn all my life, with an aunt who would encourage me to cut skirt patterns from the age of about nine, and a really good sewing teacher, Beryl Gibbins, who was a true inspiration.” “Needlework still features in the school curriculum but it doesn’t necessarily capture

pupil’s imagination as much as it could. Since winning the Sewing Bee I’ve started an initiative called Go Sew in local schools to try to recapture youngsters’ imagination and teach them a skill which will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Heather is a true renaissance woman, growing up in the country and fostering a love of horses and painting that would see her moving from a career in media sales to working on an eventing magazine, to working in London, then Sweden and Copenhagen as a portrait artist before establishing her own dressage and eventing training stables.

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“The beauty of sewing is its versatility; you can go on to create cushions, chair pads, curtains and so many other items for your home...” “I nearly fell over when the phone call came saying I had made the shortlist of applicants.” says Heather. “There were a couple of calls before I received confirmation, whilst in the middle of a dressage lesson.” Filming of the show’s eight episodes took place in an old warehouse over eight weeks back in an old warehouse in Wapping.

“As long as I have an easel, a violin and my sewing kit, I can feel at home anywhere.” she says. Home now is an 18th century country house near to where Heather still works for her local hunt teaching youngsters in the group’s pony club. Her home is bathed in natural light and there are predictably beautiful grounds - gardening being yet another of Heather’s skills - which provide a great view from the window of her sewing room, from which she has created the curtains, cushions and her couture occasionwear that can be seen all around her home.

Left: Heather created the curtains in her drawing room with a the help of a friend who specialises in soft furnishings. Whilst curtains are a little trickier, even a beginner can soon be creating cushions, seat pads and other items for the home, using fabrics from local interior design retailers. Top: Heather was crowned winner of The Great British Sewing Bee in April 2014.

Back in spring 2012, halfway through a sewing project, Heather switched off her sewing machine, and with husband Andrew working late, settled down to watch TV. A call to action invited submissions for the next season of The Great British Sewing Bee and quite on a whim, Heather found herself going online to apply.

In each show, the contestants completed a technical challenge and then spent two days in London completing a ‘long challenge,’ Heather’s raison d’être was a cocktail dress with copper coloured front pleated panel the hand-ruched finish of which took three hours alone - with a curb chain to the back of the dress to bring in an element of Heather’s passion for dressage and eventing. “As a group all of the contestants got on brilliantly.” says Heather. “We’re still in touch and a number of us have gone on to create our own sewing based projects since.” “David Dawson has created an excellent site called Dizzy Sew and Sew, with some really great video tutorials for projects like a pinny, a tea cosy and coasters.” “These are a great way to get started if you’ve not done any sewing since school.” “The beauty of sewing is its versatility - once you’ve mastered a few fundamental skills you can go on to create cushions, recover chairs by painting or varnishing their wooden frames and creating new cushion pads. Lampshades are relatively straightforward too, once you have the metal frame.” “What’s more, it’s a skill which will remain with you and that you can use in your home, 79

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“Fabric houses create collections which work beautifully together and can be used to create cushions curtains, cover chairs and more...” with so many beautiful fabrics created by fabric houses and sold at local soft furnishing specialists.” “There are a number of sewing courses and workshops hosted by local colleges and craft groups.” says Heather. “And these aren’t just limited to home furnishings there’s also a number of courses aimed at haberdashery and dress making.” “My own project, Go Sew, aims to inspire teenagers with a series of summer holiday courses. I don’t feel we should leave that generation in the lurch, and encouraging them to combine a love of fashion with a new skill will provide a hobby that’s fun and practical, and will remain with them for the rest of their lives.” “We’ve already had 11 local schools come on board, but we’re always looking for volunteers to take the project into other areas, and we’re looking for donations of fabrics too.” Heather’s time in London saw her partnered to a boyfriend who worked in 12 Downing 80

Street. With an array of Commons functions and dinners to attend, she would always create her own couture rather than buying a dress. Recently, whilst stopping in town for a coffee one day, Heather overheard the whispers of a group of schoolgirls who recognised her from the TV. She began chatting to them and asked if they enjoyed the show and would like to learn to create their own clothes. The answer on both counts was a resounding ‘yes,’ proving that Heather can inspire that generation to be creative, rather than just purchasing ‘fast fashion’ from the High Street’s multinationals. Following the same principle, fabric houses create collections which work beautifully together and can be used to create cushions curtains, re-cover chairs and much more. With a little tuition and some inspiration from fabric designers - see opposite - it’s easy to create your own home furnishings and really make your home unique. Follow Heather’s Blog and find out about her Go Sew project by visiting her website at www.heatherjacks.co.uk.

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five Ideas for autumn fabrics The interior design world’s best fabric houses have created cohesive collections that can be combined in your home to great effect... n 1: citrus style

Duck-egg, lime and yellow are all featured in Jane Churchill’s Medina range. Curtains in aqua Medina, cushions in Umbra yellow, Adler lime, Karim yellow and gray, Gable aqua and Karim yellow and gray. n 2: Toile de Jouy

A sort of lighthearted trompe l’oeil from Manuel Canovas, with sofa and cushion covered in Academia in prarie and matching wallpaper. n 3: Ribble Valley

Clarke and Clarke’s calming country collection, Ribble Valley, features classical chalky shades punctuated by citrus, heather and raspberry. n 4: Voyages of Discovery

Botanical wallpaper featuring 17th century etchings and a range of fabrics to complement from Sanderson. Shown here are cushions in Cocos, and Clementine. n 5: Vintage Blue

A cool colour for country homes with beautiful gingham prints. Colefax & Fowler’s Franklin collection includes Eaton Check curtains and cushions in Ravel, Franklin, Leo and Ravel. Chair covered in Simone slate. find out More: Each of our featured fabric houses are available either by supply only or supply and makeup from local interior design and soft furnishing retailers, each of whom can help you to create bespoke furnishings - until your sewing skills really develop! www.janechurchill.com www.manuelcanovas.com www.clarke-clarke.co.uk www.sanderson-uk.com www.colefax.com

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From Rutland to

Tenerife

‘The Island of Eternal Spring’...

The prospect of owning your own property abroad is tempting, and it’s never been easier. Rutland businessman Paul Lennox wants to prove that owning your own property on the paradise island of Tenerife is a great investment as well as an enjoyable retreat for family holidays...

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It’s a dream to which many of us aspire; a second home abroad. Having a place in the sun means being able to take off for impromptu holidays whenever you wish, provide a place for family and friends to enjoy, and with the right support, cover your costs of ownership and prove a smart investment.

Above: Husband and wife owners of CML Tenerife, Rutland’s Paul and Sue Lennox. Main: The beautiful island of Tenerife with mid-winter temperatures averaging 21°c.

It’s easy to dismiss the idea of owning a property abroad as pie in the sky, but it's more affordable than you think, and easy if you’ve access to a knowledgeable partner like Rutland businessman Paul Lennox, who founded his Tenerife based international property agency back in the year 2000.

Funnily enough there are many who still don’t know where Tenerife is! Paul says “A lot still think it’s off the Spanish mainland like Majorca and Menorca but we’re another 1,000 miles further south just off the west coast of Africa which is why we have one of the world’s best climates with an average 21°c in the middle of winter in comparison to a much cooler Spanish mainland. That’s why the island is well known as the ‘Island of the Eternal Spring.’” Having moved to Tenerife in the early eighties when Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos were under construction, Paul has experienced first hand the evolution of the 85

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present property market and has been able to assist new and old clients in their pursuit of their ideal dream property whether that be a small buy to let apartment, a villa, a self build property or a business. But now some 30 years later, Paul and his wife Sue are resettling part of their operation back here in Rutland and will be available to meet and discuss and promote any aspect of property investment. A bespoke property service if you like for the discerning buyer. After all as Paul says, it’s the one product that everyone wants, well nearly everyone... sunshine!

Paul has a range of properties to suit all buyers, from as little as €85,000 (approx £69,000) which will secure a buyer a one bedroom top floor corner apartment, to €4,000,000 for a stunning 10 bedroom villa with staff quarters in a prime location.

“Rutland-based Paul is ideally placed to advise anyone interested in Tenerife property.”

“Initially, people have all sorts of questions.” says Paul “Being based here in the UK has proved to be a real asset. Rather than going abroad to meet an agent, my clients whether they’re novice international property investors, or those who are a little more knowledgeable can seek my advice over here before travelling to see the island and its properties for themselves.” 86

Spain is still in recession and 25% (195,000) of the UK’s expat community who retired there for a better life, returned to the UK back in 2013. In contrast, Tenerife is enjoy-

ing greater buoyancy in its property market than ever before. As such there’s never been a better time to invest in property and enjoy the accessibility and pleasure of having a place in the sun. “A beautiful climate and a cosmopolitan feel make Tenerife a great place to spend time.” says Paul. “It’s an easy place to fall in love with and once you do it’s unlikely that you'll want to leave.” Over the next few pages, we’ve chosen a few examples of the properties that may tempt you towards a place in the sun!

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Six of the Best: International Property in Tenerife...

1. A Finca in El Fronton...

2. Apartment in Palm Mar

The Property: A wonderful finca - Spanish for a rustic retreat, small estate or smallholding - with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 12,000m2 of land. Open fireplaces and good-sized terrace area.

The Property: A one bedroomed, second floor apartment in a well-maintained complex with communal garden & pool, furnished, with new kitchen.

The Place: Situated in a quiet area with natural surroundings just a few minutes from San Miguel de Abona.

The Place: Situated in the quiet residential town of Palm Mar, just a few kilometres from Los Cristianos, near a protected nature reserve and the newly completed Bahia beach.

The Price: €170,000 (£135,000).

The Price: €110,000 (£87,500).

3. A Luxury Villa in La Caleta The Property: A stunning example of a newly-built villa with four bedrooms, 2,500m2 of grounds and marble floors, jacuzzi, swimming pool and roof terrace. The Place: Situated in the lovely traditional fishing village of La Caleta. Convenient for the Adeje golf course. Prestigious area that’s quiet, predominantly residential rather than based around the tourist economy. The Price: €1,900,000 (£1,510,066).

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4. Immaculate La Concepcion The Property: A top floor corner apartment in a residential complex. Spacious lounge/diner fitted kitchen and double bedroom with bathroom. Air conditioning and community pool.

The Square: Los Cristianos.

The Place: Community pool and garden, conveniently situated for golf, local schools and nearby amenites. Based in southern Tenerife. The Price: €85,000 (£67,600).

5. Luxury Villa in Playa Paraiso The Property: With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, this property features ample living space and beautiful appointments; master bedroom suite with its own indoor heated swimming pool, additional outdoor swimming pool, large living kitchen, electric gates and video entry, lift from garage to ground and first floors. Additional features include guest apartment, solarium, en suite, separate utility and pantry. The Place: Situated on Tenerife’s South Coast, Playa Paraiso is relaxed, with a laid-back mix of shops, bars and restaurants. Nearby Playa de las Americas (approx 15 minutes away) has good nightlife and top-notch waterparks, whilst Costa Adeje has a number of luxury retailers including Cartier. Playa Paraiso also has a salt water lido with its own tropical waterfall. If you’ve grandchildren, enjoy a splash in Aqualand Water Park, a safari at Jungle Park or a cable-car ride up the world’s third largest mountain volcano, Mount Teide, just an hour away. The Price: €1,800,000 (£1,430,000).

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6. Stylish Apartments in Abama The Property: Luxury apartments overlooking the golf course in Abama. Brand new oak kitchens, hydromassage bathtubs and en suite/dressing room to master. Automated entry and concierge. The Place: One of the islands best keep secrets offering bespoke 5* luxury apartments and villas on the south west coast of the island with fantastic panoramic views overlooking the Atlantic and across to the island of La Gomera. The Terraces of Abama have been designed for you to experience one of the few luxuries still hard to come by - true exclusivity. The Price: From €485,000 (£386,000).

Find Out More: All of our featured properties are currently on the market with Paul’s company, CML Tenerife. Paul is based in Rutland and can meet with anyone interested in Tenerife property. To ﬁnd out more call Paul 07817 471 187, or email paul@cmltenerife.com. Alternatively see www.cmltenerife.com or email info@cmltenerife.com.

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- BIRdFAIR 2014 -

All in a f lap about the

‘Birdwatchers Glastonbury’ Last month saw 20,000 visitors ‘ﬂock’ to Birdfair 2014, the so-called Birdwatcher’s Glastonbury. The home-grown event has been held in Rutland for over 35 years, and attracts over 22,000 visitors, making it the UK’s largest dedicated birdwatching event and a true celebration of Rutland’s links to ornithology... Words: Rob Davis 91

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Top: The event serves as an expo for birdwatching equipment, like the latest camera bodies, lenses and binoculars. Above: Birdfair includes over 350 trade stands. Above/Right: Chris Packham and co-organiser of the event Tim Appleton.

One of the biggest events in Rutland’s calendar, last month saw the 2014 Birdfair event with over 22,000 birdwatchers flocking (sorry) to Rutland Water. The event was dreamed up, rather appropriately, in the Finch’s Arms on the Hambleton peninsula, over a pint by Tim Appleton, Reserve Manager at Rutland Water for the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, and Martin Davies of the RSPB. The aim was to create an event which would celebrate Rutland’s diverse bird population and raise both money and awareness for conservation projects - local, national and international. “After 25 years we’ve raised over £3.5m for conservation projects, making it one of the largest eco-tourism projects in the world. We believe the event puts over £500,000 into the local economy each year and, in addition, it’s a great deal of fun too!” says Tim.

Among the attractions at this year’s event were 350 trade stands, an events marquee, lectures in the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, three further lecture marquees plus an author’s wildlife forum. Top of the bill (once again, sorry) of this year’s event were lectures from celebrities including naturalist Chris Packham, who delivered an illustrated talk on The Beautiful and the Damned, highlighting the danger of inadvertently damaging bird habitats in the pursuit of birdwatching. Meanwhile, wildlife expert, TV presenter, and fellow of the Royal Photographic Society Simon King OBE delivered a lecture on stewardship of pasture land to create bird-friendly habitats. He signed autographs afterwards, and also presented an award to three winners of this year’s Bird Photography Awards, which looked for images of the rarest species or the most instructive photograph taken in our country this year. Other highlights included Gerard Gormon’s Woodpeckers of the World and a lecture on

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“Rutland wasn’t left off the lecture timetable with Tim Mackrill delivering a lecture on the county’s ongoing osprey project...” the best apps for birders from Justin Caldicott - especially ideal for Birdfair’s audience given that the event serves as a showcase for the latest birdwatching equipment like the latest cameras and most sophisticated lenses from names like Canon, Nikon and Carl Zeiss, in the event’s dedicated optics marquee, complete with birdwatching hides. Technology debuted at the event including smartphone software to alert birders presumably by way of a tweet? - to the sighting of rare species nearby using location based services. Naturally Rutland itself wasn’t left off the lecture timetable with the county’s own Tim Mackrill delivering a lecture on the county’s osprey project and the technology used to track them in real time. Further afield, Birdfair also boasted over 160 travel specialists and tour operators specialising in birdwatching themed holidays. 93

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Other highlights of this year’s event included over 40 different wildlife artists contributing to the creation of a 16ft mural, hand-painted over the course of the event, and the event’s bird quiz, a demonstration of bird-ringing by Dr Guy Anderson of ConSci and the event’s perennially popular quiz, Celebrity Wild Brain, this year hosted by Nigel Redman.

“Birdfair is a way of raising awareness for many different conservation projects.”

A few attendees were lucky enough to go away from the event with one of 64 auction lots, with prizes ranging from bird food and artwork to two places on the Wild Revival conservation programme valued at over £2,250, binoculars from Swarovski worth over £1,500 and wildlife safaris & birdwatching trips to Navarra, the Pyrenees or a trip to see Northern Lights on a 10 day tour worth over £6,350.

Best of all though, is the fact that Birdfair is a way of raising awareness for many different conservation projects.

Above: Over 40 different artists collaborate on a communal piece of artwork at each Birdfair event.

“The success of Birdfair means we can take action to protect species internationally, so it’s a really powerful way to raise awareness and take practical action when there’s a conservation project which deserves our attention.” says Tim. From birding beginners to experts, the event was more successful than ever this year and has become one of the most enjoyable events in the Rutland calendar for those who care about conservation issues... so it’s no wonder that true birders get in a flap when the event returns each year.

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All Creatures Great & Small Oakham Veterinary Hospital cares for all animals from cats, dogs and other pets, right up to horses and farm animals. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t draw a parallel to James Herriott though - the Rutland practiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities and its approach are thoroughly modern...

Caring For Your Pet: Far from being just a pet hospital, or a practice which treats farm and equine cases, Oakham Veterinary Hospital provides a range of services for small animals too.

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Our pets are members of the family, nothing less. That’s why, as an owner, you should expect continuity of care and the best advice throughout their lives. On the outskirts of Oakham on Ashwell Road, from its six acre premises, Oakham Veterinary Hospital serves the needs of Rutland’s animal community, from small pets, cats and dogs, to horses and farm animals too. With over 40 members of staff, the business is sometimes seen as a place for hospital treatment only, but in fact, it provides all routine appointments, treatment and healthcare advice. Should the patient need to stay for more extensive treatment or surgery, the practice also has purpose built facilities and ‘state of the art’ equipment on site. With four consultation rooms dedicated to small animals, that side of the practice may seem large, but it still provides excellent veterinary treatment whilst maintaining a friendly approach to patient and client care. “Because we have the word ‘Hospital’ in our name we are often perceived to be too specialised for small animal routine checkups and treatments.” says Practice Manager Tessa Smith. “But in fact we provide a complete range of treatments, advice and clinics to help us pre-empt health problems, as well as treating them when they occur. “The small animal department also offers one-to-one nursing clinics which include weight loss, diabetes monitoring, dental care and claw clipping as well as puppy parties. It provides carefully selected pet supplies including science diets, wormers and flea treatments.

their own staff. It also enables the hospital to recruit the keenest graduates who share the practice’s ethics, and want to work in a modern practice with the latest equipment. The hospital moved to its purpose built premises in 2005, and being in Rutland it would be easy to see it as a bit of a ‘James Herriott’ practice. But, the reality and diversity of its work and the use of the very best - very latest - equipment means Oakham Veterinary Hospital strikes a good balance between having the resources and the people required to offer first-class veterinary care, whilst not being corporate. “We aim to ensure an animal sees the same vet, wherever possible, for continuity of treatment and the peace of mind for both the owner and the animal.” says Tessa.

“We like an animal to see the same vet for continuity and peace of mind for both owner and animal.”

All the vets in the small animal department are involved in routine healthcare and treatment but they also have areas of expertise that they are interested in. This allows the practice to offer a broader service to their clients on site without having to refer cases elsewhere. Chris Booth holds a certificate in Veterinary Cardiology, Catriona Laird is experienced in Ophthalmology and Raul Galvan provides the skills required for Orthopaedic Surgery. Meanwhile, Rachel Bowen offers acupuncture clinics which can provide an effective alternative treatment for certain conditions such as arthritis in older dogs. An affiliation to The University of Nottingham Vet School means that Oakham Veterinary Hospital also has access to a range of specialists to work alongside

A wonderful nursing team backs up six small animal vets, and with the invaluable skills of the receptionists, the Practice’s staff all share a provision of 24/7 care 365 days a year. Anyone who has a pet understands the need to provide only the highest standards of care, so if you thought that Oakham Veterinary Hospital was too specialised, rediscover the practice for yourself and allow your animal to enjoy the continuity of care and dedication to their patients that the Oakham practice affords all its creatures… great and small.

Above: The three acre Hospital has nine further acres of paddocks and stables for equine patients, too.

Find Out More: Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7QH Call 01572 722646 or see www.oakhamvethospital.co.uk.

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The Water

Garden

With the help of their friend Anthony Archer-Wills, a professional water garden designer by trade, Brian and Hilary Barnes designed their garden around a man-made lake. The couple says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideal for both fly fishing and golf... fortunately for Brian!

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“You can’t sail and garden, so we had to choose!” says Linda. Gardening won, and work began on their blank canvas.” the UK and Ireland in six Ryder Cup tournaments - knows a thing or two. However, it was not his expertise that was needed to tame their newly-formed 3.5-acre garden, but that of a good friend, Anthony Archer-Wills, a water garden designer, who helped decide upon the shape and size of the lake. “I intended to stock the lake with trout which need deep holes for keeping cool in summer,” recalls Brian. As a result, the lake’s average depth is more than 2.7 metres, and was excavated in 1997 by the farmer, Geoff Austin, whose help has been crucial in creating the garden.

Creating a garden is no laughing matter, so it’s refreshing to come across one that evolved from a bit of lighthearted banter. “My husband is a passionate fly fisherman and, when we first moved here, he joked about how wonderful it would be to cast out of the window into our own lake,” explains Hilary Barnes from the cottage that she and her husband, Brian, moved in 1987.

Main: The huge lake feeds a number of tributary ponds and streams, and is a hand-made lake excavated to a depth of 2.7 metres. Left: Hilary planted curved hedges along borders with mini-topiary for a really organic look. Above: Hilary takes a break from her labour of love.

At the time, it was pure fantasy because the rear garden extended from the house for just 15 metres, ending abruptly at the boundary with a five-acre boggy field; “It was just a flat field - it’s hard to envisage now, but the cattle used to sink up to their knees, so it was no good to the farmer, and he agreed to sell it to us.” explains Hilary. Overnight, Brian and Hilary had increased the size of their back garden so much that it would take a golfer an easy five iron to reach the far side, something about which Brian a professional golfer who has represented

“It’s the stickiest clay you could imagine horrible to work with, but it retains the water without any need for a lining,” says Hilary. The clay was excavated to form the lake’s banks and the spoil was formed into hillocks which were finally landscaped with the top soil. “Then we scattered grass seed, but because the spring was so wet, it failed to germinate.” she recalls. Fortunately, the second attempt succeeded and, with the mud a fast-fading memory, Hilary’s optimism returned, and with it the added possibility of constructing a golf hole. “We decided not to do so because of the maintenance - besides, our priority was planting trees to stabilise the ground.” The first trees to be planted were lanky birch saplings - one overhangs the jetty, its reflection lengthening with each passing year. There quickly followed a windbreak of Scots pines, larches, oaks, field maples, liquidambers and crab apples to shelter the garden from punishing south-westerly winds. “The pines acted as a nurse to the oaks, protecting them whilst they established,” adds Hilary. Meanwhile, the southern boundary was planted with a hedgerow of indigenous species - holly, field maple, hazel, wild rose, hawthorn and 101

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“The pines acted as a nurse to the oaks, protecting them whilst they established...” blackthorn. “The whole project has encouraged wildlife, not just birds such a kingfishers, but also a terrific variety of dragonflies.” As the years have passed, the Barnes have planted hundreds of ornamental trees, including Cercis canadensis, smokebushes, pears, amelanchiers and swamp cypresses their autumn russet colouring lies soft on the lake’s dusky surface - and, most recently, a heavily berried crab apple (Malus domestica Admiral) discovered at RHS Wisley garden. “I've lost very few trees because I’ve always stuck to those I know will survive our heavy soil,” insists Hilary. Every new tree is staked, and then given an annual health check to ensure that the ties are not strangling the trunk. “It’s absolutely essential - we lost a few in the early days, but now I always check there’s still space to fit a finger between a tree’s trunk and its tie.” As the woodland filled out, the marginal planting proved more difficult to establish because plants were repeatedly snatched by lapping water, and floated away. “It was very dispiriting at the time, but that’s what’s so interesting about new projects - you never stop learning.” Beth Chatto had become bedside reading, especially her book The Damp Garden which describes using concrete piling to edge her ponds. “She’s a fantastic gardener, and it was her book that prompted us to drive in oak slab wood to retain the marginal planting.” After properly securing the borders, Hilary soon established marginal plantings of big-leaved rheum, darmera and Gunnera manicata; pretty pink rosebay willowherb and yellow flag iris; and the invasive Persicaria campanulata and Filipendula rubra. “They both spread like billy-oh, but are so beautiful I wouldn’t be without them.” she adds. Hilary was introduced to the basics of gardening at a tender age. “I used to walk 102

round the fields of our Surrey farm, handin-hand with my grandfather who’d explain the importance of looking after the soil,’ she remembers. He gave her a first packets of seeds, white alyssum and blue lobelia which she planted in ribbons outside the drawing room window. By the time that Brian was at the height of his distinguished golfing career, Hilary had established a lovely garden, a short distance from their current home. “We moved here because I wanted a smaller house and larger garden!” Hilary says. Their newly acquired 1.5 acre garden had mature trees and yew topiary, so they started creating the borders it lacked. To the north lay an old orchard bordered by a muddy ditch. “The trees had canker, so we removed them and excavated the ditch to form a pool, tiny waterfall and stream.” she explains. A crystal clear pool is now bordered by tender Lobelia tupa, Fuchsia magellanica, Angel’s Fishing

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Main: A driftwood sculpture adds a quirky feature to the garden - and just in time for halloween, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a bat! Top: Formal areas of the garden topiary whilst the less formal areas feature established trees with driftwood benches.

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a tournament and comment that, at this rate, there’d soon be no lawn left to mow.” He need not have feared because the lake is now skirted by lawn, forming a restful backdrop to autumn's vivid colouring when a sinking sun and the brilliant golds and reds of foliage float like an impressionistic masterpiece on the lake’s motionless surface.

“Hilary has little help, apart from Brian who mows the grass, and a very part-time gardener, so was thrilled when she won BBC Gardener of the Year in 2009...” Top: Hilary and Brian created a jetty to ensure they could be as close to the water as possible.

Rods, agapanthus, hostas and houttuynia, with black bamboo screening the potting shed.

Main: Hilary established marginal plantings of big-leaved rheum, darmera and Gunnera manicata; pretty pink rosebay willowherb and yellow flag iris; Persicaria campanulata and Filipendula rubra.

To the south, the lawn ran up to a laurel boundary hedge, so Hilary inserted a long metre-wide border, and gradually filled it with cut-leaved elders, sedum, miscanthus, asters, roses, rudbeckia, hemp agrimony, box balls, achillea and persicaria. “It evolved as I found new plants and experimented with different combinations.” As the plants filled out and were moved around, the border was stealthily widened. “Brian would return from

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Occasionally the fiery tones are broken by a flash of blue, as a kingfisher hunts for fish. “We positioned some upturned tree stumps so that their roots overhang the water, providing a perch for kingfishers.” They are not the only feathered visitors - there are also tree creepers, nut hatches and all types of woodpeckers, tits and finches. “And there’s always the sounds of the water fowl, squabbling mallards or coots squawking at anything that moves,” she adds. The garden is now maturing beautifully, its creation an eventful journey that Hilary describes as exciting, fun, life-changing even, but never effortless. “Brian and I’ve had more than our fair share of drama, horticulturally speaking - it’s taken blood, sweat and tears to make this garden.” Looking after a garden of this size and complexity is almost a full-time job during the growing season, so come May, Hilary is up at the crack of dawn. “It’s the start of the growing season and I feel like my plants - energised.” She has little help, apart from Brian who mows the grass, and a very part-time gardener, so was thrilled when she won BBC Gardener of the Year in 2009. “I’ve put my heart and soul into my garden.” she insists, “But then we’re so lucky to have had the opportunity to do this, to create something of such beauty. I don't know what I’d do without it it really is my life.”

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Winter Time Our nature correspondent richard Owens this month urges us to look after birds and prepare for the cooler months. Look out for our prickly friends, too, as spiky hedgehogs sneak into autumn bonfires... October is due to arrive and signs that Autumn is in full swing should now be apparent. In particular, the leaves on the trees will be turning into a fiery display of reds, browns and yellows, a process speeded up by the onset of the first Autumnal frosts. I have to say this is my favourite time of year, apart from the obvious inconvenience out on the golf course - upon which I am a conservation greenkeeper - when leaves start to fall! Out and about you may notice a reduction in bird song, with the breeding season over and most of our Summer migrants departed. Some birds do, however, continue to sing throughout the Winter months, in particular the iconic Robin, which will continue to maintain dominance of its feeding territory. Bird migration will always be a source of mystery and fascination, and it would be easy to think that the departure of the Swallows and Warblers amongst others would signal the end of another birding year. However this could not be further from the truth, because the departure of these birds 106

to warmer climates signals the arrival of three other key species to another warmer climate... ours! No, I haven’t gone mad, but October does see the southern migration from Scandinavia into the UK of two of our Thrush species; the Fieldfare and the Redwing.

“We must do all we can to protect these lovely creatures or we risk losing our hedgehog population forever.” As with all Thrush species, they are quite partial to a bit of fruit, so a simple apple or two out on the lawn or leaving a few windfall apples in your orchard, if you’re fortunate to have one, may be all you need to do to attract these species, otherwise keep your eyes on the local hedgerows, in particular Hawthorn.

If you wander outdoors in the evening you may hear them overhead, a sure sign that the migration has begun. The third species to look out for is the beautiful Waxwing. Although much rarer than the Fieldfare and Redwing, these Scandinavian beauties will grace our shores most years in variable numbers, usually driven over by their quest for berries. During the Summer months at their breeding grounds Waxwings are actually insect eaters, resorting to berries during the Winter months. A Scandinavian berry failure can occasionally send huge numbers over to the UK in what is known as an irruption. October is also the time of year when many of us will be giving our gardens a good pre-Winter tidy up too. Inevitably, there will be waste to dispose of, either as green waste at a local refuse point or more commonly on a bonfire. These bonfires are also the perfect hibernation site for our declining hedgehog population. Ideally raise your bonfire perhaps on top of some old pallets - and inspect underneath with a torch prior to burning, or possibly fence off with chicken wire. We must do all we can to protect these beautiful creatures or we risk losing them forever. Finally, next month I shall be showing you how you can attract wildlife into your garden with a few simple, easy to do projects. Richard Owens was named Conservation Greenkeeper of the year at the STRI Golf Environment Awards for his efforts at the golf course upon which he and his team work.

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The largest and newest combine harvester in the world rolled into the county last month: new Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Cr10.90. It cheered up farmers following only average harvest yields; Barry Poston reflects...

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It’s all over for another year. Arable farmers in the area have completed the harvest for another year. All the rape crop has been harvested at average yields but below last years prices. This year there seems to be more combined directly after desiccation with round-up rather than being swathed, then combined. Wheat yields, so far, have been generally slightly above average but with prices considerably lower than last year the total return will be less per hectare. The fields of wheat with bad blackgrass have produced well below average yields. They are considerably slower to harvest and also help harbour ergot, a black fungus, which generally appears in wheat crops on the heavier soils. If ergot gets into the harvested wheat crops they become almost unsalable. When I look back over 50 years, and I remember we were reasonably happy with yields of two ton per acre and three tonnes was exceptional, soon four tonne an acre became a good target and nowadays most farmers are looking for five tonnes an acre. The main reasons for the increase in yield are better varieties, more fertiliser, better cultivations and control of the many fungal diseases with fungicide sprays.

The potato crop appears to have senesced earlier this year and with many farmers taking the tops off a fortnight earlier, my initial thoughts of high yields have been slightly tempered. There are also those fields that had thunderstorms over an inch of rain in under an hour causing temporary flooding and consequent rotting the lower areas in the fields. I also get the impression of there being more scab on the potatoes thereby making them less attractive and consequently less likely to sell. Sugar beet growers were most disappointed to have the 2015 Sugar Corporation control prices reduced by nearly 25% over the 2014 price. British Sugar has considerable stocks and the European Union sugar sale prices have been falling due to them increasing the EU quota availability to other countries. Another crop which is suffering with lack of demand is Daffodil bulbs. This crop, which now is in the hand of a few specialised growers is proving difficult to sell this year. A few years ago, extract from the actual bulb was used to produce a drug which helped in the control Alzheimer’s disease. Many growers upped their acres of daffodils and now the manufacturers of this drug have found different treatments and no longer want daffodils. Growers are therefore left with considerable tonnages of bulbs with no available market. The livestock industry is also suffering from much lower prices. On a recent discussion with a large local cattle producer he told me that prices are at least £200/head down on this year compared with last. The supply of grass has been good and store prices have remained the same. No doubt the sheep flocks have also benefited by the quality of grazing available.

Barry Poston is the area’s foremost farming expert with a long history working in both arable and livestock environments. During his career he has seen a great many changes in the industry!

World’s Largest Combine Harvester Rolls into the County... Meanwhile, local farmers were given the chance to see the new king of the harvest in action recently that’s New Holland’s £500,000 CR10.90, not our Editor Rob Davis, who’s pictured above at the controls. Burdens showcased the machine as part of the manufacturer’s UK-wide demonstration tour, which reached our part of the world and included the new harvester - the largest combine in the world. Ideal for the county’s vast fields, it cuts a 40ft swathe through crops, has a 14,500 grain tank (the largest in the world) and GPS technology to automatically steer around fields. Also on display were the firm’s newest tractors, and two smaller combines. The event was a practical demonstration of how farmers can maximise productivity and achieve cleaner crop yields. For more information see www.burdensgroup.com. 109

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Those Were

The Days remember the E-Type Jaguar of the 1960s? They don’t make ‘em like that any more. unless, that is, you’ve £500,000 to spend on a new pastiche with 1960s coachwork and 2014 mechanicals Words: Rob Davis The E-Type Jaguar is still one of the most beautiful, and most desirable cars of the 20th century. Its popularity among 1960s icons like George Best and Steve McQueen has earned the car a place in the hearts of motoring enthusiasts ever since. Jaguar’s XJS, XK and its new F-Type roaster and coupé have all attempted to replicate its popularity, and whilst they’ve all been good cars in their own rights, they’ve never quite managed to achieve the E-Type’s almost religious éclat. The E-Type’s looks were so popular - even Enzo Ferrari declared it the most beautiful car he’d ever seen - that you have to wonder why, in the process of creating their new models, Jaguar didn’t just create new mechanicals and interiors, but retain the same basic shape as the E-Type for its future models. Volkswagen’s Golf hasn’t changed shape dramatically over its seven incarnations; nor has Porsche’s 911 - the 2014 model of that car still looks fundamentally the same as its 1950s forebears. That’s the premise behind David Brown’s new Speedster GT. It’s essentially a pastiche - an imagining of what the E-Type would have become, if the styling had remained unmolested for five decades whilst the mechanicals were allowed to evolve. At £499,950 it’s eye-wateringly expensive and is, essentially, just a re-bodied Jaguar XK... but what a body. The styling is part E-Type, but with a gaping, capacious grille to cool the 5.0V8 supercharged Jaguar engine from the XKR donor car. At the rear there are 1960s light clusters, but despite their retro appearance, these incorporate the latest LED light technology. Likewise, inside, there’s a wooden steering wheel and aluminium machined billets for the car’s controls, but the whole interior is still basically a modified XK cabin.

Half a Million Pounds of Car: The Speedback GT is a Jaguar XKR coupé underneath, and has that model’s 5.0V8 Supercharged engine. David Brown has repurposed the car as a new interpretation of the classic Jaguar E-Type. It will handbuild one for you for just shy of £500,000.

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“The Speedback GT is a breathtakingly beautiful car, with the paintwork alone taking 120 hours to complete by hand.” The wire wheels, too, are E-Type-esque, but are much larger, at 19”, with the rear wheels doing the driving via a modern six-speed automatic gearbox. We could easily go on, but you get the idea; this is a rebodied but mechanically modern XK designed to look like an 2014 E-Type. In a sense that means you’ve the best of both worlds. A classic E-Type would lack the reliability, day-to-day usability and performance of the Speedback GT, but well-heeled drivers are now able to choose a motor car which is still more faithful to the E-Type than any Jaguar since. With 60mph breached in 4.8 seconds, a top speed of 155mph, 503bhp on tap and modern creature comforts, like sat nav, parking sensors front and rear, climate controlled air conditioning and 18-way electrically adjustable heated leather seats, it’s a classic car for those who can’t bring themselves to part with the creature comforts of modern motoring. With beautifully milled aluminium bodywork and the car’s paintwork alone taking over 120 hours to finesse, the Speedback GT is breathtakingly beautiful. It’s not an exact copy of an E-Type, but an interesting compromise between the style of the 1960s, and the technology we enjoy in 2014. Whether it’s £500,000 worth of compromise, of course, is for you alone to determine. Left: The car may have XK mechanicals but it features bespoke coachbuilding.

Right: A pair of rear facing picnic seats flip out from the boot floor.

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Your wedding is a once in a lifetime experience and will doubtless prove one of the happiest days of your life. The day itself goes so quickly, but with a dream honeymoon, you can make the magic last a little longer. That’s why, in an age when spending on most aspects of a couple’s wedding planning is falling, the amount brides spend on their honeymoon has risen by more than 24% over the last three years. What’s more, around 15% of all brides will marry abroad in 2015. Honeymoon Funds With couples co-habiting before marriage, few have a need for traditional wedding gifts such as toasters and ironing boards, so many are opting to create honeymoon funds instead, or they are asking loved ones to join them as they marry abroad. The area’s leading Independent Travel Agency, Oundle Travel, can help by starting a honeymoon gift service for their couples. Friends and family can either contribute to the cost of the trip or pay for extras like the day trips on the couples’ itinerary. “It’s just one way of reducing the stress of organising a wedding; let us take care of every little detail of your honeymoon, leaving you to enjoy a truly bespoke and unforgettable journey.” comments Paula Cockcroft. “12 weeks prior to your departure date you pay the remainder of your balance minus any contributions that have been made.” “Your honeymoon account will automatically close three days after your return and a refund will be sent to you for any contributions made after you have paid your final balance.” How to Marry Abroad The legal aspect of marrying abroad varies from country to country - for instance, some countries will not allow the remarrying of divorcees. In order for it to be recognised in the UK, your wedding needs to be compliant with that country’s local laws. Most overseas weddings are legal

in the UK, but there are exceptions using a local independent travel company will allow you to discuss with an expert the specific rules. Weddings in Cyprus require an application to the marriage officer in the municipality they are visiting, for example, whilst Italy requires a divorcee to leave 300 days from being widowed or divorced before the country will permit the marriage. Pack original copies of your documents, ensure your travel insurance covers the value of your wedding rings and choose a wedding dress which will travel well without becoming too creased.

Our local travel expert gives advice on weddings & honeymoons

Falling in Love

in Paradise

Travel expert Paula Cockcroft of Oundle Travel knows that marrying abroad can make the happiest day of your life even more special. What’s more, with many brides and grooms already set up in their own home, a dream honeymoon fund means loved ones can contribute too...

Top Honeymoon Destinations In January and February, warm up following your UK winter wedding with a honeymoon in the Maldives. During the UK’s cooler months, average temperatures range from 25°c to 29°c and the beaches are superb. Consider, too, Antigua or Mexico, which offer incredible weather as well as a land-

>> Wedding and Honeymoon Destinations Over the page we reveal the Top destinations for proposals, weddings and honeymoons.

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Romantic: The Ayada resort in the Maldives.

Our Top Luxury Destinations... Propose, marry or enjoy a romantic honeymoon; here are our top suggestions..

Places to Propose 1. Hot air balloon over the Maasai Mara, Kenya. 2. Undersea restaurant, at Ithaa, on Rangali Island, Maldives. 3. Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas. 4. Eiffel Tower, Paris. 5. Take a trip on a gondola through the waterways of Venice.

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scape of incredible natural beauty. Crystal clear waters will prove nothing short of blissful, and a wealth of champagne and seafood will provide a sense of real luxury. February’s Rio’s Carnival makes Brazil a compelling destination, too, with plenty of life and colour. In the spring months, consider Thailand’s shores of Koh Samui or Koh Phangan, or one of its smaller, more rustic resorts. It’s an ideal month, climate wise, to explore the USA’s Grand Canyon with its breathtaking terrain. A little later in the year, between spring and summer, San Francisco’s climate is at its best. The city is quite bohemian; one of the most understated US destinations. “Most weddings take place in the summer months and mid-summer provides probably the widest choice for those looking for sunshine and white sandy beaches.” says Paula. Recommendations include the Seychelles with their pearl white beaches, diving and snorkelling, and temperatures usually hovering around 30°c. 118

“The summer months provide the widest choice of sunshine destinations for honeymoons.” Bali in south east Asia is climatically comfortable and warm in July, with spiritual shores and scenery. This is also the ideal time to consider a safari holiday, with specialist providers recommending tours of areas like the Maasai Mara. “Safaris have become more popular, ideal for couples seeking something more than a beach holiday.” she adds. For autumn and winter weddings, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef still has warm weather. Alternatively, New York is popular both as a lively autumn honeymoon destination, but also an ideal one to enable you to start tour Christmas shopping! Paula Cockroft owns Oundle Travel in Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4EA. Call 01832 273600 or see www.oundletravel.co.uk.

1. Marry in Sri Lanka, and enjoy the beauty of Asia. 2. Mauritius has pristine white beaches and spectacular coral reefs. 3. Marry in the US: get hitched on Brooklyn Bridge, in Central Park, or on top of Hudson Rock. 4. Visit Las Vegas for a light-hearted wedding that’s fun and memorable. 5. Finally, Antigua has over 360 beaches to choose from... each is more beautiful than the last!

Honeymoons 1. Topping 2014’s top honeymoon destinations is the Maldives with its luxury resorts and water villas. 2. Meanwhile the UAE’s luxury hotels and destinations like Dubai are very much on trend. 3. Thailand excels for smaller, rustic hideaways like Yao Noi and Kao Lak. 4. Malaysia offers honeymooners spectacular scenery and culture. 5. Finally, Mexico provides newlyweds with the opportunity to tour Cancun lagoon, swim with dolphins and explore Chichén Iszá, one of the seven wonders of the world.

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Look Younger and

Feel Great The latest medical aesthetics treatments can help you to feel good, look great and appear younger. Our recommended practitioners are Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics at Corby Glen’s Market Cross Surgery, offering a wide range of treatments with the reassurance of GP and Nurse Practitioner led care... of fine lines, injection therapies for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and chronic Migraine, sclerotherapy for leg veins, Dermaroller treatments for facial rejuvenation and acne scar treatment and Radio Frequency Skin Tightening using an Accent Spa.® They also provide prescription grade cosmeceutical peels and skin treatments from industry leaders Jan Marini and Neostrata.

Revolutionary treatments and new ways to look young. Lasers, dermal fillers and muscle relaxing injections are presenting new ways to look younger and regain confidence. Joining a host of aesthetic treatments at Corby Glen’s Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics is a new Lumenis M22 medical laser which significantly increases the range of treatments on offer. A range of conditions including sun damage, Rosacea and facial redness, spider and dilated facial and leg vessels, vascular lesions and general photo-rejuvenation can all be treated safely and effectively. “It’s a £40,000 investment that expands the range of treatments we can offer.” says Dr John Elder. “The device has two distinct modes of action; Intense Pulsed Light which is used mainly for larger area treatments such as Rosacea or hair removal, and an Nd:YAG laser for complex vascular treatments. There are important difference between the two treatments and conditions they are used to treat.” “Both treatments are safe, when used appropriately, and are relatively pain-free. They offer us a broader range of options to provide patients with the most effective and current treatments possible.”

“The latest filler treatment reintroduces volume into the face, subtly reshaping the cheeks to make them higher and firmer, restoring the mid face and jaw line… it is a non-surgical facelift and the results can be dramatic.”

Also new to Glen Eden over the past eighteen months has been the introduction of the ‘eight point’ injection technique for replacing volume loss in the mid face, cheeks and chin. Otherwise known as the non-surgical face lift, this procedure utilises the latest technology in Hyaluronic acid fillers from Allergan in the form of Juvederm Voluma.®

smoothing lines, wrinkles and folds. It lifts restores lost volume to cheeks and chin for a gentle lifting effect, and it defines - subtly reshapes and redefines lips and facial contours. “The new range of volume fillers and techniques and a great understanding of the ageing process of the face, allows aesthetic physicians and nurses to recreate more youthful facial proportions, smooth jawlines and accentuate the curve of the cheekbones; all without the need for more invasive surgery.” says Dr Elder.

The Juvederm® enhances every area of the face in three main ways. It revitalises -

Glen Eden’s other treatments include muscle relaxing injections for the treatment

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Medical aestheticians are providing better results than ever with the increasing development of this branch of medicine that sits somewhere between dermatology and plastic surgery. However with growing complexity of treatments and awareness of complications there is a growing need for tighter regulation and restriction of just who can provide injection and light based therapies. Dr John Elder and his partner, Nurse Practitioner Mary Elder, run Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics as a separate Private clinic alongside their NHS GP Practice in the village of Corby Glen near Grantham and offer up-to-date medical treatments with the peace of mind that comes from GP and Nurse Practitioner-led care. “The Keogh report in 2013 made significant recommendations about the practice of aesthetic medicine and more importantly who and where it should be performed. Significant tightening of the existing regulations regarding the prescription and administration of Botulinum Toxin means there should be an end to ‘toxin parties’ and as it is a prescription only medicine treatments should largely be provided by doctors or nurses, or by others under their direct supervision.” says Dr Elder. “However,

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Left: Dr John Elder with the practice’s new Lumenis M22 medical laser. Above: A ‘before and after’ shot demonstrating the effectiveness of dermal fillers in conjunction with the eight-point injection technique.

dermal fillers are exempt from the prescribing rules at present and are more of a problem.” “Complications arising from the use of dermal fillers are fortunately still rare however can be significant and can include infection, bruising, skin necrosis and even blindness. Inappropriate use of products, incorrect placement and just a complete lack of training and clinical skill have all contributed to patients looking to us for corrective treatment” Whilst there’s no doubt that medical aesthetics can provide great results for anyone seeking to mitigate the signs of ageing, the treatments are sufficiently powerful to warrant their use only by a suitably qualified and insured medical professional. “I’ve been a GP in the area since 1991 and having moved to our new, purpose-built premises in March 2012, we really are now equipped to be one of the leading clinics in the area and offering expertise, advice, referral and the latest treatments.” Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics is based at Market Cross Surgery, Corby Glen near Grantham. For more information call 01476 550056 or see www.glen-edenmedical.co.uk. 121

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The best of

both worlds T

he only private hospital facility in Lincolnshire, where profits are returned to the NHS for the benefit of all local NHS patients. Patients enjoy privacy and individual attention whilst having the reassurance that The Bostonian is adjacent to the sophisticated services of The Pilgrim Hospital, with its expert diagnostic and emergency medical and surgical facilities.

H Award Winning Sleep Apnoea Service Please visit our website to view the full range of services we offer

www.the-bostonian.co.uk Comfort & Peace of Mind The Bostonian is the private wing of Pilgrim Hospital and is set in its own grounds and gardens. There are 19 en-suite single rooms with digital TVs and telephone. Our dedicated housekeeping team ensure continually high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Professional Expertise Almost any condition can be treated at The Bostonian by our dedicated team of professionals – most of our Consultants live only minutes away. We welcome self referral and provide 24 hour medical cover.

Range of Payment Options Available We deal with all the major insurance companies and also offer Fixed Price packages for the uninsured.

The Bostonian Private Wing, Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QS Telephone: 01205 360606 / Facsimile: 01205 311442 www.the-bostonian.co.uk • ISO 9001:2008 accredited

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A Change Of

Appearance Everyone loves a change of appearance now and then, and that’s exactly what the retailer formerly known as T&C Robinson has achieved. Now known as Robinson’s of Stamford, mother and daughter team, Anne and becca have created a new look and logo whilst retaining quality products and service Words: Ceri Jackson.

When it comes to fashion, most people seem to have a reinvention or rebrand at some point in their life. There’s nothing wrong with a change of appearance, and it doesn’t have to stop at the wardrobe! So if you visit St Mary’s Street in Stamford this Autumn, you will notice something rather different about a certain long established retailer that was formerly known as T&C Robinson. A family run business which goes back over 100 years - T&C Robinson has had its very own makeover - and is now known as Robinson’s of Stamford. The country clothing shop is enjoying a fresher, cleaner look, a new logo along with a complete rebrand. 125

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Robinson’s of Stamford is run by mother and daughter team Anne and Becca Brown. Tom Robinson established the business in 1905 making Becca the fourth generation involved in running the firm. Tom went into partnership with his son Charles after the Second World War and T&C Robinson was born.

from that so we can specialise in country clothing, leather goods and gifts. This rebrand will help us to reinforce this message,” says Anne. A new logo and fresh look is coupled with this rebrand, and Anne and Becca have significantly increased the country clothing range that they stock over the last ten years.

Charles and his wife Clarice expanded the business over the years, adapting their services to accommodate modern equestrian requirements for all types of riding, making the company what it is today. This saddlery side of the business still flourishes in Billinghay.

They offer well known, prestigious clothing names such as Barbour, Musto, Aigle and Alan Paine. They also provide a wide range of footwear, including Dubarry, Le Chameau, Aigle, Chatham, Gumleaf and Zoo Boots.

“We have had our shop in Stamford for 35 years now, and it felt like it was time for a change. We’ve always been known as ‘the saddlers of Stamford’ by people who live in and visit the town, but we have moved away

“Over the past few years we have also extended our range of leather bags and luggage to include handbags, briefcases, leather holdalls, messenger bags, suitcases and small leather goods such as purses,

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wallets, iPad covers and travel document holders.” “Our brand selection now includes Samsonite, Briggs and Riley, Radley, Mywalit, Troop and many more. We pride ourselves on providing a wide variety of products, of which our customers find it difficult to source elsewhere.” says Becca. Alongside outdoor country clothing and leather goods Robinson’s also offer an extensive selection of accessories, favourites of which are hats from Tilley Endurables and more recently Olney. To complete the look, also available are gloves by Dents, belts, shooting sticks, umbrellas and a wide array of country headwear. Robinson’s is a great place to seek out that elusive gift for someone that already has everything!

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“Even though our appearance is changing our long standing principles of providing excellent customer service will remain the same. If we don’t have a particular product in stock from one of our suppliers that a customer would like, we are more than happy to source it,” says Anne.

As well as offering an entire range of equestrian products John also offers a saddle fitting service throughout Rutland and adjoining counties.

They are also still offering their full repair service for leather goods, including repairing handbags, briefcases, holdalls - pretty much anything and everything in leather.

Great customer service remains top of their agenda, along with high quality outdoor country clothing, accessories and leather goods.

Although Robinson’s of Stamford have updated their look and moved away from equestrian and saddlery services, - their other shop, located in Billinghay is still the area’s premier equestrian store.

They’ve modernised the look and feel of their shop on St Mary’s Street in Stamford to appeal to every kind of customer.

It is run by Anne’s brother and Master Saddler, John Robinson with his son Peter who is training to become a saddler.

Everyone enjoys a change of appearance now and then, and that’s exactly what Robinson’s of Stamford have done.

Anne & Becca are based at Robinson’s of Stamford, 4 St Mary’s Street. You can visit their website www.robinsonsofstamford.com, or call 01780 755378. You can call their Billinghay branch on 01526 860436 or visit www.tandcrobinson.co.uk.

“We’ve had a makeover at our shop in Stamford, moving from saddlery to high quality products that every customer can enjoy.”

This page: There’s a range of high quality outdoor country clothing for men and women at Robinson’s of Stamford including Alan Paine’s stylish Duchess Tulip Jacket; £289. There’s also a range of Dubarry boots available from £265. Aigle Cuckmere Coat; £300 and Satchels from £39.95.

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Nordic Dresses These dresses are designed in Denmark, stylish, timeless and unique. Denmark is well know for all their excellent designers and like Arne Jacobsen these designers make design you can wear year after year and still feel good in them. The dresses are produced in only a limited number of each style and Nordic Dresses is the only shop in the UK that sells them. Therefore the chances of seeing someone else in the same dress is very slim. It is a good idea to sign up to the news letter as you will receive vouchers and be up to date with the new releases. All dresses are made in Europe to a high standard. All the dresses have got lots of great details on them and some of the details are handmade. Our dresses suit all shapes and sizes of women with flattering fits and a great selection of styles to ensure something that will appeal to everyone. If there are sizes we don't stock or anything else you would like to know please email info@nordicdresses.co.uk. 128

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Dental implants look, feel & work like real teeth An attractive smile reflects a healthy life – and natural-looking teeth help us look and feel our best. Dental implants replace missing teeth and can also be used to provide a secure anchor for dentures. Choosing to have implant treatment is the easy part. Deciding where to put your business is trickier. Do you go for the cheapest option – but what about the quality? Do you go for the most expensive – but what if it’s simply over priced? At The Dental Health Centre Grantham we encourage our patients to make an informed decision so they feel reassured and confident. Here are our tips: Ask about experience Make certain you are in capable and experienced hands. Principal dentist Colin Sutton has successfully placed hundreds of dental implants since 2000 and has an excellent reputation spanning treatments from single tooth implants to complex full mouth rebuilds, including sinus lifts and bone grafting, as well as fixed teeth in a day.

Take up references If you were renovating your home you would ask your builder for references. So, ask to speak with previous patients or read testimonials. Visit our website at www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk or call us to be put in touch with a patient. Up-to-date methods Longer-lasting materials; more precise equipment and slicker techniques all play a vital role in the success and durability of your implant. We are one of only a few UK dental practices to provide 3D CT scanning, which allows us to plan treatments with optimum precision. Book your free implant consultation by calling 01476 594480 or visit our website to find out more.

The Dental Health Centre, 3 Avenue Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TA. Tel: 01476 594480, or see www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk

Colin Sutton BDS

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stYle & COMFORT as the cooler months begin, make sure you feel stylish and comfortable in Dubarry - inspired by the rugged coast of ireland, their clothes are perfect this winter. Words: Ceri Jackson.

Stylish and comfortable, Dubarry is inspired by the rugged west coast of Ireland. They have created a range of clothing and accessories that perfectly complement their footwear, so you can be kitted out from toe to head at the races, in the field, in the mountains, anywhere you want to be dry and stylish... From unique waterproof and breathable jackets, to cosy PrimaLoft filled gilets, stunning

tweeds and handy accessories, they have something for everyone. So for great performance and great looks, the only name you need to know is Dubarry this Autumn and Winter. And with any trip to a county show, game fair or hunt day, Dubarry are recognised, respected and loved countrywide for their comfort, protection and style. One glance and you know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re authentic, and there for all to enjoy.

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Previous Page: Main photo: Wilde in Autumn Gold; £169, Willow in Laurel; £399. Inset: Blackthorn in Moss; £429, Dalkey Handbag in Walnut; £199. Opposite: Leslie in Dark Olive; £449, Marﬁeld in Connacht Forest; £499. Both are wearing the Galway Boot in Walnut; £299. This Page: Yarrow Jacket in Laurel; £299, Clover Skirt in Laurel; £149, Thyme Shirt in White; £55.

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Main Photo: Beckett in Autumn Gold; £269, Willow in Moss; £399. Above: Deane in Verdigris; £349, Beckett in Navy; £269. Left: Willow in Moss; £399, Honeysuckle Trousers in Merlot; £79, Galway boot in Walnut; £299, Boot liners in Black; £25.

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Opposite: Shaw in Navy; £189, Galway boot in Walnut; £299. This Page: Hawthorn in Moss; £449, Chamomile in Blue; £59, Fern skirt in Moss; £149.

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- Christmas -

It’s a Wrap, This Season... with Christmas just around the corner, it won’t be long before you start gift shopping for friends and family. make a statement this year with the top trends for the Christmas Gift wrapping season from local ‘Gift Wrap Guru’ Jane means... Christmas is three months away and no doubt you’ll soon be shopping and buying gifts for friends and family. This month, we spoke with local ‘Gift Wrap Guru’ Jane Means to find out what trends to look out for when it comes to delightfully wrapped gifts. “Mint and soft turquoise is trending heavily in fashion and décor, so I think there will be lots of influences for papers, ribbons and decorations this year.” A fresher approach to dark green, mint looks stunning with glassware and metallics and can compliment many looks from traditional to contemporary. Another colour that will be introduced to Christmas is vintage rose peach. It is an extremely versatile colour and looks great with metallics especially copper. “Another favourite will be understated white with a spritz of glamour. Teamed with sparkle, diamanté, crystals and glitter this is a glamorous look that will never date. “ Silhouettes are still trending this year, particularly reindeer, and Jane’s controversial British ribbon that was designed three years ago is still a top seller at Christmas, so expect to see lots of giftwrap, linens and decorations following this theme. Comforting chalkboards designs, wall art and typography are still a popular trend and 142

will enter briefly into the Christmas season, as well as rich textures including yarn pop poms, cable knit present stockings, vintage crochet decor and felt baubles. Texture is definitely in this year! “My favourite giftwrapping trend which never dates is good old-fashioned brown paper. Teamed with blood red ribbons, it's a hugely popular choice for many, plus it's a great bottom drawer choice when you have to wrap those last minute unexpected presents.” It's great to see so many new British designers entering the market, with fresh and unique creations, so you will see more unusual items away from the high street. “For a different approach this Christmas, source those must need products and produce from farmers markets, craft fairs, independant pop up shops and local artisans. You will not only be buying local but creating your own bespoke Christmas.”

Left/Main: Jane Means has landed a worldwide book deal, with her new book 'giftwrapped' is due to be launched in early November.

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www.janemeans.com.

www.allihopa.co.uk.

www.catherinecolebrook.com.

www.sophiavictoriajoy.com.

personalised Christmas sack

These personalised sacks are made in the North Pole and printed using an old typewriter font as inspiration. £20; www.catherinecolebrook.com. fern and sage

This is a reversible Fern and Sage Green Stripe Grosgrain Ribbon approximately 15mm wide. It is a classic design that will suit all occasions. The roll is 10 metres. £5.00; www.janemeans.com. festive tape

Set includes one large tape: let it snow design or robin design, one heart tape: red or white and 10 sheets of kraft paper. £13; www.allihopa.co.uk. pop the Cork! A wonderful personalised Christmas Gift the Oak Wooden Bottle Box will add festive cheer instantly. You can add your own message. Made from FSC Oak. £64.95; www.sophiavictoriajoy.com. 143

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www.theoriginalpopupshop.com.

www.noolibird.com..

www.coxandcox.co.uk.

www.jolucksted.com.

Copper Christmas

An opulent metallic copper wrapping paper, so beautiful that you may find it hard to give anything away! Looks great teamed with the Cox & Cox Midwinter Streets Gift Tags for £5.50. £12.50; www.coxandcox.co.uk. rustic Charm

Get creative this Christmas with this gift wrapping and selection of ribbons. This pack perfectly combines pretty and rustic, allowing you to create a lovely combination under the Christmas tree! £6.95; www.theoriginalpopupshop.com. Christmas stamp

These stamps are perfect to use for Christmas cards, giftwrap, tags and table and place decorations, with seven handmade designs including Folk Heart, Reindeer, Happy Christmas Tree, and Snow Bird. They look great used with red and burgundy, and also gold and silver inkpads. Just clean with a damp cloth or brush and some washing up liquid. £18; www.noolibird.com. porcelain Doves

A beautiful personalised decoration handmade in porcelain, perfect for Christmas. A sweet, simple Scandinavian style dove handmade in Jo’s ceramics studio. Each bird is decorated on one side with a red heart painted with underglaze colour and personalised with a name/names. £7.50; www.jolucksted.com. 145

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Great Gift Ideas from Quality Local Businesses

Paul Smith Mini Westbourne Handbag, £599 from Cavells, Oakham, 01572 770372, www.cavells.co.uk.

Tanzanite & Diamond white gold pendant, £3,800 from Heidi Kjeldson, 01572 722666, www.heidikjeldsen.com.

Florelli Hangbag available from Fords of Oakham, £POA. 01572 722654, www.fordsofoakham.co.uk.

Vierzonord Le Chameau Wellies, £165 from Robinsons of Stamford, 01526 860436, www.robinsonsofstamford.com.

Kilim Footstools from £99 and cushions from £49 at Oakham Oriental Rugs, 01572 724441, www.oakhamorientalrugs.co.uk.

Rainbow Coeur de Lion necklace £99, bracelet £49 and earrings £29. 01476 571721, www.johncussell.co.uk.

Endless Jewellery selection of bracelets from £65 from Moore and Scrupps Jewellers, 01778 424228, www.mooreandscrupps.co.uk.

Cream Distressed Candle holder, £9.99 from Elizabeth Stanhope, 01572 722345, www.elizabethstanhope.co.uk.

Stamford Notebook Co notebooks, £POA from Spiegl Press, 01780 762550, www.spieglpress.com.

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Celebrate your success with the 2015

Rutland Pride Business Awards... we’re delighted to report that entries open this month for the 2015 Rutland Pride Business Awards, in which you can nominate your business for the recognition it deserves in one or more of eight categories. our winners will be revealed at a spectacular VIP ceremony at the Ladywood Estate in Knossington in april 2015! Words & Photos: Rob Davis. 150

As we finally emerge from recession there’s a new-found air of optimism for businesses around the region. It’s time to grow and thrive as a business once again, and that’s why we’re looking forward to receiving as many nominations as possible for the 2015 Stamford and Rutland Business Awards, co-organised by Rutland Pride Magazine and Essence Event Solutions Ltd. Nominate Your Business We’re looking for you to nominate your business in one or more of eight categories. Entry forms are available online. To make the most of your entry please provide as much detail and evidence as possible, it helps the Judges make an informed

decision about the business as a whole. Remember that if you are applying for more than one category your entry needs to be specific to each category, rather than submitting one generic piece as the judges are using different judging criteria for each category.. We’re giving you until the 26th February to get your entries in, whereupon our panel of judges will create a shortlist for each of our categories before we reveal a winner of each at a VIP awards ceremony in April with our guest speaker, star of the BBC reality TV show, The Call Centre, Nev Wiltshire. “Last year’s Business Awards event was incredibly enjoyable and it was wonderful to see so many great examples of best

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business practice from the region being showcased!” says co-organiser Nicky Barr of Essence Event Solutions. “We felt that we really did celebrate the diversity and quality of local businesses in the area.” Two New Awards This year we’re including two new categories in our awards - one aimed at discovering the best new product or service, and one aimed at recognising an employee, rather than a business owner, who has managed to surpass expectations and prove a real asset to their business. Why Enter Our Awards? With around 5,000,000 small and medium enterprises in the UK, employing 32m in total - 60% of the UK’s workforce - and

contributing £3,100bn to the economy, SMEs are crucial to the UK economy. A Rutland Pride Business Award will give your business bragging rights in the media and is a concrete seal of approval that will give your customers confidence in your business. It’s great PR for your company and can be used to promote yourself and obtain recognition throughout Rutland. How To Enter Our full rules and entry forms can be found on the Awards’ website (www.stamfordand rutlandbusiness.co.uk). The awards are open to business within a 25 mile radius of Stamford or Rutland and a portfolio of evidence must accompany each entry. Entry into our awards is free of charge, and our

Nominate your business in our awards - entries are open from this month. We’ll reveal our winners at a VIP awards evening in April 2015... Above: Anarchic company boss Nev Wiltshire will deliver a keynote speech at this year’s VIP Awards Evening.

Top: Last year’s judges and our awards ceremony which will again be held at the Ladywood Estate.

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“The Rutland Pride Business Awards are a great way to achieve good PR for your company and demonstrate to both existing and potential customers your success...” panel of judges are completely independent - not affiliated with Rutland Pride magazine - so advertising presence or spend in the magazine is absolutely not a factor. You can nominate your business for one or more categories, except for our Best Customer Focus Award which necessitates nominations from your customers instead. Get The Most From Your Entry Anna Rogers is a PR consultant and has some good advice for anyone entering our awards. “Writing your own award entry can seem a bit daunting, but it’s a really rewarding and gratifying experience.” “Start it early - give yourself at least two weeks to pull together the information that you need and enough time to write the entry and to check it properly. Sell the story - capture the judges’ imagination in your entry’s opening paragraph.” “Give it a beginning, a middle and an end. Tell the judges what your business is about and sell your vision for the company.” “State why you should win with evidence. Use key performance indicators (e.g.: customer satisfaction, sales targets), financial targets (e.g.: original target turnover if achieved).” “And finally, show that you understand your market place, your customers and the competition. How does what you have done fit in with your business plan?” 152

“End with a summary of your successes and concisely conclude with what you have done and how it meets the criteria of the award.” “If you get writer’s block, the best thing is to leave it and come back to your award entry later. If you’re still stuck for inspiration try asking a friend or colleague what they think, it’s always good to have a fresh perspective.” What Happens Next? Entries can be submitted into 2015, but the sooner you begin your entry, the better it’s likely to be. Last year’s judges included Ian Leech, Chief Financial Officer of the BGL Group, Burghley House Director Miranda Rock, and Ed SmileyJones, CEO of 20/20 Global. Shortlisted entries will be contacted in March 2015 ready for our awards evening in April with tickets on sale via the web site from 1st March 2015. “Our awards aren’t driven by advertising.” says Rutland Pride’s Rob Davis. “Instead, they’re independently assessed by a panel of knowledgeable, experienced business people who consider each one carefully and discuss their findings.” “That means our awards are a great way to achieve good PR for your company and demonstrate to both existing and potential customers your success. With Nev Wiltshire as our keynote speaker, our awards evening will be great fun, so we’re looking forward to receiving your entry soon and helping to celebrate your business success.”

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nominatE Your businEss for onE of our Eight awards catEgoriEs... n marketing & design award A category for the business which has developed and implemented a successful and considered marketing strategy that can demonstrate proven results.

n small business of the Year Designed to champion businesses with fewer than 25 employees that can demonstrate true success.

n business person of the Year A category for recognition of the local business person who can demonstrate the benefit they have provided to their business, local economy and community.

n best new business A category for businesses less than three years old which have a creative business plan and can demonstrate performance against target.

n Employee of the Year Designed to recognise an employee who has demonstrated true commitment to their company.

n outstanding contribution to the community A business which has made a significant contribution to their local community, charities or local schools and colleges.

n best new product or service A new category this year designed to highlight a new product or service offered from April 2014.

n best customer focus award Created to recognise a business which can demonstrate how it goes above and beyond to delivers great customer service. what to do next: Identify which category /ies best suit your business, then complete the entry form attaching supporting eveidence via the download links.online at www.stamfordandrutlandbusiness.co.uk Some of our 2014 winners: Wildcats Academy, Trinity Event Solutions, Anand Shoes and Barefoot Flooring. David Ross, Founder of the Carphone Warehouse, the 2014 key note speaker

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send your press releases and business news to us at editor@pridemagazines.co.uk.

hegarty solicitors the law ﬁrm on board with you for life... Hegarty Solicitors is a thriving law firm with offices in Stamford and Peterborough. We have a reputation for excellence and a firm focus on achieving the best results possible for our clients. We offer a wide range of legal services to both the private and commercial sectors. There are milestones and challenges in the lifecycle of every corporate organisation: formation, expansion, succession. Then there are the ups and downs of everyday business life, from disputes and problem employees to incredible commercial opportunities.

Managing Partner of Smith Partnership’s Leicester ofﬁce, Alison Neate.

a refreshingly different approach to legal services, proven to do the business...! With over 200 employees working across nine branches, Smith Partnership is one of the largest firms of solicitors in the East Midlands, serving a diverse clientele of commercial businesses both regionally and nationwide - from SMEs to large multi national PLCs. We understand the continued success of our business is dependent on the complete satisfaction of all of our clients, which is why we constantly strive to find innovative ways of working alongside them; and why we work hard to gain and maintain recognised industry quality accreditations. Recommended by the Legal 500, an independent guide to law firms, Smiths also holds the Law 154

Society’s Lexcel quality mark for excellent client service and are ‘Investors in People’ certified, amongst other accreditations for specific specialist departments. Whilst maintaining these high legal and professional standards, we think you’ll find our downto-earth approach refreshingly different to many law firms. With a reputation for honesty, openness and friendliness; we pride ourselves on giving great business advice in plain English... let’s do business together! Offices in Derby, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Stoke on Trent and Swadlincote. Telephone for more information on 0116 247 2000 or see www.smithpartnership.co.uk.

Whatever stage your business is at, our expert lawyers are on hand to make sure you are protected from unnecessary risks. Our clients come to us because of our established name and our reputation for excellence. They stay with us because we get results and they recommend us because they trust us to deliver. When you instruct us, you can be confident that you have lawyers on your side who will give you practical, sensible advice in plain English. Whatever your situation, we will guide you through the process to get the best and most cost-effective solution for you, your family and your business. We are the team to have on board, for life. See www.hegarty.co.uk.

directors’ brieﬁng at Lincolnshire

accountants duncan & toplis high-proﬁle speakers Lined up for directors’ brieﬁng tBritish Chamber of Commerce Director General John Longworth, and Neil Rhodes, the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police, will both speak at the sixth annual Duncan & Toplis Directors’ Briefing in November. The Directors’ Briefing will take place at the Belton Woods Hotel on Friday 21st November 2014. It offers high-level advice and insights to business leaders from across the region. Having originally trained as a scientist, John Longworth was appointed Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce in 2011. He is currently Chair and founder of a venture capital-backed science and professional services business,

SVA Ltd, Non-Executive Director at the Co-operative Group Food Ltd and Nichols Plc and a trustee of the social enterprise P3. Attendance at the event is free and includes a buffet lunch. To book your place visit www.duntop.co.uk or call Hannah Clark on 01522 507000.

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Business services... What can Chattertons offer you? Company and Commercial Our specialist team covers the entire business cycle from business start ups to growth, diversification, restructuring, financing, disputes and closure.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Disputes are part of the risk of running a business. Our specialist lawyers deal with all kinds of business disputes in the Courts, by arbitration, mediation and other forms of ADR.

Employment It is diﬃcult to escape the fact that Employment Law is fast moving and constantly changing. Our specialist team can help and assist you in this very complex area of the law.

Consumer Matters Your business will need to comply with consumer legislation if you are dealing direct with consumers. It is better to be prepared than fall foul of consumer legislation which can cost your business time and money.

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Life Begins at 40 for Hegarty LLP a frenzy of fundraising and a look back at the way we were back in 1974 shows that for Hegarty Solicitors, celebrating four decades of success this month, life really does begin at 40... Life begins at 40 for this local law firm as the company celebrates a milestone with its fundraising activities. Times weren’t always as fun though.

Words: Angela Babb. Images: Rob Davis.

Remember back to 1974 and the middle of a recession complete with high unemployment and the implementation of a three-day working week. An oil crisis is gripping the world while at home the shortage of power is compounded by miners’ strikes. The trade deficit is enormous and inflation has peaked at 20%. Suffice to say that conditions weren’t all that conducive for the creation of

a new business. Nevertheless, this is exactly what Richard Hegarty did! Back then, the Stamford-born law graduate who was in his early 20s - his actual age then and his age now remain undisclosed undertook his Articles with a firm in Leicester. He then chose to start his own firm with guidance and support from his father, who just happened to be a very experienced senior law clerk. The firm grew steadily in the early years, opening a Stamford office in 1979 by which point Hegarty & Co was a three-partner law firm. Graham Peebles (the current managing partner of the Stamford office) specialises in residential conveyancing; having joined the firm in 1999 Graham was initially based at the Peterborough office but moved to the Stamford office in 2001 and was made a partner in 2008. Having lived in the area since 1987 Graham moved to Stamford in 1999 and thoroughly enjoys working for the people of Stamford, has a great network of connections and is passionate about the town. Every year Hegarty Solicitors’ staff nominate a local charity to support and this year it is Thorpe Hall Hospice.

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Thorpe Hall provides exceptional care for seriously ill people as well as supporting their families. Although located in Peterborough, Thorpe Hall caters for people from all over the region including Rutland, Northants, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. This vital resource and the incredible people who run it touch the hearts of everyone they help. Their campaign to build a new, purposebuilt hospice has reached stage two, with over £2million raised. But with a £6million total target, there’s a long way to go. Hegarty LLP partners and staff want to help promote this lifeline and are aiming to raise £10,000 to celebrate the firm’s 40th anniversary. So far a World Cup-themed dress-down day and cake sale have helped contribute to the current total of £1336.50. As part of the Hegarty Life Begins at 40 campaign, individual staff members have signed up to attract sponsorship for their own personal challenges. For example, Yvonne is a lifetime nail-biter and has committed to stop biting her nails by the firm’s anniversary date of 15th October. Meanwhile, Ali and Ashley are going to run the Perkins Great Eastern Run on 12th

October. And the firm is also aiming to fill 40 collection bags to sell at the Sue Ryder shop. Every staff member is helping in some way to help achieve this magnificent target. The keynote fundraising activity is a trek up Snowdon. Hegarty’s partners will be joined by 27 members of staff on 27th September to tackle the seven to eight-hour walk and are seeking sponsorship to help motivate them to the summit. To make a donation please visit the fundraising page at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Hegarty40.

“This fundraising campaign has had a tangible impact on our team...” says Graham

As a youngster, Graham spent two months in 1980 climbing previously unclimbed mountains in the Himalayas so Snowdon should be a breeze! Graham comments: “We’re very proud of our extremely community spirited staff. Everyone is dedicated to beating the £10,000 target for Thorpe Hall in honour of the fantastic care all who work at this facility provide.” The firm is also seeking items to contribute towards a raffle to help achieve their target. Donated raffle items could include, for example, vouchers or experience days. If you can offer a prize please contact Angela Babb on 01733 295618 or email angela.babb@hegarty.co.uk 159

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Crosswords CRYPTIC CROSSWORD test your lateral thinking skills with this month’s cryptic crossword. Each puzzle has a set of perplexing clues to unravel, and as every lover of logic knows, the frustration is all part of the fun!

ACROSS 1. French composer’s freedom restricted by returning offspring (7) 5. Group of schoolchildren stumped by paper (6) 9. See 10 10,9. Economist, one foregoing Keynes, famed in Republican manoeuvring (6,8) 12. PROFIT? (7,5) 15. Foul reek — old and new sewers produce it (10) 17. Novelist lacking close friend (3) 19. Online paper shows amphibian (3) 20. One raising issue about letters backing the legislators (10) 22. Borderline character with impudence remains wild (12) 26. Novel that’s hilarious, one getting thanks (6) 27. Complaint about jerk being an MP (8) 28. Filthy place was first to be knocked into shape (6) 29. Stop media manipulation happening! (7)

DOWN 1. Take off from party with maximum volume (4) 2. Frenchwoman's distant, a bit of a cow, perhaps (4) 3. Very hot in Spain, the poor young socialite’s overcome (8) 4. Eastern mystic’s morning in the Belgravia area (5) 6. Model having shoots (6) 7. Old pet, heard outside, is set free (10) 8. Car goes around in gear just over bottom (10) 11. Police trap criminal with heart of gold (6) 13. How 10’s 18 25 starts abrupt current decline (5,5) 14. Whence one gets milk and a sandwich very regularly (3,7) 16. Starbuck’s first found here, healthier and with topping (6) 18. Garden is planted in March (8) 21. Woman eating cheap products displays figure (6) 23. What journalist wants — Sun to shut up (5) 24. See 25 25,24. What one makes up for depraved sentence (4,4)

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1. Secret listening devices (4) 3. Opposite of legato (8) 8. Nose (slang) (4) 9. Diminished (8) 11. She’s expecting (6-2-2) 14. Drink of the gods (6) 15. Bother (6) 17. Canadian province (4,6) 20. Fiddle-faddle (8) 21. Scottish dance (4) 22. Plant with a two-year life cycle (8) 23. Lifeless (4)

1. Comme il faut (8) 2. Study of heredity (8) 4. A score (6) 5. Bogart movie (10) 6. Skin complaint (4) 7. Likelihood (4) 10. Hurry up! (3,1,4,2) 12. So to speak (2,2,4) 13. Remembered (8) 16. Use an a’ (anag) (6) 18. Rebuff (4) 19. Formerly (4)

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