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I’m not entirely sure where this year has gone, but autumn has already unfolded its ocre hues and arguably the prettiest season of the year is in full swing.

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That does mean, however, it’ll soon be Christmas, and with a view to getting a head start on preparations, we enjoy a masterclass in creating Christmas lunch from Bridge 67 Cookery School. Jill Vickers and the team deliver classes on a wide range of topics for both novice and more experienced cooks... we can definitely recommend them! Also in this edition we’ve festive gift ideas from local independent retailers to ensure you get a head start on your seasonal shopping. Before Christmas though, it’s Bonfire Night, and did you know that Rutland man Everard Digby played a key role in the creation of the plot to blow up the houses of Parliament? This month, we unravel the dastardly plot for ourselves. Also in this edition, we’ve images from the Burghley Horse Trials, we meet the organisers from Art in Lyddington and we’ve a roundup of the area’s best spas for some pre-Christmas pampering... a great way to beat the winter blues!

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november 2015

November’s News and events on our What’s On pages, with days OuT and ideas for spending the season in Rutland. Meet the team from aRT iN LyddiNgTON this month as the village prepares to host its annual mixed media exhibition. Michael Jung galloped to victory at this year’s BuRghLey hORse TRiaLs. We’ve a roundup of all the action with exclusive photos. Remember remember, Rutland’s role in the guNpOwdeR pLOT, co-conspired by Rutland man Everard Digby. Our FOOd & dRiNk pages have two great Eating Out tip-offs, plus we learn to cook and enjoy Harish’s wine recommendations. This month’s hOMes & gaRdeNs pages include a visit to property developer Ben Cripps’s new development of luxury homes. Wrap up warm this winter, with ideas in our FashiON section courtesy of Dubarry, Barbour and Aigle from Robinsons of Stamford. Take some time to escape the stresses of Christmas at one of the area’s LuxuRiOus spas - we’ve a round-up of the best!

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County News oakham athlete takes gold in special olympics

Oakham is now home to a celebrity in the sporting world as Chris Southwell, 22, recently won gold alongside his team mates in Team GB.

Chris southwell, special olympic basketball player, has recently won gold in the 2015 competitions...

He fulfilled a dream of a lifetime in Los Angeles as his team celebrated their success. Chris suffers from autism, a mental condition, present from early childhood, and characterised by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people. The team played very well, winning all three of their group games in their category against China, Latvia and Italy to finish top of the table. They were due to play China in the gold medal game but sadly the Chinese team didn’t

sacrewell’s Harvest Festival

raising a glass to rutland’s ofﬁcial ‘Pub of the Year...’

sacrewell celebrated harvest last month with many different activities...

the red Lion inn, sister pub of rutland’s olive Branch, has been given the Leicestershire & rutland Pub of the Year award two years in a row...

sacrewell Farm in Peterborough celebrated the harvest time last month as the area surrounding the attraction’s 18th century Grade II listed watermill, which was transformed into a hive of rural activity, delving into food and farming. Milling, corn plaiting, apple scrumping and pressing, drop spinning and willow weaving, activities, plus many more were made available to visitors at the attraction. n Look out for Sacrewell Farm events at www.sacrewell.org.uk.

turn up in time, which meant they forfeited the game and gave Team GB the gold medal for the very first time. Chris was given the role of captain during the tournament and played a key part in their victory. Chris and the rest of the team enjoyed a number of treats during their trip, including a trip to the US Ambassador’s residence in London and the UK Ambassador’s residence in Los Angeles. They attended the opening ceremony at the LA Olympic Stadium in the presence of Michelle Obama, where Avril Lavigne performed Fly, a specially-composed song for the occasion.

The Red Lion inn at Stathern in the Vale of Belvoir, sister pub of Rutland’s Olive Branch, has been named Leicestershire & Rutland Dining Pub of the Year in the Good Pub Guide 2016. The Red Lion, which won the same accolade in the 2015 Guide, was praised in the 2016 book for its service, ambience, cooking and drinks. Ben Jones, joint-proprietor of The Red Lion alongside Sean Hope, said: “To win this two years in a row is fantastic. The whole team works hard to ensure The Red Lion Inn is a great country pub. This award is the culmination of everyone’s hard work. “Our aim is to be a proper pub offering a relaxed atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Quality remains very important to us.”

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george Phillips, rutland’s war hero, receives plaque

oakham Castle’s enjoys a multi-million pound makeover

one of rutland’s great War chroniclers has received a plaque in remembrance of his services to the county

oakham Castle will be closed for several months now as it undertakes its multi-million pound restoration making the site better than ever...

Rutland’s George Phillips, the local Inspector of Weights and Measures and a keen amateur historian, decided to go about Rutland visiting families who had lost relatives. He compiled biographies of 608 of those who had died, and he published a book in 1920. This forms the start of a current 100th anniversary commemoration project. The plaque has been placed on the wall of his former home in Oakham and it explains his services to the county and his life here from 1857 - 1924. Rutland is thought to have lost 5% of its male population in the First World War. George Phillips used newspaper reports to trace the families of the men who died in the war and travelled from house to house in

the first car to be registered in the county. This exact car still exists today and was brought to the ceremony where they unveiled the plaque very recently. The plaque was revealed by Laurence Howard, the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland. “George Phillips provided the most wonderful recollection of the area's effort in the conflict,” says the Lord Lieutenant. “Without George Phillips doing what he did in 1920 there was absolutely no way we could have gathered all the detail and got all the stories of the Rutlanders who died in the First World War together,” says Jim Buchanan from the Rutland Remembers project. Rutland Remembers is bringing his efforts forward to the 21st Century, by digitising it onto a website: www.rutlandremembers.org.

Oakham Castle is to close for nearly seven months as work continues on a multi-million pound project to refurbish the historic site.

Visitors will be able to enjoy elaborate exhibitions and displays on the history of Oakham Castle and town, and a new toilet block will be constructed.

Oakham Castle was awarded a £2.165 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2014 after a bid was made by our Oakham Town Council, Rutland County Council, and the Friends of Rutland County Museum.

The castle will close until March 25, 2016, as work starts on the Great Hall and castle grounds, but will reopen for just one day on 6th October to host the biannual Crown Court sitting preserving its status as one of the country’s longest continuous courts.

The money is being used to fund a very big restoration of the castle. The curtain wall, which was originally built to defend the castle from enemies, will be shown when the overgrown trees and shrubs are removed and will be expertly consolidated and conserved. The Hall will benefit from restoration of the lime-plaster walls, conservation of the court furnishings and much improved access facilities.

all aboard for the latest addition to the area’s nene Valley railway... nene Valley railway, a heritage railway was packed with visitors trying to board the brand new tornado Nene valley is home to a brand new £3.3m steam locomotive. Nene Valley Railway is now the home for the A1 No. 60163 Tornado, a steam engine built in the last 10 years. Visitors to the heritage site near Stibbington had the chance to

ride in carriages behind Tornado and have a look around the train yard full of heritage. “I’d say visitors thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There were smiles all round and people were standing there dripping wet and not caring,” says Jerry, marketing manager.

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This charming Grade II Georgian residence has far-reaching views over the village and many original features such as oak beams, an inglenook fireplace and tall windows. The extensive accommodation is laid out over three floors and the house is set in secluded gardens. Whilst some modernization is required, the property has wonderful potential to become a welcoming home in an excellent location. EPC Rating: Exempt.

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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Set in the heart of the village in attractive mature grounds with an outdoor swimming pool, this impressive period property retains many original features and offers a mix of elegant formal rooms and family spaces including a sunny Kitchen & Breakfast room, light-filled bedrooms and stylish contemporary bathrooms. A self-contained one bedroom apartment is ideal as a guest suite or staff accommodation. EPC Rating: E.

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Dating from the 1700’s the property has a stunning interior, stylish designer Kitchen & Breakfast room, far-reaching views and the benefit of a secluded garden and private parking. EPC Rating: Exempt.

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CHURCH FARM HOUSE, COLD OVERTON GUIDE PRICE £750,000

A 16th century ﬁve bedroom ironstone property with an abundance of period features oﬀering spacious family living in a central village location.

THE STARLING, EDITH WESTON

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A spacious and well-presented three bedroom detached cottage in the picturesque village of Edith Weston close to Rutland Water.

GRANGE HOUSE, THISTLETON

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A substantial four bedroom family home on a fantastic plot of just over four acres, with mature gardens, three paddocks and lovely countryside views.

WISTERIA COTTAGE, WING

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A spacious characterful two bedroom cottage constructed of stone and blue slate located in a peaceful location in the sought after village of Wing.

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A spacious manor house, set in a picturesque South Lincolnshire village

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COLSTERWORTH Offers in Excess of £695,995 A substantial Grade II Listed Jacobean farmhouse occupying a generous plot and offering a wealth of period charm and character including stone mullion windows, Inglenook fire places and in particular the oak staircase which is said to have come from the Manor House of Sir Isaac Newton. 7 Reception Rooms, 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. EPC Exempt.

LYDDINGTON Guide Price £745,000 A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed property which has been converted into 2 adjoining dwellings and oﬀers potential to be reinstated to a single substantial dwelling. Both properties occupy a prime position within one of Rutland most desirable villages enjoying views over the green, with gardens and grounds extending to approx. 0.57 A and a range of outbuildings to the rear. EPC exempt.

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UPPINGHAM Guide Price £700,000 Beautiful secluded 5/6-bedroom detached house, situated down an exclusive, private drive with large south-facing gardens, overlooking open countryside while still being within a very short walk of the town centre. The property oﬀers spacious, immaculately presented accommodation with stunning gardens backing onto ﬁelds. Energy Rating D.

CASTLE BYTHAM Guide Price £495,000 A high quality 5-bedroom single-storey Barn Conversion overlooking paddocks situated in the vibrant village of Castle Bytham. The property has been converted combining traditional build with the best of contemporary craftsmanship to oﬀer a beautiful family home in a picturesque country setting. 2 Reception Rooms, Farmhouse Kitchen, 5 Bedrooms, 2 En-suites, Bathroom. Energy Rating D.

GRETTON Guide Price £535,000 A superb Barn Conversion located on an exclusive award winning development, located on the edge of the popular village of Gretton on the borders of Rutland and Northamptonshire and oﬀering stylish, contemporary living accommodation with a host of character features. 2 Reception Rooms, large Kitchen/Diner, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms, dbl Garage. Energy Rating C.

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art in Lyddington: Sarah Stillman is one of the artists exhibiting at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art in Lyddington event.

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andrew Brown, High Sheriff of Rutland, is to open the countyrenowned Art in Lyddington 2015 in St Andrew’s Church, Lyddington. This is and has been for a number of years, the most important and successful charity fundraising fine art exhibition in Rutland. This is a major charity fundraising event to raise much needed funds. All of the funds go towards the repair of priceless windows in the magnificent, medieval local building of St Andrew’s Church and other charities which help local people in need. Andrew Brown, High Sheriff of Rutland, will open the exhibition at the preview event on Thursday 29th October. He’ll also be at the church to give prizes to the artists selected by principle judge Peter Jones, and his fellow judges. The exhibition prizes are sponsored by Great Art, the number one online art materials supplier in the UK, so winners will receive vouchers providing them with £100 of art materials. There are six categories for the art work which include ‘2D.’ This is simply involving paintings, drawings and printing. Another category is ‘mixed media.’ Mixed media tends to refer to work that combines various traditionally distinct visual art media. For example, a work on canvas that combines paint, ink, and collage could be called a ‘mixed media’ piece of work. The third category is textiles, fourth is ceramics and the fifth is sculpture art. The sixth category is wood. The 2015 exhibition will showcase fine art objects made from many kinds of wood. Entrants can win one of the above categories and receive the £100 worth of supplies or one of the following for varied prizes. There’s the Judges Choice award. This is fairly self explanatory - the judges select their best exhibit to win a year’s free membership to a leading art website called Artists Info.

There’s also the Pat Bealby Memorial Prize with winners receiving £50 worth of AiL art materials. Finally, entrants can win the People’s Choice Award and receive a Great Art voucher for £100 of art materials. The exhibition opens on Friday 30th October and closes at 3pm on Sunday 1st November. It’s a great opportunity to see and enjoy a very wide range of art work from local producers and enthusiasts. Admission to the exhibition is free and all visitors are asked to vote for their favourite artist who will receive a Great Art voucher as the ‘People’s Choice.’ The exhibition is renowned for the high quality and wide range of fine art

Winners are also given a free entry for the next year’s exhibition. The 2014 winners were Eileen Brookes for painting, Keith Sturgess for mixed media, Kathryn Winfrey for ceramics, Elaine Winterton for sculpture, Wendy Greaves for textiles and Andrea Naylor for the Pat Bealby Memorial and the People’s Choice (see the following page for more of their work). The exhibition is a fantastic three day event also offering visitors lovely refreshments in the village hall, and/or lunch at the Old White Hart and the Marquess of Exeter). Lyddington is a beautiful historic village to wander around and it’s vital to the local villagers to protect this.

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LYDDINGTON Following last year’s event, the renowned art in Lyddington 2015 exhibition opened by the high sheriff, will be held in st andrew’s Church, Lyddington. this is the most important and successful charity fundraising ﬁne art exhibition in Rutland with funds going towards the church and the local community... Words: Tilly Wilkinson. work, featuring art work from many well known local artists around Rutland, Leicestershire, Peterborough Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, as well as some from further away. All work shown is for sale and it is a great opportunity to see and purchase contemporary and traditional work. There will be something to delight everyone at this exhibition and for very reasonable prices to suit every purse and wallet.

This is also the last weekend this year to combine a visit to the exhibition and the famous Bede House, a National Trust property. n For more details of the exhibition or to order the preview tickets for the preview event on Thursday 29th October opened by the High Sheriff, please contact Barbara Taylor-Harris, Chair of Art in Lyddington. The telephone numbers to call her on are 01572 898064 or 01572 822210 and her email address is barbara@theoldparsonage.net. 19

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1. 2014’s sculpture winner, Elaine Winterton’s piece, ‘Zip It.’ 2. 2014’s ceramics winner, Katherine Winfrey. 3. 2014’s textiles winner, Wendy Greaves, ‘Reflections of Home.’ 4. 2014’s People's Choice & Pat Bealdy Memorial Prize Winner, Andrea Naylor, ‘Boris.’ 5. 2014’s 2D (painting) winner, Eileen Brookes, ‘Flowers in a Jam Jar.’ 6. 2014’s mixed media winner, Keith Sturgess, ‘Shoreline No2.’

“All work shown is for sale and it’s a great opportunity to see and purchase both contemporary and traditional work by local artists...” 20

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World Class Eventing at 2015’s

BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS

it’s BaCK to BurgHLEY in tHis Edition as tHE WorLd CLass EQuEstrian EVEnt rEturnEd to tHE arEa Last montH to sHoWCasE somE oF tHE most taLEntEd ridErs and HorsEs in tHE sPort. EmErging ViCtorious on LA BIOSTHETIQUE - SAM FBW in tHE EVEnt Was miCHaEL Jung. HE’s tHE First gErman to taKE tHE titLE and is noW a BurgHLEY HEro, as WELL as tHE sPort’s rEigning oLYmPiC and EuroPEan CHamPion too... >>

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- Land roVEr BurgHLEY HorsE triaLs 2015 -

The Land Rover Burghley horse Trials title was taken from the New Zealand contingent this year. Andrew Nicholson, who was aiming for a record breaking fourth consecutive win at the 2015 event sadly had to withdraw from the competition due to a fall the previous month, paving the path for the tenacious competitor Michael Jung who secured the first German win in Burghley’s history. It’s the first time that a German has taken the Burghley trophy, and the thrilling finale was played out under a blue sky and bright sunshine. “To win Burghley is very special,” confirmed Michael, who had an eventful weekend having fallen from his other ride, Fischerrocana FST, on the cross-country. “I am lucky that I have two horses that have finished safely. Sam gave me a very good feeling warming up for the show jumping; he felt powerful and he was very concentrated. He is like a good friend to me; I have learnt a lot from him and hopefully he has learnt a little from me.” The Burghley Horse Trials is a world-class, four star FEI affiliated event, attended by over 160,000 people. It’s worth over £20m to the local economy, requires over 1,000 volunteers alone and takes 60,000 man hours to build. This year, nearly 70 competitors on around 90 horses took part in the competition, a ‘three day event’ held over four days, which comprises dressage, cross country and showjumping elements, with a top prize of £63,000 and a total prize fund of over £250,000. The cross country course at Burghley is designed by Capt., Mark Phillips - who is, himself, a past Burghley competitor - with this year’s adjustment of the course resulting in 48 jumping efforts over 31 combinations in total on the course, including a newly introduced rugby themed jump in deference to title sponsor Land Rover’s involvement in the Rugby World Cup. This year also saw a complete reversal of the course to increase the challenge of the circuit. Michael Jung took victory in his debut at Burghley and triumphed over Tim Price, Christopher Burton, Jonelle Price and Mark Todd in the top six. Kristina Cook was the best placed Brit in eighth place, with William Fox-Pitt in tenthand Oliver Townsend in eleventh. Other main equestrian attractions at the event included the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Finals and the Pony Club Team Jumping (won by South Nottingham Pony Club with 36 teams competing). Thursday and Friday are the unofficial ‘ladies days,’ whilst over 600 trade stands offer shopping haven. Title sponsor Land Rover

showed off the new Discovery Sport model plus a refreshed Evoque small SUV. “Nature was on our side this year,” said Capt., Mark Phillips. “The sunny intervals were ideal for cross country, and I was thrilled that of the 68 starters, 55 of them finished and 42 of them were clear.” “We’re really proud that the event is a major International equestrian and social event in the Autumn sporting calendar.”

“miCHaEL tooK ViCtorY in His dEBut at BurgHLEY WitH BritisH ridErs Kristina CooK Coming EigHtH, WiLLiam FoX-Pitt tEntH and oLiVEr toWnEnd ELEVEntH...

Top: Michael Jung is the first German competitor to take the Burghley title. Above: The event was attended by over 160,000 spectators. Opposite, Centre: Elizabeth Inman is Event Director.

Over the page, we’ve a selection of images from 2015’s event. n Next year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials have been confirmed as taking place from 1st-4th September 2016. See www.burghley-horse.co.uk.

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What’s On... Find out What’s on this month with events taking place in many different venues across the county. in addition to a wealth of theatre productions, Christmas shows start as we enter the festive season... LOOkiNg iN wONdeRLaNd sunday 1st November To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Peterborough Museum is staging a special exhibition of the iconic pictures from Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland books. 01733 864663 www.vivacity-peterborough.com

spOOky speCTaCuLaR sunday 1st November Sacrewell Farm at Wansford in Peterborough are hosting a ‘Spooky Spectacular’ at the end of October and start of November. You can explore their haunted farm house and playhouse for under twos. 01780 782254 www.sacrewell.org.uk

FiRewORk FiesTa saturday 7th November The region’s biggest and best firework event, Firework Fiesta, is back at Peterborough Arena, having now established the venue as its home. Not only is it great entertainment, it raises money for good, local causes. 01733 363500 www.fireworkfiesta.com

iT’s a wONdeRFuL LiFe Friday 9th November Adapted from the classic film by Frank Capra, this wonderful adaptation is a perfect loving tribute to the golden era of the wireless and is a fresh take on a heart-warming and timely classic at Uppingham Theatre. 01572 822216 www.uppingham.co.uk

The pROCLaiMeRs Monday 9th November Expect to hear the classics Sunshine on Leith, 500 Miles, Letter From America, I’m on My Way, Life With You, Lets Get Married and more from the incredible band that is the Proclaimers appearing this month at De Montfort Hall. 01162 333111 www.demontforthall.co.uk

- BARNSDALE GARDENS pLaNT pROpagaTiON COuRse wednesday 4th November Lots of plants can be grown for free by swapping cuttings with friends and family, or propagating your own. If you’re new to all this or just want to learn more, then join Nick Hamilton to find out about the different methods of stem, root and leaf cutting, division and layering.

pRuNiNg FRuiT TRees wednesday 18th November If you’ve fruit trees in need of a haircut but have no idea how to begin, then Nick Hamilton’s easy to follow tutorial at Barnsdale Gardens is best for you. You’ll have the knowledge thanks to the tutorials and the practical demonstrations to prune them whether they’re your usual apples, pears or cherries or even peaches, nectarines figs or apricots.

FesTive TaBLe wORkshOp wednesday 2nd december When your festive table centrepiece is admired by all, you will be able to say, ‘I made it!’ Following Susan Martorano’s expert guidance using lush foliage, candles and other gorgeous treasures, you will create a work of art to be proud of. Great festive spirit creator.

The sNOw QueeN saturday 14th November Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic. It follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell... 01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com

The siNaTRa CeNTeNaRy saturday 14th November Celebrate the 100th birthday of the great Frank Sinatra with a concert of songs and music made famous by the world’s mostloved singer. Featuring hit songs Come Fly With Me, The Lady is a Tramp and more. 01162 333111 www.demontforthall.co.uk

uppiNghaM FaTsTOCk shOw wednesday 25th November Champion pigs, sheep and cattle are primped and preened for this event held in the Market Square. Rutland farmers proudly show off the best of their stock with the aim of supporting the British industry. 01858 881939 www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk The snow Queen

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JOOLs hOLLaNd Live Thursday 26th November Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra together with his celebrity guest KT Tunstall will be performing at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall on 26th November. 01162 333111 www.demontforthall.co.uk

OLiveR! aT The CuRve Friday 27th November Let Curve Theatre take you to Victorian London this Christmas for this timeless tale about the boy who asked for more. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, Oliver! is one of the most successful musicals of all time. 01162 423595 www.curveonline.co.uk

The ChRisTMas RaT paCk Friday 27th November Enjoy an evening of superb entertainment set in the beautiful surroundings of Kilworth House Orangery. Evenings commence with a welcome drink in the luxurious hotel lounges prior to being seated for a delicious three course dinner and enjoying outstanding live entertainment from rat pack tribute performers on till 23rd Dec £/variations. 01858 881939 www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk

BuRghLey FiNe FOOd MaRkeT saturday 28th November Meet over 30 suppliers in a celebration of local produce. It also offers the opportunity to experience Burghley’s grounds. 01780 752451 www.burghley.co.uk

Oliver! by Curve productions

- RUTLAND WATER wiNTeR phOTOgRaphy COuRse saturday 7th November This course shows you how to use your digital camera to take better landscape photographs. They will be based at the Lyndon Reserve on the south shore of Rutland water, where you can make the most of the atmospheric autumn light and views across the water.

paiNTiNg LaNdsCapes saturday 7th November A unique opportunity to learn some of the tricks of the trade and produce your very own painting of the countryside surrounding this stunning venue.

FesTive wiLLOw weaviNg saturday 14th November Visit Rutland Water’s Birdwatching Centre and weave your own willow angel, wreath, or both. Price of the course includes all materials. £20 per item or make both for £30. If you’re making both items, allow some additional time. It’s a great gift or they make great Christmas decorations in the buildup to Christmas!

wadeR aNd wiLdFOwL day saturday 14th November Join Terry Mitcham to explore some of the best spots around Rutland Water to find the waders and wildfowl that are about in large numbers in autumn.

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The Gunpowder

Plot remember, remember, the 5th November. the date marks the Notorious schemiNgs of the guNpowder plot; we all kNow that guy fawkes aNd his fellow coNspirators plotted to kill the kiNg, but where was the scheme dreamt up? there are historical fiNdiNgs that liNk this momeNtous momeNt iN british history to rutlaNd aNd to everard digby who could have fiNaNced their plaNs... Words & Images: David Ross, Britain Express.

Location: Stoke Dry Church is thought to be where the 13 conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot including Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby and Thomas Percy met.

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Regicide in Rutland, as David Ross discovers, Rutland may be connected to one of the most momentous events in English history. The 5th November will mark the day of the Gunpowder Plot, a plan to not only kill King James I, but to detonate the whole of Parliament and light up the skies with an almighty explosion. The rebels involved, notoriously led by Robert Catesby, may have hatched their plan in Rutland’s hamlet of Stoke Dry... Stoke Dry lies on a sloping hill looking down on the Eyebrook Reservoir, a few miles south of Uppingham and just inside the Rutland border. There’s pretty cottages built of local reddish stone, and the parish church of St Andrew. Across the road is The Grange, which may once have belonged to the Knights Hospitallers, who held the advowson the right to present the parish priest - in 1220. St Andrew’s church consists of a nave and two aisles, chancel, and south chapel, plus a parvise, or small chamber, over the north porch. This small chamber was built in the late Tudor period in Perpendicular Gothic style, and was intended to serve as a private chamber for the priest. The Gunpowder Plot is traditionally rumoured to have been planned in this chamber. This association is questionable; indeed, a similar tradition clings to the Manor House at Ashton St Ledgers in Northamptonshire. So what evidence do we have that could potentially prove the plot was hatched in Stoke Dry and not Ashton St Ledgers? Well, in the early years of the 17th century the Manor of Stoke Dry was owned by the Digby family. Main: King James I was king at the time, and it’s because of his religious beliefs that the conspirators set out to kill him.

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verard was killed at the bloody Battle of Towton in 1461 and was succeeded by his son, another Everard. The estate passed down through the male Digby line - all but one were named Everard - for over a century.

The last Everard Digby of Stoke Dry was knighted in 1603 and married Mary, daughter of William Mulsho of Gayhurst in Buckinghamshire. In 1604 he settled the Manor of Stoke Dry on his son and heir, Kenelm Digby, then aged just one year. Digby was an active member of the royal court of Elizabeth I, and when the queen died, of James I. He was an excellent swordsman, musician, and horseman. He was the epitome of a perfect courtier, and a contemporary called him the goodliest man in the whole court. He seems to have had no interest in politics, being concerned mainly with sporting activities, and the other Elizabethan passion - bringing lawsuits. Then in 1599 Everard was introduced to the Jesuit priest, John Gerrard, and the two men became close friends, though at first Digby had no notion of Gerrard's faith. Then he fell seriously ill, and when Gerrard attended him at his bedside, Digby was received into the Catholic Church. At the same time Digby met Robert Catesby, who would become the prime mover behind the Gunpowder Plot. Catesby persuaded Everard Digby to support the Plot, though exactly how much involvement or knowledge of the Plot’s details Digby knew is open to question. It seems that Digby was at first shocked at the idea of killing James I, and was only persuaded when Catesby apparently lied and told him that the Jesuits approved of

EVErard digBY From rutLand Was onE oF tHE Last mEn to BE draWn into tHE gunPoWdEr PLot, so it sEEms QuitE unLiKELY, tHougH not imPossiBLE, tHat tHE sECrEt mEEtings BEtWEEn tHE PLottErs tooK PLaCE at stoKE drY - digBY FinanCEd tHE PLot... the plot. Digby gave £1,500 to the plotters, a huge sum at the time. After Guy Fawkes was discovered in cellars beneath the Houses of Parliament the plotters fled. Digby was captured and imprisoned in the Tower of London. When the Plotters were brought to trial Digby was the only one to plead guilty, though he probably had much less to do with the details of the Plot than the other prisoners. On 30th January 1606, Everard Digby was hanged, drawn, and quartered in St Paul’s Churchyard, the first of the conspirators to be executed. After Digby’s death the crown seized the Stoke Dry Manor, but when Kenelm Digby came of age, he managed to have the estates returned. Remarkably, for a man whose father was executed for trying to kill King James, Kenelm Digby rose at court to 36

become Gentleman of the Bedchamber, Commissioner of the Navy, and Governor of Trinity House under Charles I. He was a staunch royalist, and supported King Charles in the Civil War. He also moved the family’s main seat from Stoke Dry to his mother's childhood home in Buckinghamshire. Though the Digby family owned the nearby Manor House, there is no proof that the plotters used the parvise at Stoke Dry, so we are on pretty shaky ground attributing a place in history to the little chamber over the porch. Everard Digby was one of the last men to be drawn into the Plot, so it seems unlikely, though not impossible, that any meetings between the plotters took place here. Unlike most surviving parvise chambers, this one is open to visitors, though the

access is by way of a very narrow, winding stair with a low ceiling. Even though the connection to the Gunpowder Plot may be dubious, mounting the steep narrow stairs to the whitewashed chamber feels like climbing back in history. Could Everard Digby and his fellow conspirators have used this small, empty chamber? There are strong historical connections throughout the small church in Rutland. There are a number of interesting carvings said to be of the Norman or late Saxon period. The most interesting figure is that of a man clearly pulling on a bell rope. This is thought to be one of the earliest depictions of bell-ringing in England. A figure at the bottom of the column may be Satan trying to shut out the sound of the bell. Also in the chancel is a table tomb with effigies to Kenelm Digby (d. 1590), his wife, and their 11 children. One of these children was Everard, father of the gunpowder plotter. On the floor beside the tomb is a 17th century slab inscribed to Dorothy Stevens. As you pass through an arched doorway from the chancel to the Digby Chapel you will find another table tomb, this time to an earlier Everard Digby (d. 1540). The effigy of the deceased is quite elaborate, though worn, and shows him in full armour.

nd now perhaps the most intriguing feature in Stoke Dry’s church, even more fascinating than the Gunpowder Plot connection, are the wall paintings that adorn the south wall of the Digby Chapel. These date to the 13th century and depict St Christopher carrying the infant Jesus, and the death of St Edmund. Edmund is shown tied to a stake as archers shoot arrows at him. Aside from the quality of the painting and their unusually well-preserved state, it is the likenesses of the bowmen that draw attention from scholars around the world. Though the church guide calls them Danish, a more common interpretation (though by no means universally accepted) is that the archers represent American Indians.

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a LiFe OF weaLTh siR eveRaRd digBy (1578-1606) Everard digby (left) was the son of Everard digby and maria digby. He was also a cousin of anne Vaux, who for years placed herself at considerable risk by sheltering Jesuit priests like Henry garnet. according to author roy digby thomas, the digby family may have been founded during the norman conquest of England, when William the Conqueror was accompanied by almar, who settled at tilton in rutland. sir John digby (d. 1269) served on two crusades, and by 1418 sir Everard ‘greenleaf’ digby was Lord of tilton and owner of the manor at drystoke, and rutland’s member of Parliament.

ertainly, the physiognomy of the archers in the illustrations on the walls could represent Native Americans. According to visitor notes on display, an American visitor recently suggested that he could name the actual tribe represented by the painting of the archers. Is this proof that Europeans visited North America centuries before Columbus? Well, not proof, certainly, but it is intriguing to speculate! There are further fragments of medieval wall paintings in the chancel, and along the nave clerestory. Other points of interest around the church include the upright organ, dating to 1810. This was made by Lincoln of London, and is worth noting because so few organs of this date remain in such an original condition. There is also an alabaster monument to Jaquetta Digby (d. 1496), wife of Everard Digby who died at the Battle of Towton in 1461. So this small Rutland church, almost

unknown compared to the likes of Normanton Church, holds so much more history than you’d ever imagine especially when you’re looking at the potential financing behind the infamous Gunpowder Plot we celebrate this year with fireworks and bonfires on the 5th November. St Andrew’s is one of the most enjoyable historic churches I’ve had the pleasure to visit over the years; it exudes history, and I highly recommend a visit.

tHE 5tH noVEmBEr WiLL marK tHE daY oF tHE notorious gunPoWdEr PLot, a PLan to not onLY KiLL King JamEs i, But to dEtonatE tHE WHoLE oF ParLiamEnt, CELEBratEd WitH CoLourFuL FirEWorKs disPLaYs and BonFirEs...

sir Everard lost his life and his family much of their fortune fighting in 1461 for Henry Vi against Edward iV. the family had a reversal of fortune in 1485 when sir Everard's sons fought for the victorious Henry Vii at the Battle of Bosworth Field. digby may have been related to the 16th-century scholar, Everard digby. in 1596, while still a teenager, he married mary mulshaw, a young heiress who brought with her gayhurst House in Buckinghamshire. By all accounts their marriage was a happy one, and they had two sons; Kenelm was born in 1603 at gayhurst, and John in 1605. unlike other English Catholics, digby had little first-hand experience of England's recusancy laws. digby frequented the court of Elizabeth i but his marriage had significantly expanded his holdings and possibly for this reason he left court to manage his estates. He was apparently an unforgiving landlord, as his tenants in tilton petitioned the Crown for redress when he failed to honour the expensive leases granted them by his father. a month after the queen's death he was knighted by James i at Belvoir Castle. n To find out more on British history and to discover other findings from David Ross, please visit the Britain Express website - www.britainexpress.com.

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BLUE is the Colour reports of the demise of the village pub are greatly exaggerated. in fact, with quality pub restaurants created when fans of food bring elements of fine dining into a relaxed and traditional setting, examples like Baston’s white horse are positively thriving... Words: Rob Davis. “it’s called Baston Blue,” declares Ben Larter. “Well, it’s not. But that’s what it’s been nicknamed.” Heading up the White Horse in the village of Baston near Bourne, Ben is referring to the colour of the building’s unusual exterior hue. This time around, the sun was attempting to shine, but only discreetly. The welcome, nonetheless, was just as warm as on the previous occasion. It’s nice that licensees Ben and Germaine can still spare a smile despite how incredibly busy they must be. Notwithstanding the success of the White Horse, they’re also creating a second venue in Bourne, The Golden Lion, and have just embarked on a mini-farming operation to breed pigs and cattle that the two venue can butcher locally to use across both. Main Course: Slow roasted pork belly, pomme purée, heritage carrots and apple compote.

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Left: Our starter option of fresh mackerel with fennel orange salad. Bottom: Pan fried cod, saffron, cauliflower purée with carrot and courgette ribbons. Opposite: Autumn vegetable salad, lightly pickled beet, radish, heritage tomatoes, beans, herb dressing.

“I had used the pub for many social occasions and meetings for village events such as the fireworks,” says Mark. “To lose this asset would have left a massive hole in the fabric of the village...”

area has to offer. In conjunction with a well-implemented refurbishment, they’ve done a cracking job in creating a venue whose dining environment and provision of food are on the same wavelength.

farmer who didn’t want to see his local pub turned into a private dwelling when the last custodians decided they’d had enough. Mark purchased the place after it closed in October 2012 after a Facebook campaign to resist its closure couldn’t quite achieve its objective in time. He worked with Ben and Germaine to create a new pub restaurant, with the three deciding to entrust the creation of food to head chef Leighton O’Callaghan, who has been with the place since it opened in July 2013, and now greatly assisted by Ben Clark and Lewy Dickins. “I had used the pub for many social occasions and meetings for village events such as the fireworks,” says Mark. “To lose this asset would have left a massive hole in the fabric of the village.” It’s fair to say that all those involved in The White Horse are keen foodies determined to make the most of the wealth of local suppliers and local produce that the

“Since buying the place we’ve completely transformed both the interior and the exterior,” says Mark. “We’ve stayed true to our background in farming, with many elements from the farm tastefully incorporated into the interior design of the building; The bricks in the bay window, the floorboards in the ceiling and the wonderful piece of Sycamore Timber in the snug bar are all from the 90 acre family farm at Twenty near Bourne. Some of the beams in the place are from the barn that was taken down next to the house where Frank, Mark’s grandfather, grew up.” In practice, the pub’s appearance and its provision of food are equally satisfying, unpretentious and enjoyable. It helps that Ben comes from farming stock – his grandfather farmed in the area – but his enthusiasm for food is really the result of his time spent as a chef, and using that knowledge front of house most recently at Stamford’s Bull & Swan and The White Hart at Ufford. Ben usually remains at front of house, but oversees the creation of menus working along Leighton. The White Horse is open from Tuesday to Sunday with service times of noon until 2.30 then 5.30pm until 9pm – service is slightly longer in duration on Saturday and Sunday. Dining is by way of an à la carte menu which changes every six weeks, and comprises a choice of six starter options, eight main courses and five desserts plus a local cheese option. Additional options appear on the

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“The place is a great find that’s perfect for quiet autumn dining, with a high quality, rustic feel...” for autumn, with pomme purée, heritage carrots and apple compote. A second option of pan-fried cod was prepared with saffron, cauliflower purée, carrot and courgette ribbons and new potatoes. restaurant’s specials board, and there’s a menu of bar snacks too. There’s also a wine list of 36 bins with prices from around £14, topping out at £32 for an Italian Barolo. During our visit, our starters comprised of a vegetable salad with pickled beets, heritage tomato varieties, which were slow roasted in garlic and rosemary. We also tried a grilled fresh mackerel option with fennel orange salad. Dishes included the restaurant’s own veg and salads provided by the kitchen gardens of Baston’s villagers. Other suppliers include King’s Lynn fish merchant Coles, and Bourne’s Groovy Foods – who also butcher the restaurant’s own herds, farmed in Morton. Main course options during our visit included a slow roast pork belly just perfect 42

Dessert options included our peach melba with caramelised peaches, toasted almond ice cream and raspberry compote. Elements like ice creams and bread all made in house, demonstrating the commitment of the brigade to providing a good dining experience. With a high quality, rustic feel to the pub restaurant, and fine-dining oriented food served in a comfortable and relaxed environment, The White Horse is about ten miles from Stamford, and only a little further from Oakham. So, is it worth the journey? In our mind, absolutely yes. The place is a great find that’s perfect for quiet autumn dining – and we can’t wait to try the White Horse’s sister restaurant in Bourne when it opens next year.

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Sample Menu startErs mackerel

£6.50

Soused fresh mackerel with a fennel orange salad. Pork

£6.75

Sticky chilli Thetford pork, bean sprouts, coriander and baby gem heart salad. autumn salad

£5.95

Autumn vegetable salad, lightly pickled beet, radish, heritage tomatoes, beans, herb dressing.

main CoursEs Pork Belly

£13.50

Slow roasted pork belly, pomme purée, heritage carrots and apple compote. Pan Fried Cod

£14.95

Burger

£12.95

sirloin steak

£18.50

Pan fried cod, saffron, cauliflower purée with carrot and courgette ribbons. The White Horse burger with tomato chutney, chorizo, mozzarella, hand cut chips and salad.

Sirloin steak served with watercress, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and hand cut chips.

Pudding Peach melba

£6.25

Peach melba, caramelised peaches, toasted almond ice cream, raspberry compote. Chocolate tart

£6.25

Bitter chocolate and raspberry tart with malted milk ice cream. Cheese

£7.50

Selection of local cheeses with biscuits.

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Christmas at Greetham Valley

Greetham Valley has become one of the most popular Christmas Party venues in the area. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter how big or small your party is, we will include you in our festive celebrations.

Private parties and bring your party to ours options available

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A Horse

TRIAL this month we’re returning to one of rutland’s best loved pubs. The horse & Jockey provides those in Manton and the surrounding area with consistently high quality dining in a casual and relaxed environment... Words: Rob Davis. The problem with pubs is that these days, our expectations of what they should provide are so very much higher. The revolution in so-called gastropub dining has engineered a demand by customers for ever fussier dishes, more akin to fine dining restaurants. It’s refreshing - and a little unusual - to find a pub which can provide satisfying dining, but is happy to remain down to earth and relaxed. Manton’s Horse & Jockey is just such a place. Its food is informal, but high quality, and more importantly, the standard is not just high, it’s consistently high. The pub’s owner is Jason Allen, an established Rutland publican who, earlier this year, renovated and reopened the 18th century Fox at North Luffenham.

Main Course: Roast breast of turkey with stuffing, chipolata, roast potatoes and cranberry sauce.

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Left: Individual salmon and cream cheese terrine with French toasts, an exclusive starter option for December. Bottom: Creamy garlic mushrooms on garlic ciabatta. Opposite: Rosemary braised lamb shank on mash with a redcurrant and red wine sauce.

“I feel that having a full pub, with lots of regular satisfied returning customers, creates a welcoming ambience,” says Jason.

itineries to see the locals through the winter months. “No landlord will ever object to being busy but there’s something really lovely about seeing regular diners, and we do have regular diners not just from Manton but the surrounding towns and villages.” “We host probably Rutland’s most authentic curry night on Monday, as our Head Chef Diego D’Souza is from India. Then, on Tuesday evenings, Manton villagers’ participate in the quiz and domino leagues.”

Below: Salmon on bubble and squeak with a creamy leek sauce and vegetables.

Jason opened The Horse & Jockey nine years ago and still believes that the success is due to ensuring that the pub remains down-to-earth, offering good wholesome home cooked food. “I feel that having a full pub, with lots of regular satisfied returning customers, creates a welcoming ambience” he says. “Good food simply doesn’t need to be elaborate, but it does need to be good quality, and equally important, it needs to be consistent.” The Horse & Jockey can become extremely busy in the summer months due to the number of tourists visiting the Rutland towns and villages or to cycle around the reservoir. And whilst Jason and Manager Richard Page go to great lengths to ensure locals are still made to feel welcome, some are happier to simply return in the autumn and winter months when it’s less busy. With the cooler months upon us, the Horse & Jockey rclaims village pub status and hosts a range of

Entertainment aside, there’s also a cosy bar with little windows and a wood burner, as well as a 28 seater restaurant with stripped wood floors and oak furniture. The bar is the ideal place to enjoy several local ales from Rutland and the surrounding area’s microbreweries, or one of just over 10 wines from £12.95/bottle. The pub offers an à la carte menu, complimented by a specials board, served from noon until 2.30pm then from 6.308.30pm Monday to Thursday, and noon to 8.30pm Friday and Saturday. A dedicated Sunday menu is available from noon until 7pm. The main menu provides a choice of seven starters, 12 main courses including four grill/burger options and seven desserts including a cheese platter. Popular at lunchtimes is a choice of baguettes and salads. The menu caters for a range of special dietary needs. The specials board offers a range of supplierled seasonal winter warmers. Speaking of suppliers, local food producers providing the restaurant with the best produce include Grasmere Farm which supplies the restaurants’ pork, nearby smallholding and B&B Pheasant’s Roost, which provides gluten free sausages with

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Dessert: Homemade chocolate and orange baked cheesecake.

“The pub maintains not just quality but consistency by producing its own curries, desserts and pies in-house...” Boxing Day at 11am with an appearance by the Rutland Morris Men. locally reared meat. Oakham market’s Faulkners provides the restaurant’s vegetables, whilst fish arrives fresh each day courtesy of M&J Seafood. The pub maintains not just quality but consistency too, by producing its own curries, desserts and pies in-house. December will see The Horse & Jockey reveal its Christmas menus, with festive variants of the pub’s winter menus and two or three courses available for £15.95 and £19.95 respectively. Options for dining include the roast breast of turkey featured on our opening spread, as well as salmon fillet and rosemary braised lamb shank options for those who have had their fill of turkey. The pub will also open on 50

“Here at the Horse & Jockey, we believe it is the perfect place for your festive celebrations, however intimate the party. We are known for our generous portions, good value for money and a relaxed environment. That is why so many people return again and again from Rutland and the surrounding counties” “We believe your visit will be a memorable occasion just waiting to be recaptured.” The Fox, meanwhile, will be running its own Christmas menu, with the offer of concessionary dining of 10% for parties of six or more when pre-booked. It will be open on Christmas day for lunchtime drinks and the Fox will also host a New Year’s Eve party with live music courtesy of the returning Tongue in Cheek Band.

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Sample Menu startErs Pâté

£5.75

Duck and candied orange pâté with plum chutney. salmon terrine

£5.75

Individual salmon and cream cheese terrine with French toasts. osprey’s nest

£6.50

Bowl of chilli topped with nachos and cheese - 50p donated to local nature reserve’s Osprey project.

main CoursEs sirloin steak

£15.75

8oz Sirloin steak served with chips, tomato and mushroom. salmon Fillet

£13.25

Lamb shank

£13.95

Cannelloni

£10.75

Salmon on bubble and squeak with a creamy leek sauce and vegetables.

Rosemary braised lamb shank on mash with a redcurrant and red wine sauce. Vegetarian spinach and ricotta cannelloni with garlic bread.

Pudding Chocolate Wafﬂe

£5.50

Belgian waffle with chocolate, banana and vanilla ice cream and cream. Cheesecake

£5.50

Homemade orange and chocolate baked cheesecake. Cheese

£5.75

Selection of three British and Continental Cheeses.

Find out more: 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 51

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Greetham Valley Superb Gala Dinner Fabulous Disco Great Table Entertainment £60pp

Contact Mitch on 01780 460444 or email mitch.bardwell@greethamvalley.co.uk

Greetham Valley

Greetham, Rutland LE15 7SN

Tel: 01780 460444

www.greethamvalley.co.uk

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We’re searching once more for the county’s best restaurant, coffee shop or bistro and food hero. We’d like your help and in return we’ll provide you with complimentary dining throughout 2016, nominate your favourite restaurant to enter our competition - find out how over the page... do you have a favourite restaurant? If so, now’s the time to tell those across Rutland and Stamford, to allow us to give them the recognition they deserve. We’re once again asking our readers to contribute to the county’s most objective, unbiased restaurant awards by nominating your Restaurant of the Year, your favourite Bistro or Coffee Shop and to name a Food Hero who you feel contributes to Rutland’s reputation as a great county in which to enjoy superb dining and the best local produce. Over the page you’ll find a voting form and a web address where you can suggest a winner for each category. From all of the votes we receive we’ll compile a top ten and reveal our list of winners in our January 2016 edition. In return we’ll randomly pick one winner in the Rutland or Stamford area, from all of the votes cast, and ensure you enjoy complimentary meals out at some of our partner restaurants. “It would be easy for us to pick our ‘favourite’ restaurants,” says Rutland Pride’s Editor Rob Davis, “But our shortlist would be biased by, for instance, advertising. Instead, we ask our readers to decide for us, which means our eventual winners come from right 54

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our PartnEr rEstaurants

vOTe iN OuR awaRds TO diNe aT These ResTauRaNTs iN 2016 1. The white horse, Baston: The exterior of this Deepings pub may be blue; you’ll be in the pink! A cheerful venue with a warm welcome and great food. 2. The Cherry house, werrington: Beautiful thatched restaurant serving fine dining oriented dishes just a stone’s throw from Peterborough. 3. The Coach house, s/Luffenham: Traditional pub restaurant right in the heart of Rutland serving a selection of grill options and Home Comfort dishes. Traditional Sunday lunch menu and great country walks surrounding the venue. 4. The Marquess of exeter, Lyddington: Home to Rutland’s celebrity chef, Brian Baker, this is one of the finest pub restaurants in Rutland. 5. Barnsdale Lodge, exton: One of Rutland’s best loved hotels has a new orangery in which to enjoy afternoon teas and à la carte dining. 6. The Fox, North Luffenham: Beautiful quality pub restaurant built in the 18th century and refurbished in 2014 by Jason Allen. Hearty autumn and winter dishes are a speciality.

across the county, and that our awards are free of commercial bias and our own opinions.” “It’s always great fun to count up the entries as they arrive on my desk, and the entries also serve to provide us with tip-offs for future Eating Out features in the magazine.” “Being able to treat a reader to ‘on the house’ meals out throughout the year is a pleasure too, so I’m really looking forward to another year with lots of diverse recommendations.” “We’re really grateful to the partner restaurants shown opposite who will provide one of our readers with six meals out in 2016.” Top: Jan McCourt of Northﬁeld Farm took one of our Food Hero awards for his artisan livestock in last year’s Rutland Pride Food Awards.

Above: Restaurant of the Year and Food Hero winner were Hambleton Bakery and Hambleton Hall’s Julian Carter and Aaron Patterson.

“tHE EntriEs in our annuaL aWards sErVE to ProVidE us WitH tiP-oFFs For FuturE Eating out FEaturEs...”

“We’ve hand-picked these to reflect the diversity of the area’s wealth of restaurants, which is why - even though readers can vote for whichever restaurant they wish, regardless of whether they advertise with us - many seem to appear in our top ten each year.” “Complete the form opposite and let us know which of the area’s restaurants you’d most recommend to our readers, and look out for our winners in a couple of months time!”

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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 2016.

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:

restaurant of the Year (name & location): ......................................... ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ Bistro/Coffee shop of the Year (name & location): ............................. ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ Food Hero of the Year (inc. reason for your nomination): .................. ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................

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

name: .............................................................................................. address: ........................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ Postcode:.......................................................................................... telephone: .......................................................................................

send your entry to: Rutland pride Restaurant of the year awards 2015, pride Magazines, elm grange studios, east heckington, Boston, Lincolnshire pe20 3QF. We’ll pick one voter at random to win complimentary meals in 2016. if one of your nominations wins, we may want to quiz you on why you voted for them!

alternatively, you can vote on our website by visiting $

www.pridemagazines.co.uk/vote

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2015. Terms & Conditions: one entry per household. Photocopies/multiple entries will not be counted. 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 the eventual three winners for each category and seven runners-up. the Editor’s decision as to our competition winners is final and further terms and conditions may apply.

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Take Away Fish & Chip Friday Between 5pm-7pm every Friday we will be serving up this favourite for you to take home. Adults portions £6.50 and children’s portions £4.50.

Marquess Quiz Fun Returns on Sunday 4th October running on the ﬁrst Sunday of the month throughout the winter months. Its £12.50pp and includes your dinner too! It’s a great way spend a winters evening so get your team at the ready.

Making Festive Plans Don’t forget to get your festive celebration booked at The Marquess – we have a delicious party menu to choose from and will be serving a traditional set lunch throughout December.

52 Main Street, Lyddington, Uppingham LE15 9LT Call for bookings: 01572 822 477 www.marquessexeter.co.uk Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week | 17 Modern Bedrooms | Four AA Star Rated

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Learn to COOK

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a novice, who wants to learn to cook, or more experienced in the kitchen and want to finesse your skills with a professional chef, Bridge 67 Cookery school can help. this winter, Leicestershire woman Jill Vickers and chef ian sands are hosting day courses aimed at helping you to produce the perfect festive lunch, Christmas puddings and memorable dinner parties... Words & images: rob davis.

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CooKErY CoursEs

TO suiT aLL

TasTes

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, Bridge 67’s cookery classes will finesse your skills in time for the festive season

Can you cook? If not, you’re missing out on one of life’s greatest pleasures. Even if you’re a dab hand in the kitchen already though, you can still finesse your skills with Leicestershire’s Bridge 67 Cookery School. The school was established seven years ago after founder Jill Vickers wanted to take her one-to-one cookery tuition further. “We were working from my farmhouse kitchen, but as the School has grown in size, we’ve moved into purpose-built teaching kitchens in the village of Smeeton Westerby.” “We have a team of three chefs who host our courses, and we’ve a 24 seater dining room on the first floor where we can enjoy what we make afterwards!” “We’ve a really broad range of courses, and try to organise ones to suit both complete beginners and more experienced cooks. So, if you’re looking to develop your skills generally, we’ve a ‘Back to Basics’ course, but we’ve courses that are more specialised too, concentrating on breadmaking, patisserie, shellfish & crustaceans, game and Thai food.” “We host courses for men, and as well as dinner party courses for both novices and those who are a little more advanced.”

“CooKing is a rEaL Passion For tHosE WHoLE tEam, and WE Want to Pass on our EnJoYmEnt to otHErs.”

“Most of all, our courses are great fun, as well as being practical. Cooking is a real passion for the whole team, and we want to pass on our enjoyment to others.” “Each course starts at 9am and includes refreshments and an informal lunch, and of course all of your ingredients and the equipment you’ll needed are provided.” This month Jill and the team are hosting a series of courses aimed at preparing for the festive season, too. There’s a ‘crash course’ on creating the perfect festive lunch, aimed at ensuring each element of your Christmas dinner is prepared as far in advance as possible so you can enjoy spending more time with the family. Meanwhile, a second course concentrates on creating Christmas puddings, cakes and mince pies to create showstopping additions to your festive table. The school also provides gift vouchers so you can treat a loved ones to, for instance, a course concentrating on their favourite food - Italian, Thai, or Indian, for example. Over the page, Bridge 67 chef Ian Sands is sharing a few tips for making life easier this Christmas. He’s keen that everyone rediscovers the lost art of, for instance, making proper gravy, rather than relying on the readymade stuff. n For more information on Bridge 67’s Cookery Courses, call 0116 279 6155 or see www.bridge67cookeryschool.co.uk.

advanced dinner parties saturday 14th November, £135. For the more advanced cook, with emphasis on presentation - learn how to bone, make the perfect pastry and pipe chocolate.

Christmas Cake, pudding & pies sunday November 22nd, £135. make a traditional Christmas cake, individual Christmas puddings, mince pies and a seasonal pavlova.

Cooking with game saturday November 28th, £135. discover venison, partridge, rabbit and pigeon. intermediate course for cooks.

Cracking Christmas Lunch sunday 6th december, £135. a fun, one day crash course in creating the perfect festive lunch.

Baking & patisserie saturday 16th January, £135. Warm up your winter with this hands-on course focusing on creating crème patisserie, glazing, piping and decorating techniques.

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Turkey & Trimmings Leicestershire chef ian sands of 67 Cookery school on how to create the perfect Christmas lunch...

roast turKEY 1 x 5.4kg – 6.3kg /12 - 14lb fresh turkey 175g / 6oz butter salt and freshly milled black pepper

Choose a bird of 12-14lbs to serve eight people generously. I cook my bird upside down which allows the juices to pour over the breast meat and provides a succulent dinner. Preheat the oven to 220°c/Gas Mark 7. Next smear the butter over the turkey and season salt and pepper. Put the turkey upside down in a large roasting tin.

giBLEt graVY

Cover with two pieces of large foil, form a parcel. Cook for 40mins/kg (4.5kg-6.5kg bird). For smaller birds, cook at 45mins/kg plus 20mins, for birds over 14.5lb, cook for 35mins/kg.

the turkey giblets, including the neck and liver. 1 onion, peeled and sliced in half. 1 carrot sliced in half lengthways. a few stalks fresh parsley. 1 stalk celery. 1 bay leaf, 6 whole black peppercorns.

Baste during cooking and make sure you take the turkey out of the oven 30 mins before dinner, cover with a tea towel and allow the bird to relax.

Rinse the giblets, put them in a large saucepan along with the onion. Pour in 1½ pints water and simmer. Skim surface scum add the rest of the ingredients, half cover the pan and simmer for 1½ hours. Strain and leave to cool. pour off excess fat from the turkey juices, then place the juices over a low heat, add two tablespoons flour and work into the juices. Whisk in the giblet stock, a little at a time, until you have a smooth gravy. Leave it to bubble and reduce a little, taste and season then pour into your gravy jug, add in a splash of port.

Test that the turkey is properly cooked in just the same way as you would a chicken. Pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a skewer. If the juices run clear then the turkey is done. If they are pink, slide it straight back into the oven for a further 15 minutes before testing again and continue to do this until they do run clear. 62

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tHE PErFECt roastiEs 2 ½ oz goose fat, or 5 tbsp olive oil Coarse sea salt 2 lb 4 oz even sized potatoes, peeled 8 fresh rosemary sprigs to garnish

pre-heat oven to 230°c/Gas Mark 8. Put the fat or oil in a large roasting tin, sprinkle with sea salt and place in the oven. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for eight to 10 mins until par boiled. Drain well, replace the lid and shake to roughen their outsides. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in the hot tin and roast for an hour until golden and crisp, shaking the tin from time to time to loosen the potatoes and to turn them. Serve garnished with sprigs of rosemary (optional).

gLazEd ParsniPs 24 small parsnips peeled. 1 tsp salt 110g/4 oz butter, 75g/ 3oz brown sugar.

place the parsnips in a saucepan, add just enough water to cover then add the salt. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 – 25 mins until tender. Drain well. Melt the butter in a heavy sauce pan or wok. Add the parsnips and toss well. Sprinkle with the sugar then cool, stirring frequently to prevent the sugar from sticking to the pan or burning. Cook the parsnips for 10 – 15 mins until golden and glazed. Transfer to a warm serving dish.

CranBErrY stuFFing 2 tbsp olive oil. 2 medium onion. 50g butter. 800g chestnuts shelled and chopped. 230 g cranberries. 230 g stale white breadcrumbs / gluten free breadcrumbs. 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped. salt and freshly ground black pepper. 2 medium eggs. Butter.

heat the oil in a frying pan and add the onion and fry until soft. Stir in the butter, chestnuts, cranberries, breadcrumbs and thyme leaves. Season, transfer to a bowl and add enough egg to bind. Place in a roasting dish and dot with a little extra butter. Cook in the oven at 170°c/Gas Mark 3 for 30 mins. n Our Christmas lunch tips have been provided by 67 Cookery School, Leicester. The School’s one days ‘Cracking Christmas Lunch’ masterclass takes place on Sunday 6th December, £135/person. Call 0116 279 6155 or see www.bridge67cookeryschool.co.uk. 63

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Traditional

Christmas Pudding Makes two 450g puddings. For the Puddings 225g sultanas 225g currants 225g raisins 110g glace cherries halved 225g brown sugar 140 g breadcrumbs 140g self raising ﬂour 1 teaspoon mixed spice ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 110g almonds, chopped 175g butter, melted 3 eggs grated zest and juice of 1 orange ½ small can of guinness (300ml) a little milk 1 tablespoon whisky

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place the sultanas, currants, raisins and cherries in a bowl. Add the sugar, breadcrumbs, flour, spices and chopped almonds and mix well. Melt the butter and beat the eggs lightly. Add the butter, eggs, orange juice and zest and Guinness plus the whisky to the dry mix and stir thoroughly. If the mixture seems a little dry, moisten with milk. Spoon into 2 x 450g pudding bowls. Place a double piece of parchment paper over the bowl with a fold half way to allow for expansion, followed by a double piece of foil, again with a fold and then tie with string. Steam for 4 – 5 hours, then leave the pudding to go cold. Store in a dry cool place until required. On Christmas Day, place the pudding in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to reach 2/3 up the sides of the pudding basin. Simmer over a gentle heat for 1.5 hour making sure it does not boil dry. Serve with custard, brandy sauce or cream. To flame your pudding (and impress your guests) warm a ladleful of brandy over a direct heat and as soon as the brandy is hot, ask someone to set light to it using a long match. Place the ladle, now gently flaming, on top of the pudding – but don’t pour the brandy over until you reach the table. When you do, pour it slowly over the pudding, sides and all, and watch it flame.

Create a classic brandy butter by creaming 110g butter with 50g icing sugar. Beat a tablespoon of brandy into the mixture and place in the fridge until needed. n Our recipes have been provided by Ian Sands, Chef Tutor at Leicestershire’s Bridge 67 Cookery School. The school is hosting a Christmas Cake, Pudding and Pies course on Sunday 22nd November, a Winter Dinner Party course on Saturday 14th November and Saturday 5th December, plus a Cracking Christmas Dinner cookery course on Sunday 6th December. Courses are £135/person and include all materials, they begin at 9am, pre-booking is required. Call 0116 279 6155 or see www.bridge67cookeryschool.co.uk.

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The Wine

Turn your ‘winter of discontent’ into a ‘winter wonderland’ with some seasonal snifters designed to cheer up even the darkest nights. These high quality, winter warmers have been personally selected by the extremely knowledgeable Oakham wine merchant Harish Khanderia...

1. Menetou-Salon Cotes De Morogues, France, £15.95 A delicious sauvignon blanc from the Loire Valley’s Menetou-Salon. Aromas of tropical fruits and herbs lead to a dry palate with pear and citrus flavours plus a hint of gooseberry. Crisp and fresh with a zesty finish. A premium wine perfect for those who enjoy a crisp white.

2. Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Italy, £call.

3. Châteaux Gabriel, France £14.95

A superlative Italian wine from the Veneto region, 13.5% in strength. Ruby-red, this wine offers intense aromas of wild cherries, redcurrant and hints of toasting. A rich and full-bodied wine, with sweet and round tannins on the palate. Perfect in front of a roaring fire this winter!

Smooth and so silky, this Provençal wine is a blend of grenache and Cinsaut, and maintains a fresh and perky acidity. Watermelon, cherries and exotic fruits with a long and succulent finish with citrus on the nose. A lovely high quality rosé to warm your winter!

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Cellar 4. Julicher, sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, £17.95 A high quality New Zealand wine vibrantly aromatic, sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc, with grapefruit, gooseberry and passion fruit aromas. In the mouth there is impressive weight and texture, married to fresh, citrus-dominated flavour, and leading to a dry, minerally finish.

5. Conde de valdemar 2005, spain, £24.95

6. valdobbiadene prosecco italy, £14.95

On the nose, this Gran Reserva shows spicy aromas of black pepper and vanilla combined with ripe black fruit. Round and full-bodied, with exceptional balance between fruit and oak, leading to a persistent finish. A Rioja very much able to justify its premium price.

One of the best examples of Prosecco we’ve encountered. A sophisticated, vinous Prosecco, with aromas of spring flowers and stone fruit, a delicate citrus quality on the palate, fine bubbles and a clean, dry finish. Truly impressive and deeply enjoyable.

n Each of our wines have been recommended by Harish Khanderia of Oakham Wines - visit Harish on High Street, Oakham LE15 6AH. Call 01572 757124 or visit www.oakhamwines.co.uk.

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Rutland’s Food Festival Part of Rutland Day, at Rutland Water... Rutland’s Food Festival, part of Discover Rutland Day, celebrates everything this county has to offer in the way of delicious meals and local supplies. From cheese stalls, to bread stalls, even to Rutland’s very own Rapeseed Oil, the festival showed us how much the people in the smallest county in Britain can do. From food demonstrations provided by the Marquess of Exeter’s head chef, Brian Baker, to expert lessons on cake decorations by the county’s Fiona Cairns, attendees didn’t only come away from the event with delicious local produce. Everyone enjoyed relaxing in the sun with a burger in hand, listening to the performances from the bands playing, with a stunning view across Rutland Water. n To find out more information about the Rutland Day, visit www.discover-rutland.co.uk.

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Rutland pride Christmas gift guide

earrings 9ct White Gold Diamond Stud Earring, £495, from Beaverbrooks in Queensgate, 01733 569819, www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

socks Lamsbwool Socks, Oatmeal Fox, £15.99, 01780 461217, www.thewoolroom.com.

Mug Emma Bridgewater Mug from Sarah Harding Interiors, £18, 01572 823389, www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk.

glasses LSA Coloured Glasses £4.00 from Elizabeth Stanhope, 01572 722345, www.elizabethstanhope.co.uk.

kilim Cushions Afghan natural dyed kilim cushions from £50, from the Rug Studio, 01572 829927, www.therugstudio.co.uk.

Cushions Pheasant Cushion, £49 from Voyage stocked by J&L Ball, 01780 481416, www.jandlballinteriors.co.uk.

Reed diffuser Dr. Vranjes Firenze Reed Diffuser, £call from The Furleys, 01572 755539, www.furleys.co.uk.

Bracelet Thomas Sabo, Sterling Silver Bangle with white pave zirconia, £155, from You & Beyond, 01780 755996, www.youandbeyond.co.uk.

vase Waterford Lismore Sugar Bud Vase, Clear, £40 from John Lewis, 01733 311666, www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

phone Case Dixie Stripes phone case from Chameleon, £15, 01780 755405, www.chameleonboutique.co.uk.

unisex hats Gumleaf Felt Hats, £59 from Robinsons of Stamford, 01780 755378, www.robinsonsofstamford.com.

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Clutch Bag Dents Metal Box Shell Effect Clutch Bag - Gold, £40, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk.

ugg gloves UGG Australia Tenney Gloves from Cavells Country, £110, 01572 770600, www.cavellscountry.co.uk.

gates gifts Thornback & Peel Cushion, £42.99, Oven Gloves, £23.99, Handkerchief, £14.49 and Wooden Hare, £49.99, www.gatesnurseries.co.uk.

Cushions Indian Vintage Patchwork Kantha Quilt cushions, two sizes available from £65, 01572 829927, www.therugstudio.co.uk.

shoes Paul Green Munchen Heel from Coco of Oakham alongside other brands, £call, 01572 757646, www.cocooakham.co.uk.

Cushions Aberdeen Angus Cushion, £47 from Voyage stocked by J&L Ball, 01780 481416, www.jandlballinteriors.co.uk.

shoes Peter Kaiser Nigela Black Crackle Patent Low Heel Pumps, £call, 01572 757646, www.cocooakham.co.uk.

Bag Pink Bucket with long handle from Chameleon, £55, 01780 755405, www.chameleonboutique.co.uk.

Ring Lanes Jewellers in Leicester offer high quality rings like this one, £call, 01162 512529, www.lanesjewellers.com.

Jewellery Roll Ted Baker Opulent Bloom Travel Jewellery Roll, £30, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk.

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Ride-On Ride-On Lawn Mower from Diamond Mowers, £call. 01858 463932, www.diamondmowers.co.uk.

Tie Italian Silk Tie from Gagliardi, £30, 07850 178028, www.gagliardi.eu.

Hip Flask Dubarry Rugby Hip Flask, £49, from Robinsons of Stamford. 01780 755378, www.robinsonsofstamford.com.

Shaving Kit John Lewis Chrome Shaving Set With Bowl from Queensgate, £45, 01733 347556, www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

Scarf Italian Wool Scarf from Gagliardi, £30, 07850 178028, www.gagliardi.eu.

Suit Accessories Cufflinks £50, Tie Clips £35 and Lapel Pins £30, from tailor Andrew Musson, 01522 520142, www.andrewjmusson.com.

Journal Stamford Notebook Company’s Traveller’s Journal, £35-£45 printed by Spiegl Press, 01780 755378, www.stamfordnotebooks.co.uk.

Socks Barbour Sock Navy and Cowgate, £9.95, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk.

Pens Sheaffer Series 300 Chrome & Black Ballpoint Pen & Pencil, £69.99 from H Samuels in Queensgate, 01733 313477, www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

Watch Thomas Sabo, Men’s Watch, Stainless Steel and Rose Gold, £339, from You & Beyond, 01780 755996, www.youandbeyond.co.uk.

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Rutland Pride Christmas Gift Guide

Fox Large Animal Heads from Sarah Harding Interiors, £call, 01572 823389, www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk.

Bracelet Nomination, Stainless Steel ‘Starter’ Bracelet with Gold Heart, £29 from You & Beyond, 01780 755996, www.youandbeyond.co.uk.

Doll House John Lewis Wooden Doll’s House, Leckford House, £100, 01733 311666, www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

Wooden Scooter Kiddimoto’s Stylish Replica Scooter from Marks & Spencer in Queensgate, £119, 01733 311331, www.marksandspencer.com.

Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Storytelling Peter Rabbit Toy, 01733 311666, www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

Horse Large Animal Heads from Sarah Harding Interiors, £call, 01572 823389, www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk.

Hedgehog Jellycat Bashful Hedgehog, £15, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk.

Toy Farm Le Toy Van Animals & Farms Pippin Farm, £69, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk.

Mini Cooper John Lewis Classic Mini Cooper Prestige Car, £20, 01733 311666, www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

Money Teddy Silver Plated Teddy Bear Money Box, £22 from Queensgate’s Marks & Spencer, 01733 311331, www.marksandspencer.com.

Board Game 221b Baker Street, Gibsons, £16 from Oldrids & Downtown, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk.

Teddy Bear Steiff Limited Editions 034169 Grandpa Teddy Bear 235 from Oldrids & Downtown, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk.

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Christmas decorations six Ways with decorations...

SPRUCE UP YOUR TREE WITH

DESIGNER

DECORATIONS

it’s the most wonderful time of the year - when Cold overton based gates Nurseries and garden Centre opens its huge Christmas department. You’ll ﬁnd thousands of decorations based around 12 festive themes and over 14,000sq ft of Christmas decorations. opposite, images & Words: rob davis. we’ve picked some of our favourites!

if you’re looking to create a stunning Christmas tree this year, look no further than Gates Nurseries and Garden Centre’s Christmas department. It’s a real treat for Rutlanders each year, and takes 12 people over 1,620 man-hours to put the department, which covers over 14,000sq ft, together. It’s HUGE, and it’s very well stocked, with thousands of decorations all organised around themes like Gatsby, Victorian, Colourburst and Copper Sunset.The different themes allow you to pick a look you’re happy with, then shop for all of the different elements of that scheme to create a stunning looking tree. The centre also has an enormous giftware department, plus a 360 seater restaurant, and brand new 8,500m2 car park which is under construction and due to open shortly, making it really easy to get into the festive spirit! n Gates is based on Cold Overton Road, Oakham LE15 7QB. Call 01664 454309 or see www.gatesnurseries.co.uk.

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1. Colourburst

2. The great gatsby

3. Copper sunset

a colourful scheme punctuated by bright neon pinks, blues and greens, with glitter balls and magenta feathers...

Modern and chic, a black and blue scheme punctuated by gold and inspired by F scott Fitzgerald’s novella set in the roaring ‘20s...

autumnal colour warm up this scheme, with its copper and gold hues, leaves and other elements, all inspired by nature...

Feathered finial bauble £7.99, funky Christmas glasses £5.29, mint glitter butterfly £1.99, glass glitter bauble £3.39, glitterball bauble £3.99, party hat head band £3.29, mini-crackers £4.99, glass vertical stripe bauble £3.49, pink glass bauble £3.99.

Blue mask £5.99, blue glass bauble £3.99, black apple bauble £1.99, black and gold glitter bauble £3.99, blue bauble £3.99, large blue/gold bauble £5.99, gold/black striped bauble £3.99, black pear bauble £2.99, present decoration £2.99.

Large glass acorn bauble £5.99, branch £7.99, copper floral corsage £3.99, large metallic bauble £7.99, wooden heart £3.69, wooden tealight votive £4.99, copper bauble £1.49, copper glitter bauble £3.99, wooden owl decoration £2.49.

4. victorian Times

5. highland Fling

6. Botanical peacock

Create a traditional look with these elements, all in gold, red and green with clocks and santas...

Tweed, tartan and reindeer adorn this super scheme inspired by the highlands of scotland with neutral colours punctuated by berry red...

a fabulous modern metallic scheme with lots of cheerful colour and opulent textures...

Large Santa £19.99, rocking horse £4.99, red silk heart £6.99, crackled glass tealight holder £7.98, Victorian bauble £4.49, glass clock bauble £2.49, gold clock baubles £3.99/£5.99 trumpet tree dec £2.49, Small Santa £9.49 Victorian baubles £2.49/£3.99.

Christmas house decorations £2.49/£3.99 reindeer star £9.99, reindeer £59.99, jingle bell £3.69, red fabric baubles £3.99/£2.99, tweed baubles £3.49, green tartan bauble£3.39, red tartan bauble £3.49.

Large peacock £38.99, clip-on butterfly £4.49, green peacock bauble £3.99, large mint gemstone bauble £3.99, blue peacock gemstone bauble £1.99, purple bauble £1.89, blue peacock bauble £2.99, bird cage £7.99, bead chain, purple £3.99.

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LIVING a new development of four luxury properties near uppingham promises aspirational living. this month Ben Cripps introduces us to easton square, the country homes with period design, modern technology and plenty of character...

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Rutland is such a pretty county, with such beautiful country properties, that creating a development of new houses is a significant responsibility. Developer Ben Cripps wanted to prove that with careful consideration and implementation, a development of new homes could incorporate the latest creature comforts whilst still remaining sympathetic to the area’s design vernacular and its character. Ben has created the properties with brother Toby, the former concerned with the aesthetics - especially those of the Georgian era - whilst Toby enjoys the logistics and responsibility of overseeing construction. The two have been responsible for creating over a dozen developments and have been on this site for 15 months, anticipating completion of the development by Christmas. Easton Square is a development of four properties. Priced at around £1.65m, the homes offer three storey accommodation with 5,500sq ft of space, including three reception rooms and six bedrooms.

Above/Main: The properties have been designed by Ben, working with Market Harborough’s BRP architects, and overseen by Toby. Interiors are courtesy of Carrie, Ben’s wife, who runs online wallpaper retailer Wall Library.

“Property developer Ben showed us around his own completed property, finished in Ashlar limestone with a lime render and a slate roof...” If you need any further convincing of the properties’ standard of accommodation, one of Easton Square’s properties is where Ben himself lives. He showed us around his own finished property, Langton House, with its Ashlar limestone and slate roof. “We’ve three children ourselves, so we understand how a family works and we transplant what we know to work into the design of the properties,” says Ben. “The properties flow well with big open plan spaces, and living kitchens where families can spend time. We’ve been incorporating living kitchens into our home for a while... long before they were on-trend!” Just off the property’s hallway is the nucleus of the home, its living kitchen. Incorporating 83

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a large dining area and informal snug area plus French doors opening onto the terrace. In the other properties, there’s a choice of kitchens from Mill Street’s Alexander Lewis, but we like Ben’s in-frame shaker units with their Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray cabinetry and white marble worktops. Appliances are from Miele but the kitchen also has a Pearl Ashes coloured six-oven Aga and Zip boiling/filtered water tap, as well as limestone flooring with underfloor heating. Elsewhere in the house, bespoke timber staircases, hand-carved limestone fireplaces and oak panelling is used to create a country home with an exceptional heart, allowing families to cook, dine and live together. Two further reception rooms include the drawing room with its bespoke bookcases, whilst other interior design has been completed by Ben’s wife Carrie, utilising the product knowledge she has gained running her online wallpaper firm (www.wall-library.com).

Above/Main: The property’s kitchen features bespoke timber cabinetry in Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Grey and a Pearl Ashes coloured Aga with six ovens.

“We love Ben’s in-frame shaker kitchen with Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray cabinetry and white toppers...” A study provides a place for computer clutter or for those who run their own business, whilst a rear lobby and a boot room with boiler and laundry equipment including a laundry chute from the master bedroom - provides a warm place to change when you come in from a winter walk. An example of the detail is the five timber alcoves with boot drawers in the room so each member of the family can keep the place tidy. “It’s a small detail, but one which matters, something that the family living here will appreciate every single day.” Arranged over the two upper floors, the property’s bedrooms include a master suite with large dressing room and en suite, whilst three further bedrooms also provide en suites and there’s a separate annex currently used by Ben to house the business, Langton Homes.

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The property’s grounds are sensibly proportioned to allow plenty of space without tethering Ben to a lawnmower all weekend. “Family time is precious, so low maintenance grounds that provide plenty of space, and a blank canvas for those who want to create a more complex garden is, we think, important.”

Other technologies integrated in the homes include rainwater harvesting, whilst superinsulation ensures impressive B rated energy efficiency and low running costs, especially given the size of accommodation provided.

Laid to lawn with York slabs and block paving, there’s a long rill which serves as a lead-in line to panoramic views over the Welland Valley.

“That’s why the homes that we build are all individually designed, and have a high specification not just in the visual elements, but below the surface too. Quality is at the heart of everything we do.”

Technology wise, automated gates, automation to the triple garage and CCTV provide privacy, whilst inside there’s computer networking and a whole-home audio system with built-in controls and integrated home cinema system. Above: The 5,500sq ft property sits in half an acre, providing enough room for budding garden designers whilst freeing the rest of us from a weekend spent on the lawnmower.

“We really do care about our properties and we know that a local name carries easily,” says Ben.

With the development nearing completion and future projects due to begin at nearby Tur Langton and Great Bowden, Ben and Toby are understandably very happy with the way Easton Square has turned out. For the properties’ first owners, the homes provide plenty of space, thoughtful accommodation and a very successful mitigation between the style of a period home and the practicality of a new home.

Easton square, great Easton, Caldecott Location: Uppingham six miles, Oakham 11 miles, Corby five miles. Style: Development of four new country homes in village location. Receptions: Three, currently arranged as drawing room, TV room/snug and living kitchen. Beds: Four, with two en suites and dressing room to master on first floor. Two additional bedrooms with two en suites to second floor. Other Features: Study, guest annex. Guide Prices: £1,650,000.

Find out more: Estate Agency: James Sellicks, Catmose Street, Oakham, LE15 6HW. Tel: 01572 366032. Web: www.jamessellicks.com.

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Winter Home Trends it maY BE grEY outdoors But tHErE’s a WorLd oF CoLour & WarmtH For Your HomE in tHE CoLLECtions oF intErior dEsign studio J&L BaLL oF stamFord. HErE, WE PrEViEW tHE autumn sEason’s BEst trEnds... as Rutland pride goes to press, the county’s interior design studios will be heading off to Decorex 2015, at London’s Syon Park, to view the latest collections from fabric houses. It’s an opportunity to view the latest designs, colour schemes, trends and innovations in the market, with a view to passing on to customers the very best that the industry has to offer. One local company who will be in attendance is J&L Ball, Stamford’s soft furnishing, curtain and blind specialists. The firm has over 11 years provenance in the town, specialising in the creation of bespoke soft furnishings and window dressings. “We have had a year of unprecedented popularity, and the new ranges that we’ll see at trade shows like Decorex will allow us to preview some of the key trends in interiors design and decoration.”

Top: Geometric and botanical prints are on-trends in contemporary rooms. Shown here its Scion’s Levande.

“We’ve a really diverse range of traditional and contemporary fabrics from leading names...”

Whilst J&L Ball provides wall coverings, Little Greene paints, bespoke curtains and upholstery fabric, one of the skills it’s most renowned for is the installation of bespoke curtains and blinds. In particular, its Luxaflex products are truly innovative with a new Twist range created from two sides of fabrics with sheer horizontal strips. They’re suitable for larger windows and on bi-fold doors, and come in a wide range of colours.

Above: Luxaflex is a mainstay for J&L Ball. Twist is a great new method of creating a blind for large windows, bi-fold doors and orangeries.

Luxaflex Faux Wood Shutters provide excellent noise, heat and light insulation, and can be created for installation in any size window.

Right: Iridescence by Voyage - metallic fabrics and plum colours are popular.

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All of these are child-safe in adherence with new legislation, with cords being omitted altogether in the firm’s Light Rise range of blinds. “Other trends this year are trompe l’oeil wallcoverings,” says Jeremy. “We’ve a range of faux wood panelling or leather facings from designers like Andrew Martin and Capiton.” “Another relatively new type of wallcovering is the digitally printed large image such as Caselio’s Metaphore, which features Italian panoramas and cityscapes.”

“We measure, manufacture and install using our own in-house staff, to ensure every job looks perfect...”

“Pencil sketches resembling old architectural sketches feature on Andrew Martin’s Augustus, and there are lots of prints featuring text, old printing motifs and animals.” For a more modern looking room, geometric prints like Scion’s Melinki and Levande are popular. These feature botanically inspired designs which presents trees, leaves or animals in retro colours from taupe to blue, lime green and orange.

In traditional rooms, Blendworth’s Courtyard Weaves feature traditional floral prints, weaves and stripes inc colours including plum, duck egg and rich deep red, with hard-wearing linen fabrics ideal for Rutland’s country homes.

“We’ve a really diverse range of traditional and contemporary fabrics, and of course, the expertise to create bespoke furnishings to suit any room in your home,” says Jeremy. “We’ve happy to work on individual windows, complete rooms or whole homes for our clients, and with new collections available soon, customers can be assured of not only the best products, but the expertise needed to create bespoke furnishings that really do enhance your home.” Above: Jeremy and Lorraine Ball are looking forward to showing off their new 2016 ranges.

“We measure, manufacture and install using our own in-house staff, to ensure that every job looks perfect, and we’re open six days a week, so if you’re looking to refresh your home in time for Christmas, you’ll definitely find the products and the skills you need right in the heart of Stamford.”

Top: An Italian panorama; Caselio’s Metaphore. Top/Right: Faux wood shutters - by Luxaflex. dramatically cheaper than wood with more flexibility, and the availability of over 20 colours. Right: Attic Augustus featuring architectural pencil sketches. The house also produces faux leather, wood panelling and other trompe l’oeil designs. Far Right: Blendworth’s Courtyard Prints, with botanicals, traditional floral motifs and soft colours, ideal for country homes. J&L Ball create bespoke soft furnishings and window treatments for homes in Stamford and Rutland. Visit them on North St, Stamford, PE9 1EH. Call 01780 481416, or see www.jand lball.co.uk.

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Prime time to buy? Professional property finder Kate Vincent discusses why the autumn months could be the best time of year to purchase your next property. acting upon decisions For many people, autumn brings the well-needed return of routine, with children back to school and offices back into the swing of everyday life. The seemingly distant memory of summer means the return of reality and the opportunity to re-visit decisions put aside until after the holiday months. Traditionally, autumn marks the start of one of the busiest times of year in the property market which frequently leads to a flurry of activity. With new properties entering the market, a new wave of buying opportunities are created. Being aware of these market conditions and organised with your moving plans is essential to place you at an advantage against other buyers and secure the perfect property. survival of the fittest? Whilst activity starts to increase in the autumn, a number of homeowners that have failed to attract interest in their home over the summer months will start to reflect on the pricing strategies in order to achieve a sale. Buyers looking for a home at this time of year may well find owners of homes that have been on the market a while being more amenable to lower offers, ahead of what otherwise may become an inevitable autumn price reduction. In fact, those currently in the strongest position are those buying property in the mid-price

range. Average house prices are rising throughout the country but buyers are still purchasing, just with renewed caution on the value they are getting for their hard-earned money. With prominent stock markets recently impacting the global economy, recent increases in stamp duty tax in the UK and the talk of rising interest rates, many are assessing their strategies on how to tackle the autumn property market in the UK, whether they are buying a new family home or an investment property. how best to approach autumn Local estate agents around Rutland and Leicestershire have reported a notable increase in the number of buyers registering for property notifications but disappointingly, far fewer sellers are coming forward. There is a particular dearth of large rural properties and agents are crying out for new stock of country homes. One way of overcoming the vicious circle of this market, is through ‘off market’ activity. This type of transaction is proving increasingly popular amongst buyers and sellers alike and a professional home finder will typically be aware of at least half a dozen prime properties that are available to buy to the ‘right’ buyer – but will never hit the open market. For sellers, the attraction of a discreet sale lies in the certainty that they have a buyer in order that they can start their search, whilst at the same time having some degree of flexibility on move dates. Buyers

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on the other hand get access to properties which are not openly available on the market, or have to face competition from third parties. Historically, Garrington have agreed a number of these types of transactions at the start of the autumn market. Making a move this year If your plans to buy a property this year have not yet been successful, fear not, there is still time but you need to get cracking! With a clear plan and the right advisors in place, an awareness of where to source the right type of properties and a good understanding of market conditions so you can make the right offer for a property, you are well placed to still make a purchase this year.

Garrington work on behalf of clients who want to invest in property, both locally and throughout the UK. They also provide property finding and relocation services. If you are thinking of investing or moving this year and would like further information on how Garrington can help you save time, money and hassle please contact Kate Vincent: Tel: 01780 408377 Email: info@garrington.co.uk www.garringtoneastmidlands.co.uk

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History on the Floor... undErnEatH Your FEEt tHErE’s a WHoLE WorLd oF HistorY. raCHEL simPson sPECiaLisEs in BotH antiQuE and ContEmPorarY rugs WitH truE ProVEnanCE Call in to Rachel simpson’s uppingham Rug studio and you’ll find an entire world of history beneath your feet. You’ll also find an unprecedented enthusiasm for an item that most of us would take for granted. “My mother was a collector of antique textiles. My grandmother was a seamstress,” says Rachel. “From an early age I was indoctrinated, and not at all reluctantly. I inherited their enthusiasm and took patchwork lessons from the age of about eight.” As a child, Rachel would visit antiques fairs with the family, and gravitated towards textiles, and specifically, rugs. Today, she runs The Rug Studio in the former toll office in Uppingham, and enjoys imparting her enthusiasm and encyclopaedic knowledge for the subject to clients who visit her from far and wide.

“When you know how to ‘read’ a rug you’ll be amazed what information they have within them...”

“I just love my products. I always have,” she says. “There’s something about a rug. They carry so much history, each one is a reflection of the culture in which it was created, and when you know how to ‘read’ a rug you’ll be amazed what information they have encoded into them. One of my most recent purchases is a beautiful piece that features hidden fertility iconography, whilst another example is when I can see the methods of construction differing in a piece - Persian and Turkish knots used in a piece created in halves for example - which reveals when one weaver married into another family shown in the different underlying vernacular of each family.” 96

Above: With some examples over 150 years old, Rachel Simpson’s Uppingham rug studio specialises in supplying examples with real provenance.

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“We’re undoubtedly a disposable society but quality handmade rugs are a product that should comfortably last 70 to 100 years - some of the examples we have in the studio are 150 years old.” As well as providing antique rugs, some of Rachel’s products are contemporary, created by, for example US artist printer Rex Ray, the subject of an exhibition in Uppingham two years ago.

“Quality rugs should comfortably last a lifetime. Some we have in the studio are over 150 years old...”

Most, though, are Persian, Turkomen, Caucasian or from Afghanistan. They range in size from the very smallest to oversized examples up to 24ft by 18ft. Price wise, Rachel stocks examples from less than £50 to nearly £30,000. Different dyes, materials and motifs can all determine the value of a piece, and Rachel offers a knowledgeable valuation and provenance consultation for those who have inherited older rugs.

“We’ve had a few ‘Antiques Roadshow’ moments when customers have brought in a rug to be cleaned or restored and they’ve been pleasantly surprised by the history and value we’ve been able to reveal to them.” “I certainly try to satisfy the modern decorative market, but that also sustains our real passion here, which is sourcing and supplying rugs for anyone from first time buyers right up to knowledgable collectors. Really nice examples are an investment and will maintain value over the decades with proper care.”

Above: Rachel Simpson examining one of her newest acquisitions. We’ve asked the Uppingham expert to provide a few examples of her most interesting rugs. “All rugs that we have sourced and sold and the actual photo’s are of them in the clients own house,” says Rachel.

“Many of the rugs we come across benefit from professional restoration and cleaning. It’s important to vacuum them gently, especially if your cleaner has rotating brushes, particularly around the fringes. Hanging and beating rugs is a good way to knock out dust and the sharp grit which degrades the pile, and if your rug has moth damage, UV light and a repelling spray will kill moths and their eggs. Aggressive cleaning with carpet shampoo should also be avoided, because of the risks of stripping the lanolin from the wool.” Rachel’s restoration services see her taking anywhere from 10 minutes to four years working on clients’ rugs. One customer has over 40 rugs which Rachel is working on in turn, valued for insurance purposes at anything up to £250,000. “In a world where furnishings can be discarded, rugs can remain in your home for decades, passed down through generations. With the correct care and attention, they’ll last several lifetimes, and will always add impact to a room scheme, especially in period properties. They’re a great addition to your home and a good investment in heritage too!”

Top: Antique Bakhtiar Rug. Top/Right: Antique Lori Runner. Right: Rex Ray Valencia Ivory. Far Right: Pintu Stripe Rug.

All of our featured rugs are from Uppingham’s Rug Studio, based at 2 High St East, Uppingham LE15 9PZ. Call 01572 829927 or see www.therug studio.co.uk.

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For Christmas ‘tis the season to ﬁnd quirky, interesting or just plain beautiful products to give as gifts or to enjoy in your own home. this selection has been hand-picked by Julia Blockley of Elizabeth and stevens...

1. Cow hide rugs from £175, up to 4.5m2, shown here is top quality calf hide £175. 2. unique haberdasher’s display cabinet with keys, for a bar or ‘man den.’ 170cm, three drawers and metal lined drawer £1,375. 3. resin labrador, other breeds available £125 (pug £36, bulldog £110). 4. Leather and metal armillary globe £86.95. 5. Christmas sign in metal, red on white or white on red £4.50. 6. south african resin parrot, approx 75cm £145. 7. Family rules board, approx 75cm £22. 8. stag’s head lamp with shade in black with gold lining £75. Brass stirrup Champagne bucket £75, photo frame for 4x6 image £13.75, faux rams horn magnifying glass £18.75, Welsh lambswool check throw £95. 9. arrow wall light £40. 10. Equestrian cushion, 28, cushion £18.50, no riff raff sign £15.

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11. Wembley football and twickenham rugby vintage balls £40/ea. 12. Jack russell cushions, made in great Britain £28/ea. 13. Christmas lamp, indoor or outdoor use from 3xaa batteries £12.50. 14. Hare artwork in charcoal, framed, approx 50cm x 70cm £195. 15. Faux orchids in white, cerise and red £62, £33, £13.75. 16. stag bronze from a limited edition range featuring various animals. stag 50/200, £199. 17. nest of book boxes, alice in Wonderland, sherlock Holmes, treasure island £42.50/three. 18. Wood and metal telescopic tripod lamps, 57cm-70cm £135/ea.

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Our huge Christmas Decorations department is now open, with 1,000s of ideas for your home this season!

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find everything you need to enjoy Christmas this month at Gates Garden Centre.

14,000sq ft Christmas decorations, gifts and more!

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HEDGEHOGS Hedgehog Hall, unsurprisingly, is not the home of aristocratic rutland hedgehogs. However, it’s still a place that’s teeming with nature thanks to Janet & andrew rowe, keen gardeners in tilton on the Hill. With a garden that’s completely organic, the variety of plants here is very extensive, ranging from roses, to aconitums, to many, many beautiful, green and well looked-after hostas... words: tilly Wilkinson. photography: Janet & andrew rowe.

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slopes. This is a problem many gardeners would admit is too much of a challenge making their gardens prone to erosion, prone to soil drying, difficult to access and often overrun with weeds. It’s not normally a problem in our county but there are some places in Rutland dotted with hills. However, Janet & Andrew Rowe took on the challenge 15 years ago when they moved into Hedgehog Hall in Tilton on the Hill. The name of the village seems very fitting. “We’re about 700ft above sea level,” says Janet. “The main problem we faced was the steep bank, over the last 15 years Andrew has built paths, steps and terraces. It has been a labour of love.” The couple moved to the county through business reasons - Andrew works in the research & design of nanotechnology. “We started off with a blank canvass and a very steep slope covered in hedging so the first few years involved some serious hard landscaping mainly carried out by my husband, Andrew. It was a big challenge because it’s a north-facing slope about 30ft tall. We’re right on the ridge of a hill. I’m happy designing the planting and leaving Andrew to do landscaping!” “Most of the garden’s soil is sand and gravel with areas of clay. There’s a long yew hedge and a big serpentine colour themed border which leads to a lavender walk. I like it to be very colour coordinated so no matter what time you come to visit, it’s always full of colour and in order.” “Hedgehog Hall wasn’t in the best shape either. It was looking very tired and we had to spend quite a bit of time renovating the property in addition to landscaping the garden. We’re still in the process of this we’re just finishing off the third bathroom.” “Sadly, I don’t know an awful lot about the history of Hedgehog Hall. The name can’t have originated from it being a hedgehog haven because we only see one or two a year and we’re in the garden a lot! My guess is that it was a family name.” “I do know that it was built in the early 18th century and that it used to be called something like The Grumbles! If I was to pick a name for the property, it would have to be Rose

Cottage, not Hedgehog Hall. There are plenty of roses in the garden!” “Currently, there’s a big collection of clematis, roses, Aconitums and phlox. There’s plenty of structure in the garden at the moment.” “My favourite part of the garden is the terrace made out of the same ironstone the property is built from. I absolutely love hostas and we have a large collection of hostas in the sheltered rear courtyard.” “In November, it completely depends on the weather for what it’s going to look like, but it usually takes on quite a colourful look with the autumn leaves filling the garden with orange, brown and a warm red hue.” “In June, the garden is obviously flourishing but the garden looks its best from May through to late September/early October. I wouldn’t say the garden’s themed, but I would say it’s generally colourful and it has quite a relaxed, informal, cottage-y feel about it. It’s definitely not formal and it’s full of perennial plants, shrubs & bulbs.” “We’re having a year off next year from open days and NGS because, this year, we raised a lot money for charity and we had so many people coming to the garden. However, if you do decide to visit, you’d see bupleurum, phlox, gladiolus papilio and althaea cannabina (a tall bell-shaped pale pink flower). There’s also agapanthus, clematis and, of course, hostas.” “I do enjoy the open days; it’s nice to have people in the garden enjoying what you’ve created as well as a slice of cake or a cream tea. We started opening seven years ago to charities very important to us and it’s just carried on ever since!” “I might add that the garden is completely organic. No harsh chemicals are used. It has taken a while but now the garden is in balance with nature.” “As I’ve mentioned, I love hostas. They’re the most looked after plant in the garden. I make sure there are no holes in the plants with a very special technique. It’s Mission Impossible for any slug wanting a bite of my hostas!” “All of my hostas are in plant pots so every spring, we lift them out and hose down the

“The garden is completely organic. There are no harsh chemicals used. It has taken a while but now the garden is in balance with nature...” Above: Janet loves her collection of well tended hostas. Left: The stone used to build Hedgehog Hall is the same ironstone used for the courtyard.

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“I love hostas and look after them well. I make sure there are no holes in the plants with a very special technique. It’s Mission Impossible for any slug wanting a bite of my hostas..!” plant to make sure we’ve cleaned all the soil off of it. We then replace it with new compost and feed. The main reason for doing this, is to rinse off any slug eggs or snail eggs hiding in the soil.”

If all of that doesn’t stop the slugs and snails from reaching Janet’s hostas, she uses a very special parasitic nematode. This is basically a completely organic way of killing slugs and snails.

“We also wrap copper tape around all of the pots to act as a pest barrier because, for some reason, snails and slugs really don’t like going over copper.”

A parasitic nematode will lay eggs inside a slug or a snail and when they hatch, the babies will eat the host from the inside out. It’s quite a gruesome way of getting rid of any unwanted pests but an organic and easy way nonetheless!

“To guard the soil even further, we make sure ceramic grit covers the top layer of the pot. They’re also surrounded by water which guards the plant further because the slugs and snails can’t swim through the water.”

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Funghi Richard Owens, is foraging for fungi this month as he takes us on a walk through local forests and nature reserves to discover where the best mushrooms are hiding and where we can find the fairy tale fungi - the fly agaric mushroom - with its famous spotty complexion... Firstly, this month as the old saying goes Remember, Remember the Fifth of November. I am of course making reference to Guy Fawkes Night. I know it’s an old cliché but please, please check those autumn bonfires for hedgehogs before you light them.

that many of our native fungi thrive on this host and some species can be very impressive indeed. Whilst on the floor you will notice that many of the fungi grow as individual specimens, on rotting wood you should encounter more clustered varieties.

Moving swiftly on, what - you may ask have we to look forward to out and about in the countryside this month? Personally, I think this a great time of year to head into your local woodlands or other nature reserve.

More of those great names can be found here such as porcelain fungus, honey fungus and orange peel fungus.

Not only will you be greeted by an amazing array of foliar colours but you should also have an opportunity to explore the enigmatic world of fungi. There are a couple of ways you could do this. Firstly you could contact your local wildlife trust or other wildlife organisations, to see if they are running any expert led Fungal Forays. Alternatively, you could buy yourself a good guide to fungi and head off on your own journey of discovery.

Here you may encounter some species of bracket fungus, and if there are any silver birch trees, then look out for hoof fungus, which surprisingly looks almost uncannily like a hoof.

So, once you’ve located your woodland of choice, where do you need to be looking? I’d start with the woodland floor. Not only would it be a shame to miss any potential specimens, but it would be an even bigger shame to stand on them! Two of my favourites should be encountered this month. Firstly the shaggy inkcap and secondly the iconic fly agaric which is the red one with

Finally, once you’ve been through the rotting logs and deadwood, you should then take a look at the tree trunks themselves.

the white dots on that we see in many fairy tales and stories. I would like to say at this point that this species is highly toxic and should be left well alone. In fact unless you’re an expert in this field, you are strongly advised not to touch, or even pick anything for the table. Other species you may encounter amongst others at ground level at this time of year are the common and sometimes giant puffball and the orange birch bolete. Fungi are neither a plant nor an animal, but they do have some great names! Once you’ve finished foraging the woodland floor, I would suggest rotting or dead wood as the next place to look. There’s no doubt

Of course another great thing about fungi is that they don’t move so you have some great photographic opportunities. Happy hunting!

n Richard has spent his career promoting bio-diversity within the world of turf and held the title of the UK’s Golf Course Conservation Greenkeeper of the Year. 113

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Far Left: Men’s Barbour Corbridge Wax Jacket in Rustic £229. Left: Ladies Aigle Acoma Parker £330. All our featured fashions are from Robinson’s of Stamford.

Warming up Your

winteR You can be warm and stylish this season with country clothing/fashion crossover brands such as Barbour, aigle and alan Paine. our favourite retailer is Robinson’s of stamford... Words: Rob Davis

Warm up your winter this season with the latest country clothing brands from Robinson’s of Stamford. Stylish and practical, the retailer based on Stamford’s St Mary’s Street, offers clothing and accessories which will last a lifetime and prove warm and dry no matter how cold the temperatures, or wet the winter is.

Robinson’s of Stamford is a family company that is in its fourth generation of business and has been established for over 100 years. Robinson’s strive to offer a high quality array of country clothing, leathergoods and gifts for all ages with a strong customer service ethos, making present buying a dream! 115

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Right: Mens Alan Paine Compton Sports Jacket in Lovat. Also available in Landscape, Sage and Brown. £219. Top: Men’s Barbour Waterproof Winter Utility Jacket in Navy £229. Above: Dubarry Galway Boot in Walnut £299. Available in Slim, Standard and Wide Fitting. All our featured fashions are from Robinson’s of Stamford.

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Below: Barbour Tors ladies wax Parka in olive £269. Bottom: Fenland Leather Jacket in Brown £199. Left: Ladies Alan Paine Compton Tweed Coat in Dusk £229. Ladies Blouse £69.95.

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Right: Aigle Cuckmerry Down Filled Coat in Navy, Black or Charcoal £299 . Below: Aigle Downshine Down Filled Coat in Bordeaux, Navy and Black £279.

Find Out More: All of our featured items are from Robinson’s of Stamford. Visit the retailer at St Marys Street, Stamford, PE9 2DE. Call 01780 755378 or see www.robinsons ofstamford.com.

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Multi-stone diamond Rings: Perfect for an anniversary gift or engagement ring, these rings give extra sparkle and wow factor. A stunning Asscher or Emerald cut diamond with smaller diamonds either side is a truly stunning piece. Priced from £7,000

Teardrop halo: This is a romantic, feminine ring with a delicate diamond set band and halo encompassing this beautiful teardrop shaped diamond. It makes a gorgeous engagement ring and is further enhanced with a matching diamond set wedding ring. Priced from £3,000

Fit for a princess: The popular square ‘Princess’ cut diamond is a modern classic and is a little less ‘mainstream’ that the traditional round brilliant cut. Shown here with a diamond halo, diamond set band and milgrained edges it has a vintage ‘art deco’ feel. This ring can be worn as an engagement ring, promise ring or dress ring. Priced from £2,500

diamond drop earrings: A real showstopper! Classic in design and perfect for any black tie or red carpet event. Teamed with a LBD or evening gown with matching diamond line necklace and bracelet, you will be sure to dazzle like a movie star. Priced from £2,000

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Nestled away on Loseby Lane in Leicester city centre is Lanes Fine Jewellery. The family owned diamond boutique which has just celebrated its second year in the city specialises in bespoke fine jewellery including diamond engagement rings, cocktail rings, eternity rings, diamond earrings and line necklaces and bracelets.

Circle of Love: The diamond circle pendant makes a romantic gift as it symbolises everlasting love. Lanes offers a range of sizes and precious metals including white, rose or yellow gold. Priced from £2,500

Line Bracelets: Also known as ‘Tennis Bracelets’ these are sure never to date and along with the classic ‘line necklace’ the line bracelet is one of the most desired pieces of jewellery. This is an investment piece that can be handed down through the generations. Priced from £2,000

The Perfect Gift: Simply beautiful! A pair of diamond solitaire stud earrings in a simple four-claw setting can be worn throughout the year and will complement all styles of existing jewellery. These make a lovely wedding day gift for the bride but are also very popular as a Christmas gift for that someone special. Priced from £800

Owner, Ercan Onguc is delighted to be in The Lanes and is thoroughly enjoying bringing something different to Leicester. Coming from a family of jewellers and having worked in fine jewellers in London’s Bond Street and Hatton Garden, Ercan is able to draw upon a large network of worldwide contacts within the trade to source the rarest diamonds and most unusual designs. “I thrive on the challenge of sourcing the perfect diamond and creating a dream piece of jewellery. A diamond ring is a very important purchase and we aim to make each ring unique and the whole process special” said Mr Onguc. Diamond Hoops: Large or small, diamond hoop earrings will add a touch of glamour to any casual or smart outfit. A luxury twist on bohemia – understated glam! Priced from £1,000

“All our diamonds are independently certificated and customers are able to choose or design their setting and then pick their own diamond.” The company has also recently introduced a selection of luxury pre-owned watches including Rolex, Panerai and Patek Philippe and offers a special watch sourcing service.

n For bespoke commissions or existing designs, Lanes Fine Jewellery is based at 25 Loseby Lane, Leicester LE1 5DR. Telephone 0116 251 2529 or see www.lanesjewellers.com.

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The Best of BRITISH the grandeur of a stately home, the beauty of a bride and the company of friends and family. a classically decorated wedding is the look couple Lisa & Ben snowden dreamed of and the theme around 120 guests were able to enjoy! With the help of Rushton hall, they enjoyed a day to remember for the rest of their lives... Photography: Simon Harvey, 07796 338877, www.simonharveyweddingphotography.co.uk.

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The classic traditional wedding. Loved by many, Rushton Hall provides the perfect environment for your traditionally British winter wedding. Ben & Lisa Snowden met through working in a facilities management company and immediately fell for one another. The couple are from Bedfordshire, which makes you question why they had a wedding near Rutland, a couple of hours away from the family home... “It was just one of those things where you walk in and you just know it’s where you’re going to get married,” says Lisa. “Rushton Hall was absolutely perfect and I could very easily picture myself walking down the aisle.” 126

“We went there because I received an email saying that they were having a wedding open day. When we visited, they had set it up like a wedding venue and it offers exclusivity which is something that peaked my interest to start with. I’m a big fan of Downton Abbey so you can see why I fell in love with the venue! It was absolutely perfect and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful.” “We also managed to book our florist from the event and when visiting for a second time, the wedding that was being held there had great sound and lighting firm which we booked for our wedding.” “We wanted all of our guests to stay over but because we had so many, we filled Rushton Hall and some of the surrounding hotels

“I’m a massive fan of Downton Abbey so you can see why I fell in love with Rushton Hall! It offered the perfect traditionally British wedding...” Photography: Simon Harvey, 07796 338877, www.simonharveyweddingphotography.co.uk.

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Above: The couple married in Rushton Hall, had their reception in Rushton Hall and all of their guests booked out the hotel. Right: The ďŹ&#x201A;owers were by Julie Anna Flowers and Lisa couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t praise her enough! She said she really helped her out.

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Left: The beautiful cake was made by Vanilla Cloud Cakes and had incredible lace detailing all the way around. Above: The couple had 90 day guests and an extra 30 evening guests booking up not only the hotel they were staying in, but surrounding hotels too!

Photography: Simon Harvey, 07796 338877, www.simonharveywedding photography.co.uk.

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too! Even though we had so many guests, it still felt very intimate and personal. The reception had a certain glow to it.”

photos and formal photos too. He even stayed for the reception so we had photos of our first dance!”

“For my dress, I tried on pretty much every gown in almost every bridal shop in my local area. I finally decided to go to one in Biggleswade and the lady was so helpful. She asked me about my likes and dislikes and picked out a selection of dresses for me. They were all dresses I would’ve never even looked at. It just so happens that one of the dresses turned out to be the one I wore!”

“The evening at Rushton Hall was brilliant! The best man’s speech was of course, so funny. Everyone loved it. He had some hilarious photos of Ben; he came prepared to embarrass him and make everyone laugh!”

“Walking down the aisle was magical. It was such an amazing experience. It felt so clear as if there was only Ben and I in the room even though the room was filled with guests. I loved every second - it was romantic and personal.” “The photographer took some brilliant shots and we really liked him. We had quite natural

“For the honeymoon, we had a little bit of an adventure to Malaysia visiting Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and other places. Ben, unfortunately, isn’t the kind of guy who can lie on a beach for two weeks so I needed to keep him entertained! But I did enjoy it as there were a few beach days and it was fun to explore Kuala Lumpur.” “My advice to other brides would be to take your time on the day and try to spend some of it with just you and your new husband!”

Lisa & Ben’s Wedding Venue: Rushton Hall, 01536 713001, www.rushtonhall.com. Cake: Vanilla Cloud Cakes, 07715 278361, www.vanillacloudcakes.com. Flowers: Julie-Anna Flowers, 01604 402210, www.julieannaflowers.co.uk. Dress: Bridal Boutique, Biggleswade, 01767 318531, www.bridalb.com. Hair and Makeup: Jenny Buckland, 07904806837, www.jennybuckland.co.uk. Lighting: Potter Group Events, 08456 860670, www.pottergroupevents.co.uk. Photography: Simon Harvey, 07796 338877, www.simonharvey weddingphotography.co.uk. 129

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PARTY

Perfection as Christmas season is almost here, so are Christmas parties. emily Johnson, makeup artist, who this month suggested her top party tips, takes us through a step by step guide to the perfect party look.

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1. Begin by applying a little of your eyeshadow primer, for example, Urban Decay Potion, with your finger, all the way across your eyelids. 2. apply your lightest eyeshadow shade to the inner corner of your eye and the brow bone (just below the eyebrow arch). Now take a pale gold eyeshadow such as All That Glitters by Mac and create a wash of colour over the lid. 3. Take a black eyeshadow and apply it in a small semi-circle in the outer corner of each eye working it into the crease in the outer third of the lid. Take a fluffy blending brush and blend the black out and up a little to soften the edges. Very gradually build the depth of the black in the corner blending lightly each time until you’re happy with the blending and then finally put one last little dab of black in the centre of the blended section.

7. use a neutral light or dark brown eyeshadow shade to fill your brows, depending on your hair colour using an angled brush. If you have chosen to use a liquid highlighter such as benefit High Beam, apply now to the top of the cheekbones between the hairline and beneath the centre or outer third of the eye (not too close to the eye). 8. Choose a lipstick or gloss in a colour which complements what you’re wearing and then a blusher which goes nicely with the lipstick. Apply your blush to the apple of the cheek and blend outwards along the cheek bone. 9. Taking a fluffy powder brush, blend your blush. If you’re using a powder highlighter such as Mac’s Soft & Gentle, now’s the time to apply this. It should sit just above the blush. 10. Check to see if you need a little more mascara and you’re good to go! Remember, practice makes perfect.

4. apply a gold or bronze sparkle to the centre of the eyelid before finishing the lids with black eyeliner along the lashline on the top lid and a little along the bottom lash line and smudging with your finger or a cotton bud. Finish with a few coats of mascara.

The lipstick Emily used is Mac’s Ruby Woo with a gold based lipgloss over the top. She used Soft & Gentle to highlight the tops of the cheek bones and the cupid’s bow. The blusher is Mac’s mineralise blusher in Warm Soul.

5. wipe up any eyeshadow which may have dropped under the eye and apply some foundation primer such as Mac Prep & Prime skin. For a light, sheer foundation try Mac’s Face & Body or for a heavier coverage, Lancome’s Teint Miracle.

“Christmas party makeup can be more or less dramatic than this look I’ve created,” says Emily. “You can use more glitter on the cheeks or eyes or you could use some of the golden shade under the eye alongside or instead of the black eyeliner. If you feel black is too harsh for you, then you may prefer a dark brown to shade the outer corner of the eyes and a dark brown eyeliner. Make the look yours by adapting it to suit your taste.”

6. apply either with a foundation brush. Begin at the centre of the cheek and blend outward in all directions. If you’ve blemished skin in one area, begin there and blend out.

Emily Johnson says... “i qualiﬁed as a hairdresser in 2001 at nVQ Level 2 and in fashion and photographic makeup at VtCt Level 3 in 2009. i am also a certiﬁed airbase airbrush makeup artist.” “i specialise in Wedding hair and airbrush makeup in and around Lincolnshire, and am also available for hair and/or makeup for portrait sittings, modelling portfolios and editorial work amongst other things.”

n If you want to know more about how to create the Christmas party look and you want tips and advice from Emily call 07870 443419 or see www.emilyjohnsonhairand makeup.blogspot.co.uk.

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Your toP 11 CHristmas PartY maKEuP tiPs and must-HaVEs From EmiLY JoHnson,

LoCaL Hair and maKEuP artist

shimmer: Emily’s number one tip for a flawless Christmas Party look is a smoky, shimmery eyeshadow. There’s a reason behind why we love a bit of tinsel at Christmas; sparkly eye makeup adds a little more to your makeup and themes it as festive. Emily says gold eyeshadow suits anyone and any colour. The gold eyeshadow pictured here is from Milano Cosmetics.

2 Brows: Emily’s top tip for the perfect brow is to use two different eyeshadows. Use two browns, one dark and one pale, that have no warmth to them. Use an angled brush to gently brush the pale colour over the brow to cover skin showing. If you’re blonde, just use the pale brown but if you’re dark, use the darker colour which you can mix with the pale brown if you prefer. Work it along the top of the brows to define the shape and get a polished finish like a classic film star.. For Emily’s brows, she uses Mac eyeshadows, Omega and Brun around£13 each.

eyeliner: A gel liner is the best product according to Emily but if you’re not experienced with eyeliner, a pencil is best. It doesn’t matter if you put too much on, as long as you cover the actual eyeline. Use a finger to smudge it out which creates the smoky eye.

5 Emily’s eyeliners she uses on her clients include Mac’s Eyeliner Gel in Blacktrack, £16. She advises people trying eyeliner for the first time to use No.7’s pencils or felt tip eyeliners costing around £8. Smudge it out to create a smoky look. For eyeshadows, always use a primer! Emily loves Urban Decay’s eyeshadow primer around £17.

eyeshadow: Emily has two must-haves when using eyeshadow - always use an eyeshadow primer as it will hold your makeup all day and all night, and when using bright colours, always use eyeliner. She also says gold is the best eyeshadow as it suits any colour you wear or any eye colour.

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Colour: Emily says never use a full wash of bright colour! It’s too much, even for a Christmas party! If you want to use bright colour, always use eyeliner. Use a highlighter in the corner of your eye, brush it out into the colour and then use a black eyeshadow to smoke it out so you’re going from white to colour to black from the corner to the outer part of the eye.

Concealer: Use a pink-based concealer for covering spots, it’s more natural on most skin tones. With yellow-based concealers, it’s obvious you’re trying to cover something up and it highlights your flaws. For concealing blemishes try Mac’s Studio Finish. For foundation, Emily recommends Mac’s Face and Body foundation, £22, for a sheer coverage and Lancome teint miracle, £25, for a medium coverage. Lips: Emily advises to match your lip colour with your dress colour to subtly compliment what you’re wearing. If you’re using bright eye makeup, stick to a more neutral colour. Match your lips to your blusher.

False Lashes: Emily thinks false lashes are definitely worthy of a Christmas party look! They compliment smoky eyes and if you’ve never used them before, you can use ones that aren’t so thick and look more natural. If you’re sure you definitely don’t want to use false lashes, Emily recommends Mac’s Zoom Fast Black Lashes and Lancome’s Hypnose for volumised lashes.

10 Black: The colour black for eyeshadow is always tricky to work with but add a dot to the outer corner of the eye and use a brush to slowly brush it out. The number one rule with makeup, especially eye makeup is to take your time. You can’t rush it at all.

11 glow: For a shimmery glow on the cheeks and cupid’s bow, Mac’s soft and gentle is a brilliant powder you can use to highlight these areas with a lovely shimmer, making you look a little more special. Alternatively, you could use Benefit’s high beam if you prefer a liquid highlighter.

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RELAX & UNWIND AT

CHRISTMAS

ChRisTMas is suCH a HaPPY timE oF YEar WitH tHE WHoLE FamiLY Coming togEtHEr For FesTive CeLeBRaTiONs... But it Can aLso BE somEWHat FraugHt. aLLoW YoursELF to taKE a daY out oF BuYing ChRisTMas pReseNTs, dECorating CHristmas trEEs and PrEParing tHE turKEY. EnJoY a CHristmas PrEsEnt TO yOuRseLF at onE oF tHE LuxuRy spas aVaiLaBLE in Your arEa or giFt it to somEonE muCH in nEEd oF a daY to ReLax & uNwiNd... 138

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we all need a chance to relax and refresh ourselves from the winter blues, and more and more people are choosing to enjoy a relaxing spa day as a break from the challenges of everyday life. There are so many spas to experience in the county when you feel you need a pick-me-up, health boost or just a day to get out of the stress of Christmas preparations.

wide range of treatments. From Ragdale Hall, to Stapleford Park, to Rushton Hall and to Barnsdale Hall, the spas in the area don’t just come with the perfect treatments to relax and unwind, they also provide the

Ragdale Hall is based in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside. It’s a multi award-winning spa, and are proud to have recently been inducted into Trip Advisor’s first ever Hall of Fame for continued outstanding customer service, as judged tHErE arE so manY sPas to EXPEriEnCE in by their guests.

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This is a guide to the best spas to visit in the area to give you that much needed boost leading up to the Christmas season. The area’s spas tend to offer locality, affordable prices, a number of different spa packages and a

opportunity to do this in the luxury of a grand stately home. Each spa offers something different too with offers running throughout the season.

Situated near Melton Mowbray and thrive on the ethos that a one-size spa package does not fit all. They have no less than 13 different spa day packages available, to suit all tastes and budgets. Visitors to Ragdale can choose from a Twilight Taster - a five-hour taster including a treatment and light supper - right through 139

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to their recently launched Ultimate Day, their most luxurious full day, combining deluxe treatments, a three-course lunch and, of course, champagne!

decides their big fluffy white robe is just too comfortable and they really don’t want to leave, an overnight stay is also an add-on option.

With tempting names such as Pure Bliss, Refresh and Revive, Holistic Heaven, Pure Detox and Chill Out, not forgetting Men’s Time Out, you’ll have fun just choosing, then customising your package.

Maybe a Ragdale Hall gift voucher would be the perfect Christmas present. Available in amounts from £25 or for days or overnight breaks, they are the ideal Christmas gift. All vouchers come beautifully packaged in a presentation pack with voucher wallet and brochure.

Every spa day at Ragdale includes full use of the facilities, such as the modern Thermal Spa, indoor and outdoor pools, gym and full daily programme of exercise classes. The range of different spa days offers guests options such as arrival and departure times, varied all-inclusive treatments and either a light lunch or full three-course dining experience. The Experience Day is Ragdale Hall’s simplest package, offering use of all facilities but without inclusive treatments, enabling guests to maximise their time in the spa, or add in their own choice of treatments and activities. The spa’s Ultimate Day delivers some of their best and exclusive Created by Ragdale treatments, including their Miracle Facial, Restorative Hand and Foot Therapy and choice of body treatments. A few, carefully selected, indulgent extras ensure guests leave both feeling and looking completely rejuvenated, and it’s highly recommended for brides-to-be as a pre-wedding ‘must-have.’ With a host of luxury extra treats such as breakfast, afternoon tea or champagne and canapés available to add on to any day package, everyone can tailor their day to make it as bespoke as they’d like it to be. And for any day guest who

Meanwhile, Stapleford Park also offers luxury spa treatments enjoy a warm pamper treat with their coconut delight package. This spa day includes a Ytsara Maphrao treatment which consists of a body exfoliation using jasmine red rice followed by a massage with a warm coconut poultice and warm coconut oil. A two-course lunch is included in their golf club Pavilion restaurant, and full use of leisure facilities including the 22-metre pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna from 9am to 6pm. This treatment is pure indulgence and perfect for a winter warm up for just £99/person. Experience a relaxing afternoon with Stapleford’s Afternoon retreat package at just £49/person. This includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, followed by a head in the clouds massage. Enjoy the spa’s leisure facilities from 1pm to 2pm. Upgrade to enjoy afternoon tea for a seasonal price of £18/person for those on the afternoon retreat package. Mothers-to-be can also enjoy Stapleford’s new pregnancy massage, Fall into Dreams, using the new ecocertified Little Butterfly range.

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Main: Ragdale Hall is a beautiful location especially when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dusted with a layer of snow. The spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treatments will provide much needed relaxation for you or a loved one.

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At the end of the treatment mothers-to-be take the remaining body oil home; it’s also suitable for baby massage. A 10% discount is also available off the Little Butterfly baby product range. Barnsdale Hall Hotel offers a Health Spa which is equipped with a unique Dead Sea salt floatation tank; all stresses, aches and pains can be forgotten within 40 minutes during which your body receives the same physiological rest as eight hours of sleep. During the treatment, you watch a starry ceiling to help soothe your mind. Barnsdale Hall also offers a number of special treatments throughout Christmas. The Stableyard Spa at Rushton Hall offers a swimming pool (14m x 7m), an indoor spa, outdoor spa, sauna, steam room, fitness studio and fitness suite. Treatments are available throughout winter. 142

Rushton Hall’s treatment packages include the Entirely You package which includes full use of all spa facilities, free nail polish, £10 off voucher for future treatments, a choice of one of six Elemis facial treatments and a choice of either an Indian Head Massage, manicure, pedicure of one of three facials for a total of just £150/person. The spa also offers a ‘Time for You’ package at £35/person which includes full use of spa facilities and a manicure or pedicure in addition to bath robe, towel and complimentary teas and coffees. Whether you’re based near Leicester or you live in the heart of the county with a view over Rutland Water, there’s a spa in reaching distance enabling you to sit back, relax and get away from the stress of Christmas shopping, or provide a friend with a thoughtful gift they’ll absolutely love.

Above: Ragdale Hall’s beautiful candle pool lit only by candles in the roof and around the water’s edge creating a relaxing and calming environment. Top: Ragdale’s Pavilion is full of colour and large windows letting in plenty of light creating a beautiful and comfortable environment to read a book or magazine.

Left: The spa at Stapleford Park is the perfect place to relax and unwind with a loved one. Top/Left: Enjoy the spa packages available at Rushton Hall like the Entirely You Spa package, £150/person.

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ragdale Hall spa, Leicestershire Location: Ragdale Village, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3PB Opening Times: 7.30am - 10.00pm seven days a week. Contact Details: Call 01664 434831 or email enquiries@ragdalehall.co.uk. Website: www.ragdalehall.co.uk.

stapleford Park spa, nr melton mowbray Location: Stapleford, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EF Opening Times: 10.00am - 6.00pm, seven days a week. Contact Details: call 01572 787057 or email spa@stapleford.co.uk. Website: www.staplefordpark.com.

rushton Hall spa, Kettering Location: Desborough Road, Rushton, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1RR Opening Times: 7.00am - 9.00pm, seven days a week. Contact Details: Call 01536 713001 or email enquiries@rushtonhall.com. Website: www.rushtonhall.com.

Barnsdale Hall spa, north oakham Location: Barnsdale Hall, North Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AB Opening Times: 9.00am - 6.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Contact Details: Call 01572 757901 or email reception@barnsdalehotel.co.uk. Website: www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk. 143

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Return to your life before

DENTURES do you remember life before dentures? return to those days and enjoy eating again! US President George Washington is famously known for his dentures, which were made with ivory from hippos and elephants as well as gold, rivets, spiral springs and even human teeth. That was in the 1780s and before that, dentures were wooden! Fortunately, times have changed. What hasn’t changed is the need for our replacement teeth to be comfortable, stable, functional and natural looking. For many people, dentures just don’t cut the mustard – let alone the steak. One solution is to adopt a 21st century invention - dental implants. Many people believe that once they’ve got two full sets of dentures that’s it; that they will have to put up with uncomfortable, wobbly false teeth that cover their palate and prevent them from tasting anything. Not true! What you may not realise is that even with no natural teeth of your own, you can have

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secure replacement teeth that look, feel and work just like your own teeth used to do. Dental implants have been accepted by dental professionals for over 40 years as a successful and trusted method of tooth replacement. They act like your natural tooth root, so you do not feel the difference. With proper care and good oral hygiene, your implant can last a lifetime. Implants provide stability and comfort for a wide variety of replacement teeth solutions – from a single tooth to a complete set of dentures for either or both arches. And they help maintain natural bone to help you avoid that caved-in old person’s look. Our principal dentist, Colin Sutton, is a technically excellent implant surgeon who has successfully placed hundreds of dental implants since 2000 and has an excellent reputation. The team at The Dental Health Centre always strives to evolve by having the most

modern and up-to-date equipment and by providing all treatments under one roof without having to refer patients elsewhere. Every member of the team is committed to providing patients with the very best treatments on the market and attending many courses to keep their knowledge fresh. The Dental Health Centre is one of very few dental practices to have invested in a 3D dental CT scanner. Our state-of-the-art scanner makes implant treatment, safer, quicker and more accurate for our patients and makes us one of the most technologically advanced dental clinics in the area. If you would like to find out more, please visit us for a free 30-minute initial consultation with Colin Sutton. The dental health Centre, 3 avenue Road, grantham, Lincolnshire, Ng31 6Ta. www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk

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Helping to Heal - Equine Therapy with Lesley’s

HORSES

rutland psychotherapist Lesley gough provides client-centred psychotherapy, but she’s begun to offer therapy with a twist. the Pilton based professional is partnering with horses in a pioneering equine therapy process inspired by her mentor Kathleen Barry ingram. it’s a way of unlocking the power of the horse to help people face fears, increase their confidence, sensitivity and trust... horses are regarded as one of nature’s most intuitive and empathetic creatures. So it makes sense that Rutland psychotherapist and countrywoman Lesley Gough should be partnering with her seven horses to offer her two-legged clients a unique form of psychotherapy. Originally from Minting in Lincolnshire, Lesley trained as a psychotherapist in Cambridgeshire and Derby before later completing a post-graduate qualification in counselling at Goldsmiths University. “Psychotherapy is an umbrella term, with a number of techniques a therapist can use, like transactional analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy and so on,” says Lesley. “I worked in the NHS for a number of years before moving here to facilitate a new form of therapy; equine facilitated psychotherapy.”

person’s life. Equine assisted therapy - no riding involved - can benefit many people by helping individuals face fears, increase their confidence, sensitivity and trust.” “Horses can show a way forward for people who feel overwhelmed at work and support those who may have experience trauma, depression, anxiety or mental health issues.” Lesley has already had great success working with clients and partnering with her horses to improve the communication between families with difficult relationships, to help children on the autistic spectrum to improve their communication and to provide therapy for former servicemen. Leaving the NHS to pursue private practice enabled Lesley to work both from the

what issues they’re hoping to address,” says Lesley. “Whilst I have more flexibility in the therapy I can offer to clients than when I was an NHS practitioner, I still adhere to the codes of practices established by the professional body which represents therapists. That necessarily entails an assessment process. Typically I ask clients to commit to around six sessions and if equine facilitated therapy is suitable, it’s usual to do so once a fortnight for around 90 minutes, though sessions can last as long as three hours.” “Horses are one of the most mindful creates and there’s evidence to backup their use in therapy. The animals have a smaller frontal lobe (the part of the brain used for ‘thinking’) and a larger limbic brain (the ‘emotional’ part of the brain), so it stands to reason that they can intuit and connect with humans on a very emotional level.”

“Lesley is one of only a handful of practitioners of equine assisted therapy in the UK and believes this way of working has profound benefits...”

‘Here’ is a smallholding in the Rutland village of Pilton, just a few miles from Oakham. Lesley helps her clients with a range of issues from anxiety and depression to personality disorders, to post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to her other treatment methodologies, though, Lesley is now able to provide equine facilitated therapy first pioneered by her mentor Kathleen Barry Ingram along with Linda Kohanov.

“All social mammals communicate non-verbally,” says Lesley. Animals - horses in particular - are a great mirror for our emotions. As a therapist we can partner with them to bring about positive change in a

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Lesley is one of only a handful of practitioners of Equine assisted therapy in the UK.

In addition to one-to-one therapy sessions, Lesley also hosts couples or group sessions and also invites teachers of yoga, meditation and nutritional advice to hosts classes in those disciplines.

“It’s a gentle but really effective way of encouraging communication,” says Lesley. “Whilst I’ve been partnering with horses to provide the therapy, I’ve seen tremendous benefits, especially when used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques. I’ve always though of horses as wonderful animals, I’m even more in awe of them now!”

“I usually provide a free consultation with clients who come to me for therapy with a view to finding out a little more about

n Lesley Gough provides psychotherapy, CBT and Equine Facilitated Therapy from Pilton. Call 01780 720660 or see www.chatervalley.co.uk.

therapy room in her home to the circular menage, or the tipi she has erected in her garden with husband Malcolm.

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Rose Lodge VIP Opening at Country Court Care, Market Deeping...

Country Court Care last month popped the champagne corks to open its first purpose built care home near Market Deeping. The firm was founded in 1983 and provides both residential and home care from various locations around the UK. Rose Lodge, adjacent to the firm’s existing 10 bed nursing home, Holland House, will offer 31 bedrooms, all spread over two floors with en suite facilities, enclosed landscaped gardens, an orangery, lounges, plus fine dining restaurant and provision of barista coffee. The firm is now taking admissions. “Country Court Care’s philosophy is simple; families and residents are at the heart of everything we do,” says the company’s Suria Webb. The site was officially opened by the Mayor of Market Deeping, Councillor Wayne Lester. n For more information on the site call 0843 5069452 or see www.countrycourtcare.co.

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BLING OF THE ROAD dEsPitE a muLtitudE oF WouLd-BE riVaLs, rangE roVEr is dEtErminEd to rEmain tHE King oF tHE road. But WitH EVEr-morE Customisation oPtions aVaiLaBLE, Has tHE rangE roVEr BEComE morE ‘BLING’ oF tHE road, tHan KING oF tHE road? Words: Rob Davis.

King - not Bling: Modern it may be, but 2016’s Range Rover is more capable, luxurious and technically sophisticated than ever before.

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The Range Rover is a zeitgeist. In 1970, when it was launched, owning one was very ‘old money.’ Today, it’s the aspirational vehicle for urbanites as much as country folk, and it’s a car for newly affluent folk as much as those living in inherited country piles. Equally, whilst the original Range Rover was a reflection of simple but rugged British engineering, its descendant enjoys a symphony of electronics, controlled by simple push buttons. The interior, likewise, has evolved from an era of vinyl seating and unassisted steering to a hide-smothered sanctuary with infotainment systems, electronic driver aids and reclining rear seating with massaging seats and integrated iPads.

tHE intErior Has EVoLVEd From an Era oF VinYL sEating into a HidE-smotHErEd sanCtuarY WitH mYriad driVEr aids...

Last year, 45,000 Range Rovers were sold worldwide. We spoke to one local Land Rover dealer, who says that the Range Rover accounts for 15% of the showroom’s 1,400 annual sales. That’s impressive given that the model has a list price of between £75,000 and £165,000, and that the number of competitors snapping at Range Rover’s heels is growing both in number and reputation. Today, customers have the choice of standard or long wheelbase. If you’re being chauffeured, consider both; if you’re the driver, save the £8,000 premium it costs. There’s a choice of 3.0V6 diesel, 3.0V6 diesel hybrid, 4.4V8 diesel and 5.0V8 Supercharged petrol. The standard diesel offers a combined fuel economy figure of 40mpg, which isn’t bad, given the car’s size. The hybrid improves on this by 5mpg or so, and reduces CO2, which is likely to appeal to company drivers, but its £6,000 premium is likely to offset any tax saving. Likewise, V8 and Supercharged variants offer better performance over the standard 3.0V6’s 0-60mph time of 7.4 seconds and 130mph. But, in reality who needs more than that?

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>> Again, we’d stick with the smaller 3.0V6 diesel engine and put the cash towards a better trim level instead. Speaking of which, all Range Rovers enjoy automatic transmission, Terrain Response for easier off-roading, leather seats with heating to front and rear and heated steering wheel, Bluetooth, front & rear parking sensors with reversing camera, plus a TV, satellite navigation and powered tailgate. There’s a not a great deal missing from that list but stepping up to mid-range Vogue SE trim is worth it, with adaptive cruise control ideal for driving on motorways or Lincolnshire’s A-roads, plus climate seats, a better sound system and an upgrade to the Terrain Response system. Heritage: The first generation model went on sale in 1970. A four-door model was added in 1982.

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tHE sWEEt modEL in tHE rangE, in our oPinion is tHE 3.0V6 autoBiograPHY, in standard WHEELBasE at £91,550... Autobiography trim is even more desirable with surround camera system, massaging front seats, and InControl integration with iPhones and Android phones. A range-topping new flagship trim, SVAutobiography has a rear champagne fridge, park assist, and veneered loadspace. The sweet model in the range, in our opinion, is the standard wheelbase 3.0V6 Autobiography at £91,550. We tested our model both on-road and off-road at our nearest Land Rover Experience centre, Rockingham Castle. So what’s it like?

QuesTiON OF spORT The success of Range Rover’s sport has enabled the standard range rover to go more upmarket. so where does that now leave the sport? Faster, sportier and more road biased than ever. if you value luxury and comfort, choose a range rover, but if you value a dynamic drive, and don’t mind sacriﬁcing a little off-road ability, the sport may appeal too.

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Capable: Range Rover will wade through water 90cm deep, and tackle inclines and muddy rutted tracks with ease.

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In a word: awesome. It’s whisper quiet and a composed on-road handling means drivers are isolated from the power and size of the vehicle. It’s actually really easy to manoeuvre thanks to the firm’s park assist, clever 360° cameras and the firm’s Command Driving Position. A bluff shape means there’s a little wind whistle, but that’s a small price to pay for a vehicle that’s not just well-specified on paper but feels hewn from pure unabashed luxury. Materials are beyond quality, everything feels beautiful, and the vehicles’s seats are supportive. Controls fall easily to hand and materials like milled aluminium add a sense of drama.

Top: Range Rover is available in standard and long wheelbase. Unless you’re being chauffeured, stick to the standard length.

So far, flawless. But is it still a Range Rover, or a ‘bling’ pastiche of a once capable vehicle?

To answer that, visit the Experience site for yourself and watch as the two tonne vehicle makes mincemeat of rough terrain. The five metre vehicle will easily wade through water 90cm deep, tackle inclines of 36° and clear seemingly unsurmountable objects with an off-road height of 296mm. Range Rover, then, is still king - not bling of the road. Its technology, comfort and capability all remain as strong as ever, ensuring its position as the world’s most desirable and luxurious off-roader remains intact.

Above: An optional executive rear seating package is also available in lieu of the standard bench seat.

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For: ride, refinement. against: Limited off-road ability. Verdict: HHHHH

M/Benz gL From £61,655 For: seven seats, comfort. against: Long list of options. Verdict: HHHHH

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Fuelling Your

HoME

In a world of rising energy bills, staffed only by call-centres, one local business is servicing homes, farms and businesses in the area with heating oil and other fuels, and offering unrivalled customer service... Energy prices are rising and the companies warming our homes this winter are becoming ever larger and more anonymous. It’s time for a change, says Matthew Turner and James Thornton of E Fuels.

“In the past we’ve heard of customers struggling to get their fuel delivered, with some larger firms keen to take orders but struggling to fulfil those logistically on the date they promise.”

Heating oil firms - which purchase wholesale products like kerosene to sell on to domestic consumers who are off-mains gas are consolidating into larger firms, dealing in volume and often delivering domestic consumers poor service in the process.

“E Fuels is able to offer a fast, friendly and flexible service. Although we’re only a small company in the fuel industry, we understand the importance of providing good customer service alongside competitive prices.” In addition to their core product for consumers, the company already has a strong base of businesses, and especially farmers, who use E Fuels as their preferred supplier of heating oil, but also fuel additives and improvers, gas oil, and agricultural machine lubricants from brands like Morris.

Their experience in the industry led Matthew and James to believe there was another way to do business. That’s why, in March this year, they helped set up E Fuels, aimed at providing heating oil and kerosene additives to the domestic market. “We typically provide deliveries of 500 litres, and believe we offer unrivalled value for money, but more importantly, we offer the very best standards in customer service,” says Matthew. “We believe it’s more important to support the customer with a more reliable service, plus an emergency oil service when you unexpectedly run out of fuel, as well as offering competitive pricing.” 158

“It’s important to support the customer with a reliable service, and competitive pricing...”

“We’re servicing horticultural, commercial and agricultural market which is complex and demanding. We ensure our customers can service and maintain their machinery, and we’re keen to show that we can deliver the same customer satisfaction in the domestic market too.” n For domestic & commercial fuel and lubricants across Lincolnshire, Rutland and Nottinghamshire, E Fuels call 01949 81019. For a full range of products see www.e-uk.com or email sales@e-uk.com.

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Crosswords CRypTiC CROsswORd test your lateral thinking skills with this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 9. Bitter, drunk sour, binds one, I say (9) 10. Bear - in cave? No, other way round (5) 11. See 22 down 12. Song of praise in 13 down makes wicked, cold Frank (witch) dash (9,10) 13. Stein's latest picture taken for the record (7) 14. See 26 17. On the way out, not dead but very competitive (5) 19. Mother ending in ruin (gin?) - "One way to catch a bloke" (7) 20. Great energy-releasing round movement (5) 21. King Edward was exploitative, in the royal habit (7) 22. In which volume may/may not be turned up? (7) 24. Labour would be after this on stage - it's "New"! (9) 26. Avril's little pair in distress - aspirin dished out (5,2,5) 28. Spirited account of grand entertainer on the level in US (5,5) 29. Do housework, mother - it has great potential power behind it in America (6,3)

dOwN 1. See 19 across 2. Louis XIV's lost his crown? Annul his coronation! (6) 3. See 12 4. Bird brains following idol (6) 5. One star icon represented city (8) 6. See 24 7. Food covered in brown salt (8) 8. Figure one had nothing left (4) 13. Picture of innocence's debut, wearing shift (5) 15. Not the only one to hold up a person who's late (4-6) 16. See 28 18. See 19 19. Jazzman's hit, "Kind of Blue", popular with Maureen, old Bob and Daisy? (8,2,6) 22. Regent's Park Zoo lions and rockery plant? (6,5) 23. Wear one item of underwear by day with elastic top (6) 24. Memory of concert followed by talk of something to eat (8) 25. Sporty type, unmanned, becomes "creative" (4) 27. Colour of gunge after sulphur removed (4)

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1. Refraining from sex (8) 5. Stylish (4) 9. Ha-ha or peculiar? (5) 10. Counter (anag) (7) 11. Google, for example (6,6) 13. Fall in the US (6) 14. Sixth sense believer? (6) 17. Breeding time (6,6) 20. Du Maurier novel Hitchcock thriller (7) 21. Nepal''s neighbour (5) 22. Bit of fun - early-rising bird? (4) 23. Graveyard (8)

1. Part of a shirt (4) 2. Merciful (7) 3. German football team (6,6) 4. Ratty (6) 6. Indian language (5) 7. Belief in something as true (8) 8. Inflated fortress for kids (6,6) 12. Royal retreat in Scotland (8) 15. Hot water (if you are in it!) (7) 16. Flee (6) 18. Potato, for example (5) 19. Remain (4)

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