Rutland Pride July 2015

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Grand Days Out in Rutland JULY 2015

Canal Boat Trips - Weddings in the County PiCTUReS FROM THe 2015 RUTLAND SHOW - LOCAL FOOD & DRiNk

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For such a diminutive county, Rutland has always held its own in having plenty to do in the warmer months. My family and I enjoyed a cycle ride around the reservoir last year which, whilst enjoyable, wasn’t without its potential hazards given the number of people visiting the site that day.

ROB davis Editor, PridE magazinEs editor@pridemagazines.co.uk

This month we’re delighted to suggest some of the grand days out you can enjoy in and around the county. If you’re seeking a fun activity that’s not too far from home, we can also suggest hiring a canal boat and enjoying a short break on the Nene. We’ll find out more later in this edition.

One event that was enjoyable regardless of the inclement weather this month was the Rutland Show, which enjoyed its second year on its new showground recently. We’ve exclusive images from the event in this edition, as well as images from Stapleford Park’s recent Canard Duchêne Champagne Dinner.

Do let us know if you’re hosting a similar event, and we’ll try to ensure our photographers can cover the event. Similarly, do continue to supply us with your local news, forthcoming events and other suggestions for future features.

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July 2015

A round-up of news and events on our wHaT’s On pages, with information from around Rutland and Stamford.

Learn the art of champagne sabrage at sTaplefORd paRk and celebrate the best of the county at the 2015 RuTland sHOw. We’ve been ‘messing about on the river’ this month, enjoying a short break on the Nene with a local firm hiring Canal BOaTs. We’ve grand days out later in this edition. explORe RuTland with our ideas for where to go on each Sunday throughout the summer.

Our fOOd & dRink section this month features local restaurants and fine wine tip-offs from Oakham’s Harish Khanderia.

We’re brimming with HOMes & gaRdens ideas this month: explore open gardens, live al fresco and improve your home this summer.

Meet local bride Jessica Clark and discover the key trends for 2016 weddings this month.

Meanwhile we’ve high summer fashions, too.

Meet the new big cat on our MOTORing pages this month as we take a look at British firm Jaguar’s new XE model.

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County News Bear grylls at Burghley House for scout day...

Bear grylls greeted more than 600 beavers, cubs and scouts from stamford and rutland during an adventure day at Burghley House recently...

Rutland youngsters met Bear Grylls, professional adventurer and chief scout, along with 1400 other young people from across the county.

The children took part in a range of exciting activities including archery, quad biking, bungee trampolining and water zorbing.

Bear Grylls attended due to his recent reappointment of Chief Scout. He’s extended his term to 2018 and states that he’s proud that they’ve asked him to renew his role.

“Between now and 2018 I plan to do all that I can to help the largest youth movement on the planet to continue to grow, become more reflective of the communities in which it works in and change the lives of even more young people,” says Bear.

Sophie, a seven year old beaver scout from Uppingham, said that she had drawn a picture of Bear landing at Burghley with his helicopter and he signed this for her.

He arrived at the event, at Burghley House, in a helicopter to add to the excitement of the children. The TV personality spent just under an hour of his busy schedule to speak to the children and join in with some of the activities.

Brass band play for charity

dyl Powell named as head of Harington school in rutland

the PLC Brass Ensemble staged a concert to raise funds for cancer...

Harington school, which opens in september this year, has just appointed its new head, dyl Powell...

leicestershire and Rutland cancer charity, Hope Against Cancer, is supported by the PLC Brass Ensemble with a recent concert being performed in All Saints Church, Oakham.

The group draws its players from around the Midlands and performs a repertoire of sounds from Baroque to Bangles in the hopes of appealing to the widest possible audience. This allowed them to raise a large cash sum for Hope Against Cancer. The charity is aiming to make clinical trials more available to local people.

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Harington School has appointed Mrs Dyl Powell as Headteacher for the new Sixth Form Free School, which is to open in September.

Dyl is moving from her current position as Head of Stamford High School, where she has been in post since 2003. She will bring extensive experience of running an academic Sixth Form to the school. Before this, Dyl was Deputy Head of The King's School, Peterborough, where she studied for, and was in the first cohort to complete, The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). She also holds a B.Ed (Hons) in PE and Maths from Warwick University.

She has enthusiastically taken part in many aspects of Stamford School’s extra curricular programme during her time as Head Teacher.

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send your press releases and county news to: Features Editor via tilly@pridemagazines.co.uk.

new indoor golf simulator... stapleford Park are offering an excuse to get stuck in the Bunker with their new golf simulator and a chance to experience stapleford Park

stapleford Park are offering a chance to experience a new dimension to the Golf Academy; The Bunker.

With recently opening the latest bit of tech in the period property, Thursday 4th June saw many people coming to enjoy a modern game of golf.

The indoor golf simulator is designed to encourage beginners to begin, pros to practice and gamers to game whatever the weather.

The day consisted of many golf games and food and beverages offered between shots. There were tours of the Golf Pavilion and their very own golfing professional was on hand to answer any questions keen golfers had to ask.

The Bunker has simulator mats, a sonic sound system, a radar system, optical sensor system and camera system to ensure it provides the ideal indoor golf experience. Golfers can now play famous golf courses around the world or focus on improving their game.

The Bunker is also equipped with a number of game options such as racing, sports, combat and music. With its incredible sound system, the Bunker is the perfect place for some great competitive fun after a good game of golf.

Left: The Bunker at Stapleford Park.

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a short back and sides, and a lesson in shearing...

Peterborough’s sacrewell Farm hosts a weekend of an age old skill passed through generations... sacrewell farm has recently hosted a sheep shearing weekend, inviting members of the public to watch the demonstration done by skilled shearer Ross Priddle. The visitors learnt about how the sheep are shorn and the whole process of sheep shearing from fleece to jumper.

There were also talks offered by local firm The Wool Room in Stamford on the history of wool and why it is still a very important and useful resource today. The event also featured spinning demonstrations by Sandra Ayres.

There were even chances to get involved with ‘guess the weight of the fleece’ and other themed activities encouraging the community to get involved.

The adult sheep are sheared typically once every year with the timing depending on the climate, management requirements and availability of a woolclasser and shearer.

Woolclassers are meant to produce uniform, predictable and low risk lines of wool whilst the shearer trims the sheep.

Some sheep may also be shorn with stud combs which leave more wool on the animal, giving greater protection. This is done in many parts of the world. Sheep shearing is also considered a sport in many countries. n To find out more about how the event went at Sacrewell, to see the sheep now, and to find admissions and open times, visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.

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Canard-Duchêne

Champagne Dinner at Stapleford Park stapleford park country house hotel would like to say a big thank you to members and guests who attended the Canard-Duchene Champagne Dinner recently, to its team, for creating such a special evening paired with great Champagne.

Sommelier Francisco Macedo would like to personally thank Andrew Nicoll from Champagnes and Chateaux for its support, and for providing fantastic demonstrations and teaching of the Champagne sabrage and for providing the incredible selection of Champagnes which made for a ‘remarkable evening.’

To find out more, visit Stapleford Park’s website www.staplefordpark.com.

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Wothorpe, Stamford

Bergen House is an impressive residence with superb reception space, extensive accommodation and a stylish interior designed to create a sense of space and light. Natural, high quality materials have been used throughout and having been recently completed the house is offered in immaculate condition. The impressive Kitchen & Breakfast room is a natural focal point for daily life and French doors from the principal living rooms allow the house to extend easily to the garden. EPC Rating: B .

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Clipsham, Lincolnshire

£885,000

With a secluded location and rural views, this attractive period home has exposed original beams, high ceilings and open fireplaces.

Along with excellent entertaining space the house has a welcoming Kitchen Breakfast room with French doors opening the room up to the sunny terrace and garden beyond. The grounds extend to around three acres with a south-west facing garden and a large fenced paddock beyond. 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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Brigstock, Northamptonshire

Set in around 5 acres of secluded grounds surrounded by ancient woodland, this handsome Grade II Georgian country house has attractive landscaped gardens and excellent equestrian facilities including a stable block with first floor accommodation, all-weather surface manege and five fully fenced paddocks. The house retains its elegant period style with features including inglenook fireplaces and original oak beams. EPC Rating: Exempt.

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Wardley, nr Oakham, Rutland

ÂŁ875,000

Wood Close Farm is a delightful period residence in the peaceful hamlet of Wardley. There are captivating country views throughout the house which retains much of its original charm with wood lintels, beams and open fireplaces, whilst additions include natural stone flooring and contemporary bathrooms. A recent extension has created light-filled living spaces with doors to the garden and a stunning master Bedroom.

EPC Rating: E.

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THE OLD RECTORY, SCALFORD

A classically proportioned Grade II listed ironstone Rectory, sitting in a secluded setting in the centre of a 0.6 of an acre plot with fine views over the parish church.

GUIDE PRICE £835,000

• Two reception rooms

• Family bathroom

• Large living kitchen

• Shower room

• Utility room & boot room

• Home office

• Master bedroom with en-suite

• Large gardens

• Four further bedrooms

• Lovely views

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Fryers Cottage, Manton A quintessential English country cottage brimming with character and set in delightful gardens and grounds with views over Rutland Water and open countryside

GUIDE PRICE

£850,000

• 4 Reception Rooms • 4 Bedrooms • Garage, Log Store • Gardens with Stunning Views • In all Approximately 0.75 acres

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NORTH LUFFENHAM Asking Price £999,000 A very fine stone built house under a Collyweston slate roof. The property has a beautifully symmetrical façade, typical of the Queen Anne style, with earlier parts dating back to the early 17th Century and has been scheduled as a Grade II Listed Building of architectural and historical interest. The stonework has a delightful string course, cut stone quoins and window surrounds with keystones. Luffenham Court has been extensively refurbished and updated by the current owners. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

HAMBLETON Asking Price £925,000 A stunning and unique Barn Conversion designed and constructed to an exceptional specification throughout and offering a traditional build coupled with the very best of modern craftsmanship to provide a stunning contemporary Country Home set in the heart of the highly sought after Rutland Water peninsula village of Hambleton.

SOMERBY Asking Price £560,000 A substantial four double bedroom modern family home standing on a good size plot with lovely, mature wrap-around gardens, double Garage and ample parking in a picturesque village. The property features a number of good quality fixtures & fittings throughout, well equipped Kitchen/Diner and refitted with contemporary sanitary ware Bath-/Shower Rooms.

OAKHAM Asking Price £450,000 A rare opportunity to acquire a detached brick built property located in the most exclusive residential area of Oakham with good sized gardens and grounds extending in total to approximately 0.20 acres. The property requires internal refurbishment and renovation. The property dates from the 1930's and provides great potential to be extended and improved, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

LANGHAM Asking Price £450,000 Stunning period house with beautifully appointed accommodation occupying a good-size plot with double garage and mature south-facing gardens situated in one of Rutland's desirable villages, close to the town of Oakham.

WYMONDHAM Asking Price £415,000 ** Offered with NO CHAIN ** Delightful and beautifully maintained detached period cottage with Annexe providing 3/4 bedrooms standing in good sized gardens of approximately 0.33 acres enjoying views of the neighbouring village Church. The property offers potential for expansion, including Orangery or development through to the Annexe from the main house, subject to planning permission.

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South Luffenham £725,000

Situated within this popular Rutland village and close to open countryside this superb individual detached home offers excellent spacious accommodation with under floor gas heating to the ground floor, UPVC double glazing and wood burning stove to sitting room. The feeling of space is evident when first entering with a spacious reception hall, sitting room, dining room, opening into sun room, large study/family room, huge breakfast kitchen with built in appliances and pantry. Utility and cloakroom. Master suite with dressing room & ensuite, guest bedroom with ensuite, two further double bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom. Large driveway with plenty of parking and oversized double garage. EPC - C

Ketton £537,500

Set back from the High Street in the heart of this popular village this light and airy cottage has been updated and maintained by the current vendor ensuring the character is retained. There are 3 reception rooms as well as a garden room, refitted breakfast/kitchen, utility and cloakroom. To the first floor there is a storage room, 4 bedroom, 3 having built in wardrobes/storage and a 4 piece family bathroom.

Recently installed gas fired central heating with a wood burning stove to the drawing room. Double gates with enclosed garden area as well as ample hard standing for vehicles and a double carport. In addition there is an attractive private walled courtyard. EPC –Exempt

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A Celebration of Rural

RuTLANd Driving rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of the 183rd Rutland Show this year, as attendance figures of over 7,500 people proved. This year featured a second ring of entertainment for even more family fun, plus a dedicated food area championing Rutland produce...

It started off grey and gradually brightened, but not before a crowd of over 7,500 visitors had endured a bit of a soaking. From our main ring location though, the Rutland Pride team could tell that spirits weren’t dampened.

This was the second year in the show’s new location just off Barleythorpe Road. Tweaks to the layout this year facilitated easier parking and access to the showground. Organisers also created a second ring adjacent to the main ring, known as the Rutland Ring with a more traditional country show lineup, from military dogs to birds of prey and from ferrets to fly fishing.

grown artisan food and drink and showcase the quantity of local produce. It certainly proved popular with visitors who enjoyed plenty of samples, often going home with local meat, cheese and pickles.

Also new to the show this year was the Education Zone, where visitors could try their hand at fly fishing, railing or rugby, as well as learning about more rural pursuits

Visitors stood by the Rutland Pride marquee and watched a whole programme of main ring entertainment beginning at 8am with the ridden hunters championships and Shetland Pony Grand Nationals with children between eight and 13 competing to raise £50,000 for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

The show featured new attractions, a new layout and changes following feedback from the 2014 show on the event’s new showground. As the show’s director Emma dodds points out, this year was an important one for the event:

“A new area adjacent to the retail area also saw the creation of the Local Larder avenue, which featured local food suppliers featuring no fewer than 27 local producers...”

A new area adjacent to the retail area also saw the creation of the Local Larder avenue, for local food suppliers featuring no fewer than 27 local producers from Fynbury’s Rutland Cider to the Rutland Rapeseed Oil company, Rutland Charcuterie and Northfield Farm. The new area was, say organisers, designed to champion home-

like poultry husbandry, and farming, courtesy of the NFu’s roadshow.

The rural crafts zone continued the theme with willow weaving, hedge laying and dry stone walling, plus hurdle making and wood turning all being demonstrated, adjacent to vintage and modern farm machinery.

“We were certainly down on numbers from last year, but it’s not just about that,” says Emma. “People really were having a great time and feedback has been tremendous.”

“The show really worked and the new parking arrangements and layout, whilst the new Local Larder was really well received.

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very well reflected in the show, with the showjumping participants especially pleased to have a dedicated area in a traditional county show rather than having to attend a dedicated equestrian show.”

overwhelming feedback we received was that, all across the showground, there was something to appeal to everyone.”

“We had over 120 heads of cattle, 390 sheep, 370 ponies, 140 horses and 100 goats - some of the livestock categories were so well-subscribed that we’ll have to expand some of those areas next year.”

“We really couldn’t have hosted the event without our sponsors. Our major sponsors are Frontier, Burley Appliances, Sturgess, Porsche and Hegarty Solicitors, and we’ve seven other main sponsors and 14 other sponsors, without whom we just couldn’t host the show.”

“Each of The Pavilion’s eight cookery demonstrations were full, with names like Sean Hope and Brain Baker really making the most of local produce. The main ring entertainment was very well received as well.

The Little Nippers Terrier Racing event was especially well-received, but the

“Overall the weather wasn’t with us this year, but we still consider the event a huge success. Our 150 trade stands and new attractions helped to ensure that the show was different, interesting, and above all, local... a real celebration of all that Rutland has to offer!”

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“Overall the weather wasn’t with us this year, but we still consider the event a huge success...!”

Above: For Rutland In Rutland hosted a tombola with more than 1,500 bottles of wine!

Opposite: The Barnsdale Lodge and Tennants marquee won the Best Large Stand cup. Shetland Pony Grand National.

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Messing About on the River in the

NENE VALLEy

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there’s a real demand for holidays with a difference as UK ‘staycations’ become more popular. nene Valley Boats is aiming to provide a relaxing break with their unique narrowboat holidays in oundle...

nene valley Boats is a company dedicated to providing a unique experience whilst educating families on nature, the unique form of travel, and the history of Oundle.

The company is owned by Carol and Dan MacIntyre-Jones, true lovers of this slower-paced way of living.

“We both grew up in South Wales before going to University in London,” says Carol.

“We lived in London for about 10 years during the 90s and worked for the BBC. We bought our own narrowboat in 2000 and moored it at St Neot’s on the Great Ouse.

On the first journey on our boat we went past a lovely stretch of riverbank near Oundle on the River Nene and a few years later we journeyed back onto the Nene and stopped off to investigate it. After speaking to the landowner, we ended up mooring our boat there and developing and managing the small rural moorings near Oundle. We’ve been here ever since!”

lived on a boat for 15 years and have always been interested in alternative ways of living. We felt the River Nene was such a beautiful river and a lot of people don’t realise what it has to offer even though it is on their own doorstep. So we thought we would give people the opportunity to explore the river and the Nene Valley and see the area from a different perspective by setting up the Nene Valley Boats Company and hiring our boats out.”

“People don’t realise what the Nene has to offer, even though it’s on their doorstep...”

“After a few years of commuting up and down the A1 to London we decided we’d had enough and in 2006 we started our hire boat company with one boat and then added another. There hasn’t been a hire boat company based on the Nene since Oundle Marina stopped hiring in the 1980s. We’ve

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“We provide a number of suggested routes to our customers, depending on how many nights they’re staying on the boats...”

“We provide a number of suggested routes to our customers, depending on whether they are going for three, four, or seven nights. Our main breaks are three or four night short breaks and weeks. Occasionally, people will go for ten days or a fortnight.

The routes provide all the info they need; where to moor, where the pubs are, where to find a shop. They help plan a sensible cruise so no one needs be caught out with nowhere to stop when its dropping dark.”

“We have two boats; Sumo is 44ft which is a two to four berth narrowboat and Sammy is 57ft, a four to six berth narrowboat. Both our boats are accredited by the British Marine Federation and Visit England.”

“All customers get a full handover on how the boats work and what they’ll need to check during the voyage. Once the crew’s belongings have been stowed on board and they’re all ready we set off we get the engine running and cast off. We like to get a feel for how well the customer can steer and manage the boat and how well the crew work as a team; it’s a team effort after all.”

“The nominated captain gets to take the helm right from the start. Once they have carefully negotiated their way out of the marina it’s off to the first lock. This is where everyone can get involved and learn how to safely guide the boat up or down the lock.

Then, whilst everyone is brimming with confidence, we leave them to their holiday.

We are always available on the phone though.”

“Families can go where they like, so long as its not beyond the tidal lock at Dog in a Doublet and they bring it back on time.

Dan personally does all the handovers and he is a fully qualified Royal yachting Association (RyA) instructor. We also run RyA training courses so people can obtain their Inland Waterways Helmsman Qualification. We run River Nene Experience days 28

ahoy There: Dick and Tina Whittington allowed us to disturb their narrowboat holiday. The couple are from Stamford and travelled around 20 miles from Tuesday to Friday on board Sumo. Also pictured here is Nene Valley Boats’s Dan MacIntyre-Jones.

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for up to four people on certain dates during the year where they can learn all about navigating the river and managing a narrowboat. There is no strict age limit on driving boats but we do require at least one of the crew to be over 21 and in charge.”

“It’s a hotel only in that you have a bed and a shower on board. It’s all self catering accommodation with an ‘activity’ built in, so if you stay in a holiday cottage, each day you have to find somewhere to visit or go and see. On a boat the journey is all part of the fun; it has the entertainment built in as part of the package.”

The Nene has been used as a navigable waterway for hundreds of years. Its course has been changed in many places and the locks and weirs were installed to keep the water deep enough for boats and manage the river in times of flood.

At first, it was cargo vessels that used it and there were still narrowboats carrying grain to Whitworths mill at Wellingborough in the 1960s. It was badly polluted during this

time, mainly from the tanning factories at Northampton but it’s all cleaned up now and a haven for wildlife. There are a good many nature reserves along the river.

Carol and Dan have water voles, otters, kingfishers, heron, grebe, coot and lots of dragon flies and damselflies not to mention a fine stock of fish in the river. They have bird spotting books on the boats and one customer recently recorded 40 species in four days!

“Dan personally does all of the handovers himself and he’s a fully qualified Royal Yachting Association (RYA) instructor....”

Along the river, there are many hotspots for history including the Bronze Age village at Flag Fen, the remains of the castle at Fotheringhay, and of course, Peterborough Cathedral.

There are many other sites of heritage and historical interest along the river including the points of interest involving historical celebrities. The birthplace of Richard III, the execution site of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the burial place for Katherine of Aragon are all located along the River Nene and Nene Valley.

find Out More: Prices for a trip on one of Nene Valley Boats’s crafts start from £480 for a short break. Visit www.nenevalleyboatholidays.com for more information or call them on 01832 272585.

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Spending Summer in

RUTLAND England’s smallest county offers a surprising amount to keep both visitors and locals busy all summer long. sometimes even those familiar with the county forget what enjoyable attractions and events are just a few minutes drive away...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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n Roses day with stuart dixon

n a summer of antiques

n plant lovers’ days

writer, broadcaster and rose fanatic Stuart Dixon will be touring Barnsdale Gardens this month offering an informal day of walks and talks. The tour discovers an incredible variety of roses at the gardens and after their recent win of the silver gilt at the Chelsea Flower Show, Stuart and those deciding to take a visit on Sunday 5th July are sure to be very impressed by the gardens’ floral displays.

who doesn’t love finding hidden gems in amongst the trade stalls of an antiques fair?

Grimsthorpe Castle promises to offer antiques hunting at its best with a marquee set up in the Castle Gardens replete with trade stalls, and costumed musicians espousing the historical relevance of the items. The antiques fair is monthly and the costumed musicians will be attending on Sunday 19th July.

enjoy a ‘plant lover’s day’ on Sunday 2nd August to enjoy another session of informal walks and talks this time with BBC broadcaster Matthew Biggs. He’ll be revealing to visitors the hidden secrets of Barnsdale Gardens and the rare species of plants you may otherwise miss. you’re welcome to join him and chat with him for as long as you like from 12pm till 4pm. Admission/£7.50.

n alice’s Croquet wonderland

n learn The art of photography

n nature walks in Rutland

Rutland water is hosting an event on Sunday 19th July; for those who want to learn how to use a digital camera to take photos of tiny creatures such as insects and invertebrates. The course begins with a studio session at 10am where you’ll master elements such as lighting. you’ll then attempt more difficult outdoor photography before going onto photographing the insect at the Egleton Nature Reserve. A handout will be provided at the end of the course.

Admission/£55.

Join butterfly enthusiast Sarah Proud at Rutland Water, for a walk on the reserve to learn about the species of butterfly that live in the county. At this time of year, you can expect to see a rainbow of colours across different species from the peacock to the red admiral, clouded yellow, painted lady and purple emperor. Sunday 2nd August will be a great day for people with a passion for the insects to discover behaviour, habitat, differentiation between species and the best places to spot them. Admission/£12.

following an Alice in Wonderland theme, visit Barnsdale Gardens in an attempt to take the trophy home. Peterborough Croquet Club will be on hand to offer advice and tips to all local teams involved and if you’re just coming along for the entertainment, you can also enjoy a chilled glass of Pimms and a burger from the barbecue. The event takes place on Sunday 12th July, and promises to be a relaxing summer afternoon for the whole family.

Admission/£7.50.

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Rutland Water all yeaR Round Rutland Water isn’t just a fantastic place to visit in the summer; events are held all year round...

n Badger Watches Join the Trainee Reserve Officers for a day visiting the badgers of Rutland. This is a chance to learn about the creatures and to see them from the Badger Hide at the Egleton Nature Reserve.

Rutland has something to keep both locals and visitors entertained everyday of the year. Whether you’re looking for a family day out with the grandchildren or a relaxing visit to a local garden. There are so many places to offer fantastic days out or short breaks right on your doorstep and if it’s a ‘staycation’ you’re seeking this summer, enjoy the UK’s number one rural area to live in according to a recent survey.

Barnsdale Lodge is one of these perfect holiday locations offering great food, great atmosphere and their recently created Rutland Retreats. The Retreats offer the perfect summer break not far from home with self-catering accommodation, food delivered fresh to your door and walking distance from Barnsdale Lodge which provides delicious Sunday roasts too.

Self-catering holidays are also provided by Barnsdale Hall Hotel with their rental lodges available all year round. Barnsdale Hall Hotel also offerd the perfect spa break so if you’re looking for relaxation and escapism; there’s no need to travel to enjoy luxury spa treatments.

Historic buildings are spread throughout the county. This includes Oakham Castle, famous for its collection of horseshoes, visited by Royals, plus Normanton Church and more.

The county’s nature is best explored from the nature reserved based around the reservoir, run as a partnership between Anglian Water and the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.

Guided walks, activity days and workshops are held throughout the year, ideal both for seasoned naturalists and those who are less knowledgeable but keen to learn.

“It’s easy to overlook the attractions on your doorstep. Rutland has lots to enjoy in July.”

n Osprey Cruises Ospreys are a common bird seen around the Nature Reserve and there’s no better way to see the species other than taking one of the famous Osprey Cruises around Rutland Water. This gives the best viewings of the birds and you’re able to see them scoop fish out of the water close up. This is an event held every month on certain dates. n Photography Courses With the macro photography course being held in June, there’s also a number of other photography courses available throughout the year. Look out for photography courses in light and movement, landscapes and panoramic views. n Willow Weaving Workshops The main course running throughout the year is the willow weaving courses. From weaving willow platters to bird sculptures, you’re sure to come home with some fantastic looking ornaments for the house. n Rutland Sports There’s always fly fishing, windsurfing, water skiing and other water sports to get involved in if everything else on offer isn’t your cup of tea. It’s exciting to watch the sports, too. n Find out more: To know more about the courses available at Rutland Water, go to the events section their website or call them on 01572 770651 www.rutlandwater.org.uk.

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Image: Kit Houghton.

Win Tickets to this year’s

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials situated within the magnificent parkland of Burghley House, stamford, the Land rover Burghley Horse trials (3-6 september 2015) is renowned not only as a major international sporting event, but also the premier occasion in the autumn social calendar...

Sunday to determine who will carry home the Land Rover Perpetual Challenge Trophy and the substantial first prize.

This year 80 elite horse and rider combinations drawn from across the globe will take part in what is recognised as eventing’s toughest challenge.

For the serious equestrian every possible element of horse-related paraphernalia is on sale, ranging from stabling, feed and tack to riding boots, hats and clothing... as well as the chance to enjoy world class eventing stars.

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is a four star FEI affiliated event, beginning with two days of dressage in the main arena (Thursday and Friday). Saturday is cross country day, when competitors test their nerve around Burghley’s famously demanding course, designed by Captain Mark Phillips. The competition then comes to a climax with show jumping on 34

The expansive, much-loved retail village is currently being planned, with a number of exciting new developments in the pipeline.

Each year more than 600 trade exhibitors offer everything from artisan cheeses and local produce to luxury goods such as jewellery, fashion and accessories.

The Box Office is now open and there has never been a better time to book; advance bookings offer great discount on admission tickets and car parking, and Thursday, Friday and Sunday admission tickets are now interchangeable!

Book your tickets at www.burghley-horse.co.uk or call on 01933 304744.

n Pride Magazine has secured a pair of Thursday tickets to give away to the first reader able to answer the following question: Who was the winning rider of last year’s Burghley Horse Trials, and what was their nationality. Send your answer to Burghley Horse Trials Competition, Pride Magazines, elm Grange Studios, east Heckington, Boston, lincolnshire Pe20 3QF.

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What’s On Find out what’s on this month with events taking place at many different venues across the county. In addition to theatre productions, the county shows are in abundance throughout July...

RoSeS day with StuaRt dixon

Sunday 5th July enjoy a special day of walks and talks around Barnsdale Gardens with British broadcaster, writer and rose fan, Stuart Dixon.

01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

oundle Food FeStival Battle PRomS conceRt Saturday 4th July The Battle Proms Concert at Burghley house will be back again this year celebrating the 200th anniversary of Waterloo. It’s a fantastic summer celebration for those who go along with picnic tables and a Union flag to wave. a musical programme is accompanied by entertainment ranging from cannon - a must for a rousing performance of Battle Symphony and 1812 overture - to mounted cavalry demonstrations and a spectacular firework finalé to Land of hope and Glory.

Best of all, it’s set against the spectacular backdrop of elizabethan Burghley house!

01432 355416 www.battleproms.com

- TheaTre RichaRd iii at the cuRve Saturday 25th July One of Shakespeare’s most famous works, richard III, is set to bring The Curve to life. this month. The play follows the rise to power of this very misunderstood king with treason, treachery, passion and murder.

Tickets from £12.50.

01332 207570

www.oundlefoodfestival.co.uk

wildliFe PhotogRaPhy Saturday 11th July

Jazz and Swing

This introduction to Natural history photography course allows you to start to develop that photographic eye on a day in the egleton reserve. £55 per person.

Sunday 5th July Key Theatre will be showing a live screening directly from the royal Opera house of the opera, William Tell by rossini. This incredible production is only £16.

01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com

01733 207239 www.vivacity-peterborough.com

deRRen BRown Saturday 4th July The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion is on tour with a brand new one-man show. he will be performing at De Montfort hall from 29th June to 4th July with his incredible tricks of the mind. £36.50.

01162 333111 www.demontforthall.co.uk

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01832 274991

www.curveonline.co.uk

Friday 10th July The Great Legends of Jazz and Swing orchestra will be performing at the Key Theatre in Peterborough this month. Graham Dalby will be presenting a fabulous chronology, in words and music, charting the amazing story of the rise of jazz and swing.

william tell live ScReening

Friday 10th July This year the week long Oundle Food Festival has the Street Market on Saturday 18th July, the centre piece of the Food Festival, when around 70 stalls will provide an amazing diversity of local food. One of the most popular dates in regional gastronomes’ diaries, the Street Market gathers together those who grow, produce and sell some of the country’s finest foods.

01572 770651 www.rutlandwater.org.uk

Paul caRRack at kilwoRth Saturday 25th July Kilworth house and Theatre will be putting on a show not to miss. english singer, songwriter and musician Paul Carrack returns to Kilworth house Theatre following his sell-out performance at the venue in 2014. Former Mike and The Mechanics front man and Squeeze member, he is the voice behind world-wide hits such as ace’s ‘how Long’, Squeeze’s ‘Tempted’ and timeless classic ‘The Living Years’ and has a reputation as an incredible live performer.

The performance is on Saturday 25th July at 8pm and tickets are £35/pp.

01858 881939 www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk

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Rutland wateR diScoveRieS monday 27th July a great way to entertain the grandchildren this month is a visit to rutland Water.

They’re running a nature detectives summer holiday event from Monday 27th July to Thursday 31st July. Join the rutland Water Nature team on Monday for ‘Wondrous Water,’ Tuesday for ‘Brilliant Bugs,’ Wednesday for ‘Bird Safari’ and Thursday for ‘Bush Craft.’

01572 770651 www.rutlandwater.org.uk

BuRghley Film FeStival wednesday 29th July

With Burghley house as the spectacular backdrop, five days and nights of fabulous films will be showing for the annual Film Festival. For full list of movies and prices, visit their website.

01780 752451 www.burghley.co.uk

SummeR vegetaBle weekend Saturday 15th & 16th august If you love growing your own food then Barnsdale Gardens are hosting a weekend for you. expert growers will be available to advise you on your own veggie production and chat about their favourite summer veg.

There will be seasonal cookery on the Sunday; £7.50/adults.

01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

- NGS OPeN GarDeNS the old vicaRage

acRe end

Burley, le15 7Su thursday 25th June a country garden planted for year round interest including a walled garden, fruit, vegetables, wildlife garden and a pond. an unusual evening opening, the garden is open from 6pm till 9pm and light refreshments are being served £4 entry. This garden also makes a donation to eden Valley hospice.

north luffenham, le15 8Jx Sunday 12 July a parterre garden that’s imaginatively designed and an oriental courtyard garden. There are many unusual trees in the woodland garden, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and tender exotics in containers. There’s also a circular lawn with island beds. Open 11am till 5pm. £5 entry.

oRchaRd houSe hambleton, le15 8tJ Sunday 5th July a beautifully situated garden that’s partly bordering rutland Water.

There’s a Japanese garden, vegetable garden, a large informal garden with rose pergola and a copse with many tree species. Open 2pm till 5pm £3.50 entry.

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Open aIr sOng and dance aT

Kilworth House In a beautiful wooden glade close to the lake in the grounds of Kilworth House Hotel, Kilworth House Theatre is presenting many events this month with hopes of great British weather. The open-air auditorium adds natural light to any beautiful set giving a sense of reality...

There’s a special aura and magic about open-air theatre on a beautiful English summer’s evening and nowhere better to experience that magic than amidst the magnificent surroundings of the Kilworth Estate in South Leicestershire.

A stunning open air theatre Kilworth House Theatre, now in its ninth season, is dedicated to producing and presenting large scale professional musical theatre, set in the heart of the thirty-eight acre Kilworth estate belonging to the awardwinning and luxurious Kilworth House Hotel.

“Kilworth House Theatre was recognised as one of the five best outdoor theatres alongside Regents Park...”

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In a wooded glade close to the lake, the theatre itself is equally impressive with 550 comfortable padded seats protected against the elements by a magnificent sail-like canopy. Again unusually, the stage area is also protected by a similar canopy, so that no performance need ever be cancelled because of adverse weather. Kilworth House Theatre was recognised in the national press as one of the five Best Outdoor Theatres in the UK alongside Regents Park, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Minack Theatre.

The 2015 Season opens with the spectacular, Award winning musical ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ running from June to July which includes some of the best-loved comedy routines, and dance numbers. Adapted from the 1952 movie of the same name, ‘Singin’ In The Rain’ features all the songs from the glorious MGM score including ‘Make ‘em Laugh’, ‘You Are My Lucky Star’ and show-stopping ‘Singin’ in the Rain’.

Top/Left: Kilworth House Theatre is beautifully situated in the grounds of Kilworth House.

Top/Right: The very popular Sister Act from 2014.

Top/Centre: A matinee performance of Pirates of Penzance back in 2007.

Above: To enhance the whole experience, guests have the option of dining pre-show in the beautifully ornate Victorian Orangery of the Hotel, bringing a picnic to enjoy in the spectacular grounds of the estate or alternatively just relaxing pre-show with a drink from the theatre bar.

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Main: ‘Anything Goes’ performed in 2013 was a story that concerned madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London and perfectly shows the great sets and costumes you can expect at Kilworth House Theatre.

Find out more: To discover what shows are on throughout July, visit the website, www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01858 881939.

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A Bite of The

CHERRy Fine British cuisine with a nod to classic French chefcraft can be found at this month’s featured local restaurant. the cherry on the proverbial cake is the beautiful dining environment provided by andrew Corrick, chef patron of Werrington’s Cherry House restaurant...

Beauty is more than skin deep at this month’s featured restaurant. Still, let’s dwell on first impressions for a second and admire the pretty thatched cottage in Werrington that we’re advocating visiting this month.

The Cherry House couldn’t possibly be any prettier, situated in Werrington just ten minutes from the city centre, with a thatched roof and garlands of climbing Wisteria.

On the site of a former cherry farm, it’s a far cry from the vibrant modern environs of that Peterborough, a city which as over 350 restaurants.

The proliferation of dining opportunities in the city means restaurants needs to ensure they offer not just consistency, but a uniqueness too, which Cherry House does as Peterborough’s only fine dining English cuisine restaurant utilising French influences.

Right: King prawns, wrapped in Parma ham, served with grilled asparagus and salsa.

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Chef Patron Andrew Corrick works with Head Chef David Marshall. Andrew previously worked in everything from

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Left: The restaurant dates back 400 years and is situated on a former cherry farm.

Below: Head Chef David Marshall works alongside chef patron Andrew Corrick.

Bottom: Seafood terrine.

“We use a lot of local ingredients, from Stilton Butchers to Grasmere Farm to Peterborough Game.

Good relationships with our suppliers keep quality high and we believe that good food begins with good ingredients...”

The main restaurant has 65 covers and has an intimate feel with low ceilings, beams and muted lighting. There’s also a garden room for private parties, a snug with a further 15 covers and an Inglenook fireplace, plus a bar area.

Outdoors, there’s a decked seating area providing 15 further covers surrounded by a nicely maintained walled garden.

In short, it’s an idyllic place for summer dining, but with such a setting, Andrew acknowledges that the food produced by the kitchen needs to be up to the same standard.

banqueting to fine dining before taking on The Cherry House 21 years ago.

David, too, has real provenance in the venue, having worked in the kitchen for over 13 years. Investing as much time and effort as he does in the role means two very good chefs are at the helm of the restaurant, which, ultimately, is a very good thing indeed for diners.

“One of our real selling points is our consistency,” says Andrew. “Despite our provenance we still offer fresh ideas for diners - we’ve had perch on the menu recently, for example - which ensures an experience that’s always interesting, especially for regular diners.”

Undoubtedly the restaurant’s quaint appearance makes a good first impression, and inside, a recent refurbishment has ensured that the interior is just as appealing.

Andrew enlisted a local interior designed who employed red and fuchsia Romo fabrics.

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“We use a lot of local ingredients, from Stilton Butchers to Grasmere Farm to Peterborough Game. Good relationships with our suppliers keeps quality high and we very much believe that good food begins with good ingredients.”

Dining at the venue is from noon until 2pm and from 6.30pm to 9pm Tuesday to Sunday lunch. There’s a single table d’hote menu which runs all week, and a separate menu for Sunday lunch.

A price of £26.95/person provides a choice of five starters, six main courses and a choice of desserts. Three grill options carry a supplement and include a chateaubriand option.

A separate Sunday lunch menu for £22.50/person provides a choice of five starters and six main courses with a roast rib-eye of beef or loin of pork - the most compelling options for traditionalists.

During our visit, we tried a dish of king prawns, wrapped in Parma ham, with grilled local asparagus and a tomato salsa, glossy and well-presented. A game terrine, Scottish smoked salmon nest with Crayfish and a tian of vine tomatoes and mozzarella were additional options.

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“The customer feedback we receive is always favourable, and reflects the fact that customers want to dine with us not just because of the pretty building, but because of the quality of our food...”

And so to main course, we opted for a canon of lamb served with crushed Jersey Royal potatoes and rosemary jus with green beans wrapped in bacon and caramelised shallots.

The dish’s flavours were well judged and, served with a slightly pink hue, it was beautifully cooked.

Pizzaborough in the trade because of the proliferation of so many similar mid-market restaurants in the town centre. There is, of course, a need for that market to be satisfied, but there’s also scope for quality independent restaurants to provide a more unique dining experience, like ours.”

An assiette of desserts followed, with poached pear, a chocolate and amaretto mousse and brandy snap filled with homemade walnut ice cream. Fresh locally grown strawberries and a dessert wine accompanied and rounded off our meal nicely.

“The customer feedback we receive is always favourable, and reflects the fact that customers want to dine with us not just because of the pretty building, but because of the quality of our food and the care & attention we take in its preparation.”

Our experience of The Cherry House is that its food is definitely commensurate with the look and feel of the restaurant.

For summer dining, we can think of few places that match it, and it’s one dining experience that we’re happy to recommend for those seeking somewhere that’s both individual and committed to quality.

In total, there’s a choice of 52 bins of wine, mostly around the £25 mark, with even a Cru Medoc coming in under £50.

“We have to change our menus fortnightly because we do enjoy lots of repeat business,” says Andrew. “Peterborough is nicknamed 44

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Sample Menu Table d’hote menu £26.95/person startErs terrine Homemade game terrine with toasted brioche and red onion & blueberry marmalade. asparagus Fresh local asparagus with soft-poached duck egg and Parmesan shavings smoked salmon Nest of finest Scottish smoked salmon and celeriac filled with crayfish tails on baby leaves.

mains Perch Grilled fillet of perch on a pillow of Jersey Royal new potatoes with butter & chervil sauce, peppadew peppers and tomato concasse.

Pork Fillet Medallion of Grasmere Farm pork fillet with apricot and sage seasoning and Madeira jus.

Beet Fillet Tournedos of British beef fillet with Roquefort cheese soufflé and Calvados jus.

PUdding assiette of desserts Poached pear with chocolate and Amaretto mousse, brandy snap with homemade walnut ice cream.

Cheeseboard French & British cheeses served with biscuits.

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Special

The perfect venue for

Occasions is Greetham Valley catering for 25-250, menus from ÂŁ10pp

includes dedicated co-ordinator to oversee your event

Greetham Valley Hotel, Golf & Conference Centre

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birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, reunions, charity balls, end of season dinners and awards evenings...

Greetham, Rutland LE15 7SN

Tel: 01780 460444

www.greethamvalley.co.uk

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Marquess Summer Sale THE SUN IS OUT AND WE ARE SUMMER READY! To celebrate we are offering a complimentary glass of house wine when you dine with us on our Set Lunch Menu on Monday to Saturday, from May to August, 2 x courses for £13.50

ALFRESCO…THE BEST WAY TO DINE THIS SUMMER Want to learn how to truly dine alfresco? Brian will be hosting a cooking demonstration on Monday 6th July to share his tops tips and recipes for a fantastic Alfresco dining experience. £39.50 per person and includes a two course lunch with a glass of wine.

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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A Rutland Pub

LEGEND Words: Matt Wright.

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the olive Branch at Clipsham is a gem in the countryside visited by the most famous. matt Wright discovered the story behind the pub legend and the food the owners have to offer...

for many in the east Midlands and further afield the answer to the favourite pub has remained the same for several years; The Olive Branch in Clipsham, Rutland. The Good Pub Guide agrees. Fifteen years after its owners bought and revived the country pub, the book named The Olive Branch UK Pub of the year, proving it is still up there with Britain’s best and continuing to push itself to greater things.

Back in October 1999, The Olive Branch, Clipsham’s only pub, had been closed for two years and the three friends about to buy it had no idea they were jumping onto a rollercoaster that would see their business become one of the first pubs in Britain to win a Michelin Star, an accolade it would hold for 11 years. Two of the trio, Ben Jones and Sean Hope, were at the time working for one of the region’s most successful restauranteurs, Tim Hart. Ben had just overseen the opening of Hart’s in Nottingham after a stint at his boss’s Hambleton Hall, and Sean was second chef at Hambleton. The third protagonist, Marcus Welford, had roots in Rutland but was selling wine in Bath.

To their terror and astonishment, the offer was accepted. Nevertheless, the trio registered their new business with Companies House, The Rutland Inn Company, and a sign went up outside The Olive Branch in October 1999 advertising their alcohol licence application. Then Ben got a phone call.

“Clipsham resident Colin Ashpole had found our phone number,” says Ben. “He called up and I explained the situation. He invited us to a meeting where he told us that if we needed more money then a few villagers were interested. That allowed us to raise the remaining capital.”

“Previously, Rutland’s diners either had to dress up for a formal restaurant, or go to the local pub to find good food...”

“We all wanted to go into business for ourselves at about the same time,” recalls Ben. “I’d just opened Hart’s as general manager and had really enjoyed the experience. It gave me the confidence that I could launch my own place, so in 1999 I handed in my notice after several enjoyable years working for Hart.”

The new team spent four weeks refurbishing the building and received lots of help from locals excited to be getting their pub back. A bonfire party was planned in the paddock opposite and all the detritus from the gutted pub went up in smoke. Villagers, friends and family then helped with painting, floor-stripping and finishing.

“The pub cost us £140,000 to buy in 1999 and we spent £60,000 refurbishing it, which left £40,000 for working capital,” recalls Ben. “The shareholders were very good because there were no promises of big dividends.”

Talking to locals, the history of The Olive Branch came to light. The tale goes that the pub was created from three farm labourers’ cottages and a cow shed in the second half of the 19th century. Before that there was a village ale house near Clipsham Hall, but it

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“Their business plan was designed so that if necessary the trio could survive with no extra staff needed...” was closed down by the lord of the manor, possibly because he got sick of his beered-up workers turning up late, or noise, or both.

The closure caused uproar, so the lord decided to convert three labourers’ cottages located a suitable distance from his home into a pub. It was named The Olive Branch because it was a peace offering to the village.

As Ben says, “the name wasn’t a foodie reference – few pubs served olives in the 19th century!”

After the refurb, Marcus took up position behind the bar, Sean put on his chef ’s whites and Ben handled front of house. Their business plan was designed so that if necessary the trio could survive with no extra staff. But they needn’t have worried; the pub’s millennium village Christmas party was a big success and The Olive Branch has thrived ever since.

“We had an incredibly good first year,” said Ben. “So we employed more staff and grew from there.” What was their secret?

Ben says: “There were hardly any places at the time where you could enjoy really good food in a relaxed setting. Generally speaking, you either had to dress up for a formal restaurant, or go to the other extreme and have chicken in a basket in the boozer. Few pubs offered relaxed, high quality dining and those that tried didn’t, for us at least, quite hit the spot, so there was a gap in the market.”

“The whole concept from the beginning was to have one menu throughout the pub that listed everything from sandwiches to seabass, and for people to be able to come in and sit wherever they wanted and eat whatever they wanted.”

The first of many awards that The Olive Branch was to win over its life to date came in 2002; a Michelin Star. “It was out of the blue and we had no idea,” says Ben. “Someone phoned Sean and asked if he’d seen the new Michelin book.”

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There were celebrations of course, but a Michelin Star is a double-edged sword, as Ben explains: “In some ways we’d left our previous roles to get away from the pressure of producing what people expected. Diners have certain expectations of Michelin Star venues, so it can be constrictive. The phone started ringing much more which, naturally, was very welcome but it went from the one extreme of people being really pleased for us, to the other of visitors being shocked that a laidback pub like ours could ever be Michelin Star material.”

However, most diners were pleased for The Olive Branch, which retained its Michelin Star until 2013, and it was clear that the three new publicans had created something special.

Sean’s cooking, Ben’s professional but relaxed hospitality, and Marcus’s wine knowledge all assisted by a high quality, growing team proved a winning formula. The business flourished and expanded when the trio purchased the Red Lion Inn at Stathern, Good Pub Guide Leicestershire Dining Pub of the year 2015 and a past AA Pub of the year, in 2002.

Two years later they bought Beech House, a private dwelling opposite The Olive Branch, and converted it into accommodation with

six luxurious bedrooms. In 2012 Beech House won a prestigious Good Hotel Guide César Award. Over the years The Olive Branch and Red Lion Inn have fed the likes of Rowan Atkinson, Pierre Koffmann, Heston Blumenthal, Tom Kerridge, the entire England cricket team and many other famous names, not to mention a host of regulars who love these unique pubs.

As Ben says: “There’s something special about The Olive Branch’s location and character. Each step of the route towards the pub seems to relax you. After the A1 you reach a lovely tree-lined avenue, then you park up and walk through a tranquil, pretty, traditionally English front garden. By the time you reach the bar you’re completely serene.”

But a nice building and setting isn’t the whole story by a long stretch. It’s people, their attitude and work ethic that make a great pub, and Ben, Sean and Marcus (who left the business in 2012) plus their loyal team succeeded in creating two of Britain’s best. “A belief in what we’re doing has been crucial,” says Ben. “We set out to do something we love doing and we’ve just carried on. We’re passionate about pubs, good food, beer, wine and hospitality. We just do what we enjoy.”

find Out More: The Olive Branch, Clipsham. Major awards are Good Pub Guide Pub of the Year 2014, past winner of Good Hotel Guide Cesar Award for Best Restaurant With Rooms, past winner of Michelin Pub of the Year, holder of a Michelin Star for 11 years.

The Olive Branch, Main Street, Clipsham, Rutland LE15 7SH. Tel: 01780 410 355 The Red Lion Inn, Red Lion Street, Stathern, Leicestershire, LE14 4HS. Tel: 01949 860 868 www.theolivebranchpub.com

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TheWineCellar

rosés by any other name can taste as sweet as premium wines, as our wine expert, Oakham’s Harish khanderia this month demonstrates. He’s selected a series of top quality rosé wines from some unexpected areas of France like Provence, as well as some higher priced examples for special occasions...

Our Gift Subscriptions last a whole year

Rotari Rosé Metodo Classico, Trentino, italy £15.95

whispering angel, Cotes de provence £27.95

Cotes de provence Rosé, Carte noire, provence £12.95

Champagne drappier Rosé Brut. france, £39.95

garrus, Cotes de provence Rose, france, £89.95

A rosé Prosecco; sparkling and elegant with a traditional-method rosé, combination of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

Rotari shows delicious red berry fruit of its cool-climate siblings, with intense notes of red fruits and roses, and a remarkable freshness.

A top quality rosé from the south of France.

The palest of pale pinks, this delicate rosé offers a core of pretty stone fruit with some herbal notes.

Utilising grapes of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, the palate is dry but smooth-textured, with an appetising mineral finish.

A group of vineyard owners from the SaintTropez peninsula set up this organisation in 1964, and have since gained a reputation as leaders in the Provence region.

A Very refined dry rosé, with an attractive floral aroma, redcurrant fruit, and excellent length in the mouth.

A beautifully balanced style of sparkling rosé.

It’s elegant yet full of character. Pretty red berry aromas lead to a delicate palate of summer fruit and herbs, finishing crisply dry and refreshing. A maceration of pinot noir for a legitimate rosé champagne moniker.

The top of the range among Sacha Lichine’s rosés, Garrus offers a uniquely vinous, savoury style. Toasty and floral aromas precede a powerful, though never heavy, palate.

Despite the mouthfilling texture, the wine retains remarkable focus and structure.

every single month in 2014!

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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Family Barn... this month’s 19th century property welcomes families into a warm, sociable, open plan space. the stables provides enough space for every family member at any time of year. it’s the perfect home for barbecue parties with a garden house and pretty, established grounds, which nigel and Liz will be enjoying for the final summer this July...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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a converted barn is a property you associate with warmth and comfort. The Stables is no exception to this and Nigel and Liz, the current owners, are definitely in agreement.

Nigel works in insurance and Liz is a housewife. The couple have lived in the property with their children for the past 10 years which is since the conversion of the barn.

“It was previously home to sheep and cattle!” says Liz. “We are the first family to live in the house which was quite a surprise, and we’ve made few changes to it over the past ten years. It was a family home as soon as we moved in and this may be down to the property being a converted barn but the style was impeccable.”

Design features such as latch-handled doors, solid oak flooring and high vaulted ceilings add to the character and the elegant feel of the house. Mixing welcoming family rooms with sociable entertaining space, the house also has flexible accommodation with bedrooms and bathrooms on both the ground and first floors.

Above/Main: The kitchen features bespoke handmade cabinetry, a range cooker, a clearview stove, granite surfaces and a Miele dishwasher. It opens up to the dining room and lounge area.

“The key attraction is

the French doors letting

in floods of light and opening in summer to provide the ideal venue for family parties....”

The main attraction of the property would have to be the practical open plan layout incorporating three large French doors which let in a wealth of light and open out in the summer to provide the perfect venue for a family party.

“We are always the hosts for family parties which is something we’ve never minded,” says Liz. “We welcome guests through the large double doors from the gravelled area and front of the house to the kitchen. They can then walk through the rest of the house, to another set of large double doors into the garden - a large green space with a summer house we built at the top is full of summer furniture and garden games.”

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is perfect for winter nights - and of course, Santa Claus - so we’re normally the family residence on Christmas Eve, too.”

As you enter The Stables, to the right you’ll find the living room, and to the left you’ll look onto the open plan space of the dining area and kitchen both with apex ceilings.

There are also two bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs in separate rooms.

On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, both with en-suites.

“The kitchen is my favourite room in the house,” says Liz. “Not only does it have a great apex ceiling but it has large double doors and a central island. It’s the room which is used the most and the family tend to gravitate towards it, so it’s normally a full and friendly kitchen.”

“There’s bespoke cabinetry and granite surfaces in the kitchen so it’s all of a high quality,” says Nigel. “There’s also a Clearview stove, butler sink, range cooker, and Miele dishwasher so it has an element of practicality, as well as being a welcoming environment.”

Above/Main: The large family dining room opening up to the kitchen and living space with the open plan layout of the home.

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“As well as the River Glen, there’s a wealth of bridleways and nice walks in the area as it’s rural although not isolated.”

The garden has a number of well established fruit trees planted with three quarters of an acre to grow but the original owner planted willow trees about 35 years ago. They’re now large and rather beautiful trees hanging over the garden giving the family plenty of privacy.

“What’s fantastic about the green space is the safe play area for the children,” says Nigel. “Having said that, the first day we moved in, our son fell in the River Glen which runs close to the garden! It’s more of a stream than a river only being a couple of inches deep, so it wasn’t too bad and it’s a stunning feature!”

“As well as the River Glen, there’s a wealth of bridleways and nice walks in the area as it’s rural although not isolated. We’re only about 15 minutes from Stamford, a beautiful town with visible heritage and modern

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features. It’s also a very short distance from the Burghley and Belton horse trials, a great day out, and yet the view from the home is the beautiful countryside of Stamford so it really is in an ideal location.”

“We don’t own any pets but the neighbours definitely do,” says Nigel. “There are cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and even sheep in some of the neighbouring properties that definitely keep the children entertained.”

“It’s great to have nice neighbours as well; that is also another reason why we’ve loved living at The Stables and we will miss the place a great deal.”

Above: The River Glen runs close to the The Stables in Stamford along with many bridleways.

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“The special features of the home that make it unique would be the French doors, summer house and log burner.”

“We also have a sort of gym room as it’s where our running machine is but could easily be converted, perhaps into a fifth bedroom or office.”

“The main reason we’re leaving the property is because the children go to Bourne Grammar School and I’m about to to start working again,” says Liz. “Simply because of location, we will have to move house so the children can get to school easily and I can get to the office easily.”

The stables, stamford Location: Stamford 4.8 miles, Uppingham 9.4 miles, Bourne 6.8 miles.

Style: A handsome stone barn with a stylish, light-filled interior in a rural location close to Stamford Receptions: Four, currently arranged as hall, cloakroom, pantry and utility.

Beds: Four; two upstairs with ensuites, two downstairs with separate bathrooms.

Other Features: Three French doors, summer house, log burner and gym room with running machine.

The key theme running throughout the property and something the couple really wanted to express is that The Stables is so family friendly.

Guide Price: £550,000

It’s very much a family home that Nigel and Liz hope the next owners will enjoy just as much as both they and their children have.

Estate Agency: Fine & Country

Find out more: Tel: 01780 750 200 Web: www.fineandcountry.com

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Home, Garden, Gifts, Vintage and Retro Finds at Elizabeth & Stevens Elizabeth and Stevens has a unique, stylish and unusual collection of ideas for your home & garden.

Our showroom is an emporium of the unexpected. We would love to see you!

The Showrooms, Great North Road, Markham Moor Retford DN22 0QU Telephone: 01636 822000

www.elizabethandstevens.com

Open from Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, with free parking.

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Monochrome Botanical: Inspired by the French countryside, Clarke & Clarke’s Fougères collection is elegant, charming, classical and contemporary.

It has a vintage feel and the palette includes natural, noir, raspberry and citrus.

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SECOND NATURE one of the most on-trend looks for interior design at the moment is the use of collections which take their inspiration from the natural world. From botanical etchings to images of anything from birds to butterflies, hounds to horses. this month we’ve asked some of the county’s interior design experts to recommend their favourite collections...

Words: Rob Davis.

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Country properties command sensitive treatment to make the most of their features. Whether your home enjoys quintessentially Georgian proportions with high ceilings, tall skirtings and elaborate architraving, or you’ve a quint cottage that can make the most of all things bright and beautiful, there’s one current trend in interiors with sufficient inspiration to suit any home and anyone’s taste.

Fabrics and wallcoverings inspired by nature are on trend now, from the natural linen collections by Voyage with their watercolour cows, birds and dogs. Or, monochrome etchings inspired by botanists and naturalists of the 18th century in collections like Clarke & Clarke’s Fougères and Sanderson’s Voyage of Discovery, with its trompe l’oeil frames of birds. It’s a look which is predominantly traditional, suiting older homes nicely, but there’s still some scope for more contemporary - even gaudy - schemes

“Fabrics and wallcoverings inspired by nature are on trend now, from cushions with watercolour animals and birds or those with etchings inspired by 19th century botanists...” featuring bright colours and geometric prints or heavy patterns.

Always seek the advice of your local independent interior designer whose library of fabric books will provide the latest inspiration, and whose talents you’ll be able to make use of for the creation of bespoke chairs, window treatments and items like cushions and footstools mixing and matching different fabrics from each collection.

Brands we’re keen to bring to your attention this season include Prestigious Textiles, Voyage, Clarke & Clarke, Colefax & Fowler and the more contemporary Manuel Canovas.

Bright garden rooms and casual reception rooms can make the most of natural light with white linens, and accents of sage or grey, as with Prestigious Textiles’s Charterhouse with its plaid and damask fabrics.

Opposite: Charterhouse from Prestigious Textiles utilises warm brushed cottons and linens.

Top: Glendale by Voyage Country.

Left: Country House by Prestigious Textiles.

Above: Levande by Scion.

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Meanwhile, Voyage’s Glendale is a warmer, more colourful take on its Country range, with russet colours, plaids, foxes, hares and stags.

For a more cheerful contemporary look, ticking fabrics with pink and lime accents work well against the embroidered floral prints of Prestigious Textiles’s Secret Garden.

For an even more modern look in newer properties, Scion’s brand new Levande collection features Scandi-inspired hand-drawn stylised country motifs.

The collection’s colours are mainly focused on sage and jade green colours, but for even brighter bolder colours, look to the 2015 collections of Harlequin’s Amazilia with its extravagant tropical motifs and Manuel Canovas, whose latest collections feature tropical blooms and butterflies with a slight chinoiserie influence.

These large patterns used with other, equally large-scale prints, will help to create a smart, co-ordinated look no matter what the age or style of your home.

“Choose an understated, botanically-inspired scheme or embrace your more daring side with bright, bold colours...”

Above: Manuel Canovas’s Serendip in turquoise wallpaper and fabric on cushions and bench squab.

Right: Harlequin’s Amazelia.

Far Right: Colefax & Fowler’s Baptista.

Rutland Suppliers: Elizabeth Stanhope: Mill St, Oakham, Leicestershire LE15 6EA, 01572 722345, www.elizabethstanhope.co.uk.

Furleys: High St, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6AH, 01572 755539, www.furleys.co.uk.

J&L Ball: North St, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 1EH, 01780 481416, www.jandlball.co.uk.

Sarah Harding Interiors: Market St, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9QH, 01572 823389, www.sarahharding interiors.co.uk.

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Whether it’s barbecue party essentials or a summer spruce up, Queensgate at Peterborough has everything you’ll need for the perfect garden just in time for the summer months...

1. Cantilever Parasol from marks and spencer £199. 2. BBQ Utensil set three Piece from John Lewis £35. 3. glass Jam Jar drinks Cup from BHs, this is the tangerine jar but there are other styles £4. 4. Verona table comes with four chairs from marks and spencer £599. 5. PVC Bunting from next £12. 6. Crane summer House from John Lewis delivered direct £6395. 7. Verona Firepit from marks and spencer £279. 8. Wicker Picnic Hamper from marks and spencer £55. 9. Cortado table from marks and spencer comes with four blue chairs £249. 10. Charcoal Portable Kettle Barbecue from John Lewis House by John Lewis £29. 11. summer Palm Floral side Plate from John Lewis perfect for a summer barbecue for £3.50. 12. the rainbow Wine goblet from marks and spencer £3.50. 13. the navita day Bed from marks and spencer £1399.

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Stamford Firm’s Future is set in

STONE

from a history that’s set in stone to a rock solid future, this month we find out about a product with real local provenance - stamford stone quarried from just outside the town, used for local buildings and interiors...

Words: Michelle Jones.

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as stone specialists, Stamford Stone is proud to supply the finest quality limestone and flooring to customers, architects, builders and renovators both locally and nationally. With a wonderful range of stone floors, fireplace surrounds, paving and flagstones, the firm can help to make buildings more beautiful, inside and out.

“We’ve been a family business since 1997.

Now in its second generation, we’re still as passionate about our products and the way we do business as we were at the very beginning,” says Daniel Wilson - Director.

“We are delighted to be able to supply large quantities of reclaimed stone for use in a wide range of walling and renovation projects.”

“Natural stone has always been a popular choice, improving with age and adding value to your property. Our Clipsham limestone, in particular, has been used for local projects around Stamford as well as prestigious projects including Kings College Chapel in Cambridge, york Minster and Windsor Castle.”

“Our limestone, has been used for local projects and also in York Minster and for Windsor Castle...”

“We now own two local quarries, after taking over Clipsham Medwells quarry in 2001 (whose operation dates back to 1903) and acquiring Greetham quarry in 2014. In a market where so much stone is sourced outside the UK and shipped in, this puts us in an enviable position – we have greater control and flexibility, and can keep costs down for all our customers.”

“It’s an exciting time for us. After merging with Lincolnshire Limestone Flooring to broaden the range of stone products we offer, we are developing a new tiling range for launch later this year,” says Daniel.

“Our friendly team will give you free advice and inspiration about any project, whether you’re ready to landscape your garden, transform your living space or are thinking ahead to winter with a beautiful handcarved fireplace.”

find Out More: Visit stamford stone’s new showroom at swaddywell Quarry, open 8.30am to 4.30pm monday to Friday and by appointment on saturdays.

Call 01780 740970 to find out about the firm’s latest promotions. You can also visit www.stamfordstone.co.uk.

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A Spark of Inspiration for your

HOME from bespoke staircases to freestanding furniture, to gates, balconies and railings. Make your home secure and attractive, with bespoke metalwork from art Metal engineering.

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Make your home secure, and ensure it’s a pleasure to come home. The creation of bespoke gates for country homes is just one role that Artis Locmelis fulfils from his workshop, installing them all over Lincolnshire and Rutland.

elements to replace or match existing designs. We provide a choice of finish and usually galvanise or powder coat our finished products for a lustrous finish, even matching colours using RAL numbers for a perfect match to existing metalwork.”

“I’ve 20 years in the industry designing and fabricating metalwork for the automotive and domestic markets using steel, stainless steel, aluminium and bronze,” says Artis.

“We can work on heritage and restoration projects, re-creating vintage and historical pieces from garden furniture, railings to gates, wind vanes and ornate shutters.”

“Increasingly I found that clients were calling on me to design and build bespoke gates, railings, staircases, and furniture, both for indoor use and outdoors too. The area has a number of country homes which really suit bespoke metalwork.”

Artis moved to the UK from Latvia in 2005 and established the business in 2009. With his free no-obligation quotes and competitive prices, it’s unsurprising Artis is gaining a solid reputation in the area, but can still offer a six week turnaround, providing the design, security and peace of mind customers need.

“We can create gates, railings, staircases, balconies, furniture and much more for your home...”

“We can design products to suit any age of property, to any size, and we offer a turnkey service with installation on site to ensure the whole job is superior from start to finish,” says Artis. “We work on both domestic and commercial jobs, and can also fabricate

“We pride ourselves in being able to design and make absolutely anything for the inside or outside of your home, with craftsmanship, value and above all, great service.”

find Out More: Artis Locmelis designs and creates architectural metalwork for both indoors and outdoors, from furniture to staircases, gates and balconies. Call 07515 129 697 or see www.artmetalengineering.com.

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Buying Advantage...

Following the surprise general Election result, the property market has quickly gathered pace as confidence returns to the market and moving plans are once again the subject of great debate.. most people selling property will obtain the assistance of an estate agent, but in contrast far fewer buyers stop to consider being represented by a property finder. Local property expert Kate Vincent discusses the advantages of using a property finder in an ever-increasing competitive market. gaining exclusive access to opportunities Having built relationships with a wide array of industry experts and an unrivalled knowledge of their own local markets, established and reputable property search consultants frequently have access to off-market or pre-market properties, providing clients with a competitive edge over unrepresented buyers. One of Garrington’s clients recently experienced this when they were looking for a large family home in the Rutland area. With a specific search brief, finding and acquiring the perfect house would not be easy, however after Garrington were informed by a local contact of a suitable pre-market property that had recently been valued. Garrington were able to arrange for the family to view and subsequently buy the property without it ever going to market, or being viewed by any third party buyers. financial savings from professional negotiation Representation from a property finder adds credibility to a client’s status; by structuring the offer adroitly and presenting evidence to support their ‘proceedable’ position, considerable weight is added to the negotiation position. Another one of Garrington's clients recently benefitted from this as they were seeking a rare renovation project, accompanied by a substantial amount of land, to make into an impressive family home. Once the ideal house had been identified, the clients were eager to avoid losing it to other competitive offers. Therefore, by preparing the necessary information, they were able to

confidently negotiate the purchase of the property, keeping the deal on the table whilst fighting off other competition during the due diligence period. Consequently, the property was secured at a figure below their initial budget and this significant saving easily self-funded our fees. expert information on local areas Many new clients are surprised to learn that property finding companies do not exclusively represent buyers moving into a new area. Whilst the advantages available to a buyer unfamiliar to an area are clear, many local buyers overlook the difference between ‘local knowledge’ and ‘local property knowledge’. Finding the right opportunity to move within an area that fits your lifestyle requirements can be challenging for all buyers. Property finders can swiftly bring clarity and objectivity on the best available options by aligning their property knowledge of housing availability, types, sizes and average prices with a client’s lifestyle requirements.

This type of essential information is shared on a Property Orientation Tour, and both local clients and those moving from out of area have found this service highly valuable. Garrington recently assisted a client in Oundle just commencing their property search and after a full days orientation they quickly confirmed that they felt confident and reassured on which areas outside the county they wanted to focus on, based on the mix of property types and local amenities that had been explored on the tour.

Kate Vincent

saving time and hassle Finding and securing the right property is traditionally only half of the challenge when moving home. Nationally, just over a third of transactions fall through between going under offer and exchange of contracts. Having a property finder represent you through a transaction ensures you have an advisor looking after your best interests at all times, who can manage the transaction on your behalf, oversee survey reports and keep lines of communication open with all parties, thus reducing the risk of a transaction faltering, saving the buyer significant amounts of time and hassle having to deal with multiple parties.

The above examples represent only a small number of the many satisfied clients Garrington has successfully assisted in buying their next homes in Rutland, Stamford and the surrounding areas.

If you are considering moving this summer, obtaining objective advice from an experienced team of professional property finders that can help you with your specific requirements will increase your chances of finding the perfect home.

For further information or to arrange a commitment free meeting contact Kate Vincent at Garrington’s Stamford office on 01780 408 377 or email info@garrington.co.uk

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Now stocking the machinery you need to make gardening easier

Mowers, hedge trimmers & strimmers for any size garden, from Flymo, Webb and McCulloch...

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Gardens for all

Four Seasons Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

Braunston is a small village with some large gardens... as Hill top Farm and Quaintree Hall proves. Both are full of colour and, on open days, they’re full of people with many locals keen to discover Jane Cross’ and Caroline lomas’ gardening secrets. With Caroline’s ‘four seasons’ garden and Jane’s varied garden, we’ve the perfect ngs garden opening on 21st June...

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Enjoying an afternoon exploring an open garden is a pleasure, but when a couple of gardeners join together to show off their hard work, they create an especially compelling way to enjoy the June sunshine.

Jane Cross, a curtain maker, bed and breakfast owner and very keen gardener, is the owner of Hill Top Farm, along with her husband, William Cross, the farmer of the couple’s 200-acre farm. The couple have lived at Hill Top Farm for 17 years now and have really turned the garden around.

Jane told me that when they moved to the property, the garden was completely plain, with just a few trees planted randomly and a hedge marking out the perimeter.

“Gardening is definitely a strong passion of mine,” says Jane. “I’ve created and maintained the garden individually but Caroline, the owner of Quaintree Hall, has helped me immensely, along with a friends, Geoff Sumner, who constructed the walls, and Tim Rasell of Rasells Nursery who advised and planted some of the woodland planting.”

“William isn’t really the gardening type but he is responsible for our farm. The garden at Hill Top Farm is situated on a working sheep farm of 190 acres of pasture, woodlands and ponds. Extensive work has been carried out over the years to improve the natural environment and we have a great variety of wildlife living on the farm.”

“There are Jacob, Zwartble, and cross bred sheep grazing the fields around the garden,” says William. “The farmland has ridge and furrow pasture, which has not been ploughed since the war and no artificial fertilisers are used. Spraying with a spot treatment is kept to the minimum.”

“The farm woodlands have been planted up over the past 25 years and are now looking very well. One woodland contains a planting of 100 black walnut trees, and we also have a planting of 50 fruiting walnuts too. Many of the oak trees have been grown from acorns other trees and thorn hedge quicks, have been purchased from Stuart St John’s Nursery in Kirby Bellars.”

“There are twelve ponds on the farm here which double up both as watering places for

the livestock and also as important areas for aquatic wildlife. The most recent pond to be excavated was completed in April 2015 and is only just beginning to fill with water. It is always so interesting to watch the development of a pond from stark clay banks to an ecosystem colonised naturally by aquatic plants.”

“Another feature of the garden is the poultry, including the bantams that run freely throughout the area and are great controllers of slugs and snails. There are around 40 chickens.”

“Around two and a half acres of the land are dedicated to our garden. I love to maintain it and look after it, even though it takes about five or six hours to mow the lawn!”

On the site was a very old farm house which has since been developed over the years

by Jane and William and the previous owner, William’s mother. They removed all of the old farm buildings and in their place, created new stables.

They first moved to the county because of the location. The property looks over a picturesque Rutland countryside without a house in sight, whilst being a half mile from Braunston and Oakham. To suit the beautiful location of the property, Jane created an oasis of herbaceous borders, a new sunken garden, pot plants filled with geraniums, and a mixture of trees, ferns being the key element. She is constantly thinking of new ideas, with changes to some areas including borders, tree numbers and new features.

“We’ve developed the garden over the years because we didn’t want to rush the creation; we wished to enjoy making the garden our own,” says Jane. “We’re constantly making changes. For example, this year, we have two projects on the go. We’ve created a grand pond near the end of the new woodland and we’re just waiting on filling it with water, but this will be the home of many water plants.

Geoff is also in the process of laying a new floor for the arbor. Last year, we added another plantation of new trees so the garden is constantly developing .”

“We started to get involved in NGS because we thought it a good idea to help the charities involved and it’s great to have people in the garden. We were also the host

Left: Jane walks around with visitors to offer information on the plants.

“The garden at Hill Top Farm is situated on a working sheep farm with around 190 acres of pasture, woodlands and ponds....”

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of two gardening clubs two years ago. The open day is great fun; there’s no specific plan so people can drive the half mile from Hill Top to Quaintree Hall or visa-versa. There’s a plant sale in Caroline’s garden and we have afternoon tea available in the stables at Hill Top Farm provided by the NFU ladies in support of the RABI, an agricultural charity, so it’s great to support them as well.”

Quaintree Hall, the second garden in the Braunston Gardens collection, is the home of Caroline Lomas, Head of Classics at Oakham School.

Caroline moved to the 13th century property in 1994 and opened her garden through NGS in 2000 just before collaborating with Jane in 2003. The collaboration was down to geographical reasons and the fact that they were close friends. Caroline joined NGS after supporting Macmillan for several years.

Closer to the time Caroline first moved into Quaintree Hall, she worked with a garden designer to landscape it to her tastes. The garden is walled which is an element of it that she kept but she removed 45 trees and planted a great deal of hedging. This divided the garden into ‘seasons.’ There are the high summer borders and the late summer borders, the spring garden, the courtyard garden and the picking garden.

The conservatory is also open on the NGS open day and Caroline sets up her computer so visitors can look through photos of the garden at other times of the year.

“I’ve had a keen interest in gardening from the age of 17,” says Caroline. “It is the third garden I’ve worked with and I don’t have a gardener. It takes up a lot of my spare time with it being one and half acres, especially having a full time job at the school.”

“I actually have the same greenhouse as Jane’s; we bought them from the same company. I also have two whippets - the same family as Jane’s dogs - and a golden retriever. However, these are the only features of similarity you’ll find in the gardens; three animals is my limit!”

“Thistleton Herb Nursery have supplied me with a number of plants. They set up a stall on the open day to sell their herbs, wild flowers, and scented-leaf pelargoniums.”

“A key feature of the garden is the poultry, some of which are the bantams that run freely throughout the area. There are around 40 chickens in total...”

“Thistleton is a small family run nursery which has developed at the same site not far from Oakham for nearly thirty years now.”

“Rasells Nursery have also supplied me with a lot of the plants you’ll find but won’t be setting up a stall on the day. Both Jane and I look forward to the open day and seeing people enjoy our garden. It’s a great return for the amount of work we put in to them.” n The NGS open day is on Sunday 21st June from 2pm till 6pm. The combined admission is £5 and the homemade teas are available at Hill Top Farm while the plants are available at Quaintree Hall. The plants are provided by Thistleton Herb Nursery, 01572 767658, www.herbnursery.co.uk,

Above: Quaintree Hall Garden with seating area.

Left: Poultry peck about the garden freely at Hill Top Farm.

Photos of Hill Top Farm on this page were taken by Andrew Pennill, 07711 709553, www.andrew pennill.co.uk.

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Left: Peter Barker and Jane Edkins have opened a gallery on the site.

Above: The Orchard café serves everything from brunch to cooked breakfasts.

Fine Art & Great dining at

welland vale With a brand new café, the orchard, as well as a fine art gallery featuring the work of local artist Peter Barker, there’s more to see at Welland Vale - which this month reveals a new look for its eight acre site near Uppingham...

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a garden centre with a difference. Welland Vale opened in March 2014 on the site of Trevor Burns’s wholesale nursery. Just over a year on, the centre is consolidating its success with the launch of The Orchard Restaurant and, next door, a new gallery featuring artwork by Peter Barker.

The garden centre itself feature herbaceous shrubs, bedding and specimen plants, as well as fruit trees, olive trees and topiary, many grown on site from Trevor’s nursery, a wholesale supplier to many centres.

A large south-facing outdoor plant area provides plenty of choice, whilst Retail Manager Jo Mitton has selected unique products that gardeners are unable to source elsewhere to create a unique look for your garden. There’s also a wide range of larger plants for Rutland’s bigger gardens, as well as hard-landscaping ranges and garden furniture.

Following a £200,000 investment, the centre recently opened The Orchard restaurant and its adjacent art galley, providing a place to enjoy brunch, afternoon tea, lunches and more substantial dishes, all freshly made to order.

With 190 pieces of artwork in the gallery, from 32 artists from landscapes to wildlife and portrait artists’ work, there’s plenty for both your home and your garden, at the Uppingham based garden centre.

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More to see at Welland Vale Garden Centre... n Welland Vale garden inspirations is a centre with plants, shrubs, climbers, perennials, herbaceous plants and garden products from pots to statues. n the orchard Café provides freshly prepared wholesome food from 9am4.30pm seven days a week, with breakfasts, sandwiches, sharing platters, home made cakes and pastries plus afternoon tea in a comfortable new 60 cover restaurant with an additional 30 covers on a newly landscaped terrace. Local suppliers include grasmere Farm, and Langton’s astley Farm. ice creams and refreshing drinks from Belvoir Fruit Farms, Cawston Press and Fentimens are also available. n Peter Barker also opens his new gallery as Pride goes to press with some of the most well-regarded artists in the UK. With landscapes, still life and portraiture all framed and for sale from £200-£8,000, each piece has genuine provenance and showcases real talent, with a bias towards art from the natural world in oil, watercolour & pastel media.

Find Out More: Welland Vale Garden Inspirations is based on Glaston Road, Uppingham LE15 9EU. Call 01572 824930 or see www.wellandvalegarden inspirations.co.uk.

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Cherish nature this month with

Wild Flowers Richard Owens discusses the importance of wild flowers this month not only in terms of their beauty, but also their role in saving the planet. Pollination is one of the many contributions wild flowers provide and with the rapid decline in the number of plants, it’s very important to know how you can help to save the planet...

Hopefully by now, summer will have arrived and many of us will be out in our gardens enjoying the sunshine with endless barbeques and tending to our plots. Many of us in the UK like to keep our gardens tidy and trimmed, but have you ever considered leaving an area, however small, to establish a wild flower plot? In addition to their beauty, wild flowers are an amazing attraction to wildlife.

It’s no secret that many of our pollinating species, both in the UK and other countries, are in decline with figures suggesting a loss of around 70% of our bee population alone over the past 40 years.

But it‘s not just about the food we eat.

Bumblebees also help pollinate many wild flowers, allowing them to reproduce. Without pollination, many of these plants would simply not produce seeds, resulting in a nationwide decline in both wildflower numbers and species. Wild flowers form the basis of many food chains so it is easy to imagine how other wildlife such as other insects, birds and mammals are all going to suffer if our native bee population continues to diminish. The introduction of wild flowers into the environment, whether in amenity landscapes or back gardens, is therefore vitally important in arresting the decline of our pollinating species.

“The insects in this country are estimated to contribute over £400 million per annum to the UK economy...”

Research suggests that there is no single reason for the decline in numbers although a key factor is likely to be loss of habitat. In excess of 90% of our wild flower rich grassland has been lost since the 1930s through changes in management techniques.

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through the pollination of many commercial crops such as tomatoes, apples and strawberries. In fact, our amazing insects are estimated to contribute over £400 million per annum to the UK economy.

Wild flower areas can be created either by sowing native plant species, or alternatively

you could consider laying wild flower turf. It guarantees success because the turf comes as a mat of mature plants, bypassing the problems of trying to establish a wild flower meadow from seed. Besides creating an instant aesthetic effect, the turf provides a quick and sustainable source of pollen for our bees, butterflies and other insects to ensure both their future existence and the continued biodiversity of our countryside.

It’s not just our native insects that are attracted to wild flower plantations. One of my favourite species has to be the hummingbird hawkmoth. They migrate to the UK from southern Europe in the spring, and if you’re fortunate enough to see one, you’ll see where they get there name from.

In summary, if you can spare a square metre, your garden can be home to an abundance of nature and you’ll help to save the planet.

Richard has spent his career promoting bio diversity within the world of turf and is currently the uK's Golf Course Conservation Greenkeeper of the year.

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The hummingbird hawkmoth migrates from southern europe in spring every year. They are attracted to wild flowers.

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Charity Netball Event at The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham

Recently, The Rutland County Netball League hosted its annual charity ball with approximately 80 people attending.

The evening started at 7:30pm at The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham on Friday 17th April, and it celebrated the talents of the girls in the County Netball League. The event comprised of a dinner, dance and presentation that awarded a number of talented young women on their skills in the sport. It also managed to raise a large amount of money for the local charities in Rutland.

Cavells, Fusion, Rutland Lakers and Oakham Ospreys are just some of the teams you’ll find in the league that formed in October 2011. It offers friendly and competitive netball to women in Rutland and the surrounding areas.

For more information on the The Rutland County Netball League, see www.rcnl.co.uk.

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Pastel palettes seemed to have taken over most weddings over the past few years and they are very elegantly styled, but a colour bomb will be influencing weddings this summer with bright and beautiful primary colours. This trend will see true celebrations of marriage in very festive flare with weddings moving outside...

4 Ten Trends for your Rutland

WEDDING anyone planning a wedding in 2016 will be spoilt for choice as ever more imaginative wedding designs allow your invites, cakes, flowers and dress to take on a beautifully bright look with colour and detail....

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

a summer wedding is a joyous occasion with every year’s wedding trends being different to the last.

This summer, the trends promise to be full of colour with brightly styled bouquets and cakes... controversially contrary to the white wedding.

Glamour and luxe will also be a key theme for the bride and groom which is definitely a warm welcome into the wedding world. In fact, sophistication seems to run

throughout the trends on set for this summer and next making it a defining factor to the trendy weddings in 2015 and 2016.

Wedding experts from Rutland Pride’s sister company called UKbride, a social networking site for brides, offer their advice on the ten top trends to expect in July 2015. If you’re getting married or you know someone who is, keep these trends in mind when planning the big day for summer...

THe wHiTe BRidesMaid dRess...

Ten years ago, this trend would have been unheard of in the world of weddings, but we’re seeing more and more bridesmaids copying the colour of the bride’s gown after the Dutchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, broke the mould with her choice for sister Pippa four years ago.

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Rustic naked cakes were the style of 2015, but the trend has been taken by the bright and beautiful fondant cakes. The traditional white fondant is no longer on trend, with cake decorators showing off their skills with a bright palette of colour. With more colours, decorators can look at different designs creating more bespoke wedding cakes...

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Following last years trends of rustic DIy weddings, you wouldn’t expect a resurgence of glamour. But these weddings are becoming popular again seeing beautifully executed decor, dapper suiting, chandelier, bubbly and of course, the most elegantly-styled dresses you’ll find. The dress pictured is from Eternity Bridal, one of the designers boasting elegance.

sOpHisTiCaTed Hen paRTies...

More and more brides-to-be are opting to avoid nights out in favour of traditional afternoon tea parties or spa weekends. Gone are pink feather boas, tasteless hen party t-shirts and sore heads the following morning, in favour of classy hen do’s. This fits in well with the elegance of the trends which will come as a surprise to most...

“A defining colour bomb will be influencing the weddings this summer with bright and beautiful primary colours. This trend will illustrate the celebration of marriage beautifully...”

piMMs and MOJiTO BaRs...

Whether it’s soft drinks, Pimms or bubbly, a cocktail bar is a great idea for the outdoors as a bar isn’t needed.

It’s also a chance to get creative not only with drinks, but with the style of your bubbly bar. Creating signs, for instance, writing bubbly bar on a chalk board and putting it in a gold frame, can add to your different themes.

a CasCading BOuQueTs...

The subtlety of a posey has been set aside. A big and bold bouquet is what this years brides are opting for. There’s something very graceful about flowing flowers which is a look many brides have picked up on. This style of bouquet is one very tricky to master with the threat of it looking messy. Always consult a florist when styling flowers.

gROOMs Take THe lead...

Grooms are becoming more and more involved with every aspect of wedding planning as weddings move into the 21st century.

They’re asserting their style and control this year whilst keeping the individuality important to all groomsmen.

Brides either love this or loathe it with the workload being cut along with control...

THe TwO pieCe dRess...

The wedding dress is definitely different in 2015 with two-piece and three-piece gowns becoming a trend on the catwalk and in the bridal boutiques. The more casual style suits any marquee wedding. As teepee weddings are growing in popularity, this dress will run parallel to the festival trend with weddings outdoors.

fOOd & dRink...

The food and drink phenomenon is taking over weddings in a big way. From hog roast to donut vans, the portable restaurant really is taking over.

It links in with the outside weddings growing in popularity with two piece dresses and teepees. This could be the best trend of the decade; who doesn’t love all things colourful?

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The perfect venue for the

Wedding is Greetham Valley Nestled in the heart of the countryside, Greetham Valley Hotel is simply an outstanding Rutland wedding venue.

Our wedding co-ordinator Mitch is on hand from your initial enquiry to guide you through all the arrangements and our team of dedicated events staff will ensure your day runs smoothly.

The Rutland Suite is our glorious banqueting and celebration suite that can welcome up to 200 guests, whilst the Lakeview Suite, as its’ name suggests, also enjoys lovely views and is the perfect setting for more intimate wedding celebrations of up to 60 guests. We are licenced for civil weddings and partnerships.

Greetham Valley hosts two popular Wedding Fairs each year – our next one is on Sunday 27th September 2015, so do come to see for yourself why we are such a fabulous wedding venue!

Greetham Valley Hotel, Golf & Conference Centre

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oakham Castle has seen the likes of various royals including Prince Charles and the dutchess of Cornwall. now it has seen the marriage of oakham’s Jessica and Paul Clarke as they celebrated their love in rutland’s hall of horseshoes...

Images: James Bowyer, 01733 221318, www.jamesbowyer.co.uk.

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Oakham Castle, may have been visited by many royals and lords, but just recently, and more importantly it has also seen the marriage of local couple Jessica and Paul.

The pair currently live in Norfolk but Jess has lived in the county for the majority of her life. She studied at Oakham School, recently completing her undergraduate degree at university and is now applying to dental school. Her new husband, Paul, is an engineer in the RAF, which explained their frequent moves from Oakham to Norfolk and in the near future, to Oxford as well.

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immediately wanted to get married there.

We visited other local places like Normanton but we didn’t feel they had the same character.”

Jess and Paul met in March 2009 and Paul proposed after a military tour he had been on in June. It was an evening in July when Paul asked Jess if she wanted to go to The George of Stamford. She told him she wanted a night in and, after much persuasion, he gave in. They enjoyed a quiet night on the sofa in pyjamas, with Paul professing how much he loved her, suddenly falling to one knee, taking Jess by surprise!

“We were both equally involved in the planning and we both loved it! Paul helped out a great deal, especially drawing closer to

“We’ve always wanted to get married in Oakham as it’s where we’re originally from and Oakham Castle had so much character to it!”

Images: James Bowyer. 01733 221318, www.jamesbowyer.co.uk.

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Above: Jess and Paul married in Oakham Castle which was very important to them.

Right: Jess says the wedding was so emotional and getting married in the Castle felt “magical.�

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Left: The couple opted for a black and white theme and held their reception in a marquee at their parents’ house.

Above: The bridal party outside Oakham Castle.

Photography: James Bowyer. 01733 221318, www.jamesbowyer.co.uk.

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the big day when my stress levels were increasing steadily. We tried to source everything locally and used as many local suppliers as we could. I went dress shopping everywhere and finally found a place in Leicester where I fell in love with the first dress my mum pulled out to show me!

It wasn’t the dress I expected to choose, but it just looked perfect and I had to have it.”

Oakham Castle just looked magical so it was very heart-warming down the aisle.”

“For the theme, we wanted a modern twist so we chose pink dresses and a black and white theme. We wanted to be a little edgy and different with our style.”

Jess said that she would advise any bride to use a videographer because the day just goes so quickly and you miss all of the little details. She also said to choose the suppliers you want, not those which others want you to use. “It’s your big day,” she says, “and you can’t gift it to other people.

“On the day, I enjoyed a full English Breakfast at Barnsdale Hall and I didn’t feel nervous at all. However, as soon as I arrived at Oakham Castle, a flood of emotions overwhelmed me. My dad had tears in his eyes, as did Paul, and he never cries!

“We had a marquee in my parents back garden and our reception was wonderful; everyone enjoyed it. That was followed by a night in the bridal suite at Stapleford Park and a honeymoon in Cuba for two weeks, which went very fast but we enjoyed every second.”

“It was the best day of our lives and we’re so grateful for everyone who helped us to create such a special occasion.”

Jessica & Paul’s Wedding Ceremony: Oakham Castle, Oakham.

Reception: Funky Tents marquee, 08435 065001, www.funky-tents.co.uk.

Hotel: Barnsdale Hall Hotel, 01572 75790, www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Hair & Makeup: Kate Giles of Essence in Uppingham, 01572 822715, and Elizabeth Clare, 0781 304 0290, www.elizabethclare.co.uk, and Creme Hair and Beauty, Oakham, 01572 723823.

Wedding Cars: Jones Wedding Car Services, Stamford, 01780 751670.

Wedding Invitations: QuickPrint, Rutland, 08027 751029.

Photographer: James Bowyer. 01733 221318, www.jamesbowyer.co.uk.

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Main: Eternity Bridal dress from the Art Couture collection. Strong A-Line shape with a long train.

The simplicity of this dress emphasises a brides beauty and the belt adds the slightest hint of a sparkle creating an elegant and sophisticated look. The two straps are slightly off the shoulder revealing more of the neck and collar bones again creating a look of sophistication.

Left/Opposite: The Femme collection by Kenneth Winston. Heavy lace detail is a very elegant look. The style is A-Line with oral hints in the lace, perfect for a summer wedding. Two sleeved dresses are becoming more and more popular and this speciďŹ c dress opens the back up adding elegance.

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THE PERFECT

DRESS Your wedding dress should reflect the drama and style of the happiest day of your life - this month we present brand new dresses from leading designers your wedding dress is the most important fashion statement of your life so it’s vital to choose the perfect dress. Wedding dresses come in a multitude of styles and designs these days so choosing just one is a dilemma which all brides worry about and enjoy in equal measure.

it survive a wedding day. Looking through magazines, brochures and in wedding dress boutiques are a must when on the search.

There’s so many factors to consider when deciding the dress for you; how comfortable will it be, what details are there, would

our featured examples are all taken from Rutland Pride’s sister company, www.ukbride.co.uk, the social networking website for brides to be.

To make it a little easier, take some inspiration from designers’ latest collections - we’ve some ideas about what might suit you over the next few pages.

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Left: By Eternity Bridal, this dress is part of the Art Couture collection. It’s an A-Line style ivory dress with champagne detailing.

Top Left: Cristiano Lucci.

Heavily embroidered two sleeved transparent dress.

Top Centre: Eternity Bridal.

Princess with two shoulder straps.

Top Right: This dress is part of the Eternity Bridal collection.

The style is more of a princess design but is still A-Line from the waist.

Above: Cristiano Lucci.

Fishtail dress with a halterneck bodice.

Visit www.eternitybridal.co.uk or www.cristianolucci.co.uk to find more dresses like these or to find more information.

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Montblanc’s refined eyewear collection embodies these core values in presenting a selection of high quality frames that unify the finest materials with time-honoured design. Classically styled yet contemporary, the hand finished frames combine subtle detailing with precious metals, horn and wood to create a luxurious and sophisticated collection full of character and appeal.

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- FasHion Opposite: Tara Dress with crystal blue embroidery/£70.

Left: Bromfield Dress with a denim blue multi stripe/£55.

Ria flip flops in a mint marine colour.

Perfect for the beach and matches many outfits/£12.

All of our featured fashions are from Crew Clothing.

On Trend for

SUMMER the new fashions from Crew Clothing boast summer fashion with their powerful pinks and bold blues. they’re on trend for high summer nautical themes tend to run throughout summer fashion and Crew Clothing’s latest summer collection is no exception to this.

After mixing this common theme in summer trends with bold pinks and clean prints, Crew Clothing have really mastered the summer look. Whether you’re on the beach, walking the streets of Rome or just enjoying

summer here in the county, Crew Clothing suits all occasions.

With garments like the Bromfield Dress, you even have a style to suit all occasions with it being beach-resistant, tourist-friendly and dining wear.

Without being able to predict the British weather, Crew also provide lightweight summer cable jumpers and blazers.

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Opposite: Victoria Dress with a shell print of marine blue, lagoon and white linen colours/£65.

Left: Elsie Top with optic white embroidery/£55.

Wimbourne Cardigan with raglan sleeve detailing/£60.

Walker Chinos in navy/£60.

Paige Bag in navy, white and tan stripes/£55.

All of our featured fashions are Crew Clothing.

See the last page to find stockists in the county.

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Opposite: Amelie Tee in water stripes but also available in aqua summer stripes/£30.

Fawley Trouser in optic white but also available in navy/£60.

Leah Wrap Sandal tan coloured/£40.

Left: Pandell Trouser with a tropez tile print/£55.

Leah Wrap Sandals shown on opposite model.

Hazy Tee in bright pink but available in white linen, navy and lagoon/£30.

All of our featured fashions from Crew Clothing.

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Above: Lydia Shirt is the perfect counterpart to a pair of cropped jeans/£50.

Right: Florence Dress in bright coral/£60.

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Left: Crew Clothing’s bestseller Rowley Blazer in bright coral marl/£79.

Freya Top in optic white but available in classic blue and denim blue/£50.

Walker Chinos in navy/£60.

Lily Bow Pumps in navy and white/£25.

Above: Maggie Shirt in a bright pink and white stripe/£55.

Lightweight Summer Cable Jumper in bright pink/£48.

Crew Clothing Stockists: All of our featured fashions are from Crew Clothing. They have a store at 3 High Street in Stamford. The postcode is PE9 2AL. You can contact them on 01780 751760. If you’re interested in looking at other items of clothing provided by the store, visit their website www.crewclothing.co.uk.

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The Power of Perfection - master your

Makeup

Makeup Must-Haves Explore the world of Bobbi Brown makeup. Tina recommends the brand and encourages all women to wear it...

Tina Brocklebank this month explains how to master your makeup and achieve a flattering finish all summer long...

I often have the pleasure of meeting and working with a lot of mature ladies and I believe I fall into this category now. It never ceases to amaze me how little confidence women have about their looks, regardless of age, and I fall into this category, as well!

I have seen first-hand the positive effect makeup has. Many ladies come to me and after having make-up applied, look into the mirror and cry; happy tears of course! It is such a powerful tool for a woman to have at her disposal. Having said that, wearing more means wearing the right textures and shades, appropriate for your skin and age.

Base wise, use a cream or balm if you are dry. For oily skins use a lightweight foundation or BB cream. I love using the Bobbi Brown tinted moisturising balm, SpF 25.

use a cream eyeshadow all over the eye area to give a sheer wash of colour. This is the area where you definitely want more makeup, but a little bit goes a long way. Think about your hair colour; if you are grey, use cooler shades so as not to clash. The Bobbi Brown long-wear cream eyeshadows are easy to use, aswell as the cream eyeshadow sticks.

There are some great eyeshadow palettes around. Make sure you use one with a bit of shimmer, but metallic or glitter…no! keep the eyes very simple with no harsh lines.

You can apply some Bobbi Brown sparkle eyeshadow on the top for a pretty sparkle that doesn’t look too much.

For underneath the eyes, use the Bobbi Brown corrector and then creamy concealer works miracles! Don’t use too much light reflection, as it can look too white. Blend in gently using fingers or a fluffy brush. use a corrector first if you have very dark circles.

For concealer, use a skin tone shade with enough coverage, which you can use on any other areas, like brown spots. use a cream blush like Bobbi Brown pot rouge. It’s dewy, sheer and easy to apply. apply to the cheeks and blend back towards the hairline.

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Right: Bobbi Brown sand wash pink lipstick and high shimmer lip gloss from £18.

Left: Longwear eyeshadow stick from Bobbi Brown, £20.

Curl lashes to open up the eyes, Shu uemura lash curler works a treat. With mascara, apply to your lashes using a waterproof formula.

“I have witnessed first hand the positive effect make-up tends to have on people...”

Fingers are fine to apply with but a foundation brush is great too. This needs to have enough coverage and tint to even out your skin tone, to leave a fresh glow.

Right: Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser balm with an SPF of 25, £36.

For underneath, make sure the brush isn’t too big for one coat.

I love the Bobbi Brown smoky eye mascara, use five coats!

For brows, apply a light eyeshadow. It should look subtle not harsh. Don’t apply too much to the inner corner of the brow, concentrate on the brow arch. I love using Grey by Bobbi Brown. keep building it up.

Right: Bobbi Brown pot rouge for lips and cheeks, £19.

Below: Sparkle eyeshadow palettes by Bobbi Brown from £17.50.

For your lips, apply a nude lip pencil all over the lips to define the shape, you can extend it a little to use as a base for the lip colour. avoid garish or dark shades, especially if you have small lips. use sandwash pink by Bobbi Brown then top with Bellini high shimmer lip gloss.

n Visit Tina’s website www.tinabrocklebank.co.uk or book in for a make-up lesson, to learn all the tricks of the trade!

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HOT GUIDE TO A COOL MENOPAUSE menopause is not an illness. it is a stage in a women’s life.

Kim Thomas

Words: Kim Thomas at A New You.

For some women it is a positive experience but for others menopause can be accompanied by a range of symptoms including hot flashes, disrupted sleep, weight gain, loss of confidence and tiredness.

The menopause can begin at some women experience symptoms in their early 40's or not until their 50's. Some women have minimal symptoms but for others the symptoms can be frequent and intense.

For those women, menopause can disrupt their work and personal lives.

At A New you I Use mind/body techniques to get menopausal symptoms under control and allowing clients to get on with enjoying their life.

Every woman's experience of menopause is unique. Hypnotherapy can help women approach the menopause in a positive life affirming way.

Working together with my clients we explore a range of techniques that help them gain control of their symptoms and their lives.

During the period around menopause women may experience: • hot flushes • night sweats • weight gain • mood swings • poor sleep • loss of confidence • heavy menstrual periods.

I usually ask clients to keep a symptom record before I see them so that we can start to identify patterns and triggers. It may be that some simple changes to diet and lifestyle will make a huge difference to the menopausal experience.

Working together we can put into action a therapy plan, which will work for you, to alleviate those irritating symptoms. So please do not just suffer in silence, take action, and start to get on with enjoying your life.

Hot guide to a Cool Menopause Every woman knows that she will go through menopause at some stage in her life but you cannot predict what that experience of it will be like. you may have already decided that if you do start to

experience symptoms you do not want to take medication. On the other hand, you may be taking HRT and still experiencing symptoms. The good news is that there are plenty of actions that you can take to improve your experience of the hormonal changes associated with menopause.

The question you may be asking is, what differences will this approach help me to achieve?

Well, I generally find that most women do not want to talk about menopause and therefore it can be difficult to find trustworthy information about what to expect and what if anything works.

Therefore, I have created a resource that is like having a knowledgeable close friend that you can trust to give you good advice.

I respect first and foremost that every woman’s experience of menopause is unique to them. It is a result of a combination or your genetics, lifestyle, your mind set and your general state of health. Which is why this approach is about providing a range of options that you can try to find out what works best for you? It will give you: • Practical changes you can make to your diet and exercise regimes. Good nutrition can have a significant effect on the experience of a range of symptoms. Women often find very quick relief from just identifying what and what not to eat.

• Effective mind/body techniques. Research has shown that mind/body techniques are highly effective in reducing symptoms such as hot flushes, stress, anxiety, and weight gain. They can also help with promoting better sleep and regaining confidence • Suggestions for other complementary therapies.

Because every woman’s experience of menopause is different, I like to give my clients a range of options that they can consider. This is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

If you would like to discover more about ways to find relief from and support with your menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats,

weight gain, mood swings, and headaches.

Included in the 6 week programme are The 6 WEEK Course: HOT GUIDE TO A COOL MENOPAUSE What is included in the course?

• Relaxation and Guided mediation, 6 CD recordings which can also be down loaded as MP 3 • The Menopause Workbook • Personal journal note book • Cool jell pack session 1. Introduction session 2. How can I stay cool and sleep better? session 3. How do I control my weight?

Top tips on diet and nutrition session 4. How do I keep my ‘mojo’? session 5. What can I do to stay fit and healthy?

Exercise and lifestyle plans session 6. What can I do to stay happy and visible?

With this 6 week course HOT GUIDED TO A COOL MENOPAUSE I can help you to control many of the common menopause symptoms including hot flushes, weight loss, mood swings, and confidence using a range of easy to learn techniques, lifestyle changes, and nutrition advice.

I would be happy to work with you to improve your personal experiences of the changes that are happening in your life. Call for an informal chat on 07944 268 368 Menopause is a natural process that all of us women have to go through sooner or later.

So let’s take action and make it a positive experience.

For further information or to arrange an appointment contact Kim Thomas at A New You on 01664 474966 / 07944 268368, email kimthomas10@aol.com or take a look at their website www.anewyoutherapy.co.uk

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there’s a new car in Jaguar’s lineup of luxury motors. the XE is a smaller, more modern stablemate of its popular XF model, with its sights firmly set on BmW’s class-leading 3-series and mercedes’s luxurious C-Class. the XE also debuts the Jaguar Land rover group’s brand new engines, making it a very important model indeed…

Jaguar has always offered two key models in its range. Its current XF and XJ models have BMW’s 5-Series and 7-Series, and Mercedes Benz’s E-Class and S-Class in their sights.

Sadly, a smaller model to take on its class-leading rivals, the 3-Series and C-Class models, has always been lacking. A half-hearted attempt to redress this omission occurred in 2001 with the launch of Jaguar’s X-Type. The model showed promise, with Jaguar’s first estate, 4x4 and diesel variants, but ultimately, the model failed because too many of its underpinnings and switchgear were derived from Ford’s Mondeo, eliciting criticism that the model wasn’t upmarket enough in nature to take on its rivals.

The firm this month releases its XE model, essentially its cheapest and smallest executive saloon, and it won’t be making the same mistake again. The model shares no mechanicals or trim from lesser models because Jaguar Land Rover is now owned by Indian engineering firm Tata, and no longer by Ford.

What’s more, rather than recycling existing engines, the XE debuts the firm’s new ‘Ingenium’ range of engines which will also appear in other models like Range Rover’s Evoque and Discovery Sport.

A New Baby: The Jaguar XE will be the smallest Jaguar in the company’s lineup with prices from just under £30,000 to £45,000.

The XE will also debut Jaguar Land Rover’s new Ingenium range of engines, making it a significant model to the company.

The XE is available with a 2.0 four cylinder diesel engine in one of two states of tune – 163ps or 180ps – or with one of three petrol engines; a 200ps or 240ps 2.0 and a 340ps 3.0.

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“The XE offers owners a well-judged mix of a sportiness and real comfort...”

Main Picture: Sporty S models gain large wheels, a firmer ride plus dynamic controls for sharpening up the car.

Right: There’s plenty of room but the BMW 3-Series has a slightly larger boot.

Below: An all new cabin features a brand new touch screen infotainment system - sat nav is standard.

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see small fuel bills, and no tax to pay. 60mph with the most modest engine is still reached in less than eight seconds, with the car achieving 132mph flat out, where legal.

There are five XE trim levels, with base SE cars getting climate and cruise control, sat nav, auto lights and wipers as standard.

Prestige models gain heated leather seats, and Portfolio models gain electric seat adjustment and upgraded leather trim, whilst R-Sport and S models gain sporty body styling.

With prices from £29,775-£44,870, the sweet spot in the range in our opinion is the XE Prestige with the 162ps engine at £30,775.

The XE looks the part, a good blend of classy saloon with a hint of sportiness, but the real hurdle that Jaguar has to overcome in facing up to its arch-rival, BMW’s 3-Series is its ride and handling. It’s upon this criteria that BMW has always been able to see off would-be rivals. Not this time though.

The XE’s refinement and motorwayfriendly but slightly sports-oriented chassis setup has created such a compelling blend of an enjoyable but comfortable ride with handling credentials to match. It’s the only car which has thus far been able to match the 3-Series in this respect.

What’s more, the XE’s beautifully constructed cabin has more drama and character than the BMW, with Jaguar’s rotary gear shift on automatic models, a brand new infotainment system and leather fascia on range-topping versions lending a real sense of class, even if the cabin and boot are a little smaller than the BMW. Stunningly efficient, next generation engines, plus generous equipment levels and just the right level of sportiness and aggression for the XE’s looks and handling have created a compelling proposition for anyone considering a 3-Series or C-Class.

Jaguar has definitely banished the legacy of its old X-Type with an entry level model which is truly worthy of the famous leaping cat badge.

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Hegarty Teams up WITH PAUL BROWNE Hegarty solicitors is promoting key staff members like Jo Wild to coincide with the expansion of the firm. their plans make them the only law firm in the oakham area to offer specialised commercial services...

Paul Browne Solicitors in Oakham is known for providing quality legal services to the people of Rutland for almost 18 years.

Principal, Paul Browne, first set up his practice in 1997 having practiced in Nottinghamshire for 18 years, a number of which were spent as a partner at Marchant & Co (now Marchant Solicitors).

Having built a reputation for going above and beyond to achieve the best results possible for his clients, Paul’s practice grew organically through word of mouth referrals and client recommendations.

specialised commercial services across the whole of Oakham.”

Senior Partner at Hegarty Solicitors, Richard Hegarty, says “We are delighted to merge with Paul’s very successful office, sharing the same values and goals have made this a straight forward project.”

To coincide with the expansion of the firm, there will be three promotions: Harry Smith, currently a Chartered Legal Executive at Oakham, and Andrew Hornsby an Associate who specialises in commercial litigation will become partners.

“To coincide with the expansion of the firm, there will be the promotions of three staff members...”

This ethos is shared by Hegarty Solicitors a nine partnership firm with offices in Peterborough and Stamford and a broad service offering covering most business and personal legal requirements. The two firms merged on 1st May 2015, bringing Hegarty’s breadth of legal experience to Oakham; this includes trust and probate, wealth management and family law expertise as well as employment law and legal services for businesses.

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Jo Wild, a solicitor at the Stamford office who specialises in wills, trust and probate, is being promoted to Associate.

Paul is well known in the local community as a keen equestrian and has supported agricultural events in Rutland in the past.

Hegarty Solicitors have continued this legacy, initially by supporting the Rutland County Show on Sunday 31st May, where they enjoyed meeting everybody there and talking to the visitors about the additional services on offer.

Find out more by visiting the website at www.hegarty.co.uk

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

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dOwn 1. Strides a path to ruin (8) 2. Took to horse as daughter tucked into a bit of fish (4) 3. This time around, first pull into pieces then throw cold water on (6) 4. Lift consumes power — time to start a tedious walk (7) 5. Old lag will do in a jam (8) 6. Vigil kept for a beetle (10) 7. Measure adopted in face of rejection (6) 13. Mistrustful head needs a replacement to be promising (10) 16. Catching great narrative, incorporating the same in Latin (8) 18. Awfully tense in Lincoln? One wasn't there (8) 19. Gentle music or some big orchestra instead? (7) 21. Beheading, as regards improving future stock, could be giving the go-ahead (6) 22. Blurred by embracing Shakespeare's very foolish, fond old man (6) 24. Fleece left on court (4)

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1. Party — whack (4) 3. Pre-nosh tipple? (8) 9. Measure of land (7) 10. Tripoli's country (5) 11. Alcoholic (5) 12. Cut into (6) 14. Gambling system (8,5) 17. Measuring system (6) 19. Owing feudal allegiance (5) 22. Tree seed (5) 23. Schnozzle surgery (4,3) 24. Pin, popper or zip, perhaps (8) 25. Funeral fire (4)

1. Conclusion of countdown? (8) 2. Sticky stuff (5) 4. Justifiable departure from the conventional (6,7) 5. Bit of a saint, perhaps (5) 6. Hot pepper sauce (7) 7. Blue flowering plant cultivated for its seeds and fibre (4) 8. Capital of Croatia (6) 13. Put together (8) 15. Taxing (7) 16. Language (linked to spitting?) (6) 18. Distance between weapon and target (5) 20. Relish (5) 21. Vulgar (4)

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