NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across Stamford & Rutland; congratulations to Katie Cardew who opens her new shop in Stamford.

Katie Cardew opens Stamford shop

ILLUSTRATOR KATIE NOW EMPLOYS FIVE PEOPLE IN HER SOUTH LUFFENHAM STUDIO

STAMFORD Local home and giftware business Katie Cardew Illustrations is opening a brand new shop in St Mary’s Street, Stamford. This will be Katie’s first ever shop and the team are really excited to bring their flagship store to the town! The Katie Cardew shop will be located on St Mary’s Street, and will have three rooms, which will feature the full Stamford collection, as well as a fabulous range of gifting & homeware products and a gallery of prints, plus a fabulous events space to the rear of the property. Katie plans to bring back her hugely popular workshops, which will be hosted at the shop, and the team plans to hold corporate and social events at the store too. An army of carpenters, painters and sign writers are currently hard at work transforming the property and the Katie Cardew shop will open its doors in early July. To celebrate the opening of the new store the team will be welcoming customers to two exclusive shopping evenings to visit the shop, enjoy a glass of fizz and explore Katie’s new collections in person! Katie Cardew Illustrations began in 2013 when Katie launched her first range of fine art prints and cards. Since then she has produced commissioned illustrations of homes and businesses, and worked with companies such as Estée Lauder, Henley Royal Regatta, Historic Royal Palaces and Waitrose. The business is also well known locally, particularly for its stand at The Burghley Horse Trials. Katie now employs a team of five people and there are currently over 40 stockists of Katie Cardew products across the UK and internationally. n

Cinema comes to Rutland

ANNOUNCEMENT MEANS RUTLAND’S FIRST STANDALONE CINEMA SINCE THE 1980S...

OAKHAM Pass the popcorn! Rutland will gain a new two screen cinema following news that Andrew Robinson and Genevieve Margrett have agreed a long-term lease of Victoria Hall on Oakham’s High Street. One screen will have 89 seats, a second screen have around 30 seats. Rutland Kino will be Rutland’s first ‘full time’ cinema since the 1980s and will have comfy seats, fantastic surround sound and the latest digital projection technology. “In addition to this we’ll have a café serving delicious meals and drinks that can be enjoyed before, after or even during a film,” say Andrew and Genevieve. “We very much hope that Rutland Kino will become a hub for anyone who enjoys great films, great food and great company.” “As we’ll have two screens, we’ll be able to show a wide variety of films and documentaries as well as theatre productions, ballets and operas.” “Whether it’s the latest releases, old classics or a livestreamed National Theatre production, we will have something for everyone.” It’s hoped Kino will open in spring/summer 2022. n

A Touch of Grass

ARTIFICIAL GRASS IS COOL IN EVERY SENSE

RUTLAND & STAMFORD Award winning artificial grass specialist, James Cottam is busting the myth that artificial grass is ‘too hot to handle’ in the summer months. With temperatures reaching into the high twenties and predictions of low thirties this summer, the question is often asked ‘will my artificial grass become too hot?’ “A myth that has been around since artificial grass first appeared in the UK in was, in fact not all myth. It’s true that some cheaper products can absorb heat and that’s why we always recommend a higher quality grass.” “We do not sell cheaper products, and everything we sell has been tested over the last five years and we’ve had no complaints yet!” “Artificial grass can feel warm to the touch when in direct sunlight, but it doesn’t absorb anywhere near as much heat as patios, or decking.” n Call 01778 424288, see www.jamescottamflooring.co.uk or find James Cottam on Facebook.

Uppingham deli opens up new larger premises...

UPPINGHAM It’s a delicious prospect for Uppingham residents hungry for good food. Uppingham Fine Foods, owned by Damon and Ellie Le Geyt, has moved to new larger premises on High Street East. The business was founded in June last year on Orange Street, but the new larger premises will allow the business to offer more choice. n

All aboard for railway fun

ENTHUSIASTS GO OFF THE RAILS FOR THE CREATION OF RAILWAYS IN THE GARDEN IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND

PETERBOROUGH Everyone was on board when it came to celebrating the creation of garden railways at the National Garden Railway Show held last month at the East of England Showground. The one-day show featured at least a dozen scale railway modelling layouts on display, with live steam engines running along the tracks, as well as a great choice of traders and merchants who can help you get started on your garden railway project. The event was organised by the 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers group, held at the Peterborough Showground. n nationalgardenrailwayshow.org.uk. Rutland County Council’s Cabinet has approved a grant of just over £59,000 from the National Leisure Recovery Fund to support the running of Catmose Sports Centre in Oakham following the severe impact that COVID-19 restrictions have had on the leisure industry, and specifically leisure centres.

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LOCAL NEWS

In Brief

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Photo competition aims to show off what life will be like after lockdown...

SKDC has launched a photographic competition and is seeking heart-warming images of what locals can welcome back into their lives thanks to the easing of lockdown.

Whether it’s an image of grandma, the hairdresser or even a local dance class... the possibilities are endless.

A successful Lockdown Photo Competition last year illustrated how life changed due to the pandemic and this year’s competition winners will be shown on the Stamford and Grantham Arts Centre’s websites. Winners will receive a goody bag and £50 voucher. n

DEEPING GATE Guide Price £1,750,000

Sitting on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens is a stunning, unique, contemporary

property providing six bedrooms, four with en suites, two further bathrooms, an open plan kitchen/diner/sunroom with separate reception room linked to a more intimate dining space, a study, a purpose-built cinema, a gym and an extraordinary garage integral to the house. The private plot is approx. 3.5 acres and includes a paddock behind, and a well-appointed one bedroom annex in the mature gardens. The main house is an exemplary, state-of-the-art residence with attention to detail and finish paramount. The overall aesthetic is contemporary with this minimalism consistent from room to room. The size of the rooms and the feeling of light, space and airiness is immense. Outside, a granite terrace extends across most of the back of the building. The gardens are predominantly lawn interspersed with a great variety of mature trees and shrubs, with a large paddock beyond.

PIPEWELL Offers in Excess of £3,500,000

Pipewell Hall is a beguiling country residence occupying around circa forty acres (stms) of parkland sitting within a triangle of Market Harborough to the west,

Kettering to the south and Uppingham, Rutland to the north. The Hall was built in 1675 from ancient limestone belonging to a Cistercian Abbey that once stood nearby. The property set over three floors and now presents as, not only a family home, but the perfect venue for hosting a wide variety of events with its numerous reception rooms off a spectacular entrance hall, many ancillary rooms, and upstairs, nine bedrooms. In addition to the main house, a gate lodge, two cottages, and several outbuildings are included in the sale, whilst the glorious grounds contain a heated outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, an old orchard, grazing, woodland and a lake.

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UPPINGHAM £850,000

Superb stone-built detached period property with mature south-facing gardens offering elegant, extensive character accommodation on town outskirts. Drawing Room, Dining Room, Dining Kitchen, ample Ancillary Accommodation (including Cellars), Study, 5 Double Bedrooms, 2 En-suite Shower Rooms, Family Bathroom, Garage. Energy Rating: TBC. Viewing is highly recommended.

NEW PRICE UPPINGHAM £585,000

A substantial, beautifully appointed modern detached family home occupying a good sized plot with dbl Garage, ample Parking and enclosed Garden situated on the edge of town. The spacious accommodation briefly comprises Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Study, large Living Kitchen, Utility, downstairs Clrkm/WC, 5 Dbl Bedrooms, two of them with en-suite Shower Rooms, and Family Bathroom. Energy Rating: C.

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LANGHAM £435,000

An individual detached property offering well maintained and spacious accommodation, set on an established plot in a desirable village close to Oakham and enjoying rural views to the rear. Lounge, Dining Room, Snug, Kitchen, 3 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom. Tandem Garage, Parking, mature Front Garden, low-maintenance Rear Garden making the most of the countryside views. Energy Rating: D.

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COTTESMORE, RUTLAND £395,000

Stunning detached two-bedroom Cottage with one-bedroom Guest Annex providing beautifully presented accommodation with a wealth of character and charming private gardens situated in a popular Rutland village. The property features log-burning stove, exposed timbers and button doors with latch furniture. The kitchen and 3 bath-/shower rooms have been all refitted to a high contemporary standard. Energy Rating: TBC.

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MORCOTT £300,000

Attractively appointed stone-built period cottage situated next to the church in one of Rutland’s sought-after villages and providing character accommodation which features exposed beams and roof trusses, latch door handles and cast-iron stove. Sitting Room, Snug/Dining Room, Dining Kitchen, Conservatory, Utility Room, Clkrm/WC, 2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms. Energy Rating: E.

OAKHAM £425,000

An executive detached property offering spacious, immaculately presented family accommodation. The elegant interior features good quality fixtures and fittings including marble tiled floors and oak internal doors to the ground floor, oak staircase, superb high gloss units in the kitchen and contemporary sanitary ware. Sitting Room, large Games Room, Conservatory, open-plan Kitchen/Diner, WC, Utility, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms. Parking, enclosed Garden. Energy Rating: C.

Guide Price £280,000 Offers In Excess of £425,000

Haydock Avenue, Barleythorpe

A well-presented three-bedroom detached property with a south-west facing garden, private driveway & garage.

Offers In Excess of £500,000 The Laurels, Lyddington

A three-bedroom, Grade II listed, iron-stone cottage with a wealth of period features, sitting on a generous plot in the sought-after village of Lyddington.

Offers in Excess of £675,000

Spion Kop, Tilton on the Hill

A beautiful & characterful iron-stone village home, sitting in a private position within one of Leicestershire’s most popular villages. Leesthorpe House, Leesthorpe

This beautiful four-bedroom cottage sits in a peaceful location in the hamlet of Leesthorpe with a mature garden and lovely countryside views.

Looking for your forever home? Look no further!

VALLEY VIEW, CASTLE BYTHAM, NEAR GRANTHAM £POA - CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

A DEVELOPMENT OF 4 & 5 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOMES PLOTS 3 & 6 ALREADY SOLD STC

Drawing upon the expert knowledge of our in-house designers and architects, Valley View offers six 4 and 5 bedroom executive family homes on an exclusive gated development, finished to the highest of standards and specification: an exceptional build quality that has been designed to stand the test of time. A large luxurious kitchen to accommodate the whole family designed to make the most of the exceptional valley views; plenty of spacious bedrooms and bathrooms big enough to survive the chaos on those busy weekday mornings. Not forgetting the large gardens for those gorgeous summer days.

HIGH SPECIFICATION TO INCLUDE:

Oak stairs with oak newel, handrail & spindles or glass balustrades. Quartz, granite or Corian worktops and upstands. Air source heat pump system... Plus: the reassurance of an NHBC backed 10 year warranty.

Call 01733 558505 or visit www.oakwoodhomesltd.co.uk