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NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across Rutland & Stamford. This month, a Royal visitor to Rutland and the return of the CiCle Classic.
A Royal visitor enjoying Rutland
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester was welcomed to Rutland last month. On The Duke’s first visit to Rutland since November 2019, His Royal Highness travelled to six official engagements around the County, the first of which saw him plant a tree to complete Rutland’s newly created Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Orchard, located at The Rutland County Showground. From The Rutland Showground, His Royal Highness travelled a short distance into Oakham to meet representatives of local charity ‘For Rutland,’ which raises funds to provide free advice and support for people living with long-term health conditions. Next, His Royal Highness was invited to meet representatives from Rutland-based business The Woolroom and journeyed to Exton-based Hambleton Bakery to meet the company’s owners and discuss the importance of locally-based farming and food businesses. The Duke’s trip to Rutland culminated in a visit to Uppingham, where His Royal Highness stopped at the Falcon Hotel and to the town’s Community College
RUTLAND where Principal Ben Solly invited him to plant a tree in the school’s garden. The Duke was accompanied by Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness. n
School’s in fine voice...
ACTORS FROM OAKHAM PUT ON A SHOWSTOPPING PERFORMANCE OF HIT MUSICAL
Talented drama students from Oakham brought the old Hollywood classic to life at the School’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre for an audience of friends, family, and members of the local community. In one of the biggest casts the school has ever seen, the production was a roaring success, with each musical number and dance routine wowing the audience. Whilst the classic song ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ hit all of the right notes with the audience, other musical numbers such as ‘Good Morning’ and ‘All I Do is Dream of You’
OAKHAM went down a storm, with the impressive choreography and vocals each ending in minutes of applause. Throughout each show, all of the students impressed the audience with their acting, singing and dancing skills, whilst the set, lighting and production were professionally executed. The production was supported by many departments at the School, including Oakham School Music, who performed alongside the cast with a really fantastic band made up of pupils and staff. n See www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk.
Rutland race returns
RUTLAND-MELTON CiCLE CLASSIC IN APRIL
RUTLAND The local economy will enjoy a £250,000 boost in spring thanks to the return of the Rutland CiCLE race, taking place in April for the first time since 2019. The event was founded by Wymondham resident Colin Clews in 2005 and remains a popular international event for cycling teams and riders, despite having been cancelled in 2020 and 2021. The 16th event in CiCLE’s history will take place on Sunday 24th April and will provide a boost for the hospitality and tourism sectors who will take care of competitors and spectators. “We’re really pleased that the race is able to move forward once more in so many respects,” says Colin. “Certainly the race should, as always, offer a strong boost to the local economy during race weekend.” The event will also feature a new sprint award for the first cyclist to cross the Rutland border at Teigh. n
Nine Awards for Agents
UK PROPERTY AWARDS WERE A SUCCESSFUL NIGHT FOR STAMFORD AND RUTLAND’S FINE & COUNTRY...
Stamford locomotive to remain in Rutland
COTTESMORE The steam locomotive Rutland will remain in the county thanks to a fundraising effort by the Cottesmore based Rocks by Rail ironstone museum. The locomotive was built in 1927 and worked in the county before ‘retiring’ to East Sussex’s Bluebell Railway in East Sussex. It was later loaned to the museum but a £5,000 fundraising effort has resulted in the purchase of the engine, securing its future in Rutland. n
LINCOLN Fine & Country Rutland, Stamford and South Lincolnshire walked away with nine awards at the United Kingdom Property Awards. The office won awards for its marketing and for its single agency work in Rutland, Lincolnshire and the UK. Jan von Draczek, Director of the agency said: “We are thrilled to be recognised for our hard work and dedication over the past year. These awards are a culmination of our efforts throughout the last 12 months and a symbol of our commitment to excellence and achieving the best possible outcome for all of our clients.” n The Greater Lincolnshire Enterprise Partnership has £2m funding for businesses in Stamford & Rut land
STAMFORD & RUTLAND which are developing environmentally friendly business innovations. The Clean Growth Accelerator Fund aims to support D when businesses are decarbonising their operations and making efforts to counter climate change. n & innovation and R
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LOCAL NEWS
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New yoga studio is bending over backwards to provide classes...
If you’d like to enjoy the benefits of yoga – core strength, flexibility, stress reduction and weight loss –The Loft is a new yoga and pilates studio open above Sigma Cycles in Oakham. Owner Tash Davidson says that opening the studio is a life-long dream following 20 years as a pilates instructor. She said: “I’ve been teaching for many years and have long been aware of the need for a yoga centre in Rutland. “I’m really excited to be able to offer a place of peace and tranquillity and can’t wait to see everyone enjoying classes in such an amazing space.” n
Will’s Walks are back for 2022...
STAMFORD & RUTLAND Following the success of his first edition, Will’s Walks is back with another 21 walks around Stamford and Rutland. The second edition is available from Walkers Bookshop on Stamford high street and in local shops. In the second edition of this popular book from last year, writer Will Hetherington selects 21 more of his favourite walks around the Stamford and Rutland area. From the imposing Harringworth viaduct in the west to the tranquil charms of the Fenland edge in the east, the region is bursting with great places to explore, and this 68-page guide is designed to unlock some hidden gems. The guide is split into three categories; up to four miles, between four and six miles, and six miles plus. “I was born in Stamford and I love the area. Whether it’s the rolling hills around Oakham and Uppingham or the flatter fields out to the east, there is an abundant variety of walking in peaceful woodlands or along the banks of gurgling streams. With two labradors to exercise there aren’t many paths around here that we haven’t walked down, and it’s a pleasure to share what I have discovered.” The first edition of Will’s Walks was a runaway success through online sales, and particularly through a network of local stores. Jenny Pugh, General Manager of stockist Walkers Bookshops, said: “Will’s Walks has been a terrific success during the last 12 months; a really informative guide to local walks. It has certainly helped encourage the local community to stay active during the strange year in which we found ourselves.” n Will’s Walks is available to purchase for £8.95.
LOCAL NEWS
In Brief
WORKING WITH LOTS OF GRIT AND DETERMINATION
Rutland County Council’s Highways Service say they’re working hard this winter and will be hitting the roads, and gritting the roads, to make sure the public are safe this winter. The council is working with Tarmac who will be gritting major A and B roads in the area to ensure motorists are driving in the safest possible conditions. n
Planting for the future...
TREES HAVE BEEN PLANTED ACROSS THE DISTRICT BY COUNCIL TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL TREE WEEK STAMFORD More than 50 native trees have gone into the ground in Stamford, Bourne and Market Deeping. Cllr Kelham Cooke, the Leader of South Kesteven District Council, launched the celebration by planting four silver birch and six rowan trees. “We have allocated our £20,000 climate change reserve fund towards increasing tree cover, which delivers as part of our wider ambitions regarding the challenges we face,” he says. “This is a valuable step forward, establishing attractive new plantations in each of our towns and creating new wildlife habitats.” n
In the undulating rural landscape of South Lincolnshire stands a former
farmhouse, now a superb four bedroomed family home on approx. 8 acres (stms). The stone barn to the rear has been converted into a splendid annex containing a swimming pool. The equestrian facilities are excellent - the large, corrugated barns have been transformed internally to incorporate three Monarch stables. Another barn provides plenty of storage, and grazing is around six acres, fenced by post and rail. There is also a 40 x 20 menage laid with silica sand and topped with rubber. The corrugated barns also include three internal garages, one with a lift for easy maintenance of vehicles, and one with a built-in dehumidifier for specialist sports cars. Viewing is essential to appreciate the calibre of garages and workshop space, as well as the stabling – no expense has been spared either in the stone barn and pool area or in this domain.
In a village just east of Oundle, a fine, stone property dates back to the 1700s with well-kept outbuildings, a heated swimming pool, and in total, almost ten acres of
land. Generally a light and airy house due to the large windows, it is a blend of quaintness, grandeur and more modern living with exposed stone walls and timber beams and touches of modernity in the conservatory.Not only does the house offer vast amounts of storage, but so too do the outbuildings. The L-shaped block, in front of which is a substantial area for parking, is divided into a large double garage with a connecting room at one end. On the other side are further rooms and stables. The heated swimming pool occupies the area behind the stables with garden views which is a very private and sheltered spot.The first paddock, reached from the gravel drive, is completely fenced and around an acre. Two more fields of pasture connected by gates are further beyond, amounting to over eight more acres.
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