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Rutland County Show History; Langham Church Edith Weston Vintage Fayre Health & Beauty; Fish, Nails & Diet Reviews; Books, Motoring & Travel
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Contents
Front Cover: Karen Parsons Contents Image: John Wright
Useful numbers 4&5 Community 6 & 8-10 Health & Beauty 11 & 12 Competition 13 Book reviews 15 Garden Scene 17 Interiors 18 & 19 Family & Craft 20 & 21 Rutland County Show 25 Notes on Nature 28 & 29 Langham Church 30 Travel Scene 32 & 33 Motoring 34 & 35 Edith Weston Vintage Fayre 36 & 37 What’s on 38 & 39 Royal Wedding 42 & 43
Lighter evenings and Spring sunshine – hooray! We arrived in British Summertime on 27 March and welcome you to the April edition of the Rutland Scene to boot. April is awash with holidays and celebrations, starting with Mother’s Day on the 3rd, Good Friday on the 22nd, Easter Bank Holiday Monday on 25th and of course the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th. We have a lovely feature on the Royal Wedding, including Kate Middleton fashion you can emulate (pages 42 & 43). Locally, a few dates for your diary are the Rutland County Show (page 25), Edith Weston Vintage Fayre (pages 36 & 37) and craft fairs (page 20). Local history this month is about Langham Church. Are you involved with your local parish church? Would you like to see your church in the Scene magazine? Get in touch with Naomi on 01780 783613 or naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk With so many features this month including Health & Beauty, Motoring, The Garden Scene, Interiors and Travel you really must pull up a chair (in the garden on a beautiful Spring day!) and give yourself some ‘Scene time’. We are also online, so have a look through our website www.thescenemagazine.co.uk and you can read current and past editions and share them with friends and family, including the new Wedding Scene magazine too!
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Non emergency (0116) 222 2222 In a non emergency - for example not requiring police attendance - or to report a nonurgent crime, there is one telephone number for the whole of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Support Advicelines
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Emergencies 999 Childline - 0800 11 11 Parentline 0808 800 2222 Samaritans 08457 909090 Citzens Advice Bureau 56 High Street Oakham LE15 6AL 0845 120 3705 www.rutlandcab.org.uk
Local Councils
Rutland County Council Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP Tel: 01572 722577 E: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk Uppingham Town Council The Town Hall, High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9PY - 01572 822681 www: uppinghamtowncouncil.co.uk Rutland Adult Learning Enquiries and Enrolment E: adultlearning@ catmose.rutland.sch.uk www.rutnet.co.uk/adultlearning
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HEALTH Doctors
Barrowden Surgery 8 Kings Lane LE15 8EF 01572 748635 Dr D A J Ker & Partners Cold Overton Road Oakham LE15 6NT Empingham Medical Centre 37 Main Street LE15 8PR Ketton Surgery Geeston Road PE9 3RH 01572 823531 Market Overton Surgery Thistleton Road LE15 7PP 0844 815 1470 Somerby Surgery Oakham Road LE14 2PZ 0844 815 1470 The Uppingham Surgery 2 London Road LE15 9TJ 01572 823531
Chemists
Ashdale Pharmacy 3 Market Place, Uppingham LE15 9QH 01572 822343 Boots The Chemist 26 High Street East, Uppingham LE15 9PZ 01572 823304 Boots The Chemist 18 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AL 01572 722024
Day Lewis 21 High Street, Oakham April 2011 | Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk LE15 6AH
Valley Pharmacy Kings Lane, Barrowden LE15 8EF 01572 747433 Your Local Boots Pharmacy Cold Overton Road, Oakham LE15 6NT 01572 770101
Dentists
ADP Oakham The White House, 17 Burley Road Oakham, LE15 6DH 01572 770579 D S Nadany 2 Market Street, Oakham LE15 6DY 01572 755002 Dentith & Dentith 83 South Street, Oakham LE15 6BG 01572 755970 J A Gwyther 74 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AS 01572 755260 Oakham Dental Studio Knight’s Yard, Gaol Street Oakham, LE15 6AQ 01572 771775 RM Allen 9 Market Place, Uppingham LE15 9QH - 01572 821040 R M Pancholi / M P Gokani Unit 3, Ayston House, Ayston Road Uppingham LE15 9RL 01572 823595 West Road Dental Practice 71 West Road, Oakham LE15 6LT 01572 722677
SPORTS
Vale of Catmose College Sports Centre 01572 756181 www.rutnet.co.uk/vcc Oakham School Sports Centre 01572 758754 Rutland County Council Active Recreation Team 01572 722577 www.rutland.gov.uk
Athletics
Rutland Athletic Club 01572 757617 01572 723606 www.rutlandac.supanet.com
Ketton Tennis Club 01780 460501
Volleyball
Oakham Volleyball Club 01572 812544 Oakham Library Catmose Street LE15 6HW 01572 722918 Uppingham Library, Queen Street LE15 9QR 01572 823218
Lyddington, Stoke Dry, Seaton, Caldecott, Glaston, Bisbrooke, Harringworth The Revd Jane Baxter 01572 822717
Ketton Library High Street PE93TE 01780 720580
Uppingham, Ayston, Belton,Wardley The Revd Canon Stephen Evans 01572 823381
Ryhall Library Coppice Road, PE9 4HY 01780751726
Football
Mobile Library offers a fortnightly service to the villages of Rutland
Royce Rangers Junior FC 07800749907 / 01572821189
Horse riding
RutlandRidingClub 01780 755237 www.rutlandridingclub.co.uk
Rugby
Empingham – Edith Weston, North Luffenham, Lyndon, Manton, Whitwell, Preston, Ridlington,Wing, Pilton The Revd Stuart Mitchell 01780 460139
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Badminton
Oakham Badminton Club oakhambc@hotmail.co.uk
Cottesmore, Barrow & Burley Greetham,Thistleton, Stretton, Clipsham, Exton 01572 812202 (Cottesmore Church office)
Barrowden & Wakerley, South Luffenham, Morcott, Duddington Tixover The Revd Geoff Angell 01572 747192 Ketton, Collyweston, Easton on the Hill,Wittering The Revd David Everett 01780 720228
VETS
Best Friends Veterinary Centre Melton Road, Oakham, LE15 6AY 01572 770011 www.bestfriendsgroup.com
Oakham Rugby Club 01664 454421 01572 770274 www.oakhamrfc.co.uk
Oakham Veterinary Hospital Ashwell Road, Oakham, LE15 7QH 01572 722647 www.oakhamvethospital.co.uk
Running
Rutland Veterinary Centre 12a Ayston Road, Uppingham, LE15 9RL 01572 822399
Rutland Running Club 01572 755533 E:rrcclub_sec@yahoo.co.uk
Sailing
Rutland Sailing Club 01780 720292 www.rutlandsc.co.uk
Tennis
Oakham Tennis Club 07966 466482 / 07971 457739 oakhamltc.org.uk
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Oakham Ashwell, Braunston in Rutland, Brooke, Egleton, Hambleton, Langham, Market Overton,Teigh,Whissendine The Revd Lee Francis- Dehqani 01572 722108 Ryhall, Essendine, Carlby The Revd Patrick McKee 01780 762398
St Josephs Catholic Church, Oakham 01572 722308 Congregational Church, Oakham 01733 262086 Methodist Church, Oakham 01572 756946 Methodist Church, Uppingham 01572 722239 Baptist Church, Oakham 01572 724990 School Chapel, Oakham 01572 758797 Langham Baptist Church 01572 768386 The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) 59 South Street, Oakham 01780 460454 (voicemail) Market Overton Free Church
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Community
A Free Showcase of musical talent in Peterborough On 7th May 10am – 4 pm central Peterborough will be ‘alive to the sound of music’ with over 800 performers, from 18 different groups from around the city, sharing their enthusiasm for active music making Five year old PETERBOROUGH MUSIC MAKING was formed to support its member groups to share musical experiences and help them to develop their considerable musical talents. To date there are 22 member groups. This is a great opportunity to see, hear and even try some of the musical activities that are regularly going on in and around Peterborough. In the MUSICAL SHOWCASE event, performed by all ages, Orchestras, Bands, Indian drummers, Clog dancers, Barbershop groups and Choral singers of all sorts will be performing from 10 am to 4 pm in Queensgate, Cathedral Square, and in and around St John’s Church on Cathedral Square. www.peterboroughmusicmaking.org.uk
Liz Noble, Secretary Peterborough Music Making Email: liznoble@lineone.net T: 01778 342855
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Joint Film Venture Up to two films a week will be shown at Rutland County Museum through to May as Live@The Museum and Catmose Films join forces. Catmose Films are usually based at Catmose College in Oakham, but due to the college moving to new premises, the film club are setting up temporary home at Rutland County Museum. Movie fans will have a huge selection of films to choose from and the line-up is a healthy mixture of modern films and more well-known classics. For information on both programmes please contact Rutland County Museum on 01572 758 440 or Catmose Films (only) on 01572 759 771.
Catmose Campus opens its doors Rutland County Council and Catmose College are pleased to announce the official completion of the Catmose Campus project. The campus will include a new Children’s Centre as well as providing a base for services such as adult learning and other specialist support plus the new community sports centre www.catmosecollege.com.
Recycling CD’s and DVD’s
A brand new recycling facility for CD’s and DVD’s is being set up at Rutland’s CA sites, Rutland County Museum, Oakham and Uppingham Libraries and in the reception at the councils main offices in Oakham. CD’s and DVD’s that contain information as well as those containing music and films will be recycled and in some cases skimmed for reuse. DVD’s will be granulated and used for road surfacing, all of which will be carried out locally. www.recycle4rutland.org.uk 01572 722 577 Telephone: 01780 783613 | April 2011
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Community
Community
Hippos
STRETTON LAKES NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD
Tickets are now available for a charity auction taking place at St. George’s Barracks, North Luffenham this Spring that will give local A Rutland tourism business finds out this residents the chance to win one of the famous month if they have been recognised as the Rutland Hippos. The fibreglass sculptures that best self catering accommodation in the caused such a stir throughout the county last country. summer have already started waking up from their winter hibernation and the countdown is now on as they are just three months away from going under the auctioneers hammer. Organisers of the event are Arts for Rutland, raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund and to support local artists and arts projects. The Hippos will be on show for one last time at Rutland County Museum throughout April. Stretton Lakes, who work extremely Saturday 21 May at 7.30pm, tickets £35 per closely with Discover Rutland, is through person to the national finals of the Enjoy England Contact Joy Everitt 01572 720 922 or tourism awards after scooping Gold at the 07770 543 118.
recent East Midlands awards.
They are now in the final four, up against other self-catering providers from Norfolk, Devon and Yorkshire. For more information visit
www.strettonlakes.co.uk £80k APPEAL FOR LOROS Garden of Light and Reflection Local companies and individuals are being sought to sponsor or donate specific items for a Garden of Light and Reflection that is to be installed at LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland hospice. A garden appeal has been launched this week to raise capital for this special garden which will first be shown at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in July and then installed permanently at LOROS in August/September as an enduring feature of the hospice. It is widely acknowledged that time spent looking at or within a beautiful garden can
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help a patient come to terms with an incurable illness and can provide a restful retreat for visitors and staff. Full information is available at www.lorosgarden.org.uk which also has a link to the Virgin Money LOROS garden appeal online donation page, any donation however small will be gratefully received.
Walking around Rutland – Date for your diary! Rutland Walking Festival, Sunday May 22nd to Sunday June 5th 2011 Previously known as Rutland Walking Week, the Rutland Walking Festival has now been extended to a whole fortnight due to the popularity of the excellent walking routes in this beautiful, rural county. Walk the Rutland Round in seven days 22nd to 28th May With the author of this popular route as your knowledgeable guide, you can walk the 65 mile circular route in 7 sections. These linea sections take you around the boarder of England’s smallest county, and also bring you in to see the features of Oakham, Uppingham and Rutland Water. Launch of week 2 Sunday 29th May The second week offers a range of health walks (maximum of 1hour long) and more substantial walks ranging from 3 to 11 miles and as it’s half term, there will be lots of family friendly routes and activities.
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Health & Beauty
Community Castle Cottage Cafe Life is full of little Pleasures; a smile, a friendly face and a lovely slice of cake! That’s the message at the Castle Cottage Cafe in Oakham where you can enjoy homemade cakes and freshly prepared food in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment. Next to All Saints Church in the heart of Oakham, you can enjoy breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, and in the summer the garden bar will be open for evening drinks on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. www.castlecottagecafe.co.uk
Walk for Rutland event with the Rotary Club of Rutland Sunday May 22nd The Rotary Club of Rutland are hosting a charity walk setting off from Greetham. Raising money for the Air Ambulance and other local charities, this event promises to offer a great atmosphere, with music and refreshments at Greetham Community Centre throughout the day. Walkers are invited to start the six mile route anytime between 9.30am to 11am and then you can join the party on your return back to Greetham. This route includes areas of Exton Park which are usually not open to the public. For more information and to download a sponsorship form, view www.walk4rutland.org.uk
NAIL CARE DO’S &DON’TS Do Wear Rubber Gloves
Nails are extremely porous, if exposed to water for too long they will weaken, bend and break.
Beautiful nails at your finger tips The shape of your nails can lead to them becoming weaker or splitting. A cross between a squared nail and an oval one is called ‘squoval’ and is perfect for shorter nails – practical yet chic. Square off the top and then gently soften the edges. Spring colours; Nudes, pastels, pinks and splashes of vibrant orange
Do Use Cuticle Oil Daily
Massage cuticle oil into and around your cuticles every day to help promote and stimulate good, strong nails growth.
Do Wear Base Coat
Always, always, always use a base coat if you are going to wear nail polish. This will help avoid staining, provide a smoother base and save you money as you won’t use as much. Avoid products that have formaldehyde or toluene.
Don’t File Wet Nails
Nails will absorb a surprising amount of water and will then be weaker. Try to avoid emery boards and never ever use metal ones – they will split your nails! Invest in a crystal or glass file as these last a lifetime.
Don’t Use Your Nails As Tools
Keep your nails and hands looking lovely; take a minute to get the right tool for the job and avoid sacrificing your nails!
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Health & Beauty
Fishy Foot Spa
Garra rufa (also known as Dr Fish) are an exotic fresh water fish found naturally in the warm springs of Turkey where locals have been using this method of dead skin removal for years, helping with skin disorders such as psoriasis. It is scientifically proven that the Garra rufa fish are very effective at helping to improve the skin. While removing the dead skin from your feet by gently nibbling (don’t worry they have no teeth!), the fish secrete Diathanol which is an enzyme well known to improve the regeneration of skin cells. The fish are also very therapeutic gently gliding over
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Freya North’s Top 3 Reads
Maxey House Retirement Home
Maxey House, located just outside Market Deeping, continues to go from strength to strength.
Maxey House is proud to publish the results of their latest Quality Assurance Survey and a full breakdown of the views of residents/ relatives that participated in the survey is available for any prospective client to see. Considerable refurbishment has been undertaken and more is planned.
• 100% scored the home as ‘good, very good or excellent’ regarding the personal care that is received.
They asked all participants to score 10 areas of the home from poor to excellent.
• 100% scored the home as ‘very good or excellent’ regarding the quality and variety of food.
• 96% scored the home as ‘very good or excellent’ regarding the quality of the care staff.
Maxey House continues to welcome new residents to the home so should anyone wish to come and view the rooms, please do not hesitate to contact them on the number below. Maxey House Residential Home | 88, Lincoln Rd | Deeping Gate | PE6 9BA | 01778 342244
Author of 10 bestselling novels and winner of the Romantic Novel of the Year, Freya’s 11th novel, Chances, is published on March 31st
MUM KNOWS BEST by M and J Hanks Square Peg, 3rd March 2011, £8.99 There’s a big market for these type of books – the Dangerous Book For Boys being the most famous. What I loved about this book is that it’s full of down-to-earth helpful hints. It’s the sort of book I keep in the loo but once you dip in, you find yourself absorbed for hours. In our lives, where we assume we have to buy a gadget or gimmick for every task, this book is a wonderful and useful reminder that there’s a better, cheaper and more practical alternative. Every domestic dilemma is catered for with no-nonsense instructions. Stained mugs or cups? Rub in a little kitchen salt with water. Dirty microwave? Pop in several lemon slices in a bowl of water and cook on high for a few minutes. A great spring clean read!
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO LUBKA by LAURIE GRAHAM. Quercus, £7.99 Laurie Graham is one of my favourite authors – and greatly underrated. My mum and I often read her books at the same time. Graham is an author with a huge heart, a brilliant turn of phrase razor sharp wit – and she always finds fascinating subjects whether fictitious or historical (Gone With The Windsors – a fictitious diary set around the time of the Abdication – is one of my all time favourite books). This is her most recent novel and it’s gorgeous – both tender yet laugh-out-loud. It’s a wonderful, funny, warm tale of the friendship between women, whatever their age. Read it while your mum reads her copy.
NEW BEGINNINGS by FERN BRITTON HarperCollins 17th March 2011, £12.99 This is Fern’s debut novel and she takes as her theme the dilemma of how to have a career but also be a good mother. Her likeable heroine, Christie Lynch, is a journalist and single mother of two when she gets a lucky break – an appearance on a daytime TV talk show, the fabulously named Tart Talk. Spotted by a successful talent agent, Christie’s life changes in an instant when she lands a high-profile presenting job. Written with warmth, insight and humour, the book charts Christie’s journey as a mother and career woman – and the choices and the sacrifices she must make will ring true for many readers.
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In The Garden
April in the garden
In The Garden
by Joseph Whitehead
“April weather, rain and sunshine both together”. A fickle month where weather is concerned, pleasantly warm of late but anything’s possible. Busy, busy in the garden, plants are growing; seeds need sowing and frustratingly, weeds already need hoeing!
Ornamental garden • On warm days open the vents in the glass house. Watch out for pests like aphids, red spider mite, and mealy bug that can quickly multiply. A tell tale sign on the leaves is black sooty mould growing on sap secreted by these tricky suckers! Soft soap sprays, systemic insecticides, or biological controls will help. • Prune back hard the stems of Cornus and Salix grown for their winter colour as the newest growth is the brightest. • Feed roses with a proprietary rose fertiliser. Spray fortnightly with a seaweed based foliar feed, containing sequestered iron. • Prune spring flowered shrubs like Chaenomeles and Forsythia immediately after flowering.
Kitchen garden planting & preparation • Plant second early potatoes in the first half of the month • Sow in modules or pots: Autumn/ Winter cabbages, calabrese, late sprouts, courgettes and squashes, cauliflowers, early runner beans and early sweetcorn. • Direct in the ground: french beans, carrots, mid season peas and broad beans, salads and beetroot. • Keep some potted strawberry plants in the glass house or cold frame for an early crop, to improve fruit setting hand pollinate with a paint brush transferring pollen from flower to flower.
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Naked Beauty A profusion of beautiful pink flowers born on naked stems, makes the Judas tree a unique and most wonderful addition to the spring garden if you have the space. A small tree 10-15m, requiring full sun and good drainage. Telephone: 01780 783613 | April 2011
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Interiors
Flooring Think about the volume of traffic and how
Interiors
much cleaning will be required when considering which flooring to choose. If you are having carpet make sure you get a hardwearing, stain resistant one with good underlay. You don’t have to choose a dark carpet, just make sure you have the facility for people to wipe their feet properly before they enter. If you are opting for a wooden or tiled floor, a non-slip door mat is essential and remember, only use a runner if it is necessary and there are no tripping hazards.
Function Next regard the function of the area - have
Make an entrance By Sue Hessom
We welcome our family and friends into our homes through the hallway. As it’s the first internal part of our home that they see it’s important that it gives the right impression. Too many people neglect this space with the excuse - ‘its just a walkthrough’. It might be just a walkthrough, but a badly designed hallway can leave your home feeling unwelcome, no matter what design surprises you may have hidden behind closed doors. Hallways come in various shapes and sizes and can be one of the hardest areas to decorate successfully, so give your design ideas some serious thought and do some research. Once you have an idea of the image you want to achieve, stand at your front door to visualise exactly how you are going to create your look.
Colours Remember that there are no rules when it comes to decorating your home, so don’t be afraid to inject some of your personality into your hall area. Many people still choose white walls to help keep the space light and airy, but with high traffic volume the walls can soon start to look shabby and dirty, so only opt for white walls if you are happy to maintain them. Instead, why not consider painting the hallway two colours - one dark, one light. Paint all the walls that are left facing; light, and all the right facing ones; dark - this will not only add visual interest but will help to create a feeling of warmth and open space. If you are adamant in having wallpaper in your hallway, why not try something different? Find a wallpaper that reflects you and put it on the stair wall only. Then add some framed pieces of the wallpaper to the opposite wall - not only will this will look fantastic but the overall effect will not be too heavy.
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you got room for furniture or storage items? Consider this carefully as the last thing you want is for people to struggle getting in or out of your home. Console tables can look nice in a hallway and are functional for displaying fresh flowers and storing post and keys - just make sure your purchase the right size and don’t go too big. If you are struggling to find one that meets your needs, why not consider making one yourself? Likewise, if you want coats and shoes to be stored search the internet for some clever storage solutions - there are plenty out there that are multi-functional and take up minimal space.
Finishing Touches Accessories should always complement your
décor. Mirrors are brilliant for reflecting natural light and will help any area look wider. Display some unusual pieces of art to get people talking, or use black and white photographs in the same finished frames; or a themed display of pictures to generate an area of interest. Finally, think about the small finishing touches that will complete your look and help create that wow factor - replace boring white plastic light switches and plug sockets with trendy silver ones. And if you can’t afford to update your radiator, either paint it or consider purchasing a radiator cover.
Lighting If you have natural light coming into the hall-
way, try not to block it out. Think about your window coverings and try to keep them to a minimum. However, if you like the idea of heavy curtains, design it so they can be pulled back during the day to let the light flood in. If you have no natural light, consider replacing full wooden internal doors with half glass ones - you will be surprised at the difference it makes. If you have a high ceiling then don‘t be afraid to showcase a stunning chandelier. If not, think about adding spot lights to the ceiling and stairs, or use a couple of strategically placed lamps to add an array of artificial light.
Whether you are selling, letting or simply wanting to update your home contact Sue for an informal chat. Tidy Interiors Tel 01476 564035 | Mob 0754 061 2143 www.tidyinteriors.co.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | April 2011
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Family & Craft
Easter Egg Heads A little trip down memory lane with Cress Egg Heads – I bet you can smell that cress just from a school day memory!
Craft Fairs In The Area 16 April 10.30am – 4.30pm Cuckoo’s Nest Art & Craft Fair Victoria Hall, Oakham 1 May 10am – 4pm Fineshade Woods 6 miles South West of Stamford NN17 3BB. 2 May Indoor Craft Fair & Farmers Market Braunston in Rutland 15 May 10am – 4pm Stamford Artisans Guild Spring Crafts Market Stamford Arts Centre
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Spring Storage
Spring is a natural time to get those cupboards cleared, winter boots packed away and windows flung to let in some fresh bulb scented air. A clean slate and great storage solutions can give us all a lift. From simple baskets, to mid range shelving these could work for you. Small stair baskets mean all those bites and pieces get taken upstairs in one go! Gorgeous felt style baskets can be tailored to your room style, so whilst they are practical, they look stylish too. Shelving can be coupled with baskets, or kept open if you’re a tidy person! The under stairs cupboard area can be a bit of a dumping ground. Only keep the essentials – be ruthless and make a decision to reduce, reuse and recycle!
Useful online sites for ideas and tips, with local stores for friendly advice • www.dalexkrafts.com • www.hobbycraft.co.uk • www.pondskippercrafts.co.uk • www.sirstampalot.co.uk • www.artandstitch.co.uk
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Flag up with someone you trust if anything upsets you or if someone asks to meet you offline. (ONE Opinion Survey, www.statistics.gov.uk) You can help young people use the internet safely and we have brought you some guidlines from the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS)
Netmums is a unique local network for mums and dads offering parenting information, activity ideas as well as local boards to network in your local area.
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Candle making This is a more unusual craft for you but one that once you have perfected it, can provide you with the source of many gifts for friends and family. Try making the candles in some vintage tea cups (not Mum or Granny’s best ones of course) – go for a root around at a car boot or charity shop. To receive our instructions, free, on candle making, email naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk, We will email you back with the details. Or visit www.hobbycraft.co.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | April 2011
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Travel Choices With Freeway of Uppingham Something New
Every Sunday from 22nd May there will be a direct flight from Heathrow to Beja in the Alentejo region of Portugal, an area unspoilt by mass tourism. With ancient Roman towns, castles, citadels and churches and empty beaches in the south west it is an area to enjoy and relax in. Each region has its own individual gastronomic delights which you can wash down with locally produced wines.
Cruising
Growing in popularity there really is a cruise to suit all tastes. Why not try something slightly different by taking the Eurostar/TGV to Marseille, two nights in Marseille made famous from the film French Connection (though some of you may be too young to remember it!). Embark at Marseille and then cruise the Mediterranean, Iberian Coast or Malta and Italy, disembark in Marseille and return home by TVR/Eurostar, maybe taking a few days in Paris on the way back home.
Rail
When Eurostar moved to St Pancras it made rail travel to Europe that much easier. It is
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around an hour to St Pancras from Kettering or Corby and then Europe is your oyster. There are Rail Tours to meet all requirements; French Riviera or Pyrenees, German Bavarian Alps, Moselle Valley, Italy the Lakes,Venice, Switzerland or Austria - it is truly a relaxing way to travel around Europe. Remember not too much luggage as you will be transferring trains and handling your own bags, so some wheels do help! Rail is not just confined to Europe. The USA, Canada, Far East, Australia and New Zealand also have some magnificent tours available.
Package Holidays
This is still a sizable market, which saw a dip with the ash cloud, BA strikes and December weather delays highlighting the problems faced when self booked separately. Tunisia has now returned to the Foreign Office travel list so expect some bargains while the tour companies build up destination confidence. Spain, Canaries, Balearics and Greece still hold top spot but there will be some increases in your holiday due to higher departure tax and the dreaded fuel surcharge making a return.
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Visit C olo Rutland urfence at Th e Count Sunday y Show on 5 June
Rutland Agricultural Society’s 179th Annual County Show The Rutland Show is an all round county show for the people of Rutland and the surrounding areas. It provides a unique opportunity to appreciate what is great about the county. Animals, people, produce, displays, vehicles, entertainment – there is something for everyone.
Sunday 2011 e n u J 5 Throughout the day, in the Main Ring, the programme includes many exciting and new performances including
The Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team Classes & Attractions include; • Cattle, Sheep and Goat Classes • Horse and Pony Classes • Show Jumping • Display of Vintage and Classis Cars, and Vintage and Modern Farm Machinery • Over 100 Trade and Agricultural Stands, and Children’s Amusements • Local businesses • Macmillan Cancer Support Giant Tombola • Licenced Bar and Refreshment Tents.
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Membership Formed in around 1825 The Rutland Agricultural Society has held an annual show for 177 years, with only a few years of interruption during the World Wars. Rutland Agricultural Society is a registered charity No. 241028.
www.rutlandcountyshow.co.uk Burley-on-the Hill near Oakham, LE15 7TE
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Dog Hosting with Barking Mad Many hosts with Barking Mad have previously been dog owners. If you have missed that companionship from having a pet, but you can’t commit the time to have your own dog, then maybe becoming a host for Barking Mad is the answer.
Local Home From Home Pet Care Your dog’s daily routine for feeding and walks maintained by our hosts Local hosts in your area Suitable for dogs with a wide range of needs Remember, it’s their holiday too Loving home environment with very special hosts Established 4 years Keeping you informed about your dog’s holiday Bourne | Deeping | Stamford | Rutland | Spalding Kerry Wells - Barking Mad Tel: 01775 720382 Email: kerry.wells@barkingmad.uk.com Website: www.barkingmad.uk.com
“My car does not even fit in my garage” “My car does not even fit in my garage” Cars take a back seat when it comes to your garage these days. They are mostly full of junk, which you are always meaning to throw out, but what else are they good for? Before you add square footage, with the expense and complication that new construction always brings, take another look at your garage. Converting it may meet your requirements without costing as much as an extension. Most properties have what is called their Permitted Development Rights intact and in 2008 The Permitted Development Act was passed. It is a category of work as prescribed by the government, which can be undertaken without the need for planning permission, so no long applications, no expensive plans and no
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planning fee. The beauty of a garage conversion is that the shell of the building and its services already exists. Structurally, all that is needed is to close off the garage door opening and perhaps open up the wall between the garage and the house. A freestanding garage also offers flexibility for conversion to a home office, guest house or extra living space. A hallway or covered pathway linking it to the house creates a sheltered compound. Approximately 95% of the conversions Jade Building have completed have not required local authority planning permission, but a Building Notice application, which can be completed online with work able to start two days later. Examples of work featured at
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Not only can you have a visiting companion, but you can address that niggling need for more exercise and get out into the beautiful countryside surrounding you. Worried the dog might need more exercise than you can manage? Don’t be concerned; you will be matched with a suitable dog for your sake and theirs.
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Feature
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Nature Notes Signs of spring By: Will Kirstein
The 25 February was a significant date this year. Not because it was a birthday, an anniversary or a Royal Wedding but the day that the first bumblebee was recorded on the Rutland Water Nature Reserve. This brave soul, along with the first snowdrops, the insect life that starts to stir at this time of year and the new buds on various trees, are often the first signs we get that winter is losing its grip on the land and spring and summer are on their way. Taking a closer look reveals ever more signs of a changing season. In an effort to become irresistible to potential partners the Black Headed Gulls are starting to loose their winter plumage and develop the jet black heads that give them their name, while the resident Mallards are doing what comes naturally at this time of year! The over wintering wildfowl are starting to move on to their breeding grounds and the summer migrants are returning – thus leading to a dramatic change in the species composition found on the reserve.
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The first summer migrants to return are invariably the Sand Martins and Chiffchaffs followed by a host of others including Swallows, Terns,Yellow wagtails and the mighty Ospreys – Rutland’s star species. The fact that a bird the size of a Sand Martin, which measures about 6 inches, weighs little more than a one pound coin and is able to fly over 5,000 miles to reach its summer breeding grounds to then find the same nest site it uses year on year is astonishing. It’s no wonder that people in the 17th century believed that Swifts, Swallows and Martins hibernated under the Thames. Perhaps its quite fitting that a species that is so small, yet achieves so much, nests in a county with the motto of ‘Multum in parvo’ (Much in little).
While the return of all the migratory species generates excitement, it is the arrival of the Ospreys from their West African wintering grounds that really steals the show. These birds have raised the profile of the reserve, Rutland Water and the county and as the Osprey project goes from strength to strength so their celebrity status will continue to grow. The sight of these iconic birds fishing over the reservoir can not fail to draw admiration from all of those lucky enough to observe it.
The Osprey Migration Route
The spectacle of migration is one that has to be witnessed to be appreciated, the sight of literally thousands of birds of all species following the well flown ‘highways of the sky’ (or flyways as they are more correctly known), to their summer homes is one that words cannot describe. Imagine what these birds see in their life time! Flying over Europe, the Mediterranean, the Sahara, countless miles of Africa and in some instances from pole to pole, the sights must be incredible. If birds could tell tales they sure would have some tall ones!
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Local History
Langham Church Langham means ‘Long Village’ and it owes its origins to the Anglos Saxons, although Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman remains have been found within the parish. As part of ‘Oakham soke’, the village’s connections with the town of Oakham are long established. The Domesday Book records Oakham as having five hamlets of which Langham was probably one. Details of early history of Langham are given in the Victoria County History and also on the village
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The Church The Church, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is one of the largest in Rutland. The churchyard was enlarged in 1921. This involved rerouting the brook to its present course. In 2007 the stump of a medieval churchyard and cross was discovered, one of only four in Rutland. The cross may even predate the church. The earliest parts of the existing building are the chancel, lower part of the aisles and the tower, which are 13th century. The south transept was added at the end of the 13th century; in the 14th century the present nave arcades, chancel arch and porch were built, the aisles probably rebuilt and the transept remodelled. The font is also 14th century but with a later oak cover.
www.langhaminrutland.org.uk Langham Village History Group – Books on Langham Village life and history are available via the website.
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Simon de Langham is generally thought to have been responsible for the 14th century work. The church bells would broadcast news to the village, if a male died the tenor bell would ring three times, there would be a pause between each three. For a female the bell would stroke twice three times. Before 1914 the Feast was kept with enthusiasm and lasted a whole week culminating in Feast Sunday (the Sunday nearest St. Peter’s Day.) On Feast Sunday the church was (and still is) strewn with hay. The Feast was celebrated with a fair, dancing and cricket. Traditional Feast Sunday fare was roast duckling, new potatoes and garden peas, followed by a curd tart.
www.churchofengland.org www.achurchnearyou.com Websites of the Church of England, allowing you to search for local churches, contact details and service information.
Cottesmore
25 Main Street, Cottesmore, Nr Oakham Rutland LE15 7DH Tel: 01572 898217 We offer a warm welcome and traditional, fresh, home cooked food and real ale. Whether you want morning coffee, lunch, dinner or just a snack, it’s available at The Sun Inn. Our menu changes with the seasons!
Weddings, Christenings, Anniversaries, Funerals Contact Julie to view our Rutland Room on 01572 898217 Everything tailored to your requirements
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Sunday 3rd April Mothers Day 3 Courses £16.95 - 01572 898217
April 29th Celebrate the Royal Wedding Family fun day from 12 noon come along and enjoy our barbecue and family entertainment. Food Serving Times
Monday to Thursday - 12 noon to 9pm Friday and Saturday - 12 noon to 9.30pm Sunday lunch served from 12 noon to 7pm Sunday to Thursday 11am to 11pm Friday and Saturday 11am to midnight Sunday Supper served from 7pm to 9pm Well behaved dogs are most welcome in our bar Visit our website at: www.thesuninncottesmore.co.uk Contact us by e-mail at info@thesuninncottesmore.co.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | April 2011
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Bountiful Botswana
Now Accessible For More Budget Conscious Travellers
17% of the land mass is dedicated to game reserves, and as MD, Steve Daykin points out, if you want to see nature in its most uncompromised state, Botswana is greatly suited.“With a population of only 1.3m, Botswana provides ultimate escapism, offering a break from the concrete jungle and a chance to connect with all the fruits of nature. With its magnificent range of different ecosystems and abundance of wildlife and birdlife, Botswana is simply stunning, and now accessible for all”. For those with a tad more cash to spare, Botswana can be combined with visits to many of the highlights of the surrounding regions – maybe visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls or chic Cape Town or spend some idyllic beach time on the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius or Mozambique. Inspirational Travel tailor-make itineraries to cater for varying durations and budgets.
Traditionally a holiday destination that thrived on high yield and low impact tourism, Botswana isn’t famed for attracting the more budget conscious traveller. All that is set to change with a new series of affordable itineraries created by local travel company, Inspirational Travel.
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Botswana’s key tourist destinations, during peak season, have asked as much as USD $1,200 per person per night (approx £750.00). Inspirational Travel, however, are now offering safaris starting at just £1,200 per person. Managing Director, Steve Daykin explains; “Botswana is a fabulous place to visit, but previously this hasn’t been possible for many individuals and families due to excessive pricing. Now, what with the economy forcing purse strings to tighten, holidays to Botswana have become seemingly beyond reach. However, we have worked diligently with our strategic partners to design exciting, affordable itineraries to suit those travelling on a more modest budget”.
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Inspirational Travel has created a range of exciting safari itineraries of varying lengths and start with their 4-night “Affordable Botswana” safari with prices from just £1,200 per person. The itinerary includes 2-nights in the Okavango Delta at Kanana Camp and 2-nights in Moremi Game Reserve at Okuti Camp. The price of £1,200 includes shared accommodation, flights within Botswana, game activities, all meals and drinks, laundry service, park entrance fees and departure taxes. Botswana is a vast land of contrasting flora and fauna. The country is landlocked between South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia and is covered by savannah scrub and the dry, arid Kalahari sands, which are then broken by the breathtaking Okavango Delta, the saltpans of Makgadikgadi and the swamps and flood plains of the Chobe River. Collectively these areas constitute a range of eco-systems unparalleled in Africa and are abundant in bird, plant and wildlife.
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Motoring
Motoring
The DS3 is also packed with technology to further entertain and assist the driver. For portable music players, the car can be kitted out with auxiliary, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. MyWay, Citroën’s integrated widescreen colour satellite navigation system, can be specified - and for excellent acoustic performance, a new eight-speaker Hi-Fi system creates a rich audio experience in the cabin. The Citroën DS3 is a great alternative to other ‘premium’ small cars like the Mini, Fiat 500 and Alfa Romeo MiTo. It is also competitively priced, starting at just £12,100 for the petrol VTi 95hp DSign, rising to £16,300 for the top-of-therange petrol THP 150hp and diesel HDi 110hp DSport models. The DS3 certainly doesn’t look like any other car on the road today – so if you’re in the market for a supermini, and being noticed is on the agenda, then this charismatic
Citroën
DS3 DSport 1.6i 16V 150 It’s great to feel 17 years old again. That’s how I felt driving the Citroën DS3 – and it’s no bad thing because it shows that the French offering is a fun, funky and lively motor. All good things as far as I’m concerned.
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer
Citroën could be for you!
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The 1.6i 16v 150 sport version, on test here, was a blast to drive. It rips up the black stuff with aggression and grips corners with ease. Its 17 inch alloy wheels let some road rumble into the cabin at speed and the interior is a bit cramped, but it’s no big deal, because the DS3 delivers such an engaging drive that you forget all about the niggles. However, the DS3 isn’t all about being a boy-racer. The car delivers a sophisticated and comfortable ride, and quality is evident inside and out. On the ever important safety front, the Citroën DS3 has a five star Euro NCAP rating for occupant protection; high levels of standard safety equipment include six airbags, a reinforced body structure and two IsoFix child seat anchorage points.
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One of the best aspects of the compact Citroën is that it redefines ‘bespoke’ motoring with an unrivalled choice of personalisation options - to reflect each driver’s individual performance, style and technology preferences. That means no DS3 need ever be the same, thanks to the array of different option combinations available. Customers can specify exterior and interior colour variations, materials, finishes, trims and equipment - even the key fob is tailored to the driver’s chosen body or roof colour. So, the Citroën can be masculine and sporty or feminine and chic. My test car was in sport red and onyx black with ‘urban-tribe’ roof graphics, white wheels and a personalised number plate spelling out ‘BOY’. That was enough to satisfy me that I was in a more male oriented car!
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Edith Weston Vintage Fayre
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11th + 12th June 10am till 4pm
Attractions 1940’s Dance (ticket only) Saturday Night 7.30 pm till late Ashby Big Band:16 piece performing classic swing. Also 1940’s Dress Competition Tickets £8.00 - available at Stamford Art Centre 01780 763203
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Vintage Tractors Vintage Motorcycles Classic & Vintage Cars Steam & Miniature Stationary Engines Models MILITARY VEHICLES TRADE STALLS PUNCH & JUDY 1940’S FOOTBALL MATCH REFRESHMENTS MORRIS DANCERS (SUNDAY ONLY)
Tommy’s Field Edith Weston LE15 8HB www.edithwestonsteam.co.uk
Adults £5 Concessions £3.50 Children under 14 Free
Licensed Bar and refreshments Free Parking 1940’s Music All Weekend
Charities supporting this year British Legion & Age UK Funds raised for various charities since 2002 = £30,965 Edith Weston Vintage Fayre Limited UK Company Reg 5768111
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Whats On 14 May, 2pm – 4.30pm
Lyddington Village Fete
Whats On 12 – 16 April Rutland Musical Theatre at Uppingham Theatre ‘Half a Sixpence’ Performances start at 7.30 pm with a Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm. Box Office Freeway Travel, 1 High Street East, Uppingham 01572 822702
Traditional village fete with Nearly New, Bric-a-brac, Tombola, Plants, Books,Video, DVD & CD’s stalls, Games, Entertainment & Refreshments. Fun Dog Show - Bring a dog along (you could even borrow a friend’s dog). Prizes for the waggiest tail, HPS Rutland Group of The Hardy the owner who most resembles their dog, Plant Society beautiful dog prize and much more. Classic cars & motorbikes display - Do The Rutland Group of The Hardy Plant you have a classic lurking in the garage Society meet at Uppingham C. of E. or do you know of a proud owner, invite Primary them to take part! School, Belgrave Road at 7.30pm. Information: 01572 823067/01572 822040. Visitors are very welcome. Admission is £3.00 including light refreshments. Tuesday 26 April, speaker is Peter Llewellyn who will talk about Wild Orchids of Great Britain and Europe 1 May, from 9am WaterAid Waters’ Walk 12 mile and 5 mile walks in Rutland \ countryside. Organised by the WaterAid Rutland Fundraising Group. Entry £10 (children under 16 free) plus sponsorship to raise more funds for WaterAid. For further information on the walk including maps, entry and sponsor forms contact Charlotte Baker on 01572 787282, Andrew Davidson on 01536 770242
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DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 29 May - Annual Plant Fair, Ashwell House 10.30am to 4.00pm Admission £2.00
Organising a local event? Send details for the what’s on pages to naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk
12 – 16 April Performances start at 7.30 pm with a Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm. Stamford Amateur Musical Society (SAMS) is proud to present the stage adaptation of the hit movie,
Catmose Films
Catmose Films will be screened at the Rutland County Museum whilst the new premises are finished General Enquiries - Catmose College Arts Office 01572 725904
The Full Monty. Set in Buffalo, New York, where the unemployment line keeps growing ever longer and times are hard, this hilarious story sees six guys hatch a crazy plan to form there own striptease act - Hot Metal. TICKETS FROM £12 TO £15.00 01780 766455 8 April, 10am – 2pm Honey Pot Crafts Market in Uppingham St Peter and Paul Parish Church Free admission Michelle Leaper on 01536 771874 A diverse range of unique products from local artists, crafters and traders, including Jewellery, Accessories, Handbags, Wood Craft, Textiles and Home Crafts, Homemade Chocolates and Cakes, also a wide variety of gifts. 20 April, 7.30pm Colonel Hugh Boscowan will be speaking about The Leicestershire Yeomanry at Frezenberg , May 1915 Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle Original Charitable Trust founded in 1959 Anne Blandamer ( Hon. Sec.) Tel: 01572 756705 Free – all are welcome
6th April - 7.30pm Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
27th April 7.30pm Lourdes
11th May 7.30pm Chico and Rita Telephone: 01780 783613 | April 2011
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I got a letter telling me I was overpaid tax credits dating back to the time I separated from my husband. This came as a total shock. I don’t have the amount of money they want me to pay back. I don’t know what to do – please can you help?
You may be affected by recent changes to the way some overpayments of tax credits are calculated. If you have been overpaid because you separated from your partner or started living with a new partner and reported this change late, your overpayment may be reduced or even written off. This is because under the new rules, HM Revenue and Customs will work out what you would have been paid if you had reported the change and made a new claim on time. They will offset the overpayment against this amount. HMRC calls this ‘notional offsetting’. Ask the Tax Credits Helpline on 0845 300 3900 for more information or write to the Tax Credit Office requesting that they look again at the amount of your overpayment. If you have been asked to pay back tax credits and you don’t understand why, or you think you don’t owe the money, you should ask the Helpline for an explanation of how the overpayment occurred. If you don’t agree with the Helpline’s explanation of the reason for the overpayment, you can ask HMRC to look at their decision again. This is called disputing an overpayment.You can do this in writing or by filling in form TC846 which you can get by calling HMRC on 0845 300 3900. 56 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AL | 0845 120 3705 | www.rutlandcab.org.uk Open Monday 10am – 6pm and Tuesday-Friday 10am – 4pm An independent charity
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I have seen adverts for companies who say they offer free benefits advice and who say they can help you claim backdated benefits on a no win no fee basis. How do they work and are they a good idea? With more than £16 billion in means-tested benefits and tax credits currently going unclaimed every year it is definitely worth checking you are receiving everything you are entitled to. You can get a free, independent benefits check from your local CAB. However there are companies you can pay for the same service. They often describe themselves as offering ‘free’ benefits advice, but if they help you claim back any backdated benefits they will take up to a hefty 45 per cent out of any backpay that would have otherwise gone straight to you. So if you are thinking about approaching one of these companies make sure you read the small print. Depending on the amount of backpay you receive this could be as much as £1,500. What they are doing isn’t illegal, but the service they are offering is available for free from independent advice sources such as your local CAB where you can get a free benefits check up to make sure you are receiving everything you are entitled to. And that all of any backdated money goes in your pocket.
Mini Monsters in Rutland As parents of two Mini-Monsters, Kate & Richard Bingham had visited many playcentres and usually left a bit disappointed. Experiences including grotty toilets, old equipment, unhelpful staff, and junk-food galore and left Kate and Richard believing they should provide better for their children and in fact all Rutland’s Mini Monsters. With a catering management background, and support from family and friends, the planning began. The perfect location was found in Long Row in Oakham, five minutes walk from the town centre and spacious enough for plenty of on-site parking. Using the UK’s premier supplier, Mini Monsters commissioned a custom-designed three story play structure, jam-packing it with fun and stimulating features with a special space for the little ones too. Offering delicious home-cooked meals in a comfortable space, all the grown ups can take time to scan magazines, drink proper coffee, and perhaps devour a freshly baked cake. With unique party packages that ‘wow’ the children, there won’t be a Mini Monster in sight that doesn’t have a big smile....and the grown up ones too! www.minimonsterssoftplay.com (01572) 756811
If you are unsure about what benefits you are entitled to or whether a company is going to charge you a fee or a percentage of any money you get back, you can contact your local CAB for a free benefits check or go to http://www.adviceguide.org.uk
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Feature - Royal Wedding
Feature - Royal Wedding
St. Andrews Dress
The Royal Wedding 2011
Kate and William’s return to St. Andrews University late in February once again raised the fashion stakes. She appeared in an outfit apparently ‘from her wardrobe’, i.e. not bought specially for the occasion. Her instinctive knack for choosing what flatters her was once again apparent and consisted of a red pencil skirt, a red jacket flaring at the waist and a black turtle-neck, which may be less flattering for the bigger-bust, but can be adapted with a black scoop-neck vest or black blouse. If you aren’t a massive fan of your legs, a short skirt may not be your first choice; instead, opt for a below-the-knee pencil skirt which will hug at all the right places and give you a slimmer figure.
By Charlotte Chorley
A copy of Kate’s skirt can be found in a variety of colours in Marks and Spencer, Next and River Island, whilst a similar jacket can also be spotted in Marks and Spencer.
The Wedding Dress London? Paris? New York? Or Milan? No, sorry, none of these. Undoubtedly, the biggest fashion event of the year is the Royal Wedding and so far, all eyes have been on the attire of one Kate (or Catherine as we are supposed to call her) Middleton, our future Queen. You may not be marrying the heir to the throne, but you too can afford her effortless elegance – and at a fraction of the price. So, without further ado, here is how to copy Kate...
The Engagement Dress
Given her fondness for the creations of Danielle Issa Helayel, the Brazilian-born designer, it was little surprise that she chose an Issa dress for the public announcement of her engagement. This style would suit most women regardless of age, weight or height. The long, or mid-length, sleeves will hide any upper arm concerns, and the demure flared skirt sits just above the knee meaning it’s not too frumpy or too sexy. Meanwhile, the deep V-neck flatters the bust, and the ruching around the waist creates that desirable hourglass shape.
The real question, though, is who will be designing the dress of the century that is sure to be replicated for many years to come.Yvonne Yorke, the Huffington Post ‘s royal contributor, has revealed that Middleton’s wedding dress is now a work in progress, and is being created inside Buckingham Palace. There’s indication that Catherine has gone for a young, ‘little-known’, British designer, but for now, it’s a mystery. The world will get their first full view of the spectacular dress when the bride alights from the carriage at Westminster Abbey. I can’t wait!
The Royal Wedding in this area 29 April Castle Bytham Recreation Field off Glen Road Royal Wedding Picnic From 12.30pm
A Family Picnic for the Royal Wedding - this red, white and blue themed celebratory event. From 3pm, Friday 29th April in the village field, and we invite villagers to bring their own food and drink.
www.chicaboutiqueonline.com from a label called Ingenue or Marks and Spencer.
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ISPS Handa Senior Masters returns to Stapleford Park
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The European Senior Tour will return to Stapleford Park in Melton Mowbray, England, from 3 – 5 June for the second edition of the ISPS Handa Senior Masters presented by the Stapleford Forum. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, sponsors ISPS are once again backing the tournament, which attracted some of the leading Senior Tour players in 2010 including Sam Torrance, a former club captain at Stapleford Park, and 1991 Masters Tournament winner Ian Woosnam, who are both former Ryder Cup Captains and ISPS ambassadors. The ISPS Handa Senior Masters is also likely to welcome the 2010 Order of Merit Winner from Thailand, Boonchu Ruangkit, as well as defending champion Bill Longmuir of Scotland, who finished seven strokes clear of Ruangkit and Englishman Roger Chapman last year.
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Local business continues to expand Devonports Kitchens & Bathrooms can celebrate its latest success with the expansion of the locally based business, as it welcomes its newest member of staff, trainee fitter, Lewis Hall and also experienced fitter Steve Threadgill. A second team of fitters allows Stephen & Sarah Devonport to continue to grow the business and meet the increased demand from local homeowners wanting to improve their kitchens and bathrooms. Stephen has over ten years experience in the kitchen and bathroom industry and brings his desire to be able to offer customers tailored solutions, with quality products and fitting. The showroom opened in July 2009 and brings Wentworth kitchens to South Lincolnshire. These kitchens are made to order by skilled craftsmen and all offer a 10 year guarantee providing each customer with peace of mind for present and future. Whether you are looking for an entire new bath or shower room or a smaller change such as a radiator or mirror, Devonports can help you. Devonports are also part of the local community through the sponsorship of the Under 9’s Deeping Rangers Football team. The showroom can be found in Deeping St James, open six days a week from Monday to Saturday from 10am – 5pm.
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April 2011 | Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk