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Contents
Useful numbers 4&5 Community 6&7 Health & Beauty 11 – 13 Stapleford Park competition 15 Home & Garden 16 & 17 Interiors; Kerb Appeal 18 & 19 Confessions of a Beekeeper 26 Family Scene 28 Not on your high street 29 Motoring; Saab 9-3 30 & 31 What’s on 34 & 35 Book reviews 37 Pet Scene 38 & 39 Scene Trade Directory 40 Citizens Advice Bureau 42
Welcome Welcome to the July edition of the Rutland Scene. This month we welcome the Summer months with ideas for family entertainment (p28) and if you need some holiday read ideas, Freya North brings her book recommendations to the Scene (p37). In the garden, we’re all seeing the plants and grass suffer from the dry spell we’ve had, so on p16 take a look at water saving tips. Whilst there, Gardenwise brings advice on caring for the quintessential English rose. If you’re thinking about selling your house, we have some advice on giving your home kerb appeal, (p18&19). It’s time again for the raft Birdfair, so get the 19 -21 August pencilled out in your diary now. Enjoy the summer sunshine and all the events in the area (p34&35)
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no further than our useful numbers Police, Health, Sports clubs, Libraries, Vets and Places of Worship Helplines/Advice, Public Services POLICE
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
Oakham Town Council Day Lewis Victoria Hall, High Street, 21 High Street, Oakham Oakham July 2011 | Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk LE15 6AH 01572 723627
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
LIBRARY
Oakham Library Catmose Street LE15 6HW 01572 722918
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
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
Empingham – Edith Weston, North Luffenham, Lyndon, Manton, Whitwell, Preston, Ridlington,Wing, Pilton The Revd Stuart Mitchell 01780 460139
Uppingham Library, Queen Street LE15 9QR 01572 823218
Badminton
Oakham Badminton Club oakhambc@hotmail.co.uk
Cottesmore, Barrow & Burley Greetham,Thistleton, Stretton, Clipsham, Exton 01572 812202 (Cottesmore Church office)
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
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 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 Langham Baptist Church 01572 768386 The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) 59 South Street, Oakham 01780 460454 (voicemail) Market Overton Free Church 01572 767383 Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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LOCAL BUSINESSES; 4NETWORKING OAKHAM Local networking group, 4Networking, is thriving due to the positive and proactive approach of businesses in the area.
LOCAL CHILDREN GO WILD FOR WICKED WORKSHOP AT THE ARTS CENTRE Award winning Wildcats Theatre School has recently held a ‘Wicked’ workshop, welcoming a star of the West End to the area. Shona White, who’s credentials include Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Wicked and Chess attended the Arts Centre for a special workshop in Musical Theatre. The workshop was based on the musical and children got to take part in a full day of professional training from Shona. They learnt songs and routines which feature in the west end production, and also had the opportunity to ask questions and find out about life as a west end performer. The day, was the first of its kind and delivered in association with Pineapple Dance Studios, Covent Garden where famous performers come to the area to teach the Wildcats all about performing in the West End. This summer, the theatre school are offering their popular holiday programme, in partnership with Stamford Arts Centre. Two of the weeks culminate in a show with one day workshops also available, including a Lion King Master Class, Hip Hop and Jazz, delivered in partnership with Pineapple Performing Arts School (PPAS). 07725 915333 admin@wildcats-uk.com
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Oakham 4Networking meets every other Friday at The Admiral Hornblower from 8 ‘til 10am, and its informal, friendly environment means that people from every industry can get together to gain motivation as well as making business contacts. 4Networking has almost 300 groups and over 42,000 members all over the UK. Unlike many networking organisations, 4Networking members are encouraged to attend lots of meetings. There are 15 other groups within driving distance including Peterborough, Leicester, Bourne and Grantham.It’s a great way for small businesses to get connected. The next Oakham meetings are 8th and 22nd July. Breakfast costs just £10 - don’t forget to bring your business cards or other promotional material. www.4Networking.biz or email deb@mrs-marketing.co.uk
Our Rutland The culmination of all the best photographs from the Rutland Photographer of the Year competition, is a fabulous new book titled ‘Our Rutland’. In full colour, hardback and with over 140 pages, this book makes a truly special gift and record of the beautiful county. Available from Buy the Book in Oakham.
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STRETTON LAKES WINS NATIONAL SILVER AWARD One of Rutland’s top tourism businesses is celebrating after winning a prestigious Silver award at the national finals of the Enjoy England Excellence Awards. Winner of the Self Catering Silver Award, Stretton Lakes is situated in 120 acres of farmland in the county of Rutland. Four fishing lakes have been created over the past 40 years to create an idyllic setting surrounded by woodland and open farmland. The region’s other silver winners included; Buxton Festival for Best Tourism Event; Hotel Maiyango & Restaurant in Leicestershire in
the Taste of England category; and the front of house team at East Lodge, Derbyshire for Outstanding Customer Service. The finalists were selected by a panel of tourism industry judges which included previous gold winners, travel journalists and industry experts.
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Mature experienced carer Seeking work in the Oakham area Excellent references NVQ qualified
Call Helen Richards 07843272612 Full UK Driving licence
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Ultra-violet (UV) light penetrates the hair shaft and damages its structure. This can lead to loss of natural shine and strength of the hair, leaving it duller, weaker and less elastic. Products with UV filters or sunscreens for the hair do offer some protection. As with skin products, you need to reapply them to keep the protection constant. Ideally you should use a hat or scarf as a cover-up, and avoid exposure when the sun is highest and most damaging. Seawater acts like a sponge and draws water out of the hair, while also leaving a surface-dulling deposit if you don’t rinse it away. Rinsing or shampooing your hair as soon as you can after a dip helps.
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It’s only once we can see the effects of the sun and seawater that we find ourselves wishing we had invested in some serious hair protection. We protect our skim so why not our hair?
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Rutland Bird Fair 2011
Rutland is proud to be home to the British Birdwatching Fair 2011-2013 supporting BirdLife International’s Flyways Programme. This year the fair will have around 350 exhibitors and feature a host of celebrities with a passion for birdlife. Celebrities include Simon King, Mike Dilger, Jonathan and Angie Scott, Mark Carwardine, Nick Baker, Johnny Kingdom, Pete Dunne, Stephen Moss, David Lindo, Charlie Hamilton-James, Philippa Forrester, Jimi Goodwin and Phil Daniels. Events will include Bird Brain of Britain, Wild Brain, wildlife cruises featuring celebrity hosts, two evenings of celebrity talks, a fashion show from Ecuador and a showcase of two exciting new projects: Ghosts of Gone Birds and 2020 Vision. 19 – 21 August 2011| www.birdfair.org.uk info@birdfair.org.uk
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Health & Beauty
Body Shop Tea Tree Black head Eliminating Scrub
Body Shop Lip Scuff
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Health & Beauty
Essence salon in Uppingham are now offering KeraStraight hair treatment, an evolution in straightening and repair. The process is ideal if you have dull, dry, damaged or frizzy hair or if you straighten your hair regularly and want to reduce the amount of day to day damage from straightening irons. The KeraStraight KS Complex is a 100% Formaldehyde and Aldehyde smoothing treatment which also repairs hair instantly. The end result lasts for up to four months and colour can be applied to your hair as soon as two days before or after the KeraStraight process is complete. For a free consultation with owner Kate Giles, or any of Kate’s KeraStraight trained staff, contact Essence on 01572 822715
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Health & Beauty
CALORIE INFERNO! A little bit of sun and it gets you thinking about your summer outfits and holiday pool attire. A little tight in places maybe? Well let’s see if we can remedy that and get you looking even better for the summer, but it’s going to be tough! By increasing the amount of oxygen your body uses during exercise, your body will burn more calories post exercise. After a hard training session your body will consume more oxygen than normal (by trying to return it, to its pre-exercise state). In Health and Fitness circles, this is known as Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption or EPOC. Basically this will cause a spike in your metabolism and increase calorie burning for up to 48 hours!! I will outline three methods you can try. (If you are new to exercise ensure that you have prior approval from a medical professional)
Method 1 You need to complete a full body “weight” routine, hitting all major muscle groups. One catch, the weights you lift will need to be heavier than you traditionally do, 2-3 times heavier. Not for the faint hearted I know, but proven. Heavy lifting inflicts more damage to your muscle fibres, so they require more oxygen and energy to repair. A gradual approach can be adopted, by slowly increasing your weight over a 4-week period. Mark Gordon www.fitness2health.co.uk
Method 2 If you are able to train twice a day (i.e. morning and evening) your EPOC will be elevated. In the form of cardio sessions on either the exercise bike or rowing machine. Complete two 25-minute sessions at 75% of your maximum heart rate. If 25 minutes at 75% is too much of a challenge. Change the duration of your session and gradually build up to the 25 minutes, by increasing the time over a 4-week period, starting with 15 minutes.
Method 3 Now for the great outdoors, or the treadmill. Run as fast as you can for 30 seconds then rest for 1 minute.You can start this method x5 for the first week and add x5 on each week until you get to x20. If you really want to burn calories, you can combine all 3 sessions over a weekly period, ensuring that you have a minimum of at least one days rest, in-between each session. Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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Babywear Spring/Summer Fashions IN STOCK NOW School Uniforms Stocked for C of E Oakham Primary New Designs
Catmose Primary Catmose College Brooke Hill Primary
St Mary & St John Primary Plus plain uniform available 5 Crown Walk, Oakham 01572 771775 www.kidsandmore.co.uk
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Health & Beauty
Relax at Stapleford Park Hotel
It seems we have to work harder and harder nowadays, and we forget that we need to take some time out for ourselves. Well here at the Scene HQ, we felt like doing exactly that!
We decided to head over to the stunning Stapleford Park Hotel for one of their special ‘Spa Taster Days’. Not only do you get two treatments as well as a delicious lunch, served in the hotel, you have access to the well equipped gym as well as their fabulous swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and wet room.... what more could you want? The Spa is located in the newly renovated stables with seven treatment rooms and extensively experienced therapists, offering a selection of massages and facials, pedicures and beauty treatments. The day was just what we all needed to rejuvenate and feel pampered and totally spoilt. We really didn’t want the day to end as we were so relaxed and literally felt the stress lift away. It is a perfect day to go with a girlfriend, treat your mum or even have some quality alone time and chill out. The whole day costs only £70 per person. The only difficulty we had was choosing which of the wide selection of treatments to go for!
You could WIN a ‘Spa Taster Day’ for 2 Just answer the following question How many treatment rooms are there at Stapleford Park Spa? A: 4 B: 5 C: 7 Please send your answers to The Scene,The Old School House, Great North Road,Wittering. PE8 6BX or email to naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk. Deadline is the 30th July. No cash alternative available T&C apply. Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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Home & Garden
The rain in Spain, hasn’t made it here... As I write this Britain is in the grips of drought, looking at the grass you could mistakenly think its August! With the unusually warm weather plants are romping away and quickly getting stressed through lack of water, so here are some tips to help your garden cope. • • • • • • • • • •
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Mulch plant roots with any well rotted organic matter to conserve moisture. Add water retaining granules to container composts. Raise the height of the cut on your lawns. Hoe off any competing weeds. Bath and washing up water can be used on the garden, except on fruit and veg. Early morning and evening is best for watering. Spray over foliage when watering. Make saucer shaped dips around new plantings to avoid run off. Invest in some water butts to catch the precious rain when it comes! Sink pots near the roots of thirsty vegetables like squashes and courgettes, and fill up daily.
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Home & Garden
Summer’s here! Hooray Summer is here! With the threat of late frosts over, roll out your bedding, line out your runner beans, dust off the deck chairs and pour out the Pimms!
Plant focus on Roses
Roses, that most quintessential English flower, its heavenly fragrance and beautiful blooms bringing joy to any garden. But wait, Oh no! Green bugs, black blotches, my roses what am I to do? Well never fear, ‘Garden scene is here’; here’s my quick guide to perfect roses. • Black spot, mildew and aphids are the main problems you will encounter, treat when seen with a proprietary product from the garden centre. Healthy plants will fight off pest and diseases much more readily, so give your Roses a fortnightly foliar feed, spray the foliage with a seaweed based product with extra iron. • Good fertility is key so feed with a slow release rose fertiliser once in April and again at the end of June. • Ideally roses prefer a sunny position, sheltered from strong winds. • Avoid planting roses on a site where roses have been recently planted before. • Use a good deep mulch of well rotted organic matter to seal in moisture. • Dead head regularly to keep the flowers coming. • At the end of the year rake up and remove fallen rose leaves. • Roses are best planted in late Autumn/early winter, fork a bucket of compost into the planting hole and plant so the bud union is 2.5cm below the soil. by Joseph Whitehead www.gardenwiseadvice.com
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Stress Management for Carers Working in partnership with CLASP, the Carers Centre, Pink Glove Support Services are now offering a FREE stress management course for Carers in Rutland Rutland Pink Glove Support Services is a Social Enterprise that provides support for people in their own home. The service enables carers to have a break either for a few hours or a few days, and helps to reduce stress giving carers the opportunity to re-charge. Carers are defined as a person who provides unpaid ongoing support to a relative, friend or neighbour who, due to ill health, long term condition or disability cannot manage without their help. The course looks at the cause of stress, the signs to look out for, coping mechanisms, insight into reducing and managing stress and relaxation techniques. The design and development of the course has included carers, mental health professionals (including a social psychologist) and an expert who has worked with carers since 1993. In a recent survey 86% of carers reported that they suffered from stress, anxiety and depression (Carers UK 2011). The Rutland Carers Stress Management course takes place on the 22nd June, at Voluntary Action Rutland. 10.00am – 3.30pm in the Empingham Room. To book a place contact Sam Lloyd s.lloyd@pinkglove.org or call 01780 721912
Funding is also being sought, to help to continue providing this type of support in the area. For sponsorship of course material or to make a donation, contact Sam Lloyd on 01780 721912.
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Confessions of a Bee Keeper by Joseph Whitehead www.gardenwiseadvice.com
Now if there ever was something guaranteed to upset a bee, that’s a clumsy beekeeper. Unfortunately for me, I was never blessed with a great deal of finesse. In my first season I rather tackled bee keeping in the style I played rugby; as a bash and crash, inside centre. Not a recipe for success! Consequently, I’m not writing of the joys of this most ancient of pastimes, man and nature working together in harmony, but of a ‘personal study of the bee sting’! I reckon I’ve experienced them all. The ‘what’s all the fuss about?’ ones, the ‘oh that didn’t hurt…1,2,3… oh yes it did’ ones, the ones that swell up to elephant man proportions, the insanely itchy ones and the ones that simply stop you in your tracks and almost bring a tear to the eye of even the most hardened of bee keepers. Here’s a tip to any budding bee keepers: don’t skimp on your bee suit. I recall a midsummer early morning, full of promise. “I’ll check my hives before work” I thought. I donned my half suit, partially patched up with gaffer tape. Now ankles, that’s a favourite bee target – twenty stings later in a matter of seconds, I sought refuge in my car. With the pink profusion of peach blossom in the walled garden where I work, my bee keeping season is upon me. A sneaky look at the frames reveal cells lined with bright pink pollen, food for the seasons first larvae.
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An egg is laid, in 3 days it hatches in 21 days a worker bee emerges ready for action. It has a short life of 35-40 days, but together with maybe 60,000 others, the collective achieves the most amazing feats. Did you know that not only does a foraging bee deduce the distance and direction of a food source, according to the position of the sun in the sky, she then communicates this to her comrades through a type of dance? Upon receiving this information a bee establishes exactly how much honey she must consume to make that journey. So now the bee keeper’s year begins in earnest. Trying to fend off the dreaded swarming, the main challenge of the summer. A colony naturally swarms, taking half of its number and the queen in search of a new home. To the bee keeper, preventing this means more honey can be produced. Then when darkness falls, the tricky act of strapping up your hives and moving them to the next forage crop begins. But with luck, at the end of the summer, the frames will be bursting with honey ready to spin.
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In the face of a trying economy, Jane Godding opened the Rutland Tile Gallery in 2009 and now two years on, has supplied and fitted tiles in many local homes and businesses.
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Offering the best quality ranges of tiles from some of the very best names in the industry, Jane and her daughter Emily can offer assistance and experience. Names includes; Porcelanosa, N&C Nicobond, Waxman Ceramics, Villeroy & Boch, Classical Flagstones, Original Style, The Winchester Tile Company, The Good Flooring Company, Decorum, Karndean International and Thermonet. Rutland Tile Gallery can provide a complete supply and installation service, tailored to suit each individual’s personal requirements, with all work is guaranteed.
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Family & Craft
Summer activities without the expense
Summer activities don’t always need to be expensive. Remember at Christmas when the cardboard box the toy arrived in is more exciting than the toy itself? There you go! So here’s a list for inspiration; get those imaginations going and maybe tack a few together. See how many you can tick off over the summer months!
Picnic
Fishing
Gardening Back garden campout
Build a hideout with chairs, clothes horse, blankets, pillows.
Visit a Museum
Roller Blading or Skating
Board Games Olympics (play all evening with medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!)
Bike Riding
Watch a sunset or sunrise – Sunsets are easy, but try waking the group up for a sunrise!
Movie Marathon make your own popcorn too!
Fly a Kite
Scrapbooking – starting a scrapbook is also a good reason to get talking to grandparents about their childhood memories.
Cook – chocolate crispies, popcorn, toffee apples
Feed the ducks
Visit the Library
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Showroom worth waiting for in Stamford After weeks of planning and developing, Mark Elliot Furniture are delighted to have opened their new store on Bath Row in Stamford. Having been part of the local community for many years, it was time to move from their modest store on the High Street to the new custom fitted showroom, which is four times the size. This exciting move gives Mark Elliot the opportunity to showcase their fabulous, British Made furniture and sofas to full effect. Every piece of Mark Elliot furniture is handmade and hand finished in the UK. With a complete bespoke design service including over 1,000 fabric choices on sofas, you will be truly inspired by the extensive high quality range on offer at the new store. A local featured designer is Swaffer, a Peterborough based business established in 1973. www.markelliot.co.uk | 01780 766284
Not on your High Street
Businesses operate now in many varied ways, taking a different approach to the high street location. In the Rutland Scene each month, we’ll look at a local business nestling at home, or off the beaten track. If you’re ‘Not on the High Street’ email naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk
RoseGrace Jewellery and Gifts RoseGrace is a local business, which started in March this year when the owner Jane Edwards decided that it must be possible to find bright fun jewellery that wasn’t mass produced. Having always had an interest in jewellery and having attended Silversmithing courses in the past she decided to create her own. Personalised Silver gifts were introduced in May 2011, enabling you to offer unique gifts to people you love. As these products are handmade each one is unique and delivered within 10 days of order. Prices start at £15, which for a product that is 99.9% silver makes for a great gift and really shows that you thought about the person. Other jewellery includes button rings made to be striking, colourful and bold. www.RoseGrace.co.uk | Jane@RoseGrace.co.uk
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Saturday 16 July, from 2pm
Great Lane, Greetham
Whats On Fri 8 July, 10am – 2pm
Honeypot Craft Market Summer Special - Unique products from local artists, crafters and traders, including Original Art, Jewellery, Accessories, Handbags, Wood Craft, Textiles and Home Crafts, Homemade Chocolates and Children’s outdoor clothing, also a wide variety of gifts. Uppingham Parish church, just off the Market square - Free admission Saturday 9 July, 2-4.30pm
Seaton Village Fete Saturday
A traditional village fete will be held at the Community Centre playing fields from 2pm onwards. This is a big, fun village event with stalls, teas and cake, displays, competitions and games. www.greethamchurch.org.uk Saturday 23 July, 2-4.30pm Come and admire the work of some of Rutland’s keenest gardeners at
RUTLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW
The Ridings, Moles Lane, Seaton by kind OAKHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND permission of Mr and Mrs Simon Cockbill. PRIMARY SCHOOL, BURLEY ROAD, Stalls include cakes, plants, tombola, gifts, OAKHAM. Admission 50p, jams & preserves, books & DVDs, accompanied children free Also accessories and raffle. Games for all. refreshments, a raffle and tombola. If you Homemade teas. All to the sound of would like to enter something in the Gretton Silver Band. Show yourself, entries can be accepted Admission £1 for adults. up to 10am on the morning of the Show. Entry forms, schedule and further information from the Show Secretary, Janet Bilby : 01664 474 116 Sunday 24 July, 11am – 3pm
Summer Sundays: Live Music at Barnsdale Gardens
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Beautiful music drifting around 39 amazing gardens on a glorious summer day. Enjoy the sounds of a young local harpist, Frances Tatlow. PRICE OF GARDEN ENTRY Garden admission: adult £6.50, concession £5.50, child £2.50, family (up to 5) £16. 01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
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Stamford Artisans Guild Stamford based independent craft group the Stamford Artisans Guild started in September 2009. The Guild is a not for profit membership group run by local artists, designers and makers from Stamford & surrounding areas. Formed with the aim to create a local crafts community, it also provides a forum for creative folks in the area to meet regularly. The Guild also organises handmade craft markets to showcase the wonderful creative talent of local artisans. The Stamford Artisans Guild is hosting several hand-made craft fairs in Stamford, Oakham, Peterborough and Wansford in 2011 and also supporting monthly craft events at Fineshade Woods. The Stamford Artisans Guild encourages members, fair visitors and supporters alike to “LOVE WHAT’S LOCAL!” Buy local, Buy handmade and help support our local hand-made community and small businesses. There are various ways prospective customers, stall holders and supporters can make contact: Tel: 07505 195 345 / Fax: 01780 757264 E: contact@stamfordartisansguild.co.uk
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Get ready for plenty of summer fun with Uppingham Summer School! Uppingham Summer School will once again be running all sorts of different courses for both children and adults this summer. Whether you are into music, drama, technology, sports or art, there is bound to be something for you! A number of the children’s courses offer residential as well day course options, with the chance to spend a few days having lots of fun and making new friends. The wonderful setting of Uppingham and fantastic facilities at Uppingham School will play host to a number or regular favourites as well us some exciting new courses. Brand new for this year is Glee Week (8-12 August). Inspired by the TV show, this week of singing and dancing will be right
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up the street of any ‘Gleeks’ or anyone else with a passion for singing, dancing or musical theatre. Also new is Creative Technologies Powerhouse (18-22 July), when 11-18 year olds can spend time learning about iPhone app design, computer game design, film-making and robot design. There are lots of sports courses on offer too, with the chance to enjoy expert coaching and a fun few days playing Cricket, Tennis, Rugby or Hockey. Whatever your interest or whatever your age, Uppingham Summer School is bound to have something for you! Further details on all courses can be found on www.uppinghamsummerschool.co.uk
Riding high in the bestseller charts with her new novel, Chances, author Freya North tells us what she’ll be reading this month.
THE PERFECT PICNIC by Hilda Leyel Square Peg £9.99 Everyone’s heard of Mrs Beeton… yet many foodies and top chefs credit Hilda Leyel’s recipes as their inspiration to cook. Born in 1880, she wrote The Perfect Picnic in 1936 but it’s as relevant now as it was then: inventive recipes championing local, seasonal ingredients. Mrs Leyel promoted our traditional
favourites like raised pies and crusty egg mayonnaise sandwiches – but inspired a little refinement. Spiced plum cake and salted almonds is a fine example of her cooking where retro meets modern. Heading in to picnic season, this is a lovely book to read - where recipes are delicious yet practical. So dust down your wicker basket, shake out an old run – and off you go!
LONDON UNDER by Peter Ackroyd Chatto & Windus, £12.99
THE PILE OF STUFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS by Christina Hopkinson Hodder & Stoughton £12.99
Peter Ackroyd’s previous books London: The Biography and Thames: Sacred River have quite rightly won various awards and sold in the zillions. You really don’t have to be a Londoner, or even a city-dweller to be captivated by them. Now, with all the zeal and eloquence of a passionate tour guide, Ackroyd takes the reader deep under the city – somewhere he astutely describes as “a second earth… it elicits sensations of wonder and of terror. It partakes of myth and dream in equal measure.” The book is fantastically atmospheric – digging deep into what goes on underground when an age-old city lies above it.
I met journalist and fellow author Christina Hopkinson recently and liked her enormously, partly because her life seemed even more chaotic than mine. I love the title of her new novel – and was delighted to find the content of the book just as entertaining yet insightful too. Mary Gilmour, the heroine, senses her life is going down a plug hole clogged with cornflakes and Play-Doh. She works part time, housework appears to be a second, full time job and she finds she has no time for her sons or husband Joel. She hatches a plan – star charts worked for her children so she designs the equivalent for husband, Joel. And she gives him 6 months to redeem himself. Essentially, the novel is a love story - You’ll laugh, you’ll nod – and you’ll feel a bit better of your own pile of stuff at the bottom of your stairs. Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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Pets
Canine Travel Sickness It is believed that around a third of all dogs suffer from what we commonly call car travel sickness. Whilst a dog can develop travel sickness at any point in it’s life, it is most common that if they suffer from travel sickness as a puppy, it will stay with them for life. Signs of Canine Travel Sickness - Excessive salivating or drooling - Reluctance to get in vehicles - Uncharacteristic behaviour when travelling - General appearance of being unhappy The good news is that there are things you can do to help prevent your dog feeling sick. Travel Tips to Help Prevent Canine Travel Sickness - Get dogs used to travelling in cars and make car journeys a regular occurrence - Start with short distances by car and work your way up to longer journeys - Let travelling by car be associated as a positive experience, such as being walked on arrival at your destination - Give food in plenty of time before travelling - Take regular breaks on long journeys and make fresh water available - If possible encourage your dog to look out of the front or rear window, this will allow them to fix on a distant object (such as the horizon) and should reduce feelings of nausea - Allow fresh air into the car There is now a non drowsy travel sickness tablet that can be prescribed by your Vet and taken up to an hour before travelling to prevent sickness. So wherever you are going in the car, your dog can enjoy coming with you now too. Book an appointment to speak to your Vet if your dog suffers from travel sickness or visit www.dog-car-sickness.co.uk for further help and information.
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Fleas 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 Cosy, 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
Pets
Vets receive numerous calls from anxious owners during the summer months about problem fleas on their pets and in the home. This includes scratching and skin complaints and owners who have been bitten themselves. This can be quite distressing and can seem like a never ending cycle. But don’t worry, if the fleas and their eggs are tackled in the right way you can get on top of the problem and keep them away for good. You will need to treat all your pets and you may need to treat your home. Once this has been done to avoid an ongoing problem establish a regular routine to treat your pets with effective products. Your vets can advise you about how to use them.
Microchipping your pet Microchipping your pet gives them the best chance of being identified and returned to you if they become lost or stolen. Many pets can be microchipped including cats, dogs, rabbits and horses. Thousands of pets are lost every year and many are never reunited with their owners – microchipping can change that. While collars and tags can get caught or removed – microchipping identifies your pet permanently and harmlessly. How it works
A tiny microchip is inserted under the animal’s skin. This gives the pet their own unique code. The microchip can be scanned and matched to the owner’s contact details, which are kept on a database, such as The National PetLog database. You must make sure the database you are registered with has your up-to-date contact details. Check with your vet for advice, as it will depend on the species, size and condition of your animal. Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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Harley Daze Fund Raiser 2011
Mid April saw the first Harley Daze at Harley’s Diner in Market Deeping and was a bikers dream; warm, dry, sunny and best of all, loads of friends to share the day’s ride with. The day started with the annual Easter Egg run to Peterborough City Hospital Children’s Ward, organised by Pete Ward. From Peterborough the riders headed to Market Deeping, waking up the town as a convoy. Harley Davidson riders from as far as Leeds, Watford, Lowestoft, and Northampton came over to enjoy the afternoon and raised £300 for the Afghan
Heroes Charity. The local community turned out in force and it was great to see families with small children and senior citizens mingling with all the bikers in the glorious sunshine. Tasty and plentiful “American” food was provided by Harley’s Diner and the relaxed Country Rock music played by the excellent, Lesley Curtis Band. Graham James added to the musical mix with his fine renditions of classic Soul, Pop and Rock and Roll, something for all tastes.
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Our circumstances recently changed and my spouse and I are considering re-writing our will. We had a leaflet through the door advertising will writing services which seemed quite reasonable. Is this method recommended?
We would not recommend will writing firms as they are not regulated by the Law Society so there are few safeguards if things go wrong. It is generally advisable to use a solicitor or to have a solicitor check a will you have drawn up to make sure it will have the effect you want. It is easy to make mistakes and, if there are errors in the will, this can cause problems after your death. However, if you don’t use a solicitor, it is better to use a firm which belongs to the Institute of Professional Willwriters. These firms must follow a Code of Practice which covers the training and assessment of willwriters. There is also a complaints and conciliation procedure which can help you sort out problems if things go wrong.You can find details of The Code and of firms which belong to the Institute on the Institute’s website at www.ipw.org.uk. If you belong to a Trade Union they may offer a free will writing service. There are also books which provide guidance on how to draw up a will. These can help you decide if you should draw up your own will or if any of the pre-printed will forms available from stationers and charities are suitable. It is also possible to find help on the internet. However, you should only consider doing it yourself if the will is going to be straightforward. If you need any advice on making or changing a will you can visit www. adviceguide.org.uk
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I’m a private tenant but it’s a struggle to pay my other essential bills after I’ve paid the rent. There just doesn’t seem to be anywhere cheaper to rent round here. Is there anything I can do? If you are on a low income, regardless of whether you are working or on benefits, you may be entitled to help towards paying your rent through the housing benefit system. But the amounts paid out in housing benefit (sometimes also known as local housing allowance or LHA) to private tenants are about to be radically cut, so it’s important to get your claim in as soon as possible before the changes come into force in April. That way, as long as your circumstances don’t change, you will be protected against the cuts for over a year, giving you more time to try and find somewhere else to live if you need to. New claimants will be affected immediately by the lower rates, but people already receiving housing benefit will not be affected until nine months after the anniversary date of their claim, unless they move home or the size of their household changes – for example someone leaves. Anyone facing a shortfall between their housing benefit and their rent as a result of the cuts should find out if their landlord will reduce the rent in return for getting paid housing benefit direct. They can also apply for a discretionary housing payment..And anyone who thinks they may have to move as a result of a cut in their housing benefit should seek advice from their local council’s housing options service. For more information and advice on housing benefit and how the changes may affect you, go to the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk or consult an adviser at your nearest CAB.
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