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Contents Community Health & Beauty Home & Garden Travel Motoring Review Daniel Lambert What’s On Family/Craft Book Reviews Useful Local Numbers
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Welcome Welcome to the June edition of the Stamford Scene! With the glorious late Spring weather, it may seem like we’ve had Summer already. Our gardens have flourished and in some cases flowered too early. Nothing can be done to halt this, enjoy it and nurture it. Keeping our plants watered through the dry spells can be as simple as getting the garden hose out; consider though a water butt or two, dish water and methods to prevent the borders drying out so quickly. See page 16 for some more tips.Beauty is all about simple steps to prepare and care for your skin as the short sleeves appear from the wardrobe. (Pages 9 & 10) Out and about, there are lots of events going on (pages 34 & 35). So enjoy the outdoors and if you get stuck indoors because of a summer shower, grab a book recommended by Freya North on page 38.
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Community
St Barnabas delivers its first class service in Stamford St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice has started delivering services to the people of Stamford, Bourne and Deepings. St Barnabas has been operating in Lincolnshire since 1982 but this is the first time it has extended to the South of the County. Recruiting since last November, a team of trained and experienced specialist nurses and health care support workers, plus administrative coordination, are now in place. St Barnabas supports adults with life limiting illnesses who wish to stay at home, and receive hospice care and support. The team are based in Stamford but will deliver care to any patient who has a Lincolnshire GP in the area. For more information if required please contact: Louise Wilson Hannah Thomson 01780 758565 01476 591010 Deputy Clinical Team Leader Community Funfraiser St Barnabas Hospice at Home, Stamford.
Easter Egg Run and Harley Daze 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 www.vanquishphotography.co.uk
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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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Taste the Grasmere Taste Find us at 34 High Street Stamford. At Grasmere Farm Traditional Butchers, we use quality pork from our own Farm situated 10 miles down the road at Deeping St James. Our reputation for producing award winning sausages is renowned and our dry cured bacon has the enviable reputation for being ‘bacon like it used to be’. Here are just some of our great value packs 4lb Grasmere Pork Sausages £10.00 4lb Grasmere Pork Chops £10.00 3lb Diced Caserole Steak £10.00 4lb Boneless Chicken Fillets £10.00 Plus weekend special offers are held weekly! Tel: 01780 765563 | www.grasmere-farm.co.uk Open Monday - Saturday. 7am-5pm. Telephone: 01780 783613 | June 2011
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Come and join in the fun at the Summer Fete on Saturday 2nd July between 12am till 3pm at John Clare Primary School Helpston. There will be stalls for children of all ages with a family BBQ, cake stall and silent auction. The proceeds go towards helping children at John Clare Primary School Helspton and Helpston Playhouse & Under Fives.
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On 1 April this year, Sarah Outen began her epic journey around the world. With two boats, one bike, two oceans and across three continents, Sarah isn’t due home for two and a half years. On Sarah’s website, you can follow her journey, learn more about the customised boats and bike and keep up to date with Sarah’s phonecasts and blog updates. We’ll bring you an update each month on Sarah’s progress, successes, challendges and milestones, but in the meantime, follow www.sarahouten.com
Celebrations as two churches unite
So come along have fun and support local children.
Stamford Community Church and Life Church Peterborough are embarking on an exciting new journey as the two churches become one.The new multi-congregation church, which will be known as Life Church, will meet in both Peterborough and Stamford every Sunday morning. Life Church is part of Newfrontiers, a worldwide family of churches together on a mission, with over 700 churches in over 60 nations. Life Church welcomes visitors of all ages to its meetings and events in Stamford and Peterborough and meets on Sundays at Queen Eleanor Technology College, Green Lane, Stamford and 139b Fletton Avenue, Peterborough at 10.30am. Photo Credit: www.byvictoriakate.com
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Health & Beauty
BURGHLEY PARK CRICKET CLUB
Cricket week and Beer Festival One of the highlights of the Burghley Park cricket season is the traditional cricket week which is always held in the first full week in July. This year cricket week commences on Monday 4th July and continues until Friday 8th July. The week consists of all day games on each day of the week starting at 10.30 am and in the evening. It was in 1959 that the Committee of that year looked at ways to supplement cricket week and the innovation of six a side was devised and the ‘Burghley Sixes’, as it has become
popularly known, was born. 16 local village teams are invited to take part with 3 games being played each evening starting at 6.00 pm. The semi finals and final take place on the Friday evening.
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In the last few years another highlight has been the introduction of a real ale festival in the marquee. Up to 15 real ales are available, so it is worth visiting the Park during the week in order to sample the delights of some wonderful real ales from near and far while at the same time watching some exhilarating six hitting during the ‘sixes’ games.
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When Carole Hartwell offered me a Rejuvanessence facial that uses no products apart from rose oil, I was confused, I thought all facials consisted at least of a cleanse, tone and moisturise. However this type of facial uses only oil and the art of fingertip massage. After 30 minutes of applying her facial massage technique she showed me my face in the mirror, the massaged side of my face looked visibly more toned, my cheekbones looked higher and my face looked radiant. I couldn’t wait for the other side to be done. Not only does this treatment lift and tone, but it detoxifies, de-stresses and can reduce the signs of acne, wrinkles and fine lines. Carole told me it would last a couple of weeks and suggests having the facial once a month. It really was like having a facelift – without the knife. Experience rating: 9/10 Now available at Serene Hair & Beauty, Greetham Valley Hotel, Golf and Conference Centre, Wood Lane, Greetham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7SN | Tel: 07833 477 351
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Health & Beauty
Health & Beauty
Fun 2 Dance Afternoon Tea Dance
Every Wednesday at Coronation Hall, Market Deeping 2-4pm £3 per person Friendly and welcoming (tuition also available) General Ballroom & Sequence
Evening Social Dance
Sunday 12th June (Every 2nd Sunday of the month) Coronation Hall, Market Deeping General Ballroom and Sequence Dancing with a range of dance levels, everyone is welcome! 7.30pm – 10.30pm £5 per person Soft drinks available
Contact Cheryl 01733 359450 or 07961 486933 www.fun2dance.co.uk
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Health & Beauty
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!
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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.
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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 | June 2011
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Health Hair & Beauty
NOW OPEN 10 % OFF Thursday is ‘Mums Day’
The new, totally refurbished Serene Hair & Beauty salon opened its doors on the 1st May at Greetham Valley Hotel and Golf complex in Rutland.
All Hair Treat yourselves to a pamper day for only £35 Appointments Includes 2 treatments plus lunch! 10am - Arrive for tea and coffee and 10.30am - Choose a treatment from the menu 12pm - Lunch Shellac Nails 1pm - Choose another treatment from the menu 2pm – time to enjoy your relaxation before collecting the little ones
Offering treatments such as;
Manicures, Pedicures Rejuvanessence facials Aromatherapy massages and facials Hot stone massages Permanent hair removal Hypnotherapy Indian head massages Reiki Reflexology Shellac manicures and pedicures Body scrubs and body wraps Fake tans Teeth whitening Full hair dressing service 14 June 2011 | Email: info@scenepublishing.co.uk
Fund raising day in aid of Marie Curie July 23rd 2-5pm Mini treatments £5 All proceeds to go to charity PLUS - 10% of all further treatments booked on the day will go to charity.
Owner Heidi Grimwood has fully trained holistic and beauty therapists plus a laser teeth whitening technician, hypnotherapy/ NLP practitioner as well as an experienced hair designer, all of whom will be offering their services at the spa. You can choose to have a full all day
pamper or indulgence package or a gents grooming day as well bridal packages, all of which will include lunch and refreshments.You are able to choose from a menu of treatments to suit your requirements and your budget, so call to discuss with Heidi.
Indulgence & Pamper Days Half day Full Day Gents Grooming Bridal Packages Group Bookings Golfers MOT Packages for pre and post pregnancy
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Home & Garden
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. • • • • • • • • • •
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.
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.
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• 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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Refurbish or Replace your Kitchen
Home & Garden
Home & Garden
Replacing an existing kitchen is one of the most expensive and disruptive tasks that you can undertake. Before you make the decision to rip everything out and start again, there are a couple of things to consider: – • Are you currently in your forever home? • Does you current kitchen work? • What budget do you realistically have?
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If you are not in your forever home and plan to sell your property within the next couple of years, consider if replacing your existing kitchen is worth the expense, time and effort. If your current layout works and the cabinet carcasses are still in good working order then why go to the heartache of replacing them? You can achieve a completely new look simply by updating some of the existing fittings. Not only will this be considerably cheaper but the work will be completed within a shorter time frame, with a lot less disruption. Start by calculating what budget you have to spend as this will help determine the level of improvements you can afford to make.You can gain a total new look by stripping the kitchen back to the bare carcass and replacing all fittings. However, if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, don’t worry, consider what combination of changes will give you the best results; a fresh new colour on the walls and ceiling, new handles on the cabinet doors and some trendy new tiles can help to transform a dated look.
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If you opt for a full refurbishment consider using a local kitchen refurbishment company who will complete the work for you. However, if you are happy to take on the challenge yourself make sure that you do the following: • • • • • •
Measure all of your current kitchen doors, side panels and kickboards and then measure them again Make sure you can purchase replacements of the same size, check the positioning of the hinges Think about door handles and what style is required to ensure the new ones do not obstruct anything If you are replacing your worktop, check for joints and know where they are positioned If you are replacing any appliances, spend time measuring to ensure your replacement items will fit safely and securely Any gas appliances need to be disconnected and fitted by a registered gas fitter
Whatever you can afford, it might not give you the dream kitchen you were hoping for, but it will certainly help to make your home more presentable when the time comes to put your house on the market. Just remember when choosing your colours and design the kitchen is one of the major selling points so don’t put potential buyers off by opting for something too bizarre!
Replace If you are fortunate enough to be in your forever home the first thing to consider is what you want from your kitchen. Will the space allow for your design dream? If not, it may be worth considering a revamp rather than a replacement. However, if the space allows for a complete new design start by making a wish list of all the things you would like from your kitchen, this could be anything from somewhere to entertain, to having a built in wine rack. Write everything down, no matter how unachievable you think it might be. Next consider what budget you have. Plans never quite go to plan so make sure you have a little extra cash in reserve, just in case.
Once you have set your budget and agreed on the expectations from your new kitchen, it is time to think about the layout, design and colour. Remember that you don’t want to be changing your kitchen again anytime soon, so spend time shopping around looking for styles and designs that you like. Once you have an idea of style and colour, get your kitchen designed by a professional – many of the DIY stores offer free design and planning. They will come out to your home and talk to you about your expectations. Go through your wish list – but be aware you may have to compromise. They will take measurements and note where the current services are located and provide you with a printed plan. Whether you use the company or go elsewhere is up to you, however, unless you are a craftsman by trade, it is advisable to get your kitchen fitted by professionals. Like anything in this world, you get what you pay for, but if you give time to research your dream kitchen thoroughly, you will find some excellent value for money out there.
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BBQ Marinades & Salads For the Bank Holiday weekends, we start to think about hosting BBQ’s. Try these quick and simple recipes to make your BBQ sizzle.
Marinades These are great for flavouring your meat with very little input and maximum taste. Here are some favourites so start with these and alter as you like to taste. • Great with chicken! Grate Ginger, Garlic and add sliced Chilli. Add as much or little to your own taste. Then take some oil, a splash Cous- cous of white wine, a couple of spoons of honey, squeeze of citrus. Mix together with the ginger, Follow the instructions on the packet to cook the cous cous first. Roasted vegetables garlic and chilli. Add to the meat. compliment a BBQ really well. Put the veg on an oven tray; red onion, courgettes, mixed • Lamb soak - natural yoghurt, chopped fresh mint, sprinkle of sugar, lemon juice, chilli if you peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, drizzle of oil, season, roast till soft and golden. like. Stir into the cous cous with a squeeze of • Steak rub - oil, cracked pepper, splash of red lemon/lime to stop the clumping. wine, garlic, spring onion.
Salads
Bean salad Don’t add salt..........this will dry out your meat, always season after with salt or leave till very last minute.
As many different beans as you like, kidney, borlotti, butter, haricot, broad. Drizzle with olive oil, very thin slices of garlic, chilli (if you like), citrus juice and season.
Leave for at least 6 hours or overnight. Once the meat is on the BBQ, use a Bouquet Garni to bast the meat while cooking with the left over marinade. This keeps the meat juicy and adds even more flavour. Marinades will keep for a week or so from making them fresh..... Put your flavours in a jar, and keep in the fridge. This is an easy way to make them as well as you can shake the flavour together in the jar.
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Salad dressing
Put crushed garlic, a couple of spoons of mayo, small spoon of mustard, one spoon of honey, citrus juice and olive oil into the jar. Check the lid is tight and shake. Taste before you cover your salad in it! Add chilli, hotter mustard, grapefruit or orange juice for a change, swap the mayo for a bit of marmalade..... Get shaking and tasting!!!
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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.
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Usage of solar energy is becoming increasingly popular at this current time and more and more homes are benefiting from it each day. Sunroof energy is Stamford’s upcoming sensation offering a more energy efficient way of living. With Sunroof Energy you can power your home using free renewable energy generated from the DAYLIGHT not just sunlight, Which will greatly reduce your electric bills. We specialise in solar energy roof panels. These are a particular type of solar panel which work by being fixed onto the roof of your home, and collecting photovoltaic (PV) energy which is then converted into electricity which we can used in homes.
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The government are very involved with solar energy roofs and offer a new feed-in tariff to reward homeowners for generating renewable, clean electricity,( 43.3 pence per kilowatt of power produced)This tariff works by the consumers being paid for each kilowatt of electricity the solar energy panels generate. Even when it is being used in your own home and an additional rate of 3 pence is given for electricity that is not used within the house but returned to the power grid. Depending on the size of your home you may, depending On the size of the system you install, save half of your existing Electricity bill (daylight usage) plus be paid to produce this energy, which can equate to between ÂŁ800.00 and ÂŁ1500.00 per year. This return on your initial investment is far higher than any savings Scheme available from your bank or building society. Telephone: 01780 783613 | June 2011
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Motoring
Motoring But back to the fundamental running costs of the car; Hyundai has developed three e xceptionally efficient engines which power the ix20: a 1.4-litre with 90PS in both petrol and diesel, and a125PS petrol mated to an automatic transmission. Hyundai expects its new ‘U2’ common-rail diesel engine to be the most popular choice among British buyers looking for exceptional economy. The U2 engines use high-pressure common rail injection, electronically-controlled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to ensure they meet Euro V emissions regulations. What’s more, fitted with Integrated Stop-Start technology and a six-speed manual gearbox, the 1.4 CRDi Style version of the ix20, on test here, records CO2 emissions of just 114g/
However, Hyundai is doing its bit to help ease the cost of everyday motoring by producing the thrifty new ix20. The latest model to join the South Korean company’s ‘i-range’ line-up of vehicles has the style of a supermini, the space of Doctor Who’s TARDIS and the economy of a city car. Every manual model features Intelligent Stop & Go technology, low rollingresistance Continental tyres and an Alternator Management System (AMS), giving it the lowest emissions and fuel consumption in the class. In fact the ix20 is so fuel efficient it can actually better or match the figures for rivals’ city cars. Made at Hyundai’s newest European plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic, the ix20 is essentially a compact MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) with a healthy dose of fashion and functionality. It is not, in my opinion, good-looking but it
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km and returns an average fuel economy of 65.7mpg. These class-leading figures will bring reduced motoring costs through lower road fund licence costs as well as saving pounds at the pumps. Ok, by their very nature, MPVs, large or small, are never exhilarating to drive, and the ix20 is no exception. But the car is impressive in so many other respects. It is roomy, tremendously economical, it has a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, it has 20,000-mile service intervals and comes with Hyundai’s five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus five years of roadside assistance and free vehicle health checks. Phew! By my reckoning all that makes the ix20 ideal for anyone looking for a cost-effective, practical, modern day motor.
does have a chic sporty profile, which sets it apart from the boxy ‘minivan’ image typically associated with other MPVs. Inside, the ix20 is firmly screwed together and matches the spirited design of the exterior. The wellappointed cabin features a height adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, six airbags, active head restraints, radio/CD audio system with six speakers, plus CD, MP3 and USB-/AUX-/ iPOD-input capabilities. More importantly, the car provides excellent legroom and headroom in the front and rear. It is also very easy to achieve a comfortable driving position. And once on the move, the ix20 delivers an alert and supple ride, even over the most pothole ravaged roads. That is no surprise though because the car is the first in Hyundai’s history to be extensively tested on the worst of British roads. Telephone: 01780 783613 | June 2011
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Local History
Daniel Lambert
Daniel Lambert’s Chair
For some people in Stamford and surrounding areas, the name Daniel Lambert will almost certainly be one that sounds familiar, especially as the town once had a pub named after him. But, for those who have never heard this name before, who was Daniel Lambert?
This is something which has received plenty of interest over the years and seeing an item like this up close can help you understand exactly how large Lambert was. It was quite a few years ago that I visited Peterborough Museum and got a glimpse of the chair which was an exhibit at the time. Sitting in the chair was definitely interesting, especially as three of us managed to fit in at the same time!
Born in Leicester on 13 March 1770, Lambert had a normal upbringing but towards the end of his life he became very well known across the country. The reason for this is that when Lambert died on 21 June 1809, at the age of 39 he weighed a staggering 52 stone, 11lbs. This helped him achieve a Guinness World Record (something which continues to stand today) for the World’s Heaviest Man. To this day Daniel Lambert remains a popular historical figure and for anyone who pays a visit to the Stamford Museum there is an exhibit which displays some of his clothes.
The Early Days For the World’s Heaviest Man, it could easily be believed that Lambert’s early days may have indicated what was to become of him later in life but in fact, being born into a family of huntsmen and gamekeepers meant that he was quite athletic and regularly rode horses around the countryside. His father, John Lambert worked in Leicester as the Keeper of the County Bridewell (something that was also known as a House of Corrections) and when Daniel returned to the city after a seven year period working in Birmingham, he took over the
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Local History
Lambert’s Death It was in June 1809 that Daniel Lambert arrived in town to watch the local Stamford races, and during this time he was staying at the Waggon and Horses Inn which was located on St. Martins.
position. No one is entirely certain why Daniel Lambert was putting on weight but it was a gradual increase and by 1793, he was 32 stone. After numerous medical tests had been carried out, no conditions were discovered which could have explained ongoing gain but it was suggested that a combination of a lack of exercise and overindulging was the most likely cause.
Lambert’s death came rather suddenly on the 21 June and it is well known that to remove his body for burial, part of the building at the inn where he was lodging had to be demolished. The burial at St. Martin’s Churchyard in Stamford was no easy task because it took 20 men to carry the coffin which measured in 112 square feet.
Lambert was very well liked and his friends had paid for a gravestone which bears the following inscription: In Remembrance of that Prodigy in Nature DANIEL LAMBERT. A native of Leicester who was possessed of an exalted and convivial mind and, in personal Greatness had no COMPETITOR He measured three Feet one Inch round the Leg nine Feet four Inches round the Body and weighed FIFTY TWO STONE ELEVEN POUNDS He departed this life on the 21 of June 1809 AGED 39 years As a Testimony of Respect this Stone is erected by his Friends in Leicester
It was reported that Lambert had an aunt and uncle who were also quite large but according to some, it was unlikely to be down to genetics or a hereditary condition because he had other immediate family members who maintained a good weight through their lives.
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Whats On
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre
Rob Rouse Saturday 11 June 8pm Tickets: £12 (£10)
Swan Lake Tues 28 June 2.30pm & 7pm Tickets: £13 (£12, £10 Artsene members)
Box office - 01780 766455
CINDERELLA VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET SAT 4TH JUNE 6.30PM TICKETS £18.50, £17.50 CHILDREN £11 The story of Cinderella is one of the best known fairytales, and Vienna Festival Ballet’s full length version has all the familiar ingredients.
Peterborough
Kite Festival Sunday 12th June
Ferry Meadows: starts 10.00am SAT NAV REF: PE2 5UU
A packed programme to include, Stafford Wallace’s Indian Fighters. Adrenaline Head power kites Dark Star AND Team Spectrum with sychronised 2 line flying French Connection kite stacks. Bryan Beasley trick flying Essex Kite Flyers. STACK Rokkaku Challenge
Competitions - Sales - Children’s Workshop - Free-flying Area
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The Way Back Home Big Wooden Horse and Theatre Royal Winchester Saturday 4 June 2pm Tickets: £6.50 (£5.50) £22 family
Whats On At
The Stamford Arts Centre
www.stamfordartscentre.com Tel: 01780 763203
GUNS 2 ROSES SAT 18TH JUNE 7.30PM TICKETS £15.00 The UK’s longest running and the world’s most famous Guns N Roses tribute. Over the last 9 years Guns 2 Roses have taken the UK and Europe by storm as the biggest and most authentic tribute to one of the greatest rock bands ever. PHIL COOL FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 7.30PM TICKETS £15.50 CONCESSIONS £15.00 Unquestionably the world’s only “Stand Up Chameleon” Phil Cool is armed with a controllable rubber face. And he’s not afraid to use it! He can be shocking, funny or shockingly funny. Phil is simply incredible and, without doubt, he is one of the most original and unique comic talents to come out of Great Britain
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Family & Craft
County’s big day out promises more than ever
Ticket giveaway
Family & Craft
Here’s your chance to win a fantastic Family Ticket worth £40 to this year’s Lincolnshire Show. We have TWO to give way, and each one admits 2 adults and up to 3 children for one day of the Show.
Question: Where abouts would you find the Knights of the Damned at this year’s Show? Email naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk by Tuesday 14 June with your contact details and quoting Lincs Show
The two-day Lincolnshire Show is overflowing with attractions for the whole family and organisers promise that it will be even bigger and better than ever. For at this 127th Show, there are more family attractions, more delicious foods from local producers, more schools taking part in the big Challenge and more sports to try out. There are also more new attractions - like Express Eventing and the Scruffts crossbreed pooch competition. Medieval jousting stunt team, the Knights of the Damned, return with a promise of more excitement when they perform on both days of the Show in the Isuzu Countryside Arena. Leader Justin Pearson is fresh back from performing stunts for blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean IV and the troupe includes two local riders, Rob and James Pavey, both 21 and just qualifying as stuntmen. This year’s Sports Zone is doubled in size and in the run up to the 2012 Olympics, it will feature a chance to try out almost all the Olympic sports with appearances from Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls from the county. This year is a real first for dog lovers. For the first time dogs will be allowed to join in the fun at the Show as long as they are on a lead, and owners can also leave them with a special doggy-crèche being run by local animal charity, Jerry Green Dog Rescue.
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Potato planting with the children • A major new attraction - Express Eventing; a mini version of top class equestrian eventing • The Select Lincolnshire and Tastes of Lincolnshire Food Court will feature a special Lincolnshire producer and supplier section this year, with a mouth-watering selection of local produce and some great homemade recipe demonstrations. • In the Greenhouse, a range of companies will be explaining how to live a more sustainable lifestyle with technologies that include solar power, biomass, wind turbines, ground source heat pumps and rain water harvesting. • And for the shopper, there will be more than 600 stands to visit, including the boutique style shopping on The Mews avenue featuring everything from bespoke kitchens to handmade pearl bracelets.
• In each bag, place five tubers on top of 15-20cm of good quality compost. Then cover with a further 10cm of compost. • As the shoots start to appear through the compost, add most compost on top to keep the potato covered. Repeat this until the compost is a few centimetres below the top of the bag. • Keep the soil moist, but not saturated. There are many varieties available now, but if you’re growing in just a few bags then the first earlies may suit you best. They are best harvested in small quantities & eaten straight away.
Super easy Playdough recipe:
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1/2 cup of salt 1 cup of flour 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar 1 tablespoon of oil 1 cup of boiling water mixed food colouring
It’s all taking place at the Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd June 2011.
For alternative colouring, try glitter, leave some fruit teabags in the hot water for a natural colour.
8am to 6pm each day. www.lincs-events.co.uk Ticket hotline 0845 2305171
Put all the dry ingredients in a bowl and then mix vigorously with the hot water. Store in tubs or food bags to keep it soft.
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You don’t need a allotment or large space in the garden to grow potatoes. Bags or sacks are ideal and fun for the kids too! You can buy a kit from the garden centres which includes a few bags and the tubers (see potatoes).
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Author of 10 bestselling novels and winner of the Romantic Novel of the Year, Freya’s 11th novel, Chances, is available now. 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.
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Childhood favourites resurrected After a particularly frantic day, where things went pear shaped really from the start, who would have thought that a simple parcel of books for my children, from my Mum, would erase all the day’s stresses.
The Cow Who Fell in the Canal was a massive favourite of mine. It’s all about Hendricka the cow, who was curious about life beyond the farm. She sets off on an adventure along the Dutch canals to end up in the city amongst modern life. If you have visited Holland, then the sights will be familiar to you, and the children will love Hendricka’s slightly scatty nature! Having got all excited about this book, a school friend of mine reminded me of The Giant Jam Sandwich. Straight onto the internet and three days later, the jam sandwich landed on my doormat. “One hot summer in Itching Down, Four million wasps flew into town....”. The townsfolk all pull together to rid their homes of the wasps, without success. That is, until the baker hatches a great plan.... The Cow Who Fell in the Canal Sadly, it seems that preloved copies are the only ones around; found on Amazon and also Abe Books online. Prices vary.The Giant Jam Sandwich Macmillan Children’s Books - £5.99 Telephone: 01780 783613 | June 2011
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