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Section editorSindoor Living – Fiona CumberpatchGifts & Art – Amander MeadeFashion – Genevieve Potter Health & Beauty – Catherine BatkinLocal Food – Sarah Lyoneating out – Nicholas Rudd-Jonesoutdoor Living – Nicholas Rudd-JonesGet Active – Amander MeadeLearning – Abigail Richardson

PhotographyElli Dean (www.ellideanphotography.co.uk )Lesley-Anne Churchill (lesleyannechurchill.com)

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ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE VERY BEST THE REGION HAS TO OFFERStamford, Rut land, Oundle , Nene Val l ey, Peterborough, Market Harborough

ESSENTIAL LIVINGWelcome to the 2011 edition of Essential Living, which aims to be a source book and inspiration for all the very best that the region has to offer.

It is always a pleasure to put together this guide, because it is such a reminder of how many brilliant independent businesses we have in the region, and of how passionate and committed their owners are.

This year we have aimed for a still greater visual impact on our pages, and have invested more in photography. We hope you enjoy the results, and that the magazine will sit on your coffee table or island for many months to come as an invaluable reference.

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INDOOR LIVINGPage 8 Take one antiquePage 16 Hotel style at homePage 20 Living in colourPage 24 Working from homePage 28 Interiors Directory

GIFTS & ARTPage 36 GiftsPage 38 GalleriesPage 40 Art & Gifts Directory

FASHIONPage 42 Role reversalsPage 47 Future classicsPage 50 New and notablePage 52 Fashion Directory

HEALTH & BEAUTYPage 56 Diary of a Prom PrincessPage 60 Make one small changePage 64 Give yourself a health MOTPage 67 Health & beauty Directory

LOCAL FOODPage 74 Sculpting a cob pizza ovenPage 76 Combining the love of food with therapyPage 79 Virtuous bread; Breaking bread togetherPage 80 The Italian family kitchen

EATING OUTPage 84 Stamford and surrounding villagesPage 92 Rutland, Market Harborough and surrounding villagesPage 98 Oundle & Nene Valley Page 102 Peterborough and a little further afield

OUTDOOR LIVINGPage 107 Garden designers, Nurseries and Garden CentresPage 109 Conservatories and Garden Rooms

GET ACTIVEPage 110 Family days outPage 114 Grown up funPage 116 Getting away from it all

LEARNINGPage 120 Community Projects and Life SkillsPage 124 Sustainable schoolsPage 126 Independent Schools Directory

Page 130 Advertiser Index

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Situated in the pretty market town of Oundle and established over 25 years ago, Oundle Travel enjoys an enviable reputation locally for providing worldwide year round holidays. Privately owned and managed for 16 years by Director Paula Cockcroft, Paula and her team are able to offer a wealth of knowledge, experience and truly independent and unbiased advice when booking your next holiday. All staff are encouraged to keep up to date by travelling on educational trips as often as possible, gaining first-hand knowledge of resorts, hotels and destinations. ‘This is invaluable to give our customers the best possible advice on their holiday’ comments Paula. ‘We pride ourselves on the best customer service’ continues Paula ‘A holiday needs to exceed expectations and by keeping up to date with a good working knowledge of destinations, airlines and hotel facilities we can ensure all our clients are getting the best possible advice’. Oundle Travel are designated an ‘Ozzie Specialist’

for 2011/12 by the Australian Tourist Board, and the agency has years of experience tailor making individual itineraries ‘Down Under’. New Zealand remains a firm favourite with Oundle Travel and Travel Consultant Amber Connelly arranges fantastic deals with airlines and hotels, offering a ‘Concierge’ style service for all customer travelling to Australia and New Zealand.

OUNDLE TRAVEL’S TOP TEN DESTINATIONS FOR 2011 Most RomanticHuvafen Fushi - MaldivesThe ultimate in relaxation and a complete hideaway resort offering seamless service and exclusivity. Superb dining and the best staff ever…..We love – The weather between November and May, 30 degrees - Perfect !Stunning Water Bungalows from £2500.00 per person for 7 nights.

Top FamilyThe Abama - TenerifeThe award winning Abama in Guia de Isora in Tenerife is superb for families and is the perfect shorthaul winter retreat for October and February Half TermsWe love - The spacious 2 bedroomed family suites and Children’s Club ‘Abamis’Prices from £995.00 for 7 nights Best City BreakRome - The De RussieRocco Forte’s Hotel De Russie oozes style and sophistication, for a fabulous shopping and sightseeing break, you just can’t beat Rome, this Italian city is close to home and perfect for a weekend break, a special occasion or just simply to spoil yourself.We love – Off season January to March for the best offers – 3 nights for the price of 2 !Deluxe Roomsfrom £650.00 per person for 2 nights.

Top VillaPollenca -Majorca - The Villa BenebecaSituated in the north of Majorca, Pollenca is a pretty, unspoilt town, with colourful shops, boutiques and some of the best dining on the island. Even in high season the resort retains its character and charm….We love – Book early for this villa and the Pollenca area in general, it sells out quickly !The Villa Benebeca from £1800.00 per week. Most Luxurious Ski The Four Seasons – Vail - ColaradoBrand new for 2011, the all new Four Seasons promises to deliver absolute 5* luxury in the largest ski resort in North America offering terrain and a ski school for any skill level. This quaint mountain town offers sophistication and elegance, with boutiques and resturants lining the cobbled streets.We love – The 346 inches of snowfall !!!The Four Seasons from £1500 per week Best Newcomer Rovinj – CroatiaSuper, sexy and cool the contemporary luxury of the Monte Mulluni is situated away from the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Rovinj, but close enough to dip your toes in. Rovinj is quite simply stunning and this hotel ticks all the boxes.We love – The walk in tropical showers, and of course the sweeping views of RovinjThe Monte Muluni from £1965.00 per week Top CruiseSilverseasCruising just does not get any better than this. Silverseas are the absolute best there is, offering fine dining and seamless service throughout.We love – The never ending flow of champagne – All complimentary of course !Silverseas Mediterranean Cruises from £1859.00 per week

Most UnspoiltSkopelos- GreeceVirtually unspoilt by tourism with a slow pace of life and remaining beautifully green, Skopelos is one of the most characterful ports in Greece. Mulberry Trees line the waterfront and shade the numerous cafes and restaurants in Skopelos town, alongside boutiques and craft shops.We love – The early booking offers 2 weeks for the price of 1 !The Aeolos Hotel – Skopelos from £727.00 per week

• Oundle Travel, Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 273600 [email protected] www.oundletravel.co.uk

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Situated in the pretty market town of Oundle and established over 25 years ago, Oundle Travel enjoys an enviable reputation locally for providing worldwide year round holidays. Privately owned and managed for 16 years by Director Paula Cockcroft, Paula and her team are able to offer a wealth of knowledge, experience and truly independent and unbiased advice when booking your next holiday. All staff are encouraged to keep up to date by travelling on educational trips as often as possible, gaining first-hand knowledge of resorts, hotels and destinations. ‘This is invaluable to give our customers the best possible advice on their holiday’ comments Paula. ‘We pride ourselves on the best customer service’ continues Paula ‘A holiday needs to exceed expectations and by keeping up to date with a good working knowledge of destinations, airlines and hotel facilities we can ensure all our clients are getting the best possible advice’. Oundle Travel are designated an ‘Ozzie Specialist’

for 2011/12 by the Australian Tourist Board, and the agency has years of experience tailor making individual itineraries ‘Down Under’. New Zealand remains a firm favourite with Oundle Travel and Travel Consultant Amber Connelly arranges fantastic deals with airlines and hotels, offering a ‘Concierge’ style service for all customer travelling to Australia and New Zealand.

OUNDLE TRAVEL’S TOP TEN DESTINATIONS FOR 2011 Most RomanticHuvafen Fushi - MaldivesThe ultimate in relaxation and a complete hideaway resort offering seamless service and exclusivity. Superb dining and the best staff ever…..We love – The weather between November and May, 30 degrees - Perfect !Stunning Water Bungalows from £2500.00 per person for 7 nights.

Top FamilyThe Abama - TenerifeThe award winning Abama in Guia de Isora in Tenerife is superb for families and is the perfect shorthaul winter retreat for October and February Half TermsWe love - The spacious 2 bedroomed family suites and Children’s Club ‘Abamis’Prices from £995.00 for 7 nights Best City BreakRome - The De RussieRocco Forte’s Hotel De Russie oozes style and sophistication, for a fabulous shopping and sightseeing break, you just can’t beat Rome, this Italian city is close to home and perfect for a weekend break, a special occasion or just simply to spoil yourself.We love – Off season January to March for the best offers – 3 nights for the price of 2 !Deluxe Roomsfrom £650.00 per person for 2 nights.

Top VillaPollenca -Majorca - The Villa BenebecaSituated in the north of Majorca, Pollenca is a pretty, unspoilt town, with colourful shops, boutiques and some of the best dining on the island. Even in high season the resort retains its character and charm….We love – Book early for this villa and the Pollenca area in general, it sells out quickly !The Villa Benebeca from £1800.00 per week. Most Luxurious Ski The Four Seasons – Vail - ColaradoBrand new for 2011, the all new Four Seasons promises to deliver absolute 5* luxury in the largest ski resort in North America offering terrain and a ski school for any skill level. This quaint mountain town offers sophistication and elegance, with boutiques and resturants lining the cobbled streets.We love – The 346 inches of snowfall !!!The Four Seasons from £1500 per week Best Newcomer Rovinj – CroatiaSuper, sexy and cool the contemporary luxury of the Monte Mulluni is situated away from the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Rovinj, but close enough to dip your toes in. Rovinj is quite simply stunning and this hotel ticks all the boxes.We love – The walk in tropical showers, and of course the sweeping views of RovinjThe Monte Muluni from £1965.00 per week Top CruiseSilverseasCruising just does not get any better than this. Silverseas are the absolute best there is, offering fine dining and seamless service throughout.We love – The never ending flow of champagne – All complimentary of course !Silverseas Mediterranean Cruises from £1859.00 per week

Most UnspoiltSkopelos- GreeceVirtually unspoilt by tourism with a slow pace of life and remaining beautifully green, Skopelos is one of the most characterful ports in Greece. Mulberry Trees line the waterfront and shade the numerous cafes and restaurants in Skopelos town, alongside boutiques and craft shops.We love – The early booking offers 2 weeks for the price of 1 !The Aeolos Hotel – Skopelos from £727.00 per week

• Oundle Travel, Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 273600 [email protected] www.oundletravel.co.uk

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Take one antiqueJustin and Katie Capp have chosen striking and unusual artefacts to form the basis of each room in their Northamptonshire cottage, writes Fiona

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From the outside, it’s the archetypal country cottage, standing at the end of a tiny lane, thick vines scrambling over low eaves, with warm, mellow

brick walls and pretty little windows. But there is nothing predictable about the interior of Justin and Katie Capp’s home, thanks to their ingenuity. In each room, there is a story to tell, whether it’s the fragile rug on the kitchen floor, left behind by the previous owner, an opera singer who performed at Covent Garden during the war and lived to be 102 years old, or a crooked ceiling beam, rescued from a church in Oundle and given new life.

“When I bought the house in 1998, it was such a wreck, it was classed as a barn conversion, but I knew I wanted an old place, and this was all I could afford,” explains Justin, the landlord and chef at The King’s Arms pub in Polebrook, near Oundle, where Katie works front of house. “I grew up next door but one, and had no intention of coming back, but when this came up for sale, my dad persuaded me to have a look. I walked into the garden, with 50 different types of roses, and it just seemed to make sense.”

Justin’s initial lack of funds meant he had to do up the cottage slowly, often using recycled materials. He describes his taste as ethnic, and Katie’s as “more French.” It’s an unlikely fusion but it works. Take the living room, where a 4,500

year old Chinese pot was the main inspiration. “It is so ancient that it has an almost contemporary feel,” says Justin. The dark clay of the pot sets the mood for this more masculine space. Lived-in leather sofas sit alongside a 17th century bible box, made from a dark wood with simple carving. Vivid throws, a tufted cream rug and a panel of elegant wallpaper lift the mood.

Above the enormous fire place is a 17th century panel, an old bed board which Justin bought in nearby Thrapston. “I find things everywhere,” he admits. “I always know how I can make something work, although I usually rely on local craftsmen to install it for me.”

In the kitchen, which is a relatively new addition, Justin designed the room around three old doors, which he found in a skip. “Previously, there was no kitchen, just a lean-to with basic fittings,” he explains. Here, in the heart of the home, his ethnic vibe is tempered by Katie’s taste. Two lovely old cupboards, one Cornish and one French are painted in smoky greys. A modern Romo wallpaper, with a blue background and floral design picks up on the vintage colours. A sunset red herringbone patterned brick floor creates a cosy feel, with a black Aga providing the hub. “We found cobblestones in here while we were digging out the kitchen floor, but I’ve relocated those to the garden,” says Justin. “Nothing

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Upstairs, in the bathroom, Justin’s magpie instincts paid off yet again, when two slabs of marble that he’d rescued were used to make the surround for an almost sculptural washbasin. Tooled and painted leather panels, made by Justin, decorate the cupboard beneath. At the windows, white vintage lace tablecloths provide impromptu curtains, hung from poles with clips from Ikea, a homespun contrast to a sumptuous roll top bath.

In the couple’s bedroom, the four poster bed is the antique centre piece, offset with witty touches such as a splash of Vivienne Westwood wallpaper. There are interesting objets d’arts everywhere, and the walls are lined with pictures from local artists, including Carry Ackroyd and John Parfitt. Katie is also an accomplished artist and she recently diversified into a range of cottage flower cookware and accessories, including plates, place mats and tins. Meanwhile Justin has designed a range of home ware, including tagine pots, ceramic storage jars and granite mats - and the differences between the couple’s collections sums up their respective styles.

In the garden, Justin and Katie have carried through their make do and mend philosophy. Bricks from an old lean-to were used to build a large greenhouse. Cobbles from the kitchen provide a path through a vegetable garden, where hens roam free and Frank the lurcher saunters decoratively. “The box hedge comes from seedlings that I scrounged,” says Justin. “At first, I had no money for plants, so the garden was created using cuttings begged from friends, and dividing things that were already here. I’ve never missed an opportunity to get something for free!” If anything is spare, it goes to the King’s Arms, which is undergoing the same steady transformation as the cottage.

In all, the cottage is a blend of two distinct personalities. “We both respect each other’s taste, although it can sometimes make for heated discussions!” smiles Katie. Yet it is undoubtedly this creative tension which makes the house so original.

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Hotel style at homeBoutique hotels, such as this area’s Oundle Mill, combine comfort with super-stylish furniture and fittings – and it’s a style you can steal

Britain’s best boutique hotels look cool, quirky and luxurious. Those may not sound like

qualities you could easily import into your own living space, but it’s perfectly possible. “It can be a successful formula for a home, if it is personalised,” says Neil Partridge of Stamford’s NGI Design. Neil should know. He collaborated closely with Oundle Mill’s owners, Sarah and Mark Harrod, to create a modern rustic haven in the Northamptonshire countryside. Huge glass walls sit alongside ancient beams and stone walls, yet the interior style is sleek, Italian and minimalist. “We wanted the hotel to feel chic and sophisticated, yet relaxed, without too many rules,” says Sarah.

“The key element of a boutique hotel is that it doesn’t look corporate,” explains Neil. “It feels more like a home than a hotel. That means using better quality furniture, interesting fabrics, and perhaps most important of all, great lighting. At Oundle Mill, we used mostly domestic lighting to help create atmosphere.”

While the key word is quirky, that doesn’t mean eccentric or odd. “When you start to use this look at home, you’ll need to think about all your spaces,

and how you will link them together,” says Neil. “Successful boutique hotels have coherence and that’s something you can achieve in a domestic setting.” Casual luxury is a key element of the style, but throwing money at your home isn’t the answer. “I always advise people to buy less, but buy quality,” says Neil. “With a sofa or chair, you get high impact in terms of design, and this is something the Italian companies do really well. Much of the furniture is still made in family owned factories in Italy, it hasn’t been outsourced. Names to look for are Valentini, Zanotta and Foscarini.”

Boutique hotels always have highly efficient fittings to help create the feeling of casual luxury. At Oundle Mill, that includes Alessi sinks, power showers, Travertine tiles, flat screen Loewe televisions, Bose sound systems and Egyptian cotton sheets on the beds. Natural materials are the perfect foil for modern design, so wood flooring, stone baths and basins, and tactile surfaces help to soften the look.

In the bathroom, you can get the spa vibe with under floor heating, natural marble surfaces and wooden storage units. White walls will provide a clean, minimalist look, or Fired Earth stock a range of tiles in interesting finishes which can create real impact. Try floating, wall mounted basins and loos to make your bathroom both sleek and practical.

While luxe style means less, rather than more, it’s important to personalise your space. “Don’t try to create a show home,” advises Neil Partridge. “When I design a room for someone, I would never accessorise it, because that would make it mine, not theirs. Paintings, general accessories, and the stuff that we all accumulate, these are the things that give a home its personality.”

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Fired Earth St Moritz bath, (left) £1,825. Jura bath and shower mixer, £1,100. Bath painted in Travertina Crema, £17.50 for 750ml eggshell. Renaissance gold wall tiles, £199.58 per square metre. Artesh Travertine floor tiles, from £59.70 per metre, depending on size. All from Fired Earth.

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Styles that cover a spectrum of taste and situationsJill Hunter was the original founder of the business, and over the years the other three have joined the company. Jill worked in London for John Keil, the renowned 18th Century furniture dealer. She then went on to study Interior Design in London at the Inchbald School of Design. Jill set up an Antique shop in Stamford in 1999 until, spotting the trend towards a mix of the old and new, she broadened its appeal to an overall design look. She was joined by Georgie Teesdale, who had been working in interior design in west London until marrying locally and wanting to use her skills here. She brought a cosmopolitan, sophisticated style to proceedings. Jill’s own style is more classic and traditional.

They were soon joined by Sara Norman-Smith, who has a subtle, innovative, eclectic style. She has a degree in Furniture Conservation and Upholstery. Finally Candida Smith the fourth member of the team brought a fresh, modern country, upbeat set of choices to the design palette.

So the common bond between them is a passion for design, but with very contrasting styles to choose from. “We tend to find that a client soon works out which of us is right for them and their style,” remarked Jill.Service that covers every type of design need Hunter’s is delighted to deal with your design needs whatever the size and scope. There are typically four types of occasion on which they could be your first port of call:

1. Request They can help with a simple request; a pot of paint, some wallpaper, a blind, a lamp shade, something to finish off a room. They can source but also advise, to help you make exactly the right choice.

2. RefreshDo the bedrooms need a bit of a spruce-up? New pelmets, blinds and the odd rug or bedside table? Or maybe the sitting room needs two of three new things in it – a light, an occasional table and some new cushions to freshen it up a bit.

3. Revive & RejuvenateYou have a significant room that really needs a new start or maybe a complete area of the house. You need everything to be looked at properly – the walls, the flooring, the curtains, the furniture and maybe fireplaces and bookcases. You want to use some of your existing furniture, add some new and also some antique pieces. The whole look needs to be unified.

4. RenovateYou have bought the house of your dreams and the dream needs to be converted into reality. You need a working partner who can dream with you and then deliver the entire interior, from the light switches to the colour swatches, from the outdoor lights to the radiators. Hunters can source, advise, install and also, if you want, act as project co-ordinators with the

building trade.Hunters commissions have included overseas clients

with holiday homes in the UK, country cottages, Stamford town houses, historic country houses, London and Home Counties properties and a golf club, to name but a few.

As I hauled myself out of the comfy sofa after an hour’s animated discussion a lady came in enquiring about paint choices. She sat down on the sofa, started to relax, and by the time I left was happily exploring numerous colour possibilities. She had just begun the Hunter’s voyage of design discovery.• The Dairy, Copthill Farm EnterprisesDeeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757 946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk

Five top tips from the team1 Colour-wise – if in doubt, go one shade darker2 Mix quality – an IKEA table and a £2,000 antique3 Get your lighting right – makes a massive difference to the feel of a room4 Don’t be frightened by multiple patterns – so long as the colour combinations are right5 A range of textures is important to create interest in the room.

The Hunter’s voyage of design discoveryTwo things strike you as soon as you arrive at Hunter’s Interiors Showrooms just off the Deeping Road at Copthill Farm Enterprises. First the cornucopia of colours and textures that spill out from all corners of the light, airy barn. Second, the enthusiasm, friendliness and sheer desire to get things right of the four partners in the business. Naturally they sat me down in an extremely comfy sofa and plied me with coffee and chocolate biscuits, as we begun our discussion.

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Styles that cover a spectrum of taste and situationsJill Hunter was the original founder of the business, and over the years the other three have joined the company. Jill worked in London for John Keil, the renowned 18th Century furniture dealer. She then went on to study Interior Design in London at the Inchbald School of Design. Jill set up an Antique shop in Stamford in 1999 until, spotting the trend towards a mix of the old and new, she broadened its appeal to an overall design look. She was joined by Georgie Teesdale, who had been working in interior design in west London until marrying locally and wanting to use her skills here. She brought a cosmopolitan, sophisticated style to proceedings. Jill’s own style is more classic and traditional.

They were soon joined by Sara Norman-Smith, who has a subtle, innovative, eclectic style. She has a degree in Furniture Conservation and Upholstery. Finally Candida Smith the fourth member of the team brought a fresh, modern country, upbeat set of choices to the design palette.

So the common bond between them is a passion for design, but with very contrasting styles to choose from. “We tend to find that a client soon works out which of us is right for them and their style,” remarked Jill.Service that covers every type of design need Hunter’s is delighted to deal with your design needs whatever the size and scope. There are typically four types of occasion on which they could be your first port of call:

1. Request They can help with a simple request; a pot of paint, some wallpaper, a blind, a lamp shade, something to finish off a room. They can source but also advise, to help you make exactly the right choice.

2. RefreshDo the bedrooms need a bit of a spruce-up? New pelmets, blinds and the odd rug or bedside table? Or maybe the sitting room needs two of three new things in it – a light, an occasional table and some new cushions to freshen it up a bit.

3. Revive & RejuvenateYou have a significant room that really needs a new start or maybe a complete area of the house. You need everything to be looked at properly – the walls, the flooring, the curtains, the furniture and maybe fireplaces and bookcases. You want to use some of your existing furniture, add some new and also some antique pieces. The whole look needs to be unified.

4. RenovateYou have bought the house of your dreams and the dream needs to be converted into reality. You need a working partner who can dream with you and then deliver the entire interior, from the light switches to the colour swatches, from the outdoor lights to the radiators. Hunters can source, advise, install and also, if you want, act as project co-ordinators with the

building trade.Hunters commissions have included overseas clients

with holiday homes in the UK, country cottages, Stamford town houses, historic country houses, London and Home Counties properties and a golf club, to name but a few.

As I hauled myself out of the comfy sofa after an hour’s animated discussion a lady came in enquiring about paint choices. She sat down on the sofa, started to relax, and by the time I left was happily exploring numerous colour possibilities. She had just begun the Hunter’s voyage of design discovery.• The Dairy, Copthill Farm EnterprisesDeeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757 946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk

Five top tips from the team1 Colour-wise – if in doubt, go one shade darker2 Mix quality – an IKEA table and a £2,000 antique3 Get your lighting right – makes a massive difference to the feel of a room4 Don’t be frightened by multiple patterns – so long as the colour combinations are right5 A range of textures is important to create interest in the room.

The Hunter’s voyage of design discoveryTwo things strike you as soon as you arrive at Hunter’s Interiors Showrooms just off the Deeping Road at Copthill Farm Enterprises. First the cornucopia of colours and textures that spill out from all corners of the light, airy barn. Second, the enthusiasm, friendliness and sheer desire to get things right of the four partners in the business. Naturally they sat me down in an extremely comfy sofa and plied me with coffee and chocolate biscuits, as we begun our discussion.

The Hunters team: (L to R) Georgie Teesdale, Sara Norman-Smith, Candida Smith, Jill Hunter


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Living in colourVibrant shades and bold prints feel fresh and energising and they’ll bring your rooms bang up to date, says Fiona Cumberpatch

Bright, beautiful colours are everywhere this season, and we shouldn’t be afraid to embrace

them. Bold shades look good in every room, and with a little know how, you can make them work for you. “Colours promote emotional reactions and you need to consider this when choosing your main colour,” says Jill at Tom McAlpin Interiors, Peterborough. “In general, bright colours make you feel energetic, so they work well in rooms used for lots of activities and entertaining.”

Jill suggests following a few golden rules to make your colour scheme sing. “Warm colours are reds, yellows or oranges. These are known as advancing colours because they bring surfaces closer, so they can make a room feel smaller,” she explains. “Cool colours are blues, violets, greys, and some shades of green. And they do the opposite. They’re receding colours and make surfaces appear further away. So they can make a room feel larger. But just to confuse things, you can warm up a cold colour like blue by adding touches of red, orange or brown, and you can cool down a warm shade by doing the opposite and adding blue, grey or green.”

The effect of light on colour could influence your choice. “South facing rooms get sun all day long,

so they can take warm or cool colours. But beware: really vivid colours intensify in bright sunlight,” says Jill. “Deep tones work, but lighter shades can be too

dazzling. In a north-facing room, the light is cool and blueish. Use a warm colour to

brighten the room. Yellow and pink are good, but white and blue won’t work. And if you do want to use a blue or a green, you must select a shade with a

warm base tone.”Continues Jill: “in an east facing

bedroom, the morning light is bright, so use warm or cool colours. West facing bedrooms get sun in the afternoons and evenings, so make sure whichever colour you choose has a warm base tone. And before you commit to a colour – try it out in practice.”

This year’s designers have produced some sumptuous collections featuring bold, graphic patterns as well as jewel colours. Candida, at Hunters Interiors says: “be brave! It’s fine to mix colours and patterns. If you want to use florals and stripes, for example, it will work so long as the colours blend nicely. Scale also has something to do with it. If you are using two florals in a room, one on a fabric, one on wallpaper, for example, one should be larger than the other.”

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“Be brave! It’s fine to mix colours and patterns.” Candida at Hunters Interiors

Shop the look

Turquoise bump chair, £1,400, John Lewis, Queensgate Centre,

Peterborough PE1 1NL Tel: 01733 322644

Rosa Alba fabric by Nina Campbell, £50 a metre from Tom McAlpin Interiors

Purple Snuggler Sofa, £299, John Lewis, Peterborough

Orange chair by Penny Banks, Hirst & Hirst Living, 18 Church St, Oakham, LE15 6AA Tel: 01572 723800

Multi-coloured Pip Studio Cushion, £50, John Lewis

ContaCts:tom Mcalpin Interiors, Millisle House, 41-43 Culley Court, Bakewell Rd, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE4 6SP Tel: 01733 230499Hunters Interiors the Dairy, Copthill Farm Enterprises, Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, Lincs PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk

Remember, too, that bold colours need bold accessories. “The more textures and patterns that you add to a room, the more interesting it is,” says Candida. For modern accessories, try Artisana in Uppingham, Hirst & Hirst Living in Oakham, NGI Design in Stamford, Reba, Peterborough and John Lewis at the Queensgate Centre, Peterborough.

If you know you want to use more colour in your home, but aren’t sure how to begin, Jill at Tom McAlpin Interiors suggests using a starting point such as a piece of fabric, a painting or a page that you’ve pulled out of a magazine. An interior designer can help you to translate this into a scheme that would work in your room, and advise you on how to best combine the various elements. It’s time to expand your horizons, open your senses and start living in colour.

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Working from HomeHow to make the space you work in, work for your home

You may be self employed or work autonomously at home some of the time for an employer based

elsewhere; either way you will need a dedicated space in which to be productive. Ideally, you will be able to convert, combine or even build on a whole new area for your workspace but for many of us, outfitting a home office will probably involve making better use of the space you have.

Define your space…You may be lucky enough to have a separate room for your home office but working space can also be found under stairwells, on landings, or an unused corner of the living room – the most important thing is that the space is not shared or compromised – you will be able to work more professionally if you don’t have to move papers from your desk to prepare the dinner! It might be tempting to just move the pieces around until the space works. But if you spend some time actually measuring and creating a floor plan (small as it might be), measuring your furniture, and thinking it through, the final result will be much more satisfactory.

Building on…If your budget allows, consider expanding your home to create a workspace. Local estate agents will advise on the potential effect on the value of your home. Think about loft conversions which often make great home offices – check with your local

building inspector. Conservatories are now very popular for home office use.

A Garden Office“Garden offices are more popular than ever,” explains Simon Lewington from Natural Structures,

“A garden office creates an inspiring environment whilst keeping that all important demarcation line between home and work. Garden offices are built for the purpose and specified to meet today’s standards of comfort and technology.” Situated in Market Harborough, Simon’s team are highly

experienced in the design and build of home offices either as a sympathetic extension to the main house or as a separate garden building. “Clients draw on our expertise and experience to provide them with help and advice at an early stage. In the case of home offices we work very closely with them to provide just exactly the right size and style of workspace fitted to their specific needs. Garden offices have moved on from the glorified sheds of fifteen years ago to beautiful, stylish rooms which always add value.”

For advice on bespoke garden oFFices try:www.natural-structures.co.ukwww.thegardenescape.co.ukwww.shedshop.net


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Have your family or working circumstances changed in the last year? If so, you could be

seeking a new start or change of direction. There are lots of organisations and sources of support and information regionally to help you make the right decision for your business, your situation and your future...

Could you…Create an On-Line Business?• Going back to work after raising a family but scared technology has moved on since shorthand and typing? Take a course in becoming a Virtual PA – a sort of remote right hand working from home for a number of clients performing such tasks as taking phone calls, invoicing, dealing with emails etc. • Today’s technology means you can be as efficient working from home.• See www.societyofvirtualassistants.co.uk or www.runanonlinebusiness.co.uk for advice from choosing a name to setting up a payment system.

Retrain in the career that suits you now?• It’s never too late to retrain in something you love or for a better work/life balance. Don’t know what to do? Invest in a session with a life coach – they don’t know you personally so are better able to help you identify your strengths and skills you never acknowledge.• See www.cityandguilds.com for essential qualifications in trades from beauty to catering. • Become a professional – visit www.direct.gov.uk for information on funding for mature students.

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Transfer your skills to work for you…• If you are happy in your career but would prefer to work from home, think about how to transfer your skills to something similar. • If you are a teacher you could become a tutor and work your chosen hours; if your experience is in accountancy, become a freelance book keeper; been an events co-ordinator? Think about becoming a freelance wedding or party planner. Could your passion take you one step further?• Brilliant cook? Start catering for parties and weddings; Green fingered? Sell plants at local fairs or markets.

UsefUl websites:www.businesslink.gov.uk – A government funded organisation giving free help and advice to anyone freelance, self employed or starting a business.www.chamberofcommerce.co.uk – Networking and support at a local level including branches in Stamford and Leicestershirewww.fsb.org.uk – The Federation of Small Businesses – the voice of small UK business.www.nfea.com – Find enterprise programmes in your area.www.homebusiness.org.uk - The Home Business Alliance give a comprehensive on-line guide to all aspects of running a business from home including advice, contacts, a dedicated magazine and events.www.smallbusiness.co.uk – Practical advice on employment, banking, IT and all aspects of running a small business plus up to date news and views.

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ESSENTIAL LIVING INTERIORS DIRECTORY

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Alison Hutchinson Design12 Willoughby Road, Morcott, Rutland, LE15 9DY Tel: 01572 747318 www.alisonhutchinsondesign.co.uk Friendly, down-to-earth designer, specialising in an enduring combination of traditional and contemporary styles to create a lived in comfortable look. Offers both interior and garden design.

Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors27 Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 722345www.elizabethstanhope.co.ukThe main showroom, an old fire station, houses thousands of metres of stunning fabrics on the roll at fabulous prices, hundreds of fabric, wallpaper, trimming and paint books for items to order, and an ever changing mix of furniture, lighting and accessories, sourced from all over the world. A welcoming team of professionals are always on hand to assist in any decision making, and an extensive interior design and project management service is available, along with a full making up, loose cover and re-upholstery service.

Furleys51 High St, Oakham, LE15 6AJTel: 01572 755170 www.furleys.co.ukA personal and unique service is the aim of the Furleys team, creating designs that will make your dreams come alive and that reflect your taste and personality. No project is too small or too large. Furleys can help with new refreshing touches to one room or a complete make-over of a whole house.

Hunters InteriorsThe Dairy, Copthill Farm Enterprises, Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, PE9 4TDTel: 01780 757946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.ukA great selection of fabrics, wallpapers, paints, furniture, carpets, lighting and accessories.A skilled team of four who undertake everything from curtains and upholstery, individual room planning, to complete project management, from a light filled showroom and studio in Uffington, near Stamford. Holding current ranges of fabrics, wallpapers, paints, furniture & interior accessories, they offer expert advice and a welcoming coffee as you browse. Hunters can remove the entire burden of re-location to a new property and implement the necessary alterations and decoration prior to your arrival, thus leaving you to enjoy your new home from the very start.

J & L Ball16 North St, Stamford, PE9 1PHTel: 01780 481416 www.jandlball.co.uk Curtain, blinds, shutters and awnings specialists, catering for all budgets from a tie-back to an entire house or office. Free design consultation service. Their Luxaflex blinds are best sellers. Also wallpapers and wall art in the form of removable stickers (think birds, stags and flower designs) and large scale single images from this local favourite, ran by husband and wife team Lorraine and Jeremy Ball

NGI Design 4-6 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LFTel: 01780 766899www.ngidesign.co.ukHigh-end contemporary styling Italian-style comes to Stamford. Fantastic kitchen and living space showcases proprietors Neil Partridge and Darren Cherry’s hotel-chic style. Essential destination for contemporary accessories, furniture and lighting

Sarah Harding Interiors27 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY01572 823389 www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.ukSarah Harding Interiors offers a bespoke design service, either at the showroom or in your own home, alongside a beautiful range of home accessories from Emma Bridgewater and Cath Kidston. A speciality is finding Edwardian and Victorian and sometimes newer pieces of furniture which they lovingly restore and cover to a blank calico, ready for you to choose your own covering. A full soft furnishing making-up service including upholstery and loose covers is available from the talented team of three.

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Tom McAlpin InteriorsMillisle House, 41-43 Culley Court, Bakewell Rd, Peterborough PE2 6XDTel: 01733 230499 www.tm-interiors.co.uk Tom McAlpin Interiors offers a design service that recognises the individual; services range from simple advice about interior products for your home, through to a full comprehensive design package to suit your needs. From curtains, wallpapers, fabrics and trimmings to paint, carpets and furniture they can assist you in developing an interior style of your choice.All the elements of the design concept are carefully made within their workroom, so anything from curtains, covers, cushions and drapes are made to measure for any type of window, seat, sofa etc and the final trimmings be it poles or assorted accessories. The design team has access to the leading design houses’ various samples of fabrics, wallpapers, and paint from the best in household brand names like Andrew Martin, Jane Churchill, Nina Campbell, Osborne & Little, Sanderson and Zoffany etc.

SOFT FURNISHINGS, DECORATING, FURNITURE AND FINISHING TOUCHES

CallyCo5 Stamford Walk, Stamford, PE9 2JETel: 01780 753409 www.callyco.com Caroline Preen’s compact shop is packed with lovely fresh fabrics from amongst others Vanessa Arbuthnott and Amy Butler, readymade cushions, and patterns to make your own soft furnishings. Making up service available.

Artisana6 Market Place, Uppingham, LE15 9QHTel: 01572 822056Eclectic mix of designer fabrics, paint, kitchenware and beautifully chosen accessories, together with excellent range of designer paint, such as Zoffany, Designers Guild, and Farrow and Ball.

Bagel and Griff6/7 Church Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7NBTel: 01858 468764 www.bagelandgriff.com Bold, decorative pieces for the home, in a constantly evolving shop

Chez Soi16 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DFTel: 01780 757446 www.chezsoionline.co.uk One-off vintage dressers and cupboards, sturdy but stylish dining tables and chairs (painted to your specification from the Farrow & Ball range of paints), plus a large selection of Lloyd Loom originals (full range available to order), displayed in a lovely light showroom

Claire Langley Antiques7 High St St Martin’s, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 4LXTel: 01780 752555 www.clairelangleyantiques.co.ukA delightful shop which has a quirky selection of furniture, decorative objects and pictures that inspire and delight. Claire is also brilliant at finding things to a brief.

Countesthorpe Blinds Ltd20 Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5LATel: 0116 277 6749 www.contesthorpe-blinds.co.uk Local family-run business specialising in all-shaped conservatory roof blinds, blinds, awnings and shutters since 1987

Curtains CompleteThe Hall, Back Lane, East Farndon, Market Harborough, LE16 9SETel: 01858 466671 www.curtainscomplete.co.uk The shop is full of heavy, well made drapes in a variety of colours and designs and prices will suit a range of budgets

Finishing Touch8 All Saints’ St, Stamford, PE9 2PATel: 01780 763005www.blindsbyfinishingtouch.com Trusted and highly experienced advice on window treatments and soft furnishings of all kinds from dedicated team of seamstresses on the premises. Astonishing range of soft furnishing services, including made to measure roman blinds, curtains, pelmets, loose covers, cushions, throws, bedspreads.

Green Man Antiques and Restoration74 West St, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 272099Jo Elwood has a great selection of 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, chosen for its perfect proportions and fine craftsmanship.

Heatsource35 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PYTel: 01572 829953 www.heatsource-of-uppingham.co.ukA fabulous selection of natural heating solutions for the home, including stoves, fireplaces and solar heating solutions.

J & S Interiors30 Phorpres Close, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8FZ Tel: 01733 558864 www.jandsinteriors.uk.com A very well established and respected Peterborough business with over 25 years experience. Curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and fabrics

Kingfisher Curtains4, Kingfisher Close, Oakham, LE15 6ER. Tel: 01572 757893Material Homes21 St David’s Square, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5QATel: 01733 342044 www.materialhomes.co.ukCurtains and designer fabrics.

Robert Loomes Antique Clock Sales and Restoration4 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DPTel: 01780 481319 www.clockrepairer.co.ukRobert Loomes is a registered professional Member of the British Horological Institute and the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild. He has a team of five

clock repairers, two watch repairers and two painted dial restorers, with a combined experience of well over 200 years. His latest venture is the Stamford watch, the first wristwatch for many years to be designed and assembled in the UK.

Rowantree Craft Studio24 Station Rd, Nassington, Peterborough Tel: 01780 783323 www.rowantreeworkshops.co.uk Margaret opened her craft studio in Nassington early this year. The aim is to offer a pleasant and inviting space, where adults and children learn sewing skills, knitting, how to make rag rugs and customise clothes, and create covered boxes, paper crafts and jewellery. Margaret also runs a successful soft furnishings business, which she will continue to operate alongside the studio.

Rutland ShuttersTel: 01664 474013 www.rutlandshutters.co.uk Shutters continue to be a very popular choice and this specialist company custom-make them in either MDF or wood. Curtain design also available

Stamford Multifuel StovesHambleton House, Barnack Road, Bainton, Stamford PE9 3AE01780 740 997 www.stamfordmultifuelstoves.co.uk

The Stonemasonry CompanyTel: 01780 767207 or 07852 100984www.thestonemasonrycompany.co.uk Specialists in architectural masonry, including fireplaces, stone restoration and stone staircases. Commissions also accepted.

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LIGHTING

Bagel and Griff6/7 Church Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7NBTel: 01858 468 764www.bagelandgriff.comEdited selection of statement modern lamps made from natural or recycled fibres. Take a look at the website - you’ll want to go and take a look in the shop.

Chez Soi16 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DFTel: 01780 757446 www.chezsoionline.co.uk An extensive range of French and Scandinavian-style lamps. Choose the style and colour (from the Farrow & Ball range of paints) of the lamp base to complement your décor. Also a wide range of shades displayed in a large and impressive setting

CJ Lighting Scotgate, Stamford PE9 2YQTel: 01780 754825Wide selection of affordable mainstream kitchen, bathroom and living room lighting, including spotlights and standard lamps displayed on the top floor of the large showroom. Contemporary, classic and designer looks.

Furleys7 High St, Oakham, LE15 6AHTel: 01572 755539 www.furleys.co.uk Furleys has a vast collection of exclusive and quality lighting sourced from companies worldwide. With three beautiful and inspiring show rooms, the experienced and friendly staff is on hand to give you all the advice and help needed.

The Lampshade Warehouse10 Saville Rd, Westwood, Peterborough PE3 7PRTel: 01733 264391 www.thelampshadewarehouse.co.ukShades, table and floor lamps, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fittings, and more. The largest independent lighting showroom in Cambridgeshire.

Meander 6-7 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DPTel: 01780 765576 www.meanderofstamford.co.uk Classic country house to French country style table lamps and shades, plus chandeliers and standard lamps in a variety of finishes, many of which are on display in the shop. Lighting product CD available on request

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Carpets 4 U1 West Water Crescent, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 8LTTel: 01733 221024

CJ CarpetsScotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQTel: 01780 754825Good range of flooring from laminates and rugs, to big name carpets including Kersaint Cobb, Brintons and the Alternative Flooring Company from husband and wife team Simon and Cathy Cahill, who have been in business for a decade in Stamford. A well priced fitting service is available

Classic English Limestone by ELP (Stamford) LtdThe Quarry, Heath Lane, Metheringham, Lincoln LE4 3DHTel: 01526 328743 www.englishlimestone.comInvestment floor tiles made from this beautiful mellow local stone in smooth or aged finishes

Fired EarthWarmington Mill, Eaglethorpe, Peterborough, PE8 6TJTel: 01832 280088 www.firedearth.com Top-of-the-range ceramic, terracotta and quarried stone floor tiles which will last a lifetime.

Hunters InteriorsThe Dairy, Copthill Farm, Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, PE9 4TDTel: 01780 757946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk Knowledgeable advice on what type of flooring will work best in your home from a complete room perspective. They can source and fit your choice and will even have a carpet designed exclusively for you

Lincolnshire Limestone FlooringSwaddywell Quarry, Stamford Rd, Marholm, Peterborough, PE6 7HXTel: 01780 740852 www.lincolneshirelimestoneflooring.co.uk Natural limestone flooring direct from a local quarry in smooth or antiqued finishes. Complements all kinds of interiors

Oakham Oriental Rugs6-7 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham LE15 6EATel: 01572 724441 www.oakhamorientalrugs.co.ukFamily-run business with wide selection of ethnic rugs, both antique and new. They will also clean or repair rugs. Stock comes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey and other global sources, and it’s complemented by furniture and lighting in the showroom

Oundle CarpetsUnit 5, Eastwood Road, Oundle, Peterborough, CambridgeshireTel: 01832 275 009 www.oundlecarpetweavers.comOwned by Peter Peel, a lifelong carpet and flooring expert who has recently begun to weave his own carpets and keep a dying British tradition alive!

Rutland Tile Gallery14 Midland Court, Station Approach, Oakham, LE15 6RATel: 01572 722500 www.rutlandtilegallery.co.uk A fabulous selection of tiles, from classical and hand-crafted English Designer tiles to contemporary and stunning wall and floor tiles from Spain and Italy.

The Uppingham Carpet Company24 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZTel: 01572 821581 www.uppinghamcarpets.co.ukA well established business run by Chris and Karen Senogles, who pride themselves on giving all customers professional advice with a personal service. Great choice of sisal and coir natural flooring, and more durable look-alike sisal from the Unnatural Flooring Company. The only local stockist of rubber flooring and Amtico and the area’s main dealer for Crucial Trading.

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

Aga Fired EarthWarmington Mill, Peterborough, PE8 6TJTel: 01832 280865 www.firedearth.com www.aga-web.co.uk Fantastic quality kitchens and bathrooms. The freestanding furniture collections are on trend with the kitchen revolution, where the kitchen is another living space rather than just a place to prepare food. At Warmington Mill, in the refurbished Boat House, there is a dedicated area to show off the kitchens.

Storm Bathrooms LimitedCherry Holt Road, Bourne, PE10 9LATel: 0845 463 0218, http://www.stormbathrooms.com/Think bathrooms… bathroom suites, lighting, furniture

and accessories. Installation service & full project management, buy online or visit the showroom

Crightons Hydropool Unit 5, Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5XG Tel: 01733 305142; www.crightons-hydropool.co.ukIf you really want to relax at home why not visit the Crighton’s Showroom in Fengate, and take a look at their range of hot tubs, both for pure relaxation and also exercise.

De Novo Bathrooms2 The Drift, Pickworth, Stamford, PE9 4DH Tel: 01780 411555 www.denovobathrooms.comQualified plumber Mary Lamont and her enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will advise on their contemporary baths and sinks from Duravit and others. Walk-in showers, natural ceramic tiles, luxurious finishes and complete project management from a company priding itself on style, sophistication and elegance

Delmari Kitchens & BathroomsCockerell Road, Corby, NN17 5DUTel: 01536 206 325, www.delmari.co.ukDelmari is a traditionally run family business with a friendly and personal service. They have a stunning range of Crown Imperial Kitchens in a multitude of high gloss colours.

DreamDoors4 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7LTTel: 01858 419 914, www.dreamdoorsltd.co.ukWould you like a new, exclusive kitchen without the associated upheaval or expense? DreamDoors offers quality replacement doors in an amazing variety and range of finishes that will give your kitchen a complete facelift.

Eleements5 Fleetwood Close, Market Harborough, LE16 9JXTel: 01858 433852Mob: 07904 858413 www.eleements.co.ukKitchen Installation Professionals

Fordham Kitchens LtdThe Showroom, New Rd, Ryhall, PE9 4HL Tel: 01780 482892This family business specialises in affordable quality kitchen design and installation. As well as designing kitchens to encourage optimum use of space (the ‘Dynamic Space’ system of drawers), Fordham’s offer fittings that make the kitchen easier to use for both able and less able customers. A wide range of kitchens are on display in an easily accessible showroom, including Schuller.

Hurford and TebbuttTel: 01733 777188 Mobile 07834 812329www.hurford-tebbutt.com

The Uppingham Carpet Company


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Full range of worktops and appliances Super new displays just installed

Lakes lifetime guarantee

FORDHAM KITCHENS LTDThe Showroom, New Road, Ryhall, Stamford PE9 4HL

01780 482892Open: Tues-Fri 10am - 5.00pm Sat 10am - 4pm

www.fordhamkitchensltd.co.uk

Let us take the hassle out of buying your new kitchen.We offer a free design and quotation service, have expert installers, together with all the choices of appliances, sinks

and accessories you could ever need, and at fantastic prices… so why not call in and see the specialists?

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kitchens (cont)

kitchens by nathaniel OliverGlebe Works, Braunston Rd, Oakham, LE15 8UHTel: 01572 722636 www.kitchensbynathanieloliver.co.ukCabinets are manufactured in the on-site factory at this very friendly family firm. Impressive choice of around 50 door designs on display. Full service, includes survey, full colour CAD design, manufacture, installation and appliances from most major manufacturers. Customers comment on their attention to detail and experience.

Jackson Building centres48 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQTel: 01780 764782Experienced staff working with Stoneham and Symphony kitchens, many of which are on display. They also supply bathroom suites from Kohler, Ideal Standard, Sottini, Heritage and Jaccuzi

Jeffrey stone Designs39 Bertie Lane, Uffington, Stamford, PE9 4SZTel: 01780 762505 or 07949 861753Highly individual bathrooms, bedrooms & kitchens, and also fitted wine cellars in a range of woods, finished to an exceptional standard

kuchen kraft81 West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJTel: 01832 270300 www.kuchenkraft.co.uk High quality German kitchens and appliances with a good selection of worktops in various finishes, including good quality laminates. This successful local company offers a complete design service. Member of industry standards body KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom and Specialist Association)

Lts interiorsUnit 1, Cherryholt Square, Cherryholt Road, Bourne, PE10 9LATel: 01778 425253 www.ltsinteriors.co.uk LTS Interiors supply designs from Villeroy and Boch,

Hansgrohe, Dansani and Keuco from their large showroom. Their own team of bathroom installers undertake installations, working alongside architects, designers, builders and developers, for one off special projects or a full development site.

Mark Goodacre LtdOsgodby Farm, Osgodby, Grantham, NG33 4JH Tel: 01476 586159 www.markgoodacre.com Bespoke kitchen and handmade furniture maker, offering a complete service from kitchen design and building to fitting and finishing.

Martins of harboroughTel: 01858 468683, www.martinsofharborough.co.ukLarge choice of traditional, contemporary and modern kitchen designs and a vast array of stylish feature units, internal fitments and accessories that will really complement your chosen kitchen.

Orchard conservatories and kitchens1 Meadow View Business Units, Uffington Road, Stamford, PE9 2EXTel: 01780 753343 www.orchardwindows.co.uk A thoroughly personal service offered by the two Marks, Atkinson and Bush. They split the tasks between them and provide a consistent, full service, value-for-money offering based on a decade of experience in the industry and a determination to satisfy customers. They supply a range of kitchens from the economical to the luxurious, and look after every step of the process for you and are full of good suggestions for optimising your space.

Pochin LtdLong Row, Oakham LE15 6LNTel: 01572 756240 www.pochin.com There are 20 bathroom suite set-ups on display, from manufacturers such as Roca, Sottini, Utopia, Aqualisa and Heritage. There is also an Aga cooker centre with

Aga refrigerators and side by side fridge freezers and Aga wood or solid fuel burning stoves on site

Qks kitchensThe Maltings, Barnack Rd, Stamford PE9 2NATel: 01780 756514/755855 www.qksstamford.co.uk QKS are the kitchen kings of the area, in terms of the breadth of kitchen styles and price ranges they offer and, the sheer quantity that they supply and /or fit. Spanning the full spectrum from bespoke through affordable middle market kitchens to DIY flat pack kitchens, they pride themselves on offering quality and affordable value. The largest independent suppliers and fitters of kitchens in the area they come highly recommended, with some 80% of customers comprising direct referrals or repeat buyers. They now have a dedicated ‘design suite’ where you can visualise your kitchen, and a Rangemaster Design Centre with trained advisors.

the Fitted Furniture company Racecourse Rd, Easton-on-the-Hill, Stamford, PE9 3NT Tel: 01780 480080 www.thefittedfurniturecompany.com Renowned for individually tailored craftsmanship and attention to detail. Choose your wood and have your whole kitchen built locally by Jason Nicholls and his team. Loyal customer following

theodore Ross15 Goal Street, Oakham, LE15 6AQ Tel: 01572 755444 www.theodoreross.co.uk A wide range of Siematic kitchens, displayed in a showroom settingA well-established company dedicated to making practical and inspirational handmade kitchens and bespoke furniture. Adam Ross, the owner, has a strong design sense: “I believe that design is a fluid process and we can provide solutions for the entire project from creating the kitchen furniture to installing flooring, plumbing and lighting so that there is one point of contact from beginning to end.”

Qks kitchens



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Est Local Company

Est 1981 - 30 Years!

bringing kitchens to life...We have now worked in the kitchen industry for 30 years and to

mark this anniversary we are celebrating with lots of offers!

A sale of up to 50% off selected kitchen units, 20% off the Sheraton range of kitchens, best prices on the whole of the Neff range of

appliances and many more offers on most kitchens and appliances.

Our service includes expert designs and solid advice from our 5 experienced designer managers with expert installation by our 5 teams of fi tters, including gas work, electrics, supply of tiles and tiling, plastering and building work. We can also supply and fi t

bedrooms and luxury bathrooms to a high standard.

The extensive showrooms have 30 room settings, including a working kitchen. It shows handmade kitchens in a traditional setting,

modern contemporary kitchens with something like 80 built-in appliances and range cookers are also on show.

If you are looking for a kitchen facelift we also supply and fi t granite worktops and sinks. You will fi nd our prices cheaper than expensive imitations (ie a few millimetres thick). For the real thing at 30/40mm,

please ask us for a quote – you will be pleasantly surprised!

To sum up, we have installed and supplied thousands of kitchens over the last 30 years and made a worthwhile contribution to the

local economy. We have a very high success and recommendation rate which has built the company, over the years, to be the largest

local independent kitchen supplier in the area.

In our 30th year we have opened a Rangemaster Design Centre, showing a wide selection of products, including the very

latest models, and offering expert advice from ourRangemaster trained advisors.

Visit our showroom with 30 kitchen room settings.Open Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat 8am - 3pm,

The Maltings, Barnack Road, Stamford, PE9 2NAT: 01780 756514 or 755855

E: [email protected]

www.rangemaster.co.uk

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ESSENTIAL LIVING GIFTS & ART

Help! - What can I buy...

…For a four legged friend? Provide your best friend with the ultimate sleeping experience with a Metz bed. Boasting super soft luxury grey fabric inner with a black suede eff ect outer material, Metz beds are fully washable and come in a range of three sizes catering for most breeds. For pets who like to snooze in style. Priced from £21.99 at Stamford Animal & Pet Supplies (SAPS). Stores in Melton, Oakham, Stamford and Market Harborough

…For a jewellery fan?

Find these stylish, contemporary classic bracelets among the chicest jewellery ranges from Steff ans in Northampton and Market

Harborough. Monica Vinader is the hot favourite jewellery designer among models and celebrities alike and these Fiji and Rio

friendship bracelets are priced from only £30. For the boys, the silver Gucci Trademark

Bracelet is a classic from £235.

…For a teen birthday? Young people will love these edgy handmade,

typography based artworks by Coulson Macleod. Using reclaimed materials, each work is unique and made in the UK by traditional

craftsmen. “We like to incorporate the old with the new. � is is our design principle in life and it carries through to our art, so, while we might

use a modern quote from popular culture, we’ll place it on some 100-year-old reclaimed

Victorian roof timbers for instance.” Available from £50 at design led gift shop,

Hirst and Hirst in Oakham.

…For a special anniversary? Stylist Sol Sunnarvik considers this Champagne Bath the ultimate present for a big celebration. “Silver plated hammered steel, it takes comfortably six bottles of bubbly. Yum.” £187.95 from Furleys.

…For a handcrafted touch? � is handmade necklace and cuff are by Jessica Sheriff and are bang on trend. Supplied by independent gallery ‘Made’ in Uppingham where you can fi nd beautiful, handmade jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, glassware, art, textiles and cards. Owner, Julia Groundsell believes passionately in preserving the art of designing and making things by hand – such as her own jewellery range, JEG Designs, which she produces on site. Necklace £45, Cuff £40 from Made Gallery in Uppingham

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…For a Christening or Naming Day Beatrix Potter and babies are a great combination and Fords of Oakham stock an exciting new range of gifts and keepsakes that will make marking all those special baby occasions even easier. “We have Money Bank and Soft Toy sets available, and two delightful oval Photo Frames, plus star-shaped Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck First Tooth & Curl Boxes. Most items in the range are available in either Peter Rabbit or Jemima Puddle-duck so, whether for a christening or a birthday for boys or girls, there’s something for every occasion in this lovely range.”

DIRECTORY: Fords of Oakham Tel: 01572 722 654 www.fordsofoakham.co.uk Furleys Tel: 01572 755170 www.furleys.co.uk Hirst & Hirst Tel: 01572 723800 Jussi Tel: 01858 411041 www.jussi.co.uk Made Gallery Tel: 01572 822 002 www.madegallery.co.uk Sarah Harding Interiors Tel: Tel: 01572 823389 www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk Stamford Animal and Pet Supplies -www.saps-pets.co.uk Steffans Tel: 01604 636957 (Northampton shop) and Tel: 01858 432633 (Market Harborough shop) www.steffans.co.uk

…For wives, girlfriends, mums, daughters – everyone!� ey will all love the ‘Picking Flowers’ bag by exclusive Dutch company Keecie who hand make all their beautiful leather products. � e ideal bag for everyday and everywhere with separate pockets for a wallet and mobile phone. Large enough for makeup, a camera and a small bottle of water. � e strap is on the back of the bag for extra security. Picking Flowers Bag £139.50 from Jussi, Market Harborough.

…For a Cook? Show your appreciation for the Master Chef in your life with this Big Love Apron from the Emma Bridgewater range at Sarah Harding Interiors in Uppingham. “� e Bridgewater ranges are as popular as ever and are high quality and hard wearing too – always popular for gifts.” Big Love Apron from £25

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Catherine Pilling runs Itch Gallery in Rutland and gives us her thoughts on contemporary craft design and a shift in shopping trends.

Itch is a dynamic and zesty new Gallery where you can expect a refreshing change from the mass production of the high street, and a personal service

with a smile to match. Customers can expect a friendly, down-to-earth team with a passionate enthusiasm for craft and design. � ey are also highly educated in the fi eld, so rest assured that they know their stuff .

Fine art graduate Catherine always dreamed of owning her own gallery but it was only towards the end of her studies she really discovered and fell in love

with British contemporary craft. “I discovered how immensely creative and talented our own craftspeople are and that this generation of makers in particular will become highly collectable because of their ingenuity. � ere is a defi nite groundswell of support towards buying not only British but locally made pieces and a real move away from mass produced giftware which is often not any less expensive.”

We asked Catherine to put together an inspirational gift list from her own gallery and fi rst choice were the beautiful porcelain creations by Katie Almond. “Katie produces hand-painted porcelain jugs, cups, cake stands and brooches inspired by nostalgia. Her collection uses elements from a diff erent era with focus

on pattern and detail – wonderful.” Jennifer Collier creates innovative textiles and craft pieces

using natural and found materials and her collection makes a great hunting ground for aff ordable presents. Recommended is the resin jewellery range in the gallery currently. “� rough methods of weaving, waxing, trapping, embedding and stitching Jennifer creates unusual materials, which are then developed into accessories like the fabulous cuffl inks shown,” Catherine explains.

“Sarah � irlwell creates stunning, contemporary hand turned vessels, bowls and jewellery using recycled and reclaimed materials such as yoghurt pots, vending cups, reclaimed acrylic and plywood. Sarah’s new collection includes vessels in range of gorgeous new colours, new jewellery collections and exciting additions to our home accessories.”

Everything in Itch Gallery is British made as a matter of policy with lots of work by very local artists, so if you prefer the handmade and individual, galleries are certainly the best place to source innovative and unique giftware for any occasion.

From the Gallery...What could make a better gift than a piece of carefully chosen original craft – especially if your purchase supports British artists and makers? Next time you need gift ideas, consider shopping at some of our superb local galleries all of which sell glorious fresh design to suit all tastes, and available from encouragingly modest prices

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Regional gallery owners and curators choose their own favourite gift ideas…

Abigail Bishop runs Catmose Gallery and Shop “I love these designs by Teresa Green which are hand printed onto Irish linen from her studio in Leicestershire. The work here is priced £18 - £54.”

Sarah Watson of Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham loves this black clay Tea Jar by Britain’s top female potter, Lisa Hammond. “This one is £150 but we stock beautiful handmade ceramics with prices from just £12 for an espresso cup as well as a wide selection of pots costing under £60 ranging upwards to £5,000 for a Svend Bayer jar – something for budgets large and small.”

Andrea and Simon run the Rockingham Gallery and suggest this beautiful silkscreen print by Sir Peter Blake – Vichy, The Butterfly Man. “Priced at £1250 it would make a wonderful special gift for a collector and is sold framed.”


CONTACTS:Catmose Gallery www.catmosecollege.com/galleryGoldmark Gallery Tel: 01572 821424 www.goldmarkart.comItch Gallery Tel: 01572 756760 www.itchgallery.co.ukRockingham Gallery Tel: 01536 772399 www.rockinghamgallery.co.uk


Right: Handmade Felts by Sarah Uff – from £14Below: Reclaimed Acrylic Vases by Sarah Thirlwell – from £40

Katie Almond Porcelain from £28

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ESSENTIAL LIVING ARTS & GIFTS DIRECTORY

ART

Backstairs Art Gallery17 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EATel: 01572 724364www.backstairsgallery.co.uk

Catmose GalleryVale of Catmose College, Huntsman’s Drive, Oakham Tel: 01572 722286

Claire Langley Antiques 7 High Street, St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 752555 www.clairelangleyantiques.co.uk

Dolby Gallery30 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EFTel: 01832 273801 www.dolbygallery.com

Croft WingatesWingates Walk, 44a St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough LE16 7DU Tel: 01858 465455 www.croftwingates.co.uk

Fermynwoods Contemporary ArtThe Water Tower, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3JA Tel: 01536 373469www.fermynwoods.co.uk

The Goldmark Gallery14 Orange Street, Uppingham LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 821424 www.goldmarkart.com

Harriet’s Art Gallery52-53 Cumbergate, Peterborough, PE1 1YR Tel: 01733 567500

The Itch Gallery4 Knights Yard, Gaol Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6AQ Tel: 01572 756760www.itchgallery.co.uk

Made Gallery 14A Orange Street, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 822002

The Norman Cross GalleryNorman House, Norman Cross, Peterborough PE7 3TB Tel: 01733 245189 www.normancrossgallery.com

Old House Gallery13 Market Place Oakham, LE15 6DT. Tel: 01572 755538

CONTeMpORARy ART & CRAFT

Orange Street Gallery8-10 Orange Street, Uppingham LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 822919 www.orangestreetgallery.com

Robert Fogell Gallery23 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 762099 www.robfogell.co.uk

Rockingham GalleryMain Street, Rocki ngham LE16 8TG Tel: 01536 722399

Samuel Robson Fine Art35 Market Place, Oakham LE15 6DT Tel: 01572 770095 Spencer Coleman GalleryGeorge Hotel Mews, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 480800

Woodbine Contemporary ArtsThe Falcon Hotel Courtyard, The Falcon Hotel, Market Place, Uppingham LE15 9PY Tel: 01406 330693 / 07980 167404. [email protected] GIFTS

STAMFORD

Allure GiftsSt Mary’s Hill, Stamford PE9 2DPTel: 01780 757084Best for: Glassware and gifts for the home.

Black Orchid Occasion Wear & Gift Shop7 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 480041Best for: Lovely accessories and huge jewellery range

Chez Soi26 High Street, Stamford PE9 3LWTel 01780 482845www.chezsoionline.co.uk Best for: Home and garden accessories; Cath Kidston, Emma Bridgewater, cards & wrapping

The Gift NeW1 The George Hotel Mews, Stamford, PE9 2LB

NookSheep Market, Stamford PE9 2RBTel: 01780 751029Best for: Fantastic furniture, accessories and unique jewellery

Rapport Gifts6 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DETel: 01780 480588Best for: Gifts for girls

Ruby Loves3&4 Stamford Walk, Stamford PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 764626Best for: Great costume jewellery and funky fashion

Simply Ginger1 Horse Shoe Lane, Stamford, PE9 2HETel: 01780 480633

Sinclairs11 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DETel: 01780 765421Best for: Classic gifts, china and glassware

T&C Robinson 4, St. Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DETel: 01780 755378Best for: Saddlery and fine quality leather goods

Walkabout1 St John’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DATel: 01780 482912

you 38 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 Tel: 01780 765001 www.youstamford.co.ukBest for: A fabulous selection of quirky gifts, cards and house accessories.

OAKHAM

elephant Room 61 South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BG Tel 01572 759095Best for: Handmade oriental crafts and lacquer ware

elizabeth Stanhope Interiors 1 South Street, Oakham LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 722345Best for: Covetable toiletries, candles and accessories by Designers Guild and Nina Campbell plus children’s range by Darcy Brown

Furleys 7 High Street, OakhamLlE15 5AH Tel 01572 755539Best for: Exclusive jewellery by French and Italian designers, lighting, leather goods, and an exclusive baby range.

Hirst & Hirst18 Church St, Oakham, LE15 6AA Home Image 4 High Street, Oakham LE15 6ALTel: 01572 787245

Rutland Flowers & Lifestyle Rutland Village, Ashwell Road, Oakham LE15 7QN Tel 01572 756843 Best for: Wedding and occasion flowers, unique bags and gifts for the home

Taylor & Rose22 Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA www.taylorandrose.co.uk/oakhamshop

Toot Sweets10 Northgate, Oakham LE15 6QS Tel: 01572 757846Best for: Traditional confectionery, childhood favourite sweets, goody bags and favours

Troy 11 Melton Road, Oakham LE15 6AX Tel: 01572 757461Best for: Quirky cards and unusual ranges

MARKET HARBOROUGH

Cot ‘n’ Togs 3 Church Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 468568 Best for: Gifts for the very young and dressing up outfits

Jussi9 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7LT01858 411041

peppertrees8 Church Street, Market Harborough,

LE16 7AATel: 01858 469 342

The Forbidden Apple27 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LTTel: 01858 461200

The Kitchen Range Cookshop5 Church Street, Market Harborough LE167AA Tel: 01858 433533 and 45 High Street, Oakham Tel: 01572 723421Best for: Stylish cookware and great gadgets

UPPINGHAM

Artisana6 Market Place, Uppingham, LE15 9QHTel: 01572 822056

The Banyan Tree Too9, High St West, Uppingham LE15 9QB Tel: 01572 821556Best for: Well priced and unusual gifts

Caab Living6 High Street EastUppingham, Oakham, LE15 9PZTel: 01858 419853

Gearbox Gifts1b First End,, Pullman Trading Estate, Station Road, Uppingham, LE15 9TXTel: 01572 822662 www.gearboxgifts.com

Sarah Harding Interiors 27 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY01572 823389 www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk

Simply Scrumptious11 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY Tel: 07950 560840

Wish of Uppingham10b High Street East, Uppingham LE15 9PZ Tel: 01572 823510Best for: Gloves, unusual jewellery, Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries

NENE

Crackers3 New Street, Oundle PE8 4EATel: 01832 274467Best for: Girly gifts for teenage birthdays

Foxtail Lily41 South Road, Oundle PE8 4PBTel: 01832 274593Best for: Informal hand tied flowers, shabby chic treasures

Greetings6 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 272171Best for cards, and treats

Harpur’s of Oundle5A West Street, Oundle PE8 4EJTel: 01832 274050Best for: Fine jewellery, antiques, collectables and unusual gifts

Jitterbug Toys2 St Osyths Lane, Oundle, PE8 4BG Tel: 01832 275252Great for traditional toys.

Original Home portraitsCorner Cottage Studio, 2 Main Street, Glapthorn PE8 5BETel: 01832 275831

Reba1 Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH Tel: 01733 319606Best for: High fashion gifts, jewellery, watches and bags

The Itch Gallery

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Huge Range of Furniture & Gifts

Also at High Street East, Uppingham

Green Man Antiques & Restoration Ltd

Period antiques that complement 21st Century technology & style, Specialising in 17th – 20th

Century mahogany, walnut & oak furniture

Georgian and collectable silver. Free estimates given. Friendly helpful advice. Restorations and repairs

74 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EJ (opposite Oundle Clock Shop) - Tel: 01832 270970

Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 4pm (Or by appointment)

1 hour parking outside and easy access for loading/offloading

The Oundle Clock Shop specialises in local clocks and we offer advice on full restorations and repairs.

Tel: 01832 272099

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ESSENTIAL LIVING FASHION

Sarah, HR DirectorFashion icon? “Elle McPherson”Why she chose Matty’s outfit? “He looks really cool, in fact so cool that we just had to buy the t-shirt!”Matty, full-time studentMatty’s fashion icon? Aiden GrimshawWhy he chose Sarah’s outfit? “The t-shirt isn’t the sort of thing she would normally wear and I like the fact there’s a bit of colour with the scarf too.”Sarah wears Maison Scotch jacket £155, t-shirt and scarf £65, Pepe jeans £85 (shoes Sarah’s own)Matty wears Scotch and Soda t-shirt £45, Levi jeans £100, hat £12 and sunglasses £5 (shoes Matty’s own)All from Energy, 9 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL tel: 01780 765633www.energy-clothing.com

Role ReversalsWhat happens when you take four stylish local mums and get them to select clothes for their son or daughter and vice-versa? We took them to talented local photographer Elli Dean’s Oakham studio to find out!

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Ali, Head of Sales and MarketingFashion Icon? “Jackie O”Why she chose Rene’s outfit? “It’s not too grown up for her but just looks lovely and individual and shows off her slenderness.”Rene, full-time studentFashion icon? “Vivienne Westwood”Why she chose Ali’s outfit? “The sleeveless jacket is on trend and I like the fact this is a bit more dressed down than Mum usually looks.”Ali wears Oasis dress £19.99, Denim sleeveless jacket £5.99, Havaianas £9 (t-shirt and jewellery, Ali’s own)Rene wears Boden t-shirt £4.99, Miss Sixty jeans £14, Hackett jumper £20, Havaianas £9All clothes from Label Loop dress agency, 25 Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PJ, tel: 01780 762183




Elli, Head of MarketingFashion Icon? Eva MendesWhy she chose Jessica’s outfit? “This is one pair of leggings I’m happy for Jessie to wear; and the top is beautiful.”Jessica, full-time studentFashion Icon? “My Aunty Sally”Why she chose Elli’s outfit? “I chose Mummy’s dress because she looks pretty in it.” Elli wears Esprit dress £60, Made in Heaven skinny jeans £140 (jewellery, Elli’s own)Jessica wears Petit Bateau tunic £35 and Esprit leggings, £10, basket £30All clothes from Attic Weekend, 43 St Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BH, tel: 01780 766675www.atticofstamford.co.uk




Sally, writerSally’s fashion icon? “A mix of Keira Knightly and Cate Blanchett”Why she chose Ellie’s outfit? “Ellie has a definite sense of style and I knew she’d love this twist on a classic Barbour jacket and the slightly quirky combination of styles.”Ellie, full-time studentEllie’s fashion icon? “I don’t really have one, I think everyone should look individual!”Why she chose Sally’s outfit? “She loves combat trousers and I like the boots because Mummy’s not too tall in them.”Sally wears Barbour coat £149.95, Dubarry shirt £59, Barbour scarf £59.95 and Vie boots £195Ellie wears Barbour jacket £74.95, White Stuff leggings £19.95, Superdry t-shirt £24.99, Ash pumps £115All clothes from Cavells Country, The Old Mill Yard, South Street, Oakham LE15 6BG, tel: 01572 772477 www.cavellscountry.co.uk

Photography by Elli Dean, Oakham 07932 055548 www.rutlandphotographer.co.uk Hair and make-up by Gerards using Aveda make-up, which contains no animal derivatives or parabens. Gerards offer make-up lessons or application for weddings, proms and special occasions. Call for more details. Gerards, George Hotel Mews, St Martins, Stamford PE9 2LB, tel: 01780 753002




Future ClassicsDressing down is the new dressing up and Genevieve Potter seeks out some inspiring looks which give a nod to this year’s key trends, but are essentially classic and extremely versatile

Future ClassicsDressing down is the new dressing up and Genevieve Potter seeks out some inspiring looks which give a nod to this year’s key trends, but are essentially classic and extremely versatile

A shirt and jeans can easily pass muster at the offi ce Nick wears Levi jeans £75, Polo shirt £80 and Geox suede loafer £89.95

A classic blazer is a winning look for any man’s wardrobe Nick wears Hackett blazer, £350, Gant polo shirt £55, Gant canvas jeans £85, J Shoes brogues £95

Even a jacket that lacks hanger appeal looks stylish and modern when teamed with jeans and a Henley style tee Nick wears Gant rain coat £215, Levi jeans £99, Levi long sleeved rib t-shirt £35, Gant boots £125

Lace instantly updates the classic LBD Karen wears Dansel in a dress lace shift £169, Unisa Sandals £125, Anya Hindmarch Fergus bag £450

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All clothes from Cavells 16 Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EA Tel 01572 770372 www.cavells.co.uk

Photography:Cavells

Understated sparkle looks fantastic as a modern daytime look Karen wears Daybirger sailor party dress £229, Unisa sandals £119

Knits can be the centrepiece of your look rather than an added layer – look for pretty details like covered buttons and lace yokes White Citizens of Humanity jeans £169, Anonymous cardigan £149, jeff vest £45 and Sinita clogs £79

A crisp white jacket and jeans is a mainstream look but it’s all about the cut – so defi nitely worth investing in perfect tailoring and luxury fabrics Karen wears Seven Roxanne high waisted jeans £188, Joseph jacket £305, Chinti and Parker t-shirt £55, Toni Pons suede espadrilles £59 and Anna Bee earrings, £89

An unusually cut white shirt, coupled with a cute tulip shirt provides a nautical look with an edge Karen wears � e shirt company shirt £75, Josephine & Co skirt £139 and Penelope Chilvers shoes £239

No longer just for the beach – every wardrobe should have a maxi dress Karen wears Velvet maxi dress £129, and Caroline multi strand necklace £49

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Freya, Fantasie, Elle MacPherson, Wolford, Calvin Klein, Fauve, Pleasure State, Triumph,Marlies Dekkers, Royce,

Elomi, Pure Lime, I’Coloniali

Lingerie – Swimwear – Accessories

The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EJ

01832 273969

Lingerie from A-K cupsProfessional Fitting Service

Men and Women’s Country Clothing

& AccessoriesR M Williams • Musto

Katie Mosa • Ness Le Chameau • Lyn Antley

Seasalt

Open Monday to Saturday 9:00am till 5:30pm

www.harveytweel.co.uk

Unit 1 The Bazaar West Street Oundle PE8 4EJ - 01832 272444

Baby and Children’s Wear

•Toys and Gifts

•Children’s Play Area

to try out the Toys

•Baby Change Facility

30 High Street, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2BB - Tel: 01780 755799 - bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk

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Visit our stores on Mill Street and South Street in Oakham.

Cavells brands range from Armani, Mulberry, Escada Sport, Gant, Joseph, Hackett, Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren.

Our country floor brands include Barbour, Henri Lloyd, Dubarry and Schõffel Countrywear.wear.

Cavells South Street now offers Superdry, Howies, White Stuff, Tommy Hilfiger, Avoca and Napapijri.

Buy online at www.cavells.co.uk or www.cavellscountry.co.uk

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Vanilla Felicity Slater took over Vanilla in Autumn 2010 and has already made a big impression, bringing something a little diff erent to an already established fashion heartland in Mill Street.

Felicity has scoured Europe to fi nd some stand-out brands at good price points and has particularly made a name for her great range of accessories such as Abbacino Spanish handbags (their bright bowling bag at only £55 sold out several times over this Spring), and Cheet, shown here, who off er gorgeously soft, stylish leather bags with pretty vintage linings. Felicity also stocks the Katherine Hooker brand; Katherine is known for her jackets which are favoured by none other than the Duchess of Cambridge.Vanilla, 23b Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 757577



New and NotableFashion in the region has never been more abundant or varied, with a healthy mix of chains and some exceptional independent retailers. Stamford in particular continues to be a haven for fashion lovers, with Oakham also experiencing something of a fashion “moment”. Here, Genevieve Potter highlights just a few of the exciting new developments on a high street near you

LinnetOpened last Autumn, Linnet is another welcome addition to Oakham’s fashion off ering. Situated opposite the library, it off ers classic women’s fashion in sizes 10-18, including Betty Barclay, Pret a Porter, Rachel Riley and Frank and Faith.It is also fast gaining a reputation for its classic shirts by Katherine Partis and Double Two as well as some Scottish-manufactured knitwear designed and made exclusively for Linnet.Linnet, 24 Catmos Street, Oakham, LE15 6HW, Tel: 01572 770000

Bespoke-England Shoes, UppinghamLooking for the fi nest footwear in England?A pair of classic gentleman’s shoes play a vital role in making the fi rst impression both in the personal or business sense and when it comes to English footwear, Nick Anderson of Bespoke England Ltd. has supplied and fi tted the biggest names in bookmaking in London and Northampton: John Lobb, Edward Green, Crockett & Jones, and more recently, the fi ne English shoe brand, Gaziano & Girling.

At his new shop in Uppingham, Nick Anderson holds healthy stock of ready-to-wear shoes by Gaziano Girling and can also supply custom made shoes.

To celebrate the launch of Bespoke England in Uppingham, the team has announced two new styles by Gaziano Girling; the “Uppingham” and the “Oakham”.

� e Oakham is shown here in Vintage Cherry and is a combination monk strap shoe, available in over 35 diff erent colours including suedes, grains and exotic skins (£655 per pair).

� e Uppingham is a two-tie Derby style shoe with hand-stitched detail and can also be made as a combination shoe, allowing for a wide range of choice that is not available from other high-end brands. Shown here in vintage chestnut the price is £655 per pair. Bespoke England, 33 High Street East, Uppingham LE15 9PZ Tel: 01572 822288www.bespoke-england.co.uk

I Should CocoKatherine Currishly has taken over the beautiful George Mews boutique and off ers some exceptional fashion brands including Ash shoes and Bobbi jersey wear; beautiful Californian designs, with t-shirts starting at a surprisingly aff ordable £29. I should Coco is always worth a browse for beautiful occasion wear too, including Marilyn Moore and Hoss Intropia, which never fails to deliver sexy but feminine dresses and separates. I Should Coco 2-4 George Hotel Mews, Stamford Tel: 01780 754413

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14 St. Mary’s Street Stamford PE9 2DF 01780 755996

WWW.PANDORA.NET

Exclusive EventPANDORA invites you to attend a special event.

For a limited time only customers who spend £125 or more on PANDORA products will receive a complimentary

signature silver bracelet worth £60*.

Saturday 14th May

*Subject to terms & conditions, whilst stocks last.Free bracelet, will not include charms.

IbsonIbson is well-established for its cutting edge men’s brands in a relaxed boutique environment, but its women’s wear off er is also extending and this year sees the introduction of MBC by Malene Birger, shown right, a fl awlessly cut range of garments in this year’s on-trend “dirty” pastels; perfect for weekends or a dressed-down offi ce look.

Shopping in Ibson is a real treat. � e dressing area has comfortable seats and magazines, and Chris and the team are always brewing Italian coff ee for their customers! Chris also off ers a personal shopping service for those customers who have limited time available in their busy schedules. Ibson 15 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2EF Tel 01780 482234 www.ibsonclothing.com

You and BeyondYou and Beyond is the latest venture from Liz and her team who also run the highly successful You and Ruby Loves stores in Stamford. Situated just across from the You shop, on St Mary’s Street, this is a Pandora “shop in shop”, off ering a wide range of the beautifully modern Pandora “moments” range and jewellery, but it’s also well worth a browse from some other makes of unusual and well-priced jewellery.

� e bracelet shown is part of Pandora’s tenth anniversary range. � ey have made up diff erent bracelets for diff erent countries in the world, this bracelet being the design for the UK. It is a mix of sterling silver and 14ct Gold with crystals, hand painted enamel and murano glass. � e bracelet and charms are all sold separately, with the combined price of £1725.You and Beyond, 14 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 755996www.youstamford.co.uk

Label LoopLabel Loop has made a real impact in Stamford and it’s easy to see why, when they off er a great selection of ladies and childrens’ high end new and nearly new clothing for a fraction of the usual price. Deborah Pargini has created a loyal base of customers who are keen to shop in a smarter way, bringing in their high quality unwanted items to be sold in the shop whilst browsing for a new little gem to add to their wardrobes. During early summer, Deborah is moving to pastures new but the great news is that Label Loop will continue to thrive under the new ownership of Maria Harvey, who is well known in the area for her “Vive M” fashion shops and promises to every bit as knowledgeable, welcoming and effi cient as her predecessor. Label Loop, 25 Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PJ Tel: 01780 762183

Marcia May Marcia May Shoes on St Mary’s Street in Stamford now boasts a children’s department; stocking well-known brands such as Ricosta, Lelli Kelly and Hush Puppies.

� ere’s ample room for buggies and the shop is bright and cheerful. Owner Samantha Drewery has twenty years’ experience of fi tting children’s shoes, having worked with all the major high street brands and staff are all trained fi tters, who focus on the unique shape of each child’s foot in order to match-make the perfect combination of aesthetics and support.

Children’s feet do grow at an astonishingly rapid rate and those aged three or under should have their feet checked every four to six weeks; whilst over fi ves every 10 to 12 weeks. Marcia May Shoes, 41, St. Mary’s St, Stamford PE9 2DS, Tel: 01780 783091

Bubble & SqueakStamford now has a long-awaited dedicated children’s wear boutique. Owners Jess and Sarah realised that there was a huge gap for the under-fi ves with many Stamford mums shopping online. � ey have selected brands that represent value for money and style. � ere’s a good mix of essentials with some unusual French brands like Troizenfant for special occasions and the shop also stocks a great range of gorgeous gifts and early years’ toys. � ere’s even a play area and baby change facility.Bubble & Squeak30 High Street, Stamford PE9 2BB Tel: 01780 755799 www.bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk

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Women’s Wear

abi Go Lightly4 Silver Lane, Stamford, PE9 2BT Tel: 01780 238002

arch Label agency10a Maiden Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AZTel: 01780 764746 www.archlabelagency.comEL Favourite – pristine designer labels at a fraction of the price

attic 33 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DSTel: 01780 766667 www.atticfashion.co.ukEL Favourite – grown up but girly looks for every day or special occasion, with gorgeous shoes and accessories too

attic Weekend43 St. Paul’s St, Stamford, PE9 2BH Tel: 01780 766675 EL Favourite – relaxed selection of weekend clothing, including jeans, tunics and sweaters

attic oakham38 High St, Oakham, LE15 6AL.Tel: 01572 759000

Black orchid7 St. Mary’s St. Stamford, PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 754140 www.blackorchidltd.co.uk and Boo (Black orchid occasion Wear)2 Stamford Walk, Stamford PE9 2JETel: 01780 48004112, Orange Street, Uppingham, LE15 9SQTel: 01572 820135

BohemeDrayton House, London Road, Wansford, PE8 6JDTel: 01780 784799 www.bohemeclothing.comEL Favourite – Vivienne Westwood heaven (men and women)!

Cavells16 Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 770372 www.cavells.co.uk EL Favourite – over 100 designer brands for men and women, in an inspiring environment – always bang on with the season’s trends, and now a vibrant new outdoors emporium just around the corner

C33 Ironmonger St. Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 766159

The Purple Danti incorporating the Dress agency2 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF01832 275556

energy9 Ironmonger St. Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 765633 www.energy-clothing.com EL Favourite – the first port of call for denim (men and women)

9a st George’s squareStamford, PE9 2BNTel: 01780 757660

Georgi Collections7, All Saints’ Street, Stamford, PE9 2PATel: 01780 756444

Harvey Tweel (men and women’s country clothing accessories)Unit 1, The Bazaar, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 272444

I should Coco – clothing, shoes, accessories

2-4 The George Hotel Mews, Stamford, PE9 2LBTel: 01780 754413

Jacks for Women20 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BQ Tel: 01832 27003312/16 Church St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 431396EL Favourite – modern fashion for women who want to be fashionable yet unique

Jaeger40 St. Mary’s St. Stamford, PE9 2DSTel: 01780 75361147A High Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AFTel: 01858 469214EL Favourite – find the perfect tailoring at Jaeger, classic British style at its best

Joules53-55 High St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AFTel: 01858 462872 9a St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 766544www.joulesclothing.com

Label Loop25 Broad St, Stamford, PE9 1PJTel: 01780 762183

Lands’ end Factory outletLands’ End Way, Pillings Road, Oakham LE15 6US Tel: 01572 758014www.landsend.co.uk

Lesley Cullen Designer and DressmakerTel: 01572 771128 Mob: 07988 559502Email: [email protected] Favourite – highly talented designer and seamstress - the address book secret of many of the region’s fashion lovers

Linnet neW24 Catmos St, Oakham, LE15 6HWTel: 01572 770000 www.linnetofoakham.comLinnet opened in September 2010 with the intention of providing classic women’s fashion with a twist.

mayhem34 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 757941 20 Church St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 468031www.mayhemuk.co.uk

nancy French32 St. Mary’s St. Stamford, PE9 2DSTel: 01780 751773

Pandora Boutique10A West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EFTel: 01832 270099

Partners of oakham3 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EDTel: 01572 722811

rapport3 Saint Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DETel: 01780 480962

sly 4 St.Mary’s Passage, Stamford PE9 2HGTel: 01780 482870 EL Favourite – beautiful shoes, handbags and accessories. Also Neal’s Yard organic skin and body care.sly 2 – Dress Agency – fashion for the discerning shopper

so7 Ironmonger St, Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 480777

spirit of the andes5 Mill St. Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 724766 www.spiritoftheandes.co.uk

Trecher’s11 Stamford Walk, Stamford, PE9 2JETel: 01780 764866

Twist30 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZTel: 01572 821390

Uppingham Dress agency & ball gown heaven 4 Orange St. Uppingham, LE15 9SQTel: 01572 822390

Vanilla23b Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 757577

Woosters19 Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 723697

LInGerIe

Brief encounter8 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 770770 www.briefencounter.co.uk

Chameleon Lingerie5 St. Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DPTel: 01780 755405www.chameleonboutique.co.ukEL Favourite – beautiful, luxurious lingerie and swimwear – including cult Aussie brand Moontide

eveThe Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 273969 www.eve.oundlebazaar.co.uk

Ford’s of oakham8 Church Street, Oakham, LE15 6AATel: 01572 722654

The Little Big Bra shop2 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7LTTel: 01858 465592

The Little Big Bra shop

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Bespoke-England provides the finestquality, English-made, handcraftedleather shoes along with a range ofcomplementary products for thediscerning gentleman.

Offering each of their customers anextraordinarily high level of personalservice, Bespoke-England has justopened a beautiful and elegant shopin Uppingham.

ey stock the relatively new Englishshoe brand Gaziano & Girling, whoare quickly becoming internationallyrenowned as makers of the finestshoes in England and possibly theworld. You only have to see thesewonderful shoes to appreciate theskills of the makers.

Products are hand and bench madeby highly skilled craftsmen who were carefully chosen because of their outstanding craftsmanship,attention to detail and pride in thefinished product.

33 High Street East, Uppingham ❖ Tel: 01572 822288 Email: [email protected] ❖ Web: bespoke-england.co.uk

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ShoeS & BagS

Bespoke england NeW Finest quality handmade shoes33 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PYTel: 01572 822288 www.bespoke-england.co.uk

Cotton’s7 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BATel: 01832 272534 www.cottons-oundle.com

Marcia May Shoes Ltd NeW41, St. Mary’s St, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 766608EL Favourite – ladies, mens and children’s shoes

Neat Feet1 Mill St. Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 756936

North’s Shoes 18, North St, Bourne, PE10 9AB Tel: 01778 422886

Soloro2, Red Lion Square, Stamford PE9 2AHTel: 01780 482821www.soloro.co.ukEL Favourite – high fashion footwear including cult brand Ash

T & C Robinson4 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DETel: 01780 755378 www.countrylifestyleonline.co.uk

The Bag Shop4 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AXTel: 01780 754794 www.thebagshopstamford.co.uk EL Favourite – a treasure trove for bag lovers – great range of fashion brands including Guess

TRadiTioNaL JeWeLLeRy

Celestial Jewellery5 Knight’s Yard, Gaol St, Oakham, LE15 6AQ Tel:0845 094 1227

Charles Bright 10 Exchange Street, Peterborough PE1 1PWTel: 01733 567830

J W d’arcy Jewellers7 Westgate, Peterborough PE1 1PXTel: 01733 562044

dawson of Stamford Ltd6 Red Lion Square, Stamford, PE9 2AJ Tel: 01780 754166 www.dawsonsofstamford.com

heidi Kjeldsen5 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 722666 www.heidikjeldsen.com

Pearce’s Jewellers11, Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 770899www.pearcesjewellers.co.uk

Rubinstein Keightley goldsmiths7 North St. East, Uppingham, LE15 9QJTel: 01572 822051 (by appointment only)www.british-jewellery.co.uk

Steffans 2 The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA Tel: 01858 432633 www.steffans.co.uk EL Favourite – such a beautiful selection of goodies, all desirable

Stephen diggle Jewellers17 High St. Oakham, LE15 6AHTel: 01572 7227378 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, PE1 1PY Tel: 01733 345757 www.sdgoldsmiths.com

Sirius8 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DPTel: 01780 767878

you and Beyond14 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DFTel: 01780 755996EL Favourite – A fabulous selction of Pandora collectibles

aCCeSSoRieS

amanda Caroline (bespoke head pieces and jewellery)Tel: 01733 264055www.amandacaroline.com

Baubles & Bangles4 Melton Road, Oakham LE15 6AY Tel: 01572 724177NeW 10 St Mary’s Hill, StamfordTel: 01780 763633 www.baublesandbangles.co.uk

Furley’s7, High Street, Oakham, LE15 6DHTel: 01572 755539

Murrina4 Knights Yard, Gaol Street, Oakham, LE15 6AQTel: 01572 770955

The oculist24 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, PE1 1PYTel: 01733 555621

Reba1 Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XH Tel: 01733 319606 www.rebaboutique.co.uk

Ruby Loves3 & 4 Stamford Walk, Stamford, PE9 2JETel: 01780 764626 www.youstamford.co.uk EL Favourite – brilliant range of reasonably priced accessories – try taking your outfit in, and the Ruby Loves team will complete the look!

The Banyan Tree Too9 High Street West, Uppingham, LE15 9QBTel: 01572 821556

Wish of Uppingham10b High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZTel: 01572 823510 www.wishofuppingham.co.uk

MeN’S WeaR

arkadia16 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, PE1 1PYTel: 01733 358 900

Clues 2 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough PE1 1PY Tel: 01733 342347

Colin Bell7 Sheepmarket, Stamford, PE9 2QZTel: 01780 757888 www.colinbellmenswear.co.uk

Country Classics10 Northgate, Oakham, LE15 6QSTel: 01572 757846

ibson15 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DFTel: 01780 482234 www.ibsonclothing.com

Paul Richman (Stamford) Ltd44 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DSTel: 01780 762389

ChiLdReN’S WeaR

Bubble & Squeak NeW30 High Street, Stamford PE9 2BB Tel: 01780 755799 www.bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk

Cots n Togs 3 Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AATel: 01858 468568EL Favourite – traditional clothes for little ones including hand made fancy dress outfits

Kikisams21A West St, Oundle PE8 4EJTel: 01832 275314 www.kikisams.co.uk

green Circle15 St Mary’s Hill, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 757496 www.greencirclestamford.co.uk

Mummy & MeMummy & Me 4 Wellington Lane, PE9 1QB Tel: 01780 238001 www.mummyandme.vpweb.co.uk EL favourite: Helping you get started without breaking the bank

ScarletSky2 The Maltings, Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EATel: 01572 724133 www.scarletsky.co.uk

Toffs2 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 724133

oUTdooR CLoThiNg

advance PerformancePeterborough store: 4 Fengate East, Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XG Tel: 01733 891111 www.advanceperformance.co.uk EL Favourite – the place for running shoes, including gait analysisCambridge store: Gusto Mills (behind the Beefeater), Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DL Tel: 01223 279 191www.advanceperformance.co.uk

Barnack Country Clothes & active CampingBarnack, Stamford, PE9 3DYTel: 01780 740115 www.barnack.co.uk

Cavells CountryThe Old Mill Yard, South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BGTel: 01572 772502 www.cavellscountry.co.uk

Chandler’s Station Road, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3DWTel: 01780 740000 www.chandlersfe.co.uk

Precision outdoors27-29 St. Georges St, Stamford, PE9 2BJ Tel: 01780 762165

Rutland outdoorWhitwell Car Park, Rutland Water, PE9 3DWTel: 01780 460705 www.rutlandoutdoor.com

Tallington Lakes pro shopBarholm Rd, Tallington, PE9 4RJ Tel: 01778 347000 www.tallingtonlakesproshop.com

Wrights Ski, Walk and Climb 5-7 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RJTel: 01733 312184

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Marcia May

41 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DS Telephone 01780 766608

Ladies and Mens

Love shoes...Children’s shoes including Ricosta and Lellikelly

Expertly fi tted by our fully trained staff

Gabor • Josef Seibel • Reiker • Fly London • Hush Puppies • Camel Active

Children’s shoes

Expertly fi tted by our fully trained staff

41 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DSTel: 01780 766608

MARCIA MAY

Ricosta • Lelli Kelly • Hush Puppies

All your favourite brands at your fingertips

www.energy-clothing.com9 Ironmonger St. Stamford - Tel 01780 765633

Mon – Sat 9.30-5.30 Sun 11.00-4.00

luke • adidas originals • lyle and scott • levis • pepe miss sixty • birkenstock • crocs • ugg australia

8a High Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AL(Behind Barclays Bank)Telephone: 01572 724500www.viciente.com

• Designer Wedding Gowns

• Dr Hauschka & Neal’s Yard Skin Care

• Jane Iredale Mineral makeup

• Unique Accessories & Pretty Gifts

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ESSENTIAL LIVING HEALTH & BEAUTY

Diary of a Prom PrincessThe school prom: It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated dates in the school calendar and is enjoyed as

much for the preparation as for the big day itself. Catherine Batkin follows teenager Alice Watkinson in the run up to her summer prom

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Alice’s Verdict: “I love it! My make-up looks really fresh and I especially love my hair. I usually wear it down so it

makes a nice change to look so different, but without it looking too ‘styled’ and fussy. I

can’t wait to see what everyone thinks!”

“My friends and I were all really excited beforehand

and enjoyed sharing hair and beauty tips. The prom is such a special event and a lovely way to celebrate the end of fi ve years at school

together.”

CONTACTS:Pure Health and Beauty, The Old Stable, Church Farm, Main Street, Glapthorn, PE8 5BE, Tel: 01832 272310Harriet’s Beauty Room, 11a High Street St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LF, Tel: 01780 481155Rutland Hairworks, (nails, hair and make-up), 13 Church Street, Empingham, LE15 8PN, Tel: 01780 460528Dress by Ballgown Heaven, 4 Orange Street, Uppingham, LE15 9SQ, Tel: 01572 822390, www.ballgownheaven.co.ukPhotographs by Elli Dean, Tel: 07932 055548, www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

• Up to 6 months before:Alice is lucky to have a clear, smooth complexion but some teenagers do suff er from problem skin. Jayne from Pure Health and Beauty has a variety of options for skin plagued by acne: “Our CACI machine off ers a very gentle crystal free microdermabrasion which is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. We also have the CACI Ultra Machine which uses light therapy to tackle blemishes which are angry and infected.” • 6 weeks before:It’s decision time! Alice visited Dottie at Rutland Hairworks in Empingham who discussed a variety of options for straight, curly and hair-up styles. If you’re having make-up professionally applied, fi nd out whether the beauty therapist will come to you or whether you need to go to the salon on the day.• 2-3 weeks before:Have your fi nal colour to allow time for it to settle. Alice had her hair dyed a deep chestnut shade to ensure it looked rich and glossy in the photos.• 1 week before:Well-groomed eyebrows really frame the face so visit Harriet’s Beauty Room in Stamford where they use warm wax or threading to achieve the desired shape. You could also try an all-over spray tan (Pure Health and Beauty, £30 for a full body tan) and eyelash extensions for a truly glam look (LVL and Nouveau Lashes available at Harriet’s Beauty Room).• Th e day before:Alice had a manicure at Rutland Hairworks in Empingham. Owner Sarah-Jayne used a Mavala nail polish in ‘Tobago’ which perfectly matched Alice’s striking dress.• Th e day itself:Alice went back to Rutland Hairworks where Dottie started by sectioning her hair and backcombing

underneath to add volume. She created lots of barrel curls to add interest at the back and fastened them into an asymmetric style, ensuring that Alice’s hair looked dressy, with a modern twist.

Dottie used Colour System cosmetics, layering and blending to customise the colour to Alice’s olive skin tone. After a light foundation which was set with

translucent powder, Dottie used a combination of shimmery iced pink, bare brown and Macao brown powders followed by individual lash inserts to create Alice’s high impact eyes. � e look was fi nished with a rosy glow blusher and nude lip gloss.

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Healthcare choicesHealthcare services for the whole community at Ramsay Hospitals

Do you know you canhave your healthcare at a Ramsay HealthcareHospital?

Our hospitals provide services forthe whole community throughPremium Care for private patientsand through Patient Choice forNHS patients.

Ramsay Hospitals offer all patients:

• Consultant-delivered care

• State-of-the-art equipment

• Small, friendly hospitals inpeaceful surroundings

• Very low infection rates

• Good nurse-patient ratios

• Free parking and easy to find

InsuredpatientsIf you have medicalinsurance, please use itto enjoy the benefitsof private treatmentat a Ramsay Hospital which include:

• Your choice of consultant

• Early and flexible appointments withthe Premium Care fast track card

• Hotel comforts on admission

Ask your GP to refer you for privatetreatment at a Ramsay Hospital.

NHSpatientsIf you are beingreferred by your GPfor NHS treatmentyou have a right tochoose the hospital you are referredto under the Patient Choice charter.

Ramsay Healthcare Hospitals offer awide range of services to NHSpatients at no charge to patient or GP.

Ask your GP if you can be referredto a Ramsay Hospital for yourtreatment under Patient Choice.

Self-pay patientsPremium Care benefits areavailable to paying patients onour full range of services. Many patients are nowchoosing to pay for earlytreatment of NHS low priority health problems such as varicose veins,sterilisation reversals, lumps andbumps and carpal tunnel treatments.

A full range of cosmetic surgical andnon-surgical treatments is alsoavailable under the Vive brand.

Call today for a quote for yourhealthcare.

Fitzwilliam Peterborough: 01733 261717

Woodland Kettering: 01536 485466

If you would like to chat through the options or for

general enquiries about Ramsay Healthcare Hospitals

and the services offered please contact us today.

www.fitzwilliam-hospital.co.uk or www.woodlandhospital.co.uk

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shine this summer…with beautiful hair enhanced by talented

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Everything you need

to release your

inner essence.�

Call us for an appointment to secure your time to shine!

Open six days a week

Proprietor Kate Giles Tel 01572 8227151-2 Crown Passage • Uppingham • Rutland • LE15 9PY

Come to Equilibrium where you will find a haven of peace and tranquility, a place where your body is pampered and your senses indulged, where your time is your own. Give your body and mind the space they deserve....

• Semi Permanent Lash Extensions for a wide eyed, youthful look

• Lose a guaranteed 6 inches with the Universal Contour Wrap

• Complete Wedding Packages available both in salon or on location

• Thalgo Luxury Face & Body Treatments

• Wide range of Holistic Therapies including Reflexology

• Meadows Suite ideal for couples, mother and daughter or friends

• Beauty treatments including HD Brows, Soak-off Gels and Threading

• Aesthetic Clinic including Chemical Peels, Restylane Fillers, Anti Wrinkle Injections and the Genuine Dermaroller

• Half/Full Day and Pamper Party packages available

7 St Pauls St, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2BETel: 01780 757579 www.equilibriumstamford.co.uk

Gift Vouchers available - The perfect gift to show you care

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Established for over 30 years

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&Visit our award winning salon where our creative and talented stylists will create the style that is just right for you and your lifestyle.

The Hair Academy, offers government funded apprenticeships with small student/tutor ratios to ensure the highest standards of training.

Contact us on 01780 481631 or email [email protected]

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Make one small changeWe challenged two readers to make one small change to their regular beauty routines to see if it made a difference to how they look and feel

Home hair dyes can leave you with flat, matt colour which can drain your complexion, leaving you looking tired and washed out. We asked one home-dye devotee to have a glossy salon colour to find out if the look and condition of her hair dramatically improved. Stephanie King visited Claire Hastie at Alter Ego in Stamford.

Stephanie regularly uses home dye due to cost and convenience. Despite this, she confesses: “I hate the horrible lingering smell, the drips on the bathroom floor and I have to re-do my colour every four weeks as it just doesn’t last very long.”

Claire told me: “The ingredients in home colourants simply aren’t as good as those you can get in salons, often resulting in patchy coverage and unnatural tones.” Claire started by cleansing the hair of its existing colour before using ammonia free L’Oreal Inoa Supreme to create a lighter brunette shade with pretty sunkissed highlights.

The Verdict:“I hadn’t realised how brassy and cheap my hair looked before; it feels very light and airy now, not weighed down with loads of layers of dye. I’ve spent

years trying to hide my grey roots and make it less of a feature but now feel that I want to show it off. I can’t believe it’s made such a difference to how I feel about myself.”

ContaCt:alter Ego Hair Salon, 4 Castle Street, Stamford, PE9 2RA, Tel: 01780 765666, www.alteregostamford.co.uk

Photographs by Elli Dean, Tel: 07932 055548, www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

DITCH THE HOME HAIR DYE

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Traditional cosmetics contain oils and preservatives which clog pores and settle into lines and wrinkles often emphasising, rather than concealing them. We sent Sam George to see Tammy at Vicienté Beauty and Bridal in Oakham for a makeover with Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics.

Sam usually opts for fairly minimal make-up during the day and finds that many high street brands can be drying and heavy to wear: “I usually avoid wearing full make-up as it irritates my sensitive skin. I’m really interested to try a range of cosmetics that could actually be good for me.”

Tammy told me: “The minerals have excellent light diffusing properties and therefore give skin a luminous appearance with fewer visible wrinkles and open pores.” Tammy used a light covering of Dream Tint tinted moisturiser and then set it with a fine dusting of matt powder. A palette of natural pinks, browns and heather enhanced Sam’s pretty green eyes before they were finished with a few sweeps of lengthening mascara. A natural blush emphasised Sam’s cheekbones and the rosy pink ‘Brett’ lip colour completed the perfect daytime look for spring.

The Verdict:“The make-up felt really light and natural and I was amazed at how moisturised my skin felt when I removed it. I loved the fact that they were completely natural products and with such fair skin, the fact that they contain sun protection is a real bonus too. My skin certainly doesn’t feel dried out and tight like it used to.”

ContaCt:Vicienté Beauty and Bridal, 8a High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL, Tel: 01572 724500, www.viciente.com

Photographs by Elli Dean, Tel: 07932 055548, www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

INVEST IN SOME MINERAL MAKE-UP

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Stamford beauty

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Specialising in Dermalogica, O.P.I, Axxium Gel Semi-perma-nent polishes by O.P.I, Nouveau Lash Extensions

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‘Offering a wide range of sumptuous beauty treatments, designed to pamper your body

and relax your mind’

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Treatments in a professional and

relaxing environment• CACI Non-Surgical Face Lifting

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• Waxing• Hot Stone Massage• Hopi Ear Candling

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01780 46052813 Church Street, Empingham, Oakham, Rutland

For all your prom hair & beauty needs

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Give yourself a health MOTAre you as healthy as you think? Often we take our health for granted and only seek advice when something goes wrong. But having a comprehensive health assessment could play a vital role in the early detection of illnesses and problems. We asked writer Amander Meade to undergo a Well Woman screening at the Fitzwilliam Hospital in

Peterborough with nurse Jan Hutchinson and share her results…

LIFESTYLE SUMMARY:Amander has followed a meat-free diet for the last thirty years and works out at the gym at least four times a week, doing a combination of cardio and

weights. Despite this, she would love to know what lifestyle changes she could make to help her feel her

best: “I believe my current health is good overall, although I am carrying a little extra weight that I am struggling to lose. � ere is a family history of high blood pressure and heart problems so I really shouldn’t smoke the occasional cigarettes that I do when socialising. My alcohol intake is higher than

the recommended two units per day and is probably slightly more at the weekends…which could

account for the unwanted 10lbs, of course. I haven’t had my blood pressure or cholesterol measured for years and am interested to see what my BMI

reveals.”

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ContaCt details:Vive lifecare, Fitzwilliam Hospital, Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9AQ, Tel: 01733 842312, www.vivelifecare.co.uk

Full blood countAmander had a full blood test screening for conditions such as anemia, leukemia and other blood disorders; these all came back normal, offering complete peace of mind.

Weight, body fat and BMI“My weight was absolutely right for my height (65 Kilos at 172cm) but my percentage body fat could do with some attention….we decided that lots of exercise does not mean a green light to drink large amounts of wine at weekends!”

Blood pressure“Some of the results were immediate such as my raised blood pressure – this is a known factor within my family on my mother’s side and Jan and I discussed strategies for small changes within my lifestyle in order to combat the condition.”

Cholesterol“My cholesterol is slightly high at 5.5. Ideally it should be under 5mmol/L but my ratio of good to bad fats within this is good - probably because I am veggie and eat no animal fat; but I will have to keep my cheese consumption under control.”

Pelvic Ultrasound scanThis revealed nothing abnormal which was a huge relief to Amander who had previously suffered with problems from ovarian cysts. The pelvic scan is a vital tool in detecting the early signs of ovarian and womb cancer.

AMANDER’S VERDICT:“The screening was very informative with a full explanation at each stage within a quiet and discreet environment – I was totally confident that I was in the hands of highly competent professionals. Of course, I probably knew that with my family history, a reduction in bad habits and a focus on exercise would be recommended but it certainly helps to have a number put on it and the chance to discuss potential changes with someone as helpful as Jan. I would recommend this screening to ladies of any age and at only an hour in duration, it could be the best time you have ever invested in yourself.”

THE TEST RESULTS:

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The Hair BoutiqueThe Haycock Hotel, Wansford

www.wansfordshairboutique.com

Please call: 01780 781102

Ladies & Gents StylingOpening Times

Sun/Mon/Thurs: ClosedTues: 9am – 5pm, Weds: 9am – 8pm

Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat: 9am – 3pm

Relaxing and spacious hair salon within the grounds of the beautiful Haycock Hotel

Cutting, Colouring, Perming, Brazilian blow dry,

Conditioning TreatmentHead Massage


Director & Optometrist Gerry Sondh, and Dispensing Optician Emma Woolner are truly

passionate about creating a memorable experience for everyone who visits The Oculist. Emma tells us ‘People often feel that a visit to the optician is a chore, at the Oculist we turn that chore into a pleasurable and enjoyable experience. We are committed to exploring your personality as well as your visual requirements to find eyewear that you will love wearing, it’s important to be professional but it’s essential to have a little fun along the way!’

Gerry and Emma travel throughout Europe to eyewear exhibitions to ensure The Oculist is always able to showcase the most innovative and pioneering eyewear solutions. Emma says ‘as well as stocking specialist and designer eyewear, we are able to provide funky and affordable frames from £80.’

Not only do they want to find the perfect frame for you but, as an independent optician, they can source the most suitable lens solutions from any supplier around the world. The Oculist is the exclusive SEIKO lens specialist in Peterborough as well as exhibiting an amazing sunglass lens range from Marma; including colour transitions, polarised and mirrored lenses.Each 40 minute eye examination is personalised to suit your lifestyle and visual needs, it includes retinal

photography as standard. ‘Using visual field and pressure machines we are able to detect diseases such as; diabetes, glaucoma and brain tumours’ explains Gerry.

We can see why The Oculist is probably

Peterborough’s most loved opticians; with its fabulous interior, friendly and professional staff and great products; a visit is a must. • Call 01733 555621 or visit www.theoculist.com to book an appointment. Alternatively pop in between Monday and Saturday 9am-5.30pm; Thursday until 7pm. 24 Westgate Arcade, Queensgate Centre, Peterborough, PE1 1PY

Independent Opticians

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ESSENTIAL LIVING HEALTH & BEAUTY DIRECTORY

HAIR AND BEAUTY SALONSPETERBOROUGH AND OUNDLE

A1 Cosmetic and Body ClinicThe Park Inn HotelWentworth Street, PeterboroughPE1 1BA Tel: 01733 341312www.a1beautyclinic.com Great for: CACI non-surgical face lifts, skin rejuvenation treatments including scar and acne repair and Medical Aesthetics

Antony James Hair and Beauty 40 Cowgate, PeterboroughPE1 1NA Tel: 01733 311231www.antonyjameshairandbeauty.co.ukGreat for: Decléor facials and products, LCN nails, massage and tranquil relaxation lounge

The Barbers Comb15B Market Place, Oundle PE8 4BATel: 01832 275271www.thebarberscomb.com

Beauty with Ruth3 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 275578 www.beautywithruth.comGreat for: Dermalogica skincare, waxing, make-up application and gents treatments

C.A.C.I. Face and Body Clinic Queensgate Hotel, 5-7 Fletton AvenuePeterborough PE2 8AXTel: 01733 551511www.beautyandwellness.co.uk Great for: CACI treatments including non-surgical face-lift, fl oatation tank and chemical peels.

Elysia Health & BeautyFotheringhay Road, Tansor, Oundle, PE8 5HP. Tel: 01832 226328 Mob: 07879 620196. www.elysiahealthandbeauty.com Great for: IPL photo rejuvenation treatments that reduce fi ne lines and signs of ageing

The Hair BoutiqueThe Haycock Hotel, Wansford Peterborough, PE8 6JATel: 01780 781102

The Limes Holistic Therapies 8 College Park,

PeterboroughPE1 4AW

Tel: 01733 311554

www.thelimestherapies.comGreat for: Slimming treatment expert! Endermologie, body wraps and Ionithermie cellulite reduction, Thermo Active Sculpting Clay treatment. New Cheryl Cole eyelash extensions, Mary Cohr and Fake Bake spray tanning

Michael John Hair Art WorkQueensgate Salon, 30 QueensgatePeterborough, PE1 1NHTel: 01733 553732www.michaeljohnhairartwork.co.uk

The Nail Lounge & Dermalogica Skin Care1st and 2nd fl oor at Headmasters45 Lincoln Road, PeterboroughPE1 2RR Tel: 01733 555540www.thenail-lounge.co.ukGreat for: Nail extensions, manicures and pedicures, Dermalogica skin centre and eyelash extensions. New Skin Scanning

Natural Nails and Beauty42-46 School Road, NewboroughPeterborough, PE6 7RGTel: 01733 810071 www.tracymaddox-naturalnails.co.ukGreat for: Premier LCN nail salon, offering LCN gel extensions for fi ngernails and toes Real diamonds used! Now offering full range of beauty treatments

Pure Health and BeautyThe Old Stables, Church FarmGlapthorn, Oundle, PeterboroughPE8 5BE Tel: 01832 272310Great for: RVB (including Oro) and Jessica nail care (including Geleration) The Electrical Non-Surgical Caci Facial, Solglo spray tanning and expert make-up lessons for all ages

Raffaele Hairdressing23 West St, Oundle PE8 4EJTel: 01832 273822

Sam Roberts Wedding Hair60 Beverstone, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, PE2 5YNMob: 07976 378095www.weddinghairspecialist.co.uk

SW1 and Beauty @ SW112 London Road, WansfordPeterborough, PE8 6JDTel. 01780 782824Great for: Hairdessing and Decleor beauty salon

STAMFORDAlter Ego Hair Salon

4 Castle Street, Stamford PE9 2RA Tel: 01780 765666

www.alteregostamford.co.uk Great for: Bumble and Bumble and KMS products

Aromatica 8 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 753443. Open 9-5 Mon-Sat, late to 8pm on ThursdayGreat for: Natural beauty products including REN, Burt’s Bees, Dr. Haushka, Spezia and Aqua di Parma. Recently opened natural |Treatment beauty salon upstairs.

Beyond the Fringe6 Red Lion Street, Stamford, PE9 1PATel: 01780 751418Great for: Pop in men’s barbering and ladies hair dressing. Fake Bake spray tanning and products.

Bodycare 7 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 480777Great for: Bare Escentuals make-up, Dermalogica face and body treatments and massage. The original and best home for HD brows!

Body Matters Westside Health Club, West Street Stamford, PE9 2PN Tel: 01780 481096 Online shop with free P&P at: www.bodymattersstamford.co.ukGreat for: Dermalogica Facials, Anti-Ageing Facials, Bio Sculpture Gel Nails and Bali Sun Airbrush Tanning

Brazilyana 6 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YBTel: 01780 752779Great for: Famous for their ‘Brazilyana’ wax, unique bikinis and lingerie from Brazil and Rola Moca sportswear

Chameleon 5 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DPTel: 01780 755405www.chameleonboutique.co.uk Great for: Gorgeous natural skincare products from Caudalie, Heyland and Whittle, Taer, Boo Boo, Aromatherapy Associates and new Becca make-up

Chic Hair17B St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DGTel: 01780 762323

The Cutting Company 6 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 763331Great for: Tigi, Paul Mitchell and Label. M Haircare products and the Brazilian Blow Dry

Elan1A Silver Lane, Stamford, PE9 2BTTel. 01780 767700Great for: ladies and gents hairdressing, Paul Mitchell and now GHD products.

Emma Cannings Stamford Garden Centre,Great CastertonStamford, PE9 4BB Tel: 01780 766583www.emmacannings.co.uk Great for: Jessica Geleration, manicures and pedicures. Dermalogica and Decleor treatments product and treatments. Eyelash extensions and Fake Bake spray tanning. Baresentuals mineral make-up and new Crystal Clear and cellulite therapy.

Equilibrium 7 St Paul’s Street, StamfordPE9 2BE Tel: 01780 757579 www.equilibriumstamford.co.uk Great for: Thalgo face and body treatments, St Tropez spray tan, OPI manicures and pedicures and new eyelash extensions. Natural mineral make-up from Couleur Caramel and Airbase foundation. New: Garra Rufa Fish Pedicure

Garie Nigel Hairwork6 Silver Lane, Stamford, PE9 2BTTel: 01780 751511 www.garienigelhairwork.co.ukGreat for: Wella Premier salon, air-conditioning WiFi access. Kera Straight hair straightening and repair.

Gerards Hair and BeautyThe George Hotel Mews, St Martin’sStamford, PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 753002Great for: Hair specialists in cutting and colouring with new Aveda range of hair care and natural colours and complete range of Aveda make-up.

The Hair Academy(Above The Cutting Company Hairdressers)6 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 481631Government-funded apprenticeships with small student/tutor ratios

The Hairdresser8 Stirling Road, Stamford, PE9 2XGTel. 01780 754016Great for: Hairdressing from friendly attentive staff. Beauty by Angelina on Wednesdays Tel. 07940 872250

The Hairhouse7 St Paul’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2BETel: 01780 762687Great for: Wella hair colours, GHD products and clip in hair extensions

Harriet’s Beauty Room 11A High St, St. Martin’s, StamfordPE9 2LF Tel. 01780 481155Great for: Environ, Opi, and Jane Iredale make-up

The Lounge 15A St Mary’s Street, StamfordPE9 2DF Tel: 01780 763666Great for: Acrylic and gel powder extensions, nail art, tooth gems,

manicures and pedicures with OPI and Creative



Maples Hair and Beauty NEW OWNERSHIP24 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DJ Tel: 01780 752725Great for: Clarins Gold Salon, Agera RX, St Tropez, Elemis face and body treatments, Jessica Fellowship Award for nail care, Universal contour wrap, Tigi Platinum salon and L’Oreal ‘Expert’

Mojo Zoe’s Beauty Room, 1A Ironmonger Street, Stamford, PE9 1PLTel. 01780 757070

Renaissance2 Mallory Lane, Stamford, PE9 2FWTel: 01780 763768www.renaissancebeauty.co.uk Great for: The popular Guinot Hydradermie. Specialist in high tech beauty treatments including diamond microdermabrasion, Caci and Dermarollers. Semi-permanent make-up by Thea Pearce Unique Finish.

Shaun Matthew Hair Design & Beauty Salon39 Cambridge Road, StamfordPE9 1BY Tel.01780 754612 Great for: Tigi Bed Head hair products by Award winning stylist.

Sloanes Hair and Beauty 11 St. Johns Street, Stamford, PE9 2DBTel. 01780 757997Also at 8 North Street, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9QJ Tel. 01572 820333Great for: Bare Escentuals (Uppingham) Guinot and Solglo spray tanning, OPI nail care Schwartzkopf hair range

Stamford Beauty1 Silver Lane, Stamford. PE9 2BT Tel: 01780 757108www.stamfordbeauty.com Great for: Full body exfoliation, Fresh Minerals make-up and Dermalogica

Walford and Ferris 2 Maiden Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AZTel: 01780764591Great for: New team with talented stylists, Tigi products and vertical tanning. Now offering Dermalogica beauty treatments

RUTLANDBarnsdale SpaBarnsdale Hall Hotel, Barnsdale Oakham, LE15 8AB Tel: 01572 771313 www.barnsdalehotel.co.ukGreat for: Treatments from CACI, Clarins, Spa Find and Jessica, Wella hair services and hen party specialists.

The Beauty Room NEW76 South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BQTel: 01572 755389Great for: Eyelashes and beauty therapy

Cawthorne & Wright23a Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EATel: 01572 722774www.cawthorneandwright.comAlso at 10 Allandale Road, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 2DA, Tel: 0116 270 7444Great for: Luxury salon offering Tigi and L’Oreal colour services, top award winning stylists.

Crème Hair and Beauty TreatmentsThe Old Church, 8 Mill StreetOakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 723823 www.cremehairandbeauty.co.ukGreat for: Luxury Clynol haircare, wide range of beauty treatments with ESPA products, Clarins, Jessica nail care, Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics and holistic therapies

Essence Hair and Beauty1-2 Crown Passage, Uppingham LE15 9PY Tel: 01572 822715

Great for: Aveda hair and skincare and St Tropez tanning in a friendly environment

Greetham Valley Beauty Salon NEWWood Lane, Greetham, Oakham, LE15 7SN Telephone: 01780 460444 www.greethamvalley.co.uk

Rutland Hairworks 13 Church Street, Empingham LE15 8PN Tel: 01780 460528Great for: Friendly, local salon offering hair extensions and Paul Mitchell colour

Rutland Health and Beauty Clinic1a Market Street, Oakham LE15 6DY Tel: 01572 756589Great for: Under new ownership for 2009, salon owner Ruth Foster offers superb Guinot treatments including the famous Hydradermie.

Vicienté Beauty and Bridal 8a High Street (behind Barclays Bank)Oakham, LE15 6AL Tel: 01572 724500 www.viciente.comGreat for: Comprehensive bridal services including elegant bridal gowns, shoes, accessories and hair and make-up. Dr Hauschka facials, Neal’s yard skincare and Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics.

Vicienté at Barnsdale Lodge HotelThe Avenue, Exton, OakhamRutland, LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 724678 www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk

MARKET HARBOROUGHBeauty Delights Helen Boxall, 8 Roundhill Close, Market Harborough, LE16 8FZTel: 07786 276476 Great for: Specialist nail technician offering Biosculpture gel nails, manicures, pedicures and waxing services

Masterclass Hair Salon 26 Church Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 462553www.masterclass-salons.co.uk Great for: Specialists in a variety of hair extensions, all cutting and colouring services with Clynol products

The Retreat 11a St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough LE16 7DS Tel: 01858 434069 www.theretreat-beauty.co.uk Great for: Now offering holistic therapies including Hopi ear candling, aromatherapy and Indian head massage.

The Beauty Room at Kibworth34a High St, Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester, LE8 0HQ Tel: 0116 279 2725 Great for: Fake Bake spray tan, Guinot face and body treatments, Tisserand aromatherapy products

Minarik 15 Harcourt Estate, Kibworth HarcourtLeicester Tel: 0116 279 2529 www.minarik.co.uk Great for: Specialist full image make-overs, Dermalogica products and Clynol hair care. St. Tropez and Helen E

Moko 5-7 Station Street, KibworthLeicester, LE8 0LN Tel: 0116 279 1144Also at 9 Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA, Tel: 01858 432525Great for: Aveda hair products and colour, extensions and specialist stylist in afro-Caribbean hair.

MELTON MOWBRAYRagdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal spaRagdale Village, Nr Melton MowbrayLE14 3PB Tel: 01664 434831 www.ragdalehall.co.ukGreat for: Variety of treatments from Clarins, Decléor, Elemis and Spa Find. Thermal spa offering a variety of luxurious heat and water experiences

Stapleford Park Lifestyle & Wellness RetreatStapleford Park Country House HotelNr Melton Mowbray, LE14 2EFTel: 01572 787057 www.staplefordpark.comGreat for: Stunning pool complex, relaxing lounge area, Clarins face and body treatments, OPI nail care and holistic therapies.

MOBILE BEAUTY THERAPISTS Beauty and Wellbeing by LindaLinda Blackham Tel: 07736 101129Great for: Massage and nails specialist

Ranimé Mobile Beauty TherapyCatherine Cooke, Tel: 01572 722162 Mob: 07799 265319Great for: Full range of beauty treatments in the comfort of your own home

PERSONAL TRAINERSStamford Personal Fitness Rob Dulieu, Tel. 07846 457959 www.stamfordpersonalfitness.co.ukinfo@ stamfordpersonalfitness.co.uk



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PERSONAL TRAINERS (cont)Judith EwingTel: 01572 770225/07771 866123,www.judithewingfitness.comJudith takes extremely popular body conditioning and Pilates classes at Barnsdale Hall which works on isolating individual muscles and building strength. Slowly building core strength may seem to an onlooker like not much of a work-out but those who have reaped the benefits claim increased strength in the back and significant toning coupled with suppleness. For those who like the personal touch, Judith also offers personal training sessions with a variety of different challenges to suit all clients and different locations.

fitness2healthwww.fitness2health.co.ukFacebook: Mark FitnessTrainer Mob: 07525 657596Great for: pushing yourself to the limit

Angela MitchellTel: 01572 723052 E-mail: [email protected] for: A very well-equipped home studio gym with commercial standard machines. Specialist in rehabilitation and mature clients

Laura GoodliffeYoga Classes, Mob: 07765 939903

Pilates-EastStephanie Tenneson, Tel: 07960 436 777, [email protected] Gurner Tel: 07776 202 217www.pilateseast.co.ukGreat for: Individual and small group classes. Introductory sessions.

GYMS AND FITNESS CENTRESCatmose SportsHuntsman’s Drive, Oakham, LE15 6RP Tel: 0300 4562020www.catmose-sports.co.uk

Curves 20 Stamford Walk, St Mary’s StreetStamford, PE9 2JE Tel: 01780 766978www.curves.co.uk Also at: 1 Angel Court, High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7NL, Tel: 01858 466446 Great for: Friendly women-only fitness circuit and New Weight Management

Energie Fitness for Women3 Long Row Business ParkOakham, LE16 6LN, Tel: 01572 724433 www.effw.co.uk Great for: An all women’s friendly fitness facility in Oakham with a 30 minute circuits based programme

Harpers FitnessStamford Leisure Pool, Drift RoadStamford, PE9 1UZ Tel: 01780 765522www.harpersfitness.co.ukGreat for: Leisure pool with wave machine and flume, 20 station Harpers Fitness Suite with cardio equipment and free weights

Uppingham School Sports CentreLeicester Road, Uppingham, LE15 9SETel: 01572 820830www.sportscentre.uppingham.co.uk State-of-the-art fitness studio with personal trainers available and exercise classes including BodySculpt which offers an express way to get fit – a high

impact, high cardio workout in just 30 minutes. Additional facilities include three squash courts, a gymnasium, two dance studios, six court sports hall, 25m swimming pool and 12 outdoor tennis courts.

Westside Health & Fitness ClubWest Street, Stamford, PE9 2PNTel: 01780 480651www.westsideclub.co.ukGreat for: Extensive cardio and resistance equipment, large free weights area, personal trainers, aerobic studio with a range of classes, weight management programme and child minding facility. Incorporating Body Matters.

Stapleford Park Lifestyle and Wellness RetreatStapleford Park Country House HotelLeicestershire, LE14 2EFTel: 01572 787057www.staplefordpark.com

Orchids Ladies Health and Fitness CentreUnit 7, New England Complex, York Road, Peterborough PE1 3BP Tel: 01733 348299www.orchidsfitness.co.ukGreat for: Tone and trim on the 30 minute circuit based system. Regular visits from a registered nurse to check blood pressure and answer health questions.

SPORTSWEAR SHOPSAdvance Performance4 Fengate East, Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XGTel: 01733 891111www.advanceperformance.co.uk Great for: Free GAIT analysis to determine best running shoe, full range of sportswear, new dancewear and accessories

Chameleon Dancewear5 Meadow Road, KetteringNorthants, NN16 8TL, Tel: 01536 483379 www.dancewearandfancydress.co.uk Great for: Dancewear, theatrical make-up, dye service and specialist fitting of dance shoes

Precision Outdoors27-29 St George’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2BJ, Tel: 01780 757818Great for: Home exercise equipment sportswear and specialist thermals from all major brands. 9 North Street, Stamford, PE9 1EH . Tel: 01780 431459 Personalised with Precision – In house embroidery and printing,

PRIVATE HEALTHCAREDENTISTS Herlington Dental PracticeOrton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5PR, Tel: 01733 234566www.peterboroughdentist.co.uk Also at: Werrington Dental Practice, 14 Skaters Way, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6NB, Tel: 01733 573244 and Bushfield Dental Practice, Fitzwilliam House, 10 Bushfield, Orton Centre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ, Tel: 01733 370331

The Market Place Dental Health PracticeElwyn House, 9 Market PlaceUppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QHTel. 01572 821040

Matley Dental SurgeryMatley, Orton Brambles, Peterborough, PE2 5YQ Tel: 01733 230066

Melton OrthodonticsIST floor, 3 Nottingham Street Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NNTel: 01664 481048 www.meltonorthodontics.co.uk

North Street Dental Practice72 North Street, Bourne PE10 9AJ Tel: 01778 422785

Oakham Dental StudioKnight’s Yard, Gaol Street Oakham, LE15 6AQ Tel: 01572 771175 www.oakhamdentalstudio.co.uk

Oasis Dental PracticeOrne House Dental SurgeryRyhall rd, Stamford PE9 1UFTel: 01780 762182

The Smile Boutique150 Park Road, PeterboroughPE1 2UB Tel: 01733 551534 www.thesmileboutique.co.uk

Townley House Dental Practice36 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 272515/273967www.townleyhousedentalpractice.co.uk

HOSPITALS AND COSMETIC SURGERY PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL AETHETIC PRACTIONERS / CLINICSAge Less Aesthetics at Emma CanningsKaren Hayes, Stamford Garden CentreGt Casterton, Stamford, PE9 4BBTel. 01780 766583www.emmacannings.co.ukwww.agelessaesthetics.co.ukGreat for: Dermal and Sub Dermal Fillers, Wrinkle Relaxing (Botox.com) Treatments, Sclerotherapy,

The Body Laser Clinic 58 Broadway, PeterboroughPE1 1SU Tel: 01733 555200www.bodylaser.co.ukGreat for: laser hair removal, TITAN skin tightening, vein treatments, microdermabrasion, laser genesis for skin rejuvenation and Sculptra treatment for wrinkles

The Cosmetic Clinic226 Dogsthorpe Road, DHC Business Centre, Peterborough, PE1 3PBTel: 01733 310090www.ukcosmeticclinic.comGreat for: Botox, fillers, lip augmentation, surgical eye bag removal, chemical peels, laser treatments for hair removal, thread veins, acne treatment and facial rejuvenation

Glen-Eden Medical AestheticsThe Market Cross Surgery Market Place, Corby Glen, Grantham NG33 4NH Tel: 01476 550056 www.glen-edenmedical.co.ukGreat for: Muscle relaxing injections, Juvéderm Ultra & Restylane dermal fillers, Radio frequency treatment for skin tightening, cellulite & body contouring, injection treatment for excessive sweating, Micro-sclerotherapy for thread veins

Ramsay Healthcare incorporating Vive Life Care Cosmetic surgeryFitzwilliam Hospital, Milton Way South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ Tel: 01733 261717

Woodlands HospitalRothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF Tel: 01536 414515 www.ramsayhealth.co.ukwww.vivelifecare.co.uk

Gerards New! – Melior Ultimate Body Clinic – Harley Street Facial Aesthetic SpecialistsThe George Hotel Mews, St Martin’sStamford, PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 753002www.meliorclinics.co.uk

InStep Aesthetics10 High Street St Martin’s, StamfordPE9 2LF, Tel: 01780 766991www.instepfootclinic.co.uk


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CHIROPADY AND PODIATRY InStep Foot Clinic, 19 Elton RoadWansford, PE8 6JD Tel: 01780 783982www.instepfootclinic.co.ukAlso at: 10 High Street St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF, Tel: 01780 766991

The Rutland Footcare ClinicTania Kent BSc MChS, 23 Harrington Way, Oakham, LE15 6SE Tel: 01572 759299 Mob: 07715 694119

The Foot GardenWymondham, Oakham Tel: 07971 477220, www.thefootgarden.com

HEARING AIDSHealthy Hearing Ltd1 The Old Police House, Cliff Road, Stamford, PE9 1ABTel: 01780 759133www.healthyhearing.co.uk

Hidden Hearing8 Midgate, Peterborough, PE1 1TNTel: 01733 293210 www.hiddenhearing.co.uk

OTHER SERVICESLighterlife (Weight Management)Julie Larrington, Nr Elton, PeterboroughTel: 01832 280459 www.lighterlife.com/julielarrington

Tabitha Prince114 St Mary’s Rd, Market HarboroughLE16 7DX Tel: 01858 462035www.lighterlife.com/tabithaprince

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY ACUPUNCTURELianne Marie Aquilina BSc (Hons) MBAcC2 Scotgate Mews, Stamford, PE9 2FXTel: 01780 763465 Mob: 07903 725316 www.aquilinaacupuncture.co.uk

Emma Sammels BSc (Hons), MBAcCSimply Acupuncture, Nature’s Dispensary, Eagle House, Mill StreetOakham, LE15 6EA Mob: 07971 474971www.simplyacupuncture.org

CHIROPRACTICBroadway Chiropractic Clinic64 Broadway, PeterboroughPE1 1SU Tel: 01733 562638 www.healthyspines.co.uk

Redlands McTimoney Chiropractic Clinic 3D Olive Branch Yard, St Leonard’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2HUTel: 01780 756294 Mob: 07921 123997

HOMEOPATHYBarbara Reid PhD, RSHom, LLSCHClinics at: Broadway Chiropractic centre, Peterborough; Broad St Practice, Stamford. Also practices from home in Northborough, PE2 7BXTel: 01733 252322 Mob: 07970 877092 www.barbarareidhomeopathy.co.uk

Annie HallThe Coach House, North Street Stamford, PE9 2YNTel: 01780 767667, www.annie-hall.co.uk

Lime Green TherapyMobile Therapist – Angela Cardew A.P.D.H.AHolistic treatments at home Mob: 07906 127940

Natures Dispensary Ltd7 Mill Street, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 771231Medical herbalist and health food shop

HYPNOTHERAPYAlexander M. Jamieson D.Hyp, PDCHyp, PDCBHyp, MBSCHClinical Hypnotherapist

Tel: 01780 762162 Mob: 07890 305320 www.lincolnshire-rutland-hypnotherapy.co.uk

Caroline HamblinClinic at Petras Health & Fitness Studio31 Broad St, Stamford, PE9 1PJTel: 01476 578729 Mob: 07845 207615www.carolinehamblin.com

Hypnotherapy Clinic26 Priestgate, Peterboorugh City CentreTel: 01733 768839www.curativehypnotherapy.com

Grange Barn HypnotherapyLynne Hopwoode. Registered Hypnotherapist (GHR) ASHPH, Dip Psychotherapy Dip Couns, BA (Hons)01572 770681www.grangebarnhypno.co.uk

COUNSELLING/LIFE COACHINGJohan TruterChartered Clinical PsychologistOrion House, 14 Barn Hill, Stamford, PE9 2AE Tel: 01780 758556 www.psychologistuk.co.uk

Lorraine Thurston counsellingUnit 1A, 27 Cherryholt Lane, Stamford, PE9 2EQ Tel: 07910 020506 E-mail:[email protected]

Lindsay ReedGLOWS CoachingTel: 01832 280168 or 07789 622652 www.glows-coaching.co.uk

Sally Harris-Daines BA (Hons) MA UKCP RegCounselling & Psychotherapy for individuals and couplesTel: 01780 480719www.sallydaines.com

OSTEOPATHYThe Broad Street PracticeEL recommended20-21 Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PGTel: 01780 480889 www.stamfordosteopaths.co.ukwww.thebroadstreetpractice.co.uk The Broad St are experts in osteopathy, but also so much more, in fact almost all areas of holistic therapy, including hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, remedial massage, sports therapy and cranial osteopathy.

Rutland Osteopaths11 Burley Road, Oakham LE15 6DH Tel: 01572 771155

The Stamford Osteopathic Clinic122 Casterton Road, Stamford PE9 2UQ Tel: 01780 759127 www.susannicholsonosteopath.co.uk

Jonathan Simmonds ND. BSc (Hons) Ost5 Fotheringhay Mew, North StreetOundle, PE8 4NH Tel: 01832 272817www.jon-simmonds-osteopath.co.uk

PHYSIOTHERAPYCountry PhysioNewstead Farm StablesStamford, PE9 4TFTel. 07917 844773 (Human)Tel: 07879 645025 (Veterinary)www.countryphysio.co.ukA physiotherapy, rehabilitation and sports injury service, specialising in both human and veterinary care.

Oakham Physiotherapy Clinic21b Burley Rd, Oakham, LE15 6DH Tel: 01572 756726 www.oakhamphysio.co.uk

Prestons Physiotherapy Ltd29 Alexandra Road, PeterboroughPE1 3DE Tel: 01733 565911 www.prestonsphysio.comBupa approved physiotherapy from Oundle Medical Practice (Glapthorne Rd, PE8 4JA) on Fridays. Also, new acupuncture service available.

REFLEXOLOGY Vicki Ball ReflexologistRiver Gwash Trout Farm, Ryhall, PE9 4JZTel: 01780 482244 Mob: 07803 020571

Gentle Touch ReflexologyRebecca Bennett MAR, MBRCP, GTR79 Meadowbrook rd, Kibworth, LE8 0HUTel: 0116 279 2739 Mob: 07976 646859

Pauline Tidd Reflexologist and Reiki MasterCarlby, Nr Stamford, PE9 4EDTel. 01778 590822

PREGNANCY & BABIESAlternativesStamford Pregnancy Advice CentreStamford Hospital siteRyhall Road, StamfordPE9 1YA Tel.01780 765853/07913 052159. Email [email protected]

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Sculpting a Cob Pizza OvenThere are ancient Cob houses scattered throughout Norfolk that are still standing strong. For thousands of years it has been used as a strong, enduring eco-friendly building material. Edwards Eco Building is continuing this sustainable, traditional and most beautiful method of construction while incorporating a contemporary twist. Sarah Lyon reports

It’s a two hour drive along the A47, from Stamford to Norwich before I reach Pound Lane near Burgh St Margaret (Fleggburgh). At the end of Pound Lane

there is a small T junction with a hummock of grass in the centre. Turning left and then immediately right I park up at the end of this dirt track. I put on my wellies, grab my basket and begin the ¾ of a mile walk to White Cottage, the cob course site. The walk is a glorious start to the day and offers the opportunity to unwind and take in this beautiful setting. The long dirt track winds and twists along the edge of marshland and through woods. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty situated on the edge of a nature reserve where barn owls, Swallowtail butterflies, roe deer and wild flowers live virtually undisturbed. The cob course is held at the last thatched cottage along the track. White Cottage with pizza ovens in the garden, is a 400 year old Cob House that overlooks Filby Broad. I have truly arrived!

“I am a trained art therapist who has a passion for sculpting,” says the energetic and engaging Kate Edwards. “A cob building course in Ireland with professional cob builders Ianto Evans and Linda Smiley changed my life. Cobbing ticked all the boxes for me. I wanted the art to be functional and wholesome. When I found that I could use mud, I said to myself, ‘this is it, this is my life’. Finding White Cottage was a fluke and the land was a bonus. I arrived four years ago and now we are building a cob extension. Course participants are helping us to build the extension and now we have developed and are running a variety of cob based courses throughout the year.” Kate Edwards – sculptor, eco-warrior and phenomenal group facilitator

“Kate is extremely resourceful,” says Charlotte Eve, assistant course leader. Charlotte is a qualified teacher and has a degree in psychology with a particular interest in group dynamics. “Kate is a pioneering force in the world of earth

building who is teaching and inspiring courses all over the world. She advises architects, designers, local government and schools.” The building of the pizza oven is linked to the National Curriculum and is tailored to support teachers and other education providers. Charlotte explains, “The schools project is called ‘Earthlings’. The kids just love the dancing and twisting of the straw into the cob mixture.”

Learn as you workCob is a mixture of clay, sand, straw and water. “I love that the materials are free and recyclable; strong but flexible and easily mendable. It is hard to find fault with this,” says Kate. Kate shows us how to dig away the topsoil to reach a layer of gritty, gravelly sand. The clay was dug out the night before and it has been soaking in water ever since. “Notice the plasticity in the clay, it is luscious when soaked,” says Kate, and advises, “It is better to dig out your clay in the winter months when it is wetter; you will need a pick axe in the drier summer months.”

The cob needs constant turning. We mix the sand and clay (75% sand, 25% clay) together on a sheet of tarpaulin. Kate shows us the cob dance. I feel as though there is something earthy, primal and ritualistic as we proceed to stamp and stomp in pairs. We continue by twisting straw into the clay mixture to create the material we will need to build a long-lasting pizza oven.

If dancing, moulding and sculpting with mud isn’t your thing or you just do not have the time Kate can build one for you. The cost of a 1 metre diameter complete oven is usually £1,500 and includes labour and materials. But the real beauty of building your own is that it really costs very little more than the cost of the course.

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Learn to build an earthen pizza oven – 1 day courseJune 25, July 23, August 6 and 20, September 3, October 1

Learn to build own cob house or studio – 4 day courseFriday, August 12 -15

School WorkshopsTo book a cob oven, sculpture or den building workshop contact Charlotte at [email protected]

Edwards Eco Buildings, White Cottage, The Common, Fleggburgh, Norfolk NR29 3DFTel: 01493 369952, mob: 07949 241815, www.edwardscobbuilding.comemail: [email protected]

Editorial and Commercial PhotographyAndrew Perkins, Fleggburgh, Norfolk, www.aperkins.co.ukemail: [email protected]

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Combining the Love of Food with Therapy“Food should be enveloping, encouraging and non-threatening and above all something delicious and enticing. I am giving in a way that empowers people to move forward both in terms of health and emotional well-being. People want to hear about what they can eat not what they are to avoid.”

If you haven’t already guessed, Jane Clarke is a dietician. She refers to herself as a nutritionist

because people find the concept easier to understand (a dietician sounds like someone on a weight loss mission). Although an accomplished musician Jane chose to pursue a career in dietetics. She is a very successful food writer and skilled Cordon Bleu cook and has written the best seller series of books, Body Foods and most recently Nourish (Collins & Brown, £25). Jane was the Nutritional Consultant working alongside Jamie Oliver, on his television series, ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’. She runs her own private practices in London and also has a practice at The Spires Hospital in Leicester.

“My love of food started from when I was a child. My Aunty May didn’t have children of her own but she enveloped us, her nieces, with love through the wonderful food she fed us. I saw this as a lovely way of expressing care,” says Jane.

Jane’s father is a retired chemistry teacher providing Jane with the inspiration to use the science element of food as a therapy. “I had been very unwell for ten years between the ages of 15 and 25 years old and I knew what it felt like to be in constant pain.” Jane adds, “This was part of the driving force in wanting to combine science and my love of food to help people find healing.”

“I was the first dietician to set up my own practice in London in the early 1990s. I left recipes out for

patients to be inspired by in the waiting room. The environment was peaceful and restorative.”

Jane wrote her first book and best seller, Body Foods, at the age of 29. “Food is the true source of health and physical wellbeing,” says Jane. “We are in a society where people are recognising the need to source good ingredients and understanding that environment has an impact on health. Conventional medicine does not have all the answers and people are looking more and more to food for therapy.”

Many claiming to be nutritionists are giving people misguided day to day advice because they are not sufficiently well-qualified. “The interaction of food with medicine is a key example: if you’re on some antidepressants, eating hard cheese can cause severe headaches; certain cholesterol-lowering drugs don’t work as well if you drink grapefruit juice. Without proper scientific training, nutritionists lack this key training.”

“What astounds me is how far we have come as a profession in practice but there is still so much in literature and on the web that is so draconian and punishing for the patient. I help people cope nutritionally with reactions to cancer treatment. Cancer patients are often prescribed unpleasant supplement drinks that remind them of their illness. They don’t want that label. When a patient comes to see me we discuss alternatives such as a delicious creamy yoghurt and honey or a home made

hot chocolate with cream and 70% cocoa bean chocolate.”

Jane was David Beckham’s personal dietician and nutritionist during the 2006 World Cup. “David is a great ambassador for the boy who has done well. I love that he is promoting the message of how and what you eat affects your performance on the pitch.”

Jane wrote Yummy when she became a mum. She wanted to show other parents how food can be used as a therapy for children who may have gut problems or other related health issues. Jane’s message remains the same. Children should be brought up in a nourishing way.

Jane’s daughter Maya whom she adopted from India was malnourished and poorly when Jane brought her back from India at 18 months old. “I was nourishing Maya,” says Jane. “It has been a life embracing journey. Maya is now 8 years old, tall for her age, beautiful, bilingual, strong (“a real Whippet”) and healthy.”

Jane and Maya live in Rutland. They have an acre of garden where they love growing their own vegetables where apples and plums are harvested from the fruit trees in the orchard. A date and walnut cake is prepared for the oven using eggs from Thunder Hooves, Maya’s favourite hen. Jane says, “The best thing about life and work is that I can help turn lives around by expressing love and care through good nourishing food. It is a gift.”

A few of my favourite things….locally“I love supporting small ventures run by passionate people”Market: UppinghamShop: Love shopping at Hambleton Bakery for bread and flourFarm Shop: Wing Hall Farm Shop as they have amazing produce

Jane’s ‘elixir for life’It’s about being hydrated - 2.5L of water a day, to incorporate lots of lovely seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables but perhaps more than anything to keep food deliciously simple so that you enjoy cooking and preparing it almost as much as eating it

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Monday to Saturday: 8.00am - 5.00pmSunday: 8.00am - 2.00pmEnquiries 01572 812995

[email protected]

Our ‘signature’ loaves are made without baker’s yeast using flour from a local

windmill and are baked in a wood fired oven for a perfect crust.

These traditional techniques and ingredients develop the real taste of bread

as it used to be.

We also bake a selection of delicious cakes & desserts, these include lemon tarts, almond

& fruit tarts, Eccles cakes and cookies, all are made from scratch using only

the best ingredients.

Stamford Shop1 Ironmonger Street,

Lincolnshire PE9 1PL

Oakham ShopGaol Street RutlandLE15 6AL

Exton Bakery & ShopCottesmore Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AN

Monday to Saturday: 8.30am - 5.00pm

Oundle Shop44 Jericho, Market Place, Oundle PE8 4AU

Woodlands Farm Organic Box SchemeHome Delivery ServiceWe grow and pick the freshest organic vegetables and salads and deliver them to your door the next day!Choose from six different organic boxes, including mixed organic vegetable and fruit boxes. Prices start from only £8.00 including delivery.Organic Bronze Turkeys, Organic Lincoln Red Beef, Pork and Lamb also available! To order phone 01205 724778 Woodlands Farm, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1JDwww.woodlandsfarm.co.uk

HILL FARM, CHESTERTON, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 3UA(on Oundle road, 200 yards west of Alwalton A1 flyover)

OPEN JUNE - OCTOBER farm shop and pick your own

Strawberries • Raspberries • Gooseberries • Plums Black & Redcurrants • Blackberries • Tayberries • Vegetables in season

- Local produced Beef & Lamb -Facilities for Disabled Visitors. Refreshments available.

Picnic Area. Children's Play Area. Caravan Club C.L. SiteOpening times: Tue-Fri 9am - 6pm Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm

Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Please ring for up to date crop information or to order ready picked produce

TEL 01733 233270 www.pick-your-own.org.uk/hill_farm.htm

saramcallisterPROFESSIONAL CATERING

For advice and further information please contactM 07778 227 734 E [email protected] www.saramcallister.co.uk

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for us. It was that Victorian influence. People didn’t hug and hold. They showed their love in practical ways. Her passion for food continues to this day as does mine. Food brings people together and bread is a great catalyst for this. Twenty years in the health field has shown me how forging good relationships within community and good food is essential.”

“As a practice nurse my job is to put people in touch with health routes. A good way of starting is by introducing them to the virtues of bread made with stone ground flour. Good bread is full of good nutrients. Patients think they are intolerant to wheat when really it is the process that they are intolerant to. The basic ingredients; yeast, water, salt and stoneground flour are without value on their own, for value they must come together. Making bread is empowering, creative and gives purpose. When I tell people that I bake it opens doors. Across society and faith groups everyone has a bread story to share.”


ESSENTIAL LIVING LOCAL FOOD

Virtuous Bread; Breaking bread together“I woke one morning and realised that I was tired of working at the executive level to try and affect change. And literally the idea came into my head fully formed. I could change the world through bread.” Jane Mason, Virtuousbread.com

Canadian born Jane Mason is a strategy consultant, bread baker and evangelist come

social entrepreneur. Worn out and exhausted after working on a lengthy project for a global bank (at the height of the financial crisis) where Jane witnessed such ‘extraordinarily bad behaviour in terms of relating, greed and envy’ she decided to take time out to reflect. Lots of obsessive bread making and a lengthy project on the meaning of virtue ensued.

Virtuous…Virtue, says Jane, “is lived out in the set of behaviours we use when we are building and maintaining positive relationships. Every time we interact with others we should try to make it a good experience: respectful, affirming, and appreciative. Because nobody is perfect, the cycle of apology and forgiveness is central to virtue. This requires that we see from someone else’s point of view.

...breadJane adds, “when we eat well we are more patient, tolerant and kind. We have better attention spans, are less likely to fly off the handle. And more likely to think clearly and act respectfully. We will contribute more and take less thus benefiting those closest to us, and society as a whole.

“My German born mother always had a sense of waste and the environment; ecology and the natural world. She couldn’t pass a fruit tree without picking the fruit and making jam and we made sourdough bread together obsessively.”

Jane believes that everyone’s life can be improved by baking a daily loaf. “The action of kneading bread is in us all; it has a primal quality to the experience.” Her aim is to spend 20% of her time volunteering to build skills, relationships and individual self-esteem, by baking with very different groups of people: in prison, a primary school and a care home for the elderly. “Whether with the most senior of executives, an elderly lady or prisoner I see all gaining a sense of achievement and then comes the affirmation at watching the alchemy of the ingredients rising. It is life changing to witness.”

Rosie Clark is a single mother of two and spends her time between Leicester and North Norfolk. Rosie learnt to bake with Jane and now they are in it together. Rosie’s background in nutrition compliments Jane’s talent for baking bread and spreading the word. “Our aim is to change lives in a small way by teaching people to bake, raise awareness about the importance of eating good bread produced from good healthy flour and encouraging those involved to make the important connection between bread and virtue.”

“My mother showed her love through cooking

A Few of my Favourite Things…“Nature provides abundantly”, Rosie Windmills: Whissendine Windmill in Rutland and Claybrooke Windmill in Leicestershire (www.claybrookewatermill.co.uk) for stoneground flour

Rosie’s Elixir for LifeNourish yourself with self-respect, self-love and good bread.

Good bread made with natural ingredient is truly the staff of life. It contains more nutrients per weight than meat, milk, potatoes, fruit and veg. It is rich in almost the entire Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E, protein, carbohydrate and trace minerals essential for nutrition.

A host of Angels – Bread AngelsHome baking course and social franchiseJane and Rosie are teaching folk to bake at home, to set up and run their own little home baking project. The aim is to get Bread Angels out of the home and into the community.Bread Angel Course: Make bread your business (3 day course)June 6, 13, 20 and July 4, 18, 25 – cost £300Basic Bread Course (1 day course)Sundays 1-4pm, Tuesdays 10-2pm throughout May, June, July – cost £50Location: Classes at Belgrave Hall Museum and Gardens, Leicester LE4 5PEContact: [email protected], Tel: 07894 232543

Jane Mason

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That’s Amore... The Italian Family KitchenGain a new confidence in the kitchen with Karen and Marco Migliore. Sarah Lyon reports. Illustrations by Claire Daniel

‘When the Moon hits your eye, Like a big pizza pie…’

“‘That’s Amore Italian Family Kitchen’ is a small cookery school where good tastes, simplicity and real Italian food are cooked and shared in a truly positive, warm and homely environment. A place where there is no right or wrong just laughter, joy and the comfort of social cooking that I remembered from my childhood, where I would sit by my Nonna and sort the bad lentils from the good and she would boast that she did not ‘even need glasses to do such a job,’ even at the age of 78. Nobody reminded her that she was only 75. Being old was a privilege that she had earned!” Karen Migliore

Karen was born on the outskirts of Naples on the foothills of Mount Vesuvius, the birth place

of Neapolitan songs, pizza, mozzarella and all things delicious and marvellous! Here she adds, “Food is the bed rock of life, cooked with great passion, love and fresh local ingredients brought together to create some amazing local dishes. Food is cooked mainly at home for the family who would come together to enjoy long and extended gatherings around the table.”

‘It’s a generational thing’Husband Marco hails from the food capital of the world Bologna, affectionately known as La Grassa – ‘the fat one’, says Karen. The home of tortellini, parma ham and parmigiano reggiano. Karen learnt to cook at the apron strings of her Nonna Maria and Zia Enza and later at the side of her father Ciro with whom she used to stand next to making Christmas biscuits. Although from Halifax, West Yorkshire, Karen’s mother embraced Italian culture to become a true Neapolitan cook and continued to inspire her children to eat green, fresh and local when the family returned to England. “It has been this love for family, each other, our culinary heritage and my dedication to teaching that has been the catalyst behind opening up our home to share with and educate food lovers like ourselves.”

‘From classroom to kitchen’Karen’s delights in teaching and has up until now taught in the public sector. “That’s Amore…is a really new and exciting venture for me and it is proving to be a very rewarding experience. I am keen that all participants gain a new confidence in the kitchen. I want everyone that comes along to take something away with them; a new skill, a sense of wellbeing and joy.”

Our ingredients are of the highest quality and we are committed to using locally grown and locally sourced products wherever possible. Some of our key ingredients originate from Italy where we have found small producers who are working to support their local culture, agriculture and rural economy in Italy.

Slow Food UK – Slow Food Rutland & LincolnshireWe are members of Slow Food Rutland and Lincolnshire and have adopted the Slow Food Education programme, ‘A Journey from Taste to Origin’, into our children and adult cookery courses. For more information on Slow Food UK go to www.slowfood.com, for Slow Food Rutland & Lincolnshire go to www.slowfoodrutlandlincs.co.uk, twitter – www.twitter.com/slow_food_RL, email: [email protected]

Skill and Specialities – Half day course concentrating on one specific aspect of Italian foodSausage making – June 21, Pizza, Panne e Amore – July 17, Vegetables Galore – August 30Gnocchi & Crespelle – September 24

Demonstrations – Held here in our Italian Family Kitchen or we can come to you. See how to make Pasta Fresca, Ravioli, authentic Pizza Margherita“Really good fun, superb instruction and even better, food at the end of the day!” Richie Blackmore

Children and Teenager’s – Learn some basic Italian language, how to plan healthy and balanced meals and how to cook on a budget.Children 7 – 13 years old, Wednesdays 3:45pm – 5:45pm“It was my first cooking lesson. It was the best club I have ever done…The best in the world”, Fred (aged 8)Teenagers 14 – 18 years old, Fridays 6pm – 8pm

Childrens Birthday Parties – Children must be over the age of 7 years old. Learn to make Fresh Pasta, Pizza Ancaccia or Fresh Gnocchi.Contact Karen, Claypole, Newark, Tel: 01636 626869, email: [email protected], www.thatsamoreitalianfamilykitchen.co.ukFacebook.com/thatsamoreitalianfamilykitchenTwitter@thatsamoreitali

That’s Amore…on line shopWe sell a selection of authentic espresso making coffee pots along with our own blend of That’s Amore 50% Fair Trade Espresso Coffee.

Pizza dough: Add a good slug of olive

oil and knead dough with love for 10 minutes, leave to rise (1

½ - 2 hours)and brush with olive oil and garlic. Knock back and make a flat base, leave for a minute or two before covering with passata and a

handful of basil. Cook for 10 minutes in a hot oven

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12 St Pauls Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE Tel: 01780 753800 [email protected] www.tobienorris.com

A charming building with 7 unique rooms over 3 floors, an Orangery

and a newly designed enclosed garden. We have 5 real ales including our own White Hart Ale and an expansive

wine list that we import ourselves from around the world. We specialise in stone baked, handmade pizzas, plus a wide range of other dishes.

NEWGardenNow open!

AwardWinning

Pub

Come and enjoy a great new gastronomic experience

Tue – Sat lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch: The Barn Bar & Restaurant, Olde Barn Passage, St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2HG

T: 01780 489169 E: enquir [email protected]

Enjoy seasonal produce, featur ing fresh seafood and quality meats sourced

from local suppliers, in our totally refurbished classic contemporar y restaurant

and bar, over looking the Meadows. With a dedicated and fr iendly staff offer ing

personal ser vice , you can relax and enjoy your meal in the warm ambience of

this lovely historical building.

Offer valid until Sunday 31st July 2011Just br ing this voucher with you and present when order ing.

10% Summer offeroff your total food bill

Tucked away in the centre of Stamford

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ASSIETTEDAMEON CLARKE

We look forward to welcoming you to Assiette Restaurant to enjoy Chef Patron Dameon Clarke’s seasonal

lunch and a la carte menus

8-9 ST. PAUL’S STREET, STAMFORD PE9 2BE

• 01780 489071 •[email protected]

Tuesday to Saturday: 12 – 3pm;

5.30 – 9.30pmSunday: 12 – 3pm

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ESSENTIAL LIVING EATING OUT

Eating OutNicholas Rudd-Jones picks out the best establishments for every occasion


STAMFORD AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES

OUR TOp pIckAssiette NEW8-9 St Paul’s St, Stamford, PE9 2BE Tel: 01780 489071 www.assietterestaurant.co.uk Twitter: @AssietteRstrantA serious new food establishment, transforming in one feel swoop the Stamford eating out scene. Head chef and owner Dameon Clarke cooks with panache and inventiveness, supported by a strong wine list and agreeable ambience. You really need to give it a try; it bears comparison with Hambleton Hall and The Olive Branch.

BEST FOOD

Jim’s Yard, StamfordInternational cuisine3 Ironmonger St, Stamford, PE9 1PLOpening times: Tue-Sat lunch and dinnerTel: 01780 756080 www.jimsyard.biz Simple classic dishes using top ingredients, and a relaxing atmosphere where people feel they can come anytime and not just on a special occasion. Owned and run with great passion by Sharon and James Trevor. The courtyard is a lovely summer spot for lunch.

The Barn RestaurantOld Barn Passage, St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2HGTel: 01780 489169A strong new arrival on the Stamford restaurant scene, doing classic cooking well and creating a fine dining ambience with good service. Continues to get lots of good reviews. David Waycott, who owns it, is a veteran of the Stamford restaurant scene.A happy diner commented: “A great discovery, a welcome addition to the Stamford dining scene and a must for a special occasion. We will definitely be back.”

The Fine Food Store Bistro37 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2YQTel: 01780 754222 www.thefinefoodstore.com Wed-Sun 7pm onwardsThe Fine Food Bistro now has its own alcohol

licence, but you are still free to take your favourite bottle of wine if you wish. Relaxed, informal and well cooked local produce make this establishment a delight.

GREAT AMBIENcE

The George Hotel, StamfordTraditional English (main restaurant) and Brasserie-style (Garden Room)71 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LBOpening times: every day, Lunch and DinnerTel: 01780 750750www.georgehotelofstamford.com If you mention to people you live in Stamford, sooner or later they say “oh, yes we’ve stopped at the George, a lovely place.” And, so it is. Whether you want the more traditional food and service of the main restaurant or the more informal cuisine provided by the Garden Lounge, it’s always a pleasure. In the summer, try and bag a table in the courtyard. Seafood is especially good.

The crown Hotel, Stamford Modern English FoodAll Saints’ Place, Stamford, PE9 2AGOpening times: every day, lunchtimes and eveningsTel: 01780 763136www.thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk There is a new chef at The Crown Hotel, Ray Smikle, formerly of The Falcon in Fotheringhay and The George at Buckden. He brings a wealth of experience and inventive cooking and we are expecting good things.

Garden House Hotel, StamfordModern EnglishHigh St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LPOpening times: Lunch every day, dinner Mon-SatTel: 01780 763359 www.gardenhousehotel.com The Garden House is such a reassuringly comfy place, with a log fire in the winter and a delightful private garden on a summer’s evening – the conservatory is one of the pleasantest places to eat in Stamford.The recently re-furbished main dining room offers classic cooking, and received a strong review on our last visit earlier in the year.

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Bombay cottageIndian Cuisine52 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQOpening times: every day, lunchtime and eveningsTel: 01780 480138The Bombay Cottage stands out for its interesting menu, fresh ingredients and dishes with distinct flavours and aroma.

Mr pang’sChinese Cuisine1 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AXTel: 01780 766508

A stylish restaurant with good food, notably the crispy duck. Famed for its Sunday lunch buffet, very popular with families and very good value.

Orchid Thai43 St. Mary’s Street, PE9 2DSTel: 01780 757291Delightfully and freshly cooked Thai food in very unassuming surroundings. Also offer takeaway service.

FAVOURITE ITALIAN

cloisters ItalianPasta & pizzas9 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DEOpening times: Lunch Tue-Sun 12-2.30, Evening – 7 days 6pm onwardsTel: 01780 755162www.cloistersbistro.com This fun Italian establishment hits the spot. Great value, great ambience, great hospitality. Highly recommended.Diner comment: “Their pizzas are fabulous especially the pollo dolce, great for lunchtime get togethers with friends. A friendly family-run business.”

pUBS WE LIkE

Blue BellEaston-on-the-Hill9 High St, Easton-on-the-Hill, PE9 3LRTel: 01780 763003Alex and Cinzia Rambaldi offer fresh, no-nonsense Italian food whilst retaining a village pub atmosphere. Very popular with the locals, and a great stopping-off place on a walk.

The Bull & Swan at Burghley NEWHigh Street St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LJTel: 01780 766412 www.thebullandswan.co.uk Totally revitalised by the Hillbrooke Group and re-opened last winter, it’s now often heaving on a weekend evening. Food here gets the thumbs up and there’s also an outdoor space for those hot balmy evenings that we’re all looking forward to.A contented local says: “Even though I have to walk past four other pubs to get there, the Bull & Swan is now officially my local.”

Exeter Arms, Easton-on-the Hill NEW AA Rosette21 Stamford Road, Easton-on-the Hill, PE9 3NSTel: 01780 756321 www.theexeterarms.net When Mick Thurlby does something he always does it well, and the Exeter Arms is no exception. Completely and sensitively re-furbished (including putting the bar back to where it had been originally), there is an extensive and flexible restaurant and bar menu.A diner commented: “The pub has been sympathetically renovated and there is something on the menu to suit everybody, from reasonably-priced sandwiches to fine dining.”

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Large Family Garden

01780 762178Main Street | Great Casterton | Stamford | Lincolnshire | PE9 4AA

www.theplough-greatcasterton.co.uk

Traditional Sunday Lunch

Lunchtime Snacks & Sandwiches

Freshly Prepared, Locally Sourced, Seasonal a la Carte Menu

A La Carte MenuFamilys welcome

Children’s Meals £4.95Real Ales & Fine Wine

Great Casterton

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We are delighted to welcome our new Head Chef, Ray Smikle to The Crown Hotel having worked in the area for many years withspells at The George at Buckden and The Falcon at Fotheringhay,when it was acclaimed with 2AA rosettes.Ray has launched a new light bites menu to be enjoyed at lunchtimeand a new à la carte menu will run alongside some of The Crown’smore traditional dishes.All Saint's Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG t. 01780 763136 [email protected] www.thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk

Head Chef Simon Pollendine creates many dishes using local, seasonalproduce. Since opening in September, The Exeter Arms continues tooffer Simon’s signature dishes, Home comforts including traditionalBritish favourites and a pizza menu for more casual dining.

There is also Sidney’s menu for our younger guests. Just two miles out ofStamford, take a spring walk to The Exeter Arms and enjoy lunch or early dinner.

21 Stamford Road, Easton on the Hill, PE9 3NSt. 01780 756321 [email protected] www.theexeterarms.net

A beautiful country pub set in the village of Uffordenables Head Chef Dorran Leigh to use the best oflocal, seasonal produce in this rural area.Game dishes are often found on the menu, along with produce from thenearby Tallington farm such as lamb, blackberries and apples. Al fresco diningcan be enjoyed in the summer months. On cooler days choose to dine in thebar, restaurant, Orangery or Pantry.

Main Street Ufford, Stamford, PE9 3BH t. 01780 740 250 [email protected] www.whitehartufford.co.uk

All Saint’s Hotels Ltd. All Saint's Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG t. 01780 763136

Introducing our Chefs

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Come and sit in our secret garden, or enjoy our beautiful, modern coffee shop.

During the evening enjoy our delicious bistro.

37 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DF. Telephone 01780 754222 - Online www.thefinefoodstore.com

A deliciously different experience

Go on, you know you want to...For all things truly tempting come and visit Cafe Black on the High Street Stamford.

From the the perfect cup of coffee, properly chocolaty hot chocolate, a yummy cake, the ultimate Cafe Black breakfast or for the truly indulgent traditional Italian icecream...go on you know you want to!

Best New Start Up Business 2010

...Award Winning Cafe Black

Cafe Black, 21 High Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2AL (Open 7 days a week)

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Pubs we like

Hole in the wall5 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AXTel: 01780 764451Recently re-opened and refurbished, new owners Fiona and Shaun are proud to present The Hole in the Wall in all its glory. Modern yet traditional décor brings a new fresh ambience for diners and drinkers in Stamford. Upstairs is Stamford’s newest nightspot, The Seven Sins bar and club open until 3am for 21s and over, playing club classics for you to dance the night away!

Jackson stops, strettonRookery Lane, Stretton, Rutland, LE5 7RATel: 01780 410237Back under the ownership of Robert Reid, and cooking of David Graveling, this well-run pub with an intriguing history and delightful décor is always an agreeable stop for a meal or a drink.

Plough inn, Great Casterton Main Street, Great Casterton, PE9 4AA Tel: 01780 762178www.theplough-greatcasterton.co.uk Head Chef Peter Lane cooks really well – well worth trying, with a focus on locally sourced produce well cooked. You wouldn’t guess from the outside what great pub food is served inside.

The Punchbowl, stamford21 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQ Tel: 01780 767981The Punchbowl is now well re-established on the Stamford pub scene as a place with bags of character; in the words of the affable owner John Groves ‘ a village pub bang in the middle of town.’

The Tobie Norris12 St. Paul’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2BETel: 01780 753800 www.tobienorris.com The Tobie Norris feels now as if it’s been around

for ever and ‘let’s meet at the Tobie Norris’ is the phrase most often on an imbibing Stamfordian’s lips. The last year has seen more developments, with the construction of a conservatory and food available almost all the time.

white Hart, uffordMain St, Ufford, PE9 3BH Tel: 01789 740250The White Hart is popular, and deservedly so, for it offers top quality, friendly service and very good value. Diner comment: “Surrounded by an intensely flavoured jus, my Tallington lamb and root vegetable suet pudding with mashed potato and swede purée was sensational.”

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mama liz’s9 North St, Stamford, PE9 1EL01780 765888 www.mamaliz.co.uk Always a great vibe, good drinks, delicious Central American food and light bites, live music three nights a week and even stand-up comics, this place has just about everything for a fun night out. And finally the live music licence and sound proofing have been sorted out.

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Café black21 High Street, Stamford, PE9 2AL Tel: 01780 762999 www.cafeblack.co.uk We love this place. Great drinks, good food and above all a friendly, buzzing atmosphere. Hannah and Jim, the owners, are completely committed to the venture and always make you feel most welcome.

fine food store37 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DF Opening times: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm Tel: 01780 754222www.thefinefoodstore.com Jenny runs this establishment with great style and

attention to detail. The garden is a great place to sit out on good days. Our favourite spot for coffee or a light lunch, and you are sure to bump into the ‘movers and shakers’ of Stamford here. Also an evening bistro, see the separate listing.

frothy’s12 Ironmonger St, Stamford, PE9 1PLTel: 01780 751110Delightful café with roaring fire in winter and a convivial welcome at all times. Good breakfast and light lunches.

The Orangery at burghleyBurghley House, Stamford, PE9 3JYTel: 01780 767386Absolute Taste took over the catering here at the start of the year and have produced a sparkling menu and refreshed the ambience.

You can sit down for a proper meal, or there is a ‘Grab and Go’ menu with wraps and sandwiches, if you like your food sharpish.

stamford Garden kitchen @ stamford Garden Centre Road End Farm, Great Casterton, PE9 4BBTel: 01780 765656 www.stamfordgardencentre.co.uk This has become one of Stamford’s favourite cafés, open all day 7 days a week and also offering hearty breakfasts and lunches, all using local ingredients and cooked to the highest standards. And parking couldn’t be easier.

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Opus Dai16 Broad St, Stamford, PE9 1PG Tel: 01780 481880Opus Dai promises all day refreshments and night-time entertainment with a DJ and champagne bar upstairs. It promises something much more modern in Stamford and we wish it every success.

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Rookery Lane, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7RA01780 410 237

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Robert Reid, along with Dave and Laura, welcome you to the Jackson Stops Country Inn.

Our experienced team welcome old and new friends to enjoy our fine food with a warm and

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The Bull & Swan at BurghleyHigh Street, St.Martin’s, Stamford. PE9 2LJ

Tel: 01780 766412www.thebullandswan.co.uk

Food, Pint,

Pillow.Relax in the beautiful

surroundings and warm atmosphere of this historic 17th century coaching inn.

We offer a plethora of local ales, a diverse wine list,

beautifully cooked British and local food and seven

amazing bedrooms.

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Dining OutWhether indulging in a �ne dining dinner in the re�aurant, a relaxed lunch or Afternoon Tea in the lounge, enjoy amazing food and unobtrusive service in uniquely elegant surroundings.

To make a reservation or for further information, conta�us on 01572 787000 or visit www.�aplefordpark.com

Serving Food, Lunch & dinner, 7 dayS a week

Marquess set Lunch2 course £11.00, 3 course £14.00 monday-saturday lunch times

Wine Dinner MonDay 18th JuLy with iconic winemaker ‘Jean trimbach’, trimbach winery alsace,

£55 pp including 4 course dinner and trimbach wines

cookery DeMonstrations by brian baker£35 pp includes 2 course lunch with glass of wine.

17th May – alfresco dining20th sept – easy eating

15th nov – getting festive

accoMMoDation, restaurant & private Dining

an historic venue with a contemporary style, for special occasions, events & conferences

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RUTLAND AND MARKET HARBOROUGH

OUR TOp picKMarquess of Exeter, Lyddington52 Main St, LyddingtonTel: 01572 822477Having opened again in 2009 under the ownership of Brian Baker, this establishment has really got into its stride and become a firm favourite in the region.It offers excellent, inventive, unfussy food at good prices in a delightful setting, and has added greatly to the local gastronomic scene. Brian produces traditional English comfort food with a contemporary edge, using fresh seasonal produce and changing weekly. A recent enthusiast commented: “It’s the place I’d always choose to go with my favourite-est person.”

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The Olive Branch, clipsham Michelin Star Gastro PubMain St, Clipsham, LE15 7SHOpening times: 7 days, Lunch and DinnerTel: 01780 410355www.theolivebranchpub.com The Olive Branch remains immensely popular as the first choice spot for a meal. Passion for food, local produce and informality are the keys. The ambience always feels just right too. Diner comment: “There’s nowhere for me that beats the Olive Branch. I love the fact that the surroundings are so laid back, but at the same time there is always a real buzz about the place. The food is always superb - I can honestly say I have never been disappointed.”

Hambleton Hall Michelin starOakham Rd, Hambleton Peninsula, LE15 8THOpening times; every day for lunch and dinnerTel: 01572 756991www.hambletonhall.com In the beginning there was Hambleton Hall…and 30 years later it is still sailing serenely on, serving classic fine dining in a much less stuffy environment than you might imagine. Try it, you will like it! We especially like sitting on the terrace in the summer.Hambleton Hall was voted ‘Most Excellent Hotel’ in Johansens’ 2011 UK & Ireland Awards for Excellence. As one happy guest commented: “Perfection – the welcome, the accommodation, the service, the food, the location!”

Barnsdale Lodge The Avenue, Rutland Water, LE15 8AHTel: 01572 724678www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk Barnsdale Lodge really does feel like home from home, with friendly and attentive staff and a relaxed feel. The cooking is to a high standard and is good value for money.In the words of the proprietor, Thomas Noel: “Put your feet up and be looked after by our wonderful kind staff. Nothing is too much trouble. That’s our job, your happiness.”

Lake isle Restaurant Modern English16 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZOpening times: Lunch Tue-Sun, Dinner Mon-SatTel: 01572 822951 www.lakeislehotel.co.uk The Lake Isle works at lunch for a quick bite and a chat, and in the evening for a more substantial dinner with a friend or a romantic meal. Especially noted for its good wine list, check out the themed wine dinner evenings.

firenzeItalian9 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OLNOpening times: Lunch and dinner, Monday to SaturdayTel: 0116 279 6260 www.firenze.co.uk We agree with everything the restaurant critics have to say:Harden’s Restaurant Guide: “Some of the most authentic Italian cooking outside of Italy, this decade old restaurant continues to offer accomplished food and excellent value for money”The Financial Times: “One of the finest Italian restaurants in England, with an immaculate, ever-changing ‘all Italian’ wine list with food that reminds one of how food should really taste.”

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Barnsdale Hall Hotel North Shore, Rutland Water, LE15 8ABTel: 01572 757901 www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Barnsdale Hall Hotel boasts some of the most beautiful views of Rutland Water and the surrounding countryside, and has recently enjoyed a major refurbishment of its Brasserie restaurant. The Brasserie offers a seasonally flexible menu, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

finch’s ArmsSmart Pub FoodHambleton Peninsula, Rutland, LE15 8TL Tel: 01572 756575www.finchsarms.co.uk The Finch’s Arms seems to have undergone something of a renaissance and is now one of the premier destinations in Rutland for a smart pub lunch; especially when the weather is fine and you can take a stroll around the peninsula in anticipation or to work off the excess.

Harbour café Bar and RestaurantNorth Shore, Rutland Water, LE15 8BLTel: 07963 808841Fully refurbished under new management, this café bar has great views over Rutland Water.

stapleford parkStapleford, LE14 2EF Tel: 01572 787000 www.staplefordpark.com Recently promoted head chef David Ellams is cooking with proficiency and style.A recent diner commented: The dining room was traditionally set and very elegant, but it was busy with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I had the pork and it was melt in the mouth and so unusual with the ginger jus - fabulous!

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Blue Ball inn, BraunstonSmart pub food6 Cedar St, Braunston-in-Rutland, LE15 8QSTel: 01572 722135This pub seems to be firing on all cylinders with a new chef in charge. Our Rutland editor continues to rave about it, describing her last meal there as “exquisite in presentation with that nouvelle cuisine elegance. And tasty too.”

The coach House inn, Luffenham3 Stamford RdSouth Luffenham, Oakham, LE15 8NTTel: 01780 720166www.coachhouserutland.co.uk A classic Rutland pub that offers value for money. Our Rutland editor opined: “Pete and I shared the Thai style fish cakes (£5) – rather like large Chinese dumplings and absolutely scrumptious.”

Nevill ArmsMedbourne, Leics, LE16 8EETel: 01858 565288 www.thenevillarms.netTotally re-furbished, a really stylish look and feel, well worth giving it a try. And to the rear there is a café, surrounded by an open terraced area.

The Old white Hart, Lyddington 51 Main St, Lyddington, LE15 9LRTel: 01572 821703www.oldwhitehart.co.uk This charming 17th Century pub has retained its original beamed ceilings, stone walls and open fires and is surrounded by well stocked gardens.Diner comment: “Very helpful, smiling, friendly staff. And I just love pubs that haven’t been de-pubbed.”

The Noel @ whitwellMain St, Whitwell, LE15 8BWTel: 01780 460347www.thenoel.co.uk A delightful country pub within walking distance of Rutland Water. Its warm, friendly interior uses classic colours, natural materials and modern lighting to marry its traditional heritage, flagstone floors and open fire with a refreshing up to date environment.

wheatsheaf inn, Greetham1 Stretton Rd, Greetham, LE15 7NPTel: 01572 812325Diner comment: “My favourite place to eat, the food is really superb! Typical pub atmosphere (so no need for dressing up), but the atmosphere is always great, reasonably priced menu, fantastic value kids menu, all home cooked from the pizzas to the ice cream.”





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BarnsdaleHall Hotel

For a venue with Magnificent views of Rutland Water

For a day built around you and your wishes with

attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

For a selection of rooms available to hold your

wedding reception, each with their own ceremony room

and outside facilities to hold your drinks reception

or evening barbecue.

For a pre-wedding Spa package and assistance on the

day with your hair and make-up for you and your family.

For sheer comfort provided by 66 individual bedrooms

with many enjoying spectacular views over

Rutland Water and surrounding countryside.

For your picture perfect Wedding

...choose Barnsdale HallFor the most memorable day of your life...

Barnsdale Hall Hotel Nr Oakham Rutland LE15 8AB Tel: 01572 757 901 www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk

• Open for breakfast from 8am every day served from the Café in the Courtyard • A la carte dining • Daily table d’hôte menu • Traditional Sunday roasts • Riverside location

• Real ales • Private function facility • Weddings • Excellent rooms

Telephone 01858 565 288 email [email protected] www.thenevillarms.net

The Nevill Arms, Medbourne, Leicestershire LE16 8EE

relax, dine & stay

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hambleton, oakham, Rutland, le15 8thtel: 01572 756991 FaX: 01572 724721

email: [email protected] Web: www.hambletonhall.com

For over 30 years Hambleton Hall has been one of the region’sfavourite Michelin starred fine dining destinations.

Aaron Patterson, head chef, specialises in top seasonal local ingredients to create modern British cuisine, with an award winning wine list full of delicious bottles.

All menus are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%For more details about our Special Breaks and Events please visit our website www.hambletonhall.com

The ultimate food in a fantastic setting with glorious views of Rutland Water

- Lunch -“Lunch for Less”

Monday to

Saturday

Two Course Lunch

for £22.00

& a Third Course

for £5.25

- dinner -2 Special 3 Course

Set Menusat £38.50 & £47.501 Special Tasting

Menu at £67.00

Available every nightof the week & Saturday

- SundAY Lunch -A Selection Menu

at £45.00

for 3 Courses

- pArtieS -For private gatherings

please contact us for our ‘17 Menus’ booklet

A La Carte menu also available

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Please visit our website www.thenevillarms.net

and call 01858 565 288

Serving Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Light Lunches and Afternoon Teas from the Café in the Courtyard

To the rear of The Nevill Arms, surrounded by a relaxing open terraced area, Café Nevill is open from 8am until 4pm everyday, serving a fantastic choice of food and drinks. Located in the former stable blocks and outhouses, Café Nevill serves breakfast (until noon), sumptuous Light-Bites, Deli choice, Salads, Sandwiches, Ciabattas, Bagels, Jacket Potatoes, Patisseries and Puddings, plus a great selection of hot and cold beverages.

We look forward to welcoming you at Barnsdale Lodge

The Avenue, Rutland Water, Nr Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH [email protected] www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk

Barnsdale Lodge Hotel is set in a unique rural location in the heart of the glorious Rutland countryside with views of undulating hills and Rutland Water.

• Morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner • Delicious food prepared with fresh locally sourced, seasonal ingredients • Private dining • Weddings • Conferences • Exclusive hire of the whole hotel • 44 individually designed en suite bedrooms • Vicienté Beauty treatment/relaxation room • Country walks • Barnsdale Home Produce • Christmas and New Year Packages

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Favourite italian Boboli, italian Pizzeria & restaurant88 Main Street, Kibworth Harcourt, Leics, LE8 0NQTel: 0116 2793303www.bobolirestaurant.co.uk Sister establishment to Firenze, and also run by Lino and Sara Poli, Boboli offers informal Italian cuisine of the highest quality. The pizzas are especially notable.

Boboli is now open from 10.00 am, all day everyday; be it for a quick coffee and a pastry in the morning, lunch, early or late, pizza, pasta, piadini, and antipasti, a sneaky little treat in the afternoon, or a full blown party in the evening.

Da vinci, Market Harborough26 St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DUTel: 01858 469169Da Vinci is a great place for meeting friends or family gatherings. For an easy-going traditional Italian atmosphere coupled with authentically tasty dishes you can’t go far wrong here.

l’oliveto14 Church Street, Oakham, LE15 6AATel: 01572 759656www.l-oliveto.co.uk L’Oliveto has character, lots of it, under the ebullient ownership of Benny Ladjimi, and is a great place to go with a larger group for a fun atmosphere. Food is no-nonsense, large portions and authentic Italian.Earlier this year L’Oliveto also opened a restaurant at the Normanton Fishing Lodge overlooking Rutland Water

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Greetham valley Golf ClubGreetham, LE15 7NPTel: 01780 460444www.greethamvalley.co.uk

For family lunch with teens and kids requiring large portions in a less formal atmosphere, try Greetham Valley Golf Club. Plenty of room with a relaxed attitude and plenty to go round. Diner comment: “Great value for money, friendly staff, easy parking and great views.”

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Han, Market HarboroughChinese cuisine29 St Mary’s Rd, Market Harborough, LE16 7DSTel: 01858 462288Han is run by the genial Philip Tsui and the restaurant is named after his wife. If you are looking for authentic Chinese food you will have to travel a long way to better Han.

red indiaIndian26 Melton Rd, Oakham, LE15 6AYOpening times: 5.30pm-11.30pmTel: 01572 724999A place with personality and good cooking, from familiar dishes all the way up to a whole lobster cooked with traditional spices. Take your own beer or wine. Diner comment: “I can honestly say that my dish was the best prawn curry I have ever tasted. The sauce was magnificent.”

voujon Balti HutIndian4 Burley Corner, High St, Oakham, LE15 6DUOpening times: every day, lunchtimes and eveningsTel: 01572 723043Good Indian food with many Bangladeshi specialities, served in a stylish modern environment.

The White orchid, Market HarboroughThai Cuisine21 Abbey St, Market Harborough, LE16 9AATel No: 01858 461409www.whiteorchid-thai.co.uk Owner Don and Judy Merrick have created a

fabulous Thai dining experience. Diner comment; “A sensational mouth-busting experience. An explosion of spices and clean tastes such as lemon grass and limes.

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Castle Cottage CaféChurch Passage, off Market Place, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DTTel: 01572 757952Opening times: Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday-Friday-Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm.Sit in comfortable Lloyd Loom chairs at wooden tables dressed up with stunning oil cloths and fresh garden flowers. The serenity and calm of the gardens and café is matched by the simplicity of the food and the friendly manner of the team at the Castle Cottage.

Farndon Fields Farm Shop, Market Harborough Farndon Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9NP Tel: 01858 464838All meals are cooked fresh to order and each day specials are chosen using the freshest of produce from the farm. “It is like having the biggest pantry ever. Portions are generous, beautifully cooked and taste wonderful.”

Joules Yard & eating House53-55 High St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AFTel: 01858 463250 www.joulesyard.co.uk Open lunchtimes and eveningsSituated down a cobbled alleyway at the back of the famous Joules store in Market Harborough, The Victorian Joules Yard is a buzzing place full of atmosphere and chat, coupled with wine, beer and good food; it is a great meeting place for family and friends.

l’oliveto Castle Cottage Café



OUNDLE AND NENE VALLEY

OUr tOp pick

Oundle MillBarnwell Rd, Oundle, PE8 5PBTel: 01832 272621www.oundlemill.co.ukOundle Mill is the epitome of ‘rustic chic’, combining a classic gem of an old mill house with stylish modern décor and an informal, relaxed feel.It was named Restaurant of the Year 2010/11 in the Northamptonshire Food Awards. Head Chef and Manager Jeremy Medley commented: “We are delighted to receive such a prestigious award, especially against such strong competition. Oundle Mill is a fabulous building in a beautiful setting with a passionate and dedicated team and we are all excited about the future.”

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The chapel Bar & Dining room Finalist in the Northamptonshire Dining Awards 2010/11The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle Tel: 01832 274730 www.chapeldiningroom.co.ukThe Chapel Bar and Dining Room makes creative architectural use of the upper part of the old Wesleyan chapel in West Street to create a unique dining experience.The lunchtime menu is seasonally varied – and good value, while the evening menu goes up a notch in price and sophistication, with dishes such as roast rump of lamb with fondant potato, greens and a black olive, garlic and coriander sauce.

Dexters NEW2-3 Crown Court, Oundle. PE8 4BQTel: 01832 [email protected] it's drinks, lunch, dinner or just a coffee break you're after. Relaxed, chic and sophisticated dining from a tasty and fresh menu of modern European classics and other favorites. . They have a strong wine list to accompany lunch or evening meal. With years of successful experience in the business, the new team intends to bring a proven track record and lots of excitement to eating out in the area.

Haycock Hotel, WansfordLondon Rd, WansfordTel: 01780 782223 www.thehaycock.co.uk The Haycock’s strength is that it has a perfect venue for any meal or get together, with lots of different spaces to suit the mood and weather.The Orchards Restaurant offers great value and good quality food in delightful surroundings in this characterful and friendly old coaching inn. Head Chef Craig Klein brings a wealth of experience with him.

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Black Horse, Elton14 Overend, Elton, PE8 6RUTel: 01832 280240Food is also key to the success of the Black Horse at Elton, where new owners recently took on the popular hostelry. Manager Ivelina Banyalieva has recruited Michelin-starred chef Andon Andonov to attract discerning palates, yet is still offering a budget menu of two courses for £9.95.

Falcon, FotheringhayGastro PubFotheringhay, PE8 5HZOpening times: 7 days, lunch and dinnerTel: 01832 226254Website: www.thefalcon-inn.co.ukAs heartily recommended by none less than Michael Winner, who said: “It’s a very elegant pub. The bread was exemplary, hot, just out of the oven. I’ve never eaten better. My rabbit rillette was truly historic. Soft, tasty, fresh, great texture, marvellous chutney. My grilled plaice was thick, juicy, hot. No nicer fish could you possibly want.”

king’s Arms, polebrook King’s Arms Lane, Polebrook, PE8 5LWTel: 01832 272363www.thekingsarms-polebrook.co.uk Diner comment: “The King’s Arms is a traditional village pub that serves truly excellent food, including a tapas menu... but hasn’t fallen into the trap of becoming a glorified wine bar. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is always lively. It’s a proper pub.”

king’s Head, ApethorpeTel: 01780 470627A new management team is aiming to continue this picturesque pub’s reputation for excellent food.


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“Food’s important, but we’re not forgetting that this is also a village pub, where locals like to come and chat,” says Adam. “We believe there’s still a great future for the British country pub.”

The Queen’s Head, BulwickMain Street, Bulwick, NN17 3DYTel: 01780 450272We expect new owners starting after a tricky patch to get this delightful pub back on track. And they will be ably supported by head Chef Dan Toyne who used to cook here in its glory days.

Queen’s Head, Nassington54 Station Rd, Nassington, PE8 6OBTel: 01780 784006 www.queensheadnassington.co.uk A beautiful country inn with frontage onto the River Nene, and recently awarded four stars and a rosette under the AA Award scheme. The inspector was particularly complimentary about the quality of the 28 day aged steaks, which are grilled in the Josper charcoal oven.

Red Lion, WarmingtonPeterborough Rd, Warmington, PE8 6TNTel: 01832 280362Superior, home-cooked British food. Diner comment: “Once you have tried it, you will definitely want to return.” No fuss, pub grub in a warm and hospitable environment.

Royal Oak, DuddingtonHigh St, Duddington, PE9 3QETel: 01780 444267 www.theroyaloakduddington.com This pub knows how to deliver pub grub with a twist in modern, contemporary surroundings. A perennial favourite and deservedly so, underpinned by the Chef John Wheeler who has been cooking here for over 20 years.

Ship Inn, Oundle18 West St, Oundle, PE8 4EFTel: 01832 273918 www.theshipinn-oundle.co.uk A family-owned free house with great character, a good vibe and delicious home-cooked food. Top pick for a town pub.

The Shuckburgh Arms, SouthwickTel: 01832 272044The perfect pub if you like pubs how they used to be – friendly, informal, locals, take you as you come. And really solid good pub good, much of it locally sourced. David Dixon is the new owner behind it all, long may it continue.

The Talbot Hotel, OundleNew St, Oundle PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 273621 www.thetalbot-oundle.comThe Grade 1 listed 17th century Talbot Hotel in the centre of Oundle is a prime meeting place. Since it was taken over last summer, by the Bulldog Pub Company, it has been gradually refurbished and it’s regaining its reputation as a place to eat and stay.

The Wheatsheaf, Upper BenefieldUpper Main St, Upper Benefield, PE8 5ANTel: 01832 205400 www.benefieldwheatsheaf.co.uk The restaurant’s menu has been earning high praise from diners since chef patron and co-owner David Clipsham arrived last year. Together with Roger Brockbank, General Manager, the two men have carefully plotted a new course for the hotel, aiming to create a warm and friendly atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble.

White Swan, WoodnewtonWhite Swan, Main St, Woodnewton, PE8 5EBTel: 01780 470944This pub was taken over by Ian Simmons, formerly of The Montague Arms, Barnwell, in 2010, and has



David Dixon, owner of The Shuckburgh Arms, Southwick

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quickly established itself as a popular pub for local ales and good food.

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King’s Head, WadenhoeChurch Street, Wadenhoe, Nr Oundle, PE8 5STTel: 01832 720024. Website: www.kingsheadwadenhoe.co.uk This 17th century country pub serves up delicious meals at pub prices and boasts stunning views across the Nene Valley in a picture-postcard-perfect village of thatched stone cottages. Good start point for several walks.

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Beans1 New Street, Oundle, PE8 4EATel: 01832 270007 www.beanscoffeestop.co.ukBeans provides the ultimate window seat in central Oundle - to eat, drink, and watch the world go. An old building, with shiny chrome and glass tables inside and out (pavement seating in the sun adds to the continental feel), you can enjoy top coffees, paninis, salads, baked potatoes and sandwiches.

Smiths at no 44 North St, Oundle, PE8 4ALTel: 01832 270011Smiths is a place of light airy ambience. Tastefully converted from a former shop, the owners have avoided cramming the limited space - preferring to balance the usual groupings of tables and chairs with occasional sofas around low tables, supplied with current magazines and newspapers..


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Set in the heart of the Welland Valley’s meandering countryside, this traditional family run country hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome by the proprietors Allen and Julia Freeman.

2 course set Sunday lunch £16.9512 noon to 6pm, followed by bar menu

‘Over 55’s’ 2 course lunch menuMon-Fri £10.95

Overnight Stay OfferDouble en-suite room including main course for your evening meal and full English breakfast£100 per couple, per night.

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To make a reservation please call 01780 444267High Street, Duddington, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3QE

www.theroyaloakduddington.com

A perfect function venue with panoramic views overlooking

the wonderful Cambridgeshire countryside

We cater for:

WeddingsPrivate Parties

Sunday LuncheonsMeetings & Conferences

Golf Societies & Corporate Days

Family run business that cares with professional

& friendly staff

All enquires please contact Fee Martin or Kati Dalgleish on

either 01832 280189 or [email protected]

Bullock Rd, Haddon, Peterborough PE7 3TT

Open for Teas, Coffees, Lunches and Evening Meals

Set Price Sunday Lunch Menu

Private Parties and Outside Events catered for

The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

01832 274730www.chapeldiningroom.co.uk

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The beehiveThe Beehive, 70 Albert Place, Peterborough. Tel: 01733 310600Lunch is served between 12 and 2.30pm. Dinner 6pm -9pmAlready firmly established on the Peterborough scene within a year of re-opening – a cool, modern atmosphere with great food and snacks, just the place to hang out. Adds a new dimension in the city for the more mature and discerning drinker.

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The cherry house, WerringtonEnglish, with a French twist125 Church St, Werrington, Peterboroughwww.cherryhouserestaurant.co.uk Tel: 01733 571721Opening times: Lunch Tue – Sun 12-2, Dinner Tue-Sat 7-10Snug under thatch, 600-year old stone walls gleaming white in the spring sunshine, The Cherry House Restaurant in Werrington has a welcoming air.

Chef/patron Andrew Corrick has presided over this oasis of fine dining in the city for 17 years. It’s a consistency that’s appreciated by regular customers and for Andrew, “getting to know people, their likes and dislikes, is part of the fun of owning a restaurant.”

After stints in London, first at Fredericks in Camden Passage and then as head chef at the prestigious Park Lane Hotel, Andrew decided for lifestyle reasons to re-locate with his family to Peterborough.When The Cherry House came on the market in 1994, Andrew took the plunge and opened his own restaurant, building a strong reputation for quality food, attentive service and value for money. His fixed price table d’hôte menu changes every two weeks and offers a choice of five starters, six main courses, desserts or cheese, plus coffee and handmade petits fours. The popular Sunday lunch menu changes every month and he’s planning to introduce a two-course ‘express’ lunch during the week. The wine list is extensive and includes some unusual wines at realistic prices.

Jim’s bistro52 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SBTel: 01733 341122Opening times: Lunch and dinner Tues – Sat Jim’s Bistro is the best place to eat in the centre of Peterborough. Diner’s comment: “It felt like a proper neighbourhood restaurant, warm and welcoming inside, lots of buzz and atmosphere, and I like the trad bistro favourites on the menu. The service is really exemplary, too.”

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fratellis, castor Italian Cuisine34 Peterborough Rd, Castor, PE5 7AXOpening times: 7 days a week, lunch and dinnerTel: 01733 380251www.fratellis.co.uk An extensive and highly authentic Italian menu. We rate it especially for its sophisticated yet informal ambience.Diner comment: “Lively atmosphere, hospitality can always be relied upon for an excellent meal and it’s not too expensive.”

Mattoni114 Chimneys Crescent, Hampton Vale, PE1 8FH Tel: 01733 241246Peterborough’s newest Italian restaurant recently opened in Hampton Vale. Mattoni means ‘brick’ in Italian and this restaurant is situated where the old brick works used to stand before the extensive township of Hampton was built.

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beijing rendezvousPeking, Cantonese Cuisine59 Napier Place, Orton Wistow, Peterborough, PE2 6XNOpening times: 7 days a weekTel: 01733 234450Website: www.beijingrendezvous.co.ukA very popular Chinese restaurant with a dedicated following. All the dishes are cooked from scratch by a young Chinese team under the leadership of head Chef Ming Cho.

The bombay brasserie47 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQTel: 01733 565606Opening times: lunch and dinner, 7 days a weekThe Bombay Brasserie looks elegant and colonial in style with rich red lacquer paint and wooden Venetian blinds. Always highly rated for its food, with a wide selection of excellent vegetarian dishes. Good value buffet lunches.

coco restaurantMexican11/13 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQTel: 01733 772266Our reviewer commented: “Everything here was freshly cooked and piping hot, the staff were attentive, friendly and efficient and we liked the open kitchen, where you could see the food being prepared. Not the place for a quiet evening, perhaps, but it’s lots of fun!”


eastUpper Deck, Charters, Town Bridge, Peterborough PE1 1FPOpening times: lunch and dinner 7 daysTel: 01733 315702www.east-restaurant.co.ukIf your palette needs refreshing, a trip to East might be just the tonic you need, served aboard the largest boat on the River Nene, and celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Clean, spicy flavours and piquant sauces from South East Asia complement seafood, poultry, lamb and beef in fresh mouthfuls, and it is presented so attractively, with fresh linen napkins and spotlessly clean tables.

MaharinisIndian32 New Rd, Peterborough, PE1 1QFTel: 01733 346666Open: Ring for opening timeswww.maharanis.co.uk Fresh, modern surroundings, good value and quick service sum up this venue. The chicken tikka masala was delicious, slightly sweet, with melt in the mouth chicken.


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Worth a trip, a little further afield

our top pick

The old Bridge hotel, huntingdonPE29 3TQTel: 01480 424300 www.huntsbridge.com This impressive 18th century building in the centre of Huntingdon by the river packs a bigger and bigger gastronomic punch each year. The cooking is a blend of traditional favourites with modern bistro dishes, in a sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant.

The establishment is especially notable for its wine list, and has twice won the AA award for best UK wine list. John Hoskins, owner, commented: “We try and concentrate on quality and value, as opposed to profit and window-dressing! I think this has struck a chord”.

There is also a wine shop on site, with a huge range from the everyday to the fine and rare. 24 bottles are open to taste from 9am-10pm every day. Definitely worth a special trip.

langar hall, Vale of Belvoir (Tel: 01949 81321 www.langarhall.com)The Good Food Guide comments: “Many restaurants tell us they use local produce wherever possible, but few can match Imogen Skirving (the proprietor) in this respect.” A stunning and homely Georgian House and setting

The pheasant, keyston (just south of the A14) Tel: 01832 710241. Proprietors Jay and Taffeta Scrimshaw continue to set the highest standards at this quaint establishment, which was voted Best British Restaurant in Gordon Ramsay’s F Word’s search for the UK’s Best Local Restaurant.

red lion inn, Stathern (Vale of Belvoir, close to Belvoir Castle) Tel: 01949 860868. Owned by the Olive Branch team, food of similar standard in a very rural village. Eat in restaurant or pub area; we particularly liked the latter. They have a passion for using local suppliers and produce to create a diverse menu. The Hairy Bikers cooked there recently to much acclaim.

royal SpiceIndian10A Park Rd, Peterborough PE1 2TD Tel: 01733 553355Open: Seven days a week, including bank holidays. 12noon – 2.30pm and 6pm-11.30pmThis restaurant remains a firm favourite. Our reviewer commented: “The food was beautifully presented with hand-cut garnishes and fresh herbs, perfectly seasoned and freshly cooked. We devoured each dish and encouraged each other to try our choices – it is a great way to experiment with different flavours and very convivial too!”

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The Brewery tap80 Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 2AA Open for food: 7 days, lunch and dinnerTel: 01733 358500A winning combination of Thai food and real ales, brewed on site in this old labour exchange, creates an establishment with real personality. It’s a favourite with locals, who enjoy the ambiance. There are coffee tables and squidgy leather sofas, and low lighting in the evening.

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London Road, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6JA Tel: 01780 782223 www.thehaycock.co.uk Email: [email protected]

…where people matter and tradition countsT h e H a yc o c k H o t e l

The Orchards Restaurant, overlooks the gardens in the beautiful surroundings of the Haycock Hotel

and has an accolade of one AA Rosette.The menus feature fresh, seasonal, locally sourced

produce, full of fl avour and beautifully presented by a team of talented Chefs. All of the desserts and Ice Creams are homemade.

Bistro style food, sandwiches and afternoon teas are served in the lounge and bar areas from 11am, which features an open log fi re through the winter and in the summer months you can choose to eat alfresco in the gardens and courtyard. The restaurant lunch menu is a set price from £14.95 featuring traditional British food,

e.g. homemade Steak & Kidney Pudding followed by a Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce.Dinner is a very reasonably priced A la Carte menu featuring many tasty dishes including locally sourced game, fresh fi sh and hearty meaty main courses followed by delicious, mouth watering desserts.

The Haycock has maintained it’s rosette in a recent AA Hotel inspection and is confi dently working towards a second rosette using valuable feedback from the AA Inspector. The Haycock is proud to have maintained the high achieving 86% merit score for overall service and standards originally achieved in 2009.

If you have never visited the Orchard’s restaurant at the Haycock or just haven’t been for a long time, it is well worth the visit. Excellent food, good service from friendly staff in beautiful settings,

what more could you want?

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ESSENTIAL LIVING OUTDOOR LIVING

Outdoor LivingWe help you get the most out of your garden by pointing

you towards the region's best experts


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GARDEN DESIGNERS

Adam Frost Design The Studio, Barnsdale Gardens, Exton, Rutland, LE15 8AHTel: 01572 812186 www.adamfrost.co.ukAdam focuses on designing private gardens as well as show gardens for many of the big RHS shows and specialises in beautiful but practical garden landscapes. He brings a passion for plants to his work and believes his gardens only get better with time.

Alison Hutchinson, Interior & Exterior Design12 Willoughby Road, Morcott, Rutland, LE15 9DY Tel: 01572 747318 or 07973 843020www.alisonhutchinsondesign.co.ukOur resident garden writer, Alison has over 10 years design experience and as well as garden design now specializes in interiors to bring the whole home and garden together. She will transform an existing garden, by overlaying imaginative design and planting, or design from scratch to create a bespoke outdoor space which is unique to you.

Charlotte Baxter GardensWest End Villa, 38 West End, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1LS Tel: 01733 202229 Charlotte Baxter, professional garden designer and horticulturist, can transform an existing garden with imaginative planning or plan a new one from scratch, or even provide a planting plan for an area of your garden.

James Brewer Garden Design4 Haddonian Rd, Market Harborough, LE16 9GDTel: 01858 464194 Mob: 07775 614676www.jamesbrewergardens.co.uk James will design a garden to suit your tastes , lifestyle and budget including supplying one off pieces of garden furniture, water features and statuary to give your garden total individuality.

Ken Rawson Garden DesignsEaston on the Hill, StamfordTel: 01780 481624 www.kenrawsongardendesigns.co.ukKen started his design business after designing his own garden and feeling he wanted to design more. He offers several levels of design and advice but always with the intention of trying to discover the simplest solution with the maximum effect. Ken also helps clients with pruning problems, sharing his knowledge to take the mystique out of puning.

Marram Garden DesignTel. 01780 752119 www.marramltd.co.uk You may have a precise idea about how you want your garden to look, or you may like to hear some suggestions about what's possible and what goes with what. Marram will source all the raw materials from our chosen suppliers and bring in skilled personnel where necessary in order to create your garden the way you want it.

Porter Landscaping and Garden Light Design and Installation60 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough, PE6 9EGTel: 01778 348865 or 07917 458569Garden lighting landscaping to create beauty and splendour in your garden all year round. Up and accent lights, in ground and well lights, underwater and speciality lights including swimming pool and water features such as waterfalls and ponds.

GARDEN MAINtENANCE AND BuILDINGS

Country Wide LawnsTel: 01780 753575 Mob: 07734 693253www.countrywidelawndoctor.co.uk Let Stamford’s ‘Lawn Doctor’ bring your lawn back to its very best, and become the envy of your neighbours! He specializes in seeding, weed control and scarification.

Evergreens uK LtdMarket Overton Ind Est, nr Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7PPTel : 01572 768208 www.evergreensuk.comEvergreens supply and install artificial grass from LazyLawnTM.

Rutland tree CareTel: 0845 6431617 Mob: 07834 594291www.rutlandtreecare.comLee Overton is a fully-qualified arborist (tree expert), offering tree surgery, stump removal, crown reduction, conservation and management, and also hedging.

Farm and Garden72 Sherrard Close, Whissendine, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7HE Tel: 01664 474336. Mob: 07802 655626www.rutlandlandscapes.co.ukJonny Baker runs this trusted landscaping business which has a Trust Mark, a government endorsed initiative to give the public confidence in their services. They are also members of the APL (association of professional landscapers).

Brown and JonesThe Old School House, Manton Road, Edith Weston, Rutland, LE15 8HB Tel: 01780 729027www.brownandjones.co.ukRichard Jones and his team undertake traditional bespoke building work including handmade windows and doors, staircases, summer houses and much much more.

Natural Structures2 Fir Tree Walk, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7AETel: 01858 445 401 or 07970557992www.natural-structures.co.ukThe team at Natural Structures build unique oak structures and add details to existing buildings. They specialize in garden rooms and home offices but are as comfortable replacing a beam in a listed building or creating a complete timber frame for a house.

NuRSERIES AND GARDEN CENtRES

the Barn Garden & Aquatic CentreGunthorpe Road, Paston Parkway, Peterborough, PE4 7AD Tel: 01733 320134 Best for: Good quality local grown plants and excellent service.

the Barn Garden CentreBarnwell Rd, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 5PB.Tel: 01832 273310Best for: Good quality local grown plants and excellent service.

Barnsdale GardensThe Avenue, Exton, Oakham, LE15 8AHTel: 01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.ukBest for: extensive gardens created by Geoff Hamilton offer inspiration. Wide range of courses on offer throughout the year.

Elton Hall Garden StoreElton Hall, Elton, Nr Peterborough, PE8 6SHTel: 01832 280058www.thegardenstore.ltd.uk/stores/elton-hall

Gates NurseriesSomerby Road, Cold Overton, LE15 7QBTel: 01664 454309 www.gatesnurseries.co.ukBest for: one of the biggest garden centres in our area with excellent selections for the home and garden and a tasty coffee shop

Grange Garden Centre and Alpine RestaurantSysonby Grange House, Melton Road, Asfordby Hill, LE14 3QU Tel: 01664 812012 www.grange-gardencentre.co.uk

Greetham Garden CentreOakham Road, Greetham, LE15 7NNTel: 01572 813100 www.greethamgardencentre.co.uk Best for: Specialists in clematis (and much else besides). And Mr Beanbags coffee shop!

Helpston Garden Centre West Street, Helpston, PE6 7DUTel: 01733 252548 www.helpstongardencentre.co.ukBest for: A great selection of hardy nursery stock and an excellent landscaping service. John is indulging his passion for fruit trees with over 170 varieties.

the Herb NurseryThistleton, Oakham, LE15 7RETel: 01572 767658 www.herbnursery.co.ukBest for: Herbs and vegetable plants, hardy cottage plants and wildflowers and scented pelargoniums.

Hillfield Nursery1 Slate Drift, Collyweston, PE9 3PG Tel: 01780 444251

Notcutts Garden CentreOundle Road, Orton Waterville, Peterborough, PE2 5UX Tel: 01733 234600Best for: all round garden centre with good plant displays and knowledgeable staff. Join their new loyalty scheme.

Olive Grove NurseryOundle Rd, Polebrook, PE8 5LQTel: 01832 275660 www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk Best for: good quality Mediterranean plants. They have a vast array of large specimens and have sourced plants from across Italy and Spain

Peterborough Garden ParkVan Hage, Peterborough Garden Park, Peterborough PE1 4YZTel: 01733 221400 www.vanhage.co.ukThe newest kid on the garden centre block: this new architect designed garden centre offers more than just plants and has a clutch of interesting retailers and fantastic food hall.

Rassell’s NurseriesStation Road, Little Bytham, NG33 4QYTel: 01780 410345 Best for: Hardy nursery stock, trees and fruit trees. Excellent, knowledgeable staff who are always there to help.

Rutland Garden CentreAshwell Road, Oakham, LE15 7QN Tel: 01572 723583Best for: range of outdoor plants, trees and shrubs plus Italian specimens. Good selection of landscaping supplies, various retailersand farm shop.

Rutland Water Garden Nursery Lyndon Road, Manton, LE15 8RNTel: 01572 737711Best for: bedding plants and ready made hanging baskets

Southfield NurseriesBourne Road, Morton, PE10 0RHTel: 01778 570168 www.cactusland.co.ukBest for: specialist grower of cactus with a good range of hybrid cactus which are easy to grow and flower for long periods.

Stamford Garden CentreCasterton Hill, Stamford, PE9 2UETel: 01780 765656 Best for: All round garden centre with great cafe now offering fine dining evenings and excellent farm shop and butcher. Stamford Veterinary Practice and Greensleaves Florist are also on site now too.

Swines Meadow Garden Centre47 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQTel: 01778 343340www.swinesmeadowgardencentre.co.ukBest for: an excellent selection of hardy exotics and rare plants.

tandee Nursery Barnwell Road, Thurning, Oundle, PE8 5RHTel: 01832 293755 Best for: a great place to buy garden centre quality plants direct from the grower.

Van Hage Peterborough Garden ParkPeterborough, PE1 4YZTel: 01733 221400www.vanhage.co.uk

Waterside Garden CentreKing Street, Baston, PE6 9NYTel: 01778 560000www.watersidegardencentre.co.ukBest for: A great selection of hardy nursery stock, aquatics and garden furniture

Welland Vale Nurseries Glaston Road, Uppingham, Oakham, LE15 9EU Tel: 01572 822729Best for: trade nursery supplying leading landscapers through a cash and carry service

Wothorpe NurseriesKettering Road, Wothorpe-On-The-Hill Road, Stamford, PE9 3JJ Tel: 01780 763268

Wyevale Garden Centre Postland Road, Crowland, PE6 0JB Tel: 01733 212900 Best for: the whole shopping experience from gardens to clothes and a miniature railway to keep the kids (and husbands) entertained!


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Design - Planting - Maintenance

The Studio, Barnsdale Gardens, Exton, Rutland, LE15 8AH +44(0)1572 [email protected]

Gold Medal Winnerand Best in Show, RHS Chelsea Flower Show

‘Passionate about Gardens’Adam Frost

What I love more than anything about my work is the way it allows me to bring together my passion for plants with my love of design, to create special places for people to enjoy.

Covering Rutland, Market Harborough & Leicestershire

Call Lee Overton -Tech Cert (ARBOR A) Tel: 01780 411 470 Mob: 07834 594 291Email: [email protected] www.rutlandtreecare.com

Tree Conservation & Management. Tree Surgery. Pruning. Felling. Hedges. Fencing. Site Clearance.Maintenance. Fully Insured. All work to BS3998. Qualified Advice & Reports. Stump Grinding

Interested in an index-linked, tax-free investment that’s guaranteed for 25 years? On top of that you can also benefit from free electricity,significantly reduce your carbon footprint and boost your green credentials. Still interested? Homes, businesses, property developers, schools and public buildings

can all benefit from solar PV panels. For a free survey of your property, please contact us or go to our website and complete the ‘request a callback’ form with the details of the property to be surveyed.

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Interested in an index-linkedtax-free investment that willlast for 25 years? On top ofthat you can also benefit fromfree electricity, significantlyreduce your carbon footprintand boost your greencredentials. Still interested?Homes, businesses, propertydevelopers, schools and farmscan all benefit from solar

PV panels. For a free survey ofyour property, please contactus or go to our website andcomplete the “Request aCallback” form with the detailsof your property.

Interested in an index-linked, tax-free investment that’s guaranteed for 25 years? On top of that you can also benefit from free electricity,significantly reduce your carbon footprint and boost your green credentials. Still interested? Homes, businesses, property developers, schools and public buildings

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Conservatories and Garden rooms

QKsThe Conservatory Showroom, Cherryholt Lane, Stamford, PE9 2EQTel: 01780 756666 www.qks-ltd.co.ukBest for: Fine hardwood and PVC conservatories, windows and doors. Specialists in orangeries and lantern rooms, and also folding sliding doors. Many years of experience makes them stand out from the pack.

orchard Conservatories1 Meadow View, Uffington Rd, Stamford, PE9 2EXTel: 01780 753343Best for: offer a range of wood and PVC conservatories and full service including sorting out building regulations and planning permission. New premises now showcase their kitchen work too.

natural structures2 Fir Tree Walk, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7AETel: 01858 445 401 or 07970557992www.natural-structures.co.ukSimon at Natural Structures manufactures and assembles unique oak structures and adds details to existing buildings. They specialise in garden rooms and home offices but are as comfortable replacing a beam in a listed building or creating a complete timber frame for a house.

safeguardUnit 3, Stamford Business Park, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1XT Tel: 01780 751442Unit 3, Botolph Bridge Trading Estate, Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9QP Tel: 01733 555040Offering excellence in all things glass

vale Garden Houses Belton Park, Londonthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 9SJTel: 01476 564433 www.valegardenhouses.comBest for: family owned specialist conservatory makers and designers offering a wealth of experience and exceptional quality. Also, architectural bronze casement windows and now an interior decorating service too.

tradellUnit 9, The Workshops, Barnwell Manor Estate, Barnwell, PE8 5PL

Tel: 01832 275790Tradell are experts at retaining the traditional character of your home with all the benefits of modern materials.

dukesbury Garden roomsTel: 01476 591694 Mobile: 07727 975417Trevor Digan has been building traditional garden rooms and creating bespoke joinery for 15 years. He believes his beautiful timber conservatories complete at the same level as Vale, Amdega and Marston and Langinger.

rutland County Conservatories4 Main Street, Edmondthorpe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 2JU Tel: 01572 787797Window repairIf you need windows or doors fixing try The Window Doctor on 01778 343865 or www.windowdoctoronline.co.uk. They specialize in glass repairs to UPVC, aluminium and wooden windows and doors.

Outdoor LivingCreate the feeling of the outdoors in your home with a conservatory or garden room

Adding a conservatory or garden room to your house can create a huge feeling of space and lighten your home. It’s

important to place it in the best location to ensure you are adding a room which is not only beautiful but is useful as a family space and adds value to your home too. We choose the best in our area.

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ESSENTIAL LIVING GET ACTIVE

Burghley House, Stamford What’s there? Superb Elizabethan architecture, stunning interiors with fantastic expansive grounds for great picnicking. Must see factor? The Sculpture Garden and the Garden of Surprises – both wonderful at all times of the year. What’s on? Fine food markets, Björn Again in concert, classic car events, a game fair, Battle Proms, children’s workshops, international horse trials, flower festival, craft shows and Christmas events. Many events are free with a house and gardens ticket. What’s new? An exclusive exhibition of European porcelain. Visiting: The house is closed on Fridays. Further information and tickets for events at www.burghley.co.uk Tel: 01780 752451

Rockingham Castle What’s there? A remarkable castle packed full of fascinating history, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror and home to generations of the same family for over 450 years. Beautiful formal gardens and lots of open grounds for younger visitors to play in. What’s on? Jousting, re-enactments, falconry, Rolls Royce rally, open air theatre, steam and family Show, country fair, Victorian Christmas. What’s new? “The recently restored 18th Century Ice House, built not to refrigerate food but to enable wines to be cooled and ice creams to be made – a fascinating piece of social history” - says Andrew Norman, Operations Manager. Visiting: The Castle and grounds are closed to visitors on Saturdays. Further information and tickets for events at www.rockinghamcastle.co.uk Tel: 01536 770240

Simply Great! Some of the best family days out in the region. We are very fortunate in this region to have a selection of some of the best historic houses and castles in the UK on our doorstep. All of them have a superb programme of special events ongoing throughout their opening seasons and rely on our patronage to secure their future for generations to come. That said, no duty visits are required – summer or winter our great houses are just that… simply great!

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Grimsthorpe Castle What’s there? A large quadrangular castle with a central courtyard. Each section has a different appearance, reflecting the different architectural styles that have been employed here since building began in the 13th century. Inside view collections of paintings, furniture, tapestries and objects d’art that fill the state rooms. Thrones and furnishings from the House of Lords are some of the more unusual items on view. Expansive gardens from rose and herb beds, lawns and topiary to a semi-wild woodland garden. Spectacular views to the lake. Tea rooms and adventure playground. What’s on? Balloon flights, cycling trails, family fun days, concerts, antiques and collectors fairs. What’s new? Helping with the feeding in the red deer compound... They love cream crackers! Visiting: April & May: Sundays, Thursdays and Bank Holiday Mondays. June – September: Sunday to Thursday inclusive. Further information and tickets for events at www.grimsthorpe.co.uk Tel: 01778 591205

Belton House What’s there? The House itself was built in 1685 for Sir John Brownlow and is described as ‘the perfect English country house.’ Stunning interiors are displayed in seventeenth century, Regency, Victorian and 1930s styles. Outside discover the truly superb adventure playground – the largest in Lincolnshire - plus formal ornamental gardens, a statue walk, a lake and fountains. Plant and Garden shop and a miniature railway. Thirty seven acres of grounds ensures ample parking. What’s on? Varied events programme all season including Snowdrop walks, bulb planting, Easter and Halloween trails, ‘Paint the Garden’, open-air theatre, living history weekends, food fayres, garden tours, Christmas craft market, wildlife explorers’ club (monthly). What’s new? The redeveloped basement area revealing the lives of the ‘downstairs’ occupants with plenty to interact with for younger visitors. Visiting: Gardens open from early February, for opening, pricing and more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton Tel: 01476 566116

Other ideas include… Grantham House, Tattershall Castle, The Workhouse, Southwell and Woolsthorpe Manor.

Naturally Beautiful… Family days outdoors for nature loversRutland Water Nature ReserveThroughout the year the team offers a lively programme of events for families and younger children. All activities are led by experienced teachers and naturalists and provide children with the chance to learn about wildlife and the natural world in a safe, fun and practical way. Go together as a family or take advantage of the themed holiday workshop days (£80 for four full days) – essential for all budding naturalists.

For further information please contact the Education Team Tel: 01572 770651Older children can be challenged to get on their bikes and explore the many cycle routes around the water or take part in taster workshops for sailing, rafting, canoeing, windsurfing or try the climbing wall and high ropes.Further information Tel: 01780 460060 or www.rutlandcycling.com

Barnsdale GardensWith thirty eight individual gardens in an eight acre site, it’s no wonder Barnsdale has been described as a ‘theme park for gardeners’. As well as being passionate about their love of plants, the team offers a full programme of family friendly events all year round which are usually free with the usual garden entry fee.

Special events for Mothering Sunday and Father’s Day, Easter egg hunts, nesting day with Philip Rudkin, magnificent moths with expert Vic Arnold, arts and crafts fair, music in the gardens, meet the bees, croquet and Pimms, willow weaving, Japanese garden day, garden history day and feed the birds in winter. Home grown/made lunches and teas available. Further information Tel: 01572 813 200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

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With a brand NEW Peterborough store and an increased range of products and services, including:• Top running shoe brands with a free Gait Analysis to minimise the risk of injury• Full range of athletics spikes• In-store physiotherapy by the Fitzwilliam Hospital• Breathable clothing designed for runners• Sports Science/VO2 Max testing to obtain your optimum training zones• Yoga and fitness clothing• Plentiful parking and late opening

Our experienced team are fully trained to offer good advice and exceptional customer service.

Come and see for yourself…NEW Peterborough store4 Fengate East, Fengate PE1 5XGTel: 01733 891111

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Cambridge storeGusto Mills (behind the Beefeater)Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DLTel: 01223 279191

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Do you have: • Back and neck pain • A sports injury• Muscular injuries • General discomfort, including arthritic pains• Or need post-operative therapy or help with breathing problems?

Country Physio is run by experienced Chartered

Physiotherapist Samantha Rodwell and offers assessments and treatments for a wide range of general aches, pains and sports-related conditions.

State-of-the-art electrotherapy and temperature treatments are available from our new log cabin-style clinic, now based in the tranquil setting of Newstead Farm Stables.

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We suggest….Country Pursuits at Stapleford Park Country House Hotel and Golf Club Golfers of any standard could benefit from a day’s tuition by Richard Alderson, the Golf Professional at Stapleford Park Golf Club. Richard is a fully Qualified Class AA PGA Professional and was awarded PGA Trainee of the year in on qualification in 2000 when he achieved the highest marks in the country for his final exams. An hour’s tuition from £40. Whilst enjoying the beauty of the estate, try your hand at Falconry with a ‘Hawk Walk’ accompanied by expert, Peter Sibson or test your Archery skills for £35 per hour including full tuition

and equipment hire. Horse Riding, Clay Shooting, Off Road Driving (Land Rovers) and Duck Herding also take place. Choose several pursuits put together by the events team in a day package – great for celebrating a special birthday with friends, especially if you choose to follow with traditional afternoon tea or make it a real break, have dinner and stay overnight. A real treat for lovers of the outdoors.

Cookery Courses at Bridge 67 Cookery School With a reputation for relaxed, fun tuition, the team at Bridge 67 offer day courses for up to twelve individuals who then choose a menu and spend

Grown Up Fun…If you spend all your time looking after the needs and hobbies of the rest of the family, maybe it’s time to have a day out doing something you love or learning a new skill. Individually or with a like minded group, plan a day out with a purpose and above all, have fun!

the day cooking (as the wine flows…) followed by lunch then dinner later on. Packages can be tailored to suit and are from £125 per person including tuition, recipes, all ingredients, lunch and dinner and wine. Themes to suit the group including Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Food, Puddings and Desserts, Spanish, Italian, Dinner Party Meals, Curries, Thai and Men in the Kitchen.

Fly Fishing Adventures on Rutland Water Forget JR Hartley, local expert Rob Waddington is the undisputed King of the Fly Fisherman and with an award for excellence at this year’s English Tourism awards, that’s official. Rob offers full

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Directory: Bridge 67 cookery School Tel: 0116 279 6155 www.bridge67cookeryschool.co.ukFly Fishing Adventures Tel: 01572 722422 www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk Ladybird Balloons Tel: 01949 877566 www.balloonadventureflights.co.uk Stapleford Park Hotel Tel: 01572 787000 www.staplefordpark.com tallington Lakes Tel: 01778 381152 www.tallingtonlakes.co.uk


and half day tuition from his Lodge base on the shores of Rutland Water and will happily teach individuals or groups from the complete novice to the competent fisherman wishing to improve. Chris Gadsen, a recent student gave this endorsement – “I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed Rob’s coaching, a truly inspirational day out. He has a great gift for coaching.” Packages for special occasions can be arranged with overnight accommodation if required.

Water Sports and Dry Slope Action at Tallington Lakes If you feel the urge to get active and sample some new sporting pursuits, the team at Tallington Lakes can put together special group packages to suit all levels of ability. Chas tells us “The 15 metre climbing tower is a great challenge and is ideal for a group activity. If groups or individuals want to pursue climbing after initial tuition, we run accompanied courses in the Peak District so you can just climb for fun or really improve your skills.” The dry ski slope is ideal for novices or those who are already skiers – groups receive tuition according to ability, just like on the snowy slopes and combine a session with snowboarding and toboggans. “Lots of groups like to split the day with a morning

on one activity, then lunch in the bar restaurant followed by something different in the afternoon. We offer a whole range of water sport tuition from raft building, kayaking, and learning to windsurf or sail with formal RYA courses available culminating in a qualification. Jet skiing and wakeboarding are always popular as well as the new craze for water zorbing – walking on water in a giant inflatable ball which is hugely entertaining.” Camping or lodge accommodation is available.

Up, Up and Away… Ballooning over the Vale of Belvoir David and Maria Griffiths operate Ladybird Ballooning and are based in the Vale of Belvoir where they offer hot air balloon flights over Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Rutland, Sheffield and the Derbyshire Dales. “Drifting on the wind is one of the last great adventures” says David. “Your flight will be a most memorable and rewarding experience and as we are one of the oldest and most experienced operators in the Midlands, you are in safe hands.”

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Getting Away From It AllHave you have ever fantasised about leaving ordinary life behind just for a while? Let some of the region’s most experienced travel experts

inspire you with a ‘Once in a Lifetime’ suggestion

Li River, China

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Nick from Snowfinders recommends… Lech, Austria“Lech in Austria was a favoured ski resort of the late Princess Diana and is snow sure, beautiful, peaceful and traditional. Choose from high quality hotels or try one of the best alpine lodges in the world for understated luxury.”

Helen from More Than Travel recommends…China“With so many ‘must see destinations’, I would suggest an organised tour with private transport and your own guide. Our clients often want to return to China to re-explore particular regions – from Tibet to rural villages. Visiting China offers a real experience – culturally, spiritually and naturally.”

Nigel from Adventure Wild Safaris recommends… Namibia“Experience true wilderness in Namibia’s Skeleton Coast Park, one of the planet’s most inhospitable yet hauntingly beautiful places. The only camp offers guests 300,000 hectares of untouched wilderness to experience and enjoy. Unique.”

Wendy Shand, Founder of Tots To Travel recommends… A Vision“Think of what a once in a lifetime break really means to you – what are the elements that make up your perfect holiday? For me, I close my eyes and see a beautiful villa with a pool, happy children, warm sunshine and a lovely view of the sea beyond. When you have your vision, you can start to locate the destination for the holiday of your dreams.”

Shan Latcham of Shakim Safaris recommends… Kenya“The experience must include Kenya’s phenomenal wildlife. I recommend Lake Naivasha to see the giraffe, gazelle and wildebeest and Lake Baringo’s famous bird sanctuary with a sunset boat trip to see the hippos and crocodiles. There is nowhere better than the Masai Mara reserve to watch elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard and a host of other animals.”

Paula Cockcroft of Oundle Travel recommends… AustraliaOundle Travel has been designated by the Australian Tourist Board an Australia specialist for 2011 as long haul holidays often require specialist planning.

CONTACTS:Adventure Wild SafarisTel: 07927 534647 www.adventurewildsafaris.co.ukMore Than TravelTel: 07747 465261 www.morethantravel.co.ukOundle TravelTel: 01832 273600 www.oundletravel.co.ukShakim SafarisTel: 01778 422415 www.shakim.co.ukSnowfindersTel: 01858 466888 www.snowfinders.comStamford Independent TravelTel: 01780 763030 www.stamfordindependenttravel.co.ukTots to TravelTel: 0845 2694126 www.totstotravel.co.uk

“Our portfolio of hotels spans the small and simple to the ultimate in luxury. Queensland remains a popular destination in Australia with its vast stretches of pristine beaches and unspoiled tropical islands whilst New Zealand is undisputedly the country that has it all. Motor home hire is popular allowing freedom and flexibility with your holiday.”

Emma Scott of Stamford Independent Travel recommends… Dubai and the MaldivesSpend four nights at the five star Jumeirah Beach Hotel to experience all Dubai has to offer – especially one of the world’s largest shopping malls. Transfer onto one of the fabulous islands of the Maldives in a luxurious water villa. The beaches and crystal waters are incredible for diving, snorkelling and water sports - a fantastic holiday.

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Community Projects and Life SkillsAbigail Richardson investigates how private schools contribute to their community and help students develop skills for life

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Hundreds of pupils at Oakham School take part in an extensive ‘Voluntary

Action’ programme, helping to give something back to the local community.

Each week boys and girls are out and about doing voluntary work in local primary schools, working with the elderly, volunteering in charity shops, even going into a local prison and helping groups like Riding for the Disabled. “The list of activities is really wide ranging and it has come about because we have very well-established relationships with so many local organisations”, explains Oakham School’s Head of Voluntary Action, Mr Cameron Pauls. “It also benefits our pupils in many different ways. Taking part in the Voluntary Action programme allows students to give something back to the local community and, in doing so, to gain experience and become a more responsible and compassionate person.”

Twice each year the Oakham School pupils who join Voluntary Action take part in special ‘Service Weekends’. The highlights include spring and autumn parties for the elderly, re-vamping a children’s playground, creating an eco-friendly garden at a local primary school and carrying out renovations at The Rutland Railway Museum. “Our pupils also help out in local nursery schools for pre-school age children and at The Parks School for Children with Special Needs; they help with swimming and work as classroom assistants. Other pupils get special training to become hospital visitors and they go into the Rutland Memorial Hospital Day Centre.”

Sixth Form pupils run a visitors’ café at Stocken Prison whilst other groups work outdoors helping with gardening and conservation projects or helping those with physical disabilities learn to sail on Rutland Water. “For our pupils the benefits are considerable. They learn a lot about themselves and they often experience situations which help shape what they want to do once they leave school. It’s life changing in lots of ways.”

When Uppingham School’s new multi-million pound sports centre opened to the general public

this year, it became the latest facility of the school that can be enjoyed by local people and created an opportunity for the school to contribute to its community.

Other community activities which develop life skills include pupils helping in the town’s Age Concern shop, taking part in litter collections, assisting Riding for the Disabled and at Sunday schools, by giving lunchtime recitals at the parish church and by helping run some of the local Brownies, Guides, Beavers and Cubs units.

As part of the School’s provision of an ‘all-round education’ for its pupils, life skills are regarded as most important within the curriculum. Topics explored include road safety and safe driving, careers and interview techniques, fund-raising and organisation management. In the summer pupils in the Lower Sixth form will take part in a skills’ week programme after their AS-level exams. Within this programme they will have the opportunity to take part in courses on mediation, financial management, living and cooking on a budget, and basic car maintenance amongst other things.

Leicester High School for Girls has always supported local and national charities and the Junior Department alone has raised over £3,200 this year, which equates to £30 per pupil. Laura Fowler, the new Head of the Junior Department explains, “It is vital for the girls’ development as citizens to have an understanding of the different people in the world and the distinct needs they have.”

The girls support local charities such as Rainbows Hospice; visitors from these charities visit the school and regularly give talks in assemblies to enhance the link. The girls then begin truly to recognise the work of different charities and how they are indispensable to many families.

There is also a growing awareness of national charities such as the NSPCC and The Poppy Appeal which support people across the UK, and international charities. In 2010-11 the girls continued their support of ACET (African Children’s Education Trust) and responded to the Pakistan Flood Disaster by supporting the work of

UNICEF. The school believes that it empowers the girls to know that their fundraising efforts can make a difference in the world and that their ideas for supporting new charities will always be considered.

Pupils at Oundle School follow a full Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) curriculum to help them to make healthy, informed and considered choices as they grow up. As well as important personal, social and health topics for a growing adolescent, such as puberty, sex and relationships, alcohol and drugs, the programme also focuses on areas that enhance life skills, and ensure a proper balance in life.

Pupils follow a range of topics including the subject of community relations, work/ life balance, safe and sensible use of the internet and money management as well as discussing discrimination, workload management and prioritising skills, safe driving and how to deal with common health issues. This course enhances the quality of an all-round Oundle education and provides the opportunities for emerging adults to address issues of greater significance in their lives.

The programme evolves and develops every year. Plans for next year include introducing aspects of dealing with depression in the family, stress-relieving strategies, and listening skills for older pupils. Current Prefects feel that this programme creates an open and comfortable environment in which to ‘break the ice’ on bigger issues.

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The entire Children’s Garden team believes in the individuality of each child and this is at the centre of everything the nursery does - from babies through to pre-school.

• The Baby Room is a cosy & homely environment with activities to stimulate & entertain

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For more information and a personal guided visit please call the Manager, Christine Abbott, on 01780 752094 or email [email protected]

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The Stamford Endowed Schools are committed to environmental sustainability, adopting eco-friendly measures wherever possible and teaching the students to live environmentally sustainable lives. Indeed, the eco movement within the Schools is largely driven by the students themselves. At Stamford High School, the Green Group promote green initiatives, such as making decorations at Christmas time from reused materials like foil and sweet wrappers. They recently celebrated a Fair Trade Fortnight during which ten of the older pupils had the opportunity to be models at Stamford’s Fair Trade Fashion Show. The show, organised by Stamford Fair Trade Town Steering Group in conjunction with Greencircle, featured an exciting range of ladies’, teenagers’ and children’s clothing from some of the best known ethical producers.

The Eco-Schools group at Stamford School is entirely run by the student body. At weekly meetings events and projects are organised and coordinated to highlight green issues. They lead an initiative to place rowing machines around the campus with energy readings to demonstrate how much energy pupils use around the home. The group have also organised lunchtime debates between pupils and staff on the science and geopolitics surrounding the issues of climate change. Additionally, the boys run surveys around the school on a monthly basis, collecting information on pupil travel habits, food waste, water usage etc., from which they extrapolate statistics and present findings on the notice board and in school assemblies. An example of this is that “Stamford School uses as much water each day as 12,400 people in the developing world use together in the same period.”

Consequently, the group then suggests measures to mitigate the School’s environmental impact.

There is also an ‘Eco-Schools Garden’ where pupils tend to a small plot of land onsite, growing vegetables for the dining hall. This is tied in with a ‘local produce day’ where the kitchen staff are asked to produce a menu using ingredients with minimum ‘food miles’. A recent enterprise is to convert machinery on school grounds to run on waste vegetable oil produced from the cooking process across the Schools!

Oundle School’s award-winning Science teaching facility, SciTec, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects, exemplifies the principles of environmental architecture, thus helping pupils and the wider community to understand more about sustainable architecture, ‘green’ building techniques and design excellence. SciTec is constructed of

Sustainable SchoolsAbigail Richardson discovers what our local private schools do in order to help sustain the environment

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concrete, aluminium, glass, European Oak, and local stone cladding – a combination of Ancaster Weatherbed and Clipsham stone – and much of the spoil from digging the foundations has been used to level an adjacent playing field. The building incorporates a sedum roof, solar thermal panels to provide hot water and passive infra-red detectors to control the energy used for lighting. A 560sqm lake has been created to provide a gray-water facility a habitat for flora and fauna and for use in academic study.

For pupils at The Peterborough School sustainability has become a way of life. Courses are run in PSHE lessons and cross-curricular projects address the issues in an accessible fashion. In line with the School’s Travel Plan, an increased number of pupils are travelling to School by public transport or joining car-share schemes. In addition nearly 30 pupils have taken advantage of Peterborough City’s Travel Choice Bikeability scheme to become proficient in cycling.

Pupils are extremely fortunate to work and play in the delightful grounds of the grand house which the School now occupies. They appreciate this legacy and work hard to maintain it for future generations of school children who will follow. Around the School recycling bins ensure that there is virtually no litter and every classroom has one too in order to minimise waste. An enthusiastic committee of pupils meets regularly to shape the focus of the School and this year they are working at improving their biodiversity. Younger pupils have started by planting out seeds ready to populate the raised beds in the vegetable garden, whilst seniors have worked hard in the conservation area to introduce plants that attract insects and, in particular, bees. A campaign by the same committee has reduced the School’s energy use by 10% and also successfully persuaded staff to do less photocopying! Ingredients for school meals are also locally sourced.

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An A to Z directory of independent schools

BrooKe priory schoolStation Approach, Oakham LE15 6QWTel: 01572 724778 www.brooke.rutland.sch.uk

nurserynumbers: optimum 16 children per sessionAge range: 3 - 4 yearsday: 8.45am – 3.30pmopen: term timescontact: Mrs Elizabeth Bell, Headmistress, Brooke Priory SchoolTel: 01572 724778 Email: [email protected]

preparatory schoolnumbers: 214 in school, not more than 18 per class, 2 classes per year groupAge range: 4-11extra-curricular: Cricket, Kwik cricket, football (boys and girls), rugby, tennis,show jumping, badminton, line dancing, cross stitch, cooking, Latin, poetry, chess, life drawing, drama. next schools: include local independent schools, Nottingham High School, Loughborough Grammar School, Ratcliffe College, Oundle contact: Mrs Elizabeth Bell, Head, Brooke Priory Schooltel: 01572 724778 email: [email protected]

copthill school Barnack Road, Uffington, Near Stamford PE9 4TDTel: 01780 757506 www.copthill.com nursery and KindergartenAge range: 2-4 Middle and Upper schoolnumbers: 300 approx in school, 2 forms per year Age range: 4 -11 next schools: include local independent, state and grammar schools, Kings School Peterborough, Bourne Grammar, Wycombe Abbey, Summer Fields contact: Jonathan Teesdale, Headmaster, Copthill School. Tel: 01780 757506

KirKstone hoUse schoolMain Street, Baston, Peterborough, PE6 9PATelephone: 01778 560350Email: [email protected] range: 4 – 16 yearsnumbers: approximately 250 pupils100 pupils aged 4 – 11 150 pupils aged 11 – 16school day: 09:00 – 16:00 (Before & After School Care 07:45 – 08:50 and 16:00 – 17:30)extra curricular: Dance, Drama, Sport, Swimming, Music, Academic Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh.

leicester GrAMMAr schoolLeicester Grammar School, London Road,Great Glen, Leicester,LE8 9FL.Tel: 0116 259 1900 www.leicestergrammar.org.uk Age range: 10-18extra curricular: Dance, Drama, Sport, Swimming, Music, Academic Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh.

leicester hiGh school for Girls454 London Road, Leicester LE2 2PPTel: 0116 270 5338 Email: [email protected], - www.leicesterhigh.co.ukfoundation Unitnumber of pupils: 36Age range: 3 to 5 years (Nursery vouchers accepted)day: 8.30am – 3.15pmopen: Term timescontact: The Registrar, Leicester High School for GirlsJunior departmentnumbers: 115 in school, including Foundation UnitAge range: 5-10next schools: 100% proceed to senior schoolcontact: The Registrar, Leicester High School for Girls

senior schoolschool day: 8.25am – 3.45pmpupils: 320contact: Mrs Julia Burns, Headmistress or the Registrar

northAMptonshire GrAMMAr school Pitsford Hall, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AX.

Tel: 01604 880306 www.ngs-school.com numbers: 370 approxAge range: 4-18extra curricular: There is a standard range of sports and games and national, regional and country representation at several sports, in addition to community service, charity Fund-raising, Duke of Edinburgh’s scheme and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.contact: Mrs Karen Cannon Tel: 01604 880306

oUr lAdy’s conVentBurton Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2DTnumbers: 400 approx Age range: Girls aged 3-18, boys aged 3-11extra curricular: various sports including, netball, hockey, rugby, athletics, DofE, Young Enterprise, Karting, Orchestra, School Council, IT clubcontact: Mrs Fortescue (Registrar) Tel: 01509 263901

oAKhAM schoolChapel Close, Oakham LE15 6DTTel: 01572 758758 www.oakham.rutland.sch.uknumbers: 1079Age range: 10 – 18 years (both IB and A-Levels in the Sixth Form). extra curricular: Around 30 sports and a national reputation for music and art. Wide range of activities from stone carving to Tae Kwon Do and volunteering in the community, including Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh award.contact: Jon Wills, Registrar, Tel: 01572 758758, [email protected] lAxton JUnior schoolEast Road, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4BX. Tel: 01832 277275 www.laxtonjunior.org.uk numbers: 270, max 20 per class, 2 classes per yearAge range: 4-11 yearsextra-curricular: a variety of sports and hobbies, including rowing, karate, Spanish, drama, dance, flower arranging, science club, chessnext schools: Many to Oundle, other national and local independent schoolscontact: Lesley Taylor, Registrar, Laxton Junior School, Tel: 01832 277159 Email: [email protected]

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Oundle SchOOlNew Road, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4GHTel: 01832 277125 www.oundleschool.org.ukSchool day: 08.10-17.00/18.00, with many after school activitiesBoarding: 862 pupils (not weekly) day: 251 pupilsPupils: 1113, 40% girls, 60% boysContact: Boarding: Admissions office, Registrar, Oundle School, Tel: 01832 277125 Email: [email protected]: Laxton office, Mrs C Boyle, Oundle School,Tel: 01832 277122 Email: [email protected]

PeTeRBOROuGh SchOOl (previously Peterborough high School)Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6JFTel: 01773 343357 www.peterboroughhigh.co.uk Peterborough School nurserynumbers: Pre-school 35, toddler 15, baby 6Age range: 6 weeks-4 yearsday: 08.00-18.00 Open: All year except Bank Holidayscontact: Pauline Bellamy, managerTel: 01733 569693 Email: [email protected]. Web: www.nurseryatpeterboroughhigh.co.uk Peterborough School Preparatory departmentnumbers: 160Age Range: 4 -11 yearsBoarding: From 9 years, termly, weekly or flexi-boarding options School day: 08.45-15.40 Before school care from 07.45am. After school club to18.00extra-curricular: 25 clubs and activities are available each term, including music, sport, language and science-based pursuits. next schools: girls and boys have automatic entry to PHS Senior School.contact: The Registrar, Peterborough High School. Tel: 01733 343357 Email: [email protected] PeTeRBOROuGh SchOOl SeniOR SchOOlPupils: Over 20 subjects offered, boys now as well as girls

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earlybird nurseryKettering Road, Stamford, PE9 2LRAge range: 2 – 4 yearsday: 08.00-16.00 with after school care till 17.45Open: All year, apart from August and 2 weeks at Christmascontact: Miss E.M.Craig, Head, Stamford Junior School Tel: 01780 484400 Stamford Junior School, co-educationalKettering Road, Stamford PE9 2LRAge Range: 4-11 years Boarding: from 8 years, full, five night, three night or flexibleSchool day: 08.40-15.45 Before and after school care, from 08.00 to18.00extra-curricular: sport, music and drama activities, plus Gardening Club, chess and cookery, optional Saturday morning activitiescontact: Miss E.M. Craig, Head, Stamford Junior School Tel: 01780 484400 Stamford high School – girlsSt. Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LL Stamford School – boysSouthfields House, St. Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BQSchool day: 08.30-16.00 plus optional Saturday morning Boarding: full, weekly and three nightcontact: Stamford Endowed Schools, Brazenose House, St Paul’s Street, Stamford. PE9 2BS STOneYGATe SchOOlGreat Glen, Leicester LE8 9DJTel: 0116 259 2282 www.stoneygateschool.co.uknursery Age range: 3-4 yearsday: 8.15 – 11.45 or 15.00Open: term timescontact: Mrs Watkins

Pre-prep and Prep Seniornumber: 352, mixed - Age range: 3-13School day: 8.15 – between 15.00 and 17.30extra-curricular: outings, choir, chess, residential trips, music, drama, sportnext schools: Leicester Grammar, Leicester High, Loughborough Grammar, Oakham, Oundle, Radcliffe College, Rugby, Uppingham.contact: School Secretary, Stoneygate School. Tel: 0116 259 2282

uPPinGhAM SchOOlUppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QETel: 01572 822216 www.uppingham.co.ukBoarding: Nearly all full time as 98% of pupils are boarders. Pupils: 770 13-18 entry: Entry is at 13+ and 16+ (mainly girls)contact: For a prospectus pack and details of

admissions, scholarships and bursaries please contact the Assistant Registrar, Christine Yates, on 01572 820611 or via [email protected], or visit the school website.

WiThAM hAll SchOOlWitham-on-the-Hill, Bourne, Lincs PE10 0JJTel: 01778 590222 www.withamhall.comBetween Stamford and BournePre-prep age 3-8 years, Prep age 8-13numbers: 240, no more than 16 per classAge Range: 3-13 yrs. Boarding: from 8 yrs; full, weekly and flexi (1-2 nights a week). next schools: include local independent schools plus Eton, Shrewsbury, Repton, Fettes, Christ’s Hospital, Haileybury contact: Mr C Welsh, Witham Hall Preparatory School Tel: 01778 590222

WellinGBOROuGh SchOOl Wellingborough, Irtlingborough Road, Northamptonshire NN8 2BUTelephone: 01933 222427. www.wellingboroughschool.org

Pre-Preparatory School - Age range: 3-8 years. Fees: POA - contact: Mrs J Jones, Headmistress, Wellingborough Pre-Preparatory School - Tel: 01933 233434 e-mail: [email protected]

Preparatory School - numbers: 307 in school, maximum 20 per class. Age range: 8-13 next schools: majority to Wellingborough Senior School. contact: Mr Richard J Mitchell, Head, Wellingborough Preparatory School, Tel: 01933 222698. Email: [email protected]

Senior School - Fees: POA Scholarships and Bursaries available. School day: 8.30 – 4.15contact: Mr GR Bowe, headmaster - Tel: 01933 222427 Email: [email protected]


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