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Our experience makes yours Find your perfect holiday with your local, independent & friendly travel experts

SPOTLIGHT ON SRI LANKA S

ri Lanka was formerly known as Serendib and more recently Ceylon. This island nation has a wealth of cultural, archaeological and natural treasures and is the perfect destination for a holiday during our winter months. Floating just off the southern coast of India, it has long been known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean.

It is a land of phenomenal beauty and is home to seven World Heritage sights, from the bustling capital of Colombo to the many wildlife experiences. You will discover breathtaking scenery with pure contrasts from palm fringed beaches to lush tea plantations, all of which is experienced in a tropical climate with the natural charm and hospitality of the locals. English is widely spoken and the island offers a myriad of cultural sights.

Oundle Travel recommends a private island tour with you own chauffeur for a holiday to remember. Several options are available: a shorter three night tour may be combined with a beach break, starting in Colombo the capital and travelling to the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela, moving on to The Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Caves, finishing in Nuwara Eliya.

available directly from London Heathrow with Sri Lankan Airlines. Emirates also offers a convenient service from Birmingham Airport via Dubai with superb connections making the onward journey very smooth.

The Fortress Resort & Spa – From £1245.00 per person for a 7 night stay in January 2014.

The Vivanta by Taj – From £1065.00 per person for a 7 nights stay in March 2014.

Tailor Made Tours with Private Chauffeur From £795.00 per person depending on departure date and duration.

Please contact Oundle Travel on 01832-273600 for more details.

Longer six night and East coast tours are also available and may also be combined with relaxation at one of Sri Lanka’s stunning 5* properties at the end of your trip. The Fortress in Galle is a particular favourite, offering a choice of contemporarystyle accommodation and a stunning Spa, offering a unique experience in a tranquil atmosphere. The Vivanta by Taj offers a wide array of facilities with sailing, boating and windsurfing nearby.

Prices are subject to availability. Flights are

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R UTL A N D & MA RKET HA RBOR OUGH L IVING

DECEMBER CONTENTS W W W . B E S T L O C A L L I V I N G . C O . U K

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t’s the season to be jolly! Or for some of us it’s hard work with all of the extra catering, travelling and present buying so we have some suggestions to help make your life run more smoothly. The top tip is to do it all locally – presents, food and family – if you can! I confess that I am opting out this year as we are going skiing for Christmas week, thanks to Nick at Snowfinders who found us a fabulous chalet at a great price in Les Gets. We have not done the catering option since we had the kids, so I am looking forward to being totally spoiled!

Don’t forget the late night shopping events. Uppingham is on Thursday 5th December, Market Harborough Friday 6th December and Oakham Monday 9th December. This year, in Oakham, you can win £150 vouchers to spend in the participating retailers. The prize will be awarded on the night. Logon to: www. oakhamtownpartnership.co.uk for more information.

Finally, here’s wishing you all a very happy, and relaxing, Christmas!

Abigail Late in • Harborough Singers Christmas Celebrity Concert on Saturday, 21st December 2013 at 7:30pm. St. Dionysius Church, Market Harborough. Anne Davies to compere.

Tickets £15 reserved seats, £6.50 unreserved, from j.r.balme@btinternet.com

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7 Editor’s Selection

Some of my Favourite Books

8 Local Shopping Christmas Gift Guide for Rutland

12 Local Shopping Christmas Gift Guide for Market Harborough

RL Cover: Robin Stewart, 07852 158057 www.realfoodphotography.co MH Cover: Martin Ellis and Riverford

17 Health and Beauty

Gorgeous Beauty Christmas Gifts

20 Design Solutions Vintage Style Christmas

23 Recipe

Cranberry Custard Tarts

24 Food and Drink

Creating a Store Cupboard of Culinary Delights

28 Food and Drink

The Perfect Christmas Cheeseboard

32 Food and Drink

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Entertain

35 Local History

The Generous Ghosts of Rutland Christmas Past

36 Fashion

Party Dresses!

40 Design Interiors Your Dream Lifestyle

42 Travel

Christmas in the Alps and Spotlight on the Maldives

45 Diary Dates

What’s on in our region this month

46 Profiles

Women, Doing it for Themselves!

49 Food and Drink

Hambleton Bakery and Wine for Living

50 Shops and Services

Leicester High School for Girls, Rutland Sewing, Vale Judo Celebrates and Oakham Enterprise Park Opens for Business.

53 Profile

Verity Rush stars in ‘Chicago’ at Curve, Leicester

Editor Abigail Richardson 01572 756733 Local Living Ltd, PO Box 208, Stamford PE9 9FY rutlandliving@gmail.com Advertisement Manager, Rutland Tracy Watkinson 01572 813187 rutlandliving@btinternet.com Advertisement Manager, Leicestershire Helen Walton 01780 754801 helen.stamford@btopenworld.com Advertising Copy & Subscriptions Rachel Beecroft 01780 765320 rachel@locallivingdesign.co.uk Head of Design Steven Handley steve@locallivingdesign.co.uk Senior Designer Nik Ellis nik@locallivingdesign.co.uk Publisher Nicholas Rudd-Jones 01780 765571 nicholas@bestlocalliving.co.uk Printed by Warners of Bourne

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Cosmetic Surgery Open Evening at Woodland Hospital Monday, 20th January 2014, 7pm Light refreshments will be served

Come along to our free Cosmetic Surgery open evening, where you will meet Mr Sankar, one of our cosmetic surgeons, listen to a presentation and ask any questions.

Range of procedures to be covered include: • Facial surgery

• Tummy tuck

• Eyelid surgery

• Liposuction

• Breast surgery

To book your free place call:

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A full range of Children’s Wear from Premature Babies to 8 years at affordable prices

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At Swans linens you get: • Huge choice • Personal service • Friendly advice

Swans Linens, 17 Mill St, Oakham www.swanslinens.co.uk - Tel: 01572 724364

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www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk

LEARN TO FLY FISH CHRISTMAS VOUCHERS Activity Gift Vouchers Now Available Online www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk/giftvouchers

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Merry Christmas and thank you to all our lovely loyal customers!

We have a great selection of cards, gift wrap, random fun gifts and pretty jewellery.

11 Melton Road Oakham Rutland

01572 757461

Buy them something brilliant this Christmas Gift options for everyone; Total Beginners, Improvers, Experienced Fly Fishers, Coarse Fishers.

Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups & Corporate Fly Fishing Team Days.

Contact Rob Waddington on 01572 722422 or email rob@learntoflyfish.co.uk

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BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS Abigail Richardson selects some of her favourite books as suggested stocking fillers

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was my first real mystery story which led me to a fascination of all Agatha Christie, Sherlock holmes and other detective fiction.

i didn’t discover How the Grinch Stole Christmas until my daughter was small and she loved the zaniness of Dr Zeuss – and i enjoy reading it out loud; the rhythm is superb!

Alice in Wonderland captivated my imagination as a child but i enjoyed it so much more when rediscovering it and its somewhat disturbing imagery on my undergraduate degree course.

And… Another great one to read aloud – A Christmas Carol.

Dickens’ finest work and there are some beautifully illustrated versions.

i first read Pride and Prejudice at 11 and didn’t really understand it. i then had to read it at ‘A’ Level but it wasn’t until my early 20s that i truly appreciated its worth. And sorry couldn’t resist this pic of Colin Firth – my extremely erudite mother even had it pinned on the kitchen cupboard!

For her: Bridget Jones….the first was a real literary breakthrough in the world of ‘Chick Lit’ and helen Fielding has a lot to answer for, but they are good fun.

For him: i don’t know any man that hasn’t enjoyed High Fidelity or Fever Pitch – music, football, fastidiousness ....

• You can order any of these from Walkers Book Shop, oakham high Street.

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C H RIS TM A S GIFT GUIDE

Gorgeous gifts galore for him and her….

Take a look at the fabulous range of perfect presents all available at independent retailers, right here in Rutland! The service is great, the welcome is sure to be warm so spend wisely and shop locally this Christmas

Sampler Quilt Book, £14.95 Rutland Sewing

Knights – Revival Rover Radio, Prices available in store

‘Moongazing Hare’ by JJ Vincent, £72 – Itch Gallery

Hampers from £15 Otters Deli

Topaz and Diamond Oval Pendant, £675 – Stephen Diggle

White Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, £1,850 Heidi Kjeldsen

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Seatbelt Kit Bag, £59 – Gearbox Gifts

Reindeer in a Snowstorm and Penguin in a Snowstorm Plates, £19.95 by Emma Bridgewater at Sarah Harding Interiors

Photography Vouchers from £50 – Sonara Studios

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Pair of Robin in a Snowstorm Mugs, £39.95 all by Emma Bridgewater at Sarah Harding Interiors

Hand Printed I Pouch Bags, £29.95 – Please Shut The Gate

Pale Pink Snood, £13Wardrobe

‘Westie’ Work Box, £17.95 - Rutland Sewing

Pink Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, £21; Silver and Pearl Necklace and Earring Set, £16 - Wardrobe

Olivia Burton Butterfly Watch, £68 - Vanilla

Peter Kaiser Pumps, £125 - Coco Shoes

Liberty London Tree of Life Scarf, £150 – Cavells

Directory:

Buff Headbands from £13; Sealskinz Cycle Gloves, £35; Trekker Walking Socks, £8.99; LED Headlamp, £19.99 - Get Lost in Rutland

Rob Waddington – Fly Fishing Expert Tuition, from £75 – Rutland Fly Fishing Adventures

Cavells Tel: 01572 770 372 www.cavells.co.uk Coco Shoes Tel: 01572 757646 Gearbox Gifts www.gearboxgifts.com Get Lost In Rutland Tel: 01572 868 712 www.getlostinrutland.co.uk Heidi Kjeldsen Tel: 01572 722666 www.heidikjeldsen.com Itch Gallery Tel: 01572 756760 www.itchgallery.co.uk Knights of Oakham Tel: 01572 722240 Otter’s Deli Tel: 01572 756481 www.ottersdeli.co.uk Please Shut The Gate www.pleaseshutthegate.co.uk Rutland Fly Fishing Adventures Tel: 01572 722422 www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk Rutland Sewing Tel: 01572 756468 Sarah Harding Interiors Tel: 01572 823389 www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk Sonara Studios Tel: 01572 756498 www.sonarastudios.com Stephen Diggle Tel: 01572 722737 Vanilla Tel: 01572 757577 Wardrobe Tel: 01572 720305

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Stephen Diggle Jewellers Ltd Designers & Manufacturers of Diamond, Platinum & Gold Jewellery

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Christmas All Wrapped Up From luxurious gifts to affordable stocking fillers, pop in to find ideas and inspiration from your local 136 year old department store.

Why go anywhere else?

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Fords of Oakham 8 Church Street, Oakham, Rutland Tel: 01572 722654 - www.fordsofoakham.co.uk

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MARKET HARBOROUGH CHRIS TM A S GIFT GUIDE

Christmas Shopping M Gorgeous gifts for men and women from Market Harborough’s independent, local businesses

Cambridge Satchel Company, new in and available in a number of colours and sizes, £125, Doyles

Pandora Green Faceted Murano Glass Bead, £35, matches other beads available to make up a bracelet or pendant, Steffans

Mistletoe wreaths from £9.95 and felt Robins £4.95, In Heaven At Home

Digital piano from Casio in a stunning black satin finish. Has simulated wood and ivory keys to the hammer action keyboard and includes headphone sockets for silent practise and Usb connection, £499, abc MH music ‘Sheriff’ WAXX boxers for men, come in circular tin with free key ring, £20, The Little Big Bra Shop

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Farndon Fields Champagne and Chocolate Hamper, including Welland Valley Tickled Pink sparkling wine and Evelyn’s Chocolate Sauce, £32, Farndon Fields Farm Shop

Farndon Fields Farmer Hamper, including Langton Brewery Welland Poacher Beer 750ml, Pheasant paté and Claxton Smooth Blue Stilton Cheese, £20. Or make your own hamper up with free gift wrapping available, Farndon Fields Farm Shop

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Above: Opéra by Chantelle, A-DD cup, £85 per set, The Little Big Bra Shop Left: Quentin by Marie Jo, A-E cup, £85 per set, The Little Big Bra Shop Marcasite silver earrings, £45, part of a wider Vintage style collection, TJ Thornton

Michael Kors Rose Gold Jet Set Tone Chronograph Watch, £259, Steffans

Falke Angora bedsocks, £18, Bebooted DIARY DATE – Friday 6th December 2013 for Late Night Shopping in Market Harborough Remember to support your local butchers, fish mongers, farm shops and market stalls when considering your Christmas food shopping.

Anorak mugs, £10, packs of coasters £13.50 and packs of placemats £28 featuring stags, Robins, rabbits and foxes, In Heaven At Home

DIRECTORY: abc MH music – 01858 463144 www.mhmusic.co.uk Bebooted – 01858 469200 www.bebooted.com Denhams – 01858 410395 www.denhams.co.uk Doyles – 01858 433279 www.doylesfashion.com Farndon Fields Farm Shop – 01858 464838 www.farndonfieldsfarmshop.co.uk In Heaven At Home – 01858 467875 www.inheavenathome.com Steffans – 01858 432633 www.steffans.co.uk The Little Big Bra Shop – 01858 465592 www.thelittlebigbrashop.co.uk TJ Thornton – 01858 468858 www.tjthornton.com RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING DECEMBER 2013

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Over 25 years experience in delivering luxury In Touch Interiors specialise in the design and installation of bespoke interiors. Whether you’re looking to revitalise your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom, our design team will work with you to deliver solutions that work for your lifestyle.

Call us today on 0845 643 6538 or visit us at www.intouchinteriors.co.uk for a free quotation

ANTIQUE AND MODERN JEWELLERY 3 COVENTRY ROAD, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 9BX. TEL: 01858 468858 tim@tjthornton.com

Dower & Hallmarcasite twinkle rings Diamond, frompendants £120 & silver

Spitfire silver & enamel cufflinks Silver initial pendants

by Dower &£105 Hall, £90/£120

Amber silver Victorian silverpendants bangle from £220£50

Ruby ring £1350 Selection of diamond dress rings

Engagement, wedding 18ct and goldeternity diamondrings cluster ring £2200

Edwardian pendants Wedding rings in gold, platinum from £150-300 and palladium

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H EA LTH & BE AUT Y

Gorgeous Christmas Gifts Searching for the perfect pressie for a beauty junkie? Look no further… Catherine Batkin discovers the most coveted hair and beauty gifts this Christmas SPARKLE & SHINE Who doesn’t love a bit of glitter, especially at Christmas time? The perfect gift for party girls is one of the new Leighton Denny Temptation nail varnishes from The Beauty Room. The high performance, limited edition nail colour collection comes in six gorgeous shades: soft mauve, luxurious teal, deep burgundy, vibrant green, bright berry and edgy purple; all with a hint of metallic shimmer to add the final touch of sparkle to your look this Christmas.

GREAT GIFT SETS A beautifully packaged gift set takes all the stress out of present buying at Christmas time.

Julianne from Lalique has some gorgeous Decelor Coffrets for all skin types including the men’s skincare collection at £33 which contains aftershave, shave perfector serum, clean skin scrub and bath and shower gel. Or for the lady who loves pampering, opt for the Nourishing Coffret which includes Nutriboost Soft Cream, Aromessence Angelique and Aroma Confort Hand Cream which costs £49.50.

At Barnsdale Spa, they have some stunning Elemis gift collections which are bound to be on any girl’s wish list. The Sparkling Beauty Collection comes packaged in a presentation box and features a luxurious Pro-Radiance antiageing, radiance-boosting programme to help deeply cleanse, hydrate and brighten. Products include full sizes of the Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser, Pro-Radiance Hand and Nail Cream and the Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm.

HAIR-RAISING IDEAS We all have a friend with the type of glossy, envyinducing hair we’d love - but don’t be fooled; salon professional results don’t come naturally.

So what to buy the girl who seemingly has everything? More treats for her hair of course!

One of my top picks is by Clynol from Creme Hair and Beauty – the multi-tasking Wonder 10 Blow-Out Christmas gift set. This clever product comes packaged in a cute sequined bag and reduces drying time by up to 30% as well as detangling and adding body and shine: all for the stocking filler price of £9.95.

If you’re buying for someone who regularly colours their hair, it’s worth bearing in mind that in the winter months it will require a little extra TLC. Clynol have come up trumps again with the ultimate Care & Style Christmas gift set packed with liquid jewel extract and especially formulated for coloured hair. The set contains ENRICH Shampoo (300ml) to boost shine whilst cleansing the hair, RESTORE Colour Conditioner (300ml) to smooth out tangles and keep 90% colour intensity and MASSIVE Volume and Restructure Spray (300ml) to protect hair against heat-damage, turn up the volume and provide extreme hold – all for £19.85.

AND FINALLY…THE GIFT YOU CAN’T GET WRONG If you’re buying for someone who is implausibly fussy when it comes to their hair and beauty routine, then a gift voucher is the safest option all round! I recommend a Pomegranate gift voucher which can be redeemed against any of the fantastic little treatments that Faith offers (waxing, file and polish, eyebrow shaping to name just a few) or any of the gorgeous Korres natural beauty products that she has in store.

Creme Hair and Beauty have put together some great little gift voucher packages including the ‘Party package’ which includes a Mii 30min makeover, Cluster lashes and blow dry with a graduate stylist for the fab price of £50 and the ‘New Year, New You’ package which comprises the ESPA Invigorating salt and oil scrub and a cut and blow dry with a graduate stylist (Gift voucher price, £60).

Vouchers are redeemable after Christmas.

Know someone that’s in need of a pick-meup before Christmas?

Treat them to an all-over glow at Olive Tanning Studio in Crown Walk. Here you can get the highly-rated Suntana spray tan for the unbelievable price of £10! Salon Manager Janine Donlan told me: “It’s not as well-known as some of the other big name brands but it’s fast earning a reputation for being incredibly natural looking and very fresh smelling too. It’s long-lasting but most importantly it fades evenly – so no patchy bits to worry about after the party’s over!” The salon also has the latest lie-down and vertical Aurora sunbeds which can be used on a pay-asyou-go basis or booked as courses.

DIRECTORY: The Beauty Room, South Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 755389 Creme Hair and Beauty, Mill Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 723823, www.cremehairandbeauty.co.uk Lalique, South Street, Oakham Tel: 01572 723950, www.lalique-beauty.com Pomegranate, Mill Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 755096, www.pomegranate.uk.com Olive Tanning Studio, Crown Walk, Oakham, Tel: 01572 755750 Barnsdale Spa, Barnsdale, Oakham, Tel: 01572 757901, www.barnsdalehotel.com RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING DECEMBER 2013

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Vintage Style Do you decorate your Christmas table or tree the same way every year? Or do regularly update to a different scheme? If you are looking for something a little different this year why not try a ‘Vintage Christmas market’ look? Nicola Hardy explores the possibilities…

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think it’s rather fortunate that one of this year’s decorating trends is ‘Vintage’ as some of us may be finding our purses not quite as full as they have been. I’m fond of this idea as I love the quest of searching for unusual Christmas goodies and reinventing those we already have as well as making our own. Mismatching or gathering an array of decorations that don’t ordinarily ‘go together’ is fashionable as well as creative and can be a wonderful way of coordinating an eclectic Christmas table/tree/mantelpiece or any other area you like to festively decorate. The Internet is a great source from which to find unique ‘vintage’ ornaments, whether they are authentically old or replicates. I like the Russian glass doll baubles I’ve found on EBay. It’s quite fun to mix it up with a bit of kitsch.

John Lewis has a gorgeous selection of ‘vintage’ style baubles in champagne, gold, silver and muted colours. Dangle these from

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chandeliers and entangle with fairy lights for a stunning focal point. Buy some ‘vintage’ ribbon and tie into bows then attach to your tree; small retro inspired tin decorations look great mixed in with these. The whole feel should be nostalgic and whimsy with a hint of faded opulence. Paper decorations at the beginning of the 20th century were every common even in the most upscale of homes – try a central honeycomb with crepe paper streamers radiating from the bell to the far corners of the room. At the beginning of the twenties colours were soft and romantic; lavender, pale robins blue, cream, rose and muted mint. As the fast pace of the decade accelerated and art deco took precedence, the pastels opaque and intense, losing watercolour quality.

Oakham has a great many shops selling Christmas ornaments, with ‘Vintage’ in mind and a large bag in hand; I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with what’s on offer.

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Find the look: elizabeth Stanhope interiors, Oakham, Tel: 01572 755926, www.elizabethstanhope.co.uk Furleys of oakham, Tel: 01572 755539, www.furley.co.uk Junk and disorderly, Uppingham, Tel: 01572 823796 Wild Strawberry Picking, Oakham, Tel: 07970 770229, www.wildstrawberrypicking.co.uk Sarah harding interiors, Uppingham www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk, Tel: 01572 823389 John lewis Stores online www.johnlewis.com RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING DECEMBER 2013

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SEA N ’ S CHR IST MAS R E CIPE

Cranberry custard tarts How does it creep round so fast? One minute you’re putting summer salads together, the next you’re elbow deep in cranberries and brandy butter. The speed that Christmas arrives never ceases to amaze. And as I’m sure you’ll agree, it gets faster every year.

At The Olive Branch and Red Lion Inn we’re flat out preparing for our busiest time of the year. We’ll be offering festive menus throughout December at both pubs, and serving food on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. One of my favourite festive dishes I’ll be cooking at The Olive Branch is venison suet pudding with crushed buttered swede, while at the Red Lion Inn I’m a big fan of the sirloin of beef with pickled walnuts, spinach, potato terrine and red wine sauce.

Not a turkey in sight, although we’ve got plenty of those too!

This issue I’d like to share a very nice Christmassy recipe with you. I hope you enjoy eating these as much as I do…

Cranberry crumble custard tarts Serves 6 For the sweet pastry…

• 200g plain flour • 100g unsalted butter, diced • 45g caster sugar • 1 egg • Baking beans 1. In a mixing bowl add the flour, sugar and diced butter and mix with your hands to a breadcrumb texture.

2. Beat the egg and add to the pastry mix.

Blend to a dough, wrap in cling film and chill for an hour.

3. Roll out the pastry to 2mm thick, line six 6cm tart moulds and bake the pastry blind (without filling and with baking beans) in a pre-heated oven at 180C (Gas Mark 4) for 10 minutes.

4. Remove the baking beans and bake for a further seven minutes.

5. When cooked, remove from the oven and brush the pastry with egg wash, then allow to dry.

For the egg custard…

• 350ml full-fat milk • 2 large freerange eggs • 90g caster sugar • Freshly ground nutmeg 1. Whisk eggs and sugar together, then gradually add the milk.

2. Carefully fill the cooked pastry tarts with the custard and sprinkle with grated

nutmeg. Then bake in a pre-heated oven at 100C (Gas Mark 1/4) for 15 minutes, until the custard has set.

3. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly before spooning on the cranberry compote and sprinkling with the crumble topping.

4. Serve with a dollop of clotted cream!

For the cranberry compote (makes one jar)…

• 225g fresh cranberries • 125g caster sugar • Grated zest of 1 orange • Juice of 1 orange • 1 small glass of port • Half a cinnamon stick

Visit The Olive Branch Pub Shop The Olive Branch Christmas Pub Shop, selling wines, spirits, plus pub-made chutneys, terrines, cakes and more, will be open every day from December 9.

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring up to the boil and stir.

2. Allow to cool to room temperature before using.

For the crumble topping…

• 300g plain flour • 175g brown sugar • 200g unsalted butter, diced, slightly soft • 100g toasted porridge oats • Ground cinnamon • 75g ground almonds 1. In a large bowl add all the ingredients and rub well to a sandy texture.

2. Sprinkle on to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 190C until golden brown. Allow the cooked crumble mix to cool slightly before crumbling onto the tarts.

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Christmas Spirit Sarah Lyon weaves a Christmas Spirit into creating a store cupboard of culinary delights

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Christmas Spirit from the English Spirit Distillery, Old Salt Rum infused with pretty much everything you find in a ‘Christmas Pudding’, excluding butter, suet and flour. Sip neat, serve with pudding or as a digestive. Source from Stamford Wine Company, St Paul’s Street, Stamford or Divines Deli in Oundle, Tel: 01832 274396 Bay Tree Christmas Syrup – “I love this,” says Jenny from The Fine Food Store in Stamford, “We use it a lot during the festive season as it is perfect with warm cider in a thermos on a snowy day!”

Belvoir Spiced Winter Berry Cordial, a rich cordial made from real elderberry, orange and black berry juices, mixed with winter spices of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Wonderful and warming mixed with hot water (Village Store in Ryhall) Crackles from Grasmere Farm: lovely little snack to eat alongside drinks – slow cooked pork crackling with sea salt (find on Stamford Farmers’ Market)

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Four thousand Old Masters Of broccoli, carrots and rhubarb Laid at an angle, just-so Woodlands Farm award winning organic & biodynamic vegetable boxes, local fresh and straight from the farm. Seasonal favourites include Jerusalem artichokes, parsnips, sprouts, swede and squash. Tel: 01205 274778, www.woodlandsfarm.co.uk Farm Advent Walk, Sunday December 1st at 11:00 am – a chance to experience the farm and the fenland landscape in winter. Cost: £5.00 to include homemade soup, hot drink, cake (over 16s only). Please bring a candle. Meet at Woodlands Farm, Tel: 07939 475499

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Havisham’s Spiced Elderberry Jelly and Red Cabbage and Beetroot Chutney with Prunes and Balsamic Vinegar are only two of the mouth-watering accompaniments for a Christmas Turkey feast Havisham’s Christmas Barn, Easton on the Hill.

Whole Small Truckle of locally produced Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese – matured for at least 14 months with a distinctively earthy taste. Order ahead Stamford Farmers’ Market or from their website www.lincolnshirepoachercheese.com

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Baby Vacherin Mont D’or and locally produced Stichleton Cheese with Miller’s Toast Cranberry and raisin biscuits or try handmade Fife Cut Porridge Oak cakes from the Cheese Cellar in Stamford.

Brie de Meaux, “A French brie cheese with a smooth texture, simply amazing,” says Leo from Otters Deli in Oakham.

Country Victualler’s Alderton Ham from Otters Deli.

A succulent ham cooked to traditional recipe with a marmalade glaze. Brilliant to have in the fridge over Christmas as it is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinners. Otters will be selling mini hams, half hams, whole or sliced this Christmas. www.ottersdeli.co.uk

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Make it yourself: Everything the cook requires for making puddings and cakes apart from the alcohol (Silverlane Foods, www.silverlanefoods.co.uk ) Give a Gift of Rosie Makes it Easy Marmalade Making kit from Haversham’s Christmas Barn Christmas Cupcake Classes (December 2, 3, 9, 11, 13, 18 - £35.00 – 7pm – 9:30pm) and make your own Christmas Hamper Days (Dec 4 14, 15 - £95.00 – 10am – 4:30pm) with Barbara Farrow at the Stamford Cupcake Company. Tel: 01780 489364, 07825 153 003, George Farm House, London Road, Stamford PE9 3JP

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Eve’s Rich Fruit Cake, packed full of fruit, rich with butter and lavishly fed with port, brandy or whisky. It contains local organic, free range eggs from Kingsthorpe Farm and fair trade sugars and is produced in small batches in Yvette’s own kitchen. The cake is indeed dark, delicious and moist and develops in flavour if you let it! Cakes plain or iced from the Cheese Cellar (yhalewood@gmail.com) Brownies galore from Kate’s Little Cakes in Castle Bytham (varieties include Bailey’s Brownie, Chocolate Orange & Cointreau, Chunky Fudge, Chocolate & Mint) Tel: 07745 520772, www.kateslittlecakes.co.uk Apricots in Amaretto from the Fine Food Store, Stamford - scrumptious served with vanilla or chocolate ice cream.

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The Fine Food Store’s mince pies have gained a serious following over the years. “We normally sell 1,000 pies on the Stamford Christmas Market (December 1st).

Although one can never be sure if it’s the mince pies or Pete the Elf who has generally drunk a good litre of mulled wine by lunchtime that the crowds are gathering for,” says Jenny at The Fine Food Store. “The recipe for pies is Jenny’s granny’s who is renowned for her pastry skills - an art that Mum Lynne has inherited. Buttery, crumbly and unctuous…just the way mince pies should be,” says Jenny.

Hambleton Bakery – puff pastry mince pies with a dusting of icing sugar.

The Small Bread Company, NEW SHOP – small/mini frangipane mince pies topped with nuts and cherries.

New Shop, selling real bread all handmade using organic flour – 20 Market Place, Oundle Market Place – December Pea Pod Pantry – baker Phil Bonham creates Mince pie ‘Filo Cigars’ (homemade mincemeat wrapped in filo pastry). 17c Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF, Tel: 0845 470 1965 Making your own mince pies? Purchase Luxury Mincemeat from Haversham’s Christmas Barn, Easton on the Hill Silver Lane Health Foods sell an organic and sugar free variety of mincemeat (gluten free, vegetarian suet)

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Artisan breads and puddings created and catered by Hambleton Bakery. Master Baker, Julian and his team bake traditional sourdough and wholemeal loaves, beautiful buns, plus Christmas puddings, Pecan Ring, Florentine Tart and much more. Place orders by Dec 16th, www.hambletonbakery.co.uk The Small Bread Company, all made using organic flour, sourdoughs, olive and gruyere, focaccia, ciabatta, seasonal loaves will include stilton, cranberry and walnut, brioche. Perfect pastries: Almond Croissants, Bear Claws, Chocolate Chip Twists, Apricot Danish, Cinnamon Buns, Chelsea Buns, Madeline’s, brownies.

Bread Baking Class Vouchers now available, email: orders@thesmallbreadcompany.com, Tel: 01832 270938

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Eve’s Granny’s Christmas Puddings, Containing a multitude of good ingredients; carrots, apples, almonds, oranges, cherries and a wealth of other vine fruits, brown ale and brandy. Gift wrapped in butter muslin they come in sizes to serve 8, 4 or 2 people (vegetarian option). Sold at Stamford Cheese Cellar, Simon Moulds the butchers at Nassington, Collyweston Community shop (Collyweston Community Shop’s suppliers fair on Saturday Nov 23rd 2pm village hall – Eve’s decorated cakes (Old fashioned Ginger cake, rich almond cake, all butter shortbread, apricot and puddings.

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Scottish Smoked Salmon (freedom farmed) from Otters Deli, naturally smoked salmon that is gently smoked over Suffolk oak and free from artificial additives and preservatives. All salmon is hand sliced and originates from Wester Ross, who are the oldest independently run farm in Scotland, established in 1977.

Gold Leaf from Waitrose – exquisite decoration for a chocolate roulade ordered from Kate’s Little Cakes, Tel: 07745 520772 Chocolate – made in Norfolk Booja-Booja Organic Chocolates, order as part of your Woodlands Farm Box Scheme delivery, www.woodlandsfarm.co.uk, Tel: 01205 724778 Chestnuts – fresh chestnuts or tinned from Silverlane Foods Scrubby Oak Vinegars – Sweet Horseradish Vinegar handmade in Norfolk (gluten and additive free). Recipe Suggestion – beat into a cream cheese to top a crostini or bite sized Yorkshire pudding with rare roast beef (Hambleton Bakery shop) Thai flavours – fabulous Thai curry pastes and sauces produced from Tuk Tuk Foods. Great for creating wonderful tasting leftovers. Source from Rhyall Village Store and Saturday Market, Red Lion Square, Stamford

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Essential Christmas Kit from Grasmere Farm – The Essential Kit includes cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon, 4lb Gammon joint, 1lb Lincolnshire sausage meat, 1lb Lincolnshire chipolata sausages, 1lb streaky bacon and 1lb of sausage stuffing. The chestnut is my favourite! Order from Stamford Farmers’ Market or the High Street shop in town.

Essentials for a Full English – James MacCartney’s ‘raised in Rutland Flitteris Park Farm Farmhouse’ dry-cured bacon, breakfast sausage and old English sausages. Find James on Oakham Town Market – Wednesdays, Uppingham on Fridays.

Crisply baked Nelson’s Butchers Traditional Pork Pies are hand raised from rich hot water pastry and filled with the finest cuts of coarsely chopped pork.

Chipolatas from Rutland Organics from the farms Woodland Gloucester Old Spot pigs, www.rutlandorganics.co.uk

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by Johannah’s Patisserie

Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini – Smoked Salmon and Sour Cream Blinis – Spiced Iced ginger cookies – traditional fruit cake – snow topped coconut cake – white chocolate and cranberry Florentines – coconut macaroons. Pop along to Fords of Oakham on Dec 9th (late night shopping 5:30pm – 9pm) if you would like to see Johannah demonstrating how to prepare items from her Christmas Tea menu. Cakes, puddings, mince pies and sweet treats to purchase.

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Miranda’s Italian Venetian heritage draws her to Italian festive tastes at the Ryhall Village Store, The Square, Ryhall. Spelari Chocolates are made from old recipes that meet new tastes and flavours. Baci is the Italian word for kisses. These silky dark chocolates envelope a heart of gianduia (a luscious blend of chocolate and hazelnut cream)

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Rutland Organic Poultry Organic Heritage Turkeys, Organic Geese, Organic Cockerel/roasting chicken. Cuckoo Farm, Ketton, nr Stamford, www. rutlandorganics.co.uk, 01780 722009.

Woodlands Farm Organic Turkeys - oven ready, organic, free range Norfolk Black and Bronze Turkeys or the farm’s own bred Lincoln Red organic beef (for the perfect roast), Lincolnshire lamb boxes. www. woodlandsfarm.co.uk Stamford Garden Centre, Robert Caldecott free range bronze turkeys from Warchester and Gressingham Geese. A full butcher’s shop with own made sausages and pork pies and locally produced Flitteris Park Farm Lamb. Casterton Road, Stamford – www.stamfordgardencentre.co.uk Nelsons Butchers, Kelly Bronze turkeys are bred and raised by traditional methods, free to roam in pastures, stubble fields and woodland (fed free of additives, drugs or growth promoters). Ann Botterill’s Croxton Kerrial Vale of Belvoir free range Geese are a firm favourite of customers that return each year for this speciality Goose.

New Lodge Farm Special Christmas Shop, Monday December 23 - Order ahead and collect your Christmas Turkey while enjoying a complimentary Hog Roast roll. Everything for your Christmas menu can be sourced from the farm shop – barn reared and hung Turkeys, pedigree Aberdeen Angus rib of beef, lamb, hams and vegetables along with an assortment of farm shop specialties. Meat traditionally reared and butchered on the farm. Tel: 01780 450493, www. newlodgefarm.com. Find at Stamford Farmers’ Market fortnightly.

Three Bird Roast from Seldom Seen Farm - a goose stuffed with a chicken, stuffed with a pheasant and the whole thing layered up with spiced pork and orange.

All birds are boned, so carving is simple. Billesdon, LE7 9FA, Tel: 0116 259 6742

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Hambleton Bakery’s Christmas Range

DINE FOR £18.95 ON THURSDAYS Every Thursday from January 2nd, for lunch or dinner, you can experience our delicious Mill menu for £18.95 for 3 courses. During lunch times only you can enjoy 2 courses for £15.95.

Hambleton Bakery will be baking their Christmas goodies as well as their full range of breads, savouries and cakes throughout December.

Christmas Puddings, Mince Pies, Morello Cherry Tarts, Cranberry & White Chocolate Cookies, Florentine Tarts, Cheese & Rocket Muffins, Stilton & Celery Scones....

For Christmas orders, please order by 16th December Exton Bakery - Cottesmore Road, LE15 8AN Oundle - 44 Jericho, Market Place, PE8 4AU

TASTING MENU Our Head Chef, Gavin Austin, has created a fabulous Tasting menu inspired by local farms and produce. The Tasting menu is priced at £38.50 per person and is available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

AFTERNOON TEA • Tea and scones £5.50 • • Tea and Oundle Mill’s mini cakes £7.50 • • Full afternoon tea £17.50 • • Champagne afternoon tea £24.95 • Available on Fridays and Saturdays between 3pm and 5pm, pre-booking is required.

Oakham - Gaol Street , LE15 6AL Stamford - 1 Ironmonger Street, PE9 1PL

www.hambletonbakery.co.uk 01572 812995

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om & Ginny Martin look forward to welcoming you to their family run, traditional free house country Inn, where you can enjoy a cosy and welcoming atmosphere with a range of well kept cask ales and a wide choice of fine wines.

Delicious homemade dishes using the finest quality ingredients by Head Chef Stuart Hobbs.

Festive Menu ughout available thro f price December - hal d on Tuesday an Wednesday lunchtimes & evenings

Barnwell Road • Oundle • Northamptonshire • PE8 5PB www.oundlemill.co.uk • 01832 272621

The George and Dragon Country Inn 2 Main Street, Seaton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9HU Tel: 01572 747773 - www.the-george-and-dragon-country-inn.co.uk

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Christmas made easy with

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• Christmas Hampers to suit every budget • Foodie gifts e.g. slate and olive cheeseboards • Gift Vouchers Pick up our Christmas Hamper & Gift leaflet in store now, or download online.

Don’t forget to order your Christmas cheeses, charcuterie and smoked fish.

ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE IN STORE NOW! Open Monday to Saturday.

19 Mill Street, Oakham 01572 756481 info@ottersdeli.co.uk www.ottersdeli.co.uk

MEMORABLE CUISINE FOR YOUR PERFECT DAY

GETTING FESTIVE AT THE MARQUESS SET LUNCH Monday to Saturday throughout December we will be offering a set 2x course lunch menu in our a la carte restaurant for just £16.95 per person

CHRISTMAS PARTIES If you are planning a festive get together we are offering a special party menu which is £19.95 for two courses or £25.95 for three.

Minimum party number of eight.

NEW YEAR DINNER & DANCE Enjoy a delicious banquet and dance the night away with us on New Years Eve. £75 per person and why not stay over too? Our standard rooms will be £60 and Superior rooms £75 for all those attending the event.

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER

DELICIOUS FOOD BEAUTIFULLY SERVED • Fully tailor-made and refined menu • Advance menu tasting • Fixed price quotation • Site visit included • Pay bar and Bar staff available • Supply your own wine – no corkage charges

For further info call Sarah Rivett on 01572 747909 or 07970 576882

Christmas Market at the Marquess.

A selection of local producers will be joining our Christmas Market from 3pm - 6pm along with mulled wine, mince pies and carols.

For more information on our festive events or to make a booking, just email or call.

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The perfect Christmas cheeseboard Christmas isn’t Christmas without fine cheeses. Here are a few ideas on what to put on your festive table…

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t’s impossible to contemplate Christmas without cheese, whether as a course after the main event or as part of a buffet. And if guests don’t get their Stilton fix, then, well… it’s just not Christmas! Here are a few ideas for making a great Christmas cheeseboard – this will be particularly good on Boxing Day when friends and family can help themselves, accompanied by a tangy chutney.

1. Sparkenhoe Leicester Made on Jo and David Clarke’s farm near Market Bosworth to an authentic recipe using unpasteurised milk and animal rennet, this is a lovely, mellow cheese – very more-ish – that will also add colour to the cheeseboard.

2. Traditional Rennet Blue Stilton from Cropwell Bishop No cheeseboard is complete without the King of English cheeses. Make sure it’s a well-blued mature cheese that’s creamy and mellow.

Cropwell Bishop’s Traditional Rennet variety won a recent taste test (see below).

3. White Stilton with cranberries

About the writer Matt Wright founded and runs Greatfoodmag.co.uk and Greatfoodclub.co.uk, two Leicestershirebased websites that celebrate and promote local food and drink.

His Great Food Club Handbook 2013/14 is out now.

Cranberries are a Christmas fruit, and that’s why this cheese is a suggestion. Made

by Long Clawson Dairy in Leicestershire, it’s a crumbly White Stilton-based creation blended with dried cranberries, which give a rich, fruity flavour. Its sweetness provides the perfect antidote for more savoury and salty blue cheeses.

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4. Norfolk White Lady A soft cheese with a difference – it’s made with ewes’ milk. This is produced by Jane Murray at her award winning creamery near Wymondham, Norfolk. White Lady is a brie-like soft-rind cheese, which heightens in flavour and texture as it ripens.

5. Charnwood Another favourite from Long Clawson Dairy, this is a medium matured, smoke-flavoured Cheddar, lightly dusted with paprika. Its subtle wood smoke aroma will add another dimension to your cheeseboard.

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6. Sage Derby from Fowlers This mellow cheese is layered and topped with a sprinkling of sage, and made to a recipe that’s more than 100 years old. It has a fresh, clean flavour – great for perking up a jaded palate.

7. Lincolnshire Poacher For a mature, strong cheese, this takes some beating. Lincolnshire Poacher is made on a farm in Ulceby by Tim and Simon Jones using unpasteurised milk and animal rennet. Matured for more than a year, this hard cheese has a strong, nutty flavour and a clean, sweet finish.

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year This year Fords of Oakham and Johannah’s Patisserie have teamed up to guide you through the minefield of Christmas entertaining and share with you a few of their top tips for hosting a delightful winter themed party

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hristmas is a time of merriment and good cheer - a time when the family and friends traditionally come together to enjoy special days and good food.

The key to joyous entertaining is in the planning with some effort such celebrations can be enjoyable and creates a memorable occasion that centres on the holiday spirit with friends.

When starting to plan any event you want to start with the planning of the theme which can be anything from an informal open house or a formal cocktail party but, what ever your style you want to keep to a few useful guides for styling your event. First starting with the colour scheme and your decorations. At this time of the year there is so much choice and you can choose between something rich and sumptuous to cool and starry to natural elements but make sure you keep to a few key colours to keep the look focused, clean and harmonious. Whatever scheme you use lighting will add warmth and sparkle to any room. Carry on the theme to decorate your tables and in your choice of food a drink such as the Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea that would be ideal for Boxing Day with the family or informal gathering with the neighbours.

A Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea When it’s cold and frosty outside and the nights are drawing in there’s no better time to stay indoors and enjoy a snowy white winter tea party. If you are holiday like Christmas you can really go to town with the decorations - why not dress the table with sprigs of silver foliage and vases of baubles, and long sparkly fairy lights around the room to create a fairy wonderland that both children and adults will adore?

The menu is full of traditional flavours and warming spices that we associate with the festive season, and the gorgeous star shaped cookies make a sumptuous teatime display.

Suggested Menu Rutland Christmas Tea Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini Smoked Salmon and Sour Cream Blinis Spiced Iced Ginger Cookies Traditional Fruit Cake Snow Topped Coconut Cake White Chocolate and Cranberry Florentines Coconut Macaroons

• Fords of Oakham retail china, decorative items and bakeware for you to start planning your Christmas entertaining and, If you would like more ideas on Christmas entertaining then Johannah will be demonstrating at Fords of Oakham during late night shopping on the 9th December.

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The Generous Ghosts of Rutland Christmas Past Festive greetings from Caroline Aston

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eck the halls with boughs of holly, set up the pine trees (real and artificial) unpack the bauble boxes, stir up the puds and lay the foundations of the mini-nervous breakdown that a bad case of Festive Season can so easily induce! Yes, it’s that time of year again and we are all about to be blown away by the cyclone of commercialism that the modern Christmas has morphed into.

Christmas past was the very opposite, a brief blaze of colour that lit up the grey grind of everyday life for many. Gifts were usually of the homespun variety and families had frequently saved for weeks to have a taste of beef or poultry on the table to mark the great day. And for some people, widows, orphans and that hard to define group of ‘the deserving poor’ there was perhaps a welcome gift of bread, meat or coals for the fire given courtesy of some long dead benevolent soul.

Even a cursory look at our county history tells us that if you were poor Rutland was a pretty good place to be, especially at Christmas when various doles and payments were handed out to recipients who fitted the bill laid down in wills of local benefactors.

Archdeacon Robert Johnson, founder of our famous Oakham and Uppingham Schools, also remembered the poor and needy. He founded two hospitals or refuges for them and re-endowed the existing Hospital of St. John and St. Anne that exists to this day. I wonder if the present residents of William Dalby Walk in Oakham realise that their address is a permanent memorial to its founder, a most successful local merchant who used some of his profits to provide a roof over the heads of 12 poor men. Canny to the end, Dalby instructed that two chaplains would be in charge of this pauper flock - one to be warden and have a job

for life, but the other to removable just in case a bad egg infiltrated! Roger Flore of Flore’s House in the High Street was Dalby’s son-in-law and he topped up the funds in 1419. But things went downhill over the decades to the point where Elizabeth I had to authorise extra income. The original little bedehouses have long vanished but the splendidly restored Chapel of St. John and St. Anne still stands at the heart of a modern community for senior Rutlanders.

The redoubtable Lady Ann Harington of Exton scattered largesse far and wide: Rutland parishes are peppered with examples of her bounty dating from 1616. Over in Uppingham bread-based charity reigned supreme: one Endimion Canning’s will of 1681 provided for read to be dished out to the needy in church on Sundays - but only if you were a regular! In 1721 Mary Standish made allowance for 6 poor Uppingham widows to be given loaves while over at Exton the 14th century Rathby Dole provided a Sunday penny loaf for 24 specified houses.

Good works and charity weren’t always plain sailing and from time to time people who should have known better very publicly let the side down. Around 1357 Robert de Cunebaud, the sole monk remaining at a tiny foundation in Edith Weston, was a very naughty boy indeed!

Documents tell us that he stopped praying, left off his habit and took to wearing civvies, grew the equivalent of a modern ‘comb over’ to cover his tonsure and used priory cash to fund a party lifestyle which involved importing women into his house and siring several illegitimate babies!

Phew - his Christmas parties must have been quite something!

To end with, a glimpse of an extremely long ago Rutland Christmas. Standing alone and gazing out across the furrowed fields

between Gunthorpe and Preston stands the one building that is all that is left of what was once Martinsthorpe. The last marriage in that tiny hamlet took place in 1744 and a final sermon was preached in 1813 but roll back the years and imagine the Earls of Denbigh celebrating in high style in their house there. It was a ‘handsome edifice’ with 12 windows along the front.

How those windows must have blazed with Christmas light across the snowy landscape outside. The sizzle of spitted meats, the drinking of wassail toasts and merriment unbounded all long disappeared with the house’s stones, recycled far and wide over the centuries. May the generous ghosts of Rutland Christmasses past rest in the knowledge that their names linger on to this day - while we all celebrate, remembering that our county is officially one of the best places to live in England.

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FASHION

Glitter and Sparkle!

December is always a magical month, so we sent Vanessa Hollander to find some magical outfits to match!

Delia (left): Leopard print panel dress by Pomodoro, £90 From Fords, Oakham Claire (right): Sapphire tiered dress by Frank Lyman, £159 From Obsessions, Oakham

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here’s never a better time than December to go all out with sparkle and glamour! Whether it’s top to toe sparkle or a subtle hint of sheer, sequins or a splash of colour, now is the time to throw caution to the wind and go for it! There are so many gorgeous clothes in our fabulous local boutiques that I recommend that you go and explore. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these!

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Delia (left): Hot pink velvet dress by Hoss, £249 From Jacks, Market Harborough Colourful drop earrings by Michal Negrin £165 From Jules by the Riverside, Stamford Claire (right): Textured bodycon dress by Ted Baker, £129 From Lime House, Market Harborough

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Delia (left): Black Jacinta lurex dress by Josephine & Co, £179 Patent court shoe by Calpierre, £115 Claire (right): Silver lurex panel dress by D Exterior, £225 Gold / black lurex jacket by D Exterior, £350 Desiree stilettos by Sam Edelman, £170 All from Cavells, Oakham

Claire (left): Sequin shoulder jumper by Oui, £129 Silver lurex vest by Rosamunde, £40 Silver and navy print cigarette trousers by Oui, £129 Desiree stilettos by Sam Edelman, £170 Delia (right): Petra sequin dress

by Libelula, £295 Suede shoe boot by Calpierre, £155 All from Cavells, Oakham

Delia (left): Lace effect skater dress by Set, £199 Grey suede ankle boots by Lisa Kay, £145 Claire (right): Plum lace pencil dress by In Wear, £129.95 All from Vanilla, Oakham

STOCKISTS: Cavells, Oakham, Tel: 01572 770372, www.cavells.co.uk Fords of Oakham, Tel: 01572 722654, www.fordsofoakham.co.uk Jacks, Market Harborough, Tel: 01858 468876 Jules by the riverside, Wharf Road, Stamford, Tel: 01780 755948 Lime House, Market Harborough, Tel: 01858 432915 Obsessions, 1 Crown St, Oakham, Tel: 01572 770457 Vanilla, Oakham, Tel: 01572 757577 With thanks to: Our beautiful models, Delia and Claire Delia for lending us the beautiful Havershams Barn for our shoot location. As you can see, it’s full of gorgeous Christmas decorations and gift inspirations and is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only until Christmas Havershams, 26 High Street, Easton on the Hill, Stamford PE9 3LN www.havershamsbarn.co.uk Lindsey Baker from Will Wheelwright who created stunning hair.

Lindsey specialises in Weddings and hair for special occasions.

Will Wheelwright - Tel. 01572 757137 www.willwheelwright.co.uk Liza Smith, a freelance professional make-up artist, who created two pretty, but sophisticated, party looks for both models Liza Smith – Tel: 0778421401 Email - liza@professionalmakeup-artist.com Our brilliant photographer – Elli Dean www.ellideanphotography.co.uk Tel: 07932055548 RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING DECEMBER 2013

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Superb quality footwear brand Kennel & Schmenger added for this Autumn/Winter.

Come and see our extensive choice and great selection of shoes and boots this season.

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Fabulous Autumn Winter Ranges Now in stock Collections from Libra : M H Gold Olsen : Oscar B Frank Lyman Emreco : Lebek Steilmann : Gelco Tia : Michele : Marble and many more

11 Crown Walk, Oakham 01572 770457 Just off the High Street Near Boots Opposite Market St

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Orangeries | Conservatories | Contemporary Extensions | Verandas

Visit our show home Ketton Design House, 63 High Street, Ketton, Rutland, PE9 3TE

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Bringing your Dream Lifestyle to Life: The Ketton Design Company Breckenridge, a nationally established business offering bespoke building solutions, has recently opened brand new premises in Ketton.

Stamford Living went along to have a look

The new Breckenridge showroom What better way to envision the impact of adding space to your house – be it a conservatory, orangery or other extension – than being able to visit a showroom that has had several of these structures added so that you can see exactly how they look with an existing property?

Lee Vaughan, the Managing Director, told us: “We wanted a location that was appropriate for our company and brand – and we were struck by the beauty of Ketton, its mellow stone and proximity to Stamford, voted the best place to live in Britain. At the same time we wanted to offer a new concept in how to bring your dream lifestyle to life – what better way to envision it than to actually see a physical example in a typical local village?”

The Breckenridge team has been welcomed by the village, and have tried to source locally wherever possible. The signage, for example, was created by Barker Signs of Great Casterton The core Breckenridge offering Breckenridge offers turnkey project management from inspiration through design

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to installation. They are experts in building and construction, and offer state of the art solutions in hardwood, engineered metal and high-end glazing. They listen carefully to a customer’s ideas and preferences (how will it benefit your lifestyle?) and are keen to restore rather than replace; embracing what is good, restoring sympathetically.

Ketton Design House But the new location is also about much more; as well as offering Breckenridge’s core services, Lee is bringing together a group of top suppliers from the region in order to offer customers complete lifestyle solutions, which means that they can have everything sorted in an integrated fashion rather than have to shop around and pull the stuff together themselves,

often involving considerable time and hassle. To that end he has formed partnerships with Hunter’s Interiors and Creation Audio Visual. He is also close to bringing into the Design House a top kitchen supplier and a stove installer.

Hunter’s Interiors Hunter’s Interiors has been established for twelve years and has consistently made a design difference in the best homes throughout Hunter’s Interiors the UK. They have a wealth of experience and are delighted to deal with your design needs whatever the size and scope of your project. Hunter’s commissions have included overseas clients with holiday homes in the UK, country cottages, historic country and town houses, London and Home Counties properties, Golf Clubs to name a few.

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Candida Smith and Georgie Teesdale can work alongside you, looking with fresh eyes at your project. They will use their expertise in suggesting the most suitable type of lighting, effective window treatments, the most appropriate type of fabrics to use, along with suggestions for furniture and layout. They will also discuss who uses the space and for what, consider how the room breaks down into zones for various tasks and how to make the room work for you. These are the small details which makes it so useful to have a professional designers input.

Teaming up with Breckenridge will mean that projects can be seamlessly managed from inception through structural design and building works to interior design and finishing touches.

There need only be one point of contact, thereby reducing the risk of delays or miscommunication between suppliers – thereby saving clients time and hassle.

Creation Audio Visual Creation AV is a custom design and installation audio visual company. They deliver cutting edge automation and entertainment systems that

Creation Audio Visual gives you the power to control your entire home at the touch of a screen. They work as part of the team to provide a truly bespoke solution to meet your requirements. From home cinema systems or multi-room audio right through to a fully integrated home to control your AV, manage your lighting, curtains, entrance gates, heating and security systems. All of which can be controlled from a single device such as an iPod or an iPhone.

Creation AV has a wealth of technical experience and will custom design, supply and install tailored solutions with the minimum of fuss to make the complicated simple, whatever

the size and scope of your project. So whether you are looking to integrate a system into an existing room, start from scratch for a new build or undergo a whole house refurbishment, Creation will be there every step of the way.

There will be a range of the latest audio visual technologies on display and home cinema at its best so you will get a good idea of how it might work in your home. Demonstrations can be arranged by the knowledgeable and friendly team.

In a nutshell, said Lee Vaughan, “We want to enable people to be able to embark on a home development project and not pull their hair out. We and our partners will do the legwork, saving you all the time required for co-ordination and cutting down the chances of mis-communication between specialities.”

• Breckenridge, Ketton Design House, 63 High Street, Ketton, Rutland, PE9 3TE Tel: 01780 400500 www.breckenridgeconservatories.co.uk Opening Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm Sunday by appointment only

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Christmas in the Alps T

Lying in the shadow of Mont Blanc, this village oozes tradition and charm without being as brash as maybe Courchevel 1850 can be accused of.

Whilst the pedestrianised centre is a catwalk for the fur clad upper echelons, the extensive ski area is home to some 325km of piste.

Lech, Austria. The crowds may head to St Anton but those that can afford to head to neighbouring Lech and although these resorts share the same ski area the similarity ends there. Famed for its royal connections, Lech is a laid back village surrounded by fantastically groomed piste and amazing off-piste. Although there are a handful of chalets most of the resorts accommodation is hotel based and at the top end of the scale too.

Early booking is always essential.

• Contact: Snow Finders, Aspen House. 12 Kings Head Place Market Harborough Tel: 01858 466888, www.snowfinders.co.uk PHOTOPRESS/Saas-Fee

here can be no better way to spend your time over the festive period than experiencing the exhilaration of skiing in the Alps. At this time of year the traditional resorts really do come into their own as skiers seek the authentic and atmospheric destinations rather than the more drab purpose built ski stations. It is these traditional resorts that are at a premium as holiday makers clamber for that heady mixture of Alpine scenery and cobbled streets together with stone, slate, and wooden chalet styled villages. Here we’ve selected three villages that would be perfect for your winter wonderland festive break: Saas Fee, Switzerland. A beautiful chocolate box traffic free resort with high altitude skiing. This resort caters for skiers and non-skiers alike and has a very vibrant night scene too. The ski area isn’t the largest but it’s all at altitude so snow is a banker from late November until early May. Megeve, France. Maybe one of the most chic ski resorts in the ski world.

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he Maldives consist of a myriad of little islands, about two hundred of which are inhabited, and these are engulfed into twenty-six natural atolls. They straddle the equator with the appearance of a garland of little gems haphazardly abandoned on the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Each resort has a shallow yet brilliant blue lagoon and is surrounded by a coral reef.

The islands themselves are blessed with relatively deserted beaches of the softest powder-white sand, with a backdrop of gently swaying palms. Below the ocean is a world apart with a truly amazing kaleidoscope of over nine hundred species of exotic fish inhabiting the crystal clear waters. The splendours of the underwater life include turtles, sharks, dolphins, whales, stingrays, moray eels and manta rays.

If you are seeking the ultimate in exclusive island hideaways, then the Maldives are for you.

Transfers: Depending upon the location island, your transfer from Malé airport will either be by seaplane or speedboat, both of which will be on a shared basis. Please note that seaplanes only operate during daylight hours. There is a wide range of islands. ‘If Only’ features over 40 and are true experts with their unrivalled knowledge helping you to choose the right resort whilst remaining extremely competitive on price.

From iconic water bungalows to stunning beach villas with amazing furnishings and amenities, each resort offers a taste of true decadence.

• ‘If Only’ work closely with local independent agency Savvi Travel.

Call for expert advice and fantastic prices to this beautiful part of the world. Tel: 01572 842012 or pop into the shop at 7 The Maltings, Oakham.

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WHAT’S ON Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment in the region this month FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER TO SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 2014 MUSICAL: CHICAGO Set in 1920s Chicago, this is the story of scintillating sinners Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, their crimes of passion and outrageous pursuit of fame and fortune. Featuring classic tunes such as ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Cell Block Tango’ and ‘Razzle Dazzle’.

Curve, Leicester Tickets from £9.75 (Previews) Tel: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk THROUGHOUT DECEMBER...

WINTER NATURE AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES Choose from a range of activities including Natural Christmas crafts, a Guided Christmas Bird Watching Walk and Hedge Laying for Beginners.

Full details and booking on line or Tel: 01572 653024. Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre, Egleton SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER, 11AM TO 4PM EVENT: OAKHAM QUALITY MARKET Shoppers will discover around thirty stalls, all carefully selected to give visitors a range of varied and high quality products to choose from.

Victoria Hall, Oakham.

Admission is free.

MONDAY 2 TO SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER, 10AM TO 5PM DAILY EXHIBITION: STEPHEN WIGMORE Rutland based painter Stephen Wigmore will show his latest work which follows his favourite themes including musical instruments, musical icons, family and atmospheric imaginary landscapes.

Victoria Hall, Oakham Admission is free MONDAY 2 DECEMBER, TO BE SEATED BY 7.20PM EVENT: RUTLAND NSPCC CAROL CONCERT Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival before a magical programme of wondrous tales of Christmas by guest readers including Lars Tharp (BBC Antiques Road Show), Nigel Colborn (BBC Gardeners World), Rosemary Conley (Diet expert) and Anne Davies (BBC East Midlands Today) plus sublime music from the Harborough Singers.

All Saints Church, Oakham Tickets £12 each from Bakers Yard, Oakham, Don Paddy’s Wine Bar, Uppingham, Margaret Wheeler Tel: 01572 813626 WEDNESDAY 4 TO MONDAY 8 DECEMBER – 11AM AND 2PM PERFORMANCES THEATRE: WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life with their trademark blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song.

The Core at Corby Cube Tickets are £11.50/£9.50/£7.50 Tel: 01536 470 470 or www.thecorecorby.com.

THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER EVENT: LATE NIGHT SHOPPING MARKET HARBOROUGH FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER AND OAKHAM MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER This year, the shops in Uppingham will open late with a festive welcome to encourage shoppers to buy locally.

FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER, 5PM TO 9PM (TALK 6.30PM – 7.30PM) EVENT: SPECIAL EDITION GOURMET CHOCOLATE & CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING Find out about the botany, history and geography of chocolate; sample Rosanna’s hand-made goodies and browse our exclusive range of Barnsdale gifts for garden lovers, with a glass of something festive Tickets £5, including a complimentary glass of wine. Booking essential Tel: 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens. co.uk FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER, 7.30PM CONCERT: CHATER COMMUNITY CHOIR A seasonal concert in support of the Rutland Rotaract Family Support centre.

St Andrew’s Church, Lyddington Tickets £5 Tel: 01780 729006

for ages 15 and above The Core at Corby Cube Tickets £15.50 Tel: 01536 470470 or at www.thecorecorby.com.

WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER, 7.30PM EVENT: ASHLEY FILM NIGHT This month’s film is ‘Les Miserables’ – the hit movie based on the long running stage musical.

Ashley Village Hall Tickets £5/£3 Tel: 01858 565410 SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER, 7.30PM CONCERT: ‘BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE’ The Rutland Concert Band present their Christmas Concert with a programme including beautiful arrangements of traditional Christmas carols and well known Christmas songs.

Braunston Village Hall Tickets £10 (£5 students) Tel: 01572 774388 FRIDAY 20 AND SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER EVENT: CHRISTMAS CABARET West End musical theatre star, David Kent returns to perform his show ‘Let It Snow!’ featuring classic numbers from musical theatre, some comedy songs and a few festive favourites. Both evenings will begin at 6.45pm with a drinks reception, followed by a three course festive dinner and musical entertainment from David.

Launde Abbey Tickets £35 per person Tel: 01572 717254 www.launde.org.uk

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER, 12.30PM EVENT: HARBOROUGH JAZZ This week’s guests are Andra Sparks with Nicki Iles, Nick Weldon, Art Temen, Laura Jurd and Trevor Tompkins.

The Angel Hotel, Market Harborough Admission: Members and Guests £13; Non members £15 TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER, 7.30PM EVENT: SING-A-LONG-A ROCKY HORROR Sing your heart out to the original Rocky Horror movie with on-screen lyrics provided so everyone can join in. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended. Advised RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING DECEMBER 2013

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Doing it for Yourself Sosennah Every talks to two mums who have followed their passions and started their own businesses from home…

Nicola Elstone - Please Shut The Gate Designs

Nicola Elstone

Nicola is a trained illustrator and print maker, a mum of three and lives in Braunston. She makes original Linocut prints all handmade from her home studio.

Verity Davis

How did the company name come about?

The first thing I decided to print was a wooden sign for our garden gate saying, ‘Please Shut The Gate!’ as our chickens kept escaping down the road. This then led to friends and family asking for kennel and stable door signs and my company was established.

What items do you make and sell now?

To make the company a success I knew I had to think commercially and make useful products that people would like to buy, such as cushions, aprons, door stops, bags and mugs, all at an affordable price.

Where do you get your inspirations from?

My passion is animals and the countryside so all my inspirations are from there. If I wasn’t an artist, I would have loved to be a vet.

Can you talk me through how the printing works?

I draw out a design in reverse onto a piece of lino flooring, cut it out using special tools and then rub ink all over. I then place the lino on the press and put the canvas fabric, tea towel or card under several pieces of hard card and then wheel it under my 19th century letterpress and hope for the best!

What collections are available now?

The ‘Norfolk collection’ of fish prints is printed in a subtle teal colour on a canvas fabric. I’ve matched this with a bright orange backing some wonderful bright deck-chair stripe fabric.

One of the cushions has a line from Katie Melua saying, “When you are out there on your own, it’s a way back home”, which I’ve printed onto a fabric with stars on, in the format of the Plough constellation.

The autumn/winter collection has animal prints in wonderful rust reds and greens.

I’m very excited about my new ipouch handbag, which fits your iphone and credit card; you don’t need to carry anything else!

• Nicola’s products are stocked at ‘Made’ in Uppingham and the Wistow gallery or available to view and buy online from: www.pleaseshutthegate.co.uk

Verity Davis – Forever Living Products distributor Wife and mother of two from Market Harborough What made you become a FLP distributer?

My background is in marketing which I enjoyed but I didn’t really know where I was going or what I wanted to do long term. I became a mother for the first time three and half years ago and since then I have been working part time. I joined FLP to top up my wages and I love being able to help people and animals with their health.

I am so grateful to have been introduced to the business by a friend, because after I had our second child in October 2012, I was made redundant and it was so comforting to know I had a plan B. What product range does FLP offer?

Forever Living is the world’s number one producers of Aloe Vera and Bee products, trading in 150 plus countries around the world and with annual sales of over $2.5billion.

The company is cash rich and debt free and has been awarded the ‘investors in people’ Gold status. This gave me huge confidence in the company and their ethical standards.

The product range consists of Personal care, Weight management, Animal care, Nutritional Supplements, Skincare and Beauty, Sports and

Mobility all of which are growing markets.

What qualities do you need to become a distributer?

The opportunity is open to everyone; we have Barristers, Doctors, Farmers, students, teachers and lots of mums and dads all wanting complete flexible, uncapped will-able incomes. You don’t need any qualifications, but what you do need is a good work ethic, be self motivated and have some goals to aim for. The new distributor pack is £199 making it accessible too.

What training is available?

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SHOPS & SERVICES Hambleton Bakery’s Christmas Range Julian Carter of Hambleton Bakery was recently voted Baker of the Year in the prestigious BIA trade awards. Whilst you will probably know them best for their range of organic, real bread, they are also becoming renowned for an indulgent range of Christmas goodies that will add enormously to the gastronomic pleasure of the festive season.

This range is available from the start of December. Especially notable are the Christmas puddings, very rich and rather alcoholic, based on an 1844 recipe handed down through Julian Carter’s family. Also of great distinction are the Christmas Crowns – 6 buns in a pan, with ginger, calvados apples, golden raisins, sultanas, peel and glaze.

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The full range of breads will be available as usual in all the shops. For Christmas orders, you are asked to order products by 16th December.

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2012 was a great vintage for fresh wines.

Riservas will be more problematic, but for Prosecco, brilliant! Riva is not proud – try it with a dash of peach juice or Aperol, lovely bubbly, as Del Boy might have said. Convito is a rather superior re-working of the Solare, simple and pure, whereas the Falerio has filled and rounded out since arriving earlier in the spring and is altogether more knowing, its passerina and pecorino vines supply the depth of citrus and tropical fruit.

The Sangiovese is courteous this year, just right for white meats and pasta dishes.

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SHOPS & SERVICES Rutland Sewing at Rutland Village, Ashwell A revival in Crafts means there has never been a better time to discover your creative skills.

Girls Going Places Leicester High School for Girls celebrated some excellent exam results and secured top university courses for girls in 2013.

With almost half of the girls achieving A and A* grades at A level, there was a lot to celebrate at Leicester High on results day this year. The high grades which the girls gained ensured their places at top universities, with 60% securing courses at the coveted Russell Group universities. The school offers a choice of 22 A levels, with the most popular courses being Chemistry, Biology and Maths. One of the many advantages of girls’ schools is the lack of gender differentiation between courses.

This means that many of the girls go on to study engineering, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry and biomedical science. To build on the school’s success in the sciences, there is now a funded Ogden Trust Physics Scholarship in the Sixth Form for an able, UK-born student from a state school, who would normally need financial assistance to attend an independent school.

• Please contact Mrs Julia Harbage, Registrar, on 0116 270 5338 or see the website www.leicesterhigh.co.uk for more information about the Ogden Scholarship.

Caught on Camera There was a time when CCTV was an expensive commodity only used by the rich or the paranoid. Today the modern family is realising it is a sensible low-cost deterrent to burglars and an invaluable tool should a burglar break-in. CCTV can provide police with pictures which may quickly identify the thief leading to a swift arrest and retrieval of stolen property.

Most people think having an alarm system fitted is enough to stop them burgled. It isn’t. Research shows 57% of burglaries are committed while someone is at home, therefore an alarm system is likely to be switched off. Burglars are well aware that alarms aren’t always activated, and if do they go off it is very unlikely neighbours will take any notice.

However, intruders are well aware of the power of CCTV and reformed burglars will be the first to say they will pass by a house with CCTV and

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Since its launch on September 14th, Rutland Sewing has enjoyed progressive success. Says Lynne Vale, owner, “I have been thrilled and amazed at the amount of sewers in the county and beyond who have visited the shop and the great comments and feedback that I have received. The classes and workshops have been well subscribed as you can see from our facebook page.”

The sewing studio has been designed specifically for purpose with the latest machines and equipment. The studio offers regular classes and workshops for all types of sewing, so whether you are an experienced sewer or a complete beginner you will find a class to suit you. Children from 8 years old also enjoy regular classes and workshops and Craft Parties can be arranged.

The shop sells dress fabrics, Simplicity patterns, haberdashery, patchwork fabrics and accessories, books, kits and fabulous Pfaff sewing machines which boast a free five year warranty and training course here at the studio.

Says Lynne, “I’m pleased to announce that we will be offering a City Guilds Patchwork and Quilting course commencing in February. If you would like information about this you can call us on Tel: 01572 756468 or come along to our coffee morning on Saturday December 14th 10am at 1 pm and meet the tutor Bev Mayo.”

Regular tutors are Lynn Vale for dressmaking and soft furnishing, Viv Tipper and Margaret Torrance teaching Patchwork, Christopher Farmer teaching re-upholstery and Liz Hanbury teaching creative embroidery and textile craft projects.

Guest tutors for 2014 include Sue Atkinson and Gilli Theokritoft with some fantastic workshops.

• Open Day on Saturday 11th January to meet the tutors. You can also view samples of the workshop projects and finished work from past workshops. There will be demonstrations and mini projects to try and refreshments to enjoy.

move onto the next one they find without it.

Crime statistics show Stamford and surrounding villages are experiencing around 47 reported burglaries each month. Today’s hightech CCTV systems are simple to use and live images can be viewed on your smartphone or tablet 24/7. Peace of mind if you’re away from home.

That burglary down the road, or even next door, could make you think you have got away with it. But burglars escape scot-free too many times and re-offend regularly in the same area. Today’s home CCTV packages don’t need special software and with fast speed broadband you can log on to your remote viewable image from anywhere in the world. The infra-red cameras give a clear night vision and images are recorded for at least two weeks.

Knowing you are well protected gives a feeling of security that should not be underestimated.

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Vale Judo Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary Members of Vale Judo Club had fun celebrating the club’s ten year anniversary recently. British Judo’s Chairman, Kerrith Brown, joined them for the celebrations and to congratulate the club on all of its achievements over the last decade.

Meaning ‘the gentle way’, Judo is a modern martial art and Olympic sport which is believed to have a positive effect on confidence, self

esteem and behaviour in young ractitioners.

Headed up by national coach and current British Masters Champion, Mike Newton, the club offers judo classes in Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Bourne and Deeping.

Recent good news means that the next ten years look equally promising, “We are delighted to announce that we have secured Sportivate funding from Sport England to allow us to run Judo & Self Defence courses across the region for 11-16 year olds. This is a great opportunity for young people to throw themselves into

judo for an eight week period at the total cost of only £8. All abilities are welcome and no prior judo experience is needed. We will teach throws, holds, submissions, breakaways and immobilization techniques as well as preparing candidates to pass their first British Judo grading.”

• More information on the club, its classes, its achievements and the new courses can be found at www.valejudoschools.co.uk.

Oakham Enterprise Park open for Business The former HMP Ashwell site is located just a few miles outside of Oakham, and before being formally closed in March 2011, was a 600 capacity Category C prison for over 20 years. It was first opened in 1955 as an open prison, having previously been an army base during World War II, used by the 82nd Airborne Division as a parachute jump school.

Today it is a 25 acre ‘Enterprise Park’ which aims to create 250 jobs and help 50 start up companies over the next 10 years. Rutland County Council purchased the site in March 2012 in order to offer local businesses a greater variety of business premises.

The four large former cell blocks in the centre of the park have now been demolished to create a 2.6 acre cleared development site. This will provide several large commercial building plots available on long lease terms. Accessed from the new central site entrance, the plots will have good visibility from Ashwell Road and an excellent profile within the new enterprise park. There is also a state of the art, industrial kitchen worth millions which is available for rent and the former sports centre will offer fantastic opportunities for local sports clubs.

• For further information, to view the units, free business mentoring or help with starting a business, contact James Frieland, Oakham Enterprise Park Business Manager, on Tel: 01572 758288 or 07767 618345 or Email: oakhamenterprisepark@rutland.gov.uk.

Also some of the business units have started to be added to the property website ‘Rightmove’ for you to browse at your leisure.

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This month sees the opening of Broadway and West End smash hit ‘Chicago’ at Curve in Leicester – the centerpiece of this year’s fifth birthday celebrations. During rehearsals Amander Meade caught up with Verity Rushworth who stars as scintillating sinner, Velma Kelly

You are well known for your role as Donna Windsor in ‘Emmerdale’, why did you decide to leave such a popular series?

“I joined the cast of ‘Emmerdale’ as a twelve year old and stayed until I was twenty three so I literally grew up on-screen. My lucky break came from an audition through a drama club I went to in Yorkshire where I grew up. Much as I loved the show, in my heart I always wanted to sing and dance and knew I really wanted to pursue musical theatre seriously at some stage. For four years I fitted my musical theatre training around my filming schedule and a couple of years ago decided the time was right to take the plunge.”

Your first musical theatre role was Penny in Hairspray with Michael Ball in the lead role – were you daunted?

“I was! I also absolutely loved every minute of Hairspray. It was definitely the right move for me. I really loved the interaction with a live audience and I stayed for fifteen months. I was so fortunate to follow up that role with a tour for Andrew Lloyd-Webber in the role of Maria in ‘The Sound of Music’. This time my leading man was Jason Donovan so I have been particularly lucky.”

You got married in March this year – how are you and your new husband handling so much time apart?

“Well, it’s a fact of both our lives. We met on ‘Hairspray’ and he works in theatre so he understands. It’s simply a way of life now and we work hard to make it work for us.”

‘Chicago’ has already extended its run due to demand for tickets – was the role of Velma on your wish list?

“Definitely. It’s one of the best female roles in one of the best shows

in musical theatre. I was so thrilled to get the part. Velma might be a murderer but she also has some killer lines and some fantastic numbers so I’m looking forward to getting my teeth into her. So far I have played a lot of good girls and sweet characters so Velma is a bit of a departure for me which I love. It’s also very physically demanding so there’s another challenge in making sure I’m fit and ready. I’ve been doing lots of running and dancing to prepare.”

What can audiences expect from this production?

“Well the story is set in 1920s Chicago and tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly – their crimes of passion and their outrageous pursuit of fame and celebrity. David Leonard plays Billy Flynn, their slick, fast talking lawyer. The score is fabulous – well known songs include ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Cell Block Tango’ and ‘Razzle Dazzle’. As well as superb sets, costumes and choreography, the production is big and glitzy with bags of glamour and the feel of a concert performance with a live band on stage. Quite faithful to the Hollywood film, it’s the classic ‘Chicago’ given a contemporary feel by our brilliant director, Paul Kerryson. I can promise lots of wicked fun plus some fantastic song and dance numbers – what more could you need at Christmas?”

• ‘Chicago’ is at Curve in Leicester and runs between Wednesday 4 December 2013 and Saturday 18 January 2014. Tickets are available through the Box Office Tel: 0116 242 3595 or at www.curveonline.co.uk. Additional options around the main performances include signed performances, an over 55s Theatre Day with heavily discounted tickets, a Musical Theatre Dance Workshop, a Burlesque Workshop and an original stage play reading. All details can be found on the website.

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