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FEBRUARY 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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ast February I shared my favourite love sonnet with you. This year I have chosen one for the younger generation from Michaela Morgan in celebration of her recent nomination in the BBC TV Blue Peter book award for ‘Walter Tull’s Scrapbook’.

Love Hearts - sweets for the sweet (from ‘Through the Window’)

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They say I Love You and You’re so Fine, my friends crease up at Please Be Mine.

She must have packets of them.

All afternoon I’m thinking how she felt.

I smell the sweet and sickly scent as pastel messages fizz and melt.

I send back Crazy! and No Chance.

I nudge and snigger Wanna Dance?

I chuck No Way and flick Big Deal I throw In Love and make her squeal Then, when all my friends have gone away I quietly give her Don’t Cry and U.R.O.K.

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Then Speak to Me and Hold Me Tight So at break I go up to her. All right!

She blinks at me. Her smile is growing.

Offers a sweet - Be Kind is showing.

I snatch them, push her, run off crowing.

Valentine’s ideas

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February 14th playing Cupid girl on my table acting stupid passing sweets to me.

All through maths they come Great Guy Don’t Blush Then Trust Me - that kind of mush It’s really getting to me.

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Swans of Oakham

10 Design Solutions

Ten Trends for Interiors this Year

12 Health and beauty Wedding hair and makeup

15 Weddings

Local businesses to help perfect your big day

22 Fashion

Gift ideas for Valentine’s Day

25 Perspectives

Who’s Who in your Family Tree?

27 Food and drink

Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms

28 Eating out

Red India and Burghley House’s Orangery

31 Travel & Wine

Villas with Savvi Travel and Wine for Living

32 Travel

Focus on Italy and Skiing

35 Diary Dates

What’s on in our region this month

37 Shops and services

Welland Place, Barnsdale Hall Wedding Fair, Bray and Bray and more

38 Local Walk

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VALENTINES’ IDEAS Gift ideas for that special someone...

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For Both • ‘Valentines’ Escape’ at Barnsdale Hall Hotel. Relax and unwind together in a Floatation Therapy Tank complemented with pink sparkling wine, chocolates and strawberries.

Also included in this package, is a romantic dinner for two, overnight accommodation and full English breakfast for £89.50 per person per night.

Offer available throughout February additional nights from £75.00 per room bed & breakfast. Call Tel: 01572 757901

• Ruth Wood’s Cave 22.5ct gold plated silver rutilated quartz treasure ring for £430.

Available at www.ruth-wood.com or call Ruth on Tel: 07832 199596

• Heidi Kjeldsen’s velvety blue Tanzanite which nestles between two dazzling Trilliant Diamonds or her Sparkling Diamonds in a stunning 18ct yellow and white gold handmade setting. Both handmade at Heidi Kjeldsen in 18ct white gold and available at the shop on Mill Street and online at www. heidikjeldsen. com with a 25% discount for bookings NOW!

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For Him • Ridge Cufflinks available from Made Gallery in Uppingham at £53 or at www.madegallery.co.uk

• This unique gift for film lovers is available in limited edition print, numbered and signed and come with a certificate of authenticity. They sell for £34 each and are available from Hirst and Hirst Living in Oakham and at www.hirstandhirst. co.uk. Or how about this Rutland tube map for £30?

• Some fab ideas at Itch Gallery, Gaol Street, Oakham like this fox in wheelie bin at £45

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Stamford & Rutland Business Awards Entry Deadline Extended Due to High Demand!

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s a result of the high numbers of requests to extend the allowed entry time we are delighted to announce that the final deadline for the business awards has been extended to Thursday 14th February 2013. Competition in several of these categories is already hotting up and so we are delighted to be able to help additional businesses showcase their talents.

So why should your business be entering?

Well, Anna Rogers a PR consultant based in the region says: “Entering business awards is a great way to promote your business. For the best results the awards should reflect the core values of your company, so if your company prides itself on having the best customer service then it makes sense to encourage your clients or customers to enter you for the Customer Focus Award.

If you like to champion your excellent staff then Employee of the Year award is the obvious choice, if you value cutting edge product design then Innovation award would be the best for you. Winning business awards will enhance your company’s profile with customers and suppliers and will give a boost to employee morale.

Local Living sponsors these Business Awards, so an award win means positive coverage reaching an ABC1 readership of 96,000. Don’t forget that you can promote your success too and the easiest and best way to do this is through social media like your Twitter account, Facebook page or company blog. Simply announce your win, let people know how delighted you are and upload photos from the awards dinner and remember to celebrate with staff so they know how important they were in achieving the award.

“I have successfully put clients forward for awards including a property developer who won an Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Award for a mixed-use development alongside the canal in Leeds city centre, a previously underdeveloped area at the time. This gained regional, local and trade media coverage helping to promote the development among potential buyers and commercial investors. A successful female business client supplying ready meals to the supermarkets won

Categories There are 12 different categories available so there is ample opportunity for all our local businesses to share their successes with the community. The categories are as follows: • The Employer of the Year • The Employee of the Year • The Entrepreneur of the Year • The Outstanding Personal Achievement Award • The SME of the Year Award • The Best New Business Award • The E-commerce Award • The Sustainability Award • The Innovation Award • The Marketing Initiative Award • The Creative Design Award

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numerous national awards for her entrepreneurial achievements, gaining coverage in business sections of national newspapers like The Times and The Daily Telegraph and trade publications such as The Grocer. These award wins boosted the company’s image with its customers and potential customers and the presentation evenings proved excellent networking opportunities.”

Ever seen companies winning awards and thought ‘we do it better than that’? If so then you need to be putting yourself in for awards too. As the saying goes ‘you have to be in it to win it’ and if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself then employ someone from outside to look at your businesses attributes and help write entries for you.

Anna has kindly agreed to provide an entry writing service for businesses who feel that they might need a little extra help. To book please call 01778 421420.

For those of you not entering the awards then please do nominate your favourite businesses. This could be a shop, restaurant or pub that has provided you with amazing service, a professional firm who has gone above and beyond to help you out or a local tradesman that has truly delivered what you needed. Remember the best way to help these companies and ensure the market continues to flourish in the region is to help them by telling other people how wonderful they are!

Details of the awards and how to enter can be found at www.local-living-business-awards.co.uk • Entries should be submitted by post to: Local Living Business Awards, 13 Cherry Holt Road, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 9LA or at nominations@local-living-business-awards.co.uk Good Luck!

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Swans of Oakham Where Family Friendly Means Business Mill Street is home to many charming independent businesses and the quality of goods and services available there have earned it the nickname ‘Little Bond Street’. At its heart you will find Swan’s, a family business for over twenty five years. Amander Meade visited to discover the secret of their longevity A joy to browse…

Run by Peter and Linda Jones, their son Tom and a small, loyal team of specialists, Swans are well known for their expertise in antique furniture. Have you ever glanced into the window and concluded that the showpieces on display there are beyond your usual means and walked on? If you have, you are missing out on some of the best service and most eclectic stock you will find anywhere. “It’s true we are well known for antique French beds and furniture,” agrees Tom, “but there is so much more to us than that.” Figuratively and literally, Swans has so much more to offer; an absolute joy to browse, the premises have a Tardis quality comprising eight different showrooms and a gallery – something you would never guess from the exterior. Crammed with fabulous pieces for the home, you are unlikely to leave without falling in love with a pretty lamp or mirror (prices start at a modest £20) or any one of the wonderful interior accessories on display.

Best Browsing…

Not buying? No problem – browsers are positively encouraged. “We have a basket of toys to keep little ones occupied while parents have a good look around and we are never precious about touching or testing,” says Peter, who has raised four boys along with his wife Linda and therefore

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cherish the value of good quality furniture that will stand the test of time and the rigours of family life.

Peter has been at the core of Rutland life for forty years holding public office, founding many longstanding community and business initiatives and is well known for his enthusiastic love of Oakham. Transferring that positivity to Swans, Peter knows the value of a relaxed atmosphere, “When a customer arrives in our shop, they have the security of knowing they are dealing with one of the owners, and as such will receive the best attention. There is never a pressure to buy – if you are looking for something special we will do our best to find it for you. Our interior design advice comes without charge and our testimony is the long list of international clients who have been returning over a long period of time.”

Restful nights, gorgeous gifts…

Linda has developed her own speciality with Swan’s Linen and it comes as no surprise that her background includes running her own lingerie business where, as a professional couturier, she hand made much of the stock herself. The range includes beautiful children’s gifts and clothing, nightwear, bed linen and bath accessories all at affordable prices with great bargains to be snapped up at sale time.

Whilst still at school Tom was ‘encouraged’ to help with stripping and

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waxing furniture at weekends, growing up learning about furniture and finally joining the family firm at eighteen when a curious new gadget called the internet was just launched. “I developed a clunky website for Swans twenty years ago and overnight we went global, drawing in massive amounts of new business not only from the UK but worldwide.”

Since then Tom has ensured Swans are always at the forefront of new technology and his savvy has secured new international clients including several in Moscow as well as commissions for furnishing Mediterranean hotels.

This family achieves the perfect balance when it comes to moving forward whilst cherishing the best of the past in terms of quality and craftsmanship – they employ two cabinetmakers, three restorers and a specialist painter.

If you need one final reason to visit Swans then consider the latest member of the team – her name is Georgie. She is a gorgeous blonde with dark eyes and she is utterly fabulous! Whatever happens, you will find everyone genuinely pleased to see you and the coffee is as warm as the welcome.

• Swans of Oakham, 17 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 724364, www.antiquefrenchbeds.co.uk RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING FEBRUARY 2013

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Design Solutions Ten Trends for Interiors this Year

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Ice-cream colours: pretty, chalky shades of raspberry, mango, lemon, pistachio and mint. Team with a fair amount of white to prevent looking too sweet! Wonderfully feminine but can look quite retro too when mixed with certain wallpapers and curtain fabrics. Look at the new Orla Kiely House range.

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s with Fashion, so with Interior design, the palettes and style ideas for the next season trickle down from the catwalk. The colours and effects don’t get there by accident; they are carefully thought out by leaders of the Interior Design world, and much of it is inspired by Couture. Nicola Hardy has identified ten trends that interior designers will be showcasing for 2013

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Textured Country: beautiful natural textures like wool, sheepskin and leather, floral prints and a subtle colour palette. Patchwork, macrame, knitted and needlepoint details in cushions and throws.

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Bold and patterned: strong colours on walls and sofas, combine stripes, small and massive florals for walls and upholstery. White backdrops are important here to keep it fresh and modern.

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Neutrals: always safe and sophisticated. To avoid looking dull add visual excitement by introducing varied finishes and textures.

TOUCH is the sense to focus on; mix smooth with rough, shiny with matt. The colours of sand and stone will prevail.

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Busy walls and quiet furniture; a chic and elegant combination. Choose traditional damasks from Graham & Brown or damasks with a modern twist from Nina Campbell.

Furniture should be comfortable with plain upholstery so creating a calm contrast.

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Indigo blue: a very popular colour for 2013. It looks most striking when paired with plain white. The scheme doesn’t have to look nautical; by avoiding too many stripes and introducing florals, neutrals and textured weaves the results can be fresh and sophisticated.

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Pastels and brights: a confident choice, but in the right setting can add impact and character. Use in fairly large rooms where the majority of the space is neutral.

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Eco/natural: think harmonious calm colours of the natural world; snowscapes, water, sunrise and sunset. Nothing should be too structured or contrived. Use natural wood and soft textures.

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Chinoiserie: oriental inspired design. Black lacquer with red, pink, lime, turquoise and grey. Think delicate butterfly, bird and feather patterned fabrics, quilted throws and cushions and luxurious textures. Perfect for bedrooms.

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Clash of the cultures: the most exciting trend of all! Patterns are inspired by Folklore African, Mexican, Bulgarian, animals and crafts. Think handmade and spontaneous, this will inject fun and whimsy into your scheme.

Within all these trends are patterns and textures; always choose these first before moving on to colour. Once wallpapers and curtain/ upholstery fabrics have been decided upon colours can be picked out from the designs. Mary Barreau has a wonderful selection of fabrics to select from and in the creative atmosphere of her studio (or she will bring them to you) can advise which will best suit your scheme.

Mary’s number is Tel: 07890409563.

2013 interior decorating trends focus on long-term value and comfort. Choices need to be made more carefully and fruitfully. We want more value for our money and will do more research

before parting with it to find the best options.

Sometimes when planning a concept it can be hard to visualize exactly how the finished room will look. It’s vital to gather your ideas together and prepare a mood board.

Arm yourself with a camera and notebook and get looking around Elizabeth Stanhope’s (which has new lifestyle and kitchen showrooms) and Sarah Harding Interiors, which have relocated to Uppingham’s Market place.

Nottingham boasts both ‘Dwell’ and ‘Nash Interiors’, fabulous stores to borrow new ideas from. They won’t mind you taking photographs if you ask first and say that you’re likely to buy from them at a later stage. It’s handy to have pictures of how their rooms are staged as these can be added to your mood boards and are a good reference point when you search the Internet for viable and cheaper options! If you need to stick to a strict budget then Internet research is incredibly important.

Never underestimate the curious pleasure of creating a mood board. With all your magazine cuttings, fabric and wallpaper samples and photographs, it is an enjoyable and vital part of building a picture of your perfect room. If this is really not you then take yourself to an Interior Designer and they will perform this task for you.

Directory Sarah Harding Interiors Ltd, 6 Market Place, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QH, Tel and Fax: 01572 823389 Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors, 27 Mill Street & 1 South Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 722345 Sites to visit for inspiration: Achica living, wgsn-homebuildlife.com, nashinteriors.co.uk, dwell.co.uk, made.com

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Here comes the bride!

When you eventually walk down the aisle on your big day, you can guarantee that all eyes will be on you. But as any bride-to-be knows, looking naturally perfect takes a lot of preparation! Catherine Batkin talks to some top local hair and beauty salons to find out how you can ensure you look fantastic on your big day

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Think of your bridal hair as a project. Something that should be considered in advance of the wedding and not just in terms of a style you have in mind. After all, you may need to put in a bit of work beforehand to get it to the desired length and condition to ensure it looks its absolute best on your big day.

Simon Cawthorne At Simon Cawthorne, a team of four stylists do wedding hair – so this salon is a great choice for a large bridal party. Becki told me: “We can do the hair for the bridal party either at the salon or the venue of choice which is so important for some brides who don’t want to come out on their wedding day. These days many of our clients want loose hair-up styles which are soft and natural – something that doesn’t look too structured but with the look of a style that could have been created at home.”

Essence: Salon Manager Kate from Essence in Uppingham explained to me the importance of seeking professional advice at an early stage: “Many of the brides I see have a very clear idea of what they want to look like on their wedding day. Some of them want their hair to look like it does usually whilst others hope for a more dramatic difference. If this is the case, your hair stylist will need plenty of time to ensure your hair looks the way you would like it to by the day itself.” Kate can order in clip-in extensions which are carefully colourmatched to the client’s natural hair – the perfect choice for brides-to-be with short, fine hair who may wish for a fuller, more dramatic look for their wedding day.

Hairworx: At Hairworx, Glen Handley is the wedding hair specialist and offers a free consultation for all prospective clients considering using the salon for their wedding hair. Glen told me with the increase in popularity of vintage style dresses and accessories in recent years, they have seen resurgence of 40’s and 50’s hair styles which have a little more definition and structure. Clients still wishing to look ‘au naturel’ could make use of the temporary clip-in extensions which are a simple solution for instant length. Or for something more permanent, it is also worth considering the 100% natural human hair microring extensions – after all, what bride doesn’t want long luscious locks for her honeymoon too?

William Wheelwright Will Wheelwright is based at Barnsdale Lodge and, unlike many hair salons which charge a flat fee for bridal hair, Will charges by the hour – meaning that brides with shorter hair looking for a more simple style can really benefit. Will told me: “Brides are looking for more natural hair these days so I am doing fewer up-dos than I used to.

Certainly, brides-to-be with shorter hair think that there is very little they can achieve with it anyway, so they tend to settle for a safe blow dry. It doesn’t have to be this way though!

Even very short hair can be very versatile – you just need to use your imagination or ask your stylist for some inspiration.

Accessories are also key to dressing it up and making it look really pretty and perfect for the big day.”

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MAKE-UP:

By far the most popular type of cosmetics for young brides are the mineral ranges. Using pure, natural minerals, the products are lightweight, providing ideal coverage yet still allowing skin to breathe, resulting in a flawless finish.

The Beauty Room: Kimberley at The Beauty Room in Oakham uses Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics for her bridal make-up.

Formulated with 100% pure minerals, the products are long lasting and stand up to heat, humidity and perspiration which make them the ideal antedote for wedding day nerves! The brand offers a diverse range of products that are ideal for all skin types, tones and conditions, from luxurious mineral foundations to pigment rich eyeshadows and they already have an extremely loyal following among major celebrities, top beauty editors and professional make-up artists. Bridal make-up includes a consultation, a trial run and make-up on your special day, all for £60.

Vicienté Beauty and Bridal Busy brides-to-be can get their wedding day look sorted in one place at Vicienté Beauty and Bridal, just off the High Street in Oakham. Not only do Tammy and Helen have an enviable range of bridal gowns to suit all budgets, they can also cater for all your beauty needs in the run up to the big day and the day itself. Helen told me: “We use the Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics range which is excellent for allowing skin to breathe and providing a long-lasting finish.” Helen recommends getting a salt body scrub a few days before the wedding to give your skin a fresh, healthy glow and ensure that hard to reach areas also look super smooth!

Barnsdale Hall Spa: Spa Manager Annabel told me about the make-up range they use: “Here at Barnsdale, we use the Mii range of cosmetics which offer lightweight, breathable coverage to ensure our brides get the natural, flawless finish they desire. We also sell all of the products we use which is great for brides that wish to purchase lipsticks or powder for top-ups during the day.” Annabel told me that in addition to the make-up, they recommend that their brides come in a day before the wedding to get a few hours of much-needed relaxation. “Many brides find it so beneficial to have a manicure, pedicure and even back massage the day before if time allows. It’s a great way to take time out from the last minute preparations.” The on-site hair styling services also means that brides can achieve their complete wedding day look in one place.

The Beauty Room - UPDATE I was so excited at the imminent arrival of the new Dermalogica Perfect Primer at The Beauty Room in South Street, I mistakenly attributed it to the wrong brand when I wrote about it in last month’s article! So apologies for the confusion but I am delighted to be able to tell you a bit more about it here…the Dermalogica Age Smart SkinPerfect Primer SPF30 is a new two-in-one product which smoothes, protects and conditions skin while correcting surface irregularities and creating a luminous finish. The Primer may be worn on its own, like make-up, or as a first step to extend the coverage of concealer and foundation.

In addition, the primer also addresses the underlying causes of skin ageing. The potent mix of antioxidant white tea, peptides and sodium hyaluronate protect skin from further damage, whilst stimulating collagen replenishment and helping to hydrate. Get your wonder product from The Beauty Room from the beginning of February!

Directory Simon Cawthorne, Mill Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 722774, www.simoncawthorne.com Essence, Crown Passage, Uppingham, Tel: 01572 822715 Vicienté Beauty & Bridal, High Street, Oakham, T el: 01572 724500, www.viciente.com Hairworx, Gaol Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 720836 The Beauty Room, South Street, Oakham, Tel: 01572 755389 Will Wheelwright Hair, Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, Tel: 01572 757137, www.williamwheelwright.co.uk Barnsdale Spa, Barnsdale, Oakham, Tel: 01572 757901, www.barnsdalehotel.com RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING FEBRUARY 2013

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I’m Getting Married Abigail Richardson explores what’s on offer locally for a truly magical, yet stress-free day VENUES: Barnsdale Hall Hotel Barnsdale Hall Hotel is set in conservation parkland, overlooking the magnificent views of Rutland Water, making it the ideal venue for a wedding. The manicured gardens work in time with the seasons and are a romantic backdrop for wedding photographs.

When you book your wedding here you can be confident that it will be executed to perfection as the team boasts years of experience and expertise. Evolving with time, Barnsdale is able to accommodate all types of marriages, partnerships and blessings. For small intimate gatherings or large celebrations, depending on your needs, the Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and also has space for large evening parties.

There is a selection of rooms available for wedding receptions, each with their own ceremony room and outside facilities for a drinks reception or evening Hog Roast. The Edith Weston Suite suits a large party and with its recent makeover is proving a very popular venue as it has a private outside terrace with cube seating, mood-lighting and a featured photographic area which encapsulates the stunning views of Rutland Water.

Barnsdale Spa is also on hand to offer a pre-wedding package and assistance on the day for hair and make-up. The 66 bedrooms in the hotel

can accommodate many guests and are all individual with many enjoying spectacular views over Rutland Water.

• Contact: Barnsdale Hall Hotel, Nr Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AB Tel: 01572 757901 or logon to: www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Stapleford Park Recently voted one of the top 50 wedding venues in the UK, Stapleford Park is the perfect location to celebrate your dream wedding day. Whether it’s a small intimate gathering or a grand scale wedding breakfast, this luxury country house hotel offers a truly magical location.

Stapleford Park is licensed for Civil Ceremonies in several unique rooms such as the Orangery which adjoins the Grand Hall.

Alternatively for intimate weddings of up to 30 people Stapleford Park can perform ceremonies in the Morning Room. The Drawing Room and Saloon are also licensed, although these areas can only be used for ceremonies during exclusive use of the house.

There are 55 individually designed bedrooms as well as leisure facilities including a luxurious spa, tennis courts, a 20 foot swimming pool, croquet lawn and an ultra modern Technogym and a challenging Par 73 championship golf course, designed by Donald Steel.

• For further details email weddings@stapleford.co.uk, call Tel: 01572 787017 or visit www.staplefordpark.com/weddings/ RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING february 2013

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Up to 140 seated, 180 standing. 11 bedrooms available. Lovely church in village. Easy access, on intersection of A43 and A47.

Many key dates still available for this year as only just launched!

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The Royal Oak The Royal Oak is a traditional family run country hotel in Duddington, owned by dedicated husband and wife team Allen and Julia Freeman and also their son Bradley.

This year they have created a superb new dedicated wedding venue overlooking the Welland River, with its own brand new marquee, toilet facilities, bar and kitchen.

What sets this wedding venue totally apart is the stunning views over the Welland Valley, with the river meandering across the meadows and the sheep grazing. Wedding guests can spill out of the marquee onto the grass and enjoy the splendid vista.

The wedding package is great value at £48 per head and includes: drink on arrival, two course meal, half a bottle of wine per person, tea & coffee, sparkling wine for toast, cake knife & stand, wedding suite for bride and groom.

Up to 140 seated, 180 standing. 11 bedrooms available, all stylishly furnished. There is a lovely church in the village. Easy access, on intersection of A43 and A47.Many key dates still available for this year as only just launched!

• The Royal Oak, Duddington, PE9 3QE, Tel: 01780 444267, www.theroyaloakduddington.com

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The Three Swans, Market Harborough Formerly a 16th century coaching inn, the Best Western Three Swans has been offering a warm welcome to its guests for over 500 years.

With its wide variety of private dining and event rooms, it is able to offer an impressive array of wedding packages, starting from as little as £999.00. From the more intimate ‘Cygnet’ room to the ‘Cromwell Suite’ - able to seat over 140 people for a seated wedding meal - they are able to accommodate all types off weddings, from the smaller, more intimate to grander events. Moreover, with 61 en-suite bedrooms, they can offer special rates for your guests, as well as the use of the hotel’s flowers to decorate the tables, menu cards and a complimentary bedroom for the bride and groom on their wedding night with a glass of champagne, chocolates and strawberries waiting in their room.

Whenever you are planning your wedding, call Laura Dixon on Tel: 01858 438306 or e-mail sales@threeswans.co.uk, to arrange a preliminary meeting or just a show round as well as a free quotation.

• Three Swans Hotel, 21 High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7N Rutland Marquee Company From the marquee, right down to the napkins, Rutland Marquee Company can provide a range of services and advice to make everything much simpler and leave you more time to enjoy being engaged! And they can even recommend a number of different venues if you haven’t yet found your perfect location.

What they offer: • Advice on the size marquee you will need for your number of guests, plus any additional smaller marquees you may require for caterers or bar areas.

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Furniture including tables and chairs as well as bar units, bottle fridges, sofas, coffee tables, dance floors etc.

Lighting options for both inside and outside the marquee.

Discos, live music, toilet facilities, generators, heaters, air conditioning, caterers and catering supplies, floristry, full stocked and staffed bars, wedding favours for your guests, children’s goodie bags and additional decorations like bunting and lanterns..

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bit quirky or a timelessly elegant design. The traditional finishes that are available are shape cutting, embossing, hot foil blocking and thermography (raised shiny text). Each item is tailored to the customer’s own requirements.

All budgets are catered for and Spiegl Press will do anything from your Save the Date cards through to Thank You cards. Directors, Jo and Hugo are on hand to offer as much (or little!) advice as is needed to ensure that you have everything as you want it. There are no minimum order quantities/multiples and things like matching RSVP cards, menu choice and information sheets are no problem either.

There is a huge range of card and paper to choose from to ensure that your stationery has the wow factor that it deserves and you will be safe in the knowledge that no one else has the same!

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Tom and Hannah always recommend an initial consultation, and ideally a site visit so that they can go through their extensive portfolio and discuss your requirements in detail.

• Contact: Tel: 01780 729 201, Mobile: 07971 867 069 or www.rutlandmarquees.co.uk Three Counties Marquees Long established and highly regarded, this local family-run marquee company is experienced in providing stunning wedding marquees for couples in Rutland, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire for over 25 years.

Their bespoke creative service along with a vast high quality range of marquees and accessories, coupled with attention to detail, means they can create the exclusive wow factor.

• Contact: www.threecountymarquees.co.uk or Tel: 01780 408298

INVITATIONS AND WEDDING STATIONERY Spiegl Press produce beautiful, high quality wedding stationery, whether something a

Memorable Cuisine for your Perfect Day Rutland Gourmet is a complete outside catering service dedicated to the provision of high quality food and drink. Rutland Gourmet started life as a provider of high quality ready meals; a cottage industry begun by the owner Sarah Rivett after the birth of her first child so she could work from home. Word soon got around that Sarah’s food was gorgeous and she was asked to cater for a wedding. The rest is history and Rutland Gourmet has now been trading for seven successful years. As one would expect from a professional caterer Rutland Gourmet provides all the ancillary services necessary to make your event work seamlessly. With a wide variety of menus they have something for everyone. So if you know exactly what you want or if you need a little help Rutland Gourmet has the answer.

To further help you decide they offer a tasting service so that you taste samples before your big day. Rutland Gourmet guarantees the finest food and the best service.

• Tel: 01572 747909 or email: sarah@rutlandgourmet.co.uk, www.rutlandgourmet.co.uk Professional Catering Planning your wedding or civil partnership, Sara Mcallister can be with you every step of the way. Whether it’s a tipi in a grassy field or an elegantly designed hall she guarantees to be as passionate about your big day as you are.

Says Sara, “We aim to help you create a unique celebration that reflects your vision and help to make your wishes come true. If you want Mojitos, pulled pork and an ice cream van in a funky tent or smoked salmon , champagne and strawberries dipped in chocolate in a flower decked marquee it can be done.”

Sara can guide you through every aspect of planning, from creating menus inspired by you, to table plans, bespoke favours and timings for toasts and speeches.

• For Bookings and Enquiries, Tel: 07778 227734 or Email: info@saramcallister.co.uk, www.saramcallister.co.uk

Rolls-Royce for Rutlanders Hugh and Debby Illingworth have developed an opportunity within Rutland and the surrounding area to bring you the best Classic Rolls and Bentley Hire for your special day.

Taking the longstanding reputation of RollsRoyce to provide the best cars in the world, they offer a specialist service for comfortable motoring with wonderful cars, excellent service but also with an affordable pricing structure.

Currently three cars are available, a classic Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, which simply oozes with nostalgia and a wonderful aroma of leather and varnish, a spacious Silver Spur or a Bentley Turbo R, the former being in light ‘larkspur’ blue with ivory hide. Additional cars include a powerful Bentley Arnage and R-R Silver Cloud.

Classic Rolls and Bentley Hire will be exhibiting at Barnsdale Hall Wedding Fair on Sunday, 24th February and Normanton Park Hotel on Sunday 17th March .

• For more information Classic Rolls and Bentley Hire.co.uk, 28 Stamford Road, Oakham Rutland LE15 6JA, www.rollsandbentleyhire.co.uk call Tel: 08452 262826.

The Gold Band Tim Thornton offers advice on buying a wedding ring There are several factors to consider before you purchase your ring, such as colour, width, profile, plain or stone set, shaped or patterned.

As we progress into the 21st Century, our tastes are very different to previous generations. Going back 50 years or more it was commonplace that the lady wore a ring, probably 22ct gold, and her husband a signet ring, if any ring at all. Through the 1960s and 70s, a patterned flat profile ring of 6mm width or wider in yellow gold was the norm, and now a 3mm white metal band, plain or diamond set proves to be the benchmark.

For men, the matt polished finishes are proving popular too, especially in white metal, and the court profile (rounded on the inside for comfort) works really well for those males who can’t bear the thought of wearing a ring!

In price order the most popular precious metals used in wedding rings are as follows: 9ct gold, palladium, 18ct gold, and platinum, so it’s perfectly possible to find the ideal ring that suits your hand as well as your pocket. The same lady’s ring design, for example, can range from as little as £95 to £750, dependent on the metal you choose.

• TJ Thornton Ltd, 3 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9BX, Tel: 01858 468858

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How to say... Happy Valentine’s Day! Our resident Fashion Editor Vanessa Hollander has been in search of the perfect Valentine’s gift

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think most of us girls have received our fair share of shocking Valentines’ gifts over the years! And whilst flowers are always lovely, they’re a fairly safe bet so I wanted to provide the man in your life with a few different ideas, as well as the classic gift of lingerie!

And for all you men out there, when buying lingerie, be sure and do a bit of research beforehand! Look through her underwear drawer and take a note of her bra and knicker size, that way you’ll be less likely to make a mistake!

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Cavells Mulberry Eliza Wallet in Nude - £250 (left) Mulberry Daria Pouch in Pear Sorbet - £195 (right)

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Who’s Who in your Family Tree?

Genealogy is hugely popular thanks in part to the fascinating insights offered by the celebrities who appear on shows like ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ and in part to the new opportunities for speedy access to historical documents via the internet. Graeme Falconer is a genealogy expert who has helped many clients to discover their ancestry. Amander Meade finds out more about his fascinating work What is Genealogy?

“Strictly speaking it is the study of family lineage, naming ancestors and placing them in the time line of history. As we use the term it has a broader and richer meaning – the study of our family’s history.

The family tree is simply a map of your roots, showing how your ancestors are related to each other but the real purpose of family history is to bring the names back to life and provide not just the Births, Marriages and Deaths but the whole panoply of facts which describe the what, where, why, when and how of our ancestors.”

What discoveries might I make?

“Who knows? Most people aim to provide a family heirloom to pass on to their children and avoid family history getting lost. It’s interesting to explore where the family got to and look at the lives and careers of relations. Personally I have made contact with cousins and second cousins in Canada, Australia and the USA.” Can I do it by myself?

“Certainly. I would suggest starting by researching one name which is focused and less time consuming but can be limiting if you run into a dead end. Alternatively, you can research two main names – yours and your spouse’s perhaps – but again just focus on the male side with your father’s name and your spouse’s father’s name and again not go into too much detail for spouse’s families.

Talk to your relatives, you will be surprised at how much they remember (usually stopping them talking is the problem...).

Start from today and yourself and work back. Build in as much as you can from family sources and then search the Birth, Marriage and Death Registers which go back to 1837. County Record Offices are also useful sources of information as are the census records. After that, the world is your oyster – follow your nose.”

How would an expert help?

If you are interested in finding out about your family history but

don’t have the time to spare, a genealogist can help by saving you many hours of research time. With over 28,000 genealogy related sites on the internet, it helps if you know where to start.

Graeme offers different levels of assistance.

“I would like to feel that above all I can kick start people into what can become an absorbing hobby. The basic option is to teach individuals how to approach the genealogy for their family by providing one to one tuition and mentoring. I work for an agreed number of hours alongside them, setting tasks for them to do and then going through their achievements. I can help to acquire documents, visit Archives and show them the basics of research. This works out at around £150 for ten hours of mentoring. The client would be expected to spend around the same time on research tasks spread over a couple of months.

The second option is when I take what exists in a family, verify and load it on to ‘Ancestry’, a cloud computing system which holds the software and your data files on line. I can go into as much detail as the client requires from one name research which tracks usually the father’s name back several generations to a full family tree tracing male and female lines back over six generations. I quote for these after learning how much information is available, but a rough guide is £125 for one name, £220 for two names and about £500 to £600 for the full tree. It is important to meet and talk through the client’s objectives before I propose how we might proceed.”

• Contact Graeme: Tel: 01572 813097 or email him at graeme.falconer@ez2mail.net.

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Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms Amander Meade reveals a double Michelin starred secret

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ollowing our visit to Restaurant Sat Bains I bored for England on the subject but drew blank looks from even the most enthusiastic of my foodie friends. Could it be that while we are undeniably blessed with great places to eat in this region, our desire to explore has been dulled? Explore you must if you are to enjoy the works of genius by the man described by Jasper Gerard as ‘the most wildly inventive chef since Heston Blumenthal’.

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must admit, I was surprised when the journey took just forty minutes from Oakham leading us to an industrial estate practically under a flyover and yet here, nestling among the pylons is a powerhouse of extraordinary talent and home to the two Michelin stars acquired by Patron Sat Bains, his wife Amanda who is General Manager and their team.

I have since learned that Mr Bains is a God among international food experts and critics alike having achieved rave reviews from every organisation that exists to assess cooking including a perfect score on The Great British Menu.

We selected the Tasting Room Menu at the Chef’s Table – a wonderfully stylish private room with a sliding door into the kitchen where guests can watch their food assembled like a gastronomic ballet. Thus began a delectable parade of thirteen courses (yep, thirteen) all accompanied by a fine wine chosen by internationally acclaimed Sommelier, Laurent whose singular charm and expertise further elevated the atmosphere.

The taster menu is constructed so that each tiny but perfect portion stimulates a different element of taste – salt, sweet, sour, bitter and

umami. With the arrival of each immaculate selection Head Chef, John Freeman explained the ‘story’ behind the dish. Always informative and entertaining, this narrative formed part of the ambiance of the whole evening but never felt intrusive.

As each spectacular course was served our party proclaimed it “Incredible! The best so far” and each time the next one surpassed it.

We literally ran out of superlatives to describe the food. We all tried the dish that has become Sat’s signature starter, the duck’s egg which is poached for twelve hours (there was a scientific explanation behind this but it escapes me now) and served with pea shoots – exquisite. With a gun to my head I would choose the crab mayonnaise with avocado and peanut brittle

as a standout along with the chocolate yoghurt with cumin and lime. The meat eaters were in raptures over the belly pork with piccalilli which takes thirty six hours to prepare. These combinations are the result of a thoughtful process beginning with seasonal inspiration and tested rigorously in the Testing Kitchen… a whole other experience and literally a whole other kitchen created to enable the chefs to put their ideas into practice and are open to guests for lunch and dinner during the week.

The rooms are fabulous but are so eclipsed by the food that they find exactly the right place in the pecking order within the name of the establishment. Did the evening’s extravagance put us off breakfast? No chance.

Similarly gorgeous with everything from the ultimate full English to exquisite muesli, fresh fruit and a mouthwatering selection of freshly baked breads and pastries.

Listed in a recent Sunday Telegraph Restaurant Guide, Sat Bains ranked second only to Heston’s ‘Fat Duck’ in the UK and well within the top one hundred in the world.

It’s forty minutes away. I urge you to get there fast while people who just love great food still stand a chance of getting in. Expect to pay £75 for lunch or dinner at the Kitchen Table and £99 for dinner at the Chef’s Table.

• Contact: Restaurant Sat Bains, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2SA Tel: 0115 986 6566 www.restaurantsatbains.com

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Award Winning Red India Having received the ‘Best Indian in the East Midlands’ award recently, Abigail Richardson decided it was time, once again, to treat herself and 3 friends to her favourite restaurant in Oakham

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e had planned to dine out but circumstances intervened and we had a takeaway instead, which was a shame as I always choose much better with Salik on hand to recommend and guide, and, inevitably, we were not to be swayed from our favourite dishes, except for Lesley who was talked into a Lamb Pasanda instead of the nation’s most popular Chicken Tikka Massala - Kate had that instead! Amander had her usual of Garlic Chilli prawns and stuck to her original review: “I can honestly say that my dish was the best prawn curry I have ever tasted. The sauce was just perfect - not a trace of oiliness, fresh and delicious, really superb.”

I ordered my favourite, Graham’s Goan Green Chicken – a dish brought back by customer Graham, from Goa, obviously, and recreated by chef, Farouk for us Rutlanders. If you like chilli and a sweetness to your curry, I really recommend this dish even though the colour is slightly unusual. We also had 2 boiled rice and 2 huge plain nans and there was plenty left over for Pete and me the following night!

So what can I tell you? We enjoyed it enormously and it really is the Best Indian around, although the food doesn’t travel particularly well so I would suggest dining in. Don’t forget you can take your own wine or beers (and dessert, as I have started to do), and remember your cash as there is no card machine. But the really exciting news is that a second restaurant will be opening soon in Uppingham.

The Orangery Restaurant Family Dining at Burghley House Amander Meade enjoys a relaxed Sunday lunch with the family

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here can be few finer locations for a laid back lunch than beautiful Burghley House on a crisp, bright winter Sunday. The park was alive with folk wrapped up against the cold enjoying the sunshine and no doubt looking forward to rewarding their exertions with something tasty from The Orangery.

The dining area is light and airy with plenty of room between tables affecting a pleasant feeling of space, the arched windows framing some charming views of the gardens beyond.

We had no problem finding a table for four but the dining room was surprisingly busy considering the house and grounds were still closed to the public – obviously a popular venue among locals in the know. A discreet glance at other customers revealed an even divide between those enjoying a coffee and something from the delicious looking range of home made cakes, and those tucking into a full Sunday roast – the Blade of British Beef with Braised Red

Cabbage, crispy Bacon and Horseradish Mash (£12.50) looked magnificent.

We usually have a roast on a Sunday so decided to choose something non-traditional – Lexie opted for Warm Crispy Crumbed Chicken Breast served with Avocado and Smoked Bacon with Tomato and Chilli Jam (£9.50) which came as a generous main course serving and was declared ‘really fresh and tasty’. Tasha’s Spicy Butternut Squash Soup was served with handmade vegetable crisps and a freshly baked roll – she loved it and at £5.75 it makes the perfect warming brunch dish. I chose the Lincolnshire Poacher Rarebit which is usually served with Honey Smoked Ham and homemade Apple Chutney. I declined the ham as I don’t eat meat.

I consider I make a decent brownie and never usually choose them as a pudding. The girls shared the Orangery Chocolate Brownie which was served with Warm Toffee Sauce

Otters Deli

What a welcome addition to Oakham with an eclectic menu, which I wish was available in the evening – just my sort of fare. Vanessa and I enjoyed a bowl of homemade mushroom soup and soda bread on my first visit. I was very impressed with the service as the place was packed! Leo waits on too. The problem is each visit I stock up on treats: Teapigs, olives, Lincolnshire poacher etc, which I really don’t need!

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and Honeycomb Ice Cream (£5.50) and how fabulous it looked. What a treat - rich, dark and irresistible – sorry girls, I will buy my own next time!

Super friendly staff and a thoroughly enjoyable lunch for four plus drinks for £50 – great value and the stunning parkland walk comes free.

• The Orangery Restaurant is at Burghley House, Stamford. For opening times and more information visit www.burghleyhouse.co.uk

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“cooking For romance”

throughout February

Join us monday to saturday lunch two courses for £12.95 or three courses for £15.95

Find out about some great dishes to impress your significant other! Followed by a two course lunch and glass of wine

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when you join us for a three course meal

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£35 per person

we can offer you a standard room for £60.00 or a superior for £75.00 (excluding Valentine’s Day)

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TRAVEL Holiday Villas

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avvi Travel’s choice of fine private villas for holiday rental includes a stunning selection of Mediterranean, Caribbean, Central American and South East Asia villas. So you can choose from a bespoke Mediterranean villa holiday for all the family, a luxury villa on a private estate in Belize or a rainforest canopy view from a Villa in Costa Rica.

Every Bespoke Savvi Travel Holiday includes the following services: a welcome pack including essential food and drink, handbooks with a comprehensive description of the resort, with exclusive in resort discounts, maid service at least twice per week and 24 hour resort managers with expert local knowledge who are there for you in the event of an emergency.

Savvi Travel aim to make your villa holiday as relaxing as possible and a fantastic selection of added value services are available on reques, The 365 steps to the including, grocery, delivery, chefs, pamper by El Calvari chapel the pool treatments, bike hire and excursions Mallorca is a favorite holiday destination, with temperatures over 30 degrees and golden sandy beaches. Mallorca possesses hidden treasures for those willing to venture further than the mass market tourist destinations. Pollensa in Mallorca nestles in the North east of the island

Do you fancy win ning a week’s ac commoda tion at a luxury Villa in Puerto Po llensa in M ajorca for a famil y of 6? Go to www.savv itravel.co.u rutlandco k / mpetition and sign up to the newslette r and to be ente red into th e draw.

and consists of two individual resorts each with their own unique charm and character, Old Town Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa.

Puerto Pollensa is a magnificent bay filled with yachts and fishing boats and there are many tranquil beaches to be found scattered along the shore. The views across the rugged headland are spectacular and are more reminiscent of a lakes and mountains holiday.

The Pine walk is a 1.5 km pedestrianised promenade stretching around the bay and is perfect for an evening stroll, in the shade of the pine trees. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

The Old Town of Puerto Pollensa possesses old world traditional Spanish charm. Dating back to the 18th century its narrow streets and ochre coloured houses create a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. At night the town’s bars and restaurants come alive with locals dining and catching up with friends. Local children whizz around the town square and there is plenty of local colour. A walk up the 365 steps to the El Calvari chapel will help work off some of the traditional Spanish tapas.

Savvi Travel can offer beautiful luxury villas both near the port and walking distance to the old town; some are completely private and many boast spectacular views of the bay.

• For more information on a villa holiday contact Dave or Gill on Tel: 01572 842012 or call into the Maltings, Oakham to discuss your next family holiday adventure.

WINE For a warm, loving Valentine’s gift why not treat the pair of you to this fantastic ‘Wine for Living’ offer?

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tart with a beautiful bottle of incredibly rare pink fizz, Le Case Bianche brut rosé the only sparkling wine made from the delicious grape Wildbacher, a delicate dry wine with lovely berry fruit and minerality. Extremely pretty in the glass as well as to taste. Lovely on its own, try it with strawberries.

Destined to partner red meat or strong cheese, the heart-warming red, Colli di Serrapetrona’s Robbione is another unique wine. Vernaccia Nera is only found within this tiny village (400 inhabitants). Each bunch is hand

tied to a wire to be air dried throughout the winter; the concentrated flavours released when the grapes are pressed add velvety richness and a hint of dates and figs, perfect for warming a cold winter’s night.

Finally, a touch of heavenly Aleatico ‘A’ for amore; a red passito (sweet wine) crafted by Francesco Mauro of Castel di Salve during the wooing of his fiancée.

Usually £66.25 delivered, this incredibly rare and delicious gift is available on your doorstep for £55.75 during February.

• To order, phone: Tel: 01572 759735 or visit Bat and Bottle on Pillings Road, Oakham, LE15 6QF (open Saturdays 9-2, otherwise please call first to check the warehouse is manned), or order from www.batwine.co.uk (search: Living).

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The stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches and wonderful fresh food make Italy one of the most romantic and sought after destinations in the world.

Whether you are looking to explore the flavours of Tuscany and Umbria or the chic Italian Lakes or simply relax on the soft sands of Sardinia, you will fall in love with Italy.

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uscany and Umbria offer an area of classical Italian beauty with patchwork orange groves and Chianti vineyards together with flower filled hillsides and medieval towns, including Siena and San Gimignano.

Nestled below the magnificent Mount Vesuvius and the sparkling Bay of Naples is Sorrento and The Amalfi Coast, home to some of Italy’s finest scenery and just off this coastline, lie the stunning islands of Amalfi and Capri. The area of Puglia is a relatively undiscovered region with miles of unspoilt coastline, a rich and diverse countryside with flourishing wine and olive oil industries; the region is also famous for its traditional Trulli houses.

The Italian Lakes provide beautiful scenery and a romantic atmosphere with three dramatic lakes to choose from: Como, Maggiore and the largest, Garda. This stunning region is ideal for families and couples of all

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So far, this season, the snow has been superb all across Europe from the very start of the season. Early December saw huge dumps of snow across the Alps, even including the lower lying resorts such as Les Gets and Kitzbuhel. Many of these resorts opened unseasonably early with fantastic skiing to be enjoyed. With the New Year being a sell out, the snow held true and bright blue skies were enjoyed by all. A slightly warmer start to the New Year didn’t dampen spirits with most resorts reporting snow bases high enough for resort managements to declare that it needn’t snow again for the remaining season with closing dates of the end April /beginning of May being unaffected. Ski domains such as Chamonix, Verbier, Saas Fee, and many more all boast snow depths of over 2-3 metres.

Weather patterns have changed again and snow falls of up to 60cm have recently been reported, with even more forecast. What this means is

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The Amalfi Coast ages. Finally the Italian cities, from the romance of Venice to the history and culture of Rome, to the glamour of Milan. Each city has its own special magic and provides the perfect destination for a short city break, or as an addition to your main holiday.

The Italian rail system is modern and reliable, with its comprehensive rail network, and this fast and efficient service offers travellers the perfect way to enjoy two or more destinations in one trip.

Why not try Italy for Spring/Summer 2013?

Venice - Stay at the pretty Centauro Hotel - centrally located with one complimentary night included. From - £299.00 per person.

Lake Iseo – Wonderful cuisine, a spa retreat in a charming location, the L’Alberta is set deep in the Lombardian countryside and has been beautifully transformed into a charming hotel. 7 nights - From - £1556.00 per person.

Umbria – The Borgo Dei Conti Resort – amidst olive groves and set amongst beautiful gardens, The Borgo Dei Conti boasts a heritage dating back to the 13th century – 7 nights From £878.00 per person.

Sicily – The Villa Carlotta – Taormina - The 19th Century Villa Carlotta is an aristocratic residence built in the style, typical of the late 1400s.

Taormina – 7 nights from £1649.00 per person.

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that skiing is virtually guaranteed in all resorts up until at least the middle of March. For those thinking of Easter or April skiing then you need not worry about snow depths as the higher ski regions such as Val d’Isere, Zermatt, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Obergurgl, et al as they will all be fully operational until around the start of May. For those toying with the idea of booking a trip it is advised to do so now. Says Nick from Snowfinders, “This market is one of the strongest we have ever known and prices are holding with availability being tight. Of course, there are always pockets of very good deals to be had from any of our numerous tour operator suppliers and the more flexible will benefit from these savings.”

• For more information contact: Snowfinders, 12 Kings Head Place, Market Harborough, LE16 7JT, Tel: 01858 466888, www. snowfinders.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON What’s On – Amander Meade selects some of the best entertainment across the region this month

Tuesday 5 February, 7.30pm TALK: An Introduction to the World of Ferns The Rutland Group of the Hardy Plant Society has invited Des Martin to speak this month on the World of Ferns. Des will offer a lively presentation and then answer questions from the audience. Everyone is very welcome to attend.

Uppingham Church of England School More information is available at www. hpsrutland.btck.co.uk

courses with Nick Hamilton early in March and get a special discount if you book a place on ‘Growing in Raised Beds’and ‘Basics of Vegetable Growing’. Entry to the gift shop, tea rooms and nursery are all free.

Garden admission is £5/£4/£1.50. For more details and the full programme of events at Barnsdale this year visits www. barnsdalegardens.co.uk or Tel: 01572 813200.

Monday 11 February, 11am and 2pm CHILDREN’S SHOW: The Chris and Pui Roadshow Friday 8 to Sunday 24 February CBeebies’ favourite double-act Chris and EVENT: Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival Pui are coming to town, fresh from their 2013 hit show ‘Show Me, Show Me’. Chris Jarvis Britain’s longest funning comedy festival and Pui Fan Lee have been the main faces is about to unleash once again in Leicester on CBeebies since it started and remain top with over five hundred live shows. Lots of the tots with their new high rating show of shows offer free admission and are shown every weekday on CBeebies. Meet them in person in their fabulous performed in venues as diverse as the railway station and a selection of new road show packed with fantastic songs, games and a few surprises restaurants across the city. See established comedians such as Milton along the way.

Jones, Tim Vine, Andrew Ryan, Norman Lovett and Simon Day as De Montfort Hall, Leicester well as catching some rising stars at the start of their career Netball Tickets £10/£12 or £38 for a family of four Tel: 0116 – look out for Sean McLoughlin, Stella Graham and Players needed….

233 3111 or book on line at www.demontforthall. many, many more.

Did you love netball at co.uk For details of shows, prices and venues visit school? If you have enjoyed sport www.comedy-festival.co.uk in the past but haven’t played for a while Sunday 24 February 10.30am to 3pm then now could be the time to start enjoying Monday 11 to Sunday 24 February, 10am to EVENT: Wedding Fair netball again as well as improving fitness and 4pm Couples planning a wedding and their making lots of new friends. The ‘Back to Netball’ families are invited to come along and meet EVENT: Spring Flower Fortnight campaign is searching for new players to come Come and see Barnsdale Gardens at this some of the suppliers that could make their along and train on a Monday evening between 8pm exciting time of year as the gardens burst day extra special. Exhibitors include John and 9pm at Catmose College, Oakham. Coordinator into life. There is a special 10% discount on Lewis, Alan Walters Photography, Elegant Jo says “Everyone is welcome – we are hoping to Hellebores in the nursery during this special Occasions Venue Dressings, Martin Charles complete teams to play in the Rutland County fortnight too. Water colour expert Sandra Wedding Dresses, Gladstone Carriages, Netball League. Come and join in, fun and Peck will help you learn to capture beautiful Sonara Studios Photography plus DJs, friendship guaranteed.” scenes with minimum drawing and a simple Wedding Stationers, florists, musicians and • To find out more either come along wet-into-wet colour wash at her regular painting many more. to join in a training session or days which come with a lovely lunch provided.

Edith Weston Suite, Barnsdale Hall Hotel visit www.rcnl.co.uk Everyone is welcome to the next painting day on Admission free Sunday 24 February. Book early for vegetable growing RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING FEBRUARY 2013

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SHOPS & SERVICES The Life You Choose Your life should be led by your choices. This is why, at Welland Place, they are proud to offer a range of options for later living, with professional and discreet care and assistance on hand if and when you may require it.

Welland Place is a collection of beautifully finished, private apartments, served by a restaurant, swimming pool, spa and gym facilities and secure underground parking – but that’s not all. An on-site emergency support team is available 24 hours a day, with a call system connected to all apartments. In addition, flexible care and support packages provide any assistance you might require with day-to-day tasks or personal care. An extensive social programme and attractive shared lounge ensure a thriving sense of community, with all residents free to withdraw to the privacy of their apartments whenever they wish.

Apartments are available for sale, rent or part-purchase, providing options for people in all circumstances. In addition, there are extensive moving support services. These include a 100% part exchange, a managed sale service and a guaranteed sale price on a property to sell.

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Bray and Bray

Barnsdale Hall Hotel is hosting their annual Wedding Fair this February 24th where they invite brides to be, and families, to come and meet some of their recommended suppliers that they have developed relationships with over the years. With a selection of wedding packages which are ideal for small, intimate gatherings or large celebrations, and set in conservation parkland, overlooking the magnificent views of Rutland Water, Barnsdale Hall is the ideal wedding venue. And with a range of first class local companies on hand, the team of events co-ordinators promise to make your special day even more spectacular!

Exhibitors include: John Lewis Department Stores - Wedding Gift List D J Dave – Disco Alan Walters – Photographer Elegant Occasions – Venue dressings, sashes flowers Martin Charles – Designer Wedding Dressers Gladstone Carriages – Wedding Cars Sweet Hart invitations – Wedding Stationary Steve Bean - Classical guitarist Sonara Studios - Professional photographer Sirotechnics - Fireworks Rutland Flowers – Florists • The Wedding Fair is on Sunday 24th February from 10.30am until 3pm in the Edith Weston Suite. Everybody welcome and admission is free.

PHOTO: Elli Dean www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

Bray & Bray is well known as a trusted law firm and many people are not aware of the hive of activity that takes place in the Market Harborough office with highly enthusiastic people willing to go that extra mile to help their clients which has now been enhanced by the addition of a new specialist property fee earner.

The office is led by Martin Hill who is very well known in Market Harborough for his charity work and help within the community. However Martin is very keen to bring new talent into his office and has recently been joined by Amjad Sheikh who has moved to Market Harborough from the Leicester Head Office of Bray & Bray.

“Amjad brings with him a wealth of experience in both Residential and Commercial Property and is already working with some clients in Harborough. With so much development work going on in the area we identified that bringing in a solicitor who

has worked on both small and large transactions would be an invaluable addition to our office and potential clients,” said Martin.

“My experience in working with both residential and commercial property clients has certainly made me realise that all transactions whatever their size are just as important as each other and deserve the high standard of professionalism that I like to offer all of my clients.

Coming from Bray & Bray’s Leicester head office has given me experience of acting for lenders, landlord and tenant work, freeholds as well as the use of pensions to purchase property which many people are now doing,” commented Amjad.

It is very clear that Amjad is very enthusiastic and approachable and keen to embrace working in Market Harborough.

• If you would like to contact Amjad his direct line is Tel: 01858 435956 or e mail him on asheikh@braybray.co.uk but he would much rather meet up for a chat!

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Daytona is the latest imaging technology available from Optos and it offers patients the most comprehensive and ground-breaking retinal exam available in a quick and painless procedure. The high-resolution optomap images Daytona produces can help practitioners detect early signs of eye conditions (eg retinal tears/detachments, AMD, glaucoma) and non-eye diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

• To book an optomap appointment, call the Rob & Katie at the Horsefair Street practice on Tel: 0116 268775 RUTLAND & MARKET HARBOROUGH LIVING FEBRUARY 2013

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MANTON TO BROOKE AND BACK This is an easy and delightful walk that has just about everything – ridges, grand views, tranquil villages, rivers, even a deserted village Martinsthorpe Martinsthorpe is a deserted village. Only one building remains on the site amidst what appears to be a jumble of earthworks, but was once home to a hamlet of about 70. There is an interpretation board as you leave the site on the far side just over the cattle crossing, which is worth looking at.

WALK DATA: Distance Typical time OS map Start & finish Terrain Stiles Dog friendly How to get there

5 miles 2 hours Explorer 223 &224 or Landranger 141 (always walk with a map) Manton Straightforward and well marked None Except for cattle grids and several fields with sheep Southwest side of Rutland Water, just off the A6003

Brooke Brooke is a truly quaint village with a tiny church, which featured in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. There is also a good interpretation board here to the right of the entrance to the church.

DIRECTIONS

Refreshments • Horse & Jockey, Manton Tel: 01572 737335 www.horseandjockeyrutland.co.uk . This pub is always very popular with cyclists, and offers good beer (Oakham Ales) & pub food, plus the chance to sit outside on a sunny day

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Park in the road leading down to the Horse & Jockey at Manton, on the west end of the village; walk along the road to the main Oakham/ Uppingham Rd. Cross carefully and join a bridleway on the other side that heads due west, through the deserted village of Martinsthorpe and thence to the main Brooke Rd. You will know that you have come to the deserted village when you spot a recently renovated stable block and significant earthworks On reaching the main Brooke Rd, turn right, enter the village and bear right at the junction, with the church then in front of you; continue on down the road to the left of the church; over the River Gwash and then take a right turn along a bridleway This path then takes you almost due east towards Gunthorpe; as it approaches Gunthorpe, it turns in to a metalled track; do not go through the farmyard, the track goes through a gate 30 yards to the right, and then behind Gunthorpe Hall, with their stables The path takes off west across the field on the other side of the Hall, leaving the Hall directly behind you; you pass through a wood and reach the railway line; cross carefully via a pedestrian level crossing On reaching the main (busy) road turn right; stay on the left verge, until in a few minutes you join up with the main Rutland Water cycle circuit; stay on this back to Manton and the pub.

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