FASHION
From the ward to the catwalk
The Angel Christmas Fair will raise vital funds to support the work of Peterborough’s Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice. There simply aren’t enough words to properly pay tribute to the care and dedication offered by the fabulous team there… but to say ‘thankyou’ on behalf of Stamford Living readers we asked stylist Sally Stillingfleet to assemble her own group of fashion and feelgood experts and offer some of the staff an end-of-summer treat PHOTOGRAPHY: ELLI DEAN
Caroline wears Esprit denim shirt £40, Mac jeans £100, Esprit tan boots £70, scarf £20, all Attic
Susan wears silk shirt £125 and rust cardigan £85, scarf £25 by Nice Things, plus Mac jeans £100, Esprit tan boots £70, all Attic
Susan Shackleton, Inpatients Unit Manager A keen runner and Stamford resident, Susan assesses care for new patients and has worked at Thorpe Hall for 11 years. Susan loved the rich colours and prints from Nice Things and was keen to try new shapes and styles. Her gamine short-cropped hair was blow-dried and styled by Francesca for added volume and texture.
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ALLY has worked for Stamford Living and its sister publications for many years, choosing themes, models, clothes and accessories for numerous fashion features. She knows her stuff, and she knows people, so when she says: “These literally are one of the most dedicated and lovely group of women I have come across,” you know they must be very special! She continues: “Thorpe Hall are so lucky to have these strong women as part of a bigger team. They are an inspiration – to all the patients they care for and their families, and the Peterborough area is so lucky to have this special place. Although the end
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Dr Caroline Anson Caroline previously worked in the Manchester area as a GP before moving into palliative care. A dedicated, highly regarded doctor she looks great in the outfits she chose and said they were ‘just her!’ Ever-practical and a mum to two young daughters, she has little time to be pampered. Her naturally curly hair was carefully softened with much larger curls and a beautiful make-up by Laura complemented her autumnal outfits.
journey is inevitable, it is filled with compassion, care and commitment, smiles and laughter and I am sure lovely memories are made in fantastic surroundings for everyone affected. “These women put themselves last, so they enjoyed the chance to have some pampering and jumped at the opportunity to raise awareness for the Angel Christmas Fair, hoping to raise as much money possible. Spending so much time finding outfits they liked and felt comfortable in was a pleasure, a privilege and the photoshoot itself was a day I won’t forget.”