LOCAL NEWS
Upfront (L) to (R): Sarah Gardner, Melissa Fysh, Bertie Fenner, Loryn Chambers
Aromatica: A Natural sensation Recycle beautifully - with an antique If you thought of recycled goods as clunky and inelegant, think again. Buying an antique is the ultimate green gesture, and if you choose carefully, you can find classic pieces which will survive for generations. Jo Elwood of Green Man Antiques and Restoration in Oundle has a great selection of beautiful 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, chosen for its perfect proportions and fine craftsmanship. “People think that if they live in a modern house, they can’t have antiques, but that’s just not true. They look good in any setting,” says Jo. “Our prices are comparable to modern furniture, yet you are getting something that has stood the test of time, something with character and longevity that you will be able to pass on.” The shop’s stock usually includes chests of drawers, mirrors, chairs, pictures and clocks and tables. There is also a range of quirky and decorative gift items, which start at around £10. • Green Man Antiques, 74 West St, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 272099
The Vac Centre It’s Spring Clean time and the Vac Centre has some wonderful offers running through April. Not only do they provide the best service anywhere in the region, but they also offer great value machines, be they uprights, pull alongs or hand helds. Nick, the owner, has a fabulous selection to choose from but more importantly he can make sure you make the right choice: “Everyone’s house is different. You need the right vacuum cleaner for the type of floor coverings you have – the wrong vacuum can wreck your floor.” • The Vac Centre, 18 St Mary’s St, Stamford Tel: 01780 482935
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Aromatica is delighted to announce its move to a fabulous new premises and the launch of a Natural Treatments salon upstairs. “Our first year went really well,” according to Melissa Fysh the owner, “but often people would ask us if we did treatments as well as selling the products. So it seemed like a natural move.” Now, in its fabulous new premises right opposite the George, you can enjoy all natural body treatments in the salon upstairs. Loryn Chambers has joined as the beauty therapist. She was trained at the Burley Academy in Peterborough and practiced at Bannatyne’s in Peterborough before joining the Aromatica team. “I’ve been going for treaments for six years and this girl has really got it,” Melissa enthused. I had a peek at the treatment room and it is top class, with beautiful Farrow and Ball colours, elegant, calm, spotlessly fresh and clean. Treatments include Top to Toe Organic Indulgence, Complete Body Restore, Back to Bliss and also waxing, manicures and pedicures. Treatments will begin from April 4th, the shop and bookings are open now. Aromatica continues to offer the best natural beauty products for sale in the region, with brands including Ren, Neom and Dr Hauscha. • Aromatica, 8 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 753443 Open 9-5 Mon-Sat, late to 8pm on Thu
The Cheese Cellar “We love things made with a passion,” say George and Karen Brammer, who recently opened the Cheese Cellar in Stamford. “When we arrived back in the area after years of living in the Cotswolds we found that we missed the artisan cheeses we had become used to buying there.” The Cheese Cellar stocks cheeses made by hand by the farmer. George is a bespoke furniture maker and Karen is taking time out from a career in nursing. “My passion is the individual,” says George, “those who can make something with their hands. We will lose the small producer if we don’t support them and with this in mind our aim is to promote and educate.” Taste before buying if you are unsure of your choice. Karen explains, “Customers come in for the cheese but quickly realise that there is a wonderful selection of all sorts on our shelves. Derek sources our fresh veg, local eggs and honey from Boston.” • The Cheese Cellar, 17 St George’s Street, Stamford Tel: 01780 489269
New estate agency opens in Stamford Exciting times lie ahead for Smiths Gore, the UK’s leading rural property services advisors, with the opening of a residential agency office in Stamford. The office is managed by Ed Russell who joins from Knight Frank where he was responsible for Country House sales in the Midlands area. Joining Ed is Annabel Morbey and Edward de Lisle. Ed Russell commented: “I am delighted with the opportunity to build and develop our estate agency practice in the Stamford area. Stamford is the ideal location to establish a dedicated residential sales office, where we already have an existing high profile management presence in and around the town.” “We are committed to providing a first class service to vendors and buyers alike, with the very best advice to our clients backed by our strength and expertise as the UK’s leading rural property services provider.” • Smiths Gore, 9 High Street, St Martins, Stamford Tel: 01780 484 696 STAMFORD LIVING April 2011
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