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The St Mary’s Quarter gets a fresh burst of energy
The St Mary’s Quarter – St Mary’s St, St Mary’s Hill and the adjoining streets and lanes – is a hotspot for independent shops and very much one of the reasons that Stamford was recently adjudged by the Sunday Times to be ‘The Best Place to Live in Britain’. And in the last year in particular, the area has surged forward. Many new shops and services have opened, and Nicholas Rudd-Jones went out to find out more about them. Riverside upstairs
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avin Hynes, Director of Budworth Hardcastle Property Consultants, responsible for letting many of the properties in the Quarter, is very optimistic about the economic picture: “The old Meander Shop has been let. Demand is as strong now for shops as it has been at any point in the past five years. The landlords have never simply accepted the first (or highest) offer and try and have a feel for what will work. Vacancy rates are much lower than the UK average.”
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Darren and Neil at NGI
NGI The tiling and bathroom showroom within the existing store will open this month. Neil told us: “I am excited by the range of tiles that people will be able to take a look at first-hand.” NGI Design, 4 - 6 High Street, St Martin’s, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 766899
The Riverside
Robert Loomes
So much has happened since the launch in September, it’s hard to keep up! The Riverside Café goes from strength to strength, offering drinks, cakes and light lunches, 7 days a week 10-5 Mon-Sat; 10-4 Sun. The Chandelier Restaurant upstairs is open upstairs for lunch Wed-Sun 12-4. Classic cooking, both light lunches and 3-course lunches are available. Additionally, on Sat & Sun there is afternoon tea from 2.30-4.00, with a pianist. Booking is advised. All the catering is run by Thierry Daugeron to his usual high standards and in his classic French style. Riverside ‘The Venue’ is a Restaurant, Cabaret & Dance Club, managed by Philip Underwood. They are also a private hire venue for parties, weddings, business meetings etc. The venue is simply stunning with huge chandeliers and picture windows looking straight over the river. May events include Steve Chandley & the band jazzD8 on Fri 3 May; and a Comedy Night on Thu 9 May. Jules has moved within the antique centre at the back of the building on the ground floor, selling jewellery, gifts and now an elegant range of Spanish jackets and shoes from Maria Corrall info@riversidestamford.co.uk Tel: 01780 765611. Entrance on the Bridge, Wharf Road, Stamford, PE9 2DU
Robert Loomes has gained notoriety as the first maker of English wristwatches in more than a generation. His achievements were recognised in the Local Living Business Awards 2013, at which he won the Outstanding Personal Achievement Award. Find out more about his unique watches on their website. Robert Loomes, 4 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford Tel: 01780 481319 www.robertloomes.com © Red & Round Photography
Just the other side of the bridge, the Advanced Skin Clinic continues to expand, having taken over Aromatica’s premises and clients. The team and the range of professional treatments have expanded too. Their unique combination of highly qualified and experienced specialist therapists makes them a Medispa – combining aesthetic treatments with the latest medical advances and traditional complementary therapies - the only one in the region. Event Thu 6 June 1pm – 8pm Skin Analysis or Jane Iredale Make-Up Events Have a 45 minute consultation to determine the true condition of your skin using the latest imaging technology; or enjoy a Make-Over and Make-Up Master class. Booking essential. £20 deposit redeemable against purchase. 8 High St St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 481155 www. theadvancedskinclinic.co.uk
Robina & Robert Loomes STAMFORD LIVING MAY 2013
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