Rutland Pride August 2017

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Shellfish & Champagne Cool and luxurious summer treat

AUGUST

Luxury Property

Looking at Rutland’s best homes

2017

Collyweston Slate

History comes to life in Easton

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- AUGUST 2017 -

welcome letter What an exhausting month, but a really rewarding one nonetheless!

Julian Wilkinson

Managing Director

Ian Bagley

Production Director

Zoie Wilkinson

Advertising Director

Emily Brown

Sales Director

Since we spoke last we’ve completed our office refurbishments, taken on many new members of staff as part of an ongoing recruitment drive, and we’ve attended both Rutland and Lincolnshire’s summer shows!

It has been a really rewarding experience, as well as a busy one, especially with the feedback that we received at the Rutland Show. We thought this year’s event was the best in the event’s history, and how lovely to hear so many lovely comments from readers about our new format of the magazine. Many thanks to all who came along to see us at the show, and thanks so much for your kind words praising the magazine!

In this edition, we’re looking at some of Rutland and Stamford’s finest country homes in a special roundup of local luxury property, from contemporary homes to graceful Georgian mansions. Also, we’ll meet Christie Lloyd, who has launched a wonderful new range of products for the home inspired by the countryside... her designs really are lovely, take a look!

Elsewhere, we’re investigating the history of Collyweston slate at one of the UK’s smallest National Trust properties, and we’ll meet Lucienne Bennett, who opens her garden on the border of Stamford for the NGS this month.

With all this and luxury dining with restaurant recommendations and fruits de la mer, we hope you have a wonderful month and we hope you enjoy reading this month’s Rutland Pride!

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NEWS Each month, we bring you a round up of the county’s good news stories including Rutland’s polo club and a fundraising celebration from the area’s Nordic walkers.

HIGH SOCIETY Featuring our

exclusive images from this year’s Rutland Show.

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WHAT’S ON All that’s going on at our theatres and arts centres this month.

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RUTLAND’S DREAM HOMES

FEATURES

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From contemporary properties to Georgian homes with classic proportions, we’re looking at the largest, most graceful or the quirkiest properties across Rutland, Stamford and just across the borders.

PAINTING THE COUNTRY We meet Christie Lloyd, the wildlife artist who’s hoping to fill our homes with her countryside inspired designs

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BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS

It’s the world class sporting fixture and country show that brings over £20m into Stamford’s economy each year.

SLATE EXPECTATIONS A look at Collyweston’s traditional slate industry with a visit to Easton’s National Trust owned Priest’s House.

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TOFT COUNTRY HOUSE

Wonderful al fresco dining at this superb restaurant and golf club near Stamford.

EAT THE SEASONS enjoying

fruits de la mer - we think Champagne and seafood is one of the summer’s best combinations!

WINE Our wine writer Harish celebrates English Wine Week with some British wines and spirits.

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HOMES & GARDENS 66 72 89 96

WELCOME HOME A striking individually designed Georgian property near Oakham.

FURNISHINGS Finding a pattern is easy with advice from the area’s best interior designers.

GARDENS Enjoy viewing Lucienne Bennett’s wonderful garden to support the NGS this month.

NATURE A celebration of one of

our most beloved native birds - the humble pheasant!

WEDDINGS & FASHION

105 WEDDINGS A styled wedding shoot with a soft peach colour scheme at Rutland Water Golf Course.

108 FASHION Bridesmaids’ dresses 119

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and autumn fashions with Joules.

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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In the event of an advert or editorial being published incorrectly, where Pride Magazines Ltd admits fault, we will include an advert of equivalent size, or equivalent sized editorial, free of charge to be used in a future edition, at our discretion.

This gesture is accepted as full compensation for the error(s) with no refunds available.

Selected images in our content may be sourced from www.shutterstock.com.

COSMETICS Enjoying spa treatments in the comfort of your own home.

Pride Magazines Ltd., Elm Grange Studios, East Heckington, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QF

and our pick of summer convertibles.

www.pridemagazines.co.uk | enquiries@pridemagazines.co.uk

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Tel: 01529 469977 Fax: 01529 469978

THE PRIDE TEAM

Managing Director: Julian Wilkinson.

Production Director: Ian Bagley.

Advertising Director: Zoie Wilkinson.

Sales Director: Emily Brown.

Editorial Director: Rob Davis.

Features Editor: Tilly Wilkinson.

Customer Care Manager: Mandy Bray.

Distribution: Joe Proctor. IT: Ryan Potter.

Office Manager: Sue Bannister.

Customer Account Managers: Lauren Chambers, Nicola Smith.

Sales Executives: Roberta Hall, Sian Jarratt, Carissa Clay, Hayley Scott, Izzy Wilkinson, Tamer Hodgson and Cassy Ayton.

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NEWS

Enjoying a Chukka in Rutland

EIGHT FIXTURES MEANS A BUSY MONTH AHEAD FOR RUTLAND POLO CLUB RUTLAND It’s a busy time for polo in Rutland as the Lyddington based club invites spectators to its Hartopp, Sandiliffe, Whitbread, Ruddles and Wilkinson Sword fixtures.

Rutland Polo Club was established in 1972 by Edwin de Lisle together with Col., Tony Gilks, Major Charlie Humfrey and Mike Seckington. The club was officially recognised by the sport’s governing body, the Hurlingham Polo Association a year later.

The club has since been a breeding ground for mid to high goal players and has even attracted royalty with HRH the Prince of Wales competing at the club and with Prince Harry playing in an Eton vs., Uppingham inter-schools match back in 2002.

Spectators aren’t charged a fee and may lunch at the club, which is hoping to raise over

£25,000 for its chosen charity LOROS by the end of the season in September though its activities. This month’s main fixtures take place on 12th-13th August, 20th-21st

Office Refurbishment for Pride Magazines

GREAT NEW SPACE FOR CURRENT TEAM AND FUTURE GROWTH FOR RUTLAND’S FINEST MAGAZINE

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August with an end of season tournament on 16th-17th September... the public can go along and enjoy a chukka or two to relish in the fast-paced so-called sport of kings!

EAST HECKINGTON A bright new place for our team to work on the county’s finest magazines... and lots of room to grow.

That was the aim of the Pride Magazines team during a refurbishment and expansion of their offices, which was completed in mid-June.

The company produces Lincolnshire Pride and Rutland Pride magazines, plus its local wedding planning titles, and its sister company is home to www.ukbride.co.uk, the UK’s number one social networking website for brides-to-be planning their weddings; the site has over 678,000 members.

n Image supplied by Steven Carr of www.carrphoto.co.uk. n For more information on Rutland Polo Club and its August fixtures call 07870 212902 or see www.rutlandpoloclub.co.uk.

The office refurbishment will also allow the company to expand, and a recruitment campaign is already underway, with vacancies already being advertised in sales, editorial, marketing and IT roles.

Managing Director Julian Wilkinson says: “It’s important to us that such a hard working team has a nice environment in which to work, but also that we have the potential to grow our already successful business beyond its current size.”

n Lincolnshire Pride and Rutland Pride are produced by Pride Magazines Ltd - to find our about career opportunities with the company, see www.pridemagazines.co.uk/jobs.

A Splashing Time

AQUA PARK OPEN LONGER IN 2017

Women’s cricket celebrity visits Oakham School

OAKHAM Oakham School is due to welcome former England cricket captain, Charlotte Edwards to launch the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and to celebrate Women’s Sport Week 2017.

Due to visit the school as Pride goes to press, Charlotte was set the challenge of taking the ICC Women’s World Cup to each of the host venues, travelling over 500 miles, in one day, ahead of the start of the tournament.

Oakham is her second stop!

n See www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk.

tourists into Rutland from Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire, and it’s anticipated that over 20,000 will enjoy the attractions this summer.

The park is set to return each summer until 2020 with organisers having signed a five year contract with Anglian Water, owners of the reservoir.

n See www.aquaparkrutland.co.uk.

Nordic Wakers raise £5,250 for local Air Ambulance RUTLAND WALKERS HAND OVER CHEQUE IN MORCOTT

MORCOTT Nordic walkers from Rutland and Stamford have handed over a cheque for over £5,250 to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance in a celebration held at Morcott’s Country Lounge.

Money was raised through completing a major challenge, walking the 65-mile Rutland Round over three days. Six members walked the whole round in three days: Jo Swain, Helen Russell, Robert King, Dave Cook, Steve Harford and Joanna Douglas, and others joining in for stretches of the walk.

£20,000,000

WHITWELL If you’re seeking a splashing time around the reservoir, you’ll be relieved to hear that Whitwell’s Aqua Park will be open to visitors for another two months.

Rutland Water’s inflatable Aqua Park has doubled in size to 8,000sq m this year, featuring more than 40 obstacles to run into, over and jump off.

Following a VIP launch last month the site will bring

PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY for this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials at the end of August. The world class sporting fixture and major country show is responsible for bringing an estimated £20m revenue into the area every year and is part of the Grand Slam of international eventing. Tickets are on sale now, see www.burghley-horse.co.uk

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n The cheque handover took place at Country Lounge Pizzeria and Bar, see www.countrylounge.co.uk.

LOCAL

NEWS In Brief EXTON

RUTLAND FAY WRITES HER FIRST NOVEL AT THE AGE OF 91 Exton grandmother Fay Howison has just written and published her first novel at the age of 91.

The Rose Girl is set in a preindustrial era and tells the story of how beleaguered heroine Rosalba is rescued from a lonely life by three brothers of a local family.

OAKHAM

NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE? Proverbially there’s no smoke without fire, but that wasn’t the case on Oakham’s Brooke Road last month.

A training exercise with firefighters from Melton and Oakham saw Spire Homes lend the crew two buildings which will no longer be occupied - for a training exercise, simulating a smoke filled house.

The ‘casualty’ dummy of the training exercise, was found under the stairs of the house. n

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NEWS

Ornithologists in a flap for Birdfair BIRDFAIR RETURNS TO RUTLAND FROM 18th TO 20th AUGUST IN EGLETON EGLETON Keen birdwatchers are already getting in a flap about the return of Birdfair, an event held in Rutland each year and described as ‘the Birdwatchers’ Glastonbury.’

Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation.

“This is the event of the year if you’re into birds and wildlife. There are hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts. You’ll find everything, from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, eGuides to eco-holidays!”

“Every day the event offers a packed programme of events. Three separate timetables boast a fantastic variety of lectures.”

“The Events Marquee hosts quiz shows, question and answer sessions, exclusive

RUTLAND & STAMFORD

In Brief

OAKHAM TO BE FEATURED IN BBC DOCUMENTARY FOR SOME BLOOMING GREAT DISPLAYS...

Oakham in Bloom will enjoy its five minutes of fame in 2018 as the BBC features the town in a 2018 documentary following the hard work of 15 Britain in Bloom groups.

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book launches and familybased entertainment.”

“The Birdfair Auction offers you the chance to bid for a whole host of lots, donated by our exhibitors, ranging from

holidays, to artwork, to unique one-off experiences, with all the monies raised going directly to this year’s Birdfair project, Birdlife International.”

‘Best Farm Shop’ award for Farndon Fields FARM SHOP IS GIVEN THE ‘MUDDY STILETTO’ AWARD

n Birdfair will take place at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleton, Rutland, LE15 8BT. It takes place from 18th August 20th August, tickets £17/adults.

Call 01572 771079 or see www.birdfair.org.uk.

MARKET HARBOROUGH Farndon Fields farm shop and deli has been recognised as the area’s best establishment for foodies in the Muddy Stiletto awards, created by the website of the same name which bills itself as ‘the urban guide to the countryside.’

Established as an exercise in diversification by farmers Kevin and Milly Stokes in 1983, the business has grown to include a first class greengrocer, butchery counter and gift shop, and the business sells and also grows as much of its produce as possible.

n Visit Farndon Fields on Farndon Rd, Market Harborough LE16 9NP. Call 01858 464 838 or see www.farndonfields.co.uk

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Solicitors open additional oďŹƒce in Oakham...

Headed by James Belderbos a family law specialist the firm also offers Property, Wills and Probate, Dispute Resolution, Construction and Company and Commercial advice...

20A Church Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AA, Call 01572 490 660

Also at Brook Park, Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, LE7 4ZB, 01664 498999

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To view photographs from The Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

The Rutland Show

Main Ring Fun for a Record-Breaking Crowd

A bright sunny day, record crowds, and a show with stunning main ring entertainment.

It’s fair to say that last month’s Rutland Show was a roaring success with a gentle breeze keeping the record number of crowds visiting the event comfortable.

Main ring entertainment included the Atkinson Action Horses, plus a demonstration by the Ridgeside Lurchers and Falconry team.

Also keeping visitors amused was the Cottesmore horses & hounds and a parade of vintage and modern farm machinery.

Ideal conditions and a larger show than ever before, on a site redesigned for better traffic management, resulted in record crowds of over 12,000 people. Here, we’re sharing our memories of the main ring action and images of those who visited our marquee. >>

Feature your event in our magazine.

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THE OLD RECTORY, 42 CHURCH STREET, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 3LH

£975,000

DATING FROM THE 19TH CENTURY, THE OLD RECTORY IS A HANDSOME FAMILY HOME SURROUNDED BY PRIVATE GROUNDS, WITH VIEWS OVER THE CHURCH AND THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE BEYOND. INSIDE, THE ELEGANT RECEPTION ROOMS AND BEDROOMS HAVE CLASSIC PROPORTIONS, HIGH CEILINGS AND PICTURE WINDOWS THAT OFFER VIEWS OVER THE GARDENS. OUTSIDE, THE HOUSE IS SURROUNDED BY 0.63 ACRES OF LAND, INCORPORATING FORMAL LAWN AREAS, WILD WOODLAND FLOWER BEDS AND A PRACTICAL WORKING AREA WITH ACCESS TO THE GREENHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS. 5

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Fine & Country 2 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2DE Telephone: (01780) 750200 Email: stamford@fineandcounty.com www.fineandcountry.com

EPC Rating: F.

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S A L E S • L E T T I N G S • S U R V E Y S • M O R T G A G E S

22 ST MARY’S STREET, STAMFORD

GUIDE PRICE £2,900,000

A historic Grade II* Listed Georgian town house fully refurbished throughout with immense character and offering three floors of light-filled accommodation, with excellent car parking and garaging.

• Breakfast Kitchen • Two Reception Rooms • Study • Elegant Orangery (stp) • Cellar • Six Bedrooms • Dressing Room

An elegant Grade II Listed rectory together with a coach house, barn & paddock, offering views across the private grounds, on a total plot of over two acres. The house, coach house and barn offer potential for development/conversion subject to obtaining all necessary consents.

• Entrance Hall • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • One Single Bedroom • Two Bathrooms • Dining Room • Kitchen Breakfast Room • Tennis Court • Coach House & Barn • Boot Room • Utility • Cloakroom • Gardens • Paddock • Five Double Bedrooms

THE OLD RECTORY, CHURCH STREET, CORBY GLEN

• Five Bathrooms • Carport & Triple Garage • Driveway • Parking • Terrace & Gardens • No Upward Chain

GUIDE PRICE £1,250,000

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Manor House Stroxton

A charming listed Manor House with stunning gardens and lovely views.

Claire Moloney 07471 227 352

Claire.moloney@struttandparker.com

Guide Price £950,000

ENTRANCE HALL | DRAWING ROOM | DINING ROOM OFFICE | KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM | ORANGERY UTILITY | CELLAR | PRINCIPAL BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE 5 FURTHER BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 2 ATTIC ROOMS | 3 GARAGES | WORKSHOP, BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS | IN ALL ABOUT 1.2 ACRES

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NORTH LUFFENHAM

Guide Pride £995,000

A fine 17th Century Grade II Listed property which has been extensively refurbished and updated to present a beautifully finished country residence, offering substantial accommodation with 5 Reception Rooms, 5 Double Bedrooms (2 of them en-suite), further ancillary accommodation, great potential to convert second floor, Garaging and Gardens. EPC Exempt.

WOTHORPE

£895,000

Substantial family residence situated on an exclusive development in this highly sought-after hamlet close to Stamford. The property is thoughtfully designed to offer spacious, high quality family accommodation and blends traditional building materials with contemporary features.

2 Reception Rooms, Family Dining Kitchen, Clkrm, Utility, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bath/Shower Rooms; Dbl Garage, enclosed Garden. Energy Rating: B.

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LANGHAM

£655,000

An impressive modern detached family home with high specification fixtures and fittings throughout located on the outskirts of the popular Rutland village enjoying pleasant rural views to front.

The property provides comfortable and well-proportioned living accommodation. 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Diner, Utility, Clkrm/WC, 4 Bedrooms, 2 with en-suites, Family Bathroom; dbl Garage, ample Parking, front & rear Gardens. Energy Rating: C.

£575,000

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PICKWELL

SOMERBY

A beautiful former Georgian Farmhouse extended and refurbished throughout to the highest of standards. The property offers tastefully presented family accommodation with an array of character features and is located in the heart of this sought-after Leicestershire village. 3 Reception Rooms, country Kitchen/Diner, Utility, Clkrm/WC, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. Dbl Garage, private south-facing Garden. Energy Rating: E.

£525,000

Stunning detached house providing immaculately maintained and exceptionally spacious accommodation in a much sought-after rural village location. The property occupies a large corner plot of approximately 1/3 acre with privately screened gardens. 3 Reception Rooms, Conservatory, Brkfst Kitchen, Clkrm, Utility, 5 Dbl Bedrooms, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms; dbl Garage, private rear Garden. Energy Rating: E.

BISBROOKE

£475,000

An attractive village property set on a good sized plot with ample off-road parking and mature, private gardens in a picturesque Rutland village, close to Uppingham. The property provides tastefully appointed and comfortable family accommodation with character features.

3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Diner, Clkrm, Utility, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom. Energy Rating: E.

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Ashwell House Ashwell, Rutland

Guide Price £1,700,000

A fine Grade II listed house in a conservation village Kitchen/Breakfast Area • 4 Reception Rooms • 7 Bedrooms • 4 Bath/Shower Rooms • 3 Bedroom Bungalow •

St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DE

Tel: 01780 484520 Email: stamford@kingwest.co.uk

Coach House, Stables • Tack Room, Summer House • Double Garage, Swimming Pool • Gardens and Grounds • In all approximately 2.2 Acres •

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www.mountandminster.co.uk

Boothby Pagnell, Grantham An extremely well proportioned country cottage located in a highly sought after village with excellent local transport links and services nearby. Accommodation briefly includes three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a double garage. Outside there are extensive gardens and open field views. Grantham to Kings Cross: 66 mins. EPC: E. Guide Price: £325,000

Harrowby Lane, Grantham A gardeners paradise set in the heart of this increasingly popular town within walking distance of the station (London 66 minutes).

Accommodation briefly includes modern, open plan living with kitchen, dining and living areas as well as a separate living room, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Extensive gardens outside. EPC: D. Guide Price: £345,000 Atton Place | 32 Eastgate Lincoln | LN2 1QA – 01522 716204 Autumn Park | Dysart Road Grantham | NG31 7EU – 01476 515329 40 St James’ Place London | SW1A 1NS – 020 7839 0888

Ralph WyrleyBirch

James Ward

Bob Bickersteth

Milly English

Tom Stockwell

Amy Merrigan

Paul Baxter

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DREAM HOMES

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Rutland’s

This month we’re presenting a roundup of the area’s most prestigious properties. We’ve selected ten of Rutland’s finest country homes, from modern day mansions to quirky country homes, to newly-constructed homes and homes for downsizers!

Ashwell House: Currently on the market with Murrays - see over.

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“Our pick of the area’s most luxurious properties, beginning with three mansion style properties...”

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A Modern Country Mansion Tixover Lodge, Stamford £2,395,000

A modern country mansion, Tixover Lodge was created 25 years ago by its current owner and provides expansive accommodation on a site just over two acres in size. The house has a swimming pool and gym complex, five reception rooms, a dedicated cinema, wine cellar and six bedrooms with four en suites. Created in reclaimed local limestone there’s an established look to the house, despite its modern features.

Below: Tixover Lodge is situated near Stamford and was created in 1992.

King West, St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DE. Telephone 01780 484520 or see www.kingwest.co.uk.

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The 18th Century Country House: Tixover Hall £2,000,000

If your dream property is a graceful Grade II listed country house, look no further than Tixover Hall, set in over 2.6 acres and with three floors of accommodation.

Four reception rooms on the ground floor plus five bedrooms and a second floor with five additional rooms for the creation of additional bedrooms, the house also has an adjoining cottage and a river running through its grounds.

King West, St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DE. Telephone 01780 484520 or see www.kingwest.co.uk.

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Ashwell House, Oakham Road, Ashwell, £2,100,000

A substantial Grade II listed property dating back to 1812, Ashwell House is set within two acres and provides four reception rooms and seven bedrooms arranged over three floors.

There’s a separate coach house and summer house with swimming pool, too.

Murray Estate Agents, Market Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DY. 01572 755555, murrayestateagents.co.uk.

Country Homes: Our Expert’s Verdict...

“Moving to the county is a dream to which most of us aspire.”

“The promise of more property for our money, a more idyllic setting and a more relaxed pace of life is a compelling one.”

“Rutland offers great value for money prices and there are still Georgian and Victorian properties ripe for renovation or for those seeking to just move in straight away.”

“If you’re planning to modify a property, be wary of the restrictions

of a Grade II listing, consider access roads, and check whether there’s any conditions specifying rights of access for the public where there are footpaths or bridleways.”

Kate Vincent works for Garrington, locating rural properties for her clients; 01780 408377, garrington.co.uk.

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The Windmill, Barrowden Road, Morcott

ÂŁ1,500,000 (Offers Over)

An absolutely unique property, this Grade II listed four storey windmill is set within 15 acres and has an adjoining house constructed in 1997, providing both modern accommodation and a quirky period building too.

The main house has four bedrooms, the self-contained windmill has two bedrooms.

James Sellicks, Catmos Street, Oakham LE15 6HW. Tel: 01572 724437 or see www.jamessellicks.com.

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“On this spread we’ve two quirky properties - a Grade II listed windmill and cinema’s ‘haunted’ house...”

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Cinema’s Haunted House: Cotterstock Hall...

£1,700,000 (Guide Price)

King West, St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DE. Telephone 01780 484520 or see www.kingwest.co.uk.

OK, so Cotterstock House isn’t actually haunted, but this Grade I listed Cromwellian property did have a starring role in The Woman in Black, the gothic thriller starring Daniel Radcliffe. Most of the movie was filmed at the property, with the film crew making it look very gloomy and scary.

In reality though, it’s a very pretty property with principal reception rooms on the piano nobile floor, five reception rooms in total, and seven bedrooms.

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Wilsons Arm Farm, Allexton £750,000 (Guide Price)

James Sellicks, Catmos Street, Oakham LE15 6HW. Tel: 01572 724437 or see www.jamessellicks.com.

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Wilsons Arm Farm is a modernised bungalow with four bedrooms and three receptions. Modernised with a sleek, contemporary appearance by its current owners that’s enough to make it desirable to potential buyers - but the house has a unique feature; its own three acre nature reserve created by the current owner.

A large terrace will allow its next owners to look out over their own wetland habitat to observe the reserve’s wealth of nature.

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Rose Retreat, Frisby by Gaulby

ÂŁ1,650,000 (Guide Price)

This truly unique architectdesigned home is set in a plot of 4.5 acres, and features two reception rooms, plus an open plan living kitchen, as well as seven bedrooms plus a wealth of energy saving features.

The house also has a snooker room, a dedicated cinema and a large gym.

The high-spec kitchen has everything from a teppanyaki plate and boiling water tap in the kitchen to Jacuzzi bath and galleried sitting room looking out over established countryside.

Situated equidistant between Uppingham, Oakham, Leicester and Market Harborough.

James Sellicks, Catmos Street, Oakham LE15 6HW. Tel: 01572 724437, www.jamessellicks.com.

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Careby, Stamford

£170,000 (Guide)

Priced at just £170,000, this Grade II listed barn isn’t exactly a property you can move into straight away, requiring a full restoration. But with planning permission already in place, those seeking a property renovation project this autumn and winter will be able to snap up a bargain, and create the property of their dreams. Once it’s complete, there’s off-road parking, generous gardens and a village location to enjoy.

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Goodwin Property Services, St John St., Stamford. 01780 750 000, www.goodwinproperty.co.uk.

Manor Farm, Apethorpe,

£495,000 (Guide)

Priced at less than half a million pounds, we’re calling Manor Farm - located exactly equidistant between Oakham, Stamford, Peterborough and Uppingham - rather a bargain. There are two bedrooms, with two en suites, three reception rooms and pretty but manageable grounds, making it an ideal property for downsizers once the children depart for university. £495,000, call King West, St Mary’s St, Stamford PE9 2DE, 01780 484520,www.kingwest.co.uk

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Stocken Hall, Fine & Country £205,000

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With just two bedrooms, The Peregrine, within Stretton’s Stocken Hall, may be small, but it’s also perfectly formed, for a price that’s ideal for those looking to downsize and release capital, or invest in property. Set within a Grade II* listed hall, with private entrance hall and country setting.

Fine & Country, St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire. Call 01780 750 200 or see www.fineandcountry.com.

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CHRISTIE LLOYD

PAINTING the

COUNTRY

Christie Lloyd is the Rutland mum who’s looking to bring a range of bright, cheerful characters into your home. Inspired by life on the farm and by the wildlife she sees whilst enjoying family walks, she’s created a countryside inspired range of homeware with 20 characters and no fewer than 250 products... all in under a year and a half !

What better way is there to celebrate a love of the countryside than by bringing it right into your own home. That’s the philosophy behind Rutland mum Christie Lloyd’s range of homeware, inspired by the county she grew up in and living on the farm surrounded by her husband Ed and their four children.

“Living in the country is pretty magical; it really inspires my creativity. I saw that there was space in the market and with encouragement from friends, decided to create a range of homeware that celebrated rural life.”

In a really short space of time, Christie has designed 20 countryside-inspired ranges of homeware and no fewer than 250 individual items, from mugs, teapots and bone china tableware to aprons, oven gloves, cushions, washbags and stationery like greetings cards and notebooks.

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known brands before meeting Ed at the age of 22 and eventually marrying him.

“Ed’s career as a farmer saw us renovating a couple of properties on his land, and eventually we settled into a redbrick barn conversion.”

“Christie created Ernie Pheasant, initially as a canvas for her home and then used in cards, mugs and other homewares...” as a talented music scholar, and a keen business studies student, and with the family business beckoning, Christie’s time and attention was somewhat in demand.

Eventually embarking on a graduate scheme position in sales and marketing for Pepsico’s Walkers Crisps brand, Christie gained experience working for one of the UK’s best

“It was about spring 2016 that I was looking around for some finishing touches for the place, and at the time I had just given birth to my daughter Winnie. I couldn’t find a painting I wanted for the place at a price I was willing to pay, so instead, having had a moment of inspiration, I thought I’d have a go at painting one myself.”

Christie created Ernie Pheasant, initially as a canvas for her home and then, encouraged by friends and family, she turned the design into greetings cards ready for autumn. Just a couple of months later in December 2016, she produced her first mug bearing her design.

Soon Christie has created 20 ranges utilising countryside animals all with quirky names; Penelope Hen, Hector Bull, Wilfred Mouse and so on. Quite extraordinarily, in under six months Christie had created over 250 different products, teaming up with companies in the UK who can manufacture her

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designs right here in the UK to minimise the distances they have to travel and to support industries like her Stoke on Trent pottery partner.

“I went to a trade show in spring this year and really didn’t want to turn up with just greetings cards, so I really wanted to take a good range of mugs, crockery and so on.”

“It’s a show attended by many retailers, so a three month deadline to get a really good product line together was a great motivator!”

Christie has had some really great feedback from local garden centres and retailers, but starting her business in the age of the internet, she’s found social networking especially good for creating awareness, and having a decent website means she’s able to sell directly to the consumer too mostly to a local market, but to customers as far away as the US as well.

“Christie will debut at the Burghley Horse Trials, exhibiting her whole range of products...”

Among Christie’s favourite products are her four partridge-themed ranges, inspired by - and even named after - her children Maria, aged 10, Josephine (or ‘Fifi’ for short), aged nine, seven year old Percy and Winnie, who’s now a year old.

“Fifi is my favourite range, which I feel a bit guilty about, as it’s like having a favourite child, but each of the different designs reflect what the children are like Winnie Partridge, for instance, shows the bird in a low crawling position and was created just as its namesake was starting to crawl... so there are a few back stories!”

“As a family we enjoy long country walks.

There are some lovely tracks around the farm and I love the fact that we can enjoy family walks together with the dogs and cats following behind. The wildlife we see on our family walks are still a real source of inspiration.”

Next month Christie will make her debut at the Burghley Horse Trials, exhibiting her whole range of products. But before that, she’ll open her own boutique shop in a dedicated barn adjacent to her home.

“I can’t quite believe that I’ve managed to amass such a big range in such a relatively short time but I’ve really been encouraged by the feedback I’ve had. I still have some great ideas, too, and I hope to launch other products, like wrapping papers, soon too!” n Christie Lloyd’s 15 range of countryside inspired homewares can be seen at www.christielloyd.co.uk or on social networks.

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Opposite/Above: Christie’s ranges include Harold Hare, Wilfred Mouse and Ernie Pheasant. Prices are around £400/canvas, £15/jug, £10/mug, £20/oven gloves, £22/apron.

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BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS 31st AUG - 3rd SEP

BURGHLEY Get Ready for

It’s the area’s flagship sporting fixture and countryside event, a four-star CCI affiliated celebration of eventing, and the very best social event attracting over 150,000 visitors each year... this month, get ready because Burghley is back.

Words: Rob Davis.

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Stamford’s world class sporting fixture and countryside show returns this month as the 2017 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials prepares to bring 150,000 spectators and £20m of revenue into the area.

For the uninitiated, the event is a three day eventing competition attracting top international riders, thanks to its 4* CCI designation - it’s one of just six event worldwide to hold such a distinction. The event takes 1,100 people and 60,000 man hours to organise, with over 450 horses on site and a ‘mini village’ temporarily set up on 540 acres of parkland around the house.

The Trials’s Dressage element takes place on Thursday and Friday in the main arena, whilst Saturday sees competitors embark on a gruelling cross country course designed by former competitor Captain Mark Phillips, before the event comes to a climax with showjumping on Sunday.

“THE EVENT TAKES 1,100 PEOPLE AND 60,000 MAN HOURS TO ORGANISE, WITH OVER 450 HORSES ON SITE AND A ‘MINI VILLAGE’ SPANNING OVER 540 ACRES CREATED...”

Competitors are vying not just for the prestige of winning the competition, but for a prize of £63,000 and the right to compete at both the Badminton and Kentucky trials in what’s known as the ‘Grand Slam’ of eventing. To say the challenge is tough is an understatement, and with over 74 riders competing in recent years and just 50 typically completing the event, it’s a chance to see first class horsemanship in the county.

The challenge for competitors is only half the story of the Trials though, as the event is regarded as one of the UK’s best days out for country folk. Friday is an unofficial ‘ladies’’ day,’ and over 600 trade stands will this year offer everything from handmade cheese, artisan breads and rare breed meats to luxury goods such as fine jewellery, contemporary fashion and exotic holidays.

For the equestrian enthusiast, every possible type of horse-related paraphernalia is on sale, ranging from stabling, feed and tack to riding boots, hats and clothing.

THE 2017 LAND ROVER

BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials takes place from the 31st August 3rd September on the ancient parkland once created by Queen Elizabeth’s Chancellor, Sir William Cecil. The event comprises the three eventing elements of dressage, cross country and showjumping, and with world-class four-star CCI affiliated riders, but the event has become as much a must-visit event for non horsey-visitors too, with excellent shopping and 600 trade stands. n Thursday 31st August - Sunday 3rd September: Cars £10/adv, £12/on day; Person £14.50/adv, £18/on day.

Season Entry (four days): Cars £30/adv; Person £54.

It’s a bona fide social event with over 26 gallons of Pimm’s and countless more bottles of Champagne consumed. But above all, Burghley Horse Trials remains a celebration of all things connected to the countryside, and to our mind, one of the must-see events of late summer.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s On...

Dog Days at Easton Gardens...

UPPINGHAM

WEDNESDAY 9th AUGUST

UPPINGHAM ORCHESTRA

Each August, musicians join together for the Uppingham Summer School Adult Orchestral Course. This concert will feature the course tutors who will be performing a programme of chamber music.

They will be supported by selected members of the course resulting in a varied and thoroughly enjoyable evening of music.

EASTON

SUNDAY 6-27th AUGUST

EASTON WALLED GARDENS HOSTS DOGS ON SPECIAL SUNDAYS

n 7.30pm, £10, £5 for concessions held at Uppingham School, call 01572 820800 for more info.

Easton will have extended opening times giving dog lovers the chance to enjoy the gardens with man’s best friend. Bring your dog for an evening stroll.

All dogs get a free dog biscuit with every cup of tea. Water bowls and bins provided. Please only bring socialised, well behaved dogs who are not in season.

ROCKINGHAM

THURSDAY 10th AUGUST

KENNEL CLUB FESTIVAL

Bring your dog and experience one of the top competitions in the country. There are plenty of opportunities to take part in the fun with a ‘have-a-go’ agility ring, the companion dog show Scruffts competitions.

n Tickets £7.25, 4pm - 6pm, www.visiteaston.co.uk.

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford...

THE BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS START ON THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST THIS YEAR, AND IT’S SET TO BE THE BEST SO FAR

n Held at Rockingham Castle, free admission but car parking charge apply, call 0844 463 3980 for more information.

STAMFORD

THURSDAY 31st AUGUST SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

THE BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS

The competition is called a Three Day Event with three stages taking place, rather confusingly, over four days; Dressage on Thursday and Friday, Cross Country on Saturday and Show Jumping on Sunday.

It is a test of true horsemanship, and involves almost every activity of which the horse is capable. Every competitor has to complete each section to receive a final score and place on the leaderboards.

n Please call 01780 752131 or visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk for more information.

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RUTLAND

SUNDAY 13th AUGUST

SWIMRUTLAND’S NIGHT SWIM

Take part in the Mini, 2km, 4km or 8km and enjoy the thrill of open water swimming. n For more information, visit www.therutlandmarathon.co.uk.

PETERBOROUGH

THURSDAY 24th AUGUST

BRING ON THE BOLLYWOOD

The masters of Bollywood experiences Phizzical present Bring on the Bollywood, a romantic musical comedy with a fantastic soundtrack and high energy dance that will fizz and whizz its way into your heart.

n Call 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

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LEICESTER

WEDNESDAY 23rd 26th AUGUST

The Curve in Leicester presents a Midsummer Night’s Dream with magical mishaps and fantastical forests.

Following last year’s performance of Spring Awakening, Associate Artists National Youth Music Theatre return to Curve with this blockbuster new musical for all ages.

Billy the Kid is an adventure story, and a magical musical comedy set in a colourful world of cowboys and bandits, cactus trees and caballeros.

Saddle up for a journey back in time, to a land where the bravest heroes are only a whip-crack away.

This is a show for all the family, smart enough for the most demanding young audience and silly enough for the grumpiest grown ups.

Tickets are £14 - £20.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

n Call 01162 423560 or visit www.curveonline.co.uk.

KILWORTH

WEDNESDAY 16th AUGUST - 17th SEPTEMBER

TOP HAT AT KILWORTH HOUSE STAMFORD

6th JUNE - 26th AUGUST

THE STAMFORD SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

Stamford’s 166 seat open air amphitheatre is a great venue to see three plays each year with their stunning production values and in-house ‘amateur’ performers, set-builders and costume designers.

This year, it’s Midsummer Nights Dream, Much Ado About Nothing and their non-Shakespeare wildcard, is Hobson’s Choice. A superb venue, so take along a picnic and enjoy!

n Each play runs on various dates, alternating with concurrent performances - please check performance dates at stamfordshakespeare.co.uk or call the box office on 01780 756133.

The British Birdwatching Fair Birdfair is Back for 2017 DESCRIBED AS THE BIRDWATCHERS’ GLASTONBURY, BIRDFAIR IS THE EVENT OF THE SEASON FOR MANY...

LEICESTER

THURSDAY 10th SUNDAY 20th AUGUST

Winner of no less than three Laurence Olivier awards including Best New Musical, Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage in one of the greatest dance musicals of all time. See the show in an open air theatre in the grounds of Kilworth House.

n Visit www.kilworthhouse theatre.co.uk for more information.

RUTLAND

FRIDAY 18th AUGUST SUNDAY 20th AUGUST

BIRDFAIR

Birdfair encompasses the wholes spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation.

This is the event of the year if you’re into birds and wildlife. There are hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts.

You’ll find everything from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, eGuides to eco-holidays.

BILLY THE KID THE MUSICAL

n Call 01162 423560 or visit www.curveonline.co.uk.

Every day there is a packed programme of events. Three separate timetables boast a fantastic variety of lectures.

The Events Marquee hosts quiz shows, question and answer sessions, exclusive book launches and family-based entertainment.

The Birdfair Auction offers you the chance to bid for a whole host of lots, donated by exhibitors, from holidays, to artwork, to one-off experiences, with all the monies raised going directly to the year’s Birdfair charity project.

n Full details can be found on the event’s website, www.birdfair.org.uk.

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Vikings of Middle England

JOIN THE VIKINGS OF MIDDLE ENGLAND AT ROCKINGHAM CASTLE AND PREPARE FOR BATTLE...

ROCKINGHAM

SUNDAY 27th AUGUST MONDAY 28th AUGUST

THE VIKINGS OF MIDDLE ENGLAND

The Vikings return to Rockingham again. Be prepared for battles, pageantry, Living History Camp and much more.

The Vikings! of Middle England are most famous for their realistic, exciting and entertaining battle displays.

The thunderous clash of steel rings out as opposing forces meet and as you watch

from the sidelines to see the battle about to erupt.

Expect swords to meet, shields to be lifted and vikings shouting!

See life of the olden times too in the tented encampment where tradesmen display their skills, making weapons and coins, weaving nets and brewing medicines.

There’s also the chance to join in with ‘have-a-go’ archery and be immersed in a world of vikings by storytellers as they wow the crowds.

This is a great event to attend

on bank holiday if you enjoy history, or if you would just like a day out in the sun with a difference.

You can buy a combined event and castle ticket or just an event ticket; it’s £13.50/adults, £9.50/kids, £36.50/family if you would like a combined ticket. Prices are £12, £7 and £31 for just the Viking event. n Please call 01536 770240 or visit www.rockinghamcastle.com for more information on the event or the castle.

A Taste of what Burghley can offer

WHAT’S ON STAMFORD

SUNDAY 27th - 28th AUGUST

BURGHLEY FINE FOOD MARKET This is a food market but not as you know it.

Burghley’s Fine Food Market is a chance to meet around 30 local suppliers in a celebration of local produce.

There is every area of food you can imagine from handmade cheeses, artisan breads, and organic vegetables to luxury sweet treats and rare breed meats. It’s one of the four seasonal Fine Food Markets Burghley hosts every year.

This will be the summer market so expect sweet smells and delicious food for you to taste and try. This event is well worth a visit if you haven’t already had the pleasure of attending. n Call 01780 752451 for more information.

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One of Britain’s smallest National Trust properties is celebrating the heritage of the area’s slate mining industry.

This month, Paul Way of The Priest’s House in Easton reminds us of how tough life used to be for those who laboured 30ft underground to mine and process one of our most coveted heritage building materials...

SLATE

EXPECTATIONS Words: Rob Davis. Images: Paul Way, The Priest’s House/National Trust.

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“One of the UK’s smallest National Trust properties, The Priest’s House at Easton on the Hill is now a museum dedicated to the area’s Collyweston slate mining industry...”

Like diminutive Rutland itself, the National Trust property is one of the smallest in the conservation organisation’s group, cared for by volunteer custodian Paul Way and just three keyholders, who each unlock the building to show visitors around.

“The property itself is fascinating enough, with a 2010 survey and dendrochronological techniques being used to date it to around 1474,” says Paul.

“But we’ve ensured that it can also serve as a museum and reflect one of the area’s other important historical features; Easton’s Collyweston slate mining industries.”

Many of Rutland’s heritage properties and historic buildings are constructed from the

band of oolitic limestone that runs diagonally through Rutland right down to Dorset.

It’s still mined today in quarries in Clipsham and Greetham. By contrast, though, Collyweston slate is much rarer, and below Easton was a stratum of slate, just 2ft high and 30ft below the ground.

Slate was found underneath its eponymous home of Collyweston, at Easton and also under Duddington, where it occasionally appears in a working limestone quarry.

Collyweston slate was used in the construction of Rockingham Castle’s roof, around 1375. But around the 1500s, a new way to process the material was more widely used. >>

Opposite: This image from the mid-C20th shows one local mason using a cliving hammer to split the fissile slate ‘logs.’

Above: The Priest’s House was dated by dendrochronological analysis to between 1474 and 1499. It features stone mullion windows dating back to the C15th and also served as the village school before use as an agricultural building.

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Left: Cliving a Collyweston slate log in the mid-20th century.

Below: Winching up stone circa 1913.

Young Jim Stapleton with back to shed.

Bob Steele with back to camera.

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Collyweston slates were prepared by a process known as “frosting”, which could only be done during heavy frosts. Once the stone blocks – known as logs – were hauled to the surface they were laid out in a field and sprayed with water, often at night. This unique variety of limestone is highly fissile and when the water penetrated the logs it started splitting them into thin layers as the water froze.

Given the necessity of freezing conditions, the winter activity was physically laborious but also bitterly cold for its hardy workers too.

The splitting process was completed by using a cliving hammer. This produced roughly shaped slates, sometimes as little as one centimetre thick. The slates were then made into a more usable rectangular shape by using a trimming hammer. The final part of the process was to make a small hole for nailing the slate to its oak lath. The tool used for this was a bill and helve, the bill being a sharp metal point and the helve the wooden handle holding it.

All of the tools used in the production of the slate are on display in The Priest’s House, alongside a social history including local bygones and memorabilia. Alongside the permanent slate mining exhibits is space for peripatetic exhibitions (see below).

“The Priest’s House” explained Paul, “was built by Thomas Stokes, rector of Easton Church and a relative of William Browne, the founder of Browne’s Hospital in Stamford. When Stokes died in 1495 he left £100 for a chantry priest to live in the building

and say prayers for his soul. However, following the dissolution of the monasteries, chantries were made illegal and all their funds were appropriated by the Crown.”

Village priests continued to occupy the building until a new rectory was built close by in 1698

“The Priest’s House was latterly used as a village schoolroom and as outbuildings for a nearby farm housing livestock. It was taken into custodianship of the National Trust in 1968 and is now one of the organisation’s smallest properties.”

“It’s quite right to call it a hidden gem many are unaware that the area has its own National Trust property. But visitors are always thrilled not only by the preservation of the 15th century building with its fascinating architecture - its circular stone staircase, for example - but also by the role the house has in remembering the area’s slate mining heritage, too.” n The Priest’s House is at 38 West Street, Easton on the Hill, Near Stamford, PE9 3LS .

A key for access can be obtained from one of three nearby keyholders between 10.00am and 5.00pm every day. The locations of the keyholders are shown on the building noticeboard. Additionally, every Sunday afternoon in June, July and August, when the building houses a temporary exhibition, it is manned by local volunteers. (See below for details of this summer’s exhibition.)

For further information call 01832 205158 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

LOCAL RESERVES

On display throughout June, July and August, the Peterborough, Northamptonshire & Bedfordshire, the Leicestershire, and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trusts come together to showcase what they do and describe the Nature Reserves nearest to Easton on the Hill.

These include Collyweston Quarries SSI, known locally as The Deeps, with its wealth of limestone-loving flora and fauna. There will also be information on Rutland Water’s Osprey Project. The Priest’s House is manned every Sunday during this period between 2.00pm and 4.30pm.Entry is free to all. n

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Toft Country House Hotel

Inspired by the sunshine, we this month sought out dining at one of the area’s most compelling options for al fresco dining - only to find ourselves drawn into a conspiracy... if you can keep a secret, join us as we meet Julia & Robert Reid of Toft Country House Hotel...

Shush! Don’t tell anyone. That was the message from the busy team at Toft Country House Hotel near Bourne during our recent visit. They’re a close-knit team, describing themselves more along the lines of an extended family than workmates.

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

There are two husband & wife duos, and a mother & son working in the business too, so it’s no surprise the colleagues are so close.

On the day following our photoshoot, the team planning was a surprise party for Assistant Manager Tom Niblock’s 30th birthday.

He was helping Head Chef ’s Rachael Horner and Craig Dempsey in the kitchen during our visit, and was oblivious to the preparations going on behind his back.

It was a conspiracy we were happy to be a part of, and a secret we were happy to keep, but one thing we definitely can’t keep quiet about is the high standard of food, and the warm welcome you’ll receive at the place.

“DINERS CHOOSE A MAIN COURSE FROM SEVEN À LA CARTE ORIENTED SPECIALS, PUB-INSPIRED DISHES OR THREE GRILL OPTIONS...”

meet the CHEF RACHEL HORNER, HEAD CHEF

Toft House is a 20 bedroom hotel with an 18 hole golf course. There’s a bar with 40 covers, a restaurant with 40 covers and an outdoor terrace serving a dual purpose as the 19th hole... and a place for diner’s to avail themselves of the fruits of Rachael and the team’s labours al fresco, weather permitting.

Weather was certainly permitting during our visit, and in addition to secret birthday preparations, the team were gearing up for a wedding in the 180 capacity wedding suite.

The team send about 50 happy couples off on the road to matrimonial bliss each year and could do more - they’re certainly in sufficient demand - but say they don’t want to become a wedding factory, instead >>

Background: Originally from Peterborough and the Deepings, Rachel came to Toft House three and a half years ago, and took over as head chef in October last year.

Food Wisdom: “Creating a successful restaurant is about having a team that can provide diners with a good atmosphere and great service. That relies on having a really close-knit team, and we definitely have that here!”

Food Heaven: “Chocolate... like every girl!”

Food Hell: “Sweet and sour sauces!”

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>> preferring to concentrate personally on each one and make each one individual, special and meaningful.

There’s a single menu, and diners can choose to eat in the bar, restaurant, in the garden, wherever they choose… there’s even a private dining room.

A dedicated Sunday lunch menu provides Lincoln Red beef from local butcher Odlings, as well as pork from Grasmere and lamb from Ingoldsby.

Other local suppliers include M&J Seafood, a Manthorpe farmer who provides eggs and

OPEN FOR FOOD Lunchtime: 12 noon - 2.15pm.

Evening: 6.00pm - 9.00pm.

Sunday: 12 noon - 7.45pm.

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on the MENU FROM TOFT HOUSE’S SUMMER MENU

Starters

Antipasti of Parma ham, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, olives, rocket salad and freshly baked bread with an oil and balsamic dip £6.95/one; £10.95/share.

Poached pear, stilton and walnut salad topped with fresh rocket £5.95.

Main Courses

Pan fried sticky sweet chilli duck breast, served with a medley of pickled sliced vegetables and a choice of chips or potatoes £13.95.

Pan fried Barramundi steak with a pea and dill purée £12.50.

sausages, and various local veg growers whose produce grows in the silty soils of the farmland surrounding the hotel.

Diners can choose from seven starters, seven slightly more à la carte oriented Specials, plus four pub-inspired Old Favourites and three grill options, as well as eight desserts.

Toft is owned by Robert and Julia Reid, and the former is a bit of an aficionado when it comes to jams and chutneys. That’s why he creates all of the restaurant’s breakfast preserves from scratch. Robert has form in the kitchen, with 40 years experience in the industry first as a publican then building Barnsdale Lodge with business partner Thomas Noel, before running Burghley House’s Orangery restaurant until 2011, then running the Jackson Stops, purchasing and renovating Toft House in 2009.

Today Robert still cooks breakfasts, carves beef on the Sunday lunch trolley, and throws the odd hog roast or barbecue for his close-knit team, we well as tending the gardens, whilst Julia personally oversees every single wedding at Toft House.

From what we’ve observed, neither need to be in the kitchen whilst Rachael, Craig and Tom are in there. We say that because the dishes for our photoshoot that emerged from the kitchen looked great and tasted wonderful.

First up was an anti-pasti platter ideal for the warm weather, and served with bread baked freshly in the kitchen. A barramundi steak was next, served with pea and dill puree with a sweet chilli duck breast alternative. Dessert was an absolute treat too, a summer fruit pudding with a Pimm’s twist.

Clearly the team works well together, and the place looks and feels great, with a relaxed feel to dining on the pretty terrace during the better weather.

So with a great setting, a close-knit team, and with a willingness to make local ingredients central to a great dining experience, we can think of few restaurants that suit late summer dining as well as Toft Country House Hotel… and we certainly won’t be keeping that a secret!

Pork tenderloin served pink on tarragon roasted new potatoes with a mustard and vermouth sauce £13.95.

Desserts

Warm chocolate brownie served with vanilla pod ice cream and rich toffee sauce £5.95.

Pimm’s summer fruits pudding with raspberry sorbet £5.95.

Lemon posset topped with stewed strawberries £5.95.

NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

n Visit Toft Country House Hotel & Golf Club, Toft, Bourne PE10 0JT. Tel: 01778 590614 www.tofthotelgolf.co.uk.

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Berry Burst...

THIS SUMMER, VISIT ONE OF RUTLAND’S BEST RESTAURANTS FOR A BEAUTIFUL BERRY DESSERT. HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITE TARTS AND TREATS THAT WE’VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF TRYING ON VISITS...

CHERRY DROPS

The Marquess of Exeter uses black cherries in their berry dessert. This is their chocolate fondant with black cherry and brandy compote.

01572 822477, www.marquessexeter.co.uk

n Hambleton Hall is known for its style and class. But nothing says style or class more than this incredible dessert.

Enjoy delicious Gariguette strawberries with champagne jelly, sorbet and

pistachio at the Michelin star restaurant.

Another dessert to try is gin and tonic sorbet with caramelised mango, cucumber and peanuts.

n THE OLIVE BRANCH in Clipsham serves some really delicious desserts but this one pushes the boat out...

01572 756991, www.hambletonhall.com.

n Rushton Hall also serves Gariguette strawberries. This dessert is a vanilla crémeux with strawberries, gel and strawberry sorbet; very fancy strawberries and cream!

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01780 410355, www.theolivebranchpub.com

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presented beautifully

The Cherry House in Werrington will give you a chocolate ganache; rich dark chocolate parfait served with salted caramel ice cream and chocolate sauce.

FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

01733 571721, www.cherryhouse restaurant.co.uk.

Rutland Water Golf Course serves fresh berries with its delicious French frangipane tart.

The golf course has a number of tasty desserts.

01572 737525, www.rutlandwatergolfcourse.co.uk.

Kilworth House use simplicity to their advantage with small dishes packed with flavour. This dessert was a chocolate parfait with yoghurt sorbet, beetroot and berries and you can get it for just £7.50.

01858 880058, www.kilworthhouse.co.uk

n Featured dishes are representative examples of our featured chefs’ skills... the menus of our featured restaurants change frequently so dishes are subject to availability. Check each restaurant’s website prior to your visit for an up-to-date menu.

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EAT THE SEASONS

SHELLFISH Cover Story:

The fruits de la mer are as vast and as varied in flavour than any other group of food you’d care to think of... but if you’re intimidated by the thought of shucking an oyster or going claw to claw with lobsters and crayfish, push yourself from your comfort zone and give shellfish a second thought... our recipes will provide some inspiration...

The mere word shellfish conjures up thoughts of the kind of dishes that leave some of us wishing for life on the ocean waves, and others turning green at the gills.

Granted it’s an acquired taste but prepared properly, an afternoon enjoying shellfish and Champagne is one of life’s fundamental pleasures. First up is the golden rule, buy as fresh as possible. Supermarket fish counters are better than ever thanks to their vast supply chains, but there are event online retails providing fresh deliveries of fish each day.

Fresh fish absolutely does not smell, and even in-shell scallops and oysters should keep for a day or two. Retailers like The Fish Society (www.thefishsociety) will sell dressed lobster from £19.60, lobster meat, crayfish, and dressed crab to save you from the fiddly and sometimes gruesome task of preparing all of the above, leaving you to enjoy using - and eating - them, rather than wrestling with claws and shells.

Likewise if you’re a fan of prawns, the biggest and best examples can be found

Words: Rob Davis.

Where to Eat

SHELLFISH If you’d rather let someone else dispatch and prepare your lobster, head to Elton’s Loch Fyne to enjoy whole baked lobster with garlic butter and fries, £32.95, or hot lobster platter with oysters, mussels and langoustines £67.92.

Loch Fyne, The Old Dairy, Elton, Peterborough PE8 6SH. Tel: 01832 280298, www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk.

online with everything from unprepared examples right up to a complete plat des fruit de mer ready to enjoy with a glass of fizz.

Oysters and scallops are another source of intimidation for novice foodies, but with a shucking knife and a bit of prising, then by scooping out the fresh meat, you’re assured of seafood treat unlike any other.

And of course, one of the nicest seafood dishes is a seafood paella, which will cook long and slow, and create a little theatre in the kitchen. Again, purchase packs containing Spanish paella rice, saffron, clams, mussels, king prawns, squid, monkfish and chicken online or seek out your own ingredients, and don’t be afraid to experiment. Serious chefs should invest in a quality paella pan, of around 16”, providing room for eight servings, which with repeated use should develop its own patina.

With fresh ingredients more available than ever, experimenting with seafood has never been easier, so even if you’re a novice cook, experiment with the freshest fish you can find and you’ll soon find yourself all at sea.

n Scent of Freshness: Fresh shellfish doesn’t smell bad. When it’s fresh, seafood should have a faint smell of the sea, but shouldn’t turn your stomach. n Don’t overcook: It’s really easy, but sch a shame to overcooked seafood: 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness is a good guideline for cooking a piece of fish. n Keep an Eye Out: Most shellfish is fully cooked in just a few minutes - as soon as it’s opaque - overcooked shellfish is rubbery and tough.

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TOP OF THE DROPS

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WHICH WINE IS FIT FOR FRUITS DE LA MER?

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006

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Our pick of the fizz is this special Tattinger champagne from 2006.

Renowned the world over as one of the most racy and elegant of the great name Champagnes, Taittinger is synonymous with la joie de vivre.

The family company was founded in 1734 and its flagship wine is this fine, 100% Chardonnay Comtes de Champagne.

ÂŁ120/75cl bottle, 03330 148 198 www.laithwaites.co.uk

Lobster Linguine...

Serves Two. Prep: 50 minutes.

Ingredients: Lobster Linguine 4 lobster tails, fresh on shell 150g of linguine 200g of king prawns 2 tbsp of olive oil basil leaves, chopped extra virgin olive oil Rustic Tomato Sauce 1 white onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 5 tomatoes, skinless and diced 150ml of passata 150ml of lobster bisque 100ml of white wine 1 bouquet garni 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped salt and pepper

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Start by making the rustic tomato sauce. SautĂŠ the onion and garlic until light brown. Add the fresh chopped tomatoes and let them cook for five minutes. Add the passata, the lobster bisque, the wine and the bouquet garni and cook for a further 10 minutes.

In a separate frying pan, dry-roast the chilli for a couple of minutes and then add to the sauce. Season well, remove the bouquet garni and set aside. You will be left with around 500ml of sauce. Don't worry if you don't use it all, as it freezes very well.

Next, prepare the lobster. Starting at the top of the tail, cut lengthways with a pair of kitchen shears, trying not to cut the flesh. Using your hands, gently but firmly pull the meat from the shell in one piece. Steam the lobster tails for 8 to 10 minutes. Once steamed, cut two of the tails into big chunks. Keep the other two whole for later.

Add olive oil to a pan and quickly cook the prawns until pink, then add the tomato sauce and the lobster chunks and stir well. Cook the linguine as indicated in the pack, drain and add to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to cover all the strands of pasta with the sauce, then plate. Garnish with basil and olive oil and a slice of lemon. n

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Crayfish in Lemon Butter Serves Four. Prep 20 minutes.

4 medium crayfish 100 g butter splash of olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon salt and pepper

Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and stir to dissolve. Add the crayfish to the water whole and boil for six or seven minutes depending on the size. While the crayfish are boiling prepare a bowl of ice cold water.

Once the crayfish have finished boiling, place them in the ice slurry to stop the cooking process.

Once cooled remove the tails, cut the underside of the tail, crack the shell open and remove the meat.

Cut the tails in half length ways so you have eight pieces. Heat a pan over medium to high heat.

Add a splash of olive oil then the butter (the olive oil prevents the butter from burning).

Once the butter has melted add the garlic and fry until tender and fragrant then add the tails, squeeze with lemon and keep basting them with butter for roughly four minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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New artisan gin makes its debut in Rutland...

Wine of the Month Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France £19.95 / 70cl, Grape Variety: 100% Syrah 12.5% ABV.

Distiller Alan Bottomly launches his brand new artisan gin with 10 well-chosen botanicals

Pin Gin is a brand new artisan gin which those who love the countryside will adore.

“This Rhône wine is ideal for late summer barbecues with plums and pepper key flavours and the dark charm of the Syrah grape redolent...”

Featuring 10 beautifully blended botanicals, dominant flavours include rose, black pepper, lavender, cucumber and ground almonds. A very well-balanced, smooth and versatile gin, with a subtle sweetness and citrus notes which ensures the orange and lemon peel come together beautifully. £42.92/70cl.

The Wine Cellar THIS MONTH HARISH KHANDERIA RECOMMENDS WINES WHICH WILL SUIT LATE SUMMER BARBECUES, WITH A SOLID RHÔNE RECOMMENDATION AND A DELICIOUS DESSERT WINE LONG HAUL WINES: A TRIO OF WINE FROM UNUSUAL COUNTRIES...

1. Created by Hungarian entrepreneur Christian Sauska, this red utilises 100% Pinot Noir grapes.

It yields a fuller bodied, rich, Mediterranean-style wine with a pale ruby colour. £21.95 / 70cl / 14%.

2. Koshu Kayagatake is a Japanese wine from the Yamanashi winery. Light and floral in style, and showing lemon and grapefruit notes, it has a thirst-quenching acidity and delicious peppered spice nuances, with minerality on the finish. £19.95 / 70cl / 11.5%.

3.Featuring Kalecik Karasi & Merlot grapes, Diren’s red wine, featured here, is akin to a Merlot in flavour, it’s lightly tannic, fruity and well-finessed. £12.49 / 70cl / 14%.

Many Rhône producers have enjoyed a real renaissance in the last decade, but none more so than Delas.

The winery has taken a more modern ‘boutique’ approach and the wines now combine a clarity of flavour with hedonistic appeal – surely the ultimate goal for a Rhône producer. n

Summer Fruits

A dessert wine to accompany the fruits of your orchard...

This dessert wine is ideal as you secure hopefully bountiful harvests from your orchard. An ideal accompaniment for late summer or early autumn crumbles, tarts and pies.

Pineau des Charentes is a local speciality in which cognac is blended with freshly pressed grape juice.

Sweet, mellow and very fruity aperitif or dessert wine. n Pineau Des Charentes Rouge, France, £19.99/75cl.

n Our featured wines are available from Oakham Wines, High Street, Oakham LE15 6AH. Call 01572 757124 or visit www.oakhamwines.co.uk.

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Misty

HILL - RUTLAND HOMES -

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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This striking individually designed Georgian style family home is found in North Luffenham, and we love every feature of it.

Misty Hill is a perfect example of modern homes finished to a period style; every little aspect has been thought about...

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MISTY HILL,

LUFFENHAM

Above: There’s a large open plan living kitchen with a log burner and French doors to the terrace.

A winding drive leads you in anticipation to the front of Misty Hill. This beautiful Georgian style stone property boasts a truly breathtaking bespoke mahogany cantilevered staircase, high ceilings and bespoke sash windows blended seamlessly with a 21st century style of living. It is a fantastic centrepiece to this grand home and sets a tone for things to come.

It truly is one of our favourite properties currently on the market, and you know it’s going to have that wow factor, being on the market with estate agents Fine & Country.

The accommodation has been fitted to an extremely high standard and makes the most of the south west facing garden which wraps around the rear of the house.

The property stands on a plot of almost an acre and includes a full sized Tennis court and triple oak framed car port with a decent sized annex above.

For the rest of the downstairs, there is a study which is bathed in natural light from large windows. The property is practical all year round, too, thanks to a log burner with stone surround and French doors which lead out onto a terrace.

Location: Eight miles to Oakham, seven miles to Uppingham.

Style: A very modern Georgian style property.

Bedrooms: Six bedrooms, two with en suites, one with dressing room too.

Receptions: Four arranged as an open plan living kitchen, sitting room and large reception hall.

Other Features: Annexe, garage and tennis courts.

Estate Agents: Fine & Country.

Price: £1,380,000.

Past the guest cloakroom you enter into the kitchen living room, this superb space is perfect for contemporary family life and is a brilliant entertaining space.

The equipment it’s kitted out with is superb.

There’s a Siematic Kitchen, Qooker tap, Smeg Cooker and two Neff dishwashers.

Further appliances include a Siemens combi

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oven, warming drawers and a fully integrated bean-to-cup coffee machine.

The room benefits from underfloor heating which runs throughout the majority of the downstairs.

Dining area is framed by bifold doors which open out onto the lawn facing the tennis court. Accessed off the kitchen is the family room used as a snug by the current owners but could very easily be used as a dining room.

A pantry with inbuilt cooling vents provides further storage in the kitchen. Finally the utility room and rear entrance hall located off the kitchen, completes the downstairs.

The beautifully handcrafted staircase leads up to a wide landing which all of the five double bedrooms, including master and guest suite, are accessed from.

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The main bedroom is a light bright room, with a dressing room and an en suite shower room with waterfall shower, double inset marble sink and heated towel rail.

An additional adjoining room currently used for storage was designed to be an en suite and therefore has plumbing in place should it be required.

Three remaining bedrooms on this floor are all good sized doubles with built in wardrobes and each offers views over the surrounding gardens. There is ample space, too, for further bedrooms to be created on the second floor.

The mature trees at the boundary create a beautifully private position. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with multiple patio seating areas to make the most of the sun all day.

A guest bedroom benefits from a further en suite, fitted out to the same high standard.

The family bathroom is fitted to the same high standard with a four piece suite, free standing bath and marble sink.

A large space on the second floor is currently used as a cinema/playroom but it could very easily be transformed into another bedroom, gym or further living accommodation.

There’s also the car port and annexe that can be used for additional space.

Misty Hill offers a unique opportunity to acquire a truly stunning family home with period features but with the many benefits of a comfortable modern home.

Above: The kitchen is designed to reflect a very modern style.

Right: Visitors are welcomed to an impressive hallway.

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“THE MATURE TREES AT THE BOUNDARY PUT THIS PROPERTY IN A BEAUTIFULLY PRIVATE POSITION. THE GARDEN IS MOSTLY LAID TO LAWN WITH PATIO AREAS...”

Left: The living room features log burner and French doors.

Below: The tennis court and one of the bathrooms.

Above: The rear of the property; patio and lawn.

n Misty Hill is currently on the market with Fine & Country. Call for details about Rutland properties on 01572 335145 or see www.fineandcountry.com.

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Finding a PATTERN

FROM BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS TO STARS AND STRIPES RIGHT THROUGH TO IKATS AND GEOMETRICS... NO MATTER HOW BOLD YOUR DESIRES THERE’S A PATTERN JUST WAITING TO BE EMPLOYED IN YOUR ROOM...

There’s a time and place for subtlety, and it’s not when you’re employing patterns in your home. Generally speaking, the larger your room the bolder and bigger the pattern of your fabrics and wallcoverings can - and should - be.

That said, patterns also need to complement one another too, so if one pattern is especially bold and daring, the others shouldn’t be too busy.

Solids, or at least fine weaves in fabrics such as linen fabrics will soften bold prints and patterns - a very fine weave in your fabric will allow you to opt for a very bold and funky ikat or botanical pattern on scatter cushions, for example.

As always, we strongly recommend commissioning one of our local interior design specialists to help create your room. As well as working on whole house and whole room projects, they’re always happy to offer advice on single window treatments, or individual items like unique cushions, and bespoke sofas or chairs.

Over the page we’re featuring some of the newest fabric ranges from leading design houses in on-trend red and pink colours... >>

Mixing patterns but retaining one similar colour scheme will create interest whilst retaining a cohesive look in a more formal room, but in a casual living kitchen with a big squashy sofa, you can keep cushions looking less conformist.

Likewise if your room is modern and stark, you can employ a shock of colour like an ombré of magenta and orange or bold lime green and yellow shades.

Main: New for summer 2017 and inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement is Clarke & Clarke’s Bloomsbury.

Right: Clarke & Clarke’s Halcyon comprises pretty cottage garden florals embroidered onto linen.

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Above: Casamance’s Ubud (curtains), Moso (chair) and Padi (cushion) in pink and burnt orange.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SOFT FURNISHINGS IN RUTLAND Furleys: 7 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AH, 01572 755539, www.furleys.co.uk.

Left: Addison is an elegant ‘ogee’ style weave, available in sixteen colours.

Above: Jane Churchill’s Hailey, Eden, Rydall, Calla, Silvan and Marley fabrics in stone and red colourways.

Right: Harlequin’s Lilaea, curtains in Filix, cushion in Seriphium.

J&L Ball 16 North Street, Stamford PE9 1EH, 01780 481416, www.jlball.co.uk.

Oldrids Downtown Furniture Store, A52 Boston PE21 7NL, 01205 350505, or Gonerby Junction, A1 Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2AB, 01476 590239, www.oldrids.co.uk.

Sarah Harding: 6 Market Street, Uppingham, LE15 9QH, 01572 823389, sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk.

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1. Voyage cushion with pheasant and tartan trim, £call, from Gates Garden Centre. 2. Hartman Shanghai parasol in Caramel or Lime or Purple or Pink or Linen or Aqua or Orange, 260cm wide £110, good garden centres. 3. Wine bottle and glass caddy £11.99.

4. Chimineas and firepits, selection from £69.99 at Gates Garden centre. 5. Bespoke garden studio designed and made by Oak Leaf Studios.

6. Tealight wall sconce from Marks & Spencer, Queensgate Shopping Centre £25. 7. Oakridge eight seat oval suite with table, chairs and cushions plus parasol £1,999. 8. Weber Genesis II gas barbecue £899 with free cover. 9. Oakridge recliners and table £699.

Facing Page: Rutland Shepherd Huts hut sizes from 12 x 6.6ft to 18 x 8ft £call.

Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton, Leicestershire, Oakham LE15 7QB, Tel: 01664 454309, www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk.

Oakleaf Garden Studios, 01498 663422, www.oakleafstudios.co.uk. Rutland Shepherds Huts 07805 926 366, www.rutlandshepherdshuts.co.uk.

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GARRINGTON PROPERTY FINDERS

MOVE Making The Right

Rutland Pride met with regular property columnist Kate Vincent to give an insight into how she helps clients find their dream home in the local area. Some 12 months on we recently met with Kate again, to find out exactly what’s been happening in the Rutland property market...

So Kate, what has been happening in the Rutland property market over the last 12 months?

Words: Rob Davis.

“Traditionally, the property market has always been very seasonal, with lulls in the winter months, replaced by active buying and selling from Spring through to Autumn.”

“However, the past year has been anything but traditional, with a series of twists and turns in the political and economic landscape, as well as sweeping changes to taxation laws affecting Stamp Duty and investment properties. These factors have buffeted the housing market in an unprecedented manner, creating a roller coaster of uncertainty.”

“This has made ‘reading’ the market much trickier than usual, especially as many events can quickly become blown out of proportion by media reports, when in reality, their affect has not always been as dramatic as first expected. The recent General Election result, is a case in point, where several weeks on and any negative fallout appears to be far more subdued than initially expected and to a large degree, it is now business as usual.”

What are some of your highlights from your past year?

“One of my mantras is ‘if a property search was easy, then they wouldn’t be using me’ so it is always extra special when I manage to find and purchase an elusive property for a client with a particularly tough brief.”

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a wonderful off-market home in Wothorpe and a building plot close to Stamford.

Cracking these difficult ‘nuts’ is always a highlight of my year!”

We often hear about off-market properties, what are they and how does one buy one?

“Off-market properties are homes that are sold away from the public eye with no advertising (certainly not on Rightmove!) or publicity. To hear about these properties, you need to be very well connected or willing to actively approach homeowners to gauge if there is an appetite to sell.”

“Sourcing and negotiating this type of property is a specialist skill, so it is best to get expert advice from a property professional like myself.”

What is the one tip you would give to homebuyers to help them buy better?

“Many buyers seem to believe that ‘Google Earth’ and ‘Street View’ are a quick win alternative to visiting and viewing a property.”

“Of course, as a property finder, I regularly use these resources to check out the presence of major blights, the relative position of

neighbours and proximity to local facilities, but it is easy for house hunters to become over-reliant on these types of tools. In my opinion nothing replaces visiting a property and viewing it both inside and out.”

“For example a property near a busy road may not be noisy if protected by other buildings or a nearby pig unit may not be an issue if the prevailing wind carries odours away. Remember, we often buy properties despite there being a negative so don’t let the images on your screen regularly put you off viewing a property.”

Where are the up-and-coming areas to buy property in the next year or two?

“The band of countryside south of the A52 and north of Stamford and Rutland has not always attracted as much attention from buyers as perhaps it deserves.”

“On a map the area around Grantham and Southwell can appear to be a long way from London, Stamford and Rutland but the road/train network is impressive, countryside attractive and you can get a lot more property for your money.”

“I am sure this area will grow in popularity in the next few years and that the buyers today, will in the future believe they have made a prudent purchase indeed.” n If you are considering your property options and would like more information on how Garrington can save you money making the right decisions, call Kate Vincent to arrange a no obligation meeting.

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GARDENING

GLORY

d n a e p o l S f o d n a L A

This month’s featured garden is open to visitors in August, and it’s worth popping along to see how the owners of this ‘land of slope and glory’ turned probably the most inconvenient plot we’ve ever seen into a truly beautiful garden...

Words: Rob Davis.

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“I can’t overstate the importance of planning the garden, and we spent a year, at least, sorting out overgrown hedges at the front of the house but also observing the plot and working out what would thrive...”

>> Any gardener would admire Lucienne Bennett’s ability to grow just about anything in her garden, which sits on a fifth of an acre near Grantham. Lucienne is a true plantswoman, whose garden has been planned to perfection, but we’ve even more respect for her gardening talent given that she’s working on just about the trickiest plot we’ve ever seen.

With a 1:15 slope, and a natural spring rendering the west side wet, the east side dry, and the bottom of the plot boggy, it’s a difficult place to achieve greatness to say the least.

Arriving in the UK after meeting RAF husband Neil in her native Netherlands, the couple have lived in Suffolk and the Brecon Beacons before settling into a fairly new property just a few miles from Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth.

In 2011 the place was little more than rough pastureland carved from a former ironstone quarry, but the couple took an entire year to plan their new project. Instead of a continuous slope, the couple introduced a large curving stone wall separating the paddock into two parts.

A contemporary archway specially imported from the Netherlands was positioned to the east rather than in the middle, Lucienne says, to avoid revealing too much of the garden beyond before visitors have had a chance to step through the arch.

The couple were going to create a garden room but decided to retain their terrace instead and employ pots to divide the space up into ‘rooms.’ A herb border was heavy with the scent of marjoram during our visit, but also included thyme, fennel, garlic chives, oregano, bay and Globe artichokes which Lucienne regards as ornamental, rather than for cooking purposes, preferring to leave the buds to open into flowers.

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d’amour, as well as dahlia (Bishop of Leicester; Blue Bayou) and other planting such as magnolia, clematis, and Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Diane’. The border itself is drier to the east and moist to the west given the presence of a natural spring.

“I think one of the golden rules of gardening is to work with the plot as far as you’re able to do so,” says Lucienne. “You can plant acers in alkaline soil, for example, by digging out a quantity of earth, introducing ericaceous soil and topping up with nutrients when necessary, but it’s easier to know your soil and to work with it.”

“I can’t overstate the importance of planning the garden, and spent a year, at least, sorting out overgrown hedges at the front of the house but also observing the plot and working out what would thrive.”

Along the fence on the moist, shady west side of the garden are astilbes, rodgersias, Kirengeshoma palmate and different varieties of persicaria.

Meanwhile on the east side of the garden, the drier side, there’s heleniums, choreopsis, dahlias and hemeocallis. >>

Above: At around a fifth of an acre the garden is a modest size, but took time to plan and mature owing to its 1:15 slope and differences in its soil drainage.

Right: One of the many successes Lucienne has enjoyed is the cultivation of her own grape vines, ‘Vitis Boskoop Glory.’

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>> To the bottom of the garden, where the water drains into heavy clay soil, the couple have dug out a pond area fed from the spring which dries out during late summer then fills again. Lucienne credits the pond for the health of her many hostas, enjoying the presence of plenty of frog spawn which eventually yields snail and slug-eating frogs.

A few of the hostas include Hanky Panky, Blue Mammoth, Barbara Ann and Dream Weaver. Together with the gunnera and persicaria, the garden has a lush, leafy quality with plenty of different shades of green.

We can’t work out whether it was luck or bad luck that as Lucienne was just beginning to work on the garden, a previously undiagnosed heart condition was discovered which

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necessitated a year of recuperation. Had it not have been spotted, the ramifications for the couple may have been very different, but with surgery successful, Lucienne carried on working on the garden and today she enjoys opening it regularly for the NGS. “It’s quite a lot of work to stay on top of, but I’m proud of it. NGS events are hard work too, but I love the enthusiasm for gardens that visitors have,” says Lucienne.

We think that seeing the fruits of the couple’s labours are a must this month, we’d admire the garden if it were an easy plot, but to work with such a tricky patch really does deserve an audience, and the garden is, in our opinion, really worth a look!” n

Ashcroft House, Open in August Description: Back garden created in 2012 on sloping plot from former pony paddock dug out of an ironstone quarry.

Open Garden Event: NGS event this month with plant stand, refreshments etc.

Open Sunday 6th August, from 12-5pm, £3/adult.

45 Newton Way, Woolsthorpe

by Colsterworth NG33 5NP. See www.ngs.org.uk.

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NATURE

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2000 Years of

PHEASANTS

Synonymous with the countryside, there are few sights in our part of the world more satisfying than a pheasant busily darting from the hedgerows, but, says Rob Davis, pheasants are not the native English birds you might believe them to be...

Scatty and irrepressible, there are few sights more endemic to the countryside than pheasants darting from hedgerow to hedgerow, often risking their necks trying to outpace a Land Rover when crossing the road.

Pheasants are not, in fact, an indigenous species to the English countryside but were imported by traders from modern-day Lebanon as delicacies for the table.

William the Conqueror was especially keen on having the birds as a centrepiece at his banquets, and Thomas Becket dined on pheasants before being hacked to bits on the orders of Henry II in 1170 - an act that the pheasants would doubtless regard as nothing short of karma.

Main Image: Up to 90cm in length and weighing in at a kilo and a half, there are 40,000,000 pheasants bred in the UK each year.

Pheasants remained a keen delicacy for the entire Tudor dynasty, and it wasn’t until the 1700s that populations of the bird declined before a combination of new game laws and an unlikely saviour in the form of enclosure saved them from, if not extinction, then certainly a considerable decline.

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Today, the birds remain one of our most commonly pursued game birds with around 40,000,000 pheasants bred for the purposes of fieldsports and 7,000 hectares of fields dedicated to shoots across the UK, an activity worth about £2bn each year...

Today, the birds remain one of our most commonly pursued game birds with around 40,000,000 pheasants bred for the purposes of fieldsports and 7,000 hectares of fields dedicated to shoots across the UK, an activity worth about £2,000,000,000 each year; pheasant season takes place from October until late January.

It’s a common misconception that pheasant eggs are inedible; in fact, their eggs have a richness of flavour and a deep yellow colour to their yolks. However, the modest size of them renders them less popular. Far more popular is the taste of the animals’ meat.

In the wild the birds live in small flocks, always at ground level and rarely seen in trees. Their typical diet is insects, seeds and leaves, and males typically have a harem of females during spring mating season.

Hens also nest on the ground and tend to produce a clutch of about a dozen eggs in between spring and summer, hatching

Left: A rooster's head has plumage of blue and green with a distinctive red wattle. Females are much less showy with drab brown feathers.

around June after an incubation period of about a month.

Severe winters and poor habitats will reduce the birds’ population by about 80%, but with a mild winter and good habitat, around 95% of the birds hatching in spring will survive, man being the birds’ greatest trouble.

A staple sight in the countryside, and on game menus in winter, the birds always manage to raise a smile, making the pheasant a quintessentially English part of country life.

FACT FILE: PHEASANTS IN THE COUNTY...

n Pheasant breeding begins in April with a single clutch per year and a dozen eggs typically resulting. Incubation period is just shy of a month, and the birds will fledge after two weeks. n Common pheasants are typically 75-90cm in length and have a wing span of around 80cm. They weight up to 1.5kg and there are around 1,550,000 breeding pairs in the UK.

n Male pheasants are unmistakable with their iridescent copper-coloured plumage. The head, small ear tufts and neck are green, though the throat and cheeks are glossed purple.

Their face and wattle are red. The tail is paler and has broad barring. The female pheasant is buff coloured with dark brown markings. Juvenile Pheasants are similar to females with shorter tails. n Whether or not one agrees with shooting, the woodland management and provision of food for the young game birds also benefits other woodland species.

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Right: While pheasants are able to fly fast for short distances, they prefer to run. If startled however, they will burst to the sky in a flush.

Their flight speed is 38 to 48 mph

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ON THE FARM

Heat of the Harvest

NFU’s Alison Pratt, our farming correspondent, this month discusses what farmers are doing in the heat of summer; harvesting crops. August is a time for the entire farming family to come together and to help out, and it’s definitely a mad month...

Harvest is upon us and in the busy weeks from now until well into the autumn, farmers will be dashing madly about to bring in the crops and make ready for next year’s too. I use the word madly advisedly as this time of year does bring a kind of madness.

The start of harvest is a bit like alchemy. It’s a combination of the ripening process, governed by the weather, the drying out of the straw and the grain, the decision whether to use a crop desiccant to kill off any troublesome weeds that could clog up the combine or spoil the crop quality and, of course, gut feeling.

The amount of work that has to be done at harvest and then to cultivate the land ready for the next crop, is mountainous and takes all the concentration and energy of the whole farming family, to complete.

And harvest doesn’t just mean combining cereal crops like wheat and barley; we use the term to cover the full range of crops from lettuces to sugar beet and everything in between.

That includes grass, a most important crop for our livestock and dairy producers who cut and conserve grass as hay or silage for feeding over winter. But for this month, we’ll concentrate on the cereal harvest.

This year’s spring weather brought interesting challenges and the knock-on effect of a cold, dull April, a very dry winter and spring and some sharp late frosts will be evident in the reduced yields in a number of different crops.

Having said that, it’s surprising how resilient many food plants are and how well they cope with drought, heat, torrential rain and lack of sunshine. So despite a shaky start to the growing season, farmers’ expectations of yield and quality are not as bad as they thought in early May. You may have heard this before, but farmers are the epitome of optimism. Our industry has

The old-timers used to say that if a crop looks ready, go away for a week first, but now science has taken over and no self-respecting arable farmer goes anywhere in the week before the combine rolls, without his moisture meter. to have a positive outlook on life as there is a lot of hope and hard work invested in a wheat field planted in September, nurtured and cared for over winter and all through the following spring and summer towards harvest.

Planning a crop begins months before sowing; for example a field of wheat will be part of a farm’s arable rotation; different crops are planted in a field over a term of three, four or five years. Which variety to plant for what end market are key decisions to make many months and years before the wheat is even in the ground.

So, back to the madness of a cereal harvest, preparing the machinery and grain stores, ensuring the combine is clean and maintained, employing enough staff to drive the tractors and grain trailers and of course, watching the weather forecast in an effort to predict the date the combine rolls into the field for the first time.

This gadget measures the amount of moisture in a sample of grain because when it comes to storing grain, the wetter it is, the more problems it causes.

Most grain stores require grain to be stored at about 15% moisture because, if it’s any wetter it will heat up and the quality will decline. It could even go mouldy and become unsaleable.

The moisture reading is just one of the many scientific measurements farmers have to make to ensure that the wheat they produce for you is of the best quality and fit for its end use.

So when you’re out and about this harvest time, and you see a combine working or are following a grain trailer back to the farm, just ponder for a moment the science of food production. It’s not just about the soil, the sun and the seed, but a good spoonful of research and development has gone into making our golden grains grow, ready to be made into your bread, breakfast cereal or digestive biscuits! n

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A Night at the Opera David Ross’s Nevill Holt Opera hosts al fresco Tosca

Royal Opera House Director of Opera Oliver Mears returned to Nevill Holt Hall between Rutland and Market Harborough recently to direct an al fresco performance of Tosca in late June. The performance was the last occasion that the stableyard venue would host the annual festival of opera

before a new purpose-built venue opens on the estate for the 2018 season. Guests enjoyed the Hall’s beautiful grounds with its contemporary sculpture, and a champagne and canapé reception as well as exceptional dining courtesy of Stones before enjoying the eponymous Tosca’s ruthless passion.

As Pride goes to press the opera festival is set to conclude with a performance by 130 local Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland school children of Noye’s Fludde for families as part of David Ross’s charitable work with children and young people. n See www.nevillholtopera.co.uk.

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RUTLAND WEDDINGS

PEACHY

Everything’s

This month we’ve more wedding inspiration from Amanda Forman and a styled shoot held at Rutland Water Golf Club. With its marquee lined wedding barn, and new accommodation for guests, it’s a venue for weddings like this one with its unique peach coloured highlights...

Images: Amanda Forman Photography, Oakham: 020 3290 4832, www.amandaforman.co.uk.

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Opposite: Naturally, Normanton Church makes an appearance, whilst our ‘reception’ was held at Rutland Water Golf Course.

Left: A peach colour scheme include these place cards and chair ties.

Above: Stationery and styling by In the Details and Pretty Quirky Hire.

Everything’s peachy, as the saying goes.

Well, not everything, but there’s certainly a strong element of this soft, feminine highlight colour in this styled shoot courtesy of wedding photographer Amanda Forman and her team of stylists and suppliers.

The venue for the shoot was Rutland Water Golf Course, which opened their eight brand new en suite bedrooms to guests earlier this year. The course also has a marquee lined wedding barn with its courtyard, ideal for creating stunning weddings, not to mention breathtaking views over the reservoir and over gently undulating Rutland countryside.

Our models were Alice and Danny, who posed for Amanda and helped to provide other brides and grooms with some exciting ways to introduce a real element of romance

to their wedding. A host of local suppliers contributed, including Langtoft’s Pretty Quirky Hire who created wedding tables, elegant chair ties with names and styling too, all to a cohesive style, in conjunction with stationery supplier In the Details Designs and florist Vicki.

Naturally, Normanton Church makes an appearance, too, as it’s located just a few minutes from the Rutland course.

We think Amanda’s images are stunning, and it’s of little surprise as she’s been photographing happy couples for a number of years... we hope that after seeing the results of the shoot, you feel just as inspired as we do! n Images by Amanda Forman Photography, 020 3290 4832, www.amandaforman.co.uk.

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Wedding Invites: Lucy at In the Details Design www.inthedetailsdesign.co.uk.

Wedding Cake: Karen at Sticky Fingers www.stickyfingerscakecreations.co.uk Wedding Styling: Pretty Quirky Hire www.prettyquirkyhire.co.uk.

Make Up and Hair: Hannah, Lipstick and Hairpins www.lipstickandhairpins.co.uk.

Groomsmen’s Suits: Jonathan of County Squire www.countysquire.com.

Bride’s Veil: Bridie of Berkshire veils www.berkshireveils.com.

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Jewellery: From Ben at You and beyond www.youandbeyond.co.uk.

Balloons: Rina of Grapefruit Balloons www.grapefruitballoons.co.uk. n

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RED CARPET READY

Always the

BRIDESMAID

Red Carpet Ready has just opened a new department for bridesmaids’ dresses with prices from £150. The venue provides over 1,700 dresses across short, midi and long lengths...

Images: Rob Davis.

Opposite Page: Multiway dress which can be worn in 22 different ways and comes in over 20 colours.

One size to fit all, £185 with discounts for bridal parties of three or more.

Top: Burgundy dresses in sizes 6-14, £365. Also in navy, pink, red, emerald etc.

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Main Image: Navy dresses £220, sizes 4-24, discounts for bridal parties of three or more.

Above: Powder blue embellished bridesmaids dresses in sizes 424, £220, many colours available.

Above: Ruched bridesmaid dresses in soft pink £165, sizes 6-22.

Featured items are available from Red Carpet Ready, Hall Lane, Branston near Lincoln. Open seven days a week until 9pm but you must prebook on 01522 793777. Walk-ins welcome on Saturdays. Alternatively, visit www.redcarpet ready.co.uk, visit Instagram or Facebook.

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FASHION WITH JOULES

JOULES Ready for Anything with

Country fashion brand Joules this month releases its first phase of autumn/winter clothing, ideal for hedging your bets on the weather and remaining equally prepared for either bright sunshine or a drop in temperatures...

Opposite Page: Harbour jersey top £24.95, French navy printed neckerchief £12.95.

Above: Harbour jersey top with floral print £24.95, cream ditsy printed neckerchief £12.95

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Opposite Page: Joules Cheltenham coat in grey herringbone £249.

Top Left: Karina shirt in French navy Ginham £49.95; Bloomfield silk scarf £39.95.

Top Right: Camille jumper £59.95, scarf £19.95, denim skirt £49.95. Above Left: Faux wax jacket £139; Riviera red/navy dress £39.95. Above Right: Louise blouse in light blue £49.95; Harper cord skirt £49.95.

Featured fashions are available from Joules on High Street, Stamford PE9 2AL. Open seven days, 9am-5.30pm weekdays; 9am-5pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun. Call 01780 751892 or see www.joules.com.

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- COSMETICS -

1. SCENT FROM HEAVEN

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Discover Elemis’s Life Elixirs; smooth this travel-friendly roller-ball over temples and pulse points to enjoy a mini-aromatherapy treatment from this mainstay spa brand.

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GLEN EDEN MEDICAL AESTHETICS

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Approaching its 10th anniversary, Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics is owned and run

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n Volumetric Fillers: Dermal or Volumetric fillers (Juvederm, Restylane) are also injection treatments but work in a completely different way to Botulinum. The filler is injected in a precise way to not only eliminate lines but to restore volume and re-shape cheeks, temples, lips, peri-oral & peri-orbital regions, help to treat scars and restore healthy skin.

There are more aesthetic treatments than ever before, each designed to give a more youthful appearance and more confidence in your appearance.

But with a wider range of treatments, sought by more people than ever, the number of unlicensed or unskilled practitioners has proliferated.

That’s why, nearly a decade ago, GP and Nurse Practitioner John and Mary Elder established Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics to provide good advice, as well as medical treatments and procedures where appropriate from skilled clinicians. John is keen to urge anyone seeking medical aesthetics to seek out only qualified practitioners.

A small amount of gel is injected into the skin adding volume and reducing the wrinkle or crease immediately. A local anaesthetic cream is used before treatment and the procedure start from around £290.

n Medical Lasers Light Treatments : The latest medical laser technology from Lumenis® provides a range of aesthetic treatments including Intese Pulsed Light (IPL) for photo-rejuvination and pigment removal, Rosacea and facial thread veins, hair removal from face & body; Nd:Yag for larger vascular lesions and veins; and their latest addition a “Q-Switched” Nd:Yag for pigmented skin lesions and Tattoo removal.

The clinic, located within the GP practice, provides a range of treatments designed to create a rejuvenated and more youthful appearance from muscle injections and fillers to the use of aesthetic medical lasers... but which treatment could suit you?

n Botulinum Toxin: often referred to by brand name Botox®, can be used to treat lines and wrinkles caused by muscle activity.

Patients are warned of the dangers of letting non-medically qualified practitioners treat pigmented skin lesions due to alarming growing number of mistreated skin cancers and pre-cancers. A definite diagnosis is always required before commencing any therapy which may involve detailed examination or even referral to a consultant dermatologist before any laser is used.

The upper third of the face is where the best treatment results are obtained, commonly for the reduction in crow's feet around the eyes and wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows.

Repeat treatments will be required around every three to six months and most clinics charge by area of the face treated: crow’s feet, forehead lines, and glabellar lines, and may charge from £200 per treatment area.

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Above: Dr Elder & Glen Eden have been awarded the Quality Assurance Mark from Treatments You Can Trust.

They are listed in the professional standards authority register, and approved by Save Face. The practice belongs to the Aesthetic Complications Experts Group.

n Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics is based at Market Cross Surgery, Bourne Road, Corby Glen, NG33 4BB. For more information call 01476 550056 or see www.glen-edenmedical.co.uk.

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OAK HOUSE CARE HOME

CARING Committed to

With a flexible, person-centred approach to care provision, Greetham’s Oak House Care Home can provide the peace of mind you need for loved ones and respite for carers. This month we meet the team behind the 25-bed care home with a commitment to raising standards across the industry...

Committed to caring, the team behind Oak House Residential Home have been redefining standards across the industry since the home was established back in 1989.

“Our provision of respite care also extends to day care, weekly care or longer term respite care, in the event of a spouse in a care role needing to recuperate after an operation, for example.”

Founders Don & Carolyn Walker - the latter a qualified nurse - set up the home to provide person-centred care with the kind of flexibility that the industry can sometimes lack.

“We also offer residential care, sometimes as a ‘halfway house’ between hospital and independent living, and our services also include end of life care too. We’ve won awards for our provision of high quality meals, we provide a comprehensive activity schedule with both group and one-to-one activities, and we take part in activities in the community too.”

Kate Eagle joined the company as the Office Manager in March and says: “Oak House has over 27 years experience providing bespoke care packages.”

“One of our biggest strengths is our ability to offer true flexibility. We’ve a registration for 25 residents, so we can offer ad hoc respite care to provide those looking after loved ones of spouses full time with a bit of breathing space or the ability to take a break from their caring role.”

“From assistance with tasks like bathing to participation in activities, even ad hoc and respite care can prove invaluable both for carers and those who need a bit more help but don’t feel they’re ready for full time residential care quite yet.”

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“Our staff retention provides a settled feel which is something we’re proud of in a sector otherwise known for a high turnover of staff...”

Opposite: The team behind Oak House including Kate, back row, second right, Debbie Dalby - Care Manager, back row, centre and Preston Walker, left.

“Our staff retention means a settled feel to the Oak House, and it means that we retain skills too, which is something we’re proud of in a sector otherwise known for a high turnover of staff.”

“The flexible approach we offer, our tailored ongoing care plans and our range of services show that we’ve a commitment to caring and a true person-centred approach.” n For more information on Oak House Care Home, based on Pond Lane, Greetham, Oakham LE15 7NW. Call 01572 812647 or see www.oakhouse-carehome.co.uk.

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MOTORS

SPACE

MEETS PACE

If practical demands are hindering your ability to treat yourself to a sports car, Mercedes has the answer; its E63AMG monster, has five seats, a positively enormous boot, and performance that’s nothing short of firebreathing...

Words: Rob Davis.

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It’s sad, but true. We all have to grow up sometime. But if the fire hasn’t quite gone from your belly, and you still desire cut-throat handling and beastly performance, despite needing to transport kids and clutter, Mercedes Benz has the answer.

The Mercedes AMG E63 4Matic+ Estate is the latest in the company’s lineage of cars which combine the executive qualities of Mercedes’s posh E-Class, with an absolutely huge boot and a V8 engine which will leave most dedicated sports cars for dust.

You can transport the whole family with five decent size seats and two additional rearfacing seats available as an optional extra, whilst a 640 litre boot expands to 1,820 litres with all seats folded. To put that into context a Ford Focus boot is just 316litres!

Practicality is assured then, but what about performance? That comes from a 4.0 litre V8 unit with 612hp and 850nm torque. Top speed is ‘limited’ to 155mph unless unlocked

“With plenty of room for the family, and a big boot, the AMG is a sports car that’s usable day-to-day too...”

by an optional AMG Driver’s Package, whilst 0-60mph takes 3.6 seconds. Again, to put that into context, a Porsche 911 Carrera takes a positively lethargic 4.6 seconds.

All Mercedes E-Class models are wellequipped, but this flagship model adds to the impressive roster of standard equipment with only a ‘Premium’ package - Keyless Go and panoramic sunroof - and Driver’s Assistant package (comprising adaptive cruise) on the options list. Also standard is four wheel drive and a limited slip differential, alongside air suspension and a nine speed automatic gearbox all of which make driving a cinch.

There is, of course, a drive control switch too, which dials back the car’s ruthlessness and makes a concession towards comfort, as well as air suspension for balancing heavy loads.

Whilst the car is within sniffing distance of a six figure price tag, it’s easier to justify than most sports cars. With plenty of room for the family, and a big boot, the AMG isn’t just a sports car, it’s an executive car that’s usable day to day too.

MERCEDES BENZ AMG

E63S ESTATE Price: £93,085 (inc Premium).

Engine: 4.0-litre V8, 612hp.

0-60mph 3.6secs; 155mph max.

Economy: 30.1mpg, 214g CO2.

Equipment: Automatic parking/reversing camera and parking sensors, cruise, climate, heated electric leather seats, sat nav, four wheel drive, limited slip diff. LDC dashboard display.

Optional: Driver’s Assistance Pack; Premium Pack.

With the AMG appearing in showrooms this month and first deliveries due in September, the car may be all you need in terms of practicality, and all you want in terms of performance. Because we all have to grow up... but... maybe not just yet. n

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SUMMER MOTORING

SUN Have fun in the

If you’ve always dreamed about driving a sports car, you’re spoilt for choice at the moment. It’s a quirk of Britishness that our country is one of Europe’s keenest markets for roofless motor cars despite our underwhelming climate. Here we present our four favourites for fun in the sun...

1. Range Rover Evoque £47,555: Some purists hold the soft top Evoque in contempt, but actually, we’re big fans. Its off-road ability remains unsurpassed and its price it partly justified by its uniqueness and a generous equipment tally.

2. Mini Convertible £19,265: At first sight the soft top Mini seems like a bargain, but beware the extensive options list. The rear seats are all but pointless, but who cares... it’s cute and fun and priced as an ideal second car.

3. Porsche Boxster £44,700: There’s simply no better driver’s car than the Boxster. It’s almost on a par with the more expensive 911 for sheer pleasure.

4. Mercedes Benz SLC £32,039 New SLC180 model is a bargain, but there are still a few desirable options. 48mpg is a decent economy figure, too.

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Crosswords CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Test your lateral thinking skills with this month’s Cryptic Crossword. Each puzzle has a set of perplexing clues to unravel, and as every lover of logic knows, the frustration is all part of the fun!

ACROSS

1. Gas about Number 4 gets ranker (7) 5. Now and then fielder in square cowered (7) 9. Stories about first of vindictive biographies (5) 10. Around Utah they add complex tax on what’s left (5,4) 11. Writer’s Christmas card impresses bird no end (4,6) 12. Finish off film and drive away ... (4) 14. ... with foot down, outcome of L-plate feuds (2,4,5) 18. Where to see The A-Team in colour, originally getting thrashed (2,3,6) 21. Enthusiasm and rage finally die away (4) 22. Bed item in border over next to large unopened ower (10) 25. Kennedy’s one lion repositioned in 7th Street (9) 26. We’re talking about returning afterwards (5) 27. I go downhill in rally, occasionally taking chances (7) 28. Object to following piano here (7)

DOWN

1. Stake zero in space rockets (6) 2. Visibly win fight, beginning to end (2,4) 3. Allies ring spies to intercept foreign assets (10) 4. Fund new loony Borders party (5) 5. That Parisian tackles a routine dance (9) 6. Long to teach English without restrictions (4) 7. Start to leave after noisy cackling (8) 8. Eg tea and sugar or dodgy nuts and bananas, finally (3,5) 13. Reading Dandy, he outed the Queensberry Rules (5,5) 15. Female intransigence? (9) 16. Play that brings tears to your eyes (3,5) 17. Learned university is infiltrating film companies (8) 19. Bishop’s settled and he’s happy (6) 20. Drool over Irish bottle (6) 23. Shed light on current trade union breaking record (3,2) 24. Musical performance beginning to impress (4)

QUICK ANSWERS

QUICK CROSSWORD

1. Quite possibly (7) 8. Stone work in Gothic windows (7) 9. Colder than freezing (3-4) 10. Dirty bits and bobs (7) 11. Excuse for not doing something (5) 13. Purity (9) 15. Huge plain in Tanzania (9) 18. Anointed (5) 21. Close interaction (7) 22. Shake up (7) 23. City of south Wales (7) 24. Socket filler (7)

DOWN

1. Fusilli, tortelloni etc (5) 2. Jewish spiritual leader (5) 3. South Pacific US territory, capital Pago Pago (8,5) 4. Egoist (anag) — cheap cigar (6) 5. Gas formed by breathing out (6,7) 6. Corrupt — mountain pass (6) 7. Contraction of the pupil — Miss Yo (anag) (6) 12. As it happens (4) 14. Island in a boat song about Flora MacDonald & Bonnie Prince Charlie (4) 15. Instant — support (6) 16. Establishes again (6) 17. Property — tea set (anag) (6) 19. Tibetan capital (5) 20. Reside (5)

CRYPTIC ANSWERS

ACROSS

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