Peterborough Pride July 2018

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welcome letter

It’s been a hectic month, but gosh, it’s been great fun, too!

The very first edition of Peterborough Pride launched in June and since it was distributed we’ve been receiving lots of enthusiastic calls praising our new title.

It’s been humbling, and we’re so grateful for all of the lovely feedback we’ve received from new readers, from existing advertisers and from those who want to advertise in future editions.

Please do bear with us as we look forward to meeting all of our new friends in the Peterborough area, we’ll talk to everyone in due course!

Beginning work on a new area, even with an existing portfolio of high quality magazines carries an element of uncertainty, but with the response we’ve had thus far, the whole team is now looking forward with more confidence than ever to being a permanent fixture on the area’s newsstands!

In this edition we’ve wonderful places to dine, beautiful properties, we’ll meet the city’s new Mayor and visit one of the area’s prettiest gardens as it opens for the NGS charity.

There’s always lots to explore in Peterborough, and we’ll continue to bring you the very best highlights each and every month!

Rob Davis, Editor

rob@pridemagazines.co.uk

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NEWS & EVENTS

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WINE High summer refreshment.

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HOMES Russell Hill’s Old Rectory.

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INTERIORS Summer colours to really bring your home to life.

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GARDENING You’ll go potty for Robert and Richard’s containers.

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NEWS Our roundup of good news.

HIGH SOCIETY Peterborough’s new mayor Chris Ash.

WHAT’S ON Art and drama in July.

HIGHLIGHTS 18 30 40

HISTORY IN THE SKIES

The area’s prominent landmarks as seen from the sky...

MEET THE MAYOR Chris Ash’s hopes for the year ahead.

LIDO MEMORIES Summer refreshment at Peterborough Lido.

FOOD & DRINK 44

DINING OUT Delicious dining

out suggestions: Dog in a Doublet and Prévost.

HOMES & INTERIORS 70

KITCHENS Kitchen technology.

OUTDOORS 90

STAYCATIONS Summer breaks.

LADIES & GENTLEMEN 96

WEDDING The Peterborough wedding of Mickey & Emily McMillan.

100 FASHION Style with Vera Mont.

BUSINESS

128 BUSINESS Celebrating business success in Peterborough.

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THE WEALTHIEST PEOPLE IN PETERBOROUGH READ PRIDE MAGAZINE

Pride Magazine is delivered free of charge, via Royal Mail, to high value homes in the city and surrounding villages.

Our circulation is to properties in the top three council tax bands - homes which are predominantly worth over ÂŁ300,000. This guarantees the magazine has an affluent readership commensurate with our content. In addition the magazine is also sold in supermarkets and newsagents including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, WHSmith, Tesco, Asda, Co-Op and Morrisons.

Our in-house distribution team also works hard to handdeliver the magazine to selected hotels and restaurants, doctors, dentists, executive motor dealerships and golf clubs.

This helps to ensure we have a continued presence, right across our catchment area.

Our magazines also have an robust social media presence, and we are available to read free of charge, online on your tablet, computer, laptop or mobile phone via our website and via the Readly and Issuu platforms.

If your business would benefit from being showcased to the wealthiest people in Peterborough and the surrounding villages, please call our friendly sales team on 01529 469977.

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

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THE PRIDE TEAM

Managing Director: Julian Wilkinson.

Production Director: Ian Bagley.

Advertising Director: Zoie Wilkinson.

National Sales Executive: Emily Brown.

Executive Editor: Rob Davis.

Editors: Tilly Wilkinson, Georgie Fenn.

Customer Care Manager: Mandy Bray.

Distribution: Joe Proctor.

Office Manager: Sue Bannister.

Account Manager: Lauren Chambers.

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Sales Executives: Hannah Boyle, Tamer Hodgson, Carissa Clay, Hayley Scott and Cassy Ayton.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Thanks for all your great feedback!

FIRST EDITION OF PETERBOROUGH PRIDE IS LOVED BY OUR NEW READERS!

PRIDE “Well, wow, just wow at this latest edition of Pride!!!

It looks absolutely fabulous!” said one advertiser.

“I've been reading this on Readly today; a fantastic publication guys,” said another.

“The new Pride magazine looks great and its quality is really excellent,” said one new reader, Denise.

Thank you so much for all of your positive feedback; we’re absolutely delighted you’re enjoying the fourth title in the Pride Magazines family.

Having launched our Lincolnshire magazine in 2002 and our Rutland title in 2012, and having launched a dedicated title for Stamford earlier this year, we’re absolutely delighted that as our company grows we’re acquiring a new group of readers and fans of our magazines. We’re a small but extremely dedicated team

determined to really celebrate the areas in which we live, through quality editorials with strong production values.

And with our magazines posted free of charge via Royal

Music in special places and a walk with Bach too!

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PUTS REMARKABLE ARRAY OF CULTURE WITHIN EASY REACH OF PETERBOROUGH...

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Mail to homes in the top three council tax banded properties, we’re equally keen to ensure our advertisers enjoy a successful response from their marketing investment.

OUNDLE The town of Oundle, around 10 miles from Peterborough, is to host its International Festival from 4th to 14th July, with everything from music by the Pasadena Jazz Orchestra to Music in the Park and every genre of music from Bach to big band.

The event takes place across an array of venues, and coincides with Oundle Cinema’s July offerings, plus Oundle for Organists whilst the Oundle Food & Drink Festival takes place shortly before on the 23rd June.

Highlights of the latter include over 75 of the region’s

n Peterborough Pride is the sister magazine to Lincolnshire, Rutland and Stamford Pride. We’re also available to read on PCs, tablets or smart phones using Issuu or Readly To advertise call 01529 469977. finest independent food and drink producers as well as makers of kitchenware in the town’s Market Place and New Street.

The International Festival itself, meanwhile, includes music from the 1920s and 1930s courtesy of Pasadena Roof Orchestra, lunchtime recitals by Oundle Young Musician of the Year, violinist Rafaella Watson performing Prokofiev, and a Party at the Wharf which will conclude the festival on Station Road, and will feature popular music including headline act Toploader. n See www.oundlefestival.org.uk.

The Answer’s Yes! MEET PETERBOROUGH’S NEVILLE WRIGHT

Great Scot!

Famous train will steam into Peterborough...

PETERBOROUGH It has been confirmed that the world’s most famous train, the Flying Scotsman, will steam into Peterborough on 29th and 30th September. Tickets will go on sale as Pride goes to press and must be purchased in advance with early booking strongly recommended. Prices are £25/adults, £13/children.

the guest speaker at a charity garden party as Pride goes to press.

Neville will host the talk for the Phoebe Research Fund which raises awareness of the condition Epidermolysis Bullosa.

The event will be held at The William Cecil on 20th June and will include an afternoon tea as well as a raffle, organised by commercial finance company Pilot Fish. n Call 01778 309777 for details.

A Picture of Peterborough CATHEDRAL’S PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION NOW OPEN - SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MIDSUMMER LIGHT!

£23,500 Raised

PETERBOROUGH ‘The answer’s yes; now what was the question?’

That was the title of the 2016 book by Peterborough entrepreneur Neville Wright, founder of local baby superstore Kiddicare, who turned 37p into £100m, despite having dyslexia, and ADHD and no advantages on life besides a determination to be the best.

And now, Neville Wright will be presenting the story of his success in his own words as

n Online ticket booking recommended via www.nvr.org.uk/events/flying-scotsman.

A PETERBOROUGH DANCE SPECTACULAR raised over £23,500 for charity with a guest appearance

by BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars Robin Windsor and Kristina Rihanoff. The event lat month was held by the NSPCC Peterborough Business Support Group and will benefit the Young People's Centre in Peterborough. n

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PETERBOROUGH Peterborough Cathedral: A Moment in Time is the theme of a photographic competition just launched by the building to celebrate its 900th anniversary year.

Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to snap and submit their best shot of the building. Judges will be looking for imaginative and eye-catching images that illustrate the theme.

The public will then be invited to see an exhibition of the images and to vote for their favourite to win a cash prize.

The judges’ selection of shortlisted photographs will exhibited at the Cathedral Visitor Centre. n See www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.

LOCAL

NEWS In Brief

PETERBOROUGH

THAT’S THE SPIRIT! A RUM OLD FESTIVAL! The first ever Gin and Rum Festival that the country has seen is coming to Peterborough.

Spirit enthusiasts will be treated to over 60 different Rums and Gins, preferably tried over the duration of the weekend rather than one evening!

The event runs from 24th August to 25th August with Afternoon and Evening sessions. After the huge success of last year’s Gin Festival, Peterborough Cathedral will be hosting the event and it is open to anyone over the age of 18. You just need to check in upon entry and then you can make your way around seven themed bars, flick through the Gin and Rum Bible, get involved with the live entertainment, listen to master classes from the world’s best spirit producers and tuck into some street food! n

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NEWS

Celebrate the RAF at Proms Event

JOIN A CROWD OF 8,000 CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RAF BURGHLEY This summer Burghley House will once again play host to an expected crowd of around 8,000 happy picnickers, when the Battle Proms returns for their 14th annual concert on the country estate on Saturday 7th July.

The concert includes a full programme of captivating classical music from the 60-piece New English Concert Orchestra plus a sensational freefall demonstration by The Red Devils parachute team, dramatic WWI cavalry display and groundshaking live fire from over 200 cannons!

This ‘party in the park’ concert features magnificent musical firework displays, culminating in a flag waving, sing-a-long, firework spectacular including Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory, as well as Beethoven’s ‘Battle

LOCAL NEWS In Brief

SUPERFAST INTERNET FOR PETERBOROUGH THIS YEAR...

Peterborough, one of the UK’s most advanced Gigabit City projects, has been selected by to benefit from a city-wide roll-out of full fibre infrastructure. It is the third city in the UK to deliver full fibre to approximately 12 cities and reaching one million homes across the UK by 2021. n

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Symphony,’ performed as he composed it: with 193 live firing Napoleonic cannons providing a thunderous percussion! “I’m so proud to be working with the Battle

Proms again,” says compère Pam Rhodes. “This year we commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I and mark the 100th anniversary of the RAF.”

Meet Aldo in Peterborough CHEF ALDO ZILLI WILL MAKE A RETURN VISIT TO THE CITY LATER THIS YEAR FOR 10TH ANNUAL ITALIAN FESTIVAL...

n Tickets £39/adv; £44/gate.

For more information, or to book tickets for this summer spectacular, visit www.battleproms.com or call 01432 355416. We’ve free tickets; email editor@pridemagazines.co.uk.

PETERBOROUGH One of the biggest celebrations of Italian culture in the country is making a welcome return to Peterborough later this year.

The tenth annual Peterborough Italian Festival will be held in Cathedral Square on 8th & 9th September 2018 and returning for the event is celebrity chef and restaurateur Aldo Zilli.

The festival is organised by Peterborough’s Italian Community Association and supported

by Peterborough City Council, offering a wide range of tantalising sweet and savoury food. Aldo will be present on both days of the festival. n

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An End of Term Farewell to John Fox,

Peterborough Mayor

Congratulations and thank you to Councillor John Fox, Mayor of Peterborough for the 2017 and 2018 term. John’s work was celebrated recently with an end of office ball attended by over 150 civic dignitaries, affectionately known as the ‘chain gang’ during his term in office. “I’d like to thank Chris Ash, my Deputy Mayor and Doreen

the Deputy Mayoress for their support, fun, laughter and memories... you’ve been a total pleasure to work with!” said John in his farewell welcome. “I’ve tried to show my appreciation for the officers and staff who help run the council, as they’re the backbone of local government, and sometimes get slightly overlooked. “Thank you for every-

one who has come this evening to make this night a special finale to my year as Mayor and to raise money for my three chosen charities, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust, Peterborough Sea Cadets and Peterborough Shopmobility.” n Later in this edition of Peterborough Pride, we’ll meet both John Fox and the city’s new mayor, Chris Ash.

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PROPERTY FINDERS

PRICING A PROPERTY Kate Vincent, local property finder at Garrington discusses some of the factors that are affecting property prices around Rutland and Stamford.

Yesterday, I previewed two similar period properties for a client planning to relocate out of London. Both were attractive period stone ‘manor house’ types with large gardens, attractive views and needing modernisation.

The first, nearer Grantham and the second north of Stamford was half a million pounds more, for a very similar property.

Most people understand that the further we travel away from London, the lower the prices tend to be but with these properties, it was probably quicker to get into the capital from the Grantham property.

The point of this story is that it shows that within our region, proximity to Stamford plays a significant role in the pricing of properties – however, it is not the only influence on property prices and if you understand the various factors, then buying and selling property becomes a less baffling and more cerebral affair.

Here are some of the known and less wellknown influences on local property prices at the moment: Lack of stock

Take a look at the property portals and you will see that the choice of properties to buy is not extensive. The delay to the start of spring and cold Easter weekend inevitably subdued the property market, but even when the warm weather arrived, economic and political uncertainty meant that the usual explosion of new properties to the market was more of a flurry.

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The result of the shortage of sale stock is that many sellers and agents have become more bullish and there are regular examples of properties being put on the market that are quite frankly, overpriced. Now and again these premium priced properties do sell to an unwitting buyer and those of us in the business locally shake our heads – but most buyers want to pay a fair price reflecting a realistic valuation.

Local blights

Not always factored into the pricing, but absolutely should be, is closeness to noise pollution such as the A1, East Coast Mainline and RAF bases can reduce the peaceful enjoyment of living in a home. Other less obvious blights can include proximity to a farm with its heavy equipment, possible animal smells and noises, proximity to a floodplain and annual disruptive events such as the Stamford Fair or Burghley Horse trials.

Looking forward, the building of large new housing estates such as the planned barracks development in Edith Weston or installation of wind turbines may also affect property values in the years to come.

None of these will necessarily stop you buying a property but need to be considered before making an offer.

Broadband

With an estimated one third of employees spending some of their week working from home and children becoming increasingly attached to the cyber world, access to fast

Kate Vincent Garrington

broadband is a growing necessity. Reflecting this ‘must have’ status, recent research reveals properties with superfast broadband were on average 17% more expensive than those with less than 25 mega bites per second. This bodes well for properties enjoying the benefits from recent fibre optic installations around the area.

New Homes

Across the UK during 2017, new homes on average attracted a 28% price premium on second hand properties. However, a quick look at properties in Oakham and Stamford suggests that the price gap between prestigious new build townhouses and high-class renovations isn’t that large but it is still something to be considered, especially if future maintenance costs are included in the thinking.

So, in conclusion…

Pricing properties is a mixture of science, local know-how and bravado. To buy and sell well you need to have an excellent understanding of the local property market and what is happening in the area. As such, be careful to do your homework or obtain independent property advice.

If you would value some objective property advise to help you buy more effectively locally, Garrington offer a commitment free meeting. To arrange, please call:

Tel: 01780 408377 | info@garrington.co.uk www.garringtoneastmidlands.co.uk

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HIGHLIGHTS

HISTORY in

the SKIES

Peterborough has a prolific provision of old buildings that have stood for centuries. is month, we’re viewing them from a different angle as we take to the skies and see some of the area’s most well known landmarks from a birds-eye view...

Words: Words: Georgie Georgie Fenn.

Fenn. Photos: Photos: Rob Rob Davis.

Davis. Main: Main: Elton Elton Hall.

Hall.

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“Elton Hall is said to have a very impressive library as well as it’s well-known public gardens and its collection of artwork..”

Elton Hall You’ll find Elton Hall tidied away in the middle of the village of Elton, surrounded by original ridge and furrow and beautiful landscaped gardens. This property dates back to the 14h century and quite impressively, it is still owned be the original ancestral family, the Proby’s. Although most of the house in its present state is believed to be from the Jacobean period, many characteristics in the grounds of Elton Hall give evidence to a much earlier time. For instance, an earlier Tudor manor survives in the under croft and the gatehouse tower.

In the 16th century, a man of his time called Peter Proby was making his mark in London. Proby was a Cheshire man serving as an MP under Elizabeth I before transferring his skills and working as an aide to Sir Francis Walsingham. Following this, Proby was elected as the Lord Mayor of London. His relationship with Elton came about when he served as bailiff of Elton Manor under James I in 1604 and took out a lease on Elton Mills. It was Peter Proby’s grandson, Sir Thomas Proby, who really made the family fortune through a successful marriage with a wealthy young heiress called Frances Cotton. Together, the couple took on Elton Hall and made it their own, it’s been a success story ever since.

Elton Hall is said to have a very impressive library as well as it’s well-known public gardens and collection of artwork.

The Hall is open at select times throughout the year, you need to plan in advance if you’d like a tour of the Hall and gardens. www.eltonhall.com

Peterborough Cathedral Construction of what we know today as Peterborough Cathedral commenced in 1118. You may wonder how on earth they built such a magnificent building all that time ago without cranes and all of the other tools we take for granted these days. Absolutely nothing would have been electric, it was just sheer man power.

Cathedrals took a long time to build, some took over 100 years and they were built with the bible in mind. The numbers and shape that were used to construct them came from the bible for instance, many cathedrals are 144 units tall which is thought to be the height of the kingdom of God.

Right: Peterborough Cathedral.

Opposite Page: Longthorpe Tower, is a 14th-century three-storey tower famous for its wellpreserved set of medieval murals.

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A squirrel cage would have been used to allow workers to lift the heavy stone that was quarried from Barnack and sent to Peterborough along the River Nene. The workers would have used iron tipped tools to cut and shape the stone.

If the stone wasn’t perfectly shaped, the building would fall. Mortar may hold some of the stone together but mostly it’s the shape of the stone that holds it all together. There would have been master quarrymen, plasterers, mortar-makers, stone cutters and masons and common labourers working together to build the cathedral. www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

Longthorpe Tower All the best places have towers, San Francisco, Paris, Pisa and of course Peterborough.

The Longthorpe Tower wasn’t all that bigger deal until in September 1945, when Hubert Horrell, a dairy farmer at Tower Farm made an astonishing discovery.

After removing layers of ancient whitewash in the first-floor room of the tower that gave the farm its name, Horrell discovered the hands, stares and bright colours of figures painted six centuries before.

Horrell contacted the Milton Hall Estates and the Fitzwilliam’s, the owners of the property since the late 15th century. The 10th Earl Fitzwilliam turned to the Society of Antiquaries of London, who called their wall painting specialist, Edward Clive Rouse.

Rouse then spent the next two years carefully removing the rest of the whitewash.

He revealed one of the best-preserved medieval domestic wall-painting schemes in England.

It is believed that these medieval paintings reflect the theme of redemption and the hope of the afterlife, something that would never have been too far from the medieval mind, expressed by mementos of mortality.

Longthorpe Tower was opened to the public by the Ministry of Works and remained so under the English Heritage. Today, it is run on its behalf by Vivacity Heritage Ltd and open by appointment. www.english-heritage.org.uk

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English HERITAGE Formed in 2015, English Heritage cares for over 400 properties across England, with 1.3m members, 2,699 staff, 1,872 volunteer and annual expenses of ÂŁ176m.

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Apethorpe Palace Apethorpe Palace is one of those properties that despite a lot of hard work, has continued to rot and break down. It was once described as ‘Britain’s most neglected grade I country house’ but today it is being salvaged from nature by a French chap, Jean Christophe Iseux, Baron von Pfetten.

Apethorpe Hall (as it was previously known) was built in the late 15th century, it is situated in a lovely little village around six miles from Oundle in Northamptonshire.

It was commissioned to be built by Sir Guy Wolston who then sold it onto Sir Walter Mildmay, possibly one of the longest custodians of Apethorpe as it stated in his family for 350 years.

There are believed to have been 13 royal visits between 1565 and 1636 and Baron von Pfetten has said that the great hall is where he believes Elizabeth signed the death warrant of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.

Due to this property attracting so many royals, it’s become a historically important building hence the need for its survival.

“Baron von Pfetten has said the Great Hall is where he believes Queen Elizabeth signed the death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots...”

It once played a role in entertaining Tudor and Stuart royalty at the pinnacle of its influence around the turn of the 17th century.

From the windows on the east side of the hall, it is said that Mildmay watched the arrival of Elizabeth I. The Hall was one of the Queen’s favourite overnight stops on the Great North Road as well as providing lodgings to monarchs James and Charles I. The English Heritage took on Apethorpe Hall after the falling out of many owners and they have since spent £8 million on repair works to ensure that the building was stable before more work was carried out on it. The renovation will be well under way as we go into 2019 and it will be exciting to see how it all turns out! www.english-heritage.org.uk Right: The drawing room at Elton Hall, Fotheringhay Castle and Apethorpe Palace.

Above: English Heritage’s Apethorpe Palace.

Fotheringhay Castle Fotheringhay Castle would have been spectacular in its heyday. Imagine it, a huge moat flooded by the River Nene surrounding the motte and the bailey, there was even a drawbridge!

Sadly, these days only a mound survives, a sad circumstance of many a battle and mother nature. However, some of the stone and an oak staircase were used to build the nearby Talbot Hotel in Oundle. Mary’s ghost is said to be a regular guest.

Quite famously, Fotheringhay Castle was used for the imprisonment, trial execution of Mary, Queen of Scots. She had fled to England in 1568 following the collapse of her regime and after believing she was safe at the mercy of Elizabeth, was later ordered to confinement after being seeing as a threat.

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In Summer 1586 one such individual, Sir Anthony Babington, led a plot to assassinate the English Queen in order to secure a revival of the Roman

Catholic faith. Young and perhaps a little naive, his plot was quickly discovered by the formidable security organisation of Sir Francis Walsingham and, after ensuring he had indisputable evidence against Mary, Babington was arrested.

He and his co-conspirators were executed in horrific fashion - after being briefly hung they were cut down, revived, castrated and disembowelled alive.

For her part in encouraging the plot, Queen Mary was arrested and brought to Fotheringhay Castle were she was put on trial.

Despite fears of the Scottish and Spanish retaliation, Elizabeth I signed the death warrant. Mary was executed in Fotheringhay’s Great Hall on 8 February 1587 and it is said she still haunts the village… n

Right: Burghley House which hosts the world famous Horse Trials, is just half an hour from Peterborough.

Below: Grimsthorpe is renowned for shooting and cycling.

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A GREAT DAY OUT: Stately Homes within 30 minutes of Peterborough...

Burghley House Burghley House is a much loved local attraction that has been remarkably well kept and today provides a huge service to the general public from open gardens to offices to employment.

Burghley is one of the most impressive houses of the Elizabethan age, it was designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587. Soon it will be Burghley Horse trials where the entire grounds will be taken over for four days while brave riders tackle the difficult 4* cross-country track. www.burghley.co.uk

Grimsthorpe Castle Each section of this castle in Bourne has a different appearance, reflecting the different architectural styles that have been employed there since building began in the 13th century.

Once inside you’re able to see the vast collection of paintings, furniture and tapestries. Thrones and furnishings from the House of Lords are also available to view.

Grimsthorpe Castle has been in the Willoughby de Eresby family for 500 years and remains in the family today. It was granted by Henry VIII to William, Baron Willoughby de Eresby on the occasion of his marriage to the lady-in-waiting to Katherine of Aragon, in 1516.

During the First World War Grimsthorpe Park was used by the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force as an emergency landing ground. During the Second World War the central part of the park was used as a bombing range. In 1944 the castle housed a company of the Parachute Regiment while it was recovering from operations. www.grimsthorpe.co.uk. n

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Discover who you are…

STILL ACCEPTING ENQUIRIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 Wisbech Grammar is a flourishing community where pupils have, both individually and collectively, a real sense of pride in their school.

The School's educational philosophy is rooted in an understanding that each pupil has different strengths and distinct qualities. Our primary focus is to develop these strengths, instil a passion for learning and educate in the broadest possible sense.

We believe educational development is not simply confined to the classroom or laboratory, but can be found in the art rooms, dance and performing studios, music rooms and sports fields, allowing our pupils to really ‘discover who they are’.

WITH DEDICATED BUS ROUTES ACROSS CAMBRIDGESHIRE, LINCOLNSHIRE & NORFOLK, WE’RE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK...

Contact us: 01945 586750 admissions@wisbechgrammar.com

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SITUATIONS VACANT...

A NEW CAREER AT PRIDE MAGAZINES...

With the launch of Stamford Pride and Peterborough Pride, joining our existing Lincolnshire and Rutland magazines, our business is growing!

This means we’re looking to recruit for the following full time positions: MAGAZINE EDITOR

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The Peterborough School

The Peterborough School is the city’s only independent day school for boys and girls from Nursery to Sixth Form.

Situated on one campus in the centre of Peterborough, the School and ‘Outstanding’ Nursery enjoy beautiful, extensive grounds and have access to excellent road, rail and other transport links.

The combined Prep, Senior and Sixth Form campus means the School is a vibrant place, with small classes providing boys and girls with the individual attention, opportunities, confidence and ability to exploit fully their natural potential within a happy, caring and friendly community.

In the Preparatory School (4 to 11 years) the children are encouraged to be independent and inquisitive learners and develop many important skills through the extended curriculum and many extra curricular clubs and activities available.

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In the Senior School and Sixth Form students’ unique talents are identified and developed, whether they are in the classroom, in the creative arts or on the sports field.

Closely monitored academic performance means students usually achieve levels higher than those originally expected.

The Sixth Form is going from strength to strength and an area of focus for development.

92% of last year’s A Level students got places at their first choice university, including Oxford, Durham and Imperial College London. This Summer will see significantly enhanced and modernised Sixth Form facilities, offering state-of-the-art IT and including a large new bespoke study space and meeting room.

Our pastoral support is extremely strong and we passionately believe that children cannot learn well unless they are happy.

Headmaster, Adrian Meadows, is proud that the long-standing traditions of the School, which has existed since 1895, remain but at the same time it is a forward-looking, progressive place where children continually surprise and delight him. “I have seen students win a national STEM challenge on the same day that the Reception Classes and Pre-schoolers held a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Being amongst children of such a wide age range is fascinating, entertaining and always interesting but overall it is incredibly rewarding and humbling to be part of such an amazing school and community.” n Visitors are very welcome at the School. We have Open Days on Saturdays in September and May or term time appointments can be made by visiting www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk and completing the Arrange a Visit form or by calling 01733 343357.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Peterborough’s

NEW MAYOR THIS MONTH GEORGIE FENN INTRODUCES PETERBOROUGH’S NEW MAYOR, CHRIS ASH, WHO TAKES OVER FROM JOHN FOX AND FINDS OUT ABOUT HIS HOPES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD...

Words: Georgie Fenn.

“I don’t think anyone expects to become Mayor,” says Chris as we’re chatting.

“Everyone has said to put my name forward and now it’s happened they’ve said to just get myself out there and have a good time promoting our great city.”

Chris Ash was born in North London where he grew up and worked in the younger years of his life.

“I worked on the railway before it was privatised,” says Chris who tell me he’s spent the majority of his life in Peterborough.

After working as a Councillor since 2000 in Dogsthorpe where Chris says you’re essentially representing people the best you can, he took on the role as Deputy Mayor last May and this year he’s stepped up to the main role of Mayor.

“I love Peterborough,” says Chris. “You’ve got the city with all of its bustling busy streets and then a stone’s throw away, the countryside. You only have to travel a short distance to Ferry Meadows and even Rutland Water isn’t that far.”

Above: Chris Ash took over as mayor of Peterborough last month and is pictured with consort and Deputy Mayoress Doreen Roberts.

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Chris will be promoting Peterborough as Mayor and he’d like to see it become a harmonious place where the community comes together to make it the best place it can be.

The role as Mayor is a civic role, it’s not coming up with policies and making rules.

“I’ll be going to lots of functions where I hope to be able to talk about Peterborough and how much of a fantastic place it has become,” says Chris. As Mayor, he will also be going to many charity meetings and visiting schools.

Chris has chosen his three charities, he will be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society, DeafBlind UK and The Light Project.

You’ll have already heard lots about the first two but you may not know as much about The Light Project which is a dedicated team of Trustees and amazing volunteers from a variety of denominations who seek to ‘Reveal Jesus’ through a range of innovative projects serving the people of Peterborough.

“I’m most passionate about people being and living together where they feel safe and not isolated,” says Chris, who has a clear vision of this year being the year Peterborough unites.

While Chris was working as Deputy Mayor to

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“I’ll be going to lots of functions where I hope to be able to talk about Peterborough and how much of a fantastic place, how welcoming and cosmopolitan the city has become,” says Chris.

Mayor John Fox, he wrote a very interesting column for the Peterborough Telegraph.

“Sitting at a blank screen to start my piece, thoughts yet again turn to concerns about the decline of local democracy,” writes Chris Ash in July 2017.

“Political argument for far too many people seems to be shouting down others, yet saying it’s free speech.”

“Then there are those who seem to think it’s okay to use social media to push forward hateful comments and views. We must be able to air our views without fear. All too often lines of decency are crossed.”

Outside of working for Peterborough, Chris is very passionate about his photography and also belongs to a model railway group. He’s also a fan of the local pubs and the infamous 32

Peterborough Beer Festival; “I’d rather have a pint of bitter than a bitter heart, and where else can one go for the best ales around than the annual Beer Festival on the embankment,” says Chris.

“For me, it’s the highlight of the summer.

I never cease to be amazed that the Beer Festival, like so many events and activities large or small, is set up by volunteers and that from a small local festival 40 years ago, it has grown into a fantastic event where thousands go simply to enjoy the delights on offer, and perhaps bump into folk you’ve not seen for quite a while. It’s become a family event that attracts all sorts of people.” n If you’re hosting an event in or around Peterborough this year, please contact the civic office on 01733 452319 or see www.peterborough.gov.uk/council /the-mayor/invite-the-mayor.

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s On...

PETERBOROUGH

EAST OF ENGLAND ARENA

WEDNESDAY 11th JULY

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

FRIDAY 6th - JULY SUNDAY 8th JULY

JUST DOGS LIVE

Following their sold-out performances of Henry V and Richard III in 2017, award-winning theatre company Antic Disposition return to Peterborough Cathedral with a new production of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies.

Just Dogs Live 2018 is the perfect event for dogs and dog-lovers, everyone is welcome! If you’re a dog owner, dog breeder, dog beautician, or even just believe that a dog really is a man’s best friend, come along to Just Dogs Live 2018.

Take along your dogs.

They don’t have to be a pedigree or show dog, everyone and their furry friend can come along. The Gates are open from 8am to 5pm

Set in a sun-drenched French village celebrating the new peace of 1945, Antic Disposition's Much Ado About Nothing introduces us to a cast of vibrant and eccentric characters, as the quiet village square turns battlefield for the ‘merry war’ between sparring partners Beatrice and Benedick.

“We’ve got lots of different events happening from displays and demonstrations, the regional heat of Scruffs and the Companion Dog Show plus have-a-go sessions too,” say organisers.

n Tickets £5, at justdogslive.co.uk; East/ of England S/ground PE2 6XE.

A collection of classic motors on show at Nene Valley...

NENE VALLEY RAILWAY IS HOSTING ITS SEVENTH CLASSIC CAR EVENT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE WIRE WHEELS AND CHROME

WANSFORD

SUNDAY 22nd JULY

CLASSIC CARS

Once again Wansford Station will be home to a stunning collection of over 100 vintage motor cars, each guaranteed to ‘transport’ you back in time through the decades.

Visitors will be treated to a special classic car display, whilst the locomotives steam away in the background. There will be other supporting attractions including Antique Bicycles, Second Hand Book Shop, and a Garden Railway.

The Archive Museum will also be open. Whilst at Overton Station, why not also visit the Night Mail Project? n Event entry, all parking free. www.nvr.org.uk/events/ classic-car-day for more details.

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Performed by a talented company of British and French actors, Much Ado About Nothing is filled with sparkling wit, tender romance and atmospheric live music and songs – drawing its inspiration from the beloved films of French comic genius Jacques Tati. n Tickets £20 - £35, 7pm, see www.much-ado.co.uk.

STAMFORD

WEDNESDAY 25th SUNDAY 29th JULY 2018

BURGHLEY FILM FESTIVAL

Outdoor entertainment courtesy of family-friendly films and grown-up films like Dunkirk and The Italian Job, in the grounds of Stamford’s stately home... take along a picnic!

n See visitpeterborough.com for films and dates, screenings from 10.30am and 4.30pm, tickets £13.50/adults; £8.50 children.

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PETERBOROUGH

FRIDAY 6TH JULY

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

PETERBOROUGH

WEDNESDAY 18th JULY

ROMEO & JULIET Settle into The Key Theatre and allow yourself to be taken all the way to Stratford-upon-Avon where Romeo and Juliet will be filmed live for all to see.

This satellite performance will be carried out by the RSC, the absolute professionals when it comes to portraying the heartbreaking romance of two young lovers.

The tragedy will follow the original plot about the two star-cross’d lovers whose deaths bring peace to their feuding families. The play will be directed by Erica Whyman with Bally Hill and Karen Fishwick in the title roles.

Bally made his RSC debut as part of The Other Place Mischief Festival in 2016 and is now proving iconic as Romeo.

n Tickets £11.30, 7pm, Key Theatre, Embankment Road PE1 1EF. Call 01733 207239, www.vivacity.org.

Festival of Poet John Clare

MIDSUMMER CELEBRATIONS AT THE JOHN CLARE SOCIETY FESTIVAL AND HIS FORMER COTTAGE

This stunning Irish spectacular that is Rhythm of the Dance, a fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, singers, a most gifted cast who have been wowing audiences all over the world since 1999.

The National Dance Company of Ireland presents traditional dancing in a style made famous by acts like Riverdance.

Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, by critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world. Be sure to share the experience this when it comes to a venue near you. n Key Theatre, from 7.30pm.

Tickets £24.50, for more information call 01733 207239 or see rhythmofthedance.com.

PETERBOROUGH

13th - 15th JULY

JOHN CLARE SOCIETY FESTIVAL

This year’s John Clare Society festival will be held in Helpston, near Peterborough from 13th -15th July 2018 – on the anniversary of his birth.

It begins with the Midsummer Cushions Ceremony at St Botolph’s Church on Friday at 1.30pm, and the results of the children’s poetry competition.

The children with winning poems will receive special medals designed by the late Peter Moyse, to hang round their necks and show off to their friends and families.

PETERBOROUGH

WEDNESDAY 18th JULY

A CELEBRATION OF HUNTING

The Lycetts Festival of Hunting will take place on Wednesday 18th July 2018 at the East of England Showground.

This historic and prestigious event is the annual showcase for the world of hunting and boasts the greatest gathering of hounds in the country.

It is also an important day in many social calendars continuing a long-held tradition.

2018 will celebrate the 130th Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show as well as the popular Inter Hunt relays and many other events too.

The in-hand and ridden equine classes will encompass qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show in many categories. n £15/advance; £18/gate, EofEAS Members/u12 free.

PE2 6XE. Call 01733 363513 or see www.festivalofhunting.com.

The Saturday events start with the AGM at 10.15am, to be followed by the Presidential Address. These and an afternoon talk will take place in St Botolph’s Church.

There will be stalls around the village and in Botolph’s Barn, and morris dancing in the village, and an open studio/garden at the back of Helpston House.

An evening concert will be held in the Church from 6pm to 7pm, given by the Leicester Grammar School Folk Group.

They will perform Clarerelated music.

n For more information see johnclaresociety.wordpress.com.

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Anthony Caro & Sheila Girling THIS MONTH CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS ANTHONY CARO AND SHEILA GIRLING ENJOY A 64 YEAR CONVERSATION ABOUT ART...

PETERBOROUGH

27th APRIL - 21st JULY 2018

64 YEAR CONVERSATION ABOUT ART

Peterborough Museum and City Gallery this month present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling.

Spanning the duration of his career from the 60s to early 2000s, the exhibition includes Caro's iconic large scale abstract metal works in block colour, smaller table pieces which he began to work on after his larger works and paper sculptures.

Exhibited alongside will be paintings by Sheila Girling.

Distinguishable by her intense hues in acrylic, her work balances between figuration and abstraction.

Caro and Girling met at the Royal Academy in 1948 when he used her drawing board by mistake. Their arguments about art apparently started at

that first encounter and within six months they were married.

Girling’s use of colour proved to be hugely influential on Caro, who was more interested in form than colour.

Perhaps his most well known piece Early One Morning was originally painted green until Girling suggested that he change it to red. The exhibition is being held for most of July. n Tues – Sat 10am – 5pm, Sundays 10am – 5pm. General admission is free, although there are charges for certain services, activities, special events. For more information, please call 01733 864663 or see vivacity.org.

PETERBOROUGH

FRIDAY 13th JULY

THE BIG BACH WALK

In 1705, the 20-year-old Johann Sebastian Bach walked 250 miles each way from Arnstadt to Lubeck to meet the great organist and composer, Dieterich Buxtehude.

To mark this event, the organist and curator William Whitehead will walk along the Nene Valley over ten days in July – playing 45 minute concerts at each of his stopping points.

He will finish his walk at Peterborough Cathedral on Friday 13th July. n Peterborough Cathedral, Free (no need to book), but donations are welcome to cover costs.

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ART has HIGHLIGHTS

SOUL

The grey is going, blue skies are returning. Summer is good for the soul, and now spiritual artist Ali Hawley-Smith of Art Has Soul, has teamed up with yoga instructor and gong bath master practitioner Laura Byatt to create a local spiritual retreat day...

A what? Gong bath? Yes, it was a new one on us, too. Sounds lovely though. It’s just one of the pick-me-ups available on one of two Be Good To Yourself Retreat Days being held at Barnsdale Lodge this season.

They’ve been organised by Bourne-based yoga teacher and spiritual practitioner Laura Byatt, and by the hotel’s Ali-Hawley Smith, an abstract artist pioneering a form of art therapy that has, says the artist, allowed her to overcome anxiety and depression.

“I’ve lived and worked in Peterborough, and the Deepings since I was four years old,” says Ali. “As part of Stamford Town Partnership I organised the town’s festive celebrations from 2009 to 2012, until the Town Partnership was disbanded and ownership passed to the local council.”

“Previously I was making and selling craft jewellery until is ceased to be viable in the recession. Thereafter I’ve been working at Barnsdale Lodge hotel as PA to its Managing Director, Ed Burrows.”

“I’ve always found art to have a calming effect on the mind, and I began to draw mandalas. These geometric circular forms are spiritual symbols that are seen in both Hinduism and Buddhism - but they aren’t specific to a particular religious denomination Above: Ali Hawley-Smith and Reggie the cat.

Opposite: Red circular canvas shows one of Ali’s mandalas - geometric spiritual symbols that she will introduce in a workshop at Barnsdale Lodge in the summer.

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- and I found that creating them was really therapeutic.”

“For me, pure meditation is difficult; I just can’t quieten my mind. I found, however, that sitting and creating mandala drawings enabled me to focus on something and find a sense of peace; the drawing became a meditation.”

CHIME FOR A GONG BATH

“I’ve taught others mandala art, and I’ve created other, more free-flowing abstract canvases that emerge as unplanned and unstructured expressions of colour and form.”

“Many people like the idea of pursuing art but feel they’re ‘not good enough’ or that they need to create realistic or technically proficient pieces. The reality is, you don’t.

In fact, you can just enjoy the medium, the experience, and you can find a mindfulness in just enjoying the creative process.”

So, what’s a gong bath?

Well, Laura Byatt is a yoga instructor and gong bath practitioner.

“Recently, I have taken up yoga and I really clicked with Laura. She was running a charity event and auctioned off one of my paintings.

She told me she was trying to create a retreat day to allow people to discover spirituality and mindfulness. She wondered if I knew of any venues and Barnsdale Lodge seemed a great fit.”

As humans are about 80% water in composition, the idea is to use sound therapy whilst laid comfortably under a blanket to achieve a dream-like meditative state characterised by alpha or theta brainwave patterns.

“You can lose hours in their creation and it’s an exercise in meditation that I personally found an affinity with. I moved from paint pens into acrylic paints, and I am introducing others to the idea of meditation and spirituality through art.”

“We’ve two events planned, both single day workshops with a gentle yoga session and tea ceremony as a welcome, before work with colour and crystals, meditation sessions and a workshop hosted by myself painting mandalas.”

“Lunch is included and there’s the chance to spend a day investigating whether you’ve a sense of balance in your life. The days are designed to encourage participants to explore small changes that can provide mindfulness, energy and balance.”

“We think they’ve a potential to make profound changes to your life, but in addition, they’re friendly, great fun and you’ll enjoy them a great deal too!”

The ancient Asian ritual creates a profound sense of well-being through the vibration (by gentle gong percussion) of water.

The gongs are initially soft, before becoming slightly more intense.

Essentially it’s like a bath, but in sound waves.

Having worked for 20 years in the fitness industry, and having taught yoga for the past seven years, Laura also hosts monthly gong bath sessions from her studio near Bourne.

n Be Good To Yourself are Retreat Days held at Barnsdale Lodge on 10th July, from 9.30am to 5.30pm, with Ali Hawley-Smith hosting a mandala painting workshop at the July event. Booking is essential, for more information call 07951 288801 or see www.serenityyogawithlaura.com. Ali will also open her studio as part of Peterborough Open Studios on 23rd and 24th of June, for more information on her art see www.arthassoul.co.uk or call 07823 880521.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Come on In! (THE WATER’S LOVELY)

Before the age of cheap air travel and the democratisation of international holidays, the (mostly not so) Great British Summer was the only opportunity most people had to enjoy the sunshine. And where did they head rather than today’s bustling resorts?

Why, to Peterborough’s Lido, of course, which is now 82 years old...!

Words: Georgie Fenn.

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When you think of swimming outdoors in England it can make you reach for your dressing gown as an icy shiver runs down your spine. However, when it comes to Lidos, heated outdoor swimming pools, even the coldest blooded swimmer can’t resist a dip.

It seems the idea of al fresco swimming must work as the lido became more popular each year after it was built and opened in 1936.

The Lido was opened by the Mayor, Councillor AH Mellows and was followed by a Gala to celebrate. It was unlike any other leisure facility of the time and some people thought it resembled a Spanish Hacienda or Roman army camp.

In 1936 it wasn’t heated but the designers had included pipe work needed for a heating system. With three heated swimming pools, plenty of space for relaxing, ice creams and refreshments, when there’s a blue sky, the city’s residents will be heading to the lido.

The original structure was built after there were calls for public leisure facilities and new businesses that would bring jobs in the height of the recession. Before the lido, people used to swim in the River Nene where there was a section of the river by what would have been the power station that had matting down for swimmers.

Several local architects 82 Years of designed the building in all of its Art Deco glory, which is quite simple in terms of design and construction. plaque which was erected Peterborough’s outdoor It has remained true to swimming pool was opened in 2016 for the Lido’s 80th its original design, despite in 1936 and is still enjoyed Anniversary.

Walter led a one of the towers being by over 20,000 visitors remarkable life, he worked at demolished by a direct hit by each year! the Lido for many years and is the Luftwaffe on 8th June 1940 best known for his attempt to fly during the first air raid on the city. across the River Nene.

It was swiftly restored after the war and then Walter taught thousands of people to swim suffered damage from a fire in the 1990s while he worked at the Lido, his service to the when the council were considering closing it community of Peterborough was outstanding. down. The Leader of the Council at the time, Councillor Neville Sanders, was so If he wasn’t teaching he was entertaining and taken by the passion the public held for the was known for being a daredevil, having Lido that he dipped into his own pocket to little regard for his own safety just as long as cover the costs of repair. he was entertaining the public.

Peterborough Lido

At Peterborough Lido today, you may spot the Walter Cornelius weather vane and memorial Top/Right: The lido opened in the pre-war era to ensure the public could get sufficient exercise. It wasn’t heated until much later and was struck by the Luftwaffe in 1940!

Also seen here, Walter attempting to cross the Nene!

Walter was the sort of man whom everyone knew, he was quite the eccentric character and will always be remembered at the pool.

Some of Walter’s most impressive and unusual achievements include; balancing a 12st dumbell on his forehead while having a

pint, pulling two double decker buses full of people with his teeth and running backwards for 340 miles... he passed away in 1983.

Still today many generations visit at the lido.

You can go there to read your book on the terrace or have a picnic, it’s almost like taking a little time out, pretending you’re on holiday!

Alternatively, you can use the lido for fitness and pop there in a lunch break to do some lengths, swimming is great exercise for it is low impact.

Today, there is a 50m heated main pool, a 20m teaching pool and a paddling pool for toddlers. There’s plenty of room to relax including a grass area where families often sit and relax. There is also a café serving cold food and drinks - in the optimistic hope that you’ll need cooling off. It’s remarkable, really, that somewhere so relaxing is right in the centre of a buzzing city! n 41

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FOOD & DRINK

THE DOG in a

DOUBLET

Wow...! The kind of Great British Classics we’ve come to know and love, but served in the relaxed and friendly ambience of a good old pub with lots of character.

John & Della McGinn’s Thorney pub restaurant is definitely worth a visit...

Top dog? Best in show? Barking mad not to?

It’s a difficult decision which predictable canine reference to plump for when writing about Thorney’s Dog in a Doublet. So let’s not.

Words: Rob Davis.

Instead, I’ll state quite calmly, clearly and like a grown up journalist instead of a hackneyed word slinger that a visit to this absolutely marvellous place is a must.

We’re lucky, this month, to be profiling two really good restaurants in the magazine.

Elsewhere you’ll find Prévost, whose smart presentation and crispness is really polished.

The Dog in a Doublet, meanwhile, takes a completely different, but equally valid approach to dining, and is equally successful in the implementation of its style.

I’ll tell you something else, both John McGinn, the chef patron of The Dog & Doublet and Lee Clarke of Prévost both recommended each other and both dine in

“THE DOG IN A DOUBLET HAS A RIVERSIDE LOCATION, LITERALLY SURROUNDED BY JOHN AND WIFE DELLA’S ANIMALS, RESCUE HENS, GOATS, AND PIGS...”

meet the CHEF JOHN McGINN

each other’s restaurant, and if both restaurants are good enough for each chef to dine in, they’re definitely good enough for us.

The Dog in a Doublet has a riverside location, literally surrounded by John and wife Della’s animals, rescue hens, goats, and pigs.

Beef comes from ‘there’ says John, pointing to the field opposite and, born and raised in one of the area’s prominent farming families, the Edgleys, vegetables are sourced from the family farm.

Beyond the provenance of its ingredients, The Dog in a Doublet can also boast a chef patron who starred on Masterchef in 2007 and left behind a role in civil engineering to pursue a career as a restauranteur instead.

And thank goodness he did. >>

Food Philosophy: “I wanted to create a restaurant that was able to blend the attention to detail and techniques you’ll find in fine dining restaurants with the relaxed feel of a traditional pub.”

Food Heaven: “I love absolutely all food... I’ll eat anything, honest.

If you pushed me for an absolute favourite though, I’d have to say South East Asian cuisine.

Food Hell: "Side of mixed veg (very lazy!)" n

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on the MENU FROM THE SEASONAL MENU SERVED DURING BOTH LUNCHTIME & EVENING SERVICE

Beginning

Norfolk White Lady cheese, charcoal tuille, beetroot and walnuts in truffle honey £6.50.

Chicken and bacon parfait, marmalade loaf and more marmalade £6.50.

Middle

Aged rib eye steak, pho onion puree, field mushroom, roast tomato, confit yolk, black pepper sauce and ‘D’ chips £28.

>> John describes himself as a ‘Fen lad,’ and wanted to produce great food using techniques and presentation you’d expect from a fine dining place, but distilled into the quality pub restaurant genre of food.

Generous portion sizes mean that diners don’t go away hungry, but you’ll find that ice creams, sorbets, desserts, focaccia and the chocolate mint truffles served at the end of each meal are all produced in house. John even makes the complimentary toffee vodka shot served as a digestif after your meal, whilst Sunday lunch takes a carvery format, but please put all thoughts of limp, anaemic veg

OPEN FOR FOOD Weekdays: Mon-Fri 7.30 to 9.30; Noon-2pm; 5pm- 9pm

Saturday: 12 noon to 9pm.

Sunday: 12 noon to 7pm.

out of your mind; his Sunday carvery is one hewn from skill and quality, with goose fat roasties, two day roast lamb and so on... definitely recommended!

Otherwise, The Dog in a Doublet is open seven days with a set lunch menu at £12/three courses - which we think is stunning value and a seasonal menu (four starters; six main courses and five desserts) served both at lunchtime and in the evening. Evening service on a Friday and Saturday also provides the option of a tasting menu, £36/six courses; with an optional flight of wine available too.

Regrettably I’m running out of space to gush about how wonderful John, Della, the pub restaurant’s brigade of chefs and The Dog & Doublet in general is, so allow me to précis; if you don’t dine here really soon you’re missing a trick.

The understated appearance puts one in mind of a pub, but don’t let that fool you. The welcome is warm, the food is awesome and the people behind The Dog & Doublet have really sussed exactly what modern diners want. n

Five spice pork belly, cabbage, crackling, duck fat roastie, apple and vanilla ketchup, tarragon, soy and chicken jus £16.95.

Trio of corn fed chicken (black garlic breast, lollipop and crispy kale), mushroom pie, sweetcorn andgarlic popcorn £15.95.

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Eton mess, tonka bean pannacotta, meringue, compote and berries £6.

NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

n The Dog in a Doublet is based at North Side, Thorney, PE6 0RW. Call 01733 202256 or see www.doginad.co.uk.

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FOOD & DRINK

Smoked Trout Summer Salad Serves: 2. Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: 15 minutes. Total Time: 30 minutes.

250g new potatoes, larger ones halved 4 free range medium eggs ½ cucumber, finely sliced ½ red onion, finely sliced 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey 130g salad, comprising, e.g.: watercress, rocket and spinach 125g hot smoked rainbow trout fillets

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, then cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil.

Simmer for 15 minutes; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, carefully lower the eggs into another saucepan of simmering water and cook for seven minutes. Drain and set aside to cool in a bowl of cold water.

Put the cucumber and onion in a bowl with the vinegar, honey and a pinch of salt.

Toss together and set aside.

Arrange the salad and potatoes on a plate, then flake over the trout. Lift the onion and cucumber from the pickling juice and scatter over the salad. Gently stir the yoghurt into the pickling juice, then stir in most of the dill to make a dressing; spoon over the salad.

Peel and halve the boiled eggs, then place on top of the salad and scatter over the remaining dill.

Cook’s Tip: Simmering eggs for seven minutes gives a set that’s halfway between soft and hard-boiled – just right for summer salads. n

3 tbsp Greek yoghurt Handful chopped dill

Find thousands of recipes at www.waitrose.com/recipes.

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FOOD & DRINK

DINING OUT AT

PRÉVOST

Just 32 covers, a no table-turning policy and an insistence to eschew pompousness for professionalism and waffle for warmth, there are few places as friendly as Prévost, and few dining experiences so conscientiously created, with bread, petit fours, butter and cocktail syrups all created in house. The restaurant’s Modern British cuisine is a labour of love for Lee & Teresa Clarke and the rest of the establishment’s brigade...

How very exciting! With the launch of a brand new magazine - the fourth in the Pride Magazines portfolio - last month, I’m really looking forward to discovering a whole new range of places to enjoy a meal.

The dining out landscape has changed over the past decade or so, with more pubs offering higher quality food and the knock-on effect that dedicated restaurants - especially those who err more towards the provision of fine dining (thought I wince at the term) - have really had to up their game too.

Enter Prévost. And the answer to a question of what additional inducement there could be for paying a premium for to dine in a restaurant over quality pub restaurant dining.

I was very excited to pay the place a visit, its reputation very much preceding it, as not only a place of great food, but a warm welcome and polished service too.

“LONG STORY SHORT THE PLACE IS FANTASTIC; LOVELY CONTEMPORARY DINING ROOM WITH FOOD SERVED

BY THE CHEFS THEMSELVES...”

Words: Rob Davis.

meet the CHEF LEE CLARKE

Prévost celebrated its second anniversary as I visited for our photoshoot. It’s a Modern British restaurant that serves very good food, but with an insistence on the professional provision of warmth and comfort, rather than stuffiness or pretentiousness.

Chef patron Lee Clarke works with wife Teresa and a brigade of four chefs. It’s Lee’s second venture in the city, having left his previous establishment to pursue a change of direction; a greater degree of simplicity, fewer covers (just 32) and a closer connection with the diner.

Long story short; the place is fantastic. A lovely contemporary dining room with the ubiquitous open kitchen, and food served by the chefs themselves so diners get to interact with them and discuss each dish’s elements. >>

Peterborough Life: “I love the city. Having worked in London for several restaurants with three Michelin stars, I returned in 2006 and have worked in two restaurants since, including Prévost, which I set up with Teresa in April 2016.

Food Heaven: “I like simplicity.

Though our food looks complex, its each dish is based on letting a single flavour come alive.” n

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Grilled nectarine, yogurt, almond and elderflower.

Spring lemon sole, clams, fennel, apple and sea beet.

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on the MENU FROM THE SET EVENING MENU £35/THREE COURSES £50/FIVE COURSES £75/NINE COURSES. Jersey potato, marsh samphire and organic hens egg.

Rabbit, leek and goose liver terrine with wye valley rhubarb.

Garlic soup with Café de Paris butter.

Cornish crab and tomato.

Kent mango & coconut souffle with ginger and caramelised sugar ice-cream.

>> Part of the reason Prévost is so damn good is Lee’s insistence on simplicity.

Dine in the daytime and there’s a single menu with one dish per course, a set menu at £20/three courses. Don’t think for a second that’s in any way restrictive; you’ll love whatever’s on the menu, I guarantee it.

Evening dining is also via a set menu.

You simply have to choose three, five or nine courses for £35, £50 or £75. A cheese board is the only supplement (£12) and there’s an optional ‘flight of wine’ with a card to take home, identifying each wine, so diners can purchase enjoyable drops to enjoy back

OPEN FOR FOOD Lunch For Less Wednesday to Saturday from 12 noon, £20 for three courses.

Evening Dining: Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm.

at home. Again, don’t let the presence of a set menu put you off, each dish is superb and because the chefs know what they’re cooking each dish is painstakingly well-rehearsed prepared and presented with technical and creative aplomb.

Pre-dinner snacks, cultured bread, butter, petit fours, ices, sorbets... hell’s teeth, even the alcoholic syrups used on the cocktail menu via the restaurant’s dedicated mixologist... they’re all made from scratch in house. Lee has a dedicated kitchen garden, bee hives, and is hoping to have his own smallholding by the end of the year to grow even more of his own ingredients. The rest comes to the restaurant via foragers, and a mix of national and local suppliers.

Lee and the team want your Prévost dining experience to be longer, warmer and generally better than any other restaurant you’ll visit, and by every measure, they’ve succeeded in ensuring they’re brilliant, but also damn lovely people too. Visit Prévost. Please.

Just do it... you won’t regret it, I promise! n

Spring lemon sole, clams, fennel, apple and sea beet.

Guinea fowl, morel mushroom, asparagus and cumbrian air-dried ham.

Birkswell cheese, chicory, melon and sherry.

Grilled nectarine, yogurt, almond and elderflower.

Kent mango and coconut souffle with ginger and caramelised sugar ice-cream.

Cheese Board £12 supplement Six British artisan cheeses, quince jelly, biscuits and homemade chutney NB: Featured dishes are subject to change. n Prévost is based on Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JA. Call 01733 313623 or see www.prevostpeterborough.co.uk.

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Wine of the Month

Love Summer?

Love Prosecco?

Small cellar, big sparkles, that’s the ethos behind Italy’s Canevel’s Vigneto del Faè Dosaggio Zero Prosecco Superiore.

Prosecco has proved wildly popular compared to Champagne in recent years, being cheaper, but also sweeter. This month’s example is a premium Prosecco, priced accordingly. Light straw in colour with a fine, lasting perlage with aromas of pippin apple blossom and almonds. On the palate, you’ll enjoy a fresh and pleasing acidity with a longlasting dry finish. Definitely recommended, with a lovely mousse, brand new to shelves.

AD Astra, Tuscany Sangiovese 50%; Cab/Sav 20%; Merlot 20%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Secret varietals 5% £24.75 /70cl / 13.5%

The Wine Cellar £21.49/70cl, 11.5%.

CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH SOME OF THE FRESHEST WINES TO REACH THE SHELVES OF YOUR INDEPENDENT WINE EXPERT. HARISH KHANDERIA INTRODUCES SOME NEW FRIENDS...

THREE OF A KIND: THREE OF THE NEWEST WINES TO REACH THE SHELVES...

1. “Superb mellifluous South African Pinot Noir, vibrant and bright ruby red in colour with plush aromas of ripe red cherries and some fresh herbal notes.

Fruit forward, generous red cherries on the palate.” £19.95 / Pinot Noir / 14.5%.

2. “A lovely light quality rosé that’s perfect for summer. Refined and elegant, Alìe is characterised by its delicate rose colour and subtle peach highlights.

Fresh with ripe fruits, citrus, white melon and a hint of cherry, the palate is textured with a streak of minerality.” £14.79 / Tuscany / 12.5%.

3. “A lovely dry Italian wine from the Veneto region’s Soave Classico, appellation. Masi’s Colbaraca’s Soave is tropical with bananas and mango, with a delicious spiciness.” £18.49 / Garganega / 13%.

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“This is a brand new wine, and it’s an absolute knockout.

It’s a huge full-bodied red with plenty of character perfect to accompany steaks and barbecues.”

Deep ruby red, suggestive nose of plums and berries and with a hint of liquorice; a fine wine with a complex bouquet.

Producer Nittardi is a boutique winery situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, with vineyards in Chianti Classico and Maremma. n

“Pass the Port!”

Porto Ferreira Vintage Quinta do Porto 2015, Portugal “This is a brand new vintage for one of the world’s best producers of port.”

“For those who like to have a bottle of port in the house to bring out after supper, we can definitely recommend this.”

“In the mouth it has an excellent presence of firm but silky tannin’s. The acidity is well integrated with notes of black fruits and a long finish, of great elegance. Its elegant and complex profile combines ideally with chocolates and intense cheeses.” £59.95 / Ferreira, Douro, Portugal / 2015 / 75cl.

n Our featured wines are available from Peterborough’s best independent wine merchants, prices RRP and may vary from those stated.

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Peterborough's favourite bar and gastro pub...!

Local Village Pub & Restaurant

Peterborough Road, Langtoft, Peterborough, PE6 9LW North Side, Thorney PE6 0RW

01733 202256 • www.doginad.co.uk

PUB • RESTAURANT • OUTSIDE CATERING • ACCOMMODATION

01778 343200 • www.waggonandhorseslangtoft.co.uk Food Service Times: Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

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HOMES & WELCOME INTERIORS HOME

A GOOD FIRST

IMPRESSION

AS CHILDREN WE WERE ALL TOLD OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION... WELL, THE OWNERS OF RUSSELL HILL’S OLD RECTORY CERTAINLY TOOK THAT ADVICE TO HEART, ENSURING THEIR BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY SETS THE RIGHT TONE FROM THE VERY FIRST GLIMPSE Words: Rob Davis.

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It’s less than 10 miles to Peterborough from Thornhaugh, but seemingly a million miles away. From its Georgian façade to its Collyweston slate roof, this country property could easily be situated in the Cotswolds. But it’s not. Rather, The Old Rectory is situated on the fringes of a provincial city with a population of nearly 200,000 and all of the amenities that such a metropolitan location provides.

Nonetheless, if you’re seeking the best of both worlds - a country home in a peaceful location, but also the best entertainment, restaurants and shopping close by, Russell Hill’s Old Rectory could be a deus ex machina Above: The Old Rectory dates back to the 1620s and includes an annexe.

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Main/Right: A sitting room and dining room are two south facing receptions.

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Proverbially first impressions count, and in property terms, kerb value is probably the second consideration after a property’s location. Happily, then, The Old Rectory delivers in this respect too.

“The Old Rectory carries a Grade II listing, and there are lofty ceilings, large windows beautiful mullion work and lavish plasterwork...”

Naturally the Old Rectory carries a Grade II listing, and there are lofty ceilings and large windows with beautiful mullion work plus lavish plasterwork and period features like wood panelling, shutters and window seats.

The Rectory’s accommodation itself can only

accurately be described as vast, arranged over no fewer than four floors and with six reception rooms and eight bedrooms with lots of storage in four cellars. It also benefits from additional accommodation in the form of a coach house in the grounds with potential for use as a holiday let or to use as a location from which to run a business. This is currently being run for the benefit of tourists visiting the area

for those torn between leaving civilisation and pursuing rural life.

A pillared and gated entrance gives way to a carriage driveway and to a property of quintessentially Georgian conformation.

with a private entrance, dining hall, kitchen with breakfast area, four bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. It sleeps about 10 people but as it adjoins the property, it can also function as part of the main house.

To the ground floor of The Old Rectory is a large drawing room whilst a sitting room with wood panelling and fireplace is ideal for cosier evenings. Adjoining this reception room is the dining room, and in addition to the property’s practical reception rooms, the property’s owners also benefit from the presence of a breakfast kitchen well appointed enough to accommodate family life, as well as a utility room and boot room.

The farmhouse style kitchen is finished in blues with a powder blue Aga cooker, a >>

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>> range cooker and a couple of places to relax over morning coffee.

To the first floor, meanwhile, there’s a master suite to the south west wing with large en suite bathroom and dressing room, as well as three further bedrooms, and on the second floor you’ll find four further bathrooms.

The property’s basement is divided into four cellars and includes a dedicated kitchen and living room for the annexe accommodation.

With such beautifully maintained grounds it’s difficult to believe that this property was used as a makeshift farm by the land army girls of the 1940s.

Left: The breakfast terrace is adjacent to the property’s kitchen and to the Coach House.

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Main: The kitchen is equipped with a powder blue Aga, conventional gas range cooker and sitting area.

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Today, its grounds serve a rather different purpose, framing the house itself and adding to its aesthetic appeal, but also providing plenty of space for its next custodians to relax in.

There’s an unused swimming pool, as well as mature shrubs and plenty of formal borders, plus a pretty breakfast terrace.

The village itself is also usefully situated not only to provide access to Peterborough itself, but to reach the village’s two pubs, the town of Stamford and local amenities.

Currently on the market with Exquisite Property Services, The Old Rectory is a pretty stunning country home by any measure. What’s more, with plenty of space and that annexe too, it’s also one which will afford its next custodians the opportunity to put their mark on the house, too. n

THE OLD RECTORY

THORNHAUGH

Style: A substantial Grade II listed former rectory dating back to the 17th century.

Bedrooms: Eight with three bathrooms.

Receptions: Five, currently arranged as drawing room, dining room, sitting room, TV lounge and breakfast room.

Features: Coachhouse, pool.

Price: £1,800,000 Find Out More: The Old Rectory at Russell Hill is currently on the market with Exquisite Property, Lincoln Road, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6BP. Call 01733 822988 or visit www.exquisiteproperty.com for details.

Above: The property’s mature grounds include an unused swimming pool as well as mature shrubs and a vast area of lawn to the south-facing front of the Georgian property. The house was used by WWII’s ladies of the land but are rather more suited to recreation than self-sufficiency these days!

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HOMES & WELCOME INTERIORS HOME

A BEAUTIFUL FARM HOUSE A pretty farm house on the border of Peterborough is a real space odyssey, with plenty of room for growing families. is month, Gary and Karen Homewood reveal the results of a renovation that’s been 16 years in the making...

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Words: Rob Davis.

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When the children grow up, most couples downsize, opting for a property that’s a little more manageable. Not so with Gary and Karen Homewood.

They’re beginning a new life as hoteliers in one of the UK’s most iconic country house hotels, Glewstone Court. As the last of their belongings were carefully loaded into the removals lorry, the couple contemplated leaving the house they have lovingly renovated and styled for the past 16 years.

“I’m originally from Kent, but worked in the food industry for a number of years, travelling all over the UK.” says Gary.

Above: The property’s farmhouse kitchen features bespoke cabinetry, granite toppers, an Aga with electric companion module, butler sink and concealed appliances.

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“I’d visited the area before and thought what a lovely area it was. I moved here to be based centrally and to take advantage of the excellent schools.”

The family found their pretty 17th century Grade II listed former farmhouse and moved to the area, renovating it and maintaining its look and feel ever since.

It’s now a beautifully modern family home with five bedrooms and three reception rooms, set in around a third of an acre of grounds.

“We replaced the wiring, plumbing and heating system when we moved here, so it’s like a modern house, but with beautiful traditional features.” says Gary. The couple have one son and two daughters, aged

between 13 and 26 and wanted a home that was functional and modern with plenty of space, but also lots of character.

“It was owned by a farmer and was structurally sound, but needed lots of TLC. We wanted to create somewhere with a warm, homely feeling.”

They’ve helped to retain and introduce more period features with the refurbishment of oak beams and solid oak panelling in the house and the renovation of an inglenook fireplace in the main drawing room, as well as a new farmhouse kitchen created by local firm Knotbox. The property has a large entrance hall with a beautifully restored settle painted in an arsenic green colour, and a spiral staircase down to a cloakroom.

A dining room and drawing room is divided into two separate areas with flagstones, a spiral staircase to the master bedroom suite hidden away in the corner.

A family room just off the breakfast kitchen is slightly more modern and features a cream and lilac colour scheme, with bespoke media centre and bookshelves.

Everywhere, bespoke window dressings by Hunters Interiors and furniture from Homes of Elegance and Laura Ashley create the kind of comfy, family feel that you’d expect from a house of such character.

The kitchen’s bespoke cream cabinetry and granite toppers disguise the usual suite of built-in appliances, whilst a four oven Aga is supplemented by an electric companion

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module, whilst a separate utility kitchen hides the nasty white goods away and gives plenty of room for a farmhouse dining table around which the Homewoods can enjoy less formal family meals.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite features an en suite with reclaimed oak floorboards the size of railway sleepers and newly renovated roll top bath. There are two other en suites and two further bedrooms, whilst the second floor also has three attic rooms which could provide even more space for the farmhouse’s next owners. The master bedroom is especially impressive with wood panels and mullion windows that have leaded panels, tinted to provide streams of sunlight imbued with gentle colour in the brighter months.

“There’s loads of room for the family which has been handy as they’ve all grown up.”

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says Gary. “It’s not just inside, either.

The plot the house is situated on has allowed us to create a walled garden with plenty of lawn for the children to play on and a terrace for family barbecues.”

With masses of space, a sympathetic renovation and the ability to create further bedrooms in the cottage too, the family say they’ve loved Wellington House, but they’re looking forward to beginning a new life down in Ross on Wye where they have purchased and renovated their hotel.

“We’re really going to miss the place.

We certainly wouldn’t have left the house unless our new business necessitated it.” says Gary. “On the other hand, we’re glad, too, that another family has the opportunity to put their stamp on it and make similar memories, here too.” n

WELLINGTON HOUSE

FOREST APPROACH

PETERBOROUGH Style: C17th Grade II listed cottage with C18th, C19th and C20th additions.

Receptions: Three, currently arranged as drawing room, dining room and family room.

Beds: Five with three en suites.

Other Features: Study, annexe.

Guide Price: £995,000.

Find Out More: Norton Rickett, Wittering Grange Cottage, Old Oundle Road, Wansford, PE8 6NR. Call 01780 782 999 for more information or see www.nortonrickett.co.uk.

Main: The couple renovated an inglenook fireplace in the main drawing room, and the flagstones and open fireplaces in the other rooms. Above: The former farmhouse is set in around an acre and has gradually been extended over the past four centuries.

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3. Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand mixer and design classic that’ll last years; £349, www.kitchenaid.co.uk.

4. Joseph Joseph Another nesting set, this time bakeware, easy to store with non-slip bases Nest 100; £100.

5. Smeg Fridge Smeg’s smart matte fridge is a blackboard too, on which you can write messages for the family; £1,900.

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7. Dualit Toaster A design classic for your worktop; £195.

8. Miele Range topping integrated dishwasher with top cutlery tray and auto open door; £2,299. n

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HOMES & INTERIORS

Summer Colours

BURNT SIERRA AND DUSTY PINK TONES, VELVETS AND VINTAGE PATTERNS HAVE MADE MANUEL CANOVAS’S NEW COLLECTION RATHER SUMMERY, RICH IN CLASS AND QUALITY; SOMETHING WE’VE COME TO EXPECT WITH THE BRAND...

Fabric companies Colefax & Fowler, Jane Churchill and Manuel Canovas are all part of the same group, but the latter is unmistakably Parisian in style.

Each new collection from Manuel Canovas is inspired by the spirit of the art de vivre associated with 18th century France yet re-interpreted to contemporary taste.

In this beautiful shot to the left, Canovas’s shades of Safran, Rose Ancien, Mandarine, Framboise and Anis for the curtains all play a part. If you’re interested in the velvety fabric you can purchase from Canovas, it’s Rivoli while to curtains are Renoir.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for a more striking pattern, there’s Derain used right on the two orange chairs. The sofas again is in Rivoli and the curtains are in the company’s Vogue pattern and Rose Buvard shade.

Throughout the collection, there are more classic contemporary fabrics with little to no pattern like Brissac, or if you’re looking for a bold pattern, there is Aurimont, Fontenay, Bellecombe and, one of our favourites, Proust.

Main: The soft pink cushions and chairs are in Rose Ancien and the sofa is in Framboise.

Right: Derain in orange for the two chairs and Rivoli for the sofa in Mandarine. The curtains are Vogue in Rose Buvard.

Rivoli, with its velvety textures, certainly seems to be the featured fabric of the new collection, offsetting the striking patterns Canovas has used in other aspects.

If you’re looking to update your interiors with high quality and classy colours and styles, keeping things modern and yet a subtle hint of retro style, we recommend browsing the brand’s new 2018 collection. >>

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Above: Morny footstall. Curtains in the pattern Morisot, and chair and cushions in Rivoli. We love the ‘Rose Ancien’ colour of the chair.

Left: The patterns on the pillows includes Brissac, Montfleury, Severac, Sevigne and Aurimont.

Left: The folding screen is in Proust in the Emeraude shade.

Chairs are all Rivoli.

Right: Foot stool in Vadim, chairs and sofa pillows in Rivoli.

Sofa in Bellevue.

Curtains in Morny.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

Kitchen Islands

Break up monolithic spaces in your kitchen and gain extra storage space too... here’s why we love islands!

n Moir Wade created this kitchen in a newly restored Edwardian property, with solid hardwood cabinetry and handmade freestanding elliptical dining table.

The kitchen surfaces are made of white quartz and Joa White surfaces are offset against a contrasting walnut island.

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Two Tone

STYLE

Martin Thompson Joinery created this two tone painted lava and ivory island kitchen (above) with contrasting ivory details.

n The Fitted Furniture Company works in Peterborough and the surrounding counties to create bespoke cabinetry. This rustic kitchen has a rough-sawn looking island and two tone colour scheme in keeping with its rural cottage.

n PDA Kitchens created this in-frame shaker style kitchen with open end island. Established in 1991 the firm is based on Papyrus Road in the city.

n Find Out More: Willowbrook Furniture: 01832 275177, willowbrookkitchens.co.uk.

QKS: 01780 755855, www.qksstamford.co.uk.

Moir Wade: 0116 269 5915, www.moirwade.co.uk.

M/Thompson: 01733 844292, martinthompsonjoinery.com PDA Kitchens: 01733 894422, www.pdakitchens.co.uk.

Fitted Furniture Company: 01780 480080, www.thefittedfurniturecompany.com.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

STONE Local Quality Set in

Locally quarried and processed, Stamford Stone can bring the beauty of natural limestone into your home, whether you’re seeking flooring, a cantilevered staircase or architectural stone for buildings and walls...

Think of ‘local produce’ and cheese, meat and vegetables come to mind. But just as common is the limestone that gives the homes, walls and interiors of our homes their unique vernacular character.

Stamford Stone contributes not only to the look our local villages, but to prestigious buildings nationally, having been used in Peterborough Castle, Windsor Castle and the Houses of Parliament.

You too can use the same material in your own home, with building stone, masonry stone, flooring and fireplaces available for your project.

The company has three quarries locally including the newly acquired Clipsham Bidwells Quarry, which has reserves of over 1,800 acres, enough to give the area its unique look for the next 900 years.

It can be used to create flooring with an aged look for your reception rooms, kitchens and bathrooms in period properties, barn conversions and newly

restored properties too, with a whole palette of beautiful natural shades.

The company can provide stunning staircases, feature fireplaces, luxury cooker hoods and Belfast sinks to create beautiful bespoke interiors with true provenance.

Meanwhile, outdoors the firm can provide exterior stone for landscaping, including external paving, wall capping, stone balustrades and date stones for your home.

This statement style comes from a local family-run firm with 42 employees who take their environmental custodianship very seriously, managing their obligations to return the countryside to a sustainable natural environment after extraction of stone.

No matter what the style or age of your home, natural materials, locally sourced & processed and sustainable can help to create truely beautiful spaces and architecture in your home. n

1. Jurassic Tumbled Limestone flooring from £75 per m2.

2. & 3. Farmhouse Buff stone kitchen floor from £64 per m2.

4. Jacobean Aged flagstone flooring from £125 per m2.

5. Manhattan Aged Stone paving from £74 per m2.

6. Cantilevered stone staircase (POA) and flooring in Walcott aged with Clipsham blue cabochons from £78 per m2.

(All prices are excluding VAT)

n Stamford Stone’s showroom is based at Swaddywell Quarry, Stamford Road, near Helpston PE6 7EL. To make an appointment to view our range or for advice on your specific requirements, call 01780 740970 or see www.ssathome.co.uk.

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Making the most of your garden

We design every type of garden... large and small, town and country, formal and wild, potted and planted.

And all of our designs are different, except for two very important details - they all make the most of your outdoor space, and every design we do is within the budget set by you, our client. So you spend what you want and we give you the best garden for your investment.

What do we do?

Whatever is required. We take on full design and build projects to advice on container planting. We love upgrading flower beds and borders or help with specific areas of your garden.

What do you get?

• An achievable design, based on your style and needs • An affordable garden scheme, based on your budget • A useable space to give you year-round pleasure • A design which makes the most of your site and location • An extra room filled with colour, texture, scent and style

What next?

Contact Soo on 07545 007323 for an initial chat. www.soospectorgardens.co.uk Email Soo via soo@soospectorgardens.co.uk or see our work on Facebook and Instagram...

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OUTDOORS

CONTAINERS Going Potty for

Small, but perfectly formed, that’s our assessment of the beautiful garden that Robert Marshall and Richard Handscombe have laboured hard to create and show o for the NGS over the past 11 years. Despite measuring only 10m x 12m, the garden still has 350 containers and no fewer than 250 hostas!

Words: Georgie Fenn. Images: Rob Davis and Neil Hepworth.

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“Everyone says don’t plant trees in small places,” Robert laughs. “We’ve planted 12, you just have to be brave and use your common sense but small gardens need height, and ours hides the ghastly fencing!”

We’re potty for this urban garden in Peterborough... it proves that no matter how large, small, sheltered, no matter how rural or urban your space, there’s always a way to make your garden work.

This month’s featured garden in only five miles from the centre of Peterborough in a surprisingly metropolitan location, and yet, has opened to the NGS on no fewer than 11 occasions.

It’s called 39 Foster Road, and is the rear garden of a relatively new home, less than 15 years old. It’s also little over 10 metres square. Oh, and it’s shady too. A tall order for creating a leafy paradise? Apparently not.

And its gardeners are especially keen on hostas, many of which are situated in containers, making it a remarkable space that can easily be reconfigured with the swapping of a few pots, not to mention easier to maintain than a garden with lots of beds. It’s open for the NGS this month we can definitely recommend a visit.

For some, just having a simple patio is enough but for others it can leave their fingers itching, tools twitching and backs desperate for that post-digging ache they used to despise. However, all it takes is a little imagination and any small space can be transformed into an Oasis. We’ve been chatting to Robert Marshall who owns 39 Foster Road with his partner Richard Handscombe.

“We moved in at the start of the development,” says Robert, “It wasn’t huge, there were just lots of modern estate plots and we asked them to leave the plot of garden space clear.”

The developers didn’t follow the instructions and when they moved in they discovered a path had been installed in the wrong place and some questionable shrubs planted along the front.

“Everyone says don’t plant trees in small places,” Robert laughs.

“We’ve planted 12, you just have to be brave and use your common sense but small gardens need height!”

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To provide height and gentle shade, Robert has planted Silver Birches, Hornbeams, and they also have espalier fruit trees to hide the what Robert calls ‘ghastly fencing!’

As you approach the garden, you’ll meet two hedges, evergreen Portuguese cherry, that section off the path from the garden and obscure the main view.

This way, when you turn the corner you’re hit with that wow factor at how stunning this little garden is, it’s all hidden and secreted away, a real sanctuary.

The other thing that Robert says ‘makes the garden’ are the vast array of different potted plants. “Due to the nature of the clay soil up here, potted plants give us the freedom to plant demanding and exotic plants,” says Robert.

There’s a lot you can do with pots, you can add levels, height and swop plants around as they flower. “I have a group of smaller pots that I call my pretties,” says Robert.

“Once they have flowered, I replace them with something else that’s in season.” It’s a simple but very effective way of keeping

Above: Despite measuring just 10m x 12m, Robert and Richard’s garden packs in over 350 containers and 250 different hostas!

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your garden fresh and exciting and weed free.

Although there are slabs in Robert’s garden, they’re quite well hidden by the potted plants. There is also a pond, pergola, greenhouse, front parterre and two seating areas in this special little area.

Remarkably, there are also over 250 different hostas, a staggering amount!

“We’ve planted some hostas in pots, then there is a hosta passageway - a sort of hosta nursery with a number of miniature varieties - along the side of the house, they’ve snuck them in all over the place.

“Everyone asks us whether we’re constantly watering our garden,” says Robert.

“However, I only really need to around with a hose once a week, even when it’s really warm.” This is thanks to the shade the trees provide and a lot of the plants, being exotic,

“Last month BBC Gardeners World visited the charming little space and they’re always busy hosting tours, be it for the WI, Flower Clubs, Gardening Clubs or individuals...” don’t need a huge amount of water. At this time of year, you’ll mostly find Robert keeping his slabs clean of ‘bird detritus’ and tidying his trees. However, being a smaller space and very well planned, the garden takes good care of itself, “I’ve done as much as I can do,” says Robert.

They’re not short of press coverage either, last month BBC Gardeners World visited the charming little space and they’re always busy hosting tours be it for the WI, Flower Clubs, Gardening Clubs or just individuals.

“We can take up to around 20 people, we love showing a big group round,” says Robert. They’re also really flexible, on the day we were chatting Robert was expecting visitors at 1pm and 6pm, he wants it to be open to everyone not just weekenders.

As well as the wonderful plants and trees you may be treated to a visit from one of Robert’s beautiful British shorthair cats.

Artemis and Bosley feature in some of the photos, inspecting the pond for fish and gently padding their way around the garden.

Outside of gardening, Robert is a semiretired Town Planner and his partner Richard, a very busy Costume Designer for theatre, opera and TV. n n 39 Foster Road is open for the NGS throughout July long by prior appointment. If you’d like to take a group along to visit this small but perfectly formed garden, email robfmarshall@btinternet.com.

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The Roaring 20s - at Peterborough’s

Great Gatsby Ball

The roaring 20s! That great cad Jay Gatsby, bounders in Bugattis, flappers sipping Champagne and dancing the Charleston!

All of the charm of the roaring decade celebrated in the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel and all the style of the eponymous hero were captured in the rather more local location of Peterborough’s Fleet recently, with a black

tie ball themed around the novel and attended by around 100 people. The event was held to raise awareness of and funds for the work of the Alzheimer’s Society. With more than 1,900 of Peterborough’s residents living with the condition, the event is held each year and raises around £3,000 for charity which helps to support those affected and their families.

“Every pound from the charity ball will help provide information and support, improve care, fund research and create lasting change for people affected by dementia,” says the charity’s Debbie Holmes. n For more information on the charity, see www.alzheimers.org.uk.

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TRAVEL

A Short Summer

BREAK

A SHORT SUMMER BREAK CAN BE JUST THE TONIC WHEN YOU NEED A STRESS RELIEVER FROM WORK. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS WITH THE FAMILY OR MAYBE A ROMANTIC GETAWAY FOR TWO WE HAVE A SELECTION OF PLACES TO VISIT...

Domestic Tourism in Britain is an enormous industry and it’s easy to see why. When our little island has so much to offer, why travel elsewhere? It’s only the weather that can let us down occasionally so if you’re not seeking sun and want to discover more about Britain, we have suggestions for the best places.

Whether you’re looking for romance, more of a family holiday, rural bucolic scenery or just pure relaxation, you won’t have to travel too far out the county to find it...

ROMANCE & CHARM

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

For a romantic retreat, try Royal Leamington Spa. Wide boulevards, stunning architecture and award-winning parks provide a very sophisticated and romantic backdrop to this Regency town. Our recommended place to stay is Mallory Court Country House Hotel, 90

THE FACTS & FIGURES: THE UK

World Ranking: The UK is the world’s 6th biggest tourist destination in the world. France is 1st.

Location: Of course the most visited location in the country is London.

The most visited tourist attraction is the Tower of London.

Domestic Tourism: Domestic tourism remains the biggest component of tourist spending in the UK, with expenditures totalling £21m.

Time: The busiest period for domestic travel is during bank holidays and the summer months, with August being the busiest.

Trips: 126m domestic trips were made in the most recent survey.

part of the Relais & Chateaux group. This magnificent 43 bedroom manor house hotel set in 10 acres of grounds is the epitome of a quintessential English country house hotel.

There’s a luxury spa here too.

Where to stay: Mallory Court Country House Hotel, 01926 330214, www.mallory.co.uk.

Price: From £129 per room.

COAST & COUNTRYSIDE The North Norfolk Coast

Explore north Norfolk and discover 45 miles of stunning coast, beautiful countryside, nature reserves, the Broads National Park, pinewoods, marshland, heaths, forests, fens and beaches. Our recommendation is to stay with the beautiful Barefoot Retreats, a selection of handpicked country cottages.

Where to stay: Barefoot Retreats, 01485 512245, www.barefootretreats.co.uk. Price: From £400 for a weekend break, depending on the property.

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BRITAIN’S

TOP TEN

ATTRACTIONS THE BIGGEST AND BEST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BRITAIN...

“THE PEAK DISTRICT IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO VISIT TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL AND WALK THROUGH OPEN COUNTRYSIDE, ALONG RUSHING STREAMS AND OVER QUAINT COBBLED BRIDGES...”

2. Westminster Abbey The venue of Will and Kate’s wedding.

3. Kew Gardens One of the world’s most renowned botanical gardens.

RAMBLING & WALKING Macclesfield, Cheshire

The Peak District is the perfect place to visit for a rambling holiday, getting away from it all and walking through open countryside, along rushing streams and over quaint cobbled bridges. Nestled on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire, Shrigley Hall Hotel is the perfect base to discover the winding valleys of a glorious landscape.

Where to stay: Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa, 01625 575757, www.shrigleyhallhotelandspa.co.uk.

Price: From £75 a night.

1. Tower of London Home to Beefeaters and holder of the crown jewels.

4. St Paul’s Cathedral 1,200 years of history and Diana’s wedding venue.

5. Chester Zoo The largest orangutan exhibit in Europe & 11,000 animals.

CULTURE & HERITAGE Richmond, London

Stay at the beautiful Syon Park hotel near London to see Hampton Court. Along with St James’s Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces out of the many owned by King Henry VIII, and part of the Historic Royal Palaces. It’s a fabulous place to visit and famed for maze, huge grape vine - the largest in the world as of 2005 - and gardens.

Where to stay: Hilton London Syon Park, 020 7870 7777, www.londonsyonpark.com.

Price: From £150 a night.

6. Windermere Boat Cruises Lake Windermere is the most popular place in Cumbria.

7. Flamingo Land Over 140 species live in this Yorkshire destination.

8. Stonehenge Believed to have dated back as far as 3,000BC.

9. London Zoo Over 12,000 animals live at the zoo including 100 penguins.

10. Drayton Manor A 280-acre theme park on the outskirts of Birmingham.

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SPA & WELLNESS

Windermere, Lake District

There is no better place for luxury than Gilpin Hotel’s spa lodges. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House has five luxurious detached lodges, each cedar-clad with king size beds, gorgeous bathrooms and a private en suite spa along with mood lighting, fires, electric blinds and a state-of-the-art music system.

The Spa Lodges each have a convertible treatment area, steam room, rain maker shower, free standing oval stone bath, outdoor sauna and hydrotherapy hot tub surrounded by a walled garden and wonderful views over the gardens to the Lake District moors.

Where to stay: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House spa lodges, 015394 88818, www.thegilpin.co.uk.

Price: From £275 a night at the hotel.

FOOD & DRINK

Maidenhead, Berkshire

Heston’s Fat Duck

If you’re a fellow foodie, try Bray in Maidenheard. It’s the location of two of the four three-starred Michelin restaurants in the UK, the The number of staff in the Fat Duck and the Hind’s kitchen has increased from Head, Heston Blumenthal’s four when it first opened in 1995 to 42; one kitchen restaurants. For something a staff member per little more relaxed, try the customer!

Crown at Bray.

Where to stay: River Arts Club, 01628 631888, www.riverartsclub.com.

Five star luxury hotel. Price: £250 per night.

Three To Visit: The Best Beach Destinations in the UK...

n Watergate Bay, Newquay: Two miles of golden sand backed by cliffs and caves and circled by Peregrine falcons, gulls and fulmars overhead. Good for surfing.

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n Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth: For a more secluded location, three miles south-west of Dartmouth is this sheltered, peaceful crescent of sand, backed by wooded hills.

n Botany Bay, Kent: This curve of sand is backed by white cliffs with chalk stacks and rock pools. At low tide you can walk to Joss Bay, Kent’s best surfer’s beach.

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It’s easy to subscribe to the city’s Finest Magazine, either to enjoy yourself, or to be delivered to a friend or loved one as a Gift Subscription throughout 2018.

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LADIES

If Music be the Food of Love Emily and Mickey were a couple well in tune with one another throughout their wedding planning. This month, we’re featuring the melodic wedding of the couple at Peterborough Cathedral and Burghley House... it looks great, but we only wish we could have heard it, too!

Photographer: Boy Called Ben, 07949 519705, www.boycalledben.co.uk.

Peterborough Cathedral is a magnificent space and to get married there is a huge privilege. One lucky bride, Emily McMillan, returned to Peterborough Cathedral to marry the love of her life after spending her school years singing in the building’s choir.

“It was the first year that the Peterborough Cathedral Girls Choir was formed and I was part of it for five years,” says Emily. Upon her return to get married, Emily filled the place with beautiful music once again.

WEDDING SUPPLIERS MICKEY & EMILY McMILLAN

Emily, who is originally from Peterborough and attended King’s School met her husband Mickey in London. She’d gone to a rehearsal to join a band that he was in, Perhaps Contraption, and when they were on tour at Glastonbury 2011, love blossomed - it must have been something to do with the wellies!

Mickey is originally from Somerset but also lives and works in London now, as a musician. Emily runs her own business, Tie The Note (which offers a bespoke wedding music creation service; emily@tiethenote.com.

“No matter how vague or obscure,” she says, “we will make it happen!”)

Mickey’s proposal was certainly romantic.

After convincing Emily that he had to work away for the weekend, she begrudgingly caught the train to Devon one Friday after work, January 8th to be precise.

“I wasn’t that excited because I thought Mickey would be working most of the weekend anyway,” she says. He’d promised to pick Emily up from the station, but had been complaining about the car breaking down for most of the day so she was a little worried.

“He picked me up and we set off into the Devonshire countryside, Mickey worrying about the car and as I didn’t drive at the time, I wasn’t really sure what was going on.”

Several winding country roads later, beautiful cottages all whizzed by and Emily was starting to panic. “I kept asking where we were going, when the car broke down,” she says.

Mickey handed her a torch and jumped out of the car to open the bonnet, when Emily got there with the torch she found him down on one knee, not playing mechanic but asking for her hand in marriage. “Of course I said yes and we were in the middle of no where, the skies were full of stars and we had a beautiful moment together,” says Emily.

The couple were married at Peterborough Cathedral in June the following year and then made their way to the magnificent Burghley House for the reception.

Wedding Venue: Peterborough Cathedral, www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.

Reception Venue & Catering: Burghley House, Stamford 01780 752451, www.burghley.co.uk.

Dress: Justin Alexander www.justinalexander.com

Wedding Flowers: Jo Poulter, Bespoke Buds www.bespokebuds.com Wedding Cake: Emily’s talented Mum. Band: Perhaps Contraption www.perhapscontraption.com n

Being such a musical couple, we were keen to find out how they celebrated through music. Seemingly Mickey’s talents know no bounds and Emily walked down the aisle to organ music written by the man himself. If you’ve ever seen a sheet of organ music you will know that this is no easy job.

During the service, Emily’s youngest brother Charles Cunliffe sang a solo called ‘Go Lovely Rose’ by Quilter. He studies singing at The Royal Academy of Music in London.

Emily’s family and friends also formed a choir to sing ‘As The Bridegroom To His Chosen,’ by John Rutter.

It didn’t stop there; “Mickey and I left the Cathedral first and our friends all joined together in Cathedral Square to make a confetti arch,” she says. “At the end of the arch, our band mates were stood there with their instruments and serenaded us with live music right there in the middle of Peterborough.”

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>> At Burghley, one of Emily’s bridesmaids, Anna Pancaldi, surprised everyone before the wedding breakfast by appearing in the Minstrel Gallery of The Great Hall, singing ‘Edelweiss.’ “The Sound of Music means a lot to Mickey and I so this was lovely,’” says Emily. Then, in the evening Mickey’s other band The Döppel Gang put together a set with all of their favourite music to get them partying into the night.

Music didn’t just fill the air at their wedding, the tables too had a different instrument as a centrepiece, around which the flowers were arranged. The most precious of these was the trumpet on the Top Table, “This was my Great Grandfather’s trumpet, which he played in the orchestra in the original film ‘The Red Shoes.’ The other was the huge Sousaphone in the hallway that is played in our band,” says Emily.

Being such a creative couple, they also put together one of the most thoughtful favours we’ve ever heard of; “Our favours were old books which we had cut a hole in the middle of, to create a secret box for their bookshelf at home. In each book was a scroll tied with ribbon and was a poem either Mickey or I had written about each guest. Writing 100 poems was a huge undertaking, but we never regretted doing it, as it made us take 10-20 minutes to think about what each guest meant to us.”

“As for advice on the big day, it’s true what they say about taking a step back and enjoying a moment to look at everyone who is there for you. Go around the tables and speak to your guests one to one and thank them for coming, they’ll really appreciate that. But, most of all, remember it’s your big day and never feel guilty because at the end of the day, everyone is there for you!” n Photographer: Boy called Ben Photography. Call 07949 519705, or see www.boycalledben.co.uk.

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NOT JUST FOR WEDDINGS...

From our Rutland base, Funky Tents can help clients visualise and create wonderful and bespoke marquee spaces for all occasions.

0808 169 1690 www.funky-tents.co.uk

THE GR ANARY E S C A P E TO T H E C O U N T R Y

For weddings and other events, The Granary is set amongst 12 acres of riverside tranquillity, sleeping up to 16. It’s the perfect setting for your bespoke event; be it a magical wedding, a memorable holiday with friends and family, or a team-building retreat.

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FASHION

CLASS A DIFFERENT

FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS IN SUMMER, YOU WANT A COMFORTABLE OUTFIT BUT ONE THAT ALSO EXUDES CLASS. VERA MONT TICKS ALL THE BOXES...

Main: These dresses have a playful theme and floral print; 109 has a looser fit, £180.

Opposite: More of an abstract floral theme runs throughout this style £180.

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Main: Emerald green is flattering, and this A-Line tea length dress from Vera Mont plays on its striking hue, ÂŁ280.

Opposite: Continuing with the leafy tones, this dress is a little lighter for the day, ÂŁ180.

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Main: For an LBD, go for the A-line 101 with longer sleeves, ÂŁ180.

Opposite: 107 is a similar lace style but with a longer skirt, ÂŁ220. n For more styles from this brand and to find local stockists, please visit www.bettybarclay.com/ uk/vera-mont.

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BEAUTY

FOR SOFTER FEATURES AND HIDDEN WRINKLES, HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITE PRODUCTS FOR ANTI-AGEING AND REJUVENATING...

1. Masking the Puffiness

5. MIRACLE MOISTURISER

A unique combination of botanical ingredients helps to refresh, smooth and rejuvenate the eye contour, leaving fine lines around the eyes looking visibly reduced, the eye area and eyelids smoothed out and under eye puffiness and dark circles visibly reduced, £90.

This cult cream has been specially formulated to improve the skin's overall appearance leaving it softer, smoother and supple, £340.

Sisley’s Eye Contour Mask works in just ten minutes to help hydrate the skin and smooth away any visible signs of fatigue.

2. Double Trouble

Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector & Optimizer offers a two-pronged approach to brightness and even tone. Mixing the Even Better Clinical serum with a new optimiser it effectively diminishes the appearance of dark spots while evening out skin-tone, £62.

3. Lifting the Skin

At the heart of the original and award-winning La Mer Moisturising Cream is the potent Miracle Broth.

This contains sea kelp, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, lecithin, vitamins C, E and B12, plus oils of citrus, eucalyptus, wheat germ, alfalfa and sunflower.

6. Guerlain’s Golden Solution

Guerlain’s new serum has a unique texture which delivers a repairing concentrate that acts continuously on every key level of the skin for complete firmness.

Lancôme’s de Vie Liquid Moisturiser is enriched with Goji Berry extract and Lemon Balm oil to revive the appearance of a dull complexion. Inspired by new technology, this silky fluid melts into skin, leaving it feeling smoother and softer, £28.

From the cutaneous tissue through to the surface the skin becomes plumper, its texture smoother and more refined.

From day to day, the face is firmly recontoured and glows with recaptured youth. Honey from the island of Ouessant and exclusive Royal Jelly, £127.

This creamy preparation from Kiehl’s is enriched with avocado oil and gently moisturises the delicate eye area. The unique concentrated formula is specially designed not to irritate the eye region. Dermatologist and opthalmologist tested, £26.

n All our beauty products are available from high quality independent stockists unless otherwise stated, prices are RRP. Visit each makeup brand’s website for more information on local stockists.

4. A Tasty Treatment

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GENTLEMEN

SUITED &

BOOTED

An good quality, well fitting, off-the-peg suit is something hard to come by. However, London luxury brand Charles Tyrwhitt based on Jermyn Street is breaking the mould with stylish suits made to last and to fit. We feature their latest styles and suits over these pages...

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GENTLEMEN

Country Derby Boot

Jarrow R Country Derby Boot in Chicago tan Chromexcel Leather, £375.

Alfred Capped Oxford Alfred Capped Oxford in Black Calf Leather, £350.

Arthur III Brogue

Arthur III Brogue in Dark Leaf Calf Leather, £350.

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Fenchurch Capped Oxford Fenchurch Capped Oxford in Black Calf Leather, £280.

Chelsea Boot

Godfrey D Chelsea Boot in Mocha Calf Leather, £375.

The finest handmade leather shoes and boots from luxury shoemaker Cheaney & Sons...

Loafer

Howard R Loafer in Mahogany Grain Leather, £350.

Wingcap Brogue Country Boot Tweed C Wingcap Brogue Country Boot in Almond Grain Leather, £375.

Threadneedle Chelsea Boot Threadneedle Chelsea Boot in Black Calf Leather, £299.

For local stockists or to shop online, call 01536 760383 or see www.cheaney.co.uk.

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It’s wedding season so no doubt you’re looking for another suit, but have too many invitations for several bespoke suits.

Off the peg suits, can be just as good when purchasing from a brand like Charles Tyrwhitt. Over these pages is a selection of our favourites from the collection shot in the Big Apple. n First Page: The Light Blue Step Weave and the Indigo Blue Panama Puppytooth Business Suit, £249.

Opposite: Grey Italian Wool Luxury Suit for the best feel and comforting fit, £399.

Above: Both men are wearing the Panama Check Business Suits, each for £249.

Centre/Right: Royal Blue Performance Suit, Navy Performance Suit and the Charcoal Performance Suit, all £149 each.

Right: Charles Tyrwhitt’s Airforce Panama Check Business Suit, £249.

Left: Light Blue Twill Business Suit, £229.

If you want to find more about the featured suits and styles in this feature, visit www.ctshirts.com. Visit the website to find local stockists too.

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GOLF TIPS

Jordan Wrisdale’s PROFESSIONAL GOLFER

TIPS & TRICKS

One of the biggest challenges in golf is getting a ball out of a bunker as many of you who play will know all too well. Professional golfer Jordan Wrisdale gives his tips on how to make the shot a little easier...

“This is one of the main problems golfers tend to have and they often approach me on the subject,” says Jordan. “It becomes a lot easier when following these simple steps.”

“First of all, before preparing for the shot at all, make sure you’re using the right club.

If you short-side yourself in a greenside bunker, meaning you don’t have a lot of green to work with, you want to pick a high-lofted wedge, like a 60º lob wedge. The ball will not role out as much.”

“If you have some green to work with, you want a lower lofted wedge, such as a sand wedge (56 degrees) or a gap wedge (52 degrees).

This will promote a slightly longer ball flight out of the trap.”

“Once you have the right club for you, you can focus on getting the swing right.”

Stance: Stand square to your intended line, then turn your leading foot out to roughly 45 degrees. This will help to turn onto your left side facing the target.

Sand wedge: Open your sand wedge or a club you feel most comfortable with until the leading edge is in line with your front foot.

This will help elevate the ball.

Sand: Never hit the ball, always hit the sand.

Aim to be striking the sand around two golf balls behind your golf ball for a lower running bunker shot but for a higher soft landing, strike Renovation around one ball behind.

Ball: The ball always wants to be on the heel of your leading foot. For example,

Bunker Rules

There are strict guidelines for bunker sand, especially in the States. Particles must lie between 0.25 and 1mm, and be angular in shape.

a right handed player’s golf ball’s position will want to be on your left heel.

This will shallow your attack angle and stop you from digging into the sand. This way you will be able to get the ball out of the bunker successfully.

“It’s always a tricky shot to master, but if you follow my simple instructions on hitting a ball out of a bunker, you can’t go wrong.”

Next time you find yourself stuck in a rut or a bunker - in a game of golf, remember your positioning and always pick the best club.

Left: Remember, focus on throwing the sand out of the bunker with your club rather than hitting the ball.

The golf ball will eventually follow with the shot.

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Jordan Wrisdale: Professional Golfer...

Lincolnshire is widely regarded for its golfing provisions. It’s the home of English Golf, with the National Golf Centre based in Woodhall Spa, and there are over 50 different courses across the county.

Jordan is the youngest ever Lincolnshire Amateur Champion, winning at the age of 15. He won the English Champion of Champions hosted at Woodhall Spa, and is currently playing the European Challenge Tour and the Euro Pro Tour which is based in the UK.

Jordan Wrisdale has used it to his advantage, and out of the 60,000,000 golfers across the world, Jordan is currently ranked 1,457, and 2nd in the whole of Lincolnshire.

He has represented England for the sport, appears on Sky Sports regularly, competes across the globe and he anticipates that he will be playing in the British Open at Carnoustie later this year.

He has the support from world-renowned coach Phil Kenyon, and his equipment is sponsored by brands Ping and Titleist.

Each month, he’s going to be providing his top golfing tips to the readers of Lincolnshire Pride!

“I’ve been playing golf since I was 10, and I’ve always known that I would follow it as a career,” says Jordan.

“I’m really passionate about it.”

Jordan makes regular TV, print and online appearances. This year, he appears on Sky Sports - average viewing figures over 400,000.

n Jordan is currently looking for more sponsors, currently sponsored by Rolec Services, Ping, Mashie and more. He can provide corporate days for staff, great branding across his clothing and great PR for you and your business. If you want to support Jordan through his golfing career, email wrisdalej@gmail.com or call him today on 07799 358203.

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A Fairytale Event for

Anna’s Hope

Anna’s Hope recently held its annual fundraising ball at The Haycock Hotel in Wansford. The charity, based in Wansford between Stamford and Peterborough is the leading children’s brain tumour charity in the East Of England.

“We are committed to giving hope to children and young people diagnosed with a

brain tumour,” say founder Rob and Carole Hughes, whose daughter inspired the two to create Anna’s Hope.

“Anna died from a brain tumour aged only three years and eight months. Before we knew Anna was going to die Rob and I vowed that we would try our best in the future to help those children with brain

tumours and try to improve their chances of survival and rehabilitation.”

“Anna certainly changed our lives and now her legacy is to change the lives of so many others.” n For more information on the charity, see annas-hope.co.uk or call 01780 740492.

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MOTORS

SUVs RISE OF THE SUPER

Those who are silly enough deem a Range Rover too cheap, small or too modest need worry no longer. As part of a new generation of super-sports utility vehicles or SUVs, a unlikely marque enters the fray...

Rolls Royce Cullinan 6.75 litre V12, on sale now

£250,000 est

In the unlikely - yet highly desirable - scenario that an eccentric wealthy benefactor were to hand me a blank cheque, and instruct me that I may only spend the product of his benevolence on a car, I’d hop, skip and jump to my nearest Land Rover dealership and choose a Range Rover.

Probably not one of the long wheelbase versions, or the supercharged SV, but the Autobiography version, perhaps with a 3.0V6 engine. Why? I honestly can’t think of a better car. It’s as luxurious as a limo, as quick as you need a car to be, it can go anywhere off-road, it has masses of room and plenty of standard kit. I just can’t see that there will ever be a car nicer or better than a Range Rover.

Many who can afford, say, a £200,000 Rolls Royce Ghost still prefer the cheaper, but arguably less show-offy and more practical Range Rover. But what if there was a ‘Rolls Royce Range Rover?’

Something practical, but über-expensive and even more exclusive?

Well now there is. It’s called the Cullinan. >>

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Here come the Super SUVs (and they’re super expensive!):

Lamborghini Urus £165,000: When Porsche launched its Cayenne 4x4, the motoring world collectively gulped at what was seen as an odd paradigm shift. A sports car maker, traditionally known for coupés and convertibles making an SUV? If that wasn’t strange enough now Lamborghini is doing the same with its Urus. 4.0V8 engine, eight speed auto gearbox, four wheel drive and 60mph reached in just 3.6 seconds. Coupé SUV looks give way to a four seater cabin, and it’s all styled like a fighter jet. Odd and a bit macho, but certainly distinctive. n

Mercedes Maybach £200.000 (est): Whilst the Cullinan has been confirmed for release this autumn, a rival from Mercedes’s luxury brand Maybach is still at the concept stage. It’s a strange SUV with a stubby saloon style boot, an all-electric four wheel drive car with a 311 mile range and a doubtless a price tag to match.

It’ll sit on the same floorpan chassis as Mercedes’s forthcoming Range Rover rival, the GLS... although that model won’t have flowers in the back, or a little tea set as the Maybach does. n

>> The motoring world scoffed when Porsche, a sports car manufacturer, built an SUV; the Cayenne. They’re not laughing now, as it has been a runaway success.

Now that Rolls Royce has announced a 4x4 there’s the same raised eyebrows, but what we have here is a car that can join the fray as a new band of super-SUVs take on the most expensive Range Rovers, including the firm’s forthcoming coupé version, and the likes of Bentley’s Bentayga.

Bentley Bentayga 6.0 W12 £162,700: A more modest Bentayga V8 and a Bentayga diesel are available, but in the above company, £160,000 for an SUV looks like a snip. Audi mechanicals and plenty of options for customisation go some way to justifying its price tag, but we still have a lingering doubt that this is a more luxurious or more prestigious car than a Range Rover Autobiography, rather than just a car for show offs. n

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The Cullinan is named after the world’s most expensive flawless diamond. It’s 5.3m long, 2.1m wide and 1.8m tall; longer than a Range Rover by 30cm and 15cm wider.

It weighs in at 2,660kg, and has an eight speed automatic gearbox, four wheel drive, four wheel steering and a 48v electrical system.

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“One has to wonder who, beyond a hip hop rapper or footballer, is going to buy such an excessive and pretentious car as this...”

Electronics scan the road in front and prime the air suspension and dampers to compensate for the road ahead. And rather than Land Rover’s terrain response system, the company has fitted Cullinan with a button understatedly marked ‘everywhere’ which primes the car for the rough stuff that Rolls insists the car will handle with aplomb.

Modest versions are likely to start at £250,000 but the wildest and most bespoke versions are expected to top £400,000, with options including picnic seats in the boot, cocktail bars in the back and a ‘recreation

module’ - a power operated shelf for, one presumes, shotguns, fly fishing kit, picnics and so on. The V12 engine is huge, although we wouldn’t bet against a V8 or electrification being made before long.

Doubtless it’s a flawless car, but being so huge, so expensive and so conspicuous one has to wonder who, beyond a hip hop rapper or a young footballer is going to buy such an excessive and pretentious car. Nice, but I’ll stick to a Range Rover... at least, I will as soon as that eccentric benefactor comes into my life. n

ROLLS ROYCE CULLINAN V12 Price: £250,000, available now.

Engine: 6.75 litre V12, 48v, 571hp.

Drivetrain: Eight speed auto gearbox, four wheel drive.

Performance: 0-60mph 4-5 seconds (est); 155mph top speed.

Economy: 18.8mpg combined.

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MOTORS

BMW prepares for GT battle with all new 8-series model...

BMW BMW is readying a flagship internal combustion engine coupé, badged the 8-Series, which will launch early in 2018.

The car is currently undergoing final stage testing, and will initially be sold as an M850i xDrive Coupé which will channel a V8 engine, probably displacing between 4.0 and 4.4 litres, through an eight speed automatic gearbox and all wheel drive.

The GT cruiser will compete against Jaguar’s F-Type and Mercedes’s SL but will prioritise GT comfort over the less forgiving performance of, for instance, a Porsche 911 GT series. Expect prices close to six figures for flagship versions. n

Aston’s Ad-Vantage BABY ASTON MARTIN RELAUNCHES, LURID PAINT JOB IS OPTIONAL...!

ASTON MARTIN Aston Martin has revealed its new Vantage, its most modest sports car, with the least modest paint job we’ve ever seen.

Buyers can, of course, specify a slightly less conspicuous paint job, but where’s the fun in that?

Besides, the car’s 4.0 V8 twin turbocharged engine is hardly an exercise in modesty, so why feign subtlety?

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The driving position is lower than ever, and 60mph is reached and breached in an impressive 3.6 seconds, with a track day speed of 195mph.

The cars cabin has been updated, too, with a more modern infotainment system and switchgear borrowed from Mercedes Benz.

The updated Vantage is available now from £120,000 before a long list of options. n MERCEDES Seemingly jealous of the success of Porsche’s Panamera, Mercedes is hitting back with the imminent launch of its AMG GT, a four door, four seater saloon with the throbbing AMG heart of its most powerful sports car.

Six cylinder and eight cylinder engines provide anything up to 639hp and an AMG GT53 will follow with blistering performance.

Sporting prowess rather than practicality is the order of the day, with fade-free brakes, speedsensitive steering and active rear wheel steering. The car is on sale from this month, expect to pay £80-£150,000. n

MOTORING

NEWS In Brief

UK CAR SALES

SMMT RELEASES FIGURES FOR UK MOTOR INDUSTRY...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released figures for the contribution that the industry makes to the UK economy.

The sector has a turnover of £77.5bn, with 2,500,000 new cars registered each year in the UK. The country has nine major premium and sports car manufacturers, 15 commercial or bus & coach manufacturers, nine engine manufacturers, 2,500 suppliers and exports around 1.3m cars each year.

The sector employs 814,000 people in the UK and our export products are believed to have a value in excess of £40bn, accounting for 13% of all the UK’s total export goods.

Jaguar Land Rover makes the most vehicles 550,000 a year - but the biggest selling UK manufactured model worldwide is the Nissan Qashqai, which sells 309,893 each year.

The UK is ranked 13 in the top 15 global automotive manufacturers (top four in Europe) behind Germany, Spain and France, Japan and the US, but China is the biggest worldwide manufacturer, producing 28m vehicles each year. n

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

12 Years in Business; 25 Years in Travel JULY MARKS TWO ANNIVERSARIES FOR TRAVEL COUNSELLOR CLARE LOCKETT...

PETERBOROUGH “In 1993 I started as a YTS at Thomas Cook before progressing to a tour operator, working on tailor making bespoke longhaul itineraries. I then moved to operations, working within a highly skilled Duty Office team.” says Travel Counsellor Clare Lockett.

With the knowledge I had built up across my various roles, on in July 2006, Clare Lockett Travel Counsellors was born. It was a leap of faith, with a toddler, a busy family life and no customers but 12 years on and my business is going from strength to strength.

In 2017 I grew my team and welcomed Lianne, who joined me with over 15 years’ experience in the travel industry, ten of which were in the cruise sector.

The business provides travel with adventure, culture and more bespoke itineraries.

“We’ve forged excellent relationships suppliers overseas to uniquely personalise our customers’ holiday experiences. We create experiences that all our customers to

A fresh look for your home with Freshwater Bathrooms

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really get beneath the surface of a destination.”

“Customer service is at the heart of our business and we make all our customers the same promise of personal PETERBOROUGH Established in 2011, Freshwater Bathrooms specialises in both supplying and supplying & fitting bathrooms and tiles.

The company was established in 2011 and benefits from the presence of Kelly Randall, who has over 16 years of expertise in the industry.

The 3,000sq ft showroom has 19 displays to view, and there are thousands of tiles to view with loads of ranges for traditional or contemporary rooms in your home.

Whether you’re seeking to update your en suite, cloakroom or family bathroom, the

service and honest and impartial advice.” n For a totally bespoke travel advice service, call 01778 338530 or see www.travelcounsellors.co.uk. company can accommodate most budgets, and can offer practical advice on matters such as convenient storage.

You’ll deal with Kelly from start to finish, and enjoy an attentive, professional service.

Kelly recommends only quality fittings and an expert installation service is available too.

If you’re seeking a new bathroom, or looking for smart modern tiles, Freshwater Bathrooms will prove a breath of fresh air. n For more information on Freshwater Bathrooms visit the showroom on Titan Drive, Fengate PE1 5XN, 01733 897679.

GOLF RAISED £8,300 FOR AIR AMBULANCE

ELTON FURZE Benevolent golfers from Peterborough Minster Rotary Club raised over £8,300 with a golf event at Elton Furze Golf Club recently, taking the grand total they’ve raised in recent years to more than £30,000.

22 teams in total competed in the event, and organised Charie Cawood remarked; “It was our best ever amount, but only due to our loyal sponsors, wonderful golfers and the support of our Rotary Club

members. The event was supported by many people whose lives have been touched by this wonderful and much needed charity.”

“Our thanks also to Fee and Ben Martin at Elton Furze Golf Club for wonderful service throughout the day and a delicious dinner in the evening.” n For more information on Peterborough Minster Rotary Club see www.rotary-ribi.org. For more information on Elton Furze Golf Club, see efgc.co.uk.

Local Law Firm helps to Demystify Legal Services...

NEW WEBSITE CREATED BY HEGARTY LLP TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE

Better links for London promised for Peterborough...

PETERBOROUGH The city’s East Coast Mainline rail service is to be renationalised because current operators Virgin Trains and Stagecoach can’t make the line financially viable.

The new line will be branded London and North Eastern Railway - LNER - and better customer service and connections to the capital is being promised for Peterborough’s commuters.

“The route has its challenges, but it is not a failing railway,” promised Transport Secretary Chris Grayling in the House of Commons. n

£1,000 Donation

£8k Fore Chopper

STAND CLEAR; THIS MAY COME AS A SHOCK... but Larkfleet Homes’s Community Fund has donated over £1,000 to help to install a public defibrillator in the village of Baston between Stamford and Bourne. The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be used by those with no medical training. n

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PETERBOROUGH Local Law Firm Hegarty Solicitors have launched a new website this week with the aim of demystifying legal services. The new Hegarty Solicitors website features a resources area containing legal guides, frequently asked questions and information to help explain and simplify legal services.

Richard Hegarty says; “We believe in being open and honest about our fees and we are committed to making a positive impact on the community we work in. It can sometimes be difficult to find reliable information about legal services, so we also have calculators for businesses to estimate the cost of contract reviews and so on.” n See more at www.hegarty.co.uk.

BUSINESS

NEWS In Brief

PETERBOROUGH

“WE’LL MAKE IT A SPECTACULAR SUCCESS!” SAYS DAVID DAVIS Don’t worry, we’ll make a ‘spectacular success,’ of Brexit, says David Davis.

The Brexit Secretary was addressing 160 attendees from the local Conservative group at Peterborough West’s Holiday Inn, and earned a standing ovation from those who heard how he was ‘95% certain’ that there would be a deal with Europe and that it wouldn’t be Britain’s fault if a deal fail to be achieved.

The Brexit secretary also pointed out that 90% of growth in trade came from outside the EU and that by 2020, the amount of UK trade with the EU is expected to fall from 60% to 40%.

David Davis also stated that the EU’s problem is the need to make ‘27-way compromises’ when establishing trade deals. n

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