Rutland Pride November 2014

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This Month’s Cover: Burley on the Hill’s mansion house, created in the 1690s by Daniel Finch, the second Earl of Nottingham, photographed by Zbigniew Siwik.

November has always struck me as being a month of rich autumn colour and quiet serenity, before the ensuing carnival of the festive season with its gaudiness and fun.

On a note of serenity we this month meet the trio of Rutlanders seeking to reflect on the losses experienced by the county during The Great War - a term that’s somewhat of a misnomer given that more than 600 of our young men died in the fighting. In 1920, George Phillips wrote Rutland and the Great War to catalogue all the brave soldiers who died in the conflict. Now, three historians from our county are updating his work and aim to ensure each of the graves of Rutland’s 605 fallen are visited before 2018.

Elsewhere this month, we tour Sandra and Jonathan’s garden at Burley on the Hill, and enjoy a visit to a beautifully refurbished former farmhouse in Rutland, too.

Finally, if you’ve yet to do so, please do vote for your favourite restaurant, bistro and nominate a Food Hero in our Good Food Awards.

We’re asking you to nominate your favourites, and in return, one lucky reader will enjoy complementary meals out in 2015 to say thankyou for voting. Find out more on page 26.

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November 2014

Find out WHAT’S ON in Rutland this month with an array of theatre, music and charity events.

As the country acknowledges the centenary of WWI, we speak with locals in our HiSTOry feature about the Rutland Remembers website.

This month’s FOOd ANd driNk pages present suggestions of Manton’s Horse & Jockey and Stretton’s Jackson Stops.

In our HOmeS SecTiON, our featured house is the beautiful farmhouse, Poplars Farm.

Plus, we visit Sandra Blaza’s Burley garden.

Ensure your home looks great this season with our ideas for ON-TreNd FurNiSHiNgS, featuring brands from local interior designers.

It’s back, and it’s as ‘BurgHley’ as ever - we celebrate the hat-trick of Andrew Nicholson and Avebury at the four-star FEI Horse Trials.

A wealth of relAxATiON ANd STyle for the Christmas season with hairstyles, beauty treatments, winter fashion and jewellery.

Get ready for cHriSTmAS this month as we seek out recommendations for Christmas gifts from independent retailers.

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County News Phevos the tiger rescued by rutland businessman

Greece where his mate Athene had already become ill and died.

uppingham’s David Barnes has made grrreat efforts to ensure the rehoming of a Greek tiger named Phevos.

The rehoming of Phevos will cost over £11,500, of which David has so far raised £10,000. He will make up the rest with personal donations.

The businessman, owner of Uppingham Sports and Books, has plans to rescue the tiger, rehoming him to San Diego where a sanctuary will be able to provide him with a new home.

When he’s relocated, Phevos will enjoy meeting a new friend, a 16 year old female tiger who will share an adjacent enclosure.

David used to work for the Animal Welfare Fund in Greece, but witnessed the decline of animal welfare standards when the country fell into recession.

The animal was suffering from cruel treatment at a zoo in

rutland morris men celebrate four decades of folk dancing

Ceremony in stamford to celebrate graduates’ success

County’s folk dancers go on tour to celebrate over four decades of performances, joined by similar groups from all over the UK...

Rutland’s Morris Men are jingling their bells with joy this month having celebrated four decades of folk dancing in the county.

The group originated after Uppingham Folk Dancing Club member Mike Harnott, formerly of a Stafford based morris dancing group, invited his former group over to perform in the county.

He began the Rutland group in 1974 and still plays an active part in its activities.

The group’s charity work sees the 20-strong team collecting money donated during performances,

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and performing at various charity events, free of charge, throughout the year.

The group celebrated 40 years of dancing with an anniversary walk which started in Uppingham before taking in Lyddington, Thorpe, Seaton and Bisbrooke finally returning to Uppingham.

They will also dance on Boxing Day starting with a performance at Manton’s Horse and Jockey, featured in this edition, before making their way to Uppingham where they will perform in the town’s Market Place.

See www.morrismen.org.uk.

stamford students achieving their degrees at the town’s New College made their way through the town recently after achieving academic success in fields as varied as Animal Care, Computing, Graphic Design, Sport, Photography, Music and Teaching. The Very Rev Mark Warrick welcomed the Academic Procession whilst The Audrey Mattis Chorale enveloped the ceremony with joyous gospel performances in preparation for the presentation of graduates to the platform.

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‘rave reviews’ for oakham Emma’s national performance “Being on stage for every single scene was daunting at first, but was great fun as well!” says Emma...

Oakham School pupil Emma Farmer returned to school last month after receiving rave reviews for the London musical she took part in during the holidays.

rutland day 2014 proved to be a huge success! annual event is in its sixth year and included Water aid charity cycle ride which raised over £17,000 Rutland day was the most popular event yet, with hundreds visiting the reservoir’s new beach, over 50 stands and 20 different stallholders in the Food and Drink fair, which is integral to the event.

Organisers declared the event a huge success, and a cycle race, new to the event, raised over £17,000 for WaterAid alone.

Also new to the event this year was a sports arena with various demonstrations, plus a children’s area with bouncy castle and rock climbing.

Businesses can take advantage of superfast rutland Broadband

across Rutland this November, and to help businesses take advantage of it, free training sessions are being offered this month by Rutland County Council.

Rutland businesses can now trade internationally, access their banking 24/7, and promote their businesses using social networking. That means a good broadband connection has never been more important to ensuring Rutland’s economic growth.

The sessions will take place on 6th and 18th November at The Falcon Hotel in Uppingham, explaining what superfast broadband is and covering skills such as selling over the internet and mastering social networking.

The good news is that superfast broadband is being rolled out

Emma, a music scholar at Oakham, performed in the National Youth Music Theatre’s production of The Hired Man

by Howard Goodall at St James Theatre, London.

Emma, has already performed in the orchestra for the National Youth Music Theatre’s production of West Side Story in 2013.

This time Emma found herself performing on her cello on stage,

as well as singing and dancing.

“I loved the experience, but found it completely different to anything I have ever done before.”

“Being on stage for every single scene was daunting at first, but was great fun as well.”

The production won rave reviews, many of which highlighted the talents of the cast's young musicians.

Emma is now looking forward to the next opportunity she will have to perform with the National Youth Music Theatre at a Christmas concert in St John’s Smith Square, London.

“It was fantastic to see so many visitors enjoying the area.

This year definitely felt like the most popular one yet.” said organiser Tony Entwhistle.

Places are limited and require booking in advance, by calling 0300 80 80 120 or seeing www.rutland.gov.uk.

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anna’s Hope founder Carole Hughes recognised in awards Pride of Britain awards celebrates fundraising work of anna’s Hope founder, working hard for children and young people with brain tumours... stamford’s Carole Hughes has been recognised in the Pride of Britain Awards for her work with Anna’s Hope, the charity she and husband Robert founded shortly after they lost their daughter in 2006.

in October. As Pride goes to press, Carole is one of four regional finalists, with each featuring on ITV over successive evenings to talk about their fundraising activities.

The charity works closely with Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the regional hospital which specialises in the treatment and rehabilitation of children with brain tumours, affecting over 5,000 children and adults each year.

Carole will appear on camera to discuss the importance of raising funds to enable Anna’s Hope to support Brainbow, a team of specialised therapists at Addenbrookes.

The awards, which have been taking place annually since 1999, will attract over 5,000,000 viewers when screened on ITV

a solid gold win for Uppingham at this year’s East midlands in Bloom Competition uppingham was a category winner in this year’s East Midlands in Bloom Awards and scooped a gold in the Category B Small Town class.

The town’s Falcon Hotel also retained its title for the best garden in a hotel or pub.

The region is one of 18 in the national competition organised by the RHS. The towns will now go on to compete in a national competition with results for that announced as Pride goes to press in October.

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Hambleton’s range of Christmas treats revealed at tea party new range of Christmas savouries and confectionery launched at Exton bakery’s ViP tea party...

“It would be incredible to get through to the final. It’s nice to be recognised for the work that we have done.” she says.

See www.annas-hope.co.uk.

exton’s Hambleton Bakery recently invited guests from across the county to preview Julian Carter’s range of Christmas savouries and confectionery which will go on sale from December.

Taking the form of a tea party, the event previewed puff pastry mince pies, mince pie frangipanes, and Hambleton’s mini-Christmas cake selections.

The bakery was established in 2008 by Tim Hart of Hambleton Hall and Julian Carter pictured here on the right. Six years on, the artisan bakery has already been awarded Baker of the Year 2013 and Rutland Pride Food Hero titles, with outlets in Exton, Oakham, Market Harborough, West Bridgford and Stamford.

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What’s On

JOHN sHuTTleWORTH

siNaTRa, sequiNs & sWiNg

As heard recently on BBC Radio 4, singer and organist John Shuttleworth shares his fond memories of past weekends.

Shuttleworth performs classic tunes such as ‘I Can’t Go Back To Savoury Now,’ as well as new ditties like ‘Bitter Sweet Memories’ and ‘Relatives In Rotherham.’ Saturday 1st November, 8pm at Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £10.

For one night only at Stamford Corn Exchange, see Sinatra Sequins & Swing featuring the UK’s most impressive Swing stars and world-class Pete Long Orchestra.

Saturday 8th November at 7.30pm.

Tickets £19.50.

www.stamfordartscentre.com 01780 763203

Top/Right: Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at Rockingham Castle.

This truly powerhouse show at The Cresset, Peterborough takes you on a musical journey of some of the bands most iconic songs including ‘Stayin Alive’, ‘Jive Talkin’, and ‘You should be dancing’ - the whole family dancing in the aisles. Monday 24th November at 7.30pm. Tickets £20.

Oscar winner Danny Boyle returns to the theatre to direct ‘Frankenstein’ by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley. These encore screenings of the production star Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch who alternate their roles. Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker.

Monday 10th November at 7pm.

Tickets are £15.

Above: See Sinatra, Sequins & Swing for one night only at Stamford Corn Exchange.

www.cresset.ticketsolve.com 01733 265705

www.vivacity-peterborough.com 01733 207239

saTuRday NigHT Bee gees

Top: Enjoy dinner with Earl Spencer at Hambleton Hall.

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diNNeR WiTH eaRl sPeNCeR

saNdRa PeCk

Lord Spencer has kindly agreed to join Hambleton Hall for the evening and talk about his new book, ‘Killers of The King,’ the men who dared to execute Charles I. His book tells the shocking stories and fascination fates of the men who signed Charles I’s death warrant. Tickets are £100 and include a fine dinner with wine and coffee. Tuesday, 18th November, aperitifs from 7.30pm.

Join local artist Sandra Peck on Thursday 6 November, 10.30am to 4pm to paint a landscape with a difference, using deep washes and a bit of sparkle to change a daytime scene into a moonlit one.

Everyone is welcome at Barnsdale Gardens, from the more experienced artist to the absolute beginner, and lunch is included.

Tickets are £69, including lunch.

www.hambletonhall.com 01572 756991

viCTORiaN CHRisTMas It’s Christmas Eve 1881 and Rockingham Castle is decorated to help you step back in time to a Victorian Christmas. Guided tours in period costume, beautifully lit Christmas trees welcome you. Adults, £8. www.rockinghamcastle.com 01536 770240

www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk 01572 813200

JOOls HOllaNd Jools Holland will be bringing the greatest boogie-woogie party around the UK once again. Soul Sensation Joss Stone will be joining Jools and Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for the first time making for a very exciting addition to the line-up at De Montfort Hall.

Thursday 27th November, tickets £36.

Above: Oscar winner Danny Boyle returns to direct Frankenstein.

Top: Jools Holland brings the boogie-woogie party to De Montfort Hall, joined by soul sensation Joss Stone.

www.demontforthall.co.uk 0116 233 3111

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OUNDLE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE £975,000 4 Riverside View is peacefully located on a quiet private road bordering the open countryside that surrounds Oundle, and yet is just a few minutes walk from the shops and amenities of the town centre. Set in an elevated position, the house has been designed with many picture windows along the south-facing façade to make the most of the far-reaching views towards the River Nene and it is filled throughout with natural light from windows on both sides. The house has spacious accommodation over three floors, with the main reception rooms on the first floor and a semi-open plan design that allows an easy flow between the rooms. In recent years the property has been extended and refurbished throughout and now benefits from features such as hard-wood double glazing and a bespoke oak staircase, whilst at the heart of the living space is a splendid Kitchen & Breakfast room with a hand-made bespoke solid wood design and a sociable island with informal seating. The house has the further benefit of a self-contained area on the ground floor comprising a Bedroom & Shower Room that could be used as staff or guest accommodation or as an home office suite. 4 Riverside Close offers extensive, flexible accommodation that can be used in a variety ways to suit differing and changing life-styles, and therefore is a practical, stylish & sociable home in an excellent location. EPC Rating: D.

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CAWTHORPE, LINCOLNSHIRE

£1,000,000

Cawthorpe House is a handsome Georgian property set in idyllic, secluded grounds with far-reaching views out over open countryside. Built of local stone with a slate roof, the original house is believed to date from the early eighteenth century with later subsequent additions such as the front bay windows, and the charming property retains its period character throughout. The interior features elegant reception space, relaxed family rooms and original features such as elaborate plaster work, magnificent panelled doors and high ceilings with picture rails. At the front, stunning floor to ceiling bay windows have lovely views over the garden to countryside beyond, and throughout the house the rooms are flooded with light from many sash windows, some with working shutters.

The extensive accommodation is laid out over three floors with a flexible layout that can be adapted to suit individual lifestyles whilst retaining the period charm of the home. Outside the house is surrounded by approximately 5 acres of delightful grounds with gardens, extensive outbuildings, a greenhouse and the original stable block, whilst the property has the further benefit of two paddocks adjacent to the garden. EPC Rating: Exempt.

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

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STOCKEN HALL, RUTLAND £350,000 Stocken Hall is an impressive Grade II listed mansion that was built in the seventeenth century with an imposing façade and impressive interior space.

Approximately ten years ago the Hall was renovated and converted into a range of stylish homes each one with an individual character and unique layout.

Located in an enviable position on the ground floor at the front of the main Hall, The Arches is the second largest of the apartments and has views out from the south-facing façade. The property retains much of the original period character; many of the rooms have magnificent high ceilings, tall casement sash windows with working shutters and many decorative wall and ceiling mouldings. The centre-piece of The Arches is the Drawing Room which is a stunning, light-filled space, ideal for entertaining. The apartment also has the benefit of retaining the property’s extensive cellars, and along with the well-equipped Kitchen & Breakfast room and the three pleasant bedrooms, it is a truly unique and elegant home in an impressive country setting.

EPC Rating: Exempt.

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HOLME, CAMBRIDGESHIRE £999,500 Tucked away from the village lane on a quiet private road, The Lodge is an impressive village property with an attractive secluded garden. The classic façade has a timeless architectural design with tall sash-windows set around a portico-ed central porch with wide stone steps to the front door. Inside, the spacious interior features light-filled reception rooms, many with French doors out to the grounds and luxurious bedrooms, whilst the centrepiece is the splendid Kitchen & Breakfast room and Orangery where windows flood the space with light and doors open to the patio. The large secluded garden is a particular feature of the house and is laid out with lawns and well-stocked beds interlaced with meandering paths through many tall mature trees and a sunny patio runs the length of the house with plenty of places for outdoor seating and entertaining. With its large private garden, stylish interior and flexible living space, The Lodge is an impressive and welcoming family home in an excellent location. EPC Rating: D.

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Burley on the Hill, Rutland A Magnificent Wing within one of the Finest Grade I Listed, 18th Century Palladian Mansions in the Country, with Private Garden and use of Approximately 67 Acres of Parkland, Gardens and Deer Park

Clipsham, Rutland A Unique Conversion of Former Stables, Listed Grade II, in a Substantial Courtyard Setting, with Delightful Views Overlooking Parkland

GUIDE

£1,900,000

• The Long Room, Breakfast Kitchen • Principal Bedroom Suite • Office, Church Passage • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Garden, Double Garage, Driveway

GUIDE

£975,000

• Kitchen/Dining Room • 3 Reception Rooms • Principal Bedroom Suite • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • Garage, Rear Garden

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UPPINGHAM

GUIDE PRICE £895,000

A substantial five bedroom Grade II* listed stone house offering spacious accommodation set in secluded private town gardens.

LODDINGTON

GUIDE PRICE £525,000

A beautiful, quintessentially English, Grade II listed cottage with four bedrooms in a sought after East Leicestershire village.

RIDLINGTON

GUIDE PRICE £795,000

A good sized detached house set amidst open countryside, close to the popular market town of Uppingham.

SOMERBY

GUIDE PRICE £169,000

A picturesque one bedroom ground floor apartment nestled in an attractive and sympathetic conversion of a former brewery.

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PARVA LODGE, LANGHAM

Guide Price £1,700,000

Parva Lodge is a character yet modern house enjoying south facing aspects over its own superb landscaped gardens with mown tree lined avenue, approx. 16 acres of paddock land divided into three fields, with stable yard comprising of five stables, large tack room with hot water, wash box and large feed store. With a grand reception dining hall, formal drawing room, snug, hand built breakfast kitchen, large utility and boot room and home office. Vaulted master suite with dressing room and en-suite, two further guest bedrooms with en-suite and a further double bedroom and shower room adjacent.

Offers in the region of £1,399,995

Luxurious manor house style home situated on the edge of a village with landscaped grounds of approx. 4 acres (plus another approx. 30 acres available to rent). Exquisitely appointed with practical yet lavish layout and fittings to include high ceilings to reception rooms. With impressive entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, family snug leading through to hand built kitchen with Aga, opening out to palatial sun room orangery with Spa off.

Utility & boot room connected to an area which can be used for home office or annex leading out on to a court yard of stables plus barns and multiple garaging. Walks around its own private lakes all conveniently situated near the luxury Spa of Stapleford Park and convenient for the A1 and main line trains at Grantham.

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THE GRANGE, LANGHAM

RUSTIC HOUSE FARM, FREEBY

NE

Offers in Excess Of £1,000,000

An attractive character property situated centrally to the village with south facing stone walled gardens and a separate two bedroom cottage. There is a large driveway with a courtyard, off of which is the detached two bedroom stone cottage, triple bay garaging, workshop, six stables and a good sized barn. There is a small paddock area to the rear and a further five acres situated just outside of the village which is available to purchase by separate negotiation. The main residents comprises of: sitting room, dining room, farmhouse kitchen, study / snug, large utility / boot room and downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor are three double bedrooms, master with en-suite plus a family bathroom. To the second floor are two further bedrooms.

GRIFFIN HOUSE, BURLEY ON THE HILL

Offers in Excess Of £995,000

Griffin House is an outstanding five bedroom family home located in a beautiful parkland setting. The property forms part of a Grade I Listed country house, and enjoys views over the Rutland countryside. The house has been sympathetically refurbished and still boasts many of its original features, such as vaulted ceilings and columns which together with the expansive drawing room and traditional walled garden provide an attractive and delightful family home. In the exclusive setting of Burley House, Griffin House dates in part back to the 16th Century and has use of the grounds and ball room to the main house.

OAKHAM 36 High Street, Oakham Rutland LE15 6AL

UPPINGHAM 2 Orange Street, Uppingham Rutland LE15 9SQ

STAMFORD 2 St Johns Street, Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2DB

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- HistorY -

Ensuring Rutland

Remembers

as the country acknowledges the centenary of The great War, three locals hope to ensure that Rutland Remembers with the creation of a new website. the site allows users to interact with the past and is a wonderful example of how to leverage technology to ensure we retain our sense of history...

Words: Rob Davis. Images: Rob Davis, Bob Pickwoad, Rutland Remembers.

Oakham town centre, Saturday morning.

Thousands of shoppers are going about their business; gathering groceries, enjoying meeting friends for coffee.

Over 3,700 of Rutland’s men left for war, but with an attrition rate of 14%; the county felt its losses higher than many counties in the UK, losing 5% of its male population.

The scene would have been quite different in 1914, with the town’s residents instead lining the streets to cheer its young men off to war. The county’s optimism, as it celebrated its would-be war heroes, turned to heartbreak for many families, as the war lasted longer and proved more bloody than anyone at the time anticipated.

The county’s losses were subsequently recorded in a 1920 book by local historian George Phillips. That book has just been republished as a centenary edition, but it’s also the basis that local residents Bob Pickwoad, James Buchanan and Claire Gibson used for a new website that remembers the county’s fallen heroes, too.

James is the BBC News First World War news editor, and his partner Claire also works for the BBC as a foreign assignment editor. James has always nurtured an interest in history and has made numerous visits to the war graves of Ypres, the Somme and Gallipoli.

The historian purchased a first edition copy of George Phillips’s book for £45, one of just 1,100 in the print run. Discussing the subject of remembering the war with Claire and friend Bob, a retired IT specialist, the three decided to create a database of the county’s fallen heroes. That database would grow into the website Rutland Remembers, funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Lottery Fund and supported by Rutland County Council.

A century on, three Rutland residents are keen to ensure the stories behind The Great War are told, and its war dead are remembered, with a website aimed at updating and building on existing war records, providing the opportunity to correct historical errors and ensuring that Rutland Remembers.

“Over 3,700 of Rutland’s men left for war, with an attrition rate of 14%.

The county lost over 5% of its male population.”

3,700 of Rutland’s young men enlited in a nuber of different regiments - over 100 in total, many within the 14 battalions of the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire regiments from the 1st, 2nd or 3rd battalions, and the 4th Territorial battalion (Territorial Force).

Nationally, around 6,000,000 men were mobilised with 700,000 killed - an attrition rate of 11.5%.

Opposite: Bob Pickwoad, James Buchanan and Claire Gibson, with George Phillips’s 1920s book, on the steps of Oakham’s All Saints Church war memorial.

Above: The trio created Rutland Remembers as a way for the public to interact with history.

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Right: Private C Callan of the 9th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment wrote this poem about the Battle of Fontaine in 1917. “Can England understand just how a battle's won; Can England only picture the work our boys have done; If not, then I will tell of the little that I have known.”

Below: Essendine’s Stooke family lost four of their seven sons.

Funding was approved in February 2014 and the site went live on 15th May. “The site uses information from George Phillips’s book, serving as an extended online version of his work.” says James.

“It’s supplemented with census data, information from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and genealogy sites, and with information supplied by the public themselves.”

Rutland Remembers enables users to search for one of the county’s fallen heroes, with details of 605 currently online.

Each soldier has a page with updated biographical information, rewritten in modern English from Phillips’s 1920s prose, and each entry has between 150 and 1,000 words, with digitised and images - restored electronically by Bob - where available.

Each record contains dates of birth and death, the location of each soldier’s grave and where their name is recorded on local war memorials.

“We’ve ensured that users can search by date of birth or death, location - in Rutland or abroad - and by regiment.” says Claire.

Each location abroad has its own page, as do Rutland’s 50 churches. There’s also a facility to log when a visit has been made to a soldier’s grave or memorial.

“One of our aims was to ensure that each of Rutland’s fallen heroes’ graves, or the memorial which bears their name, is visited before 2018.” says James.

“I’ve lived in Rutland nearly all my life, and in the village of Wing for 12 years. I’ve walked past the village’s war memorial countless times, and have been able to put faces and identities to the men named on our memorial.”

“We’ve come to know the people we’ve researched - some on first name terms.” says Claire. “We think it’s important to be able to be able to search for the soldier who lived in your village, your street even your own home - and discover their story for yourself.”

The Stooke family, of Essendine, lost four of their seven sons, for example.

Elsewhere, Oakham’s Dean Street sufferered the most losses of all during the war.

The county lost 45 ‘Teenage Tommies’ during the fighting and nearly a quarter of all villages in the county saw the sons of their vicar or rector amongst the Fallen.

“I’ve walked past our local war memorial so many times, and can now put faces to the men named on it...”

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and comprehensive record of Rutland’s fallen heroes as possible. Already, James, Claire and Bob are uncovering some extraordinary stories.

“We’ve already had some extraordinary responses to the site.” says Claire.

“My favourite was when we’d just launched the site and returned home to our first comment. A women who had lost two uncles had

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Top/Left: The Rutland Territorials begin their long journey to war, Thursday 6th August 1914, 1.30pm.

Bottom/Left: Four of these six men at a pre-war training camp would die.

seen images of them, on the site, for the first time. She was crying with pride.”

The site has also provided an opportunity to correct some of Phillips’s minor errors and to update his information in light of the abundance of information now available online. It’s quite ironic that only technology can reflect the relevance of history like this, but that’s exactly what Rutland Remembers demonstrates. Facilitating the availability of complete, accurate and accessible details of the county’s Great War legacy is something the site does beautifully.

Best of all is that over the next four years and beyond, the site will only grow and become more comprehensive in its information as more connections are made.

“We’re quite proud!” says Claire. “It’s the most comprehensive and accurate account of Rutland’s history from the period, which makes all of the hard work worthwhile!”

For more information see www.rutlandremembers.org where you can research an individual soldier, or find out about the stories from your village’s war memorial.

There are also more than 20 stories to read on the site about soldiers, families and the villages of Rutland.

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The Best of Rutland

from food to family fun “We’re more than just a beauty spot.” says rutland Water’s Will Kirstein, co-organiser of this year’s rutland day. the event was designed to showcase the very best that rutland has to offer, from community groups to local food producers to some of the area’s Images: Rob Davis. best musicians...

Rutland Day is more than promoting the reservoir as a beauty spot. It’s about showing off what Rutland has to offer: local musicians, food producers and community groups.

The county’s motto of multum in parvo - much in little - was never more applicable than on Rutland Day, where there was lots to see, and a surprising number of groups bringing entertainment to the reservoir.

“The reservoir was created in 1974, and part of our remit was to provide leisure facilities.” says Will Kirstein, Anglian Water’s Park Manager, based at Sykes Lane.

The 3,700 acre reservoir contains a colossal 124,000,000,000 litres of water. Will delights in telling children who visit the site that it would necessitate them running a household tap for 120 years to empty the water.

Supplying drinking water to homes in Rutland, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire, Rutland Water is one of five large reservoirs similar in scale to Alton, Graffham, Pitsford and Taverham.

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could control it and ensure visitors’ safety.”

“40 years on, that provision has created one of Rutland’s most understated tourist attractions - the public tend to know that Rutland Water exists, but they’re sometimes unaware of the regular events that we host.”

“The site attracts over a million visitors each year, but sometimes the public aren’t aware that we have over 350 events taking place throughout the year, from open air theatre performances to triathlons and steam rallys.”

“All year round we provide windsurfing, fishing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and more.

There’s lots going on at the water, and even more going on around Rutland, so Rutland Day was designed to show the public how much there is to do in the area.”

“The event began six years ago and was designed to introduce the public to what was available on site as well as promoting the county and all of its tourist attractions and local groups, too.”

This year saw over 100 stalls, with 25 food and drink stalls at the Food Festival, an integral part of the event which is, in itself, three years old.

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“The beach, which opened on the Anglian Water owned site in June this year, proved extremely popular in the sunshine...”

For the first time this year the event was split into different ‘zones’ - one for the food stands, one for the non-food stands, an area for music and a new area sponsored by Active Rutland with sporting activities.

Anglian Water provided taster sessions for kayaking and canoeing, whilst the beach, which opened on the site in June this year, proved extremely popular in the sunshine.

“We were fortunate to have a really great music line-up this year.” says Will. “From The Rutland Concert Band to Paspatou, to the excellent Houndogs with their 1950sinspired rock ‘n’ roll performance.” In total, the event attracted over 6,000, and Will believes it combined plenty of entertainment with a close-knit community feel.

“The event has the best of both worlds really, there was plenty to see and do, with lots of entertainment, but it’s still not too large that it’s lost that local feel.”

“We’re delighted with how the event was received and we’re already planning next year’s event... we can’t wait!”

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stamford & Rutland’s many fine dining restaurants, hotels and gastropubs go to great efforts to satisfy their diners in an increasingly demanding market. That’s why, each year, we seek to identify and reward the county’s best restaurants... with a little help from our readers!

Once again we’re asking you to vote for your favourite restaurant, your favourite coffee shop or bistro, and your Rutland ‘food hero’ nominations.

In return, we’ve partnered with six local restaurants to offer you a prize of ‘on the house’ meals throughout 2015.

“It’s really important to us that our Restaurant of the Year competition truly represents the good taste of our readers.” says Rutland Pride’s Editor, Rob Davis.

“We don’t want advertising to have a bearing on who we or our readers vote for; we want our readers to be able to vote for whoever they choose.”

“Over the page, you’ll find a form asking you to submit your votes for each of our three categories.”

“Votes will be calculated and we’ll reveal the three winners in each of our three categories in our January edition.”

“We’ll then pick one reader at random to be the recipient of our prize; meals out in 2015 at some of our partner restaurants. Last year’s winner was Petula Collier of Angus Close, Stamford.”

In our Restaurant of the Year category we’re looking to name three winners and seven runners-up, which we can recommend as Stamford and Rutland’s most popular restaurants. These will not necessarily be the most expensive restaurants in the county, they may be good quality pub restaurants too, but equally they could be fine dining establishments offering exceptional food and service. Customer satisfaction and an enjoyable overall dining experience are more important than formality.

In our Bistro or Coffee Shop of the Year category, we’re looking for a venue that provides good lunchtime dining, a traditional tearoom experience or a

great place for ladies who lunch; somewhere to enjoy more relaxed dining during the daytime.

Finally, we’re also asking you to nominate a Food Hero. This could be a farmer, food producer, the owner of a quality deli or a well-known county chef, who acts as a good ambassador for the county’s food culture or champions local ingredients to put the county of Rutland on the map in terms of its food and drink.

Win complimentary meals out in 2015...

Vote for Your Favourite Local Restaurants... if you value local food and talent in your local gastropub or fine dining restaurant, now is the time to show your appreciation.

We’re asking readers to vote for your favourite restaurants, and in return, you could win meals out in 2015 courtesy of our partner restaurants. our awards are completely free of advertising bias and are voted for entirely by our readers...

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“One of my favourite jobs each year is to record the votes as they’re coming in.” says Rob. “Only by seeking the opinions of our readers can we produce a list of the county’s most popular restaurants taken from hundreds of votes, from readers who are unbiased, who are based right across the county, and who really value Rutland’s best places to eat.”

>> turn over to vote for your favourite restaurant...

We’ll automatically enter you into our prize draw to win meals out at our partner restaurants in 2015...

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Win complimentary meals out in 2015...

We’ve partnered with these six restaurants across the county to offer a lucky reader who casts their vote in our awards complimentary dining throughout 2015 The Jackson stops at Stretton offers quality pub restaurant dining courtesy of the county’s Robert Reid and head chef Robert Knowles. Classic British cuisine in a relaxed environment.

The Marquess of exeter is also one of the finest quality pub restaurants in Rutland. Situated in Lyddington, it’s home to Brian Baker, host of regular in-house cookery demonstrations, and now features a new deli, too.

The Royal Oak at Duddington is justly famous in the area for its fresh, home-cooked food, created using local ingredients.

stapleford Park, meanwhile, offers fine dining in an exquisite country house hotel setting. Enjoy the hotel’s four-star luxury, 2 AA rosette dining, and stop for a treatment in the hotel’s beautiful courtyard spa.

The Talbot inn at Oundle offers rosette-quality dining, in a lovely historic environment. Stop by for à la carte dining or a slice of home-made cake courtesy of the hotel’s patisserie.

Barnsdale lodge, exton is one of the area’s most welcoming hotels, and its provision of à la carte dining in the Vettriano lined dining room is excellent.

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Photocopies or multiple entries will not be accepted. Competition is available to anyone in the county or surrounding area. You must not be personally or professionally allied with nominations. Votes received for each venue will be counted up to determine eventual three winners for each category and seven runnersup. the Editor’s decision as to our competition winners is final and further terms and conditions may apply.

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Welcome to rutland Pride magazine’s food awards, in which we want our readers to nominate their favourite restaurant, bistro/coffee shop and the county’s ‘Food Hero.’ this entry form will ensure your vote is counted, and in return, we’ll pick one reader at random to win meals out at the above restaurants in 2015.

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Like Father,

Like Son there’s a new father and son team in the kitchen at The Jackson stops in stretton, as Head Chef robert Knowles is joined by 21-year old richard Words: Rob Davis. like father, like son... one of Rutland’s best pub restaurants now has two generations of talent working together in the kitchen, and the benefit is significant for the county’s most discerning diners.

The former bakery is Grade II listed and dates back to the 15th century, with a later extension created in the 1700s. Originally entitled The White Horse, the rather quirkier nomenclature arose as a result of the property being placed on the market with an estate agency of the same name.

With no sale of the pub forthcoming, the sign bearing the agent’s names stopped in place.

Left: Blade of locally reared beef with horseradish mash.

It was, however, purchased by Rutland’s Robert and Julia Reid in 2011. The couple’s previous pubs and restaurants have included Burghley House’s Orangery restaurant, which Robert ran for over 30 years, and Empingham’s White Horse. Robert also co-founded Barnsdale Lodge, and coincidentally, that’s where the venue’s Head

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Left: The venue dates back to the 15th century and carries are Grade II listing.

Below: A father and son masterclass in spun sugar!

Bottom: Espresso and chocolate sundae with home made shortbread.

During the day there’s a set menu offering two courses for £14.95, as well as a number of specials and baguettes.

“Robert Knowles has been head chef at the venue ever since he and Robert Reid took it over, but the two have a working relationship which goes back over 30 years...”

Evening à la carte service provides a choice of eight or nine starters, main courses and desserts.

With menus changing seasonally, Robert provided us with a sneak preview of his winter options. These utilise the freshest ingredients from across the area with firms like Grasmere Farms relied upon to ensure consistent quality and free-range chickens from Tilton on the Hill. Vegetables are grown and supplied locally, whilst trout is line-caught on Rutland Water and Peterborough Game provides seasonal game from local shoots.

Chef, Robert Knowles’s son, 21 year old Richard, has cut his teeth before joining his father at The Jackson Stops a few months ago.

Robert Knowles has been head chef at the venue ever since he and Robert Reid took it over, but the two have a working relationship which goes back over 30 years.

“Richard has grown up in the hospitality industry so he’s absorbed it throughout his life.” says Robert. “With my wife Mandy and my daughter Libby now all involved in the running of the place too, it’s a real family affair, which is lovely.”

The pub restaurant offers a choice of several little dining rooms rather than one large one.

The oldest of these is the former bakehouse, but there’s an adjacent barn and a stone walled dining room too. Inglenook fireplaces, rustic furniture and wobbly walls all create a lovely traditional feel. Dining takes place from Tuesday to Saturday from noon until 3pm, slightly longer on Sunday afternoons and from 6pm-10.30pm for evening service.

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With free reign to create his menus and lots of experience yielding a good working knowledge of what local diners enjoy, it’s little surprise that Robert’s menus have lots of crowd-pleasers, like Gressingham duck, and blade of locally reared beef.

Our preview of the venue’s winter menus included a prawn and kiln roast salmon timbale with dill mayonnaise, endive and chard bouchée, as well as Thai style fishcakes with crab, cod and a sweet chilli dressing.

Our main course options included beef served with horseradish mash and broccoli spears with a red wine jus. An alternative was our pan fried sea bass dish with prawns and a pea risotto.

Naturally, desserts at The Jackson Stops are home made, with the venue’s ice creams and sorbets produced in house too. Our options were an espresso sundae with home made shortbread, and an apple and plum crumble with crème Anglaise.

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“The father and son duo say they work brilliantly together and Richard is proving just as adept in the kitchen as dad!”

“We’re working brilliantly together and the standard of food that’s leaving the kitchen is just as high as it was before.”

To accompany, The Jackson Stops provides around 50 bins of wine from less than £15 a bottle right up to a Dauzac Margot red from Bordeaux or an Australian reserve chardonnay, both at around £35 a bottle.

There’s also a choice of four dessert wines plus Proseccos & Champagnes.

With previous sous chef Bart moving on to pastures new, both Robert Knowles and Robert Reid were happy that Richard has joined the team. The father and son duo say they work brilliantly together and despite mostly finessing his front of house talents at Barnsdale Lodge, Richard is proving just as adept in the kitchen, too.

“He’s a little younger than our previous chef, but I’ve been really impressed with how quickly he’s picked up the profession.” says Robert.

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Richard is just as happy and says; “Paul and the team at Barnsdale really looked after me and gave me an excellent education in the profession. It’s great to be able to work in the family business and uphold the standards that we’ve set as a benchmark.”

Robert and Richard say they’ve some great ideas for future changes to the menus, such as the introduction of sharing dishes that use the best local ingredients.

With both winter and Christmas menus now available at the venue, diners can be assured of high quality food, great service and a warm welcome throughout the season.

The father and son team have affirmed the restaurant’s commitment to ensuring only the best quality dishes leave the kitchen, meaning The Jackson Stops is not only a family-run business through and through, but also a highly recommendable pub restaurant for the very best winter dining in Rutland.

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Sample Menu startErs Fishcakes

£6.95

Thai style fishcakes with crab, cod, lemongrass & coriander Sweet chilli dressing.

Chicken and duck Parfait

£4.50

Chicken & duck liver parfait, red onion & cranberry marmalade hot granary toast.

Prawn timbale

£7.95

Prawn & kiln roast salmon timbale, dill mayonnaise, frizee, endive & chard bouchée.

mains Blade of Beef

£15.95

Local blade of beef on horseradish mash potato with broccoli spears, red wine jus & lardons. gressingham duck

£17.95

Confit of Gressingham duck leg, Rutland sausage, braised citrus & golden sultana cabbage, red wine jus. sea Bass

£17.50

Pan fried fillet of sea bass lyonnaise of courgette, pak choi & coriander, duo of sweet pepper dressings, roast chorizo brunoise.

Fillet steak

£24.95

Fillet steak,10oz, garni with tomato, portabello mushroom, confit shallots, fresh chips (Choice of sauces: chef ’s peppercorn or mushroom & truffle oil).

PUdding Chocolate trio

£6.96

Trio of chocolate; warmed brownie, double chocolate ice cream, praline profiteroles.

Creme Brûlée

£6.95

Creme brûlée, cognac laced black cherries, homemade shortbread.

Cheese

£7.95

Slate of fine cheeses, chutney, biscuits, grapes & celery.

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DELI SHED SPECIALS The Deli Shed continues to serve up some delicious homemade produce and we are always increasing our stock so don't forget to come and grab your essentials and a treat.

MARQUESS EVENING DINING Come and enjoy a set menu of Marquess specials every Monday through to Thursday for just £14.95 for two courses and £17.95 for three.

FESTIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATION We are now taking bookings for this years’ Festive Cooking Demonstration on Monday 24th November, where Brian will be talking you through the best Festive Fayre.

Places are limited so get booked now and avoid disappointment.

Includes 2 x course lunch and glass of wine, £35 per person.

52 Main Street, Lyddington, Uppingham LE15 9LT Call for bookings: 01572 822 477 www.marquessexeter.co.uk Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week | 17 Modern Bedrooms | Four AA Star Rated

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recently awarded the title of tourism Pub of the year in the visit england excellence awards and Camra Pub of the season, it’s easy to see why traditional village pub the Horse & Jockey is popular with tourists and locals alike Words & Photos: Rob Davis The Horse & Jockey at Manton - officially one of the best tourisms pubs in the whole of England, awarded by VisitEngland earlier this year. In the summer months it’s packed to the rafters with cyclists and walkers.

In the cooler months, the locals get to enjoy a warm welcome and the cosiness of the small pub along with the selection of real ales and fine wines on offer. Richard Page is keen to stress that the pub is not fine dining but does offer a wide selection of home made food, meeting a range of dietary requirements. Its charm alone deserves our recommendation, with excellent feedback from its customers.

Left: The venue’s home-made steak and ale pie with succulent locally reared beef and equally local Grainstore Brewery ale.

The place is owned by Rutland publican Jason Allen, whose previous venues include The King’s Arms at Wing. Jason is currently undertaking a renovation of the Fox & Hounds at North Luffenham, in much the same way as he did with the Horse & Jockey eight years ago. What began as a ‘lick of paint’ job has turned into a full refurbishment programme throughout the whole building.

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Left: The Horse and Jockey is packed with cyclists and walkers in the summer months - it’s a bit easier for locals to get in during the autumn and winter months.

Below: Home made chicken liver pâté.

Bottom Left: Bruschetta with home made garlic mushrooms.

“Chef Diego D’Souza is responsible for the kind of food that won the pub its Visit England Pub of the Year title back in April.”

“We strive to ensure that each customer is treated as an individual and their expectations are exceeded wherever possible.” he says.

Choosing what to eat couldn’t be simpler; Monday to Saturday the pub offers one main menu along with a specials board.

There’s a variety of starters, main courses and side orders, along with a selection of baguettes at lunchtime. The Osprey’s Nest house chilli proves to be extremely popular, where each dish provides a small donation to the Lyndon nature reserve. The Sunday lunch menu is available from noon until 7pm and offers a range of roasts, fish and vegetarian meals.

The Fox & Hounds is due to open in early December - subject to the 18th century building not delivering any surprises - and will offer food that’s slightly more gastro than the Horse & Jockey, plus a wider selection of real ales. Jason’s aim is for the pub to become a central hub for the local community.

The Horse & Jockey is located in the quaint village of Manton, on the south shore of Rutland Water. There is a very strong passing trade from ramblers, cyclists and recreational visitors to Rutland Water. The 100-odd cycle racks located on the pubs pretty front patio lush with well-maintained hanging baskets and some much-needed shade courtesy of parasols – are usually full. The pub also boasts an award winning camping and caravanning club certified site overlooking Rutland Water and is due to open a second site adjacent to the pub car park early 2015.

Jason acknowledges that tourism is very important to the local economy, however the strong local trade is equally as important.

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All meals at The Horse & Jockey are cooked freshly to order using local ingredients.

Suppliers include M&J Seafoods, butchers R&P of Peterborough and Faulkner & Sons, the local fruit and veg suppliers who can also be found at Oakham and Uppingham markets, supplying the public with quality produce.

The Head Chef Diego D’Souza originates from Goa and lends lends his flair for international cuisine via a curry night on Monday evenings. His kitchen team are responsible for the pub’s home made desserts and the kind of food that helped win The Horse & Jockey its Visit England Tourism Pub of the Year Award – Bronze, back in April as well as the CAMRA Pub of the Season title.

Our starters included a smooth home-made chicken liver pâté served with a toasted baguette and salad, plus a bruschetta loaded with creamy garlic mushrooms. Both were simply-presented and had robust flavours.

Main courses included one of the pub’s most popular dishes, a steak and ale pie that.

Whilst simple in premise, there’s a distinct knack to getting a good pie right, and masses

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“Our home made desserts included home made cheesecake with a coarse, crumbly base and plenty of flavour.” cheesecake with a banoffee topping. The latter was excellent, with a coarse, crumbly base and plenty of flavour.

To accompany, the venue has a selection of six reds, five whites and a rose, available by glass or bottle, all at less than £15/bottle. of filling, neat golden short pastry with just the right amount of flaking and the use of quality local steak contribute to ensuring the Horse & Jockey has got a traditional pub favourite just right, and a separate jug of gravy ensures particularly fussy pie connoisseurs can distribute their own gravy according to their own preferences.

The venue’s Taste of India menu on Mondays afford diners a choice of five curries including our second main course, Makhani Chicken which is described as a heart-warming favourite with its roots in British India.

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Take a look at Trip Advisor and you’ll see that the Horse & Jockey has impressed not only us, but its customers too. It’s a good value traditional pub, serving hearty food.

The Manton pub may be busy in the summer, especially with tourists, but also proves to be extremely popular with the locals during the winter months, you will always find a warm welcome, a log fire and robust pub food at the Horse & Jockey, no matter how harsh the autumn and winter months prove to be.

The venue’s popular Christmas menu is also available throughout December with two courses at £15.95 and three courses at £19.95. An ideal venue to enjoy a traditional feast of festive classics, however small and intimate the party, your visit will be a memorable occasion just waiting to be recaptured.

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Sample Menu startErs Crab Cakes West Country crab cakes with sweet chilli sauce.

£5.25

Pâté Home made smooth chicken liver pâté with toasted baguette.

£5.75

Bruschetta Creamy garlic mushrooms on bruschetta.

£5.25

mains Chicken Breast £12.50 Baked breast of chicken with pancetta, ribbons of carrot and courgette and new potatoes.

Fish & Chips Grainstore-beer battered fish and chips served with mushy peas.

£10.95

steak 8oz rump steak served with chips, tomatoes and flat mushroom.

£12.50

PUdding Panna Cotta Lemon and lime soya panna cotta with mixed fruit berry compote.

£5.25

Fudge Cake Gluten free chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream.

£5.25

Cheese Board Assiette of cheese with water biscuits and onion chutney.

£5.50

The Horse & Jockey, st Mary’s Road, Manton, Rutland le15 8su Tel: 01572 737 335 Web: www.horseandjockeyrutland.co.uk Winter dining times: Mon to Thurs 12 noon-2.30pm, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Fri and Sat 12 noon - 8.30pm and Sunday 12 noon - 7pm

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Brian Baker Opens a New Deli at

The Marquess of Exeter Great news for fans of quality food, as the recent bank holiday weekend played host to the official opening of The Deli Shed at The Marquess of Exeter in Lyddington. Chef and Proprietor Brian Baker is a local food hero and someone who is passionate about only using local suppliers for his fabulous restaurant and hotel. The Deli Shed was officially opened by the Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP who commented; “This is great for Lyddington village. It has fantastic produce which is of the same high quality as is served in The Marquess restaurant. It’s so good to have a ‘local’ shop as an alternative to a big supermarket. So have a look, have a meal and go see for yourself.” The Deli Shed will be open every day and offers Rutlanders a ‘local shop’ stocking homemade local products straight from The Marquess kitchen. Images: Kate Wassell.

For more information visit The Marquess of Exeter at Main Street, Lyddington, Rutland LE15 9LT. Alternatively, call 01572 822477 or see www.marquessexeter.co.uk.

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A Beautiful

Farmhouse a truly exceptional makeover has created a single home from two former buildings and has proven that quality is timeless. the interior of Poplars Farm mixes traditional craftsmanship with modern style and air... we simply love this beautiful 17th century grade ii listed property!

Words: Rob Davis.

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a beautiful home, beautifully styled, in a beautiful village, in what is arguably Britain’s most beautiful county. Even before you explore further the story behind Poplars Farm, set in just over five and a half acres in the village of Lyddington, it’s somewhat of a certainty that the property is very special indeed.

Home to Sally Nieuwenhuys and family, it’s a Grade II listed former farmhouse dating back to the 17th century with accommodation arranged over two floors.

The property was all but derelict when the family arrived, and since that point, they have loving renovated it, joining a thatched farmhouse to a variety of outbuildings to create a house that comprises five bedrooms, and three bathrooms.

Poplars Farm also has five reception rooms, currently arranged as large sitting room, living kitchen, dining hall, drawing room

Above/Main: The property’s former barn has been converted into a spacious and sophisticated home cinema room.

The dining hall leads to a large master bedroom suite with en suite and second bedroom or dressing room.

“Sally Nieuwenhuys’s Grade II listed former farm dates back to the 17th century and has five reception rooms.” and snug. The sitting room’s utilitarian agricultural roots have been especially transformed to create a sophisticated home cinema with projector and screen, and contemporary suspended revolving wood burning fire. Just off the sitting room are two bedrooms with a family bathroom, and also in the sitting room a staircase leads to a generous guest bedroom suite heated by the exposed flue of the fire below, and boasting an en suite wetroom with monsoon shower and Fired Earth fittings including the retailer’s beautiful patina copper bath.

A principal bedroom suite at the opposite end of the house has a large fireplace, with freestanding slipper bath and aged freestanding cabinetry. There’s also a further bedroom off the bathroom which would make an ideal dressing room.

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Undoubtedly one of the stand-out features of the house is its living kitchen, situated in the corner of the property. It serves to connect the two formerly separate wings of the property by way of a glass vestibule.

There’s a spacious casual dining room and locally made solid timber kitchen, freestanding, with a centre island, timber worktops and white in-frame shaker cabinetry.

The six-oven Aga with gas companion features four gas burners, two domed burners and griddle. With a butler sink, both create the look of a traditional kitchen, whilst the two modern dishwashers are discreetly hidden. Floor to ceiling shelving provides ample storage, and there’s a separate utility and services room to keep appliances and clutter out of the way.

Throughout the house are beautiful indications that you’re in a period property, not a modern pastiche.

From the property’s ironstone construction to its thatched roof, to the limestone floors and inglenook fireplaces, a lovely feel permeates.

Wood burning stoves in the study, snug, dining hall and drawing room and the property’s exposed beams all create a cosy feel.

For maximum comfort there’s also air conditioning to the glazed kitchen vestibule and underfloor heating throughout, too.

Outside, the traditional cottage feel of the property continues with two secure paddocks and ample formal gardens.

Left: The bespoke kitchen features integrated appliances, butler sink and a six-oven Aga with gas fired companion.

A covered dining area provides an outdoor reception room, whilst a walled potager features box hedging, traditional English climbing roses, a sophisticated automatic watering system and a Marston & Langinger greenhouse.

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An adjacent classic car garage is heated and has a utility area, and all around the property are pretty places to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening.

Situated in the village of Lyddington - one of Rutland’s most desirable villages the property enjoys exceptional views over the countryside, and proximity to St Bede’s House. Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford and Oundle schools are all within easy reach and there’s a thriving village community with regular performances courtesy of the Music in Lyddington programme.

The property’s next incumbents will also enjoy the proximity of The Marquess of Exeter - one of the area’s best restaurants and home to chef Brian Baker, as well as a thriving sense of community.

Above: A potager garden incorporated raised vegetable beds and a flock of free-roaming chickens!

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“The skill and taste with which Sally and the family has transformed Poplars Farm is nothing short of exceptional...”

A complete renovation of the previously derelict buildings would always prove impressive, but the skill and taste with which Sally and her family have transformed Poplars Farm is nothing short of exceptional.

Balancing the look and feel of the building, and its practical origins, with the creation of a pretty, well-functioning modern family home takes real talent. With the family moving on, the family are seeking new custodians for the property, who will doubtless appreciate the extensive and flawlessly implemented renovation.

Poplars Farm Location: Lyddington, two miles from Uppingham; 10 miles from Oakham; 13 miles from Stamford.

Style: 17th century, Grade II listed former farmhouse.

Receptions: Five, currently arranged as cinema, living kitchen, dining room, drawing room and snug.

Beds: Five with three en suites.

Other Features: Walled potager garden, two paddocks, study, utility, classic car garage.

Guide Price: £2,150,000.

Find out more: Estate Agency: King West, 13 St Marys Street, Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 484520.

Web: www.kingwest.co.uk.

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A Passion for Fine

Antiques With a career in antiques that spans nearly 30 years and experience of both sourcing and restoring antiques, there’s nobody better in stamford to share your passion for antiques than the town’s Claire Langley...

Timeless, tasteful and on-trend. Sourcing beautiful antiques for your home is one of the best ways to ensure it’s is furnished with beautiful objects that boast hundreds of years of fine craftsmanship.

Perhaps the best partner for helping you to source antiques in our area is Claire Langley.

Having grown up in Stamford, and with a career in antiques and furniture restoration that spans over three decades, the expert, who’s currently based on the town’s High Street St Martins, will shortly move to new premises in Harringworth.

With more room for personally chosen products, sourced from the UK and France, Claire’s stock features a mix of periods and styles, but she can also source antiques via a bespoke ‘finders’ service, too.

The move will also provide room to grow Claire’s other business, The One Off Chair Company, which sees the expert restoring and re-upholstering antique chairs and sofas.

“There’s something welcoming, warm, and familiar about a chair. It’s a great way to add an accent to a room.”

“I source antique chairs with good lines and sound construction. Knowing exactly what constitutes quality, I then use a team of upholsterers to strip each one back to its hessian and restore frame, legs and castors.”

Claire then re-upholsters each one, using one of her own preferred fabrics, sourcing bespoke fabrics for clients, or working with her clients’ interior designers.

“We create, literally, One Off Chairs with modern comfort but traditional, beautiful lines and shapes, competely bespoke for our clients, with around 30 stripped-back chairs and sofas available at any one time.”

Claire will open at her new premises in Harringworth in mid-October, and will continue to offer both high quality antiques and bespoke chairs for the area’s smartest homes from her new premises.

“We create, literally, One Off Chairs with modern comfort but traditional, beautiful lines and shapes...”

“After leaving school, I trained as a furniture restorer and gradually moved into buying and selling antiques.” says Claire. “We have everything from larger items of furniture to beautiful ‘finishing touches’ in the shop, so a move to our beautiful new barn will facilitate an even better choice for clients.

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Find Out More: Call 01572 747316 or 0775 2919172 or see www.clairelangleyantiques.co.uk and www.theoneoffchaircompany.com.

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Colour &

CONTRAST

This month why not add a splash of colour and contrast to your home and create a modern, sophisticated look. With this month’s launch of two new collections from leading designer houses, you’ll be spoilt for choice with patterns and prints...

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Don’t wait for the opportunity spring clean. Rather, have a spruce up ready for Christmas entertaining with the latest collections from Jane Churchill and Colefax and Fowler, who bring an array of new patterns and prints to add a touch of sophistication...

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Far Left: JC: Chair in Jive, Odissa and Jive cushions.

Who said you need the warmer weather to refresh your home? With the arrival of the colder months comes the brand new collections from two of the leading designer houses. Meaning you can create an infusion of bold and beautiful colours throughout your home for a sophisticated look, just in time for entertaining guests this Christmas.

Top Left: Curtains in Versus, chairs in Orion (burnt orange and pink), cushions in charcoal Plato.

Top Right: Colefax and Fowler: cushions: Lucius in charcoal, Baptista Linen in charcoal, Padova in petrol, Levan in aubergine, Padova in aubergine and Cesario in red. Sofa has Appledore old blue fabric, Cordelia onyx curtains.

Fabric and wallcovering designers Jane Churchill and Colefax and Fowler, who, with an array of patterns and prints, will help you add a splash of sophistication with their new collections: Havana, Atmosphere and Stylish Sophistication.

Over the years, designer Jane has built up an international reputation with her flair for creating fresh designs, from eye catching wallpapers to exotic prints, allowing homeowners to create a wide range of traditional and contemporary looks. Each range encompass easy-to-live with tones, and have a broad mix of fabrics, wallpapers and trimmings.

Left: Colefax and Fowler: curtains in old blue Pascale Stripe, left chair in charcoal Sinclair and cushion in aqua Cesario, right chair is old blue Sinclair.

This year she presents two leading stories: Havana and Atmosphere. Her colour palette is constantly evolving, and with every collection it is easy to co-ordinate and pull together any look that you want to create for your home.

“It is a truly modernised collection that looks both retro-chic and contemporary. Laid back diagonal stripes of Bossa Nova, florals of Ipanema and Mardi Gras, Ikats and stylish circles like the Patino, zigzags and Carnival triangles all make a welcome appearance, and combined they create an eclectic scene alongside the artistic Havana. Some of the elements replicate some of nature’s most beguiling patterns, like the Santana with exotic fruits.”

The Havana collection is colourful, featuring printed and embroidered signature designs, and together with small scale elements, you can create a harmonious look with lots of layers of patterns. Jane has incorporated Southern European and Latino overtones, with strong off-beat colours alongside brights and pastels.

At the other end of the spectrum is the Atmosphere collection of fabrics, which offer something a little more refined and chic, with a neutral and metallic pallette appearing across velvets, weaves and jacquards in luxurious graphic patterns and abstracted embroideries. Swirls and curves repeat the Arcola and

Overleaf: Jane Churchill: Apollo curtains, Sofa in Nocturne fabric, Cushions from left: Celena, Plato, Opus and Quartz.

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Opus patterns which are contrasted against Astrid and Polaris, paired with low-tech look of the Halcyon, with brushstroke printing design.

This collection is modern, with a graphic twist with sophisticated patterns.

The Colefax and Fowler collection will bring glamour and conďŹ dence to your home, with bold statement prints such as Lucius and Cordelia.

The designer house has used a palette of muted blue, rich red and onyx, teal and charcoal fused with orals and arabesques. Paisley designs also make an appearance, along with Pascale, Genoa and Adair stripes. Use embroideries such as Baptista and Martinez to have a rich colour to your home, along with damasks like Cesario. You can add texture with the informal Appledore with a mix of checks, plains and tickings.

To complement your fabrics, Colefax and Fowler have a range of decorative wallpapers featuring lots of different patterns, including the Baptista and the well renowned Snow Tree, perfect with Christmas just around the corner!

Right: Jane Churchill Havana Collection: Curtains in black Havana, left chair in pink Marimba, right chair in copper Capella, cushion on right chair in grey Cirrus. Below: Colefax and Fowler collection: curtains in onyx Cordelia, sofa in old blue Appledore, cushions: Lucius in charcoal, Baptista Linen in charcoal, Levan in aubergine, Cesario in red. Stool in aqua Cornelius. Left chair, Similar to Seymour Damask in red. Right chair, Similar to Seymour Damask in natural. Stockists: www.janechurchill.com/stockists and www.colefax.com/stockists.

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Modern

Living Graeme and Sarah Swann were seeking a high-tech, eco-friendly and contemporary family home, and when a plot became available in the village of Caythorpe, they set about creating the property right down to the ďŹ nest detail...

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Sarah and Graeme Swann clearly love technology, but like the most sensible of consumer, they’d rather it was applied with consideration, rather than doing so gratuitously.

That’s why, when they came to define their new property, The Cygnets in Caythorpe, they incorporated only the most practical, discreetly employed technology.

If the name sounds familiar; it should be.

Graeme is a former international England cricketer who enlisted a friend, Guy Welton, to find a plot upon which they could design and project manage their dream property, working closely with architect Valeria Passetti and designers The Treehouse Interiors , back in 2012.

The brief was to create a house that had a modern look and feel, but was comfortable, too.

“Solar reactive glazing and an air source heat pump ensure the property is super energy efficient.”

Situated on a plot just over a third of an acre, and offering nearly 5,000sq ft of accommodation, its ecocredentials make the house cheaper to run than its size would suggest. Features like solar reactive double glazing, acoustic concrete flooring and a super-efficient air source heat pump all help to ensure the property is reallyefficient to heat and run.

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The result was a property that won the National Federation of Builders’s Private Home Award in 2013 with particular praise given to its design and finish. Arranged over three floors, the house has deceptively traditional proportions to the front; it’s symmetrical, like a Georgian property, with an easterly-facing drawing room with a pair of large curved glass doors, and a living kitchen with bi-fold doors leading onto a large terrace.

Top: The downstairs reception room has integrated home cinema equipment as well as a curved glazed wall.

Above: The dining room and kitchen are open-plan, separated only by a pillar with a contemporary fireplace.

Right: The kitchen has a bank of integrated appliances featuring brands like Miele.

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The ground floor also has a family room, large entrance hall and formal open plan dining room, leading to the kitchen, separated only by a modern feature fireplace integrated into the room’s pillar.

The kitchen’s contemporary grained wood and metallic silver finish is complemented with banks of Miele appliances, from combination ovens and microwaves to warming drawers and integrated coffee machine. Hidden away discreetly is a fridge freezer, and two Miele dishwashers.

Speaking of technology, the family integrated a Control 4 Tech system providing a single point of operation for all media systems from TV to hi-fi, for the property’s blinds, Velux windows, internal and external lighting, as well as the property’s heating.

To the first floor there’s a large master bedroom with dressing room, master bathroom and through a set of bi-fold doors a private curved terrace area lined with glass.

The first floor also has three further bedrooms, a second en suite bathroom and a large family bathroom, too. The second floor has two bedrooms. Each of the bathrooms suites have been created with Villeroy & Boch fittings, and it’s on the first floor, too, that the laundry room has been created, with plenty of built-in storage and no stairs to climb with bulky ironing baskets.

Outdoors, there’s an automated video entry system and powered gates, as well as a small landscaped front garden, with most of the grounds located to rear, set to lawn and designed for entertainment. A large sun terrace provides plenty of outdoor space for the whole family.

“Seeing something transformed before your eyes is addictive!” he says.

With a new project beckoning, the family have put the property on the market with Alexanders, and it’s safe to say that whichever family is the next custodian of the property, they’re getting somewhat of a bargain.

“Absolutely no expense has been spared on the fixtures, fittings and the use of technology...”

Graeme admits that having project managed and created his home, he’s been somewhat bitten by the bug.

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With absolutely no expense spared on the fixtures and fittings and the integration of technology, its next owners will enjoy not only a luxurious and beautiful property, but one that’s practical and efficient to run, too.

The Cygnets is on the market with estate agency Alexanders for £1.1m; 0115 8512211 www.alexanders-estates.com

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Below/Left: The property is arranged over three floors with four bedrooms on the first floor and two additional bedrooms on the second floor.

Bottom: The spacious entrance hall.

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Kill Your Bills ...and ‘go green’ with renewables From the warmth and comfort of an open fire to sophisticated renewable energy technology, going green is good for the planet - and for your pocket.

This month we’ve hassle-free ways to kill your bills and embrace renewable energy.

Words: Rob Davis.

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We all know household bills are rising.

What’s more, it’s the larger and older properties around the county which are being hit hardest.

Currently, the UK sources most of its energy from natural gas (41%), coal (29%) and nuclear sources (18%), but the Government is charged with the responsibility of using renewables to reduce its CO2 emissions by 60% by 2020 and become more reliant on green energy, and less on fossil fuels from countries like Russia.

The government has also introduced generous renewable incentives for homeowners to offset the initial cost of installation.

One of the easiest ways to go green and kill your bills is to install a wood burning or multi-fuel stove.

“Multi-fuel stoves allow you to burn a range of fuels from coals, smokeless fuels to wood and anthracite and can work out considerably cheaper than other forms of heating.” says Helen Fearn of County Stoves, one of the area’s leading installers.

The beauty of wood burning and multi-fuel stoves is that they are, essentially, carbon neutral. That’s because they absorb as much CO2 during the growth of the tree as they release during burning.

The cost of burning wood is also much lower than coal, gas or oil with savings of around £100 a year for homes currently heated by gas and more than £580 for homes heated by electricity. Biomass systems reduce costs even more, with a typical installation paying

for itself within five years, based on an average 18% return each year, with the best returns going to larger properties, situated rurally and heated by oil deliveries.

One of the most popular renewable installations is solar energy systems.

Considered less intrusive than turbines, these are best suited to the UK climate given that they work all year round, even on cloudy days. A wind turbine’s provision of generation is, by contrast, more erratic because of changes in wind speed, direction and location.

“One of the easiest ways to go green and kill your bills is to install a wood burning or multi-fuel stove...”

“The cost of the system depends on the number of panels that you opt for.

The more panels you have, the more energy you can generate, and the greater savings you’ll see.” says Emma Stronge of installer Mark Group.

Opposite: Wood burning stoves like Aga’s new Fusion model are more energy efficient than ever, producing a clean burn and cosy heat.

“Prices start from £5,000, and an average household system is around 4kWp and this can generate around 3,700 kilowatt hours of

Above: Orangehouse renewables demonstrate the savings that are to be made with ground source heat pump technology.

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electricity a year - roughly equivalent to a typical household’s electricity needs. It will save nearly two tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.”

“If your system is eligible for the Feed-In Tariff scheme it could generate savings and income of around £770 a year. You can expect to be paid for the energy you generate for the next 20 years and to have covered the cost of your initial investment within the first 5-10 years, depending on how much energy you’re generating and selling back to the grid.”

“The great thing about solar panels is that they are very low maintenance. Once they have been installed you can literally forget that they are there, whilst appreciating the benefits.”

Meanwhile, wind turbines are most suited to generating electricity in rural areas with lots of open space. Building mounted turbines are cheaper at around £2,000, saving around £210/year in electricity costs and paying for themselves within around 10 years. Large pole-mounted turbines generate around three times the electricity but cost between £20,000 and £30,000, generating around £10,000/kWh a year and saving roughly 5 tonnes of carbon each year with FIT rewards of around 17.8p/kWh. Of all renewable technologies, the most challenging to install but the most energy efficient are ground (and air) source pumps.

Companies in the area like Orangehouse Renewables and Energy My Way can install systems which recover heat from beneath the ground using coils of glycol.

“The technology sounds new, but it’s essentially the same process used in your refrigerator or freezer, which heats away from your food and releases in coils at the rear of the appliance.” says local installer Alex Driver. The technology is incredibly efficient, despite the hassle of installation.

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The systems are best suited to new-build properties in rural areas, with paddocks or similar expanses of land, and provide returns via the Government’s Renewable Heat Initiative rather than FIT. Returns are around 18.8p/kWh, and if your rural property would otherwise be heated by heated by deliveries of oil, you can expect to heat your property 60% cheaper using the technology.

Renewable energy has the ability to save both your pocket, and the planet. From carbon-neutral wood-burning stoves to new technology, a local supplier will definitely have a suitable system to provide savings you’ll really warm to this winter.

“Renewable energy systems can heat any home, saving money, saving the planet and earning the householder generous FIT or RHI returns...”

Above: Mark Group’s installation of solar panels on one of the county’s rooftops.

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The End of Costly

Energy Bills

Renewable energy technology can lower your energy bills and make your home more efficient with reliable and discreet systems. This month we meet Stamford homeowner Christina Armitage who opted to incorporate the technology into the eco-friendly home that she and husband Nicholas built earlier this year... Words: Rob Davis.

Energy: Nicholas & Christina Armitage used Stamford company Orangehouse Renewables to install an air source heat pump into their new home in Helpston.

Seen here are the ďŹ rm’s Karl Breeze and Alex Driver.

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You’ve heard the term renewable energy, but since it’s a blanket term to cover a number of technologies, you’ve perhaps not had the chance to learn how each one can lower your energy bills, and save you money.

Stamford-based Orangehouse Renewables specialises in two technologies in particular - ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps, in addition to providing biomass and some solar thermal installations.

They’ve installed over 100 ground and air source heat pumps to local householders, including local couple Christina and Nicholas Armitage, who completed their new-build in the village of Helpston earlier this year.

A heat pump simply takes warmth from the environment and concentrates it to heat your home and provide hot water. A ground source heat pump uses coils of pipe buried in the ground to collect heat and air source systems collect heat from the air. Ground source is the most efficient system for heating a home but is more expensive to install as the heat collector pipe needs burying 1 metre below the surface.

It may sound new, but in fact the same technology is already employed in your freezer, an appliance which pumps away around 30°c of heat from your food, lowering the temperature inside, moving that heat to the coils on the back of the appliance and releasing heat into your kitchen.

have recently launched the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). This pays for each unit of renewable heat used for seven years.

Installations will generate householders like Christina significant savings; mains electricity costs around 12p/kW of heat, oil and LPG is around 7p/kW, whereas heat pumps and biomass are around 4.5p/kW.

“Renewable heat provides warm houses, reduces energy bills, and earns an income under the new RHI.”

All of Christina and Nicholas’s hot water and household heating is provided by their air source technology in conjunction with an efficient underfloor heating system.

The nature of the new build meant that the technology could be incorporated in the earthworks, with just a small cabinet to the side of the property.

Renewable heating suits new builds or renovations with country properties heated via deliveries of oil or LPG likely to see the biggest savings. The government is keen to see more renewable systems installed and so

The renewable system will actually earn its owner for each unit of heat generated; 18.8p for ground source, 7.3p for air source, 12.2p for biomass and 19.2p for solar thermal.

Installation costs depend on the size of the system but an average air source and biomass system cost from around £10,000 to install and ground source from £20,000.

Homeowners can often make their money back in the seven years of the RHI and enjoy an abundance of efficient green energy for years to come.

Stamford’s Orangehouse Renewables, on Uffington Road, specialises in ground and air source heat pumps as well as other energy technologies.

Find out how you can say goodbye to costly energy bills and call 01780 490095 or see www.orangehouse.co.uk.

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An Antique Rug

Makeover...

Rachel and Tony Simpson at The Rug Studio are one of the few businesses who still personally undertake rug restorations and cleaning using traditional methods. As well as restoring, them Rachel also rejuvenates antique rugs giving them a new lease of life as beautiful and historically interesting cushions...

If you’re looking for a special gift for someone this Christmas, Rachel at The Rug Studio in Uppingham has it covered.

As well as restoring, salvaging and cleaning antique rugs, Rachel also rejuvenates them to create beautiful bespoke cushions to add colour, texture and a little piece of history to your home.

Words & Images: Ceri Jackson.

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“I have over 20 years experience restoring antique rugs, but I started making stools, cushions and draft excluders for my home when I was on maternity leave. I’ve had four

children so I spent a lot of my time concentrating on upholstery. I then made a series of cushions for a client from an antique rug which couldn’t be restored, so I decided to start making them for sale in our shop too.”

Rachel makes her cushions using small fragments of rugs and carpets, or a customer can pick what fabrics they wish her to use. She then backs them with a fabric or velvet that compliments the antique look and feel. Prices range from £48 up to £180.

“Textiles are perishable and if they aren’t looked after we won’t be able to get them back. They have such historical value, so it’s great that I can restore or salvage a rug by making a beautiful cushion for your home.”

When faced with a rug in need of restoration, Rachel has identified three ways to tackle a job - the best economical option, one that suits lifestyle and ‘traffic’ and the best option for the rug. This way, Rachel can ensure she keeps the wellbeing of the rug in mind.

Rachel will always offer her expert opinion, and advise what she feels is the best way forward, whether that is restoration, conservation or rejuvenation by giving a rug a new lease of life. If a rug is rare, she can also

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mount it onto a stretcher to become a painting for your home.

When we met with Rachel, we were intrigued by the methods used to make the cushions.

Depending on size and style, she either machine sews them or uses the same technique as carpets called ‘whipping.’

“Whipping is similar to an overstich, and I use commercial Appletons as the thread.

I often alternate the colours to make it visually more appealing and interesting.

I sew three sides, and then stuff using antiallergy polyester wadding before making the cushion fully sealable. A smaller cushion usually takes me around two hours to make.”

Rachel’s love for antique rugs and textiles was apparent even as a child. She attended patchwork lessons from the age of nine and whilst everyone else made smaller items, she made a quilt.

“My old boss once said to me, you can learn different techniques for restoration in an afternoon but learning when and which to use can take a lifetime. I was exposed to a lot of different rugs during my time in India and Turkey, both with restoration but also working with the public and presentation.”

For Rachel to restore a rug can take anything

from a day up to two years depending on the extent of the damage. Using traditional techniques, they use wooden looms or restore the rugs by hand. Rachel’s husband also offers a cleaning service which is done by hand and when possible, no chemicals are used.

Rachel is greatly interested with the history of each rug, and it’s a lovely to see the care, dedication and passion she has for her trade.

“I once bought a qashqai rug which was 150cm by 90cm to make into cushions as it was worn down one side. It became one of my main pieces when I lectured as it, to my surprise, had been made by two people - one side was in the Turkish knot and the other in the Persian knot.”

“The Persian side had worn as it was parallel rather than a depressed warp. A small rug of this size would not usually have been two weavers. It was interesting as it showed how one had married into that sub section of the tribe as the techniques were different.”

So whether you have a rug in need of some TLC, or looking for an interesting and alternative Christmas gift, look no further than The Rug Studio in Uppingham.

“Sewing is what I do.

Embroidery, colour, textiles. It’s my way of being expressive...”

For more information, please call Rachel at The Rug Studio on 01572 829927 or visit 2 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ. 89

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Third Time Lucky for Andrew & Avebury

Images: Tom Dulat, Getty Images, Kit Houghton & Veena Cornish.

New Zealand rider Andrew Nicholson and his mount, Avebury, contributed to delivering a typically dramatic, typically entertaining burghley Horse Trials for visitors this year. The event is crucial for Stamford and Rutland, delivering between ÂŁ16m and ÂŁ20m of revenue into the area and attracting over 160,000 spectators...

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William Fox Pitt. He has won the event six times between 1994 and 2011.

Top: VIPs at the event included Zara Phillips.

Above: Andrew Nicholson takes the top prize, seen here with Miranda Rock of the Burghley House Preservation Trust, and owners of Avebury, Mark and Rosemary Barlow.

Above/Right: Burgers with extra bite were served up courtesy of celebrity chef James Martin.

World class, and justifiably popular, the 2014 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials provided no shortage of drama, action and celebration this year as over 160,000 spectators enjoyed the four-star FEI affiliated equestrian event.

It was a record breaking year not just in terms of popularity - Burghley has won the coveted L’Année Hippique prize seven times, that’s more times than any other equestrian competition - but for this year’s winner, Andrew Nicholson, who won the event for a third consecutive time with the same horse, Avebury.

“He loves it. He knows why we are here and what he has to do,” says Andrew. “I ride him like I’ve just stolen him, and he thrives on being asked to take all the short cuts.”

Having competed at Burghley over 30 times, jumping over 1,500 cross country fences, Andrew is fast catching up with the event’s most successful competitor, British rider

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This year, Fox-Pitt took fourth place behind Australian Sam Griffiths and New Zealanders Jonathan ‘Jock’ Paget on Clifton Promise and Andrew Nicholson.

Controversy surrounded Jock last year as the rider was disqualified from the competition when Clifton Promise tested positive for the banned sedative reserpine. The rider was exonerated in August after Clifton’s legal herbal supplement was found to be contaminated. Jock and Clifton were not expected to compete this year, but surprised some in the eventing world by returning to the event this year in magnanimous style.

“It’s nice to be back here and nice to be back on this horse. I have been really impressed with the way people have approached the matter. When you have a positive test for a banned substance it’s pretty easy to think a bad thing.”

The presentation of Burghley’s awards took place alongside Director of the

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“Andrew is catching up with the event’s most successful competitor, British rider William Fox-Pitt, who has won the event six times...”

Burghley House Preservation Trust Miranda Rock, and owners of Avebury, Mark and Rosemary Barlow.

Away from the equestrian action, lead sponsor Land Rover used the event to reveal to the public for the first time their new Discovery Sport small off-roader which will replace its current Freelander model.

Meanwhile, with 160,000 spectators; 600 trade stands; 26 gallons of Pimm’s consumed; 6,386 restaurant lunches enjoyed, plus 450 horses taking part over the four days... the 2014 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials remained as impressive as ever in terms of scale, as well as action.

Final visitor numbers were still being confirmed for this year’s event as Pride goes to press, but a spokesperson for the event said; “We had the best weather on Saturday and Sunday and that helped to bring more people through the gates. It all seemed to go extremely well and we regard the event as having been a great success. We are sure that more than 160,000 people visited the horse trials during the four days.”

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The 2014 Land Rover

Burghley Horse Trials This year’s Burghley Horse Trials was perfect for anyone seeking to spot a celebrity or two! Shown right is our photographer, Veena Cornish, taking the opportunity to enjoy a ‘selfie’ with BBC sports presenter and amateur jockey Claire Balding. Veena also enjoyed a chat with celebrity chef James Martin who was enjoying the atmosphere of the UK’s number one equestrian event.

The event is worth between £16m and £20 to the area’s economy, and is attended by over 160,000 each year, so in addition to serving as one of the UK’s few four-star FEI affiliated eventing competitions, it’s also a county show of great importance to the local economy.

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The Season of Mist and

Mellow

Fruitfulness

With a crispness in the air and the falling of leaves, late autumn turns into winter.

We recently visited Sandra and Jonathan Blaza’s three and a half acre plot and met the keen local gardeners. Here, we ďŹ nd out how their georgian style grounds have evolved over 12 years through hard work and skilful design...

Images: Sandra Blaza. Words: Rob Davis.

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“Splitting the garden up into different ‘rooms’ meant we could tackle one at a time.” says Sandra.

“It also means that when there’s weeding or tidying up to be done I can work on one area at a time.”

The garden’s condition was similar to that of the house, needing a lot of care but with lots of potential. The plot sloped quite considerably and was heart shaped; not so much laid to lawn as extremely overgrown, buried under wild grasses, ground elder, nettles and ivy.

Sensibly, given the different levels and unusually shaped plot, the couple’s first stroke of genius was to divide the garden up into different ‘rooms.’

This facilitated the creation of smaller gardens with individual planting schemes, colour schemes and points of interest all within the garden as a whole. It also made the logistics of managing the plot much easier.

Main: A shot taken earlier in the year demonstrates the wealth of David Austin roses in the rose garden.

Left: The walled garden was created using reclaimed bricks and has four pairs of vegetable beds.

You can always tell when a garden is a labour of love. When it’s created not just with skill and knowledge, but with passion and commitment.

That’s definitely the case with Sandra and Jonathan’s three and a half acre garden which we visited following another successful year of NGS fundraising.

“We’ve raised a total of just under £20,000 for the NGS and Eden Valley Hospice In the four years we’ve opened for the NGS.” says Sandra.

The couple purchased the property, originally a 16th century cottage with rambling Georgian additions, in 1996.

The house is in a beautiful position with panoramic views, but necessitated a back-tobrick refurbishment which meant a whole year of work before the family could move in.

Once the house was in a reasonable state, after another three or four years, they felt they could begin to work on the garden.

“Splitting the garden up into different areas meant we could tackle one at a time.” says Sandra. “It also means that when there’s weeding or tidying up to be done, I can complete one area at a time.”

The mostly south-west facing garden’s first area to be seen by visitors is the rose garden, with formal, neatly symmetrical box hedging and a wealth of David Austin roses.

A central two tier Edwardian fountain was reclaimed from their previous house, and steps from the rose garden lead to both a rear terrace and the rill, created in reclaimed York stone. At this point it’s important to recognise that whilst Sandra is the dedicated and highly skilled plantswoman, it’s Jonathan who is responsible for the hard landscaping.

Working together with Trevor Blatherwick, a gardener and landscaper from Oakham, he put in steps, terraces, paths and walls.

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will look in a specific planting scheme. I wander round with a handful of flowers to see how they look in a particular light.”

The garden’s main lawned area and borders follow three different colour schemes; blue and lime, facilitated with wisteria, clematis, agapanthus and catmint; blue and yellow facilitated by roses, irises, day lilies and geraniums and finally, red and purple, courtesy of dicentra, peonies, monarda and daylilies.

There’s limited colour in the white rose garden, just adjacent to the rill, but it still manages to look splendid with 36 Macmillan Nurse roses and a bust of Marcus Aurelius covered in clematis ‘Wisley.’

“The centre of the walled garden has a bespoke David Harber armillary sundial commissioned by the couple’s children for Sandra’s last ‘significant’ birthday...”

Top: The rill was constructed

by Jonathan and Trevor in York stone.

Opposite: The top terrace has a trio of olive trees, as well as lemon trees and grape vines.

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two boys for Sandra’s last ‘significant’ birthday, with the engraved message that ‘all the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.’

“We both have creative input into the garden, but we don’t divide it up geographically. We’ve our own areas of expertise and we each respect these. There’s a standing joke that Jonathan only gardens with machinery whilst I only use secateurs and a trowel.”

One aspect of the garden that Sandra is keenest on is choosing colour schemes.

“Although I started by planning everything theoretically, I was so often disappointed by the results, that now I know I need to see the flowers in situ, before I can judge how they

The garden’s largest single area is a 33m x 25m walled garden on the grounds of a former pony paddock, created in reclaimed bricks from a derelict structure on the plot. Four pairs of beds are rotated to optimise the vegetable production; each of these is surrounded by step-over apples with wild strawberries creating interest at ground level.

Two further orchards, a lime walk and wildlife pond all provide even more interest - and even more work - for the couple, so it’s easy to see why it’s now the full time occupation and pleasure for both Sandra and Jonathan. They’ve worked extremely hard to produce not only a neatly maintained garden, but one that’s beautifully conceived and designed, too.

A new garden on an old site, the Old Vicarage’s garden will doubtless look beautiful for years to come, with the seeds of today definitely creating one of the area’s most beautiful for its many tomorrows.

The Old Vicarage’s gardens are open on selected NGS days and to groups by appointment only.

See www.theoldvicarageburley.com

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Making a Winter Home for

Nature

Our nature correspondent richard Owens advises on ways to make simple but extremely welcome, habitats - ones that you can create in your own garden. this winter, give all creatures great and small a home during the cooler months...

As we move into November, the grass growth begins to slow down and our thoughts turn to the cold winter months ahead. Maybe you’ll plan a getaway to warmer climates or perhaps see the winter through at home sitting cosily in front of an open fire?

What has this got to do with wildlife you may ask? Well, before you throw all of your logs on the fire, I’m going to tell you how you can help the wildlife in your garden with a couple of simple easy to do projects using a few spare logs and a little bit of time.

few logs, you don’t need many; half a dozen or so will normally suffice. Try to avoid using willow or poplar species as these will often re-sprout, and never be tempted to remove any logs from woodland or natural areas.

So, now that you’ve built your eco-pile, what is going to live there you may ask, well the list is endless. Initially it may be used as a refuge for frogs and small mammals, but as the wood starts to decompose, it becomes a valuable home for many different mini-beasts including beetles, centipedes and the woodlouse.

“Consider creating a log or ‘eco-pile.’ Simply find a nice quiet corner of your garden and create a pile of logs...”

First of all, consider creating a log or ‘ecopile.’ Simply find a nice quiet corner of your garden and create a pile of logs.

There are really no set rules, just ensure that the pile is stacked safely and securely, ideally in a damp shady location. If you don’t have any logs for fire wood, simply speak to a local tree surgeon and explain your plans.

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However it’s not just the animals that will benefit from the decaying wood, as during the winter months many interesting species of Fungi may also be observed. Ongoing maintenance is quite simple too; just add a new log each year for regeneration.

If your pile is situated in a grassy area, it may be worth allowing a small area surrounding the pile to grow long. Not only

would this create a great migration passage for voles and mice but would also create a home for grasshoppers and crickets.

So we’ve built our eco-pile, what else can we do with a log? Answer; we can make an insect home. Quite simply all we need to do is drill some holes into the log using a 10mm drill bit to 2-3 inches depth (adult supervision is required!).

The logs can then be placed anywhere, on a fence, up a tree or simply on a window ledge. Wherever you put it though, please ensure that it is secure and can’t fall off.

After a little while your simple insect hotel may be used by ladybirds, lacewings and possibly solitary bees.

Also this month, if practical, avoid moving any leaf piles as they may be home to hibernating toads and hedgehogs and please remember to keep filling your bird feeders and bird baths. Stay warm everyone!

Richard has spent his career promoting bio diversity within the world of turf and is currently the UK's Golf Course Conservation Greenkeeper of the Year.

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A Winter of Discontent in

Farming Once again farming matters are influenced by overseas turbulence and by the weather. farming correspondent Barry Poston looks at the issues affecting farmers during a winter of international discontent. With an early harvest this year, at least autumn cultivation has proceeded without interruption...

As we move into November, a good period of dry weather allowed the cereal harvest to finish around the end of August.

Potato lifting started ten days earlier than normal and both yields and conditions at lifting were generally good.

The yield was slightly above average and with reduced drying costs. Unfortunately prices had considerably dropped and the overall return per acre will be less than last year.

Unfortunately higher dry matters meant that special attention had to be given to damaging. Those growers with ambient drying stores will have to be especially vigilant as it is important to reduce the temperature of the potatoes in store as soon as possible after lifting.

Although there was considerable ‘blackgrass’ in the crop the combines managed to deal with the weed’s interference especially if the crop had been sprayed with roundup prior to harvest.

“Unfortunately prices for milk have dropped considerably, and it is now well below the cost of production...”

All farmers have given considerable thought to reducing the amount of this obnoxious grass weed in 2015’s crop.

Control measures, such as returning to ploughing, later sowing and the spraying of stale seedbeds are all being used.

There is no doubt though that the best control of all - the burning of straw and rubbish - will never be allowed to return.

The price level is much lower than last year and with reasonably good yields, the return does not look to be too good for the rest of the year.

Firstly, harvesting of sugar beet looks to be quite good with average sugar content, and with this year’s price per ton, the overall return looks to be economic.

With the size of the crop, the season is set to be a long one with sugar beet factories open well into the spring. The harvesting of vining peas, for freezing and canning, proceeded well with just below target yields.

No peas had to be bypassed for seed, and in the relatively good weather the machines performed very well with none having to be towed out due to wet soil conditions.

The early harvest allowed several farmers to attend to bottoming out dykes and clearing drains. These are maintenance jobs that often get left in the frenzy of autumn cultivations but better if they can be completed when conditions are drier.

On the livestock side of farming, the price of milk has dropped considerably and is now below the cost of production. There are several reasons for this; firstly the better grass growing weather, but also increased production in New Zealand, more cheese and butter on the world market and finally, the move by Russia to ban all EU products in retaliation for economic sanctions over the situation in Ukraine.

Barry Poston is the area’s foremost farming expert with a long history working in both arable and livestock environments. During his career he has seen a great many changes in the industry!

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- mOtOrS -

The Streetwise

Swede a favourite on the school run, Volvo’s flagship XC90 has been updated to suit family motorists seeking a safe, comfortable SuV with seven seats and the latest technology with prices from £69,000 for ‘first edition’ models Words: Rob Davis Sober, Swedish and Safe. It’s fair to say that Volvo isn’t the most exciting manufacturer of motor cars in the UK, but the character of the company, known for its solid, reliable family estates nevertheless remains; one of motoring’s most favourable and enduring reputations.

The emergence of 4x4 ‘SUV’ vehicles severely dented sales of large estates, and so, despite still offering its large estates, Volvo had to launch its first XC90 4x4 in 2002. Now, there’s a new model, and there are several reasons why it’s a crucial car for the Swedish manufacturer.

Firstly, it’s a flagship vehicle, rather ambitiously targeting would-be Range Rover Discovery and Audi Q7 motorists. With competition as strong as those models, the new version of the XC90 has to be very good indeed. Secondly though, the car is built on a new chassis which the company calls its Scalable Product Architecture. Essentially, this means it’s the platform on which all future Volvos will be created, with the floorplan just resized. How the new XC90’s handling is received, therefore, is likely to indicate the success - or failure - of future models’ reception, too. Volvo is planning to release a number of new models in 2015, each taking the XC90 as their technical blueprint. What’s more, all future models will feature brand new engines, each of which will debut in the XC90 too.

So, after £6bn of investment in research and development, plus the creation of a brand new chassis and new engines, the XC90 will go on sale in Spring with prices from around £45,000. However, in a unique move, the firm last month released 1,927 ‘first edition’ cars, all of which were sold online without a single viewing or test drive. These will be delivered to drivers early next year. 1927 was, incidentally, also the year that the company A Blueprint for the Future: was formed.

The new Volvo XC90 introduces The ‘first edition’ vehicles carry a price tag of £69,000 and featured what is likely to be the most popular of Volvo’s new engines, a modestly sized 2.0 four cylinder turbocharged unit.

a brand new design language, new engines and a new scalable product architecture which will simply be resized, then used to produce all of Volvo’s future models. This is not just the launch of a new car, it’s the relaunch of the Swedish firm.

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“What the new XC90 represents, is not just a facelift, not just a new car, but a manifesto for a new Volvo...”

Many motoring manufacturers are downsizing engines now - Ford’s 1.0 Mondeo, for instance - so despite its substantial size and standard seven seats, Volvo will not offer six cylinder engines, only four cylinder petrol and diesel units. A hybrid will also utilise both a turbocharger and supercharger to deliver 400hp with CO2 emissions of less than 60g.

What that means in practice is the XC90 will be more economical than ever, with no compromise in power or performance. And it’s not the only element of the car that has been consolidated.

Gone is the slab of fiddly interior buttons, replaced by an ultra-high resolution, easy to use touchscreen, which changes to present the driver with options for entertainment, sat nav, or climate controls.

Also standard is adaptive cruise control with steer assist which will, to some degree, ‘autopilot’ the vehicle on A-roads and motorways. The car will even look out for pedestrians and cyclists in town and automatically brake the car if it detects a collision.

The interior of the XC90, too, is more luxurious than the car it replaces, with crystal glass and diamond cut detailing, plus higher quality hide for the seats and dash.

What the new XC90 represents, then, is not just a facelift, not just a new car, but a manifesto for a new Volvo. There’s new technology, better economy, but thankfully, the same commitment to safety and innovation that have made the company one of the world’s most well-respected names in motoring since 1927.

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Picture Perfect Tips on choosing the right photographer to capture your special day...

Images by Don Lambert, www.donlambert.co.uk.

You’ll remember your wedding day for the rest of your life, but making sure you capture those special moments is equally important.

Taking pictures has never been easier, with screens on digital cameras so you can preview your images making sure you’ve used the correct exposure and angle. Plus, there’s no need to spend time developing and printing your images manually either. It’s now quicker to design and print images on computers, easier to distributed pictures on CD and via the internet.

This has meant there are more wedding photographers than ever, but although the medium has become easier, the skill and art of using flash correctly, manipulating light, dealing tactfully with emotional brides and posing people remains a challenge.

That is why choosing a professional photographer to capture your special day is very important, as they can work with an abundance of weather forecasts, whether it is a bright sunny day, overcast or a gloomy rainy day.

They can also handle photographing the larger formal group shots, or that first intimate dance in a dark room.

A professional photographer also has plenty of the right kit, including a camera, lenses, flashes, and back up batteries! Often, professional photography companies also have more than one photographer, which enables them to cover both the bride and groom during the preparations.

They also have far more options for after the wedding, including photobooks of your images, or large mounted prints rather than standard prints from a domestic printer.

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enables a professional photographer to be able to deal with an emotional and anxious bride (or groom).

Wedding photographs, when kept on your mantelpiece or on your desk at the office, have the potential to be moments frozen in time, so it is very important to capture them perfectly, and to do so with a high level of both technical and creative mastery.

When it comes to choosing the right one for you, there are some key questions you should ask.

Are You a Professional?

Not all amateur photography will end in disaster, but the idea that someone can attend a wedding as a guest and also as the official photographer is unrealistic. Those who market themselves as photographers but don’t work as full-time professional wedding photographers may not be able to dedicate sufficient time and energy to capturing your big day, or able to supply your images promptly after your special day.

What’s Your Style?

Lots of photographers have a particular style when it comes to photographing a wedding - the main two being traditional and reportage that has a much more natural approach.

The contemporary style is also becoming more popular, inspired by editorial fashion shots which are less formal and rigid, with interesting spots as a backdrop and strong light effects and unusual angles. Traditional styles favour groups and romantic shots, reportage shots appear unposed and concentrate on a natural look that appears to be less intrusive.

Will I Be Retouched?

Most professional photographer perform post-processing on your

images whether they’re shooting on film or digitally. Some, however, limit this to tone and colour correction.

You should ask if your photographer will perform black and white conversions, sepia tints and other similar effects in the postproduction, colour popping, or blemish removal and how much time they will put into post-processing your images.

When Can I See My Photographs?

Some photographers can turn around their images rapidly whilst others take several months – sometimes even longer, depending on the time of year and the amount working to post-process and present your pictures, so ask for an estimated time to expect your images.

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Must have images!

What images should you definitely ask your wedding photographer to capture...? here are our top suggestions...

In the Morning...

Ask your photographer to capture you getting ready in the morning. You’ll be surprised what intimate and beautiful images they can be. Those finishing touches to your hair and make up, laughing with the bridal party and enjoying a glass of fizz. The proud moment when the father sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first.

If you have two photographer, capture the groom too!

The Finer Details...

Do You Work Alone?

Having two or more photographers covering your wedding ensures the bride and groom can each be photographed getting ready, or detail shots of your day can be captured whilst the other organises group photographs. The more photographers who attend, the more comprehensive your wedding images will be.

Can I Have My Images On CD/DVD? Lots of couples like to have digital copies of their wedding images, so it’s important to ask if you can obtain low-quality or watermarked versions of your images to use personally, or share with friends. Lots of peoples lives are carried out digitally, and being able to use your pictures in digital photo frames, on social networking sites and being able to email them or print them out at home is essential.

What Will My Final Album Include?

Packages vary enormously depending on the photographer you choose – you should always ask how many prints and what sizes are included in your photographer’s price.

What will your album look like and how many images will feature?

Do You Carry Backup Equipment?

Every photographer should have backup flashes, lenses and other equipment such as batteries to ensure they can carry on shooting in the event of faulty equipment.

Are You Fully Insured?

You must make sure your photographer is insured against stolen equipment, lost or damaged films or memory cards, or if they fall ill on the day of your wedding.

Will We Get On? Getting along with your photographer isn’t just a nicety.

Your photographer should make you feel comfortable and at ease so they can create relaxed looking shots on your wedding day.

On an emotional day, it is crucial that your photographer is sufficiently assertive to pose and offer instruction to the wedding party so they can capture the images you require.

Lots of photographers organise ice-breaker engagement shoots for you and your fiancè before the big day so you can get used to posing, and your photographer too.

Lots of weddings include the finer details, and couples often want to remember the dedication and hard work they put into planning their big day. The decorations, intricate details on the wedding dress, the wedding rings tactfully placed - all should be captured and treasured.

I Do! Capture memorable photographs of you exchanging your vows, saying ‘I do’ and sharing your first kiss as Husband and Wife.

All Together Now...

Formal group shots don’t have to be boring - ask your photographer to try something a little different, like jumping in the air or holding hands and laughing as they walk towards the camera.

Cutting The Cake...

One of the most traditional images, and one you should definitely get!

The First Dance...

The first dance is quite intimate; all eyes are on you as you dance closely together. So it’s important your photographer captures the moment, the crowds and the lighting right.

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Glamorous ideas for

Christmas Party Hair The festive season means a calendar of functions, a New Year’s Eve ball and the ubiquitous office party. To look at your best, we asked Oakham’s Hair at Number Three to provide three festive ideas for achieving a great hairstyle to compliment your new outfit...

Look great this season and complement your new party dress with a visit to Hair at Number Three - the funky retro-styled hair salon in Oakham. We met stylists Caroline, Jenni and Lisa in the quirky little individual salons of this 300-year-old house and sought their advice for three festive hair styles to really make the most of your new outfit.

With five chairs and individual rooms for an intimate, cosy feel, the salon has a really friendly atmosphere, with vintage furniture, retro wallpaper and fantastic artwork by local artist Stephen Wigmore.

“At Hair at Number Three, we focus on the client and how best to maximise the hair’s potential, with long-lasting cuts that maintain their shape without a daily battle to keep your hair looking good. As a client you will be listened to, and your hair’s needs will be discussed. We will work together to create a look that reflects who you are and works in harmony with your lifestyle.”

Hair at Number Three serves organically grown fair trade coffee, a range of fair-trade herbal teas, conventional tea, filtered water and squashes.

“Jenni and the team gave our models a five star makeover to ensure they’re party ready.”

The three girls have over 10 years experience each, Caroline loves getting girls ready for a party; Lisa loves changing someone’s complete look and providing ‘a big reveal!’ Jenni loves everything about her job and is never happier than being at work chatting away to her lovely clients.

“We use Natulique natural colours; the most natural high performance professional permanent hair colour in the world, 100% ammonia and paraben free.” says Jenni.

“We also stock Kevin Murphy products, another ethical and eco-friendly brand born from the same philosophy.”

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“The salon also uses Eco Towels, and we recycle everything we possibly can. Even our energy supplier is Good Energy, which produces all their energy from renewable sources. We try to do everything we can to be as green as possible!”

With ethics and customer service real priorities for the salon, Jenni, Caroline and Lisa have given our models Christina, Colette and Rosie a five star makeover to ensure they’re party ready this month.

Make an appointment with Hair at Number Three’s stylists and you’ll enjoy the same luxurious treatment to look great no matter what the occasion this festive season.

Above: Makeup for our models was by Catherine Tate of Olive Tanning Studio, Oakham.

Far Right: Caroline looked after Christina, who loved her new look.

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Three Styles for the Party Season...

Colette’s Soft Wave Blow Dry

created by Caroline Astley.

“Colette wanted a glamorous, bouncy style, so we recommended a soft blow dry using our body builder mousse (£18) and heated rollers for lots of bounce.

We also used colour bugs; our single-use hair treatments that double as glamorous eyeshadows.”

Rosie’s Modern ‘Tousled’ Look

created by Lisa Dawson. “rosie has lovely long hair but wanted us to suggest a style to keep it out of the way on a night out.

We created modern loose tousles with lots of twists to provide volume.

With a playful plait at the front it’s modern, and perfect for the party season.”

Christina’s Vintage Look

created by Caroline Astley.

“Christina wanted a vintage look, so we used long, soft curls and added lots of volume using our Powder Puff volumising powder (£18) by Kevin Murphy. The finishing touch was Shimmer Shine (£20) which has a small amount of glitter for a nice, subtle shine.”

Find Out More: Hair at Number Three is based at 3 Westgate, Oakham, LE15 6BH. See www.hairatnumberthree.com.

Call for an appointment on 01572 868956.The salon is open Monday-Saturday with late appointments available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. With thanks to our models Christina Tilford, Colette McGraf and Rosie Manby.

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Relax and unwind at

Barnsdale Hall Hotel With the lead up to Christmas, you’ll want to relax and unwind. What better place than Barnsdale Hall Hotel near oakham, which has an abundance of luxurious hair and beauty treatments at their on-site salon and spa - creating the perfect place to pamper yourself, whether it is for the day, overnight, a long weekend or a longer stay!

“Imagine floating effortlessly in Dead Sea waters where the weight of gravity is nonexistent. The therapeutic benefits of floating in the dead sea have been well researched and this is incorporated in the Hydrofloat.”

As well as offering an idyllic and stunning place where you can relax and unwind whether for a night, weekend away or a longer stay, Barnsdale Hall’s Hair and Beauty Salon also offer a luxurious range of hair and beauty treatments.

There are a number of benefits for this treatment, including relieving stress, helping to ease arthritis, releasing endorphins, detox the system, increasing circulation and mobility, increasing concentration and improving concentration.

Annabel Miles is the Spa Manageress, and has 13 years experience working in the industry. The hair salon has two trained hairdressers, Amy and Vicky who have nearly 20 years combined experience. There are also six beauty therapists, and each have their own self contained room which all have neutral tones and relaxing music.

“Lots of people lead such hectic lifestyles, so here at Barnsdale Hall’s spa we can offer them an outlet to relax and enjoy some ‘you’ time whilst being pampered.”

Guests can also enjoy the relaxation area, where they can sit and relax before, in-between and after treatments.

“We offer a range of treatments at Barnsdale Hall, and we only use highly acclaimed products. We strive to make every visit memorable and a relaxing experience.”

Guests can choose from a selection of manicures and pedicures, including the Jessica Prescriptive Manicure, or the ZenSpa Delux with thermal booties. They can also do an array of nail treatments such as a shape and polish and a general tidy.

“The beauty about using Jessica gel polish is that it delivers a high shine, chip free finish for up to three weeks. The polish is also designed to protect the natural nail and gives fantastic long-lasting results.”

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“Guests can enjoy a range of luxurious hair and beauty treatments, the perfect place to unwind...” advantages - it is permanent, has a good reputation and it is a versatile treatment.

One treatment that is very innovative, and one we would love to try is the Barnsdale Hall floatation therapy. Floating works for just about anyone, and is great for the skin and also certain surgeries such as hip replacements. The pool is filled with water and dead sea salts which are heated to body temperature, and can be enjoyed singularly or as a couple for 30 to 40 minutes.

The beauty of Barnsdale is there is something for everyone to enjoy, and with the run up to Christmas now is the perfect time to pamper yourself and receive great savings on both treatments and products.

“People will be starting to think about getting ready for the Christmas season, including all the parties! We have a dedicated Sienna X spray tan room where you can get an instant, and flawless tan.

“Why not enjoy a full package and have an eye care treatment or your make up done professionally for a party or special occasion?

We use Mii make up, which has skin loving formulas, tailored brushes and 100% pure mineral composition.”

An area that offers an abundance of choice is Barnsdale’s facials. The beauty therapists will always discuss your requirements so they can tailor the facial to suit you.

Firstly, they carry out a medical examination because they primarily use Elemis products

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which use essential oils. With this in mind, the therapists need to make sure they use the right products and you do not have any underlying health issues.

They carry out an Elemis consultation where they discuss your daily routine, skin care and diet. Many people do not realise the external factors that can have an effect on the skin, such as stress and pollution.

There are different levels of facials, including advanced anti-ageing facials from £72 to £80. The pro-collagen quartz lift facial is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles and improve skin firmness after just one treatment. There are also three skin specific facials costing £45 each.

“We also offer the Caci facial which is a non surgical treatment. It is a more clinical

procedure, where electrical impulses are used. It is a really popular treatment, and you can see the different straight away.”

Annabel recommends that you change your skin care products every six months, and Barnsdale offer a range of Elemis products to use at home, from the maximum moisture cream, pro collagen marine cream and the pro intense.

The hair salon has a range of services, so is the perfect place to get a new look. They offer a very high end service including cut, style, colour, and put ups, and both stylists are fully qualified. They can also do wedding packages for brides and grooms.

The spa is also now stocking their Gift of Elemis packages, including the 12 days of Beauty advent calendar - a fun gift either for

yourself or someone else with all the best sellers for £59.50. Barnsdale also have the Body Bathing Brilliance for £25, Frangipani Body Indulgence for £36 and the Ultimate Gift of Pro-Collagen for £199.

Perfect stocking fillers - treat a loved one with the Men’s Grooming Solutions for £25 and Multi Active Men’s Collection for £39.50.

With all this, plus 60 acres of parkland and breathtaking views out over Rutland Water and more, Barnsdale Hall Hotel really is the perfect place to relax and unwind just in time for Christmas.

Find out More: Barnsdale Hall Hotel is based near Oakham in Rutland, LE15 8AB. For more information please call 01572 757901 or see www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk.

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Heidi’s Sparkling

Gift

diamonds are a girl’s best friend something local jeweller & designer Heidi Kjeldsen truly understands.

With her passion for high quality, she creates beautifully bespoke jewellery incorporating her own unique style...

Situated in a charming listed building in the heart of Oakham, at Heidi Kjeldsen you’ll discover an exclusive collection of the finest, most beautiful jewellery.

With her passion for the highest quality, Heidi creates stunning individual rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces and cufflinks, exquisitely designed and meticulously handcrafted each piece with its own distinctive style.

New for this season, Heidi presents the impressively theatrical and elegantly enchanting Ethereal Collection.

A beautiful and eye-catching range of jewellery showcasing dramatic creations to both captivate and tempt you.

Find Out More: Visit 5 The Maltings, Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA, Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm.

Call 01572 722666, email heidi@heidikjeldsen.co.uk or visit www.heidikjeldsen.co.uk.

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Left: Tanzanite 0.69cts and diamond 0.41cts and 18ct white gold pendant; £3,800.

Matching tanzanite 1.67cts and diamond 0.23cts and 18ct white gold earrings; £3,850.

Below/Left: Beautiful diamond 1.32cts and 18ct white gold pendant; £8,350.

Bottom/Left: Diamond bracelet with 3.10cts and 18ct white gold; £8,500.

Above: Ruby 0.48cts, diamond 0.38cts and 18ct white gold drop pendant £3,900.

Matching ruby 0.78cts, diamond 0.17cts and 18ct white gold drop earrings; £4,500.

Below Centre: Diamond 1.00cts ‘Bubble’ ring in 18ct white gold; £4,500.

Below: Diamond 0.50cts and 18ct white gold pendant; £1,850.

Matching diamond 0.50cts and 18ct white gold earrings; £1,475.

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Designer Children’s Clothing

For Growing Families Mother and daughter team Sarah and Jess have recently moved their childrenswear business to new premises in Stamford. they’ve some great ranges of toys and clothes for boys and girls of all ages - perfect for festive gifts!

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If you’ve children or grandchildren to buy for this Christmas, Stamford’s childrenswear shop Bubble and Squeak will provide loads of inspiration and a great choice of quality clothing and toys for boys and girls of all ages.

“We are a mother and daughter team who opened a shop in Stamford over 3 years ago and this year we have moved to a new location.

We are in a slightly smaller unit within a larger shop housing other local independent traders, so plenty of opportunity for browsing lots of different things.” says Sarah.

“It was Jess’s growing family that started us on this adventure. We wanted to find reasonably priced clothes, toys and gifts that were a little bit different.”

“We believe our brands deliver just that, but we have also carefully selected one or two brands for that special occasion - or “just because you want to.”

“Our main brand is Name It, which is a Danish company committed to good quality at reasonable prices.”

“From birth to 12 years their clothes are less formal but with Danish attention to detail, comfortable to wear and wash really well!

We also stock funky and fun Lilly & Sid; Spanish brand Mayoral and Hatley indoor and outdoor clothes.”

“As parents we understand the importance of children's imaginative play. That’s why you won’t find the latest plastic ‘must have’ - instead we stock a range of more traditional wooden toys, puzzles, glove puppets, some supersoft cuddly toys waiting to be someone's best friend, the Whoozit range of baby toys from Manhatten Toys, Happy Hopperz and a large range of Orchard Toys.”

“We are loving our new location in Love Stamford - right next door to the Corn Exchange Theatre on Broad Street, Stamford.”

“As well as our shop selling babywear, childrenswear, toys and gifts, there is the coffee shop selling great coffee, other drinks and yummy things to eat with lovely comfy

“We stock a range of traditional wooden toys, puzzles and supersoft cuddly toys waiting to be someone’s best friend...” chairs and sofas to relax on; a large children’s play area; shops selling fabric and everything you need for your sewing needs; bags; scarves; cushions; fragrant candles; and much more - and plenty of room to manoeuvre your buggy, pushchair or pram.”

“We recently teamed up with Barnaby at BGS Photography and Andraya at Love Stamford for the 10k for Olly Charity photo competition.”

“For a £5 entrance fee - and every penny going to the charity - parents received a photograph of their child and entry into the competition to win the chance to be photographed for our autumn winter collection. I am sure you agree, Lettie, Lyran and Kacey were super winners. We raised £486 for the charity too!”

Photography competition As a small, local business, we love keeping things local so decided to run a photography competition to find some models to showcase our Autumn/Winter range, and at the same time raise as much money as possible for a local charity.

We teamed up with Love Stamford and BGS photography and all of the entry money went directly to 10K for Olly, something we are very proud of.

With over 90 entries, and nearly 700 votes counted (thanks Andraya!), we are excited to announce the winners were Lettie (012months) Lyran (1-4yrs category), and Kacey (pictured; 4yrs+ category).

You can see all of the winners on our website at www.bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk.

“Customer service is very important to us so if there is anything in particular you are looking for, or you would like to join our mailing list, pop in, email us or give us a call.

We look forward to meeting you very soon!

We are open 9-5 Monday to Saturday, and are going to be open until 8 pm on every Thursday in December. Please remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with special offers or late night shopping events.

Find out More: Bubble and Squeak, Love Stamford, Corn Exchange, Broad Street Stamford, Lincs PE9 1PX Telephone: 07711349673 info@bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk www.bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk 129

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The best of

both worlds T

he only private hospital facility in Lincolnshire, where profits are returned to the NHS for the benefit of all local NHS patients. Patients enjoy privacy and individual attention whilst having the reassurance that The Bostonian is adjacent to the sophisticated services of The Pilgrim Hospital, with its expert diagnostic and emergency medical and surgical facilities.

H Award Winning Sleep Apnoea Service Please visit our website to view the full range of services we offer

www.the-bostonian.co.uk Comfort & Peace of Mind The Bostonian is the private wing of Pilgrim Hospital and is set in its own grounds and gardens. There are 19 en-suite single rooms with digital TVs and telephone. Our dedicated housekeeping team ensure continually high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Professional Expertise Almost any condition can be treated at The Bostonian by our dedicated team of professionals – most of our Consultants live only minutes away.

We welcome self referral and provide 24 hour medical cover.

Range of Payment Options Available We deal with all the major insurance companies and also offer Fixed Price packages for the uninsured.

The Bostonian Private Wing, Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QS Telephone: 01205 360606 / Facsimile: 01205 311442 www.the-bostonian.co.uk • ISO 9001:2008 accredited

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Pilgrim Hospital’s Private Wing

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perSONAl moments Create your own personal moments with the latest collection from designer Frank Walder, whilst looking stylish, and feeling comfortable...

Words: Ceri Jackson.

Be ready to experience your personal moments whilst wearing the latest collection from designer Frank Walder.

degrade and coated matelassĂŠ as well as classy, fine-thread loden.

Elegance comes from highquality, shimmering fabrics.

Happy times with friends and family, a dinner date or shopping trip with your best friend - an uncomplicated, varied approach to dressing up is the focus.

The Frank Walder label was created in Germany, and represents the changed lifestyle of the new generation of women. They are specialists in smart separates and coordinating styles that can be used for every occasion.

The contours are figure-flattering and feminine with softly flowing fabrics like silk-touch jersey, metallic intarsia knit, knitted

Jackets are the centre point of the collection and stand for decorated

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sportiness with functional details. Finishing with fake leather or fancy wovens, with sporty little Chanel jackets forms the absolute fashion highlight. Lace and printed lace is important, and textured surfaces and cloqués contrast with smooth micro-fibre, batiste or cotton satin. Fake furs, satin or leather piping and coloured flat-locks are just some of the decorative elements featured in the collection.

Clear black and white prints, digital and abstract in combination with ornamental arabesque prints, opulent crystal flower motifs, multi-coloured prints seduce with fascinating colours creating accents, and there is knitwear for every occasion; from feel-good cardigans, printed knit, jacquard knit through to sumptuously shimmering metallic prints.

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Trousers range from sporty five-pockets in premium stretch denim or two-tone washout denim, straight-cut peach skin cotton through to flowing fabrics for comfy slip-on trousers. Skirts have feminine silhouettes and perfectly match the blazers. Differing lengths, mini godets, piping and trendy lace all offer individual solutions for different occasions.

Blouses surprise, featuring elaborate details like frills, flounces or new collar ideas and give the outfits class and elegance, skilfully combining the comfort of jersey fabrics with the blousy look of satin.

With fancy prints the shirts narrate each collection theme like oil-dye shirts and long shirts with new silhouettes, material patches, gathers and new neckline ideas make countless combinations possible.

“We are successful, because we love our target group. These are optimistic women, who are going their own way and who achieve a lot in their life - and we have great respect for them.” Lothar Held, executive director.

The success story behind the brand began with hand-knitted blouses in the idyllic town of Münchberg in the north of Bavaria.

You can be casual, classic or unique in Frank Walder, a collection which inspires women to try something different - and this collection will make sure you have something stylish to wear every time.

The brand makes clothes with an exclusive look that are suitable for every day, special occasions, well designed and and perfectly finished.

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Left: Get ready for winter with these grey hat, scarf & gloves, and comfortable brown jacket. top Right: Light the ďŹ re and keep warm with the patterned brown cardigan, scarf and black tailored trousers.

Above Right: Keep stylishly casual with this patterned black and white top.

Right: Be prepared for a romantic meal with this stylish black jacket.

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opposite: Layer up your look with this long sleeved top and fur gilet. this Page: Sparkle with this embellished cardigan jacket and tailored trousers.

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top: Look stylish whilst out and about with loved ones. Match this green patterned top perfectly with this green jacket. Above: Enjoy a shopping trip with friends wearing comfortable yet chic clothes like this padded jacket and patterned cardigan. Find stockists on their website: www.frankwalder.com/en/.

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Pines & Needles

Choosing the family Christmas tree is one of the better jobs of the season; an enjoyable pursuit for the whole family amid the frenzy of negotiating the high street for gifts and preparing a mountain of vegetables for Christmas dinner. this month, we visit a local country estate for advice on which variety to choose, how to make your tree last, and to ďŹ nd out why choosing a local tree will ensure your decorations adorn the best quality tree possible...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Branch out this winter, and choose a locally grown Christmas tree to decorate this season.

Top: Trees grow an average of one foot each year and are thinned out when they grow too closely together. These examples will be the first to be cut this season.

Above: Trim an inch or two off your tree when you take it home to ensure a good uptake of water.

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The exact origins of Christmas trees are unknown - theories include their use as a Pagan celebration of the winter solstice - but the tradition came to Europe around the 15th century. They were popularised firstly in Germany, then in England from the 1840s by Queen Victoria’s German cousin Prince Albert, after which it was adopted by British households.

Today, over 8,000,000 Christmas trees are sold in an industry worth over £160m.

The two most popular varieties are the Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce, varieties grown at Doddington Hall, the country estate we visited to see how this year’s trees are faring.

It’s somewhat deflating to visit a Christmas tree farm in bright sunshine and good weather - but hoping for a blanketing of

snow in September is perhaps on the optimistic side! The scent of Norway Spruce was prevalent in the air as foresters Hari Limbu, David Logan and Ross McKenzie showed us around. The planting of some two or three thousand trees takes place in March, and the trees grow at, roughly, a foot each year.

The most popular size for a tree, nationally, is 6ft, with our area a little above the national average. Whilst the more heavily scented but somewhat spiky Norway Spruce was always the preferred variety, in recent years the Nordmann Fir has overtaken it and now accounts for 70% of sales nationally - but a little lower than that in our area - owing to its softer needles and the belief the public holds about it being less likely to drop.

“The spring and summer months see us completing quite a bit of work around the 30 hectare site.” says David. “We keep as much of the forest floor as clear as possible, because if the grasses grow and choke the lower branches, they stop growing.”

“Nordmanns account for 70% of tree sales thanks to their softness and needle retention...”

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Varieties of

Tree

Nordmann Firs now account for around 70% of all trees sold, but you could opt for something more unusual...

Norway Spruce A traditional favourite but needle retention is poor without proper care. Needles aren’t very soft, but it has a lovely traditional smell.

Nordmann Fir

“Fresh trees require a litre of water a day.

Add sugar to the water to help retain needles.”

Each year, the team shapes the trees with shears two or three times to ensure even branches all the way around. They also ‘crimp’ the top branch, pinching it to impede the flow of nutrients into the vertical branch to stop it becoming too tall, which would result in a sparse-looking tree at the top.

Choose your tree from a local farm, farm shop or garden centre, rather than a DIY store, and expect to pay around £20-£25 for a 6ft tree, £40 for one of around 9ft, and perhaps a £10 premium for a Nordmann Fir of ‘premium’ variety.

Only five percent of the trees sold are dug up with roots intact; most are sawn down, Above: The crimp marks here ensure the single vertical branch at the top of the tree doesn’t grow too tall.

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but how do you keep your tree looking fresh and lustrous all winter long?

Now the most popular Christmas tree in the UK. Good at retaining their soft dark green needles, perfect for the whole family to decorate.

“Definitely don’t situate them near to draughts, fireplaces or radiators.” says David.

Scots Pine

“Also, we recommend that you saw an inch or two off the bottom of the branch when you get it home. This gives it a fresh stump to take in as much water as possible.”

A fresh Christmas tree requires around a litre of water, and adding sugar to the water is also known to help with needle preservation.

Choosing a suitable stand - one that holds plenty of water - will also help. Don’t scrimp on the stand; a slightly more expensive one with a ratchet action, that you pump with your foot, will enable you to straighten your tree easily without having to crawl underneath it. Some stands even have ‘water now’ indicators to take the guesswork out of keeping your tree healthy.

“Hari cuts down around 400 trees a day in the season.” says David. “It’s quite a task but the joy we get when people come to pick one out makes it all worth it!” www.doddingtonhall.com.

traditionally one of the most common trees - nice aroma, but with stiff dark needles; it’s been supplanted by the Nordmann.

Noble Fir Stiffer and shorter branches, great for heavier decorations. extremely aromatic with a deep rich colour.

Colorado White An unusual variety, but pretty with a light green/blue hue.

Nice shape, good aroma and excellent needle retention.

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Fantastic

Gift Ideas Santa Claus is coming to town with a Christmas sleigh full of fantastic presents (with a little help from some high quality local businesses too...!)

Image: The White Company, www.thewhitecompany.com.

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Toy Boxes from £145.

01780 752414, www.chalkinteriors.com.

Cyberjammies Xmas Pyjammas, sizes 10 to 14; £48. Caudalie Premier Cru Eye cream gift set; £49 from Chameleon, 22 Mill Street, Oakham, 01572 720222.

Selection of Florelli Handbags from Fords of Oakham; £POA, 01572 722654, www.fordsofoakham.co.uk.

Paul Green ankle boot in suede; £165 from CoCo, 01572 757584, www.cocooakham.co.uk

Blue Topaz 2.12cts & Diamond 0.04cts 18ct white gold pendant; £850, part of The Eden Collection.01572 722666, www.heidikjeldsen.com.

Le Chameau Vierzonord Weillington Boots; £165 01780 755378, www.robinsonsofstamford.com

Vivienne Westwood Divina Yasmine Bag; £250 from Boheme Clothing, 01780 784799, www.bohemeclothing.com

Paul Smith mittens; £175. Ugg Scufette II slippers; £70. Lab Perfumes Gorse eau de perfume; £55. All from Cavells, Oakham. 01572 770372, www.cavells.co.uk.

Maison Scotch Striped Faux Fur Scarf, £85 from Energy Clothing in Stamford.

01780 765633, www.energy-clothing.com.

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Local Events and Markets at

Christmas Time There’s nothing better than the feeling you receive when you give someone the perfect gift at christmas. We have dates for your diary to make sure you’ve plenty of time to browse local markets and events...

Stamford Christmas Market Stamford’s Christmas Market will take place on Sunday 30th November at The Arts Centre in Stamford from 11am to 3pm. There will be an array of high quality stallholders offering different products and produce, from Christmas gifts and goodies to cakes, bread and oils...all under one roof and local to Rutland. It is free entrance, and refreshments will be available.

For more information call 01780 755611 or visit www.stamfordartscentre.com.

Rockingham Castle’s Victorian Christmas Step back in time to Christmas Eve in 1881 at Rockingham Castle from Monday 17th to Friday 21st November, 11am to 8pm The castle will be decorated to help you step back in time to a thoroughly Victorian Christmas. The fires are lit, the food prepared and the Great Hall table is laid for a sumptuous Christmas dinner.

For more information call 01536 770240 or visit www.rockinghamcastle.com.

Barnsdale Gardens Events: • Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop On Sunday 29th November, 10.30am to 12.30pm, talented flower artist Sue Jarvis will show you how to make a beautiful natural Christmas wreath to take home using evergreen leaves, fruits and seedheads gathered from Barnsdale and her own garden.

This relaxed and friendly morning course includes all the materials, detailed demonstrations, and festive refreshments - a lovely way to start the holiday season. £40 p/person.

• Christmas Garland Making Workshop This afternoon course is also run by Sue Jarvis and is the perfect accompaniment to the Wreath Making morning session. It includes all materials, detailed demonstrations on how to make a beautiful Christmas garland to take home, and festive refreshments. Sunday 29th November, 2pm to 4pm, £40 p/person.

Beautifully lit Christmas trees welcome you into the Castle Courtyard, and their Castle Gift Shop is stacked full of Christmas ideas for friends and family. You can also enjoy a guided tour in period costume.

For more information call 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk.

The restaurant is also open for lunch, tea and supper, or mulled wine and a mince pie. Castle tour: adults £8, children £3.50 (5-16yrs), under 5’s free. Car parking is £3.

A new and exciting festive event from Thursday 27th November to Sunday 30th November is taking place under the cover of the beautiful Chestnut Courtyard of Burghley

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House and The Brewhouse. There will be 60 of the finest craftsmen and women selling their work over four days - giving you a great opportunity to tick those items off your Christmas list and treat yourself!

The festive courtyard is surrounded by The Burghley Courtyard Shop, Burghley Christmas Shop, and The Orangery Restaurant - which will be serving refreshments all day.

On the Saturday and Sunday, you can also enjoy the Burghley Fine Food Market - a celebration of local produce which will be in the adjoining Stable Courtyard. Admission is free.

For more information please call 01780 752451 or visit www.burghley.co.uk, Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre: • Natural Christmas Crafts On Sunday 23rd November from 10am to 12pm and Sunday 7th December from 1pm to 3pm, join Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre’s crafty expert and education officer for a session on how you can mke your own Christmas decorations to take home. All of the decorations will be made from natural

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“Christmas markets & events are great for finding unique gifts!” materials. Booking is essential. £20 p/person for each session.

For more information call 01572 722577 or visit www.rutland.gov.uk.

• Festive Willow Weaving

Pigeons Farm Christmas Market

Sunday 30th November and Sunday 14th December, from 10am to 12pm. Join Willow Weaving expert Joelle and weave your own willow angel or wreath, or both! This event is suitable for adults and older children, and all willow is provided. From £20 p/person.

Booking is essential.

Pop along to Pigeons Farm on Sunday 7th December for their large Christmas market with over 60 stalls, carol singing, Santa and much more.

• Christmas Family Coppice Come and work off those Christmas excesses with a bracing morning of coppicing for all the family on Sunday 28th December, from 10am to 2pm! You will be rewarded for all your hard work with drinks and a tasty stew for lunch.

This is a free event, but booking is essential.

For more information call 01572 770651 or visit www.rutlandwater.org.uk.

Christmas Craft Market at Oakham Castle Enjoy a festive shopping experience with a variety of crafts and gift ideas all handmade by local artisans at The Stamford Artisans Guild’s Christmas Craft Market in Oakham on Saturday 22nd November. Entry is free.

Why not treat to kids to a delightful Breakfast with Santa on the 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December. This includes full English breakfast with mince pies crackers and more, and a memorable visit from Santa and his helpers who sit by the huge log fire and meet the children individually. Booking is essential.

For more information call 01733 271020 or visit www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk.

Forestry Comission Craft Fayre Meet local crafts people with a selection of goods on offer including jewellery, cards, woodturning, cakes, hand knit and crochet toys, amongst others. Sunday 7th December from 10am to 4pm at Fineshade Woods, just off the A43.

For more information call 01623 822447 or visit www.forestry.gov.uk.

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We’re ‘Having a Ball’

to raise funds for Macmillan...

Rutland Water Golf Club was the venue for a fundraising event in aid of Macmillan recently, organised by Caroline Sowter and Lisa Radford of Smith Eliot Financial Management. The event was attended by over 120 guests, and featured a three course meal followed by dancing and live music courtesy of The Houndogs. The event received support from a number of local businesses including Andrew Nelson of Hambleton Fine Foods who supplied the main course free of charge, Savvii Travel, which secured two free holidays as auction prizes, Leo Sugden from Otters who supplied the cheese course free of charge, plus Steve Makey from Rutland Water Golf course who ran the ball as a charity event. Vernon Moore from Moore’s Estate Agents also supplied a hot air balloon ride as an auction prize. The event will have raised in excess of £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after Gift Aid collections.

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