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COMMUNITY NEWS Artisan Food Fair at Easton Walled Gardens I

ndulgent and homemade, Easton Walled Gardens celebrates its' third annual food fair on Sunday 17 November, 11am - 3pm. Easton Walled Gardens is at the heart of a diverse culinary scene so what better way to celebrate than by bringing together over 20 of the finest local food and drink producers to celebrate all that the area has to offer. The third Artisan Food Fair is to be held on Sunday 17 November between 11am and 3.00pm. As usual there will be an array of wonderful stall holders offering a large variety of produce from speciality meats and artisan cheeses to handmade confectionery and mouth-watering fudge. As well as delicious produce and the opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done, the gardens will be open for you to wander around at your leisure. The 400-year-old, 12-acre gardens are a relaxing, rural retreat. It’s a chance to see the gardens from a completely different perspective at this time of year while the gardens are being prepared for the 2020 season. The tearoom will be open serving light lunches and afternoon teas and a well-stocked gift shop welcomes you with carefully chosen products for more Christmas shopping inspiration. Garden owner, Ursula Cholmeley says “Living and working on a rural country estate has really given us a great love and respect for local food and drink producers. We want to help celebrate what our region has to offer and have brought together some of the truly talented producers we

have in the area. There’ll be some great Christmas shopping opportunities and also the chance to try before you buy. We look forward to welcoming lots of visitors and successful third year of this event.” Normal garden admission applies. Free admission for Friends of Easton Walled Gardens.

Burghley Christmas Fair with the Angel Fair T H U R S D AY 2 8 N OV E M B E R - S U N D AY 1 D E C E M B E R

iggest ever Christmas Fair, with the special Angel Fair, will offer a unique opportunity to find perfect gifts in the beautiful Elizabethan surrounding of the Chestnut Courtyard and Brewhouse. Wander amongst the chalets, heated marquees and Fine Food Market and enjoy the perfect Christmas shopping opportunity in the festive surroundings of Burghley. The Fair runs from 9:30am – 4pm (3pm on Sunday). During the Christmas Fair the Christmas Shop will once again pop-up offering Christmas bargains and the Orangery Restaurant will be open. (Please note that the Orangery will not be taking bookings for tables while the Fair is running. Guests are welcome to find a table but there may be extended waiting times due to higher visitor numbers.) Admission is free. Parking is £10 per car. This year the fair is being run in association with The Angel Fair to raise money for charity.

For more events like that, please visit our Local Guide To Christmas Markets on page 19.

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Festival of Remembrance I

n November, Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir will commemorate the region’s fallen soldiers and the service and sacrifice of the armed forces with Festival of Remembrance, a moving evening of beautiful melodies and poignant words for Remembrance Sunday, taking place at The Cresset in Peterborough and St Nicholas’ Chapel King’s Lynn, in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The third event of its kind this promises to be a memorable evening, particularly so in this 75th anniversary year of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy, one of the most remarkable allied wartime operations, when men from all over the world came to fight in Normandy to defeat Nazism and re-establish freedom. While paying tribute to soldiers from America, Britain, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Norway, Poland and Australia who fought to defend Britain’s freedoms, values and way of life – many of them losing their lives during that momentous summer of 1944 – the anniversary represents a momentous occasion celebrate peace, liberty, reconciliation and to hope for a peaceful future. Sirens were sounded in Peterborough a total of 650 times during the second world war and the city was among the fi rst to

have an air raid, on 8 June 1940, when several small bombs hit the city centre, damaging several shops and the Lido. On 10 May 1941 the city was caught up in the heaviest night of bombing of the entire blitz with bombs falling in the vicinity of the museum, across Priestgate and into Cowgate, killing two fi re officers and injuring several people. Peterborough played an important part in the first world war with soldiers and sailors from across the country passing through by rail on their way to the front or home on leave. Possibly the most famous visitor to Peterborough - one who never left was Sergeant Thomas Hunter ‘the lonely ANZAC’, who was critically wounded at the battle of the Somme in 1916 and died here, and of course the city has its very own war hero, pioneer of modern nursing Edith Cavell who became probably the most wellknown female casualty of the entire conflict. William Prideaux, the choirs’ director says “Peterborough Male Voice Choir has a long history in the city, going back to not long after first world war when so many local men made the ultimate sacrifice. Given our roots in the local community it seems fitting to mark the occasion with what promises to be a nostalgic evening of wonderful melodies and touching moments, while raising money for a really good cause, the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.”

Bloodwise Coffee Morning N OV E M B E R 2 8 B O U R N E C O R N E XC H A N G E

loodwise Coffee Morning was set up by Dr Michael McGregor and his wife Margaret in memory of their son John who sadly died of Leukaemia over 30 years ago. For a university student in the prime of his life this was a cruel disease to succumb to. A coffee morning has been held each year since. Sadly one of the helpers died two years ago of a blood cancer and the coffee morning is now in

memory of both John and Royden (Taff ) Roberts. These coffee mornings have raised over £100,000, all with the aim of eradicating blood cancers. The coffee morning this year is being held on Thursday 28 November at Bourne Corn Exchange between 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock. There is a pound entry charge but this entitles supporters of this charity to a drink and mince pie.

Festival of Remembrance will be at:

• The Cresset, Peterborough, at 7.30pm on Friday 8 November. Tickets available from the Cresset Box Office, by phone on 01733 265705, or at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk • St Nicholas’ Chapel, King’s Lynn at 7.00pm on Sunday 10 November. Tickets available from King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Box Office, by phone on 01553 764864 or at www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Christmas Magic T he city’s award-winning choirs return to Peterborough Cathedral on Saturday 14 December with Christmas Magic, the city’s favourite Christmas celebration, performing all your festive favourites in a family friendly matinee at 2.30pm as well as an evening performance at 7.30pm. Tickets on sale now at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk so don’t miss out, BOOK NOW!

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hristmas Tree Festival at Bourne Methodist Church will take place on Saturday 30 November at 10am to 6pm and Sunday 1 December at 12.00 to 4pm with Christmas Songs of Praise on Sunday at 4pm. Refreshments available both days, lunches on Saturday and Sunday 12.00 to 2pm. Craft in the hall with a workshop open to all ages. Donations for St Barnabas Hospice at Home.

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Yarns at Yuletide - Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours T U E S D AY S 2 6 N OV E M B E R , 3 A N D 1 0 D E C E M B E R 3 P M - 4 . 3 0 P M , T H U R S D AY 1 2 D E C E M B E R 5 . 3 0 P M - 7 P M AT S TA M F O R D A RT S C E NT R E

iscover Stamford at Christmas with Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours! Meet at Stamford Arts Centre for hot chocolate or mulled wine, followed by a walking tour taking in Stamford's sights, twinkly lights and traditions. You will be guided through yuletide down the ages - hear about the origins of eating humble pie, Stamford's 'Plum Pudding Scheme', The Waitsmen's lengthy choral performances and much more. All told in illuminating, humorous style! This is

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A4 Brass Quartet - Music At St Martins S U N D AY 2 4 N OV E M B E R , S T M A RT I N S C H U R C H , S TA M F O R D

inners of Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition: Jamie Smith (Cornet), Jonathan Bates (Tenor Horn), Michael Cavenagh (Baritone), Chris Robertson (Euphonium). Tickets: £15 (£12) under 18s free. Wheelchair access available. On street parking.

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Pint Of Poetry at The Cellar Bar W E D N E S D AY S 2 7 N OV E M B E R & 1 8 D E C E M B E R , S TA M F O R D

n the last Wednesday of every month, Stamford poets (and budding poets) perform live stand-up poetry. Come along with a poem you’d like to perform and enjoy reading aloud to an appreciative crowd. Or, if you prefer, simply enjoy the poetry of others over a beer, glass of wine, tea or coffee in the Cellar Bar. Free entry.

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Stamford’s Eddie Harper selected for GB Hockey Development Programme

tamford School sports scholar, Eddie Harper, was selected for the Men’s Great Britain Hockey Elite Development Squad for 2019/2020 season. The training squad is comprised of 34 players within the age ranges of U18 to U23 and leads to selection for U21 and U23 appearances. The GB EDP forms a passage to the GB Senior Training Squad, accelerating the development of future medal winning Olympians.

Eddie has represented England at U18 level throughout the 2018/19 season, spanning several international and home appearances. Earlier this year, he was selected to represent England at the 2019 Six Nations competition in Eindhoven, in all five tournament matches against Ireland, Spain, Belgium, Germany and Holland, where he scored his first international goal against Spain. Following repeated selections at Junior Regional Performance Centre level, it was Eddie’s performance at the England Hockey Futures Cup last year that earned him selection for a National Age Groups Squads assessment weekend, whereby he was chosen as one of the final 25 strong England U18 Squad. His hockey career flourished when he joined Stamford

School when he also began playing for Royston Hockey Club and City of Peterborough, moving to National League at the age of 16 to play for Cambridge City Men’s 1st team. Eddie displayed a passion for sport from a young age, first announcing his desire to play hockey for England during an assembly in Year 4 at Therfield Primary School. Following the news of his selection, Eddie said: “It’s been a very demanding few weeks,

mentally and physically, but I’m absolutely thrilled with the result and I’m really looking forward to my next challenge”. Regarding Eddie’s next steps, Ian Harper, Eddie’s father, commented: “It is a very exciting and challenging time for Ed, and rightly so, he is very chuffed. He is great kid and his Mum Jane and I, along with our respective partners, his brother Max and all of his extended family, we could not more proud”.

Stamford School triumph at county-wide bridge building challenge

tamford School’s Lower School Engineering Club, made up of 10 pupils across Years 8 and 9, were presented with ‘The Bridging the Gap’ trophy in September following their success against local schools in a county-wide engineering challenge. The Engineering Club’s creative design triumphed, scoring an impressive 95/100 for both aesthetics and engineering; ultimately winning the Club their Trophy.

‘The Bridging the Gap’ challenge tested the design and construction of a miniature bridge, which would withstand as heavy a load as possible whilst being the lightest in weight. This competition is coordinated by The Imagineer Project, The STEM Ambassador Hub, Engineering in Grantham (EiG) and InvestSK and forms part of the South Kesteven District Council’s wider ‘Grantham Bridge’ project; a district-wide endeavour culminating in a beautifully designed

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temporary bridge being constructed in the centre of Grantham. The bridge itself hosted a number of community events, performing arts and creative displays. The 10 pupils, who have worked hard on this co-curricular project, whilst completing their studies, include six students from Year 8; Edward Winstanley, Patrick Wienand, Finn Hewitt, Oliver Wardhaugh, James Plenderleith and Harry Wright; alongside 4 students from Year 9; Louie Raybould, George Worthington, Matthew Worthington and Charlie Vickers. Judging was undertaken by Dani Shaw of InvestSK, Jamie Clare of Iconic Engineering and Darren Addlesee, Dean Lawson and Kai Newby of DLS Plastics. Kai, who is in the second year of his toolmaking apprenticeship with DLS Plastics, was assisted by DLS Plastic’s Managing Director, George Brewis, to craft the competition’s trophy. Dean Lawson, Assistant Operations Manager at DLS Plastics and competition

judge, commented: “We were very impressed by the high standard of entries in the competition. The variation was good, and the winning bridge had obvious design features based on real life bridge design. All the students involved clearly worked very hard building their bridges and they should be very proud of their achievement. We very much hope to see more entries next year, congratulations to the students of Stamford School on winning the first ever Bridge Challenge! Look after the Trophy, be ready for the school to challenge for it again next year.”

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Helen Becomes InvestSK’s First Apprentice

he organisation that encourages businesses in South Kesteven to recruit apprentices is setting a good example by taking on an apprentice of its own.

Helen Ward (18) has joined InvestSK as an apprentice office assistant and will support the economic development company at its office in Grantham while studying for an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration at Grantham College. “We’re delighted to welcome Helen to the team,” said Steve Bowyer, Chief Executive at InvestSK. “She’s really grasped the opportunity with both hands and I’m pleased to say we’re already seeing the benefits of recruiting an apprentice - the new skill set that Helen brings is really valuable. “We’re practising what we preach. Part of our remit is to help businesses grow by promoting apprenticeships in South Kesteven, and what better way to do that than by taking on an apprentice of our own? Apprenticeships can be a great way for a business to grow their own talent in a way that makes commercial sense.” InvestSK is keen to hear from businesses who are thinking about taking on an apprentice but who might not know exactly how to go about it. “Apprenticeships can be a bit of a mystery for small and medium-sized enterprises

Helen Ward has joined InvestSK as an apprentice office assistant at its office in Grantham.

in our area,” Steve continued. “Businesses see the benefits but sometimes they find it hard to get the information they need about how funding works or what process is involved. “Our role is to bridge that gap, put businesses in touch with training providers and strengthen the network of training organisations across South Kesteven. Amy Clark joined InvestSK in July as Business and Skills Officer and since then has been working with local companies to understand their training needs and promote the benefits of taking on apprentices. “In the short time since I joined InvestSK, I’ve met a large number of businesses all expressing their interest in taking on an apprentice,” Amy said. “There’s certainly a demand out there so now we need to make sure local training providers can meet that need.”

Steve Bowyer, Chief Executive at InvestSK.

Recruiting an apprentice brings benefits for both the apprentice and the business: 81 per cent of customers say they would prefer to buy from a company that employs apprentices. Helen says she’s enjoying her first experience of the working world. “I’m still learning the ropes but so far I’ve been involved in raising purchase orders and processing invoices, arranging meetings and providing administration support to the wider team. “After I left school I had the option of going to university, but it wasn’t the route I wanted to take. I preferred to get straight into work, continue my training and actually earn some money!” If your business is considering taking on an apprentice, or if you have a skills need that an apprentice might be able to fill, get in touch with Amy by calling 01476 406122 or emailing amy.clark@investsk.co.uk.

Back To The Blitz Remembrance Sunday S U N D AY 1 0 N OV E M B E R , S TA M F O R D C O R N E XC H A N G E V I NTA G E S I N G E R S

elebrate Remembrance Sunday with songs from yesteryear and a rousing patriotic finale. Cassandra Pattinson heads this new group as Musical Director. Cassie has been a professional musician for over 15 years, and is also deeply involved with local amateur dramatic societies. This is a fundraising event for the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Company (Reg. Charity Number: 1092736), and will enable us to carry out much needed refurbishments, and to continue to bring entertainment to the heart of our community. Suggested donation: £8 - £10.

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Meet 'Apple Tree Yard' author - Louise Doughty F R I D AY 1 5 N OV E M B E R , 7 P M AT J O H N C L A R E T H E AT R E , P E T E R B O R O U G H C E NT R A L L I B R A RY

ouise Doughty will be visiting Peterborough Central Library on Friday 15 November, talking about her new gripping and original novel, Platform Seven, set on Peterborough Railway Station. She will read from the novel and talk about what inspired the book, and her life as a writer.

Louise is also the author of Apple Tree Yard, made into a BBC TV series in 2017. From the blurb: Platform Seven at 4am: Peterborough Railway Station is deserted. The man crossing the covered walkway on this freezing November morning is confident he’s alone. As he sits on the metal bench at the far end of the platform it is clear his choice is strategic – he’s as far away from the night staff as he can get. What the man doesn’t realise is that he has company. Lisa Evans knows what he has decided. She knows what he is about to do as she tries and fails to stop him walking to the platform edge. Two deaths on Platform Seven. Two fatalities in eighteen months - surely they’re connected? No one is more desperate to understand what connects them than Lisa Evans herself. After

all, she was the first of the two to die... Louise was born in the East Midlands and grew up in Rutland. The author of nine novels, she is also a

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The National Centre for Craft & Design (NCCD) Weaving Workshop with Angie Parker

Silversmithing with Andrew Poole

Explore colour, texture and pattern under the guidance of weaver Angie Parker. Learn how to set up and weave a scarf or wall hanging on a back strap heddle loom.

You’ll learn specialist silversmithing techniques including soldering, sawing, hammering, joining, polishing and finishing. Work on your own project or tasks set by the tutor.

Sunday 24 November 2019. 10:30am– 4:30pm, £45, 16 yrs+, all materials provided.

Saturday 30 November, 10.30am–4pm. £35, 18 yrs+, basic materials included, silver available to purchase on the day.

Gifted '19 Contemporary Christmas Market

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December, 10am-4pm. Free, everyone welcome.

Angie Parker Studio, Photo by Alice Hendy.

Our much loved Christmas market returns on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December kicking off an exciting festive season at NCCD. During this special advent weekend, our craft market will host makers from across the UK selling high-quality jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass and tableware. Our cafe will offer a variety of festive foods and there's a fantastic family friendly programme of activities, workshops, demonstrations, entertainers, musicians and exhibitions.

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Create your own set of 10 Christmas cards using lino print and collage. Participants will learn the basic print making techniques, following their own design.

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Christmas at Belton House F R O M 2 8 N OV E M B E R TO 3 0 D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9

or the very first time at Belton the tree-tops will glisten and the gardens will shimmer and sparkle. It’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year to wander beneath historic tree canopies drenched in seasonal colour and dripping with shards of light, frosty snowflakes, stars and baubles.

This winter Belton will be hosting the region's biggest and brightest outdoor Christmas trail around the gardens at night. Complete with traditional Victorian fairground rides and tasty seasonal treats - this enchanting event promises a great night out for all the family to enjoy.

The magical, after-dark, illuminated trail

As you walk through a towering Tunnel of Light festooned with over 100,000 pea-lights, the mesmerising voices of the Singing Trees can be heard in the distance. Step into the Laser Garden where dancing lines of light playfully bounce across the branches. Then stroll towards a carpet of glowing flowers and reed-like lights that reach high into the night sky.

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There are hidden surprises too – pause alongside the moonpool reflections and glimpse the sculptural Fire Garden as it flickers and crackles. The formal gardens spring to life with topiary trees lavishly draped in pea-lights that twinkle in time to much-loved festive classics. For the young ones in all of us there are traditional Victorian fairground rides* and don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas and his elves! Have a holly, jolly Christmas and complete your walk under the stars with spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate. Gather around the fire-pit with family and friends to toast marshmallows*. Why not end the evening browsing Belton’s well-stocked gift shop and pick up some treats for the journey home? * Separate charges apply.

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Armed Forces survey has excellent response R

esidents who responded to an Armed Forces survey have been thanked by South Kesteven District Council. More than 700 people replied, with findings helping with understanding all aspects of military life and issues arising within the community. Feedback is now being analysed and the findings will be used to improve local services for individuals and families who are connected to the military. The survey targeted people in South Kesteven, Rutland and Harborough with a connection to the British Armed Forces and was developed by Armed Forces Officer Michelle Woolman-Lane along with Healthwatch Rutland. South Kesteven District Council, Cllr Dean Ward, Armed Forces champion, said how rewarding the response was. “The enthusiasm of people who took part in the survey proves just what a strong military community we have,” he said. “It’s been a privilege to reach out to all those within the services community living in South Kesteven. “I am delighted that so many people from our military community have come forward to take part in this survey and want to thank them for trusting us with so much information. Those connected to the

Armed Forces are a really important part of our district and this has been a golden opportunity to listen to their concerns. “I am looking forward to hearing the survey findings when they are published in the autumn.” The survey report was published in October.

Fireworks Fantasia 2 N OV E M B E R , P E T E R B O R O U G H

Cllr Dean Ward, SKDC Armed Forces champion

ireworks Fantasia will take place on 2 November at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, with the display itself provided by Titanium Fireworks, the company responsible for New Year displays in London and Edinburgh. Organisers, Vivacity and Live Promotions Events are making the event an evening out for the family, with activities and entertainment for children included in the ticket price. The will open at 4pm and the event will finish at 10pm. Fireworks Fantasia 2019 is supporting two local charities: Sue Ryder and Young People’s Counselling Service (YPCS).

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Christmas Market season has arrived. We have gathered information for some of the best in the area - prepare for that festive feeling! There’s no escaping it, Christmas is on the way. Time to start decking the halls, get ‘fa-la-la-la-la-ing’ and begin your Christmas shopping. Check out your local Christmas markets for some lovely, unique presents or to just give you that warm, fuzzy, ‘Christmassy’ feeling.

Market Deeping Christmas Market Market Deeping

1 December

Using the backdrop of the historic Market Place, the Christmas market will have many traders selling a wide range of goods. In addition to the traditional market, there will also be a family funfair and entertainment by local community groups. The day starts at 11am when the market is declared open. The Market Deeping Town Council’s Christmas Market promises to provide an interesting mix of seasonal gifts, handmade crafts, local festive farm produce & speciality foods, together with a programme of entertainment provided by local groups and performers, and culminating in the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights by a local celebrity.

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Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Market

Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, PE1 1XS

Timed to coincide with the city’s Christmas Lights Switch On, on Friday 15 November, this year’s Christmas market will be bigger and better than ever! This event promises to be a wonderful way to begin preparations for Christmas, with a wide variety of gifts on sale, as well as a refreshment stall and carol singers performing throughout the day. Christmas markets have become an incredibly popular annual event at several cathedrals, most notably at Ely and Winchester.

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Ely Christmas Gift & Food Fair

14 – 16 November

Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL

Now in its eighth year, this popular event is widely acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s exceptional Christmas shopping experiences. Over 120 bespoke trade stalls are located in the Cathedral’s magnificent nave, its famous Lady Chapel and a heated marquee in the beautiful Cathedral grounds. This high profile event, inside one of Cambridgeshire’s most iconic venues, makes Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair a perfect day out. A wide selection of food traders will be on site during the event whilst the Café Marquee provides the perfect spot to sit down and enjoy some delicious festive fayre. The Stained Glass Museum will be open as usual during the Christmas Fair.

Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair

30 November 1 December 9am - 4pm

Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA

The Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair is a festive weekend packed full of fun for all of the family. Now in its 19th year, it’s one of the biggest in the county and it’s all indoors! Shop unique gifts, handmade crafts and delicious treats with over 150 exhibitors and pick up everything you need for your Christmas celebrations. Take children to visit Santa’s Workshop and get hands on with festive craft and baking activities. The Lincolnshire Kitchen will be brought to life with top chefs and producers sharing their top tips to help you cook up a festive feast and samples to try - of course! And experience all of this whilst enjoying live performances from a number of talented local choirs alongside a bite to eat from one of our delicious hot food stands. The event, held across two indoor halls and with free car parking, promises Christmas treats and festive inspiration for all of the family. Tickets are £5 in advance (plus booking fee), under 5’s go free.

Oundle Christmas Market

7 December from 12pm

The Market Place, Oundle

The beautiful town of Oundle will hold its annual Christmas Market on Saturday 7 December from 12 noon until 7pm. Light switch at 5.30pm. Oundle Town Council will fill the town and Queen Victoria Hall with a traditional Christmas Market selling a wonderful array of food, gifts and goodies. There will also be carols, a brass band, fun fair and the Weekenders will be performing in the Queen Victoria Hall. Santa will be in his new Grotto with his reindeer, sleigh and of course, his cheeky elves. Free parking and the town’s fabulous independent shops and cafes will be open for late night shopping.

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11 November 2pm – 9pm 12 November 9am - 4pm

Spalding Christmas Gift Fair

Springfields Event Centre, Spalding, PE12 6ET

For two days in November, we turn the biggest hall at Spalding’s Springfields Event Centre into the perfect place to find Christmas gifts for all your family. As ever, you can enjoy lunch or afternoon tea with friends. The Fair brings together stalls of wonderful Christmas gifts including: books, toys, glassware, beautiful kitchen-ware, clothing for adults and children, jewellery, artworks, luxurious health and beauty items and delicious culinary treats. On Monday, the Fair is open until 9pm so you could even meet there after work and share a supper. There are also fashions on show and plenty of other treats for yourself while you’re there!

Burghley Christmas Fair

28 November 1 December 9am - 4pm

(with the Angel Fair) Burghley House, Stamford, PE9 3JY

Our biggest ever Christmas Fair, with the special Angel Fair, will offer a unique opportunity to find perfect gifts in the beautiful Elizabethan surrounding of the Chestnut Courtyard and Brewhouse. Wander amongst the chalets, heated marquees and Fine Food Market and enjoy the perfect Christmas shopping opportunity in the festive surroundings of Burghley. The Fair runs from 9:30am – 4pm (3pm on Sunday). During the Christmas Fair our Christmas Shop will once again pop-up offering Christmas bargains and the Orangery Restaurant will be open. Admission is free. Parking is £10 per car.

Lincoln Christmas Market

5-8 December

Lincoln City Centre, Cathedral And Castle

Stalls, performers, and festive cheer take over Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter for four days of festive entertainment, shopping, and food and drink. Visitors to the famous Lincoln Christmas Market will be sure to soak up the festive atmosphere across this large market site, with more than 280 stalls nestled in and around Lincoln Castle, Lincoln Cathedral, and many other venues and streets along the way. There is something for everyone, from unusual gifts to food and drink from near and far, not to mention a whole host of entertainment for all the family to enjoy. Enjoy the scents of mulled wine and freshly cooked food, the sounds of entertainment, music and merriment and the sights of this market in this stunning, historic city. Shops across the city will also stay open late for the duration of the Market, and the Artists’ Christmas Village offers goods from local artists and crafters too.

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ver the last year we have looked at lots of different garden elements and how these can be achieved in a cost effective and considerate way. Let’s look back at some of those ideas to see how we might pull it all together to create a particular theme that ‘Needn’t cost the earth’.

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WHY ARE THEMES IMPORTANT? Use a theme to give all or part of your garden an identity. Everything will have a feeling of belonging to the bigger picture. This also makes choosing plants and other garden features easier. I’ve chosen a woodland theme for it’s long lasting period of interest. If your theme contains lots of natural items, please get permission from the landowner before foraging for materials. Be mindful not to destroy wildlife habitats. Foraging is not permitted is certain places, nature reserves for example.

PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER ACCESS:

You’ll need some shade but that doesn’t mean you have to have trees. It could be the shade of a hedge, a fence, a wall or even your house. If you’re not fortunate enough to have any trees already, consider planting some or at least one as a basis for a Woodland Garden. Sorbus (Mountain Ash) are good all rounders with a light canopy, good autumn tints and berries in a variety of colours. When planting trees, be conscious that tree roots spread horizontally, so keep them away from built structures, drains, ponds and streams.

QUIRKY CONTAINERS:

• The subtle colours of natural wood and stone work well and will eventually green over and melt quietly into the background. • Look for wooden or woven natural materials. • You can plant in logs or use the bark from a log wrapped around a pot.

THE POWER OF PAINT:

• Last months stone look-a-like, polystyrene trough was created with paint and compost. Pictured here on its pallet wood stand with tumbled brick ‘boulders’ alongside. The Violas will keep on going through the winter if deadheaded regularly. Image supplied • For furniture colours, keep it neutral with soft greens to blend in rather than stand out. With paint suppliers offering the rainbow of colours for outdoor use, there is no excuse not have every item in your garden colour co-ordinated!

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PLANTS:

Take your theme through the seasons with spring bulbs to billowing summer borders. As the flowers fade and the leaves begin to turn, the baton is taken up by architectural seed heads, coloured stems and bright berries. Spring flowers: Take your cue from nature with Arum, Winter Acconites, Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-Valley) snowdrops, primulas, bluebells, pulmonarias and scented perennial violas. These perform before the overhead canopy has become established providing a valuable lifeline for early flying insects. Hellebores can be expensive but a great investment as they self seed and spread. This being the case you may find them for sale at plant sales and village fetes. Coloured stems: Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ has deep red winter stems and Cornus sanguinea ‘mid winter fire’ provides a veritable bonfire of orange and yellow stems. Berries: Don’t forget the holly the Hawthorn and Viburnums. Deep Shade: Lush, green foliage of ferns, ivies and sarcococca (Christmas Box). Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart’s-tongue fern). Woodland Edge: Ajuga (Bugle), Anemones, both the diminutive wood anemone and the larger and later Japanese anemone/wind flower, Aquilegia (Columbine/ Granny’s Bonnets), Cyclamen, Digitalis (Foxgloves), Hardy Geraniums (Cranesbills), Lamiums (Spotted/Dead Nettles) Vinca minor (Periwinkle) and many more. Woodland Climbers: Use natural materials twiggy sticks, chestnut or hazel canes to support plants. Clematis like to have their feet in the shade as long as they can reach their heads into the sun. Lonicera (Honeysuckle) comes in a variety of colours that flower at different times of year. Many of these plants are skin irritants or toxic if eaten. Always read the label and exercise caution with any plant that you are not totally familiar with.

RAISED BEDS & BORDER EDGES: • Mossy logs. • Log roll made up from vertical logs.

SURFACES AND MULCHES:

• Wooden board walks and log slices or sleepers as stepping stones. • Thick bark mulch under foot and around the plants. Leave the leaves on the borders but not on the plants. • Pine cones littering the ground look interesting and provide homes for critters. • Pine needles can increase the acidity of your soil.

WITH WILDLIFE IN MIND:

• An ideal environment for wildlife to shelter, nest and forage for food. • Leave leaves on the borders for insects to live in and birds to forage. • A pallet wood hedgehog house can be hidden with an insulating layers of leaves and twigs. Upturned pots and log piles provide homes for newts, frogs and toads. • Provide water in a simple bird bath or a mossy edged pond.

FURNITURE & FINISHING TOUCHES:

• Keep it natural with wooden structures and furniture, like last months simple plank bench. • A woodland garden should be strewn with mossy tree stumps and logs. • Hanging mobiles made from pine cones. • Carved wooden toadstools. Dream catchers made from stems, string and feathers. Lanterns hanging from the trees. Enjoy a Magical Woodland Walk in your own back garden! Till next month... “Happy Gardening”

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IN THE GREENHOUSE

• Renovate old trees, shrubs and climbers • Remove fallen leaves from plants to prevent damage and disease. Leaving a covering of leaves on bare soil can provide winter homes for beneficial insects. • Bonfires: Larger stems and branches or diseased plant material can be burnt. Please check for hibernating hedgehogs before you light bonfires.

• Keep watering to a minimum and ventilate on warm days. • Remove dead leaves from plants as they can decay and spread disease. • Keep the glass clean and snow free to make the most of low light levels. • Check heaters and thermostats regularly.

IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

POTS & CONTAINERS

• Plant Garlic, fruit trees and summer fruiting Raspberry canes • Remove netting from fruit cages if snow is forecast, as the weight can damage the frames. “One snowflake may not weigh much but a whole gang of them can break the branch off a tree!”

• In severe weather make sure your pots are all wrapped up or in a sheltered spot. • Keep watering to a minimum during winter and raise pots up on blocks or feet to help them drain. • Check they're not standing in water or under a leaky gutter.

LOOKING AFTER THE WILDLIFE: I know I say it every month but please spare a thought for the wildlife. Although we are experiencing milder, wetter winters there is still a great need to help where we can. If you can, provide them with a high energy diet and a supply of fresh water. In return you will get a huge sense of satisfaction and a constant supply of entertainment.

LAWN CARE: • Keep off the grass whenever possible. • Mow as necessary. • Remove fallen leaves from lawns promptly to prevent damage and disease.

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The perfect little spreading perennial for the base of deciduous trees or the edge of a woodland garden. It's happy in full sun or partial shade and well drained, humus rich soil. It puts on a show of fragrant, pink or white flowers throughout October and November. The pretty marbled leaves often appear after the flowers and remain throughout winter disappearing during summer to return again in autumn.

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reating the perfect meal in the kitchen can sometimes be therapeutic, when you have the time. The endless steps of preparing a home-cooked meal can be tedious when the sofa’s calling, cutting corners isn’t something to feel guilty about in the kitchen. We’ve come up with a list of kitchen shortcuts that can save you time and sometimes money.

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hristmas can be one of the few times of the year when you can get all of your family together. Make the most of having everyone in one place and take loads of great pictures so that you can remember the occasion. But just how do you take a good photo? We help you focus on the key points.

PREPARATION

COMPOSITION

Think ahead with your equipment. If you have a fancy camera, make sure you know how to use it. But don’t buy a camera just for the event; nowadays, most phones can take better photos than your average point-andshoot. Whatever you’re using, check it is fully charged, preferably with spare batteries lined up and has plenty of free memory.

Really good photos aren’t too cluttered. Difficult to do at Christmas, we know, but if you get closer to your subject you could pick out a focal point of an image. Try taking a photo of the turkey with a couple of crackers, or a few presents under the tree. By closing the frame in, you are helping to make sure that images will be of good enough quality when blown-up. Another idea is to try holding your camera differently. If you find yourself always taking portrait photos, mix it up with a few landscape ones.

SETTING

The best photos use natural lighting. However, being in England in the middle of winter doesn’t really help with that. Open curtains to let as much natural light in as you can and make do. If you want to take pictures of fairy lights, make sure the surroundings aren’t too dark. A tripod can be useful to avoid any shaky hands. Fashion your own simple one with bulldog clips or a pile of books.

BE DIFFERENT

Instead of snapping photos while everyone is eating or unwrapping presents, try to catch more staged moments. You could set up a ‘photo booth’ area in front of a plain background, like a curtain, and give out reindeer antlers and Santa hats. It will give you a chance to have photographs with everyone individually, which makes people feel more special and gives this year’s snaps a new twist.

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THE FINISHED PRODUCT So that’s it. Christmas is over and now all the photos you have taken will go in a file on your computer, or in a dusty photo album, never to be seen again. But it doesn’t have to be like that. There are many places you can go to that can make your images into something magical. You can print them on mugs, t-shirts or canvases, and give them as a late Christmas gift to all your family.

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TOP TIPS: Choose pink tones over brown tones for a rosy complexion Drink coconut water the morning after for the ultimate rehydration Massage cleanser well into the skin to give your blood cells a boost A bright lipstick will draw attention away from problem areas, like the eyes

MAKEUP DO’S AND DON’TS THE MINUTE YOU FALL THROUGH THE DOOR You’ve made it back home after your night out. The temptation to crawl into bed hits you, but this moment is a crucial step to the non hangover face regime. All those cheeky drink refills at last night’s get together will sap your skin of essential nutrients, vitamins, and moisture. So, the key to giving your skin some of its glow back the next morning is hydration, it goes without saying that you should drink a large glass or two of water before your head hits the pillow. Whilst you’re in the kitchen, make use of your coolest friend - the fridge. If you’ve got a face pack lying around, pop it in there to help your skin de-puff in the morning. If you’re not that organised, improvise with cucumber slices over the eyes – a quick 30 seconds of this will reduce any inflammation caused by alcohol.

THE MORNING AFTER The killer headache may prevail and the early alarm may send you into despair, but at this point of your battle against hangover skin, you can commend your success so far. To de-puff your skin, use the facemask or cucumber straight out the fridge as a first step. Moisturise before applying any makeup to make your skin ready to face the day. Use an eye cream to soothe your eyes and reduce inflammation. But also remember that dehydration can in fact cause your makeup to slip as the day drags by, so don’t forget to prime your skin before applying makeup. Keep sipping plenty of water alongside your coffee, this not only helps the physical symptoms but will help hydrate your skin back to normal - helping you forget all of last night’s antics by 5pm (hopefully).

Although it may be tempting to slather your face in foundation to hide a multitude of sins, high coverage and dehydrated skin can actually make you look more tired. Opt instead for a tinted moisturiser with more concealer, this will keep your skin looking fresher and more awake. A heavy-duty concealer is great for mornings like these, but if your eye bags seem beyond saving, colour correcting will counteract dark areas, adding a great base for your concealer. To keep your skin dewy, avoid using a lot of matte or powder products. To add luminosity to skin that’s looking lacklustre, choose a cream blush to warm up the cheeks and apply liquid or cream highlight to the tear duct area, brow bone and the centre of the lids to immediately make your complexion brighter. For the eyes, line your water line with a flesh toned pencil liner to appear more awake. Using a black mascara will also counteract redness, even one coat can create the appearance of a more open eye, fooling everyone into thinking you had more than three hours sleep.

BEFORE YOU NOD-OFF The ultimate rule to this stage of your night is to never sleep with your makeup on. If you really want to replenish your skin for the morning, a quick makeup wipe isn’t enough either. Alcohol causes the dilution of blood vessels, which in turn causes inflammation, redness and blemishes. To fight dehydration, use a cleanser that is rich with hydraulic acid to pack moisture back into your skin. Be sure to moisturise after this step, any product will help (we know you don’t care by this point of the night) but facial serums will pack an extra punch when avoiding dryness. Following these steps will help your skin repair as you sleep. You’ll thank yourself in the morning for these extra ten minutes of complexion care.

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ime had it when Champagne ruled supreme in terms of status and true complexity, but was sold at a price point out of reach for many, whom found Cava a worthy alternative and within their budget. These two sparkling wines dominated market share with around 80% by volume. Then, around ten years ago, previously scorned Prosecco began to take the sparking drinks market by storm. One has to ask why, when it is such an inferior drink in qualitative terms. The answer lies in genius marketing. Prosecco was aimed squarely at women and was shown to be the go-to drink for those little celebrations and girlie reunions, where glamourous shots of people having a great time, with a glass of fizz in hand, were splattered all over social media. No-one asked about the flavour or depth of whatever the girls were drinking, they just wanted to look the same, be the same and drink the same. Prosecco tends to sweeter than champagne and the fact is has less of a signature and less to appreciate or understand was seen as a bonus. The new wave of drinkers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to learn to appreciate it because the drink itself was a sideshow, a simple foil for the actual social

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gathering. The snobbery of champagne became irrelevant and drinking Prosecco was no longer seen as downmarket. The rise of Prosecco has been nothing short of staggering. It is now the largest volume of sparkling wine sold in the world, with 120 million bottles being sold in the UK alone (2018). Its not just the UK that became intoxicated with the allure of Prosecco, so too did the US and Germany so much so that 75% of all Prosecco was exported to these three countries alone. Total Prosecco production for 2018 was 600 million bottles -thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one heck of a lot of selfies! Cava, by comparison, saw its sales crash over the same period. Why? It is a far superior drink which costs broadly the same so why did consumers turn their back on the hitherto highly popular alternative to champagne. Again, its down to marketing but in the case of Cava, the advertorial positioning was a major owngoal. Cava became seen as old fashioned, perhaps

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something your parents used to drink on their holidays to Spain when you were younger. Prosecco, on the other hand, was light, frivolous and fun and could be mixed with other drinks, particularly with Aperol Spritz, to extend its draw as a drink for fun-loving goodtime seekers. However, all of this looks about to change. Prosecco sales fell for the first time in a decade this year, partly because all sparking wine sales have fallen, but importantly, their share of the fizz market has slipped. Its no longer the height of fashion and Prosecco has now become a bit, well, M&S; relaible, friendly but something everyone else is drinking. Party goers have always looked to be a bit different and moving from Prosecco to other styles of sparkling wine is really gathering pace. It will be very interesting to see how sparkling wines sales pan out this Christmas. The main beneficiaries so far have been Cremant wines. These are often good quality sparkling wines made in regions across France but outside of Champagne itself. They often include a little bottle age to encourage flavour development and they can just about compete on price. For all its former branding failures, I believe Cava now has the opportunity to seriously regain ground. It is made in the Methode Champenoise, the same way as champagne and is significantly more time consuming to make. It involves leaving the grape juice on its lees (the dead yeast cells) for an extended period. This gives champagne and Cava that creamy, biscuity flavour that simply doesn’t unfold with

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Prosecco. Additionally, a second fermentation in bottle takes place during which the bubbles (CO2) are absorbed into the wine itself and only escape once again when the cork is pulled. Prosecco, by comparison, is a bulk produced, still wine that is simply pumped under pressure into bottles. No secondary fermentation take place in bottle, the wine is not aged and because it only involves a short lived carbonation at the point of bottling, the bubbles tend to evaporate very quickly once opened. Cava is everything Prosecco is not! I would encourage you to revisit Cava, prices are very similar to Prosecco and they are widely available in all supermarkets. The following are a few examples of very reliable Cava to try. Marks and Spencer, Cava, Prestige, £60 for six bottles. A classic, traditional Cava. Clean citrus and apple notes and persistent bubbles. Waitrose, Cordorniu Vintage Brut Cava, £10.99. Longer aging on the lees gives this Cava a lovely round mouthfeel with a touch of honey and toasty aromas. The fruit all comes from a single vintage, in this case the 2017. An excellent example. Vegan. Lidl, Arestel, Cava, £5.29. Perhaps the closest to Prosecco in terms of flavour profile but still made under the traditional champagne method. Good acidity, a hint of pear drops and persistent bubbles.

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Cheesy Lattice Pie An indulgent centrepiece, great served with fresh winter greens. Serves: 4-6, Preparation: 1 hour 15 mins including cooling, Cooking: 1 hour. Can be vegan, nut free. INGREDIENTS For the lattice top: 500g vegetarian or vegan puff pastry, in a block Flour, for rolling out For the filling: 500g leeks, finely sliced and washed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp plain flour 200ml milk or soya milk 100g vegetarian or vegan cheese, grated 100g vegetarian or vegan cream cheese 400g vegetarian or vegan Quorn pieces* 50g sun-dried tomatoes, drained & diced 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped 50g frozen peas Salt and pepper For the glaze: 1 egg, beaten, or 1 tsp flour and 3 tbsp soya milk, mixed METHOD

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1. Preheat the oven to 180Â°C/gas mark 4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to 40cm square, or large enough to cover a pie dish with a 10cm overhang on all sides. With a sharp knife, cut the pastry into strips 3cm wide. 1. Make the lattice top. Lay two strips of pastry on the work surface at right angles, with the ends overlapping. Add new strips one by one, alternating vertical and horizontal strips and weaving them over and under each other to make a pastry lattice sheet. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave any gaps between the strips. Put the sheet on a baking tray, cover and refrigerate. 1. To make the filling, gently fry the leeks in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the paprika and garlic. Stir constantly while you add the flour, then the milk a little at a time. Add the grated cheese, cream cheese, Quorn, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and peas. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Season to taste. 1. Place the filling in a 25cm square pie dish and allow to cool. Carefully lift the pastry lattice onto the pie dish and press around the edges with a fork to seal. Trim off any excess pastry. Brush the pastry with the glaze and bake for 45 minutes or until golden. *As an alternative, use other chicken-style pieces, or pressed tofu.

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Fruity Triﬂe with Cashew Cream These individual desserts are creamy, fruity, crunchy, vegan and raw. Serves: 4, Preparation: 40 mins. Vegan, gluten free, wheat free, raw. INGREDIENTS 70g cashew nuts ¼ tsp mixed spice 4 blood oranges 2 tsp vanilla extract 10 ready-to-eat prunes 2 tbsp cacao powder 3 tbsp date syrup 400g frozen summer fruits, thawed and drained METHOD

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1. To make the cashew cream, finely chop 20g of the cashews with the mixed spice in a food processor and set aside. Juice one of the oranges and pulse half the juice with the remaining nuts and 1 tsp of the vanilla extract until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a little extra juice. Set the cashew cream aside. 2. For the chocolate sauce, blend 3 prunes, the cacao powder, the remaining vanilla extract, the juice of one orange and 2 tbsp of the date syrup in the food processor until smooth. Set aside. 3. Pick 12 whole fruits from the summer fruits and set aside. Split the rest of the summer fruits into two portions. Blend one portion of the fruit in the food processor with the remaining prunes and 1 tbsp date syrup. Set aside. 4. To make the compote, simply push the other portion of the summer fruits through a sieve and retain the juice, discarding the pulp in the sieve. Peel and segment the remaining two oranges with a sharp knife. 5. Assemble the trifles by dividing the whole summer fruits between four serving glasses. Gently layer the cashew cream, chocolate sauce, orange segments and fruit purée on top, until the glasses are full. Finish with chopped nuts and a drizzle of compote.

Pea & Spinach Soup with Beetroot Swirl A silky, goodness-packed soup that looks really festive. Serves: 4, Preparation: 5 mins, Cooking: 30 mins. Vegan, gluten free, wheat free, nut free. INGREDIENTS For the soup: 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small potato (around 130g), peeled and chopped 1250ml vegan vegetable stock 100g frozen peas 150g frozen spinach Salt and pepper For the beetroot swirl: 1 cooked beetroot 1 tsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp water To garnish Soya cream (optional)

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METHOD

1. In a large pan, gently fry the onion in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and potato. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes. 2. Add the stock to the pan and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked. While the soup cooks, put the ingredients for the beetroot swirl into a blender and blend until smooth. Set the finished swirl aside and rinse the jug of the blender thoroughly.

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3. Add the peas and spinach to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the soup cool for a few moments, then blend until smooth. Season to taste, reheat if necessary and serve in warm bowls with a swirl of the beetroot mixture and soya cream if desired.

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Chestnut & Butter Bean Wellington Wrapped in golden pastry, this vegan bake is packed with flavour. Serves: 4-6, Preparation: 25 mins, Cooking: 1hr 15 mins. Vegan. INGREDIENTS For the pastry: 500g vegan puff or shortcrust pastry, in a block Flour, for rolling out For the inner filling: 50g sun-dried tomatoes (oil reserved) drained and chopped 1 onion, chopped 300g cooked chestnuts, mashed 400g tin butter beans, drained and mashed 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped 50g ready to eat prunes, chopped 1 tsp mild curry powder 100g chopped mixed nuts Salt and pepper For the outer filling: 400g mixed mushrooms, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp soy sauce 200g frozen spinach 1 lemon, juice and Â˝ zest only

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ingredients, except the seasoning and cook for another 10 minutes over a low heat, stirring often. The mixture should be fairly dry and hold together. Season to taste and set aside to cool. 3. To make the outer filling, use the rest of the tomato oil to fry the mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, spinach, the lemon zest and juice. Cook for 10 minutes, or until all of the moisture has evaporated. Allow to cool. 4. To assemble the Wellington, line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and transfer the pastry to it. With the long edge facing you, use

the back of a table knife to lightly mark the pastry in half horizontally, giving two long rectangles. Place the inner filling in the top rectangle, leaving a 3cm border around the edges, and form it into a sausage shape. Pat the mushroom and spinach layer all over the filling to form the outer filling. 5. Brush the pastry borders with a little water. Fold the lower half of the pastry over to enclose the fillings and press all around to seal, then crimp the ends with a fork. Brush with the soya milk and bake for 45 minutes or until golden.

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Nut Roast Easy to make and delicious hot or cold, nut roast is the classic main course for a veggie Christmas. Serves: 4-6, Preparation: 15 mins, Cooking: 1 hour 10 mins, vegan, gluten free, wheat free. INGREDIENTS 200g red lentils 1 onion, finely sliced 50g sun-dried tomatoes (oil reserved) drained and chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 50g dried apricots, chopped 200g mixed nuts, chopped 50g mixed seeds 1½ tsp dried mixed herbs 1 tsp soy sauce* 1 carrot, grated 1 tsp turmeric powder Salt and pepper METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Cook the lentils in plenty of water for 15 minutes, then drain using a fine sieve. While the lentils cook, heat a little of the sun-dried tomato oil in your largest frying pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes. 2. Add all the other ingredients, except the seasoning, to the pan. Stir really well, add the cooked lentils and stir again, seasoning to taste.

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3. Line a loaf tin (approximately 20cm x 10cm) with non-stick baking paper and spoon in the mixture. Bake for 50 minutes and allow to cool slightly before removing and cutting into thick slices. *Gluten free soy sauce is available in most supermarkets.

Christmas Gravy This smooth, rich gravy is easy to make in advance. Serves: 4, Preparation: 5 mins, Cooking: 25 mins. Vegan, gluten free, wheat free, nut free. INGREDIENTS 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 stick celery, chopped 5 cherry tomatoes 600ml vegan vegetable stock* 2 tsp cranberry sauce 3 tbsp vegan red wine 1 tsp dried mixed herbs Salt and pepper

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ow the days are shorter and the weather is colder, your energy consumption is probably increasing. We would like to share these tips for making your bills as small as possible. You’ll probably save money on your gas and electricity bills by switching to a new supplier. You’ll need to follow a different process for switching if you’re in debt to your supplier, or if you’re a tenant.

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Before you decide to switch, it’s a good idea to contact your new supplier to check if your smart meter will still work the same. For example, with some suppliers you might need to send meter readings yourself.

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It’s worth thinking about the type of tariff you need before you switch - for example, you might want: • a flexible tariff that you can get out of at any time • an environmentally-friendly tariff • the cheapest tariff available

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Follow these steps to switch: 1. Compare tariffs from different suppliers 2. Once you’ve found one, call the supplier - they’ll set up the switch and tell your old supplier. Alternatively, you can switch online. 3. Take a meter reading on the day of the transfer to give to your new supplier this means they won’t charge you for energy used before the switch. 4. Pay your old supplier’s final bill or get a refund if you’re in credit.

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energy bill if you’re not sure where to find your energy consumption. If you’ve been with your supplier for more than a year they might send you an annual statement. This will show how much energy you used in the past year, compared to the year before.

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You can easily start to use less energy by: • using your heating controls effectively such as thermostats, radiator valves and timers - you could save over £100 a year by only heating your home and water when you need it • replacing an old-style lightbulb with an energy-efficient one - you could save £50 over the lifetime of the bulb • turning off appliances left on standby - you could save around £30 a year

You’ll find it easier to reduce your bills if you keep track of how much energy you’re using. You can look at your most recent energy bill to see how much energy you consumed in the period the bill covers. You can then compare it to the previous bill you received. Use the Citizens Advice online tool for understanding your

A smart meter is a new type of energy meter that will eventually be introduced in homes throughout the UK. It has a digital display that lets you keep track of how much energy you’re using, which will help you use less. It can also send data about your usage to your energy supplier to make sure you get accurate energy bills.

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Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: TRIBE 25 The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF Date: Friday 8 November Tickets: £23.50 (£21.50), £13.50 under 18’s Box Office: 01733 207239, www.vivacity.org

The Settlers & Flossie Malavialle Bourne Corn Exchange Date: Saturday 2 November Tickets: £16.50 (£13.20) Box Office: 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com The Settlers, one of Britain’s favourite pop/folk groups from the 60’s and 70’s are now back, not a ‘TRIBUTE’, but the real thing. Back with a new album and live show, entertaining the old fashioned way. If you remember the 70’s TV show “Follyfoot”, the theme song The Lightning Tree was their greatest hit. Flossie Malavialle is a French born singer who has been based in the North East of England since 2002. Several years on, her profile has gone from strength to strength, playing throughout the UK and far beyond. Her collection of 12 albums (so far) is a reminder of how much work and dedication she has put into her music career. She sings and plays a wide variety of songs in French, English and Spanish interspersed with a touch of humorous Geordie- French banter which gives her performances a certain “je ne sais quoi”... in any case, fun and emotion guaranteed!

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In their landmark 25th year, the UK’s original touring Taiko Tribe return to the road with a brand new show of skill, stamina & red-hot rhythms to stir your soul! As Europe’s longestestablished taiko group, Mugenkyo are widely recognised as the ground-breaking pioneers of this exciting art-form, with cross-genre collaborations, TV film & recording projects, and thousands of performances worldwide, thrilling audiences and inspiring generations of taiko players. This year they celebrate the growth of their Tribe of performers from across the globe, with the latest captivating performance of sharp synchronisation, dramatic choreography and powerful rhythms on huge taiko drums.

Murray Lachlan Young & Mark Grist The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF Date: Sunday 3 November, Tickets: £13 (£11) Box Office: 01733 207239, www.vivacity.org Acclaimed poets Murray Lachlan Young and Mark Grist first met 10 years ago on a Phrased & Confused tour which saw the birth of Mark’s hit show (with MC Mixy) Dead Poets. Ten years on they reunite for this one off special - exclusively for Peterborough. Widely regarded as one of the best-known poetry voices in Britain, playwright, actor, writer and BBC 6 Music Poet in residence Murray Lachlan Young is celebrated for his hybrid mix of stand-up comedy and poetry with delightful commentaries on the bizarreness of contemporary life. Expect flamboyance, punchy wit, brooding subtext and empathetic humour. Mark Grist is a poet, battle rapper and ‘viral sensation’ (The Sun) with over 20 million views for his poetry and rap battle videos online. He also happens to be an ex Peterborough poet laureate and English teacher and poet laureate of Peterborough! He starred in Channel 4’s Mr’ Dew’s School for boys’, Redbull TV’s ‘Mark Grist Battles the World’ and has recently produced work for BBC Radio 1, BBC 2, Channel 4 and Google. With both Mark and Murray sharing a mix of new and old material – as well as one or two surprises – it’s a true once in a life time evening where thongs meet Donald Trump, and where Girls who Read meet Ronnie Wood falling out of a coconut tree!

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Ye Vagabonds Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham NG31 6PZ Date: Thursday 7 November, Tickets: £12 (£10) Box Office: 01476 406158, www.guildhallartscentre.com Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America. They have made numerous television and live radio appearances in Ireland, and were also part of ‘Imagining Home’, a live broadcast concert in the National Concert Hall of Ireland, 2016, curated by Glen Hansard, Philip King and Gary Sheehan.

Skerryvore Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DL Date: Friday 8 November, Tickets: £16.50 (£15) Box Office: 01780 763203, www.stamfordartscentre.com

Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music, with a growing fanbase worldwide and with the promise of much more to come. They create a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana that represents all the different personalities and upbringing of the 8 band members who hail from different regions of Scotland.

Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PX Date: Friday 8 November Tickets: £22 (£20) Box Office: 01780 766455 www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

The Nutcracker The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF Date: Saturday 9 November Tickets: £28 (£26) Box Office: 01733 207239 www.vivacity.org

Mercury are back. Established as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen don’t miss them faithfully recreate the distinctive Queen experience. With a dynamic stage show that fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock’s mostflamboyant front man backed up by superbly crafted harmonies and intricateguitar work this is a night not to be missed. “Freddie was an original. He and Queen were the best. But now,in this new century, Joseph, Glenn & Mercury are the next best thing” Freddie’s Mum - Jer Bulsara 2010

After the sell-out performances of Nutcracker last year, Russian National Ballet returns to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker - a charming and kindly fairy tale is one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – the nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise. The original Christmas story is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It tells the story of Marie, a sad little girl, whose godfather, Drosselmeier, gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve. In her lively imagination it turns into a prince and the magic starts… The ballet is the ultimate fairy-tale where goodness and beauty triumph. This eternal seasonal favourite will be an unforgettable journey in the run-up to Christmas and an ideal introduction to audiences of any age to the magic that is classical ballet.

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An Evening With John Illsley The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF Date: Wednesday 13 November Tickets: £26.50 Box Office: 01733 207239 www.vivacity.org Along with Mark Knopfler, John was a founder member of the legendary band who, during their time together, sold over 120 million albums. The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits history and include a Q&A with audio/ visual, led by Paul Cummins [exDire Straits management}. Paul will be asking questions, during which John will reveal the story and development of the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat in South London, where songs like Sultans of Swing and Wild West End were created, on their journey to playing all over the world to millions of fans, making albums in London, New York, Montserrat and Nassau; performing and and working with some of the world’s most influential and creative musicians and producers. “Having Mark Knopfler as songwriter, singer and guitar player in the band gave Dire Straits it’s unique character. It was a pleasure for me to be able to contribute to the distinctive sound of the band, and enjoy the friendship and musical journey that Mark and I shared.” John will also be joined on stage by fellow musicians from John’s band who will play music from the whole DS catalogue including, Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms, Romeo and Juliet and Sultans of Swing. It promises to be a special, intimate evening looking into the life and times of one of the biggest rock & roll bands of all time.

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The Jonny Kerry Quartet: From New York to Paris Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DL Date: Saturday 30 November, Tickets: £14 (£12) Box Office: 01780 763203, www.stamfordartscentre.com The Jonny Kerry Quartet is an acoustic ensemble inspired by Jazz, New Musette, Tango and Classical music. The bands exciting arrangements of well known music from the American songbook, Édith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, as well as original compositions will take you on a journey from New York to Paris. Led by accordionist & singer Jonny Kerry, the quartet features guitarists Harry Diplock and Ducato Piotrowski, with Mike Green on double bass.

Crowded Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DL Date: Thursday 14 November, Tickets: £10 (£8), £5 - groups, schools and under 26s Box Office: 01780 763203, www.stamfordartscentre.com How do you sort your head out when it gets too crowded in there? It’s the beginning of summer and the community festival is in full swing in the local park. Everyone is there. Crowds queue but among the smiles and excitement lies something that could spoil this party... Developed in direct response to the growing number of teenagers in the UK struggling with their mental health, Crowded tells the story of ordinary young people whose anxiety, depression and desire leads to harmful and destructive behaviours. Giving voice to emotions that are often unspoken due to social stigma, Crowded is a powerful, funny and uncompromising story, presented in a striking, immersive spoken word style with the audience part of the action.

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Classical Greats Barn Hill Methodist Church 11 Barn Hill, Stamford PE9 2AE Date: Saturday 16 November Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50), £5 under 26s Box Office: 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

Join Stamford Chamber Orchestra for the ever-popular Mendelssohn Violin Concerto played by prize-winning soloist Mathilde Milwidsky, then Handel’s legendary Water Music and Beethoven’s wonderful Symphony No. 2.

The Whirlwind Jimmy White: An Evening With... Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PX Date: Tuesday 19 November Tickets: £23.50 Box Office: 01780 766455 www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk One of the most colourful characters, not just in snooker, but in the whole sport - Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White. You will hear about it all - from the early days of century breaks, through the ecstasy of the major wins and 147s to the agony of missing out on the holy grail of snooker - the world championship. Footage on giant viewing screens will accompany some of Jimmy’s stories and most magical snooker moments. During the second half of the evening, it’s over to you to ask ‘The Whirlwind’ a question or two. This is Jimmy as relaxed and open as you will ever see him. Jimmy is in conversation with BBC radio and journalist Alex Belfied. Jimmy will be signing merchandise and photo opportunity after the show.

Akhnaten: Met Opera SATELLITE SCREENINGS Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DL Date: Saturday 30 November Tickets: £20 (£18) Box Office: 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com Star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines as the revolutionary Pharaoh who transformed ancient Egypt. Director Phelim McDermott, whose productions include the hugely successful Satyagraha by Philip Glass, returns to the Met to bring this contemporary production to life, with a virtuosic company and dramatic staging that features acrobatics and juggling. The striking soprano J’Nai Bridges makes her Met debut as Nefertiti with Karen Kamensek conducting Glass’s ritualistic and hypnotic score.

Andy Parsons: Healing The Nation Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PX Date: Friday 29 November, Tickets: £16 Box Office: 01780 766455, www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk “It was the 24 th June 2016 and I found myself in a supermarket contemplating a meal deal. I only wanted a sandwich and I only needed a sandwich but given that I could get a snack and a drink for only 5p more it seemed financially irresponsible not to. It was the day after the Referendum, and I’d spent so long confused about what was happening to my country that I was in a rush as I took my three items to the lad on the till. He scanned the first two items no problem but the third item he couldn’t get to scan at all. I thought this is going to be a nightmare – there was a queue building up and he looked like he was going to call the supervisor. Then to his credit, he tried to scan it one more time, it wouldn’t scan – so he went ‘bip’ himself and chucked it through. And it was at that moment I thought ‘oh we’ll be alright as a country we will’. And we will be alright. Trust me. I’m not a politician.” As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Q.I. etc. and repeated on Dave.

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THEBOOK REVIEW The Giver of Stars BY JOJO MOYES

In The Giver of Stars by best-loved author Jojo Moyes, we meet five inspirational women working as part of the Pack Horse Library Project in the mountains of Kentucky. Delivering library books to poor and isolated Americans living in rural areas, these courageous women faced physical dangers as well as opposition and prejudice from locals, in order to share their passion for the importance of reading. The Giver of Stars is inspired by true events. Having left her home in England to marry wealthy American Bennett Van Cleve, Alice Wright's dreams of excitement and escape are quickly worn down by the realities of small-town America and her husband's overbearing father. When she signs up to the new travelling library program,

she meets leader Margery O'Hare; the feisty daughter of a notorious felon who isn't afraid to speak up for herself. Alongside Beth, Izzy and Sonia, this group of five women trek through the wild Kentucky forests and mountains to deliver books to remote areas. As the group find friendship and freedom out in the wilderness, the town grows mistrustful of these non-conformist women spreading new ideas and education to the poorer classes. Can they continue to strive for better when the town turns their back on them?

Cilka's Journey BY HEATHER MORRIS Read Cilka's Journey to find out more about one of the most unforgettable characters of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka was the beautiful young girl who had received the unwanted attention of the SS Commandant at Birkenau. Forced to become his concubine, Cilka's beauty placed her in even greater danger and trauma, but may ultimately have saved her life. Author Heather Morris learned about Cilka after growing close to Lale Sokolv the Slovakian Jew who served as a tattooist at Auschwitz-Birkenau - and was intrigued by his story of a young girl who saved his life and was 'the bravest person' he ever met. While the horror ended for many prisoners after Auschwitz was liberated in 1945, unbelievably Cilka was arrested for sleeping with the enemy and sent to a Siberian prison camp where she would endure brutal

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conditions for another ten years. Confronted by death and sickness, Cilka began to nurse her fellow prisoners under the guidance of a female doctor, and despite all the pain and suffering she had endured since arriving at Auschwitz at sixteen years old, she did the unimaginable and fell in love.

The Testaments BY MARGARET ATWOOD

In this brilliant sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, acclaimed author Margaret Atwood answers the questions that have tantalised readers for decades. Pre-order today. When the van door slammed on Offred's future at the end of The Handmaid's Tale, readers had no way of telling what lay ahead. With The Testaments, the wait is over. Margaret Atwood's sequel picks up the story 15 years after Offred stepped into the unknown, with the explosive testaments of three female narrators from Gilead. `Dear Readers: Everything you've ever asked me about Gilead and its inner workings is the inspiration for this book. Well, almost everything! The other inspiration is the world we've been living in.' Margaret Atwood. `The literary event of the year.' Guardian, 'It's terrifying and exhilarating.' Peter Florence, chair of the Booker 2019 judges.

Beautifully written with care and compassion, Heather has pieced together Cilka's Journey from testimonials from those who knew her both in Auschwitz and in the Siberian prison camp where she was interned. Whether you were captivated by the story of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, or you're new to Cilka's story, this sequel story is an unmissable book that will move and haunt you, but ultimately leave you feeling uplifted by the strength of the human spirit. Cilka's Journey is a challenging piece of historical fiction based on real people and set during the events of The Holocaust, World War Two, and the aftermath of the Second World War.

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that they had no idea existed. Pulled along on his own journey too is Malcolm; once a boy with a boat and a mission to save a baby from the flood, now a man with a strong sense of duty and a desire to do what is right. Theirs is a world at once familiar and extraordinary, and they must travel far beyond the edges of Oxford, across Europe and into Asia, in search for what is lost - a city haunted by daemons, a secret at the heart of a desert, and the mystery of the elusive Dust. The Secret Commonwealth is truly a book for our times; a powerful adventure and a thought-provoking look at what it is to understand yourself, to grow up and make sense of the world around you. This is storytelling at its very best from one of our greatest writers.

The Familiars BY STACEY HALLS

To save her child, she will trust a stranger. To protect a secret, she must risk her life... Fleetwood Shuttleworth is 17 years old, married, and pregnant for the fourth time. But as the mistress at Gawthorpe Hall, she still has no living child, and her husband Richard is anxious for an heir. When Fleetwood finds a letter she isn't supposed to read from the doctor who delivered her third stillbirth, she is dealt the crushing blow that she will not survive another pregnancy. Then she crosses paths by chance with Alice Gray, a young midwife. Alice promises to help her give birth to a healthy

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