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Love Stamford! Did you know that there’s a lovely new play area and coffee shop in the middle of Stamford? No, nor did we, but since opening at Easter Love Stamford in Broad Street has become a firm favourite with those in the know. As well as there being lots of independently run local shops such as children’s clothes store Bubble & Squeak and fabric and sewing shop Fabricadabra, there’s a fabulous coffee shop serving good coffee and home made cakes and a children’s so play area. The ethos of Love Stamford is to support independently owned businesses creating a community environment where people can shop locally and support their neighbours. A key focus is also supporting local charities, their current one is 10kforOlly. This is a campaign set up in memory of toddler Oliver Scholes who died of a rare blood disorder. His family wanted to raise £10,000 for the Histiocytosis Research Trust a er Oliver died in June 2012 of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis six days a er his brother Toby was born. They have now raised more than £25,000 for the charity. Love Stamford and Bubble & Squeak are doing their bit by running a photography competition. They are now inviting people to come into Love Stamford between August 11-29 to cast their vote with the winners being announced at the end of the month.
FOOD
Secret bakers The Stamford Clandestine Cake Club does what it says on the cake tin – meets once a month in secret locations, in Stamford, to eat cake. A bunch of amateur bakers get together in secret, each bringing the cake they baked at home, made to a particular theme – such as Retro Sweet Shop, Around the World in 80 Cakes, Harvest Festival, and Perfect for a Picnic. It’s the ideal way to socialise and scoff sweet treats in different locations around this great
Georgian town. The club has been hosted at Love Stamford, The Crown, Burghley House, and The Cosy Club, among others, with members only finding out the day before the event where they will go. New members are welcome – email the organiser, Sophie Douglas, on stamfordccc@ gmail.com or visit www.clandestinecakeclub.co. uk for more details. CCC now has more than 200 clubs running around the world.
Do you look in the mirror and think you could benefit from a bit of a nip and a tuck, but would never contemplate going under the knife? If that’s the case the natural faceli massage might be just the thing you are looking for. Estelle Allen a qualified reflexologist is launching the technique this month in Stamford and Rutland. But what is a natural faceli massage? A therapy founded by London’s Purple Turtle Academy, Estelle tells us that it works on many levels. An holisitic therapy it works on the mind, body and spirit to maintain homeostasis (a constant internal environment). It gives excellent results and is o en looked on as a natural alternative to surgery, botox or fillers. To find out for yourself Estelle is offering an introductory course of six treatments for the price of five. Estelle works from home in Rutland 01572 811504 or at Snowdens in Stamford 01780 762244
MUSIC
Party band Zebra, one of the UK’s top party bands based in Spalding have been entertaining the nation for over 30 years with their fantastic music and witty banter. Combined with their resident DJ, Zebra are an awesome combination for any wedding, ball, party, prom, sporting dinner or corporate event. Now is the time to start planning your event and the biggest decision you are going to make is your choice of entertainment. Zebra are good – when your guests all get up to dance to the sound check you know it’s going to be a great night! Get in touch by calling Mark on 07961521727 or visit the website www. zebraband.co.uk.
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