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Rutland’s Twin Towns

Don’t forget your passport this month as we take a tour around Europe and beyond with Rutland’s twin towns, and discover a few facts about our overseas friends… Rantzauer See, Barmstedt, with its idyllic castle. Image: Shutterstock. Barmstedt, Schleswig… Twinned with Oakham: Oakham’s Angie Humphreys is understandably proud of the success of the town’s relationship with its German friends over in Barmstedt. The town is located in the district of Pinneberg, in the south of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, about 30 miles from Hamburg, and the two town have enjoyed a cordial relationship since the twinning was established back in 1987 by Angie and her husband, former Oakham town councillor Francis Humfreys. “Francis was active on the town council and was also...

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Rowing for Amy

This month we’re following the extraordinary journey of Andrew Osborne as he passes the half-way point of an epic 3,000...

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Springfields Forward

For a dazzling display of spring colours and a grand day out just a short drive from Stamford, we can...

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Sloping Off

A significant investment in Tallington Lakes’ dry ski slope has seen the facility resurfaced with a state-of-the-art surface that will benefit...

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Prints Charming by Angela Harding

A new book by Rutland printmaker and artist Angela Harding is a beautifully illustrated study of the natural world. Here,...

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A Season of Wildlife

Rutland and Stamford comprises towns, villages and vast expanses of countryside in-between, in which a diverse amount of wildlife lives....

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Reindeer in Stamford

Nick Dean and family enjoy bringing festive joy to the area… with more than a little help from their herd...

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Oh! Christmas Tree

Get ready for the festive ritual of choosing a fresh, beautifully scented tree to decorate your home… this month we...

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Building Burghley’s greatest challenges

Working alongside Burghley’s cross-country course designer Derek di Grazia, it’s Philip Herbert’s job to construct the obstacles for one of...

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New for 2022: Burghley TV

This year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials sees the launch of a brand new digital TV service hosted by Vogue...

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Painting Stamford: Nick Grove

Above All Saints’ Street, through an open sash window, and in beautiful natural light, you might spy Stamford Artist Nick...

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Community Gardening with Root & Branch Out

This month, Root & Branch Out is celebrating the first anniversary of its showground-based kitchen garden, Growers Row. A community...

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Sweet Peas at Easton

Last month saw the presentation of a National Gardens Scheme silver trowel to Sir Fred and Lady Cholmeley who celebrate...

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Making Dairy Fairer

The folks at Rutland’s slaughter-free eco-dairy, Ahimsa, believe there’s a better way to produce milk. As we consume 14bn litres...

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Oakham Canal’s Green Corridor

It’s one of Oakham’s overlooked gems, but Stephanie Ross and Paul Dadford are hoping it won’t remain so for much...

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Enjoying Spring at Kilworth House

Aside from great dining, wonderful live performances and beautiful accommodation, there’s one pre-eminent reason to enjoy a visit to Kilworth...

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Digging up the past…

Rutland enjoyed 15 minutes of fame recently as news of an internationally-significant archaeological find hit the headlines. This month we...

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The Prodigy House

So-called prodigy houses were built by courtiers, and those who enjoyed new-found status as nobility. Burghley House is one of...

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Build Your Own Motor Car

Probably the most thoughtful gift I could give the present Mrs Davis this festive season is 400 hours away from...

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Art in Stamford & Rutland

This month we’re proud to celebrate local artists and curators as we present a guide to the area’s best galleries...

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Deerly beloved

Majestic and graceful, but more than a little skittish when startled. This month as rutting season is underway we ask...

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Bienvenue en Angleterre Versailles!

Inspired by the Royal Palaces of Louis XIV, Ralph – latterly 1st Duke – Montagu returned to England, minded to...