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Celebrating 15 Years of the Poet’s Garden

Back in 2009, a group of volunteers armed only with trowels, a wheelbarrow full of compost and some Heritage Lottery Funding completed the restoration of the cottage garden at John Clare Cottage in Helpston This year marks the 15th anniversary of the restoration of John Clare Cottage at Helpston, equidistant between Stamford and Peterborough. Clare was born in July 1793 to a poor family, working as a gardener at Burghley House, an agricultural labourer and a pot boy at the local pub (The Blue Bell at Glinton). Having enlisted in the militia and after living with gypsies for a short while before working at a lime burner, Clare was obliged to accept parish relief. His early poems were sold by...

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Stephen & Viv’s Race Across the World

Uppingham couple Stephen & Viv have been reliving memories of their once-in-a-lifetime trip across the world as participants in the...

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The Getaway Guide

Quirky family-friendly accommodation for rural getaways in Rutland and Stamford A Little Bit of Rough Somewhere Very Secret (in Rutland!) Sssh!...

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Roll’s-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club

This month over 1,200 Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars will gather at Burghley House for a concours d’elegance event, the...

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Meet Astronaut Don Thomas

This month in Leicester, a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet veteran astronaut of NASA’s Space Shuttle programme, Don...

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HM Queen Elizabeth II Unveiling

Hundreds attended the unveiling of Oakham’s tribute to the late HM Queen Elizabeth II, a sculpture funded following efforts by...

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A Warm Welcome for Bishop Debbie

Last month saw a warm welcome for Bishop Debbie Sellin at Peterborough Cathedral as the 39th Bishop of Peterborough was...

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Sailing on Rutland Water

Experiencing sailing is a breeze thanks to an inclusive, knowledgable, friendly and welcoming community at Rutland Sailing Club, who recently...

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Chris Groombridge’s Fine Art Sculpture

From his studio in South Luffenham, renowned Rutland fine art sculptor Christopher Groombridge produces his spectacular work, every example of...

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A Winter Break with Barefoot Retreats

This month we’re enjoying one of Barefoot Retreats’ luxury self-catering properties in North Norfolk, and a rare opportunity to bring...

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The Future of Looking Back

Celebrating your family, telling your story and documenting your life. In January 2024, Rutland filmmakers Ben Searle and Tony Gray...

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A Flask of Tea with Julia Bradbury

Rutland’s Julia Bradbury has always enjoyed a special relationship with the great outdoors, but since a breast cancer diagnosis in...

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Welcome Bishop Debbie Sellin

A warm welcome to the Diocese’s new Bishop, Debbie Sellin! This month we discuss Christmas, and Debbie’s hopes for the future...

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History Cast in Bonze

In last month’s magazine we met Hywel Pratley, who has created Oakham’s statue of HM Queen Elizabeth II. A few...

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Rutland’s Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

It’s been a busy autumn for Hywel Pratley, working hard in his studio to bring to life a likeness of...

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Live the Life of Luxury

Become part of the Tallington Lakes community and enjoy lakeside living with the company’s brand new and beautifully appointed luxury...

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Rutland’s Local Artists

Julie Wade: “I absolutely love colour!” “I love colour!” says Julie Wade, a painter, as if it wasn’t clear from her beautifully...

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Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2023

The Defender Burghley Horse Trials returns to the parkland of Stamford’s Elizabethan stately home this month, with another three rounds...

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The Book Thief

September sees the most extraordinary story come to Curve Theatre as The Book Thief, the novel by Markus Zusak’s which...

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A Visit to Oakham

With plenty of thriving independent businesses, more than a handful of history plus regular live events and a real sense...

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A Push Towards Blush

This month we’re championing rural vogue with Fairfax & Favor, whose Stamford store will soon be home to these beautiful...

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Stamford Schools and Education

Here, we profile some of the best independent schools across Stamford and the surrounding area, offering the very best education...