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50 Years of Rutland Sinfonia

This month we celebrate half a century of Rutland Sinfonia as well as musical talent elsewhere in the county, beginning with a chat with Paul Hilliam, Musical Director of Rutland Sinfonia Rutland Sinfonia can fill a large space… in every sense. With over 60 players performing in unison during a concert, the rich, stirring and precise sound is unmatched, especially when it swells around the naves of Oakham School Chapel and St Peter’s Church Oundle, with their thick stonework creating depth and resonance. The physical size of the orchestra, too, is significant. Upwards of 200 square metres is required to accommodate the group. And that’s before the audience arrives, filling up row upon row of seats or pews, all keen...

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Anne Davies: 40 Year of Broadcasting

After four decades in TV and on the radio, Anne Davies is keen to instil her experience in the next...

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Weddings in Rutland

College sweethearts Jade and Dan tied the knot at Normanton Church before celebrating with family and friends at The Barnsdale’s...

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Visiting Lamport Hall

If a story is worth telling, it’s worth telling well, and that’s exactly the philosophy with which the team at...

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Rutland Water – A Deep Dive

An A-Z of the most famous attraction in England’s smallest county A is for Aerial ViewBack in the 1960s the demand...

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Local History: Rockingham Castle

Perched above the Welland Valley, Rockingham Castle is a remarkable blend of medieval strength and Tudor elegance. A royal fortress...

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National Bread Week with Hambleton Bakery

Use your loaf this month and mark Real Bread Week by reminding yourself how artisan bakeries such as Hambleton Bakery...

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Test Drive: Range Rover Sport P510e

The Range Rover Sport P510e seamlessly blends electrified efficiency with robust performance, offering a luxurious driving experience with eco-conscious credentials...

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The Old Hall in Rutland: Luxury Living

Explore the exquisite Old Hall in Manton, a stunning luxury home showcasing elegant grounds and rich history in Rutland, currently on...

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In the Garden with Bunny

Far from being a time to put your feet up, for keen gardeners autumn presents a good opportunity to put...

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Harmony with the Hornbeams

A magnificent old Hornbeam tree in the client’s garden was the inspiration for Robert Johnson Garden Design’s recent project in...

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Welcome Home to Wingwell Farm…

A beautiful and deceptively large property with a very pretty garden. This month we’re exploring a country home in one of...

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Letting Off Steam

This month the Stapleford Miniature Railway gain an apprentice to help run out their steam locomotive, John H Gretton. It’s...

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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...

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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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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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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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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...