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Rutland’s Military Veteran…

This month Pride’s Carissa Smith meets a grand old gentleman whose achievements have been celebrated with a very special reunion to celebrate Collyweston man Wilf’s 101st birthday last month… Words: Carissa Smith. Image: Dean Fisher.   He’s the Desert Rat. Apparently a rat with nine lives, but this month Rutland’s Wilf Hamit, former Desert Rat, celebrated his birthday with a visit from his old colleagues. The D-Day veteran is receiving support from Rutland’s County Council, who marked a recent landmark by organising a special reunion between the veteran and his iconic former regiment, which is currently based at Kendrew Barracks. Last month saw the 101st birthday of Wilf, a Second World War hero of the British Army’s 7th Armoured Division, rather...

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Rutland’s Best Bridges

The Welland Viaduct The Welland Viaduct is 1,275 yards (1,166 km) long and has 82 arches, each with a 40...

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Keeping Up with Team Jones

To keep up with these Joneses, you’ll need to be a very competent rider indeed, because husband and wife team...

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Engine Revolutions: The Duchess of Rutland’s Engine Shed…

This month we’re celebrating the first anniversary of one of the area’s success stories as Her Grace Emma Manners, the...

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My Town: A Farewell to Oakham by Nigel Lashbrook

Nigel Lashbrook is the outgoing headmaster of Oakham School. As he faces retirement from the school after more than a...

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Horses for Courses

Oakham Veterinary Hospital is a centre of excellence for modern horse care. From complex surgical procedures to everyday medical matters,...

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My Town: Uppingham with Mike Goldmark

How long have you been in Uppingham?     I’ve been in Uppingham since 1972.  I needed to move somewhere with my...

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Fighting Fire with Fire

When the worst happens there’s a service which is well-trained and well-equipped; a service which knows their purpose of safer...

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Eye in the Sky: Burley on the Hill

The story behind Rutland’s impressive Palladian mansion… Ask anyone to identify the area’s most recognisable landmarks and the usual suspects...

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From Park Life to Politics – Rutland County Council’s Leader Oliver Hemsley

It’s funny how the most innocent remark can change your life. Oliver Hemsley made a throwaway remark about local politics...

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Remembrance in Rutland

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years...

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Royal Appointment: An Interview with Dr Sarah Furness

Let me begin by explaining the importance of the Lord-Lieutenancy position thanks to Sarah Furness’s blog. The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland...

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The Power of Flowers

It all started at St Mary’s and St Augustine’s church for Harriet Fenn, owner of Harriet Floral Design and full...

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Hitting the Right Notes: The Rutland Soprano

We say it time and time again, for such a tiny county, Rutland contributes a lot to the wider world....

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The Sport of Kings – Polo in Rutland

The Rutland Polo Club is one of the highlights of this area, a magnificent sport played in an equally magnificent...

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Angling for Escapism at Fort Henry

Lord Campden talks about Fort Henry and he begins with the fascinating tale about his ancestor Henry Earl of Gainsborough,...

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Stamford’s Serial Killer

When you walk the streets of Stamford, it’s hard to believe that a serial killer once roamed the same routes....

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Our New Lord Lieutenant: Dr Sarah Furness

  The county will shortly gain a new Lord Lieutenant – the first ever woman to hold the title in...

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Pride Magazines Launches TWO New Magazines

It’s an exciting month for the Pride Magazines team as we launch not just one, but two new magazines! Last month...