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Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

This summer marks a remarkable milestone for Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust. In 2026, the organisation celebrates 70 years since its foundation, alongside two other significant anniversaries: 50 years since the creation of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and 30 years since the launch of the pioneering Rutland Osprey Project. Together, the anniversaries provide an opportunity to reflect on one of the region’s most significant conservation success stories. Today, the Trust manages more than 30 nature reserves covering around 3,000 acres, supported by 34 members of staff, 700 volunteers and 20,000 members across Leicestershire and Rutland. Leading the organisation is Chief Executive Mat Carter, who describes the role as his dream job after a career spent with organisations including Natural England,...

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Celebrating 25 Years of Pride Magazines

The people, personalities and passion behind 25 years of the luxury lifestyle magazine Twenty-five years in business is a milestone...

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Last month Rutland remembered Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday, with a moving...

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Nevill Holt Festival 2026

This summer, over 25,000 people are expected to enjoy 60 different events at the 2026 Nevill Holt Festival. From opera...

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What is Wild Rutland?

A full planning application has been submitted for the creation of an ambitious nature-inspired tourism destination covering 1,000 acres. Wild Rutland...

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It’s Better to Travel: Paula and Martin Brunt

According to the old saying, it’s better to travel than to arrive. In fact, sometimes the journey – rather than...

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Who is Joseph Valente?

What a difference a decade makes. At 15, expelled from school. At 25, taking the top job after an appearance...

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Telling the Story of Burghley

A brand new book telling the story of Burghley House offers a beautifully presented guide to Stamford’s Elizabethan country house....

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Wildlife in Rutland

Next year will mark some significant milestones for those involved in conservation in Rutland. The Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust...

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Hack Yourself Healthy with Julia Bradbury

Julia Bradbury has spent much of her career coaxing us out of our living rooms and into landscapes that can...

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The Burghley Horse Trials 2025

Back to Burghley this month with world-class riders and horses offering a thrilling spectacle, and the usual combination of luxury...

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Gardening in Rutland

This month’s Rutland Flower Show from 15th-17th August is sponsored by Gates Garden Centre, with special guest Adam Frost appearing...

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Gardens to visit in Rutland

This month sees the reopening of a rather special Rutland garden. The six acres of formal gardens surrounding Luffenham Hall...

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The Battle Proms at Burghley House

With 20 years of provenance, the Battle Proms at Burghley House has been a long-standing fixture in Stamford’s summer calendar...

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Tipplemill: Local Gin from Lincolnshire

Nothing stirs the spirit like summer in the countryside, and simply ­there’s no better spirit with which to raise a...

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The Rutland Show

The 191st Rutland County Show Returns on Sunday 1st June Rutland’s best-loved rural celebration returns on Sunday 1st June 2025,...

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Sir Tim Rice: A Life in Musicals

This month sees Sir Tim Rice – exceptional lyricist and creator of many of the world’s most successful musicals –...

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Weddings in Stamford: Alison & Peter 

This month we’re celebrating the Stamford wedding of Alison and Peter Frampton who married in the town’s All Saints Church...

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Alicia Kearns MP says “Save Rutland!”

Changes to local authorities of fewer than 500,000 people could result in Rutland being sent right back to 1974, and...

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Stamford’s Poet Laureate

Stamford is looking for a new poet laureate for 2025/2026, and with great responsibility comes great joy, says the current...

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Property in Rutland: Fydells Barn

A series of former farm buildings have been beautifully converted in a spacious, stylish and light barn ideal for a modern...

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Stamford’s Matty Edgell on The Great British Bake-off

This month Matty Edgell launches his baking academy, with a goal to empower people to get into the kitchen and...