Activities & Culture

More @ The Museum

26th Feb 2013
Dinosaurs, movies on a large cinema screen, live bands; there’s more to Rutland County Museum than tractors and ploughs. Rachel Fairweather pays a visit Home to Rutland’s Rich HistoryFor over forty...

Fashion, frocks and Downton Abbey

26th Feb 2013
Part of Peterborough Museum’s costume collection, guest starring pieces from ITV drama series Downton Abbey, will go on show this month, creating an elegant snapshot of life just before the Great War....

Wake up to Wansford

26th Feb 2013
  The small village of Wansford currently has a clutch of thriving businesses, including antiques shops, a bakery, and a Vivienne Westwood boutique. So what’s the secret of its success? Fiona...

Explore Oundle

28th Jan 2013
With a new Waitrose supermarket scheduled to open at the end of the year, Oundle’s town centre is facing some stiff competition. Fiona Cumberpatch finds many businesses braced and ready for the challenge… North...

Three leaders of Stamford’s performing arts scene, in conversation.

25th Oct 2012
Richard Barry listens as Nan Ingrams, Caroline Stephenson and Liz Underhill, discuss some key issues affecting their arts. Who’s who?Nan Ingrams (NI) is Leader of the Stamford Chamber Orchestra.Nan...

Ride On!

28th Aug 2012
This summer we’ve been inspired by the outstanding Olympics Equestrian medals and the return of the spectacular Burghley Horse Trials right on our doorstep. So if that’s got you motivated to give riding...
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