Salisbury Life - Issue 254

Food/Arts/Entertainment/Shopping/Property Issue 254/June 2018/£3

CELEBRATING THE BEST IN SALISBURY & WILTSHIRE

SUMMER HOUSE

SEASONAL TIPS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME ISSUE 254/JUNE 2018/FLYING HIGH

FOOT PRINTS

PARENTAL GUIDANCE

IN PRAISE OF DADS

JIVE TALKING

WITH STRICTLY’S IAN WAITE

FOLLOWING THE SALISBURY ART TRAIL

BIRDS OF

THE MOD FATHER

CONTEMPORARY GIFTS FOR THE MAIN MAN

PRAY

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL’S DOVES BRING A MESSAGE OF HOPE

EDITOR’S LETTER / ISSUE 254 / JUNE 2018

PHOTO BY ASH MILLS

All doved up

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AIM HIGH

How Michael Pendry’s art at Salisbury Cathedral is inspiring the business community

I knew Les Colombes by Michael Pendry would be beautiful but I had no idea of the emotional impact it would have on me. I’d spent a day running from meeting to meeting, all the while, in the corner of my eye, seeing these origami white doves suspended in shops and offices. When I finally arrived at Salisbury Cathedral, and witnessed the magnificent flock swooping down the length of the naves, I nearly burst into tears. It truly is an incredible sight, and that the city, which has gone through such testing times of late, has adopted the doves beyond the Cathedral walls (page 59), made me ridiculously proud of Salisbury. And the fact that art like this is on our doorstep and free for all to enjoy says so much about Salisbury.

More free and inspiring art is headed our way with the Salisbury Art Trail, and on page 18 we chat to the artists who tell us why this stunning city of ours has influenced so much of their work.

To celebrate Father’s Day on page 49, we share the loving and heartwarming stories of how local fathers have helped positively shape their children’s lives.

Dove and peace, ‘til the next issue!

Sarah Moolla Editor sarah.moolla@mediaclash.co.uk Tweet us @SalisburyLife Follow us on Instagram:@SalisburyLifeMag

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THE ARTS 13 Arts intro Messums Wiltshire’s new exhibition is guaranteed to turn heads

14 What’s on Arts, gigs, festivals and family fun – it’s time to update the events diary

18 Arts interview Meet the Salisbury Art Trail artists

LIFEST YLE 24 Interiors Our experts talk summer trends and how to make them work in the home

SHOPPING 32 Remarkable retail Exploring Dinghams, an Aladdin’s cave of kitchen treasures

34 Recipes

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A light spicy beef and salad special from The Silver Plough

36 Restaurant Our reviewer loves the dirty burgers and big laughs at Danny’s Craft Bar

39 Food & drink news

HEALTH AND BEAUT Y 41 Acupuncture Testing a natural way to look younger

BUSINESS

DEPARTMENTS

55 Business insider

6 Spotlight

News, views and interviews from the region’s professionals

56 My desk

FATHER’S DAY 46 Ed’s Choice Gifts for him from you

49 Family business Let’s hear it for great dads

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FOOD

Tipples for dad and the Bishopstrow Hotel Father’s Day special

M EET T H E T EAM Editor Sarah Moolla sarah.moolla@mediaclash.co.uk

There4U, and their Regus space

Salisbury Playhouse’s winning panto and cycle race coming our way

10 Scene

PROPERT Y

Light My Space, Salisbury Business Expo and Body Fixit

64 Property showcase

66 Salisbury Lives

Explore this Grade II Dinton home - it rocks!

Meet the actor Tiffany Graves

On the cover The Les Colombes installation at Salisbury Cathedral photographed

by Ash Mills. Turn to page 59 for the dove story

S A L I S B U R Y: I T S L I F E A N D T I M E S

PHOTO BY ALEX WHITEHEAD

Bike Channel Canyon’s Chris Opie at last year’s event

SPORTS EVENT

THE OPEN ROAD Salisbury is showing the world that it is open for business by hosting the Grand Final of the OVO Energy Tour Series on Thursday, 31 May. Wiltshire’s first ever round of Britain’s leading televised cycle race series will see the tournament start and finish in Blue Boar Row, with the teams’ compound in the Market Square, close to the Guildhall, which is where the podium will be sited.

Race director Mick Bennett says, “Given the grandeur and the history of Salisbury,

not to mention the stunning backdrop of the city’s Guildhall that riders will pass repeatedly, I cannot think of a more fitting place to host the Grand Final of the 10th edition of the OVO Energy Tour Series.

“I’m excited to see how Britain’s best riders respond to the challenge of a new circuit, especially when the Series titles will be on the line. It promises to be a fantastic evening of entertainment – and it remains completely free for spectators.”

For more: www.tourseries.co.uk

Somewhere over the rainbow…

PHOTOGRAPHY

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE A special thank you to reader Hugh Champion who sent us this stunning image taken on his phone. A little cheer on a rainy day can go a long way.

ARTS

PRINCIPAL PLAYERS

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Salisbury Playhouse’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk scooped Best Pantomime at the prestigious Great British Pantomime Awards on 15 April.

The award, which also saw Guilford, Loughborough and Colchester pantos in the running, is for theatres with less than 750 seats. Wiltshire Creative executive director Sebastian Warrack, says, “We are hugely honoured to have received this award, which is testament to the huge amount of work that staff, volunteers, cast and the creative team put into making such

a production. We’re also grateful to our audiences who continue to support us in such large numbers.”

The show entertained more than 23,000 people last Christmas, was the highest grossing panto in Salisbury Playhouse’s history, and was also listed as one of the top 10 pantomimes in the country by The Stage.

The same team including writer Andrew Pollard, director Ryan McBryde, and designer James Button, are working on next year’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

For more: www.salisburyplayhouse.com

SPOTLIGHT

STONEHENGE Kari Kola is fizzing with ideas

SAW THE LIGHT To celebrate UNESCO World Heritage Day on 18 April, Stonehenge was bathed in a stunning purple light for one night only. English Heritage worked with Kari Kola who used 80 LED lights to illuminate the stone circle, which was one of the first sites in the UK to be given World Heritage status in 1986.

The Finnish artist, renown for his work with light, explains, “The Impact with Light project begins at Stonehenge.

The site is truly iconic and globally one

of the most significant in terms of the origins of our cultural history. The LED installation at Stonehenge was realised in cooperation with English Heritage, and I am deeply honoured by the way in which the charity has embraced my work. Impact with Light is the first step on my journey to the International Day of Light in May, when I will craft a light installation on the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.”

For more: www.english-heritage.org.uk

These stones are very light

RETAIL

LOOKING UP TO DAD

Lula, left, with her friend Beth helps promote her father’s store

James Regent, the founder of Regent the menswear and tailoring shop on New Street, has teamed up with his wife Lisa Regent and daughter Lula, to help launch the shop’s new range of women’s clothes. Jason explains, “The shoot, with Lula and her good friend Beth, features our new brand YMC (You

Must Create), along with the Aigle and the Regent range. All styling and accessories are from Lisa Regent and her Make Me Dotty products, and the photography is done by myself.”

For our dads in business Father’s Day special, turn to page 49.

For more: www.regenttailoring.co.uk

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Adventures in party-going

SCENE AC ROS S S A L IS B U RY, O N E S H I N D I G AT A T I M E

GOOD INFLUENCE Award-winning leadership and team performance specialist Julie Hutchison spoke at The Guildhall on 25 April. The free event, Stand Up, Be Heard, was organised by Salisbury and District Young Chamber as part of the Salisbury Business Expo, where Julie talked about how to become a successful influencer.

Photos by Spencer Mulholland Photography

Kalina Forbes, Josh Ferguson, Pierre Le Cras, Richard Owen and Mel Selby

Giovanni Mangiatoroi, Julie Hutchison and Sony Assuon Daniel Rhind-Tutt Phillip Warren, Elliot Jones and Matthew Hall Peter Thompson

Richard Owen, Julie Hutchison, Keta Hunt and Mel Selby

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SOCIETY

BODY BEAUTIFUL Bodyfixit, owned by Gemma Gutteridge, celebrated its move to the new location of Salisbury’s Barnack Business Centre. Along with an interactive workshop demonstrating how to relieve aches, drinks and nibbles were served.

Yvonne and Paul Sargent Juliet Whatley, Paula Edwards and Victoria Keld

Photos by John Rose www.johnrosephotography.com

Carolyn Thomson Easter, Clive Gutteridge, Ruaridh Thomson Easter, Norman Easter and Gemma Gutteridge Meg Edgar and Rebecca Seymour

BRING TO LIGHT To celebrate Light My Space’s first year in business, founders Ira Blake and James Humphries held a party at Maul’s Wine & Cheese Bar on 25 April.

The event was attended by friends and fellow business owners, who enjoyed the wine bar’s speciality of cheese and meat sharing platters.

James Humphries, Ira Blake and Hillary Thompson Gail and Malcolm White

Photos by John Rose www.johnrosephotography.com

Lindsey Burden, Nikki Emerton, John Peters and Lou Fletcher

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Music/theatre/film/more

A PERFECT MATCH

Fife-born artist David Mach is renown for turning biblical references and imagery into modern art. His previous work has included hell set in Disneyland, Noah’s Ark appearing to be in Edinburgh, and the crucifixion modelled out of coat hangers. At the Edinburgh Art festival in 2011, he created a devil’s head made from thousands of matches, which he then set alight.

As part of The Revelation of the Head exhibition at Messums Wiltshire, David’s burnt match head sculpture of Jesus can be seen. He says, “The King James Bible provides all the inspiration an artist could wish for - struggle, pain, love, death – it’s all in there.”

The Revelation of the Head exhibition can be viewed at Messums Wiltshire from 26 May until 8 July, and as well as David Mach’s Jesus, includes work by Jonathan Yeo and a 2nd century Roman marble portrait of Emperor Antonius Pius. www.messumswiltshire.com

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25 May – 30 June

Messums Wiltshire is putting various heads together for their latest exhibition starting 26 May, which includes this sculpture by Jonathan Yeo; Seeing the life of Sarah Godsill through her (short-sighted) eyes and her self-portraits; Prepare to be disgusted by the children’s rhymes of Jay Foreman at The Salberg on 2 June

Exhibitions U N TI L 2 5 M AY

SELF PORTRAITS Part autobiography and telling the story of short-sightedness, Sarah Godsill painted her first self portrait at 16 after being inspired by the work of Stanley Spencer. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk U N TI L 3 0 M AY

IMPRESSIONS Members of the Plain Arts group present artworks inspired by their own ‘impressions’ of the beautiful house and garden at Arundells.

Some of the artworks will be for sale, with a percentage of sales going to the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation.

Arundells; www.arundells.org U N TI L 2 J UNE

KARL MARTENS Karl is a Swedish artist and a

follower of Zen Buddhism, who achieves a ‘no mind’ state where the intellect is disconnected and he can engage in feeling ‘void of thought’ in order to paint the birds with which he is fascinated.

The Wykeham Gallery; www.wykehamgallery.co.uk U N TI L 1 0 JU N E

FINE ART EXHIBITION Lucy Jenkins, Jitka Palmer, Cameron Scott and Andrew Walworth are the talented artists contributing to an inspiring exhibition of fine art works in widely varied media including surrealistic relief wood carvings. Beaumont Gallery; www.beaumontgallery.co.uk U N TI L 2 2 JU LY

LES COLOMBES Les Colombes by multimedia artist Michael Pendry features a flock of around 2,500 white origami doves flying the length of the Cathedral nave as seen on this issue’s cover.

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Turn to page 59 to see how the message has captured the imagination of the city’s retailers. Salisbury Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk UNTIL 26 AUG UST

SALISBURY SNAPPED A wonderful photographic journey depicting both major events and the changing face of our city. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk UNTIL 30 NO VEMBER

1918: WAR AND PEACE A powerfully moving exhibition tracing the events of the last year of World War I from the perspective of both Wiltshire and Berkshire regimental soldiers, and those waiting at home. Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum. www.thewardrobe.org.uk 26 MAY – 9 J UNE

PETER MATTHEWS Salisbury artist Peter Matthew’s

recent work is in part inspired by a trip to Glacier Bay in Alaska and is a celebration of the colours and textures he saw. Fisherton Mill; www.fishertonmill.co.uk 26 MAY – 3 0 S EP T EM B ER

HENRY LAMB: OUT OF THE SHADOWS Working with curator Harry Moore-Gwyn, this exhibition represents a reappraisal of Lamb’s work and features key works both from the artist’s estate and museums and galleries across the country. It is in partnership with Poole Museum, who will be showing works by Lamb’s friend and rival, Augustus John at the same time. The Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk 26 MAY – 8 J U LY

THE REVELATION OF THE HEAD A carefully chosen selection of some of the best heads that history has to offer; ranging from ancient

Greek and Egyptian examples, to contemporary, self-referential depictions such as painter Jonathan Yeo’s first foray into sculpture. Turn to page 13 for more. Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com 2 – 3 0 J UNE

SALISBURY ART TRAIL After a two year break, the 2018 Salisbury Art Trail returns with over 100 artists exhibiting across many venues in the city centre including Fisherton Mill, Salisbury Cathedral and Salisbury Library, along with talks, free demonstrations and workshops. Turn to page 18 to meet some of the artists. www.plainartssalisbury.co.uk 2 JUNE – 6 NO V E MBE R

MUSIC: A JOY FOR LIFE This exhibition explores and celebrates Sir Edward Heath’s life-long love of music, from his early boyhood piano lessons to his later life experiences conducting orchestras around the world. Exhibits include never seen before items from the Arundells collection. Arundells; www.arundells.org 7 – 1 0 J UNE

FIRST EXHIBITION Gallery Glebe is launching its first mixed exhibition of paintings, watercolours, and sculptures by British contemporary artists including Hamish Mackie and Alice Biggis-Rolfe. Gallery Glebe; www.glebegallery.co.uk 9 JUNE – 2 5 AU GU ST

20TH CENTURY FIGURATIVE ART The Arts Council Collection includes Craigie Aitchison, Michael Andrews, Frank Auerbach, Patrick Caulfield, Lucian Freud, Howard Hodgkin, Ken Kiff, Leon Kossoff, Euan Uglow and David Hockney.

Young Gallery; www. younggallerysalisbury.co.uk

Theatre/ Dance /Film 3 1 MAY – 2 3 J UNE

LOVE ON THE LINKS PG Wodehouse’s funny golfing tales as told by Wood Hills Golf Club’s oldest member comes to Salisbury.

Plus-fours optional. Turn to page 66 for a chat with Tiffany Graves. £27-£11. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 2 JU N E

RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT: AN AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE AND OTI MABUSE The Strictly Come Dancing pros, Ian Waite and Oti Mabuse, will deliver a dance showcase spectacular featuring their trademark high intensity Latin and ballroom.

Turn overleaf to read the confessions of Ian. 7.30pm, £29. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 2 6 – 3 0 JU N E

WHISKY GALORE The story of the tiny Scottish island of Todday runs out of whisky during World War II. When the freighter S.S. Cabinet Minister runs aground nearby during a heavy fog, the islanders are delighted to learn that its cargo consists of 50,000 cases of whisky. £27-£12. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

Music/ Comedy

Their superpower is their grumpiness at City Hall Salisbury on 6 June

breakfast from the cafe’s special brunch menu. 12pm, £6. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 6 JUNE

GRUMPY OLD WOMEN TO THE RESCUE Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper, have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in and start novelty fudge-making.

7.30pm, £27. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 7 JUNE

ALICJA FIDERKIEWICZ The acclaimed Polish pianist will be performing a selection of music by Chopin, Schumann and Franck. 7pm, £27. Arundells; www.arundells.org

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SALISBURY LIVE: YOUTH MUSIC EVENT Closing the month long musical event that has taken over Salisbury, local talented teens stage an evening showcasing everything from acoustic artists, vocal choirs, dance troops and local bands. 6pm, free but a ticket is required. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

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ROBIN INCE: PRAGMATIC INSANITY The star of The Infinite Monkey Cage returns with his first new solo show for three years – 90 minutes of love, death and art, with a little bit of physics. See overleaf for Robin’s confession.

8pm, £15. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

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A FRANKS OR 2 This is a fascinating joint exhibition and timely for Father’s Day, by Salisbury-based father and son artists Alex and Adrian Franks, who work in distinct, diverse and captivating styles.

Fisherton Mill; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

BIG BAND BRUNCH Enjoy music from the Girls Only Jazz Orchestra. Performing swing classics and fresh new hits, this group will blow you away with its big band sound. You could make your Sunday even more perfect, with an equally big

THE BOOK OF GENESIS Celebrate the early songs of the influential progressive rock band Genesis with this leading tribute band. The Book of Genesis, who faithfully recreate the 1970s era complete with period musical instruments, fabulous costumes,

an animated slide show, and atmospheric synchronised lighting in a three-hour show.

8pm, £17. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

Family fun UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER

PREDATORS Utilising some pretty darn impressive animatronic technology, this fascinating display offers extremely close encounters including with a life-sized hunting great white shark and a super-sized Venus flytrap. Price is included with standard admission. Longleat; www.longleat.co.uk 29 MAY

TIDY UP A very tidy dance-theatre performance that gets messed up by some pandemonium-creating balloons. Parents are politely warned that no shhh-ing is allowed. 11am/2pm. The Salberg; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 30 MAY

THE LITTLE MOCHI MAN The little Mochi Man, tired of being bullied because of his small size, decides to run away from the snowy mountains of Hokkaido, to the anonymous hustle and bustle of the big city of Tokyo.

11am/2pm, £9. The Salberg; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 31 MAY

CRAFTY FILM: UP First an hour of craft activity making cardboard homes, followed by a screening of the Pixar classic animation about

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78-year old Carl Fredricksen whose home takes to the air with the help of a few balloons.

Once airborne, he discovers he has inadvertently taken a young stowaway. 10am, £12 joint adult and child. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 31 MAY

TALES FROM THE TRENCHES Storyteller and teacher Michael O’Leary will interpret and retell real life World War I stories from the museum’s archive collection for a younger audience. Ages 7+. 10.30am/11.30am, free for children with accompanying adult. The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum; www.thewardrobe.org.uk 2 JUNE

DISGUSTING SONGS FOR REVOLTING CHILDREN With dark humour and wordplay reminiscent of Roald Dahl, Jay Foreman provides a devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children and adults of all ages. The Salberg; www.salisburyplayhouse.com -

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SPRING AT KEYNESTON MILL Explore the creative and experimental home of Parterre fragrances, Keyneston Mill, the largest private botanic gardens in the country with over 1,000 varieties in a 50-acre estate. Keyneston Mill; www. parterreatkeynestonmill.com 3 JUNE

HATCH HOUSE OPEN GARDEN See the 17th Century walled Dutch garden with amazing views over the Vale of Wardour, enjoy teas with family and friends and browse a wide variety of stalls including the now legendary clothes and bric à brac stall of Lady Rumbold and Mrs Vernon. All proceeds to the Salisbury Hospice Charity.

2pm-5pm, £5/£1. www.hatch-house.co.uk 6 JUNE

HANFORD ART FESTIVAL

IAN WAITE

Ian Waite has been dancing since the age of 10, has won the Dutch Championship and appeared in seven series of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing. Ian, who specialises in Latin American dance, is touring with Oti Mabuse and brings their show, An Audience With Ian Waite and Oti Mabuse: Rhythm of the Night to City Hall Salisbury on 2 June LUST: What do you find yourself lusting after today?

Right this moment? Well, I’m in Windsor, it’s really sunny and I’m lusting after a pint of bitter shandy.

the moment so I should be doing my office work.

GREED: What should you really be cutting down on?

I recently bought a new coffee machine so really should reducing my caffeine consumption.

ENVY: Is there anything you can admit to being jealous of?

I’m envious of my husband Drew’s clothes because they are nicer than mine, and he’s not my size to borrow them.

GLUTTONY: What one thing would you happily eat or drink until you burst?

Cheeeeeeeeeese….mmmmm…!

SLOTH: What should you be putting your back into right now?

I only have one day a week off at

WRATH: What or who makes you really angry?

When humans are cruel to animals.

PRIDE: What achievement, to date, are you most proud of?

Becoming European Latin American Champion at 18 years old.

For more: www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

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SEVEN DEADLY SINS ROBIN INCE

Robin Ince is a comedian, actor, writer and co-presenter of the BBC Radio 4’s The Infinite Monkey Cage, alongside physicist Brian Cox. He is coming to Salisbury Arts Centre on 8 June with his first stand-up show in three years, Pragmatic Insanity, which is collision of science, art and comedy

LUST: What do you find yourself longing for today?

As usual, I lust after any books I can’t quite see in the freshly closed charity bookshop that I have just missed.

GREED: Anything you should be cutting down on?

Cheese. I am a vegetarian and cheese is my go-to-everything. I am currently on an Edam bender.

GLUTTONY: What is the one thing would you happily drink until you burst?

Due to some time slip into the Seventies, I seem to have perpetual hankerings for Campari.

SLOTH: What should you be concentrating on right now?

I should be writing my two new Edinburgh fringe shows, but there are so many shiny things to attract me and pointless arguments to be

Lord Dalmeny, Mark Coreth, Ann Witheridge, Sara Radice and Michael Taylor are among the high profile names delivering fascinating art lectures starting with Rufus Bird discussing ‘What is the Royal Collection?’ Hanford School; www.hanfordschool.co.uk 15 - 16 JUNE

BEEREX 2018 The annual Beer Festival is back bigger and better, with even more beer on offer. There’s a selection of 50 ales and 15 ciders, along with a BBQ, live music on the outdoor stage and fun beer garden games. £10.

Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 16 JUNE

BEE DAY Meet local beekeepers and working bees in their hive in

had on social media.

WRATH: What makes you properly lose your temper?

It is usually an inanimate object that will not behave as I want it to, and then I have to think of an excuse when my wife finds the splintered remnants.

ENVY: Who are you jealous of?

Anyone who can absorb information about the universe and understand it. My brain remembers trivia easily, but frequently forgets the laws of thermodynamics.

PRIDE: What would you say has been your proudest achievement?

Building a really good den in the woods with my son, we were both pretty proud of that.

For more: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Mompesson’s beautiful garden.

There’ll be honey tasting and the chance to discover lots of fun bee facts. 11am-4.30pm, free. Mompesson House; www.nationaltrust.org.uk 24 JUNE

HIDDEN GARDENS OF TISBURY Explore 10 village gardens from larger historic gardens to small backyards, plus have an afternoon tea and pick up a plant. 1pm-5pm, £5 for entry to all the gardens. Tisbury; tel: 01747 871108 29 JUNE – 1 JULY

SHAFTESBURY FRINGE 2018 A non-stop fabulous weekend of fun, frolics, flash mobs, , comedians, and live music in the beautiful hilltop town. www.shaftesburyfringe.co.uk

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Salisbury Art Trail is back to take us on a creative tour of the city

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alisbury Art Trail returns for its 12th year revealing the very best of creative talent in and around Salisbury. For 28 days starting 2 June and ending 30 June, homes, studios, shops, cafés and galleries will host a dazzling array of both traditional and contemporary art including painting, jewellery, sculpture, photography, ceramics and mixed media.

More than 100 artists are represented, making this a wonderful opportunity to view the work of old favourites, as well as discover fresh and new work. Organised by Plain Arts Salisbury, the visual arts network for Salisbury, there are also opportunities to meet and talk with the artists, enjoy delicious refreshments en route, and be inspired by our wonderful surrounds as you embark on this creative and artistic journey around Salisbury.

For the first time, Plain Arts will have two showcase venues – the Salisbury Arts Centre and Salisbury Central Library, which are hosting the Trailblazers exhibition, a collection of work demonstrating the vibrancy, diversity of the city’s artists.

Here we meet just a few of the talented contributors appearing on the art trail who reveal why Salisbury is their creative home…

ARTS TRAIL

SIMON HOWDEN

Mixed media “I studied at Salisbury College of Art in Fine Art, but soon realised that the fine art world was not a particularly profitable career path to follow.

After switching courses I took my final degree in graphic design. This change led to a varied and interesting career and returned to my roots here in Salisbury in the late 1990s setting up my own design business. Living in this area means my works are heavily influenced by the surrounding landscape.”

Location: 31 Rampart Road, Salisbury

Simon also works as a graphic designer

Vicky’s portrait of Declan Spreadbury

VICKY SLATER

See Vicky’s work at Caffè Nero

Photography “Salisbury has been my home for more than 20 years and I have been taking photographs for around 15 of those years.

Though I love all our beautiful historic landscapes and streets, my primary love is portraiture. The majority of my pictures are my friends, mostly artists that I have met through my time as a

Plain Arts committee member, but also strangers that are generous enough to indulge me. There are so many people I see in Salisbury that fascinate me, whether it’s students at college, or the woman on the check out at the supermarket, or the jogger running down Exeter Street, they’re all so interesting – they all have a story.”

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ARTS TRAIL CHARLOTTE ROSE

Charlotte is inspired by Salisbury’s surrounds

Louise gets deer visiting her garden

LOUISE LUTON

Oil on linen “I live in Devizes Road and my studio overlooks the valley across to Old Serum. My favourite walk is through the Woodfords. Every time, I’ll take my sketchbook or camera, and get some beautiful reference photos to take back to the studio to work on. People always say that Salisbury is a city in the heart of the countryside, and I feel that is completely true. Fields and animals surround me; deer and pheasant even come into the garden. More recently, I’ve branched out into non-British animals too, but the cows and stags in the fields nearby are always in inspiration. I love where I live.”

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PHOTO BY SPENCER MULHOLLAND

Acrylic and pastel “I was born in Salisbury, and as a trained ecologist, I’m passionate about capturing the beauty and colours of our local natural landscapes.

We’re so lucky to have such amazing places on our doorstep. My aim is to take the viewer into the scene and hopefully in some small way inspire them to value the natural environment.”

Location: Henderson’s Artisan Bakery & Café

ARTS TRAIL

David’s vibrant photography work

DAVID WALKER

Photography “I moved to Salisbury in 1976 and found it the perfect place to bring up my family. It has a wonderfully vibrant and diversified arts culture which has allowed me to develop my own photography and as co-ordinator for Plain Arts I hope I have been able to give back something to the arts community.”

Location: Waterstones

The Cathedral has been painted by many artists including Karen

KAREN WELSH

Painting “Salisbury is a special place for any artist.

The city and the surrounding landmarks and landscape provide all the inspiration an artist needs. The buzz and colour of the twice-weekly market in Charter Square supply figurative and atmospheric subjects for painting. Many artists in all mediums, such as Constable, have painted the architecture, monuments and Cathedral over the years. The surrounding landscape with its quintessentially English landscape, wide open stretches of land, waterways and colourful agriculture, is where my heart is. Salisbury has everything I could ever want, a wonderful place to be.”

Location: Noble Art Supplies For more: www.plainartssalisbury.co.uk

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SUMMERTIME and the LIVING is EASY Stay in and stay on trend this season by inviting ice-cream pastels, glittery golds and indigo blues into your home

By Sa r a h Mool l a

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SUMMER INTERIORS RIGHT ANGLES

Geometrics snuck onto to scene in 2017 in our cushions and rugs, but they intend to be even bolder this year and next, “Geometrics are making quite a comeback,” says Debbie. “They add an interesting element in the room, but it is best to only use a small amount otherwise the effect can be rather overpowering. For example a statement chair with a couple of other accents such as scatter cushions can look amazing.” Digger & Mojo’s Clarissa Reilly has long been a fan of geometrics, “We use Fermoie fabrics and have found their gentle geometrics design a dream for adding a sunny modern feel to a neutral interior.”

LEAVE IT TO US

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don’t care what the weatherman says, when the weatherman says it’s raining,” sang jazz musician Louis Armstrong and we want to agree, which is why we’re looking to weatherproof our home this summer by bringing a touch of sunshine indoors. Our panel of local experts examine the top ten trends for summer 2018, and suggest the easiest and best ways to achieve fashionable, interior seasonal splendour.

Top: Charlotte of Harlequin Bathrooms of Salisbury loves the tropical trend; below: Jemma of Orchid Furniture suggests accenting dark blue with watermelon red

With increasing news of health benefits, the humble houseplant is fast becoming the musthave for our homes. But some can also bring an immediate practical use as Hania explains, “Potted herbs belong in the kitchen. Whether you place them on your window sill, on a shelf or in a niche, fresh herbs not only make your room smell glorious, they make your space look more alive.”

Team yours with some lush green pieces like a charming armchair, stylish pendants, a textured rug and some stripy green cushions for added interest. Clarissa has some bargain suggestions to incorporate plant life into your home. “Damaged vintage cups and saucers make great indoor planters, and they’re space-savers.”

And for spaces with limited or no light don’t be afraid to go faux. Casa Fina’s Susi Mason says, “First it was aspidistras, then rubber plants and ferns, now we embrace faux flowers and foliage as the quality and realism is so improved.” 

FRINGE BENEFITS

Embellishments such as buttons, fringing, tufting, tassels, feathers and even macramé, are adding to the look this season. Pure Comfort’s Debbie Norton says, “Embellishments, such as a fringe or tassels on a scatter cushion, add another dimension of texture and interest.” You’ll also see it on wall hangings, throws, rugs and even your lighting, as Light My Space’s Ira Blake explains, “We’ve definitely seen an increase in more glamorous lumières made of feathers, crystals and with greater ornamentation.”

GO GELATO

Pastel shades are to everyone’s seasonal taste right now and have the wow factor when used at home.

Hania Southwell from at twenty one interiors explains, “They are great for adding in subtle tones. We often use ice cream colours in kitchens for accessories or splashbacks, however for those feeling a little braver, shades such as pink, lemon and pistachio green can work fantastically well as a statement colour on your kitchen cabinets.” www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 25

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SUMMER INTERIORS

Phil believes glazes can add a touch of summer glamour – and Ira advises how best to use light to show it off

HAVE AN INKLING

“Navy blue is a huge trend this year and is becoming increasingly popular,” remarks Hania.

“We often see it paired with white or grey kitchen cupboards and a marble effect worktop, also in white with a grey vein, to make it really stand out.” As well as white, the midnight shade contrasts beautifully with the pastel shades as Jemma Page from Orchid Furniture notes, “Painting a whole room, or a feature wall, with a deep blue, and then accenting with mint-green and watermelon red accessories looks incredible.

Pick different shapes in a mixture of styles, such as coloured glass and embossed stoneware for a compelling display.”

OMBRE OMBRE!

Normally associated with balayage hair, ombre is blended shades from light to dark and is now making its mark on the home in the form of watercolour-painted style curtains, bedding and rugs. “It can even become part of your lighting,” says Ira who adds, “Think about creating shade as well as casting light. The right lumière in the right place can cast beautiful shadows across a room or walls, filling the room with texture and interest.”

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Look at Fisherton Mill’s art pieces for simple ways to colour pop

FEELING GILTY

For the last few years, the metallic trend has filtered through into paints and metal finishes, with a soft, elegant gold being this year’s key colour. Look out for gold detailing like door knobs and handles, gold lamp bases and picture frames, and even bathrooms. Gary Nutting, creative director of Wave Bathrooms, notes, “Gold is definitely experiencing a renaissance right now, but the tone of gold is important – think rose gold shades rather than brassy orangey tones.”

The Midas touch is also present in the kitchen this season. “Gold has overtaken copper for the metal trends this year with many sink and tap suppliers bringing out brass and gold finishes,” informs Hania. “While chrome is still popular, a brass or gold tap and handles, is a great way to upgrade your kitchen to a more designer feel.”

WITH A BANG

Colour popping is all about mixing bright colours together. It’s strong, but easily manageable. As Deborah Fox of Fisherton Mills says, “This is the easiest of all the trends to take on board and make your own regardless of budget and in whatever space you want to refresh.” Pure Comfort’s Debbie suggests the acid tones such as turquoise, emerald 

tropical motifs suggest sunshine and instantly cheer us up

Hania suggests ice-cream shades to refresh your kitchen look

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Left to right: Digger & Mojo’s colourful plate; Go for gold, and tropical, with a Casa Fina pineapple

green and fuchsia should be popped on classic neutral sofas, while Susi suggests, “swapping your holiday snaps into bright enamel photo frames for an affordable and easy new look.” Hania echoes the economical advantage of this trend, “Splashbacks, accessories, stools and artwork can be easily changed in a few years time if you fancy a change.”

For Clarissa it’s a simple style tactic they use all the time with the Digger & Mojo in-store mantelpiece. “Pops of magenta, raspberry, lime or yellow totally alters its look and mood from the more formal monochrome.”

TOTALLY TROPICAL TASTE

Punchy tropical brights teamed with gold are the key to this upbeat and mood-lifting trend. Debbie explains, “Tropical motifs suggest sunshine and instantly cheer us up.” Susi points out, “Palm trees, flamingos and pineapples have been popular for a while now, but if you love it, then this the time to embrace it – parrots, tigers and all!” “I love this trend,” says Charlotte Stevens of Harlequin Bathrooms, “It is both relaxing and uplifting, and add bags of personality to rooms.

Think of Mediterranean summers, a Hawaiian landscape – and a big dose of kitsch.”

Clarissa can see the summery trend evolving even further, “Look for tribal art such as small wooden masks and figures – the advantage of these as well is they won’t overwhelm a more traditional, formal or neutral room.”

SHIMMY SHIMMY SHAKE

“Iridescent glazes to glass mosaic tiles are in vogue to add a touch of glamour this summer.

They can be small such as a shimmering splashback, or for full-on projects like wet rooms and swimming pools,” says Salisbury Tile Store’s Phil Gosden.“They can reflect light from any angle that you view the tiles, and the effect is that stunning rainbow look.”

Ira says, “The intensity, direction and spread of the light will have a direct effect on how your tiles appear to shimmer. If you go all out for a super shiny floor, do make sure your light sources are stunning to look at, as you’ll see them mirrored in the surface.”

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SUMMER INTERIORS

Go for rose-gold for a designer look luxe

THE TONE OF GOLD IS IMPORTANT – THINK ROSE GOLD SHADES

Iridescent floors reflect light

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CULINARY ARTISTS Sarah Moolla explores DINGHAMS, the Salisbury cookware store brimming over with more than just kitchen utensils P ic t u r e s by Joh n Rose

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ou don’t have to be a cook to enjoy Dinghams. In fact it might be better if you aren’t. Then the Salisbury store becomes a voyage of discovery and a treasure trail of things you didn’t know existed. This then quickly morphs into ‘things you now most definitely need.’ By the time I leave I am clutching a strawberry huller, a peppercorn funnel, four sky blue eggs cups and a microwaveable pan lid. Somehow my life now feels a little more complete.

It’s taken me a while to explore the family-run shop which was established in 1982 and specialises in creative kitchenware, dining and home furnishings. There is so much to occupy the eye, your time and inspire. The whole store, from ceiling to floor, seems to fizz, bubble and pop with colour and energy. Along with everything you’d expect to find in a cookery shop such as pots, pans, mixers and mashers, there’s sales of the unexpected and culinary curios. Books, homeware, toys, kids’ kitchen sets, and even the vibrant art on the wall is for sale. There’s Nordic Sea jugs, French Grey wall clocks, vintage-style spoon rests and teapots you 32 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

will want to marry.

Managing director, Becca Hardingham, explains the motivation behind creating such a shopper’s delight. “My family are keen cooks and bakers, so having that passion for both the products and for customer service, has always been at our forefront of the business. It means we can speak from experience and with passion.”

Last year, the shop opened up a small but beautifully formed upstairs café – an ideal place if you need a little time to mentally sift through all those potential purchases, plus it affords you a bird’s eye view over its Market Place location.

Becca says, “Opening the cafe was brilliant. We have a dedicated team who love reinventing the menu, and it’s wonderful to meet new faces and see frequent visitors. As well as offering a selection of hot and cold drinks, and sweet and savoury light bites such as Moroccan couscous salad, and homemade cakes, the café is available to book for private hire such as hen parties and birthdays.” And that’s not the only hiring service Dinghams provides, “Our cake tin and cake stand hire service is popular for those celebratory cake occasions. ” The store, which also boasts a branch

Clockwise, from below: stylish homeware section; contemporary kitchenware; managing director Becca Hardingham; the unexpected like colourful knobs; traditional products like peppermills; the light and airy top floor café

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SHOPPING

THE WHOLE STORE, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, SEEMS TO FIZZ, BUBBLE AND POP WITH

COLOUR

AND ENERGY

in Winchester, is buzzing with what Becca describes as “a fantastically mixed bag of customers, ranging from loyal locals to someone wanting a unique product or gift, and beginner to professional cooks.”

The Dinghams’ team are always working on ways to attract more people, “Our bestselling brands are the always popular Le Creuset and Emma Bridgewater, but we frequently refresh our brand and product offerings, so that we have something different and unique for our customers.” The store is also offering more hands-on and immersive experiences such as supper clubs and cooking masterclasses. “We embrace change to evolve with the times so that we can continue to offer something different within Salisbury and Winchester towns,” says Becca.

Meantime I’m plotting my imminent return because my kitchen now urgently needs an expanding stay fresh acrylic bread keeper, a French-style bean slicer, a free-standing milk frother, and an American spirit glass.

For more: Dinghams, 28 Market Place, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1TL. tel: 01722 506045; www.dinghams.co.uk

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THE SILVER PLOUGH The Silver Plough is a pub in the pretty village of Pitton, a stone’s throw from Salisbury which, as well as serving local ales from the Badger Brewery at Blandford, offers an “ever-changing, experimental and exciting menu”

SOY AND GINGER MARINATED BEEF WITH SWEET AND SOUR PEPPERS, SERVED WITH MANGO CHILLI SALSA (Serves 4) Chef Tim Tonkin says, “For me this dish invokes all the great things about this time of year with its fresh flavours and bright colours. It’s a great dish to enjoy in the sun with family and a glass of wine in hand.”

Ingredients Oil for cooking 4 good quality 8oz sirloin steaks 1 lime 50g toasted cashews Handful chopped fresh coriander For the marinade 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 3 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 tbsp diced chilli 1 tbsp minced garlic Sweet and sour peppers 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 green pepper 50ml cider vinegar 50g caster sugar Salt and pepper For the pickled mushrooms 100ml cider vinegar 50ml tap water 50g caster sugar 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 punnet shimeji mushrooms – button or chestnut would also work well For the mango salsa 1 ripe mango 1 bunch spring onion 1 red chilli Seasoning 34 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

Method 1. Bring mix for the pickled mushrooms to the boil, simmer for 15 mins allow to cool, pass through a sieve and chill in the fridge.

2. Mix together all ingredients for the marinade and smother it over the steaks, place in container, cover and chill overnight.

3. For the pickled mushrooms simply cut the mushrooms as required and place in a bowl with the pickle mix. Chill in fridge overnight.

4. On the day take the sirloins and mushrooms out of the fridge 30 mins before you begin cooking.

5. To cook the steaks, place a large heavy bottom frying pan over a medium heat.

Remove steaks from the marinade. Oil the pan and carefully lay the steaks in – be careful as they may spit a little. Cook for 3 minutes either side taking care not to have the heat too high as the sugar may burn.

6. When cooked remove from the pan and allow to rest in a warm place for 5 minutes.

7. Drizzle oil in a fresh pan, and add the peppers, season, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add vinegar and boil to reduce, add sugar and mix thoroughly, these are ready to serve.

8. For the mango salsa peel and chop the mango, avoiding the stone.

Wash, trim and slice the spring onions and red chilli. Season and set aside until ready to serve.

9. Place peppers on the plate, and lay the steaks on, garnish with pickled mushrooms and cashew nuts, finish with a squeeze of lime and fresh coriander.

10. Serve with the mango salsa on the side.

For more: The Silver Plough, White Hill, Pitton, near Salisbury. tel: 01722 712266; www.silverplough-pitton.co.uk

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Danny’s Craft Bar & Kitchen CLARE MACNAUGHTON falls in love with a big burger in this cheery, city centre diner

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oing to Danny’s Craft Bar & Kitchen is a bit like meeting a real-life celebrity.

A buzzy, friendly, welcoming star of a bar that has made pals with lots of my pals already. My social media always seem to be ablaze with people having a brilliant time at this central Salisbury funky venue.

Such is the excitement about coming here, two of my gal pals want to accompany me so we opt for a table for three on a Thursday, which just so happens to also offer unlimited prosecco for £10. Turns out my friends are already locals here, as Ben the lovely barman gives the game away on our arrival. The welcome is warm and the vibe is upbeat – it’s like a modern day Cheers with a Brit twist.

Danny’s Craft Bar & Kitchen is an American diner with an industrial, urban design and blend of strong materials – wood and metal with a splash of colour and energy with graffiti and diner style chairs upstairs.

It mixes a bit of this and a bit of that to create a cosy yet stylish atmosphere that suits your casual diner, your bar dweller, the trendy millennial, the weekly office worker and older libertines. Like Cheers, it’s basically a bar for all.

Whilst it creates an informal great date night for couples in a mellow atmosphere, it really comes into its own as a place for friends to meet, chat and enjoy wholesome, wellcooked hearty food with the occasional gourmet twist.

There is plenty of sharing options on the menu, which are reasonably priced and offer grazing and drinking whilst hanging out with your buddies. The bar is loaded with goodies – everything from the finest craft beers to a range

THE SALTY,

SQUEAKY HALLOUMI IS LIGHTLY TOASTED FOR A CRISPY OUTER AND SOFT CENTRE

of more than 14 good quality gins, to a fine selection of wines by the glass and bottle, with all the accoutrements to create some mouth-watering cocktails to get the party started.

My girlfriends and I decide to balance grazing and burgers. We opt for halloumi skewers and nachos to share. Perfect portion size for the three of us. The salty, squeaky halloumi is lightly toasted for a crispy outer and soft centre. The nachos are loaded with chilli, cream and cheese. Perfect to whet our appetites before the burgers.

We valiantly take on The Matador, an 8oz burger with red cheese, jalapeños and chorizo, a fine choice of burger if you are seeking a meaty cheesy sandwich with a touch of piquant. The kitchen uses locally sourced prime beef from nearby suppliers which are handmade into the juiciest patties, and the top quality of the meat reveals itself on first bite. There’s a phrase which I keep hearing in foodiecircles ‘The Dirty Burger’ – I think I’m experiencing it and I think I love it.

The Messy Pig is eight hour slow cooked pork, covered in Danny’s trademark sticky barbecue sauce. And then there’s The Carnivore. Not for the faint hearted, this meaty feast is an 8oz burger, piri piri chicken breast, pulled pork, topped with back bacon, chorizo, and Cheddar cheese. To accompany the burger giants, we have a sample assortment of chicken wings, onion rings, mac and cheese, homemade slaw, chunky chips and sweet potato fries.

A couple of sides stole my companions’ affections – the mac and cheese is declared the best ever eaten and the chicken wings are cooked to perfection. For dessert we opt for Danny’s legendary waffles, served with ice cream and toffee sauce. We all fall in love all over again.

Ben and Jonty are very attentive making sure that our glasses are replenished and that the whole evening flows beautifully. It’s been a wonderful night with great friends, great food and in a great place. Danny’s is a fun foodie establishment in the heart of Salisbury, with personality, ambience and decent robust dishes that’ll win you over.

DINING DETAILS Danny’s Craft Bar & Kitchen, 2–4 Salt Lane, Salisbury. tel: 01722 504416; www.dannyscraftbar.co.uk Kitchen opening hours Monday – Thursday 5pm9pm, Friday 12pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-5pm Prices sides and starters £1.95-£3.95, mains £5.95-£14.95, desserts £3.95-£4.95 Vegetarian choice yes Drink menu includes local craft beer and gins along with wine, cocktails, tea and coffee Disabled access fully accessible Atmosphere friendly, casual and local Service welcoming, knowledgeable and informal

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01722 744050 4, Market Place, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0HT info@greyhoundinnwilton • greyhoundinnwilton.com

Delicious Indian street food in relaxed surroundings Enjoy Rasheed and Dipender’s exciting menus along with Chef Kumar’s 25 years of experience. Ever-changing menus made with locally sourced ingredients and fine craft ales.

UPCOMING SUPPER CLUB DATES Thursday 28th June 2018: Hook, Line and Sinker £27.50 Don’t forget! Special B&B offer during S.C night. £50 per room (except Valentines).

SPECIAL EVENT Thursday 7th June 2018: Special Gin Dinner £38.95 Enjoy a three course dinner with different gins incorporated into each dish. Each course is served with the matching gin (25ml) and a variety of mixers to choose from.

Requires a £10 deposit. 48 hours cancellation policy. We recommend you pre order a taxi for that evening or stay overnight at £65 per room (B&B) Wednesday 18th July 2018: La Tomatina £28.50 Whilst we won’t throw any tomatoes at you, we will give you the delights of various fresh tomato types and incorporate them into our menu. Let us surprise you!

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FOOD & DRINK W H AT ’ S M A K I N G T H E G O U R M E T N E W S I N S A L I S B U R Y

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Wow him with a gentleman’s high tea

JAMIE LINGHAM, head of wine and whisky at Regent, says cheers to Father’s Day

The Wiltshire choices of what to give dad on 17 June are plentiful. The ominously named Dark Revolution craft beers from Salisbury are something to be admired, their Wild Child is a French ‘saison’, a farmhouse-style summertime beer with delicate spice lurking beneath. It’s refreshing yet vibrant and crisp, akin to a balanced Pilsner, and works splendidly with grilled chicken or home-made curry.

Roasted or braised beef calls for The Butler by Bonterra in Mendocino County, California. This is an organic Syrah blended with Grenache and Mourvedre, where each variety is ripened individually and aged together for 24 months. The end result is a plummy and baking spice ruled bouncy red, with smoky and leafy notes setting into the glass after a little time out of the bottle.

Looking for something to savour?

Something with as many stories to it as your father has? Originating in the Speyside, Tamdhu’s Sherry-casked 10 year old whisky is my pick for that balanced and delectable tipple. Sherry casking gives a rounded creamy texture to a fruited and ‘toffee’d’ single malt.

Founded over 200 years ago, this style is a far cry from its Islay counterparts – opting for a softer, strewn and layered style of whisky. Best enjoyed after dinner, by the fire with the dog.

For more: www.regenttailoring.co.uk

A TR-EAT FOR DAD!

Enjoy a quick tipple after tea

For a special Father’s Day meal on 17 June, why not take him out for an elegant high tea. Bishopstrow Hotel are creating a meal that every gentleman would relish. Chef Jon Los explains, “We’ve specially created a whole feast of savoury delights including Scotch quail’s egg, homemade sausage roll, boozy fruit cake, and banoffee tartlet. Dads will also receive a free gift from the small craft beer company, Steam Box Brewery.” The tea is available from 2.30pm5.30pm and costs £22.95 per person. See chef Jon’s Food for Thought choices below.

For more: www.bishopstrow.co.uk

FOOD FOR THOUGHT In this occasional mini-series, we ask foodies to share their tastes and now it is the turn Jon Los, chef at Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa

Desert island dish – the dish you could live off forever: Sweet and sour king prawns, every time.

Your failsafe, food-in-a-hurry recipe: Chicken and vegetable stir fry with whatever is at hand to throw in there.

Best ever food memory: My mum’s roast dinner. I would always look forward to Sundays knowing what’s coming. Also my nan’s Eccles cakes – I’ve still never had a better one to this day.

Guilty pleasure: Crisp sandwiches with ham and mayonnaise – any kind of crisps do the job.

A yucky food?: It’s a drink – coffee.

I cannot stand the smell or the taste, never have and never will.

For more: www.bishopstrow.co.uk

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Father’s Day Sunday 17th June Spoil your Dad with a Special 3 course carvery buffet lunch.

Adults £19.50, under 12’s £9.50 and under 5’s £5.

All Dad’s receive a complimentary pint of our local Stonehenge Ale. Includes entry into the lucky draw for a family ticket to attend the British Truck Racing Championship Event: 7th – 8th July at Thruxton courtesy of BARC Ltd. Booking Essential call 01980 677467 www.hisalisbury-stonehenge.co.uk Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge Solstice Park, Amesbury SP4 7SQ

H E A LT H A N D BEAUTY

Peaceful setting

THE FINER POINTS CLARE MACNAUGHTON sees the point of facial acupuncture at The Harnham Physiotherapy Clinic

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am about to have a facial acupuncture treatment and whilst the word ‘facial’ suggests this is a beauty treatment more akin to a salon, I am at Harnwood House, in Harnham, nestled in a peaceful cul de sac with plenty of parking, at the home and practice of Marie Roberts. Marie is a chartered physiotherapist and clinic manager, and specialises in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, medical acupuncture, facial acupuncture for cosmetic enhancement, hand therapy and reflexology.

All this signals this is a cosmetic procedure that’ll be more clinical then relaxation oriented and delivered in a medical-style environment.

Marie explains how it works, “Cosmetic acupuncture aims to enhance beauty naturally and from within by stimulating the body’s own natural healing, rejuvenation and detoxification processes. It is very safe and has been shown to increase collagen, improve

IF YOU WANT TO INJECT LIFE INTO YOUR SKIN, ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS COULD BE THE NEW WAY FORWARD

the elasticity of the skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.” Research has proven that it increases the water and oil content of the skin, enhancing its quality and appearance. Marie adds, “Put simply – people look younger after a course of this treatment; eyes look brighter and the overall complexion more radiant.

Facial acupuncture cannot prevent the ageing process, but it can enhance the face and keep the skin looking fresher for longer.”

There’s also a reassuring science to this beauty treatment. Facial cosmetic acupuncture has been clinically proven to work and studies published in the Journal of Acupuncture demonstrated that, out of 300 people who had facial acupuncture, 90 per cent saw marked improvements after just one session. Whilst the physiology of ageing is a continuous natural process, cosmetic acupuncture is considered to be a natural and holistic way of reducing the signs of getting older. It has become an increasingly popular choice as people seek more natural and holistic ways to improve their appearance.

I have previously received an acupuncture treatment for Achilles tendonitis so I know that it is not a painful procedure. I believe that acupuncture can be an effective treatment to stimulate healing the body, so I was curious to try this treatment out and let’s face it, who doesn’t want to look younger? Also I have a chalazion cyst on my eyelid, which my friends

and I have named Barrie. Marie notices Barrie and says that I might find the acupuncture accelerates Barrie’s healing. Marries says, “Acupuncture is an holistic healing treatment and doesn’t just resolve the issues of ageing.

Many of my clients have found that following regular sessions, their sleep patterns have improved and they have generally felt better within themselves.” So, it would seem that as well as improving the face, there are also additional health benefits as well, plus I might get the bonus of the accelerated demise of Barrie the cyst.

I feel relaxed in Marie’s presence and she puts me at ease as I lie on her treatment couch and begin the hour-long process of gently inserting needles into my face. Whilst on the whole, I would say the process is relatively pain free, there were around five needle points that created a mild stinging effect when they were inserted in my face. Throughout the procedure, Marie explains the process to me, and indicates the points of the face to which she was adding needles. She then tailors finer needles to target areas of my face that were showing the most wear and tear. Once the 130 needles were in place. I lie still and peacefully for 10 minutes whilst they work their magic. Marie then painstakingly and slowly removes the needles – a part of the treatment which is completely pain-free and strangely, much more relaxing than it sounds.

Within 12 hours of the treatment I see significant improvements in the healing of Barrie, and my skin seems tighter and fresher.

However it is important to note that this treatment has a cumulative effect and usually works best with an intense twice-weekly start to treatment over the first few weeks. For best results, a course of 6-12 treatments within the first few months is normally recommended, followed by top-ups every couple of months.

If you want to inject a bit of life into your skin and also your body then acupuncture treatments could be the new way forward.

Clare’s single session of facial acupuncture costs £90. There are also silver and gold packages available. The treatment was carried out by Marie Roberts at The Harnham Physiotherapy Clinic, 56 Harnwood Road, Salisbury. tel: 01722 501010; www.harnhamphysiotherapy.co.uk

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Looking for somewhere to make and fit your new dentures, or repair, reline or replicate your existing denture?

Now it could not be easier to find high quality dentures close to home. At Southern Smiles in Salisbury, every smile we create is individual and unique to each patient, so that you may benefit from the natural looking dentures that are just right for you.

• Full Dentures • Flexible Dentures • Denture Repairs • Denture Alterations • Denture Strengthening • Mouth Guards

Southern Smiles Ltd has great pleasure in announcing that David Bevan is a winner in the recent British Association of Clinical Dental Technology Awards 2018, winning the award for Best Patient Experience. The Best Patient Experience Award recognises that David offers outstanding support from initial consultation through to final visit.

The nominated patient quoted that- "I suffered from dental anxiety and was terrified to visit the dental practice, but from the moment I met David, he put me at ease.

He is a true professional and my whole experience is nothing short of amazing.

David has made me feel like a new person, who smiles with confidence."

We at Southern Smiles are very proud of David and he is waiting to help you too!

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P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y a d v e r t i s i n g f e at u r e

kick start your exercise routine You're never too young or old to introduce exercise into your regime. SARUM PHYSIO tell us how...

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Add to this getting those endorphins working and therefore being a mood

booster, it’s a win win all round.

To stay healthy, adults should be active daily. Although sadly with more and more of us leading a sedentary lifestyle, sitting is becoming the norm. With just a few small changes exercise can become part of your daily routine. The opportunities to increase the heart rate and get the blood flowing are there, you just need to take them.

Why not ditch the car and walk to work or the shops or enjoy the school run on foot. Even mowing the lawn is considered a moderate aerobic work out. The key is to mix it up, so if you are not a gym bunny no problem, join a walking group, take up Zumba or learn tap-dancing. Make exercise fun and do it with others to keep and stay motivated.

Don’t let old injuries or aches and pains hold you back. Visit your GP if necessary or

come and see us. At Sarum Physio, we can create exercise programmes to strengthen muscles, address old and reduce the chance of new injuries.

Call 01722 415 055 to book an appointment.

213 Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 9LT. 01722 415 055; www.sarumphysio.co.uk

Safe and natural facial rejuvenation by a fully insured Chartered Physiotherapist with extensive anatomical knowledge and over 10 years of experience in administering acupuncture to the face.

Need help at home?

We have Time For You. Marie Roberts BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) MCSP AACP Chartered Physiotherapist and Medical Acupuncturist Phone to find out more, or to arrange a trial session, package of discounted treatments or gift voucher.

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Year 7 Taster Day Experience a day in the Senior School and join in with some of the lessons!

Thursday 5th July School day starts at 8:30am Please contact the Registrar for a registration form.

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White Roses 1940 Blue Cap, £55 Knock it out of the park and go for the home run with this baby blue and bright white Ebbets Field New York baseball cap.

From Regent, 73 New Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 335151; www.regenttailoring.co.uk

Rey by Ben Jeffries £1,295 This talented young artist is technically sublime with a great eye for composition, and can count Stan Lee, the American comic-book writer, amongst his fans.

From Gallery21, 21 Queen Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324000; www.gallery21.co.uk

Geo F Trumper Skye Cologne, £48 A distinctive aftershave made with a handsome blend of eleven essences including rosemary, geranium, bourbon and musk.

From Chas H Baker, 17-19 Milford St, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324234; www.chashbaker.com

Juliet Stallwood biscuits, from £3.50 Whatever his sport, hobby, passion or pursuit, this Dorset baker can create a cookie to suit.

From Juliet Stallwood, Unit 12 Chaldicott Barns, Semley Shaftesbury Dorset. Tel: 07515 882030; www.julietstallwood.co.uk

Gift in a tin camper van, £11.99 Dreaming of a VW life on the open road? Here’s a simple way to get started with a construction kit to make the perfect desk ornament.

From Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. tel: 07557 985935; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

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Alexander Chocolate Father’s Day bar, £3.50 Locally produced by Salisbury’s own chocolatier, this dark 70 per cent cocoa solid is handmade bean to bar, and ethically sourced.

From Goodfayre; Cross Keys Arcade, Queen Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324235; www.goodfayre.co.uk

Mini car Haynes series mug, £7.50 Ceramic mug featuring the cut-out diagram of the classic Mini Cooper from famous Haynes manual.

From The Sharp Practice 2/8 Catherine Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 410148; www. sharppracticetattoo.co.uk

Elliot Brown Tyneham watch, £845 Proper craftsmanship, 300 metre water-resistance with brown leather strap, white dial and blue accents.

From Allum & Sidaway 20-22 Minster Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 325907; www. allumandsidaway.co.uk

Target motorcycle helmet, £54.99 It’s all mod cons with this RS-04 target patterned, open-face touring helmet, fitted with a removable peak.

From VP Motorcycles Unit 23 Sarum Business park, Lancaster road, Old Sarum. tel: 01722 238594; www.vpmotorcycles.co.uk

Brugal Especial Extra Dry Rum, from £21.99 Aged in oak casks for up to five years, with a triple filtering process.

From Cambridge Wine Merchants Salisbury, 5 Winchester Street, Salisbury; tel: 01722 324486; www.cambridgewine.com

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IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER Local business owners sing the praises of their inspirational dads

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reat dads don’t always get the credit they deserve, which is why we are using Father’s Day, coming up on 17 June, as the platform for some local business owners to talk about the positive influence their fathers have had on their lives. What makes their stories all the more special, is these children also happen to work with their dads

When did start you working together?

I did the odd weekend from the age of nine, then became Saturday boy at 13. I left school at 16 and went straight into the shop. I briefly left to work with an uncle, but knew I would be back.

Do you ever clash at work?

No, we don’t. You need to have a good sense of humour to work in a butcher’s shop and that really helps. We work to our strengths – Dad has run the business for years, so knows his ins and outs of the industry, I bring the youthfulness that knows more about social media and am working on our online presence. I hope I bring a burst of energy to the business that it needed.

Is your father pleased you’ve joined Pritchetts?

I think Dad is proud that I have followed in the family tradition of butchery, and I am already a very experienced butcher for my age, due to my early start.

Why is working with your father special to you?

It’s good that we are both very similar and have the same goals and targets for the business, and both are keen to grow the business.

Also it is nice to spend time together,

CHARLIE ALDRIDGE (above, middle) of Pritchetts Family Butchers talks about his dad Mark Aldridge (left), with brother Tom Aldridge (right) What is your first memory of your father and his work?

My grandparents owned the village shop, Baileys, in Downton and my dad had the butcher’s counter in the shop. We lived next door, so I grew up in and around a shop atmosphere.

What was your relationship like growing up?

We are a very close family, and have always got on very well.

Did you always intend to follow in your father’s footsteps?

Coming from a long line of butchers, including great granddad, grandad, nan, dad, uncle, cousin and brother, it was hard not to be involved one way or another.

Did your dad directly encourage you to join Pritchetts?

Dad wanted me to be chef so he could then supply the meat to wherever I was working!

Pritchetts Family Butchers; tel: 01722 324346

JAKE COOK tattoo artist at The Sharp Practice talks about his dad Matt Cook, also a tattoo artist What are your first work-related memories of your father?: I can remember from a very young age my dad working as an artist. Some of his earliest practice was tattooing on pigskin, and then later, tattooing his first design on a person, which was a beautiful rose for his friend Wayne.

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F AT H E R ’ S D AY good! My very first tattoo, much later on of course(!), was designed by him.

When did you start working alongside your father at The Sharp Practice?

Dad got me covering all aspects of what it takes to be a successful tattoo artist from the age of 12, starting with mopping the shop floors; working full time at 15; and then learning the tattooing trade at 18. For example we would both work on a customer’s back – Dad would do the outline, while I watched and then coloured in.

How has he guided you with your career?

I’m 31 now, and still consider myself very lucky to be able to see my dad as my mentor – he helps, advises, and supports me in everything that I do.

What are the advantages to working together?

We work well as a team and although we work hard, he always makes it feel like fun. I’m very grateful for the opportunities the family business has given me, but mostly for the support and guidance my dad has given me.

How would you describe your relationship?

I’m incredibly close with my dad, I consider him more of a best friend really.

The Sharp Practice; www.sharppracticetattoo.co.uk

Managing director of Ashley Grange Nursing Home HAYE talks ISABEL DE LA HAYE, about her father, Trevor Abrahams who is chairman of the company What can you remember of your father and his work, when you were little?

Dad spending hours in his office writing letters, redesigning room layouts and thinking of ways he could make better use of the space.

How would you describe your relationship growing up?

I was, and still am, a typical ‘daddy’s girl.’ We were very close during my childhood, he would always encourage healthy snacks bringing chopped apples or carrots when he collected me from school.... and he was ALWAYS late!

Did you always intend to follow in his footsteps?

No, I had a different career before I joined the family business – in fact my husband joined first. I was an IT project manager and management consultant for multinationals.

When did you join the Ashley Grange business?

We first started working together over 14 years ago.

How might you have influenced your father’s style of working?

A particular high point for me has been seeing my father transition from a technology nay-sayer to a tech-lover.

What do you think he thinks of your ability?

I hope my work ethic reflects his, which is work hard and try your best in everything you do.

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Why is working with your father special to you?

We get on very well, we both have the same silly sense of humour, and enjoy each other’s company.

Ashley Grange Nursing Home; www.ashleygrange.co.uk

Marketing executives of Bakhtiyar KOROUSH MAZAHERI, and DARIUS MAZAHERI talk about their father Masoud Mazaheri, owner and Persian carpet specialist What are your first work-related memories of your father?

Koroush: I was about six years old, our father returned from a buying trip in Persia with a chest filled with ceramics and Persian art. He told me Aladdin had helped him get these pieces.

Darius: I was very young when our father came home with a 7ft wicker horse standing up on its hind legs. He had bought it when visiting the Caspian Sea and had fallen in love with it.

How has your father guided you both professionally?

He set up the third generation of the family business here in the UK having to start from scratch after the 1979 revolution in Iran.

We have always been inspired by the story of his struggles in a new country and setting up a new business. He proved to us that with hard work and determination anything is possible.

Did you both always intend to follow in his footsteps?

Growing up surrounded by beautiful carpets and hearing stories of his buying trips to Persia it was hard not to fall in love with the business and want to follow in his footsteps.

When did start working with your father?

We both joined the family business during the summer of 2014, Koroush had recently finished an internship with the Jack Wills marketing department and it felt like the next logical step in his career. Darius had just finished university and felt ready to join the family business straight away.

Left to right, Darius, Masoud and Koroush Mazaheri

F AT H E R ’ S D AY when Dad was ready to retire, it seemed like a very sad ending for the Harlequin to simply close its doors. So in 2015 myself and my husband took it on. I can honestly say it’s one of the best things we have done, and we are looking forward to many more happy years of trading.

Do you ever ask your dad for business advice, even though he is retired?

We are so lucky that he is always on hand to answer any questions we have. His nickname is ‘The Oracle’ as he can remember specific details of bathrooms he has supplied spanning back three decades.

How has your father reacted to you being in charge?

I’m very lucky to have Dad’s full support with everything I have done, including all of the changes. I always enjoy him coming back after spending a few months away to see all of the renovations and new displays.

Kristy with father Terry

How do you all get on working together?

It’s always been very professional and, when any ideas for the future are discussed, we are all involved in the process.

What have you both been able to bring to Bakhtiyar?

When we first joined the business we had great success with redeveloping the company website and online presence. It was a great way to show our father the skills and abilities we had learnt at university and the internships.

Why is working with your father special to you both?

As the fourth generation in this business we take pride in preserving both a family tradition, and also the cultural tradition of Persian carpet weaving which has been passed down through the generations for thousands of years.

Bakhtiyar; www.bakhtiyar.com

KRISTY PERRY, managing director Harlequin Bathrooms of Salisbury talks about her now retired father, Terry West What are your first memories of your dad’s work?

I have vague memories of Dad’s first showroom on the Churchfields estate. I also remember him always being at work, and now I know why!

What was your relationship growing up?

As a family were very close, although Dad did spend an awful lot of time at work. We had some amazing holidays and used to spend time together at the weekends having lots of fun with friends.

What has been the impact of this new dimension to your father daughter relationship?

I feel enormously privileged to have had these opportunities thanks to Dad’s hard work, and am now lucky enough to benefit from his constant support and wealth of knowledge.

Harlequin Bathrooms of Salisbury; www.harlequinbathrooms.co.uk

RACHEL TRIBBECK, partner at jeweller’s H R Tribbeck & Son talks about her dad and fellow business partner Roland Tribbeck.

What do you remember of your father working when you were little?

Dad used to check the price of gold every morning in the paper, so growing up, I was always very aware of fluctuations in the gold price.

What was your relationship like growing up?

Dad and I have always had a great relationship, I was the only girl in the family, so I was able to use this to my advantage when necessary!

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Did you always want to follow him into the bathroom business?

I had no intention of following in my father’s footsteps. I had obviously grown up around Harlequin, and had even worked with him on and off, but I never saw myself as a business owner.

So how did you working with Harlequin come about?

I was a very happy housewife at home with my three children, but

Did you want to also be a jeweller from a young age?

I was always fascinated by the jewellery and sparkly gems, so it seemed a natural progression to follow him into the business.

When did you start working at H R Tribbeck & Sons?

I started as a Saturday girl at 13 years old.

What is your working relationship like?

I’d say it is fantastic! He is incredibly easy to get along with his knowledge and experience is vast and wide ranging. Dad and I have a wonderful working relationship.

Do you know what he thinks of your work ability?

You’d have to ask him, but I hope he thinks I am capable and able to continue to build the business to meet the challenges of retail today and going forward, grounded in the foundations laid down by my great-grandfather, grandfather and father.

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Pritchett’s Butchers are a family run business, of three generations, that have been serving the people of Salisbury the highest quality meat for over 150 years.

Locally sourced meat • Handmade Sausages, Burgers and Faggots (now gluten free) We provide hog roast hire for any occasion and have been doing so for nearly 20 years - making us one of the most experienced in the area.

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Visitors to the Terry Pratchett exhibition helped raise £20,000

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OUT OF THIS WORLD HisWorld book sales at The Salisbury Museum raise £20,000 for charity When the Terry Pratchett: HisWorld exhibition opened at the museum in September 2017, a special little blue book was created to accompany it. The publication, Terry Pratchett: HisWorld – A Brief Guide to Discworld, was compiled by writer Stephen Briggs, with illustrations by Paul Kidby.

The Estate of Sir Terry Pratchett decided that 50 per cent of the sale proceeds from the blue book, which contains an introduction to some of Pratchett’s most famous characters, as well as the story of how the exhibition was organised by curator Richard Henry, would be donated to the Bath-based charity The Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE).

This organisation was selected in honour of Sir

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Terry, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in December 2007, and died in March 2015 at the age of 66. By the time the exhibition closed on 14 January, it had been visited bymore than 21,000 people, and £20,000 was raised from the book sales.

Professor Roy Jones, who looked after Sir Terry during his illness and is the director of RICE, says, “Terry’s loyal fans have again surpassed themselves so that a donation of £20,000 has been made to our centre in Bath. We are very grateful for this money which will go directly towards supporting our vital research and support programme to improve life for people with dementia everywhere.”

For more: www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

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PEOPLE

Princess is my work nickname and the staff put this up as a surprise for my birthday!

In our first year we were finalists for the South Wilts Business Of The Year Awards

MY DESK

I keep a few toys handy to amuse my grandsons when they visit

Our logo was created by the local graphic design firm, An. X Agency

JO BROOM Photos by JOHN ROSE

Jo, who trained as a nurse and a midwife in Salisbury, is the director of There4U, a firm that provides all levels of assistance and care for people in their own homes. Jo, who manages the firm with her daughter Dana, says, “I am passionate about providing good service and care, and think it’s vital to make sure we go the extra mile for our Salisbury clients.”

Jo’s desk is housed in the city-centre office complex, Regus.

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My eldest grandson Owen’s third birthday invite cheers me up

Coffee, which I love, is included in our rent at Regus

I use my car a lot for visiting clients and it also has a fob which gives me entry to the building and offices so I try hard not to lose it!

I’m also a city councillor so I like to keep track of where I have been, and what I have said at every meeting

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SARAH DENNEHY Sarah Dennehy is the creative director of the Larmer Tree Festival. Here Sarah talks the value of networking, missing the sun, and why spreadsheets are a big part of the job Where do you currently call home?

I’m originally from the darkest corner of the Welsh Valleys, however I’m now based in Bristol, having lived in many places before basing myself in the West Country.

How long have you been involved with Larmer Tree Festival?

Only since August 2017, so I’m very much a newbie.

What were you doing before that?

I was in Australia for four years, working for Perth International Arts Festival as their programme manager for contemporary music.

Very cool job title by the way! So what exactly is a creative director?

In a nutshell, it’s about having an overview of the creative side of festivals, such as the programme, brand, illustration and design. But there’s also lot of spreadsheets involved with the job!

What was your career path to this kind of work?

It started with journalism – I did a Masters in journalism and communications; then I got involved in marketing, then festivals.

But it all ties together quite nicely, as my job involves a lot of copywriting and sound knowledge of brand and marketing helps.

What have been your career highlights and low points?

Low points: A lack of work at one point meant I considered taking a Christmas job at Waitrose.

High points: Seeing the audiences’ reaction to shows and events you’ve spent the last year working on, that’s always good.

Have you noticed trends or ‘the next big things’ happening in the world of festivals?

I think people are looking for festival experiences, more than who the headline artist is. Boomtown is an event that does this very well.

What advice would you give to someone who would like to follow your career path?

Be prepared to work long hours and weekends. Be prepared to put a lot of effort, your creativity, and all your energy into the role. Oh, and network your ass off!

What other festivals do you go to? And do sometimes find them a bit ‘busman’s holiday?’

I did go to lots, but I’m so busy these days with work, that I’m not going to as many, so I choose which ones I go to carefully. Le Guess Who Festival in Utrecht Holland, has become my new favourite.

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Where do you start creatively with something like Larmer Tree?

With the programme, and with a wish list.

Have you made changes to the Larmer Tree Festival format/style?

I’ve shaken up the music programme a little and added some new features like our Larmer Spa in The Wilds.

Is your work seasonal – ie. does it go quiet in the winter?

The job is full-time and all year round. Once you finished the cycle for a festival, it’s straight back into another.

What are the changes you’ve seen in the festival industry and you might this impact long term?

Well there’s a lot of them these days, including celebrities organising their own festivals, and it is probably too many for a sustainable future.

Do you camp/glamp/or hotel?

I’ll consider all three, depending on the festival.

What are your own plans for the future?

To continue working in the arts and music industry, maybe considering moving back to sunnier continents – the winters here are harsh, but not in a nice, cold, snowy way.

Who is your favourite artist to watch/listen to?

That’s an impossible question to answer, as I like so many. But I tend to enjoy contemporary classical music, jazz, or electronica, if I’m going to see live music.

Any celebrity anecdotes you can share?

I once made Stephen Fry a cup of tea, and I have cleaned toothpaste off Dylan Moran’s jacket.

Any other talents, aside from helping organise festivals?

I was a rock climbing instructor during university. I’m also a qualified snowboard instructor.

Larmer Tree Festival is set on the grounds of the Larmer Tree Gardens in Cranborne Chase and runs from 19-22 July 2018. The line-up includes Jake Bugg, Songhoy Blues and First Aid Kit. www.larmertreefestival.co.uk

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ART OF THE CITY

BIRD WATCHING How the doves of Salisbury Cathedral’s Les Colombes exhibition took flight all over the city Last September Salisbury Cathedral started making moves to bring Les Colombes by Michael Pendry to the Cathedral as part of A New Dawn, a series of events marking the centenary of the end of World War I. By the time the exhibition opened on 12 May, it had become symbolic of an altogether ‘new dawn’, Salisbury’s recovery after recent events.

As the clean-up began #SalisburyCityofDoves took flight, a community project inspired by Pendry’s installation, led by Salisbury Cathedral and supported by the Wiltshire Recovery Coordinating Group. The white origami doves took on a life of their own, appearing in businesses and retailers all over the city, from the big name chains of the high street to the smallest singleperson indie business.

Roz Mitchell, the Cathedral’s marketing manager, explains, “We wanted to find a way to demonstrate the strength and power of Salisbury’s community and the doves seemed a good way to do it. The idea caught on really quickly and pretty soon we found that not only were we out and about recruiting businesses but those business were recruiting others for us. In the space of two weeks we’ve handed out 14,000 sheets of origami paper to over a hundred businesses, schools and community groups and the requests are still coming in. The response has been amazing.”

Les Colombes will be in the Cathedral until 22 July.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

GOSIA MACDONALD Gosia is originally from Poland and now settled in Salisbury, Her company, Chenille Interiors specialises in upholstery, soft furnishing, interior design and curtain making You’re originally from Poland, so tell did you end up living in these here parts?

I came over from Poland in 2004 for a job that was advertised through an agency. It was work as an assembly operator in a factory based in Wilton. It was quite difficult at that time as my English was very limited. It did feel like I was starting at the bottom and all over again.

What was your job in Poland?

I worked for many years for Rosenthal selling the finest porcelain.

How did the setting up of Chenille Interiors come about?

I worked previously for Cambrica Interiors. After the owner sadly passed away, I then bought the premises and set up on my own in 2014.

Have you always wanted to do interiors and design?

I have always been artistic. As a child I won national linocut competitions and then as a teenager, I was offered a place to study in one of the Polish Art Schools. This then developed into a love of interior design and soft furnishing.

What would you say is Chenille Interiors’ approach?

Simply to help interpret the client’s wishes and then implement them to the highest standard possible, and to ensure they are completely happy with the end product.

What have been the highpoints in setting up and continuing the business?

The number of repeat clients and recommendations makes me very happy. I have recently finished my fifth job for one of my customers. She came to my shop in summer last year, and is still using my services.

Your husband is indie owner of the Darren MacDonald Funeral Directors. Does both of you running your own business have an impact?

We are both so very busy and we don’t see much of each other.

However to address this, we have now set aside a dedicated time slot where work isn’t allowed to come into the equation.

Where do you see the business in one year’s time?

I have so much work at the present I will have to take on extra staff in the future.

Is there someone in business that you admire and try to learn from?

It would be my husband Darren who truly inspires me. His approach to his business is great. He is very passionate about his work, believes in himself and his company. and is dedicated to making it a success. I do ask Darren for business advice, he is my husband and my best friend. His opinions genuinely matter to me.

WILTSHIRE HAS BECOME MY HOME AND THE PLACE WHERE I HAVE FOUND HAPPINESS

And what are the advantages of working for yourself?

I like the flexibility of being able to plan my working day around my family. And there is an excitement of taking sole responsibility of my company success.

And any disadvantages?

There are a few drawbacks, such as working longer hours and a lack of division between work and home time. I do visit my clients outside shop working hours, including Sundays or Bank Holidays, to avoid the shop being closed.

What are your predicted trends for 2018/2019 happening in the world of interiors?

Wood, brass, marble, and a lot of velvet fabric accessories. People are more ready to experiment and the recent trend to mix traditional with contemporary, and mix texture and pattern continues. The colour grey is staying around, but against a bright modern colour palette.

Are you always changing and playing with the décor of your own home?

Yes, and I really enjoy doing so. Recently I redesigned our apartment.

Fortunately it was approved by my husband and 19-year-old son. But to be honest they usually leave it up to me.

In what little spare time you might have, what else do you enjoy doing?

I love my Monday mornings helping in the Mencap charity shop.

Wiltshire has become my home and the place where I have found happiness. This is one small way I can give something back to the community, and maybe help those who are less fortunate and need some support.

For more: Chenille Interiors, 60A Winchester Street, Salisbury. tel. 01722 331099; www.chenilleinteriors.co.uk

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NEWS STORIES Our pick of the most exciting, intriguing or important local business stories happening right now Zoe Cupit, Wilton community land trust manager on the project site

MOVERS, SHAKERS, ETC MAN UP Wilton Men’s Shed in Wilton has recently been awarded a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant. The Shed, which will also welcome women, is due to open by the end of the year, and will be part of a wider development on the former HQ UK Land Forces site. The site is a mixed development including homes for veterans, community café, nursery and a business enterprise hub. www.wiltonclt.com

TIME FOR TEE After a 10-year reconfiguration project, the Bramshaw Golf Club in the New Forest National Park, is relaunching its 18-hole course. Andy Rideout, the general manager, says, “The work is a testament to a multi-agency approach working together successfully to preserve the traditions and landscape of the New Forest, while ensuring today’s golfers can enjoy the unique golf experience.” www.bramshaw.co.uk

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ABBEY HABIT A Shaftesbury community project has recently won National Lottery support enabling work on the 700-year-old abbey to soon begin.

Annabel Turner of the Shaftesbury Abbey & Museum Preservation Trust SAVED project, explains. “The £42,900 Heritage Lottery Fund will enable volunteers including pupils from six local schools, to conduct the first ever comprehensive archaeological and historical survey of the Abbey, its people and

its influence on Shaftesbury town, the region and the country at large.”

Local archaeologist Julian Richards adds, “Shaftesbury Abbey still holds secrets which this exciting project will, with local enthusiasm, help to unlock. And there is so much enthusiasm for this project from the people of Shaftesbury.”

For more: www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk

RAISE THE ROOF Property consultancy Myddelton & Major has won a top award for the sixth year in succession. The Salisbury-based firm covering the central southern region has again won the title of Most Active Agency in Wiltshire. Dean Speer says, “That we remain a trusted advisor to so many people in the commercial property business, at a time of such uncertainty in the sector, is particularly heartening.” www.myddeltonmajor.co.uk

A new day is awning

PITCHING UP The Salisbury Camping and Caravanning Club has officially reopened their Hudson’s Field site with refurbishments including 50 new hard standings and improved heating in their facilities on their 150 pitch site. Simon McGrath of The Camping and Caravanning Club says, “These improvements to the club site will benefit many campers visiting the city for years to come. We are looking forward to another great year of welcoming campers to Salisbury Club Site.”

For more: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

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LAW Q&A Q Do children have a right to have a say in where they will live and spend time with each of their parents, after their parents have separated?

A It will depend upon the child’s age and levels of maturity. The law states: ‘Children and young people must have their views heard before decisions are made about their future and where decisions are made that will impact them.’

Q Do the children have to see a judge?

A Since 2014, children and young people from the age of 10 have been given access to the judge, usually via the Court Welfare Officer (CAFCASS officer). The CAFCASS officer will engage with the child to ascertain their wishes and feelings which are then recorded in the CAFCASS report which is provided to the court and to the parents. This gives children the opportunity to make their views clear.

Q What about mediation?

A If the children are aged 10 or over, it might be beneficial to consider ‘child inclusive mediation’. The child or young person will only be invited to talk to the mediator alone and in confidence if the parents agree that to do so would be beneficial to the child.

Q What are the benefits of the mediation route?

A There are many benefits to child inclusive mediation; it can help the parents to focus and be clear in their discussions concerning the needs of their children.

Knowing that both parents are willing to listen to what the child has to say can also have a huge impact on the child’s relationship with both parents. A child should never be placed in a position where they feel under any pressure to choose between their parents. Just having the opportunity to confide in someone like a mediator can be comforting and reassuring to the child.

For more: Batt Broadbent, tel: 01722 411141; www.battbroadbent.co.uk

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LIN CUMBERLIN from the solicitors Batt Broadbent, discusses child residence issues

Networking and promoting at the Salisbury Expo

MINDING OUR OWN BUSINESS More than 200 business owners visited the Guildhall on 25 April for the South Wilts Business Expo 2018. The events saw 50 exhibitors displaying their goods and services, along with informative and inspiring seminars, workshops and talks.

Ceri Hurford Jones, vice president of Salisbury Chamber of Commerce who organised the Expo, says, “The timing for

this event couldn’t have been better given all that has happened over the past eight weeks – this was the perfect opportunity for anyone who is running, or considering running a business, in South Wiltshire to meet, network and talk about building better business.”

For more: www.salisburyexpo.co.uk

GARDENING TIME Horatio’s Garden, the Salisbury-based national charity, has received a remarkable cash boost from a local nursing home.

Residents and team members at Colten Care’s Braemar Lodge raised £2,830 for the organisation that transforms the lives Check mate from the of NHS hospital Braemar Lodge residents patients with spinal injuries. Their campaign included a summer garden party, Pascalidis says, “We are so grateful to local Christmas market, pub quiz and various fundraisers who play a huge role in helping raffles. Residents even made and sold items us create and care for accessible, beautiful from arts and crafts sessions including and therapeutic gardens at NHS hospitals.” greeting cards and paintings.

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PROPERTY

SHOWCASE

ROCK OF AGES ELSIE CHADWICK explores a Dinton home built using the same stone as Salisbury Cathedral

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orgive the turn of phrase but we get a lot of potential properties come through our doors. Some are cute little rose garden cottages, there are the grand king-of-thecastle dwellings with turrets, moats and fully matured orchards, there’s even the occasional all mod-cons, glossy, shiny, new build – it’s often difficult to know what to choose from this property beauty pageant.

But there is a very substantial reason why this Grade II 1896 Dinton home, found in the heart of the Nadder Valley, has made the page – because it rocks. It is made using Chilmark stone – a form of limestone, that has been mined at the nearby Wiltshire Chilmark Quarries since medieval times until 2007, albeit in small amounts in the later years. It has constructed many of the region’s impressive buildings, but probably most famously our landmark Salisbury Cathedral.

Solid foundations indeed for the delightful Dinton Lodge, and we’re pretty sold on the interior as well. The house offers beautifully proportioned rooms arranged over two floors retaining many original features including stone mullion windows and projecting bays to two sides as well as a balcony. On entering there’s the grand hall with a woodburning stove and original tessellated tile floor and a sweeping staircase to the first floor. The drawing room is generously proportioned and benefits from a lovely rounded bay window, which allows plenty of natural light and further stone mullion windows to the front, a door to the side gives access to a small veranda. The triple aspect dining room has views over both the garden and St Mary’s church opposite, which dates back to the 13th century having started life as an attachment to Shaftesbury Abbey.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with solid wood

Clockwise from top left: a traditional kitchen with Aga; a spacious and grand entrance; manicured and easy to manage gardens; dining banquet style

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1896 year built

£1.1M price

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units with a double Belfast sink and twin oven Aga. There is rear access to the garden via the boot room, and the inner hallway also provides access to a downstairs cloakroom, utility room and to a staircase leading to the cellar. The cellar is separated into four chambers; the first is enclosed by a door with a sink and a work surface which would make an ideal area as a hobby room. There is also a boiler room as well as a coal store with coal chute. One of the fun features of the cellar is the pump room, which still has the mechanisms for an existing well, because who hasn’t wished for their own well?

On the first floor is a spacious landing, which could be used as an office/library, with a window overlooking the church providing plenty of natural light. The principal bedrooms are good sizes with fitted wardrobes and are twin aspect, which again drink in the surrounding views. There are three further bedrooms as well as two large family bathrooms. Bedroom five has the potential, subject to the necessary consents, to be converted into an en-suite bathroom serving the main bedroom. It also has the added feature of a Juliet balcony with views over the pretty village.

Back to the outside of the Dinton home, and the driveway has space for several cars, plus there is a coach house with two garages, workshop and further storage area on the first floor, which could make an ideal office/annexe. The gardens are mainly to the rear of the property and are laid to lawn with several beds and borders of mature shrubs and plants. There is also a potting shed and attractive brick and timber greenhouse.

If this substantial and charming lodge doesn’t rock your world, then you must have a heart of stone.

For more: www.savills.co.uk

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iffany spent many years playing legendary murderess Velma Kelly in the musical Chicago in London’s West End. The Salisbury-born actress has also starred in The Producers, Cats, Witches of Eastwick, Sweet Charity and Kiss Me Kate. She is currently performing in Love on the Links at the Salisbury Playhouse, which runs 31 May to 23 June.

What are your Salisbury connections?

I was born in Odstock hospital, went to primary school in Sixpenny Handley and spent my teenage years in Salisbury. My father still lives in Old Sarum, so it’s such a thrill to be back in my home-town, performing at the Playhouse for the very first time.

Tell us a little about Love on the Links…

The show we’re doing is going to be so much fun. The Salisbury & South Wiltshire Golf Club kindly treated us to a wonderful day of lessons (none of us had played before) and we learnt so much from our brilliant instructor John. So hopefully any golf-lovers in the audience seeing us swing our clubs around the stage won’t be able to tell that we’re such novices. As well as playing the game, I’ve enjoyed reading up on it too – there are so many wonderful terms like Flub, Foozle, Jigger and Muckle. It’s all quite reminiscent of Harry Potter, isn’t it?

Aside from an actor, what other jobs have you had?

I was a waitress at Just Brahms restaurant on Castle Street when I was a teenager. I was absolutely hopeless, because I enjoyed chatting to the customers so much whilst taking their orders that by the time I’d return to their tables with the food I’d completely forgotten who ordered what, or even if I was back at the right table. Sadly the restaurant’s no longer there – but I don’t think that was entirely down to my terrible table service!

Did you have any other aspirations?

I wanted to be a dancer from the age of seven, and my first professional job was in The Nutcracker at the Royal Festival Hall when I was just eleven years old. Sadly I soon grew too tall to be a ballerina, so decided to pursue a career in acting and singing instead.

TIFFANY GRAVES The West End actress and singer returns to her home-town of Salisbury for the PG Wodehouse golfing comedy Love on the Links What was your first paid theatrical job?

My first job in musical theatre was playing dancer Judy in A Chorus Line, followed by Bombalurina in Cats, then both Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago – all very physical roles with lots of demanding choreography – so those early years of dance training actually paid off. Having thought I’d given up my childhood dream, I found that instead I was getting to live it out on the West End stage. It’s a positive lesson that I’ve tried to carry with me ever since.

Do you have a mantra you live by?

A useful life motto for handling such a topsyturvy existence is ‘Don’t take it personally’ – especially when you don’t get a part you’d set your sights on.

What big star names have you met during your work?

Meeting the legendary Mel Brooks whilst doing The Producers was amazing. Singing Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen guitarist Brian May to a packed stadium was pretty special. And I had a wonderful time doing a Help For Heroes concert recently with the Queen’s Colour Squadron and the ridiculously talented Royal Marines Corps of Drums.

What is your career highlight to date?

That is undoubtedly the National Theatre’s 50th

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birthday show, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Broadcast live on the BBC and in cinemas around the world, I was performing with Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Ralph Fiennes, Maggie Smith, Benedict Cumberbatch, Adrian Lester, Alan Bennett and Derek Jacobi (to name-drop but a few) – there were more superheroes there that night than in an Avengers’ movie!

What are you ambitions?

I’d love to perform on Broadway one day. Funnily enough, a huge poster of me in Chicago recently went up in New York’s Times Square, and friends have been sending me photos assuming I’m in the show out there – so that almost counts, right?

Your idea of perfect happiness is.. …a picnic in the park surrounded by loved ones and bottomless jugs of Pimm’s.

Your secret Salisbury is… …the Cholderton Farm Shop. It is a fabulous family-run delicatessen that sells the most delicious cheeses, chutneys and cakes – their signature Olde English Plum Puddings are a highlight of our family Christmas.

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