Salisbury Life - Issue 255

Food/Arts/Entertainment/Shopping/Property Issue 255/Summer 2018/£3

CELEBRATING THE BEST IN SALISBURY & WILTSHIRE

INDEPENDENT THINKING ISSUE 255/SUMMER 2018/ HELLO PETAL!

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS WITH SALISBURY’S INDIES

PETALLING YOUR WEARS

MOVING WITH THE TIMES

THE BENEFITS OF NEW BUILDS

INDIAN SUMMER

DINING OUT AT CAFÉ DIWALI

HOME GROWN

FASHION GOES FLORAL

EXPERT ADVICE ON USING COLOUR AND SCENT IN THE GARDEN

EDITOR’S LETTER / ISSUE 255 / SUMMER 2018

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HEAVEN SCENT Expert advice on filling your garden with colour, perfume, and bees!

Once and floral My first effort to grow outdoor plants was marigolds from seed, in a window box from a city-centre flat. The results were scraggy and scrawny but I felt like I’d won gold at the Chelsea Flower Show every time I came home and saw their scrappy happy bright little faces. (By the way, turn to page 10 to read about the Salisbury former soldier who really did win gold!) I’m still no green-fingered goddess which is why we turn to the region’s horticultural experts, including our cover star Nanette Wraith of Keyneston Mill, for summer gardening advice (page 18).

We also pay further tribute to flowers on page 28 with our on-trend fashion picks, and on page 24, you’ll find there’s a real ‘buzz’ about this particular shopping choice...

On page 32, to celebrate Salisbury Indies Week which starts 2 July, the city’s businesses talk about the impact of that fateful day on 4 March when Salisbury became the backdrop to a world drama. What is remarkable is the strength, the resilience and the positivity in their tales, proving that Salisbury will continue to bloom for a long time yet!

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

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Salisbury Happy Doggy’s Karen Scott now leads a team of 5 star hosts and walkers. We are knowledgeable, reliable, trustworthy, honest, dependable and accountable.

The Happy Doggy team can come to collect your dog from your workplace in the morning, take them off for a jolly good walk of an hour (at least) with their friends and return them exercised and ready to relax!

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THE ARTS 13 Arts intro Danny Baker and his lightning wit is coming to Salisbury

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

SHOPPING 24 Editor’s choice You’ll be inspired by our bee-inspired accessories and gifts

28 Fashion We’re picking the flowers for this season’s wardrobe

32 Indies The city’s businesses reveal how they are moving on from that incident

36 Remarkable retail

FOOD 38 Restaurant Cafe Diwali proves why it’s such a hot Salisbury favourite

45 Food news

HEALTH & BEAUT Y 47 Vita Skin Spa Our reviewer discovers the new Dermapen is worth writing about

BUSINESS 51 Business insider News, views and interviews from the region’s professionals

Managing editor Deri Robins deri.robins@mediaclash.co.uk Senior art editor Andrew Richmond Graphic design Megan Allison Cover design Trevor Gilham Contributors: John Rose, Mimi Fletcher, Caroline Elliott, and Clare Macnaughton Advertising manager Hillary Thompson hillary.thompson@mediaclash.co.uk Production and distribution manager Sarah Kingston sarah.kingston@mediaclash.co.uk Deputy production manager Kirstie Howe Kirstie.howe@mediaclash.co.uk Production designer Gemma Scrine gemma.scrine@mediaclash.co.uk Chief executive Jane Ingham jane.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Chief executive Greg Ingham greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Salisbury Life, MediaClash, Circus Mews House, Circus Mews, Bath BA1 2PW 01225 475800 www.mediaclash.co.uk @The MediaClash © All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without written permission of MediaClash.

Take a tour around the eclectic and exciting Cross Keys Salisbury

A milk vending machine, Goodfayre’s organic breakfasts and top beer

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

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64 Property showcase

Salon owner Wendy Stevens shares her office space

Snooping around Brooklands in Policeman’s Corner

TRAVEL

DEPARTMENTS

59 Devon break

6 Spotlight

The Finlake Holiday Park is a hotbed of fun and hot tubs

Chelsea gold for Salisbury veteran

PROPERT Y

Partying with Reeve The Baker and Wykeham Gallery

62 New builds Professional advice on the merits of buying new

About MediaClash We’re a Bath-based publisher, creative agency and event organiser Magazines Our portfolio of regional magazines celebrates the best of local living: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Salisbury.

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66 Salisbury lives Meet photojournalist Martin Nangle

On the cover Nanette Wraith of Keyneston Mill shares her expert gardening advice.

Turn to page 18 for the full feature.

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

Rachel with a Chelsea Pensioner, and right, her winning design

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

GROWING FOR GOLD A Salisbury veteran has won Gold at the Chelsea Flower Show last month. Formerly of the British Army Rachel Willis, from Durrington, has become a joint recipient of a gold medal and Best Discovery Exhibit for The Force of Good Garden at the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show. The former warrant officer has spent the last seven months working on the project alongside colleagues from Help for Heroes military charity and students from Hampshire’s Sparsholt College.

Inspired by the experiences of the Help for Heroes team the garden illustrates the role horticulture plays in the recovery and on-going support of injured British Armed Forces personnel and their families.

“Working on this project has been an amazing opportunity,” says Rachel. “It’s so gratifying to see that all of our hard work has been rewarded.”

Rachel, who served for 21 years until a back injury curtailed her career, started volunteering at local gardens and then began studying horticulture with Help for Heroes. “I’ve always had a general interest in gardening,” she says. “It’s so good for my mental and physical health and has given me a second chance at life following my army career.”

Sparsholt College lecturer Chris Bird adds, “It is always an honour to exhibit at Chelsea and this year is particularly special given the powerful story it has enabled us to tell in collaboration with our partner Help for Heroes.”

The Force of Good Garden’s legacy will continue with elements being donated to community groups to help more people heal through horticulture.

For more: www.helpforheroes.org.uk

A blooming marvellous win for Sparsholt College

An Agatha Christie is premiering in Salibsury

THEATRE

A CRACKING PRODUCTION Salisbury Playhouse will have the honour of hosting the European premiere of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d next year, which is also the first ever UK stage adaptation of the much revered Miss Marple mystery.

A collaboration between the new Wiltshire Creative organisation and the Wales Millennium Centre, the production will be adapted for the stage by acclaimed author and playwright Rachel Wagstaff and helmed by multiaward-winning stage director Melly Still. “We are delighted to be working with Wales Millennium Centre for the first time and will be excited to see Rachel’s brilliant adaptation bringing the legendary Miss Marple to a new audience here in Salisbury and beyond,” says Gareth Machin, Wiltshire Creative’s artistic director.

The Mirror Crack’d runs at the Salisbury Playhouse Main from 15 February – 9 March 2019 before going on to tour in Cardiff, Cambridge and Dublin.

For more: www.wiltshirecreative.co.ukk

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IN HER ELEMENT A new sculpture by German-born artist Almuth Tebbenhoff is the latest piece to adorn the Wessex Plinth at the front of Salisbury

Museum. Entitled Anello Flow, and carved from white Italian Carrara marble, the work will be on display until February 2019.

“I am highlighting the interconnectedness between the elements,” explains Almuth.

“Although the Anello is based on the flow of water, it is also made from stone which comes out of the earth.” Salisbury Museum’s communications officer Louise Tunnard says, “It’s fascinating to see how Almuth’s studies of the natural world translate into a breathtaking piece of sculpture.

This new work will form a beautiful frame through which to view our museum building too.”

Artist Almuth Tebbenhoff and, inset left, her scuplture, Anello Flow which will soon be seen in Salisbury

For more: www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

Celebrating the final in Salisbury

SPORT

LIFE CYCLES As part of Salisbury’s ongoing recovery programme the city played host to the grand final of the OVO Energy cycling tour on 31 May. Crowds gathered in Blue Boar Row for the start and finish of the final. Throughout the day spectators enjoyed live entertainment while the athletes competed along the 1.2 kilometre route which included New Canal, Catherine Street and Ivy Street and finally saw Canyon Eisberg and Team Breeze crowned champions of the Tour Series.

For more: www.tourseries.co.uk

ROMSEY – TOWN OF MANY EVENTS

Follow Romsey Town Council on Twitter for updates @destinationroms

Discover a Slice of Romsey’s Hidden History @kingjohnshouse

Open: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm Admission: Adult £4.00, Concession £3.00, Child £1.00 Guided tours and group visits by prior appointment.

Visit the delightful King John’s House and discover the mysterious architectural clues to the origins and use of this fascinating medieval building with its adjoining Tudor Cottage. See the rare animal bone floor and 14th-Century graffiti, which traces the past in the medieval walls. Explore the Museum collections, illustrating the interesting life of this charming house and its owners. King John’s House is set in a secluded period-style garden, creating an attractive backdrop to the delightful Miss Moody’s Tudor tea room serving home-made lunches and traditional afternoon teas. Arriving this Summer, Summer ‘Knights’, Jane Austen,Tall Tales and Tomatoes see our web-site and follow us on Twitter for updates on our Summer programme.

King John’s House, Church Street, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8BT | 01794 512200 | www.kingjohnshouse.org.uk Follow us for our regular programme of talks and events. Managed by King John’s House and Tudor Cottage Trust Ltd, an independent charitable trust supported by Test Valley Borough Council. All proceeds go towards the upkeep and preservation of this important historic property

Adventures in party-going

John Larkham and John Palmer

WISHES AND LOAVES

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

Steve Ward, Charlotte Price and Antony Price

Ali Murley, Sam Reeve, Irene Lloyd, and Emma Hobbs

Reeve the Baker, in partnership with Cambridge Wines, held a Bread and Wine Tasting Evening on 26 April at their recently refurbished cafĂŠ in Butcher Row, Salisbury. Gary Reeve baked artisan breads to accompany wines selected by Gareth Thomas from Cambridge Wines, with guests donating in aid of Salisbury Hospice.

Photos by John Rose www.johnrosephotography.com Cathy Bartholomew, Louisa, Swanton and Rosie Nikopoulos

Nikki Ward, Jo Hodgson, Tamzin Newby and John Hodgson

Gary Reeve, Tamsin Murley, Sarah Knight and Gareth Thomas James Simpson, Becky Simpson and Kate Hedges

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WATCH THE BIRDIE

Samuel, Serge, Claudia and Alexandra Acker

Gerald Dobson, Nick Tripp and Karl Martens

The Karl Martens exhibition opened at The Wykeham Gallery on 11 May. Karl, a Swedish artist of international acclaim, has been with the Stockbridge gallery for many years, and was present to unveil the one man show of his latest collection of bird paintings.

Photos by John Rose www.johnrosephotography.com

Vivien and Gavin Haig

Sue Wrinch and Gill Gutteridge

James Robinson and Sally Parker

Martin and Emma Thomas and Nickie Forsyth

Peter and Kinny Thompson and Kristina Martens

This fast moving fun show is full of action, romance and pathos – bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Hamptworth Lodge.

Music/theatre/film/more

DAN’S THE MAN Broadcasting legend, music journalist and comedy writer Danny Baker is on tour and coming to Salisbury with his new show, Good Time Charlie’s Back!, which follows the sell-out success of last year’s Cradle To The Stage tour.

He reveals he doesn’t plan his material, “There’s no structure to the show, but there is an absolute power house of stories,” says Danny. “I’m like the Navajo; it’s all an oral history, passed down through the generations. It’s not a written language.

But that’s the fun of it. If it were written down, the audience could tell, and it would take some of the vim out of it.”

Danny does reveal though, some surprise guests are due to appear, “To help me mark the festivities, I will be joined on some nights by both Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan – two of the nicest dogs I have ever owned.”

Danny Baker’s Good Time Charlie’s Back! can be seen at City Hall Salisbury on 18 July; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

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15 June – 20 July

Spend an evening with Rupert Everett at Messums Wiltshire when he talks about his new film The Happy Prince on 14 July; Emma, Viscountess Weymouth will be hosting and cooking at Longleat’s second Food & Drink Festival; performance poet John Cooper Clarke is one of the many headline acts at Frome Festival starting 6 July

Exhibitions

Jonathan Yeo’s first foray into sculpture. Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

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SALISBURY ART TRAIL After a two year break, the 2018 Salisbury Art Trail has returned 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, workshops and opportunities to meet some of the artists. www.plainartssalisbury.co.uk U N TI L 8 J ULY

THE REVELATION OF THE HEAD A carefully curated 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

U N TI L 1 4 JU LY

A FRANKS OR 2 This is a fascinating joint exhibition 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 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. There will also be night sessions on 28 June and 12 July with special sound-and-light showings. Salisbury Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

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UNTIL 25 AUG UST

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

UNTIL 26 AUG UST

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

20TH CENTURY FIGURATIVE ART The Arts Council Collection includes Craigie Aitchison, Michael Andrews, Frank Auerbach, Patrick Caulfield, Howard Hodgkin, Ken Kiff, Leon Kossoff and Euan Uglow. Young Gallery; www. younggallerysalisbury.co.uk

UNTIL 6 NO V EM B ER

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 SEP TEMBER

HENRY LAMB: OUT OF THE SHADOWS Working with curator Harry Moore-Gwyn, this exhibition represents a reappraisal of Lamb’s work and features key

UNTIL 30 NO V EM B ER

1918: WAR AND PEACE A powerfully moving exhibition

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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 3 0 J UNE – 2 2 JU LY

ABSTRACT FINE ART EXHIBITION A collection that includes sculptures, paintings and drawings by artists Pennie Elfick, Neil Joyce and Sandra Porter, Beaumont Gallery; www.beaumontgallery.co.uk

Theatre/ Dance /Film UNTI L 2 3 JUNE

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. £27-£11. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

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

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

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2 3 JU N E

WHISKY GALORE The story of the tiny Scottish island of Todday which 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 2 8 J UNE

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE A joyous celebration of Irish culture through music and dance, featuring performances from world champion dancers and a traditional Irish band. 7.30pm, £24. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

Music/ Comedy 2 3 J UNE

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,

ROSSINI The Salisbury Musical Society sing Rossini with accompaniment from Salisbury Symphony Orchestra.

7.30pm. Salisbury Cathedral; www.musicinsalisbury.co.uk 2 9 JU N E

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Back-to-back classic Motown hits including the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5 and Smokey Robinson with glittering costume changes and dazzling dance moves.

8pm, £27. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 1 4 JU LY

PIANO CONCERTO Nicholas Woods and Gill Bolton present an evening of summer music including Piano Concerto no.1 op.15 by Beethoven and Shostakovich’s Concertino for Two Pianos op. 94. 7.30pm.

St Martins Church, Salisbury; www.musicinsalisbury.co.uk 1 8 JU LY

DANNY BAKER Following the extraordinary success of his Cradle To Stage tour, the quick-witted author and

presenter is once again on the road with Good Time Charlie’s Back! stand-up. Turn to page 13 for more. City Hall Salisbury. 7.30pm, £24.50. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

Family fun UNTIL 3 SEP TEMBER

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 UNTIL 3 SEP TEMBER

T. REX: THE KILLER QUESTION Get up close and personal with this interactive indoor exhibition especially created by The Natural History Museum with include a life-size T.Rex skeleton cast, amazingly realistic animatronic dinosaur scenes, depicting hunter and scavenger behaviours, as well as hands-on replicas. Price is included with standard admission www.longleat.co.uk

Festivals 18 – 21 J UNE

10TH STONEHENGE CAMPSITE SUMMER

Top to bottom: The Curious Arts Festival comes to the New Forest on 20 July; Whisky Galore, a comic tale of tipples at Salisbury Playhouse with running from 26 June until 30 June

SOLSTICE FESTIVAL The annual four day mini-festival with a wonderful vibe for those wishing to peacefully celebrate the Stonehenge Summer Solstice season, in the relaxed and magical atmosphere of Salisbury Plain itself, with onsite caterers, music and firepit chats.

For more details visit see www.stonehengecampsite.co.uk 23 – 24 J U NE

LONGLEAT FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL The second annual Food and Drink Festival will see the park filled with irresistible aromas  www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 15

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garden games. £10.

Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 16 J UNE

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

23 – 24 J U NE

Songhoy Blues are bringing their upbeat Mali desert blues sounds and high-energy charm to the Larmer Tree Festival

and tempting treats as they showcase the best local produce and an assortment of delicious cuisines. Hosted by chef James Martin, The Hairy Bikers and Longleat’s Emma, Viscountess Weymouth. For details and prices visit www.longleat.co.uk 25 JUNE – 1 J ULY

CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL The largest festival in the UK dedicated entirely to history, Offering a unique blend of talks, discussions and debates alongside a vast living history through-theages encampment, interactive living history events, fabulous food and drinks, shopping emporium and stunning air displays. For details and prices visit www.cvhf.org.uk 29 JUNE – 1 J ULY

SHAFTESBURY FRINGE 2018 A non-stop fabulous weekend of fun, frolics, flash mobs, comedians, and live music in the beautiful hilltop town. Turn to page 57 our business story, and see www.shaftesburyfringe.co.uk 6 JULY – 1 5 J ULY

FROME FESTIVAL Highlights, at venues all over Frome, include the legendary 70s pop star Leo Sayer, JLS singer and recent Strictly contestant Aston Merrygold, Badly Drawn

Boy, Scottish folk rockers Blazin’ Fiddles and performance poet John Cooper Clarke. For more info www.fromefestival.co.uk

lessons on communicating with confidence by Caroline Goyder.

For full details and prices visit www.messumswiltshire.com

6 – 1 4 JU LY

19 – 22 J ULY

WINCHESTER FESTIVAL Award-winning choir Tenebrae and the opening concert featuring Bach’s Magnificat in commemoration of the centenary of the end of World War I are just two of the highlights.

Star speakers include Jeremy Paxman being interviewed by Alastair Stewart and Mary Berry in conversation with journalist Kirsty Wark. For more details see www.winchesterfestival.co.uk 7 JU LY

RNAS YEOVILTON INTERNATIONAL AIR DAY Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton – the spiritual home of the Fleet Air Arm hosts five hours of flying displays and extensive static displays, with participation from 14 nations. For details and prices visit www.royalnavy.mod.uk 1 4 – 1 5 JU LY

FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKEN WORD Highlights of the Messums Wiltshire weekend include readings by Edward Fox, Rupert Everett on Oscar Wilde, Barney Norris discussing the spoken word on stage, poetry in the surrounding countryside and

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LARMER TREE FESTIVAL Comedy, theatre, workshops, talks, family festivaling and an incredible music line-up including Fist Aid Kit, Jake Bugg, Let’s Eat Grandma and Songhoy Blues.

For more details visit www.larmertreefestival.co.uk 20 – 22 J ULY

CURIOUS ARTS FESTIVAL Coming to Pylewell Park, New Forest is John Newman, Outlya, Flyte and electronic rock duo Milky Chance. Comedy from legendary Al Murray and gifted character act Milo McCabe.

Plus Gareth Malone’s festival choir, talks from literary giants including Kate Mosse and a myriad of children’s entertainment. For more details see www.curiousartsfestival.com

Other 15 – 16 J UNE

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 barbecue, live music on the outdoor stage and fun beer

BERWICK ST JAMES OPEN GARDENS The chance to see 12 attractive gardens – with amazing varieties of roses, rare plants, winning cottage gardens, unusual trees, wildflower settings and much more. Also includes a barbecue, an arts and crafts exhibition, and a plant sale with proceeds going to charity including The Wiltshire Air Ambulance. For more details contact carolyn. macdougall@me.com 24 J UNE

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 14 J ULY

TIDWORTH POLO CLUB A day of polo and fundraising activities for the charity Inspire takes place at the annual polo tournament at Tedworth Park, with music, Army free-fall displays, and refreshment stands, with the options of marquee lunching or picnicking on the grass. For prices see www.inspire-foundation.org.uk 14 J ULY

AN EVENING WITH RUPERT EVERETT To mark the start of Messum’s Festival of the Spoken Word, Rupert Everett discusses his recently released film The Happy Prince chronicling Oscar Wilde’s last years of life exiled in Paris, which he has written, directed and stars in, followed by a screening at 6pm and supper in Mess Restaurant. 5.30pm, £55. Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

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floral tributes

Detail in the wall of Hatch House

Photograph by Jake Eastham

Salisbury’s horticultural experts share their advice on how to use colour and scent in the garden

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walled Dutch garden. She says, “The colour scheme is predominantly grey and green, with blues, whites and soft pinks, which are a perfect foil to the spectacular views across glorious rolling lush Wiltshire countryside.”

And if you enjoy experimenting with trends and changes of scenery, then as Nanette points out, “This is the beauty of annuals – you can really play around with colours, and if you don’t like it, you have a clean slate at the end of the season.”

At Horatio’s Garden, which builds and maintains gardens in NHS spinal injury centres all over the country, the use of colour and scent takes on another level of importance. As the head gardener of the Salisbury centre, Stephen Hackett, explains, “We think about what flowers and plants will make people feel good, positive and happy in our spaces.

The purple salvia and deep pink centranthus work brilliantly together – the contrast in form, texture and colour creates a bold but soothing display.

Our hardy perennials, knautia macedonia, stachys byzantine and achillea moonshine result in a light, airy and cheerful feel in summer. They’re also brilliant for bees and other pollinating insects, which is another extremely positive effect.”

Looking after our buzzy friends in the garden is also a priority for Rebecca Twigg, director and founder of The Secret Garden Salisbury. “Plants in the blue spectrum are very attractive to bees.

Add some lambs ears or nepeta species like six 

The beautiful Cranborne Gardens

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The Secret Garden works to attract pollinating bees

PLANTS IN THE BLUE SPECTRUM ARE VERY ATTRACTIVE TO BEES PHOTO BY SPENCER MULHOLLOAND

avourite colours and preferred scents in the gardens – it’s all a matter of personal taste, whether to go for rainbow of roses and a powerhouse of perfume, or a wisp of wisteria with its faintly sweet waft – it’s your cultured choice. But there is that moment when you sit in a friend’s garden, or wander past a neighbour’s window box, and the look and the smell is just amazing, and suddenly your straggly, reedy, weedy efforts are found wanting. We’ve rooted out a bunch of great local gardening experts for a few tips and advice.

So should we be thinking, muted and monochrome, or a multi-coloured mess for our flower and plants? Clare Whitehead, co-owner of Cranborne Garden Centre, suggests, “A range of pastel blue, pink and purple herbaceous and bedding plants will create an abundant cottage garden, but for a more sophisticated style try a muted colour palette, with contrasts between deep reds set against clean whites and silver foliage.”

Purple is making an appearance at Keyneston Mill, home of Parterre Fragrances, as Nanette Wraith, head of aromatic plants and crops, explains, “Currently in our gardens we have a range of purples, from pale lilac like iris pallida, right through to the richer hue of the perennial wallflower such as erysium bowles mauve, to a luxurious deep purple as seen in iris bishop’s robe.”

At Hatch House, gardener Susan Ridley has been working with Lady Holly Rumbold for the last 10 years nurturing the two tier 17th century

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hills giant commonly known as catnip, for a zing of silvery contrast in a sunny border. Blue hardy geraniums like orion are absolutely wonderful for pollinators too, or plant its wild cousin geranium pratense in your wild meadow zone, where it will cope with growing among the grass and other wild flowers.” And Rebecca also has advise to brighten those winter shady spots, “Cram those garden dark spots with hellebores for winter flying pollinators and some sturdy foliage. Underplant these with crocus and pulmonaria that will add a spring life line for hungry bees.”

The power and the effect of certain scents is worth considering when planning your outdoor space. Nanette advises, “Grouping strongly aromatic plants together can be difficult as you don’t want to inadvertently plant two contrasting scents in the same space.

“To maximise the benefit of locating aromatic plants in the optimum location it is good to understand there are two distinct groups of aromatic plant. The first group release their scent readily and have a fragrance that can be easily detected, possibly from a distance such as phlox, roses, jasmine, sweet peas and hyacinths. The second group must be touched/bruised for the oil within the plant to be released like most herbs (basil, thyme, coriander and mint). On hot days however transpiration rates increase and as such plants release more oils into the atmosphere.

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Left: Hatch House’s west facade with sweet smelling lavender; below: roses can provide both colour and scent in the garden

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a wonderful aroma on sunny summer days.”

“For fragrance we like roses,” reveals Hatch House’s Susan, “Roses are everywhere – climbing and rambling all over the old stonework around the garden. Holly’s favourites are Lady Waterlow, which flowers twice a year, and a David Austin rose called Madame Alfred Carrière, a climber with large creamy white blooms tinged with pink that has a wonderful scent.”

Claire is also a fan of the classic rose, “Highly scented old-fashioned roses, lavender and sweet peas all provide the dreamy scents of the quintessential English country garden, whilst jasmine and scented geraniums can transport you to the Mediterranean. Herbs planted between pavings in dining areas, provide subtle aromas, with scent released as you brush against them.”

It’s also worth thinking about how you use your garden in the evening. “If you plan to use your garden for supper-time entertaining, white flowers show up brilliantly in the dark, creating drama.” Plus there is the option of actually lighting up your garden as Ira Blake of Light My Space explains, “You need to think of your garden as an extra room and pick out focal points – trees, planting, a sculpture or water feature – and also mark out paths and steps.

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Bath Bomb, £4.90 This creamy and fizzy planet-friendly bath bomb lasts ever longer if you use it like a soap.

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Bee and daisy bracelet, £69 Designed by Daisy, this delicate silver and yellow gold plate adds a summer charm all year round.

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

Bumblebee cufflinks, £30 These honey bee accessories, made of quality metal and set on a white background, add a subtle buzz to any outfit From Regent, 73 New Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 335151; www.regenttailoring.co.uk

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Bee greeting card, £2.75 Textile artist Rosie Midwood creates free machine embroidered artwork on her cards.

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Sophie Allports Bee mug, £11 The designer was inspired by her garden bees for this fine bone china cup.

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It’s a look that works for weddings, the office, pub gardens and Sunday best. Pairing your floral dress with a tough, leather piece or a snowy-denim jacket to play down the sweetness and lend a little edge to the girlnext-door look. And don’t think the sport-luxe look doing the rounds this season negates the floral prints – Stan Smith white trainers with a large print A-line skirt are an energising combo. Go bold, loud, subtle or dainty – your choice – but do pick the flowers.

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FORWARD THINKING As part of Salisbury Indies Week, which runs 2 – 8 July, we explore how our city’s independent retailers have coped with, stayed positive during, and are now moving on from, the infamous Salisbury spy poisoning incident

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f all the places, in all the cities, in all the world, this event had to walk into ours. It is almost surreal as we watch the shocking events unfold around us. Russian spies, paralysing nerve agents, the world’s media camped out, army tanks rolling in and Salisbury is 24/7 international news. No-one can get enough of it, and yet no one knows what really happened. There are whispers, rumours, denials and questions in the House.

But as the crazy storm of the drama abates, and the tide of confusion recedes, here we are looking at Salisbury afresh. What has emerged from the ruckus? We caught up with a few of the city’s indie businesses to tell us, first-hand, the impact of that 4 March event…

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CHARLIE ALDRIDGE, director of Pritchetts Family Butchers

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“We have seen a 25 per cent drop in business, both in the shop and also our market stalls. I hope though, if everyone pulls together as one community, Salisbury will be fine again long-term. Having traded for over 140 years, through numerous tough times including world wars and recessions, we are committed to keeping Salisbury’s last remaining butchers shop going, and we certainly can’t let the Russians spoil that!”

5 Fish Row, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324346

KELLY CRAVEN-SALVATELLI,

owner and art director of Sienna Taye Hairdressing

“We were lucky in that our clientele continued to support us during a very difficult period for the city. But of course it is all we that talked about during appointments. It was like people were actually in shock. We have now noticed the change in atmosphere and the lift in spirits – we’re all saying how proud we are about how well this remarkable city coped.”

21 Winchester Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 333440; www.siennataye.co.uk

DANA BURTON, owner

of vegan store Goodfayre

“There were a few weeks that were tough, especially after two lots of snow and the mixed messages from the media, but things have now gotten back to normal. There is a lot of good things that have come out of it, particularly the support from the council and Salisbury BID. It seems there is a real desire now to put Salisbury back on the map and in a positive light.”

Unit 9 Cross Keys Arcade, Queen Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324235 www.goodfayre.co.uk

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of Casa Fina, the accessories, homeware and gifts store

“We did notice the drop in footfall immediately after the event on 4 March. But now, to some extent, the situation has improved and we are doing lots of social media and joining in with community events such as #salisburycityofdoves, the Art Trail, the recent royal wedding and OvoTour cycle race, in order to help make Salisbury feel vibrant again.”

62 High Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 326428; www.casafinasalisbury.co.uk

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SARAH ORTON AND STEVEN JONES, of Roly’s Fudge Salisbury

“We found our footfall two thirds down and we think that is also maybe in part to the relentless, negative and often sensational coverage. As traders we spent quite a bit of time empathising and hugging as we all watched our turnover plummet. English customers were gorgeous coming in from all over Wiltshire and Dorset

just to support retailers. That really touched us.

“We only started recovering at the beginning of June.

The Les Colombes paper dove installation has been a wonderful initiative, with 2,000 paper doves in the Cathedral creating a stunning symbol of peace. Also lots of retailers in the city have put up their own dove display so there’s a real feeling of positivity now.”

62 High Street, Salisbury. tel: 07939 114788

DEBORAH FOX,

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PHIL GOSDEN, founder of Salisbury Tile Store

“The poisoning took the wind out of March, the retail side just stopped for about three weeks, people just stopped coming to Salisbury, and we felt the knock-on effect on the trading estates. But I do believe Salisbury will bounce back and those who are in the Maltings are hopefully seeing a flood of customers now.” www.salisburytilestore.net

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“Initially the Salisbury spy poisoning effected our business quite significantly as the media were reporting that ‘The Mill’ was closed and many of our customers understood that to mean us rather than the public house further down the road! Once we realised the confusion we were able to get the word out that we were not closed and business returned to more normal levels. Also I am really excited about the long term prospects for Salisbury as a result of this – the city is now suddenly on the international radar, which its marketing budgets could never have achieved.”

Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

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SARAH HAYDON,

“Being located along riverside walk within the Maltings, we have been in the thick of things following the spy incident. Cordons from central car park through to the city centre being the main issue. Footfall had been dramatically reduced affecting our turnover. I am very grateful to the customers who sought us out and supported us through these testing times. Some regulars, some new. Free parking has certainly helped. The landlords and the councils have made great efforts to reopen the site, which has made the centre more attractive.

Let’s move on, because the future’s looking bright.”

11 The Maltings, Salisbury. tel: 07734 868414

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DAN AND KATE MILLS,

owners of The Cake Forge

“Our location, which is slap bang in The Maltings, saw us hit very hard, but it’s a case of looking at the positives now.

One of which is how it has brought the Maltings traders that much closer. We

made some really good friends during this, and together we have kept our spirits up and tried to stay upbeat. Now Salisbury is on the map, let’s keep it there for all the right reasons.”

2/3 The Maltings, Salisbury. tel: 01722 239249; www.thecakeforge.co.uk

RACHEL RIDD, managing director of Thomas Cleaning Salisbury

“We were fortunate that the events didn’t impact negatively on our business but of course we all felt the drama of it all and were worried about the effects on others. However one thing we noticed was the sense of humour the people of Salisbury retained throughout – that went a long way to lifting spirits and morale.” tel: 07468 426437; www.thomascleaning.org

JAMIE LINGHAM, head of wines and spirits at menswear and lifestyle store, Regent

“We’ve definitely noticed a drop in footfall during that time. We also had customers cancelling their appointments in store and we found it quite unnerving with the heavy press and police presence, and noise of the constant helicopters.

But from a terrible incident, we now actually feel it could make Salisbury better. Something like this has shown a true spirit of who we are and what we stand for as a city and proving the centre, and the people, will remain resilient.”

73 New Street, Salisbury. www.regenttailoring.co.uk

WENDY STEVENS,

of her eponymously-named Salisbury hair salon

“We don’t rely on footfall so thankfully we were pretty unaffected but myself and the team made sure we popped in the Maltings to make purchases. People are already moving on from this, and soon it will just be a distant memory.”

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Robert Brown, Cross Keys marketing manager, takes us on a tour around Cross Keys Salisbury, the city’s only covered shopping centre P ic t u r e s by Joh n Rose

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tepping through the entrance of Cross Keys Salisbury is reminiscent of Harry Potter’s 9 3/4 platform at King’s Cross.

Easy to miss, but once inside, it’s a huge cavern of retail adventures. From vinyl to vegan, and from comics to hairdressing, with upmarket men’s clothing from Richmond Classics and a contemporary art gallery along the way. We caught up with Cross Keys marketing manager, Robert Brown, to find out more…

What is the history of Cross Keys?

Cross Keys Arcade was established over 25 years ago in the heart of Salisbury off Guildhall Square and retains original features which are Grade II listed such as a Jacobean staircase.

How has it evolved over the years?

For some years T K Maxx has been at the heart of the centre and has shown long-term commitment to stay in the centre of Salisbury.

These shops and restaurants don’t just come and go, we have some very long standing occupiers such Games Workshop celebrating 21 years at Cross Keys. Cross Keys Restaurant has served many a happy returning customer for decades.

What is the space above the shops used for?

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We have occupied offices, local businesses and Regus, the global serviced office provider, offering small businesses office space which will undoubtedly benefit the centre along with the city’s business hub. There are some great organisations housed here, including the Ghurkha Welfare Trust.

What is the secret of Cross Keys success?

We believe that the uniqueness and variety, both in terms of occupiers and our architectural mix, is what keeps drawing shoppers to Cross Keys.

No one shop is the same. The distance some people travel to visit certain shops in Cross Keys is remarkable. Take Vinyl Collectors and Sellers, for one example, they are bucking the trend of the UK high street. Not only are they the only vinyl record store in Salisbury but their reputation is attracting people from far and wide. Another seemingly niche, but actually extremely popular store is the ethical retailer Goodfayre, which shows the shift in priorities towards protecting the environment. Gallery 21 is an exceptional high-end art shop, which ranks amongst the best in the country and often has well known artists exhibiting their work.

How have the Salisbury spy events impacted on business?

Community spirit has kept Cross Keys alive.

This page, top left: marketing manager Robert Brown in front of the surprisingly large Cross Keys Salisbury; Celia GarcíaRubio of Scent & Colour whose products are all ethically-sourced; Holly Steele of the comic geeks’ paradise Cool! Merch; premium menswear retailer Richmond Classics managed by Lewis Everett; Paul Smith, owner of the record haven Vinyl Sellers and Collectors; Gallery21’s Jason Jennings-Bramly; Maxine Keighley outside her Cross Keys Restaurant

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We’re moving on from the incident that affected the whole city and have utilised our strong links in the community to do the right thing for our tenants during this testing time. There are some occupiers here who were not affected at all by a lower footfall because of their unique appeal, and many have an extremely loyal client base.

How do the businesses housed there complement each other?

The diverse mix of occupiers attracts a diverse range of people. A number of occupiers have collaborated, for example Goodfayre has designed an ethical menu for Cross Keys Restaurant, and during organised music nights, the café has served refreshments. There is a great sense of community and entrepreneurial spirit amongst the retailers.

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How would you describe the customers who come to Cross Keys?

Our visitors are savvy shoppers, they know what they want. There are a lot of repeat visitors.

We’ve almost certainly become the go-to destination for independents in Salisbury.

If you’re struggling for a gift for anyone, I challenge you not to find something within Cross Keys.

What would you say is Cross Keys’ aims and ethos?

Our overall aim is for people to visit and leave with their expectations exceeded as that will be their lasting impression of Cross Keys, and we have commitment from occupiers who are dedicated to serving Salisbury.

Do you have an online presence at all?

We’re taking a longer term look at how we use digital to support our customers when they visit the centre. From an initial browse of our website, a new one of which will launch soon, to engaging with a social media post, to their experience when visiting – we want people to return time and time again.

What are the plans for the future?

Like all sectors, if you don’t change, you are left behind, and we’re trying to build a forward looking centre for a forward looking city. We are realigning our consumer facing digital proposition to reflect where the centre is heading, attracting people to visit from the surrounding area.

Cross Keys Salisbury, 22 Queen St, Salisbury, is home to: A Plan Insurance; Blinkers Hair Salon; Cool!Merch; Create Hair Salon; Cross Keys Restaurant; Eden Hair of Salisbury; Eurochange; Gallery 21 Fine Art; Games Workshop; Goodfayre; Richmond Classics; Ryman; Scent & Colour; Subway; T K Maxx; Vinyl Sellers and Collectors; Well Natural; and Wildwood.

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Some can in fact be very annoying.

Think quinoa and kale patties served in cold brioche rolls by red trousered, red-bearded manbunned hipsters, riding penny farthings. Such atrocities are usually accompanied by the words ‘artisan’, ‘authentic’ or even, ‘locally-curated’, causing even the most liberal, open-minded and non-judgey of us to weep into the tepid yeast mix ‘pre-digested by an elephant’ and served in a measuring jug. When Café Diwali arrived in the city just over two years ago with the aim of bringing real Keralean Indian street food, serving craft beer, and a commitment to working with local produce, it could’ve been lost in the gimmicky foodie world that was emerging at the same time. Fortunately for us though Café Diwali has shone as brightly as the Hindu festival it is named after, while so many of those fanciful food fakers have faded into the ether.

In fact, speak to anyone from Salisbury and surrounds, and it is clear the Crane Street restaurant is now as firmly entrenched in the city’s psyche as the Cathedral, the Plains and the Close. Maybe it’s because unlike those noisy hipsters, founder (Muhammed) Rasheed isn’t all about the show, but is quietly confident about what he can bring to the table. He has grown up with the taste of spices and travelled round India working in different hotels and restaurants. He came to England to work in both British and Indian restaurants. He says, “My inspiration has been my mother, and I’ve always liked being in the kitchen, making ingredients come together.”

And what he has learned over the years permeates and enriches every dish served. The day we visit the sun shines and we make a bolt for the outdoor garden to enjoy this rare summer. While the space might not look like much at first glance, with its simple shrubbery, primary coloured furniture and the old wine bar parasols, once the waft of

A LUXURIOUSLY

CREAMY TOMATO-BASED SAUCE HEAVILY SPIKED WITH THE CITRUS TANG OF LEMONGRASS

fresh coriander, the tang of lemon, the aroma of heated spices, and the whispers of garlic fill the space, you’re transported to a little piece of Kerala.

While we make our choices, we use the poppadums like little puffed pan-fried spoons to scoop up the freshlymade-that-day pickles which include the delicately balanced combinations of finely chopped onion, mint and lemon; carrot with a mustardy chutney; deep rich tomato with a pinch of chilli; and crisp, sweet apple chutney.

Our starter is a sharing platter of spice-fried cod coated with crushed cumin, peppercorn and coriander seeds, with the slight tongue numbing tingle of cloves (a restaurant bestseller and we can taste why); a pani puri, which is unleavened deep-fried bread filled with chick peas, onion, chillies and fresh coriander, topped with the ruby jewels of plump, crunchy pomegranate seeds and fresh cooling yogurt; and dal kachori, which is lentils in a light puff pastry livened up by the aniseed-y twist of fennel seeds.

Or to put it another way, little pieces of fiery, powerful and intense heaven. Each one comes with its own side sauce, but we double dip like crazy people, relishing the myriad of different flavours that can be conjured up.

Guided by Rasheed, I opt for the Café Diwali’s most popular main, the nihari gosht. The slow-cooked lamb has the precious infusion of every kind of spice and seasoning under the Salisbury sun, and melts beautifully into the grains of lacily-light basmati rice. My companion chooses the butter chicken in a luxuriously creamy tomato-based sauce heavily spiked with the citrus tang of lemongrass, fenugreek and cardamom, which is eagerly mopped up with the large, warm, buttery naan.

The recipe for success is simple according to Rasheed, “We have a compact menu which is changed every four months, and being small means we can use the best and freshest ingredients daily.” It must work because in Café Diwali’s short history it has already won the South Wilts Business of the Year Award 2017, Casual Dining Restaurant Of The Year 2016 by Asian Curry Awards, and was shortlisted for Best Newcomer at the prestigious British Curry Awards 2017.

However Rasheed and his lovely team, which includes Sheila, Kumar, Dipender, Hussain, Florin and Fazalu, don’t need a cabinet of trophies to prove their credentials – on busy days diners have been known to queue for a table, which speaks volumes about this venue’s star quality.

DINING DETAILS Cafe Diwali, 90 Crane Street, Salisbury; 01722 329700; www.cafediwali.com Opening hours lunchtime time 12pm-2pm/2.30pm; dinner 6pm-9.30pm/10.30pm Prices starters range from £4.95-£6.95, mains £9.95-£16.95, £9.95, desserts from £3.95 Drinks Craft, imported beers and fairly priced wine Disabled access Yes Atmosphere Relaxed, friendly and foodie Service Welcoming, knowledgeable and efficient

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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.

90 Crane Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2QD 01722 329700 cafediwali.com

The Greyhound Inn at Wilton 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.

Wonderful food • Local produce Relaxed atmosphere • Cask ales • Fine wines Accommodation • Bed & Breakfast For accommodation and food reservations please call

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

Special Offer!

BBQ packs: £4 each or 3 for £10

Meat hampers £20 couples hamper £30 family weekly hamper £50 family monthly hamper You can find us behind the Guild Hall in Salisbury, or at Salisbury & Wilton Markets. @DeaconsSalisbury

Tel: 01722 324346

La fosse

AT CRANBORNE Restaurant and Rooms

We are a husband and wife team with a small, relaxed, no “hustle and bustle” Restaurant and Rooms. Mark prepares all dishes fresh to order with local seasonal produce. If you are in a hurry or have a taxi coming, please let us know at the start of the evening.

Situated in an idyllic village location with a South facing garden. We offer an eclectic choice of traditional and original dishes to suit all tastes served Monday to Sunday.

SPECIAL EVENT 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!

Beautiful Food, Real Ales & Wonderful Surroundings

The Square, Cranborne BH21 5PR • 01725 517604 www.la-fosse.com • lafossemail@gmail.com

BOOK ONLINE OR CALL 01722 712266 White Hill, Pitton, NR Salisbury, SP5 1DU | silverplough-pitton.co.uk

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Maul’s Wine and Cheese Bar is a family founded, independent wine bar based in the heart of historical Salisbury.

We pride ourselves on providing good quality local and international produce for our customers to enjoy.

Maul’s passion for wine and cheese comes from Andy & Ellen’s first date where they shared a bottle of Montepulciano and a cheese board, and from there the story began.

Our wines and drinks have been carefully compiled, with juicy reds to citrusy whites to buttery bubbles from all over the world.

We hope you too can start your own memories here at Maul’s.

COME ENJOY THE BEST WINE IN SALISBURY Tuesday Evenings: 5pm till close

THE GAMES LOUNGE Come along and enjoy a game of Cards Against Humanity, UNO, Dobble, Poker and much more with your glass or two of wine.

Get yourself a Maul’s games lounge loyalty card and for every 175ml or 250ml of house wine you get a stamp. After 5 stamps get the 6th glass on us! #thegameslounge Wednesday Evenings: 5pm – 8pm

WINE O’CLOCK WEDNESDAYS 20% off all bottles of red, white and rose wines (ex. Premium range) #wineoclockwednesday Friday Evenings: 5pm – 8pm

FINISH YOUR DAY SPARKLING 20% off all bottles of sparkling and champagne (ex. Premium range) #finishyourdaysparkling

3 Fish Row, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EX 01722 416575 | info@maulswinebar.com | maulswinebar.com

Bespoke themed invites, cake, party food, tableware and party bags delivered to your door ready to serve.

Let Party On A Plate do the hard work for stress free children’s parties.

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“Party On A Plate is a little m iracle.

If only I had found it so oner.”

Visit partyonaplate.co.uk for further details and see our ‘Go-Green’ pledge 07446 710010 ★ hello@partyonaplate.co.uk

No44 Homeworks Courses & Classes Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Stage 1 & 2 Upholstery Courses Traditional & Modern Techniques

Vintage china and prop hire delivered to your door

Stool Making Class Using one of our kits

Nanny Nellies Attic offers bespoke styling from bygone years to theme any event from a wedding to afternoon tea party, window display and photoshoots.

Lampshade Making Classes 1. Coolie or Drum 2. Lined Lampshade

There is simply oodles of gorgeous vintage china and props to transform your celebration into something quite unique!

Plus we wash it all up after your party!

Ring 01722 324773, pop in to the shop or visit our website for details.

q 07551861814 www.nannynelliesattic.com

44 Fisherton Street, Salisbury SP2 7RB 01722 324773 info@no44homeworks.co.uk homeworks www.no44homeworks.co.uk

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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

John with the amazing milk machine

BBC Radio 2’s Nigel Barden, with head brewer Terry Baker and Ian Gregory from Anton-Paar

“A pint of the usual I said…?”

RAISE A GLASS! Flack Manor Brewery of Romsey won two awards at the recent BeerX ceremony, held in March at Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre.

Their Romsey Gold in bottles was awarded National Gold winner in the class of Small Pack Speciality light beers and their Flack’s Gold, gained a Silver Award in the highly competitive class ‘Keg Premium Bitters &

Pale Ales’.

The brewery’s managing director Nigel Welsh, says, “This event is so very important for independent brewers like Flack Manor brewery, because it’s a way to gain national recognition, albeit a tough and highly competitive way!”

For more: www.flackmanor.co.uk

A PINT ON TAP

CEREALISED

Nunton Farm, near Odstock, has found its ingenious way of delivering the freshest milk possible to the community, has been a huge hit. One year ago, the Radnor Arms pub car park became home to a self-service milk vending machine stocked with whole milk direct from the dairy farm’s herd.

Nunton Farm’s John Martin explains, “It’s been a great way for customers to get all the benefits of buying fresh and local, and also for us to get fair price by selling direct.”

Consumers have so enthusiastically embraced the idea, that the farm is to set to acquire a second milk vending machine. John says, “We feel connected with local people, which is very rewarding for us, and they are getting far better insight into farming as a whole, which in turn is having a positive impact on how the sector is perceived.”

Goodfayre recently treated Salisbury to free organic mini-breakfasts as part of a nationwide initiative to show how easy it is to eat healthily, ethically and enjoyably.

Store owner Dana Burton explains, “We had taken part in Wake Up to Organic last year. We set up a table in the store with a range of free breakfast options that had been kindly donated from our suppliers. We got involved in the social media on the day and posted photos using #WakeUpToOrganic.

“The main purpose was to share the love of organic produce, which has fewer pesticides, no GM, artificial or preservatives and the event was a big success.

“The results were we managed to raise awareness, as well as boosting sales.”

For more: www.facebook.com/nuntonfarm

Good morning the Goodfayre way

For more: www.goodfayre.co.uk

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Sienna Taye Hairdressing is an independent hair salon in the heart of Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Set within a grade two listed building the salon is bursting with character & charm.

The creative team offer a bespoke service to suit your individual needs.

They look forward to welcoming you at Sienna Taye, where you can anticipate a fabulous experience.

MEET THE TEAM

Kelly Craven-Salvatelli Owner, Art Director & Bridal Specialist.

Louise Capper Technical Director.

Ellena Grace Stylist & Colour Specialist.

Sofia Stephenson Senior Stylist, Colour & Bridal Specialist

Sam Hopkins Technical Director & Senior Stylist

Kelly has lived and breathed the hair industry for 17 years. She has a vast amount of experience from session stylist, editorial work, London fashion week, educator to running a fully booked daily column in salon. Precise bobs, pixie cuts and big bouncy curls rock her world along with a little vintage updo.

With over 10 years in the hair industry, Louise has an in-depth colour understanding and a book full of technical knowledge.

She holds a Schwarzkopf Master Colour Degree along with many other strings to her bow. Working on achieving the perfect blondes for our clients, she believes it’s vital to maintain hairs integrity.

Ellena is the salons ray of sunshine. She works her magic and brings hair to life with beautiful colour work. She specialises in longer hair using the latest freehand, contouring and balayage techniques. She has 6 years experience in the industry and grows passionate everyday looking forward to her next canvas to work on.

Sofia is bursting with enthusiasm and has the expertise to deliver stunning tresses. She has 9 years experience on the salon floor and working backstage at London fashion week on top designers shows. She specialises in men’s hair, braids and beautifying brides on their special day.

With over 10 years creative work in the salon, Sam thrives on a challenge. If you are looking for a colour change or correction she is your girl.. Adoring vibrant rich colours but always applying her own twist.

Sam has a Schwarzkopf Master Colour Degree along with many creative colour courses behind her.

Tel: 01722 333440 | 21,Winchester Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 1HB | www.siennataye.co.uk

H E A LT H A N D BEAUTY

Rumour has it this is the new go-to facial for those in the know

FACING UP!

CLARE MACNAUGHTON discovers a Vita Skin Spa treatment that rejuvenates, revives and makes her feel like a star

A

s a middle-aged mother, I’m an old, saggy cloth cat, baggy, and a bit loose at the seams, (Bagpuss in case you’re too young to remember, in which case you can move along), I am always open to something to diminish the ageing process.

The Advanced Dermapen Facial treatment is offered by Salisbury’s Vita Skin Spa – a luxury, beautifully aromatic spa, discreetly nestled at St Ann Street in Salisbury – and I’d heard the whispers this is fast becoming the go-to facial for celebrities.

I am greeted by the experienced therapist and spa manager Laura Watts, who expertly guides me through the facial. The treatment

PRODUCING NEW COLLAGEN, CREATES NEW, YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN

begins with a cleanse and then a gentle fruit peel using RegimA’s Rapid Rejuvo Masque.

This exfoliates and smoothes, preparing the skin for the micro needling, making it more effective. The masque can feel a little stingy but fortunately Laura has already advised me and calmly reassured me of the slightly more robust elements of the procedure, so I’m not worried.

Once it has worked its magic, the masque is removed. The next step to the advanced Dermapen treatment is mesotherapy.

Mesotherapy is the bespoke aspect of this treatment as Mesotech products are chosen and mixed into cocktails dependent on what is trying to be achieved with the skin.

Juliette Armand Ameson products contain a mixture of active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, amino acids, peptides and vitamins. All of these things are inherent to the skin.

Laura chooses Rejuvin meso cocktail for me. Rejuvin has everything needed to combat ageing. It contains hyaluronic acid which hydrates the skin, peptides, vitamin C which brightens the skin, DNA/RNA protein complex and argireline - an amino acid that treats expression lines. Once the products are applied, the micro needling begins.

The Dermapen™ uses a sterile, one usage cartridge of needles in a pen like device.

The Dermapen provides a delivery of microneedles, creating micro injuries to the epidermis (outer layer of skin). As a result, the micro injuries encourage the body’s innate ability to repair itself and to produce new collagen and elastin fibres. This collagen synthesis creates smoother, firmer,

more radiant and younger looking skin. As we age, we lose collagen, one per cent a year after the age of 20. Producing new collagen, creates new, younger looking skin.

The Dermapen™ is used for the treatment of acne scarring, surgery scars, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, pigmentation and sun damage as well as lifting and tightening the skin. The micro-skin channels created by the micro needles, carry up to 80 per cent more topical nutrients, allowing penetration into the dermis, feeding the cells found in the dermis and basal layers of the skin.

This increases the absorption of active ingredients stimulating repair at cellular level and accelerating the regeneration of the epidermal cells. It is not exactly painful but it is uncomfortable to experience.

In the advanced treatment that I receive, Laura needles into the hairline and around behind the ears. This stimulates the face to lift. She also works on the neck. After the micro needling the skin feels slightly sun burned and hot, so Laura applies a cooling mask to calm the skin. Following this she uses LED light to calm the skin and help the healing process.

That evening, my skin looks red, so it’s definitely not a facial to have in your lunch break but I’m told that the redness will have calmed by the next day and the skin should feel back to normal apart from a slight dryness, which can last for a day or two. Immediately following the treatment, my skin guzzles moisturiser, so it is important to drink lots of water and regularly moisturise.

After two weeks my skin is rejuvenated, however, the full results take up to six weeks. The facial has smoothed out my skin and repaired my thread veins. The effects of new collagen generation last for up to 24 months. Three treatments are recommended, 6 weekly, followed by a maintenance treatment once or twice a year – this is a cost-effective alternative to Botox and fillers. No wonder news of the wonders of Dermapen is spreading fast – looking like a million dollars for a fraction of the usual sort of costs.

Clare had the Advanced Dermapen treatment which includes peel, Mesotech, microneedling and LED light and costs £225. The Standard Dermapen which includes micro needling only is £175.

For more: Vita Skin Spa, 26 St Ann Street, Salisbury. 01722 346324; www.vitaskinspa.co.uk

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Gift vouchers & online gift cards are available

We listen, We care, We create…

Wendy Stevens Salisbury is a friendly, contemporary salon with a calming and welcoming ambience. When designing the salon, guest comfort was paramount in all decisions, from the partitioned backwash area to the relaxing background music.

L’Oréal Colour & products are used & we stock Nioxin, which helps with hair loss & thinning. Wendy is always happy to give help & advice with this sensitive area, over 50% of people are effected at some point in their lives. The team regularly attend L’Oréal courses as trends & colours are constantly changing, so we can deliver the very best in hairdressing!

We provide many refreshments - Nespresso coffee, Twinings tea & for that extra treat ... hot chocolate with marshmallows!

CONSULTATIONS are where the journey begins, come and have a chat and see how we can help you achieve that perfect look! We look forward to meeting you........

L’Oréal & Nioxin Stockists Call us today

01722 327788

Wendy Stevens Salisbury is a State registered Hair salon who supports the campaign to make regulation compulsory for all hairdressers & barbers.

Online bookings are available at www.wendystevenssalisbury.co.uk

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Southern Smilesltd DENTURE SERVICE

Dentures direct from the people that make them!

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!

9a Catherine Street, Salisbury SP1 2DF Tel: 01722 410430

Monday - Thursday 09.00 - 17.30 Friday 09.00 - 13.00 www.southernsmiles.co.uk

David Bevan GDC number 135012

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Need help at home?

We are a local team of highly skilled insured Chartered Physiotherapists, with over 85 years combined experience.

We treat all manner of musculoskeletal problems in clinic and also provide essential rehabilitation or neurological physiotherapy at home. Call us today for a consultation. New Tuesday evening clinic now available.

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01722501010 / 07712042896 info@harnhamphysiotherapy.co.uk • www.harnhamphysiotherapy.co.uk

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QUOTE OF THE ISSUE

Anne Sykes and Chris Smith of Casa Fina with a Salisbury Gift Card (not actual size)

RETAIL

PHOTO BY SPENCER MULHOLLAND

THE INSIDE MESSAGE Many of Salisbury businesses have adopted a city-wide gift card initiated

by Salisbury BID to help encourage local spending Salisbury has now got its own gift card in an effort to bring more consumer spending to the city. Shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants are among the dozens of businesses who have signed up for the Salisbury Gift Card in the hope it will encourage people to shop local.

It works the same way as any branded store gift card and the Salisbury Gift Card is pre-loaded with the amount available to spend, with options ranging from £10 up to £500. Consumers will be able to purchase the card online starting this month, or at selected sales points in the city. Salisbury BID are also encouraging employers within easy reach of Salisbury city centre to consider offering it to their workforces as an employee incentive or reward.

BID chief executive Robin McGowan says, “This is an excellent initiative to keep spend in the city and support our businesses. The product is a huge success in other cities.”

Susi Mason, a BID director and owner of independent High Street shop Casa Fina, a specialist in lighting, home and fashion accessories, adds, “There is no more direct way to boost shopping activity in the city than with a Salisbury-wide gift card. This is a fantastic innovation to show support for local businesses while giving the card holder complete choice in how they spend the amount gifted.”

For more: www.salisburygiftcard.co.uk

“I’VE BEEN PRODUCING AND RELEASING ELECTRONIC MUSIC FOR MORE THAN SIX YEARS” We didn’t ‘see’ that one coming. Find out who’s in the mix on page 52

11k THE BIG NUMBER

The amount recent raised for charity welcome packs Find out more on page 57

BUSINESS INSIDER

OPTICIANS

CARL HEARSE-JONES Carl is the trainee dispensing optician at Mark Jones Eye Care. He also happens to be a music producer and a club DJ with several records to his name. Just don’t mention Harry Potter…

You are from Southampton we hear, so what brings you to these parts?

I moved to Bristol around five years ago when I started work at Mark Jones Eye Care. I now live in Salisbury during the week and in Bristol on weekends.

Did you always want to be an optician?

I actually always loved music and to do something with that was always at the forefront of my mind, especially in my teenage years.

I went on to study music at college and university.

What was the path that lead you to Mark Jones Eye Care?

After I left university it was a time when graduates were struggling to find work, so Mark, my father, offered me a job and a career in optics and I never looked back. I know how fortunate I am as I’ve got a good relationship with him and we have similar interests.

I really enjoy my job and Salisbury is full of amazing people.

How have you found the training?

I’m just about to take my final exams in June. I have two incredible supervisors in my father Mark, and our manager Sarah, who have taught me everything and supported me all the way through the three years of my course.

Does the Mark Jones Eye Care company have a philosophy that shapes its professional approach?

One of the most important aspects of our day-to-day work is to ensure our patients leave elated, delighted and inspired. We call it our E.D.I effect and it’s a motto we try and apply to every single one of our patients. Trying to do our best for everyone creates a positive, friendly environment for not only anyone entering our practice, but for the staff too.

HARRY POTTER AND DAME EDNA – THOSE TWO NAMES ARE BANNED IN MARK JONES EYE CARE!

Are there any negative perceptions associated with your work?

Harry Potter and Dame Edna – those two names are banned in Mark Jones Eye Care! Everyone always worries they are going to look like either of these two before they put a pair of specs on. However they never do of course.

So not mentioning ‘He Who Must Not Be Named’ or saying ‘Hello possums!’, what are the fashions for spectacles at the moment?

We are definitely still in a retro trend at the moment. We are also finding that the people of Salisbury are more than happy to go for bright, loud and adventurous frames.

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What are your predictions for the field of eye care?

From new machines that are revolutionising how we measure your vision and eye health, to iPads that can measure spectacles frames, technology will play a large part in all aspects of this profession.

What are the plans for Mark Jones Eye Care?

We are planning an expansion into the premises next door to us, as we have currently outgrown ourselves. The extra space will provide us with a more personal, private area to look after our patients, a wider range of frames and extra rooms for more advanced equipment. Hopefully it will be finished this year.

What have been your recent personal, and professional, highlights?

On a professional high, I think when I finish my exams on the 20 June this year, will be a big milestone and very important day in my career. Personal highs for me have been getting engaged to my wonderful fiancée, and playing a gig on New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles.

Tell us a little but more about the music side of your life…

I’ve been producing and releasing electronic music for more than six years. I have multiple records released on a number of different labels, and have performed in the States, London, Berlin and Glasgow.

What’s one thing about you that would surprise people?

For people who know me from optics, the fact I am a musical artist/ DJ surprises them. For the people who know me from music, it is that I am a trainee optician.

For more: Mark Jones Eye Care, 21 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 322891; www.markjoneseyecare.com

PEOPLE

Skating is quality time with my children – you can’t skate and check your emails

Due to my own hair loss issues after having my second child I discovered Nioxin and I’ve never looked back

MY DESK WENDY STEVENS Photos by JOHN ROSE

I find genealogy fascinating and have traced the family tree back to 1636. This is my granny and great-granny taken in 1916

Great for an energy boost for those days when you’re short of time

Stephen McGann’s mother, Clare, very kindly gave me this book Flesh and Blood, following the journey of his Irish family Planning ahead for a Rome trip in the summer with friends – I love city breaks!

Wendy Stevens has been hairdressing for more than 28 years and set up her eponymously named, city-centre Salisbury salon in August 2017.

Wendy and her team specialise in hair loss and thinning, balayage and colour correction. She says, “Hairdressing is such an interesting and diverse profession, every day is different and the people that you meet really make it enjoyable.” www.wendystevens salisbury.co.uk

Can anyone remember how we ever coped without mobile phones?

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A deliciously different approach to letting your property www.piccoloproperty.co.uk 01722 580059

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS LIMITED

YOUR LOCAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS OFFICE AND CHAPEL OF REST Personal & friendly 24 hour service

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BUSINESS INSIDER

NEWS STORIES Our pick of the most exciting, intriguing or important local business stories happening right now

Kelly, second left, and her team

MOVERS, SHAKERS, ETC FRINGE BENEFITS Salisbury hair stylist, Sienna Taye made it to the English Hair and Beauty Awards held in Leicester on 29 April.

Salon founder Kelly Craven-Salvatelli was up for Stylist of the year 2018, and the salon was finalist for Best Salon in the South West).

Kelly says, “This is a huge achievement having only being open one and half years.” www.siennataye.co.uk

Two Army parachutists from the Silver Stars Parachute display team, show their support for Armed Forces Day, 7,000 feet above the ground

GROUND SWELL

ON THE MARCH Wiltshire Council is asking for the right to host the national Armed Forces Day celebrations next summer to help work towards a target for when Salisbury will have fully recovered following the nerve agent attack.

Each year, a different location’s chosen to be the ‘face’ of the special day to mark the contributions of the military throughout the country, with this year’s event on 30 June being hosted by the North Wales seaside town of Llandudno.

Chair of the Salisbury recovery group Alistair Cunningham says an event of this scale would be great for the city, “If we can get national Armed Forces Day we can use it to celebrate not just the national military, but also the help we’ve had here from the military, along with the police and fire service. It’s a huge event with national significance and if 100,000 people turn up it will be a great way to show that Salisbury’s back!”

For more: www.armedforcesday.org.uk

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has been awarded £814,100 to purchase 34.54 hectares of land, doubling the size of the Coombe Bissett Down nature reserve, and restoring it to chalk grassland, which is so important for many species of butterflies and birds. www.wiltshirewildlife.org

CUP OF KINDNESS A Salisbury home care agency, There4U, has teamed up with local cafe, Culture Coffee, to launch a new initiative to say thank you to staff and carers at Salisbury Hospice. As well as patients at the hospice, staff and carers can now get free hot drinks from Culture Coffee using a new loyalty card just for them. www.there4u.org.uk

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Hairdressers Joni and Louise talk fringe

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A Shaftesbury hairdressers will be the unusual venue for a musical show during this year’s Shaftesbury Fringe festival. The barbershop trio Belle Street will performing at Sloane’s Bespoke Hair salon on The Commons, Shaftesbury on 1 July.

Salon manager Louise Crowley explains, “Our salon is a wonderful, stylish space with great lighting so when I was asked about hosting the event I said yes straightaway.

The Shaftesbury Fringe is a real community celebration, and the salon is a perfect venue for such a unique event.”

Joni Clowrey, who works at Sloane’s and is part of Belle Street alongside Susan Grant and Charlie Greenwood, says, “We’ve put together our own twist on some of our favourite melodies from the musicals. We’re performing a mix of classic and contemporary songs from a range of genres, with close harmonies.”

Shaftesbury Fringe, which runs 29 June1 July, is one of the fastest growing arts festivals in the South West and includes comedy, flashmobs, music and author talks.

For more: www.shaftesburyfringe.co.uk

Pictured with the Leehurst students are, left to right, Salisbury Young Chamber president Daniel RhindTutt; Chris Brayne the chief executive of Wessex Archaeology; Bridget Wright a geography teacher from Leehurst Swan; Salisbury BID’s business manager Steve Godwin; and president of Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce Andy Rhind-Tutt

PROPERTY Q&A Trethowans’ Mariana Crawford answers faq about residential apartment purchases Q What is a service charge?

A This is part of the positive covenants and the the lease wording will be structured to impose an obligation for you to pay towards the ongoing maintenance and repairs of the building, i.e. the allocated service charge which is usually collected on a quarterly basis.

Q How can I establish what the costs will be?

A Ask the estate agents what the last year’s service charges were for the flat and whether or not the seller has received any information from the landlord to suggest that there will be any major expense due in the near future for work required to be carried out on the property.

Q What is ground rent?

A A lot of older leases have a static ground rent. This means that the ground rent remains the same throughout the term of the lease. In reality, the cost and the value of the annual ground rent decreases over time and as inflation eats away at it.

Q I have heard of ground rents increasing though…

A Yes, there are many modern leases that state that the ground rent will be increased after a certain number of years and then continue to be increased at certain intervals.

Again, it would be sensible for you to establish if the lease has these provisions so that you are aware that the ground rent being quoted may increase.

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LEARNING CURVES Year 8 students Leehurst Swan School who took part in this year’s first ever Salisbury Schools Business Challenge competition have recently been awarded well-deserved prizes by Andy RhindTutt, President of the Salisbury and District Chamber of Commerce for their wheelchair access project.

The team’s mission was to investigate what it’s like to live in Salisbury from the perspective of a wheelchair user – by recording access to venues in and around the city. “We are very proud of the students’ enthusiasm and achievements,”

says Roger Leake, headmaster of Leehurst Swan.“The quality of the students’ planning, research and presentation as to how the city’s wheelchair access could be improved made a huge impact on Business Challenge judges and garnered some excellent feedback.”

The Leehurst Swan students’ research has also prompted Wessex Archaeology and Visit Britain to work with them on developing a wheelchair accessible heritage trail and app.

For more: www.leehurstswan.org.uk

GARDENING TIME Chalke Valley parishioners have combined their collection plates and raised nearly £11,000 to fund welcome packs for the new Wilton Hill Veterans Village on the outskirts of Salisbury.

The welcome packs containing essential household items, from mattresses to mugs, will Rebecca Mullen and be issued to vulnerable Emily Broomhead are thrilled with the veterans moving into the amount raised new development provided

by Alabaré, a charity that assists homeless and will give a huge boost to residents making marginalised people. “The incredible the transition towards independent living.” generosity that the Chalke Valley Churches The Wilton Hill Veterans Village have shown has been overwhelming,” says initiative comprising 44 flats will also Rebecca Mullen, Alabaré’s fundraising provide access for veterans to engage in and development manager. “All too often training and employment support. veterans come to us with very little or in For more: www.coltencare.co.uk some cases nothing. The welcome packs www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 57

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olidaying with young teenagers is surely a contradiction in terms.

It’s an oxymoron, like ‘open secret’, ‘friendly fire’ and ‘Hell’s Angels.’ So planning any kind of family excursion with the 12- and 13-year-old is tricky – not independent enough to brave it alone, but not needy enough to be bossed about. So as we set off for a mini-break to the Finlake Holiday Park, we’re slightly apprehensive. But we’ve heard good things about Finlake – it is a former caravan park that has transformed itself into an upmarket chalet-style resort with Scandinavian A-frame and timerclad lodges, and is situated in over 130-acres of Devon woodland.

At first, we are a little concerned, and waiting for the teens to start huffing – there is a very long and confusing wait at check-in, our lodge side door won’t open at all, and the TV refuses to work all weekend but, in fairness, not for the lack of people trying to mend it.

But said teens are much cheered up by myself and my husband repeatedly referred to as the grandparents. It may have been because we have aged ridiculously since the eldest turned teen, or maybe it is because most of the other holidaymakers seem to be grandmas and grandpas, many of whom have bought their own holiday home here, and are giving mum and dad a break while they entertain the little ones.

We hope it was that reason anyway, and we certainly see the appeal – there is plenty to

Above: use the holiday park as a base to visit nearby places like Brixham; below, top to bottom: indoor swimming pool with slides; the hot tub and dining area on a spacious veranda

occupy the generations whatever the weather.

There’s also indoor and outdoor swimming pools with slides, coarse fishing lakes, woodland walks, nature trails, picnic areas, high ropes an adventure course and an adventure playground.

Plus there’s a large state-of-the-art fitness complex including a 15-bike spin studio, 32-capacity fitness studio, sauna and steam room, free weights, and over 60 pieces of cardio-vascular and resistance equipment.

There’s also a restaurant, a poolside café and the handy shop, so you can spend all your time on site if preferred. The £23million investment is still a work in progress in parts including the luxury spa area, due for completion this year.

The Go Active kids’ activities timetable is a little on the sparse side, but it genuinely doesn’t matter as the sun is shining and, oh my goodness – and now we come to the element that did truly transform the break – we have a hot tub. Our own hot tub, and the boys melt back into being kids again and just love it. The lodge living areas are also a decent size, enough to diffuse any Kevin-the-teenager moments, and there’s also privacy and space on the veranda to dine and hang out. The South Devon location also makes it a handy base to go exploring elsewhere like we did – with promenade walks and candy floss in Torquay, followed by a boat trip to eat fish and chips in Brixham. Then it was back to the lodge and that beloved hot tub to chill and chat. In fact, it is all awfully nice.

For more: www.haulfrynholidayhomes.co.uk

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INTERIORS SPECIAL

Clockwise from top: EweMove has new builds on its books; A Box of Tricks can help with interior design choices; This local new build is currently on the market with Salisbury’s Strutt & Parker

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NEW BUILDS

PROPERTY

HOME TRUTHS To new build or to not new build? That is the question. Whether tis better to buy a brand new, just-built home? ELSIE CHADWICK looks for the answers…

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ust what are the advantages of buying new home compared to purchasing an older property? We turn to a few local property experts for their help, advice, thoughts and tips on buying a new property.

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Is there a good choice in the types of new build homes available?

“One of the major advantages of buying a new build property is the wide choice of building styles and sizes available to suit all tastes, as well as budget,” says Jane Kennerley director of residential development for Savills. “From modern cutting edge style developments to more traditionally built properties which are designed to fit into the local narrative. For example, we currently have a mix of three- and four-bed family homes in the Harnham area of Salisbury, as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments in the city centre, which are ideal for young professionals.”

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Aren’t new builds more expensive?

“New builds in the Salisbury area, will generally be more expensive than older properties,” agrees Malcolm White, director of EweMove Salisbury, “but they can have a range of advantages, including better efficiency ratings, more modern designs and layouts to accommodate our busy lives. Salisbury is also more expensive than the South West as a whole, proving how popular it is as a place to live.”

What guarantees and assurances do I have with these new appliances?

“Developers offer a one year period to deal with any snagging issues which may arise, so new owners can benefit from ongoing assistance once they’ve moved into their new home. Also many new homes have a full ten year new build warranty,” advises Jane.

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Aren’t new build interiors really dull?

Elaine Deeks of the interior design company, A Box of Tricks, says not, “Think of its newness as an advantage. Everything is clean and unused, there are no tired greasy kitchen units or tobacco stained decorations. No scratched or damaged fixtures and fittings.” Matthew Hallett, director of Winkworth Salisbury agrees, “The memories and history of a building start once the keys are handed over that very first time, a building is just that until it becomes a home. Buying a new build allows an owner to be the first, and to make that new house a home for the very first time.”

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What is the buying process like?

“Compared to older properties, new builds should need less work, but the mortgage offers given to new builds can often vary more than for older properties,” says Malcolm.

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Should I expect incentives to persuade me to buy?

“If the developer is registered to offer the buyers the advantages of the ‘Help to Buy’ Scheme, that can be helpful,” explains Malcolm, “Many of the larger developers promote a home selling service. Just check that the price offered to you is a fair market value for your property, and you aren’t being influenced by incentives only.”

Is it true these new homes are greener?

Savill’s Jane says, “Yes they should be. Our family homes in Harnham are all highly insulated, and fitted with energy saving appliances, which makes them efficient and relatively inexpensive to run.” A sentiment echoed by Matthew Hallett, director of Winkworth Salisbury – “Buying a new build means you benefit from the latest thermal technology and efficiency.”

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But where would I start making the new build home, my own?

“My top design tip for first time buyers would be to wait before you start decorating,” says Elaine of A Box of Tricks.

“Move in, live in the space, get to know the rooms that you have. Long-term interior goals are much better.

See where the natural light comes from, and then it becomes really exciting because there will be so many ways you can bring your personality into the property.”

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What about ongoing maintenance costs?

As Winkworth’s Matthew points out, “A modern contemporary design utilising modern materials and innovations that enhance the living space, are often more efficient and cost less to maintain and upkeep.”

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How might my interior design choices effect resell?

“On new build sites, the earlier you buy on a development, the greater the potential for an increase in value anyway,” says Elaine. “And if you plan and think about your interior carefully, you’ll always be adding to the market appeal.”

For more: www.aboxoftricks.com | www.ewemove.com | www.savills.com | www.winkworth.co.uk

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PROPERTY

SHOWCASE

AN ARRESTING SIGHT ELSIE CHADWICK presents the evidence about the beauty of Brooklands in Policeman’s Corner

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nown locally as Policeman’s Corner, this solid and substantial red brick modern home in Winterbourne Gunner is a captivating home. Brooklands was built just three years ago and manages to meld and blend modern conveniences with good old-fashioned beauty.

Further inspection reveals there are high ceilings throughout with generous sized rooms, many of which are dual aspect allowing you to drink in those farreaching views both front and back, plus the height ensures natural light to flood in and lift the spirits. The ground floor rooms are all accessed from the impressively large hallway, perfect for welcoming guests to your new home. The drawing room has a large open fire with stone surround and double doors that open out onto the terrace, to enjoy the vista, some drinks, and entertaining, in any order you like.

For the cooks of the family, the kitchen/breakfast/ living room has an excellent range of bespoke wood cupboards with a large central island. There is a green electric Aga with gas top, double oven, two integrated dishwashers, fridge/freezer, space for a further fridge and a hot tap over the preparation sink. For the noncooks, the doors open out to the garden so they can wait patiently until the chef is ready to plate up, but if it’s raining, the doors also connect through to the drawing room, another peaceful space.

The dining room is the ideal space for large family get togethers and even has warming cupboards and dishwasher, so you don’t have to leave the table to serve up or clear away. The ground floor has a further room

Clockwise from top left: Spacious and airy kitchen with island; dining room fit for a banquet; making a grand entrance; the house backs onto large expanse of familyfriendly garden

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1.2 acres

£1.5M guide price

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with shower room which is currently a bedroom but could also be a snug or study, and there’s the always-vital, how-did we-manage-before, utility and a shower room.

On the first floor are three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, three further decent-sized bedrooms, a spacious family bathroom and a large linen room. Like the rest of the house, the décor, style and layout is clear and crisp – it’s a clean, classic look that also leaves room for the new owner to make the home their own.

To the front of the house is a large gravel area with space for numerous vehicles and a triple garage. Adjacent to the rear of the house is a large terrace with steps leading up to the main garden. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with mature trees and overlooks countryside.

For those who want to stay pottering outside, there’s a summer house and handy shed.

It’s not just the house that has happy family written all over it, Brooklands is found on the edge of the village overlooking countryside. The Winterbournes are a collection of three villages which have good facilities, including a convenience store and post office, three churches, village hall, nursery school and the well regarded Winterbourne Earls Primary School. Being just five miles from Salisbury makes this a commuter possibility, as well as the opportunity for kids to attend the numerous outstanding prep and grammar schools in the area, including Chaffyn Grove and Godolphin. A home that is definitely worth casting a private eye over, and putting under your own lock and key.

For more: Strutt & Parker; 41 Milford St, Salisbury. tel: 01722 328741; www.struttandparker.com

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S A L I S B U RY L I V E S

Q&A

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artin Nangle is an award-winning national and international photojournalist, who for 28 years covered the Northern Ireland conflict, the Berlin Wall, East European revolutions, Persian Gulf War, USSR, the Palestinian Intifada, the collapse of Yugoslavia, the Siege of Sarajevo and the birth of the EU. He recently returned from Myanmar/Burma where he recorded daily life against the background of civil conflict.

I was born and bred in a beautiful part of Co Armagh. My grandfather was a soldier with the British expeditionary force in 1914. My parents and grandmother were teachers with a flair for the artistic. Sadly, a decade later the place became the Murder Triangle, so we sold up and moved to a safer area in Co Down.

Our family had a typical sixties outlook on life – why worry?! Utopia is just around the corner. I did toy with the notion of being an airline pilot or a philosophical agent provocateur.

I went to London in the summer of 1970 when I was 17 to escape the constant civil unrest brewing at home. My main goal was to get to the Isle of Wight festival to see and hear Jimi Hendrix and co play the greatest music of the time.

My aunt who lives in Birmingham advised me if I wanted to go back to Ulster, I might consider finding an artistic response to ‘The Troubles’, so I enrolled in photography course at the Art & Design College in Belfast.

I made my first picture in Trafalgar Square in 1973 and immediately after I paid a visit to the National Gallery to see an exhibition, any exhibition. I bounced up the stairs and into a room to encounter in splendid glory, John Constable’s paintings of Salisbury Cathedral. It was a mind-blowing experience I never forgot.

MARTIN NANGLE The Armagh-born, now The Wallops-living photojournalist talks war zones, Denis Thatcher and his love of bonsai trees I met Margaret and Denis Thatcher when they were inspecting the security forces in South Armagh during a photo-op visit in 1982. I was one of the few instructed to go and report – I’m in the centre of the photo (below, left). After this picture was taken, we were rushed and locked into a tiny dark corridor while a helicopter came to collect the Thatchers. It was an instant of looking at each other, wondering what to say, what to do? It turned out to be an hilarious encounter as Sir Denis Thatcher was a truly funny guy, and had us all, including Maggie, in stitches.

After 28 years of photojournalism specialising in civil unrest, I have a few yarns to tell. But the one I remember the most was when 16 journalists got holed up for three days and nights in a Peshmerga hideout on the banks of the Khabur River between Iraq and Turkey. It happened during the failed Kurdish uprising against Saddam Hussein’s Republican Guard in March 1991.

After decades of wandering about Central Europe and the Balkans I moved to the Wallops to live with a West Country lass, a

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university professor of musical theatre, with the sweetest singing voice in the village.

My ambition is to engage with, and explore new types of presentation for photojournalism, working in ways that haven’t previously been envisaged. This will mean more direct contact and personal engagement with audiences whose interest in photography is growing rapidly.

I find gardening calming and I’m now considering creating a series of bonsai trees as expressions of how I see living sculpture. For example, I want to try and bring living matter into play with glass, metals and wood in a fusion where the sculpture is constantly evolving and changing its appearance while still trying to retain a specific narrative.

My favourite place to photograph is always the next place I’m going to.

For more: martin.nangle@rocketmail.com

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