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ISSUE 274 / SUMMER SPECIAL 2019

SUNNY AFTERNOON

GOING GREEN

EXPLORE THE NEW FOREST

FRESH AS A DAISY

LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST

YOUR GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE SUMMER IN AND AROUND SALISBURY

SCHOOL’S OUT FUN STUFF THAT‘LL KEEP THE KIDS HAPPY

COUNTRY CUISINE

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EDITOR’S LETTER

ABOVE, Lime Wood Hotel

(page 10); BELOW, Pink linen shirt at Repertoire (page 44)

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or tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun.” So sang The Beatles. Surely no wiser words can be said of how to enjoy a British summer. There’s that feeling of wanting to squeeze out every magical, suncream-drenched, aqua-filled moment because, and without sounding morbid, it’ll be gone in a flash. With that in mind, in this issue we’re focussing on all the outdoorsy fun you can have nearby, whether it’s punting on the river Avon (as per our beauty of a front cover) or letting your hair down at a festival (page 12).We’ve gone exploring in the New Forest, discovering foodie hot spots, and gorgeous hotels, complete with knock-out pools and spas (page 10). Elsewhere, there’s a whole host of activities to keep the kids occupied over the holidays (page 52), and we’ve chatted to the local health and beauty experts to get the top tips on how you can look and feel your best this July and August (page 44). So all that’s left to say is have a fantastic July and August. You deserve it!

HARRIET NOBLE COVER Salisbury Punting with Oscar and Luca Ho, Photo by Kin Ho (www.kinho.com) See page 66 for more

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Issue 274 / Summer Special 2019

cover feature

10 the new forest The destination for your next

weekend break

the arts

17 INTRO Sultry art to feast the eyes on 18 WHAT’S ON Films, festivals, family fun and more 24 MEET THE MAKER The chainsaw carver making

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art and furniture from trees

TRAVEL

22 HOLIDAY A luxury camper van that’ll transform

your holidays

food & drinks

32 restaurant We drop in on The Cartwheel Inn 35 food & drink news The new food spot in town,

plus culinary events you don’t want to miss

37 REcipe ideas Gin with a twist

shopping

39 Intro Swimming trunks to die for 40 ed’s choice Your summer wardrobe sorted

lIFestyle

44 health, beauty & fitness Shine and

shimmer this summer

52 SUMMER HOLIDAYS What’s going on locally to

keep the little ones happy

Business

59 business insights The local movers

and shakers

Property

64 showcase The dream New Forest family home

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Regulars A Forest Hut at The Pig

6 Spotlight The stories making the headlines 28 scene Party fun 66 a day in the life of Twin punters on the river

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Festival

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Record brEakers

This is how they put a man on the moon

These pedestrians and cyclists have got the right idea

Environment

Clean up Salisbury City Council has resolved to work towards making Salisbury a more environmentally friendly city following a full council meeting on 17 June where a motion was passed that declared a climate emergency.

Out of this meeting Salisbury City Council have promised to work with partners to make the city of Salisbury as carbon neutral as possible by 2030 and to achieve clean air in Salisbury by 2022, in particular by taking action to reduce vehicle emissions, supporting public transport, cycling and walking.

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“I am delighted that Salisbury is starting its journey into sustainability and the council will now look to work towards a long term strategy to make Salisbury as carbon neutral as possible by 2030,” says leader of the council, councillor Jeremy Nettle.

As a first step, Salisbury City Councillors agreed a £1,000 grant to Salisbury Transition City, who carry out activities which benefit the City of Salisbury and surrounding area who are interesting in living in a sustainable way.

For more: www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

More than 42,000 people enjoyed120 events over 17 days at this year’s 2019 Salisbury International Arts Festival, with a record breaking 56 per cent of festival go-ers being first-time visitors to the festival.

The boost for the city saw the festival welcoming more than 350 artists from 15 countries to the city as the 2019 festival marked the end of the first year of work from Wiltshire Creative, the newly merged organisation that brings together Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury International Arts Festival and Salisbury Playhouse.

“We are delighted that this year’s festival was enjoyed by so many people,” says Wiltshire creative artistic director Gareth Machin.

“Throughout the festival fortnight we were proud to offer world class music, dance, theatre, circus, spoken word and much more in the buildings and spaces of our beautiful city. Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s festival, in each and every way.”

Wiltshire Creative has announced that next year’s Salisbury International Arts Festival will run from 22 May to 7 June 2020.

For more: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Community

Sitting comfortably A new colourful mosaic bench has been unveiled at the Community Garden at the Friary Community Centre. The seating area was designed and made by young local young people in the Friary neighbourhood through after school clubs and the Friary Christian Fellowship Youth Club and was lead by artist Sif Wolthers. Following the installation of the bench, the neighbourhood coming together to celebrate with a garden party. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust attended the party and worked with local members on a new bug hotel, which has also been installed in the community garden.

“The team are delighted with the wealth of support that the garden has received, and would like to thank all the agencies involved in the project and Oh sit down, sit who attended down next to me the garden party,” says communities officer Dawn Beauchamp.

“It was lovely to meet new faces, all generations came together and the sun shone, what more could you ask for?

The team feel that this marks the start of a new phase for the garden, and the team have big plans to develop this beautiful space even more!’

For more: www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

spotlight Charity

Tea among the trees

Flower Power Over 300 flower arrangers from across the diocese and region gathered at Salisbury Cathedral for the launch of Confluence, the Cathedral’s 2020 Flower Festival.

The festival, which takes place in September of next year, will be one of a series of events and activities marking the founding of Salisbury Cathedral on its present site in 1220, and the development of the modern city of Salisbury. Reflecting on the Cathedral’s move and 800 years of history, the three award-winning designers created large arrangements to inspire their audience and illustrate the colours and types of designs that may be part of the 2020 display.

“It was wonderful to see so many arrangers gathered in the cathedral for this event,” says Michael Bowyer, director of flowers at Salisbury Cathedral.

“The 2020 theme is movement and our designs will focus specifically on the fact that the cathedral sits at the confluence of five rivers, which summons up wonderful images of flowing shapes and gorgeous light and colour.”

For more: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Director of Salisbury Cathedral Flowers, Michael Bowyer, created this vibrant display for the launch event

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Cathedral

Four Wiltshire cadets braved the heights to tuck into a special extreme cream tea, kicking off by a social media campaign marking ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s 75 years of service supporting to soldiers, veterans and their families.

Cadet staff sergeant Ashley Nuccio, cadet staff sergeant Darci McHoul, cadet lance corporal Will Holtby and cadet Lance corporal Ollie Cowlam enjoyed cucumber sandwiches, cake, jam, clotted cream and scones, all on top of the scaffold above the Cathedral’s Trinity Chapel, the oldest part of the medieval building.

This is one of many teas being held in weird and wonderful places, and all shared on social media, to raise awareness for the sterling work done by this charity. So far cream teas have taken place on survival courses in the wilderness, with penguins, and with firemen in smoking buildings.

For more: www.soldierscharity.org

Designer Angela Turner presents at the launch of Confluence, Salisbury Cathedral’s 2020 Flower Festival

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Fruits of the Forest Explore the beauty of the New Forest this summer

By Harriet Noble

Magical treehouse accommodation at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

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ummer days mean longer days. And longer days mean you have the time to explore new areas; to go on day trips or even weekend breaks. And so we turn out attention to the New Forest, a haven of impossibly beautiful countryside and gorgeous villages. If you want to get busy doing outdoorsy stuff with the family there are plenty of adventures that will take the kids away from screens and into worlds filled with wildlife and wonder. Or perhaps you want to escape the brood for a few days, do absolutely nothing, be somewhere really calm, with a spa, and a bar...

Here’s our pick of summer fun to be had just down the road…

When you want to eat, sleep and relax…

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

Christchurch Road, New Milton BH25 6QS

The country hotel sits on the edge of the New Forest National Park, and has 72 rooms, including 14 luxury treehouses. Along with the outdoor activities that include bike riding, swimming and croquet, they also host cookery classes and have a spa on-site. We caught up with Lucy Skillicorn at Icon Luxury Hotels…

What makes Chewton Glen particularly special?

“It has a plethora of stuff to do at its hotel – tennis, golf, walking.

Perfectly manicured and full of wildlife our grounds are extraordinary.

Guests can explore 130 acres of majestic woodland, two flourishing kitchen gardens, fountains and a private walkway down to the Dorset/ Hampshire coastline, an orchard and 70 thriving beehives.

The latter is a particular unique element to us as the honey produce from our queens is made into honey we retail in our boutique. Our beekeeper Rob Oliver has sourced a supply of calm, gentle bees from Denmark – working closely with a specialist Queen Breeder Ivan Neilson. Rob refers to these as his Vikings – however they do not have the traits of the marauding Vikings from our history!

Tell us about your spa…

It’s a tranquil space with a separate entrance to the hotel equipped with soothing hydrotherapy facilities and steam/sauna rooms plus treatments by highly trained therapists, not to mention the nutritious pool bar which offers an array of delicious dishes on the menu available to both spa guests and members of the public.

“There is a private walkway down to the coastline”

“Smashed it!” croquet fun at Chewton Glen

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out of town What fantastic places are on your doorstep?

The village of Barton-on-Sea is a short walk away. Barton sits on the Hampshire coast line with views of Isle of Wight and the Dorset villages of Highcliffe and Mudeford. During the summer months the New Forest Tour Bus runs nearby and can take guests across the whole National Park. Alternatively by car you can access stunning New Forest locations such as the village of Sway, Brockenhurst, Beaulieu and Lymington, all with plenty of beauty spots along the way.

Anything else?

Half day, full day and evening cookery classes are available with a variety of themes from Asian cuisine to seafood, Mediterranean to baking and junior/teen chef classes also run most weekends and during school holidays. The kitchen cookery school also acts as an informal restaurant ideal for families and gatherings with friends.” www.chewtonglen.com The Pig

Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, S042 7QL

the kitchen garden at The Pig or created from produce delivered by suppliers from within a 25-mile radius of the hotel.

You have a variety of accommodation – which would you recommend for a summer stay?

Honeymooners would do well to stay in either Berts Box or Forest Hut and families in The Pig Lodge. But guests are happy in any of the rooms, they are all beautifully done thanks to Judy Hutson’s inimitable taste and eye.

What can guests do when they come and stay with you?

They can have a lovely Bamford massage or facial in The Pigs potting sheds, that’s a pretty special experience. Or sit outside by the flatbread oven with a glass of rosé and have one of their delicious flat breads.

They can also wander around the kitchen garden and go and say hello to our pigs.” www.thepighotel.com Lime Wood Hotel

The 32-bedroom country house describes itself as a ‘restaurant with rooms’ as it’s all about the kitchen garden here where they grow all their own produce, which is then served up in their conservatory restaurant. We caught up with The Pig’s Emma Cripwell to find out a bit more…

Lime Wood, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, S043 7FZ

How important is the location of The Pig in?

What activities can people do on-site at the hotel?

“It’s a fabulous location and guests feel excited to be in the forest with loads of lovely walks to do straight into the New Forest from The Pig. Tell us a bit about your restaurant…

Our greenhouse restaurant is always buzzing and full of atmosphere with it being full every lunch and supper. Everything is either from

Chill by the pool at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

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Located in the heart of the New Forest is Lime Wood Hotel – home to extensive grounds, a spa, swimming pool, gym, restaurant and even a cookery school. We caught up with hotel director Kenneth Speirs to find out more…

“There are walking routes through the New Forest straight from the hotel and the hotel has wellies you can borrow for that, and there are also bikes available for use. We have a cookery school that draws on Angela and Luke’s fresh, confident approach to cooking and eating and their signature home-cooked style.” www.limewoodhotel.co.uk

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above: Make friends with Peppa Pig and the gang at Paultons Park; left: Smiles unavoidable

when confronted with this wee chick at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show

Family days out

New Forest & Hampshire County Show – 30, 31 July and 1 August

The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH The Brockenhurst agricultural show is probably most famous for its beautiful horses and cattle, featured in the showjumping and grand parade but there’s a whole host of other fun stuff for the family to do. For more animal fun of the more quirky variety, there’s live egg hatching, dancing sheep, duck racing – you can even watch a cow being styled with a hairdryer and say hello to a lively litter of piglets. Other stuff to see and do include circus workshops, local weavers and spinners, a lumberjack display team, crafts, gardens and a lot of homemade food and drinks. www.newforestshow.co.uk

New Forest Wildlife Park

Deerleap Lane, Nr Ashurst, Southampton, S040 4UH Expect expansive woodland trails bursting with wildlife, animals, and adventure playgrounds.

What animals can people expect to see?

Lot’s. There’s red deer stags, otters,

lynx, deer, butterflies, pine martens, hedgehogs, polecats, wild boars, wallabies, ferrets, Scottish wildcats; flying creatures include a plethora of owls.

Anything else?

You’ll learn fascinating facts from the friendly keepers on their daily feeding rounds and have a blast in the fabulous go wild adventure playgrounds. The tropical butterfly house is open in summer and there’s a café and gift shop. www.newforestwildlifepark.co.uk

Paultons Park

Ower, Romsey SO51 6AL The family theme park boasts over 70 rides, with the Peppa Pig World, and Peppa-themed rides, being a huge draw for the little ones. Elsewhere there’s a large indoor playzone, a jurassic land that is home to the mighty flight of the pterosaur suspended rollercoaster, the thrilling velociraptor coaster and lifelike moving dinosaurs. If scary rides aren’t your thing, there’s a chilled side to the park, with animals and birds, including flamingos and giant tortoises. Elsewhere there’s Japanese gardens, a big lake and weir, all

set in 140 acres of parkland. www.paultonspark.co.uk

Eling Tide Mill Experience

Eling Hill, Totton, Southampton SO40 9HF The Grade II listed building which has stood at the centre of life in Eling for centuries, is one of only two tide mills in the UK that work on a regular basis, and even appears in the Domesday Book.

Visitors can step back in time and enjoy learning about the workings of the newly restored mill and discover how the tide is harnessed to power the centuries old machinery to grind wheat into flour. The mills mesmerizing machinery can be seen in full glorious action through glazed panels.

A large interactive screen provides videos to explain how the mill operates in addition to live camera links to the mills upper floors.

Children can dress in costumes from a byegone era.

During the holidays, they offer a mix of drop-in activities in the activity room including make and take a bronze age brooch on 25 July, bag printing on 1 August, and a minibeast search on 8 August. www.elingtidemillexperience.co.uk

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out of town And for when you just want a nice pint of cider…

New Forest Cider/ The Cider Pantry

Pound Lane, Burley, Ringwood BH24 4ED

New Forest Cider is a traditional full juice cider made on a family smallholding in Burley and has been going since 1988. Also on-site is a tea shop, the Cider Pantry Café. We caught up with director Mary Topp…

Tell us about your cider…

We use a mixture of our own fruit that we grow on the farm along with varieties of cider apples that are grown in Somerset and Herefordshire.

Most of our ciders are fermented out still, like ‘scrumpy’ style cider but we also pasteurise, bottle, carbonate and bottle ferment for a sparkling alternative.

What’s on the menu at your café this summer?

Our quiche of the day has to be our most popular summer favourite and the cheese scones are a particular hit – we use our cider in the mixture too. The Cider Pantry has a large tea garden that is a suntrap in the afternoon, which everybody seems to love. I often notice our visitors step into the shop and love the smell that hits them. Our cider is drawn from barrels so the wood, the cooling thick walls of the old dairy combined with the cider itself gives it a real farm cellar sensation.

Any ciders that are proving popular this summer?

Our Cidre Bouche is such a lovely summer tipple. It has a lovely well-balanced medium flavour and a delicate fizz. Perfect with a big plate of oysters or some cured meats and cheeses, or, as it’s only five per cent, do as I do and enjoy in the afternoon on its own with a good book.

Any exciting events coming up this summer?

You can find us this summer at The New Forest Hampshire & County Show 30, 31 July and 1 August. Our local Burley Village Show on the 3 August, Greyfriars Pamper & Craft Fayre in Ringwood on17 August and The Burley Food Festival in Burley Park on the 24 and 25 August. n www.newforestcider.co.uk

Plush surrounds at Lime House

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No shortage of choice of drinks at The Pig

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THE ARTS S N A P S H O T S O F S A L I S B U R Y ’ S C U LT U R A L L I F E

JUST ONE LOOK Can eyes look both sad and erotic? Inge Clayton’s paintings display scenes where emotions are ambiguous. In this painting the atmosphere evoked is one that is both sexy and shady, dirty and alluring – where one expects Liza Minnelli to burst in at any moment in a bowler hat singing Cabaret.

Inge’s work feels very European too; it is late night stuff of cigarette smoke, whisky and regret imbedded in dubious underground worlds. Much of her art also features female nudes – proving wrong the assumption that art that shows eroticism of the female body comes always from the male gaze – and here, sometimes unabashed, women draw the eye their thoughts remaining hidden.

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What’s on 19 July – 9 August

Nile Rodgers will be getting everyone in the mood at Camp Bestival, Lulworth Castle

ART

Until 30 July

SALISBURY GROUP OF ARTISTS: TIME AND TIDES Members of the Salisbury Group of Artists have responded to this themed and challenging exhibition – Times and Tides – in a variety of imaginative ways. The use of different mediums and styles provide an exciting range of affordable artworks for viewers to admire and contemplate.

6am-10pm; Five Rivers Sports and Wellbeing Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury; www.salisburygroupofartists.co.uk

Until 1 September 'The Traveller cannot see North but knows the Needle can' by

Christopher Kurtz Consisting of a series of fine wooden constellations that will be suspended just above the floor, Christopher’s new sculptures explore the push and pull between craftsmanship, sculpture, design and fine art as a single installation that celebrates his chosen material.

Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

Until 1 September Material: Wood A group exhibition in the Long Gallery and Pod looking at artists who make wood both their subject and material of artistic endeavor, with a focus on woodcuts and an exhibition of prints. This will include the first UK presentation of American photographer Beth Moon who, for over a decade, has

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been documenting the biggest, oldest and rarest trees in the world.

Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

Until 10 September summer exhibition Expect nature-inspired art from new artists as well as the Gallery regulars. Tom Cartmill, Angela Melkis, Richard Gower, Erica Just are just some of the artists who will be displaying their work.

McNeill Gallery; Market Place, Pewsey: www.mcneillgallery.com

Until 29 September

Augustus John: Drawn from Life This collection of art by Augustus John looks in detail at his work, particularly in the decades between the two World Wars.

At his peak, John’s reputation as one of the towering figures in British art was based upon his extraordinary talent, both as a draughtsman and portraitist, as well as his bohemian lifestyle.

Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

Until 30 September

BEYOND Beyond is a solo exhibition by award-winning artist Diane Maclean FRSS. The exhibition is comprised of eight large-scale pieces fabricated in stainless steel or feather-light aluminium, juxtaposing modern materials with the ancient building.

Each piece changes perspective or colour depending on the angle from which it is viewed.

Salisbury Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

what’s on

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Until 24 November

above: Beyond is the outdoor exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral; left: Mother’s Meeting

by Soraya French will be on display at Wykeham Gallery; below: The Lehman Trilogy is being screened at Salisbury Arts Centre

Linda Brothwell: Conversations in Making This is the first contemporary art exhibition at Stonehenge and features 40 vessels in silver and copper inspired by the monument, by the Neolithic tools found in the landscape around it and by conversations with present-day trades and craftspeople living and working nearby.

Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Stonehenge, near Amesbury; www.english-heritage.org.uk

20 July

SMALL STEP, GIANT LEAP – A LUNAR LANDING-INSPIRED INTERVENTION BY BRUCE MUNRO Artist Bruce Munro will present a landing in the thirteenth century barn to mark 50 years since the lunar landing. Projected on to the vast stonewalls of the barn will be the artist’s visualisation of the moon created from an animated projection, which takes Armstrong’s now iconic words translated into morse code to create an abstract visual pattern. Artist Christopher Kurtz’s suspended wooden constellations will complement this lunar intervention.

7.30pm; Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

20 July – 24 August

An exhibition of contemporary Printmaking Ranging from screen-printing to linocuts, expect colour-soaked, semi-abstract still lifes and images of motifs such as hummingbirds or rickshaws; decorative images of Egyptian animals, imaginary butterflies and more.

Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9.30am-5.30pm; Fisherton Mill, Salisbury; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

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31 July – 6 August

The Eric Bailey & David Marl ‘Together Again & Again’ Catch up artistic works from these two artists: David grew up in South Wales and London, studying at the RCA. He currently lives in Sherborne. David has been a teacher and co-authored severeal books. He has exhibited at various galleries in the South West.

Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury; www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

THEaTRE/FILM 25 July

The Lehman Trilogy (Live) Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and grandsons.The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening.

7pm; Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

26– 28 July

Ballet Under the Stars The Covent Garden Dance Company celebrates a decade of dance with the 10th Anniversary of staging ‘Ballet Under the Stars’.

Expect an evening of ballet, dance and fine dining in the walled Dutch gardens of Hatch House.

Hatch House, West Hatch, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6PA; www.hatch-house.co.uk

30 July

Much Ado About Nothing Join Beatrice, Benedict, Hero, Claudio and the gang for an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s music –filled comedy brought to Salisbury by Groundlings Theatre.

The Wardrobe, The Rifles Museum, Salisbury; on the door – £18 Adults, £16 Concessions, £14 Child; www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

7–10 August

The Wizard of Oz When a vicious tornado tears through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog Toto are thrown into the wonderful world of Oz. A bold new production of the classic tale is coming to the Playhouse from the gang at Stage 65Youth Theatre.

7pm; the Main House at Salisbury Playhouse; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

FAMILY

20 July –2 September

An Australian Summer Longleat will be going down under with a gigantic indoor beach, koalas, surf-style wobble boards and a whole host of performances, including didgeridoo music and acrobatic break dancing battles.

10am-7pm; Longleat, Warminster; www.longleat.co.uk

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What’s on 18 August

Harnham Fun Day Enjoy a free family day out brought to you by the communities team at Salisbury City Council. A disco dion, a climbing wall, face painting, plus many other fun activities will be on offer.

11am-3pm; Harnham Recreation Ground; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

MUSIC IN THE PARK The line-up this year includes a covers band playing classic rock from the ’60s and into the 21st century, a jazz and swing vocalist called Sticky Toffee Jazz and pop singer Shannon Laura.

2-4pm; Queen Elizabeth Gardens; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

27 July

27 – 28 July

Bowood’s Summer Garden Party The action-packed day will include tricky Micky’s Punch and Judy show, the Calne silver band, a BBQ in the adventure playground, face painting, flower pot planting, bouncy castles and much more.

Bowood House & Gardens; Calne; www.bowood.org

11 August

St Mary’s Church Lytchett Matravers The final Cream Tea of the year at St Mary’s church will see teddy bears escape on a zip wire from the bell tower, a toy sale, and a guaranteed delicious cakes.

2.30pm-5pm; St Mary’s Church, Colehill Road, Lytchett Matravers; www.smlm.co.uk

OTHER

21 July, 4 August,

Wilton Horse Trials Show jumping, cross country and dressage all within the beautiful grounds of Wilton Park.

Wilton Park, Wilton; www.wiltonhorsetrials.co.uk

10 August

Wilding the landscape How can agricultural conventions adapt to the emerging realisation that the old ways are unsustainable, and is re-wilding the answer? Isabella Tree opens the discussion at this event which sees a programme of farm walks and talks, BBQ and a panel discussion chaired by BBC Radio 4’s John Humphrys.

Tickets for the whole event including farm walks, BBQ , glass of wine/soft drink, talk: £25; 3.45pm onwards; Manor Farm, home of Broughton Water Buffalo, Broughton, Nr Stockbridge, Hants. SO20 8AN; www.eventbrite.com

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David Marl’s art will displayed at Shaftesbury Arts Centre; bottom: Isabella Tree will be chatting all things green at Wilding the landscape

Festivals

In and around Salisbury this summer WOMAD

When: 25 – 28 July Where: Charlton Park near Malmesbury, Wiltshire Now celebrating its 37th year, WOMAD is a glorious melting pot of music, dance, food, art, spoken-word, poetry, science and more, embracing the joys of diversity and tolerance.

Attending this vibrant and friendly festival is like being invited to the best ever global party. Along with dramatic virtuoso guitarist Anna Calvi from the UK, who brings her unique, beautiful and thunderous sounds, there’s five-time Grammy award-winning reggae Jamaican superstar Ziggy Marley, and Dhafer Youssef from Tunisia who combines mystical and jazz influences with Arabic lyricism and electronica, to create funky grooves.

There’s also the World of Wellbeing, with hundreds of therapies to heal your mind, body and soul, and, for the younger ones, a whole universe of cosmically themed fun and games at the World of Children. www.womad.co.uk

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Camp Bestival

When: 25 – 28 July Where: Lulworth Castle, Dorset Not to be confused with Bestival, this is the cute little sister event targeted at families with small children. The line-up is smartly inclusive with the type of artists all the family can get down to, from the poptastic Jess Glynne to disco royalty Nile Rodgers & CHIC, from the electro sounds of Human League to ’90s chart toppers East 17. There are also appearances from the legendary Mr Tumble; Aardman model making workshops; Annie Mac DJ’ing; a Bollywood area, plus tipis, yurts and Bedouin tents if you want to up your camping game. www.campbestival.net

The Delaware Road Festival

When: 17–18 August The Delaware Road is a unique festival of electronic music, film, theatre and art installations, taking place inside a secret military base at Gore Cross, Salisbury Plain, near Stonehenge. The festival is an event of sound and light, based on the graphic novel of the same name. Portraying events from the blitz of London in 1941 until the early 1970’s, The Delaware Road is a fantastic vision of post war Britain exploring electronic music, myth, identity, broadcast propaganda and the transformative nature of sound.

Steve Davis (former world snooker champion, TV sports commentator and DJ) is headlining Saturday night (see page 21 for more) accompanied by Penny Rimbaud (poet, artist and former member of punk rock activists Crass), plus over 40 artists and musicians. www.thedelawareroad.com

Lost in music: Steve feeling the beats

SEVEN DEADLY SINS Steve Davis

Steve Davis OBE dominated snooker during the 1980s, reaching eight World Championship finals in nine years, winning six world titles, and holding the world number one ranking for seven consecutive seasons. Since then, he has thrown himself into another passion, music – where he is making waves as a DJ. Steve will be headlining The Delaware Festival near Stonehenge on 17–18 August. We caught up with up with him for a quick chat...

LUST: Who or what do you find yourself lusting after today?

You can’t honestly expect people to answer this truthfully can you!?

GREED: What should you really be cutting down on?

Enjoying myself! I really shouldn’t be having so much fun at my age! I’ve retired, I do a radio show on NTS, I’m DJing at places like Glastonbury and The Delaware Road, and me and my mates have got a record coming out in September.

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

Twiglets. I’m a Marmite baby and once I open a packet I have to demolish them! I try never to walk past them in a supermarket.

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

Taking up yoga as a way of getting fit and immersing myself in learning to play the modular synthesiser.

WRATH: What or who makes you angry?

Politicians. They are all useless. As Billy Connolly once said, “don’t vote, it only encourages them”!

ENVY: Who are you jealous of ?

Nobody ..... although I’d love to be able to click my fingers and play the piano!

snooker and world championship wins, but actually that seems so far in the past I don’t really think about it in those terms anymore.

I’m proud of my two sons. They are great lads! Currently, my proudest personal achievement is the collaboration between my two friends Kavus Torabi and Michael York and myself in making an album together that comes out in September.

Our band is called The Utopia Strong and we are so excited! We are also going to be doing live gigs so it’s a big journey into the unknown for me and I’d have to say maybe even more nerve wracking than walking out at the Crucible Theatre for a final!

PRIDE: What to date has been your proudest achievement / moment?

That’s a tough one, especially as the answer, I suppose must be to do with

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THE BEST VAN FOR THE JOB SARAH MOOLLA visits the Gower and is persuaded to try out the California VW camper van along the way

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great escapes

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opposite page, top to bottom: Setting up the

Sunkissed Camper’s home at the Oxwich Bay Campsite; with the bell tent option, Stuart has included gorgeous extras; the stunning Oxwich Bay coastline this page, top to bottom: Beach frolics; the California with the awning extended; a sleek interior; the fire pit is the perfect option for both food and warmth

s soon as there’s a whisper of sunshine, the upbeat chatter starts.

“Be great if we had a camper van,” the other half says. “Imagine it, throwing a few essentials in a van for a spontaneous weekend roadtrip to watch a sunset in Scotland.” I frown and shake my head because I’m actually imagining traffic jams, narrow lanes with incoming tractors, sat navs with no signal, rowing on a B-road until we have to pull over in a lay-by for a night of terrible sleep in a confined space where sticky food has been spilt. Hands up, I’m a negative Nellie by nature. It’s the open road meets a closed mind.

However, when the chance came to try out a California VW camper van from Sunkissed Campers in Bath for our annual camping trip to the Gower, my hesitancy was railroaded by a “If you don’t, then I may never speak to you again”. Also, in fairness (or unfairness, depending on your view point), our young teen boys chimed in. “A camper van? Woah! That sounds sick!” Long of limb, short of temper, few of words, and easily bored, their response swayed me.

As the years go by, where once the promise of boules on the beach, and burgers on the barbecue was enough to cause a meltdown of fizzy joy, now it’s a roll of the eyes, a grunt and a grump, followed by a Fortnite update panic.

So before you could say “Will there be wi-fi?” we were off to Oxwich Bay in a bright red automatic California Ocean VW. One of my concerns was the size and manoeuvrability of a camper van, as we have a smallish, manual car. However, this was amazingly easy to control, sharp and light, even navigating those winding Gower lanes. Oncoming tractor? No problem – use the visual sensors to reverse. Also, the increased space in the van was delightful. So much so, we couldn’t hear the boys bickering. Then we realised they weren’t. They were as comfortable and chilled as they would have been on the home sofa.

On arrival at Oxwich Bay Campsite, instead of discovering a torn groundsheet, a lost mallet and not enough pegs, it was handbrake on, roof up, beer located, and we’re done. Normally there would be hours of trying to unpack all the essentials I’d insisted we bring to cover all eventualities, but this baby really did have everything built in. There’s the 42-litre fridge, stainless steel sink with fresh running water, twin burner hob, and masses of easy-access storage. This isn’t even covering all the cute and smart kitchen extras that Stuart, who owns Sunkissed Campers, has cleverly incorporated (think doll’s house but with a practical twist).

I could instantly see that the California would cope with the four of us comfortably for the holiday.

The (heated) front captain seats swivel round, and the reclining rear bench seat slides back to transform from driving position to a great-sized living space with a pull-out table. And then, later,

“Now we’re all California dreaming about the next trip” a two-up, two-down bedroom. We had one minor hiccup: when we couldn’t slide the rear seat back, but Stuart is amazing – he texts back with exact instructions in under a minute. Turns out we were being a bit too ginger and gentle; Stuart assured us these machines are robust and built to last.

We also had opted to use the bell tent and the fire pit. Both were a beautiful revelation. The bell tent was up in seconds, and was large enough to house us all, even standing up. The fire pit delivered perfectly cooked food and evening outdoor heat, as well as a flickering, enchanting epicentre to our evening.

There are so many touches, both integrated and those that Stuart has added to the camper van experience, that had us all swooning. The foldaway chairs, the awning, outdoor table, the rugs, cutlery, a coffee pot, tea lights, fairy lights, games and even a candelabra. There are no short cuts – it feels thoughtful, luxe and indulgent. Stuart has accessorised the California exactly as he would like it, and it’s this care and attention to detail that guarantees an instant holiday vibe, camping cred, and sure-fire Instagrammability.

It all made for one of the most relaxing breaks we’d ever had. And the backdrop of Oxwich Bay, with its sweeping, broad butterscotch sands and huge expanse of turquoise seas backed by majestic dunes and beautiful woodlands, meant we had no need to search out (or spend extra money on) other things to do. The evenings were spent enjoying the fire pit burgers with cold drinks from the fridge; when the chill set in, we did a few rounds of cards in the van while listening to tunes from the Bluetooth sound system. And bedtime – thanks to insulated window blinds, integrated lighting and a programmable heater – was a dream, to the extent that, now, this negative Nellie is a VW weekend warrior convert and would use one for family trips, festivals, and for those get-away-from-it-all moments. Hiring the Sunkissed Camper van has been a real tonic for all of us, and now we’re all California dreaming about the next trip.

Travel details The cost of hiring a VW California from Sunkissed Campers starts from £95 per day for a minimum of three days, and includes fully comprehensive insurance for one driver, unlimited mileage, and 24-hour roadside assistance For more: Sunkissed Campers, 45 Burnett Business Park, Gypsy Lane, Saltford, Bristol BS31 2ED

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Concentrating hard: Richard making a pair of wise old owls

Finder’s tree

Chainsaw carver Richard Austin has been sculpting big, beautiful pieces in the New Forest for over twenty years. We caught up with him to find out more about the wonder of wood...

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e couldn’t all be chainsaw carvers, that’s for sure.

The list – and range – of skills you’ve got to have under your belt are impressive to say the least. Richard makes sculptures from trees that can up to thirty feet high, so high he has to stand on scaffolding. Then there’s working with a chainsaw all day long; it’s undoubtedly hard graft, back-breaking physical work that requires muscle and determination yet also artistic flair; a roving imagination, attention to detail, and a whole

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heap of patience one imagines.

Richard is based in the hamlet of Stuckton, near Fordingbridge, but carving takes him around the world, competing in competitions in Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Canada and gaining awards in British Columbia and The Netherlands. He was even on BBC’s Countryfile last year where he carved an owl in less than 30 minutes.

The work is big, bold, extremely varied and always inspired by nature. His impressive portfolio includes outdoor furniture like his amazing benches; huge chunky pieces adorned with flower carvings, where smooth curved shiny lines sit happily alongside rough edges.

Elsewhere there are pieces of homeware

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“All woods have a different smell, some nice, some not so nice” says Richard.

“The cedars have the best aroma.”

“My favourite timbers to work with are sequoia (giant and coast redwood), all the cedars, macrocarpa (monterey cypress) is another favourite. Although I also enjoy working with oak and yew.”

MEET THE MAKER

WHERE CAN YOU SEE RICHARD’S WORK?

Richard can be seen demonstrating chainsaw carving locally at country shows. Coming up, Richard will be at Ellingham Show, Ringwood on 10 August and at Community Woodfair, Chandlers Ford on 7 September.

His sculptures are also on permanent display at The Blackwater Arboretum Project, near Lyndhurst and his 10-foot lizard is at Ashurst Recreation Ground.

“I find great satisfaction as the beauty of the grain inside the log is exposed” CLOCKWISE: The whopping ten foot lizard; a monster of a bench; and a big shiny acorn

with his sturdy, wonderfully wonky and whirly bowls. The pieces that might catch the eye though are his huge sculptures: there are giant daffodils, stump carved from cherry, cypress and western red cedar, humongous bugs and birds and arty abstract carvings.

“All my life I have been drawing and making things, working in art related jobs such as model making, set building ” says Richard.

“Carving with a chainsaw I have found is a great way to quickly realise forms and express ideas in wood.

“I wouldn’t say it was therapeutic to carve with a chainsaw due to the noise, dust, vibration and danger! But I do find great satisfaction as sculptures take shape and the

beauty of the grain inside the log is exposed.

“I would describe my work as sculpture from dead, dying or dangerous trees, giving the tree an extra life as a sculpture. Many of my pieces are on stumps where the tree has had to be removed for these reasons. Nature inspired motifs such as acorns, pine cones are my favourites to work on as well as being the most challenging.

“I have recently been involved with the Wild Play Project for the New Forest National Park Authority. One of the items I carved for them was a ten foot long sand lizard. Another unusual one recently was a larger than life stag’s head with antlers to be burnt as a fire blessing to celebrate the 100 year anniversary

of Sandy Balls Holiday village.”

Location is key to his work – he is a member of the New Forest Marque which promotes products sourced from the New Forest and all the timber used is sustainably sourced from or near the New Forest.

“The New Forest is a very inspiring place to live and work. I was very pleased last year to be awarded the contract by Forestry England for a sculpture trail at Blackwater Arboretum and Tall Trees Trail, where I made them some giant seeds, acorn, sequoia cone, douglas fir cone, sycamore seed – all using coast redwood from the New Forest.” ■ For more: richardaustinsculpture.com

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The Art of Fashion See how art and retail meet at Wilton Shopping VillagE in Salisbury

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n a warm summer’s day in June, muralists and graphic design sibling duo 2Sisters Design arrive at Wilton Shopping Village. Kitted out in branded overalls, they come with their designs ready to paint the centre’s new piece work of art.

Known for their hand-painted, eye-catching murals and an authentic passion for local street art scenes, 2Sisters Design was commissioned to design and paint the mural which pays tribute to the local area and heritage of Salisbury. The artwork references native landmarks such as Stonehenge and Wilton House, and includes a salute to the retail centre’s 365-year history.

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Choosing the two artists was a no brainer.

Lauren and Chloe Piper are not only two incredibly talented artists, but also have a genuine passion for their craft and an understanding of how art can improve public spaces. They move seemingly effortlessly between designing, drawing and painting – in all their myriad forms.

The completed mural – the artists’ most detailed to date – proudly overlooks the guest services centre at Wilton Shopping Village, an area of the site which has been designed to welcome guests and provide them with a complete shopping experience.

Emma Adamson, the village greeter, warmly welcomes guests from all over the country, providing bespoke advice on anything from

where each of the retailers are located on the site to giving guests purchasing advice, helping guests get the most out of their visit.

Promoting the arts and cultural agenda is just one example of the forward-thinking mindset of the shopping village. Among the many cultural community and family events, this year the site has already hosted a celebration of Armed Forces Day, craft fairs and will soon host a gin festival.

Today’s consumers are increasingly looking for meaningful moments to transform their retail experiences. And while the consensus seems to be that bricks-and-mortar stores are struggling to drive sales and maintain customer allegiance, the shopping villages that are adapting and delivering exceptional

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experiences are thriving. Offering shoppers something they cannot get anywhere else, and ultimately adding value and a holistic shopping experience, are the key to winning customer satisfaction and loyalty.

“The mural is the perfect tribute to both the site and the local heritage,” says Phil Maclean, senior marketing manager of Wilton Shopping Village.

“It beautifully encapsulates our commitment to embracing the arts and culture as part of a wider effort to reach new audiences.

“With the power of imagination, shopping destinations can become vibrant hubs of culture and activity – drawing in visitors from across the country and beyond.”

Wilton Shopping Village aims to stay ahead of its game and meet the changing needs of the customer. These ambitions will continue to be explored as the recent announcement of the collaboration with brand consultancy and communications agency Portas proves.

The agency headed up by Mary Portas will help develop and shape a long-term vision over the next 20 years building

upon the strength of the site’s history and location. Current plans include the further development of its retail offer, embracing contemporary use of its historic buildings and the development of its workspace offering.

These plans will revolve around the use of art to enhance the connection between the customer, the shopping village and the surrounding area. When art is installed in public space, businesses can offer a vibrant and holistic shopping

2Sisters Design and Phil Maclean

experience to consumers that goes beyond a mere transaction.

By working with the arts, businesses can find ways to create a special dialogue with their visitors. A shopping village is an ideal place to create this dialogue as it brings art to the people rather than it being hidden away in galleries.

The most successful retailers are those making the in-store experience bigger and better for customers. The top performing bricks-and-mortar stores all have one thing in common: their approach to deliver service that provides something different, and exceeds expectations. By looking to the arts and culture, Wilton Shopping Village does exactly this: bringing on this innovating approach to retailing is key to ensuring the shopping experience is fun, memorable and exciting, and helps maintain a competitive edge. ■

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Chloe and Lauren Piper

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SCENE AC ROSS SA L ISBU RY, O N E SH I N D I G AT A T I M E Noorie Parvez and Ruby Delaney

Alison Millar and Harriet Noble

Gary Nutting, Maxine Nutting and Mariana Crawford

Susan Coen and Peter Coen

Tim Croall and Kara Rogers

SUMMER NIGHTS

The Salisbury hardcore ravers

The beautiful gardens of Arundells were the location for the recent Salisbury Life Summer Reception. Friends and colleagues enjoyed wondering through the gardens and the house – which stayed open for the party – while enjoying drinks and canapés from local caterers Bread & Flowers.

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Sarah Fletcher, Adam Nanson and Ira Blake

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Gerry and Rebecca McKay

Steve Hawkins

Murat Neguzel, Annette Mansfield and Don Paul

Damien Hayes, Teresa Meehan and Andrew Beal Jess Kay, Jo Suddaby-Smith, Ivan Smith and Laraine Marriott

Susi Mason, Lucy Rouse and Tim Croall Sandra Pitcairn and Anne-Marie Perry

Gosia MacDonald and Darren MacDonald

Emma Adamson and Fiona Spear

Katie Memory, Martin Memory, Josephine Connolly and Anthony Connolly

Louise Mason, Sally Trench, Clare Durham and Jodie Battison

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SOCIETY

Louise Mason and Jodie Battison

“Ooh, don’t mind if i do!”

Guests enjoying having a nosey around Arundells Emma Adams and Ruby Adams

Pretty perfect: Arundells hosted the party

Katrina Ffiske and Anna Pugh

Kat Jones Peter Riley and Graeme Noble

Lucy Whitaker plus Caravaggios

THE ROYAL TREATMENT

A ‘peek’ into the artistic tastes of British royalty thrilled a packed Young Gallery in Salisbury who heard Lucy Whitaker, senior curator of paintings at the Royal Collection Trust, give a ‘virtual’ tour of her personal favourites at the ‘From Caravaggio to Freud’ exhibition. Over 90 art lovers enjoyed a talk highlighting royal tastes through the ages; one of the highlights was the description of how the lengthy sittings endured by the current Queen with the notoriously irascible Lucien Freud tested the patience of both the subject and painter almost to breakingpoint. “I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall and heard the conversations” quipped Peter Riley, curator of the Young Gallery.

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Lucy Whitaker

The Cartwheel Inn The New Forest pub is the perfect spot for a relaxing al fresco lunch

By Harriet Noble

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lichés about the countryside include: there’s dodgy phone reception, public transport can be sparse, and people who live in villages are much friendlier than city folk. Clichés they may be, but I grew up in the sticks and I know them to be true. When I visit my parents, I press the internet explorer button, and then go off to make a cup of tea while the internet slowly churns into action – that’s how long it takes.

And so these clichés turned out to be true on my visit to The Cartwheel Inn in Whitsbury, in the New Forest. The pub recently reopened not too long ago after being taken over by new owners and – as this is a special New Forest issue – we thought we’d go and check it out.

I am without car at the moment, so hop on the bus out of Salisbury that takes me to Fordingbridge. It is spectacularly hot and there doesn’t seem to be any buses this side of Christmas that will take me to Whitsbury. I wander around the town but am feeling the burn on my increasingly freckly shoulders and opt for a cab to take me to the pub.

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The pub looks exactly how you want a village pub to look like. It’s pretty, and old; a faded redbrick building with potted plants and wheels, of course, outside.

The interior of the pub is lovely, they’ve pulled off the classic, contemporary, but still-a-village-pub look, but today has got be an eating under blue skies kind of day so I grap a table outside and sit myself down and order a beer while I have a look at the menu. I’m delighted to see there are plenty of pub classics like Ploughman’s and also lots for the carnivores and fish lovers too, like Dorset lamb, steak, smoked trout, hake and crayfish. With the weather being so hot, I am slightly disappointed there are not more big refreshing salads on the menu, but I happily opt for Sopley asparagus and crispy hens egg served with chorizo, and lamb koftas for my mains.

As I wait for my food to arrive, while sipping my icecold beer, I feel an I-heart-England-moment creep upon me. There’s no traffic, no noise – just the distant sound of someone strimming a hedge and the sight of a dog having an afternoon snooze under a shady tree. I feel positively serene.

Unlike some pubs, they haven’t squashed all the

restaurant

outdoor seating together, there are just six tables and they’re spread out quite nicely so no one is on top of each other. Out of the corner of my eye I can see a group of people in suits and ties having a pint. Is this their work local? What cushy job have they all found where they go for lunchtime pints at this joint, with the faraway sound of the strimmer and the sleepy dog? I resist getting up and asking them what line of work they are in and enquiring as to whether they have an opening.

My starter arrives. Salty, full of flavour bits of chorizo come with a hens egg which is encased in a more delicate version of a scotch egg; its warming and moist and the yoke spills out as yellow as can be. I gobble it up in seconds. Next up is my spicy aromatic lamb koftas that come with mint and lemon sour cream – the perfect dipping food for summer.

For pud, I opt for apple and raspberry crumble, which comes with vanilla Anglaise and cherry ice cream.

Despite it being such a scorcher, the crumble is just what I’m hankering after. I can’t get enough of lovely English summer fruits, and this was no disappointment, with the crunchy crumble and vanilla Anglaise combining to make that classic marriage of textures with just the right amount of sweetness.

I’m feeling a little sleepy but reluctantly heave myself up from the bench to order a cab. I can’t get any signal on my phone, so the folk in the pub kindly say I can use theirs. The taxi companies all say they cannot collect me for a few hours because of the ‘school run.’ Oh dear, maybe I’ll just to stay here forever. Maybe the people in the suits will take pity on me and give me a job after all.

Alas no. The friendly people at The Cartwheel come up trumps. “Jess has nearly finished for the day – she’ll take you” says the lovely lady who gave me my food.

“Sorry about the smell of hay,” says Jess as I clamber into her beast of a vehicle. It’s no problem with me; I like the smell of hay. It reminds me of the countryside and all the friendly people there. n

“The crunchy crumble and vanilla Anglaise make that classic marriage of textures” Dining details The Cartwheel Inn, Whitsbury road, Near Fordingbridge, New Forest, SP63 3PZ; 01725 518362 www.facebook.com/pg/cartwheelinn Opening hours 12pm – 3pm; 5pm – 10pm (currently open Thursday – Sunday) Prices Starters £6 – £7.50; main courses £14.25 – £19.50; desserts £6 – £9.50 Drinks choice Good selection of local beers, and wine and spirits.

Service/atmosphere Friendly and informal

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Good food, good people, good times The Cartwheel Inn is renowned by locals and visitors alike, for serving high-quality food with a modern twist, real ales, and a warm hospitality. We are family and dog-friendly and offer many outstanding facilities, such as a beautiful beer garden.

For bookings please contact

01725 518362

Opening hours

Thursday to Friday: 11am-3pm & 5pm-11pm

Saturday: 11am – 11pm

Sunday: 11am – 5pm

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www.cartwheelinnwhitsbury.com | The Cartwheel Inn, Whitsbury, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PZ

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

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Food events

Fancy going pro this summer?

Cookshop Dinghams is hosting lots of culinary events...

What: Wine tasting The experts will take you on a wine journey around the world When: 3 August: 7pm Cost: £20 What: Knife skills workshop Learn to chop, dice and slice like a pro, how to sharpen your knives and select the best knife for the job When: 11 and 25 August: 11am – 12.30pm Cost: £25 What: Chicken and fish filleting Learn to portion a chicken and fillet a fish to level up your cooking skills and dazzle your dinner guests When: 11 August: 2pm – 3pm Cost: £30 What: Sushi chicken Master the art of making delicious sushi When: 25 August: 2pm – 3.30pm Cost: £30 www.dinghams.co.uk

It’s a green light for Rory and his bagels

New-d to Salisbury!

Newly arrived in Salisbury is Naked Bagel, an independent takeaway specialising in freshly prepared bagels, salads and poke bowls. What’s on the menu? At the moment some of the goodies you can pick up include waldorf bagels of pear, apple, caramelized red onion marmalade and toasted walnuts; jerk chicken and mango salsa poke bowl; and salads of roasted Mediterranean vegetable couscous.

They’re based on 19 Winchester Street – where Doorsteps used to be – and they also offer deliveries and corporate lunches.

We caught up with owner Rory Clark to get the low-down…

Tell us a bit about yourself…

I’m originally from Dumfries and Galloway in south west Scotland. After representing my country at age group rugby, I went travelling and started to appreciate food from different cultures. On returning home I started training as a chef, finally ending up in Salisbury, via Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, and Bournemouth, where I have been now living for the past ten years.

How did the business come about?

When an established takeaway sandwich shop came on to the market with a great reputation and loyal customer base I thought this would be the perfect starting point for my concept to flourish.

What can we expect when we come to visit..?

We will be selling freshly filled bagels with influences from around the world along with salads, poke bowls and smoothies all made in house using locally sourced produce supporting other local independent businesses.

For more: www.nakedbagel.co.uk

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Do you want a real taste of the Forest?

Then visit…

New Forest Cider Farm & Pantry Tearooms, Burley Free Cider Tasting • Handcrafted Giftware Local Gins • Preserves & Cheeses Stay for the afternoon and enjoy delicious lunches, cream teas & home made cake in our tearooms & tea garden. Ample free parking.

Tel: (01425) 403589 Email: info@newforestcider.co.uk

www.newforestcider.co.uk 200m from village centre, on Pound Lane.

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recipe ideas

Lemon and Rose ‘Turkish Delight’ Gin & Tonic from Howard’s House

Sweet and delicate

Ingredients Salcombe Gin (or gin of choice) Crème de rose liqueur such as Edmond Briottet Liqueur de Rose (optional) High quality food grade rosewater, such as Steenbergs Organic Rosewater Fresh lemon slices (thinly sliced) Juice of whole fresh lemon Fever tree tonic Black pepper

Method 1. Fill glass with ice cubes and add lemon slices (two thin slices cut into halves) 2. Add measure of gin 3. Squeeze in juice of half lemon 4. Add generous measure of crème de rose, if using 5. Top with tonic 6. Add dash of rosewater 7. Stir thoroughly 8. Squeeze in juice of second half lemon

9. Finish with a splash of gin and a generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper A sweet, fragrant cocktail perfect for summer evenings and parties. Rose liqueur is an optional addition for those who enjoy a little extra kick. Lychee liqueur also works nicely with this recipe.

For more: www.howardshousehotel.co.uk

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All available from Repertoire; 7 Fish Row, Salisbury; www.repertoirefashion.co.uk

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OROMO DRESS, TRADITIONAL ETHIOPIAN HABESHA CLOTHES, HANDMADE, £89.45 This beautiful handmade dress and belt will make you stand out in the crowd with its bold colours and sharp design.

From EthiopianDress, available on Etsy; www.etsy.com

LET LOOSE

Forget getting sticky this summer, feel cool and comfortable in these breezy summer clothes KHAKI SHOPPER TOTE BAG, £24.99 Welcome to your new shopping bag. This recycled khaki cotton holder screams rural chic, and is also roomy enough for all your groceries.

From The India Shop, Honeystreet Mill, Honey Street Village, Pewsey Vale, Wiltshire; www.theindiashop.co.uk

POM POM SCARF, £19.50 The cheerful super-soft lightweight scarf will jolly up any summer outfit and will also protect bare shoulders from the sun’s rays.

From Mistral, 16A High Street, Shaftesbury; www.mistral-online.com

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SAMSOE BIAF GREEN LACE TOP, £64.95 This pretty vest top features a fine lace insert at the front and a curved back neckline and can be dressed up with strappy heels and eyecatching jewellery for a night out on the Salisbury tiles or paired with linen trousers for a casual look.

From The Loft Tisbury; The Avenue, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JG; www.theloft-tisbury.com

MAMA B BIANCO PANTS, £140 On-trend and easy to wear, these trousers will become a staple in your summer wardrobe.

From Bijoux & Willow; 9 High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JS; www.bijouxandwillow.com

LINEN TUNIC, £73 A flattering cut and an all-round godsend for humid days when you know you’ve got to look together.

From ConfidentCatShop, available on www.etsy.com

ED’S CHOICE SAHARA PAINTERS SPOT BUBBLE DRESS, £189 With a soft V-neck, short sleeves and bubble hem lending the piece an effortlessly fluid silhouette, this wardrobe hero will see you through the summer party season.

From Anokhi, 37 High Street, Salisbury; www.sariska.co.uk

PANAMA HAT, APPROX. £50, STYLES AND PRICE VARY A burnt head is no laughing matter; add a touch of gravitas to your look with this classic panama hat.

From The Hat Shop Salisbury, 11 Riverside Walk, The Maltings, Salisbury; www.the-hat-shop-salisbury.business.site

‘ZEBRA’ ESPADRILLE, £45 These snazzy Spanish-made espadrilles will have you feeling party-ready and because of the very modest sized heel, you’ll have hours of pain-free dancing, should the evening go that way.

From Raffinee, 39 High Street, Salisbury; www.raffineeshoes.co.uk

INDI & COLD LEMON TOP £75 Embrace the zesty citrusy vibe with this pretty blouse.

From OSOboutique: 14 High Street, Salisbury; www.osoboutique.co.uk

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Summer glow We all deserve to look and feel our best in summer; it’s rightfully our turn to bask in the sun with luscious locks, dewy skin, fun clothes, and a rested, happy head and heart. So we’ve chatted to the local professionals on all things health and beauty related to make sure you can feel top to toe triumphant

By Imogen Davidson-Smith

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health & beauty

“A hydrating mask is a must, to revive the skin after a flight”

Let’s hope she doesn’t suffer from hayfever

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“Going for a linen shirt is an easy way to attain a smart look without disregarding comfort”

LEFT: Sandwich linen and jersey dress, Unisa raffia sandals from

OSOboutique; ABOVE: Stenstroms mens red slimline fitted linen shirt, Emanuel Berg mens linen slimfit shirts in blue and pink – all from Repertoire

YOU WEAR IT WELL

Reacquainting yourself without your summer wardrobe is a great feeling – saying hello to forgotten floaty dresses, getting out sand-filled sandals and brightly coloured sarongs still pertaining the whiff of suncream on them. But most of us will want to update the wardrobe a bit. Here are some tips to inspire you...

What are the hot trends this summer?

I think we can safely say that putting away the skinny jeans is a great relief in the summer months, they’re bad enough in the winter. All hail the wide leg trouser then and its emergence in the shops.

“This summer a cropped wide leg culotte is bang on trend and if you can manage a high waist with it too…boy, you’re a total fashion icon,” says Nat Ashton, co-owner at OSOboutique. What about the colours?

“Yellow is a strong trend for this season,” continues Nat. “Spring saw this colour popping up as a bright acidic shade but as the warm weather sets in this colour trend is fading toward the more rustic side of the spectrum – think mustards, ochres and burnt orange…oh and terracotta too.” And for the gents?

“We are seeing a predominance of standout designs such as animal prints, paisley and geometric patterns,” says Matt Sacco, Salisbury manager at Repertoire. “We are also seeing the re-emergence of logocentered designs – with brands investing in large, eye-catching branding and all-over logos.”

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So what about the day when you’ve got to look a bit posh and it’s a hot, sticky day?

“Choosing a breathable fabric such as cotton, linen or rayon is key” says Nat. Matt agrees, “Going for a linen shirt is an easy way to attain a smart casual look without disregarding comfort.

We recommend brands with proven expertise in the crafting of premium shirts, such as Stenstroms, Emanuel Berg and Ralph Lauren.”

Always crucial – but sometimes forgotten, is to look after your feet. “Keep footwear simple,” advises Nat. “A wedge style shoe is great for comfort and style and block heels are also bucking the trend but tend to be a little kinder on the feet.”

How can we create a ‘capsule’ summer wardrobe?

If you’re feeling flush, perhaps you can put together the ultimate fashion goal, the capsule wardrobe. “We recommend starting with a few basic t-shirts from designer brands BOSS and Emporio Armani, as they are always on-trend and particularly reliable if your holidays are packed with adventure and physical activities,” says Matt.

“For the beach, we advise keeping things fresh with a lightweight, cotton/linen blend polo shirt or a v-neck from Orlebar Brown.

Sunspel t-shirts are a great choice too – this season they even come with illustrations inspired by the British summer.”

HEALTH & BEAUTY

HOW TO PACK FOR A SUMMER HOLIDAY WHEN YOU’RE SHORT ON LUGGAGE SPACE

LEFT: Scarf, vest top, cheetah skirt and

plimsolls from Mistral; BELOW: Sunglasses from Mark Jones Eye Care; BOTTOM: Small weekender bag from Regent Tailoring

“I tend to pick out everything I want to take, step back, look at it all and then ruthlessly evict items and only keep the pieces that work in the same sorts of colour palettes. It works every time and I usually end up getting use out of everything I’ve brought. Footwear-wise it’s got to be one pair of flip-flops, one pair of sandals that can be used for walking around in the daytime and dressed up for the evening, trainers and one pair of heels (if you must!).

Wear your bulkiest shoes on the plane.”

Nat Ashton, co-owner at OSOboutique “Rolling up your clothes can be a good strategy to save space in your luggage and avoid creasing. Leave the pieces you don’t mind creasing for last — such as underwear — and fit them between the gaps.”

Matt Sacco, Salisbury manager at Repertoire

AND HOW ABOUT BEAUTY ESSENTIALS?

“Only pack what you love and make sure you pick things that you can mix and match.

As far as make-up is concerned, stick to the essentials, decant foundation into smaller plastic containers which can then all be taken on the plane with you as they will be under the size limit – you can extend your foundation by mixing it with moisturiser.

The less energy you spend wrestling with your luggage, the more time and effort you can dedicate to the enjoying your holiday.”

Emma Charlton, sales and marketing manager at Mistral “I like to have my brows done with henna a few days before a holiday. It’s long lasting, so I don’t need to worry about them at all while I am away. I also invest in my skin year round with dermaplaning (a deeply exfoliating facial) and micro needling (great for combating wrinkles and pigmentation), so I can feel confident wearing minimal makeup on holiday.”

Alice Kingdom, owner of Body and Brows within Theresa Wild Aesthetics “A hydrating mask is a must, to revive the skin after a flight, and after a day in the sunshine. My SPF, BB cream, a blush and a lip gloss, as I like to keep my make-up minimal on holiday. It’s important for me to keep up my skincare routine up on holiday, as it’s when my skin needs it the most, so I have all my normal products in travel sizes.”

Nikki Spicer, spa director at Vita Skin Spa

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

LEFT: Celestial skin shimmer

blusher and highlighter at Vita Skin Spa; BELOW: Alice Kingdom from Body and Brows

PUT ON A HAPPY FACE

It’s always tempting to layer on the foundation when you want to look your best but experts all concur that less is more during the summer months.

“Mimimal make-up is the easiest way to stay fresh faced; BB creams are a great alternative to heavy foundations, “ says Alice Kingdom, owner of Body and Brows.

“Mattifying primers help keep make-up in place, and oil under control – for a longer term solution semi permanent make-up is an all weather game changer.”

“It’s not a quick win, but a good quality high SPF sun protection cream is so important for looking after your skin all year round, but especially when the sun is shining. SPF’s included in make-up aren’t sufficient to avoid long-term sun damage like pigmentation, and UV is responsible for such large portion of the skins aging process.”

So, what’s en vogue right now? “A paired down make-up look seems to be popular this season, as does using a blush on the cheeks and a quick sweep over the eyes,” says Nikki Spicer, spa director at Vita Skin Spa. “Living coral, Pantone’s colour of the year, is a great colour palette to use for this. Mii’s celestial skin shimmer adds radiant warmth to cheeks, temples and eyes. The six subtle shades blend into one, bringing an irresistible glow.”

BRIGHT EYES

During the summer months there are several things that can affect the comfort and health of our eyes. One of the larger problems arises from allergies to pollen and other dust that is around. With anything from pollen from blossom, trees and grasses irritating our eyes. Couple that with brightness and glare from the sun, our eyes can become uncomfortable quickly in the summer months. So what can be done?

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“Eye drops that are preservative free are a good way to alleviate some of the discomfort, “ says Sarah Fletcher, practice manager at Mark Jones Eye Care.

“Preservatives can dry the eye out more – which is the last thing you want when they are already feeling dry and gritty. Polarised sunglasses will help to cut out the glare from the sun and harmful UVA too. For added comfort wear a wide brimmed hat to shield your eyes from the direct rays above.”

And if there’s one way to jazz up an outfit, it’s with a cool pair of sunnies, aka Victoria Beckham style. So, what’s trending this summer?

“Our most popular brand is Maui Jim with polarised lenses, they have such a very restful feel to them, as they cut out glare as well as reducing brightness,” adds Sarah. “Hitting the shores of summer fashion are frames that feature a double bar they are in great demand.

Baby Beach and Up Country plus the Dragonfly are three of our favourite styles we love right now.”

Directory Body and Brows: Upper Floor, 46 Silver Street, Salisbury Alice Kingdom is a permanent make-up artist; her range of range of beauty treatments include semi permanent makeup, microblading, dermaplaning, fat freezing and brow tailoring techniques www.bodyandbrows.com Mark Jones Eye Care: 21 Fisherton Street, Salisbury The company of opticians offer eye exams, dry eye clinics, hearing care and sell a range of glasses and contact lenses www.markjoneseyecare.com Minstral: 16A High Street, Shaftesbury The Wiltshire born company specialise in casual women’s wear clothing www.mistral-online.com OSOboutique: 14 High Street, Salisbury The mother and daughter team own and run an independent boutique offering clothing, jewellery and giftwears www.osoboutique.co.uk Regent Tailoring: 73 New Street, Salisbury Regent is a contemporary, clothing brand offering a wide selection of clothes and accessories for men and women www.regenttailoring.co.uk Repertoire: 7 Fish Row, Salisbury Repertoire fashion specialise in men’s designer clothing, accessories and footwear www.repertoirefashion.co.uk Sarum Physiotherapy Centre: 213 Devizes Road, Salisbury The centre offers a wide range of physio and related therapies including pilates, massage, chiropy, sports injury clinic, trichology, manual lymphatic drainage, orthotics clinic and lower limb biomechanics. www.sarumphysio.co.uk Vita Skin Care: 26 St Anna Street, Wiltshire The spa offer massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, hair removal, holistic treatments and more www.vitaskinspa.co.uk

Oh, the joys of running

“With the weather hotting up, sunscreen is so important when exercising outisde” Fighting fit

We tend to be more healthy and active in the summer but that does mean we have to take extra care that we looking after our limbs.

“With the weather hotting up whatever your sport or exercise of choice sunscreen is so important when exercising outside,” says Jenny Mears, physiotherapist and owner of Sarum Physiotherapy Centre.

“Along with staying hydrated and not forgetting rehydrating to prevent muscle cramp. And no matter the season the right footwear makes all the difference to your performance and is so important to prevent injury.”

“During a hot spell it can be easy to skip or skimp on preparation time (the warm up) and might leave you believing that cooling down is no longer necessary. Yet both are extremely important for preventing injury, so please always warm up and cool down.” n

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Tickets and Information from Arundells 01722 331 440 See Tickets 0871 220 0260 or www.seetickets.com Adult ÂŁ20 Children aged 16 and under ÂŁ15 Gates open at 5.30pm. Please bring your own rugs or low backed seating. Picnics welcome.

Fun and games Summer holidays are upon us.

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ummer holidays might be a welcome break for the kids but for parents, organising the childcare can be a monster headache. Whether you’re looking for week-long summer camps, or short ‘fillers’ while you can get life-admin sorted, we’ve done the homework and seen what’s out there.

And the choice is pretty impressive too – do your offspring long to climb trees, bake cakes, make mosaics, zoom down an aqua water slide, or learn a zippy dance routine? Read on...

Kids literally climbing the walls at the Wessex Country Show

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kids activities British youth Musical Theatre Summer camp

Where: Warminster School, Warminster When: 29 July – 3 August Cost: £600 (residential) What it’s all about: If your kids have got the

Who doesn’t want to hug a bunny at Wessex Country Fair; become a dancing diva at Musical Theatre Summer Camp

performance bug, this is the one for them. The Musical Theatre Summer Camp is open to anyone aged between 11-17 looking to develop their acting, singing and dancing abilities, and this year the camp will bring Roald Dahl’s The Witches to life in a tremendously terrifying musical extravaganza.

In a nutshell: Act, sing, dance, create a show, make new besties. www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org

MILL ON THE BRUE

Where: Trundle Farm, Bruton, Somerset When:11–17 August Cost: £615 (residential) What’s it all about: The outdoor activity

centre is set in beautiful countryside with lovely cabins for the kids to stay in. Don’t be fooled by the chilled out rural vibe though, the place is packed with outdoor activities that include zip wires, high ropes course, archery, climbing towers, and a river out the back for canoeing.

There’s a focus all things eco here too, so your brood will be growing organic veg amongst other things.

In a nutshell: Outdoor adventures. www.millonthebrue.co.uk

BARRACUDAS ACTIVItY DAY CAMPS

Where: Chafyn Grove School, Salisbury When: Weekdays 8.30am – 5.30pm (can do

8am – 6pm) Cost: 40 per day or £154 a week What it’s all about: The gang at Barracudas offer activity weeks and days during the school holidays for children aged 4-14 years.

The action packed programmes boasts over 80 activities, including archery, fencing, motorsports, swimming, an aqua slide, giant inflatables, fun science and kin-ball to name just a few – there’s also arts activities for those not digging the sports vibe.

In a nutshell: Something for everyone – oh, and they’ve got a pool. www.barracudas.co.uk

ENERGY KIDZ HOLIDAY CLUB

Where: Leehurst Swan School, Salisbury When:10am – 4pm (can do 8am – 6pm) Cost: £25.50 – £29 What’s it all about: These summer holiday

clubs each have themes so you can find one that will perfectly suit your child’s interest and imagination; take a trip to infinity and beyond in ‘astro adventures’, see the sensations of the circus during ‘big top spectacular’, spark wicked reactions across ‘ingenious inventions’, get lost in paradise whilst ‘island hopping’, walk on the wild side with ‘mission survival’ and marvel at fictional fascination throughout

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‘marvellous mythology’.

The activities are really broad, and include breaking codes, making origami super pieces, making a marshmallow structure challenge.

In a nutshell: Indoor and outdoor stuff. www.energy-kidz.co.uk

GODOLPHIN SCHOOL MULTI ACTIVITY, LEGO PLAY, OR COOKERY

Where: The Godolphin School, Milford Hill, Salisbury When: Monday – Friday, single or week sessions 8am – 6pm Cost: £40 per day What’s it all about: With purpose-built,

spacious facilities, kids enjoy generous outdoor spaces, an indoor swimming pool and a large sports hall, which will keep them entertained throughout camp.

In a nutshell: The courses are split into four categories: multi-activity 4-12 years, lego play 6-12 years, cookery 8-14 years, bushcraft 8-14 years. www.supercamps.co.uk

kids activities

above: Nail those ballet moves at Musical Theatre Summer Camp; smiles and splashes at Barracudas camp

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Is this the right time to tell her that her shoelaces are undone?

GET ACTIVE CAMP

Where: Locations in Tisbury, Pewsey,

Corsham, Salisbury

When: Courses last between one and five days

throughout the summer Cost: £60 for 1 day, £90 for five days What’s it all about: Wiltshire council run a whole host of camps in and around Salisbury.

Each camp focuses on one activity – athletics (6-14 years), tennis (6-14 years), cricket (6-12 years), dance (5-14 years) or gymnastics (5-14 years).

In a nutshell: For those who know what they love and just want to do that. www.wiltshire.gov.uk

SPLASH OF COLOUR – THE POTTERY PAINTING CAFÉ Where: 72 Fisherton Street, Salisbury When: Usually 10.30am – 12 noon on

Wednesdays and Fridays

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Cost: £18.50 per person What’s it all about: The pottery

painting café run a programme of workshops including pottery painting projects, mosaics and potter’s wheel that run for a couple of hours. You can settle down in the café with a chum while they get artistic.

In a nutshell: For arts and crafts lovers. www.splashofcolourcafe.net

Escape Room

Where: 49c Castle Street, Salisbury When: 60 minutes – open daily Cost: 4 players £75, 5 players £90 (not

recommended for those under 12)

What’s it all about: The escape room

‘Spectre’ on Castle Street brings everyone together to solve the puzzles and clues at the abandoned facility ‘Station Athena’. Think skill-based games, mental puzzles, and

collaborative challenges – all to encourage families or friends to work together to escape in just 60 minutes.

Your team is tasked with finding out what happened to the scientists who were based at the now deserted station and as the clock ticks down, the story unfolds to reveal a shocking twist. Claire Pitcher, games master and owner of Live Escape Salisbury says, “We see families with team members from across the generations play with us and it’s inspirational to watch. What’s most fascinating is how younger children excel at so many of the puzzles the adults struggle with. Their agile minds haven’t been fully programmed like ours yet – which means it’s often the kids who are the real puzzle extraordinaires.”

In a nutshell: Clocking ticking fun for all the family. n www.live-escape.co.uk

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“The activities include breaking codes, doing origami and a marshmallow structure challenge” It’s never too young to become an artist at Splash of Colour

One Offs The Wessex Country Fair Where: Wilton House Estate When: 7 August 10am – 5pm Cost: Family ticket £20 (2 adults, 2

children), under 3’s go free What’s it all about: The Wessex Country Fair is a celebration of country ways and rural lifestyles. This year the main arena attractions include dressage camels, rescue dogs and birds of prey. In addition, there will be plenty to keep the whole family entertained throughout the day including donkey rides, inflatables, live music and a traditional village fête theme with tea, cakes and a fully licensed bar. Salisbury Hospice Charity hosts the event and all funds raised

will go to the work of the charity.

In a nutshell: Family fun.

www.wessexcountryfair.co.uk

Wednesday at the Wardrobe

Where: The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum When: 31 July, 7 August, 14 August, 21 August What’s it all about: The event on 31 July will be looking at the era around the battle of Maiwand, which was made famous by the fictional character Dr Watson of the Sherlock Holmes fame. It is this battle he is injured out of. This is also the special era of the Regiment having a mascot called Bobbie who was a small dog and would

travel with the regiment. The three events in August will be focusing on life in WW2 from what it was like to be in the Home Guard, building air raid shelters and making gas masks.

In a nutshell: For history buffs www.thewardrobe.org.uk

Arts and crafts

Where: Salisbury Arts centre When: 30 July, 31 July, 1 August Cost: £15-£20 What’s it all about: Workshops include

painting and sculpture (for 8-11 years) and summer jewellery making with shells, glass, acrylic and wood (for 8-11 years).

In a nutshell: For crafty ones. www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

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Splash of Colour The

Pottery Painting Cafe

School's out for Summer!

Pottery painting for everyone

WORKSHOPS DURING SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

See our website for details

Open Monday to Saturday 10 - 5.30 & Sunday 11 - 3 Closed Tuesday & Wednesday – except during school holidays

Call 01722 322250 to book a table 72 Fisherton Street, Salisbury SP2 7RB

www.splashofcolourcafe.net

Only £ 3 entry

August at Role Play World Weekdays: 9.30-1pm Sat: 9.30-5pm Sun: 10-3.30pm No set sessions ê Character visits every Monday Includes access to play area and to weekly themed crafts

Gruffalo – 5th August Buzz Lightyear – 12th August Chase – 19th August Olaf – 26th August Mickey & Minnie Mouse – 2nd September And a few surprise visits too!

Coming soon: Special Summer ice cream sundaes!

Wilton Shopping Village: Unit 13, Wilton Shopping Village, SP2 0RS roleplayworld.co.uk | 07707 869 009 Last unit in the coach park, free parking in the main car park Find us on Facebook

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salisbury gets serious

Quote of the issue

“We’re creating a platform to support people who have an idea to benefit their community” Who said this?

Turn to page 61 to find out

The Big Number

Salisbury locals and tourists sitting back enjoying the sun

£3.2m

Brand new day

Which Salisbury organisation is getting funds of this amount?

See page 60 to find out

Strengths of the city cemented in new marketing project

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uilding the reputation of Salisbury, attracting visitors, and building on economic investment are the big aims of a new branding positioning project that has just been created.

Over 150 people from local business, stakeholder and partner organisations participated in workshops and interviews to share what they perceive to be the city’s strengths and special qualities and also the challenges in competing with other destinations.

So what was the feedback? The process revealed some strong key themes; a sense of pride in the long heritage of the city, in its beauty, its tradition of craftsmanship, and the enduring spirit and ambition of the community. The central positioning idea is “Traditional Original”. This recognises the unique blend of tradition, heritage, imagination, creativity, innovation and originality which sets Salisbury apart from the crowd.

It also acknowledged the desire to move forward with energy and to celebrate and develop the city’s

independent spirit, the creativity and entrepreneurialism of its people and businesses; for Salisbury to lead the way in defining what it means to be a 21st century medieval city.

It is hoped that, after the very difficult year that Salisbury experienced in 2018, this will give the city’s leadership, businesses and stakeholders a clear focus, both for how the city’s strengths are best communicated and how the Salisbury offer should be developed to best enable the city to compete for investment, talent and visitors in

a crowded competitive market.

The competitive positioning is the result of a project jointly commissioned in September 2018,

by Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID), Salisbury City Council, and VisitWiltshire, with the support of VisitBritain/ VisitEngland and the Discover England Fund, Wiltshire Council and other bodies.

The new positioning is fully explained in a 44-page guide for businesses and stakeholders.

The guide is available to download from www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

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business insiGHTS

Hats off

A museum makeover is on its way

Chair of Salisbury Indies, and owner of Casa Fina, Susi Mason, has been presented with a special Lifetime Achievement award at the 20th anniversary of the South Wilts Business of the Year Awards.

“What a proud moment and a complete surprise,” says Susi. “It’s a real honour to have received this award. Salisbury is a fabulous city and we have so many great independent businesses and the SWBOYA are a brilliant way to celebrate them all. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!”

New restaurant, Tinga, picked up the Food and Drink Award, whilst one of Salisbury’s oldest businesses, Pritchetts Butchers, took home the Retailer of the Year Award. www.salisburybid.co.uk

What a lot-tery Salisbury Museum has been awarded initial support of £429,400 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Salisbury Museum for Future Generations project, with plans for a full grant of £3.2 million.

The project will enable the museum to transform its displays and facilities – completing the work started with the National Lottery funded Wessex Gallery of Archaeology in 2014. What else? The museum will create new exhibitions dedicated to its collections of art, medieval archaeology, costume, ceramics and social history.

There will be an extensive programme of capital works to restore and repurpose the Grade I listed medieval building. Alongside this the project will introduce a new and exciting programme of learning and engagement that will embed the museum in the local community.

“This is amazing news not only for the museum, but for the people of Salisbury,” says Adrian Green, director of Salisbury Museum.

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“The city deserves an excellent museum for the local community. Its outstanding culture and heritage also needs to be presented to the wider world in an exciting and dynamic way.”

The project will cost a total of 4.4 million; the museum will have two years to raise £1.2 million in match funding from private individuals, trusts and foundations. An application for the full funding amount will be submitted in the summer of 2021.

“This support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund offers powerful affirmation of the relevance of the museum, its collections and its heritage,” says Susanna Denniston, chair of trustees for the museum.

“It also affirms the importance of Salisbury’s regeneration as its cultural institutions work together to create a positive and inclusive reimagining of the city’s history and future.” www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

PROPERTY Q&A Mariana Crawford,Trethowans’ associate solicitor, answers frequently asked questions Selling your home – a brief overview what happens before contracts are exchanged What does it mean when my solicitor is “drafting the contract”?

Upon receipt of the memorandum of sale from the estate agent, one of the first things the seller’s solicitor will do is draft the contract of sale, ensuring that the contract reflects the agreement between the two parties. Each sale is unique so the seller’s solicitor will spend time ensuring the draft contract reflects the property in question and the sale agreement.

Although the details of a sale contract will vary with each property, there are a number of things that are always included. The buyer’s solicitor will usually make some amendments to the draft contract.

The contract will consist of two parts – the particulars of sale, which set out the property details, and the conditions of sale, which set out the proposed date of completion and the deposit amount that must be paid by the buyer on exchange.

Why does the buyer raise enquiries?

Upon receipt of the contract and supporting documentation, the buyer’s solicitor will raise a list of questions should any further information be required.

These questions will be about a range of issues including past disputes, the property’s boundaries, utilities, contents included in the sale, planning constraints and permissions, rights of way, and restrictive covenants.

The seller’s solicitor must answer these enquiries within a reasonable time and will need the seller’s help to answer them.

During the buyer’s enquiries they may discover an issue with the property that could cause them a problem once they have brought the property, such as a restrictive covenant. The solicitors will use a solution based approach to ensure any future risks will be minimised, usually by offering indemnity insurance as a last resort.

What does it mean when my solicitor “exchanges” contracts?

‘Exchange’ occurs when both the buyer and the seller are happy with the draft contract, are ready to make the agreement between them legally binding, and have agreed a date for completion.

The solicitors for both parties will make sure they have identical copies of the contract and will get their client to sign their copy. The contracts are then “exchanged” during a telephone call between the solicitors to confirm the time when contract becomes binding. The seller’s solicitor will receive the deposit from the buyer’s solicitor on exchange.

No change to the agreement or withdrawal is now possible without financial penalties for both parties.

After exchange the seller’s solicitor will receive the draft transfer document from the buyer’s solicitor. This document transfers the title from the seller to the buyer.

Once the parties’ solicitors have agreed on a draft, the buyer and seller will need to sign it.

For more: Trethowans Solicitors, 1 London Road, Salisbury; tel 01722 412512; www.trethowans.com

Rebecca says the event is going to be soup-er

FOOD FOR THOUGHT If you’ve got a gem of an idea for something that would hugely benefit the Salisbury community, start putting your business plan together now as a new platform for developing ideas and creating opportunities is coming our way.

Soup is a community seed-funding dinner that is built to connect people and empower individuals who are thinking creatively about their community; solving problems and creating opportunities.

The concept first started in Detroit, USA, with Soup events now popping up all over the world.

Salisbury’s first Soup will take place at 6pm on 13 November and the concept is simple: pay what you want, eat soup and listen to four project ideas pitched by pre-selected individuals. The ideas can be about anything but must be for the benefit of members of the community

of Salisbury and the surrounding area.

The audience then votes for the idea they like best and the winner goes home with the money that was taken on the door to kickstart their project.

“Salisbury’s ‘resurgent community spirit’ was praised recently by The Times as it voted the city to be the best place to live in the UK 2019,” says Rebecca Maddox, one of the event’s organisers, “That’s why we think now is the perfect time to launch Soup here. We’re creating a platform to support people who have an idea to benefit their community.”

Soup is organised and hosted by Quench www.quenchsalisbury.com with food provided by The Pantry Partnership www.thepantrypartnership. org. If you have an idea that you’d like to pitch at Soup contact rebecca@quenchsalisbury.com or call 01722 412351 to find out more.

“Miso happy about getting some soup”

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GARDENING Stephen Hackett

Midsummer matters

Plants are in full bloom at the moment, so what should the avid gardener be doing?

Head gardener at Horatio’s Garden Salisbury, Stephen Hackett tells all…

“Thinking ahead, it’s time to sow seeds and take cuttings”

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ummer can be a tricky time for gardeners. After all the frantic work of spring, and the excitement as seeds germinate and flowers burst forth, there is less to do. Even the chance of a rest – a holiday, perhaps?

But there’s the rub: gardens and holidays do not make happy (flower) bedfellows.

I’m lucky at Horatio’s Garden, as the ever-dutiful and hardworking volunteers will happily look after things if I am away. That said, the garden is planted in such a way as to minimise the need for watering in even the hottest, driest weather.

A perennial such as Eryngium (Sea Holly) will absolutely thrive in the sun, as plants with silvery foliage generally do – a useful rule of thumb. The only watering that needs doing is to keep the displays of pots and planters going, as they’re at their lushest now: looking good, but always thirsty. I always try to group pots together, primarily for aesthetic reasons, but also because closely packed pots give each other a bit of shade which reduces water loss during the day.

We’re all now having to think about how best to adapt our gardening to the likelihood of hotter summers (though no-one seemed to have told June this year about this), as well as other consequences of climate change. That way we can create communities of plants suited to our gardens, more likely to thrive, and better able to sustain the pollinating insects such as bees which are also a crucial element of the garden’s ecosystem.

Thinking ahead, it’s time to sow seeds and take cuttings too.

Traditionally, July was rosegrafting time, but if that’s too much like hard work for you (it is for me) then get some biennials going. Foxgloves, Honesty, Sweet Williams and Wallflowers can all be sown now, covered with a layer

of potting grit and left in a cold frame. They should germinate and establish nicely over the coming weeks, ready to be planted out in the autumn for flowering next season.

At home, however, it’s a different matter if I am going away. Here I have to take precautions, emptying the greenhouse and moving all the pots into the shadier parts of the garden – though not under the heavy shade of a tree or overhanging roof, as that will tend to mean they feel no benefit if it does rain. It simply makes it easier for my obliging neighbour – every gardener needs one – to keep them watered if all the plants are in one spot.

Never forget that plants are not the only garden inhabitants to need access to water. Keeping bird baths topped-up in warm weather is essential, as water is just as vital for garden birds as it is for gardeners. Food is fairly plentiful at this time of year, and plenty of birds in the garden will keep on top of the garden-dwellers, such as caterpillars and aphids, which tend to be less fondly regarded by gardeners.

Of course, there is an alternative. I’m not fond of the word ‘staycation’ but I know lots of gardeners who wouldn’t dream of going on holiday in the summer. There is nothing better than taking time to enjoy the garden – something gardeners are notoriously bad at doing. So, sit back, pour something cold and refreshing for yourself, and bask in the rewards of all that hard work.

And, if you can resist the urge to leap out of your deckchair at the first sight of a weed, there are always the spring bulb catalogues (now dropping through the letterbox) to browse through...

For more: www.horatiosgarden.org.uk

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Bowerwood House Fancy raising your kids in a rambling six-bedroom house in the New Forest?

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f perusing this issue has made you think that perhaps you’d like to up stick and move to the New Forest – and who could blame you – then this property might just be the thing that propels that fantasy into a full-blown punch the air reality. Bowerwood House, located just over a mile from the town of Fordingbridge, between the New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase, is the dream family home.

As you can see, it’s a house that has experienced transformations and extensions over the years; the greeny-bluey exterior being the Georgian part. It certainly isn’t a property for those who like their abode to be perfect, pristine and symmetrical but surely, just like us humans, there is something more alluring about the imperfections; the architectural higgledy-piggledy nature of it means there is so much for the eyes to absorb. For example, take a good look at the main image of the house

property

above; how pleasing is it that hardly any of the windows are of uniform size and form – can you see the lone one with the arched top? Or the green painted pipes, or the curious sticky-out room in the middle of the house?

And imagine the stories and the conversations that will have occurred in a house of different periods; there will have been different kings and queens reigning, different PMs in power, different struggles (or perhaps the same) being fought – all being chewed over by the residents within the walls of this property.

Step inside the house and there’s a distinct gear change as the quirkiness of the exterior gives way to a very sleek, contemporary look, though happily the interiors still manage to confidently tick the ‘full of character’ box.

A generous entrance hall leads way to the principle reception room, an impressive space for entertaining with fireplaces at either end and beautiful sash windows.

A cosy family room, home study, utility space and boot room provide functional space towards the rear of the

property while the kitchen/ breakfast room is very much the hub of the home with its easy, earthy greens and greys, a central island, and a four door aga.

The second floor enjoys a master suite with connecting dressing room and is complete with a further five bedrooms while down below there’s a very sizeable wine cellar for good measure.

Not to overshadowed by the house, the grounds are phenomenal and generous, in all about two acres, and include – wait for it – a summerhouse, triple garage, gym, and outbuildings with planning permission to build into holiday cottages. There are expansive lawns too, with enough space for everyone in the family to have their own brand of fun, whether that’s a handstand, croquet, camping overnight, or snoozing under a weather-beaten novel. Lastly, there’s the flagstone terrace offering a lovely little spot to enjoy that perfect early evening, just put the kids to bed, gin and tonic. n

House numbers Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms/ shower rooms 3 Acres

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Price

£1,695,000

Where Fordingbridge, Hampshire Proximity to Salisbury 12.5 miles What else? Triple garage and separate gym, further outbuilding coach house with conversion potential in guest accommodation / holiday cottages For more: Savills, Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire; SP1 2BP; 01722 426820; www.savills.co.uk

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A day in the life of…

Oscar Ho

Twins Oscar and Luca Ho are professional punters in Salisbury. Here Oscar chats floating down the river Avon, brides coming aboard in high heels and the fear of capsizing Our day starts slowly. Luckily for us, people don’t seem to book punts to see the sunrise, so it’s unlikely that we’d have to wake up early. I’m not saying we don’t like to get up early but if any of you now decide to book a sunrise punt, expect to see Luca there, not me!

Once up (usually late), we rush breakfast and a coffee, hop in my car, and drive to the Grasmere House Hotel, where the punt is stored. During the five-minute journey we discuss whose turn it is to punt, as we alternate each job – being twins has taught us how to compromise if nothing else!

On arrival we prepare the punt, emptying it of the rainwater if it has rained or just cleaning it of the dried grass and leaves that were walked in the previous day. The process usually takes around 15 minutes, although five if we’ve overslept! We then float to the Rose and Crown, no more than 50 metres down the river, where we dock up and kit the boat with cushions and blankets.

This process never changes.

Once this is done, we sit, smile, and wait for our customers.

We’re usually very relaxed, unless it’s a wedding. There’s an eerie silence where even the birds stop and stare when the bride takes her first wobbly step in her high heels onto the punt. There’s (without fail) a nervous giggle from the groom, followed by the joke that never fails to produce a round of fake laughs: “Don’t fall in!”

Luca and I share a sigh of relief when the bride and groom are sat comfortably, now free from the danger of losing balance and toppling in…but they still have to get out!

Due to the nature of punting, and the breathtaking scenes of the River Avon, anyone and everyone enjoys the tour. We love this about the job, as we get to meet so many kinds of people. Whether they’re a group of mates with a bag full of Tesco’s tinned cocktails, or two grandparents taking their grandchildren out, there is always something new to talk

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about…more or less. There are the reoccurring conversations that never change: (To name a few) “I hope it doesn’t capsize” – punts have flat bottoms which means they physically cannot.

“I bet I could capsize it” – well yes, sir, if you used a crane and 15 men you probably could, but you have nothing to worry about right now.

“Has anyone fallen in?” – in five years no one has fallen in.

The majority of our punts are in the afternoon, or over lunch. This is nice as while waiting in between bookings we can sit in the garden of the Rose and Crown and relax with a drink with the beautiful river view. It’s ideal that we run from the Rose and Crown as sometimes we aren’t both on the punt. We’ve decided that if it is just a couple, then only the punter will be on the boat, as the presence of two talkative twins doesn’t seem to pair well with a romantic trip on the river.

As novel as it might be, the job can be genuinely rewarding. People seem to have a lovely time on the punt. They’re almost always up to talk and laugh with us, and when we are able to make their tour, party or wedding day as relaxed and enjoyable as

possible, we do both feel very rewarded. It’s not a competition… but Luca received a ‘thank you’ email for a job he did… I’m still waiting for mine!

By the end of a busy day, we don’t dislike punting, but we are often happy to part with it. It is a wonderful job, but it can be physically tiring, and therefore once we’ve said goodbye to our final customers, we aren’t slow to get it packed away and get on our way home. If the day was extremely busy, and we finish late because of a wedding or a party, we will often get home and instantly sleep. If it’s a nicer day, with an earlier finish, we’d usually see friends, but not do anything too taxing! Perhaps a relaxed kick about or go to The Old Ale and Coffee House in town (our personal favourite).

However if we aren’t punting, we will often be filming videos, pursuing our dream of becoming social media influencers on YouTube (The

Ho Twins) and Instagram (@ho_ twins). We love entertaining which is why I think we love this job. We are able to chat to and entertain all kinds of people, which is just ideal for us. n For more: www.salisburypunting.co.uk

The spire that inspires

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“The presence of two talkative twins doesn’t seem to pair well with a romantic trip on the river”