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Dear Readers, Welcome to the November issue and this month we are giving you the chance to win £10! In fact, we will be giving away £10 EVERY month to one lucky reader who can find the fox hidden in one of the pages of the magazine. The winner will be drawn and notified the following month, full details of how to enter are given further down on this page. We personally think you stand more chance of winning £10 by finding the fox than spending £1 on a lottery ticket so what are you waiting for! There are lot’s of events listed this month including the fantastic Salisbury Christmas Light Switch On which takes place on 24th November at 6pm in the Market Place. Be sure to put the date in your diary. Finally, remember, remember the 5th of November... have fun but PLEASE be safe around fireworks. Until next month! Debbie
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COMMUNITY NEWS What’s On........................................................ 6/8 Seasonal Events................................................ 16 Charities - Rett UK............................................ 24 Christmas Gifts................................................. 26 Christmas Sleigh Run........................................ 18 Christmas Craft Fair.......................................... 18 Salisbury Hospice Calendar............................... 26 FEATURE Top 10 Tips for improving fuel efficiency............. 14 FOOD AND DRINK Chicken Dhansak Recipe.................................... 20 The White Horse.................................................. 4 HOME & GARDEN Harlequin Bathrooms......................................... 10 PUZZLES Crossword, Sudoku.......................................................... 22
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The White Horse puts the “DO” in DOWNTON Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Downton, less than 7 miles south of Salisbury, is a Public House that’s well worth paying a visit. Think of rural pubs the way they used to be; family run, open fires, high back pews, a garden that nestles in Countryside. Offering traditional pub-grub and gastro food that’s predominantly locally sourced and always freshly prepared. With real Ales served with real care. And wines from around the world that are picked to both drink alone and to compliment the seasonal menu’s and Chef’s special dishes. 4 | The SP4 Magazine
The White Horse in Downton is all of the above. And more. Adjoining this charming Public House is The Stables; one of the prettiest private rooms in Wiltshire. Historic surroundings supported by modern facilities – WIFI and HDTV which can be hooked up to your laptop for presentations.
An Occasion to Remember The Stables is the ideal venue to host all manner of occasions, from weddings and parties to conferences, training sessions and business meetings. With a dedicated Event Manager at your disposal, your ‘Do’,
whatever it may be, will be planned and tailored to suit your specific needs. Recent events include a Wedding for 100 people, a Business Conference for 40 delegates and a Skittles Party for 20.... The Stables is also a great venue for Christening and Engagement parties – and Children’s Birthday parties are a big hit too. The best way to find out whether this really is the ideal venue for you is to call Morna Roe to arrange a tour (no obligation) and enjoy a free glass of wine whilst you chat through your needs. Now what could sound better than that? The White Horse Inn, 62 The Borough, Downton, Salisbury, SP5 3LY Tel: 01725 510408 Email: morna@thewhitehorseinn.co.uk
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November Bourne Valley Horticultural Society Thurs 3rd Nov at 7.30pm The Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls, SP4 6HA. Talk by Chris Smith of Pennard Plants in Somerset, “Heritage Vegetables”. Contact Lynn 01980 610635
Bourne Valley Day Centre Fri 4th Nov, 10.00am - 11.30am Bourne Valley Day Centre would love to see you at the MONTHLY TABLE SALE, Methodist Hall, Winterbourne Dauntsey, SP4 6EW. Come along for lot’s of Bargains and Gifts. Books, Cakes, Pottery, Bric-a-Brac. Served with coffee and a warm welcome. See you there! Contact Pam 01980 611681.
Amesbury Country Market 5th Nov, 3rd Dec 10am to 11.30am Methodist Church Hall, High St., Amesbury. First Saturday of every month. Local, home produced baking, preserves, garden produce, plants, crafts, fresh meat and sausages, eggs. Special Christmas Market on 17th December.
WI Monthly Meeting
Thursday Seniors’ Cafe
Moviola Film
Thurs 10th Nov – 2pm to 4pm
Thurs 24th Nov at 7.30pm
Newton Tony Memorial Hall, SP4 0HF.
(Doors open at 7pm) at The Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls, SP4 6HA – MOVIOLA FILM – Mao’s Last Dancer (PG advised). About a young man who is chosen to be Mao’s representative as a ballet dancer with all the attendant problems of living and travelling abroad under the Mao regime. Tickets available in advance from Winterbourne PO & Stores £5.00 (or £6 at the door).
Parish Council Meeting Wed 16th Nov at 7.30pm In the Ron Burton Room, Winterbourne Glebe Hall, SP4 6HA. All residents welcome. Contact Parish Clerk 01980 863802 or e-mail: winterbournepc@googlemail.com.
Bourne Valley Historical Society Thurs 17th Nov at 7.45pm In the Winterbourne Glebe Hall, SP4 6HA – “Salisbury’s Medieval Water Courses and their Legacy” by Peter Saunders – contact Maureen 01980 611311 or www. bournevalleyhistory.co.uk.
Bourne Folk Fri 18th Nov at 7.30pm BOURNE FOLK continue with their Autumn Season – this time featuring LOUISE JORDAN at Boscombe Social Club, Boscombe Village, SP4 0AB. More details from Dave on 07596 833797 or www.salisburyfolk.co.uk
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Jumble Sale
Winterbourne Glebe Hall SP4 6HA. Mrs Roz Liddington on “Hat Don’t Suit Me”. Contact 01980 619096. Ladies – you will be made most welcome at any of our meetings.
Jumble Sale in The Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls, SP4 6HA. In aid of Glebe Hall Funds. Donations of Jumble accepted at the Hall from 10am to 11am.
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Sat 19th Nov at 2.00pm
Autumn Bazaar Sat 26th Nov at 2.00pm AUTUMN BAZAAR by Bourne Valley Methodist Church, Winterbourne Dauntsey, SP4 6EW. Cards, Gifts of all sorts, Toys, Tombola, Cakes, Bric-a-Brac, Crafts, Stationery, Refreshments, Raffle. Contact Brian: 01980 611172.
Craft Fair & Art Exhibition 26th & 27th Nov - 11am to 4pm Craft Fair and Art Exhibition at the Memorial Hall in Porton. Gifts for Christmas, refreshments, tea and cakes. Entry 50p. Contact Sue on 01980 590621.
Christmas Table Sale Fri 2nd Dec - 10am to 11.30am BUMPER CHRISTMAS TABLE SALE at the Bourne Valley Day Centre, Methodist Hall, Winterbourne Dauntsey SP4 6EW. Come along for Lots of Bargains and Gifts. Books, Cakes, Pottery, Bric-a-Brac. Served with coffee and a warm welcome! Contact Pam 01980 611681.
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Events Christmas Bazaar
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Sat 3rd Dec - 10.30am to 12 noon
Thurs 8th Dec
Bourne Valley Link Christmas Bazaar at The Memorial Hall, Porton. We’ll be getting into the Xmas mood with mulled wine and mince pies and of course our usual raffle & ‘Bring & Buy Event’, so make sure you don’t miss it. You can chat with other Clients, our Volunteers, Co-ordinators and Members of the Committee. Contact 01980 611117 or www. bournevalleylink.org.uk
Scouts Christmas Post – Last day to post your Christmas Cards for delivery to selected towns & villages in South Wiltshire. Scout Stamps 20p for posting ONLY in special Scout Post Boxes. Contact 01980 611614 or www. bournevalleyscouts.org.uk
featuring Anthony John Clarke, at Boscombe Social Club, Boscombe Village, SP4 0AB. More details from Dave on 07596 833797 or www.salisburyfolk.co.uk.
What about a sing to chase the blues away? The Bourne Valley Singers
The Bourne Valley Singers Sat 10th Dec
Invite you to join us on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Methodist Church,Winterbourne Earls.
Christmas Demonstration of Flower Arranging, by Janet Newman at The Memorial Hall, Porton. Contact Margaret: 01980 610383
Wassail with The Bourne Valley Singers at The Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls. Featuring as usual, carols, short seasonal sketch and a supper with delicious ‘puds’. An evening of entertaining humour and melodious harmony is promised. Contact Isobel: 01980 611375. In aid of Salisbury Hospice and Winterbourne Glebe Hall.
Where the ALL LADIES ‘a cappela’ choir, with voices ranging from top F to low G, sing in harmony an eclectic mix of popular songs from the Victorian era, the 1930s to the 1960s, as well as madrigals, classical and traditional songs. No auditions just a trial period to see how much you enjoy our group.
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Bourne Folk continue with their Autumn Season – this time
Xmas Flower Arranging Wed 7th Dec
THE WINTERBOURNE FOOD FAYRE 2011 The best food from local growers and suppliers brought together in one place The Winterbourne Food Fayre 2011 takes place at The Glebe Hall, in the Bourne Valley village of Winterbourne Earls on Saturday 12th November from 11am to 3pm. Situated about 4 miles NE of Salisbury on the A338 road towards Tidworth, there will be a wide range of over 20 different stalls within the hall building itself, but also other stalls located outside, within gazebos. Something to suit everyone. To accompany the produce on the stalls there will be delicious food available throughout the 8 | The SP4 Magazine
day and served from the kitchen in the Winterbourne Glebe Hall – including Morning Coffee and Snacks, Light Lunches and Afternoon Teas. Why not come along, see the wide variety of stalls, and hopefully choose something different. Buy
some items that take your fancy and enjoy the Morning Coffee, Light Lunches and Afternoon Teas being served. This regular annual event is organised jointly by the Winterbourne Glebe Hall Committee and Winterbourne Earls School PTA. All proceeds will go to the Winterbourne Glebe Hall (Registered Charity No. 279405) and Winterbourne Earls School PTA (Registered Charity No. 1086996) For further details – contact Lynn James 01980 610635.
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accessories, tiles, specialist lighting, ceilings and flooring. Because Harlequin Bathrooms is a local family run business and not a branch of a National company they have a good rapport with the people in and around Salisbury and, indeed from further afield. In fact many clients return for bathrooms when they move to a different house having remembered the comprehensive and personalised service that the company provides. Over the years the team has developed a good working
relationship with Architects and Developers of prestige homes in the area and with Interior Designers who appreciate the care with which the staff treat both Designers and their clients. The company has also supplied fittings and accessories to shipyards for use in luxury private yachts and cruise ships (and in the past the QE2). Terry and his team pride themselves on seeing the job through to the end be it for a Cloakroom or all the Bathrooms for a new build or the refurbishment of a whole house. All their approved installers are trained in the particular ranges they are required to fit, and are neat, tidy and professional in their dealings with the clients. If clients have their own fitters or plumbers the company is only too pleased to supply all that is needed to complete the project. www.harlequinbathrooms.co.uk
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for a traditional teatime celebration that raises money for charity! Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit and trustee of the Children’s Foundation, says: “A quintessentially British tea party is just my cup of tea and a great way to help sick and terminally ill children in the UK.” Since 2003 over 400,000 people have taken part in the Great British Tea party, helping children in over 25 children’s hospitals and hospices across the UK including Salisbury District Hospital. The Fundraising event hopes to raise over £150,000 and is
kindly supported by Yorkshire Tea. James Prentice, marketing manager at Yorkshire Tea, told us “When Wallace & Gromit first met Yorkshire Tea it was love at first sight. We have sponsored the Great British Tea party for 4 years and enjoyed every second! It’s great to be able to help raise funds for sick children all over the UK with Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation. We have lots of new and exciting plans this year and look forward to everyone joining in the party! “ Joining in the event couldn’t be easier - simply call 0845 600 1924 or visit www. wallaceandgromitteaparty.org.uk to sign up today.
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Feature
Top 10 Tips for improving fuel efficiency We’ve all watched helplessly as the cost of fuel has rocketed over the last few years. Does anyone remember when it cost less than £1 per litre? Believe it or not, according to the AA, it was only a little more than two years ago in May 2009. Whilst we can’t do anything to beat the increases, there are ways we can minimise its impact. Here are our top 10 tips for improving fuel efficiency.
1. Check the internet. Sites like www.petrolprices.com are invaluable as they’ll not only tell you where to find the cheapest petrol near your postcode, they’ll also tell you the highest, lowest and average prices in your area. 2. Drive more efficiently. The experts tell us that it’s possible to cut 60% off your fuel bills just by driving more carefully. Don’t ‘warm up’ the engine, accelerate gradually (try to stay under 3000 revs), avoid sharp braking, drive in the correct gear and at your car’s optimum speed. Stay aware of your positioning and the road conditions ahead to avoid sudden movement. 3. Don’t fill your tank. Remember that fuel weighs a lot so find a balance between not having to go to the petrol station that often but not carrying a full tank either, rather aiming for between one half and three quarters. 4. Streamline your car. Again, weight is a huge factor in 14 | The SP4 Magazine
fuel efficiency. Don’t keep a buggy, golf clubs or other unnecessary items in the car. Take off roof racks which add wind resistance and force your engine to work harder. 5. Keep a regular eye on your tyre pressure. Check your car’s manual to find out what the levels should be and ensure they don’t dip lower than this. This will mean your car needs less oomph to keep it moving. 6. Turn off the air conditioning. Many cars have air conditioning on by default and it does use an incredible amount of fuel so make sure it’s turned off unless you really need it. Similarly, use your demisters and heated windscreens sparingly. However if it’s really hot do use your air conditioning because driving with open windows causes drag and is even less cost effective. 7. Avoid super fuels. Unless you have a highly tuned performance car, the difference isn’t noticeable enough to
warrant the extra cost. 8. Choose where you fill up. Again, check out www. petrolprices.com and plan ahead. Fill up at a supermarket station when you’re doing your regular shop, particularly if they have a petrol promotion running and if you have a loyalty card attached to the supermarket. Don’t be caught out with an empty tank when your only option is a motorway service station. 9. Combine short trips into one longer one. Cold starts are inefficient so plan ahead and try to do more than one errand when you go out. 10. Last but not least, turn the engine off if stuck in a jam. The general rule of thumb is if you think you’re going to be stationary for more than three minutes, it’s worth switching off.
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Rotary Spireworks has been the premier Annua in the Salisbury & Wilton area for more than 2 held at Salisbury Livestock Market by kind perm Auctioneers. This year the Rotary Club of Wilto event in association with SpireFM, whose prese music show on stage, and Bloor Homes have ag sponsor. 5.45pm 6.00pm 7.15pm 7.45pm
Gates Open SpireFM Live on Stage Lighting of the Bonfire Fireworks
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Free Park & Ride facilities, courtesy of Wilts & Council, will be available from Britford and Wil per person on the night than at the Livestock M details of pricing). Last minute tickets can be bought at the gates
Salisbury Christmas Lights Switch On 24 November 2011 - 6pm Market Place The countdown to Christmas in Salisbury officially begins on Thursday 24 November with the annual Christmas Lights Switch On in the Market Square from 6pm This free event, organised by Salisbury City Council, is a warm family favourite. This year’s entertainment begins with a kids cartoons on the big screen and entertainers out in the crowds, music this year is provided by local singer Jamie Eldrige and local band The Deloreons. The countdown to the light switch on itself starts at approximately 7pm followed by a magical firework display. For more information about Christmas Lights Switch On visit the City Council’s website www. salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk or call 01722 342860.
Bonfire & Firework Display - 5th November 2011
al Bonfire & Fireworks Display 20 years and will once again be mission of Southern Counties on will again be presenting the enters will be hosting a live gain agreed to be the principal
on the night for £7 per Adult, £5 per Child (aged 5-15) or £14 per Family (2 adults + 2 children). However lower price tickets will be available as follows: Earlybird Tickets* bought before Nov 5 Tickets bought at Park & Ride on Nov 5
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Family £10.00 £12.00
Each ticket carries a “Buy One Fish & Chips Get One Free” offer from Britz Takeway & Diner, Wilton Road, Salisbury.
Earlybird Tickets* can be bought as follows: IN SALISBURY AT: Salisbury Health Foods, Salisbury Bus Station Café, Britz Takeaway & Diner, Stars Appeal Bookstall at Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury Livestock Market and Woodbury Hardware.
& Dorset Bus and Wiltshire lton with tickets £1 cheaper Market gates (see below for full of Salisbury Livestock Market
IN WILTON AT: Wilton Hardware. ONLINE: Earlybird Tickets* can be bought before 5th Nov at www.theticketsellers.co.uk. www.wiltonrotary.co.uk
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Community
Christmas Sleigh Run 10th Anniversary! 24th December starting at 5.30pm When you hear the music and bell... come and give him a wave! Santa’s Helpers: Barry & Nikki Fower - 173 East Gomeldon Debbie Conti - 69 East Gomeldon (after 6pm) Tim & Lin Mitchell - 53 Ladysmith Sarah Hart - 5 East Gomeldon
ROUTE: Top of Gomeldon Broadfield to Ladysmith Elliot Green to Summerlug Sometimes Santa is so busy that he needs help from all the Mums, Dads and Grandparents.
If you would like your Child/Children to receive a present from Santa please buy and wrap it, clearly labelling them with the full name and address of the child, hand them in at one of Santa’s Stop Off points with one of Santa’s Helpers.
A wide range of handmade gifts will be available to visitors at a Christmas Craft Fair to be held at Antrobus House, Amesbury on Saturday, 12th November - 10am to 4pm. Local crafters from the surrounding area, whose skills include everything from needlework, knitting, potting, painting and wood carving to metalworking and jewellery and card making, are all getting together to offer their unique products to Amesbury shoppers. “So far, we have 28 different suppliers selling all sorts of beautiful items,” said organiser, Barbara Fisher,” from hand thrown ceramics to silver clay jewellery, hand knitted hats to appliqued cushions and unique Christmas cards and decorations. There will be prints, paintings and picture frames and a range of carved wooden and metal pieces. It is a perfect opportunity to find really individual Christmas gifts for everyone in the family.” “I hadn’t realised just how many talented people there are in this area, making all these amazing things in their spare time. As well as this being a great chance for people to do their Christmas 18 | The SP4 Magazine
shopping, visitors will be able to see a display of some really beautiful workmanship and I am hoping that this might be the first of many similar events that we can hold to show our skills to the locals and to the tourists that come to Amesbury.” For further information, contact Barbara Fisher on 01980 623714 or email barbara.fisher7@btinternet.com.
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Recipe
Chicken Dhansak
This warming curry is perfect for a chilly Autumn evening. It’s a fairly mild dish, but if you prefer something a little hotter, add a chopped red or green chilli pepper to the minced onion mixture. Serves 4 Ready in 1 hour and 20 minutes
Ingredients 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tsp grated fresh root ginger 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp mild curry paste (such as Patak’s) 500g skinless chicken fillets 100g red lentils 600ml chicken stock or water 2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Boiled basmati rice and onion and cucumber relish (see tip), to serve Fried onions, to garnish
Method Place the onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor or blender and whizz for a few seconds until finely minced. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and fry the minced onion mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Cut the chicken fillets into large chunks and add to the frying pan. Cook over a medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the red lentils and stock or water. Cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally 20 | The SP4 Magazine
for 30-35 minutes until the chicken and lentils are tender. Add the tomatoes and simmer uncovered for a further 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes are soft. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with boiled basmati rice and onion and cucumber relish. Garnish with fried onions.
TIP To make the relish, simply mix together finely shredded red onion with thinly sliced cucumber, fresh chopped mint, a squeeze of lemon juice and a little salt.
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Charity
Rett UK Christmas Fair to bring Festive Cheer in Winterbourne Stoke Local craft and gift suppliers are to come together on Saturday 5 November to give festive shoppers the opportunity to choose from a fabulous range of fashion, jewellery and other crafts. The event, which supports the charity Rett UK, will be held at The Manor Barn, Winterbourne Stoke between 11am and 4pm. Providing inspiration and hundreds of new, clever and affordable gift ideas the fair will showcase the wares of 18 traders from all over the Salisbury area and is sure to provide plenty of festive inspiration for local shoppers. Among those confirmed are KiwiKate’s possum, merino, and sheepskin products, Mia & Ollipop Handmade at Home, All About Melie, plus Phoenix Trading, Forest Edge Jewellery, Forever Living, Little Lords & Ladies Children’s Clothing, Truly Madly Baby & Kid, and Salisbury Scents. Visitors will also be given the opportunity to snuggle up by the fire with local author Mandy Baggot’s latest chicklit novel. With ample free parking a hog roast, tea and cakes and demonstrations from Splat Cooking, the fair offers something for everyone. Funds raised from the event will go towards families living with Rett syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. The Rett UK team provides a valuable life-line for families across the UK
ensuring that they have access to best practice in diagnosis, treatment and care. “Rett UK receive no government or lottery funding and rely entirely on donations and grants,” says local Mum Helen Murray, whose daughter Evie pictured above (9 yrs) suffers from Rett Syndrome. “Fundraising events such as this exciting festive fair are therefore extremely important in providing essential support to keep the charity running.”
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A local crafter has opened a handmade gift and card shop in the small Post Office unit attached to the Memorial Hall at Newton Tony. Opening times are Thursday 2pm - 4pm and Friday 9am 11am. All items are hand crafted and sold at very reasonable costs to raise funds for Newton Tony Primary School. If you need a “special occasion” hand-crafted
greetings card or a personalised piece of jewellery, this is the place to get it. Gift items include bag or belt charms, bookmarks, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, tooth fairy boxes, Christmas tree decorations, unique handcrafted scarves, and gift boxes - and many new items are added each month. Orders can be taken for personalised items of jewellery and greetings cards. Examples are shown below.
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A recent family holiday to Africa’s Kruger Park has inspired a local lady to put her snapshots to good use and create a spectacular charity calendar in order to raise funds for Salisbury Hospice. The result is a stunning collection of 12 intimate photographs exclusively picked for each month of 2012. Nicky Fower from Gomeldon, who was accompanied on holiday by her husband Barry and mother-in-law Sylvia, told us she is determined to raise as much money as possible from the sale of the calendars. “They are all memorable images of a great holiday and I wanted to do something useful with them. I cannot think of a more worthwhile cause than the Hospice, we all know someone who has suffered or is suffering from cancer and the support offered to them and their families by the Hospice is fantastic.”
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Croatia Sail to the Islands by Solange Hando
Croatia is fringed with over 1000 islands, an amazing sight, especially from the air - lush emerald green, long, thin or perfectly circular, bordered by white cliffs and beaches, crisscrossed by tiny ribbons of road that seem to lead to nowhere. One could spend a week or more sailing through this romantic seascape but stay in one of the glorious Dalmatian resorts and you can cruise for a day on a nostalgic galleon, dropping anchor here and there to explore a few of these offshore gems.
Mljet in the south is wild and unspoilt, two thirds of the island covered in forest. The name means ‘honey isle’ and some claim this is where the nymph Calypso kept Ulysses spellbound for seven years. A few fishing villages are sprinkled along the shore while part of the island is protected by a National Park. There are two lovely saltwater lakes, shimmering turquoise and blue, and shaded trails fragrant with pines.
best wine in the country, such as the red Plava and the honeycoloured Vugava, excellent with freshly-caught fish or lobster. The island has two small townships, Vis, where a medley of architecture reflects a turbulent past and Komiza, where boats head for the romantic Blue Lagoon on nearby Bisevo.
Also accessed from Dubrovnik is the Elaphite archipelago, a haven of pine forests and olive groves. Only three of the islands are inhabited, including Lopud, famous for sands, rare in Dalmatia, and Kolocep, barely 300 residents but claiming seven pre-Romanesque churches.
Bol is a pretty little town with red roofs and white walls nestling around the harbour. It’s a couple of miles to the beach, by land train or on foot, along a shaded promenade where souvenir stalls sell lace and Brac stone turned into clocks or Havr greets you with the fairytale town of Jelsa, all donkey and cycle candle holders. Finally you reach the long broad spit of the Golden rides, fishing nets drying in the alleyways, rose gardens, sunflowers, Cape, jutting out into the sea, a favourite spot for windsurfers waterside restaurants and pastelhued Venetian palaces dipping their and sun worshippers. The pebbles are as white as the stone and the toes in the sea. The fragrance of water is beautifully clear but in the lavender lingers on the square and distance the galleon beckons, ready now and then a whiff of Croatian folklore echoes under the parasols. to conclude the cruise in time for a It’s well worth leaving the crowds perfect Adriatic sunset.
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