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FREE local independent magazine covering Downton and surrounding villages in SP5 September 2011 Issue No. 24
Buddy pictured here, features in the new 2012 Dogs Trust Calendar which is now on sale from The Dogs Trust shop in Salisbury, Trinity Photography and The Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Newton Tony.
Photo courtesty of Trinity Photography
The calendar costs ÂŁ8 (all proceeds go to The Dogs Trust)
Shopping for School FREE Energy Monitors from Wiltshire Libraries The Nissan Leaf gets a Road Test and much more!
WIN
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Dear Readers,
CHARITIES
Summer will be a distant memory by the time this issue comes out (partly because we didn’t have one!) and with the children returning to school this month plus christmas around the corner, our household budgets will be stretched to the max once again. Our article A Proverbial Life takes an amusing look at bargain hunting this month and is a subject I’m sure we can all relate to in one way or another. With energy prices going up too, you will definitely want to find out more about the free energy monitors which are currently available from all Wiltshire Libraries. You can borrow one for up to 3 weeks and it tells you how much it costs to boil the kettle, turn on a light etc. A great idea and really worth a visit to your local library to find out more. Our competition this month is with Forest Falconry who are kindly offering one of our readers a Half-Day Falconry Experience. This is a fantastic prize and would make a great gift for someone too so make sure you get your entries in before the closing date.
Carer Support Wiltshire .............................. 40 Lucy’s Days Out ............................................ 46
COMMUNITY NEWS Free Energy Monitors......................................8 The Woodfalls Band ........................................9 Clubs, Societies & Organisations ...............32 Salisbury Carnival ..........................................36 What’s On ................................................. 19/21
COMPETITIONS Spot the Ladybird ............................................3 Forest Falconry...............................................10
FEATURES A Proverbial Life .............................................18 Shopping for School ......................................28
HEALTH/BEAUTY Guaranteed Glamour....................................14 Postnatal Illness ...............................................4
HOME Decorating a Conservatory..........................24
KIDS CORNER
As always, this magazine is bursting with local businesses and services so please remember to mention us when contacting our advertisers - The Downton Directory is completely reliant on their support so please continue to support them whenever possible.
Spot the Difference / Science Facts .......... 30
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PUZZLES
MOTORING Nissan Leaf Road Test .....................................6
PROPERTY How to speed up the selling process ......... 17 Sudoku ............................................................. 17 General Knowledge Crossword ..................23 Solutions - last month ................................ 43
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Caring for your long-awaited baby should be the most wonderful experience, but for many mums, at some time in the first few days, weeks or months, it simply is not.
Postnatal Illness
Baby blues Around 50-80% of new mums get the ‘baby blues’ when they feel, not surprisingly, exhausted, anxious and weepy during the first few days after the birth. This usually disappears without the need for treatment about 10 days after the birth.
Postnatal depression (PND) Around 10-15% of women will suffer more severe postnatal depression, sometimes weeks or months after the birth of their baby. About half of cases occur within the first three months, and 75% of cases by six months. These mums experience more powerful and prolonged symptoms of depression such as: • constant weepiness • anxiety, tension • difficulty in bonding with the baby • loss of libido • sleep disturbances, restlessness • exhaustion • feeling isolated or living in a ‘bubble’ • feelings of guilt and resentment Many women do not realise they are suffering from postnatal depression and battle on without getting the help they need. It is often women who have high expectations of themselves and of motherhood that find the reality of caring for a new baby hard to cope with. If you feel depressed, it’s important to let family and friends know how you feel so that you can get support. Your GP can discuss treatment options with you, such as counselling and anti-depressants and direct you to local mothers’ groups which can be of enormous support to new mums.
Puerperal psychosis A very small percentage of women (between one and three in every 1,000), suffer from puerperal psychosis, which causes severe mental breakdown and may include symptoms such as manic behaviour and hallucinations. Treatment options include hospitalisation, drugs and counselling.
Getting support Being at home with a new baby that seems to need constant feeding and changing, who takes all your attention and leaves you feeling exhausted, can be an isolating experience. Take up any offers of help and support from friends and family. If you feel you are not coping, always talk to your GP or health visitor.
It’s normal to feel emotional and exhausted after having a baby, but symptoms of PND include constant crying, feeling cut off from everyone else, an inability to sleep, feeling anxious and tense and unable to bond with your baby. If you feel low or depressed, don’t try to cope on your own and don’t be afraid to ask for help – all new mums need the support of family and friends. Don’t put yourself under pressure to keep the house clean or prepare big meals – rest when your baby sleeps. If you feel you are not coping, talk to your health visitor or GP – and don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed that you’re not handling motherhood as well as other mums seem to be. Talk to other mums – you’ll find they’re probably feeling just as overwhelmed as you are. Despite greater awareness of PND, it’s thought that only about half of mothers who need help are getting it. So don’t keep your feelings to yourself – the sooner you talk about it, the quicker you can get support and, if needed, treatment.
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Nissan Leaf Road Test Model: Nissan Leaf Price: £25,990 (including
It’s the first five-seater mass-produced electric car, but James Baggott finds out the Leaf isn’t for everybody
£5,000 government grant)
Engine: electric motor Power: 107bhp, 280Nm Max speed: 90mph 0-60mph: 11.9s MPG: 109mile range Emissions: 0g/km Residual values (three years): 37 per cent
What is it? Nissan would have you believe it’s revolutionary. It’s the first five-seater, all-electric car in production, producing zero emissions and costing just £2 to ‘fill up’. The benefits don’t end there either. Buyers enjoy zero road tax and company car drivers won’t be clobbered by any Benefit in Kind. That means someone driving a 1.6-litre diesel Ford Focus, paying £4,000 company car tax per year, would see that amount back in their pay packets. What’s under the bonnet? A big fat electric motor. Flip the catch, show any non petrolhead the unit and most will be convinced it’s a standard engine – to the uninitiated it certainly looks that way. It’s the fat power cables that give the game away. That motor produces 108bhp but it’s the big dollop of 280Nm of torque, available immediately, which really makes the difference. That’s equivalent to a Porsche Boxster and certainly makes the Leaf feel sprightly enough. What’s the spec like? Nissan made little noise about spec on the launch, concentrating more on the technology, but
customers will be pleased to hear there’s lots to entertain. Headliners include sat nav and reversing camera as standard, as well as central locking, alloys, climate control, a CD player and electric windows and mirrors. The only option is a solar panel on the spoiler that tops up the 12v battery. That costs £250. What’s it like to drive? Nissan says the Leaf’s range is 109 miles and has calculated 95 per cent of daily car travel is less than 25 miles and the average journey is 8.5 miles. There are two power modes, a normal and an eco. In eco, power is seriously reduced but the range improved and in normal the Leaf is surprisingly swift. What’s immediately apparent is how quiet the car is and how well it rides over bumps – you forget very quickly you’re driving an electric car. What does the press think of it? Autoblog said the Leaf could possibly be the most impressive car it has driven all year. The Green Car Website loved it and said owners would claw back the higher purchase price with lower running costs. Autocar also said that despite the ‘real world range’
being only about 80 miles it was ‘easy to see its huge potential as a comfortable and practical school run car’. What do we think of it? We like it a lot, but the 26 dealers currently selling it will need to heed the maker’s advice and ensure the right buyers are snapping them up. It’s true that at £25,990, with the government’s £5,000 grant thrown in, the Leaf looks expensive but we’d liken it to a new Apple Mac: It might do the same thing as a normal computer, but knowing you’re at the forefront of technology and slightly wacky-cool for owning it, will make that extra cash worth spending. Selling Points 1. £1 will take you 73 miles – in a Focus diesel £1 is good for 11 miles 2. On a PCP (most popular buying method) it costs £399 per month 3. Company car drivers will pay no Benefit in Kind Deal Clincher You can fuel it at home for just £2 a fill up. by James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)
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FREE Energy Monitors
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available in Wiltshire Libraries
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he Department of Community Services and the Energy, Change and Opportunity (ECO) team has joined forces with all libraries in Wiltshire to find a way to help householders conserve energy and save money.
Wi l t s h i r e i s Saving Energy
Need to save money on your energy bills? Energy monitors are designed to show simply how much electricity you are using and wasting!
Available for hire at your local library now.
All Wiltshire libraries, including mobile libraries are lending free energy monitors to householders to help them keep an eye on their electricity use. The energy monitors are available to borrow from libraries for up to three weeks - simply call, email or visit your local library today to see how you can take advantage of the scheme. The device is easy to use and shows how much energy is being used in people’s homes. They instantly show the cost of switching on a light, turning on the TV or boiling a kettle.
Can you afford not to? www.wiltsh hire.gov.uk/energymonitor / www.wiltshire.gov.uk/energymonitor
Each monitor will be loaned with a booklet containing instructions, energy saving advice and information about grants, funding and useful contacts. Energy experts from the council will also be providing information at a number of advice events at libraries throughout late summer. There are 200 monitors available to loan through the scheme and for more information you can call 01225 713727.
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Reliable Ironing Service We collect and deliver to most areas. Hangers and covers supplied for return. For prices and more info phone Teresa on 01722 337371 after 10 am or 07746 584839 anytime.
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FREE TIGI flip flops When you buy 2 products from the Bed Head range (only while stocks last)
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A Celebration of Brass and Voice Romsey Abbey 17th Sept, 7.30pm
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he Woodfalls Band will be holding a celebration of brass and voice in the glorious setting of Romsey Abbey on September 17th. Woodfalls are celebrating a bumper year of competition success including their recent prestigious crowning as the West of England champions. That title sees the Wiltshire based band qualify for the National Championships held at the Royal Albert Hall in October.
strong choir is one of the best in Wales and has picked up many awards in its history including the Male Choir of the Year, the Welsh Choral Challenge shield, the National Eisteddfod, the Bronze Medal from the Malta International Choral Competition, and Male Choir Winners at the International Choir Festival of Jersey.
And the champion band will be joined by an equally acclaimed choir, Risca’s Male Voice Choir (Cor Meibion Risca). The seventy-
Woodfalls will perform their highly praised, innovative and award-winning set fresh from their recent competition
success that saw the band crowned champions of the Yeovil Entertainment contest and pick up 2nd place at the Butlins Mineworkers entertainment contest. The band’s set features heart-tuggingly beautiful Norwegian music, campfires, mountains, dancing and even comedy bottle blowing! Prepare to be surprised! And for the finale of our celebration the Risca choir and Woodfalls will join together to fill the Abbey with sounds of brass and voice. Tickets are £12 for reserved seating or £8 for unreserved and tickets can be purchased from Romsey Tourist Information Centre, 13 Church Street, Romsey, Telephone: 01794 512987.
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Hands-on Adventure with Forest Falconry Forest Falconry was set up to give everyone the opportunity to experience the thrill of flying some of nature’s most spectacular birds. Your totally hands-on adventure begins at an eleven acre woodland site where you get to handle, train and hunt with hawks, falcons and owls including the mighty golden eagle. Ideal for those that have an appreciation of these spectacular creatures, with experts on hand to guide you in the ancient art of Falconry. Making for a wonderful and unique day, the Forest Falconry experience will introduce you to a variety of elegant creatures, with more than fifty birds actually housed at the facility. You will be able to meet, train and fly some of Nature’s finest birds of prey, with a tuition that allows you to share the thrill of flying and hunting, all within the delightful surroundings of a 12 acre private forest in Wiltshire. Ideal for everyone and with no need for previous experience, Forest Falconry days are totally hands on, with tuition that allows you to really get to know each bird and even hunt with them within the surrounding
countryside. Perfect as a gift for those seeking something completely different and ideal for those simply seeking to experience these magnificent birds up close, you’ll truly be in your element.
Experience Days in detail On arrival you will be taken on a tour of the aviaries to meet the various birds used in Falconry, yet after this introduction, it’s down to business where you’ll be given your Falconer gloves and be thrown into training. Starting with a Barn or Tawny owl, you’ll soon be confident enough to handle the female European Eagle owl (the world’s largest owl!), where you will experience her flying high above the trees and returning to your gauntlet with precision and elegance. Plus, you can take as many photos as you wish due to her calm nature. After experiencing the Magic of the Owls it’s time to move up in both speed and agility with the Hawks. You will fly both Redtailed and Harris Hawks, and you will get to assist in the training of these birds, helping to create a perfect falconry bird, finishing the
morning by taking a trained hawk into the surrounding woodland so you can see how all the training comes together and you can even attempt to hunt! After your lunch, the full day guests will train and fly the Jet fighters of the bird world, the Falcons! These include the Peregrine, Lanner, Gyr and Sakers, all capable of speeds in excess of 120mph! This is the more historic side of Falconry, and the sight of a hooded Falcon on a Gauntlet has been the traditional image of Falconry for centuries. You finish your day with a flight to your fist from one of our Golden Eagles; these are truly the ultimate predators combining power and strength with speed and agility.
WIN a Half Day Falconry Experience
Just answer this question...
What is the name of the world’s largest owl? Email your answer to competition@downtondirectory. com or phone 01725 511098 giving your name, address and telephone number. (Closing date for entries is 30.9.11)
Forest Falconry, New Road, Landford, Wilts SP5 2AZ Tel: 01794 323310 www.forestfalconry.com
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Can we fix it?
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It’s never too late to learn! We take the time to teach Some of our services... Wireless Solutions for your Home & Office Personal & Business Support We remove & help to protect you from viruses We recover lost or deleted files We repair Laptops (inc. screens), PCs & Servers in our walk-in Repair Facility
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WESSEX MOLE CONTROL We specialise in traditional, effective trapping methods Lawns / Equestrian paddocks Sports surfaces / Agricultural land No poisons, chemicals or gas to harm children, pets or livestock
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YOU ONLY PAY FOR RESULTS For more information, visit our website: www.wessexmolecontrol.co.uk or call Lee on 01722 710 761 or 07944 504 732 Wessex Mole Control is a full member of the British Traditional Molecatchers Register www.britishmolecatchers.co.uk
We provide a professional service in all aspects of arboriculture and pride ourselves on customer satisfaction
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Autumn is Lawn Renovation Time Now is the time to restore your lawn to its former glory • Lawn restoration • Aeration • Scarification
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Lawntech use high quality professional products and state-of-the-art machinery to create perfect lawns which will be the envy of your neighbours
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Glamour The light covering of tinted moisturiser and sweep of mascara that seemed so effortless yet effective when paired with beach tanned skin, becomes totally redundant when competing with a weather-beaten face. Although the dark nights take a little getting used to, it’s not all doom and gloom, as this time of year provides the perfect opportunity to expand your make-up bag, commit to a skin care regime and experiment with some brand new beauty looks. And we’ve certainly seen some exciting trends hitting the catwalk for this season. All of the top designers have showcased clothing collections full of sumptuous, indulgent fabrics that epitomise winter chic. But these collections would not have been half as effective if not combined with styled make-up and hair that, of course, is crucial in completing the look. The top make-up trends for this season have been established, so all that’s left is for us to take style inspiration and exchange our usual staid beauty routine for a truly inspired new look. Sporting ‘swinging sixties’ style, Anna Sui focused all attention on the eyes, with thick black lines of liquid liner and superbly volumised lashes, teamed with nude lips and natural hair. In contrast, Oscar de la Renta chose striking blusher shades, heavily defined brows and a prominent pink pout, with hair swept off the face in a classic ponytail; whilst Donna Karan used autumnal shades of orange, tangerine and rust to create striking eyeshadow hues. The nineties were revisited by Vera Wang. Grunge style was re-created with smudgy black liner, roughly applied metallic shadow and frosty pink lips finished with mussed-up hair - in true ‘rock chick’ style. But the trend that really seems to stand out is classic Hollywood glamour. Adopted by Diane von Furstenberg the look combines ravishing red lips, flawless foundation, a light smoky eye, curled and subtly mascara’d lashes and, of course, immaculately blow dried hair. It’s a return to full on glamour that pays homage to a bygone era. The vampish style is undeniably sexy and the vintage edge makes it unquestionably chic. It’s sophisticated, classy, refined and totally feminine. As a high maintenance trend you might think that it’s all a bit too much trouble, but it’s amazing what a difference embracing even just one element can make - it is well worth a try.
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To create the look you need the right tools...
Wedding Daze Directory
A flawless base is essential. Begin by using a light moisturiser and add a creamy matt foundation to even out skin tone. (1. All About Face foundation, Ivory, £1.49 ). Brows must be tamed so use a brush to create a sweeping arch, pluck unwanted stray hairs and set in place with a gel.
WEDDING DAZE EXHIBITIONS 11.00am - 3.00pm £2 admission or you can email: tammy@weddingdaze.co.uk for your FREE admission voucher
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Combine a mixture of smoky shades on eyes and add a flick of black eyeliner, curl lashes and finish with mascara. (2. Body Shop eyeshadow £16, 3. Next black kohl pencil £3, 4. Body Shop ‘big and curvy’ waterproof mascara £10).
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Making gardens beautiful
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9 with no repetition! There’s no maths involved and no adding up!
Hard Landscaping Patios & Paths Conservatories Log Cabins
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How to speed up the selling process The seller should... 1. Obtain quotes up front for any major known remedial work (e.g. damp) required and make this available for prospective buyers. 2. Instruct their solicitor at the earliest opportunity. 3. Ask their solicitor to obtain the deeds (or an office copy) from their lender at the same time as putting the property on the market.
Both seller and buyer should... 1. Establish a provisional, realistic and mutually agreeable “completion date” as early as possible and ensure that both sets of solicitors are proactively working towards this date. 2. Keep in regular contact with the estate agents and solicitors involved to keep up to speed with progress. Although your estate agent should do what they can to keep things moving, it is vital that you keep your solicitor moving as they work for you not your estate agent! 3. Try to keep the number of parties involved (or the “chain” as its known) as short as possible. Not only will this reduce the risk of delays, it will also reduce the probability of something going wrong and the chain collapsing.
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A Proverbial Life Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves
Bargain Hunting by A. O’Brien Every evening, at around 6.30pm, my local supermarket helps me to save...I think. Those items nearing their ‘sell by date’ are reduced – drastically – in price. Nothing seems to be off limits: fresh salads, lamb chops, curries, scotch eggs (there’s always lots of scotch eggs – does no-one eat them anymore?), sandwiches, etc. Thus you can nab all sorts of bargains: if you’re in the right place at the right time. Now remember that phrase: ‘Right place at the right time’. By 6.30pm I’m in the supermarket, basket in hand and hovering. The ability to hover is crucial to the success of the operation. If you fail to hover in the right place at the right time then you are doomed for failure. I normally hover around the low fat yogurts; you don’t often get interrupted by anyone wanting to buy one.
A crowd of fellow bargain hunters will now have begun to gather. At this point I always have to resist the urge to charge forward, elbow them out of the way and shout: “Get back, I was here first.” I don’t know what stops me really...one day I’ll have my moment of madness in the supermarket aisles. You’ll probably hear about it on the news: “Woman threatens shoppers with a French stick over a penny off.” Items are now scanned, reductions made, stickers stuck and the ‘treasure’ is tossed in an untidy pile into the fridge. The crowd erupts into a scramble of clashing baskets, grabbing hands and hard elbows. I hold back: waiting for a pause, a gap, a chance to get something...anything! Finally, the crowd parts, disperses, and I can see the end in sight. Two tubs of spicy couscous, two egg salads, a madras curry and several cartons of fresh soup. The chops, sandwiches, chicken breasts and cream cakes have already been snapped up. No scotch eggs tonight.
It’s also useful if you can appear to be engrossed in something whilst, in reality, your attention is elsewhere. For example, whilst I appear to be debating the merits of ‘low fat’ versus ‘no fat’, I I share the soup with a young woman who has a am in reality waiting for ‘The Door’ to open. It is toddler in tow. She graciously lets me have both through this door that ‘He’ will come, carrying with pots of couscous and I allow her two egg salads. him a list of items to be reduced and a hand held leave the madras curry4behind someone 23:49 computer loaded with bright yellow stickers. StrongWead 4.6x6cm vers bold for27/7/10 else. I spot the reduced chicken breasts in a fellow ‘He’ will then pick out those goods and place shopper’s basket and resist the urge to grab them them in a trolley. It’s very important that he’s not and run for the tills. interrupted at this stage. ‘He’ won’t start to make I’ve already saved a fortune...I think. reductions until all the necessary items have been selected and is likely to disappear back through the door if you ask: “Oh, are you going to be reducing that?” STRONG ACCOUNTING He (and it’s always a ‘he’ at my supermarket), will then wheel his trolley to that small empty spot in the fridges reserved for the ‘yellow sticker’ items. Now, I find it useful at this stage to reposition to a more advantageous spot. By that, I mean a place where you can clearly see what ‘He’ is doing, while still managing to appear engrossed in some other items on offer. I always use this as an opportunity to peruse those little pots of olives and garlic that cost an absolute fortune; these never seem to be reduced.
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What’s On... 2nd Sept - A Journey through the years The Wessex Military Band celebrates 30 years of music making with an anniversary concert at the City Hall. 7.30pm. Tickets online at www.cityhallsalisbury. co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01722 434434. 3rd Sept - Salisbury Hospice Garden Fete 12pm - 4pm. Stalls, Hog Roast, Beer and Pimms Tent, Raffle and much more. Come and support a great charity and have a great family day out. Salisbury Hospice, SDH, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ. Celia Scott, 01722 416353, www.salisburyhospicecare.co.uk. 3rd Sept - Walking Treasure Hunt & BBQ Saturday 3rd Sept starting at 1.30pm from Redlynch Village Hall. Entry for Treasure Hunt £3, BBQ is extra. To book and for more information contact Brian Shaw on 01725 513189. 5th Sept - Mini Explorers Avon Heath Country Park. Inspiring activities such as wildlife cookery, animal hide and seek, etc. For 2-5 yr olds (with an adult). Booking essential. 10am 11.30am. £3.50. www.dorsetforyou.com/avonheath.
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8th Sept - 8th Oct - Way Upstream Alan Ayckbourn, Salisbury Playhouse. The auditorium of the Salisbury Playhouse is being re-configured, and the stage filled with a huge water tank – and a 20ft river boat! Tickets £12 - £21. Call the Box Office 01722 320333 for performance times and concessions. 10th - 11th Sept - International Autojumble 10am - 6pm. Come to Beaulieu for Europe’s biggest autojumble, covering over 30 acres of parkland. Thousands of stands containing motoring parts, accessories, automobilia, literature, tools and clothing, covering all motoring eras. Beaulieu, Hants, SO42 7ZN. www.beaulieuevents.co.uk 11th Sept - Pet Show and Moot Market Downton Moot - 2pm to 5pm. 3 Categories:- dogs, cats and small caged animals. Rosettes for top 3 in each class. Stalls selling local produce and crafts. Refreshments including home-made cakes. Contact: Hilary Mace on 01725 511055. 12th-18th Sept - Salisbury Food & Drink Festival Market Place, Salisbury. Over 70 stall holders. Plenty on the menu, from the hotly-contested Waiters’ and
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What’s On... Bar Tenders’ Race (a perennial favourite) to wine and beer tents, cookery demonstrations, barbecues and special food festival menus at local restaurants. Tel: 01722 332241 for more info.
16th - 25th Sept - Southampton Boat Show Mayflower Park, Southampton. A great family day out with over 1,000 boats on display. Kids go free (terms and conditions apply). Tickets - 0871 230 7140 or visit www.southamptonboatshow.com/2011. 17th Sept - A Celebration of Brass & Voice The Woodfalls Band will be holding a celebration of brass and voice in the glorious setting of Romsey Abbey on 17th Sept - see page 9 for further details.
8th Oct - Barn Dance - 7.30pm Redlynch Village Hall, Lover. Tickets £6 (Children £3) to include light supper. All welcome - bring mum, dad, granny, auntie flo... For further info and tickets, call 01725 513448. 10th Oct - ‘Season Finale’ - Race day Salisbury Racecourse - FREE admission. Come and enjoy the thrill of the races absolutely free. There is no catch and no need to book... just turn up on the day! Gates open 12 noon / provisional first race is 2.10pm. www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk for more details. 21st Oct - Salisbury Carnival - 7pm Come along and enjoy this fabulous illuminated procession through the city streets. See page 36 for more info.
24th to 25th Sept - 20 Years of Girl Choristers Salisbury Cathedral. A celebration of singing and festivities to mark the 20th anniversary of the Event Update - Bohemia Rhapsody formation of the first girls’ cathedral choir in the UK in A very big THANK-YOU to everyone who supported 1991. Saturday - open rehearsals in the Cathedral 2pm our Music Festival in July. We were blessed with good to 5pm. Celebration Concert starts 7.30pm. Tickets weather and many excellent musicians who gave up £20 - £10 from Salisbury Playhouse, 01722 320333. their time, for free, to play for us. With your help we Sunday is dedicated to services2- The combined choir18:00 managed to raise lettings_add:Layout 29/04/2010 Page 1 just over £10,000! This will be split sings BBC Radio 4 ‘Morning Worship’ live at 8.10am. 75% to Salisbury Hospice and 25% to Naomi House.
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24 | www.downtondirectory.co.uk | 01725 511098 | enquiries@downtondirectory.com A conservatory extends summer through to winter and creates the perfect link between the house and the garden. But how do you ensure that this is a truly versatile room, one that’s useable all year round and that suits your look and your lifestyle? Katherine Sorrell looks at ways to make your conservatory a space that’s functional, beautiful and great to be in.
Decorating a conservatory Building a conservatory is one of the most popular home improvements. But aside from the question of whether it will add value to your property, will it add value to your life? A good place to start is with the overall colour scheme. By painting the walls the same colour as the adjacent room, you’ll ensure that the conservatory really feels like part of your home, rather than a last-minute addition. Use the floor, too, as a bridge between the conservatory and the house. Tiled, slate, stone and terracotta floors are beautiful but tend to be rather cold and hard underfoot, so it would be a great idea to scatter one or two rugs to add instant warmth and character, perhaps in a colour used in the next room so as to create a visual link. With the background colours, textures and patterns established, it’s time to consider the key pieces of furniture – probably a comfortable sofa and some armchairs, perhaps a dining table and chairs – and soft furnishings. Many people choose rattan furniture for a conservatory, and it can look fabulous, adding a touch of exotic, Far Eastern style to the room. To emphasise this look, accessorise with wooden boxes with large brass handles (handy for coffee tables), woven baskets, carvedstone buddhas or elephants, paper lanterns and carved-wood mirrors. For blinds, cushions and throws, choose
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fabrics in sand, mustard, deep red, orange and earthy brown. Alternatively, you could aim for a cool, New England look by teaming white-painted rattan with cottons and linens in plains and checks, tongue-and-groove cabinetry and simple floor and table lamps with pale fabric shades. Or go for a soft, English country look by adding chintzy cushions, painted ceramics, botanical prints, delicate chandeliers and vases of informally arranged flowers. Another favourite in a conservatory is metal furniture, though it’s best to avoid chairs and tables specifically designed for the garden, as they can look unsophisticated and clumsy; instead, opt for curly, decorative metalwork, which looks really pretty, especially painted in a soft pastel colour. Team with toile de Jouy fabrics, old metal café signs, oversized chocolate mugs, painted wall clocks and enamelware with French lettering for a conservatory à la Francais. For a more contemporary effect, faux wicker furniture (for both inside and out) now comes in all sorts of vivid colours and surprisingly sculptural shapes, while high-tech fabrics, which resist staining and fading and are water-resistant, allow you to include upholstered furniture – so you could go for long and lean sofas, or European-inspired, modular forms. The
The Downton Directory.... Linking local people with local businesses | 25 finishing touches for this look should be sleek, chic and minimal – an oversized floor lamp, perhaps; a piece or two in acrylic (maybe a curved coffee table or a dining chair), a modern chandelier and maybe some framed black-and-white photographs. And there you have it: glamorous or laid back, traditional or modern, the decoration of your conservatory can reflect your personal style and really make this room an integral part of your home. Use your conservatory all year round Heating is essential if you plan to use your conservatory in winter, and this is something that’s ideally considered at the planning stage – though a retrofit is always possible. The options are simply to extend your current central heating to the conservatory, placing radiators against the dwarf walls, or to fit underfloor heating, in the form of either warm-water pipes or electric cables. Some systems use convectors, set under the perimeter of the floor and covered with decorative grilles. In the summer months, your main consideration will be to keep the conservatory cool enough to be pleasant to sit in. As well as opening windows and vents, you can provide a cool waft of air with a
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Shopping for School September, and it’s back to school time. And it’s every September that we’re reminded of the brutal truth that children g .
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During the course of the school year you sort of become used to the fact that the hems of his trousers are gradually creeping further and further up his calf, that the toes of his trainers are getting lumpier and lumpier, that his midriff is no longer reliably covered by the ever-shortening tails of his school shirt. But as the school holidays draw gratefully to a close you realise with a jolt that his uniform is no longer even decent, and that he needs a whole new set of schmutter. This is even more of a jolt if you have a daughter – you can’t send her back to school looking like a low-rent Britney Spears - and so September becomes the Month of the Ordeal of Shopping for School. This used to be the one time of year when Good Old Woolie’s was indeed a Wonder. It sold not only the necessary clobber but also the new geometry set and calculator and ring-binders and all the other bits and pieces that seemed to need replacing every time they had to go back to school. Now I have found other shops that obligingly provide under one roof the same cornucopia of education-related items that Woolworth used to do, but the shock of the loss of Woolie’s jerked me out of my habituated take-it-for-granted complacency and I found myself becoming increasingly enraged by the need to source an entire suite of new stuff every year. Nevertheless, kids grow; and as a parent you’re faced with two choices every time September comes round: either buy cheap stuff that may or may not last the year, or buy expensive stuff that they’re going to
grow out of well before it wears out. The former is the obvious choice and if, by the time July rolls round, they look like junior Worzel Gummidges – well, they won’t have to put up with it for long. But something inside me says that the cheap stuff is lovingly hand-stitched by six-year-olds in Indonesian sweatshops for 10p a day plus a handful of rice on alternate Thursdays, and my conscience just won’t let me do it. So I go for the nice stuff, and drain the bitter cup of resentful fury at having to ditch perfectly good clobber every July and replace it in September. Now, though, a new initiative is off the ground in my home town. It’s called BootXchange, and it’s a simple trade-in system: you hand in last year’s slightly worn but still perfectly good high-end brand-name sports shoes plus a £5 administration fee, and in return you receive the hand-medowns from the next generation up. They’ve only been worn once a week for 20 or 30 weeks and, being quality gear, they still have at least two seasons wear in them. Voila – new boots for a fiver. This is a good scheme and should be expanded to other school clothing. Actually, you can hand in the kids’ outgrown sweatshirts and stuff and they will indeed be passed on to the less well-off kids whose folks can’t afford new. At present there’s a stigma attached to second-hand clothes but now we’re all poor, our attitudes should change and we should see it as straightforward and indeed praiseworthy September thrift. In fact I propose to take it a step further. Now I’ve reached a certain age I’m going to start a TrouserXchange scheme, where I can hand in my desperately-clinging-on-to-youth jeans and accept instead a couple of pairs of the highwaist cavalry twill slacks that are appropriate to my years. Oh, and I’ll be exchanging all my Ben Sherman polo shirts for a drawer full of cardies.
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Local Clubs, Societies and Organisations Tiny Tots Toddler and Baby Group Held every Wednesday (during term time) at Radnor Village Hall, Bodenham from 9.45am to 11.45am. £1.50 per family. Lot’s of activities and fun. For more info, call Suzie on 07704 23012 or Vanessa on 01722 504457.
Downton Evening WI Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7.30pm. Venue has now changed to the Band Hall, Gravel Close, Downton. 19th September “Narrow Boats”. For more info contact Iris Lawes on 01725 511553 or Edna Pike on 01725 511332.
Redlynch & District WI Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2.15pm, Morgans Vale & Woodfalls Village Hall. 14th September - 95th Birthday Meeting “Changes in Fashion during 20th Century”, Dinah Warnock. Contact Val on 01725 510850 for more info.
Brian Whitehead Social Club Wick Lane, Downton. Bingo every Thursday evening at 7.30pm. Function Room and Skittle Alley available for hire. Weddings, Funerals, Birthday Parties, Training Days all catered for. Bar available as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Secretary: Jane Evans - 01725 514841. Office: 01725 513710. Evenings - call 01725 512162.
Redlynch Social Club Now open from 4pm on Fridays and 5pm Monday to Thursdays. Saturday and Sundays 12pm. New members welcome. Bingo every Monday evening at 7.30pm. Come and watch Sky Sports or join our regular Quiz evenings. £1 per player in support of Help for Heroes. Usually held on the first Wednesday of the month. Call Colin for further info on 01725 511281.
Downton Country Market
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2.15pm at Alderbury Village Hall. Visitors are most welcome. £3 admission for non-members, includes refreshments.
9.30am - 11.00am every Friday at Downton Memorial Hall. Downton Country Market is a busy, happy place to come on Friday mornings. There is a lot of different produce on sale to choose from. A vast array of plants, cut flowers, crafts, savouries and sweet food, vegetables and eggs. Home-made jams, marmalade, honey, chutneys. Special days like Easter, Mother’s Day etc.... Mrs Downton has a stall relevant to that day. You can enjoy tea, coffee and home-made biscuits while chatting to friends or making new ones.
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Odstock, Nunton & Bodenham WI Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 10.00am, Radnor Hall, Bodenham. For further information, contact Elizabeth Cutter on 01725 511870.
Alderbury WI
Held at Downton Primary School, Wednesday evenings during term times. Beginners Class 6.15pm - 7.15pm (a brand new class). Improvers Class 7.15pm - 8.15pm (this class is currently full but please ask as spaces occasionally become available). Fee: £6 pre-paid by the half term or £8 to pay as you go. Both classes have a maximum of 12 people. Contact Mandy 07711 847344 or mandy@letzdance. co.uk.
Accord Social Group We are a friendly group of people who meet up weekly on a Tuesday evening at 8pm at The New Inn, New Street in Salisbury and regularly organise meals, theatre, walks, garden visits etc. For more information contact Jean on 01722 322802 or Alan on 01722 327665.
For details of walks, please contact Susan BarnhurstDavies on 01725 510035.
Barford Day Centre 10am - 3pm every Wednesday in the Baptist Hall. Older residents can meet to enjoy a chat with tea and biscuits, scrabble, cards and a home cooked lunch accompanied by a glass of sherry or orange juice. The Day Centre clients enjoy people coming in to show plays, singing and bingo, amongst other activities. Please call Susan Barnhurst-Davies for more information on 01725 510035.
Green Drinks Last Wednesday of every month in The White Horse from 8pm. Join us in the coffee bar to discuss all things green. How to improve Downton’s carbon footprint. Run by Downton Transition Group. Call 01725 512902 for more info.
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Get involved - SALISBURY CARNIVAL is back! Salisbury City Council is delighted to announce that plans are now underway for Salisbury Carnival following last year’s success. The illuminated procession will light up the streets of Salisbury on Friday 21 October from 7pm. Last year over 8,000 people enjoyed Salisbury’s first ever illuminated carnival. Its magnificent procession made up of carnival professionals, community groups, schools,
charities and local businesses made this a hugely colourful and successful event. And this year is set to be bigger and better! If you are part of a local organisation or just feeling creative, and would like to take part in this year’s procession, the entry process is now open! And we would love to hear from you. Also, to help make this fabulous community event run like clockwork we are looking for
2011 Salisbury City
Friday 21 October 7.00pm st
The carnival is back! Come along and enjoy this fabulous illuminated procession through the city streets!
volunteers to help out on the day of the event with a range of duties from traffic and crowd management to collecting donations. So if you are over 18 years of age and would like to help deliver a first class event in Salisbury please contact us. Business Manager and Chair of the Carnival Working Group, Claire Burden said, “Last year’s event was a fine example of the community coming together to put on a free event for all to enjoy. This year we aim to make the carnival bigger and better and look forward to working with various organisations and supporters, and we hope to see as many people as possible lining the streets and of course taking part in the procession.” Local businesses and organisations such as Wiltshire Police, Wilt & Dorset, Spire FM, Salisbury Journal, Blue Frontier, Ringway have already pledged their support to Salisbury Carnival 2011. Carnival Entry packs and volunteer application forms are available to download from www.salisburycarnival.co.uk, or request a pack by calling us on 01722 324862, emailing info@ salisburycarnival.co.uk or pick up a pack from the Guildhall Reception.
To take part in the carnival procession, please download an entry pack from www.salisburycarnival.co.uk or call us on 01722 342862
In partnership with:
SALISBURY
CITY COUNCIL
Entry Deadlines: Carnival Procession: 3th October Photo credits: Trinity Photography
Volunteers:
5th September
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One of Salisbury’s oldest estate agents are back! To find out more about our special opening offer just give us a call!
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VALLEY GARDEN All aspects of Tree Work Felling, Topping, Pruning Hedge Cutting & Turfing Fencing Supplied & Erected Patio Pressure Washing Block Paving, Walls etc. cleaned
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OHJ BATHROOMS The Complete Bathroom Solution and Tiling Specialist including Natural Stone Flooring
Design We create cakes for Anniversaries, Birthdays, Christenings, Engagements, Novelties, Parties, Valentines and Weddings. Beverley’s Creative Cakes attracts customers from all over the south of England. To order a cake for any occasion, hire or buy equipment to create your own cakes, choose from our supply of decorations or to have a lesson in decorating call 01725 513758 or visit our website beverleyscreativecakes.com Beverleys Creative Cakes, 53 The Borough, Downton , Salisbury SP5 3LX Tel: 01725 513758 E-mail: beverleybarter@fsmail.net Shop Opening times: Monday to Friday – 9am- 5pm Saturday – 9am to 1pm
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Support is out there:
Do you care? Do you regularly help someone? Would they not be able to manage without your help? Are you helping and not getting any pay for the work you do? The person could be a friend, a relative or a neighbour and you do not have to be living with them and caring for them 24 hours a day. Of course there are carers who do provide 24 hour care and cannot leave the house without someone else being there to care. So take a moment to think about what you are doing to help. Washing, shopping, cleaning, help with sorting out bills and money, checking they are eating meals, gardening and household repairs, going in every day for a chat, making appointments and going with them, helping with tablets or other treatments. These are just some of the things carers do and
often they build up slowly. Does this sound like you? Or does it sound like someone you know? If so, you may be interested in what Carer Support Wiltshire could offer. We are a Wiltshire-wide charity supporting people who care for family members or friends. This could be looking after a young child with a learning disability, caring for an elderly spouse with dementia or helping a friend with a mental health problem, to name but a few examples. We provide carers with confidential emotional support, access to information that can help them with their caring role, as well as opportunities for time out – social groups, pampering sessions and days out. All of our services are free to carers. If you’d like to find out more about us, or would like to receive some information or support, please freephone us on 0800 181 4118 or visit our website at www. carersinwiltshire.co.uk
Fancy winning a Mulberry Handbag or Dyson Vacuum? We are currently running a raffle to help raise money for Carer Support Wiltshire. We have a 1st prize of a Mulberry Bayswater handbag worth £675, a 2nd prize of a Dyson DC25 Vacuum Cleaner worth £340 and many other prizes besides including gift vouchers, Hasbro toys and games and men and women’s luxury toiletries. Tickets are £1 each and the raffle will be drawn on Thursday 29th September 2011. To arrange to buy tickets by post please freephone 0800 181 4118 or why not buy tickets online at www.charitygiving. co.uk/grandcarersraffle. Thank you and good luck!
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Pre - School Ballet
Learn to dance Through song, story and mime. For Girls and Boys aged 3yrs & up.
Wednesday 2.00 - 2.45pm Saturday 9.30 - 10.15am
The Forest School of Dance offers a wide range of classes in fantastic well equipped Studios. Classes held Monday - Saturday Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced I.S.T.D Examinations - Shows - Festivals
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Parent and Toddler Dance For under 3yrs and their parent/carer Wednesday 1.30 -2.00pm
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For LOW prices call 01725 510334
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Seasoned hardwood logs cut and split to your requirements Delivered to your door
TREE SURGERY also available
Please contact Oliver Orcheston-Findlay on 07754 947 272 for a FREE estimate
KUDOS PROJECTS restoration projects plastering contractors structural and damp proof specialist
Mobile: 07966 613375 Chris Mitchell Managing Director Office: 01725 514425 Email: kudosprojects@hotmail.co.uk
CLEANSWEEP DOMESTICS
Daily / Weekly / Monthly / One-off Fully Insured Materials Supplied Available 7 days a Week Experienced, Reliable Staff Domestic to Deep Cleaning
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Repairs to all makes & models of Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers, Electric Cookers & Fridge Freezers
Same Day/Next Day Service Fixed Labour Charge Sale of New & Reconditioned Appliances Call 01722 711372 or 07786 778287
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Garden getting too much? Need help keeping your house in good order? Call Alan for GARDEN & HOME Maintenance
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VAT Returns Personal Tax CIS Returns Payroll
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Community Telephone Numbers CHEMISTS
HELPLINES (cont’d)
Downton Pharmacy ............................................ 01725 510388
Consumer Advice ............................................ 08454 04 05 06 Drugs Helpline - FRANK ................................... 0800 77 66 00 Samaritans ......................................................... 08457 90 90 90 Parentline Plus .................................................... 0808 800 2222 Community Legal Service Direct (free help & advice) .........................................0845 345 4 345 National Debtline ............................................ 0808 808 4000 Age Concern and Help the Aged .................. 0800 00 99 66 National Domestic Violence Helpline ...... 0808 2000 247 Victim Supportline .......................................... 0845 30 30 900 Crimestoppers ....................................................... 0800 555 111 Salisbury Citizens Advice Bureau ................ 01722 327 222
CHURCHES Downton Baptist Church ................................... 01725 510215 Downton Methodist Church ............................ 01722 334833 St. Laurence’s Parish Church ........................... 01725 510326 Woodfalls Methodist Church .......................... 01725 513819
COMPUTER REPAIRS ITOLOGY.................................................................. 01725 511588
DOCTORS SURGERIES Downton Surgery ................................................ 01725 510296 Whiteparish Surgery ..........................................01794 884269
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Gas Emergency Service ...................................... 0800 111 999 Bournemouth & West Hampshire Water... 01202 590059 Wessex Water Sewage Floodline .............. 0845 850 5 959 Wessex Water Leakstoppers....................... 0800 692 0 692 Wiltshire Police (minor crimes only) ........ 0845 408 7000
GENERAL Downton Leisure Centre .................................. 01725 513668 Downton Library ...................................................01725 511003 Downton Link........................................................ 01725 513807 Downton Minibus & Taxi Service ......................................................01725 511245 / 07979 896477 Hampton Park Vets................ 01725 511492 / 01722 416245 Odeon Cinema, Salisbury ...............................0871 224 4007 RSPCA Cruelty Line............................................ 0300 1234999 Wilts & Dorset Bus Company ......................... 01722 336855
HELPLINES Alcohol DrinkLine (Advice and support) ................................................................................... 0800 917 8282 Carers (Advice and information for all carers) ................................................................................... 0808 808 7777 Childline ......................................................................... 0800 1111 Citizens Advice Bureau .......0844 3752775/0300 4568375 NSPCC.................................................................... 0808 800 5000
Wiltshire Council - South Bus Passes............................................................... 01225 713004 Council tax benefit ..............................................01722 434483 Council tax .............................................................. 01722 434222 Elections ..................................................................0300 4560112 General enquiries ............................................... 01722 336272 Homes 4 Wiltshire ...............................................01380 734734 Housing - Council tenant general enqs........01722 434773 Council tenant housing repairs . 01722 434724 Housing benefits ..................................................01722 434483 Five Rivers Leisure Centre............................... 01722 339966 Minicom (for the hard of hearing) ................ 01225 712500
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH Salisbury Hospital (Odstock) ......................... 01722 336262 NHS Direct .....................................................................0845 4647 National Blood Service ..................................... 08457 711 711 Optician (A.J. Bass, Downton) ........................ 01725 512058
SCHOOLS Alderbury & West Grimstead Primary School ..................................................................................... 01722 710464 Clearbury Children’s Centre............................. 01725 511459 Downton Community Pre-School....................01725 511178 Downton Primary School.................................. 01725 510556 Longford Primary School, Odstock ................01722 329701 Morgans Vale & Woodfalls Primary School ......................................................................................01725 510740 The New Forest Primary School (KS1 Landford) .....................................................01794 390303 The New Forest Primary School (KS2 Nomansland) .............................................01794 390380 The Trafalgar School at Downton ................. 01725 550300 Whiteparish All Saints Primary School .......01794 884420
TAKEAWAYS The Kebab House, Redlynch........................... 01725 514477 Sherekhan Tandoori Balti Restaurant, Redlynch ................................................................. 01725 510809 Tasty House Chinese Takeaway, Redlynch .. 01725 514400 Spinnaker Fish and Chips, Downton ........... 01725 512602
www.wiltshire.gov.uk Parking ......................................................................01249 706131 Pest Control .......................................... 01722 434319 / 434320 Planning................................................................... 01722 434541 Registration - births, deaths, marriages.......01225 713007 School admissions ...............................................01225 713010 Passenger transport ............................................ 01225 713004 Social care - children ..........................................01225 773500 Social care - adults .............................................. 0300 4560111 Special education needs .................................. 01225 718095 Street care and cleaning ................. 01722 434319 / 434320 Waste and recycling ......................... 01722 434319 / 434320
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Lucy’s dying wish Lucy’s Days Out are a local charity providing children living with cancer the opportunity to experience a wonderful family day out. Lucy Page was just six when she developed ‘Rhabdomyosarcoma’ a solid inoperable tumor in her head. She had harsh chemotherapy and radiotherapy which seemed to work for four years but she then relapsed in March 2009 and lost her fight in September last year. Despite being terminal ill, it was Lucy’s dying wish to create the ‘Lucy’s Days Out’ charity and she even designed her own logo. During her six year illness, Lucy enjoyed many fun days out through different charities and she wanted her own charity to provide days out for other
children like the ones she enjoyed. As parents, lives change when you have to care for a sick child, so ‘Lucy’s Days Out’ aims to provide financial support by helping with travelling costs for their day out. Julie (Lucy’s mum and Ambassador for ‘Lucy’s Days Out) says “it is such a rewarding thing to bring a smile to a child’s face. Also, as a family it is a heart warming experience to have a fun day amongst many dark days in hospital.” The charity regularly organises fund-raising events - to find out more you can visit their website www.lucysdaysout.org.
September ‘What’s On’
Sunday 11th September 2011 SCFC vs LDO Allstars and Family Fun Day. Football Match against Salisbury City FC. Come along for a great day out! 2:30pm kick off. TICKET HOTLINE: 01722 338106 / 07717398617
Friday 23rd September 2011 Balloon race to remember Lucy’s anniversary. 16.30 at Cloisters Green, Cathedral Close. Winning balloon will win a bottle of champagne, LDO Bear & T-Shirt. (Please check website for details of how to purchase a balloon).
Sunday 25th September 2011 Jungle Jim Entertainment Show. Godolphin School. Fun for all the family. Tickets £10 per person.
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THE WHITE HORSE IN DOWNTON
Restaurant Quality Food at White Horse Prices!
You won’t be disappointed. Our chef and the team pride themselves on using only fresh ingredients, sourced, where possible, from local suppliers. All our food at The White Horse is freshly prepared on the premises. Delicious Food, Friendly Service and a Warm Welcome... Open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am for Breakfast. Open Sunday from midday.
Summer Special!
Two adults ordering Two Main Courses can also enjoy a Bottle of Wine WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS! Bring along this advertisement or print nt off the special voucherr from our website. We look forward to welcoming you... Cheers!
Where service and quality matter See our website www.thewhitehorseinn.co.uk for more information and to browse our menu.
Phone 01725 510408 to make your reservation
“What’s on at Hamptworth?” The hidden jewel in the New Forest September 4th – Autumn Glory. Garden open day and plant sale. 11 - 4pm. Refreshments and lunch available.
September 24th-25th – Britain at War through the Ages. Meet Vikings, Tudors, Riflemen and WWI soldiers and watch skirmishes and combat in this period event with over 300 uniformed and costumed interpreters.
November 10th – Winter Fayre in the Great Hall at Hamptworth Lodge. Shop in style with presents for the young and young at heart alike.
December 16th, 17th, 18th – Winter Theatre in the Great Hall cabaret style
Hamptworth Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2DR www.hamptworthestate.co.uk Tel: 01794 390700