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Smartphone Apps that transform travel Cheap Convertibles for the Summer Can your dog SUPER STAY for a guinness world record? and much more!
WIN
Your child a place on a Children’s Summer Workshop
with
SPLAT Cooking
PLUS
A Family Day Ticket to
Dorset
Heavy Horse Farm Park
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Dear Readers,
Welcome to our double summer edition which as always, is packed with local news, events and businessess all on your doorstep.
COMMUNITY NEWS Shop Online for Trinity FUNders ................ 15 John Glen Monthly Update ......................... 16 Clubs, Societies & Organisations ...............32 What’s On .......................................................33 The Dogs Trust - Super Stay Event ............ 46
As the days start to get sunnier and warmer, we thought it would be a great time to look at Solar Power and our special feature this month asks the question “is it a hot idea or hot air?” For those of you who really do like to make the most of the warm weather, you will love our article on cheap convertibles on page 40 which shows that you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a little fun on the roads.
COMPETITIONS
We have some fantastic competitions this month and they are so easy to enter. Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park are offering a family ticket to visit any time during the summer where your children can see lot’s of animals from snow dogs to goats and rabbits plus there’s a go cart arena, bouncy castle, pony rides and loads more.
MOTORING
If your children have never cooked before, we are offering you the perfect opportunity to get them started with a place on a Summer Workshop with SPLAT Cooking in Salisbury. You never know, they may end up being the next Nigella or Jamie! Make sure you get your entries in now - you’ll kick yourself if you miss out! Have a fantastic summer - see you in September!
Debbie
Spot the Ladybird ............................................3 Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park ...................11 SPLAT Cooking ............................................... 13
FEATURES Solar Power - Hot Idea or Hot Air? ..........4-5
KIDS CORNER Spot the Difference / Science Facts ........... 12 Supercars at Wilton House............................6 Cheap Convertibles ...................................... 40
PROPERTY Tips for Landlords and Tenants .................. 34
PUZZLES Wordsearch .................................................... 31 General Knowledge Crossword ..................27 Solutions - last month .................................45
RECIPE Asparagus Wraps by SPLAT Cooking ......... 13
REVIEWS Books for the summer ..................................28 Smartphone Apps for travel ........................36
SPORT/LEISURE Downton Leisure Centre ..............................20
WIN £20 by finding the hidden ladybird
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How to Enter: Find the ladybird hidden in one of the ADVERTISEMENTS in this magazine and call 01725 511098 or email competition@downtondirectory.com. You must state... 1) the name of the advertiser, 2) your name, 3) your address, and 4) your telephone number. Entries accepted until the last day of the month.
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Solar Power – Hot idea or hot air?
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lthough most people have good intentions when it comes to being ‘green’, any incentive that ties an environmental initiative with a way of saving money is much more likely to turn those intentions into action. With the April 2010 introduction of a government scheme called FITs, solar power is exactly that combination and has become very popular over the last year. If you are wondering if solar energy could be a good choice for you, here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
What are the basic requirements for solar panels? The main requirement – rather obviously – is that the panels have maximum exposure to light. They are generally put on the roof because they won’t be blocked by objects, trees and other buildings. The roof should ideally be south facing and although it is possible to use a roof that’s between due east and south, or between due west and south, the further away from true south you are, the less output you are likely to achieve. Solar panels need light so less electricity will be generated on shorter winter days and although they will work on cloudy days, the performance will be reduced compared to a sunny day. Finally, although the north of the country naturally receives less sunshine than the south, they do have longer days in the summer. The north won’t be able to benefit quite as much as the south but it is still worthwhile.
Can I cut my electricity bill to zero? Perhaps one of the prime misconceptions about solar energy is that you will no longer have an electricity bill. Unfortunately this is not true as you will not be generating energy when it is dark, yet are still likely to be using it with your television, computers and even the fridge and kettle. Most domestic installations have little or no capacity to store electricity. It is recommended therefore that you make use of your electrical appliances during the day so you are using your own generated electricity rather than having to take power from the national grid which will be charged to your usual bill. For example you would use your washing machine, tumble dryer,
dishwasher and possibly the oven in the daytime rather than the evening.
What’s the government’s incentive scheme? The government’s Feed-in Tariff (FITs) scheme became available in the UK (except Northern Ireland) in April 2010. The scheme guarantees a minimum payment for all electricity generated (the generation tariff) whether you are using it for yourself or not. Then there’s an additional payment (export tariff) for the electricity exported to the National Grid. Tariffs are even index-linked so the income will hold its value for the entire life of your system. The total amount of electricity generated is measured by a meter in your property. But measuring the amount of electricity you are exporting to the grid is usually either not possible or not financially viable (for domestic installations) so in most cases it is assumed that you are exporting 50% of all electricity you generate and your payment will be based on that.
How much can I save? The Energy Saving Trust gives the following example of potential cost savings (per annum): Generation tariff £770 Export tariff £30 Reduction in current electricity bills £120 TOTAL £920. Installation size of 2.2kWp. Based on a tariff rate of 41.3p/kWp, export rate of 3p. This is a great return on your investment (typically 8 – 12%) and certainly higher than most savings plans. Of course the one little caveat here is that you no longer have your capital sum to draw on if money is
The Downton Directory.... Linking local people with local businesses | 5 a bit tight. You will have increased the value of your property, but it is unlikely you will want to sell up just to tide you over a short term budget shortfall.
What about water heating? If your water is usually stored in a cylinder and is heated by either electricity or gas, you could also benefit from installing a second type of solar panel which heats water. Unlike electricity which is difficult to store, storing heat is much easier and it’s likely you already do this anyway so that you can always have hot water on demand. You will need some checks made on your home water heating arrangements to see if it would be suitable.
Could I change my heating system over to solar? In theory yes, in practice no. The times when you need your heating are in the winter – less light – and at night – no light. If it’s a bright sunny day between May and September it’s unlikely that you will be running your heating.
What are the costs? Like any property improvement it does depends on a number of factors. If you are installing panels on a two bedroom home, it’s going to be a lot less
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expensive than equipping a mansion. A bungalow – if suitable – may be a lower cost as the scaffolding requirement will be less. But a budget of between £4,000 and £14,000 will cover most standard domestic installations.
How do I choose who to do my installation for me? As with any other significant property work, choose a reputable company and preferably a local one. Ensure you have carried out some basic research on the technology before you invite a company to quote so that you can gauge if they are knowledgeable and that the potential returns aren’t being exaggerated. Ask for references from other customers in the area. Finally look for accreditations. MCS is a quality assurance scheme which demonstrates that the company is committed to meeting rigorous and tested standards and The REAL (Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd) Scheme is a sign that the company has agreed to abide by high standards set out in the REAL consumer code. Also ensure your installer is approved within the UK Microgeneration Scheme. For more information see http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
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Classic cars and veteran aircraft join Supercars at Wilton House For the third year running, Lord Pembroke is hosting one of the largest displays of Supercars in the country, at Wilton House on Sunday 14th August, to help raise funds for the charity of which he is President, The Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal. This year over 100 of the world’s most expensive and exotic cars will be joined by a similar number of classic cars which, driven by their dedicated owners, will travel to Wilton from all parts of the country. To add further spectacle and entertain the crowds this year, local aviator, Peter Borchet, will be flying a Goodwood Harvard in an air display over Wilton Park.
A working World War 2 veteran, this plane was used to teach Spitfire and other fighter pilots to fly. Lord Pembroke said “We are delighted to be hosting the Classic Rendezvous and Supercar Day. Previous years’ shows have been a great success and lots of money has been raised for Stars Appeal. This year the show will be bigger and better and we hope to raise even more money.” Dave Cates said “For many of our supporters, Supercars at Wilton House is one of the highlights of the year. Funds raised by the event help fund vital projects, like the new Children’s Unit, which go on to help thousands
of local families. We are hugely grateful to our President Lord Pembroke and his Wilton Estate team for their continued support through this wonderful event”. Classic Rendezvous and Supercars at Wilton House runs between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 14th August. Entry is £10 for adults, £5 for 5-15s. Advanced tickets and more details can be found by visiting wiltonhousesupercars.co.uk.
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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 thousands 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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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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The Maskers Theatre Company present
Treasure Island
A new adaptation of the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson In the open air in the stunning gardens of Hamptworth Lodge, Landford SP5 2EA, between Romsey and Salisbury.
Wednesday 20th – Saturday 30th July 2011 at 7.30pm (no performance on Monday 25th July) Matinee performance – Sunday 24th July at 4pm Directed by Rob Praine Adapted with savvy showmanship by Ken Ludwig, Treasure Island is a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. The Maskers will be putting a steam punk twist on the costumes and action. It all begins at an Inn on the Devonshire coast in 1775 and rapidly becomes an unforgettable and eccentric tale of treachery and mayhem. The decks are awash with legendary swashbucklers and brassy female pirates. The mainstay of it all is Jim Hawkins with his youthful thirst for adventure, and the infamous heroic villain Long John Silver. The unscrupulous buccaneering rogues with their greedy quest for gold, and Long John Silver’s fatherly affection for Jim, cannot help but win the hearts and souls of all ages who have longed for treasure and romantic adventure.
TICKETS AVAILABLE.... Online at www.ticketsouth.co.uk By Phone from ticketsouth:- 023 8071 1818 Group discounts available:- 023 8071 1812
Ticketsouth offices at: The Mall, Southampton (Marlands Centre) The Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE Tourist Information Centre, Fish Row, Salisbury For information about the Maskers Theatre Company visit www.maskers.org.uk.
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A GreAT DAy OUT STrAiGhT frOm The hOrSe’S mOUTh!
enjOy - Various talks, tours and displays free - Wagon & tractor trailer rides Drive - A real tractor feeD The fArm AnimAlS Including 20 rescued heavy horses, miniature ponies, donkeys, pigs, goats, bunnies, snow dogs and much more
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park A Guaranteed great day out for all the family (straight from the horses mouth!) You will find something for everyone, enjoy interesting tours, talks and displays, FREE Heavy Horse Wagon Rides, Tractor and trailer rides, miniature pony and cart rides, and even the chance to drive a real farm tractor! There’s a busy timetable of hands on interaction with the friendly farm animals including over 20 rescued Heavy Horses, miniature ponies, donkeys, kunie kunie pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and even snow dogs! Children can be kept amused with pony rides, a go cart arena, fun straw barn, giant bouncy castle and various play areas. Enjoy some home cooked food in the cafe set amongst a backdrop of stunning views. Explore the blacksmiths workshop, gypsy
wagons (and romany talks) and exhibits from days gone bye. In case the weather’s not so kind you will find plenty to do undercover! By visiting the park you will be helping to provide a permanant home for over 20 rescued Heavy Horses. A great day out that won”t break the bank! Tel 01202 824040 or visit www.heavy-horse-centre.co.uk.
WIN A FAMILY DAY TICKET “Name the type of pigs which are kept at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park” Email your answer to competition@downtondirectory.com giving your name, address and telephone number or call 01725 511098. Competition closes 31st July 2011. A local family friendly festival in REDLYNCH.
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• Licensed bar • Cream teas • Hot food including hog roast & Indian food • • Raffle • Auction of Promises • Chill-out zone • Alternative and holistic therapies • Gates open at 2.30pm, Music starting at 3.00pm. Plenty of parking. Sorry no dogs allowed. Ticket Price: Adults £10 in advance (£12 on door) • 12-17 year olds £5 in advance (£6 on door) Children 11 and under £FREE. Under 18’s must be accompanied by adult
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COMPETITION WIN your child a place on our
Children’s Summer Workshop It’s easy to enter. Just answer the following:“The asparagus wraps below are made from filo pastry. Name ONE other type of pastry commonly used in baking” Email your answer to competition@downtondirectory.com and also give the name of the child entering and a daytime telephone number. One winner will be selected from the correct entries and then notified. Closing date is Friday 29th July 2011. GOOD LUCK!
Asparagus Wraps Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed Pack of filo pastry Garlic or rosemary flavoured olive oil for brushing (or use the lemon vinaigrette below) Parmesan cheese shavings You will need....... Saucepan ~ Pastry brush ~ Scissors ~ Baking Tray ~ An Adult How to make asparagus wraps.... WASH YOUR HANDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Ask an adult to help you steam the asparagus for 3 minutes until just tender, drain, refresh in cold water and set to one side. Unwrap the filo pastry and cut in half lengthways, cover with a damp tea towel to make sure it doesn’t dry out. Take one sheet of filo at a time, lay it out flat and brush it with olive oil, sprinkle some parmesan cheese shavings in a row down the centre and lay 2-3 asparagus spears on top so that the heads are sticking out. Gently roll them up and lay then on a greased baking tray with the seam underneath. Brush the tops with more olive oil and sprinkle a little more Parmesan over them. Repeat until you’ve used up all the asparagus. Ask an adult to put the tray into the oven for around 12-15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Ask an adult to remove from the oven and move to a wire rack to cool. Splat Cooking (Salisbury) tel: 01722 340640 Email: salisbury@splatcooking.com www.salisbury.splatcooking.net
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Shop online and raise money for St Laurence’s Trinity fUNders Raising money couldn’t be made easier... Have you heard about easyfundraising? It’s the easiest way to help raise money for St Laurence’s Trinity fUNders! If you already shop online with retailers such as Amazon, M&S, Argos, John Lewis, Comet, Vodafone, eBay, Boden and Play.com, then we need you to sign up for free to raise money while you shop!
So how does it work? You shop directly with the retailer as you would normally, but if you sign up to www. easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ stlaurencestrinityfunders for free and use the links on the easyfundraising site to take you to the retailer, then a percentage of whatever you spend goes directly to St Laurence’s Trinity fUNders! at no extra cost to yourself.
How much can you raise? Buying your car insurance through Aviva will generate a £30 donation. Purchasing a mobile phone from O2 will generate a £17.50 donation. Any purchase from M&S or Amazon will generate a 2.5% donatation. There are over 2,000 retailers on their site, and some of the donations
can be as much as 15% of your purchase. You can even raise funds without spending a penny, for example LOVe fILM are offering a £5 donation when you sign up for a free 14 day trial of their dvd rental service. Click on the free fUNDS page for more details.
We have raised over £16,000 so far but we need your help to keep donations coming in to meet our £75,000 target so please sign up today and make a difference... simply by shopping. Thank you! For more information e-mail: trinityfunders@gmail.com
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John Glen MP will be holding surgeries on the following dates: Informal drop-ins - July Times and Venues to be announced Contact 01722 323050 to book. john.glen.mp@parliament.uk
Friday 19th August, ALL DAY 12 Brown Street, Salisbury
As I go about my constituency duties, I never fail to be impressed by the commitment of Salisbury people to participating in and working to improve their communities. The Localism Bill, which is currently passing through parliament, will, subject to approval in a local referendum, allow the will of the people to be the primary consideration in the planning process – turning the current system on its head. I am hearing more and more questions about the principle of localism, mostly from people who cannot wait to be able to take the lead in protecting and redefining their own communities. They ask me how it will work and above all, they ask me, when can we start? The answer is now! You don’t have to hang around waiting for us MPs to get around to passing a law before you start actively engaging with your neighbourhood. Decisions can be difficult to make but they are, without exception, made by those who participate with curious minds and open hearts – not by the apathetic. Amongst the most distressing moments I experience as an MP are the times when someone comes into my surgery to seek help when ‘the system’ has failed them. Sometimes I am able to write a letter or call up an official or professional and sort out the problem – either put right a mistake or get an answer that the constituent has not been given. I do not have a magic wand, more’s the pity, and I cannot always help but, the way I see it, that is not reason not to try! Parliament’s summer recess will give me far more welcome time to spend in the constituency and, as well as my usual surgeries, I am planning to get out to the villages for a series of informal drop-in sessions. Keep an eye out for me and, if you have any issues you want to raise – national or local - do come and say hello. I cannot guarantee to be able to help – but I will always do my best.
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Amazing Art and
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Salisbury Cathedral is running a series of imaginative fun art and craft sessions for two weeks in August for parents to enjoy with their children. Every weekday from Monday 8 through to Friday 19 August parents are invited to drop in to the Cathedral cloisters any time between 10.30am – 12 noon and 2.00pm – 3.30pm where the Education Department will lead
families
different activities each day. A free ‘story under the tree’ follows the morning sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in both weeks from 12.15 to 12.30. Sarah Rickett, Head of Education, knows that “the long summer holidays are a great time for children and that many families like to use the time to do special things together. We have a good reputation for our innovative work with school-aged children and really enjoy providing stimulating and fun activities for local families and those visiting from further afield.” Each session costs £2.00 per child (parents go free) no booking necessary. For further information contact Salisbury Cathedral Education Department, email: education@ salcath.co.uk or telephone 01722 555180.
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House and Garden Maintenance Kitchens & Bathroom improvements Decorating, floor and wall tiling Odd jobs, small building work Gutters cleaned / replaced Mowing / turfing / decking Fencing / patios / hedge cutting
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Beat the Boredom with the
Change4Life
REALLY BIG Summer Adventure at
Downton Leisure Centre
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re you unsure how to occupy your kids during the 5 weeks of summer? Well look no further! Here at Downton Leisure Centre, in conjunction with Change4Lifes Really Big Summer Adventure, you can beat the boredom with a variety of exciting and different activities for 5-15 year olds all summer. Our specially designed activity programme is divided into two age groups. The 5-7 years programme runs activities for a maximum of 2hrs while our 8+ programme runs all day activities. Both programme’s are designed to offer your child a full range of activities and are staffed by fully trained, CRB checked instructors. Downton Leisure Centre is proud to be OFSTED registered and we are fully committed to engaging children in active play to improve health and fitness. For the full list of all the activities running over the Summer holidays including; Sailing and Kayaking at Calshot, Archery and Trampolining, Badminton and Netball Academies, Water Mania and much more, download our programme from our website www.downtonleisurecentre.co.uk. But don’t forget - there is limited space on some activities so book early to avoid disappointment!
As part of Change4Lifes Really Big Summer Adventure, we will be running the Start of Summer Blast on 25th July as an opportunity to come along and try a taster of all the different activities we are offering for a reduced price!!
5-7 years from 9am-11am 8+ years from 9am-3pm
ONLY £2! ONLY £6!
Please call...
01725 513668 to book your child’s place or visit www.downtonleisurecentre.co.uk for the full list of activities.
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Charity garden produces first veg The Trussell Trust’s therapeutic garden is producing it’s first crop! The project turned derelict land next to St. Michael’s Church on Bemerton Heath into a garden where people of all backgrounds can volunteer, helping to grow fresh fruit and vegetables to sell at low prices to the local community. Salisbury foodbank manager Mark Ward says, “Gardening is very therapeutic so the new garden is a great place for our volunters with mental, social or physical difficulties to come and spend time. It’s also complementary to our foodbank project as it promotes healthy eating and is making fresh produce available to people on low incomes. Our long term hope for the project is that the garden will be a place where we can teach people how to grow their own food, making fresh fruit and vegetables affordable.” Local volunteers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds have helped to build the garden over the last year. Garden project manager, Angela Mould, who is a volunteer herself, says, “It is so rewarding to see so many people’s hard work bearing fruit - literally! It’s also amazing to see how thrilled the volunteers are to see the first
crops of lettuces, spinach, peas and cauliflower. At the moment we’re not producing large quantities but we hope the project will continue to grow. We need more volunteers for this to happen though - so we’re appealing for any green-fingered types to come and get involved.” Fruit and veg currently on sale at the Trussell Trust’s shop at St Michael’s Community Centre on Bemerton Heath includes lettuces, cauliflower, peas, broadbeans and spinach, with strawberries, gooseberries, courgettes, fennel, tomatoes and leeks coming soon. If you’d like to volunteer for a few hours each week either to help in the garden or ‘buddy’ with a volunteer who needs support, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Lizzie Abnett on 01722 427 111, or email lizzie.abnett@trusselltrust.org.
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It’s that time of year again; the kids are off school and if you’re lucky enough to have a holiday coming up, there’s no better way to while away the hours in the sunshine than with a good book. Here we’ve put together a collection of new and recent titles to keep everyone entertained over the summer season, with something for all the family. Hothouse Flower by Lucinda Riley
Having suffered a huge personal tragedy, concert pianist Julia Forrester returns to the stately home where she grew up. Now undergoing renovations under a new owner, a hidden diary has been discovered which transports Julia and the reader to France and Thailand as she pieces together a love story from the distant past. Both funny and heart-breaking, there’s a real depth of emotion to this debut novel which won’t be quickly forgotten.
Artichoke Hearts by Sita Brahmachari
This is the touching tale of twelve year-old Mira, who is on the verge of adulthood and trying to cope with the loss of a beloved Grandmother whilst also experiencing a blossoming friendship which opens a new chapter in her life. Exploring emotion on every level, from love,
loss and acceptance to family, friendship and growing-up, this is a lovely book which every girl must read.
The Man who Broke into Auschwitz by Denis Avey
Perfect for Dads with a taste for a gripping true story, this is the incredible account of a British soldier who in 1944 marched willingly into Auschwitz to see for himself if the awful rumours were really true. Swapping places with a Jewish inmate, Denis Avey witnessed the horrors of the camp as well as the final Death March. Here he recounts his heartbreaking experience with both courage and wisdom.
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
The worldwide success of this story confirms that it is one that’s not to
be missed. Here we have an unusual account of the WWI trenches, as seen through the eyes of a horse, Joey. Both horrific and powerfully involving, the author has captured hidden tales of friendship and humanity whilst revealing the futility of war in a way which both children and adults will understand. This special edition from Egmont will make a great gift, featuring beautiful illustrations from François Place.
The Pile of Stuff at the Bottom of the Stairs by Christina Hopkinson
Mary Gilmour is a frustrated mum with too much to do and too little time. Life is passing her by, she’s missing out on quality time with her two young sons and as far as she can see, there’s one thing making it all twice
as difficult - and she’s married to him. Compiling a spreadsheet of ‘infringements’, from displaced used teabags to wet towels left on the bed, as well as a few positives to redress the balance, husband Joel unknowingly has six months to correct his score. Or else. Brilliant, funny and sharp – all mums/partners to untidy spouses will love this.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
An utterly absorbing, deeply moving tale which delves into 1960s America and the story of the black maids who raised white children whilst dealing with ongoing discrimination from a prejudiced society. The author creates some truly wonderful characters in her presentation of ‘the other side to Gone with the Wind’. Inspirational, beautifully written and sincere - you won’t be able to put it down.
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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. 18th July - “Women on the Home Front”. 15th August - Summer Picnic. For more information 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. 13th July - “Great American Songbook”, Chris Walker. 10th August - Garden Meeting at Templemans Old Farmhouse. Contact Val on 01725 510850 for more info. Odstock, Nunton & Bodenham WI Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 10.00am, Radnor Hall, Bodenham. 11th July - “Herbs in History, Gardens & Cooking” - Demonstration. 13th July - Summer Outing. For further information, contact Elizabeth Cutter on 01725 511870. Alderbury WI 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. Pilates Classes Improve your posture, realign your body, gain strength and flexibility. Suitable for men and women of all ages and fitness levels.
Classes 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. 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 aswell 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. Next Quiz 6th July at 8pm. For further info call 01725 511281. Downton Country Market 9.45am - 11.00am every Friday at Downton Memorial Hall. Buy fresh local produce - free parking - refreshments available.
Car Boot Sale Saturday 9th July - 9am Downton Borough Cricket Field Sellers entry from 8am. Cars - £5 pre-booked / £6 on the gate. Vans - £10 pre-booked / £12 on the gate. Buyers entry from 9am 20p each. Bookings 01725 511402/511293. Sorry no public parking on field.
Happy’s Circus Saturday 9th July - 12pm Landford Recreation Ground The New Forest School PTA is pleased to announce that HAPPY’S CIRCUS is coming to Landford Recreation Ground on Saturday 9th July 2011. Fun, food and refreshments from 12pm. Circus starts at 2pm. Tickets on sale from The New Forest School, Landford Village Store, Landford Post Office and Bramshaw Village Store. Ticket prices in advance £8 per person, £30 for family of four. On the door £10 per person and £35 for family of four. Come along and have some fun!!!! For more information phone the school on 01794 390303/ 390380.
Breamore Country Fair Saturday 9th July - 11.30am to 3.30pm Breamore Primary School Full program of country sports (welly throwing, tug of war, barrel rolling etc); attractions (emergency service vehicles, classic cars, miniature steam engines and our very own morris dancers); games(coconut shy, crack the safe etc), cream teas and BBQ. Entry by donation. All welcome.
Salisbury Piano Recital - Tchaikowsky A Man Apart Saturday 23rd July - 7.30pm St. Martins Church, Salisbury SP1 2HY Gill Bolton & Nicholas Woods - pianos Edmund Bolton - narrator
A piano recital illustrated with readings from the biography written by the composer’s brother, Modeste and including quotes from the composers letters. The Lark Glinka/Balakirev Dance of the Four Swans Tchaikowsky/Wild Concert Suite from The Nutcracker Tchaikowsky/Pletnev Adagio sostenuto from Piano Concerto no2, op18 Rachmaninoff Concerto in B flat minor op23 Tchaikowsky Tickets £8, concessions £5, family ticket £15 available on the door or by phoning 01722 333288. www.musicinsalisbury.org.
Summer Garden Party Saturday 23rd July - Gates open 6.30pm Lover The DOWNTON BAND are playing at the SUMMER GARDEN PARTY in LOVER. Tickets £5. Bring your own picnic and enjoy the evening. All welcome. All proceeds to Redlynch Village Hall new stage curtain funds!! Please call 01725 510753 for full details.
Coffee and Croquet Morning Wednesday 10th August - 10am 45 Lode Hill, Downton Hosted by Jean Ireland and Briony Cooper. Call 01725 514709/511219 for more information. In aid of St Laurence Trinity FUNders.
Wilton Supercars Sunday 14th August - 10am to 5pm Wilton House Entry is £10 for adults, £5 for 5-15s. Advanced tickets and more details at wiltonhousesupercars.co.uk (also see pg 6).
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Waste Prevention Volunteers Wanted As part of a joint initiative Wiltshire Wildlife Trust working with Wiltshire Council is recruiting Waste Prevention Volunteers to work within communities to help residents to reduce the amount of household waste going to landfill sites. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary, just a willingness to learn, and enthusiasm around the issues of waste, with time to take part in activities and events over the forthcoming year.
Volunteers will need to commit to attending three training sessions (choosing from one of the following): Tuesday 5th, 12th & 19th July – Chippenham from 7-9pm Thursday 7th, 14th & 21st July – Salisbury from 7-9pm Saturday 9th, 16th & 23rd July – Devizes from 11am-1pm If you are interested or want to know more please contact Sara Cundy at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust on 01380 725670 or email sarac@wiltshirewildlife.org.
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If you’ve ever scoured the streets of a strange city trying to find a cash machine, found yourself hopelessly lost after taking a wrong turn or wished you knew even a few words of another language, you’ll know that travelling isn’t always easy. Help is at hand, or rather in your pocket: with a few well chosen apps, your smartphone can be the perfect travel companion.
The smartphone apps that transform travel
Smartphone apps aren’t just for Facebooking, Tweeting and playing Angry Birds: they can transform the way you travel, too. Some of them concentrate on the nuts and bolts - how to get there, whether your flight is delayed, where the British Embassy is - and others on the bigger picture, with guides to the most interesting attractions and best hotels. Some apps do both, telling you about interesting things and then using GPS and maps to guide you there. Before we get app happy, two quick warnings: remember your charger location-based apps drain batteries very quickly - and watch out for roaming fees. Some apps need an internet connection to function, and you may incur pricey mobile data charges when you use them. On the nuts and bolts side there’s Flight Times UK (iPhone), which you can use to see if your flight into or out of the UK has been delayed; Accuweather (iPhone and Android) for long-term weather forecasts; Tripadvisor (iPhone app, or via your phone’s web browser) to find hotels, flights and restaurants and to browse users’ reviews before you book; and a wide range of
GPS applications ranging from Android’s free Google Maps to the excellent (and battery-killing) TomTom Europe for iPhone. While most travel apps are free or just a few pounds, TomTom’s European apps are £42.99 for Eastern Europe, £52.99 for Western Europe and £69.99 for all of Europe. Some of the best travel apps come from the Lonely Planet stable (www. lonelyplanet. com/uk). It’s iPhone and Nokia city guides tell you everything you could possibly want to know about your destination and make good use of maps, while Android users can take advantage of Compass, pictured above a cityspecific augmented reality app for destinations including Paris, Seoul and London. Compass enables you to point your phone’s camera at something and see relevant information, such as the best nearby sights or restaurants. Lonely Planet also provides phrasebooks for Nokia, Android and iPhone users. Compass isn’t the only augmented reality app: Wikitude (for iPhone,
Android and some Nokia devices) overlays information on real-world footage, so for example you can download an overlay showing you where the nearest Starbuck’s is; Etips City Guides (iPhone) use augmented reality to show places of interest; and Metro AR Pro (iPhone) shows you where the nearest tube or metro stations are. Some apps can act as translators too. Google Goggles (iPhone and Android) can take a photo of a menu or sign in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish and translate it into English, while the Google Translate app (Android and iPhone) can translate written text between 57 different languages, read the results aloud in 23 languages and translate spoken words in 15 languages. And then there’s Word Lens (iPhone) - pictured here, which can recognise text and replace it in real time - so if you point your phone at a menu, sign or billboard, you’ll see the text change from Spanish to English immediately. It’s one of the most extraordinary things we’ve ever seen, and makes us feel like we’re living in the future.
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Avon Carriage Company Would like to introduce Alfie, Gelly, Montie and Larrie to the village!
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CHEAP Convertibles The sun may have only been out for a little bit, but with the sunburn and the smell of barbecues comes that annual hankering for a cheap convertible. There’s nothing quite like a spot of top-down motoring when the temperature manages to haul itself into double figures – and the good news is it won’t have to cost you a second mortgage. Here, we delve into the online classifieds to find you five bargain summer sizzlers that you can put on your drive for less than £2,000. Just remember to save some cash for the Factor 50… Mazda MX-5, from £780 The MX-5 is a perennial soft-top favourite and rightly so. It’s been around for 21 years now which means there are plenty of cheaper examples knocking about. Our £2,000 budget can get a well-looked after original model, not an import, with relatively low mileage. The Mazda is brilliant to drive, cheap to run and repair and the perfect entry into convertible ownership. Saab 9-3 Convertible, from £850 Yes, you read that right. Saab 9-3 Convertibles can be had for under £1,000. That’s a huge amount of car for the money. You’ll be able to seat four in comfort, it’s built like a tank and will go on forever. And that’s handy because for this money you’re looking at a 150,000-miler plus. We found one with 180k, a 2.0-litre turbo petrol lump, service history, tax and MOT for six months at £850 on Auto Trader. Be quick as we’re tempted ourselves… Fiat Barchetta, from £999 This has to be the cheapest way into Italian twoseater soft-top ownership. The little Barchetta only comes in left-hand drive, which helps bring values
down. If you can live with that, you’ll be rewarded with a cracking drive, good looks and a zesty 1.7-litre engine. Some drivers will find the cabin a little cramped, but you’ll soon forget that when you’re blasting along country lanes with the top down. A 1998 model with 50,000 miles and service history can be found for £2,000. Audi A4 Cabriolet, from £2,000 You’ll have to hunt pretty hard, but Audi A4 Cabriolet models do occasionally crop up within this price bracket. That might mean looking in the depths of winter when the last thing people want is a soft-top, but canny buyers will be rewarded for their efforts. The A4 is solid, well packaged and usually comes with a high spec. For this money you’ll find a tired petrol model with intergalactic mileage but, have it looked at by an independent, and you could be onto a winner. Mercedes SLK, from £2,295 Ok, so it might be a little over our budget but we think with a little hard negotiating you could pick up an SLK for under £2k. We spotted an R-reg model in black with 120k miles, 6 months tax and four months MOT at a dealer for £2,295 ono – easily negotiable within budget. The Mercedes is a timeless design, has a folding metal roof and, although not the quickest, is still great to drive. By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)
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The Three Crowns
The Three Crowns is a traditional English pub located in the attractive rural village of Whaddon. It has retained many original features such as oak beams, open fires and log burners
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PLENTY OF PARKING FAMILIES WELCOME ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE Southampton Road, Whaddon, Nr Salisbury, SP5 3HB
Tel: 01722 710211
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Garden getting too much? Need help keeping your house in good order?
MINI DIGGER AND DRIVER
Call Alan for GARDEN & HOME Maintenance 07836 257911 www.thedowntonhandyman.co.uk alanknighton@btinternet.com
01725 511470
J. STEWARD Fencing & Forestry
Self Assessments Corporation Tax Book Keeping Company Accounts
Experienced in all aspects of fencing For a free no obligation quote CALL US TODAY on Strong ad 4.6x6cm vers 4 bold
01725 51451727/7/10 or 07973 620460
Forest Edge Accountancy
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VAT Returns Personal Tax CIS Returns Payroll
Amanda Garnett ACMA Page 1 Your LOCAL Accountant Tel:01725 510116 Mobile: 07912 547273
email: forestedge989@btinternet.com
STRONG ACCOUNTING SERVICES book keeping payroll business consultancy
self assessment VAT
www.strongaccounting.co.uk A friendly personalised service from an experienced local accountant
Ian Strong FCCA
Tel: 07731 106578
Email: ian.strong@strongaccounting.co.uk
L O G S M J ACREMAN Seasoned hardwood logs cut and split to your requirements Delivered to your door
TREE SURGERY also available
APG Services 2 Pine View Close Woodfalls Salisbury 07836 257 911 01725 511470 Institute of Chimney Sweeps
TYRES EXHAUSTS BATTERIES BRAKES WHEEL ALIGNMENT
For LOW prices call 01725 510334 Unit 12 & 14, Downton Business Park, Batten Road, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 3LU
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All aspects of Carpentry & Building work undertaken Kitchens Bathrooms Extensions Roofing Flooring Building Maintenance & Repairs Property Refurbishments
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
Electrical Services Approved Electrician
Lighting Design and Installation Showers Fuseboard changes Re-wires TV installations Phone and network installations
email: kydedwards@googlemail.com Ashdod Lodge, Moor Lane, Whiteparish, Salisbury SP5 2QL 17th Edition, Certified in Test & Inspection, Approved Contractor
P.A.T. Testing Periodic Inspection Reports Door Entry Systems Electric underfloor heating Commercial and Domestic Industrial
www.checkatrade.com/kyedwardselectricalservices Trust Mark Registered NAPIT Registered
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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Same Day/Next Day Service Fixed Labour Charge Sale of New & Reconditioned Appliances Call 01722 711372 or 07786 778287
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For All Your Entry Solutions
Unit 22, Whaddon Business Park, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3HF
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CALLING all DOGS..... It’s time to step up to the challenge!
F
amilies looking for a fun day out this summer should know about the annual Dogs Trust Salisbury Open Day & Fun Dog Show on Sunday, 7 August. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family – dogs included! – with loads of activities and attractions, and this year guests will have a chance to be part of a Guinness World Record! The Dogs Trust Open Day is the biggest fun dog show in the area, with 15 classes including Waggiest Tail, Biscuit Race, and Best Child Handler. Other dog-focussed attractions at the event include Have-a-Go Agility, Doggy Dash & Scurry, and more. But there’s plenty to do for the two-legged members of the family as well, with a barbeque, grand raffle, tombola, bouncy castle, pony rides, and loads of fun games and stalls.
“There’s no rule saying you can’t bribe your dog with a few treats!” This year the staff at Dogs Trust have decided to go for a Guinness World Record attempt, for the World’s Largest Simultaneous Dog Stay. All dog owners are encouraged to bring their dogs to be part of the big event, called the Super Stay. ‘Dogs don’t need to be obedience champions to take part in the Super Stay,’ said Leslie Gold, Supporter Relations Officer for Dogs Trust. ‘Dogs just need to sit or lie down for two minutes, with their owner at their side – and there’s no rule saying you can’t bribe your dog with a few treats!’
‘Dog owners needn’t worry about their dog letting the side down,’ said Miss Gold, ‘because hopefully enough dogs will take part that even if some are disqualified, we’ll still hit the magic number of 628 dogs successfully staying for two minutes.’ So come along on Sunday, 7 August and be part of a Guinness World Record attempt – and have a great time, raising money for a good cause in the process. The Open Day event runs from 11am to 4pm, in the field opposite Dogs Trust Salisbury in Newton Tony. Admission to the event is just £1.50 per adult, with kids and OAPs entering for free. The Super Stay will take place at 1pm, and it’s free to enter. For more information, please ring Dogs Trust on 01980 629634.
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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.
July Summer Special! Two adults ordering Two Main Courses can also enjoy a Bottle of Wine WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS! Bring along this nt advertisement or print 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 July 20th-30th – The Maskers Theatre Company present “Treasure Island” Open air theatre on the Archery Lawn
August 12th – La Boheme Open air opera from “Opera Brava” on the Archery Lawn August 13th – A Gala evening of Opera favorites from “Opera Brava” on the Archery Lawn August 21st – Hamptworth Country Show in the Park at Hamptworth Lodge A celebration of Country Life, sports and rural craft
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 – Winter Theatre in the Great Hall cabaret style Hamptworth Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2DR www.hamptworthestate.co.uk Tel: 01794 390700