Winchester Magazine Spring 2017

THE EINE E FCITR Z Y MAGA EASTER EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY

CITY CURATORS AND CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS

EDITION EIGHT | SPRING 2017

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WINCHESTER MAGAZINE ISSUE EIGHT SPRING 2017

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Easter events for all the family City curators and conservationists Motivational health and fitness experts Local specialists, makers, movers and shakers Winchester Magazine is published quarterly, with our Summer issue out in May. For all advertising enquiries:

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Designed by: We Are 778. www.weare778.com Cover image courtesy of: Josephine Chisholm. www.josephinechisholm-artist.co.uk

It's spring!

Spring is a great time to take up something new, book tickets for the city festivals that are on their way, and get active.

In this issue we’ve included details of some of the best Easter events in Winchester, along with great ideas of things to do for all the family.

Discover more about the city’s museums and meet the people who manage them. Sign up for Winchester’s Writers’ Festival and find out how to stay motivated with health and fitness with Helen Moseley from New Energy Fitness.

Preserving the city's past is vital for maintaining its historic character, and we meet two craftsmen who are doing just that.

Read our guides to great food and drink across the city and meet the inspirational Jon Marsden-Jones, chef at the Michelin-star Black Rat. We’re delighted to celebrate three years in publishing with this issue, and it’s down to our advertisers, many of which are independent businesses like us, that we continue to grow.

Thank you to them, and to you for reading our magazine. We put heart and soul into all our editorial and hope that shines through.

Enjoy!

Liz Liz Kavanagh Winchester Magazine liz@winchestermag.com

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GUILDHALL WINCHESTER PRESENTS:

8 April 2017 Doors: 7.30pm Tickets: £18 - £25

available from seetickets.com

The event is to help raise awareness for HAE UK: www.haeuk.org www.guildhallwinchester.co.uk 01962 840 820

W H AT ’ S O N

WHAT’S ON A LORRA LORRA LAUGHS King of the Edinburgh Fringe and Metro columnist, comedian Richard Herring comes to the Discovery Centre on 31 March.

See Richard pick his favourite routines from his 12 one-man shows and cram them into 90 minutes of laugh-out-loud entertainment in an evening guaranteed to leave you smiling.

01962 873603 | www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

THREE LITTLE MAIDS Head off to the faraway town of Titipu for an all-male performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado, arguably the most popular opera ever written. Enjoy humour in bucket loads as the likes of Three Little Maids, Willow, Tit Willow, and Some Day It Might Happen are performed with gusto at the Theatre Royal from 24 to 29 April.

01962 840440 | www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

JURASSIC CSI Find out what killed the world’s biggest dinosaur at Winchester Science Centre on 23 March in an evening with BBC presenter Ben Garrod.

In 2015 Ben joined Sir David Attenborough and a team of experts to unearth a new species of dinosaur in Argentina – the biggest in history. Ben relives his experiences of unearthing dinosaur giants from the dust.

01962 863791 | www.winchestersciencecentre.org

LOVE COLLECTING Hampshire Cultural Trust cares for a wide range of works of art and objects of historical significance that constitute Hampshire’s county collections. The Love Collecting exhibition runs from 4 March to 2 April in City Space at Winchester Discovery Centre and offers a glimpse of some of the rare, beautiful, poignant and sometimes bizarre objects that make up these collections.

01962 873603 | www.hants.gov.uk/wdc www.winchestermag.com

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THEATRE ROYAL WINCHESTER BOOK NOW 01962 840 440 theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

16-18 June 2017 Keynote speaker

Lemn Sissay, MBE Poet, playwright, broadcaster Book up to four appointments with literary agents and editors Ten free places for young writers aged 18-25 18 all-day workshops to develop and polish your writing 28 Saturday talks on genre, craft and getting published Open mics, readings and a panel of independent publishers Full programme and booking details available 20 February 2017 www.writersfestival.co.uk

W H AT ’ S O N

WHAT’S ON Essential Easter events

PANCAKES AT THE BROOKS Head to The Brooks Shopping Centre on 25 February and take part in its pancake flipping competition, with heats throughout the day.

Meet comedy chefs and win everything you need to make perfect pancakes at home.

01962 849030 | www.brooks-shopping.co.uk

EASTER TRAIL AT LAINSTON HOUSE Visit Lainston House for a coffee, lunch or afternoon tea with the children in Easter week and follow the treasure trail in the hotel grounds to claim a chocolate treat.

The trail takes in the hotel’s falcons, ducks, kitchen garden and grounds, all of which can be explored on foot for a spring walk too.

01962 776088 | www.exclusive.co.uk/lainston-house

JOIN THE CITY BUNNY HOP Search for clues across the city and collect a chocolate goody bag as part of the city’s Bunny Hop, which runs from 8 to 23 April from Winchester Tourist Information Centre.

01962 841000 | www.winchesterbid.co.uk

AT THE CATHEDRAL Winchester Cathedral will be offering contemplation and prayer during Holy Week and celebration on Easter Sunday. Services of all kinds are on offer, including the blessing of palms, meditations, a vigil of silence and Easter matins.

01962 857200 | www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

ANIMAL MAGIC Head to Sparsholt College for its family Easter Bunny Weekend from 14 to 17 April. Activities include an Easter trail and a chance to meet the Easter bunny and nursery rhyme characters.

01962 776441 | www.sparsholt.ac.uk

TREATS AT CITY MILL Hunt for clues at Winchester City Mill for a Cadbury Easter treat from 14 to 17 April and enjoy Good Friday and Easter Sunday baking, with hot cross buns made from flour from the mill.

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MUSIC

GIG LIST: LIVE IN THE CITY OYE SANTANA The music of Carlos Santana comes to Guildhall on 8 April in a fund-raising fiesta supporting people living with hereditary angioedema.

Oye Santana offers a fusion of rock, Latin American music and melodic, blues-based guitar set against Latin and African rhythms from Santana hits from over four decades.

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01962 840820 | www.guildhallwinchester.co.uk

BIG BOY BLOATER AND THE LIMITS Like your blues with a lot of rhythm and your rock will a lot of roll? Big Boy Bloater and The Limits bring their raucous brand of R&B with a modern twist to The Railway on 17 March. Hear world-class guitar, swirling Hammond and a vocal that has been compared to a cross between Tom Waits and Howlin’ Wolf.

01962 867795 | www.railwaylive.co.uk

MAGIC OF MOTOWN AT GUILDHALL Book now for Magic of Motown at Guildhall on 4 March, the Winchester leg of a nationwide tour. Revel in hit after hit as a huge cast performs the songs of The Supremes, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, The Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

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01962 840820 | www.guildhallwinchester.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH IAN MCCULLOCH Formed in Liverpool in 1978, Echo And The Bunnymen grew to become one of the UK’s most popular indie rock bands, with hits including Bring on the Dancing Horses and The Killing Moon. Front man Ian McCulloch will be at the Discovery Centre on 22 April for a solo show of stripped-down Bunnymen tracks as well as songs from his own catalogue.

01962 873603 | www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

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Illustration by Lucy McLoughlin

W H AT ’ S O N

FESTIVAL FEVER

MUST-DO CITY EVENTS FOR SPRING

REAL ALE AT GUILDHALL

ON THE CATWALK Winchester Fashion Week runs from 24 to 29 April, with special events from both independent and national retailers. They include beauty and style advice sessions, exclusive shopping experiences and special offers and a glamorous catwalk finale at Guildhall. www.winchesterfashionweek.com

Winchester Real Ale & Cider Festival takes place on 17 and 18 March at Guildhall and is organised by the Southern Hampshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale. Enjoy over 70 real ales, ciders, perries and foreign bottled beers and tutored tastings, as well as live music. www.winchesterbeerfestival.org.uk

WINCHESTERIVAL WRITERS’ FEST

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Book now for the Winchester Writers’ Festival from 16 to 18 June at the University of Winchester. Poet, playwright and broadcaster Lemn Sissay will give the keynote address and joins over 70 best-selling authors, commissioning editors and literary agents offering workshops, talks and face-to-face meetings.

01962 826367 | www.writersfestival.co.uk

Winchester Chamber Music Festival runs from 28 April to 1 May, with performances of Schubert, Janacek, Beethoven and Brahms from the London Bridge Trio, the Gould Piano Trio and the Castalian String Quartet.

Enjoy concerts, open rehearsals and masterclasses across the city, plus special events for families.

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THE MINSTER GALLERY CONTEMPORARY ART

Facing the Main Entrance of the Cathedral

A RT IN T H E H E ART O F W IN C H E S TE R The Minster Gallery shows figurative and abstract paintings and sculptures by contemporary British and International Artists.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5.30pm and by appointment

3A Great Minster Street ● Winchester ● Hampshire ● SO23 9HA +44 (0) 1962 877 601 ● www.minstergallery.com ● info@minstergallery.com

A changing selection of established and exciting up and coming British and European contemporary artists. Ranging from traditional to modern, figurative to abstract.

Housed over two floors is a varied display of ceramics, glass, sculpture and jewellery and an onsite picture framing service.

67b Parchment Street, Winchester SO23 8AT Tel: 01962 860439 www.bellfineart.co.uk

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PAINTINGS,PRINTS & CREATIVITY Inspirational city art

Left Angie Lewin Top-centre Josephine Chisholm Bottom-centre Sophie Alice Wiltshire Right Masako Tobita

INSPIRED BY THE NATURAL WORLD Angie Lewin’s prints reflect and record the time she spends sketching the native flora of the clifftops and salt marshes of the North Norfolk coast and Scottish Highlands.

Her distinctive imagery will be at The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centre from 11 March to 30 April.

01962 873603 www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

ON THE COVER This issue’s cover image ‘Singing In The High Street’ comes from city artist Josephine Chisholm.

Original paintings are on sale at The Minster Gallery and prints and postcards can be found at Kingsgate Books and Prints.

Best-known locally for her animated pictures of city life, Josephine also paints from her travels abroad and runs regular art courses.

PERFECTION IN PRINT Sophie Alice Wiltshire works from a Winchester studio, where she creates screen prints and dry point etchings, inspired by mid20th century illustration.

Silk screen prints of Winchester maps are available at Bell Fine Art on Parchment Street and created from hand-cut paper stencils.

01962 860439 www.bellfineart.co.uk

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MASAKO TOBITA AT MINSTER GALLERY Japanese artist Masako Tobita describes her work as an autobiography, layering the past, the present and the future into dramatic oil paintings full of colour and light.

Her March showcase at Minster Gallery in Great Minster Street is inspired by time spent near Lake Como in Italy.

01962 877601. www.minstergallery.com

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COMMUNITY

PROVIDING A HELPING HAND Care-givers and community heroes

WINCHESTER PORTRAIT EXHIBITION People who have contributed to city life will be honoured this Spring at an exhibition of photographs, art work and sculpture at The Great Hall.

Running from 26 April to 2 May, Winchester Portrait Exhibition includes the work of photographer Michael Butters.

Portraits capture celebrities and dignitaries as well as those who dedicate their time helping others such as charity fundraiser Terry Young who sells silk flowers from a street cleaner’s barrow. www.winchesterportraitexhibition.co.uk

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It’s run by Bridgette Lowe who has owned dogs for over 30 years and who is registered with the Pet Industry Federation and British Dog Groomers Association.

As well as offering dog and cat grooming, the company also offers nail clipping and dog walking services.

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SUPPORTING OLDER PEOPLE AT HOME Joanna Edwards works for award-winning Home Instead Senior Care, a private domiciliary care company specialising in non-medical care of older people in their own homes.

“We provide a minimum of a one-hour visit for older people who need a bit of support with everything from making meals and trips out to personal care,” she says. “Not only is the work hugely rewarding, but it also gives the people we visit independence in their own homes.

“Carers receive ongoing training and are carefully matched to clients so we really get to know each other. Our visits not only provide help with the practical things, but also give our clients company too.”

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THE WINCHESTER MODEL AT CITY MUSEUM From the last journey of Jane Austen to the hunt for King Alfred’s remains, explore both past and present with the Winchester Model at City Museum.

Winchester City Museum The Square | Winchester SO23 9ES

OPENING SPRING 2017 FREE ADMISSION

www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/RogerBrownModel

H E R I TA G E

MUSEUM MAKERS City curators share their passion for the past

CITY MUSEUM

THE TREASURY

Robin Iles, curator at City Museum in The Square, will be reworking the ground floor exhibits this spring. He says, “City Museum tells the story of Winchester from its earliest days right through to the start of this century.

Rachel Wragg opened the doors to Winchester College’s Treasury in the medieval Warden’s Stables in October last year.

“The Roger Brown model of Victorian Winchester based on the first Ordnance Survey map of the city in 1870 will be joining us from late spring, and we are introducing new displays to mark the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death in Winchester.

“One of the best things about City Museum is the interactive activities we have here. Visitors can handle ancient objects from the past and dress up in period costumes.

"Our most popular exhibits include our Roman mosaics, which were discovered in Sparsholt, and and finds like our tiny Saxon child's shoes. Everyday items really connect us with the past."

01962 863064 www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

“Many of the items we have here were gifts from generous benefactors,” she says. “Other treasures were bought to bring lessons to life.”

A glittering jewel box of medieval silver includes the 15th-century Election Cup, which is still used as part of the ceremony of admitting scholars to the school.

Victorian stained-glass panels were uncovered in an attic, while the Duberly collection of Chinese ceramics was given to the school in memory of a boy who died in World War Two. Four galleries include ancient artefacts from Egypt, Greece and Rome. Parthenon frieze casts, once adorned with ‘creative additions’ from the boys, are restored to perfection. “Every piece in the museum has a story behind it,” says Rachel.

01962 814638 www.treasury.winchestercollege.org

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FOOD & DRINK

TOP TUCKER People and places for elegat dining

MICHELIN MAN It was in the Alps, working for a boutique hotel, that Jon MarsdenJones, chef at Winchester’s Michelinstar Black Rat, was able to flex his creative muscles, with limited supplies requiring an imaginative approach each day.

“We cooked what could be brought up the mountains. Working that way really inspired me to appreciate that even simple ingredients could be transformed into something really special," he says.

At The Black Rat on Chesil Street,a Jon’s menus are so local that many of his ingredients are picked from the fields and woodland the same day they are cooked. “Foraged food is a big focus,” he says. “That might mean wild garlic or mushrooms from the New Forest. One of our regulars in the Black Boy gave us his crab apples, which we turned into jelly.

The natural world provides all sorts of incredible flavours.”

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He adds, “For a small restaurant with only four chefs in the kitchen the Michelin star reflects our passion for food. We want to give our guests an experience they won’t find anywhere else in the city.”

01962 844465 | www.theblackrat.co.uk

WIN A SUPPER CLUB EVENING WITH THE LITTLE KITCHEN COMPANY Win dinner for four at Supper Club at the multi-awardwinning Little Kitchen Company Bistro at Winchester Golf Academy.

The monthly evening event showcases a seasonal set menu featuring local produce which is served in style along with fine wines. Menu prices start at £30 a head.

To be in with a chance to win, send your name and a phone number to contact@darrennortheast.co.uk with the title ‘Little Kitchen Competition’. A winner will be drawn at random when the competition closes on 31 March 2017.

Usual competition rules apply. If you would prefer not to receive marketing emails from The Little Kitchen Company please say so in your email.

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THE BEST OF

THE SEASON Fixed price menu £17.95 for two courses £20.95 for three courses CO M PL I M E NTA RY G L A SS O F H O US E WI N E When dining before 7pm

Book a table at HOTELDUVIN.com HOTEL DU VIN& BISTRO WINCHESTER 01962 896 329 Not available on a Friday or Saturday evening or during Sunday Lunch. Complimentary glass of wine is available for those who dine from the Fixed Price menu before 7pm.

One glass of Hotel du Vin house wine per person who dines. Not available at Glasgow.

FOOD & DRINK

IT TAKES TWO Great ideas for food to be shared

TOP TUCKER Hotel du Vin on Southgate Street positively encourages sharing, with recent dishes for two including seafood, lobster, roasted chicken and puddings too. Its charcuterie plate is priced at £26 and includes Scotch egg, pork pie, sausage roll, duck rillettes, cold cuts, air-dried and cured meats, balsamic-pickled onions, piccalilli, pancetta grissini and Altamura bread.

01962 896329 www.hotelduvin.com/winchester

SOMETHING FISHY Loch Fyne on Jewry Street offers a shellfish platter served on a tiered stand with either a whole crab or lobster and a choice of oysters, king prawns and crevettes on ice, or mussels, clams, langoustines and squid served hot. It costs from £58.95.

01962 872930 www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk

SENSATIONAL STEAK Tuck into the 32oz porterhouse steak for two with a selection of vegetables or salad, chips and two home-made sauces for sharers.

Porterhouse Steakhouse on Jewry Street offers this meltin-the-mouth treat for meat lovers for £42.95. It can be combined with a mixed platter for two of tiger prawns, beef skewers, chicken skewers, BBQ spare ribs and grilled haloumi cheese if you’re pushing the boat out.

01962 810532 www.porterhouserestaurant.co.uk

IN THE PUB Enjoy food for two with a pint at The Green Man on Southgate Street, where the baked camembert studded with rosemary and garlic, crispbreads and red onion chutney (£9) begs to be shared. Go Greek with the mezze platter of roast beetroot hummus, feta-stuffed pepper, olives and sun-dried tomatoes and warm pitta.

It costs £10.50.

01962 866809 www.the.littlepubgroup.co.uk/the-green-man

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SIMPLE QUALITY FOOD

Authentic Nepalese and Indian food in the heart of the city Free home delivery for take-away within three miles.

10% collection discount.

Two course lunch menu from Monday - Saturday £7.95 Monday - Thursday, three course evening menu and welcome drink, £12.95 Traditional Nepalese dining on Sunday

Booking advisable.

Call 01962 810532 www.porterhouserestaurant.co.uk

2 course £14.95 3 course £17.95 Sun - Thurs 12pm to 10pm only

Porterhouse Restaurant 24 Jewry St, Winchester SO23 8SB

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FOOD & DRINK

THE SPICE OF LIFE Aromatic city food

THAI TASTING Do you always go for the same things at Thai restaurants? Koh Noi on Jewry Street specialises in Thai tapas, giving diners the opportunity to try something new without committing to a whole main course.

Choices include Thai-style steamed mussels, jungle curry and chilli stir-fry. Let the restaurant put together a tasting menu for you (from £22 a head), based on how hot and spicy you like your food, and then tuck into dish after dish, served with panache.

01962 843660 | www.kohnoi.co.uk

CURRY COOKED JUST FOR YOU Gurkha’s Inn on City Road offers Nepalese and Indian food cooked from scratch each day by Nepalese chef Tikarum and his team. Like it hot? Then go for chilli bangoor sautéed with peppers and spring onion or Nepalese-style chilli chicken. See a dish that takes your fancy but want more chilli or none at all? Just ask. Indian favourites like korma, tikka masala and bhuna are also on offer on the well-priced menu.

01962 842843 | www.gurkhasinnwinchester.com

AUTHENTIC JAPANESE Tuck in to super fresh sushi at Kyoto Kitchen on Parchment Street, where Winchester-grown wasabi adds a kick. Chilli sauce is home-made here and great with the feather-light tempura.

Enjoy imaginative aromatic sweet and spicy dishes cooked in styles ranging from punchy chicken teriyaki to delicate marinated beef with asparagus, avocado, cucumber, spring onion and miso foam.

01962 890895 | www.kyotokitchen.co.uk

THAI AND MALAYSIAN COOKING Join BBC MasterChef finalist Jackie Kearney on 8 April for a day cooking Thai and Malaysian food inspired by Asian street food at Season Cookery School at Lainston House. The full-day course includes lunch and plenty of food to take home with you too.

01962 776088 www.exclusive.co.uk/lainston-house

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The Westgate on Romsey Road has 10 individually-decorated boutique double rooms, with prices from £85 a night.

The Old Vine in Great Minster Street was awarded bronze in the Tourism Pub of the Year category of the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2016/17.

The whole pub enjoyed a makeover last year.

Bedrooms are beautifully done, and there is a really good breakfast on offer in the morning.

01962 820222 www.westgatewinchester.com

SLEEP LIKE A KING The King Alfred on Saxon Road became part of the Little Pub Group in October last year and now offers overnights for the first time.

Bedrooms feature sumptuous fabrics and wallpapers from designers like Nina Campbell and Designers Guild. The top-floor suite has views of Winchester Cathedral and there’s a self-contained apartment that’s perfect for families.

01962 854616 www.oldvinewinchester.com

Stay the night from £85 and expect cosy, relaxing en-suite rooms and a continental breakfast featuring top-notch local ingredients.

01962 854370 www.the.littlepubgroup.co.uk

AT THE PLOUGH The Plough in Itchen Abbas has had a facelift throughout since manager Ashley Young took over.

Upstairs the bedrooms are also being restyled and offer views of the surrounding countryside. Breakfast is generous and features local produce.

Room rates are very reasonable and the friendly team offer a really warm welcome.

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At the top of historic Winchester High Street and a mere stone’s throw away from the legendary King Arthur’s Round Table sits the redeveloped, prestigious and good-looking Westgate Pub & Rooms.

A short trot from the bustling city centre, we have created a versatile encompassment, ideal for all sorts of adventures that start, or finish, in Winchester. A place for work, rest, fun or families.

The Westgate is the ideal location for all the important things in life - from a quiet drink and a good old-fashioned knees-up to a romantic dinner, business trip or getaway.

We look forward to welcoming you back time and time again.

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FOOD & DRINK

SUNNY SIDE UP The very best Winchester breakfasts

NAUGHTY AND NICE If you can resist the breakfast doorstep sandwich stuffed with bacon and sausage, the Good Life Farm Shop in Headbourne Worthy’s breakfast selection also includes crushed avocado with lime and a kick of chilli on sourdough, oat porridge and portobello mushroom stuffed with sausage, black pudding and bacon.

01962 889000 www.goodlifefarmshop.co.uk

IN THE PUB Tuck into the breakfast buffet table with bottomless coffee at The Westgate on Romsey Road, where for just £5 you can enjoy freshly-baked pastries, cereals, yoghurts and juice. Go gourmet with eggs Florentine with smoked salmon and buttermilk pancakes with blueberries, or enjoy the full works or a cooked veggie breakfast.

01962 820222 www.westgatewinchester.com

AT LOCH FYNE As well as serving fish for lunch and dinner, Loch Fyne on Jewry Street also does a mean breakfast from 9am to 1pm each day, with choices including eggs royale with smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce and a toasted muffin, grilled kippers and American pancake stacks.

01962 872930 www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk

POSH NOSH Start the day in style at Hotel du Vin on Southgate Street, where breakfast includes a help-yourself selection of cereals, pastries, fruit and yoghurt as well as everything from traditional breakfast favourites to crêpes and brioche French toast. Private business breakfasts can be booked in the elegant Ruinart room, which looks out over the pretty walled garden.

01962 896329 www.hotelduvin.com/winchester

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A YE AR OF DISCOVERY Explore the history and beauty of Winchester Cathedral with an annual pass. Find magnificent architecture, priceless treasures and great works of art. Pass holders can enjoy free admission to many events including a selection of guided tours, exhibitions and concerts. Free entry for children under 16 visiting with family and a free children’s trail makes Winchester Cathedral a great value family day out.

2017 marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. An exhibition beside her grave tells of Jane’s life in Hampshire and a series of special events and services will celebrate her legacy.

Find out more at www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

FOOD & DRINK

LET THEM EAT CAKE Indulge with a slice or two this Spring

CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE

CAKE TO EAT AND TAKE

Head to Chococo on High Street, where the cakes are hand-made, both in-house and by local artisan bakers. Tuck into the likes of chocolate biscuit cake, cinnamon buns and chocolate chip scones served warm with clotted cream and dulce de leche. Gluten-free and vegan cakes are also available, and everything can be packed up for a take-out.

Enjoy Winchester local Mama Brown’s scones, cakes and slices at the café in the The Good Life Farm Shop in Headbourne Worthy, which also serves cream teas.

The shop has a massive array of iced and plain cakes to buy and also bakes bread and savouries each day.

01962 889000 www.goodlifefarmshop.co.uk

01962 658181 | www.chococo.co.uk

AT THE CORNER HOUSE Cake at The Corner House on North Walls is seriously good and is baked by Elizabeth’s Kitchen just outside the city using preservative-free traditional ingredients. Elizabeth’s Bakewell tart is a best-seller, and new cakes such as maple and pecan and gluten-free lemon drizzle are introduced regularly so there’s always something new.

01962 827779 | www.the.littlepubgroup.co.uk

ON THE CAKE STAND Enjoy cake, tiny sandwiches and five-star service at Lainston House, where tiered cake stands are stacked with goodies made by the hotel’s pastry chefs. Add a glass of Tattinger champagne if you’re celebrating a special occasion – and ask for tea on the terrace on warm days, where the views of the grounds are lovely.

01962 776088 www.exclusive.co.uk/lainston-house

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GIVE YOUR GROWING BUSINESSES A BOOST CELEBRATING THE BEST IN CITY BUSINESS Established in 2002, the Winchester Business Excellence Awards recognise the achievements of local businesses and rewards them for their commitment to excellence.

Founded by partners Winchester Business Improvement District (BID), Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and the Hampshire Chronicle, the competition attracts high-profile industry support and offers Winchester businesses the opportunity to promote major achievements and celebrate success.

Entries are now invited for this year’s awards, which will be presented at a black-tie ceremony at Guildhall in the summer. www.winchesterbusinessawards.co.uk

FLEXIBLE OFFICE SPACE WHEN YOU NEED IT Basepoint Winchester offers over 65 managed office spaces with flexible terms in Winnall Valley Road, with free parking and easy access to the M3. The centre also hosts regular business networking events and seminars.

If you work from home but wish to have access to a professional business environment, the Virtual Office package includes a business address, mail collection and use of Basepoint’s communal business lounge with Wi-Fi, all from just £45 per month. The centre also has a meeting room for as little as £15 per hour.

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Hiring The To Do List Virtual Assistant Clare Walker means that you can free yourself from drudgery by outsourcing the tasks you hate doing and maximise your time on the growth of your business.

Working remotely, Clare can help with book-keeping, blog management, invoicing and admin as well as many other PA services as a pay-by-thehour service or as part of a monthly package.

By delegating those necessary but time-consuming tasks to Clare you will have more time to dedicate to the development of your business.

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Review and protect your wealth with a financial health check...

We focus solely on providing face-to-face advice and offer a dedicated, personal wealth management service to build long-term, trusted relationships with our clients. Together, we would look to create a working plan, providing you with a clear direction towards meeting your financial goals. This includes clarifying your objectives and researching all of the options available to you.

We have the experience to help you successfully secure and enhance your financial future by offering specialist advice in a wide range of areas including: • Investment planning • Retirement planning • Tax and estate planning For further information, or to request your complimentary guide to wealth management, contact:

WESTGATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management Tel: 01962 353153 Mob: 07850 679001 Web: www.westgatewealth.co.uk

The Partner Practice represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products.

The title ‘Partner Practice’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.

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MONEY MATTERS One to one with Winchester financial adviser Kaye Crush

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elping people to get the most from their money is what makes Westgate Wealth Management founder Kaye Crush’s work so important to her. Kaye began her career in financial services in the mid-80s and is now a Winchester-based partner practice of FTSE 100 St James’s Place Wealth Management, which looks after £71.4 billion of client funds worldwide.

“St James’s Place is unusual in that it doesn’t employ in-house investment managers but instead uses external managers with a proven track record to manage its funds,” Kaye says.

“That gives clients an opportunity to diversify their investments by spreading their money across funds, managed by different managers with different styles.

"This, together with a 95 per cent client retention rate, has made the company increasingly attractive to investors.”

But there’s more to Kaye than savvy investment advice alone. “I believe people trust me because I speak in plain English,” she says. “It is also reassuring to some of my female clients to be able to talk to a woman.

“I work from an office in Southgate Street, which means people can walk in at any time to discuss their situation. I offer a no-obligation discussion, focusing on financial aspirations as well as obligations.

“That’s useful for people at every stage of their life – whether they are starting to build their finances and get onto the property ladder or more mature and want to ensure their savings aren’t swallowed up by inheritance tax.

“My specialities within St. James’s Place are investments, retirement planning and protecting wealth.”

Every six months Kaye reviews her clients’ finances at a face-to-face meeting. “This gives them peace of mind as well as the ability to make changes in their portfolio if their circumstances have changed,” she says.

“That may mean drawing from their investments or ensuring that as much as possible is safely ring-fenced to protect wealth for the future.

"Good financial advice not only benefits clients in the here and now but also supports those in the next generation too.”

01962 353153 www.westgatewealth.co.uk

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Who has over 200 years of legal experience?

Whether you are running a business, or acting in a personal capacity, there are times when a good lawyer can give you the kind of support that no-one else can. When you’re moving house, merging with another company, facing divorce, dealing with a matter concerning children, or sorting out a Will‌

You’ve found the answer 01962 844 544

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Shentons Solicitors & Mediators | Star Lane House | Staple Gardens | Winchester | Hampshire | SO23 9AD

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HELPING THOSE YOU LOVE Expert advice on wills and probate from Shentons senior partner Shaun Underhill

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orting out the legal side of a loved-one’s affairs following their death can seem overwhelming at a time when family members are also dealing with grief.

Shentons offers sympathetic specialist advice on all aspects of probate and can also help clients put things in place before then too. Senior partner Shaun Underhill and his team are also on hand if things go wrong if the final wishes of the deceased person are contested. “We act equally on behalf of those wishing to query wills as we do for the executors,” says Shaun.

“As the law stands a will can be challenged. Questions as to capacity, whether the will was made under duress or most often that it does not provide reasonable financial provision for the client are the main concerns. We try very hard to encourage mediation so that cases don’t have to go to court.

“Often people we see have been left out of a will because of a disagreement that has happened years ago. In other cases it might be that a family member has taken on a carer role and feels they have not been provided with reasonable financial provision from the estate.

“Financial gain isn’t always what motivates a challenge to a will. Sometimes it may simply be recognition. Righting

a wrong through mediation helps everyone move on with their lives.

“Wills are often tucked away and hard to find,” Shaun says. “At a time of grief, knowing that you are burying or cremating a loved one and conducting a funeral according to their wishes is really important.”

Executing a will may be relatively straightforward for some, but Shaun and the team can also provide a full service, where every aspect of the legal and financial side is taken care of. “Being able to take all or some of the work and worry out of sharing out an estate for our clients is hugely reassuring,” he says.

Regularly reviewing your will is important, says Shaun, not only for settling wrongs of the past but also to protect against the future. “Every year the law in this area develops and the Budget changes the rules to pensions and savings, making it vital to ensure that assets are safeguarded from unnecessary taxation, both before and after death,” he says.

“We advise that everyone over 18 should have a will in place. Not only will this help share out your estate financially; it will also ensure those left behind know that your wishes were met emotionally too."

01962 844544 | www.shentons.co.uk

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BRINGING BUSINESSES TOGETHER Chris Turner of Winchester BID explains why collaboration is key

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elping businesses to grow and flourish is vital for any city’s success, says Chris Turner, business development director at Winchester Business Improvement District (BID).

Set up in 2008 to help city-centre businesses collectively promote enterprise of all kinds, BID’s five-strong team supports over 760 levy-paying members.

“We not only encourage new businesses to Winchester but also ensure the infrastructure is there to support them,” Chris says. “We work at all levels – from offering affordable hot-desking to start-ups right through to being involved in city regeneration at sites like Silver Hill and Station Approach.”

Chris has worked for Winchester BID since 2010, previously as executive director, using the wealth of knowledge gained from consultancy experience for major organisations such as the British Council and the Home Office, plus extensive academic research into business development. He was pro-vicechancellor at the University of Winchester until 2009 and is on the advisory board for British BIDs. “Bringing businesses together is crucial for growth,” he says. “Giving our members a collective voice and representing them at both local and national level ensures that city commerce is prioritised.

“Without it, Winchester simply wouldn’t be the place it is. It’s as much to do with the businesses that are based here as the lifestyle benefits that the city offers that Winchester has been heralded the best place to live in Britain.”

Ensuring steady growth is not without its challenges.

“Broadband, office space, parking and regeneration remain among our top priorities,” Chris says. “But every bit as important is meeting with our members face to face and helping with local marketing, networking, crime reduction and waste management.”

“He adds, “Winchester is often said to be a large village. City businesses really get behind the initiatives we run and know each other. It’s our job to ensure that every one of them can maximise the opportunities there are here.”

01962 841000 | www.winchesterbid.co.uk www.winchestermag.com

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New Energy Fitness is a different kind of gym.

We want clients to feel that they are more than just a membership number and our top priority is making sure the experience is personalised.

We do this with a large team of friendly and expert staff taking a flexible and innovative approach to health and fitness. When you join us you become part of a warm, welcoming and fun community.

We take the time to get to know you and find out what’s going to work best. From one-on-one training to unique classes, to a variety of therapies, our facilities are open and accessible to all.

Our clients often tell us how much they enjoy the relaxed and positive atmosphere at New Energy and we see people of all ages and abilities improve fitness, confidence and make amazing life changes!

01962 435064 | www.newenergyfitness.co.uk 36 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DQ

FITNESS

MOTIVATION MATTERS Benefit from a personal approach at New Energy Fitness

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ew Energy Fitness opened its doors in Middle Brook Street in 2013 as an alternative to the ‘gym for the masses’ approach of the big chains.

You notice the difference as soon as you step inside, where clients are called by name and classes of every kind run from early in the morning to late at night, with everyone welcome – regardless of ability.

“We offer something completely different from the ‘one size fits all’ approach,” says health and fitness director Helen Moseley. “For us it’s all about engaging people – wherever they are on their fitness journey.”

New clients get an hour with a fitness mentor for a full assessment, which takes in lifestyle, diet and well-being too. “Finding out about what makes them tick, what their weekly schedule looks like, what is motivating them to get fit and who they are as a person is absolutely essential for tailoring fitness plans,” Helen says. “It also gives them a reference point to look back on in the future.

“Personal trainers are matched to new clients according to their needs and personality. Everyone is different and that is reflected in the way they train."

Motivating clients is key. “All fitness is hard work,” Helen says. “Busy lifestyles make it all too easy to cancel a gym session as just one more thing to do.

It’s our job to break down the barriers to fitness, both psychologically and practically.

“That’s why many of our classes are 45 minutes long rather than an hour and why we offer 30-minute lunchtime and early-morning slots. Clients work harder when they’re focused for a shorter period of time which works around their schedule.”

Careful planning in the gym ensures there’s no queuing for equipment. Kit is top-notch and the atmosphere is friendly and upbeat, with plenty of staff around to help out too.

Specialists are brought together to offer a wide range of classes, from yoga and body sculpt, kettlebell and circuits to BarreConcept and BOSU. They work alongside healthcare professionals offering physio, massage, life coaching, biomechanics and acupuncture.

“We use the multiple talents of experts in their field,” Helen says. “Information can be shared too, helping us tailor our approach to individual needs and provide a joined-up service for our clients.”

Want to test the water by paying as you go initially?

No problem. Monthly membership is also available and there’s no tie-in either. “People stay with us,” Helen says. “That’s how we know that what we do works. We enthuse, encourage and empathise, but most of all we make fitness enjoyable for everyone.”

01962 435064 www.newenergyfitness.co.uk

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The smiles that say, “We’re all together at last” Beautifully straight teeth improve self-confidence whatever your stage of life. Although many people think braces can only help the young, the orthodontic team at City Bridge Dental treats all age groups with great success.

We offer the latest invisible, fixed or removable braces. We can also integrate all our work with your general dental check-ups and hygiene regime, or discuss other ways to enhance your smile.

Now everyone in the family can smile for the camera.

Not all dentists are the same. Contact City Bridge Dental and experience a world of difference.

T: 01962 852737 E: info@citybridgedental.co.uk W: www.citybridgedental.co.uk 24 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, S023 9BH

Protect · Enhance · Restore

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SAY GOODBYE TO SENSITIVE TEETH Nick Ross from City Bridge Dental explains how

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any people suffer from sensitive teeth, experiencing anything from mild twinges to more severe pain.

But help is at hand, with City Bridge Dental on Bridge Street offering a range of treatments.

“Something as simple as tooth brush abrasion, caused by hard brushing and by brushing from side-to-side, can cause worn enamel and discomfort,” says partner Nick Ross.

“Dietary factors such as acidic food and drinks can also expose sensitive dentine.”

Tension leading to tooth grinding can lead to enamel being worn away, while cracked teeth or fillings can run from the biting surface of the tooth down to the roots, causing a reaction to extreme temperatures, especially cold. Gum disease and recession can also lead to teeth sensitivity.

City Bridge Dental offers comprehensive examinations which help determine the cause of sensitivity. “We take time to discuss our clients’ lifestyles as well as their dental health,” Nick says.

“Teeth are more likely to be sensitive when people are eating or drinking hot or cold foods such as ice cream, but other factors may also be taking their toll.”

He continues, “Something as simple as changing the way you brush your teeth can make a big difference. Avoid brushing directly after eating or drinking, as some foods and drinks can soften enamel; we advise clients to wait at least an hour.

"If your teeth are sensitive when brushing using cold water, try using warm water instead. Limiting sugary foods and fizzy drinks to mealtimes also reduces the effects of acidity on teeth.”

Sensitivity can take time to settle, and several appointments may be required.

Treatments include applying fluoride gels, rinses or varnishes to the teeth, or placing a seal or filling at the margin where tooth and gum meet to cover exposed sensitive dentine. In severe cases root canal therapy with an in-house endodontic specialist may be recommended.

“Most important of all is to visit your dentist, therapist or hygienist regularly,” Nick says. “There is no need to suffer with teeth pain. It’s all about getting the right advice and treatment.”

01962 852737 | www.citybridgedental.co.uk

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SAVINGS ON HEALTH ASSESSMENTS BMI health assessments are invaluable for preventing and highlighting health issues in their early stages. They’re on offer at BMI Sarum Road Hospital and include checks for vision and hearing, blood pressure, cancer and diabetes.

Prices start at £177 for the Essential package.

All assessments include time with a specialist nurse and doctor to discuss lifestyle changes based on the results and advice on further diagnostic tests and treatment if required.

Readers of Winchester Magazine can benefit from 20 per cent off health assessments booked at BMI Sarum Road Hospital by the end of April. Just quote ‘Winchester Magazine’ when booking using the telephone number below.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH AT WINCHESTER GP Dr Roopa Gill has joined the team at private GP service Winchester GP, which offers 20-minute consultations and extended hours at BMI Sarum Road Hospital.

She brings significant women’s health expertise to the practice and also offers private smear tests. Special interests include disease prevention, women’s health, paediatrics and internal medicine.

Dr Gill joins Dr Tom Willsher and Dr Stephanie Hughes. The service also offers home visits and telephone consultations. Prices start at £30.

01962 776010 | www.winchestergp.com

REMEDIAL MASSAGE AT HOME Ease muscular discomfort, joint pain and stiffness, postural problems, soft tissue injuries and restricted movement with a remedial massage. Tanith Rowles treats clients at their homes and is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. Massages are tailored to suit individual areas of concern – from recurring headaches to sports injuries.

01962 760084 / 07980 212297 | www.tanithrowles.co.uk

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Sports or occupational injuries · Muscular tension Joint pain & stiffness · Postural problems Soft tissue injuries · Headaches Restricted movement

Tanith Rowles Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy Friendly mobile practitioner

Covering Winchester, Sutton Scotney, Stockbridge, Romsey, Shawford and East Stratton Contact Tanith for more information Tel: 01962 760084 or 07980 212297 Email: tanith.rowles@gmail.com

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WYKEHAM AESTHETICS A doctor-led aesthetics clinic based in central Winchester led by Harley Street trained Dr Mary Alice offering anti-ageing treatments for women.

WE SPECIALISE IN: • Fine Lines and Wrinkle Reduction • Dermal Fillers • Lip Enhancements • Underarm Excessive Sweating

Contact us now for a FREE consultation.

FIND US AT GENTLE DENTAL CARE.

6b Parchment Street, Winchester, SO23 8AT. Telephone: 01962 863118

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ANTI-AGEING BEAUTY TREATS Rejuvenating facial treatments

REN Omega 3 Optimum Skin Serum Oil £25

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A rejuvenating oil that strengthens the skin’s lipid barrier and re-energizes cell activity.

Skin is left visibly fuller and feels plumper and healthier.

Eve Lom Cleanser from £40

Space NK, High Street | 01962 896 388

A multi-award-winning cult classic which melts away make-up and grime as it exfoliates, brightens and tones. A signature blend of four aromatic plant oils purifies the skin.

No7 Lift & Luminate Day Cream £24

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A luxurious day cream which works to soften lines, even skin tone, lift and firm, with visible results in four weeks.

Aromatherapy Associates Anti-Ageing Rich Repair Eye Cream £53

Arcana, Jewry Street | 01962 843707

A rejuvenating and plumping eye cream. which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

WRINKLE REDUCTION AT WYKEHAM AESTHETICS Wykeham Aesthetics is a doctor-led aesthetics clinic run by GMC-registered Dr Mary Alice at Gentle Dental Care on Parchment Street.

Mary offers wrinkle reduction for frown and forehead lines and crow’s feet using botulinum toxin A, which can also be used for excessive under-arm sweating.

Non-permanent hyaluronic acid dermal fillers and lip enhancements treat volume loss and skin folds in the lower third of the face. Prices start at £200, with a free no-obligation consultation.

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Harestock Nursery, Winchester is an independent and privately owned nursery for children from 6 months to 5 years

HARESTOCK NURSERY, 65 Harestock Road, Winchester, SO22 6NX Tel 01962 881870 Email info@harestocknursery.com

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Join Thomas & FriendsTM at a heritage Railway near you.

Experience a ride on a real steam engine and take part in Thomas-themed activities.

MID HANTS RAILWAY ‘WATERCRESS LINE’ Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9JG

www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk

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CHILDREN'S CLASSICS BROUGHT TO LIFE WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT Direct from a smash-hit West End and international tour, Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation at the Theatre Royal from 2 to 5 March. Join the intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear as they wade through the gigantic swishy-swashy grass, the splishy-splashy river and the thick, oozy, squelchy mud.

01962 840440 | www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

See the story of Tom Thumb brought to life in an exciting adventure for younger children at Winchester Discovery Centre on 2 April. The classic tale of the smallest hero in the world unfolds in an imaginative mix of puppetry and music.

Thomas and Friends return to the Watercress Line from 14 to 23 April for more family fun.

Shake hands with the Fat Controller, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take part in Thomas-themed activities and ride the big steam trains all day.

01962 873603 www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

01962 733810 www.watercressline.co.uk

INTRODUCING HARESTOCK NURSERY Opened in January, Harestock Nursery offers 50 places for children from six months up to five years. Inside the nursery on Harestock Road there are play and engaging learning areas, following the Early Years Foundation Stage criteria.

An on-site chef creates fresh, nutritious lunches each day, and the nursery is open 50 weeks of the year – from 7.30am to 6pm..

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Finding it hard to get a job?

Struggling to cope with your child's behaviour or getting them to school?

Worried about debt or losing your home?

Problems with drugs or alcohol?

Generally not coping?

‘Winchester Supporting Families’ may be able to help When facing a multitude of problems and trying to cope with the pressures of family life, it can be difficult to know where and how to find help. Winchester Supporting Families is part of a national initiative which aims to provide extra practical help early on to stop problems getting worse and to get things back on track.

We work with whole families to identify issues that are important to them and agree how we can work together to support them. Each family has a main point of contact to ease communications. The type of help will vary from family to family. Some may need help getting their children to school regularly or support with finding work. Others may have family members struggling with addiction problems or trying to deal with violence or abuse in the home.

We work with a wide variety of local agencies to ensure that a coordinated package of support is offered. We also provide financial support to address any gaps in service provision such as the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) highly successful ‘Fit Fest’ and ‘Parent & Carer Events’ (PACE) initiatives.

For further information and details about the eligibility criteria please contact: Winchester City Council on 01962 840222 and ask for the Supporting Families Team in Housing or Email: lronan@winchester.gov. uk or bambrose@winchester.gov.uk

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For some young people this can spiral into episodes of crisis or the development of mental health difficulties. This can be worrying for all concerned, particularly parents and carers, who can struggle to know how best to support a young person who is highly distressed.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Hampshire works with young people up to the age of 18, their families, schools and other youth organisations to provide specialist advice, support and interventions to those who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

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That includes physical health, nutrition, and emotional and psychological well-being. Health and well-being events called Fit Fest offer workshops and activities to help de-stigmatise mental health services. Charities and organisations offering specialist help are also on hand to offer support and advice.

Hampshire CAMHS aims to increase the awareness, knowledge and confidence of parents and carers regarding the difficulties young people experience, so that they can support them. Parent and Carer Events (PACE) are free and include open-access events, consisting of workshops and information stands. www.sussexpartnership.nhs. uk/gettinghelp

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Young Minds Parents Helpline offers free confidential support for adults worried about the health, well-being or behaviour of a young person. 0808 802 5544.

Other useful websites include: ww.harmless.org.uk www.thecalmzone.net www.lifesigns.org.uk www.papyrus-uk.org

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Tuesday 14th March 2017, 9:00am-12pm Or call for an individual appointment Tel: 01794 515737 (Nursery & Prep) Tel: 01794 512206 (Senior School)

email: info@hampshirecs.org.uk www.hampshirecs.org.uk

Hampshire Collegiate School, Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 6ZE

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DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE Flexible boarding at Hampshire Collegiate School

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hen it comes to having a birthday sleepover, where better than in your boarding house? That was the request of one of Hampshire Collegiate’s boarders, whose classmates were just as excited as she was at the prospect of staying overnight at school.

The co-educational independent school near Romsey offers flexible boarding from 11 to 18, allowing parents to plan in overnights as and when they need them.

“Most of our boarders are full-time,” says head of boarding Kate Cuff, “but others might spend just a night or two with us each week or be with us when their parents need to work late or need to spend time abroad.

“Helping parents manage their busy lives is also made easier with our transport service, which covers a 30-mile radius.”

Over 70 children board at Hampshire Collegiate, and its large manor house, which was once the home of Florence Nightingale, provides plenty of space for a mix of single and shared accommodation.

Boys and girls grow up together, sharing a boarders lounge, games room and kitchen but also having their own dorms and common rooms for pre-bedtime chilling in pyjamas.

“We have a strong sense of community and the ethos of the house is to be inspirational, supportive, fun and friendly,”

Kate says. “Everyone eats together at meal times and our 11-year-olds are just as happy to sit next to our oldest boarders as children of their own age.

“We have a large team of teachers and carers who ensure everyone’s needs are met and, because we’re also part of the school, any niggles can be sorted out straightaway.”

While time is allotted for prep each evening, there’s also a whole programme of activities to enjoy – from yoga and jive dancing to cooking and movie nights.

There’s a boarders council, where suggestions are positively encouraged, and a Thought You Should Know mailbox which gives boarders an opportunity to individually make special requests.

“Weekends as a boarder are fun,” Kate says. “We organise trips out and time for shopping as well as plenty of time for relaxing and some structured time to complete academic study.”

Kate and her team try to ensure that boarding at Hampshire Collegiate encourages children to flourish as individuals.

She says, “Boarding not only provides additional time for growing socially but also encourages confidence and independence, which are invaluable as children move on to older life and university.”

01794 512206 | www.hampshirecs.org.uk

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The Pilgrims’ School, Winchester Day and boarding for boys aged 4 to 13

A fine school in which the musical, the sporty and the clever boy will positively flourish The Good Schools Guide

Saturday, 4th March Activity Morning (for places in Reception, 2017) Open Morning (families welcome; activities for boys aged 6 -11) Please contact the Registrar for more details or to arrange a visit of the school www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk | admissions@pilgrims-school.co.uk | 01962 854189 Incorporating the Winchester Cathedral Choristers and the Winchester College Quiristers

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A SCHOOL WHERE BOYS CAN BE BOYS Liz Kavanagh spends an afternoon at Pilgrims’ Pre-Prep

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mall boys like adventures and messy play. What they generally do not like very much is sitting still for lengthy periods, or being quiet – or girls. Well, that’s my experience anyway.

But at Pilgrims’ Pre-Prep, boys are not expected to be anything other than boys, with hands-on learning and energetic play positively encouraged. And with no girls to worry about, being a boy here is refreshingly free of comparisons too.

Yes, they’re expected to be wellmannered and to give of their best, but, equally, boys here can be exuberant and zoom around outside like aeroplanes and there are lots and lots of books about dinosaurs, knights and robots.

Head of Pre-Prep Lucy Brown, a mother of boys herself, explains: "Boys learn in a very different way to girls, particularly at an early age. At Pilgrims’ we provide an education that is specifically targeted at them, whilst also treating them all as individuals.”

At the purpose-built department, wellies and waterproofs are a must.

Outside space is generous, with a designated garden, large playing fields and a chunk of the Dean’s garden perfect for exploration and football.

Reception boys get taught to ride bikes in the summer term, and being a recognised Forest School means there’s a big focus on the great outdoors, with nearly all science lessons taught outside.

“Classes are intentionally small, with a strong emphasis on learning

through play,” Lucy says.“Lessons are cross-curricular, so studying transport, space or electricity may draw on elements of science, English and geography, for example.

We also bring in specialists for music and sport.”

After-school clubs include gymnastics, junk modelling and gardening, with choir club attended by every one of the Year 2s it is on offer to. “That’s testimony to the way music is taught here,” Lucy says.

“The boys think it’s cool to be in a choir and they all benefit from being taught to sing using good technique. One or two of them might go on to be a Chorister when they are older. Every boy in Year 2 has the opportunity to learn violin or cello, and recorder, too.”

“We send them on as enthusiastic learners with questioning minds.

“Small classes, ongoing assessment and a really close relationship with parents ensure that everyone achieves. What matters most of all is that our boys enjoy their first years of learning and have lots of fun.”

01962 854189

www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk

Boys in Pre-Prep are not required to sit the Pilgrims’ entrance examination for the prep school.

“Because we really know them so well, there’s no need,” Lucy says.

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WEDDINGS

OUR SPECIAL DAY IN THE CITY Winchester weddings at the city’s great landmarks

AT WINCHESTER COLLEGE Liz and David Tighe held their reception at Winchester College.

Liz says, “We wanted to have our celebration somewhere special with a city connection. The college has wonderful architecture and a sense of grandeur which made even driving in through the old walls feel special.

“It’s also very private, so we felt we had the whole place to ourselves.

We held our drinks reception and had a string quartet upstairs in College Hall, the original scholars’ dining room, and then had our wedding breakfast in School, the 17th-century red-brick schoolroom and mediaeval cloister.

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“Our guests enjoyed the freedom to take drinks outside in the inner courtyard, and the ancient stone arches along the cloisters provided us with lovely photographs. The college catering team were completely flexible with our menu and we were able to bring in flowers and bay trees. We felt we had achieved the balance of having somewhere imposing for our wedding without the day feeling too formal.”

01962 621209 | www.winchestercollege.org

AT GUILDHALL Amelia and Andrew Hamilton got married at Guildhall. Amelia says, “We met as teens and grew up in Winchester and wanted our wedding to be in a historic building in the city. Guildhall is licensed for ceremonies, so we could hold both parts of our wedding in one venue, while also being able to use Abbey Gardens for photos.

“The ceremony and reception took place in the Walton Suite, which has an outside terrace with views over the city. We turned the room into a marquee with draped voile, uplighters, a sparkly dance floor and hundreds of fairy lights with help from Transform Venue.

“One of the most memorable moments was standing on the Guildhall steps with all our guests for photos. People in the street below smiled up at us and we felt like royalty. Coming back to Winchester is always all the more special when we walk past our ‘special place’, as we now consider Guildhall to be.”

01962 840820 | www.guildhallwinchester.co.uk

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Become King and Queen of your very own country house in the beautiful Hampshire countryside with our very special ‘Exclusive Use ’package at Lainston House.

With the hotel closed to the public, you and your guests can enjoy private access to all 50 bedrooms, public areas and 63 acres of land. This package also includes a three-course wedding breakfast, chilled glasses of bubbly for your drinks reception and toast, bacon rolls for your evening reception and more!

Prices range from £20,750 to £37,750 dependent on week day and time of year | Based on 80 guests | Additional guests £130 per person

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WEDDINGS

THE WEDDING PLANNER With Emily Lippiatt from Lainston House

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hen it comes to organising your big day Emily Lippiatt, wedding coordinator at Lainston House, is an expert.

The five-star 17th-century country house hotel in Sparsholt hosts around 60 weddings each year and is also licensed for civil ceremonies. This means that couples can tie the knot and celebrate afterwards without having to book two venues.

“My involvement starts from the initial request to see what we have to offer right the way through to the big day,” Emily says. “Bookings are typically made a year in advance and I’m then on hand every step of the way.

Having one point of contact is a huge plus. It means that nothing is missed and everything runs to plan.”

Emily also works with external companies, ensuring everyone from the wedding chauffeur to the florist and the band is carefully considered.

“We have great contacts with wedding specialists,” she says. “Finding a good photographer is one of the most important things of all, and going by recommendation is always a good idea. We know our suppliers provide high levels of service.”

All Lainston House weddings include the services of a toastmaster, whose job it is to make the day run smoothly.

“Keeping the momentum of a celebration going is important,” Emily says. “I recommend an order-ofthe-day noticeboard, which lets guests know what will happen and when and sets the pace of the day.”

Ceremonies can take place in several locations in the hotel – from the elegant Hampshire Room, perfect for smaller ceremonies, to the outdoor pavilion.

Larger receptions are held in the Dawley Barn, which can seat up to 120. More intimate weddings can be hosted in the elegant downstairs rooms of the hotel.

Exclusive use of Lainston House allows couples to feel like the king and queen of the hotel and its 63 acres of grounds. Outside, there are ruins of a 12th-century chapel as well as aviaries, with falconry experiences available for weddings.

“We can arrange for owls to fly in the wedding rings or include a falconry display as part of the day,” Emily says.

“We’ve had doggy ring bearers at weddings, which is another great way to make the ring delivery personal. A big benefit of exclusive use is being able to book all 50 of our bedrooms too.”

Adding personal touches to your day makes it particularly memorable. “A recent wedding included a mariachi band for a drinks reception with tequila shots,” Emily says. “No two weddings are alike at Lainston House.

“Because we’re a friendly, intimate venue, couples can make every aspect of their big day their own.”

01962 776088 www.exclusive.co.uk/lainstonhouseweddings

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With picturesque views across unspoilt water meadows, Winchester College is conveniently close to the city centre and Cathedral. Historic buildings, including a medieval courtyard and cloisters together with glorious grounds provide an original and tranquil setting for very special occasions large or small.

Winchester College Enterprises 73 Kingsgate Street | Winchester | Hampshire SO23 9PE 01962 621209 Email: enterprises@wincoll.ac.uk www.winchestercollege.org/enterprises

Founded in 1382, Winchester College has the longest unbroken history of any English school.

Guided tours concentrate on the medieval heart of the College.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:15am | 11:30am | 2:15pm | 3:30pm (no 3:30pm tour September – March) Tuesday and Thursday: 10:15am | 11:30am Sunday: 2:15pm | 3:30pm (no 3:30pm tour December – January) Charges: Adults £8 | Students/Seniors £7 01962 621209 www.winchestercollege.org/guided-tours

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call today for a free consultation bring along this ad and book any service with us before 29 April 2017 and all new clients to Haringtons, Winchester will receive a free Fusio Dose prescriptive hair treatment worth £15

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WEDDINGS

GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

BESPOKE RINGS

BRIDAL HAIR Haringtons on The Square are experts in special occasion and bridal styling and can also create retro looks if you’re going for a vintage wedding. Brides are invited in for a consultation with a trial run, and on the day the salon can also offer styling for bridesmaids and key members of the wedding party, including gents.

01962 850850 | www.haringtons.com

Got a family gem that you’d like to use in a wedding or engagement ring, or want to design your own rings?

James Jewellers, Jeremy France Jewellers and Justice all have workshops where their designers can create bespoke rings using new or existing pieces of jewellery. www.jamesjewellers.co.uk jeremyfrancejewellers.co.uk | www.justice.co.uk

HORSE & CARRIAGE

OUTSIDE CATERING The Little Kitchen Company specialises in local hand-made food and can cater for wedding breakfasts, afternoon tea and barbecues.

Fancy something different? The team are completely flexible, with everything cooked to order.

07522 927567 | www.thelittlekitchencompany.com

Horse Drawn Occasions is based at a Winchester farm and has an elegant wedding carriage which can be pulled by shire horses. Horses are plaited up in traditional style, and drivers are decked out in smart livery. The company also has a range of other carriages to transport guests, which are particularly popular for country-themed weddings.

01962 841093 | www.horsedrawn-occasions.co.uk

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hobsons|choice WINCHESTER

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KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | INTERIORS www.hobsonschoice.uk.com 1 The Broadway, Winchester | Nearby City Centre Parking 01962 849000

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IN THE KITCHEN Helen Norrvall from hobsons|choice shares her passion for design

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ulthaup has long been regarded as a world leader in kitchen design and engineering. Each contemporary kitchen is a balanced combination of sharp styling and practical perfection, creating unique spaces that complement homeowners' lifestyles and the architecture of their property.

Since adding the Winchester bulthaup showroom to its group two years ago, hobsons|choice has enhanced its range of products to include luxury bathrooms and designer interior furniture.

“With every project we carefully consider the client’s lifestyle and the entire floor space of the property,” says hobsons|choice’s head of design and sales, Helen Norrvall. “We want to know what our clients like and dislike, how they use their kitchens and bathrooms and what they want from the finished space. This means that everything from the general flow of the property to the form and functionality of furniture, brassware, flooring and lighting has been given serious thought.

“Clean lines and minimalist styling allow our kitchens to complement rather than conflict with the spaces in which they sit. That makes them as perfect for contemporary new builds as they are for period homes, where architectural features can actually be enhanced by the minimalist kitchen design.”

The three-strong team in Winchester all come from design-led backgrounds and oversee each project from start to completion. “Our designers work side by side with our installation team, which means what we create to the millimetre on paper is fitted with the same precision,” Helen says.

“Clients really appreciate our turnkey service: the ease and assurance of having the same knowledgeable contact for the whole duration of the design and installation process.

We conduct surveys, organise building work, manage onsite installers and ensure the final finished space is completed to perfection.”

Appliances are top-end, with Gaggenau, Miele and Siemens providing everything from steam combination

ovens and multi-climate wine coolers to state-of-the-art induction cooktops and integrated ‘bean to cup’ coffee machines.

Hobsons|choice boasts an in-house remedial works service, opening possibilities to reshape an interior layout.

“To achieve the ideal space we might suggest moving a wall, installing a new window or creating a dining area that wasn’t there before,” Helen says. “Our experience, expertise and installation craftsmanship allow the freedom to design and build without compromise.

“What sets a hobsons|choice kitchen, bathroom or interior space apart is how it works perfectly for the client. It is created around them, seamlessly blending solutions to all their requirements through intelligent design, the highestquality products and skilled installation craftsmanship.”

01962 849000 | www.hobsonschoice.uk.com

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Interiors with an Oriental soul Colour, texture and excellent quality for beautiful interiors.

Browse gorgeous Furniture, Lamps & Accessories Treat your home to some personal styling with our FREE home design service Shop in-store or online: 71 Parchment Street Winchester SO23 8AT 01962 841222 winchester@orchidfurniture.co.uk www.orchidfurniture.co.uk Also at: Sandydown, Near Stockbridge & 604 King’s Road London

When your home needs looking after, we’re the ideal choice...

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Ticketybooo offers property management services that include cleaning and regular visits to keep things ticking over.

To discuss your requirements contact: Lucy Clarkson-King on 07850 562810. info@ticketybooo.co.uk

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INSPIRED INTERIORS

Jemma Page of Orchid Furniture brings the style of South-East Asia to Winchester

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hen Jemma Page moved in next door to Mimmi Waugh just outside the city, the neighbours soon discovered they shared a passion for interiors.

And what began as a quest for a dining table inspired the creation of a new business, focusing on the style of the Far East, where Jemma had lived for many years.

“The clean lines and simplicity of furniture and accessories from south-east Asia, along with beautiful workmanship and detailing, had long inspired me,” Jemma says. “But sourcing those pieces in the UK was very difficult. Mimmi and I realised there was a gap in the market.”

Intrepid, determined and selling their business as established as opposed to still in the planning stages, Mimmi and Jemma set off for China to visit workshops large and small. “Some of them were in such remote areas that we ended up using local buses to get there,” Jemma says. “The early days were certainly an adventure.”

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With precious finds shipped in by boat, Orchid Furniture opened in 2002, in a converted barn on the Sandydown estate near Stockbridge. Premises in Chelsea followed and a Winchester shop in Parchment Street opened last year.

“Much of what we sell is traditionally-styled, so our altar tables, medicine cabinets, window panels and chairs are based on designs dating back hundreds of years, using the same carpentry, lacquering and inlay techniques,” Jemma says. “Accessories like lamps, statues, ceramics and antiques add to the collection.

Even a single piece of furniture can provide a focal point for a room, but in a timeless way, where its quality really speaks for itself.”

Featured in the style press from the outset, Orchid Furniture is widely used by leading interior designers.

Furniture from The Mandarin Collection was ordered by a London set designer for James Bond’s Macau hotel room in Skyfall. There’s a long list of celebrity clients and Orchid pieces are snapped up for the top suites of hotels like Four Seasons.

“I love the fact that our clients get as excited as we do about the pieces we sell,” Jemma says. “Mimmi and I still get the same buzz from our buying trips, with everything we offer hand-picked for its quality and aesthetic appeal.”

01962 841222 | www.orchidfurniture.co.uk

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PRESERVING THE PAST Specialist craftsmen for period homes

PLASTER PERFECT Spring is the time to start work on lime plastering, says Ian Holloway from Fair Oak Traditional Plastering, which specialises in traditional lime plastering, wattle and daub, pargeting and lime washing.

The company offers conservation, restoration and repair using authentic period methods and materials on everything from timber-framed buildings and churches to large manor houses.

“Lime plaster is a very delicate material and the temperature and time of year are important when working on the exterior of a building,” Ian says. “External work can only be carried out between mid-April and the end of September or very early October.

“Lime plaster can take anything between three months to a year to cure fully, with spring a particularly good time for exterior work before the weather becomes too warm.”

07825 803996 | www.fotp.co.uk

THROUGH THE WINDOW Bowden Tailored Wood hand-crafts traditional sliding box sash windows and doors and can also restore existing sash frames using fine-grade hardwoods and Accoya. Windows are bespoke-made, and an extensive range of ironmongery is also available.

“Preserving the look of a period home enhances not only its architectural integrity but also its value,” says craftsman Joel Bowden. “Our family business blends traditional design with modern insulation standards, so home owners can benefit from the insulation of modern glazing without compromising on style. We also hand-craft front doors, and can replicate period styles to restore character.

“So many of Winchester’s period homes have sash windows, and all too often they are painted shut. Our work not only meets conservation requirements but also adds to the aesthetic qualities of historic streets for years to come.”

023 8192 7979 | www.tailored-wood.co.uk

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Winchester Hosts Wanted Would you like to host young European students or professionals?

Register your details at www.english-naturally.com/host-families Excellent rates Make new friends Earn extra income

Please call us to find out more

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Great ways to generate income from your home

BECOME A HOST FAMILY “Offering hospitality to students from other countries can be a rewarding experience – both for you and them,” says Elspeth Howie from English Naturally language school.

“Money earned from hosting is tax-free up to £7,500 under the Rent a Room Scheme, so it is a great way of earning extra income from a spare bedroom. Hosts are expected to provide breakfast, a packed lunch and an evening meal each day as well as a warm welcome. Stays range from five nights to longer periods and are usually for two students at a time.”

01962 859700 www.english-naturally.com/host-families

RENT YOUR PROPERTY “The buoyant rental market combined with low interest rates and year-on-year house price growth has made buy-to-let investment increasingly attractive,” says Savills Winchester’s head of lettings, Tara Kelly. “Quality homes are always in demand.

“With monthly rents ranging from £850 to over £7,000, landlords can expect yields of between four and five per cent, which compares very favourably to other forms of investment.

Letting is also ideal for income generation for those who want to try out downsizing before committing, and for home owners spending time abroad.”

01962 834020 | www.savills.co.uk

OFFER A SHORT BREAK Mulberry Cottages on Southgate Street specialises in unique self-catering rentals for short breaks and holidays, giving property owners a complete marketing and bookings service.

Rentals range from distinctive homes to quirky spaces, with bookings taken direct by the company according to availability, without interfering with periods where family, for example, may be staying.

“Working from a city centre office, we give our clients a really personal service,” says Tim Patient from Mulberry Cottages.

“From advising on developing an outbuilding, flat or cottage into a desirable holiday home to marketing and securing bookings, we’re on hand at every step.”

01962 813518 | www.mulberrycottages.com www.winchestermag.com

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COMPACT CHIC Portable perfection from Bang & Olufsen in The Square

HEAD-TURNING HEADPHONES When you’re on the move, uber-stylish lambskin-clad Beoplay H9 headphones (£449) offer active noise cancelling, touch controls and 14 hours of battery life. Bluetooth connectivity allows for uploads from multiple sources – from your music collection at home to the albums stored on your smartphone.

PORTABLE AUDIO

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Small enough to fit into your glove compartment, the Beoplay A1 (£199) is a pebble-shaped speaker offering Bluetooth perfection for music on the go. Packing a punch well beyond its weight and size, it offers up to 24 hours of continuous 360-degree omnidirectional play.

The Beoplay M5 (£529) is powerful enough to provide audio for a whole room, despite its modest size. At under 20cm tall it offers 360-degree omnidirectional sound and can be used as a stand-alone or connected to other speakers across multiple rooms. Touch top controls and a woven wool cover in a choice of colours add to its appeal.

01962 820200 | www.bang-olufsen.com/winchester

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE FINDS AT THE AUCTION HOUSE Andrew Smith & Son in Itchen Stoke hosts two auctions a month. Lots are welcome, with individual appointments providing buyers with guide prices. Monthly valuation days take place in the city at the St Thomas Street office.

01962 735988 | www.andrewsmithandson.com

NEW SITE FOR MOLLY’S DEN Molly’s Den has a new home near Homebase in Winnall. The emporium specialises in vintage and antiques including clothing, homewares, prints and pictures and furniture. www.mollys-den.co.uk

VINTAGE AT THE CONSORTIUM The Consortium on Jewry Street offers an ever-changing mix of vintage furniture and accessories. The shop also offers new vintage-style accessories, which include retro telephones, clocks, hooks and hangers and quirky prints.

01962 867734 | www.theconsortiumonline.co.uk

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central winchester, hampshire Savills Winchester 2 bedroom top floor apartment ø sitting room with beamed ceiling Debbie-Anne Taylor ø kitchen ø shower room ø bathroom ø communal courtyard dataylor@savills.com garden ø 1 x allocated parking space ø central location ø epc 01962 834 085 rating = c Unfurnished £1,200 pcm + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee. Other charges may apply* *£36inc incVAT VATfor foreach each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor whereInventory required.

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curdridge, hampshire 5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen breakfast room ø large garden ø extensive off street parking ø car port ø epc exempt

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Unfurnished £2,950 pcm + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee. Other charges may apply* *£36inc incVAT VATfor foreach each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor whereInventory required.

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east wellow, hamphire Four bedrooms ø two reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast area ø two bathrooms (one ensuite) ø car port and store room ø garden and courtyard ø epc rating = d

Savills Winchester Debbie-Anne Taylor dataylor@savills.com

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Unfurnished £2,650 pcm + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee. Other charges may apply* *£36inc incVAT VATfor foreach each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor whereInventory required.

Inventory out fee end – charged at termination the *£36 additional tenant/occupant/guarantor referencereference where required. check out fee -check charged at the of or early or early the tenancy and the amount dependent on the property For sizemore anddetails whether furnished/unfurnished. ofend the of tenancy andtermination the amount isofdependent on the property size andiswhether furnished/unfurnished. including example inventory fee, For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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chilton candover, hampshire Savills Winchester Period farmhouse ø refurbishment just completed ø 5 bedrooms Debbie-Anne Taylor ø 3 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø large kitchen breakfast dataylor@savills.com room ø extensive loft room ø walled gardens with vegetable beds 01962 834 085 and boarders ø epc exempt Unfurnished £3,850 pcm + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee. Other charges may apply* *£36inc incVAT VATfor foreach each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor whereInventory required.

Inventory out fee end – charged at termination the *£36 additional tenant/occupant/guarantor referencereference where required. check out fee -check charged at the of or early or early the tenancy and the amount dependent on the property For sizemore anddetails whether furnished/unfurnished. ofend the of tenancy andtermination the amount isofdependent on the property size andiswhether furnished/unfurnished. including example inventory fee, For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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6 AN UNRIVALLED LUXURY HOME

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St. Thomas Church is a Victorian Grade II listed building which has been magnificently transformed into nine unrivalled luxury homes. 6 St. Thomas is an exceptional three bedroom home with a unique basement wine cellar.

The minimalist Bulthaup kitchen comes fully equipped with Miele appliances and a separate utility. The first floor en suite master bedroom is illuminated by the west end stained glass window and this characterful home includes a private patio garden and two allocated parking spaces.

Guide price ÂŁ1,450,000 For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: Winchester 01962 842742 chris.gooch@carterjonas.co.uk claire.johnson@carterjonas.co.uk

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Call free on 0808 102 4470 or visit bishopstokepark.co.uk Bishopstoke Park, 1 Garnier Drive, off Church Road, Bishopstoke, SO50 6HE

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LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL Retirement living at Bishopstoke Park

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ishopstoke Park retirement village near Winchester offers a choice of luxury accommodation for over-65s, with on-site facilities including a bistro, delicatessen, gym and swimming pool.

Full-board residential care is available at Orchard Gardens, which specialises in dementia care. The 48 ensuite rooms are arranged into four ‘households’, providing the same sense of community that is encouraged across the development.

Located in Bishopstoke in the grounds of The Mount – an imposing 17th-century manor house – the village offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments for independent living as well as an on-site residential care home.

At the heart of Bishopstoke Park the original manor house provides a central hub for activities and socialising.

Residents can swim in the large pool, use the gym, enjoy exercise classes or hair and beauty treatments and take part in the social programme.

The development, which opened last year, is part of Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care to older people. A second phase of accommodation is being launched later this year.

Residents can also book in for dinner in the Redwood Bistro restaurant or enjoy a sandwich and a coffee at Cotton’s Delicatessen. Books and newspapers are available in the library, where there are also computer facilities.

The 90 purpose-built apartments combine elegance and comfort with features designed to make life a little easier.

A 24-hour emergency call system comes as standard and lift access to upper floors ensures there’s no need to climb stairs.

Extensive landscaped grounds provide plenty of opportunities for walking in the great outdoors, and Winchester is under 20 minutes away by car.

Flexible on-site support ranges from companionship and help with meal preparation to personal care if required.

Apartment prices start at £239,000.

0808 102 4470 www.bishopstokepark.co.uk

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MOTORING

FINELY TUNED Skoda’s Kodiaq has broad appeal, says Danny Cobbs

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oes the world need another mid-priced SUV? Given that the new Skoda Kodiaq is just that – a large seven-seat car packaged to appear that it has few boundaries – it’s reasonable to assume, perhaps, that Skoda might have arrived a little too late to fully enjoy the SUV party. Those were my exact thoughts right up until the moment I drove the Kodiaq.

It’s immediately apparent, from the very first time you step foot inside the Kodiaq, that Skoda has been doing its homework. It has obviously studied the market leaders, like the Kia Sorento, Ford Edge and Hyundai Santa Fe, and forensically scrutinised what they’ve got to offer.

But by waiting that bit longer before entering the SUV arena, Skoda has had the luxury of time to finely tune every aspect of the Kodiaq.

The end result is quite remarkable. The Kodiaq is better built, better equipped, has better handling characteristics and is better value than any comparable SUV with a £21,495 starting price tag.

By also offering a wide range of trim levels and a variety of punchy and smooth petrol engines, the Kodiaq range really does have something for everyone.

At one end of the price scale it caters for those on a budget and after space, and further up the range there are premium levels of comfort and equipment, and seven seats.

There are also the options of front or four-wheel-drive transmission and a manual or DSG automatic gearbox, which only increase the Kodiaq’s broad appeal.

It looks good, too. Much of the Kodiaq’s styling cues come from the Superb estate, which makes it sleeker and more aerodynamic than many of its pumped-up rivals.

Even if you drift beyond the middle part of the market and more towards the territory so fiercely contended by Skoda’s corporate cousins – SEAT, Audi and Volkswagen – the Kodiaq makes a case for itself there, too.

There are so many good and comparable cars on the market, so when one stands out from the crowd, eclipsing all that’s gone before, it should make you sit up and pay attention. That’s exactly what the Kodiaq does.

The Skoda Kodiaq is priced from £21,495. To arrange a test drive contact Skoda Winchester.

01962 670168 www.winchestermotorgroup.co.uk/skoda

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MOTORING

A VERY REFINED SUV Danny Cobbs is impressed with the Volvo XC90

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reating brilliant cars seems to come very easily to Volvo. And now they’ve done it again, with the all-new XC90.

For the best part of 12 years the XC90 has remained virtually unchanged. Yes, it’s had the odd mid-term revision – a nip and tuck to the bodywork, that sort of stuff – but nothing as drastic as this: a complete rethink and subsequent overhaul.

When a car maker decides to launch such an important car as the XC90 is for Volvo, it’s usually heralded in with a fanfare, fireworks and a troupe of scantily-clad dancers.

But that’s not the Volvo way. The XC90 speaks quite clearly for itself.

Not only does it continue to do everything you’d hope of a large, family-focused, seven-seater SUV – but it does more besides. Its alternative vibe is apparent the moment you slide behind the wheel, when you notice the minimalist, sophisticated dashboard. It’s a cool piece of styling, with few buttons to distract and a large touchscreen dominating the centre console.

Of the three trims on offer it’s the entry-level Momentum that actually makes the most sense. Yes, you could opt for the R-Design or the top-spec Inscription,

but if you can forgo such things as 20-inch alloys instead of 19-inch ones, slightly softer leather, a fancy blown-glass-topped gear lever and a few other niceties, then stick to the Momentum.

It’s still equipped with leather seats, which can be warmed up nicely at the front, as well as rear parking sensors, satnav, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, a DAB radio, climate control and automatic headlights and wipers. And, most importantly of all, there are plenty of safety features to ensure that, God forbid, were you ever involved in an accident, the XC90 would give you the best chance of walking away unscathed.

It’s a slick drive, too. The XC90 is hushed and refined, and the two-litre 222bhp twin-turbo diesel four-pot effective enough, if lacking some of the charisma of its German rivals. But as this car was never really designed to be run ragged, it’s best to leave the eight-speed auto box in drive to do its own thing. It’s where the XC90’s progress is the most composed; unflustered and unrushed – exactly the same as the XC90’s evolution.

The XC90 is priced from £46,850. To arrange a test drive contact Snows Volvo Winchester.

01962 670581 www.snowsgroup.co.uk

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MOTORING

ULTIMATE OFF-ROADER Danny Cobbs looks forward to the arrival of the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain

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here was a time when buying a car was a simple choice between saloon, estate, roadster (coupé, if it had a fixed roof ) and 4x4. And those cars were bought for a specific purpose in mind.

Today, however, the cross-pollination between brands and body styling has become so intertwined that a sports car can be bought with an all-wheel drive system or an SUV designed to appear coupé-like, with twodoors and a swoopy silhouette.

Then, just when the new car market couldn’t get any more confusing, along comes Mercedes-Benz and transforms the practicalities of the E-Class estate into a premium rufty-tufty off-roader.

Jacking up the ride height of an estate car, cladding the bodywork in plastic armour and sending power to wheels which need it the most isn’t a new concept – Audi and Volvo have been doing it for years. The novelty here is the way Mercedes-Benz will be marketing the new E-Class All-Terrain when it debuts this summer. The plan is to offer it as a single high-spec model – one engine and one trim level.

There’s still a long list of optional extras to personalise your E-Class All-Terrain if you so desire. But as a standard package – car, engine, transmission, suspension and standard equipment – it’ll come with a £52,500 price tag.

You do get a lot for your money, though. The equipment levels will be on a par with the generous AMG Line trim, so expect leather seats, 19-inch wheels and a whole host of safety features. It rides on standard air suspension and is powered by a new three-litre V6 turbocharged diesel engine mated to a nine-speed auto transmission.

And, as the name suggests, the All-Terrain also gets a permanent four-wheel drive system, which, when fully deployed, allows it to perform cross-country gymnastics that would make most SUVs blush.

The taller, more supple suspension might allow the E-Class All-Terrain to venture off-road, but the benefits it brings to on-road comfort are equally, if not even more, attractive. The outdoorsy styling suits the exec estate too.

As a stylish, capable and premium alternative to an SUV, the new All-Terrain definitely hits the spot. This is an off-roader in a league of its own.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain is priced from £52,500. To arrange a test drive contact MercedesBenz of Winchester.

01962 388820 www.mercedes-benzofwinchester.co.uk

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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the cars shown are: urban 39.2 (7.2)–47.1 (6); extra-urban 60.1 (4.7)–62.8 (4.5); combined 50.4 (5.6)–55.4 (5.1). The official CO2 emissions are 127–114g/km. Figures are obtained for comparative purposes in accordance with EU Legislation and may not reflect real life driving results.

Captur Dynamique Nav TCe 90 monthly payment based on £3,903 deposit, 24 monthly payments of £159, optional final payment of £7,716. New Clio Dynamique Nav 1.2 16V 75 monthly payment based on £3,498 deposit, 24 monthly payments of £149, optional final payment of £6,491. All-New Mégane Hatch Dynamique Nav TCe 130 monthly payment based on £5,715 deposit, 24 monthly payments of £219, optional final payment of £7,379. Kadjar Dynamique Nav TCe 130 monthly payment based on £4,266.17 deposit, 24 monthly payments of £199 optional final payment of £11,402.84. Finance provided by Renault Finance, PO Box 149, Watford WD17 1FJ. Subject to status. Indemnities may be required. UK residents only (excluding the Channel Islands). Over 18s. Terms and conditions apply.

Offer based on 6,000 miles per annum, excess mileage 8p per mile inc VAT. Finance available on selected new vehicles when ordered and registered by 31st March 2017. Excludes New Clio Expression models. Captur shown with metallic i.d. paint, and painted roof at an extra £894. New Clio shown has optional metallic i.d. paint, available at £625. Kadjar shown has optional metallic i.d. paint, available at £645. All-New Mégane Hatch shown with optional metallic paint, available at £545.

MARTINS WINCHESTER Easton Lane, Winnall, Winchester SO23 7SL Tel 01962 900015 www.martins.uk.com/renault

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4MATIC vehicles available from Mercedes-Benz of Winchester from £349 a month.

Representative example: GLA 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Duration of Agreement On the Road Price Customer Deposit Retailer Deposit Contribution Amount of Credit 36 Monthly Payments of Optional Purchase Payment

36 Months £33,455.00 £5,127.14 £2,065.25 £26,262.61 £349.00* £16,950.00^

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£10.00^ £36,716.39† 5.1% 4.96% 10,000 12 pence per mile + VAT

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Marshall Mercedes-Benz of Winchester Junction 9 M3, Easton Lane, Winchester, SO23 7RR www.mercedes-benzofwinchester.co.uk 01962 388278

Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the Mercedes-Benz range: urban 16.2(17.4)-72.4(3.9), extra urban 23.9(11.8)-88.3(3.2), combined 20.5(13.8)-134.5(2.1). CO2 emissions 322-48 g/km. Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. * Finance offer based on a Mercedes-Benz Agility agreement. Vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable. Guarantees may be required. ^ Payable if you exercise the option to purchase the car. † Includes optional purchase payment, purchase activation fee and retailer deposit contribution (where applicable). Orders/credit approvals on selected GLA models between 1 January and 31 March 2017, registered by 30 June 2017, excluding GLA Sport and Mercedes-AMG models. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Some combinations of features/options may not be available. Contact us for availability. Prices correct at time of going to press.