The South Wilts Magazine - September/October 2017

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 • ISSUE 49

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Front Cover: Lamb & Apricot Biryani from Waitrose

September/October 2017 // issue 49

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elcome to the September/October edition of The South Wilts Magazine. The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness has arrived. The nights are drawing in and it’s time to get cosy - what could be better then than our selection of delicious curry recipes - a great variation on the standard korma or chicken tikka and easy to recreate at home. See p16 for the recipes!

As well as the recipes, there is more on the foodie front this month - there’s Salisbury Food & Drink Festival (see listings p8), we have news on gin tasting at Cambridge Wine (p12), autumn menus at The Boot (p12) and dining events at Howard’s House Hotel (p14), plus there’s a beer festival to pop in the diary at The Organ Inn (p14).

Away from food there’s plenty more to read too including our education guide (p18), news on the all-new Mazda MX-5 (p22), ten great packing hacks from Northwood (p24) and a feature on beautiful plantation-style shutters (p26). That, and all your usual favourites too.

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LOCAL LISTINGS What’s on in September/October

HOMES & GARDENS 4

LOCAL NEWS

Top 10 Packing Hacks

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Curtains, Blinds or Shutters?

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Rockbourne Fair

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FEATURES

Orchard Park

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Education Guide

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The all-new Mazda MX-5

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FOOD & DRINK Gin Tasting at Cambridge Wine

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES

Autumn at The Boot

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Quiz, wordsearch & sudoku

Dining events at Howard’s House

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The Organ Inn

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Curry recipes

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COMMENT The Last Word

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listings SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER Shane Filan, City Hall

CITY HALL

Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU Box Office: 01722 434434 cityhallsalisbury.co.uk For full listings go to the website.

Floyd Experience will be making a welcome return as part of their European Tour 2017.

Shane has cemented his position as one of the UK’s most popular male solo artists, following phenomenal success with Westlife.

BELINDA CARLISLE 1 October, 7pm Tickets: £37 Belinda will perform tracks from the classic album ‘Heaven On Earth’ along with impressive back catalogue of material including personal favourites.

LULU 19 October, 7.30pm Tickets: from £37 Lulu delivers a show packed full of her hits, new songs and songs that have influenced and guided her throughout her incredible career.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES 13 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 For their special 20th Anniversary tour, The Illegal Eagles bring you their strongest and most popular show to date.

JOHN MAYALL 26 October, 7.30pm Tickets: from £27.50 For over 50 years, John Mayall has served as a pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, “The Godfather of British Blues”.

SHANE FILAN 14 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £52

LIVE WIRE 27 October, 8pm Tickets: £17 Wait Until Dark, Salisbury Playhouse

SALISBURY GIN FESTIVAL 16 September, 12noon Tickets: £13.50 Prepare to have your taste buds tantalised by the 120 different gins from around the world! Entry includes a free gin bag containing a gin bible, glass and sampling card.

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE 23 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 After a sell-out show in 2016 UK Pink

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| events The unique six-man tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC. FROM THE JAM 28 October, 7pm Tickets: £24.50 Original Jam member Bruce Foxton along with Russell Hastings will perform The Gift album in its entirety in this one off concert.

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE

Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA Box Office: 01722 320333 salisburyplayhouse.com For full listings go to the website.

A Murder Is Announced, Salisbury Playhouse

BETRAYAL 7-23 September, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £11.50-£27 Harold Pinter’s clever and witty portrayal of deception and desire was inspired, in part, by the writer’s affair with BBC presenter Joan Bakewell.

A PRINCESS UNDONE 16 - 21 October, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £12-£27 Kensington Palace, 1993. She was the Diana of her day. That day has gone. But HRH The Princess Margaret has a final chance to be of service.

WAIT UNTIL DARK 25 - 30 September, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £12-£27 From the hand of Frederick Knott, author of Dial M for Murder, and the producers behind Night Must Fall and Birdsong comes a major revival of this classic, edge of your seat, thriller.

THE WIPERS TIMES 23 - 28 October, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £11.50-£27 Returning to Salisbury following a sell-out run in 2016 and direct from a West End season.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS 2 - 7 October, 7pm + matinees Tickets: £12-£27 The mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe.

SALISBURY MUSEUM 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN Tel: 01722 332151 salisburymuseum.org.uk TERRY PRATCHETT: HIS WORLD 16 September - 13 January Normal admission charges apply The Salisbury Museum, The Estate of Sir Terry Pratchett and Paul Kidby present ‘Terry Pratchett: HisWorld’, an exclusive major exhibition based on the extraordinary life of Sir Terry Pratchett, the creative genius behind the Discworld series.

A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED 9 - 14 October, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £12-£27 The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in BUILDING A WORLD WITH TERRY the local newspaper that a murder PRATCHETT: A TALK BY STEPHEN BRIGGS will take place.

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23 September, 2.30pm Tickets: £8 Stephen Briggs and Terry Pratchett played together on Discworld for 25 years. They built a city on a brownfield site, then mapped a world to put it onto. They also wrote several other books, several diaries, and a cook book. Stephen will tell us how it happened.

SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE

Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT Box Office: 01722 321744 salisburyartscentre.co.uk DANCER (Cert 12A) 14 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £8 With archive footage, home movies and in-depth interviews,

Dancer (12A), Salisbury Arts Centre

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events | this revealing documentary takes an unprecedented look at Sergei Polunin, a man who is transforming the shape of ballet as we know it.

FAMILY FIESTA 16 September, 12noon-4pm FREE A giant whale with surprises and stories in his tummy is on his way to Salisbury for our Family Fiesta this year. Get stuck into workshops and enjoy free performances throughout the day. Come dressed as a pirate or a mermaid for a special treat!

GROWTH 20 September, 8pm Tickets: £12 (Concs £10) A comedy about growing up and “manning up” from critically acclaimed writer Luke Norris (So Here We Are, Royal Exchange; Goodbye To All That, Royal Court).

STATE OF THE UNION 23 September, 8pm Tickets: £14 (Concs £12) A magical, stripped back and enthralling Americana and blues music performance, emotive and entertaining in equal parts.

RAE MORRIS 26 September, 7pm Tickets: £12 Following her triumphant live return at London’s ICA, Rae Morris has announced her first full UK tour in almost 18 months.

Met Opera: Bellini’s Norma, Salisbury Arts Centre

conducts the full-length, German version of Mozart’s magical fable.

PROFESSOR ROBERT WINSTON: IMPROVE YOUR LEARNING 19 October, 7pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £14) This exciting, illustrated talk shows how recent research highlights not only how valuable learning is, but also what we all can do to improve our learning in and out of school, and reap the rewards long afterwards.

a wealth of great stories and anecdotes from his career on stage, screen and radio.

MET OPERA: BELLINI’S NORMA 11 October, 5.55pm Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) Bellini’s exquisite music conveys every nuance of the characters’ emotional dilemma, all the way through to the drama’s shattering conclusion.

MET OPERA: MOZART’S DIE ZAUBERFLOTE 14 October, 5.55pm Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) Music Director Emeritus James Levine

HARP & TAP 21 October, 7.30PM Tickets: £15 (Concs £14) This is harp music as you’ve never heard it before! Expect everything from Celtic music to jazz.

SHAFTESBURY ARTS CENTRE

13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR Box Office: 01747 854321 shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk For full listings go to the website.

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD 9 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £15

Rae Morris, Salisbury Arts Centre

EFFIE’S BURNING 6 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 (Concs £8.50) Taut and powerful, tender and often funny, Effie’s Burning is an emotional switchback of a play.

OH GOODY! AN AUDIENCE WITH TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR & CHRIS SERLE 7 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £16 (Concs £15) A true master of comedy shares Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk

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| events Absurd and existential, funny and plain weird, the play expands upon the exploits of the titular two minor characters from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

BITEY & BERTIE’S GRAND TOUR 10 September, 2pm & 6.30pm Tickets: from £10 Join Biteymactinyhands and Bertie on their Grand Tour, with their magical trunk full of magical props.

It’s all going to be marvellously odd!

ROMEO & JULIET 29 & 30 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £5 A 60 minute, edited production of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, performed to an audience of 30, seated in a circle.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 10-14 October, 7.30pm Tickets: from £6.50 Bursting with music and deliciously barbed comment, explore a world inspired by one of Wilde’s contemporaries, the artist Aubrey Beardsley, and set in the vibrant generation of The Roaring Twenties.

State of the Union, Salisbury Arts Centre

THE SPOONFEDS 16 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Come and enjoy a selection of pates, unusual pies and puddings whilst being entertained by the musical prowess of the Spoonfeds.

SAM SKEY ‘CLASSICAL MANDOLIN’ 21 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 Well-known local proponent of the mandolin, Sam Skey, heads up an evening of classical and baroque music written and adapted for the instrument.

OTHERS SALISBURY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Market Square, Salisbury, SP1 1TP 10 September, 10am FREE Run by Salisbury Arts Centre this year, it will be a celebration of the very best of local and regional produce with chef demonstrations and workshops, produce stalls, street entertainment, local bands and arts and crafts activities. salisburyfestival.co.uk

DEMFEST Jermyns Lane, Romsey, SO51 0QA 10 September, 10am FREE Demfest returns for a third year.

This unique festival embraces dementia awareness and will feature inspirational and innovative ideas from educational speakers.

Join in with the activities and enjoy a day being entertained by talented musicians. Contact 01794 369318 WILTON HISTORY FESTIVAL South St, Wilton, SP2 0JS 16 – 22 September, various times Tickets: various prices The first ever Wilton History Festival brings together Wilton’s local communities, as well as academics and historians, to celebrate the rich history of this beautiful and ancient town. wiltonhistoryfestival.org.uk THE EARLY, EARLY CHRISTMAS FAIR 2017 Tedworth Park, Tidworth, SP9 7AH 26 & 27 September, various times Tickets: from £3.50, champagne reception tickets from £10 In aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity this delightful and popular fair is a great social occasion to start those festive preparations early.

It’s, among the first fairs of the season so filled with ideas and fresh inspiration, and stalls full of new goodies. For further information please telephone 07818 090913 or email info@eecfair.org.uk MERE LITERARY FESTIVAL At various sites in and around Mere 9 – 15 October, various times Tickets: various prices The festival caters for a wide range of interests including events for children and those appearing this year include Geoff Pridmore, James Bradnock, Philip Browne and Joyce Lewis. For more info go to merelitfest.co.uk

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Find Xmas gifts at Rockbourne Fair

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ver 3,500 visitors expected to attend the upcoming Rockbourne Fair are promised a day of festive fun and seasonal shopping! With over 90 stalls the fair provides a variety of Christmas gifts and treats, beautiful jewellery, home accessories, luxury clothing

and regional food and drink available from a selection of thoughtfully handpicked retailers. This annual shopping fair returns to Salisbury Racecourse next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (18 - 20 October) and is expected to attract thousands of people from Wiltshire, Hampshire,

Rockbourne Fair will host over 90 stalls

Dorset and beyond. It really is one of the region’s ‘must-attend’ events.

The Fair will remain open until 7.30pm on the Thursday evening for late night shopping and, as ever, there will be plenty of free parking.

All proceeds from the Rockbourne Fair are donated to the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Jane Corani, who is a member of the voluntary organising committee, said “Rockbourne Fair makes a wonderful day out, With gifts for all ages, and the delights of the amazing food hall, there is something for everyone.

Come with friends, have lunch in the restaurant whilst you rest between the shopping, what could be better!”

• rockbournefair.org.uk

Autumn planting with Orchard Park

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ummer moves to autumn and with it the bulb planting season arrives as the garden centres fill up with the most wonderful selection of daffodils, tulips and a whole range of miscellaneous bulbs that need planting now to create the spring displays that we enjoy so much after the winter has passed.

“Smaller bulbs such as crocus and the snakes head fritillary can all be planted now to let the bulb roots establish” Orchard Park’s bulbs are supplied by one of the most famous bulb growers in the UK; Taylors Bulbs of Holbeach. Like Orchard Park it is a family firm with a strong reputation, and has a long history of producing the best quality bulbs around. You

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will find the best choice of bulbs early in the season and avoid disappointment, but you can plant right up to the end of November or even later if needs be.

do as bulbs are pretty hardy things.

Plan to plant with taller varieties at the back of the border, and tubs can be planted at different depths to give a continuous show.

There are bulbs varieties for beds, • orchardpark.biz borders, tubs and for naturalising We’ve now entered bulb planting season in ‘wild’ areas. From classic yellow trumpet daffs such as King Alfred to dwarf Narcissi such as Jetfire and Tete a tete. Tulips come in so many colours that will amaze and impress the neighbours when planted in a drift. Smaller bulbs such as crocus and the snakes head fritillary can all be planted now to let the bulb roots establish and support the flowers when they do finally burst out in spring. Bulbs need to be planted at a reasonable depth, usually 4 times the height of the bulb. Any reasonable soil and position will

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| food & drink

Enjoy the treats of autumn at The Boot coming to the fore. A real highlight is something from their inhouse smokery, they smoke everything from pigeon, beef, duck, lamb and pork to prawns, salmon and locally caught trout. Enjoy them with cheese homemade relishes – delicious!

The Boot has their own inhouse smokery

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or those in the know, The Boot at Berwick St James is an important fixture on the local dining scene. Upholding the traditions of a British country inn, it serves nothing but the best British food and ales. In doing so, it has been the recipient of many awards, including a Trip Advisor Certificate

Giles and his wife Cathy succeed in offering traditional British fare made with care and attention to detail - in skilled hands even simple dishes like sausage and mash and rhubarb crumble become real treats – especially of Excellence. It has also a regular in when coupled with excellent ales The Good Food Guide, testament to such as 6X, Henry’s IPA or Corvus, the consistency of quality and service as well as a regularly changing guest it delivers to customers. ale. Fans of gin should also pop down in September – it’s Gin Month! - with As we move into autumn so a new different gins and mixers available. Call food season begins, and for head on 01722 790243 to reserve your spot. chef Giles Dickinson, this means a wonderful new set of ingredients • theboot.pub

Gin tasting at Cambridge Wine

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t may be a little late in the summer, but it is never too late to have a Gin tasting at Cambridge Wine Merchants in Salisbury. Held on Thursday 21 September, guests will have the opportunity to taste 10 different gins, some from as far away as Australia and the USA, some from homely Yorkshire, good old London and all sorts in between.

The evening, as well as being fun of course, is designed to Illustrate the diverse styles available, along with what to put with it - tonic, sparkling water, neat, lime, lemon, cucumber, raspberry, lavender. This tasting is a dream for all gin enthusiasts in particular and any foodie in general.

Tickets are £30 with the venue TBC. Numbers are limited, so do email salisbury@cambridgewine.com for more information or to book your

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place. Alternatively you can call 01722 324486 or pop into the shop at 5 Winchester Street, Salisbury, where you can also take the opportunity to browse the gins they stock as well as the wide variety of other spirits they have available in addition to their award-winning collection of wines. The range is absolutely vast – 400 malt whiskies, 800 wines, The tasting will feature 10 different gins to sample

plus loads of crazy stuff from local ales to cocktail ingredients. They import directly or deal directly with large suppliers, so as well enjoying first rate personal attention from a quality independent, you will find Cambridge Wine offer excellent value for money too.

• cambridgewine.com

High Street, Berwick St James, Salisbury Wilts SP3 4TN

t: 01722 790243 e: cathy@theboot.pub w: www.theboot.pub

Giles & Cathy welcome you

• Great British, locally sourced, food • Regular in the Good Food Guide • Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence • Home smoked meat & fish platters • Daily changing menu • Great local ales • Children welcome and dog friendly • Large Beer Garden

Gin Tasting

Thursday 21st September 2017 Tickets: £30

It may be a little late in the summer, but it is never too late to have a Gin Tasting at Cambridge Wine...

Venue tbc and numbers are unfortunately limited so BOOK EARLY! email salisbury@cambridgewine.com for more information or pop into the shop...

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Wiltshire’s Hidden Gem

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oward’s House is an independently owned and run country house hotel, nestled in the heart of an idyllic Wiltshire village. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life, Teffont Evias rests in tranquil seclusion – a world apart from the everyday. The restaurant boasts “English cooking at its best”, with homegrown, or locally sourced, ingredients presented in their seasonal prime to release the true taste of fine, fresh food.

CELEBRATE FOOD WEEK NOVEMBER 6TH - 12TH

During the second week of November, the restaurant presents locally sourced or homegrown seasonal ingredients in the form of an exclusive tasting menu. For those

who wish to indulge, a flight of wines matched to each course will also be available. £70 per person. To make a reservation call 01722 716392 or email enq@howardshousehotel.co.uk.

• howardshousehotel.co.uk

PRIVATE DINING

The property’s original ‘Coach House’ has recently been reinvented to create the perfect space for private events, from dinner parties to business events. Whatever the occasion, The Coach House provides a unique and elegant setting.

The Coach House provides a unique and elegant setting for private events

Beer Festival at The Organ Inn The Organ Inn has a lovely courtyard where you can enjoy a beer in the late summer sunshine

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fter a day out shopping in Warminster, what could be better than a cosy old fashioned bar where you can rest weary limbs and get some refreshment? The Organ Inn on Warminster High Street has been run by landlord Dan Keene for the last 11 years and is open Monday to

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4%. There’s also a selection of fizzy ciders, real ciders and perrys. With a sun trap of a - recently refurbished - courtyard (pictured) it makes for a great spot to catch some rays and enjoy some good conversation.

Pop over on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September and you’ll also be able to enjoy the fun of their annual beer festival. This is the tenth event of its kind and this year promises 16 different real ales as well as 10 ciders and perrys to sample. New for 2017, there will also be 2 craft beers from keg to enjoy too. And Friday from 4pm to Midnight, on did we mention it’s free entry? Just Saturday from Midday to Midnight pay for your beers! To find out more and on Sundays 4pm to 11pm. call 01985 211777, or keep up with This place is a proper treat for real ale things via social media: just search for The Organ Inn on Facebook fans; the pub has the Cask Marque and serves three everchanging beers and Instagram. of various strength and styles and • theorganinn.co.uk their own beer ‘Organ Bitter’ at

Enjoy The Great Atmosphere At

The Organ Inn After a long day what could be better than a warm welcome, a convivial atmosphere and a glass of something you fancy?

REAL ALES & CIDERS (Find us in The Good Beer Guide)

FRIDAY 8 & SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

10 BEER FESTIVAL At least 16 different real ales, 10 ciders and perrys showcasing TH

the best of local and national breweries.

NEW FOR 2017 2 Craft Beers from keg. FREE ENTRY

CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year 2014!

Tel: 01985 211777 | OVER 21s | www.theorganinn.co.uk 49 high st, warminster, wiltshire ba12 9aq (just a 5 minute walk from the railway station) OPEN 4pm-12midnight monday to friday, 12noon-12midnight saturday, 4pm-11pm sunday

EAT Enjoy breakfast lunch and dinners, craft beers, wines & much more at The Lock Inn Café beside the Kennet & Avon Canal. www.thelockinn.co.uk 01225 868068

PEDAL OR PADDLE TT Cycles is a premier bike shop offering sales and servicing whilst Towpath Trail offers bike and canoe hire. www.ttcycles.co.uk 01225 867187

SLEEP Widbrook Barns offers self contained, comfortable B&B barns in private grounds plus Gypsy Caravan stays. www.widbrookbarns.co.uk 01225 865049

Curry NIGHTS

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Cosy up this autumn with these fantastic warming curry recipes, courtesy of Waitrose...

Lamb & Apricot Biryani

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2 tbsp coriander leaves Plain mini pappadums, to serve

Method Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Heat the oil in a large, flameproof casserole and cook the lamb and onion for 5 minutes until browned. Stir in the rice and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds, then add the curry paste, butternut squash, sweet potato, stock and apricots.

Cover the dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until the rice is tender and the stock absorbed.

Meanwhile, sprinkle the almonds into a frying pan and toast for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned. Fluff up the rice with a fork and scatter over the almonds and coriander.

Serve this one pot wonder with mini pappadums on the side.

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Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 330g diced lamb shoulder 1 onion, thinly sliced 225g basmati rice ¼ tsp ground turmeric 2 tbsp korma spice paste 350g pack diced butternut & sweet potato 500ml hot lamb stock 75g dried apricots, diced 2 tbsp flaked almonds

Serves 4

Chicken & BUTTERNUT MADRAS Serves 4

Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 pack essential Waitrose 6 chicken thigh fillets, cut into chunks 2 tbsp Madras spice paste 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3cm cubes 400g can chopped tomatoes 150g pot natural yogurt 28g pack fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped Naan breads, to serve

Easy Chicken Rogan Josh with Red Lentils Serves 6

Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds 400g dried red lentils 2-3 tbsp Rogan Josh curry paste 1.5 litres chicken stock, hot 6 skinless chicken thigh fillets, cubed 235g pack Waitrose Ready Washed Spinach Cooked basmati rice and natural yogurt, to serve Method Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion, garlic and cumin seeds

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for 5 minutes until softened and golden.

Add the lentils and curry paste and stir for 1 minute, then add the chicken stock and bring everything to a simmer.

Method Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large saucepan and cook the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the chicken and cook for a further 3–4 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, squash, tomatoes and 150ml of water. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and the chicken is cooked through with no pink meat.

Divide between shallow bowls and top with a spoonful of yogurt and a sprinkle of coriander. Serve with warm naan bread.

For a meat-free version of this dish, swap the chicken for paneer cheese.

Stir in the chicken and cook gently for 25 minutes until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through with no pink meat.

Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Serve with cooked basmati rice and spoonfuls of yogurt.

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Bruton School for Girls excels when it comes to pastoral care

EDUCATION GUIDE 2017 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LOCAL SCHOOLS, FURTHER EDUCATION & OTHER ASPECTS OF LEARNING, WITH EDUCATION GUIDE FOR 2017.

BRUTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Sunny Hill, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0NT OPEN DAYS: 21 September (Senior School), 7 October (Whole School), 18 October (Sixth Form) Established in 1900 and set amid beautiful countryside, Bruton is an independent day and boarding school welcoming girls aged 3 to 18. Headmistress Nicky Botterill says.

“Recently Bruton was described as ‘more of a loving family than a school’ and for me this is so important. In this fast changing, sometimes scary world, love does need to shine. For over 100 years our traditional values have remained and underpin all we do, but with a modern twist for today. Our girls leave school, able to hold their heads up high, knowing

they have the skills necessary to survive in our fast paced world. They share the most admirable qualities of care, love, resilience along with infectious enthusiasm for life. They join the long list of ‘old’ girls who are spread across the world doing great things and, more importantly, being good people.

Having just announced recordbreaking A Level results, Bruton’s academic reputation grows year on year. “But not everyone is an A* student” Mrs Botterill continues.

“For me knowing we have helped and supported each girl to achieve their individual best makes me most proud. Some will leave with straight As and leave for prestigious universities and others achieve

amazing personal feats which will be applauded and recognised.”

01749 814400 | brutonschool.co.uk

DAUNTSEY’S SCHOOL West Lavington, Devizes SN10 4HE OPEN MORNING: 7 October

This leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds sits in an estate of 100 acres of idyllic countryside on the edge of Salisbury Plain and offers some 780 pupils challenge and inspiration inside and outside the classroom.

Theirs is a lively community, defined by warmth and friendliness. The spirit of adventure that runs through the school, together with a culture of mutual support, means pupils are open and ready for new challenges.

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| education and ensembles running weekly, either from their creative hub in Trowbridge, or out and about in rural villages.

Dauntsey’s aims to instil a love of learning in all its pupils

While the school is academically ambitious and expects pupils to leave with strong examination results, they aim above all to instil a love of learning and a curiosity that endures. To find out what it’s really like, just visit. You’ll find open spaces, open minds and innumerable opportunities.

01380 814500 | dauntseys.org

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE

4 Campuses Across Wiltshire Based across four campuses (in Chippenham, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Lackham), Wiltshire College is home to 10,000 students studying more than 150 courses, whether that be full time, part time, university level or an apprenticeship.

Courses range from Animal Care and Agricultural Engineering to Travel & Tourism and Hair & Beauty. With a distinct career-focus, the courses are designed to ensure students are industry-ready on completion.

In recent months, Wiltshire College announced it has secured more than £20million worth of funding to develop its Salisbury and Lackham campuses over the next few years, bringing its facilities right up to

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date. See the huge range of courses on offer at Wiltshire College at the October Open Events, across all four campuses. Visit the website for all the information, or simply search Wiltshire College on your preferred social media channel.

01225 350035 | wiltshire.ac.uk

WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL

113 Gloucester Rd, Trowbridge, BA14 0AE The Wiltshire Rural Music School is a community music charity which has been working across the county for over 80 years, supporting people of all ages and abilities to make music.

They offer something for everyone, with a variety of music workshops

Fostering and encouraging people to make music in rural locations is their main focus. Through our new and exciting initiative, ‘Music on your Doorstep’, they offer high-quality ‘music-making’ events, run by skilled musicians to communities that often have little access to cultural activities.

The success of this programme is, in part, thanks to a volunteer network of ambassadors working “on the ground”, encouraging a two-way dialogue with our project participants to ensure work is relevant to their needs.

If you have an interest in ‘musicmaking’, or would like to know more about the school, visit the website or email info@ wiltshireruralmusicschool.co.uk.

01225 753175 | wiltshireruralmusicschool.co.uk

“Wiltshire Rural Music School has been working across the county for over 80 years, supporting people of all ages and abilities to make music.”

Courses at Wiltshire College range from Animal Care to Hair & Beauty

Supporting the Community through Music •Rural Outreach & Workshops •Bursaries & Awards •Ensembles •Instrument Hire

Enquire about our Mini Musicians classes, which are specifically designed for babies & preschool children Wiltshire Rural Music School 113 Gloucester Road, Trowbridge BA14 0AE (Registered Charity 309496) www.wiltshireruralmusicschool.co.uk | Tel: 01225 753175 | info@wiltshireruralmusicschool.co.uk

| motoring

Introducing the all-new Mazda CX-5 Building on the extraordinary success of the outgoing CX-5, the all-new Mazda CX-5 has been designed to bring a new dimension of driving pleasure to SUV customers. It’s available now from Magna Mazda.

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With its award-winning combination of style, driving dynamics and efficiency the original Mazda CX-5 changed perceptions in the compact SUV segment. Winning acclaim from customers and media alike, global sales of over 1.5 million means it accounts for roughly 25% of Mazda’s global sales volume with more than 32,000 having been sold in the UK since 2012.

delivering new levels of style, refinement and driving pleasure.

The second-generation CX-5 features a powerful evolution of Mazda’s front-end design, while sleeker sides and a lower roofline underscore its solid stance and elegant proportions. Inside, the interior merges meticulous cockpit ergonomics with a sophisticated, high-quality and spacious cabin environment.

Now with enhancements across the board, an all-new interior and a fully-revised body structure the all-new Mazda CX-5 raises the bar even higher,

The all-new Mazda CX-5 delivers new levels of driver engagement and comfort. With particular

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attention paid to reducing noise and vibration within the cabin, it provides unmistakably premium levels of comfort and refinement, while at the same time improving on the class-leading handling precision and driver involvement of the outgoing car. With 15% stiffer torsional body rigidity than the outgoing model, refinements to the steering, suspension and brakes, plus the introduction of G-Vectoring Control (GVC) the all-new CX-5 is more comfortable, refined and responsive than ever.

Available in two highly-specified trim levels, the ten model UK range starts at just £23,695.

motoring | Both Mazda’s SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual and SKYACTIVDrive six-speed automatic transmissions feature in the range, as does the latest generation of Mazda’s intelligent i-ACTIV all-wheel drive (AWD) system. Powered by a familiar range of SKYACTIV engines, the 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol engine is available in SE-L Nav and Sport Nav trim and is offered exclusively with front-wheel drive and Mazda’s six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual gearbox.

7” colour touch-screen display with Mazda’s integrated navigation. Sport Nav cars add to this with a host of premium highlights including a reversing camera, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat and Smart keyless entry, plus heated front seats and steering wheel. Offered in a Mazda for the first time, Sport Nav models also feature a power lift tailgate, plus a new head-up display (HUD) that projects directly onto the windscreen and features Traffic Sign Recognition.

Making up the bulk of the range, the popular 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel is available with front-wheel drive and i-ACTIV AWD and comes with a choice of SKYACTIV-MT or SKYACTIV-Drive gearbox. Sitting at the top of the range, the flagship 2.2-litre 175ps SKYACTIV-D comes exclusively in Sport Nav trim and is equipped with Mazda’s i-ACTIV AWD, and like the lower output diesel, it can be matched to either automatic or manual transmission.

Other highlights include two new optional paint colours: Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Grey Metallic. Both colours use Mazda’s unique three-layer TAKUMINURI painting technology, and compared to previous CX-5’s Soul Red Metallic paint, Soul Red Crystal increases brightness by approximately 20% and depth by 50%.

All models feature a generous standard equipment tally that includes LED headlights, auto power-folding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control, DAB radio and a

Commenting on the all-new Mazda CX-5 Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director of Mazda Motors UK said, “The CX-5 will go down as a landmark

car in Mazda’s history, not only did it introduce SKYACTIV technology and KODO: Soul of Motion design, it also showcased how Mazda could make an SUV that was stylish, great to drive and capable of luring customers from premium badged rivals. Today the all-new Mazda CX-5 takes this to the next stage, elevating exterior design, cabin quality and refinement to new levels of sophistication, whilst at the same time ensuring Mazda’s love of driving is even more apparent in the handling.”

Adding, “I’m sure the all-new Mazda CX-5 will carry on winning over British SUV buyers, especially as increased equipment levels and superb residual values mean it continues to represent great value for retail and fleet customers alike.”

To test drive the all-new Mazda CX-5 call Magna Mazda on 01725 513777, or pop into the showroom at The Headlands in Downton.

• magnamazda.co.uk

“Now with enhancements across the board, an all-new interior and a fully-revised body structure the all-new Mazda CX-5 raises the bar even higher, delivering new levels of style, refinement and driving pleasure.”

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| house & home

Top 10 Packing Hacks

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MARYAM CALVERT at Northwood Salisbury gives us her top ten tips for making moving that little bit easier...

f there is one time when we want things to go as simply as possible – it’s when we move to a new house. It’s possibly one of the top stressful experiences most of us will face and can leave even hardened optimists feeling that the world is conspiring against them.

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To help, here are ten great packing hacks that will make your moving day run like a well-oiled machine.

“Crockery and plates can easily get broken. To give them more chance, wrap properly and stack vertically rather than horizontally.”

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KEEP ESSENTIALS SEPARATE To get you through the big day, pack a bag with essential things including your laptop or tablet, toiletries and water. Perhaps a tea bag or two is also in order, just to make sure you have that well deserved cuppa when you most need it. Make a list of what you’ll need on the day and get it ready before you do anything else.

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HAVE PLENTY OF BUBBLE WRAP Do a good audit of what you need to pack and what’s going to need wrapping before the move. That means having enough bubble wrap or old newspaper to hand so that you can cover everything. It’s always best to have too much than too little.

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USE CLOTHING TO WRAP If you find yourself short of bubble wrap, use your clothes to wrap ornaments and other delicate objects. Socks are great for objects

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such as stem glasses if you’re short of the usual wrapping tools.

LABEL BOXES PROPERLY To save you lugging boxes around at your new home, make sure you label them properly. Clearly identify if they are fragile, what they

contain and, just as importantly, which room they are supposed to go in.

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PROTECT YOUR TOILETRIES The last thing you want is to get to your new home and find your toiletries and make up is in a bad state. Protect compacts by opening and putting a cotton pad over the powder or stop bottles leaking by unscrewing and wrapping in clingfilm around the neck before putting the top back on.

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DON’T BREAK YOUR PLATES Crockery and plates can easily get broken. To give them more chance, wrap properly and stack vertically rather than horizontally.

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USE YOUR DRAWERS If you don’t have enough boxes for packing, utilising your dresser drawers is an excellent option.

Rather than unloading all the clothes, pack them into sealable bags to keep them safe. You’ll be surprised how much space it saves when moving.

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BUY SOME SANDWICH BAGS They’re cheap but very, very useful. If you need to dismantle a

bed, for example, they’re a great container for the screws so you don’t lose them. They’re also brilliant for odds and ends such as jewellery and toiletries.

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TAKE A SNAP OF ELECTRONICS Items like computers and home entertainment systems can be difficult to reconnect, especially if you’ve lost the manual. To jog your memory take a quick snap of the connections with your smartphone.

That way you can refer to it when you get to your new home.

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HIRE A REMOVAL FIRM While you may want to cut costs, hiring a removal firm can be a more effective option because you’re putting yourself in the hands of professionals. Choose the right company and you’ll find moving from A to B is a lot simpler than you think.

At Northwood, staff are trained to help with every aspect of your move.

To find out more call 01722 330066 or pop into see us on 56 Castle Street, Salisbury.

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| house & home

Curtains, blinds or shutters?

MARK WILLIAMS, Just Shutters’ Wiltshire MD, gives us his expert opinion on how to choose the ideal covering for your windows...

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et’s be straight from the beginning, when it comes to the finest window coverings, I am totally biased, it has to be shutters any day! But it is not just my opinion, shutters are the fastest

Shutters let the sunshine in and keep prying eyes out!

allow yourself to imagine these in your home. Where would you have them? What colour or style? See some of these lovely pictures and be inspired!

PRIVACY WITHOUT NETS Although net curtains should be banished to the 1970s many of us still resort to them as most curtain and blind solutions do not offer light and privacy at the same time. Not so with shutters though - you can let the sunshine in whilst keeping prying eyes out!

PRACTICALITY “shutters are the fastest Now, as we know, beauty is in growing product in the eye of the beholder, so if just the window coverings their looks has not convinced you, sector and it’s clear to how about looking at the practical benefits of shutters over curtains and BYE BYE ALLERGENS see why” blinds? growing product in the window coverings sector and it’s clear to see why. If you have not experienced their benefits for yourself, here are my top reasons to choose shutters for your home…

BEAUTY Look at the elegant, sleek, timeless lines of these stunning shutters,

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Shutters do not warp, bleach or fade, they are easy to maintain, wipe clean, child safe with no hazardous cords. They allow light in without the glare, offer privacy, heat insulation and energy efficiency. They are also perfect for moist and humid environments, making them ideally suited to kitchens and bathrooms.

Shutters do not hold dust, mites, mildews, spores and allergens the way fabrics and untreated woods do so they are perfect for those with allergies and asthma who are trying to reduce the pollutants held in fabrics.

NO MORE LAUNDRY! OK, so you still have to wash your clothes, but as for your window

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dressings - they will be fresh always! The occasional rub with an ostrich feather and your shutters will stay looking as good as new!

LONG TERM VALUE At Just Shutters we offer a lifetime guarantee on our shutters. Yes, that’s a lifetime guarantee, not 3 years, not 5, but as long as you own the shutters!

As well as our guarantee, shutters add value to your home at resale and save you money on your energy bills, improving energy efficiency and reducing heat loss through your windows by up to 60% So, these are just some of the reasons we love shutters, we hope you do too. If so, why not give us a call on 01722 440714, visit the website or book an appointment to see our new displays in Wilton (coming this month) and see what Just Shutters can do for your home! • justshutters.co.uk

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| puzzles

Tea Break Teasers COMPOSER WORDSEARCH

What/who is missing from the grid?

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WIN A £10 NEXT VOUCHER! Email your answers to these trivia questions to comp@wired-publishing.co.uk by 15.10.17 to be in with a chance of winning a £10 Next Voucher.

Good luck!

Q1: On what date is The Last Night of the Proms in 2017?

Q2: A prom on 4th August 2017 pays tribute to which two legendary jazz musicians?

LAST MONTH’S SOLUTIONS Wordsearch missing word: HOGG Quiz answers: 1: Anthony Watson 2: Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph and Talupe Faletau 3: Forsyth Barr Stadium 4: James Haskell 5: Stuart Hogg

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Q3: Which pianist played Beethoven on the opening night of The Proms in 2017?

Q4: Which of Sibelius’ symphonies did Nicola Benedetti play in Prom 6?

Q5: Who wrote Fantasia on British Sea Songs, traditional on The Last Night of the Proms?

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| last word

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In the swim

hose of you familiar with these musings every month will remember that back in February I had a tumble from my bike. Consequently all exercise had to stop for a while until I was fixed….which I am still not….six months later!!! I have, though, been able to resume some physical activity, although that has been pretty tough at times as I may have gained a few pounds. The only running I’ve been doing is to the

you are carrying. I think I’m gliding through the water with the grace and aplomb of an Olympic swimmer when in fact I am gliding through the water with the grace and aplomb of an Olympic shot putter.

One of the things about public swimming pools that is always a constant, unfortunately, is other people….the general public if you will. Now if one could afford it I think most of us would have our own purpose built 25m pool in our back

slowly but rather they are able to go much faster as they’ve just had a ten minute rest while discussing the merits of Maris Pipers vs King Edward potatoes with their mates blocking up one end of the pool. All the while we, ahem, serious swimmers have been quietly going about our business.

Another thing that annoys a tad is the Swimtag®. It’s a brilliant idea, like a watch that you wear in the pool and it measures how far you have swum, what stroke you have been “One thing that really gets me are the people - and swimming, metres/stroke, what there are a few of them in the sessions I go to - who colour your trunks are, whether you broken any of the running, basically go along to socialise. Or perhaps they are have bombing, petting rules etc and, hoping to get fit via osmosis.” when you have finished, the nice peeps at reception download all the cake shop and the only weights gardens. Not many of us can afford info and you can look at it at your I have lifted is cake to my mouth. this though so we have to take our leisure, on your computer, when Therefore, as trying to drag my chances with what is on offer at the you get home. All well and good sorry frame around a parkrun of a various sports centres and swimming you may think, until you have a look Saturday morning has been a fairly pools in the area. These places do and, bearing in mind you got out of horrific experience, I decided to try a great job actually, it’s the other the same end that you started from, a less strenuous form of torture... swimmers that will probably grind you apparently have done an odd swimming! When I say started I mean your gears. One thing that really gets number of lengths…..impossible! It resumed but as the last time I went me are the people - and there are a cannot happen but it does. My only was when I was about 20 it was more few of them in the sessions I go to conclusion is that for one length of a ‘start from scratch’ scenario. who basically go along to socialise.

I was swimming so fast that the Or perhaps they are hoping to get Swimtag® could not keep up and so I didn’t do too badly the first few fit via osmosis. They will do 2 or just left that one out!! times. I’ve never really been able maybe 4 lengths and then stand at to give front crawl a decent go so I one end of the pool and have a chat am stuck with breaststroke for the for the next five minutes while the Phil Rockliffe moment. I’m pretty pleased with rest of us are trying to manoeuvre my efforts too, having recently around them to complete our graduated from the slow lane to the lengths. What’s even more galling medium lane without anyone giving is that if they do decide to actually me evils for swimming at the wrong have a bit of a swim again, they get pace. The advantage of swimming the hump if they catch up with you. of course is that the water lets you They somehow fail to grasp that forget how much extra weight it’s not because we are going too

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