Warminster No3 Summer 2015 by A Local Life

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No3 Summer 2015

BISHOPSTROW • CHAPMANSLADE • CODFORD • CORSLEY • DEVERILLS • DILTON MARSH • EAST KNOYLE • HEYTESBURY HORNINGSHAM • MAIDEN BRADLEY • MERE • SHREWTON • STOURTON • SUTTON VENY • TISBURY & UPTON SCUDAMORE

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Stonar is changing Coeducational Prep. Senior boys from 2016 International partner schools Stonar values tradition Maximising potential & celebrating difference “Academically, pupils flourish as a result of the excellent pastoral care and small classes.” TATLER Schools Guide 2015

OPEN MORNINGS WHOLE SCHOOL Saturday 26 September

EQUESTRIAN Wednesday 7 October

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welcome With summer being as unpredictable as an ashes test series, this edition is packed with a whole mix of interesting things to do. You will find the usual news and regulars whilst feasting on homemade pizza from Theo Randall’s latest offering. What’s On selects a choice of the many things going on, in and around the area. Wiltshire Live Music Centre is hosting loads of holiday activities for tots to teenagers including workshops and movies. Talking of silver screens, Bath is showing Mamma Mia outside for free in its Movie by Moonlight charity event. Frome hosts the hugely popular Agricultural Cheese Show on 12 September – WIN a family ticket to this event see page 24 on how to enter. On a farming note we have an interview with Adam Henson, farmer and presenter of Countryfile, who visited Wiltshire to talk about his life and the future of farming and the Emergency Services Show, hoping to be even bigger this year! The holidays maybe a good time to clear the attic too. Find any valuable assets? Gardiner Houlgate are happy to give free valuations at The Bath Auction Rooms. Our What’s On section is growing so please upload your events directly online if you are organising an activity in the area and wish to spread the word. We do our best to put as many as possible into print community and not-for-profit events get a free listing. Next issue we feature a Health & Well-being special looking forward to all round health in Autumn. Get in touch if you would like to be involved. all

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RETAIL FEATURE

Fresh Look

at Orton Jewellery

rton Jewellers in Bradford on Avon celebrate their 15th year in business this October so thought if fitting to have a refurbishment for the Summer, a fresh new colour scheme, lighting, display cabinets and the introduction of three new brands has given this well established business a new modern look. New ranges include Junkers and Zeppelin watches ,their retro aviation designs are inspired by Hugo Junkers. ‘The minimalist style and clean lines of the Bauhaus design have lost none of their fascination and they are celebrated today in the successful revival of the Junkers Bauhaus Watches’ Prices are from £149-£359.

Orton’s years spent in Australia. The Nero watches have a minimal retro design, fine Italian leather straps and start from £94. Travel Journals from £21 make a great gift for the summer holidays, acid free paper for sketching or just capturing memories. These new additions complement the existing ranges and bespoke designs handmade in the workshop so take a fresh look at Orton’s. Opening hours 10-5pm Tues to Sat or by arrangement. 01225 309039 www.ortonjewellery.co.uk

Alongside Junkers Orton are introducing Nero Steel Watches and natural textile and leather Travel journals, one of the first to supply this up and coming brand, designed in the Adelaide hills of South Australia this new range is a nod to fond memories of Lee DESIGN

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Inside... What’s On..........................................................................6 Valuable Asset..................................................................9 Education........................................................................10 In Brief.............................................................................12

Giovanni’s Barbers Shop

Customer friendly opening hours Sunday

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Business Focus...............................................................14

Monday

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Moulton & Monaco......................................................16

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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House & Home...............................................................18 Up Close - Adam Henson............................................21 Food & Drink...................................................................24 Recipe...............................................................................26 Useful contacts..............................................................28 Directory..........................................................................29

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what’s on Summer 2015 Friday 7 August

Stourhead Forest Fridays – until 28 August. Activities for the whole family, including: building a den, creating wild art, making a mud pie and becoming nature detectives. Participatory event. All Tickets £5 (per climb). 01747 841152 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Music in the Park – The Paper Moon Band Swing/jazz/skiffle band – their repertoire includes a huge range of musical styles from ballads to beat, and country to rock. 2-4pm. Queen Elizabeth Gardens. Free event. 01722 342860

– 8.45am-5.35pm The Warminster 2015 conference marks and celebrates fifty years of an enduring mystery. Tickets are £15 each. www.warminster2015.uk

Sunday 30 August

White Horse Festival Westbury – 12.30pm. Eight bands including Straight Shooter, the Leggomen, and The Big Time. Plus local ciders and ales, kids games and much more. Adults £12.50, kids under 14 go free. 01373 822323. www. whitehorsecountrypark.co.uk

Wednesday 19 August Thursday 13 August

20,000 Days On Earth Wiltshire Live Music Centre – 7.30pm. 2014, Cert: 15, 97m: Drama-documentary on one of alt-rock’s most enigmatic figures, the iconic Nick Cave. £7 Adult / £3.50 Under-18s per film. 01225 860100 www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk

Movie Matinees: THE SECOND BEST Exotic MARIGOLD HOTEL Warminster Civic Centre – 1.30pm Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton et al. PG 119 mins. 01985 214847.

Sunday 30 August

Sunday 16 August

Wednesday 26 Aug The Wessex Country Fair Wilton House, Wilton. An exciting programme of attractions, a catering village offering high quality hot and cold foods and drinks, a wide selection of entertainments, and more. Fun day out in aid of Salisbury Hospice. 01722 416353. www.wessexcountryfair.co.uk 6

Heraldry For You! Salisbury Cathedral – 10am or 1.30pm. Build a personal coat of arms to take home. All activities are child friendly and suitable for ages 4-12 years, and all materials are provided. 01722 555120 www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Saturday 29 August

UFO Conference The Old Bell, Warminster www.alocallife.co.uk

Movie by Moonlight: Mamma Mia! Royal Victoria Park, Bath 8.30pm. Outdoor film screening (certificate PG). Free entry. Funds raised towards The Forever Friends Appeal’s RUH Cancer Care Campaign. 01225 825823 www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk

Monday 31 August

Corsley Show 2015 Corsley village – 10am-5pm. Featuring some fantastic events in the main arena, including: Children’s sports, dog agility, tug o’ war, hawk displays, and much more. Also features a fairground for all ages. 0845 367 0120. www.corsleyshow.org.uk

Tuesday 1 September

Scraptors Sculpture Trail – ‘Stourhead will never forget’ Stourton – until 30 September. A group of West Country artists have created three sculptures each reflecting elements of Harry’s Story, illuminating the effect of WW1 on the local community. This exciting project takes you on a journey around the Stourhead estate. 01747 841152 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Wednesday 2 September

Dorset Steam Fair Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum – until 6 September. This annual event has become one of the favoured places for those interested in how people lived, worked and played in bygone years. At over 600 acres it is also one of Europe’s largest outdoor event locations. Adult tickets £20, Senior Citizen tickets £17, Children aged 6-15 £8, under 6 years free. 01258 860361 www.gdsf.co.uk

Saturday 5 September

BoA Arts Festival Bradford-on-Avon – until 19

September. The main festival continues with events ranging from poetry to fine art. The finale of the Festival will be another ‘End of Summer Party’ in Westbury Gardens. www.boaartsfestival.com

Saturday 12 September

Frome Cheese Show West Woodlands Showground, near Frome – 8.30am-6pm. This year, Celebrity Chef Paul Rankin, star of Ready Steady Cook, will be in attendance. Also featuring the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders, performing tricks usually only seen on TV. Adult £14 Senior Citizen £12, 5 - 16yrs £5, Under 5’s go free. 01373 463600. www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk

FO RT HCO MIN G S AL E S Musical Instruments including Guitars 17 & 18 September Silver & Jewellery 23 September Antique Furniture & Works of Art 24 September Paintings & Prints 24 September Decorative Arts 25 September Affordable Paintings 25 September Watches 28 October Fine Clocks & Related Items 29 & 30 October www.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk created by the Stourhead staff and volunteer team. Fundraising appeal to restore the garden structures. No additional charge. 01747 841152 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Monday 14 September

Salisbury Wings Week Various locations around Salisbury – until 20 September. Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with key events such as: A Replica Spitfire arriving in Market Square, a Spitfire flypast, and a Dig for victory cookery demonstration. 07836 622165 www.airshowspresent.com

Saturday 19 September

Photography & Art Exhibition Stourhead – 10am-5pm, until 27 September. Enjoy a selection of paintings and drawings No3 Summer 2015

Saturday 29 September

Melksham Comic Con Melksham Assembly Hall – until Sunday 30 September. The very best of the comic book industry via retailers, guest artists and writers, and independent creators selling their own work. 01225 709887. Saturday & Sunday: £7 each, Weekend ticket £10. melkshamcomiccon.com 7

WHAT’S ON

REGULAR WEEKLY / MONTHLY EVENTS MONDAYS

Jazz Factory Wiltshire Music Centre. 7.30pm9pm. Come and sing or play jazz in our weekly workshops. 01225 860100 www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk

session for people with sight problems. Meeting room at the rear of Warminster Fire Station (access off The Avenue), 10am-12.30pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month enquiries@wiltshireblind.org

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Warminster Philatelic Society The Athenaeum, High Street. 7.30 for 7.45pm start. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Colin Baker, 01985 840033. Clarks Pensioners Club Warminster Town Football Club, Weymouth Street. 1st Tuesday of every month, 2.00 pm. Robin, 01985 215724 Wiltshire Blind Association Monthly coffee morning/drop-in

Warminster and Wylye Valley WI Lite Meets at 8pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month, at St John’s Church Hall, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 9JZ.

THURSDAYS

Rotary Club of Warminster Meet every Thursday at the Stable Rooms of the White Hart Hotel, Warminster. 01985 840902

FRIDAYS

Warminster Country Market Warminster Library, Three Horseshoe Walk. 9.30-11.30am. Every Friday. 01985 840536 Warminster Astronomy Club The Organ Inn (skittle alley at the rear), High Street, Warminster, 7 for 7.30pm, 2nd Friday of every month. info@ warminsterastronomyclub.org.uk

SATURDAYS

Warminster Walkers Meet at the Civic Centre Car Park in the morning for day walks. 01373 832457 www.warminster-tc.gov.uk

SUNDAYS

Warminster Walkers Meet at the Civic Centre Car Park for shorter afternoon walks.

Positive Change

Next issue we have a special focus on all things health and well being. Practitioners in the area will be sharing their wisdom in helping with and improving your physical, mental and all round zest for life.

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AUCTION FEATURE

Valuable Asset

Unrivalled specialist auction service outside London

ardiner Houlgate (The Bath Auction Rooms), specialist auctioneers and valuers based in Corsham, hold regular auction sales of Antiques, Paintings, Clocks & Watches, Guitars & Musical Instruments, Jewellery, Decorative Arts, Vintage & General sales. Their purpose-designed building has four specialist salerooms, high security storage and a large car park with the location having been specifically chosen to allow easy access for vendors and buyers. They recently welcomed Painting Specialist, Allan Darwell to their team. Allan, who has more than forty years experience as a valuer, having worked at Phillips/ Bonhams, has returned to the west country in perfect time to head the department. Holding four sales each year to include Fine Paintings and Affordable Works of Art.

live, bidding from the comfort of their own home, office, even on a tablet or smart phone on the go, the methods of bidding are endless! All of these concepts ensure that Gardiner Houlgate reach the truly global market, finding bidders all over the world and achieving the best possible prices. Sales are also regularly attended by national and international buyers as well as local collectors and enthusiasts. All of their sales are fully illustrated and can be viewed on their website (www. gardinerhoulgate.co.uk), public viewing days are held prior to each sale with an evening preview on the Monday of the sale week. Most recently in March this year they offered a fine selection of

Musical instruments with the sale netting £1 million. Included was the important keyboard collection belonging to the late Christopher Hogwood, an important conductor and player who sadly passed away last year, included was a fine clavichord by Johann Adolph Hass, Hamburg, 1761, which sold for £101,680 to an oversea bidder via the internet. The collection in total realising over £500,000. In the same sale, a guitar (illustrated) by the maker JeanBaptiste Voboam, Paris 1699 sold for a house record bid of £148,800 to a private European collector, proof again that pieces find their place and price when sold in specialist sale categories. With their friendly and helpful approach they offer a personal and efficient service. Entries are now being accepted for the forthcoming sales. They offer free valuation days including paintings every Monday 10am-5pm at the Corsham saleroom.

Trends in buying at auction have changed dramatically in recent years with the concept of live internet bidding, where bidders can watch and listen to the sale

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EDUCATION

Activity, discovery & adventure secure and supportive pastoral environment. Our aim is simple: to inspire a life-long love of learning in those around us. So every day we use our expertise, ingenuity and enthusiasm to do just that. All children enjoy and are good at something; a school's job is to help them find and nurture their talents. Our experienced teaching staff continually encourage academic aspiration and learning. We strongly believe that a passion pursued now will offer untold opportunities for the future.

e are a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in the South West of England. Life at Warminster is a busy one, filled with academic and co-curricular activity, discovery and adventure. Everyone who visits us comments on our friendly atmosphere and sense of strong community. This is a vital aspect of the School and one that we cherish. Everyone has a part to play in contributing to the community. Pupils and staff are encouraged to share their interests, support one another, get stuck in and give 100% to everything. We are large enough to feel rich and diverse, but small enough to remain homely and provide opportunities for all. Warminster is known for its wonderful family feel and as a school where individuality is encouraged to grow. It gives our pupils the best of both worlds – a peaceful rural location, but also a cosmopolitan pupil body that replicates the world into which they are heading. Pastoral care is the most important aspect of any school: a child who is happy and feels safe can flourish and Warminster is committed to providing a

Every child is encouraged to aspire academically and to enjoy their learning. We are proud that our pupils not only fulfil their academic potential but are challenged to develop an intellectual curiosity and to have lively minds. These are habits that last a lifetime. Young people today face an unpredictable world but there are certain timeless aspects of a genuine education. We place strong emphasis on character and values and we want our pupils to leave as wellrounded, well-mannered, self-confident, articulate and fundamentally decent people with a sense of duty and integrity. We offer a wide range of co-curricular opportunities and experiences, and foster a culture of enthusiasm, optimism and ‘getting stuck in’. We prepare our pupils for life beyond school - at university and in the world of work. Most of all, though, we are a community, in which each boy and girl is valued and nurtured on the basis of who they are, whatever their age, natural gifts or background. Warminster School is located in the town of Warminster in Wiltshire – a peaceful rural setting, on the edge of Salisbury Plain. With good road and rail links we are a little under two hours from London by train and within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and Salisbury.

Tel: 01985 210160 admissions@warminsterschool.org.uk

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DISCOVER WARMINSTER OUR OPEN MORNINGS SENIOR SCHOOL SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2015 SATURDAY 7 MAY 2016 PREP SCHOOL SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2015 SATURDAY 14 MAY 2016 Visit Warminster School and discover how our teaching staff can inspire your child and nurture their natural gifts and talents 01985 210160 admissions@warminsterschool.org.uk www.warminsterschool.org.uk

HEADING in brief...

Encouraging trends in Warminster

he last meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee gave a good indication that business in the town is showing an encouraging trend of growth. Councillors supported plans for 15 small business starter units at Furnax Lane. Approval was recommended for a change of use from retail to a beauty salon for a unit in Weymouth Street, following a relocation of the previous business to larger premises in George Street. Approval was also recommended for a change of use from a restaurant/café to a hot food takeaway in Market Place, although there were some reservations about the proximity to the bus stop. The extension of the camping site at Botany Farm, was supported by members feeling this was encouraging for business opportunities and would bring tourism to the town with affordable accommodation for visitors to enjoy the local amenities. “We are delighted to see such positive indications that business in Warminster is showing a healthy upward trend”, said Councillor Rob Fryer, the Chair of the Planning Advisory Committee. www.warminster-tc.gov.uk 12

Rare anteater born

rare baby giant anteater has been born at Longleat as part of a captive-breeding programme for the bizarre-looking South American mammal. ‘Julie-Poppet’, as she’s been nicknamed by keepers, is only the third giant anteater to be born at the Wiltshire safari park. The tiny anteater’s arrival is particularly welcome as the species is officially listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Between 2000 and 2010, the total population declined by 30%. “To have a successful birth is fantastic as the species is under increasing threat in the wild,” said keeper Catriona Carr. “It’s especially good to see mum and Julie-Poppet showing all the usual signs of a mother and baby relationship in the early stages. “For the first six months Maroni will carry the baby on her back virtually all the time. The baby takes milk by moving around underneath mum and only very rarely lets go. “The baby aligns itself to the pattern on mum’s back to provide camouflage from any predators who might prey on the young. It’s so effective that it’s almost as if the baby becomes invisible,” she added. Mum Maroni, who was born in France, and German dad Bonito arrived at Longleat five years ago as part of a co-ordinated European Breeding Programme for the species. Ellie Dewdney on 01985 845415 or ellie.dewdney@longleat.co.uk.

Beth Tweddle visit

ritain’s most successful gymnast ever, Beth Tweddle, visited Warminster’s Springboard Gymnastics and Activity Centre during the holidays to put budding gymnasts through their paces. Coaching sessions were held throughout the day for gymnasts of all levels. Beth, three-times world champion and Olympic bronze medallist, led the rise of British gymnastics on the international stage. Recently retired from competition, she still remains an ambassasor to the sport. Beth worked with club gymnasts and coaches, both of whom will be inspired for some time to come. www.alocallife.co.uk

so. Sally considers it equally important to foster creativity and for pupils to develop the personal and interpersonal qualities that will equip them to flourish in and contribute to the modern world.

Maximising potential Introducing Dr Sally Divall, Head at Stonar

r Sally Divall grew up in London and studied Science at Cambridge University. After working in business and in research, she moved into teaching. In her spare time Sally enjoys the great outdoors and mountain walking in particular.“At Stonar pupils (and staff) have a variety of outstanding sporting,

artistic and academic talents. There is a real emphasis on each pupil becoming the best he or she can be, both personally and academically, and our staff will go out of their way to support each child in this,” explains Sally. Academically Stonar encourages pupils to remain curious and open minded, to learn to think, question, debate and argue logically and to enjoy doing

Since 2011 Stonar Prep School has been coeducational. In 2016 the Senior School will be welcoming boys. Sally believes that as women and men need to work effectively together in Western society, they should learn to do this at school. With boys in the Prep School already, no major changes are required. Stonar now offers a truly global perspective to its education: Joining the NACE group in 2011 gives pupils the chance to meet, collaborate and make friends with their international counterparts. www.stonarschool.com

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BUSINESS FOCUS

Rosie Phelps on the board of Cooper & Tanner Lettings

omerset based, Rosie Phelps will be a regular face in Warminster as she has joined the board of Cooper and Tanner Lettings and is based in the Warminster branch of the business. Rosie has been brought in to modernise and expand the business. The lettings business of Cooper and Tanner has an excellent reputation in Warminster and Rosie’s vision is to roll out Lettings to Castle Cary initially and then all the Cooper and Tanner branches. In 2008, Rosie left her role as an RAF Intelligence Officer working alongside UK Special Forces in the war zones of Afghanistan and Iraq, to take over her parents’ lettings business in Somerset. During this time she also acquired Wells based SF Lettings and merged the two businesses together to create Stoberry Lettings.

In May 2013 Stoberry lettings won Wells Business of the Year. Under Rosie’s leadership the business had grown 20 percent year on year in five years. Then in June Stoberry Lettings won the silver award at the Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in London. It was following the Lettings Agency of the Year Awards, that Rosie was approached by John Hards, the Managing Director of Countrywide Residential Lettings. They were looking to acquire a lettings business in Wells and in September 2013 they purchased Stoberry Lettings. Rosie took some time off to go travelling and on her return began discussions with Cooper and Tanner as the current franchise owners Karen Bell and Sheila Pinson were retiring. “I enjoy bringing new ideas and practices to a business. Implementing plans for steady www.alocallife.co.uk

and sustainable growth is my speciality. Cooper and Tanner Lettings has an excellent reputation and I am looking forward to modernising the business processes and expanding into a bright future.” said Rosie Rosie was very impressed with Cooper and Tanner’s working practices and felt their high standards fitted well with her own and so in October this year took over the reins of the lettings business to begin implementing her ideas and plans. 01985 219188 www.cooperandtanner.co.uk

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BUSINESS

An invitation out of d’Azur:

Moultons in Monaco!

Nite riders We were asked to take part in an inaugural event there, the NiteRace, which covered 30 laps on a section of the Monaco Formula 1 race track. Many local residents, charity-minded, or yacht involved cyclists took part and we invited a father and son team, Steve (55) and Zeb Kyffin (17) to bring their Moulton bikes down from Newcastle to take part. They performed impressively, lining up alongside 100 big-wheeled racing bikes. Zeb has only just become a category 3 cyclist, but he cycled his heart out and was only ever overtaken by the Pro-rider on the race. His father was only 5 seconds a lap slower than him and together they did a fantastic job flying the flag! The prize-goody bag given to every participant included free tickets to the LikeBike show (featuring unique bicycles from around the world) held the following weekend, so many visiting us on the stand already knew from personal experience just how fast a Moulton can be ridden! The LikeBike show took place at the prime Monaco waterfront location, the Grimaldi Forum. Prince Albert of Monaco made a kind and supportive video-taped message for us all, welcoming us to these inaugural cycling events held in the Principality. 16

ometimes it’s important for us here at Moulton Bicycles to go further afield to show our unique bicycles to a wider audience. Hand-built here in the heart of Bradford on Avon it’s a pleasure to see our bicycles being ridden at new events and in April we were happy to accept an out-of-the-blue invitation from Monaco.

many visiting us on the “stand knew from experience

just how fast a Moulton can be ridden!

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As icing on the cake, we were also allowed to have a stainless steel Moulton on show for ten days at the Monaco Yacht Club, which was a rare coup and kind gesture on the Club's part. At the same time, Tomo-san, our friend from Cyclograph magazine took photos and video of the Kyffins both racing and touring on Moultons, which hopefully will feature in pages of a popular Japanese cycling magazine, another way of spreading the word about Bradford on Avon’s Moulton bicycles far and wide!

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CARE FEATURE

Would you enjoy being a Befriender

for Age UK Wiltshire? Our volunteers really enjoy the contact, and this can vary from a chat in the client’s home, a trip out for a coffee, or going along to a local community event: it just depends on the people involved, like any relationship.

he Befriending Service helps tackle social isolation by linking older people with local volunteers who will visit them regularly.

It is important to link people who will enjoy each other’s company and the Befriending Support Worker will match you carefully to ensure this happens.

Would you like to volunteer? Please contact one of the Befriending Team for a chat on Tel 01380 727767 We are also looking for telephone befrienders. If you are you a local business that would be happy to facilitate staff telephoning an isolated person in the community once a week, please get in touch.

Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support as well as travel expenses. All volunteers are subject to a free DBS check.

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HOUSE & HOME

Coppice Guild – distinctive design

“... distinctive,

highly connected to artisanal Bath, beautiful designs and highly consultative

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hen setting up a new business in a field that is full of competitors it is so important to stand out from the crowd. Julie Mason of Coppice Guild was so thrilled when the judges of The Bath Life Awards recognised how special Coppice Guild is. Their comments were: “Coppice Guild is distinctive, highly connected to artisanal Bath, beautiful designs and highly consultative” It is in being connected to local makers, with complete artistic freedom that makes Coppice Guild so fresh and interesting. This can be seen clearly in a couple of projects now completed. National award winning builders Bloor Homes were quick to discover Coppice Guild and decided to put a range known as ‘The Shambles’ in their

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flagship property in Fortescue Fields in Norton St Philip. The property needed to have a kitchen with elegant period detailing whilst retaining a modern twist. Downstairs is a classic shaker laundry room – still very popular when kept very simple and uncluttered. As a complete contrast, Coppice Guild have installed a minimalistic kitchen in a historical manor house close to Bath, where blending the old with the new worked very successfully. “The client wanted something bright and contemporary to replace a very dark kitchen in a room with little natural light. We added architectural features to the room such as lowering the outside edge of the ceiling to install concealed uplighters – to add height to the room. Also we created a lobby area so that guests did not walk

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straight into the kitchen whilst doubling as a recycling store - key to making the space functional and appealing” Watch out for yet another design range of furniture that is ‘on the drawing board’ for later on this year – something elegant with a Scandinavian vibe. Julie is keeping her eyes open for a client with a stunning empty space needing a new kitchen who would be happy to help develop the new prototype and be prepared to have photographs taken when completed. Cookery events play an important role in reaching out to potential clients whilst keeping in touch with the community. The next event is on 20th April for all AGA enthusiasts. Details can be found on www. coppiceguild.co.uk where you can register to be on a mailing list for forthcoming events.

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UP CLOSE

TV presenter and farmer

Adam Henson

shares his stories with Wiltshire audience

dam Henson, the 48-year-old presenter of popular BBC TV series Countryfile and Lambing Live, was in Wiltshire recently talking to a packed audience about his life as a farmer and a TV personality. He’d been invited to be guest speaker at an event organised by the Wiltshire Heights Care Home in Bradford on Avon and to support a new local charity – Hub@BA15 which aims to help those in need in the community. Guests queued outside in order to meet Adam, who works a 1,200-acre farm near Cheltenham – his farm is now famous for rare breeds and it’s open to the public as Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park – for more information see www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Childhood Adam talked about having a privileged childhood brought up on a farm with his sister and being able to live a free and abundant life in rural Gloucestershire. However the ability to entertain also runs through the family as Adam’s grandfather Leslie Henson was a well known actor and comedian, especially during WW2, and his uncle Nicky Henson is also an accomplished actor. Adam was clearly most in awe of his father Joe, who only ever wanted to farm and who inspired him to do whatever he wished in life. Adam always knew, wherever life took him – he would always come home to be a farmer. “My dad was my hero and my mentor,” he said. “He was so No3 Summer 2015

Adam’s dad, Joe

exciting and so entrepreneurial, he saw opportunities where others saw problems.” One of those opportunities was the drive to keep rare breeds of farm animals when they fell out of fashion, or didn’t suit the emerging farms where goods needed to be mass produced in the 1950s and 1960s. This vision means that today Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park is the oldest of its kind in the UK – first opening its doors to the public in 1973. Adam went to local schools and then agricultural college before 21

UP CLOSE to the farm, its success is actually down to teamwork. He particularly singled out his friend and now business partner Duncan Andrews. Duncan and Adam studied together and went their separate ways but always stayed in touch. On a visit to Duncan – where Adam had arrived to sheer his own rare breed sheep – Adam asked Duncan if he would come into his farm to help him run the business side of things. Duncan did and later came into the business with Adam.

The farm park itself attracts over 100,000 visitors each year, has a restaurant and its own camping and caravan site. The caravan site has 40 grass pitches, 16 with electrical hook-up and costs from £14.35 a night. Visitors to the farm park, can many rare breeds and can interact with the animals from feeding through to handling new born chicks. Some of the animals have also been used in films including oxen in Braveheart and one of Adam’s rams was used in Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe.

“Adam’s partner who works herself in

television, suggested he applied for a position as a presenter on Countryfile, as the BBC were looking for new talent. He did – and got the job

Top to bottom: Joe Henson and son Adam with Oxen; Joe Henson and John Neave, 1971; artist drawing Joe Henson with horse

taking time to travel the world, partly funded by working on farms in different countries. He then came home to join the family business and became the third generation tenant farmer on land at Guiting Power, near Bourton on the Water. Adam now lives in the main farm house with his partner and their two children Ella, aged 16 and Alfie, 12. Today at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park Adam talked about the fact that although his name is attached 22

“One thing I’ve learned about the business is to surround yourself with those who complement you. They can see things you cannot see and together you can ensure the business grows,” Adam said. Today the farm has the most modern equipment available to ensure the farm is sustainable in the future and embraces conservation. The giant machinery used to harvest, plant and care for the land is all run via a satellite navigation system so that fertilisers are distributed efficiently, the make-up of the soil is mapped accurately and land is ploughed accurately ensuring fuel efficiency and cost savings. Some of the machinery costs £250,000 a unit. www.alocallife.co.uk

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The Television Personality Adam told the audience how his own father Joe had often been featured on television so he grew up used to seeing a camera crew around the farm. Joe was a regular with Angela Rippon on a show called In The Country and he also appeared with Johnny Morris on Animal Magic. Then some years ago, Adam’s partner who works herself in television, suggested he applied for a position as a presenter on Countryfile, as the BBC were looking for new talent. He did – and got the job. Since then he’s travelled the country meeting interesting people and visiting beautiful places to find out about rural life across the UK. Now he

films largely at home with two self-shooting directors talking about day-to-day life and issues on the farm. More recently he became involved in Lambing Live with Kate Humble – an idea which Adam didn’t believe would ever catch on. He didn’t think watching lambing night after night would hold an audience. However the programme has proved immensely popular. Adam talked about loving his work in television and singled out John Craven and Kate Humble for particular praise. John Craven for being a genuine, professional presenter who told life ‘as it was’ during a difficult time for farming when the industry was besieged by problems such as the ‘egg crisis’ and ‘foot and mouth’. Kate Humble, Adam said, was the queen of live television, able to move seamlessly from shot to shot even if everything was being filmed in real time. As for the future of farming, Adam said he believed farming was now on the crest of a wave and should be positive about the future. He talked of wanting to encourage young people into the industry - even if, like him, it might not be possible to actually buy a farm or own land. He said people’s growing need to know

the history of the food they eat, the ethics of how animals are treated and the movement towards more locally produced and sourced food – all made it an exciting time to be part of the farming industry. Adam has also written his first book – My Life on the Land – which is available online or in the shops - http://amzn.to/1ElldXA

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Green Tea

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reen tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years to treat everything from headaches to depression. Drinking Green tea is thought to boost weight loss, reduce cholesterol, combat cardiovascular disease, prevent cancer and Alzheimer's disease. The leaves are processed in such a way that supposedly leaves them richer in antioxidants. Green tea contains B vitamins, folate (naturally occurring folic acid), manganese, potassium, magnesium, caffeine and other antioxidants (notably catechins). All types of tea (green, black and oolong) are produced from the Camellia sinensis plant using different methods. Fresh leaves from the plant are steamed to produce green tea, while the leaves of black tea and oolong involve fermentation. The evidence supporting the magical properties of Green Tea is fairly inconclusive but there’s definitely less calories than in a cup of Green Tea than a latte, and less caffeine than a cup of tea. Green tea is a low calorie refreshing hot drink that definitely won’t do you any harm. What’s not to love?

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RECIPE

pizza Makes 1 BIG pizza Tip

“There is nothing like good pizza. I find that the best ones tend to

be the simplest, with not too many ingredients on top, and a good tomato passata as the base. When making a pizza it’s important to be sure that it cooks from the bottom as well as on top. A hot pizza stone helps with this, or you can use a heated baking sheet. If you don’t do this you will have uncooked dough with a soggy base.

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4. Knock back the dough, then let it rise again for a further 40 minutes.

1 hour, plus rising 1. For stage 1 of the dough, put the flour and yeast into a large bowl and mix in the water. Leave in a warm place (35–40°C) for 15–20 minutes until frothy. 2. Add all the ingredients for stage 2 and mix together to a dough using a wooden spoon and then your hands. Turn out on to a floured surface and knead for 10–15 minutes to develop the elasticity of the dough..5 3. Shape the dough into a ball and rub with olive oil to prevent a crust from forming. Place in a clean bowl, cover the bowl with a towel and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

5. When you are ready to make the pizza, preheat the oven to 250°C, and put a pizza stone or a large baking sheet in to heat. Turn the dough on to a lightly floured work surface and roll out into a rough rectangle or other shape that is about 2cm thick. Lift on to a large, semolina-dusted baking sheet. 6. For the topping, spread the passata evenly over the pizza base to within 1cm of the edge. Add the remaining topping ingredients, scattering them evenly, then drizzle the olive oil over all. 7. Slide the pizza on to the hot baking stone or baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes. Serve hot.

INGREDIENTS For the dough stage 1 30g type 00 flour 2 tsp dried yeast 60ml lukewarm water

For the dough stage 2

200g type 00 flour, plus extra for dusting ½ tsp salt 120ml lukewarm water 1 tbsp milk 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing semolina, for the baking sheet

For the topping

200ml tomato passata 3 slices prosciutto di Parma, torn into strips 2 x 150g balls buffalo mozzarella, torn into pieces 150g Datterini or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 tbsp oregano leaves 75g pitted black olives, preferably Taggiasche 50ml extra virgin olive oil

Simply Italian Master chef, Theo Randall has some serious culinary credentials to his name – including Chez Max in London, Alice Waters in San Francisco and his 10 years as Head Chef at the River Cafe. These were the perfect springboard for his own restaurant “Theo Randall at the InterContinental Park Lane” which has won numerous awards including Best Italian Restaurant of the The Year from the London Restaurant Awards. We can try out his lovely recipes to be found in his “My Simple Italian (2015)” or “PASTA (2006)” or even right here in your “AlocalLife”. Extracted from My Simple Italian by Theo Randall (Ebury Press, £25) photography by Martin Poole is available from all good book shops or www.theorandall.com No3 Summer 2015

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