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Arkadia THE VERY BEST OF DORSET IN ONE LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013

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LETTING OFF STEAM

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LEXUS GS & RX

CREATING AMAZING Amazing. It’s in full-hybrid engines that are capable of over 44 mpg while delivering up to 343 BHP. It’s in ensuring exceptionally low emissions without compromising performance. And it’s in making both the new GS and RX available as exhilarating F SPORT models for the very first time. At Lexus we don’t stop until we create amazing.

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RX 450h prices start from £44,571 OTR. GS 450h prices start from £44,995 OTR. Models shown are RX 450h F SPORT at £52,605 and GS 450h F SPORT at £51,605, both including metallic paint at £610. Price correct at time of going to press and includes VAT, delivery, number plates, full tank of fuel, one year’s road fund licence and £55 first registration fee.

GS 450h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 40.9 mpg (6.9 l/100km), extra-urban 49.6 mpg (5.7 l/100km), combined 45.6 mpg (6.2 l/100km). CO2 emissions combined 145 g/km. RX 450h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 43.5 mpg (6.5 l/100km), extra-urban 47.1 mpg (6.0 l/100km), combined 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km). CO2 emissions combined 145 g/km.

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A welcome to Arkadia

Editor’s

letter

It’s amazing to think of all the wonderful opportunities we have in our county, and just how many little gems are hidden in the sand or under the rocks, waiting to be found. Dorset oozes with inspiration, filled to the brim with creativity, originality and warmth, all with a slice of community spirit, and really, it’s quite simple – that’s exactly what we wanted to capture and share. Arkadia gives you the chance to delve into the world of the rustic, country life, full of luxury surprises and a taste of new vintage. Taking what is already on your doorstep, we shape and mould Dorset’s beauty and its hidden treasures and present it to you with a smile. In our first issue, we have some tantalising treats when it comes to food. I’d recommend turning to page 22 to read our review of The Fontmell, set in a tranquil location deep in Dorset’s country side, with its food and views

We have really enjoyed taking the time and effort to make this first edition of Arkadia, and would like to take a moment to thank everyone involved. We are very grateful for your support, trust and time, and we hope to make this a platform for local crafts and delights to come together and showcase their work.

A special thanks must go to Lydia Coventry, Sam Thomson and James Donald for their utmost support.

as scrumptious as each other. Page 18 marks our motoring section, Dorset finishing first in the race for class and speed combined. Flick your way through to page 30 where we have the new way to camp; stylish yet artisan in all the right ways, sprinkled with creative means and an unusual edge. And it wouldn’t be complete without some fashion fancies as we have a tartan army for you – turn to page 24 to see some our favourites. High end, local services and experiences are close to our hearts, as we make it our mission to discover the most exciting places, new experiences, emerging trends and tastes that are blossoming in our county. Welcome to our first issue, I really do hope you enjoy.

tazz

editor-in-chief

CONTENTS

ENTERTAINMENT FOOD 45 Hotel Terravina 14 Orient Express A new dining experience

22 The Fontmell Country food at its best

MOTORING 20 Porsche 911

Celebrating 50 years of high performance

18 Goodwood

Its the speed that matters

Come aboard the story book train this summer for some special treats

Hand made by us

Our MD Danny Nash – and pooch, Rosie – also known as Dan Dan Yellow Campervan Man

Tazz Gault is the Editor-inChief, who loves all things vintage, or you could say she’s an old lady at heart

50 Kite Rite

A Dorset charity with a beautiful story

27 Arkadia bites

A Boscombe beauty café, packed with some tasty treats up their sleeves

CULTURE STYLE 36 British Heritage 30 Shepard huts Orchid William’s is the designer to watch

24 Barbour

Country style at its best

Life outside can be luxury

Chris Russell

Discover more about this Dorset photographer

Rachel Currie, our Head of Design, with a fine eye for detail and an unusual obsession with fonts

Documenting Dorset Meet freelance photographer, Chris Russell – the 19-year-old behind some of Dorset’s most stunning shots By Tazz Gault

In some ways you could say that I just fell into photography

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Me and photography “I got into photography probably seven and a half years ago – just as a hobby for the first few years before I decided to take it more seriously. I am only 19, but this is my career, and I knew that for sure after I did a BTEC Diploma in Photography at Brockenhurst College.” How it happened I originally started because my granddad got a little camera, which was the first camera I ever took a picture on. He’d always been quite into it, and I think he was surprised to see that my images at such a young age weren’t too bad! As I was growing up there wasn’t really anything that I really wanted to do. In some ways you could say I just fell into photography.

Me and my camera I don’t actually take my camera everywhere I go – I should do, and I’ve always been taught to, but if I need to I can take pretty good images just on my iPhone – carrying a camera and a couple of lenses everywhere is quite hard work! When photography is your work but has been a hobby for years, the change to doing it all day every day has shaped my relationship. I’d like to find more time to take pictures for me too. Dream job I love photography as a job, but really I would like to find more time to do my own free things. Formula 1 is something I would love to do – it would be absolutely incredible. The idea of travelling on the job too is an added bonus.

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Truly unique destinations

Feel at home in one of Unique Home Stays luxury holiday houses

1. The Beach Haus

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he only Huf Haus (as featured on ‘Grand Designs’) available for selfcatering holiday rental worldwide – just a short walk from the garden to World Heritage coastline of Chesil Beach. This luxury contemporary coastal Huf Haus guarantees a unique break from the norm in the idyllic region of Dorset. The Beach Haus has a modern, comfortable open layout arranged over three floors with dramatic floor-toceiling windows to take advantage of beautiful coastal views and rural surroundings. Enjoy the breath-taking panoramic sea views of Dorset from two of the main bedrooms and all living areas at this contemporary holiday home with room for all the family to relax. Surrounded by over an acre of private garden with National Trust meadows beyond offering privacy. There is access from a gate at the bottom of the garden to footpaths leading to the beach. A large decked area hugs its exterior and

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offers the most fantastic views across the Dorset countryside. Cleverly-designed garden furniture encourages maximum sociability with the circular sofas. Huf Haus’s distinctive features – deep eaves, pitched roof, open-plan living and vast areas of glass – seem just as at home in a seaside setting. It might have been built by Germans, but the vibe is more South Beach in places, with huge, clean-lined cream leather sofas and a huge terrace with circular seating and sea views. All that glass makes the best use of gorgeous countryside views, and if you’re the type that likes to wake up to a vision of pastoral loveliness, you’ll have come to the right place. This would also make a great house to test out for the weekend if you were thinking of building your own eco-home, since it’s also packed with features like a ground-source heat pump to power the underfloor heating, and photovoltaic panels on the roof to generate electricity.

2. Butterfly House

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ake the original character of the property; hamstone elevations, an oak central staircase and original bookcase in the drawing room – undergo a two year renovation to add contemporary flair and mod cons including a state of the art cinema and you’ll begin to get a flavour of Butterfly House. There has been a home on the site of Butterfly House, situated on the edge of the pretty hamlet of Over Compton, near Sherborne, since the Domesday Book. What stands today was built in the 16th century and then added to in the 1840s. Its most recent incarnation was as a butterfly and silkworm farm as it provided the silk used to make the Princess of Wales’ wedding dress. After falling into disrepair, it was bought in 2005 by the Fletcher family, who spent two years restoring original features such as the grand oak staircase and double-height stainedglass windows and adding contemporary features such as a Poggenpohl kitchen, a

cinema with velvet sofas and beanbags, and limestone bathrooms with power showers. A brilliant house for social gatherings, it has seven bedrooms sleeping 10 adults and four children, and there is even an on-site deli, Trencherman’s, where you can stock up on local meats and cheeses, as well as home-cooked ready meals. Drive through the chocolate box village, where you will find thatched rose-covered cottages to reach Butterfly House. The largest of a small group of houses (including coach houses), the property has been split into two parts. Butterfly House has its own 250-foot garden and benefits from the eight acres of private grounds. There is also an eight acre fenced field so you are welcome to bring your horse with you, perfect for a weekend away. There are great bridle paths direct from the grounds of the house. Butterfly House is set in beautiful rolling countryside ideal for walking and horseriding; you can make your way to the coast in half an hour.

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It’s never been easier to get started...

golf Get into

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never played golf or if you haven’t picked up a club since your school days or an almost-forgotten holiday. You can get started by taking advantage of the low cost beginner courses on offer in Dorset. You’ll receive a basic introduction to golf from PGA professionals, together with information about club membership and follow-on coaching opportunities. There’s no better sport for bringing people together. With plenty of time for conversation and fun – golf is the perfect way to make new friends and grow closer bonds with people you already know. Golf’s winning combination of exercise, sporting skill and social interaction make it the perfect tonic for good health and happiness. So, all you need to do is book and turn up on the day in comfortable clothing, equipment is provided.

Adult beginner courses

6 weeks for £30 Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club Canford Magna Golf Club Crane Valley Golf Club Sturminster Marshall Golf Club Yeovil Golf Club Like getintogolf @getintogolf A4Ad.indd 1

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WIN this Fudges hamper with Arkadia, simply by heading over to our Twitter page: @arkadiamags Summer’s here at last! Light evenings and warm weather can only mean one thing – picnic time. And although the sun doesn’t shine brightly all summer, Fudges has come up with a great way of enjoying the sunshine with your friends and family when it does peep through the clouds. Forget wicker baskets and hours of prep, Fudges is perfect for an impromptu picnic when the sun does come out to say hello. Just grab a few packs of Fudges Cheddar Wafers, Jalapeño Wafers or Cheese and Black Pepper Flatbreads, which make great accompaniments to a favourite French Brie or sensational Stilton. Then add a hint of chilli jam or dash of pickle for the perfect no-fuss summer feast! Not to forget Fudges’ sweet pickings;

delicious and easy to prepare – you just have to grab them off the shelf! Add a bit of zest to your feast with Fudges Lemon Biscuits dipped in White Chocolate, and you need not fear the unreliable British summer with its hot Stem Ginger Biscuits dipped in Dark Belgian Chocolate. Not only are they ideal for sharing with friends and family, they make a delicious treat after savoury snacks. Whether you prefer to perch on a bench with your perfect picnic, or spread out on that patch of green, Fudges biscuits are an easy winner for adding a touch of sunshine to your summer. Fudges products are available from most major supermarkets, delis, farm shops and the Fudges online shop at www.fudges.co.uk.

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COMINS TEA HOUSE Loose leaf tea and British made teaware at its best, Comins Tea House is a true Dorset treasure

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omins Tea House is an independent, family run company selling loose leaf tea and British made teaware. Inspired by a trip to the Makaibari Tea Estate in the hills of Darjeeling in 2008, Rob and Michelle Comins now directly source fine loose leaf teas from around the world and work with British makers to design their own range of teaware. Launched online in late 2011, Rob and Michelle have now opened their own specialist Tea House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. FINE TEAS Comins Tea House aims to provide good value, quality tea that most importantly tastes delicious. “We want to make it simple for our customers to find and enjoy fine loose leaf tea,” said Rob. “We take a very personal approach to sourcing our teas. The provenance as well as taste of the tea is important to us. We want our customers to know exactly where their tea comes from and also how to prepare them properly. This will mean they enjoy each cup to its full potential.”

BRITISH TEAWARE Intrinsic to the Comins Tea House brand is our British made teaware. Michelle said: “We want our teaware to add to a tea experience, as well as reflecting the talent of British makers.” The current range of teaware includes porcelain tea bowls, tea tins, cherry wood caddy spoons, hand printed tea napkins and a range of gift sets. Each item has a story behind its conception, something which is explained on their website. The opening of the tea house marks an important milestone. “As well as our online store it has always been our aim to create a great space where people can come to relax and enjoy our teas – Sturminster Newton is a great town with lots of independent shops and we look forward to welcoming customers to the unique space we have created.” W: www.cominsteahouse.co.uk P: 01258 475389 E: rob@cominsteahouse.co.uk

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ALL ABOARD THE STORYBOOK TRAIN Magnificence on tracks, the Orient Express has the manners of a real gentleman and the elegance of a lady By Tazz Gault

ts beauty is like no other, watching the essence of the past elegantly sail through the present, allowing guests to not only move from a to b, but to forget entirely where they are. Time does not matter as you are transported into a world of art deco charm and elegance, the atmosphere matching the 1920s spirit. The British Pullman train departs from London Victoria with a punch of authority, waving its alluring presence goodbye to those left behind. The Orient Express – the definition of class. Like a museum on rails, The British Pullman’s ten parlour cars were all built between 1925 and 1938, decked with bright chrome fittings, deco style shell motifs, hexagonal mirrors, sun-blast design strip ceiling lights and marquetry panels that feature elaborate landscape scenes. Its vintage umber and cream exterior package the luxurious interiors with class; whilst

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humble in its proud presence, The British Pullman would let you on board with a bow and a tip of the hat. Its journeys are full of surprises, with new and unique twists added to the ever-growing classic days out on offer. On September 14, The British Pullman will travel to Goodwood to visit the world’s most authentic motor circuit, packed with historic cars and racing adventures. Guests have the chance to relive the glory days, enjoying brunch and a Bellini on the outward journey to return to London with a three course dinner, accompanied by champagne and fine wines. A dress code oozing relaxed refinement and an atmosphere of sheer bliss, The British Pullman and all it has to offer is certainly a must-have experience of a lifetime. Prices start from £495 per person. For further information call 0845 077 22 22 or visit www.orient-express.com

Photography by Mike Cattell

Increase profits by reducing tax

Learn the special provisions relating to tax when letting out holiday accommodation

roperties let furnished as holiday accommodation benefit from a range of tax reliefs which are not available to other types of property letting. Over a 12-month period, the furnished property must be available for commercial letting to the public for at least 210 days; actually let for at least 105 days and not let for more than 155 days for longer-term occupation. It can be located anywhere in the UK or European Economic Area. In broad terms, a furnished holiday let (FHL) is treated for most tax purposes as a trading venture; the various tax reliefs available to traders are also made available to those letting the holiday accommodation. However there are certain special provisions relating to income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax. Income Tax FHLs are treated as a trade for income tax purposes and accounts should therefore be drawn up in the same way as for any other trading business. A

significant advantage is that capital allowances can be claimed for equipment purchased for use in the property, such as white goods, furniture and other movable items. The cost of new equipment purchases up to a figure of £25,000 in the tax year can be deducted from the net profits of the business for that year, under the provisions relating to annual investment allowances.

cost. The donee then takes the property at that cost price and in this way, capital gains tax liability on the gift is avoided. 3. Entrepreneurs Relief reduces the rate of capital gains tax payable to a flat rate of 10% and is available for the disposal of a FHL. The availability of entrepreneur’s relief is subject to detailed conditions and therefore professional advice should always be sought.

Capital Gains Tax The reliefs that apply to FHLs for capital gains tax purposes are equally beneficial and fall into three broad categories. 1. On the sale of a property used throughout ownership as a FHL, any capital gain arising on disposal can benefit from ‘roll over relief’: the gain on an asset disposed of can be treated as nil and the acquisition cost of the asset acquired is treated as reduced by the amount of the gain, so the gain is deferred until the replacement asset is eventually sold. Seek professional advice if a property has not always been let as furnished holiday accommodation as there will be an impact on roll over relief. 2. The property is treated as a business asset. In the event of it being given away, perhaps as part of inheritance tax planning in the family, the capital gain on the disposal can be ‘held over’ to the recipient. Hold over relief operates to treat the disposal value as being the donor’s original capital gains tax base

Inheritance Tax The inheritance tax treatment of a FHL is currently uncertain. For some years now, HMRC has maintained that FHL properties do not qualify as business assets qualifying for 100% inheritance tax exemption. However, Business Property Relief is allowed by HMRC in exceptional cases, where the services provided with the holiday let are wider than those customarily made available for property letting, for example – where some meals are provided, daily cleaning, washing or day trips are arranged. Call us to find out the latest situation regarding inheritance tax relief. Contact Peter Lashmar at Lashmars Tax Accountants Ltd on 01590 688838 or peter@lashmars.co.uk for further advice about property lettings and any other area of tax and accountancy. Visit www. lashmars.co.uk where you can also sign up to our monthly eNews, full of tax tips and advice.

Disclaimer; These are general notes only provided to illustrate the taxation effects of different possible courses of action. Full consideration must always be made of all relevant details in each particular circumstance. Lashmars cannot be responsible for any loss occuring from nor on the effectiveness of action taken based on this Tax Guidance Note alone.

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Sandbanks: a stunning setting

Located on the south coast of England, the world famous Sandbanks Peninsula offers something for everyone

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Close to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge, families, dog walkers and cyclists can take a stroll along the beautiful golden Sandbanks beach, which have been awarded the European Blue Flag for 25 years running. For those who fancy venturing further afield, take a trip across the harbour mouth of National Trust sand dunes from Shell Bay to Studland, The Purbecks or Brownsea Island - whatever the area, the weather is stunning. As well as fantastic walks, the watersporting opportunities are varied, with speed boats, yachting, windsurfing, kite-surfing and jet-skiing to name but a few. There are several Marinas locally to cater for boats of all types and with the Sunseeker HQ in Poole, you will often see Sunseekers powering by too. Sandbanks has fantastic links with the rest of the country and also further afield. Located within a two hour drive or train ride of London, 16

Sandbanks is the perfect retreat for those who want to escape the pressure of city life. Sandbanks is situated a 20 minute drive away from Bournemouth International Airport which has both national and international links. Tailor Made are fortunate enough to be located at the entrance to the Sandbanks Peninsula with the harbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge 50 feet behind them and the beach 140 yards in front, and are immensely proud to be a part of the area. Over the years they have sold many properties in Sandbanks as second homes, showing the value that people place in everything the area has to offer. As well as second homes, they also offer family homes, affordable apartments and sell properties across the southern region including Canford Cliffs, Lilliput and Branksome Park. To see the wide range of properties they have to offer, please visit www.tmea.biz

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Emporio, 2a, Brudenell Avenue, Sandbanks, Poole, BH13 7NW Price: £3,950,000 Freehold Emporio is an uber-luxurious property with striking architectural prowess, beautifully designed over three floors of abundant curved glass elevations. This modern mansion occupies position adjacent to the action packed shores of Poole Harbour, with stunning views of Brownsea Island and beyond. Emporio offers five elegant double bedrooms, all with bespoke en-suite bathrooms, open plan living area with top spec kitchen, cinema, top floor function room and a lift which services all floors.

• State of the art architectural masterpiece • Panoramic views across Poole Harbour • Luxurious specification throughout • Lift to all floors • Five double bedrooms • Six bathrooms (all with en-suites) • Five reception rooms to include an entertainment with bar • Terraces and garden with spectacular water feature • Triple garaging • Secure electrically operated entrance gates 17

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A celebration of speed

If you’re somebody who likes nothing more than to fill your senses with beauty, noise and tyre smoke then the 20th annual Goodwood is a must go-to By Oli Hill

remember my first trip to the Goodwood Festival of Speed vividly. It was sweltering day in July, I was 12 years old and repeatedly begged my Dad to by me a Lotus branded cap - in British racing green, naturally. It was a day which pleased the eyes, excited the ears and worked the nostrils – the sight of so many dream cars, the sound of thundering engines and the smell of petrol, burnt rubber and tortured clutches. It was simply unforgettable. This year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrates its 20th anniversary with what promises to be the most incredible collaboration of cars, races and stunts ever. The four–day event started in 1993 as a motoring garden party, set in the breathtakingly beautiful grounds of the Goodwood Estate in Sussex. Today, it is the largest car culture event in the world, showcasing an unbelievable array of new and classic cars, race cars and steam powered vehicles, and of course sports and supercars. Its huge popularity means that attendance has swelled from 25,000 in 1993 to the 185,000 enthusiasts who enjoyed all that the Festival of Speed has to offer last year. The 20th event promises to be the most arkadia magazine

incredible year in the festival’s history, with no less than seven F1 race teams confirmed to be in attendance including Red Bull, McLaren and Mercedes along with stars Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg. As with every Festival of Speed, before one of the main attractions will undoubtedly be the famous timed hill climb competition. A 1.16 mile ribbon of tarmac weaves its way through the tree studded southern side of the estate, before flashing past the front of Goodwood House and then up through more woodland, where drivers must thread their machines along a narrow, flint walled road to the finish line. More than 300 cars will race this white-knuckle route every day of the festival. Each driver pushed to – and sometimes beyond – their limits. Aside from its own anniversary, Goodwood will also be hosting a celebration to mark 50 years of the Porsche 911. A profusion of race and road-going 911s from all of its seven incarnations will be on display this year to commemorate one of the world’s most iconic sports cars. This year’s Goodwood really is shaping up to be one to remember.

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c a 50 years in the driving seat

This year, the Porsche 911 celebrates its 50th birthday, defined as the one supercar that dared to break the mould By Oli Hill

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he Porsche 911 is one of those cars that everyone knows and respects, even if you are someone who is blissfully ignorant when it comes to the matter of performance motoring. That unmistakable profile has, unlike any other car, remained a constant throughout its 50 year history where there has only ever been seven generations. Since the design was first sketched by the grandson of the marque’s founder, Ferdinand Porsche Jr., its very outline has become a symbol of speed. The 911 was conceived in 1963 and originally dubbed the 901 until Peugeot protested that it had the sole right to name its cars as three numbers with a zero in the middle. Though it seemed highly unlikely that the two marques 20

would ever be muddled by customers, Porsche agreed to change the name of its new model and simply swapped the zero to a one in a very efficient and German manner. That first 911 was genesis and straight away there was a problem. Just like the original VW Beetle, the 911’s engine was fitted at the back, behind the rear wheels. Weighing just 900kg and propelled by a two litre six cylinder engine giving 130bhp, the car had a very unique set of handling traits – there would always be plenty of grip from the heavy engine pressing the tyres into the road. However, if you took an early example of a 911 round a corner a little too quickly, that same flat-six block would swing the back around like a huge pendulum. I’ve heard tales of rich bankers buying new

Since the design was first sketched, its very outline has become a symbol of speed

911s in the 1980s and then writing them off after attempting to take the second exit of a roundabout on a drizzly day. Despite the fact that they put the engine in the wrong end of the car, Porsche has stubbornly kept the layout the same ever since, instead using exquisite engineering to make it work – and make it work they did. Fast forward to 1993 when the third incarnation was born – the DNA had barely changed in 30 years. The engine was still a flat-six but now a 3.6 litre, producing over double the power of the original with 272 bhp. Despite the bigger engine and sleeker body the driving position and layout hadn’t changed at all, with a simple and simplistic

attitude of ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’. The seventh and present 911 is a bigger, more luxurious and brawnier car. The standard Carrera 2 gets a 350 bhp 3.4 litre unit which is good for 0-62 mph in a blistering 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 179 mph. Electric power steering in this new model makes for a 911 that handles differently to its predecessors, not worse by any means but like each era of the 911, it has a personality of its own. It’s a car that is nothing like a Ferrari or an Aston Martin and refutes the convention of all other supercars. As Ferry Porsche once said: “The 911 is the only car you could drive on an African safari or at Le Mans, to the theatre or through New York City traffic.”

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ur inheritance, our mannerisms, our dress sense and our morals all shape our heritage. Like an untouchable phenomenon, its fluent movement and its skilled storytelling holds a significant value – a value which tradition can only tell. Designer, Orchid Williams has shaped this trend from its 1800/1900s spark into a wonder piece – both something and someone to keep your eye on. “Sometimes, it’s not really the garment itself that is perceived as heritage, but is the fabric and sometimes the colour,” said Orchid. “Stereotypical heritage has a more earthy

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Tartan + High Rises: a graduate collection by Orchid Williams that shakes up English heritage and makes the classic tartan twist By Tazz Gault

tone and a natural colour pallet; the silhouette is sophisticated and fitted. “I wanted to move away from this idea of creating garments inspired by British heritage in terms of fabrication, and instead create an aesthetic that’s almost opposite.” It’s clear to see the imprint from the likes of This is England, traditional Lumberjack and Tartan fabrics, as well as the essence of a bygone time, perhaps sailing back towards the Thatcher era. With its constant cycle, fashion’s past can easily become the present, and in Orchid Williams’ case, certainly the future.

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DRESS TARTAN Inspired by pure country and crafted with admirabe passion, Barbour release their Dress Tartan line for SS13

rom the very origins of the company, tartan has played an important part in Barbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. The family name Barbour originated in the 13th century in Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. Over the centuries, the family spread to the south west to where John Barbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direct lineage can be traced to the late 1600s. John Barbour never forgot his Scottish roots, even when he moved over the English border to the burgeoning port of South

Shields to open the very first Barbour shop in 1894. The tartan patterns Barbour uses today are based on the Ayrshire District tartan. For Spring/Summer 2013, Barbour celebrates its long association with tartan by launching a ladieswear line inspired by the so-called Dress Tartan. Taking the stone, navy and red colours of the Dress tartan, the collection features elegant summer macs and quilts. Lightweight cotton knitwear, polos and shirts also feature tartan details and are perfect summer companions.

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The eclectic Cafe Boscanova is as creative as it is fantastic value

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Café Boscanova

Where: The Bournemouth suburb of Boscombe, at the side of its bustling high street and just a 15 minute walk from the beach. The décor: A perfect mess – a vintage bike wheel hanging over the till doubles as a clipup point for drink orders, and light fittings are decorated with tiny paper espresso cups. Hessian fabric coats the front of the counter and adds to the ‘surf shack’ atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows channel sunlight into the café, adding warmth to the battered teal floorboards and mismatched furniture, while an open kitchen at the back reveals the passion poured into Café Boscanova’s food. Two giant scarlet antique-style mirrors add depth to the space, with one homing a handwritten sign that proclaims ‘we have lovely cakes’. The drinks: It’s all about the coffee: freshly brewed single estate filter coffee (£2) is available every day and changes seasonally. If you’re into hardcore caffeine, a red eye (filter coffee with a double shot of ristretto) costs £2.50. More laid back coffee fans should try the mocha, made with Green and Black’s cocoa powder. A variety of freshly squeezed juices are also available: nutrientpacked beta carrot juice with ginger starts at £3.35, or grab a classic OJ for £2.75.

The food: A streaky bacon roll costs just £4.50, and looks truly majestic with its crusty bread and rocket leaves. For a lighter (and sweeter) start to the day, order a bowl of creamy organic porridge with baked apple, brown sugar and Boscanova’s signature granola (£4.70). Those on specialist diets need not feel left out – the café has a range of vegan-friendly and wheat-free choices. Lunch specials change each day, but expect twists on classics, such as the Boscanova eggs Florentine (poached eggs on a pancake with spinach and hollandaise, £7.50), and rich soups (like asparagus and Parmesan) served with flatbread (£4.50).

Be adventurous: Try the curiously named London Fog – a mug of milky Earl Grey tea with the addition of gentle vanilla syrup (£2.80). Keep an eye on the specials board for unique dishes, such as Canadian pancakes served with strawberry, basil and balsamic compote and mascarpone (£7.50). Afterwards: Visit the vintage market. On the first Saturday of every month, local artists and craftspeople gather in Boscombe’s Royal Arcade to sell an eclectic range of vintage clothing, collectables and handmade gifts. If shopping isn’t your thing, keep an eye out for posters advertising all sorts of exciting community events on the café walls. 27

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riginally founded in the Blackdown hills near Ilminster, Blackdown Shepherd Huts is the realised dream of two cousins from a farming family. Having apprenticed in carpentry, William Vickery owned a building company that specialised in “sympathetic building” – tying in new work to old buildings in such a way as to not detract from their original design. One of five, William has always been family focused, steering him towards a partnership with his cousin George Bannister. Seeing a gap in the market, the two started Blackdown Shepherd Huts in January 2011, and have continually improved the quality of their huts whilst maintaining an affordable price. Blackdown Shepherd Huts are leaders of innovation in their field, having introduced self build flat pack kits, that have step-by-step video instructions, road legal towable huts that can be used for catering vans, exhibition centres, 30

mobile shops, luxury toilets and shower blocks as well as large, complete living huts. Blackdown’s commitment to excellence won them New Business of the Year at the 2012 Somerset Business Awards and are just about to sign a licensing agreement with an Australian company – their products will be assembled and sold under the name Blackdown Shepherd Huts Australia. The couple were the second to make an approach with a view to launching Blackdown Shepherd Huts in Australia and chose them because of the exceptionally high levels of quality demonstrated. It appears that the quality is still apparent even from the other side of the world and that quality will be assured as they will be utilising a lot of the same UK sources. This is a market-first, but for Blackdown Shepherd Huts it is merely the tip of the iceberg as they have big plans and lots of innovative ideas for the future.

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The county behind Thomas Hardy’s inspiration is the perfect destination for lovers of literature and the countryside

ans of literature, of Dorset’s favourite author, Thomas Hardy, and those who simply enjoy beautiful scenery and landscape will enjoy exploring Hardy Country in Dorset this year. A journey through Hardy Country encompasses the thatched cottage where Hardy was born, at Higher Bockhampton on the edge of Dorchester, the church at Stinsford where he was baptised and where his heart is buried and on to the home he designed for himself, Max Gate. Sit by the fire on a chilly day in the parlour of Hardy’s cottage or enjoy its beautiful garden and orchard in the sunshine. After walking back through the woods where Hardy played as a boy, journey on to Max Gate where you can soak up the atmosphere in the rooms he wrote most of his most famous works. You can even help yourself to a cup of tea in the old kitchen and pick up one of his novels to while away a few happy hours. Exploring the beautiful Dorset countryside on foot, or by bicycle, as Hardy used to do, gives you the chance to seek out the places that inspired him to write his novels and poems. Marshwood Vales becomes Hardy’s ‘vale of the little dairies’ in Tess of the D’Urbervilles and Egdon

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Exploring Hardy Country

Heath provides the setting for Return of the Native, both a short distance away. No visit to Hardy Country would be complete without a wander through Dorchester, Hardy’s ‘Casterbridge’. After penning a poem of your own in Hardy’s study at Max Gate, drop into the County Museum in Dorchester to see the real thing – the contents of Hardy’s study were left to the museum by the writer in his will. The pen he used to write ‘Tess’ still sits on the desk. Walking through town you will also spot the house that Hardy imagined as home to the Mayor of Casterbridge – now Barclays bank – and the architect’s office where Hardy trained before becoming a successful author. Hardy’s homes are open to the public from mid-March until early November, from Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm. For those planning to visit Hardy’s homes and the museum, pick up the new Joint Ticket, which offers a discounted entry price to the three Hardy places and also to Clouds Hill near Wareham, the rural retreat of T.E. Lawrence – better known as Lawrence of Arabia – who was a great friend of Hardy’s. Pick up a ticket from any of the four places, or Dorchester Tourist Info. For more information visit nationaltrust.org.uk or hardycountry.org

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Corfe Castle

Medieval Banquet Saturday 20 July, 7.30pm

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A unique opportunity to enjoy an evening feast in the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle, with authentic food and live entertainment. This will be an occasion not to be missed. ÂŁ50 per person

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Experience an evening full of surprises, as you take a trip into a medieval fantasy land to live a piece of the past in a perfect location

Cawdel of Leeks (Leek Broth) Tart in Ymbre Day (Onion Tart) Capon in Salome (Chicken in 3 sauces) Beefs Roasted - Porkers - All served with a Salat of herbs and flowers & Rainbow chard and summer vegetables Lumbard in Paste (Custard tart with Apricot compot) Wardonys in Syrup (Pears in red wine sauce)

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COCOONED IN THE VALE The Fontmell is like a butterfly – just a short time ago it started out ugly and awkward but after a wonderfully sympathetic transformation, it has morphed into a beautiful graceful sight, opening its wings in 2010 By Dan Nash

ithin its contemporary clean shell lies a warm, inviting bar and restaurant dressed in a chic cosy country house décor – it’s comparable to an invitation to dine at a friend’s – well lit and spacious for the traveller to rest. There are six beautiful bedrooms, wonderfully decadent and all named after butterflies such as ‘Babochka’ and ‘Kipepeo’ through to the stunning top floor boudoir that is ‘Mallyshag’ - Isle of Wight ‘slang’ for caterpillar. These rooms are offered with the highest level of quality and an artisan finish – from the steam showers to the super king–sized beds, each suite enveloped with a wonderful extravagance. There’s a real sense of unity from both Tom Shaw, chef patron and his team. They enjoy

themselves thoroughly and it shows – all of them instrumental in getting the restaurant to where it is today. Nowhere is it more evident that they’re an integral part of the community than in the stunning menu offered, which is sourced locally where possible. Its fresh produce, brimming with local fare – from the cockles and crab in the risotto to the beer in the battered fish, there is something for everyone. A highlight is one of Tom’s summer creations – a wonderful dish of barbecued pork belly, accompanied with scallops, crispy bacon, quail eggs on a bed of leaves and a jam, with a taste of light courgette fritti, aioli. Second on the list would be the fresh Brixham fish and skinny chips, with Mallyshag batter, mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce. Pop a bottle of Picpoul de Pinet and the meal is complete.

The Fontmell offers pure beauty, inside and outside its four walls

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The Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of outstanding beauty covers about 380 square miles of some of the most gorgeous landscape in the country, with a rich history of hunting, fishing and shooting

Cranborne Chase: a picture of a hunting landscape

ranborne Chase has a special status amongst game shooting aficionados because of the particular ‘quality’ of the shooting that it offers. The steep chalk valleys of Cranborne Chase have proved particularly well suited to it and some of the shoots in the area have been pioneers in developing this particular type of shooting. The emphasis of modern game management is on the shooting of driven pheasants and redlegged partridges. At least 20 million game birds are released into the British countryside each year, and over half a million of them are released on Cranborne Chase making it one of the most intensively managed game landscapes in the country. It is important to remember that the older tradition of ‘walked up’ shooting, that predates the driven shoot, lives on. This type of shooting, which is often called ‘rough shooting’, may be less of a challenge in marksmanship terms

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compared with high driven birds, but it enjoys an enduring popularity. The top-end expensive shooting parties, where hundreds of birds are shot in a day, are becoming less popular. Many people are looking for a smaller, more sociable day with a bag of about 100 where the emphasis is on the quality of the sport and the company rather than competitive marksmanship. Shooting is a hugely egalitarian sport (contrary to popular prejudice), welcoming all-comers who are willing to muck in. If you have not tried it, then to go out beating for a day on your local shoot is one of the best ways to relax, make friends and see the countryside. The acme of fishing is considered by many anglers to be dry fly-fishing on a chalk stream. Our clear, fast flowing chalk streams are the stuff of angling legend and they draw flyfishers from all over the world. Fly-fishing combines every kind of sporting skill. It also requires knowledge of plants, insects and hydrodynamics as well as of the fish species in the river. ‘Wild fishing’ is a new trend and

the river for the benefit of the fish population and not the angler, but proving popular with anglers who relish the challenge offered by truly wild fish. In recent decades roe deer have become the most common deer species in the area. The fallow deer, having been introduced to areas such as Cranborne Chase for hunting in the Medieval period, are still common and becoming more numerous. These species have been joined more recently by muntjac, sika and the occasional red deer from the New Forest. There are now more deer on Cranborne Chase than in recorded history; possibly than ever before. Our landscape could happily support about 5 – 10 deer per square kilometre, but we actually have an estimated 25 – 40 deer per square kilometre in areas where there is some culling and about 50 per square kilometre in areas where there is no shooting. Too many deer have an impact on woodlands that reduces wildlife populations so

why not try your hand at deer stalking and help our woodlands? Hunting with hounds continues to be a thriving field sport in and around Cranborne Chase. The area is now part of three fox hunt ‘countries’, the Wilton, the Portman and the South & West Wiltshire. It is also part of two hare hunting countries: the Pimpernel (Royal Signals) Beagles and the Wiltshire and Infantry Beagles. Fox and hare hunting have been greatly altered by the Hunting Act 2004 which came into force on 18 February 2005. Hunting continues with drag hunting and some forms of exempt hunting. Speaking for myself and my family, we are looking forward to a new beagling season in the autumn, some deer stalking in the winter and a few days fishing before then. David Blake, Project Development Officer,

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This July, wander down to the historic old town of Weymouth, to discover the fruits of its fascinating fishing heritage

t’s that time of year again when Weymouth harbour plays host to one of the most convivial events in the county’s calendar, the Dorset Seafood Festival, on the 13th & 14th July. The event is now the largest free seafood festival in the UK, every year it takes over the picturesque setting of Weymouth’s Old Harbour to celebrate the sea and all its bounty. But this year it’s not just about delicious freshly cooked seafood, entertaining demonstrations by celebrity chefs and a long relaxing weekend drinking champagne at the Pommery harbour side bars. The 2013 Dorset Seafood Festival, in conjunction with b-side – a Dorset based arts festival – will be serving up an atmospheric outdoor art event on the Saturday, 7.30pm to 11pm for everyone to enjoy free of charge. ‘Wrack & Drift’ will be a unique outdoor pop up event mixing film, sound and music. An hour long film created by b-side which includes

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edits from the 1916 silent film classic “20,000 Leagues under the Sea”, cult surf movies, animation and local artist films. The improvised soundtrack for the film will be provided by live DJ’s and musicians; including awarding winning Bristol based musicians Eyebrow, Pete Judge and Paul Wigens, Tim Hill from street band Tongues of Fire, circuit bending mayhem, DIY electronics and electronic exotica from Hacker Farm and Alex Mckechnie, Ram Jam on the DJ decks, all mixed and served up by Andrew Cleeton (ex Hacienda). The evening will start with a live DJ set by Ram Jam, 7.30pm to 9.30pm promising, to set the tempo for early evening drinks with a seamless blend of new bossa, ragamuffin, dancehall, jazz, funk and soul, mixed-up live with ‘timeless giants’; Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Queen, The Jam, Perry Como, Louis Armstrong, The Temptations, Radiohead and Adele, as you’ve never heard them before. The screening itself will start at 10pm and will take place next to the old Weymouth Pavilion car park. Sponsored by Weird Fish, the festival’s title Pommery Champagne will be 43

serving chilled fizz throughout the event. Other confirmed sponsors include Piddle Brewery, Real World Services security, Seafish, South West Trains and ARA Wines. Media sponsors include the Be Social, Dorset Echo, Dorset magazine, Resort Marketing and national publication Food & Travel magazine. The Fishermen’s Mission is the chosen beneficiary of money raised from the 2013 Dorset Seafood Festival. Joining this year’s extended conviviality will be local chefs Mark Hix, Mat Follas, John Wright, Lesley Waters, Russell Brown and from the South West Matt Cook and Duncan Lucas. Festival organiser, Brian Cooper said: “I am delighted to be able to extend the programme into the evening this year. We recognise the importance of broadening the event’s offer and are committed to increasing its appeal. The b-side pop-up event will allow visitors to enjoy the festival until the sun goes down and experience the uniqueness of the resort on a balmy summer evening.” For more information and a full programme of events for the Dorset Seafood Festival weekend visit dorsetseafood.co.uk arkadia magazine

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Deliciously Dorset:

A new dining experience A new fine-dining restaurant, sewn together with the true essence of Hampshire and Dorset – this isn’t one to miss For further details please visit www.hotelterravina.co.uk

otel TerraVina’s exciting new finer-dining restaurant ‘The Dining Room at TerraVina’, has now opened and complements the Hotel’s main restaurant, with its laid back, Californian inspired décor and menus. ‘The Dining Room at TerraVina’ offers a nine or twelve course tasting menu comprising of dishes created entirely with foraged and fresh produce exclusively from Hampshire and Dorset. From the bread flour to the meat, sea herbs and locally landed fish, every item of fresh produce is of Hampshire or Dorset origin with only one exception, the snails, which come from Aylesbury. Even the plates are made from hollowed local bark and cocktails sticks

created from New Forest Hawthorn branches. Standout dishes include a pumpkin and Dorset truffle velouté, Lymington landed turbot with hand-picked tidal greens and cockles and a Dorset and acorn brûlée with chocolate sorbet. Heading the kitchen team is George Blogg. Dorset born and bred, Blogg is a hugely talented chef whose previous positions include Sous Chef at Le Champignon Sauvage and The Square, both of which hold two Michelin-stars. If you can’t make a trip to the Dining Room for dinner, why not try the hotel at lunchtime and if the sun is shining, take advantage of the verandah for some al fresco dining instead – we have plenty of options.

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The great DORSET

Steam fair

Martin Oliver, the Managing Director of the Great Dorset Steam Fair and son of the founder, the late Michael Oliver, chats to Arkadia about its 45th anniversary By Bethany Ansell How and why It was Dad’s love affair with the legendary Somerset and Dorset joint railway which ran close to our family home that got it all going. Ted Hines from Shaftesbury suggested to Dad that there was enough interest in old steam and vintage tackle to form a small club for supporters. Things went well, and it was obvious more land was required. Fondest memories My dad – when I was growing up I used to be amazed at how he could put it all together every year. He had a great talent for persuasion and I used to love listening to him talk. Dad’s persuasiveness attracted a lot of exhibits that otherwise probably wouldn’t have come – it was brand new with no credentials – you’ve got to be a very special character to be able to do that. arkadia magazine

Your expectations I don’t think anyone could have predicted the huge scale the fair has become today, but Dad always knew it would be successful. Back at Shaftesbury in 1968, the show enjoyed 2000 visitors, now it attracts over 200,000 people! Is it unique It’s the combination of smells, sounds and sights that make the fair so unique. Sometimes I take a step back and am totally amazed by the sheer size of it – it truly is breath taking. Your future Running the steam fair wasn’t something I ever envisaged doing when growing up. In 1990, with the show getting noticably bigger, Dad needed more admin help, so I packed in my job and went full time with the show, and I have to say, I’ve enjoyed it. 46

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CAMP BESTIVAL

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• ROB DA BANK • SASHA • DJ DAPPER DAN • GRANDMASTER FLASH • DICK N DOM RIP IT UP • SOFT ROCKS • FEELING GLOOMY • FABIO • SOMBRERO SOUND • COLEY FROM LUV*JAM

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We tell you why you should grab a ticket to Camp Bestival, before it’s too late

hat better way to kick off the school summer holidays than with a trip to the awardwinning Camp Bestival? Set against the backdrop of Lulworth Cove and Dorset’s dramatic Jurassic coastline, it’s the ultimate destination for a family break at a castle campsite by the sea. With the festival just around the corner, start planning your funfilled escape now. A whole array of outdoor pursuits, actionpacked fun and games as well as a festival programme of entertainment for all the family, Camp Bestival is not one to miss. Its music, comedy and literary line up is the best yet! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.campbestival.net 49

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Kite Right Founder and director of KiteRight, Gary Hawkins, tells us the harrowing beauty behind the charity’s birth

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The story of the birth of KiteRight is pretty simple, as is its chronology. Founded in April 2012 and launched the following June, we were patient until October when we were registered with the Charities Commission October 2012. The growth however, is much harder to explain. Little did I know that the first spark of an idea which had popped into my head last April would turn into a flickering small flame seen around the globe. But what ignited that spark? What was the catalyst? Often it is said that from adversity comes strength. In this case, born from disaster came creativity and vision. For many years I have suffered a mental illness called cyclothermia, a type of bi-polar mood disorder, or in other words, manic depressive. Stephen Fly and many others suffer from this sometimes debilitating illness often called “bi-polar light” by our friends across the pond. I like this description as it sounds like some form of low calorie cola, and scares people a little less. You see, people are scared of mental illness, some are even disgusted. Stigma and

discrimination still exists in society even in today’s more enlightened age. But from a very bad time in my illness, where I took to my bed for three months, came a slither of hope – a sparked idea – a spark of light in a very dark and scary place. I took that flicker and held it tight, nurturing it until it became a small steady flame, lighting up the black night of depression. That flame was called KiteRight. It gave me hope, gave others that we work with belief and was slowly, via the power of social media, seen across the globe. I couldn’t have foreseen what was to follow. In my wildest dreams I didn’t see myself sat in my tiny spare room, in my suburban 3-bed house, talking to Sir Richard Branson and the participants of the Maitai Camp on Necker Island via a live video feed in June this year. I wasn’t prepared to feel the warm glow of pride as I watched people skydive, ride to Paris or walk and run the Thames path for the KiteRight. Our mission statement is simple: To use kite sports to empower, support, change, educate and employ people with physical, mental health or learning challenges. Easy huh? Well,

I have learned the concept is only easy to those of us who have already felt the freedom and magic of kite sports. Those who therefore understand the verve a kite and some wind can impart to a person’s soul. So lets start right at the beginning. Kite sports – what are they? I want you to think back to Mary Poppins, the magical film of many a readers youth. The small basic triangular kite, the slightly grating but enigmatic tune of “Lets go fly a kite”. That’s the most basic form of our sport. Kites were invented 2800 years ago in China, and since then have been an element of almost every culture and country known to man, enjoyed by many. Ancient and medieval Chinese sources list uses of kites for measuring distances, testing the wind, lifting men, signalling, and communication for military operations. So the concept of using the lift of a kite to propel a

human being either vertically of horizontally was established as long ago as 520 AD. Kite sports have clearly evolved and are not a new phenomenon. They have developed into a sport enjoyed by thousands around the world. KiteRight uses all forms of kite sports on Land, water and snow. This can range from small single line kites to massive 14 meter kites with five lines and comprehensive primary and secondary safety systems. KiteRight works with people will all forms of disability of all ages and we use the Equality Act 2010 to form our referral criteria. We teach people the joys of learning to kite using land, water or snow all for free. We adapt the sport to meet the persons needs, not visa versa. We encourage those that can to participate in the sport up to the highest levels. Never before has the sport had disabled instructors. It does now.

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The Exchange Sturminster Newton

The Exchange at its heart is a Community centre, but it is definitely no ordinary Community centre. It is also a registered charity, an arts centre and a learning centre, offering great potential for community and entertainment activities. Situated in the historic market town of Sturminster Newton, The Exchange is the culmination and the focal point of a remarkable community initiative to take the lead in the regeneration programme to bring new life into this idylic setting. In 1997 the livestock market that had made Sturminster Newton the hub of the Blackmore Vale was closed down. Seven acres of derelict land were left, only a stone’s throw from the very centre of town. This was followed in 2000 by the loss of the prize winning creamery. Residential development started to expand the population at an ever increasing rate. Contemplating the loss of amenities and employment opportunities, local people had the vision to see that the empty site offered an opportunity to give the town new heart and purpose, but that unless the community found a way to take the initiative; the opportunity would be lost forever. A carefully co-ordinated design for the entire site, by local architect Philip Proctor, incorporated a GP surgery, the co-operative store and other commercial spaces together with The Exchange, which stands at the head of the site. A major priority was environmental responsibility, an example of which are the high levels of insulation and natural ventilation to contribute towards the aim of being energy efficient.

What do we do? A more appropriate question would probably be, what don’t we do? Almost every weekend we have live performances from fantastic artists all over the world, including music, theatre and dance. And trust me, when we say fantastic, we truly mean it. We have played host to The Swingle Singers, Elkie Brooks, Courtney Pine and many more. As this is part of our aims as a charity, we a thrilled to be able to offer such a wide variety of entertainment to our local community, and Dorset as a whole. Not only that, we also have a wide selection of rooms available for hire. We have hosted Weddings, Funerals, Birthday parties, Business conferences, Coffee mornings and much much more. There isn’t anything that doesn’t happen at The Exchange, so if you are interested in joining a club, coming to see a show, or hosting an event of your own, The Exchange is definitely the place to be. There are lots of ways you can get in contact with us. Firstly, for information on events we have coming up, you can visit our website on www.stur-exchange.co.uk. If there is an event you would like to attend, or you are interested in booking one of our rooms, you can call our friendly Box Office on 01258 475137. We are also on Facebook and Twitter, so to keep up with our latest updates, follow us!

Autumn/Winter ‘13 Music Simone & Garfunkel Friday 6th September 7:30pm Tickets £5 ‘a tribute to the legendary American duo’

Show of Hands Saturday 14th September 8pm Tickets £18, £16 u18s ‘UK’s finest acoustic roots act’

Jo Harman Friday 27th September 7:30pm Tickets TBC ‘the best blues and soul singer ever to come out of the UK’

Theatre The Death & Life of Sherlock Holmes Friday 6th September 7:30pm Tickets £5 ‘this play sees Roger Llewellyn return in a new Holmes investigation’

The Great Big Fabulous Dance for Life Show Saturday 28th September 8pm Tickets £9.50, £8 u18s, £12 on the door ‘a vibrant and uplifting celebration of dance’

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Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston Friday 1st November 7:30pm Tickets £10, £12 on the door ‘timeless and well chosen covers’

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Budapest Cafe Orchestra Sunday 17th November 7:30pm Tickets TBC ‘their infectious energy will sweep you off your feet and stay in your heart forever’

Black Voices Thursday 19th December 7:30pm Tickets £15 ‘an a capella quintet of truley outstanding quality’

Comedy Night Saturday 12th October 8pm Tickets £12 ‘a side-splittingly funny evening of entertainment’

Back to Broadway Saturday 26th October 7:30pm Tickets £TBC ‘a celebration of all that is best about Musical Theatre’

After a fourth sell-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in April 2012, festival favourites Show of Hands come to The Exchange showing just why they have been showered with accolades. Singer songwriter Steve Knightley, multi instrumentalist Phil Beer & bass player/vocalist Miranda Sykes combine to provide a fabulous evening’s entertainment.

Sherlock Holmes

Jay Productions & Makin Projects present Roger Llewellyn in Sherlock Holmes: the Death and Life. After his earlier sell-out world wide tours, this new play sees Roger Llewellyn return in a new Holmes investigations. In this wryly humorous tale, of murder, mystery & the occult, the world’s greatest detective refuses to leave the stage!

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Come visit our showroom & experience MisuraEmme first hand.

wardrobes I walk-in-wardrobes I tv units I bookshelves I beds I sofas I tables I storage Units B1 & 2 50 Waterloo Road Poole, Dorset BH17 7LG T: 01202 694 963 E: info@lamco-design.co.uk

Fitted Furniture for Modern Living Est 1981

www.lamco-design.co.uk

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Thursday June 20, 2013