Arkadia May June 2015

Arkadia THE VERY BEST OF DORSET IN ONE LOVELY BESPOKE MAGAZINE

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emma Costello 8 Tabernacle Walk - Blandford Forum - Dorset DT11 7DL - Tel: +44 (0) 1258 455501

St Kitts and its’ wonderful journey from dated to outstanding As 'Emma Costello' my world is ever changing.

One of the remits of my varied and exciting role is to search for and acquire new ventures.

My passion for property is long standing and passionate. My radar is always set to ‘seek’!

When looking for a suitable project my criteria include:

• Potential yield • Malleability of the property • Location, location, location • And most importantly – the potential for fun!

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My portfolio is far ranging and features starter flats, for those at the beginning of their journey, to challenging listed building conversions. I love to update and showcase the properties' personality and strengths.

I source quality finishes with high spec appliances and add a sprinkling of flair - a slight twinkle in the stone work surface or modern feet on the bath, sleek lines with smoked glass balconies and chunky wood burners promising cosy living.

I was immediately drawn to the stunning view that St Kitts benefits from. The Lazy river calmly meanders by, with swans gracefully passing and otters busily fishing.

The changing seasons observed from the master bedrooms balcony, a true slice of Dorset.

E-mail or visit - emma@emmacostello.com - www.emmacostello.com

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Summer Summer Summer Time... Summer time!!!

Yes - It's Summer, it's hot hot hot (Least it was, before you all start throwing your wellies at me) and the heat is getting us all excited. We've gone and accosted some great local artists, some of the best, and scrummiest places to try new food from wonderful continents, we've musicians, healthy bits, artisan mirror makers, festival shakers, and merry old gardening capers!

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We're settling into our second year now of producing Arkadia, so a massive thanks to all of you guys that have supported us, fed us, watered us, driven to our events, and kept the love for this little old bespoke magazine. This has kept me doing what I do, yes there are other mags, but as one of my fine friends said "They're just not maverick are they?" - I guess that kind of sums us up, we're not afraid to be ridiculed, we laugh in the face of commercialism, and we scoff at those that wish to proof read our magazine...go ahead you hardy fools. We're planning on doing this for sometime yet - roll on 2015 Summer, see you all at the festivals, get following us get set to enjoy our Summer madness!!

See you by the cider tent for 'South Coast Summer fare'!

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There has never been a better time to buy - or sell - your house. The market is heating up and so, thankfully, is the weather.

So, with summer just around the corner and the General Election all but behind us, why not spend it in your dream home?

Boosted by our exclusive tie-in with Fine & Country and the unprecedented interest in stunning Dorset, we have a raft of fresh, exciting properties on our books. Come and get them while they are – and it is - hot!

Because finding your forever home shouldn’t be hard work. That's Domvs' job.

Massive shout out to the talented and clever www.tanyamarchillustrations.com T: 0798 3545 077 for our very cool caricatures!

Danny Nash Creative Nonsense

Robin Savill Features Editor

Jodie Whyte Photographer

Jazmin House Photographer

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Looking at birds through a kaleidoscope, that’s how my husband describes my watercolours.

I took it as a compliment, even though it wasn’t meant as one. He prefers my past work, tight, detailed and a bit more lifelike but I’ve loosened up and got a bit more daring these days. Working 24/7 and trading most weekends with Gekko Jewellery Design means painting has to be quite fast if anything is to get finished, it also has to fit into my tiny workshop, so when I was given a box of watercolours as a present I fell in love with them, they ticked all the 'boxes'!

Even if the outcome isn’t always what I had in mind, the act of throwing paint into puddles of water is mesmerizing! I’m like a kid watching fireworks, those little 'sploshy star-bursts' get me every time! I can still fiddle with the details, I like to make the eyes and beaks a focal point but the fun lies in the feathers!

I paint what I love, birds, animals, trees. Wildlife has always played a big role in my life and my work. I’m happiest in the woods with my dog and binoculars, a bit of a twitcher and secret tree hugger!

After working as a graphic designer at 18, I set out as a freelance illustrator, not hugely successful, but a massive learning curve. I moved on to woodcarving, took on a few commissions here and there, but I was never going to make a living from that, way too time consuming!

Then I fell into interiors, having been asked to decorate a new range of roll top baths with a marble effect, and so, still self-employed, I developed new techniques in decorative paint effects and specialised in faux marble finishes. Sadly the bottom dropped out of the market and circumstances have since forced me to take on a series of dull jobs, which is when I started Gekko jewellery.

The creative spiral is moving on again and now the watercolours are sitting side by side with my jewellery design and I occasionally do murals and the odd pet portrait.

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I’m now looking forward to another year at local events, fairs and festivals and I’m keen to see peoples' reaction to my work.

I’ve had a few commissions but until I get out there and talk to people I won’t really know what’s popular. I suspect it’s the quirky ones like the ostrich and emu, they are impossible to paint sensibly, way too funky looking for that! I’m currently working on a collection of British birds but I’ve got plans for some more colourful friends too.

I'm also painting hops, barley and all sorts of creatures in The Firkin Shed, a new micro pub in Bournemouth.

Good excuse for a beer!

Sandi Mower -Gekko Designs 07870586187

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Dr ifted & Gifted Beautiful handmade driftwood gifts and furniture for the home

Polly Goldsmith. 39, Straits. Portland. Dorset. DT5 1HG Email: polcat14@rocketmail.com Telephone: 07864893603

Jane Alexander Hand crafted enamel jewellery, picture boxes and buttons

Email: janealexander@gmx.com Telephone: 07818345358 www.jane-alexander.com

The Art of Newborn Photography Dorset-based entrepreneur Karen Wiltshire of KW Photography knows a thing or two about handling babies. She’s worked with hundreds of them in her work as a full time professional newborn photographer, typically when they are aged less than 14 days old.

Since establishing her business in 2011, which she operates from her home-based studio in Poole, she has developed a reputation as the ‘baby whisperer’ thanks to her skill in soothing and posing even the most unsettled newborn baby during a photo shoot.

Indeed, Karen has been putting Dorset on the map in the past year as her newborn photography has attracted the attention of people around the globe, and as the trend has really taken off.

When her photographs were printed in the Daily Mail on two occasions last year, she was subsequently published in media in almost all continents of the world and swiftly became the newborn photographer on everyone’s lips; desired by parents and revered by other professional photographers.

What she aims to achieve is the “sleeping baby” pose, which epitomises the ‘art of newborn photography’. It’s a look that first became popular in the USA by Anne Geddes in the 1990s and which has since become highly-prized in the UK. Karen explains the appeal for parents to Arkadia: “Try as some parents might, it is virtually impossible to create similar quality images at home. There truly is an art to newborn photography; in the posing of the child and the considered use of lighting and props. Only a professional can create this and the resulting pictures can be treasured forever – either as mementoes in the parents’ own homes or as gifts for family members.”

But she warns, “It is not enough to simply pick up a camera and snap away, without professional training or experience handling young babies. With subjects as small and fragile as newborns, it is paramount that newborn photographers are professionally trained, and also insured, to ensure the safety of the baby at all times.”

As one of the leading newborn photographers in the UK, The Guild of Photographers’ ‘Photographer of the Year’ 2013 and the very first Craftsman of Children’s photography, it’s a message she is keen to promote.

She is making it her mission to educate parents who are considering commissioning a newborn photographer particularly since the industry is currently unregulated.

Her work as a professional trainer in newborn photography is also ensuring the message reaches other professionals working in this highly specialised genre, which currently shows no signs of waning in popularity.

For more information visit www.kw-photography.co.uk.

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AB Aquatics Landscaping & aquatic specialists

Even on those cold, wet winter mornings when he's up to his armpits in freezing cold mud and sludge, he still has a smile on his face.

9 Wilson Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PF, United Kingdom, +44 (0) 130 5 250139 arkadiaRoad, magazine

Water way to do things...

AB Aquatics was started in 2009, after many years of working in the aquatics and landscaping field, Arron, the company director, felt he could offer a more personnel touch to what he does and also to his clients, With client care being of high importance to him the business has gone from strength to strength. AB Aquatics caters for everything water related and also associated landscaping, specialising in both. Their creations are always bespoke and individual, they're not shy of the more radical projects that get presented to them, alongside the more everyday requests.

Arron has worked in the aquatic industry for over 16 years and in that time worked on some very impressive projects all over the country, from stately homes to RHS gardens. In 2001 he gained his degree in aquaculture and fisheries science and since then hasn't looked back. AB Aquatics have a very good working relationship with other local companies who are in the similar field, this allows them to offer their clients the very best knowledge and information on a wide spectrum within the water environment, from chemical weed control to riverine habitat management.

AB Aquatics are highly trained and employ highly skilled contractors, all of whom are immersed in the joy of what they do and have worked together for many years. AB Aquatics have become certified installers for market leading brands such as Oase and Firestone pond liners, this allows them to install products without voiding warranties and offering clients exceptional guarantees.

AB Aquatics offer a huge range of services from design through to construction, all the way on to maintenance packages. They can offer their clients a 'turn key' solution for any project of any size, be it a residential address or a national park.

AB Aquatics is devoted to improving natural habitat for wildlife and whenever possible will use natural and ecologically sourced material. They strongly disagree with using pre made pieces as this takes away the individuality, the distinct design that every pond or water feature should have.

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Lucy Tidsbury Fine Art I am a full time artist living in the Isle of Purbeck in the heart of Dorset. I live on a sheep farm with my partner, surrounded by wildlife, farm animals and of course, doggies. Steeple Leaze farm is also a campsite and every day we see many animals of all shapes and sizes, which is an inspiration and a bit of distraction from my fine art. Painting pet portraits is a work of love for me, I love painting all animals from Dogs and Cats to Horses, Alpacas, Cows and even Ducks!

I gained a Diploma in Fine Art at the Bournemouth Arts Institute and went on to do my BA Degree in Fine Art at the University of Chichester in 2007. Since then I have worked in various jobs, done a bit of travelling before deciding to go for it full time with my Art in 2014, best decision I’ve ever made.

As well as spending my time painting, I also attend a lot of local shows throughout the year, one I’m very much looking forward to this year is the Harmony at Larmer Tree event in May. I exhibit my work including my cow paintings as well as my hand painted gifts, my ‘Moo’ coasters and placemats have been particularly popular at the Country Fairs!

These events are a great opportunity not only to sell my work, but to meet people and their pets, although I paint the portraits from photos it’s always great to meet the pets if I can, so I can get to know their personality and unique characteristics as this is what will make the painting that bit special.

I’m also taking part in Purbeck Art Weeks this year for the first time and my work will be displayed at Rollington,. You can find out about all the events I’m taking part in on my website. I am currently available for private commissions and you can find out more about me and my work at www.lucyspetportraits.com

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Photographic Competition First Prize £1,000.00 Capture the beauty of Sculpture by the Lakes to win £1,000 and have your work published in Arkadia Magazine. Professionals and amateurs alike are encouraged to submit their photos of the park between 1 January and 30 September 2015 (the photos must be taken within this date). You are invited to visit and take your inspiration from a subject that interests you, be that the gardens, sculptures, wildlife, flora or landscape- it’s your choice!

For details on visiting Sculpture by the Lakes please go to www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk Submissions.

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Entries must be emailed on or before 30th September 2015 to sbtl@me.com with ‘Photographic Competition’ as the subject line The image should be at least 2700 pixels on its longest edge and no more than 4000 pixels It must be a JPEG file, preferably RGB The File Name must include Title, Name of Entrant and email address The competition is free to enter Copyright of all entries remains with the photographer, but Sculpture by the Lakes and Arkadia Magazine reserve the right to use, publish and republish entries in connection with the competition, without payment.

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Closing date is 30th September 2015 Any photographs taken at Sculpture by the Lakes during 2015 are eligible – it can be the gardens, sculpture, wildlife, flora, landscape Each entrant can submit up to four photographs There is a first prize of £1,000.00 Two runner up prizes of £250.00 The winners and runners up will be published in the November/December 2015 issue of Arkadia Magazine The competition is open to professionals and amateurs The photographs must be taken during 2015 By entering the competition you are accepting these rules.

Sculpture by the Lakes Pallington Lakes, Pallington, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8QU www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk sbtl@me.com

Bozley Crafts Jewellery 'Chainmaille' jewellery, the name conjures up different images for everyone. Some hear “Chainmaille” and think of knights of old, rampaging Vikings or fantasy epics, others hear the word “Jewellery” and see precious metals and gems.

What we make at Bozley Crafts Jewellery is a combination of both. It combines the ancient art of linking rings to produce stunning chains. The masters of the craft, from Roman/Greek/Ottoman and ancient Chinese times, produced works of art, as do the craftsmen nowadays, to adorn people around the world. For example the Byzantine chain (pronounced Bee Zan Teen Ah), whether for a necklace or a bracelet, is a staple style that should be in everyone's jewellery wardrobe. We can make this and almost any other style, in any number.

As jewellery is a unisex product, our styles can be made to suit your individual personal preferences.

We use a number of different materials, from Copper and Brass, and the alloy of those metals i.e. Bronze, through to the 'new' materials, Stainless Steel and Aluminium, the last being very versatile as it is light yet strong and can be anodised to any colour in the rainbow.

Precious metals, i.e. gold and silver can be used.

Some of our pieces are enhanced by using Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski crystal pearls, giving another dimension in the spectrum of avaliable colours.

Are you going on holiday or on a cruise this year? Would you like to dress up for the meal at the captains table?

Are you nervous about taking your “real” jewellery with you. If your answers are “Yes”, you can stun the rest of the party at your table with a unique, glamorous piece of bespoke handmade jewellery that will have everyone intrigued about the provenance of the piece.

At Bozley Crafts Jewellery we can make such a piece and at a cost that will not break the bank.

Bozley Crafts now has a new address at : Bozley Crafts Jewellery 106 The Wincombe Centre Wincombe Business Park Shaftesbury - SP7 9QJ 01747 855894 07876 809419 bozleycrafts@live.com www.bozleycrafts.com

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Get ready to warm your cockles!

A visit to the 8th Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival - taking place 11-12 July 2015 in Weymouth Harbour – is sure to warm your cockles and give you that warm and fuzzy feeling’ brought on by sunshine, seafood and champagne!

Summer is the busiest time for Weymouth so plan ahead, use the Park & Ride or take the train.

If you are unsure of how to ‘glam your clam’ or ‘pimp your shrimp’ get along to the interactive sessions in the ‘How To’ area, where you can work closely with local experts and regionally caught seafood – all of which will be high on the menu.

Expect to choose from around 100 stallholders offering a mouthwatering selection of tasty fish dishes, and with the new Sustainability

Awards sponsored by Comax UK – rewarding exhibitors who use local seafood - you will be sure to experience quality in the beautiful setting of Weymouth Harbour, including the opportunity to sit and dine in a new 'pop up' restaurant brought to you by the award winning Hive

Beach Cafe, sponsored by Finn Square.

The star of last year’s event was the humble whelk, thousands of which were served up. This year the team is focusing on cockles, clams and oysters with a warm ‘whelkcome’ back- with support from top chefs Nigel Bloxham, Jack Stein, Dave Giles, Gill Meller, Pete Miles, Russell Brown, Taher Jibet, Matthew Budden and Mat Follas.

Pommery UK Director, Sara Hicks says: ‘Time to relax. Dip into one of the many Pommery bars around the harbour where you can taste some of Pommery’s award winning champagnes. Pommery is a perfect partner with seafood, so enjoy a glass of Pommery Brut Royal with Dorset Oysters, expertly shucked by Pete Miles and his team from Storm & The Cruel Sea.’ Summer is the busiest time for Weymouth so plan ahead, use the Park & Ride or take the train. South West Trains is our official rail travel sponsor and you can get some good deals if you book early. You can also listen to regular traffic reports with our radio sponsor, Wessex FM. A not for profit event, the organisers are looking to beat the £11,000 raised for The Fishermen’s Mission, the event’s chosen charity, in 2014. arkadia magazine

For more information, to book a table in Hive Beach Cafe at Finn Square, and opening times visit www.dorsetseafood.co.uk or follow us on Twitter or Facebook

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n a visit to Poole quay this Summer, take a fresh look at The Guildhall Tavern, serving traditional and wonderful french cuisine, your hosts for the day, Husband and Wife team of Severine and Frederic Seweryn, an incredibly passionate, vibrant french duo who, with a very elite brigade of service staff, commis chefs, and a very relaxed Sommelier, has these guy's hitting the mark, year in and year out.

We visit on a sunny, if chilly Thursday early lunch service, arriving at 12.00 the place is half full, by 12.30. We're surrounded by a host of families, businessmen and women and folk of all ages, greeting visitors, a lot of warm hugs from Severine, from local clients to old friends, and big smiles and warm merriment for new faces.

This place is alive with the smells and the taste of their homeland, with a chilled decor, fitting to the surrounding scenery of blue skies, clean sea air and bobbing boats in the marina. The place sits comfortably in it's surrounds, the old 'meeting place' for the Township, the Guildhall has been 15 years in the making, listed in the 'Michelin Guide 2015' the award winning food, freshly prepared, and bought in from local fishing boats, through to the best Scottish scallops money can buy.

The food, delightful, the ambience incredible, and now with outside dining you can fully immerse yourselves in the spirit and the spice of the coast, with a menu to fit all ages, and a takeout choice, there is something for everyone, a little gem tucked away in old town Poole!!

Frederic & Severine look forward to your company soon.

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The Guildhall tavern

Poole Quay

A traditional meeting point, one which now serves the best French cuisine in Dorset.

Words - Danny Nash Images - Jodie Whyte

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A FEAST OF LIVE MUSIC AND SING-ALONGS

Underworld Clean Bandi t Ka iser Chief s Professor Green Wretch 32 Kate Tempes t Bob Geldof Soul II Soul Level 42 Alison Moyet Ella Eyre Cymande 808 State Buzzcocks DJ Yoda The Cuban Brothers

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Slaves Only The Young George The Poet Eliza Carthy THE Spooky Men’s Chorale Mr Wilson’s Second Liners Ekkah Weymouth UKULELEANS The Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band Sinful Maggie Folk Idol Reggaerobics & more family fun. . . t h e at r e , s hows & c u r io s i t i e s

The Cat In The Hat Live mr tumble

Dick v Dom Go Wild In The Ring Royal Albert Hall pres. Albert’s Band Musical Bingo Gospeloke Funky Little Choir Steelers & MANY MORE GREATEST TENT ON EARTH

The Scarecrows’ Wedding Freestyle Funk Forum The King of Tiny Things Misunderstood Monsters Marawa the Amazing Marawa’s Majorettes West End Romeo and Juliet: Retold very special wild host

Duck in a Truck Brit School Gorilla Gardening The Party Kids Hype & Pavilion Danceathon Arielle Free & so much more

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Camp Bestival’s own wild man Rob da Bank says:

“Calling all wild boys and wild girls… oh yes my wild friends and family, prepare to get down and dirty at Camp Bestival 2015 as we dump the technology and scramble into the woods for a back to nature escape from normality. We’ll have golden chances to bond with your kids in the mud kitchen, sleep under the stars with your mates and family, and take part in tons of wild activities. Release your inner wild thing and see you in July!”

Going wilder than ever before our festi-holiday frolics are already off to a cracking start with previously announced headline sets from Underworld, Clean Bandit & Kaiser Chiefs and brand new family shows from The Cat in the Hat Live and Dick vs Dom Go Wild in the Ring. Now we have even more news of fantastic live acts, big Camp Bestival faves, mega-wild workshops and brand new attractions, all joining us at Lulworth Castle on the dramatic Jurassic Coast this 30th July – 2nd August, when Camp Bestival Goes Wild!

Chief Wild Thing Rob da Bank says: “I don't know where to start with our typically all encompassing, diverse and pretty wild line-up.

Maybe at the end, with electronic mega-dons Underworld revving up for the grand finale on Sunday all the way back through iconic pop from Alison Moyet, Level 42 and Bob Geldof, young guns Wretch 32, Pro Green and Clean Bandit, plus the hottest new blood Kate Tempest, Slaves and George The Poet. I'm really hoping there’s a lot to discover at Camp Besti 2015. Not forgetting our most requested act every year and a total legend: Mr Tumble!

“As Camp veterans know, music is only one part of the adventure and our incredible creative crew have really pulled it out of the bag with some really wild arts and kids shenanigans from The Train Trip to West End Kids and all the amazing workshops and wild activities to boot. Really hope to see you at our castle by the sea in sunny Lulworth in July!”

Joining our three previously announced headliners, we’ll have loads more brilliant live music from the likes of Hackney’s finest, Professor Green and lyrical gymnast, Wretch 32, who commented “I’m extremely excited to be coming to play for my fans at Camp Bestival, expect a special show! See you in the summer!”

We’ll also have Mercury Prize nominee and long-time Camp Bestival favourite Kate Tempest, world famous philanthropist and sometime Boomtown Rat Bob Geldof, legendary dance machine Soul II Soul, 80s pop powerhouse, Level 42, incredible chanteuse Alison Moyet, the silky voiced Ella Eyre, funk and rare groove legends, Cymande, proper Manchester rave crew 808 State, original punk-pop geniuses Buzzcocks, turntable maestro DJ Yoda, and funny funkers, TheCuban Brothers.

Back on board and chomping at the bit to go wild with us, we have a host of Camp Bestival favourites with brand new shows, including the Insect Circus, West End Kids, BRIT School, Royal Albert Hall Albert’s Band and the award winning Funky Little Choir. We’ll have wild workshops aplenty from BRIT School, West End Kids and Workshop Patrol. And brand spanking new for 2015, prepare to be amazed by The Chrysalis Garden, our fabulous new spa and wellbeing area, and The Train Trip, an astonishing mini carnival on the right side of the tracks, plus there will be truly Wild Adventures with our biggest, bestest and wildest activities yet!

Helping you to kick back, relax and enjoy finer festival things there will, as ever, be an incredible choice of premium camping and hospitality options with great family facilities and hot showers, including Lucky Cat Hospitality, Camping Plus Premium Camping, Breastival Mother & Baby Chill Out, Airstreams, Tipis, Yurts and much, much more.

Images ; Jazmin House.

We get the low down on the four piece showdown!!!

Perhaps it’s easier to say we never started out wanting to be in a band, or to be musicians and I still use that term loosely! As a band we just like to have a good time and enjoy writing our own stuff… If you told us that we would be playing festivals and going on 'BBC Introducing' we would have all laughed out loud!

To start with it was just Billy and I, when we got back from a game of football one Sunday, Billy had his guitar and

I just started playing a bit, by the following week we had our first gig as a duo. After some time Josh bumped into Billy and got chatting about music and asked if we were up for a jam? The rest is history.

Before we knew it we were a trio, travelling around Dorset, Devon, London and Essex playing 5-6 gigs a week!

As the band continued to grow, we knew we had to dedicate our time to it fully so we gave up our jobs and became full-time musicians - a gratifying thing in itself.

I don’t meet many a folk that do what they love as a job!

About 10 months ago, Josh and I went over to the States to check out the music scene in the South. It influenced us a lot, we got the bug to write and spend more time developing our music. We decided we needed a bigger sound with drum kit and bass guitar. We began looking but didn’t really advertise that these changes were going to be made, we wanted to make sure we found the right person - someone we would get on with - enter Will Quick.

As I recall we didn’t even rehearse with Will to begin with... Will just listened to the tracks and pitched up at a gig with guitar and amp in hand – it was great to jam with a whole band.

More recently we got a call from 'BBC Introducing the South' with Melita Dennett. We made the trip down to Brighton and played a Live Lounge set which was epic. The film of us on the show can be seen on our website www.theleggomen.com After the Live Lounge we rushed to another gig in Brighton, we loved the music scene down there and look forward to going back.

After playing BBC Introducing, more and more doors starting opening for us, we even supported a young solo artist called SOAK, who a few weeks later was featured on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.

For right now though, we are coming into festival season and things are getting busier and busier – we are all looking forward to what the summer will bring! We are also finishing our 2nd EP and we hope to launch it later this year – watch this space!

Olly Coe, The Leggomen

For more info visit www.nicolastockley.co.uk email -stockleynicky@gmail.com

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fter initially setting out from school to study Geology, and then a stint in South frica, I knew I had to return home and do what I was always meant to be doing.

Learning and reading is a huge passion of mine, but I've been drawing since my earliest memories. At senior school I felt encouraged to fall into an industry where I could make money and have a good opportunity by securing a stable career, but I found myself at University drawing in the everyday tedious lectures.

Glad to say however, that I don’t have regrets about dropping that life, I'm hungry for this one and currently in my second year of a BA in Fine Art. Inspired by the workings of the natural world, my roots as an artist are sourced from an upbringing in the Isle of Purbeck.

My work is influenced by a fascination with philosophical pondering and psychoanalysis, I create work that takes a view on understanding ourselves and the problem of 'life as a human being'.

The subjects I use in my work act as a visual metaphor to challenge and question an audience's perception of 'living' and the personal fulfilment in their own lives.

We are the only beings, with the concept of death attached to us our whole lives, and the rationality we are born with means we can choose not to follow a path of basic existence.

We spend our whole lives striving for more.

Themes of existence in modern society are important to me, I feel that our culture lacks mindfulness in the World we live in and wrap themselves so tightly in the trivia. Mortality is consistent and recurring in my work, it’s become a gateway to express my own conflict with making the most of time and the inevitable end, it sounds morbid but I find that using my work to face up to mortality gives me the strength to try and live a life by my values. I am conscious of a society we live in, that appears to act as slaves to repeat cycles of existence.

I usually work big, on large rolls of fabriano. I hate small drawings. I like the intense proximity of a big drawing, and the journey I take with a small drawing is too short, and in the end it’s all about the journey you take with your art, a slow growing obsession of a piece is much more exciting.

Emerging as an artist is an extremely difficult task, I've had to live and breathe fine art and take hold of every opportunity passed to me with vigour and undivided attention, but I have found thearkadia local support is magazine incredible in this small place of home, and has been a big driving force behind my work.

A Marriage Made...

We catch up with the wedding combo that is Budd/Penny, Richard Budd, one of Dorsets better known Photographers, and the wonderfully frantic, beautifully talented, Fiona Penny (Fiona Penny at Sunflowers ) we let them, in their own words, tell the story of why it works, how it works and the dynamics that keep these two going at 200 mph!

Richard Budd Wedding Photography in the words of Fiona Penny.

4 words to describe Richard…. cool… calm… mysterious and professional.

"I have asked Richard to come along with me to a few weddings we have done to get some great shots of our flowers. He’s always early, waiting on the doorstep and raring to go. Shooting away before I’ve even told him the plan... but really, I don’t need to. There’s never a set plan, I just let him follow me around while I’m creating my flowers. I don’t even notice him there, apart from maybe helping me to hoist up a large hanging ball in a marquee or assisting me to centre some large displays and he always has gadgets with him to help me attach items."

"The parachute rope came in handy at one wedding! I’m amazed when I see the end result of the photos he’s taken, from arriving at the shop, watching me making the bouquets, packing them up, loading, driving to the venue and unloading the van and setting up. The end result totally amazes me with the shots he has taken and not even realising he’d taken some of them! Capturing the concentration on my face as I’m adding bits here and there to create the perfect setting for my bride. He hides in the background in his usual black attire and moves around slowly waiting for the perfect moments to capture the perfect shots!"

A true professional and amazing photographer!

Working together – team players help make your day outstanding...

What Richard Budd Photography has to say about Florist

Fiona Penny at Sunflowers.

“I’ve been shooting weddings for some years now and come across all types of suppliers – people always ask me for recommendations.

The way I address this is to recommend people I firstly trust and secondly do an outstanding job in their field of expertise.

Fiona Penny is one of those people

In Heaven. .

Fiona has a great work ethic and is my 'go-to' wedding florist.

She creates amazing creations and her attention to detail is superb.

It’s always a pleasure to see her arrive on the wedding day with boxes of goodies, I can’t wait to photograph the items, be it button holes, wedding bouquets or table settings. It’s a special element of the day and creates lasting memories.

Fiona adds to calmness and professionalism that starts your wedding day the way it should – with you in mind.“

Richard Budd Photography www.RichardBudd.co.uk 07767 895205 Fiona Penny at Sunflowers www.fionapenny.co.uk 01305 761663

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Words Danny Nash Images Jodie Whyte From the days of living 'off grid' to now working in a converted stable block, just outside Bransgore, spookily covered in spiders cobwebs, and a wall of shavings, dust and tools covered in sawdust, possibly a sheep or two popping in, a lot has changed for Wayne Willetts of 'Surfmirrors.com', and you can see the boy loves it, he works alone and he creates in his mind and lays it out on the work surfaces in front of him.

Wayne has created many an avenue from his mass collection of driftwood and reclaimed wood; wine racks, surf mirrors, his beautifully crafted large driftwood pieces, down to his portholes and box-crates. The guy has vision, now with a mass of followers on Facebook, and a great collection of fans on the artisan show scene (find Wayne at most of Arkadia Events programmes) it looks like his fan base will be continuing to grow!

He was driving his 'campervan' (converted transit) and in his own words "it pulled off to the right and into this drive of a farm, I fell in love with the vision and the sanctuary, the feel of the place, I knocked on the farm house door and asked if I could rent some space, seven years later, I'm still here..."

Here is home for the ex windsurfing, chilled out guy, we visit and immediately Wayne has the hot plate on, salad prepped and bean burgers ready to go on the grill. This is his way of life, and it works, giving him plenty of time to focus his energies on his work, crafting beautiful items that you can find in outlets across Dorset - take a trip to 'Latimer House' in Christchurch to fully absorb Wayne's work.

With a license to 'beach comb', one of the only people given this honour in the UK, he's allowed to legally collect driftwood from a stretch of beach on the South Coast, he literally has the pick of the bunch, and it shows in his creations. A lifetime of fresh sea air, riding waves and living off the land, has given Wayne a real empathy with his work, it feels like you've a history on your wall, something unique that is for your home alone...

The first mirror he made took the chap three days, now you can have 'signage' for your home, your campervan, summer house or your loo..

Having become a firm friend of the mag, and being on the events scene with us for sometime, his beautiful mirrors are made to order, and can be sized to suit, so get on the phone to Wayne before the rest!

Once a thermal insulation engineer, then sheet metal worker, then windsurf board shaper, now, seven years learning his craft 'in-house' this is a proper skill, as he sets up a mirror for a client, he shows me marks made by 'gribblers' and says you just cant reproduce that... I take him at his word?!?

Coda Music Centre The sound track to life, learning, and a lot of fun

Based on a former Victorian farm on the Dorset/ Hampshire border nestles a unique resource.

Coda music trust is the only music centre of its kind in the region which provides a range of musical opportunities to people of all ages and abilities - with facilities dedicated to teaching, music groups, choirs, workshops, training, music therapy and music for health and wellbeing.

If you're looking for classes for your little ones, Coda offers music groups for toddlers and tots from age 18 months upwards. Music-making builds creativity and communication skills as well as mental and physical co-ordination. Most of all, it's a lot of fun and these groups provide the best possible introduction to enjoying and learning to play music.

It's never too early - or too late - to benefit from learning an instrument. Coda provides tuition in guitar, piano, drums, strings, woodwind - as well as vocal tuition- and offers a bursary scheme to support students who may have difficulty affording the full cost of lessons.

In addition to classes and tuition, Coda delivers Music Therapy and projects across the region. Music Therapy uses music to transform even the most hard-to-reach individuals and has been found to be effective across a wide range of conditions including Alzheimer's and autism. Coda also devise and deliver music projects with schools and communities across Dorset and Hampshire, often tackling difficult issues of social deprivation or crime and isolation.

One such project is the fantastic Coda Fiddle Orchestra, which has been working with children and young people in Bournemouth for seven years.

Over 400 people learn at Coda each week and, in response to increased demand, the centre is currently undergoing expansion. The disused piggery on Coda's farm site, last used for livestock in 1995, is currently being developed to provide five new spaces in which to deliver its ever-expanding instrumental tuition and workshop programme.

The refurbishment will almost double Coda's capacity for teaching, enabling the charity to both meet demand and diversify into new areas. Happily, this also means Coda can invite new students for music tuition.

Drop into the ‘Coda Social’ café at the centre for cake and a barista-made coffee and you may well bump into Ollie Murs or Cheryl Cole taking a break from recording at ‘The Beach’ on-site recording studio.

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Tiny ‘Island Just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Sandbanks peninsula, lies a hidden gem. Koh Noi breaks the structure of formal dining.

It offers an unforgettable Thai experience of truly authentic food cooked by a team of Thai chefs. Upon entering you are instantly welcomed by the warming aromas of lemongrass and the scents of Thai spices.

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Koh Noi, translating ‘Tiny Island’, is an experience in itself, the no booking ‘walk in’ system really accentuates the relaxed vibe of the place.

Before sitting you are offered the choice of sitting at the bar, which introduces an impressive collection of beers from all across Asia. Not to mention, their highly acclaimed cocktail list!

The style of Thai tapas is a prodigy, with no formal structure to ordering, you are able to choose as many dishes as you please, this allows you to get involved with the sharing option ‘Thai Tasting’, leaving you with a tummy full of flavours. From green Thai curry, vermicelli salads, Phad Thai noodles, dim sum, tempuras and satays and not to mention the sumptuous 24 hour ribs.

Koh is also well known for its buzzing atmosphere, low lit by candles, with a great variety of music playing throughout the night, you’ll be sure to hear some rock, a bit of smooth jazz through to relaxed lounge funk.

From regulars to the 'Noi' first timers, this place always welcomes you in with a team of happy, polite and bubbly staff. 'Koh' offers a high standard of service and you can always trust that you will be looked after and made to feel at home.

Koh Noi in Lilliput is a newcomer to the Koh Group, opening in April last year. It currently has eight other sites in the hotspots of Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ringwood, Southsea, Bath and Bristol with plans of more to open soon.

Koh Noi has something different to offer, a quirky edge on Thai cuisine. If you are looking for a family lunch or a relaxed evening that offers traditionally cooked South-East Asian food in a great atmosphere of soft lighting, calming music, Thai inspired décor, specially tailored wines and cocktails, served by good people, this is the place to be.

Opening hours: Monday -5.30pm-10pm Tuesday -12.15pm-10pm Wednesday 12.15pm-10pm Thursday- 12.15pm-10pm Friday -12.15pm-10.30pm Saturday -12.15pm-10.30pm Sunday 12.15pm-10pm Email: Lilliput@kohnoi.co.uk arkadia magazine Website: www.kohnoi.co.uk

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Bright Blooms Floral Boutique is a unique, design led florist creating original work using seasonal flowers and foliage.

We pride ourselves on our quality flowers and service for every aspect of life - whether you require a small posy or a breath-taking backdrop for your wedding day.

Mon- Fri 9.30am-4pm Saturdays 9am-1pm web; www.brightblooms.co.uk Wedding consultations by appointment

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Elizabeth Bairstow’s books, watercolour drawings and prints are on display in her gallery, ‘The Magic of Nature’, 2 Wishay Street, Poundbury DT1 3GU

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Her watercolours, cards and prints are for sale there, together with the books that she is writing and illustrating.

Elizabeth is completing the second book of the three-part series entitled ‘The Magic of Nature - About a Farm’, a farm that has recently been created near Cerne Abbas.

Arkadia Events is the leading Dorset based events company. If you need help with your event planning, or you require stands, stalls or traders feel free to call us on 01202 883 416 or 07881 748 251 today. We have the best in the business, making your event the one to remember!

Do you have an event stall, stand, food van, artwork or a special something you'd like to showcase at one of our events or monthly markets? Then feel free to register your details at www.arkadiaevents.co.uk

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Preston office: 01305 835300 Email: charlotte.jones@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Ullswater Crescent Weymouth DT3 £450,000 EPC: D

This 2,000 sq ft property offers high-end living in a hugely desirable location close to the sea.

The open plan kitchen/dining area is magnificent: vast and airy, boasting granite worktops and marble flooring.

With a raised terrace, balcony and garden, much thought has been given to light and alfresco living.

There are four bedrooms in total, plus two reception rooms complete with oak floors, and a conservatory - the perfect space for entertaining.

Outside, there is ample parking, an integral garage and a useful shed.

Balcony and raised terrace High-spec throughout Perfect location

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4 bedrooms (master with en-suite and balcony) 2 reception rooms High-spec kitchen with breakfast bar Conservatory/games room Off-street parking and garage

Wareham office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Set in the heart of Wareham, this property retains many of its original features, with timber flooring and open fireplaces.

For a town centre house, the accommodation is unusually large with five double bedrooms, including one that has planning permission for development into a second family bathroom.

Set over two floors, there is a large drawing room, sitting room and breakfast room as well as a large master bedroom with views over the garden and a second bedroom on one floor.

Above are three further double bedrooms, all overlooking the town. In addition to the annual income from the commercial unit sited at the property, the commercial tenants are also responsible for paying half of all necessary external maintenance costs.

Unusually for Wareham, there is not only a large secluded garden but also a private secure parking space. At the end of the garden is an extensive garage/ outbuilding and store.

• Unique Grade II listed building • Located in the heart of picturesque market town • 4 double bedrooms, with planning permission for a second bathroom • 3 reception rooms

Handsome townhouse with period charm Large private garden and parking Annual income (approx £23,000) per annum from commercial property below

South Street Wareham BH20 £650,000 EPC: exempt

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Wareham office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Coombe Keynes Lulworth Cove BH20 £650,000 EPC: D Glorious rural views, near the Jurassic Coast.

Exceptional, stylish presentation Secluded, private garden

Set in a magical spot, on the Jurassic coast, this impeccably renovated, 17th Century detached cottage offers the best of both worlds - period charm coupled with stylish, modern convenience.

Nestled in a highly desirable village, the property has been designed with exquisite care and flair, offering farreaching rural views.

Incredibly spacious and light, the property is further enhanced by a secluded and generous garden, two decked areas with elevated views and a garage.

• 4 double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Stunning modern kitchen, with triple aspect - glorious views • Ample parking and single garage

Dorchester Office: 01305 756422 Email: debbie.turner@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

This stunning apartment is situated in the prestigious Bowleaze Coveway area of Preston. The wellproportioned accommodation is centred around the simply stunning sea views which span from Weymouth Bay along the Jurassic Coastline. All of which can be enjoyed from the full width balcony, which allows you to take full advantage of this breath-taking vista.

The bright and airy accommodation, which is particularly spacious, has 3 bedrooms, 2 with ensuite bathrooms.

The contemporary-style kitchen has a range of units with integrated appliances and granite work-surface. The large sitting room has the advantage of double doors which open directly onto the generous balcony ideal for ‘al fresco’ dining.

• Stunning sea views • Generous balcony • 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms • Secure gated access Prestigious development Spacious accommodation Private patio area

Bowleaze Coveway Preston, Nr Weymouth To let: £1200.00 p.c.m.

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Wareham office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Orchard Lane Winterborne Kingston DT11 £499,950 EPC: D Period charm coupled with modern flair, this handsome, Tudor-style family property offers light and space in an idyllic location.

The sitting room is large and light with French windows that open out onto the rear garden and a central inglenook fireplace with log burner.

The modern kitchen offers modern, open-plan living, leading into the sunny conservatory with its double doors that open out onto the garden.

With four or five bedrooms - the fifth is currently used as a study - this is a versatile lay-out, enhanced by an utterly private and well-planned garden. A garage and separate carport complete the package.

• 4/5 bedrooms (master with en-suite) • 3 reception rooms • Kitchen, conservatory and terrace • Double garage and separate carport

Spacious family accommodation Highly desirable village location Garage and carport Private, immaculate garden

Wareham office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

A gorgeous stone 18th Century thatched cottage set on a quiet country lane that leads to the parish church in this stunning village. Set in one of Purbeck's most picturesque spots, a short drive from Lulworth Cove, this is a beautifully presented cottage in an unmatched, rural location.

With three bedrooms, two reception rooms, an Aga and French windows, this property offers an idyllic and peaceful countryside existence. An exquisite garden to the rear overlooks the open countryside.

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3 bedrooms 2 reception rooms, both with inglenook fireplaces Charming kitchen with Aga and dining room with parquet flooring and French windows Off-street parking, garage and summerhouse

Far-reaching rural views in a desirable village Beautifully presented Open outlook, close to the Jurassic Coast.

Coombe Keynes (Nr) Lulworth Cove BH20 £435,000 EPC: D

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Preston office: 01305 835300 Email: charlotte.jones@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Bincombe Down Weymouth DT3 OIXO - £525,000 EPC: D

A glorious spot enjoying far-reaching rural views and generous space set in a 1/3 acre backing onto rolling fields with peerless, panoramic country views.

A capacious barn offers huge potential for renovation or extension.

With five bedrooms in total, a balcony and three reception rooms, this is a magnificent family house.

The garden is a particular highlight, set among Dorset's most beautiful countryside.

• 5 bedrooms (master with balcony) • 3 reception rooms • Huge barn with potential for renovation • Sliding patio doors onto the garden

Outbuilding: Barn (30’1 x 22’8) Far-reaching rural views 1/3 acre

Dorchester office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Beautifully tended garden Magical views Grade II listed

East Stoke Stoke Sub Hamdon TA14 £ 550,000 EPC: E

Carefully and sensitively maintained by the current owners, this is a generous family home with warm hamstone elevations, timber beams and appealing stone mullion windows, elegant and spacious reception rooms and wellproportioned bedrooms.

Set in a stunning, rural location with breathtaking views, there are four bedrooms plus three reception rooms and large kitchen.

Outside, there is a roomy double garage and a magnificent garden.

• 4 bedrooms • 3 reception rooms • Huge kitchen and larder • Double garage and off-street parking

Dorchester office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

This property offers a real taste of the good life: an extended, detached house set in a ½ acre, nestled in an unspoiled Dorset hamlet.

Located down a private drive in this popular village, the house has been carefully extended by the current owners to create thoughtfully designed and spacious accommodation, offering far-reaching rural views.

There are four bedrooms in total plus three bathrooms and a beautiful kitchen with Aga. Outside, a huge triple garage, a summerhouse and three outbuildings offer almost endless storage possibilities.

• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Charming farmhouse kitchen with Aga • Triple garage and outbuildings

Rodden Portesham DT3 £750,000 EPC: D

Far-reaching rural views Sought-after village ½ acre

Dorchester office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Hartfoot Lane Melcombe Bingham DT2 Offers over £ 475,000 EPC: D

Landscaped gardens with summerhouse and rural views.

Ideally located for nearby villages with a pub, school and farm shop Four double bedrooms

Built by a reputable local construction firm in 2000, this property has been completed to the highest possible standards.

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this brick and flint style house enjoys wrap round views of the surrounding countryside from the cleverly designed gardens.

Inside, there are four double bedrooms (one ensuite) and three large reception rooms, including a large kitchen/breakfast room that is the heart of the house. In the sitting room is an exposed brick inglenook fireplace with a wood burner.

There is also a double garage and an idyllic summerhouse. The wrap-round landscaped gardens lead to open fields and wonderful countryside walks.

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Brick and flint style cottage 4 double bedrooms (one with en-suite) 3 reception rooms Landscaped gardens with summerhouse

Preston Office: 01305 835300 Email: charlotte.jones@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Located on Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, Sylvan Brae is an exciting new development on the south side of Weymouth. The apartments and maisonettes offer stunning views of Portland and the surrounding coastline. Built by local tradesmen using traditional materials, this luxury development is set in a wooded cul-de-sac with dedicated parking for all residents.

Each apartment and maisonette has been finished to exacting standards, featuring contemporary kitchens and ceramic tiling or carpets throughout.

Each of the properties has an en-suite as well as a family bathroom. There is a large open plan kitchen/reception area.

• 6 x three-bed apartments • 2 x three-bed maisonettes bedrooms (one ground floor with en-suite) • Luxury kitchens • Telephone and broadband in living rooms and bedrooms • Wooded cul-de-sac

Sylvan Brae Weymouth DT4 From £350,000 EPC: TBC

Far-reaching sea views Contemporary open plan living Luxury finish

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Preston office: 01305 835300 Email: charlotte.jones@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Bincombe Weymouth DT3 Offers over £ 945,000 EPC: F

Huge extra-income potential with stables, 7.65 acres and convertible outbuildings Best-of-both-worlds location An additional eight acres available

A glorious opportunity to buy a hugely versatile, top-end family home with vast business potential for a stabling and/or holiday let complex.

With only one neighbouring property, the house - with its high-spec design and Farrow & Ball colour scheme - enjoys uninterrupted views over its own land and a stunningly rural aspect despite its handy proximity to Dorchester and Weymouth.

With a well-appointed, four-bay stable, outbuildings with conversion possibilities and a vast tract of land, including paddocks and gardens, the possibilities here are - for the right person - almost endless.

• 5 bedrooms (master with en-suite and balcony) • 4 reception rooms, including conservatory and study • Separate annexe, stables and outbuildings with holiday let potential • Double garage and 7.65 acres, with an extra 8 acres available by separate negotiation

PERIOD CHARM GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION HEART OF POPULAR VILLAGE

Wareham office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

This is a stylish house in a quiet location but within easy reach of Poole and Bournemouth.

There is a large split-level kitchen/breakfast room with glass-canopied ceiling which allows natural light to flood in. An elegant sitting room is also bathed in light through its floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that lead to a garden terrace.

Garden room for entertaining Four double bedrooms Swimming pool

The dining room features double doors that open onto a stylishly designed garden room, making this the perfect entertaining space.

Upstairs are four large bedrooms including a master suite featuring a dressing room and ensuite bathroom.

The extensive gardens feature a swimming pool, with shower/dressing room and pump room.

As well as a secluded dell which is ideal for al fresco entertaining, there is a double garage and outbuildings.

• Swimming pool • Quiet location • Spacious accommodation • Extensive gardens • Gym

Lytchett Matravers Poole BH16 £1,125,000 EPC: D

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Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: A Celebration of Art for Everyone The PAW Festival has gone from strength to strength since its launch 15 years ago.

Domvs is hugely proud this year to be a major sponsor of what has become a celebration of the very best of Dorset's art and culture: from sculpture and photography to music and dance.

More than 100 of our finest artists and creatives - working in every imaginable medium - will be showcasing their skills at the two-week-long festival, which opens on May 23, with an unveiling of a stylised dinosaur as it emerges from a painted cave on Swanage sea front.

Domvs is playing a key role in the fortnight, hosting a very special exhibition - at their Wareham office - of unique flags designed by talented youngsters working with special needs groups in Swanage and Wareham.

A Colourful Partnership evening at Not Just Sundaes community cafĂŠ in Wareham on May 28 at 6.00pm will also feature the flags, as well as songs and cakes. Tickets - which cost just ÂŁ5 - can be bought directly from Domvs.

The Out of the Depths theme aims to tap into the richness of the Jurassic cliffs that influence the Purbeck landscape and the creativity of its people.

With a dazzling array of events, there is truly something for everyone, as well as a welcome return for old festival favourites such as the Fieri Consort, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Gabrieli Consort & Players

Tickets for all events are available at www.purbeckartweeks.co.uk and at tourist offices in Wareham and Swanage.

Dorchester office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

An elegant, three-storey Georgian-style house with a stunning, sunny westerly aspect.

Set in a quiet location within this village development, this grand property enjoys beautiful views across rolling countryside.

With four bedrooms, a marbled hall and garden room, complete with French windows that open onto the beautifully landscaped garden, the lay-out has been designed with painstaking care.

• 4 double bedrooms (master with en-suite) • Garden room and office • Kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility • Double garage and greenhouse

Outside, there is a generous double garage with electric doors, pergola and greenhouse.

Substantial detached property Hugely desirable village Immaculately presented, inside and out

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PROPERTY is the new pension and today is the perfect time to cash in.

Yes, the election bubble may burst but there is – right now – huge demand for prime Dorset property.

The buyers are out there, and hungry. As Domvs' recent, hugely successful seminar at Kingston Maurward proved, buy-to-let has never been more popular, spurred on by the new, relaxed pension rules. But don't worry if you missed it: we'll be announcing a new, summer seminar soon.

Dorset is fast becoming Britain’s Florida, the discerning home-buyer’s destination of choice. We have the location, we have the weather, we have the coast and - of course - we have the property.

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Keen demand demands expert supply. And that’s where Domvs truly excels: seamlessly matching up the two. We are proud to belong to the exclusive Fine & Country network made up of more than 275 offices together with 100 international outlets, giving Domvs unique access to buyers around the world. Our property exhibition at their London office in March again proved enormously popular, yet more proof that buyers are increasingly looking to Dorset for its peerless relocation lifestyle.

But this is an ever-changing market in challenging times. While we will always fiercely believe in the personal approach, we also know that our inspirational property demands edge, nous, technology and platform.

Dorset is increasingly popular with clients relocating from the UK and overseas. Fine & Country’s global reach empowers our customers by enabling us to embrace this important market.

At Domvs, we don't believe in resting on our laurels. In a joint venture with Duke's auctioneers, we have launched a much-loved series of Antiques Roadshow-style events. You can bring your antiques or heirlooms into our Wareham office for their experts to evaluate, for free. Our next event is May 1, followed by several other exciting dates throughout the year.

We firmly believe in community and that is why we are again sponsoring a string of key festivals in the county this summer, from Cattistock's Dorset Knob Throwing (May 3) to the Spring Tide Festival in Burton Bradstock (May 16-17) to Purbeck Art Weeks (May 23 to June 7).

We hope to see you all there: it's set to be a truly glorious Dorset summer!

Polly Greenway, Domvs; Tim Guppy, Pengillys Solicitors, Debbie Turner, Domvs Lettings; Pete Cattermole, CB Reid Accountants; Amanda Martin, HouseMartin Mortgages

Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk

Anchor House Lulworth Cove BH20 £ 1,100,000 This is a capacious split level property which overlooks Bindon Hill and the stunning countryside of the Jurassic Coastline. This unusual family home situated on a highly desirable private drive just a stone’s throw from Lulworth Cove, Stair Hole, and St Oswalds Bay. Handsomely located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is approached from a gated driveway via a long private road.

Beautiful coastal and countryside walks are literally on the doorstep!

The quaint village provides a number of fine eateries and fresh fish is bought straight from the fishermen.

JURASSIC COAST SECLUDED GARDEN VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION

• Spectacular Location • Extensive Living Accommodation • Double Garage and Workshop • Large Private Gardens • Annexe

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HOW ALIVE ARE YOU? arkadia arkadia magazine magazine Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km): Urban 24.4-64.2 (11.6-4.4); Extra Urban 46.3-83.1 (6.1-3.4); Combined 34.9-75.0 (8.1-3.8).

CO2 Emissions 194-99 g/km. Official EU Test Figures. For comparison purpose only. Real world figures may differ.