Salisbury Life – issue 233

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WEDDING PLANNER

FLOWERS BY PALOMA LILY

All a bride needs to know for the big day

Yes, I do... ... well, I did. It was some years ago now, but I haven’t forgotten the stress that comes with trying to plan your wedding day. The venue, the dress, the vegans who can’t eat the food, the guests who want to bring their pets. You get the idea; it’s a minefield.

Salisbury brides-to-be are a lucky bunch, though. Not only do they have the choice of some of the best city and rural venues in the country but they are also well catered for when it comes to photographers, florists, jewellers and milliners. We’ve been talking to all the Salisbury businesses who are involved in the local wedding industry to get their advice on how brides and grooms can keep it chilled in the build-up to their wedding day.

Food was on our mind this issue, so as well as some Asian-flavoured recipes from Giggling Squid, we have all the latest news from Wiltshire’s hotels and food producers and a review of a rather lovely 13th-century restaurant in Harnham.

We also caught up with musical comedy duo Jonny & The Baptists to find out what variety of chaos they’ll bringing to the Salisbury Playhouse this month. Read all about it on page 32. Brace yourself, Salisbury.

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32 10 The Big Countdown

Production and distribution manager Sarah Kingston sarah.kingston@mediaclash.co.uk Deputy production manager and production designer Christina West christina.west@mediaclash.co.uk

A handy planner to help you arrange the biggest party you’ll ever have

THE ARTS 29 Arts intro

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Tamsin Greig in Twelfth Night

30 What’s on Theatre, music, exhibitions – it’s all going on in Salisbury

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32 Comedy Jonny & The Baptists bring their chortlesome show to town

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FOOD 49 Special shop

PROPERT Y

Going for gold with W Carter & Son

72 Property showcase

HEALTH & BEAUT Y

DEPARTMENTS

A spotlight on the Legacy Rose & Crown

51 Bridal treatments

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SHOPPING

BUSINESS

43 Shopping intro

57 Business insider

Openings, events and new flavours

36 Recipe Two Thai delights

40 Restaurant

Living life on the veg...

46 Editor’s choice Mum’s the word

Managing editor Deri Robins deri.robins@mediaclash.co.uk Senior art editor Andrew Richmond Graphic design Megan Allison Cover design Trevor Gilham Contributors: Petra Whiteley, Don Barry, Johanna Nancy Advertising manager Hillary Thompson hillary.thompson@mediaclash.co.uk Commercial director Steve Hawkins steve.hawkins@mediaclash.co.uk Head of customer publishing Gary Tipp gary.tipp@mediaclash.co.uk

ALL WHITE

35 Food news

M EET T H E T EAM Editor Katie Nicholls katie.nicholls@mediaclash.co.uk

From Vita Skin & Spa

Winners, new appointments and a departing Sheriff

A bona fide manor house

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It’s party time at Larmer Tree Gardens.

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S A L I S B U R Y: I T S L I F E A N D T I M E S

Pop’s grande dame returns to Salisbury

FOOD

SPRING MARKETS IN SALISBURY MUSIC

SHOUT ABOUT IT After a 10-year break from touring, Lulu has announced the biggest tour of her career this autumn and she’ll be visiting Salisbury on 19 October. Phil Smith venue manager of Salisbury City Hall said: “We’re delighted that an icon of British music has chosen to play Salisbury on this amazing tour, joining a long list of legendary performers who have played at the venue in recent years.”

As well as material from her more recent albums, such as 2015’s Making Life Rhyme,

audiences can also expect a sprinkling of classics from her 50-year long career, such as Shout, Relight My Fire and To Sir With Love.

“I absolutely love playing live and I can’t wait to be out on the road again in autumn this year,” says Lulu. “My life has always been all about the music, so come and join me again or for the first time and let’s have a great night.”

For more: 01722 434434; cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

Spring in Salisbury sees the return of the Artisan, Vintage and Foodie markets. From March, the Guildhall Square and Market Place will see a busy roster of events starting with the Foodie Friday on 10 March, which continues until 13 October. As well as a mix of street food from around the world, there’s live music and it’s a good way to sample some of the award-winning produce from Wiltshire. The Artisan Market returns every first Sunday of the month, showcasing locally-made crafts and gifts while the Vintage Market returns to Salisbury every last Friday of the month, starting on 31 March. Antiques, pre-loved items, retro street food and live vintage-inspired music make this a good weekend starter.

If you’re stall holder, you can apply to be part of the markets via salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/ responsibilities/our-events and if you’re a punter, for a full list visit salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

SPORT

PITCH UP & PLAY PHOTO BY SPENCER MULHOLLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

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Salisbury RFC Women launched their Pitch Up & Play sessions in February with a visit from former England winger Emily Feltham.

Emily famously scored the winning try against the All Blacks in 2002 – breaking their 10-year unbeaten streak. She came to speak to the Salisbury women’s team about her experience in women’s rugby and her journey to reach the top of her game.

Following a passionate and inspirational talk from the England player, the women and girls

enjoyed a training session with the two women’s coaches, Sami Quinton and Harry Jones.

The Pitch Up & Play sessions are part of the club’s drive to increase recruitment and awareness and they are open to women and girls of all ages and abilities. Training times are Tuesdays 6.30-8pm and Sundays 10am-12pm at Salisbury RFC on Castle Road.

For more information visit the Salisbury Rugby Club website, or search Salisbury Rugby Club Women’s Section on Facebook.

SPOTLIGHT

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows, exhibited 1831 John Constable (1776 – 1837) ©Tate, London 2013 Purchased with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Manton Foundation, Art Fund (with a contribution from the Wolfson Foundation) and Tate Members

ART

AN ADDED RAINBOW A scholarly text recently published in the Tate’s In Focus series has further supported the theory that the rainbow in Constable’s six-foot tall painting Salisbury Cathedral From The Meadows (The Great Salisbury) was added after it was first exhibited in 1831. It’s believed that Constable made the addition in 1832 to mark the death of his friend, Archdeacon John Fisher.

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In her essay, published online, Tate curator Amy Concannon, points out that in the original reviews of the painting a rainbow is not mentioned. Other scholars have spotted that the base of the rainbow rests on the place in the cathedral grounds where the house of John Fisher stood.

Constable’s connection with Salisbury came about through his friendship with

Bishop John Fisher and his nephew, Archdeacon John Fisher. Constable made regular visits to the Fishers from 1811 to 1829 and, during this time, he produced over 300 paintings and watercolours.

Salisbury Cathedral From The Meadows is currently on display at Salisbury Museum until Saturday 25 March.

For more: salisburymuseum.org.uk

CHARITY

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CHAFYN GROVE CHESS CHALLENGE

Salisbury-based charity The Trussell Trust have joined forces with Jo Jo Maman Bebe in backing the clothing company with their recently-re-launched From a Mother to Another (FAMTA) campaign.

FAMTA’s mission is to collect unwanted clothes for Syrian refugee children living in Lebanon. The Trussell Trust will also be distributing clothes to UK children in need via their 420 food banks.

Nearly a third of UK’s clothing ends up in landfill (that’s 350,000 tonnes a year). The company will be collecting good-quality outgrown or unwanted baby and children’s clothes in, sizes 0-6 years and children’s shoes. Customers are requested to make up complete outfits, with shoes in a separate bag, and donate at one of their 80 stores across the UK and Ireland. The Salisbury store can be found at 42 Silver Street.

For more: jojomamanbebe.co.uk

Children’s hospice, Julia’s House, was the happy recipient of a cheque for £1,923.17 raised by Salisbury school Chafyn Grove. The school community raised the money via a variety activities, including a chess challenge as well as the proceeds from the school shop.

Julia’s House is the only children’s hospice charity in Dorset and Wiltshire dedicated to helping life-limited children and their families across both of the counties.

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The Big Countdown Tick, tock, tick, tock… when you’ve got an event as big as your own wedding to plan, time can pass you by quicker than the 3 o’clock winner at Salisbury races. So, here’s a wedding planner to keep brides-to-be in a state of Zen-like calm...

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WEDDINGS SPECIAL

18 to 12 MONTHS The beginning of your wedding planning journey and there’s plenty to do, so let’s get started..

FIND A VENUE

Hatch House: one of Wiltshire’s finest venues

From Hatch House (pictured) to Guildhall, Salisbury and Wiltshire are awash with beautiful venues to get married in. So how do you choose one? “A good venue is a flexible, happy venue,” say The Manor Barn, a 17th converted venue situated on the edges of Stonehenge. “We offer a three-day exclusive hire so that couples have enough time the day before to make the Barn their own and they don’t need to set up and clear down on their wedding day. We also always include a wedding coordinator within the price to ensure a smooth running day.”

A key factor to keep in mind during your venue visits is the potential it offers regarding photo opportunities. No one wants to be captured forever in time in front of a grey, breeze-block wall. Old Wardour Castle near Tisbury is blessed with dramatic surroundings: “We always recommend to couples that they visit Old Wardour Castle with their photographer before their wedding day, so that they can explore the grounds and choose the very best locations for their photos,” say the English Heritage-owned venue.

With your venue secured you can breathe a small sigh of relief and crack on with finding a photographer…

SNAP HAPPY

Just because you once got more than 20 likes on Instagram doesn’t make you a photographer and on W-day, you definitely want someone who knows their way around an SLR. “Your photographer is going to be hanging out with you all day on the most special time of your life, so as well as loving their photographic style make sure it’s someone you feel relaxed and comfortable with,” says Salisbury photographer Lydia Stamps. “You don’t want to feel on edge or that their behaviour takes over on the day as your unease will show in the images. After you’ve booked the venue, the photographer should be the next big priority on your to-do list as good photographers will book up for key dates fast. My diary tends to start to fill up 18 months to two years in advance, but it’s always worth checking availability last minute too.”

Don’t leave your pics to the iPhone! says Lydia Stamps

And all that jazz... with singer Sandy Ince

BOOK A BAND

A wedding without music would be a very sad and strange affair indeed. Set the mood for your day and find the right musician for you, whether that’s a speed metal guitarist or a harpist. “I would encourage all future couples to go and see anyone they were considering to hire and, where possible keep it local,” advises Salisbury-based singer Sandy Ince from Sticky Toffee Jazz. The band specialise in vintage music and Sandy has performed at a large number of weddings. “If you can’t find what you’re looking for in your local pubs, wedding fairs and through friends then choose a reputable agency, although I firmly believe that meeting and getting to know your potential act is key for getting that extra special touch on the big day.” If you think this is too early to sort your music, Sandy informs us that she’s “got very limited dates available for 2017 and July, August and September get booked up a year in advance”.  www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 11

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8 MONTHS If you thought now was time to kick back, we’ve got news for you: there’s the small matter of a wedding dress and caterers to find and, more importantly, a hat for the mother in law...

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

A hungry crowd at your wedding is a dangerous prospect. To avoid your guests taking emergency trips to the chippy mid way through the event, book your caterer with enough time to plan what you’ll eat and when. “We are usually approached by couples 8 – 12 months prior to their wedding (sometime a little longer if it’s in mid summer),” says Lois from Ministry of Food, a catering company based in Fordingbridge. “Saying this, we have created some spectacular celebrations on anything from a six-week turn around – however, it’s not for the faint hearted.” Lois recommends keeping a cool head when it comes to the menu.

“It’s easy for couples to get caught up in trying to please all of the guests with their food choices, and risk losing coherence in their menu. We encourage the brides and grooms to focus on representing what they love to eat, as it’s a great starting point for a delicious menu. Also, it’s a lovely way to incorporate a personal touch to the food on the day.”

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FIND ‘THE ONE’

Salisbury photographer Lydia Stamps captures the bride as she dresses for the day

“When brides consider their wedding outfit I think it’s important for them to start fresh, with no preconceived ideas about what they want,” says Salisburyborn designer Poppy Dover who recently showed her new range with Paloma Lily at their Fashion & Florals show. “They should start with Pinterest and magazines and create an overall mood board or sketchbook of what they instinctively like. They’ll find they create a personal style, even if they didn’t feel they had one. Of course, budget is important and it’s okay to have an idea of what they wish to spend but quality is often overlooked. I offer brides pieces to mix and match, like most women’s wardrobes, it’s a collection of versatile items that work for the individual. Being unique and expressive is so freeing for a bride. Playing it safe is just underwhelming.”

HATS ’N’ FASCINATORS

Vivien Sheriff cater for brides, mums and mothers to be

To avoid melting into a sticky, bridezilla-style mess, it is wise to keep the mother/mother in law happy during the planning of your wedding.

Booking her in for a fitting for the all-important hat will earn you daughter-to-be bonus points too. “We love welcoming mothers of the bride/ groom to the Vivien Sheriff studio as it gives us an opportunity to offer one-to-one hat styling, which is a wonderful experience, especially if our client is a first-time hat wearer,” say the team at the Downton-based milliners. “The right piece for the wearer will depend on a number of factors, such as face shape, body type, complexion and personality. Hats have an innate power to make the wearer feel really special, so a good measure of expert styling advice to select the right hat goes a long way. It is vital for the client to bring along their chosen outfit or ideas and dress fabric swatch. More often than not, the hat is the crucial accessory that brings together the entire outfit, so envisaging the overall look is very important.” 

WEDDINGS SPECIAL

6 MONTHS

Rings for him from Allum & Sidaway

With the venue, dress and caterers booked, you can progress to sorting out some fun jobs this month, such as booking yourself on a dream holiday. It’s a hard life.

RUNNING RINGS

“Once you have found the dress, now is a great time to think about your bridal jewellery choice to complement the style and detail,” says Abi Stradling of Allum & Sidaway. “For dresses with lots of embellishment around the neck and shoulders; a pair of statement drop earrings

HAPPY HONEYMOON

can be all you need. If you are opting for a pendant and earring set, you can’t go wrong with diamonds or pearls and don’t forget a delicate bracelet or two and a ring for your right hand.”

Jon Tribbeck of Salisbury jewellers HR Tribbeck & Son advises that: “although jewellery can be bought ‘off the peg’ most

Traditionally, this is the job of the groom but we think something as important as where you spend your first holiday as a married couple should be a joint decision.

Long haul, short haul, an Airbnb down the road – wherever you choose, knowing that you’ll be running off before the washing up needs to be done will give you huge satisfaction.

“Your honeymoon is a special, shared experience the two of you will always remember,” says Norman Hughes, senior partner at Salisbury travel agents Traveller’s World.

“A romantic tropical beach can be combined with the adventure of a safari, exploring a long lost city in the jungle, discovering ancient history in the Med, or driving yourselves across America.”

customers will need their ring sized to fit. This can be done quite quickly but customers may require other customisations, such as bespoke stone selections, engravings or even a complete custom design. We’d recommend starting the shopping process as early as possible; after all, you choose your wedding rings to last a lifetime.”

What washing up? Escape the party before reality hits!

FIND A FLORIST

A beautiful bouquet from Salisbury florists Gullicks

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Beyond the bride’s bouquet, couples often have flowers decorating the church and venue as well for buttonholes and table centrepieces.

Salisbury brides are spoiled for choice with florists like Gullicks and Paloma Lily at their disposal. “Brides need to think about the creative abilities of their wedding florist,” says Pauline Church of Paloma Lily.

“All florists have access to the same flower stock but what distinguishes them is an ability to creatively realise their dreams; this might include the use of props, candlelight and living plants in the overall design scheme.”

Timing-wise, Pauline says a small deposit can secure your booking far in advance “with a further discussion closer to the big day”. 

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To discuss your plans and book a private venue viewing, please call our hotel’s dedicated wedding coordinator on 01722 328615.

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WEDDINGS SPECIAL

8 WEEKS When you start counting down in weeks not months, you know you’re getting close.

Here’s a must-do-straight-away list

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ORDER YOUR CAKE

Beverley’s Cakes say the cake is the ‘centre-piece’ of the room

BOOK YOUR HEN PARTY

What’s a bride if she’s not flanked by her favourite people? Or, in fact, a groom without his posse providing support? The best way to thank your best friends is to celebrate with them before you get hitched.

Bishopstrow House offers spa day packages, which are a gorgeous way to chill out with your hens (see right for a full review). A unique way to spend time with your besties is the Vintage Nostalgia Festival, taking place in the Wylye Valley from 2-4 June. Lulubells, who are hosting the boutique camping welcome hen groups who can stay in a pre-pitched, canvas bell tent and enjoy pampering at Pearl’s Pin-up Parlour, swing dancing lessons, bands, fashion displays and more. “This is a fab hen party choice for all retro babes and vintage vamps,” says Lucy Moakes of Lulubells.

It may not be the eight-tiered beauty decorated with 900 sugar paste flowers that Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoyed but the cutting of the wedding cake is a symbolic part of the day and you’ll want to get this right, so don’t leave it too late. “Start in plenty of time,” agrees Beverley of Beverley’s Cakes. “If you’re having fruit cake you need to order it at least six months in advance. Always ask for samples and try the cake. We specialise in the unusual. One bride wanted the bottom tier to be the place where they met, the second tier was a taxi where he proposed and the top was the Eiffel tower. Go to someone really experienced – you will pay more but you’ll get what you want. It’s the most important day of your life and the cake is the centrepiece of your room and if it’s not then it can be a huge disappointment.”

A relaxing hen-day option at Bishopstrow House

HEN PARTY REVIEW

SPA DAY AT BISHOPSTROW HOUSE The hotel, restaurant and spa offers a chilled-out package for hens who don’t fancy running around town with L plates on

Vintage birds enjoying a hen day at the Vintage Nostalgia Festival

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An effusive welcome from the staff as our little hen posse of three enter the Halcyon Spa marks the start of an indulgent day at Bishopstrow House. This beautiful hotel, situated on the edge of Warminster offers packages that – although not targeted at hen parties – make a great day for girls who prefer conversation to caterwauling at a karaoke.

Our day begins with a mini-facial in one of the Spa’s luxuriouslydecorated treatment rooms, although you can choose from any of the many massages on offer. The low lights and stylish decor in the Spa is conducive to the relaxed chatter we find ourselves enjoying. We have time to head to the spa before lunch. A sauna is followed by a cooling shower, which has a choice of settings (and coordinated sounds), such as Caribbean storm and tropical mist. Great fun. A gentle swim in the pool and frequent visits to the jacuzzi and we’re all ready for food.

The lunch doesn’t disappoint. The menu is modern European: celeriac soup, salmon on new potato crush and pork in jus with spring vegetables – and, of course, plenty of wine, which means our leisurely lunch spreads well into the afternoon before we finally say our goodbyes.

WEDDINGS SPECIAL

4 WEEKS A wedding isn’t just about the bride – no, really, it’s not! There’s a groom involved too and he needs something to wear

A classic look from Regent Tailoring on New Street

With just four weeks to go, now is the time to turn the attention to bridesmaids and treat them to an outfit for the day. Rule number 1: peach is not a good colour.

On anyone. Rule number 2: a bit of individuality is not bad thing so allow for the variety of shapes, likes and dislikes. This is also time for grooms to order or hire a suit for himself and his best man. Aristocracy and vintage are key trends for 2017.

“In our view,” says Ben from Salisbury’s Regent Tailoring, “you can’t beat a classic charcoal grey or navy three-piece, we’re also finding more and more people opting for tweed suits, worn with contrasting waistcoats.”

1 WEEK to 1 DAY

Make W day a good hair day

Apart from lots of calm breathing and meditation the best way to deal with the pre-wedding nerves at this stage is to spend time making yourself look great TREAT YOURSELF

“It’s great for brides to start thinking about their skincare in advance,” says Nikki Spicer of Vita Skin Spa. “some facials in the run up to the wedding are ideal but a few key products used on your skin everyday before the wedding will work wonders. Team that with a facial a week before the actual day to brighten the skin. A microdermabrasion is perfect. For a last-minute push to reach your body goals, book in for a body contouring treatment for immediate results. After the stress of planning the wedding, give yourself the day before to relax with a massage and a manicure and pedicure.” Any excuse for a pamper. Limetree Spa at Milford Hall hotel also offers a variety of treatments to suit brides, bridesmaids, mothers and grooms, and you can stay for lunch in the restaurant.

Limetree Spa at Milford Hall hotel in Salisbury

SNIP, SNIP

Don’t run the risk of having a bad hair day, or a dodgy haircut on your wedding day. The best advice is to play it safe and stick with a cut and colour that you know works on you. “I believe a bride should feel completely at ease with their stylist and comfortable to communicate their ideas in the run up to the wedding,” says Laura Jackson of Salisbury salon The Colour Rooms. “That way, they can work together to create a bespoke style that will enhance the brides natural beauty on the day.”  www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 17

WEDDINGS SPECIAL

DIRECTORY

Our local businesses are poised and ready to help with all your wedding needs VENUES

Bluestone Vineyard choldertoncharliesfarm. com/index.php/weddings; 01980 629438

Don’t forget the tent!

Shipsey’s Marquee Hire

The Guildhall salisburyguildhall.co.uk; 01722 342860 Hatch House hatch-house.co.uk; 01747 870 622 Howards House howardshousehotel.co.uk; 01722 716392 Larmer Tree Gardens larmertree.co.uk/weddings; 07545 988479 10 Castle Street 10castlestreet.com; 01725 551133 New House Estate newhouseestate.co.uk; 01725 510055 Bishopstrow bishopstrow.co.uk; 01985 878570 Old Wardour Castle english-heritage.org.uk; 01722 325907

JEWELLERS

Ministry of Food ministryoffood hampshire.co.uk; 01725 519403

W Carter wcarterandson.co.uk; 01722 324340

PHOTOGRAPHY

Allum & Sideway allumandsidaway.co.uk; 01722 325907

Elinor Cambray elinorcambray.com; 07892 684676 HR Tribbeck & Son tribbecks.com; 01722 324395

CATERERS

Forking Out forkingout4food.com; 01722 328808 George Goes Out georgegoesout.com; 01380 723053

Happy days at 10 Castle Street

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John Rose johnrose.photography; 01722 320500

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Beautiful grounds at Howard’s House

Lydia Stamps lydiastampsphotography. com; 01722 326426 Simon Ward Photography simonwardphotography. com; 01722 324267

FLOWERS

Shirley Snells shirleysnellsflorist.co.uk; 01722 329152 Gullicks gullicksflorists.co.uk; 01722 336575

Conker 01722 328442

Ted Martin tedmartinflowers.co.uk; 01747 871333

Twenty One B twentyonebsalisbury.co.uk; 01722 410522

Kate Robinson Flowers katerobinsonflowers.co.uk; 07906 580361

Gaynor gaynorstockbridge.com; 01264 810366

Paloma Lily palomalily.com; 01722 411557

Vivien Sheriff viviensheriff.co.uk; 01725 512 983

SUITS, HATS & DRESSES

CAKES

Regent Tailoring regenttailoring.co.uk; 01722 335151

Beverley’s Creative Cakes beverleyscreativecakes. co.uk; 01725 513758

Robert Lewis britfordfarmshop.co.uk; 01722 413400

Chas H Baker chashbaker.com; 01722 324234

The Cake Forge thecakeforge.co.uk; 07421 369332

Shipseys shipseys.co.uk; 01722 322645

A vintage-inspired delight from the Cake Forge

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SPRING 2017 COLLECTION For all Mothers of the Bride or Bridegroom we are clearing the rail to make way for the late Summer 2017 collection, so the opportunity is there for you to purchase a lovely Paule Vasseur outfit at a fantastically reduced price, so come and find yourself a bargain!

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The Manor Barn provides couples with a selection of spaces for their civil ceremony and seats 120 guests with additional reception space.

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Music/theatre/film/more

WHAT YOU WILL

Mistaken identity, gender fluidity and unrequited love: passion and confusion abound in Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s comedy (sub-titled What You Will) originally written in 1601 and re-interpreted by the National Theatre in this new production featuring Tamsin Greig as Malvolia.

Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. Misadventure and misunderstanding rule as the play’s heroine, Viola, is washed ashore during a shipwreck, while her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a

new land and finds herself embroiled in the rising passions of the households of Olivia and Orsino.

Directed by Simon Godwin (NT Live: Man and Superman), Tamsin Greig stars alongside Daniel Rigby (Flowers, Jericho), Tamara Lawrence (Undercover), Doon Mackichan (Smack the Pony) and Daniel Ezra (The Missing, Undercover) and it will screen at the Salisbury Arts Centre on 6 April at 7pm. Tickets costs £16 or £14 concession.

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10 March – 31 March

Blue Bird by Julie Collins – part of Rum’s Eg’s Life’s Rich Tapestry exhibition; Russell Kane says he’s all Right; Hampshire songbird Laura Marling flies into Salisbury

Theatre 7 M ARC H

FROM LITTLE ACORNS Students from Exeter House School perform a play inspired by their ideas about nature.

The students are part of the Exeter House branch of Salisbury Playhouse’s Stage 65 Youth Theatre, and for this performance they have been collaborating with Treecreeper Theatre CIC, a Hampshirebased theatre company.

Alongside the performance there will also be an exhibition of artwork created by students from Exeter House displayed in the Salisbury Playhouse foyer. ; 7pm in The Salberg.

Tickets: £5; 01722 320333;

salisburyplayhouse.com.

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AS THE CROW FLIES Salisbury Playhouse and Pentabus Theatre Company present Hattie Naylor’s new play. Beth has relocated to the country and is struggling to come to terms with her recent divorce. She is visited in her garden by a mischievous crow named Alfie who doesn’t understand the challenges she is facing. Based on the true story of a woman who struck up an unlikely friendship with a wounded crow, this is a heartwarming story of healing and kindness and is a funny, moving and timeless tale of our endless fascination with birds. As the Crow Flies is suitable for

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those aged 12 years and over.

7.30pm in The Salberg.

Tickets: £13.50/£9 under 25s. 01722 320333; salisburyplayhouse.com

Comedy 23 MAR C H

RUSSELL KANE Following a sold-out 2016 tour, funny man Russell Kane has announced he’s extending his critically-acclaimed show Right Man, Wrong Age throughout spring 2017. With brand new dates announced across the UK and Ireland, including one night only at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo and this one-off date in Salisbury, Russell will be unleashing another stand-up

performance about growing up, growing down and exactly why farts will always be funny. He’s got a point. 8pm. Tickets: £19; 01722, 434 434; cityhallsalisbury. co.uk 15 MAR CH

RORY BREMNER: PARTY POLITICAL Britain’s best-known satirical impressionist comes to Salisbury armed with fresh material. With Donald Trump, Boris Johnson and Brexit ever present in our minds (and on our media), Rory’s on a mission to make sense (as well as a fair amount of nonsense) of it all. Expect some famous ‘guests’ to be joining Rory on the night. 7.30pm; Tickets: £22; 01722 320333; salisburyplayhouse.com

W H AT ’ S O N

Exhibitions 1 0 M ARC H – 8 A PRI L

LIFE’S RICH TAPESTRY Romsey’s exhibition space and café, Rum’s Eg, welcomes 16 artists from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to exhibit their latest work. Several of the artists, such as the founding director of Rum’s Eg, Siriol Sherlock, are past graduates of Winchester School of Art. Entitled Life’s Rich Tapestry, the show promises an exciting mix of rich colours and textures alongside large, calming abstracts. 27 Bell St, Romsey; 01794 511220; rumseg.co.uk 10 MARCH – 12 MARCH

THE ENGLISH The Beaumont Gallery in Mere is starting its eclectic 2017 exhibitions programme with a rare opportunity for visitors to see a selection of black and white photographs by world-renowned Magnum photographer Ian Berry from his long-term project The English. The images will show alongside photographs of life at Salisbury Cathedral by Ash Mills and exquisite sculpture by Rose Eva. The gallery is open from

ARTS

Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm or by appointment at any other time; 07771 510811; info@beaumontgallery.co.uk 1 0 MA RCH – 27 MAR C H

TIME PASSING OVER THE LAKE Winchester’s Minster Gallery hosts a new collection of paintings by Japanese artist Masako Tobita, her third solo show with the gallery. Inspired by the time she spent near Lake Como, the paintings reflect the impact of the landscape on the artist and, in these paintings, Masako uses different methods of layering and scraping away the paint to play with the light.

3a Great Minster St; 01962 877 601; info@minstergallery.com

Film 1 6 MA RCH

I, DANIEL BLAKE Having picked up an award for Outstanding British Film at the 2017 BAFTAs (and previously Palm D’or), now is a good a time as ever to see Ken Loach’s latest – and possibly his last – feature film. In I, Daniel Blake, Loach explores the Kafka-esque bureaucracy of the modern

Time Passing Over the Lake by Masako Tobita

benefits system. Following the increasingly frustrating experiences of a 59-year-old carpenter who needs help after injuring himself and a destitute single mother of two, this authentic, quietly devastating but often funny film is an astute critique of an uncaring system that cripples those that are in most need of help. 7.30pm; Tickets: £8/£7; 01722 321744; salisburyartscentre.co.uk

Music 17 MARCH

ALLAN YN Y FAN A Welsh band playing for a Twmpath in England on St Patrick’s Day? Why not?! The Twmpath (ceilidh) version of the band is making its first visit to Salisbury Arts Centre and are intent on putting some good old Welsh ‘hwyl’ into the St Patrick’s Day ceilidh. It promises to be a foot-stomping celebration. 8pm.

Tickets: £12/£10; 01722 321744 salisburyartscentre.co.uk 18 MAR C H

Contemplative theatre with As the Crow Flies

LAURA MARLING Hampshire lass Laura is out on the road again, this time touring

her new album Semper Femina.

Expect immaculate vocals and sophisticated guitar playing from the singer songwriter as she twists and turns her way through her beautifully-crafted melodies. 7pm; 01722 434434; cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

Talk 23 MAR CH

TURNER, CONSTABLE AND THE FRENCH IMPRESSIONISTS IN BRITAIN Before the Museum’s Constable in Context exhibition draws to a close, grab your last chance for a private view with a glass of wine and a talk by Nicholas Alfrey. Nick is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of History of Art at the University of Nottingham and he’s an expert in the contested claim that the English landscape painting was a significant precedent for French Impressionism. Did the English example still matter to a later generation of landscape artists?

Nicholas is willing to debate the issue with you. 6pm; Tickets: £12; salisburymuseum.org.uk

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A Rich Man’s World What pricks your political conscience and causes belly laughter at the same time? A night with musical comic duo Jonny & the Baptists, of course!

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COMEDY

ARTS

future: we travel all the way from 1979 to 2047.

It’s completely true though... We’re predicting the future, but we think it’s quite accurate.

The political landscape is shifting at such a rapid rate; are you having to constantly rewrite your material to adapt?

We always try to keep topical but, unquestionably, this has been the toughest year yet for content rewrites! The last 12 months have very much taken away as much as they’ve given. We’re currently testing a new song about Donald Trump, which might still be relevant... Or we’ve got a great ditty about nuclear apocalypse in our back pockets, just in case.

Silly boys: Jonny and Paddy blending rock with comedy

JONNY

AND PADDY SPECIALISE IN HILARIOUS

WORDPLAY AND FINELYCRAFTED,

WITTY

SONGS – ALL WITH A DOSE OF PUERILE BEHAVIOUR

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f you’re feeling concerned about the mercurial political landscape and you’re not adverse to some blatant silliness and the odd joke about male body parts, then Reading comic duo Jonny & The Baptists will probably already be on your comic radar. The pair, who some may recognise from Radio 4’s The Now Show, are currently touring their new show Eat The Poor in which they examine the growing gap between the super-rich and, well, the rest of us. They’ll be performing the show at The Playhouse between 16-18 March.

Eat The Poor follows 2016’s Edinburgh-fringe favourite The End Is Nigh, which they performed at the Salisbury Arts Centre last May. Those who caught them on that outing will already be familiar with their riotous mix of rock, theatre and comedy and can expect more of the same.

In Eat The Poor, Johnny becomes a wealthy songwriter for Andrew Lloyd Webber, betraying his friend in the process; meanwhile, Paddy finds himself destitute and homeless. Out of this fantastical scenario the pair weave in songs, japes and a large portion of irreverent banter.

As with the musical comedians’ previous shows, Eat The Poor has plenty of punchy political satire, but while the subject matter wouldn’t normally bring a smile to your face, Jonny and Paddy specialise in hilarious wordplay and finely-crafted, witty songs – all with a celebratory dose of puerile behaviour, of course.

Can you give me a quick synopsis of Eat The Poor? What can audiences expect?

Expect a bit of everything: songs, comedy, politics, theatre, sketches, storytelling and even a bit of blue. The show is about inequality and the growing gap between rich and poor, but somehow being both joyful and fun. It’s partly set in the

How important is satire (and comedy in general) in these dark and brooding political times?

It’s vital. When the world looks like a bleak place, it’s easy to shut down and stop being engaged.

Comedy and music can be great ways to find new energy and a new perspective, and to bring people together in a theatre and hammer out the big issues.

Do you work to a fairly solid structure in your shows, or is there a dose of improvisation?

A bit of both really. You need a clear structure in order to improvise and have fun without losing sight of the ideas. The first half of our new show is much less structured and we’ll do a lot of talking to the audience and messing about. The second half tells a full story, so then we’re a bit more locked into a direction.

What are both your backgrounds in music, theatre and comedy?

Jonny & the Baptists started when Jonny (then an unsuccessful comedian) and Paddy (then an unsuccessful musician) met at a wedding and bonded by getting drunk and talking about how much they hated weddings. We got together a few weeks later and bonded some more about being angry with the state of the world in general. After that, it seemed only natural that we’d start writing funny songs together, and it turned out a lot of other people were angry about weddings and politics too. We’ve gone from strength to strength ever since.

‘Silliness’ is a word that comes up frequently in your reviews. Do you take this as a compliment and how important is it to be ‘silly’?

Of course it’s a compliment! Who doesn’t love silliness? For us it comes from wanting to talk about huge, serious themes – this show about inequality, the last one about climate change – while using silliness, songs and comedy to keep the shows accessible, fun and engaging. www.salisburyplayhouse.com; 01722 320 333

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Kate Stacey at in-toto kitchens is very excited to present the new in-toto products for 2017. in-toto is ahead of the 2017 kitchen trends with its latest product developments and fresh design features. Grained wood-effects in a spectrum of shades from stylish Stone Oak-effect, to crisp and refreshing Katthult Pine-effect (pictured), and high-gloss doors in bright ‘pops’ of red, perfectly capture the interiors trend for using mixed materials.

Available in our high-street studio on Catherine Street, new doors in stylish muted blue and grey tones in a matt lacquer finish are evocative of Dulux’s ‘Colour of the Year’ – Denim Drift, and subtle cashmere and beige colours provide a sophisticated canvas for adding contrasting accent features.

Visit in-toto kitchens design studio on Catherine Street, Salisbury to meet designers Hania and Kate and discover more about the new ranges.

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FOOD & DRINK W H AT ’ S M A K I N G T H E G O U R M E T N E W S I N S A L I S B U R Y

FLAVOUR BURST Wareham-based ice-cream producers Purbeck Ice Cream tickled our taste buds this month with the news that they have released new flavours and a sorbet for spring and summer 2017. Purbeck Ice Cream has a reputation for producing enchanting flavours and the team are never afraid to experiment in order to find something new and exciting to tempt our tastebuds. The new flavours are Salted Maple, which blends 100% Canadian maple syrup with Cornish sea salt; warm and spicy Chai Latte; and Pineapple Sorbet, which combines tangy with sweet undertones to create a summerfriendly tropical flavour. Purbeck has also announced that the Blood Orange Sorbet will now also be available in the smaller size of 125m.

Cheers! Wine tasting at Howard’s House

YAPPING ON… One of our favourite Wiltshire hotels, Howard’s House, loves nothing more than to open up the doors to celebrate its love of food and wine. The team dropped us a line to let us know about some of the forthcoming events, and our interest was piqued by their Fine Wine and Fine Dining event on 16 March.

Wine Merchants, the Yapp Brothers will present a selection of wine from Languedoc alongside a seasonal menu from Nick Wentworth that includes a starter of poached egg, truffle and

Mark Tilling: a tasty prospect!

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croutons, white fish stew with saffron and garlic and confit de canard. Where do we sign up?

Howard’s House are also maximising on chef Nick Wentworth’s love of foraging.

Join Nick on 8 April to explore the edible treasures of the local countryside, learn how to use them in a workshop and then enjoy the morning’s discoveries in a threecourse seasonal lunch. The day costs £50 per person and places are limited, so early booking is advised.

Fancy a chai?

For more: howardshousehotel.co.uk

SWEET TREAT

RING THE CHANGES

Award-winning Stockbridge restaurant, The Greyhound on the Test will be hosting a series of one-off supper clubs during 2017, starting on 17 March with a guest appearance from Mark Tilling, patissier, chocolatier and winner of BBC 2’s Bake Off Crème de la Crème. Sample the heavenly talents of Mark’s sweet treats as well as enjoying the usual good food and welcoming ambience of the Greyhound on The Test.

The Bell Inn in the New Forest has undergone a rebrand with a complete refurbishment. Its dining area, the Oak Room, has also had a revamp as the team enrolled the talented eye of London-based interior designer Eyre Interiors to give the restaurant a new look. A natural oak flooring has been installed together with soft furnishing from William Morris, Barneby Gates wallpaper, Maisons du Monde and Anthropologies custom fixtures and fittings and new, rustic farmhouse tables throughout the bar and dining areas.

Tickets are expected to sell out fast so contact Lucy or Hayley on 01264 810833 or email info@thegreyhoundonthetest.co.uk

For more: bellinn-newforest.co.uk

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FOOD

RECIPES

SEARED SCALLOPS

(Serves 2)

This light, fresh and simple starter from the team at Giggling Squid in Salisbury is easy, but take care over the timing to keep the scallops moist and tender Ingredients for the scallops 4 scallop shells for presentation 4 scallops (each cut in half ) 2 tbsp sliced red onion 8 slices cucumber 4 slices celery 2 cherry tomatoes (cut in half ) 8 slices red chilli 2 tbsp fried shallots (chopped) 2 ramekins of dipping sauce (see right) 4 banana leaves

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For the dipping sauce 2 fresh chilies 4 cloves garlic 6 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp sugar 6 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp finely-chopped coriander Method for the sauce 1 Pound the chilli and garlic together in a pestle and mortar 2 Add lime juice, sugar and fish sauce 3 Mix everything together well, then pour into ramekins.

For the scallops 1 Sear the scallops on a hot plate for two minutes on each side 2 Place the red onion, cucumber, celery and cherry tomato into the shells 3 Once the scallops have cooked, place them on top of the raw vegetables 4 Garnish with the slices of red chilli and fried, crunchy shallots.

5 Place the banana leaf across the plate and add the finished shells and dipping sauce.

RECIPES

FOOD

HONEY DUCK

(Serves 2)

Sweet, sticky and succulent, the Giggling Squid goes for a classic Asian flavour combination in one of their most–requested dishes Ingredients 1-2 duck breasts 1/2 pointed cabbage or savoy cabbage, washed and chopped 1 tbsp fried sliced shallot For the marinade 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp finely-chopped coriander leaves and stems 1/3 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp honey

For the topping 8 tbsps sweet chilli sauce 1/2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp chopped coriander Method 1 Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and let the duck sit in the sauce for 15 minutes if you’re short on time. The longer, the better the flavour!

2 Place the duck breast (and marinade sauce) in a roasting tray and cover in foil.

Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and roast for 20 minutes (removing the foil for the last 5 minutes to give the skin a nice brown colour).

3 While the duck’s roasting, start steaming your chopped cabbage and mix the sweet chilli sauce with honey on a low heat until it starts to bubble. Once cool, add chopped coriander. As soon as the 20 mins are up, take the duck out of the oven and slice the breasts across.

4 Arrange the pre-steamed cabbage on a plate, spread duck meat on top, skin side up, and lastly spoon over the sweet chilli and honey sauce over the meat. Before serving, sprinkle the fried shallot all over the dish. Enjoy with a glass of Pinot Noir.

www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/salisbury

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SUNDAY 26TH MARCH – MOTHER’S DAY A friendly country pub, venue and Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the rural village of Damerham.

We serve quality food, wine and ales.

Book now for Mother’s Day

26th March Complimentary glass of bubbles for dining Mums!

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ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND 17th - 19th March

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

The opening of the Garden Gin and Fizz bar

12.30 Scotland v Italy

Lobster roll and Oysters

17.00 Ireland v England

Martinis, Black velvets & Espresso Martinis

20.00 THE BAND AND THE BBQ... for a pig out and a hoedown

15.45 France v Wales

SUNDAY 12 – 2pm Brunch, classic or with bottomless belinis 2pm – Sunday lunch, £16 two courses, for the late risers Followed by an afternoon of live sport, boardgames, newspapers and unbuttoning one’s belt.

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Spoil your Mum with a special 3 course carvery buffet and a glass of Prosecco for all Mums.

Adults £19 under 12’s £9 and under 5’s £5.

Prosecco only £15 per bottle

SUNDAY 16TH APRIL EASTER SUNDAY CARVERY LUNCH

Celebrate Easter with your family 3 course carvery buffet. The Easter Bunny is hopping by with an Easter Egg for all children.

Adults £19, under 12’s £9 and under 5’s £5.

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FOOD

The Legacy Rose & Crown A 13th-century former coaching inn with a rather famous view of Salisbury

By K AT I E N IC HOL LS

F

ood and mood are, of course, inextricably linked. Even gourmet on a bad day will taste ‘meh’. Luckily for the Legacy Rose & Crown in Harnham, on the day I visit it is surprisingly warm for a February; there is even, dare I say, the slightest hint of spring in the air, and my mood is most definitely buoyant. Of course, it helps that I’ve just emerged from a facial followed by an hour-long hot shell massage and sauna at Vita Spa on St Ann Street; so, yes, anyone who cared to watch as I crossed over the bridge from Salisbury into Harnham would have been able to detect, not quite a skip, but a light spring in my step. Needless to say, two hours later I was nearly bent double battling horizontal rain en route back to the train station – but for that moment at least, the Salisbury air felt lighter and brighter than it had for months and I was looking forward to some food to suit my carefree mood.

Harnham is famous as the Salisbury suburb from where Constable painted Cathedral From the Meadows and the view is certainly recognisable from the Rose & Crown’s well-positioned restaurant, albeit thankfully without the stormy skies, today at least.

The four-star Rose & Crown is drenched in its own history. This 13th-century building was once a riverside coaching inn, and parts of the hotel has been restored with many of its features dating back 600 years. Although there are modern additions to the building, it’s hard to ignore its heritage wherever you are sitting. From the restaurant, I have views in front across the meadows to the Cathedral

THE SWEET PUMPKIN PROVES TO BE A WELL-SUITED PARTNER TO THE

ANCHOVY’S BRINY FLAVOUR

and to the left are the original stables and terrace. I may be feeling full of spring fever but I’m not so foolish as to think I could eat outside today. On a balmy summer evening, though, this would be a fabulous place to watch the sunset over Salisbury.

My menu choices, without doubt, reflect my spring-like humour and my starter of mackerel fillet with horseradish is fresh and light, with enough kick from the peppered fish and piquant horseradish to keep me alert. The flavours on this plate wouldn’t win any awards for originality, and I sense the chef is a little nervous of adding his own personality, but nevertheless it’s an enjoyable and generous starter; the mackerel is of good quality and the addition of micro herbs make it an attractive dish.

The main course presents me with something of a problem as I can’t decide between Caesar salad and the pumpkin ravioli with cheese and leek sauce. Manager Derek relieves me of my dilemma by bringing me both.

Caesar salad is one of my favourite lighter meals. Sure, there’s nothing too challenging about it and yet crunchy croutons, creamy chicken and fresh anchovy can be surprisingly punchy – as long as there’s plenty of the more indulgent elements. A parsimonious Caesar salad is unforgiveable. I needn’t have feared as there is a generous amount of all the important, meatier ingredients. The fresh anchovy and tangy Caesar dressing is a familiar but pleasing delight and I’m glad Derek brought the ravioli too, as the sweet pumpkin proves to be a well-suited partner to the anchovy’s briny flavour.

The massage and the food is having a soporific effect.

Rather than wake myself up with a caffeine kick, I opt for the dreamy, creamy panna cotta served with baked apricots and a strawberry reduction. It’s the best dish of the meal: the apricots tread the balance between sweet and sharp, and the milky panna cotta is smooth and rich.

It very nearly sends me into a slumber… until, that is, I’m rudely awoken from my dreamy state as I head back outside into the rain and reality.

DINING DETAILS Legacy Rose & Crown, Harnham Rd, Salisbury; 0844 411 9046 Prices Mains from £12.95 to £19.95 Vegetarian choice Good range of dishes Disabled access Restaurant is fully accessible Service/atmosphere Polite and accommodating

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Fashion/gifts/stores/more

JUICES ARE FLOWING

Riverford celebrate their 30th birthday this year and it’s been an amazing ride since Guy Watson founded the company growing organic veg on the family farm with a wheelbarrow and a borrowed tractor. His veg box scheme now sends out around 47,000 boxes a week to customers who can choose from veg, meat, recipe, fruit, salad and juicing boxes (pictured) of all sizes and combinations. The commitment, say Riverford, is to provide “fresh, seasonal food, produced with respect to customers, staff, farmers, livestock and the environment”. So it’s a guilt-free package all round – and because all Riverford’s meat, fruit and veg is produced locally, your box will come directly from Winchester farmer Jason Holt from Upper Norton Farm. Now, which box shall we choose this month... www.riverford.co.uk

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THE LOVE OF ART There’s a new art space in Wiltshire and GALERIE D'USINE will be exhibiting a vibrant and varied mix of artistic disciplines

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alerie D'Usine is a new, original and exciting art gallery owned and run by brother and sister team – James Lockwood and Joanna Hayball.

Situated in Netherhampton on the edge of the Wilton estate, the gallery has plenty of free accessible parking, and the new and refurbished gallery offers over 600 sq ft of all genres of art – from figurative, abstract and still life to impressionist sculpture and decorative art.

“OVER 600 SQ FT OF ALL GENRES OF ART” Behind the brother and sister team, they have guidance of their parents who have over 45 years experience, running a wellestablished and the longest standing picture framers in Salisbury. The family have now

decided it is time to branch out, and have opened this new artistic venture.

To complement the art available from Gallery D'Usine, you can also get your piece framed at the gallery – fantastic quality at an affordable price.

Over the years the family have framed many images for a variety of establishments including; NHS; the British Forces; local police and national fire brigades; various lords and ladies, major retail outlets and London museums.

GALERIE D’USINE, Unit 2B, The Business Centre, Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 8PU Tel: 01722 744844 Fax: 01722 743922

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Birdcage umbrella, £32 Don’t let your mum struggle on a rainy day.

She’ll look very elegant trotting down Salisbury’s streets with this lovely, vintage-style umbrella.

From Regent Tailoring, 73 New St, Salisbury; 01722 335151; regenttailoring.co.uk

Kukui by Connock, £35 There’s nothing wrong with giving classic gifts on M-Day and your favourite person (yes, she is) will appreciate the excuse to sample a new scent.

From Regent Tailoring, 73 New St, Salisbury; 01722 335151; regenttailoring.co.uk

Annie Sloan book, £14.99 Upcycle, revamp, restore – whatever you want to call it, giving pre-loved items a new lease of life is an excellent and environment ally sound way for your mum to spend her time.

From No44 Homeworks, 44 Fisherton St, Salisbury; no44homeworks.co.uk

Emma Lacey mugs, £29 Sometimes beauty lies in the everyday, like with these mugs by Emma Lacey. Just remember to make her a cup of tea to go in it!

From Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton St, Salisbury; 01722 500200; fishertonmill.co.uk

Elisa cushion, £21 A splash of colour will perk up mum when she’s feeling blue. This summery gift will also remind her that you’re the sunshine of her life.

From Pure Comfort, 14 Winchester St, Salisbury; 01722 322596 pure-comfort.co.uk

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Reclining small hare, £25 A biscuit-fired, glazed hare made from stoneware clay by designer Sally Gardiner.

A seasonal gift to remind your mum every March that this is hare day.

From Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton St, Salisbury; 01722 500200; fishertonmill.co.uk

Jersey Pearl Earrings, £60 You can give these earrings to your mum with a little speech about how she’s a unique pearl and like no other. Creep!

From Allum & Sidaway; 20–22 Minster Street, Salisbury; 01722 325907 allumandsidaway.co.uk

Butterfly Candle Holder, £7.50 Mums are busy people, don’t you know? This lovely gift will remind her to slow down occasionally.

Now all you need are some candles (see right)...

From Gullicks; 109 Fisherton St, Salisbury; gullicksflorists.co.uk

AromaWorks candles, small £15; medium £32; large £43 Soy and beeswax candles with 100% essential oils.

Team them with the gift to the left to gain some mega bonus points.

From Vita Skin & Spa; 26 St Ann St, Salisbury; vitaskinspa.co.uk

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SPECIAL SHOP

PURE GOLD Salisbury jewellers W Carter & Son celebrate 200 years in the city with our customers, which is why so many have stayed loyal to us over the years. And, of course, trading for such a lengthy period means we have built up a certain expertise.

I have been here since 1963 and my brother Brian started two years earlier so we have a reasonable amount of experience!”

For the few Salisbury residents who haven’t ventured into Carters, what can they expect? Well, a warm welcome is guaranteed as well as a ‘treasure trove’ of stock,” says Tad. “We don’t just sell fine jewellery and time pieces but also silverware, bronze figurines and glassware”. As well as sourcing jewellery from selected suppliers, Carters can also make specially-commissioned

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rom the Magna Carta to the Old Sarum, Salisbury is known globally as a city that’s rich in history. This town sure values its heritage and it’s an ethos that extends beyond its streets and buildings into retail. Salisbury jewellers W Carter & Son celebrate their 200th year in the city this year and, justifiably so, they’re going to be popping Champagne corks.

“On 11 March we are hosting a party at the Guildhall with over 100 guests, including John Glen MP and the mayor of Salisbury, Derek Brown,” says W Carter & Son director, Tad Holmes. “We have also invited a number of valued customers and suppliers and we will be unveiling a limited edition carriage clock, which we have made for our bicentenary celebration.”

A lot has happened in 200 years. In the year W Carter & Son first opened their doors, Jane Austen published Northanger Abbey and there was no such thing as street lighting. In 2017, there are different challenges – not least the threat of online shopping, and yet the business continues to thrive. “I think it’s been our trading ethos,” says Tad. “The customer has always been at the heart of our business. We have always preferred to develop long-term relationships

pieces as the company have an in-house goldsmith who can make bespoke items as well as carry out repairs and engraving.

Such a special shop is a reflection of a special city. “I live locally, so I know what a unique place Salisbury is for both residents and visitors,” says Tad. “The Close and Cathedral are magical and, of course, the surrounding countryside is beautiful. The Cathedral also has the oldest working clock in Europe, so I have a professional interest even though we didn’t make it! Salisbury is steeped in history and we are proud to be part of it. As the custodians of the city’s silverware we also have a role in maintaining Salisbury’s unique heritage.”

Carters say they’re planning to continue with the same principles that have earned them such impressive longevity. “We will enter our third century with the benefits of the lessons learnt in the first two! Seriously, we don’t intend to make any major changes.

The business ethos will remain at the centre of our service and as Brian and I pass the torch over to the two younger directors, Brian’s daughter, Paulette, and Sebastian Salt we know they will respect and build upon this customer-focused philosophy.”

W Carter & Son; 3-5 Minster St, Salisbury; 01722 324340; wcarterandson.co.uk

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PAMPER PACKAGE Brides-to-be, busy mums, runners... in fact, anyone who needs a refresh should head to Vita Skin & Spa for a reviving facial and body massage package

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agle-eyed readers will have already seen on page 40 that I headed to my restaurant review for this issue in something of a state of euphoria as a result of a morning of pampering at Vita Skin & Spa. Vita’s owner, Nikki Spicer, had put together a carefully-crafted package of a microdermabrasion facial and Lava Shell rescue body massage that she thought would be particularly suitable for stressed-out brides. Perfect for our wedding special, I thought, as I swiftly put my hand up to be the guinea pig.

EARLY BIRD

I was in for the long haul as I was told the treatment would take three hours in total.

I arrived on St Ann St as the doors opened at 9am, a bit too like an eager puppy than is dignified, but ready to hand myself over into the capable hands of Vita Spa’s therapists.

IT WAS A PLEASURE TO BE ALONE WITH THE CHANCE TO RELAX IN THE WARMTH

Vita Skin & Spa’s warm and welcoming rooms

After a warm welcome, I was led into the infrared sauna for half an hour in preparation for the morning’s treatment.

Anyone spending more than a few hours at Vita will be offered some time in the sauna first as it lays the ground both physically and psychologically before treatments begin. It was a pleasure to be alone with the chance to relax in the warmth and, unlike a traditional sauna, the temperature is well controlled so there’s no sudden dash out of the door as the red arrow pings to maximum, although there is a shower and private space to sit if you want to cool a little before moving on.

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After some ginger cordial in the spacious relaxation room, I met Laura Watts, the therapist who was to give my skin a refresh with a Skinbreeze microdermabrasion facial.

Nikki had chosen this intense treatment as it leaves your skin feeling brightening and refreshed before a big event. I was warned that this is not a facial that you can doze off to as the noise of the handset and the tingling sensation of the exfoliation keep you alert. In stage one, superficial layers of the skin are removed; stage two rehydrates, plumps and smooths fine lines; this is followed by a fine mist and, finally, a gorgeously cooling rose water face mask to

calm the skin. It’s an intense treatment that was delivered with expert precision and the results are instant. So, with a rosy glow I downed a glass of water and headed straight in to meet Mercedes Longmuir, Vita’s Lava Shell expert.

Vita have been offering Lava Shell treatments for a few years and, having now experienced this full body massage I can appreciate its popularity. As a runner, I suffer from deep muscle aches but I don’t always want the intensity of a painful sports massage. The Lava Shell treatment is a balance of deep tissue massage with soothing, gentle interludes. Once heated, the tiger-striped clam shells remain beautifully hot for up to an hour and they are used alongside cold shells to loosen and stretch tired and tight muscles.

The care and expertise of both Laura and Mercedes made each treatment feel special and bespoke to the areas that needed attention. Nikki has been in the health and beauty business for many years and her experience in creating these packages are clear: a great combination for brides to be.

Skinbreeze microdermabrasion facial from £39£85. Lava Shell rescue full body massage – 90 minutes (£75); back, neck and shoulder – 60 minutes (£55). Infrared sauna session: £15 or £12 if accompanying a treatment; vitaskinspa.co.uk

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Practicing within The Body Lounge since 2012, Sarah's desire to turn her 10-year-old vision of exceptional cosmetic and aesthetic treatments into a reality is what has driven her to set up this brand-new concept clinic. Modern, bright, spotlessly clean and very stylish, the new premises have a crisp, contemporary look coupled with a warm and friendly feel. Named Essjee, inside you will find the team who are: Sarah Gibb – Advanced Cosmetic & Medical Tattooist, Teresa Jolly – Professional Makeup Artist & HD Brow Stylist, Ivana Litvajova – Beauty Therapist & Cosmetic Aesthetician and Austin Brewer – Medical Facial Aesthetics Practitioner.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since Koh Thai Tapas first landed in Salisbury. The restaurant has rapidly become part of the culinary fabric of the city as the restaurant prides itself on keeping both the menu and the ingredients fresh. Koh Thai Tapas celebrated their anniversary with a relaxed event on 1 March where guests enjoyed wine and good food. koh-thai.co.uk

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Salisbury’s Christmas Market: a great success for the city

CHRISTMAS MARKET

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A BOOST FOR BUSINESS Positive results for Salisbury footfall during the festive season Salisbury BID (Business Improvement District) has announced that there was an increase in recorded footfall in Salisbury during Christmas in line with a national trend as reported by the BRC Springboard footfall index. The rise showed an increase for the first time in five years despite a negative picture for sales overall. Footfall rose by 0.8% in the five weeks to the end of December and the busiest trading day in Salisbury was Saturday 3 December when 58,396 people were recorded as having visited the city centre.

Jon Osgood, manager of Salisbury Old George Mall Centre said: “November and December started off a bit slow but after people got over Black Friday, trade recovered very well and our footfall turned out to be good, particularly as December developed, we are naturally very pleased.”

Steve Godwin, Business Manager for Salisbury BID says that Salisbury held its own well at Christmas. “We feel that the additional BID marketing outside the city contributed positively to both the high footfall in Salisbury and the goodwill feeling that the city had in the run up to Christmas. The Christmas Market was excellent and with its new and more open layout, attracted a lot of visitors. Every year we reinvent ourselves and for Christmas 2016, not only did people

compliment us on the excellent quality of the Christmas Market but they also seemed to like its openness with the effect of making it feel more spacious.”

An independent survey commissioned during January

by BID spoke to over 70 different traders in the city about the impact of the Christmas Market on their businesses. Sixty percent said that it was either good or excellent, with many commenting on the variety of chalets and entertainment that made it so special.

Mr Godwin says that for 2017, BID is already looking at different options and opportunities for the city and ensuring the Christmas Market and the marketing for Salisbury remains alive and vibrant. “While consumer loyalty may drive and sustain footfall,” says Steve Godwin, “people often want more, perhaps to come in and have a coffee or a meal, to meet friends, to engage in other activities of which retail shopping is an overall and important part. Salisbury is certainly rising to that challenge!”

The positive trend has continued into January 2017, and recent information recorded by BID footfall cameras, endorsed by BRC Springboard, shows that Salisbury footfall was 11.8% up on January 2016. www.salisburybid.co.uk

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110 THE BIG NUMBER

£110,000 that is! The amount raised by Wiltshire’s departing High Sheriff Find out more on page 58

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Sir David Hempleman-Adams

NEWS STORIES Our pick of the most exciting, intriguing or important local business stories happening right now

HIGH SHERIFF STEPS DOWN Sir David Hempleman-Adams will end his tenure as High Sheriff of Wiltshire in March.

Sir David’s fundraising targets raised over £110,000 for the Wiltshire Community Foundation, supporting both early intervention work for young people and funds for Surviving Winter, helping older people to stay warm over the winter months.

On Sunday 2 April Sir David Hempleman-Adams will celebrate his year as High Sheriff with a service to celebrate the Rule of Law in Wiltshire to be held at Salisbury Cathedral.

He says: “This year has been a great honour and a privilege and I cannot think of another organisation so well placed in our county to identify and reach those young people who most need support. I am delighted that the money raised will be going towards such a worthwhile project. What I like about the Wiltshire Community Foundation is the way that they can identify need and that they follow up to make sure the money is delivering what is needed.” www.wiltshirecf.org.uk

BEAUTIFUL SALISBURY It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new, independent business into the city centre.

Essjee, a permanent makeup business owned

by Sarah Gibb, has recently relocated into the heart of Salisbury into new premises in Fisherton Street. Sarah has been practising in The Body Lounge since 2012, but her ambition has been to bring her cosmetic and aesthetic treatments into the city centre. The new premises are, she says: “Modern, bright, 58 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

spotlessly clean and very stylish. They have a crisp, contemporary look coupled with a warm and friendly feel.”

The current Essjee team consists of Sarah – an advanced cosmetic and medical tattooist; Teresa Jolly a professional make-up artist; Ivana Litvajova – a beauty therapist and cosmetic aesthetician and Austin Brewer, the team’s medical facial aesthetics practitioner.

“Essjee’s concept is very simple,” says

Sarah. “We bring together a team of highlyskilled professionals to deliver the very best treatments with exceptional client care and no gimmicks.”

Sarah is also looking for qualified practitioners to join her team. Call 01722 510011 to find out more. www.sarah-gibb.com

NEW APPOINTMENTS SALES TARGET Bassets in Salisbury welcom a new member to the team as Cheryl Foot joins the company as sales manager.

Cheryl has been in the property industry since 2000 starting in Blandford Forum. Since then she has worked in Dorchester, Gillingham and Warminster. Having previously worked for national companies, Cheryl brings a wealth of property experience and knowledge to the Bassets team and she says she is looking forward to working with an independent family-run agent. www.bassets.co.uk

PERFECT PEGS The Cathedral Close Dental Practice welcomes dentist Dr Manoj Tank back to Salisbury. Dr Tank qualified as a dental surgeon at the University of Bristol in 2008.

He gained surgical experience working at Salisbury District Hospital before entering general practice in Salisbury, where he became known for his expertise and good bedside manner! In recent years Dr Tank has undertaken additional training in surgical and nonsurgical periodontal treatment at Guy’s Dental Hospital in London. He is now registered as a specialist in periodontics and limits his practice to periodontal care. He is returning to Salisbury to offer his specialist services to clients at The Cathedral Close Dental Practice. www.cathedralclosedental.com

FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL Beauty and healthcare company Neal’s Yard Remedies join the line-up of sponsors of the Salisbury International Arts Festival as they will be supporting Barely Methodical Troupe’s newest show, Kin, for their performance at the Festival on 7 June. Mark Sparrow from Neal’s Yard Salisbury said: “A vibrant cultural life is a sign of a thriving city and the variety, excellence and excitement that the Salisbury Festival offers demonstrates just what a thriving city Salisbury is. We rely on that vibrancy continuing and growing, so we feel it is only right to support the Festival as much as we can.”

Festival director, Toby Smith said: “We are delighted to be working with

Barely Methodical Troupe

Neal’s Yard Remedies, Salisbury who continue their generous support of the International Arts Festival.” www.salisburyfestival.co.uk

GOING FOR GOLD

NEW AT NOVUM Specialist personal injury law firm Novum will welcome Daniel Green, associate legal director of the company, to the Salisbury offices in March. Daniel, who is currently based in Novum Law’s Swindon office, qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and he has been with the firm for nearly five years. His move to Salisbury comes hot on the heels of the appointment of Hannah Carr, former head of personal Injury and medical negligence at a Chippenham-based law firm.

Director of Novum Law and head of the Salisbury office, Neil Elliott said: “Daniel is a hugely-talented solicitor who will be a tremendous asset to the Salisbury team as we continue to expand. We are really looking forward to having him on the team.” www.novumlaw.com

Allum & Sidaway, Salisbury: interior ground floor

Salisbury jewellers Allum & Sidaway has been shortlisted for three awards in the Retail Jeweller UK Awards 2017. Their flagship Salisbury store, which opened its doors in November 2016, has made the shortlist for Best Store Environment, and the company has been nominated as a finalist for Independent Retailer of the Year and Employer of the Year.

The UK awards are celebrating their 25th anniversary and they are often dubbed the industry’s Oscars; they are also the only awards judged by the industry itself. The awards ceremony

will take place on 29 June at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Jason Allum, managing director of Allum & Sidaway, said: “We are overjoyed to be shortlisted for each of our entries. I am so proud of everyone in the entire company. To be recognised by the industry is a wonderful accolade for all our hard work, high standards and huge achievements.” The company currently have stores in Salisbury, Ringwood, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Gillingham. www.allumandsidaway.co.uk

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CITY COUNCIL

SECRET SERVICE Salisbury City Council business manager, Clare Burden, is responsible for organising some of the city’s key events

Contact Clare for all your market and Council communication needs

You may not personally know Clare Burden but anyone who lives in Salisbury will certainly have enjoyed the fruits of her labours, as this busy women is responsible for, amongst many other things, the management of all the gorgeous markets that take place in Market Place. She also runs the Christmas lights switch-on – so a big thank you, Clare, for bringing Craig Revel Horwood, Steve McFadden and Joey Essex to our city.

How long have you been working for Salisbury City Council and what were you doing before you took on this role as business manager?

I have been with Salisbury City Council since it started in 2009. Before joining the Council I worked for Salisbury City Centre Management, Salisbury District Council and I travelled on board luxury cruise ships for six years working for P&O Cruises.

partners, such as Wiltshire police. Some of the day will be spent reviewing Council communications. I may also be required to attend a trade event to exhibit, or to write a speech for the Mayor or Leader of the Council. If it’s summer time the day will also include managing Gilbert the flower dragon’s social media accounts – he is a very popular feature.

What do you enjoy about your job?

Every day is different and we have to be extremely flexible and able to adapt and change as required.

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Tell me about your role as business manager…

The scope of the role is vast, I manage all the markets and events the Council run, this includes our awardwinning twice weekly Charter Market and events such as the Christmas lights switch on, St. George’s Day and Salisbury Big Business Event. I also manage the Information Centre in Fish Row, The Guildhall and Guildhall Square and Market Place and the Council’s corporate communications, including our large number of social media accounts. We were one of the first Councils in the UK to be on Snapchat.

What are the main priorities for you in your role as business manager?

To increase revenue for the Council and to ensure our business areas are working efficiently.

Describe your average day…

It starts early checking the various social media accounts and emails and then it can include various meetings with both my team and

Which big events are coming up that we should all know about?

We are currently working on the Salisbury Big Business Event from 25 – 27 April in the Guildhall & Market Place. This event is now in its sixth year and has grown year on year. This event is great, as it brings the whole business community together. As a Council we work with other partners to organise the event and this year we are organising a two-day expo (full details www.salisburycitycouncil).

What would you do if you weren’t business manager at Salisbury City Council?

Well, the answer to that is easy: I’d be living and working in New York!

How do you relax?

We have recently adopted two crazy ginger kittens from the local Cats Protection called Jake and Jack and there is nothing better than sitting on a sofa with a good cuppa, a good book and a sleepy kitten!

Your favourite thing to do in Salisbury?

Dinner with friends, a mooch around one of the vintage emporiums or a coffee and people watching in the Market Place. www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

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EDUCATION

MAIN PRINCIPLE Combining his love of teaching and languages, Mark Lloyd has found his perfect job as principle of Kaplan International English college in Salisbury

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ark Lloyd is the principal of two of the Kaplan schools, one in Salisbury and another in Bath. His responsibilities include the overall management of the two establishments, while also promoting them to their partners around the world. The Salisbury school has recently undergone a rebranding, from offering year-round courses for adults, and winter- and summer-packaged programmes for teenagers, to a new operation focusing exclusively on courses for teenagers – both during a 10-week period in the summer, and year-round for school groups coming for short-term intensive language and activity programmes. “I’m extremely proud of what has been achieved at the Salisbury school in the last year,” says Mark. “I’m very fortunate to have a team with great energy, vision and belief in what the city and the school has to offer to visiting students.”

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What was your career progression leading up to this position?

I trained as an English language teacher. My first teaching job was in Portugal, in a small village just south of Lisbon. I was one of only three English people in the village and I couldn’t speak a word of Portuguese, so this was something of a baptism of fire! After a year in that job I moved to Madrid, where I spent the next 10 years as a teacher and then as an academic manager, teacher trainer and materials writer. In 2003 I moved back to the UK with my Spanish partner to take up the position of director of studies at the school in Bath.

The vague intention was to stay for a couple of years in order to gain professional experience and then to return to Spain. Life, of course, takes over, and 14 years on, I’m still here.

immersion, not only in the language but in the ‘culture’ of the language.

My priority now is to provide our students with a fully-integrated learning experience in which the lessons and the social activities are both serious and fun, in equal parts.

What do you enjoy about your job?

Very nearly everything! It presents constant challenges, many of which are unpredictable, and I have learned over the years to appreciate that any problem that arises is also a chance to learn. It’s perhaps something of a cliché, but it is certainly true for me that a job free of daily surprises would drive me rapidly towards insanity! The most enjoyable aspect of my job is the fact that when I walk through the door in the morning I am entering a true melting pot of cultures and personalities. This is an enormous privilege.

WALK THROUGH THE DOOR I ENTER A MELTING POT OF CULTURES

What are the main priorities for you in your role at Kaplan?

I am a teacher at heart and the academic management of both my schools is a priority for me. In the last 12 months I have become aware of a shift within the market for English language courses. Until recently, our students came here for English lessons within a context of linguistic immersion. They had the chance to make new friends from all around the world – and visit exciting places as well, of course; but there was a strong sense that their experience was divided into ‘the serious bit’ (lessons in the schools) and ‘the fun bit’ (social activities and excursions). Nowadays, it is easy for students to go online and find endless opportunities to practice their English without leaving their bedroom. However, demand for courses in the UK with schools like ours is higher than ever. My feeling is that this is because students want full

What do you think makes Kaplan unique?

Kaplan is a multi-national educational provider and its global reach gives the company enormous scope to respond to business trends in different markets.

We have more than 40 English language schools worldwide, and although they all have their own identity and local flavour, there is an underlying ethos that unites them. At Kaplan we get the best of both worlds – the advantages of being part of a large global company, and the sense of intimacy that comes from working closely at a local level with staff who have a common set of beliefs about the world and about the need for people to communicate effectively with each other.

What do you do when you take time out from working?

I visit my daughters in Madrid as often as I can. Apart from that I’m a big CrossFit fan – I’ve been a member of a club for more than two years now and even though I only train a couple of times a week on average it’s made a huge difference to my energy levels. I’m a bit of a social media addict too – I’ve picked up so many friends through my job over the years that there is always something interesting going on in my news feeds to keep me entertained.

What’s your favourite thing to do in Salisbury?

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been to the Cathedral but walking through the arch into the Close is still a breathtaking experience. I also make regular visits to the Chapter House to see the Magna Carta. After all, it’s one of the cornerstones of civil liberties not only in the UK but worldwide, and it can’t do any harm to reflect on what it has brought to the world in the last 800 years. www.kaplaninternational.com

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Meet the Pros A peek behind the scenes of Salisbury’s professional services

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here are times when we all need to call on the help of a solicitor, accountant or banking services. Births, deaths, marriage, divorce: some of them are the greatest times of our lives, others are difficult and emotional periods during which time a professional and caring service is of great value. The growing number of professional businesses in Salisbury pride themselves on providing a high standard of service, each with their own unique approach.

We take a look behind the scenes of some of the city’s best-known professional services.

Graham Renshaw from Handlesbanken Salisbury

Who are your most important people?

Our customers, of course! Without sales targets or bonuses, our full focus is always on delivering the best possible service, and for the eighth year in a row Handelsbanken was voted top for customer satisfaction and loyalty by personal and business customers in an independent survey of British banks (EPSI, October 2016). We have no central or mass marketing and we have simply grown through recommendation.

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Graham Renshaw, branch manager of Handelsbanken Salisbury, says the customer-focused ethos of this Swedishborn bank makes it truly unique Tell us about the business...

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20 countries worldwide, over 200 of those in the UK. Handelsbanken Salisbury’s opened nearly five years ago, and has seen demand for its traditional relationship banking services steadily grow, welcoming both corporate and personal customers from the local area.

at handelsbanken, we have no central marketing and we simply grow through recommendation

What do people mostly come to you for?

Whether for a personal mortgage or a corporate loan, people tell us that they come to us because they value having direct contact with their own dedicated account manager and without an automated credit scoring system we take a holistic view and tailor solutions to each customer’s specific needs.

What’s exciting you most at the moment?

Handelsbanken was recently rated top in

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES a government-backed survey of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), where results found that our SME customers are more willing to recommend their bank than customers of other British banks. A great testament to our relationship-led approach.

What makes your company unique?

In Handelsbanken, the branch is the bank and this means that each branch makes all the decisions that matter locally, which in turn means swifter response times for customers.

Are you involved with the community?

All bar one of the Handelsbanken Salisbury team live locally, and our children attend the local schools, which of course we support at every opportunity.

WE DRAW ON THE TALENTS WITHIN OUR TEAM AND THE MANY YEARS’ OF EXPERIENCE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS FOR OUR CLIENTS What do people mostly come to you for?

We are the only conveyancing team in Salisbury to target a four-week timescale to exchange contracts on our clients’ behalf. Our clients instruct us, time and time again because we provide an expert, timely and most of all, quality service.

www.handelsbanken.co.uk Mariana Crawford from Trethowans

What’s the company focusing on at moment?

Sadly, we are seeing the same low conveyancing standard as in 2016 and we want to do something about it. We are already fortunate enough to receive repeat instructions from our existing clients together with the kind recommendations by local estate agents.

Every day brings a new opportunity to deliver the best client service that we can – that’s what excites and motivates me, and my team.

Are you involved with the community?

We support the Joe Glover Trust who are a children’s cancer charity working with families and specialist children’s cancer units across the south of England and the Channel Islands; and Naomi House and Jacksplace who provide expert hospice care to more than 280 lifelimited and life-threatened children, young people and their extended families.

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Long-standing Salisbury-based conveyancers Trethowans continue to strive to provide the highest quality of service, says solicitor Mariana Crawford Tell us about the business…

I am part of the residential property team of Trethowans solicitors, who have been a part of Salisbury for a very long time – Trethowans celebrated its 150th anniversary last year.

Our team strive to provide an expert and quality residential conveyancing service for our clients. We draw on the talents within our team and many years’ of experience to achieve results for our clients and to make the process of moving as stress free as possible.

Who are your most important people?

Each and every member of our team. We all have an equal role to play and therefore support one another. We strive to be recognised as the best in our field and achieve this by having the best team members.

the highest standard delivered in a practical and approachable manner to all of our clients.

My particular expertise is in wills, trusts and estates and working for a firm like Whitehead Vizard, I can be flexible and practical in my approach to achieve successful outcomes for clients, a philosophy that underpins the firm.

Who are your most important people?

Everyone within the firm is important as we all work very hard to uphold the values and principles of Whitehead Vizard.

What do people mostly come to you for?

We offer the main legal services you would expect, ranging from conveyancing law, employment law, estate administration, commercial and private leasehold issues, dispute resolution and, of course, wills and family matters.

What’s exciting you most at the moment?

The law relating to inheritance tax, wills, trusts and estates is constantly changing and that means it is really important that you stay up to date as a practitioner – as a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (the gold standard in the field for people advising on wills and estates) it means I have to adhere to a rigorous training regime and ensure that I am up to date in my knowledge.

Are you involved with the community?

We continue to sponsor the Wilton Horse Trials and sponsor many local sporting communities such as Salisbury Rugby Football Club, Salisbury FC and Salisbury and South Wilts Cricket Club as well as the Seniors Open at Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club.

What are your plans for 2017?

We are looking forward to continuing to lead the way in legal excellence and providing the very best quality of client care, as well as working more closely with local businesses and the community.

What are your plans for 2017?

To build on the already solid reputation of Whitehead Vizard and to develop a successful practice in all of the areas of law we specialise in. By offering reliable, practical and up-todate legal advice it will give peace of mind to our local clients.

www.trethowans.com

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Whitehead Vizard solicitor, Jessica Johnston, reveals what makes this Salisbury law firm so special Tell us about the business.

We are a very experienced law practice offering a comprehensive and wide-ranging legal service to local businesses and individuals throughout Wiltshire and the surrounding areas with a solid reputation for solving even the most adverse issues, both big and small.

Having been around since 1840, the emphasis at Whitehead Vizard is and always has been offering up-to-date and clear legal advice of

Jessica Johnston from Whitehead Vizard

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Mike Parker of Wilsons

Mike Parker of legal business Wilsons explains the philosophy behind this forward-thinking firm Tell us about the business…

Wilsons is a high-quality, multi-service legal business serving the needs of clients in Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and further afield. Ranked as one of the top private client and charity law firms in the country, our clients are individuals, entrepreneurs, companies, landowners, trust companies and charities. We provide a bespoke service and strive to understand our clients’ interests, so that we can help them meet their objectives as effectively as possible. We have 140 people in the Salisbury office and we aim to provide a stimulating and supportive environment where everyone can realise their full potential.

Who are your most important people?

Our clients and everyone who works at Wilsons. We really value teamwork and everyone has an important part to play in ensuring that we maintain our high standards of expertise and service.

Are you involved with the community?

We run a programme called Wilsons in the Community, which offers every member of the firm the opportunity to become more involved in the local community. Everyone can take a day off to support a community initiative of their choice. It could be volunteering for a local charity, getting involved with an environmental initiative, going into a local school to read with the children – anything that interests them.

What are your plans for 2017?

We will be delivering our services in a slightly different way with an emphasis on providing much greater choice to our clients. We are also expanding several of the teams, so we are on a recruitment drive. We are just putting the finishing touches to the next version of our website, which will be going live in the next couple of months. www.wilsonslaw.com

Andrew Hart, senior partner at solicitors Batt Broadbent reveals their plans for 2017 as they celebrate their 50th anniversary Tell us about the business…

We’re a different breed to many (some might say stereotypical) firms of solicitors.

We’re relaxed in our approach, cheerful and receptive but focused on giving our clients outstanding legal advice – we find this combination really resonates. We focus on providing a tailored service that supports Andrew Hart of Batt Broadbent

What’s exciting you most at the moment?

Technology. Advances mean that we can communicate more easily and we can handle information much more creatively. The office will become a more innovative space and this will provide many opportunities for developing our business in the next few years.

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Who are your most important people?

Aside from our clients? Our staff – every one of them. They all genuinely love working for the firm – our longest serving member has been part of our ‘family’ for over 39 years.

Our staff are proud of who we are and what we represent in our values and vision. They are the integral part of how we work and, as a result, ensure their biggest focus is our clients.

We look after our people; our people look after our clients: it’s a win-win situation.

What do people mostly come to you for?

Our clients come to us for help and guidance, often with a decent measure of support and tea thrown in! Delivering an outstanding service starts with understanding our clients – listening to your unique circumstances, what you want and need. It’s then about sharing our expertise and experience, so you can be empowered to make the very best decisions and achieve the very best outcomes, no matter what life throws at you.

How long have you been in Salisbury?

This year marks our 50th anniversary.

Wiltshire is at the very heart of our firm and we’re ambitious to do more and invest more in our local communities.

What’s exciting you most at the moment?

We’re an ambitious firm – we want to do and achieve more as an integral part of Wiltshire’s communities. With our 50th approaching we’ve got lots up our sleeve for the year.

It’s a terrific milestone – an opportunity to look back at our legacy and forward with renewed aspiration.

Are you involved with the community?

We’re supporters of the Wiltshire Carers Trust and Age UK, Wiltshire. One of our partners is also a trustee of two charities. We are the pioneers of a new Business Networking Quiz in Chippenham that raises funds for local charities. Also, we recently employed two apprentices in partnership with Wiltshire College apprentices at our Chippenham office.

They’ve been brilliant and we’re extremely proud of the progress they are making.

What do people mostly come to you for?

Across our many practice areas, our clients come to us for our expert knowledge, but equally we gather that they appreciate the unfussy and responsive way in which we do business. We pride ourselves on being approachable, pragmatic and always willing to go the extra several miles.

How long have you been in Salisbury?

The origins of the business date back more than 300 years and we treasure this longstanding presence in Salisbury.

our clients’ goals whether they’re personal, business or both.

WE LOOK AFTER OUR PEOPLE AND OUR PEOPLE LOOK AFTER OUR CLIENTS: IT’S A WIN-WIN SITUATION

What are your plans for 2017?

Watch this space! Our plans this year include a very special launch event to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We’re continuing to expand several departments and we’ll be having fun with more quizzing and events, such as a charity golf day. We also have some rather avid runners in our office who will be competing at various half marathons throughout this year. www.battbroadbent.co.uk

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JACQUIE OWEN Keepi ng you up to date w it h issues t hat a f fect t he loca l proper t y ma rket

A GOOD TIME TO SELL? As demand for good housing stock is strong but supply is limited, 2017 presents an opportunity for sellers to view this year as the right time to take the plunge, says JACQUIE OWEN head of residential at Savills Salisbury

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ellers were more reserved about putting their homes on the market last year, citing a changing market landscape as a reason to postpone their plans. However, despite political uncertainty, 2016 ended up being a good year for sales.

The most active area of the market was for properties priced under £1million, nevertheless, Savills also agreed a number of sales above the £1.5million mark.

Salisbury is witnessing a shortage of supply: Bouverie Avenue (£595,000)

The Manor in Upavon in the higher bracket with a price of £1,695,000

When it came to the overall market, buyers looking at properties above £1million last year cited their main reasons for moving were to up-size or relocate, while for Savills’ vendors, downsizing was the main motivation.

The year ahead It’s been a busy start to 2017. Savills has already agreed a wide variety of sales, including a number of properties under £1million and a couple in the region of £2million. There remains a good level of buyers seeking a home within the Salisbury area, with many waiting for the right property to come to the market as there is a shortage of supply.

There is a huge variety of properties in Salisbury and the surrounding area, from large country houses, to charming cottages in picturesque villages – so there are many opportunities for the wide range of buyers seeking a property here. Properties near Salisbury city centre are also very popular, with people who want to be close to the good schools, shops and the arts.

The season to sell Spring is traditionally a good time to sell; with good natural light and blooming gardens, many homes look their best in the warmer months. We advise sellers to ensure their house is presented at its best both inside and out. It is also a good idea to get organised in advance of finding a buyer; instruct a good solicitor and get paperwork in order.

Oxley, Chilmark (£895,000): properties under £1M remain popular in the area

How much?

The average second-hand sale price of all properties sold in Salisbury during the 12 months to November 2016 was £277,895, according to Savills Research using Land Registry. This was 7% higher than the previous year and represents an 18.6% increase over the last five years, and 26.8% over the last 10 years.

In the prime market, there is growing recognition that the value gap between London and the regions is narrowing, which in turn is likely to boost buyer commitment and demand will remain strong for realistically-priced homes.

Savills Research forecasts a growth of 14% in the mainstream markets and 17% for prime over the next five years.

For further information, contact Savills Salisbury on 01722 426820

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SHOWCASE

TO THE

MANOR BORN Step aside pretenders, this manor house is the real deal

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onfession time. We have been guilty in these pages of calling some of the superluxurious piles that we feature, ‘manor houses’ when they’re really large country houses. So now we’ve owned up to an occasional hyperbolic indulgence we can say, hand on heart, that in this issue we are showcasing a bona fide, genuine, no-messing manor house.

One of the reasons that we know this is a real manor house is that it’s actually called the Manor House and it sits on the western edge of the village of Cholderton, around 12 miles from Salisbury. If you’re looking for a rural idyll, then this particularly pretty area on the borders of Wiltshire and Hampshire will get your heart racing. The locale is famous for some of the best chalk stream fishing in the country with the Avon and the Test at your disposal; there’s racing in Salisbury and golf at Tidworth. Cholderton has everything you could want from a village – a great pub (the Crown Inn), a quaint church, farm shop and a couple of hotels.

Not that you’ll need extra rooms if you have guests coming to visit; the expansive Manor House has eight bedrooms – along with four bathrooms, a tennis court, swimming pool (and pool house), paddocks and stabling and original out-housing that features a former granary.

The original house was built in 1700 and there have been two additions, the first in 1723 and the second in the early 20th century. With its red and blue bricks, red brick quoins and its grandiose gravel pathway, the approach

The Manor House has many classic features of Queen Anne-style architecture and many original features remain intact

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to the Manor House is impressive. Not surprisingly, the interior more than matches first impressions. The rows of sash windows – typical of Queen Anne-style architecture – means the Manor House’s spacious rooms are awash with light. The drawing room, kitchen and dining room flank the large reception hall and each room leads seamlessly and gracefully off each other; it’s unknown if the 18th-century architects who designed this house were aware of the concept of feng shui, but the Manor House has plenty of harmonious flow.

Upstairs, each room has a view of the gardens – either front or rear. The master bedroom with en suite has views of both, which gives you an idea of how big this room is (16ft x 14ft to be precise). With another four bedrooms on this floor, climb the stairs to find three more in the attic – great for teenagers (and parents) who may need that extra bit of personal space.

The gardens, mainly laid to lawn, lead away from a terrace – for those rare days when the British summer allows al fresco dining. The recently-refurbished swimming pool and tennis court are set further again from the house. Keep exploring to find Grade-II outhouses and a gravel pathway leading to a woodland walk and grass paddocks. With 23 acres in total this is indeed a genuine and rather beautiful manor.

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porty types around Salisbury will be familiar with Lee as Chairman of Salisbury Athletics and Running Club.

Lee harbours a lifelong love of sport and he found himself in his current position after watching his eldest son, Jake, training in athletics. “As an interested parent I was asked to help out, which then led to me coaching, becoming head coach and eventually chairman.” Stepping into the shoes of his predecessor, Simon Adlard, Lee has been a major player in the club’s bid for funding to replace the track as well as growing the membership of this already successful club. We stopped him in his tracks (ahem) to find out more about his life as a local and as a secret novelist.

Tell us a little about yourself and your life here in Salisbury?

I live in Ford with my wife, Mandy, our youngest son, Ethan and our two dogs, Tilly and Tash. Our eldest son is at Weber State University in Utah.

We have lived in this area for 24 years, first in Shrewton. My wife works as a group leader at Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and I run a company called Global Upholstery Solutions in Andover, which is owned by the Stannah family.

Are you Salisbury born and bred?

I’m originally from a small mining town in West Yorkshire and my wife is from Preston in Lancashire. We regularly argue over which of us won the Wars of the Roses. We moved to Salisbury with Mandy’s work for the MOD. I originally worked for Telecom Security in Southampton before moving to the Stannah Group 23 years ago.

How did you first gain an interest in sport?

I played football and nothing else throughout my youth, but I developed severe arthritis in my late twenties and I had to retire. I switched to cycling but eventually had to have my hip replaced and that stopped that too. I switched to coaching football, but I fell out of love with the game.

How important do you think sport is to young people in particular?

Sport in general is so character building. It teaches kids how to strive to get better, to be part of a team and, most importantly, it helps them with their physical literacy. In this day and age, that is so important for our long-term health. It also teaches kids that they can’t win everything and that taking part is important, but there are still winners and losers. Participation is important, but so are the life lessons from sport. These days, I worry that some kinds don’t find out what life is like until they’re adults and they don’t have the skills to cope. Sport teaches that.

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As chairman of Salisbury Athletics and Running Club, this fitness fanatic is on a mission to share his love of sport What’s your proudest personal sporting achievement?

My greatest sporting achievement is as a coach.

While I’ve been very proud of achievements of many of my athletes, as a coach and father my son Jake’s achievements in sport have made me proudest. He has been elected for the World Junior Games in Oregon and he’s represented England at senior level; but my proudest moment was when he won two gold medals in the 400m and 4x400m, representing English schools in an international in Dublin.

…and on a Sunday morning?

Mandy walks the dogs with a friend on Sunday mornings, so it is usually my time to catch up with the things I need to do around the house.

When you were growing up, what was your wildest ambition?

I wanted to live abroad somewhere. I didn’t really have a reason. The location varied depending on my time of life. Our aim is still to retire abroad.

Now, it would have to be somewhere warm like Greece or Spain because of the arthritis. We’ll decide nearer the time.

What makes you most happy?

The achievements of my kids. Jake in his sport and Ethan is a talented musician. I love to hear him play guitar or piano.

What’s your favourite thing to do in Salisbury on a Saturday night?

I have a really busy week, with athletics, work and writing, so we tend to go out for a couple of hours on a Friday night as part of a dog walk – then the weekend is just relaxing. So, Saturday night is in front of a film with Mandy, Ethan and the dogs (we all have our own place on the sofa) and a good gin and tonic.

What book are you reading at the moment?

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss who was a hostage negotiator for the FBI. I bought it because I’m rubbish at negotiating and need to be better at it for work, but the book is really interesting because of Voss’ background. I’m probably enjoying it too much to learn anything!

…and sad?

The scale of division in society.

Tell us something surprising about yourself?

I’m an author and I have written one non-fiction book about sport, The Sports Motivation Master Plan as well as four novels. I manage to cram writing into my life by getting up early in the morning and writing for an hour before anyone else is around.

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