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ISSUE 236 / MAY 2017 / £3

ISSUE 236 / MAY 2017 / FESTIVALS

IN THE GROOVE

THE BEST FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER

REASONS TO VISIT...

ALL THAT GLITTERS...

DEVIZES

CELEBRATING GOLD

WELCOME BACK, SHAKY THE LEGEND RETURNS

CHINESE CHARMS

A PEEK INSIDE THE PAGODA HOUSE

EDITOR’S LETTER / ISSUE 236 / MAY 2017

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Flying high at The Curious Arts Festival

Summer lovin’ I have to confess that the summer is my favourite time of the year. Not least because it’s when the world decides that staying up all night to dance in a field with thousands of strangers is something that you should do most weekends between May and September. Suits me!

It’s not surprising, of course, that there are so many festivals taking place in Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. Lush countryside, clement temperatures and the friendliest locals in the country make the ideal recipe for a successful event. We celebrate some of the festies heading our way over the next few months on page 10.

If you’re still trying to shake off the metaphorical cobwebs from winter, we’ve got a guide to feeling physically and mentally prepared for summer.

Don’t worry, this is no ‘beach body ready’ feature. We’re simply not that way minded. No, this is simply a realistic look at the different ways that you can make the most of what you’ve got and how to feel great about it.

I’m sad to say, this is my final issue of Salisbury Life as I’ll be handing the baton over to a new editor for the next issue. It’s been an absolute pleasure to get to know this city better. What a place! It’s been a ball...

Katie Nicholls Editor katie.nicholls@mediaclash.co.uk Tweet me @SalisburyLife

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THE ARTS

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The chart topper returns

32 Restaurant Shaftesbury’s Grosvenor Arms

HEALTH & BEAUTY 36 Get ready? Go! Preparing for summer

SHOPPING 45 Shopping intro Upcycle and reinvent

46 Editor’s choice We’re loving... gold

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FESTIVALS

FOOD

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48 Special shops Cranborne Garden Centre

BUSINESS 55 Business insider Salisbury Big Business, legal know-how and Sustainable Salisbury

PROPERTY 63 Leaping into spring

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BUSINESS

CHARITY

MILES OF SUCCESS Salisbury runner Marie Manning completed the 2017 London Marathon on 23 April in six hours and 37 minutes, raising money for Blind Veterans UK. Marie, 38, who is originally from Llanfairfechan, Wales, says: “It was the toughest yet most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life. It felt amazing having people shout in support of the charity. It helped me remember that I was doing some good while putting my body through all that pain!”

Marie ran on behalf of the charity that has supported her grandfather since last May. Marie says: “He’s a blind veteran himself and he has received so much support from the charity. They’ve basically given him another life. Without them he’d be so restricted in terms of where he could go.”

Blind Veterans UK is the national charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-service men and women. It provides vital free training, rehabilitation, equipment and emotional support to blind and visionimpaired veterans, no matter when they served or how they lost their sight.

Marie Manning: she’s a winner!

ADVENTUROUS SALISBURY Organisers behind the annual Salisbury Big Business event, which ran this year between 25 – 27 April, were delighted to welcome the ‘world’s greatest living explorer’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE as the highlight speaker at this year’s opening evening.

Each year a highlight speaker shares their story of motivation and determination at an evening at The Guildhall in Salisbury.

Sir Ranulph is the only man alive to have travelled the surface of the world’s polar axis and he is known for his resilience and a no-nonsense approach to creating and building a team in pursuit of the apparently impossible. Sir Ranulph was the first to reach both Poles (with Charles Burton) and the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean (also with Charles Burton).

“Around 160 people gathered in The Guildhall to listen to Sir Ranulph Fiennes who had the room captivated with his tales of exploration – all delivered with his dry humour,” says Claire Burden from Salisbury City Council. “He signed books and met the fans afterwards too. It was a great success for Salisbury Big Business.”

For more on Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s appearance at the evening as well as other events during the three-day business expo, turn to page 51. www.salisburybigbusiness.co.uk

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CELEBRITY

SNOW BUSINESS Exbury Gardens Railway welcomed celebrity historian Dan Snow to open the new railway extension on 11 April.

At the official unveiling, Marie-Louise Agius (the great-granddaughter of Lionel de Rothschild who founded the gardens) drove the train in a fitting tribute to her greatuncle, Leopold de Rothschild – a steam train enthusiast who was the inspiration behind the railway, which was added as an attraction in 2001. Modelled on the same design as 6 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

Aviemore, the Exbury Railway features a turntable, engine shed and sidings.

Leopold de Rothschild’s nephew, Lionel de Rothschild, welcomed everyone and thanked all those involved with the extension. Dan Snow praised Exbury for their continued investment in Britain’s heritage of steam railways before unveiling the new Dragonfly Halt sign. The extension is now open for the public to enjoy. www.exbury.co.uk

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

SPOTLIGHT

Is it a cat? Is it dog? We don’t know but it is medieval graffiti

James Blight... and a hot stove

FOOD

CELEBRITY CHEF

graffiti does today,” says Steve. “Nowadays it is almost always seen as defacing a place but for the ordinary man and woman in medieval times, clergy too, it may have been a way to benefit their souls and pave their way in the next life.”

Steve and a team of specialist guides will be sharing some of their findings with visitors via special public Graffiti Tours that will run bi-monthly.

The tours can be booked on the Cathedral website or small group bookings can be made via Hannah Paye. Email her on visitors@salcath.co.uk or call 01722 555120.

The Graffiti Tours will involve climbing to Triforium level but for those who are unable to climb, Steve has designed an accessible version of the tour that is conducted on the Cathedral floor only.

An Andover care home has appointed the one-time personal chef for pop star Ed Sheeran to take the reigns in its kitchen.

James Blight, 36, has joined Harrier Grange, in Hawker Siddeley Way, which offers nursing, residential, dementia and respite care. James recently returned from Australia where he spent a decade working in top-class hotels and restaurants and where he also enjoyed a stint cooking for the pop star, stepping in for Sheeran’s regular chef.

James got his first job in a kitchen when he was 16 and has been on an “amazing food adventure ever since, trying every new ingredient I can get my hands on”. He has worked in a wide range of hotels, clubs , bistros and Michelinstarred restaurants in four different countries. “I got the call to personal chef for Ed Sheeran and it was great. He was a cool guy, easy to get on with, very pleasant and professional. It was just a good experience. He wanted simple food, like cottage pie and burgers – nothing too fancy!”

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CATHEDRAL

WRITTEN IN STONE Salisbury Cathedral guide Steve Dunn has launched a three-year-long project aimed at recording marks or ‘graffiti’ left on the Cathedral fabric over the centuries. Helped by around 60 volunteers, Steve is collating images of the graffiti and researching the story behind them. The results will eventually be contained in a database.

The graffiti ranges from very simple devotional marks and inscriptions to more intricate designs used to ward off evil spirits.

The so-called ‘hexfoil’ (or witches’ marks) take the form of a compass drawn circle with propeller like shapes inside them, designed to ‘catch’ demons. Many other examples of graffiti are mason’s marks and timber carpentry carvings.

“One of the things that is interesting about medieval graffiti is that it didn’t carry the same negative connotations that

Students in the school gardens

EDUCATION

GARDEN GIRLS On 21 May Hanford school will be opening its garden to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme. The girls, staff, parents and the grounds team at the school have been working to prepare the gardens and grounds for this, their first open garden.

Situated by the banks of the river Stour, Hanford school is set in 45 acres of grounds comprising of a working walled kitchen garden, a Victorian knot garden, a water garden, a small Gothic chapel and lawns as well as fields and orchards. The grounds also feature a rare Black Walnut tree and an Atlas Cedar that is over 18 meters tall. The gardens will be open from 2pm-4.30pm and entry is free. www.ngs.org.uk

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VIVA LA FIESTA!

Between May and September, the sound of music from every genre will float across our fields and forests as bands and performers flock to entertain the masses and enjoy the beautiful Wiltshire landscape

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many coming from Québec in Canada, there are plenty of opportunities to take part yourself. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring the world to Salisbury and to show off our beautiful city to the world.”

Info: The Ageas Salisbury International Festival takes place between 26 May – 10 June. Events are a combination of free and ticketed. Visit the website for full details.

City Encounters at the 2016 Salisbury International Festival

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FARLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL

AGEAS SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

SINCE 1973, THE FESTIVAL HAS ROLLED INTO TOWN BRINGING WITH IT MUSIC, ART, THEATRE, TALKS AND EXHIBITIONS

Between 26 May and 10 June, the streets, public spaces and venues of Salisbury will be flooded with artistic excellence from across the world.

Since 1973, the festival has rolled into town bringing with it music, art, theatre, talks and exhibitions.

Festival organisers have been following the four points of the compass and this year sees the event look west towards Canada, settling its sights on Québec with special performances from the region. Amongst other Québécois-themed events, dance company Cas Public will be giving Romeo and Juliet a fresh overhaul, while Marie Morin (Québec’s cultural attaché) introduces Mommy, a powerful film from celebrated Québécois director Xavier Dolan.

The full 2017 line-up is vast and too long to list in its entirety but it includes highlights such as talks from John Simpson and Terry Waite; outdoor theatre with a performance of The Comedy of Errors a triple bill from Ballet Black and circus act Barely Methodical Troupe.

“By filling every corner of Salisbury with art of every kind, the festival is the perfect excuse to celebrate our city together,” says festival director, Toby Smith. “Whether you encounter the free street theatre that springs to life across the city, or the finest music in the cathedral, the programme is sure to surprise, challenge and inspire. And alongside our international artists, this year

Now heading into its 16th year, the Farley Music Festival has become a much-loved annual event in Wiltshire ( just seven miles from Salisbury) and a firm fixture on the classical music circuit. Its founding objective to give concert experience to young musicians gives this festival an excitement and energy that’s infectious.

This year sees world-class week night performances by international musicians from the Royal Academy of Music; a Saturday evening of scenes and arias from the great operas, and the festival finishes with a special Sunday Finale Evensong. Highlights this year include violinist Juliette Roos, Karolina Kubálkova, Amiran Zenaishvili and the Festival Choral Evensong will be sung by Quoque Plures Mulieres.

All the Festival’s concerts and the Evensong will take place in All Saints’ Church in Farley – one of the country’s most iconic 17th century Wrenstyle churches. Proceeds from the concerts will go towards this historic church’s upkeep.

Info: Farley Music Festival takes place between 20 June – 25 June. Tickets for each concert cost £15 per person (includes a free glass of wine at the interval) and are available from Salisbury Playhouse (www.salisburyplayhouse.com) or on the door, subject to availability.  www.farleymusic.co.uk

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CURIOUS ARTS FESTIVAL

We love a curiosity here at Salisbury Life and this festival, now in its fourth year, is a real gem. This eclectic boutique weekender returns on 21 – 23 July and takes place in Pylewell Park, deep in the New Forest, with an inspirational mix of writers, musicians, poets and comedians.

Highlights in 2017 include American writer, film-maker and publisher Dave Eggers; singer songwriters Tom Odell and Izzy Bizu; The People’s Poet Lemn Sissay, author Joanna Trollope and Mock The Week’s Ed Byrne. With a sparky mix of cultural, creative and the downright eccentric, including comedy, music and a packed children’s programme, the Curious Arts Festival has carved a special niche in the festival calendar.

From life-drawing, midnight bat walks and cocktail masterclasses to snail racing, poetry workshops, pop-up fine dining, an opera and a cricket match – no other festival offers anything like this dreamy, eccentric weekend.

Info: The Curious Arts Festival will take place from 21 – 23 July. Tickets: £128 weekend adult/£300 weekend family/£23 weekend child (5–13)/£55 day adult/£20 day child (5–13)/ camping is free (Glamping options are available) www.curiousartsfestival.com

VINTAGE NOSTALGIA FESTIVAL

“Live through rose-tinted spectacles for the weekend” say the Vintage Nostalgia folk. Set in Stockton Park (an area of outstanding natural beauty) enter the Vintage Nostalgia Festival and you return to a time of swing dancing, classic cars, circle skirts and chiffon scarves. Taking place from 2 – 4 June, vintage enthusiasts can revel in cars, hot rods, live music, fashion and even an air display – all of which more than nods to the past, it’s a chance to travel by time machine into yesteryear. Highlights this year include live jazz, swing and rock ’n’ roll, best dressed and dance competitions, classic cars and a Tiger Moth display, trade stands and children’s entertainment.

Info: Vintage Nostalgia Festival takes place between 2 – 4 June. Tickets: £39 adult weekend/£12 child weekend/standing camping pitch for 3 nights £30. Day ticket options available

on Saturday night. With five music areas to fill there’s plenty of pop, rock, dance and electronica to please everyone at what is undoubtedly going to be a full house. The theme this year is ‘the bizarre’ so expect lots of strange(r) things to take place.

Info: Blissfields takes place on 6 – 8 July. Tickets: £110 adult weekend/£90 youth weekend (10– 16)/£15 child weekend. For full details of camping passes and costs visit the website. Boutique camping is also available www.blissfields.co.uk

NEW FOREST FOLK FESTIVAL

A casual conversation between farmers and folk enthusiasts Nick Curtis and Richard Digance led to the birth of this festival in 2013. Held on the Curtis family farm at the edge of Romsey, the festival has retained its local feel with the family helping out in all areas: Nick’s daughter Jo will be managing the bar, his wife Helen will be on cooking duties while Nick will be… everywhere!

The line-up this year features Show of Hands, Acoustic Strawbs and Mad Dog Mcrea amongst many others who will be appearing between 5 – 9 July on a stage hand-built by Nick.

Info: The New Forest Folk Festival takes place between 5 – 9 July. Tickets: £80 adult weekend; Free for under 15s. Day tickets also available

FROM MIDNIGHT BAT WALKS TO A CRICKET MATCH – NO OTHER

FESTIVAL OFFERS ANYTHING LIKE THIS ECCENTRIC

WEEKEND

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A band ‘on fire’ at Blissfields

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BLISSFIELDS

With room for 2,500 festival-goers Blissfields is a relative baby on the festival circuit but it punches above its weight by attracting such big names as Mumford and Sons, Super Furry Animals and Dizzee Rascal to its stage. Not bad for a festival that started life when organisers Paul and Mel Bliss invited a few bands to play to 70 people on their farm. It also won the Best Small Festival at the UK Festival Awards in 2007. The festival has since moved to a bigger site (now at Vicarage Farm, Hampshire) but it has retained its friendly, party atmosphere. This year, Blissfields takes place between 6 – 8 July and headliners on the main stage are The Cinematic Orchestra and DJ Yoda and Metronomy who will be headlining 12 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

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GRAZE FESTIVAL

Do you love music... and food? Then Graze is the festival for you as organisers give both of these life pleasures an equal footing at a weekend that will see local food producers flock in from across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire to sell their wares alongside live music, theatre and live cookery demonstrations. Taking place on 27 August, it’s looking like a packed day with Stereo MCs, Republica and Benjamin Folke Thomas amongst the live bands; Hampshire Fare will be running a demo kitchen showcasing some of the country’s finest chefs and local producers. At the performance stage Rhubarb Theatre, Fusion Choir and Chinese Dancers will be hosting performances. Stop for a beer at the pop-up Bugle Inn or head to the kid’s area for familyfriendly entertainment.

Info: Graze Festival takes place on 27 August.

Tickets: £29.50 adult/student and young person £17.50/Free for children. www.grazefestival.com

END OF THE ROAD

Set in the wonderful grounds of Larmer Tree Gardens in Tollard Royal, the End of the Road festival enters its 12th year in 2017, during which time it has become a significant event on the UK’s music calendar. The festival has garnered a loyal following during this time: including picking up the Best Small Festival gong at the NME awards in 2016 and Best Festival in the same year by BBC 6 Music listeners for the third year running.

Ready for a taster of the festival’s happy hipster line-up? Okay, how does Father John Misty, Bill Callahan, Lucinda Williams, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Real Estate, Slowdive and Perfume Genius sound for starters? The full line-up is impressive and far too long to list in its entirety here, so head to their website for full details.

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Info: End of the Road takes place between 31 August – 3 September. Tickets: £189. There are no booking or transaction fees. A deposit scheme allows people to pay £45 now and the balance by 15 June

Step back in time with the Chalke Valley History Festival; the end of the summer? No, just the End of the Road festival in Larmer Tree Gardens.

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CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL

This event stands out as the only non-music festival featured in our round-up but it’s become such a significant date on the festival calendar in Wiltshire as well as across the UK that we couldn’t ignore it. Co-founded by local writer and historian James Holland, the Chalke Valley History Festival finds itself in a new site this year. After five years in Ebbesbourne Wake, in 2017 the Chalke Valley History Festival will settle in a new home in Church Bottom, Broad Chalke. Their tagline, ‘action through history’ remains the same though as does its broad ranging mix of speakers, living history and pop-up history events and air shows.

Running between 26 June and 2 July some of the big names heading to Broad Chalke this year include Dan Snow, Monty Don, Andrew Marr, Ken Clarke, Paddy Ashdown and Chris Patten, plus an unexpected recent addition to the line up: Al Murray. Some of the anniversaries covered by the festival this year are the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, the centenary of the Russian Revolution as well as the Battle of Passchendaele... and, in a nod to popular culture they mark the 50th anniversary of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Info: Chalke Valley History Festival takes place between 26 June – 2 July. Tickets: prices vary depending on the event – visit the website for full details. cvhf.org.uk

LOVE

MUSIC AND FOOD? THEN GRAZE IS THE FESTIVAL FOR YOU AS ORGANISERS GIVE BOTH OF THESE

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FOOTING

ROMSEY – TOWN OF MANY EVENTS

SATURDAY 24TH JUNE - SATURDAY 8TH JULY This summer will see the inaugural Romsey Festival of Youth Music, showcasing talented young musicians from across the region.

The festival will be staged at a number of venues across Romsey and will serve as a celebration of the high-quality music-making which is being produced by the young people from the town and surrounding areas.

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OUT OF TOWN

Let’s all go to…

DEVIZES It’s got history, food, beer, independent shops, oh, and the longest stretch of locks on British waterways. Our question is: why wouldn’t you go to Devizes?

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ocal folk are well aware that Devizes is one of the county’s finest gems, but it would appear that the town’s reputation has spread across the UK as Devizes’s famous focal point, Market Place, recently ranked in the top 10 of the UK’s prettiest places in a nationwide survey.

Pretty it certainly is and this town can also claim to be rich in history with more than 500 listed buildings. The first Devizes castle was built in the 11th century by Osmund, Bishop of Salisbury. The castle was said to have been built on the boundary line between three ancient manors. The Latin for ‘at the boundaries’ is ‘ad devisas’, hence the town’s name, Devizes. The original wooden castle burnt down soon after it was completed and later a stone castle was built. The town was besieged in the Civil War and in May 1646, Parliament ordered the castle 18 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

Drink up! The town’s famous brewery

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RATHER SPECIAL MARKET TOWN

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Devizes’s Market Place: one of the UK’s ‘prettiest places’

to be dismantled so today all that remains is the original mound, the outline of the moat, part of the keep and traces of the foundations of the great hall.

It’s easy to soak up the town’s history. A visit to St James’ church reveals scars of a bombardment during the Civil War, stroll along the Kennet and Avon Canal and you’ll enjoy the workings of the 29 locks – a triumph of Georgian engineering.

Or visit the Wiltshire Museum, which has awardwinning galleries that tell the story of Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Sites, alongside a display of gold from the time of Stonehenge.

Devizes is not a town that rests on its historical laurels. There’s a bustling community of independent retailers, such as gift shop, Emporium, on St John’s St and Urban Rustics, an interiors boutique in Old Swan Yard. “We love Devizes’s vibrant independent retail culture,” says Urban Rustics owner Kate Filby “as well as its character and sense of community. Plus there’s a great museum, cinema, theatre, arts and food festivals and two breweries – how lucky are we?” Bluestone Gallery, who show the work of over 50 jewellers, plus ceramics, glass, wood and paintings is another example of the town’s love of all things local. “Devizes is not a clone town,” says Bluestone gallery owner Guy Perkins, “and one of the best reasons for visiting is the number of independent shops.”

As well as supporting its indie scene, Devizes has a passion for food, celebrating local producers and artisan makers during the Devizes Food Festival between 13 May and 21 May. Also worth a visit is Devizes’s famous brewery Wadworth, which is open for tours, during which you can sample their core beers: Swordfish and 6X. For those who want to dig deeper into the local pool of gourmet talent, The Vaughan Cookery School

in Devizes has recently become an approved teaching centre for the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), joining an elite group, such as Leith’s School of Food and Wine, Ashburton Cookery School and Tante Marie Culinary Academy. The school run a variety of courses from professional to public to bespoke.

Devizes rather proudly doesn’t have a train station with the nearest at Melksham 10 miles away. Don’t mistake this for a sign of aloofness though: the people of Devizes love nothing more than the flock of visitors who come to appreciate this rather special market town.

Thanks to www.visitwiltshire.co.uk for their help with this feature.

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Each year the Royal Photographic Society invite submissions to its International Images for Science competition. The project is run in association with Siemens as part of their Curiosity Project, a three-year programme, which aims to engage young people with science and engineering. In 2016 there were 2,500 entries to the competition and entrants ranged from students and amateur photographers, to professional and medical photographers who were asked to take a picture that tells a science story either with a camera or smartphone. Out of the thousands of images submitted, a selection panel choose 100 to form this exhibition that will tour around the UK, including at the major science festivals.

We’re particularly fond of this image by Anup Deodhar, which won one of the five categories. The fan-throated lizard male is a highly territorial lizard, always on guard to protect its territory. “I shot this image in Maharashtra state, India in the peak of the summer season, which is also the breeding season for these lizards,” says Anup, “and the colourful fan is flashed open to attract females”. It certainly grabbed our attention!

International Images for Science; Salisbury Arts Centre; 17 June – 29 July, 10am – 3pm Tuesday – Saturday; Free entry

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12 May – 12 June

Gags... Glaswegian style from Susan Calman; Neil Joyce from the Wylye Valley Art Trail; Mr rhythm and blues, Jools Holland

Theatre 24 M AY – 2 7 M AY

THRUSH GREEN Local playwright Ron Perry, premieres Thrush Green – adapted for the stage and based on the book by another local writer, Miss Read and performed by the Redlynch Players. £10; Redlynch Village Hall; tickets@redlynchplayers.co.uk; 01725 510283 T O 2 7 M AY

BEFORE THE PARTY Rodney Ackland’s stage adaptation of Somerset Maugham’s short story casts a comedic eye over an uppermiddle class family trying to adapt to life after the war. As the family

plan a party, the house descends into a whirl of fashion frivolities, below stairs skirmishes and one very shocking secret. Tickets: £9.50 – £17.50; 7.30pm. Salisbury Playhouse: Malthouse Lane, Salisbury; 01722 320333

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WYLYE VALLEY ART TRAIL Painters, sculptors, potters, glass artists, jewellery and furniture makers, photographers and even a milliner will be throwing open their studio doors to the art-loving public at the Wylye Valley Art Trail – the largest and most diverse open studios event in Wiltshire. There are over 73 venues in locations

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SUMMER EXHIBITION The Salisbury Group of Artists will be exhibiting new vibrant works of art depicting a diversity of subjects of interest to everybody. A ‘meet the artist’ event will be held at the start of the exhibition during the afternoon of 6 May. Entrance: Free; Salisbury Library, Market Walk; www. salisburygroupofartists.co.uk TO 30 MAY

THE TENTMAKERS OF CAIRO A group of Egyptian textile artists bring their hand-stitched panels

and wall-hangings made using the centuries-old technique of needleturn appliqué to Fisherton Mill.

The tents range from the vast and opulent ‘moveable palaces’ of the Ottoman Sultans to more humble smaller tents used to celebrate weddings and other important family events. Fisherton Mill; free; www.fishertonmill.co.uk; admin@fishertonmill.co.uk TO 29 M AY

ART IN MOTION The art and beauty of automotive design, combined with the enduring genius of innovative engineering, will be celebrated at Messums Wiltshire throughout May as they showcase an important collection of post-war, European sportscars that together demonstrate the

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precocious then!? Tickets: £37 – £45; 7.30pm; Salisbury City Hall; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk; 01722 434434 20 MAY

A United Kingdom at Salisbury Arts Centre; celebrating Art In Motion at Messums

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Tickets: £10; £2 for accompanying adults & children; www. messumswiltshire.com

Music 2 5 M AY

JOOLS HOLLAND Mr Boogie Woogie will be performing with his 20-strong Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

backing him up. More a family than a band, the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are like a well-oiled machine with a reputation for exuberant live performances. Audiences can expect to hear tracks from Jools Holland’s extensive back catalogue but he will also be playing tracks from his most recent album, 2016’s Piano – a homage to his 50-year relationship with an instrument that he could play fluently by ear by the age of eight. Not

SALISBURY COMMUNITY CHOIR A light-hearted evening that brings the Salisbury Community Choir and Sarum Six together in song, including some favourite folk, popular and amusing arrangements all with a watery, weather theme. Jeremy Backhouse conducts, with the very talented David Coram on piano. Tickets: £15; 7.30pm; Salisbury Arts Centre: www. salisburyartscentre.co.uk; 01722 321744

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A UNITED KINGDOM When office worker Ruth Williams meets Seretse Khama, King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana) at a London party in 1947, the connection is instantaneous. Against fierce opposition, they marry and plan to relocate to Africa, causing an international diplomatic crisis

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as their respective governments conspire to drive them apart.

Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo bring great chemistry to this inspiring and richlycrafted story of a love that transcends boundaries. Tickets: £8/£7; 2.30pm; Salisbury Arts Centre: www.salisburyartscentre. co.uk; 01722 321744.

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SUSAN CALMAN It’s Susan Calman’s 10th year in comedy and she’s touring the UK with a brand new show.

You may have seen or heard her on shows like QI, HIGNFY, News Quiz, Listomania or Mock the Week. Now you have the opportunity to see her in person, life-size, if you will.

“For your information,” says her press release, “Susan is taller than a borrower but shorter than the average 13-year-old child.” It doesn’t mean that this Glaswegian, and at one time corporate lawyer, doesn’t have plenty of stage presence.

Look out for our interview with Susan in the next issue of Salisbury Life.

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My musical style in the 80s was different from

everyone else out at the time, which led to developing a strong image – one I’ve spent the last 20 years trying to change

Welcome back,

Shaky The 80s’ biggest-selling singles artist reveals how his new album led him to the brother he never knew he had and why he’s so proud of his south west heritage

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lmost four decades after his first hit, Hot Dog, in 1980, it’s clear that the musical bug is still within Shakin’ Stevens. The icon of a decade, now in his late sixties, hardly sees his current tour, (which is his biggest ever) as work, and says there are some destinations on the schedule that he’s particularly looking forward to visiting, including the West Country. He has a long-standing relationship with the area. His maternal grandmother was born in Somerset and when she moved to Wales, she lost her husband, brother and brother-in-law in a pit disaster. It wasn’t until recently that Shaky was made aware of this story and, interestingly, it was this realisation, among other family secrets, which inspired his new, critically-acclaimed, album, Echoes of Our Times. The album has been described as a massive departure from earlier works, and he says this new, deeper direction was largely inspired by finding out some unexpected truths about his family, all of which was hidden from him and his siblings in earlier years because of a family feud.

“Some years ago, I was forced to slow down for a while, and at that point in my life I started asking questions about my family, and quickly realised that I knew very little,” says Shaky who, during this time, discovered he had a half-brother, along with 13 uncles and aunts he didn’t know existed. “So we started to research my roots – and I’m really so glad I did this, as I feel I now know more about myself. There had been a feud in the family, and I didn’t know that until the 1870s my paternal ancestors had all hailed from the West Country as copper and tin miners. I learned more about their lives – including the life of my grandfather, who worked the mines from the age of 10 – and what they had to put up with. These stories formed the lyrics of the album.

“It’s a very personal album, and I’m extremely proud of it,” he continues. “It’s certainly a lot

Shaky in his sixties: he shut the ‘green door’ behind him a long time ago!

QUICK-FIRE ROUND WITH SHAKY… Looking back at your career, is there anything you would have done differently?

Everyone has regrets. I was very naïve when I started out. I’m still learning, but I wish I knew then what I know now. I’m sure this applies to most people in all aspects of life.

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different to what people would normally expect from me – many who’ve listened to it don’t recognise it’s me.”

He’s certainly moved far away from the sound that many remember from his Merry Christmas Everyone days years ago, now using mandolin, banjo, dobro and harmonica when playing live, and veering into rootsy blues and Americana. And with the songs on this album, he’s just taken it a step further.

“My musical style in the 80s was different from everyone else out at the time, which led to developing a strong image – one that I’ve spent the last 20 years trying to change to allow me to move on,” he says. “I was anxious, in some respects, about changing my ways, but the musical styles of the album are all encapsulated in the roots of my music anyway.”

With 33 hit singles and four UK number ones to his name, the platinum-selling entertainer will be exciting his Salisbury fans in May as he performs new tracks from Echoes of Our Times, along with classic hits, and a few surprises, which he’s remaining tight lipped about.

“The set I’m bringing to Salisbury will indeed be a mix of old and new, and I will also be introducing some songs that I have never performed before,” he says. “There will be some of the hits, but in some cases with a different twist. As the title of the tour infers, I will also be performing all of the new songs from Echoes of Our Times. As for the surprises at Salisbury City Hall, I’m keeping quiet; I don’t want to spoil them for everyone.”

See Shakin’ Stevens on 16 May at Salisbury City Hall www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

Where would we find you when you’re not working?

I love listening to music, going to shows in the West End, and gigs of other artists. Golf is something that I really enjoy, although sadly I don’t get time to play as much as I would like. It probably won’t come as a surprise that I love history, and that must have contributed to the spark that started off my family history research. I also love walking, and always make time to watch rugby when I can, especially the Six Nations.

If you weren’t able to sing, what job do you think you’d be doing? I’ve been performing since my school days, so it’s difficult to imagine not singing as it’s in my blood. I guess if I couldn’t sing, I would have been drawn more to full-time songwriting and producing. With Echoes of Our Times I got even more pleasure out of the fact that not only are these songs very personal to me, but also that others can relate to them.

It really was a labour of love.

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The Grosvenor Arms Rather than dancing around a maypole, a better way to spend bank holiday is to visit one of Dorset’s more stylish eateries

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he chance to visit the just-about-inDorset town of Shaftesbury with its magnificent views of the Blackmore Vale seems like the perfect activity for the May bank holiday. Convincing two teenagers to spend the day with their mum, on the other hand, usually involves some hefty negotiation and/or bribery. On this occasion, however, I simply mention that we’ll be eating a gourmet lunch at one of the region’s finest hotels and the youngest was at the car door. Sadly, the older one had fled before I got time to say my piece and so it was a table for two.

I’ve extolled the virtues of driving through Cranborne Chase before so I won’t go on, but it never ceases to impress and amaze me that this wonderful landscape remains a relative secret next to its more famous neighbour: the Salisbury Plain.

Slip through Wiltshire into Dorset and Shaftesbury is one of the first towns to greet you – it’s a welcome sight too with its winding, cobbled streets and a higgledy-piggledy mix of historic houses, some that date back to Saxon times. The Grosvenor Arms itself can trace its history back to mediaeval days when it was a wooden-framed coaching inn called The Red Lion. It was rebuilt in 1820 and re-named The Grosvenor Arms after it was bought by the Grosvenor family.

The hotel has undergone a recent refurbishment and the result is understated and stylish. They’ve forgone the somewhat tired heritage colours that are so familiar in gastro hotels and opted instead for gentle hues and quality furnishings. They’ve also embellished both the bar and restaurant with some interesting folk/craft art and black and white landscape prints. It’s a calming, serene environment to spend time in, too sophisticated to

THE CHICKEN TERRINE IS DELICATELY

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scream ‘look at me’, it brings to mind an upmarket eatery in New England.

The menu offers a mix of gastro pub-style favourites such as chargrilled chicken, slaw and salad, and smoked mackerel, watercress and horseradish. Peppered in-between these more predictable choices are some genuine surprises: tempura tenderstem broccoli, spiced hummus and citrus salsa, or how about smoked lamb scrumpets, chicory and chives? This head chef possesses an adventurous spirit! I opt for the spiced chicken terrine, spring onions, raita and naan crisp bread – it’s a delight.

The chicken terrine is delicately spiced with curry flavours and comes wrapped snugly in a spring onion coat. The terrine’s rich flavour and texture is anchored by the crispy naan, while the morning-fresh flavours of the raita and slices of cucumber complete a new take on an Indian-style starter. “Will there be burgers?” was the burning question I was asked by my dining companion on the journey to Shaftesbury. So I’m relieved to find that the menu at The Grosvenor Arms is a lovely balance of family-friendly meals as well as other options for those who like to challenge their palate. And, yes, there is a burger on the menu – a Chimichurri beef burger with paprika mayonnaise, smoked cheddar and hand-cut chips kind of burger. The Grosvenor Arms are staunch supporters of buying local. Everything from the meat to the leaves come from the region’s farms and suppliers; even the flour for the bread (that is made on-site) is milled in Shaftesbury. Anyone who says that locally sourced food doesn’t make a difference to the flavour hasn’t eaten a burger like the one at The Grosvenor Arms – the taste and texture are sublime. I’ve ordered the parsnip and polenta gnocchi, mushroom ragu and olive and truffle oil pesto.

The gnocchi are like little golden parcels of comfort that provide balance to the intense, red-wine infused flavour of the ragu. I can imagine eating this in a hilltop restaurant on the Amalfi coast. It’s a beautifully balanced dish, even if the truffle oil pesto is by far the shyest participant in this party. Also, I keep nicking my son’s hand-cut chips.

In keeping with the décor, the atmosphere at The Grosvenor Arms is laid back. There’s very little stress in this restaurant today as diners sit and chat leisurely and order their food without pressure. Well, it is a bank holiday, after all.

DINING DETAILS The Grosvenor Arms: The Commons, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JA; 01747 850 580; info@grosvenorarms.co.uk; www.grosvenorarms.co.uk Opening times: the bar, deli and courtyard are open all day for food, 7.30am –10pm, and the restaurant from 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm Prices lunch menu mains range from £12.50 – £23.50; the evening menu is similarly priced Vegetarian choice the lunch menu offers three veggie starters and two main options Disabled access Fully accessible Service/atmosphere calm and unhurried

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SUMMER LOVIN’ Paint your nails, firm up your glutes and get a golden glow before summer starts

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H E A LT H & BEAUTY Before you start a new exercise regime it may be worth dealing with any aches or niggles that have been pestering you. If you’ve spent the winter hunched over in battle pose ready to take on the horizontal wind, it may take some time to loosen up. The folk at Sarum Physio treat a range of clients from elite sports people to those with mobility problems. “It’s time to bring the shoulders back, stand tall and breathe easier,” say the team. “A massage will loosen you up and release that tension that you are holding. Another good way to prepare for summer and improve your core (which is central to everything) is pilates. Exercise has a positive impact on your well-being, so ditch the stress and tension your body has been holding.”

EAT RIGHT

LET’S GET BACK TO BASICS AND LOOK AT HOW EATING WELL CAN IMPROVE

YOUR SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND YOUR

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asting off our winter coats inevitably reveals some ill-maintained areas of the body. Who bothers to paint their toenails in February?

Definitely not us. Don’t worry, we’re not about to launch into a ‘Are you beach body ready?’ style feature. We believe that everyone is ‘beach body ready’ as long as you’re wearing swimwear.

What we have done, however, is to look at ways that you can feel at your best and brightest, whatever your shape or size.

Dieting, as Erak suggests, has a faddish ring to it. 5:2, Dukan, Paleo? Let’s get back to basics and look at how eating well can improve your sense of well-being and energy levels. Amie Richmond is a nutritionist at Body Fabulous in Salisbury: “When it comes to getting your body ready for summer, it should be about wanting to be your most ‘confident’ self rather than your ‘thinnest’ self,” she says. “If you are still waiting to achieve that rock-hard, toned body before you don a swimsuit, then you are missing out on all the fun! Set some realistic, achievable goals this summer and slip into those shorts feeling fit and fabulous. My four top tips for a happy summer body are: 1. Plain filtered water is your friend. Ditch the fizzy drinks, squash and juices!

2. Breakfast is exactly that – breaking your fast!

We do our best fat burning at night so try and fast for 12 hours overnight for a good boost to your metabolic rate.

3. Artificial sweeteners can massively affect how efficiently your body processes food and can actually increase sweet cravings.

4. Don’t be tempted by fad, quick-fix diets. What comes off quickly will likely go back on quickly.

Meal prep is essential for successful, sustainable weight loss. Plan three meals and two small snacks every day in advance and this summer you will feel fabulous, whatever your size.”

MOVE… AND KEEP MOVING

GET A GLOW ON

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Eat all your greens in the buildup to the summer months

Feeling fit is as much about the psychological benefits that come with regular exercise as it is about toning your shape to be the best it can.

Erak Simsson is a Salisbury-based personal coach and trainer who runs Coach Me Trim & Slim.

This ex-army man has helped hundreds of clients to achieve their aims. “Always start with a clear goal in mind and write it down as this will help you to stay on course,” says Erak. “And forget about dieting. Eat for good health and be sure to include enough protein at each meal.”

He also recommends a balanced approach to fitness. “Hit the weights as well as doing CV (cardiovascular). CV will work your heart and lungs while weights will tone your thighs, arms, bum and abs.”

Preparing your skin for the summer is a process that starts with a good exfoliation, says Nikki Spicer at Vita Skin Spa. “It removes dead skin cells and it will prolong your holiday tan… body scrubs, wraps and massages are great.” It’s also a good idea to tick this box before indulging in any fake tan treatments as well-prepped skin will undoubtedly yield better results and a longerlasting ‘tan’.

Waxing is an unavoidable yet necessary part of the pre-summer ritual. While some embrace a more au naturel approach to their more hirsute attributes, many make a dash to their nearest beauty therapist to be waxed, shaven or plucked to perfection before donning skimpy summer outfits. “Once the sun is out, we all start thinking  www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 37

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If people are looking to get one of these procedures done before the summer, what sort of timescale should they be looking at?

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ALL MADE UP

Hot summer sun and make-up are not always the friendliest of partners (melting eyeliner anyone?).

Yet many women are reluctant to leave the house without it, so an increasingly popular option for many is permanent make-up. Sarah Gibb is a Salisbury-based practitioner working from her new clinic on Fisherton St. She offers a range of permanent make-up options such as tattooed eyebrows, eyeliner and lip treatments, including lip blush (sign us up!). “May is the best time to get a treatment done,” she says, “it’s best before the sun starts to really shine because that’s the worst thing pre- and post-treatment. You need to avoid going into the sun four weeks before treatment; even if you don’t burn, the UVA rays alter the composition of the surface of the skin so the implantation isn’t as good and you don’t get the best healed result.” With many years’ experience after extensive training with the UK’s most respected permanent make-up practitioners, Sarah fully understands the commitment involved in having such a procedure and spends many hours with each client discussing their needs and expectations before any work is carried out.

MEET THE DOCTOR For those whose attempts to re-shape and tone has proved ineffective, some are looking towards the non-invasive surgery option. Body contouring is an umbrella term to describe a wide range of surgeries and procedures intended to reshape, redefine, tighten, tone, and improve the overall appearance of the physique. We met with Salisbury doctor, Joanna Lovatt, who carries out body contouring procedures, to find out about this burgeoning industry.

What range of services do you offer?

I offer tried and tested treatments for body contouring, red/thread vein removal and blemish treatments, among other procedures. 3D-Lipo is a nonsurgical, non-invasive treatment that offers a three-dimensional alternative to liposuction. ThermaVein is the gold standard treatment for facial red veins and vascular blemishes.

Microsclerotherapy is the gold standard treatment for unsightly but harmless thread veins on legs. Cryotherapy (cold therapy) is a highly effective and safe procedure that is used to freeze and destroy benign skin lesions such as warts, Seborrheic Keratosis (age warts), Actinic Keratosis (sun damaged skin) and age (liver) spots.

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Is body contouring a relatively new approach to helping achieve the body shape you want?

Body contouring has been around for years – everyone has heard of liposuction and tummy tucks. Noninvasive body contouring is a much more recent phenomenon with constantly evolving and improving technologies. 3D-Lipo is at the forefront of these. The rise in popularity among many celebrities is improving awareness among the public.

What are the most popular presummer treatments?

The most popular pre-summer treatments are definitely getting legs ready for shorts by banishing unsightly thread veins and the 3D-Lipo helping to beat the bulge.

Are these procedures relatively risk-free?

All of the procedures I offer are relatively risk-free. They are all extremely safe and have stood the test of time. None of them require any downtime – the treatments can be done in your lunch hour.

How important is it for people to approach these treatments with a holistic approach in terms of dealing with their lifestyle and mind set at the same time?

It’s very important – I suggest to clients that they see them as an investment and a way to perhaps kick-start a change in their overall approach to their health.

Whilst there is no obligation to exercise after the 3D-Lipo treatments, it can only be beneficial to do so. It never ceases to amaze me how much of a psychological impact these treatments can have – I frequently hear about how much a client’s confidence has improved as a result – that is so rewarding to hear.

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People of all ages and levels of fitness can enjoy massage and there isn’t a need to be unwell to benefit. You might be surprised to learn that it can help to improve sleep and concentration and reduce anxiety and fatigue – the benefits are endless! Our lives are busy, we are always rushing to the school gate, to work, to the next meeting and the ‘to do’ list grows daily. Women particularly tend to just keep going and this is when we can miss the signs of stress. Stop for a minute and think about how you are feeling, do your muscles resemble a coiled spring? Is your mind racing and your body itching to get to the next task waiting for you?

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ose Quartz and Serenity won Pantone’s Colour of the Year in 2016 which meant we saw these colours appear in both fashion and interior trends. “Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.”

Leatrice Eiseman, Exectutive Director Pantone Colour Institute.

Last year’s winner ‘Rose Quartz’ and in-toto Salisbury’s prediction on what the next year’s winner could be

in-toto Salisbury predict that the start of 2017 will see a development of this trend however in place of the pastel blue of Serenity, we will see deeper shades of Navy Blue and Teal creating the perfect cosy colour pallet for the cooler months.

There are so many ways you can use colour in your kitchen so why not consider a few of these: Paint: Liven up a blank wall or even set a backdrop for your kitchen units by painting entire walls or sections of wall.

Tiles: Whether you go for a patterned tile, a single colour tile, or even coloured grout, this is a great way to add an individual touch.

Splashbacks: We have several options of splashbacks available at in-toto Salisbury, from picture splashbacks to beautiful toughened glass which can be used as an accent behind the hob or even across large expanses of wall.

Kitchen furniture: For those who are completely in love with their colour we have coloured door

fronts available which can be paired with more muted tones to create a contrast.

Accessories: There is also the option of using colour in your general kitchen accessories; tea towels, mixers, utensils and even your kitchen crockery are a great way to add splashes of colour and can be combined nicely with any of the other methods mentioned above.

For more information please visit your local in-toto on Catherine Street.

Alternatively, you can visit the in-toto website at www.intoto.co.uk or call on 01722 238177

Fashion/gifts/stores/more

SLOAN RANGER

If the spring sunshine has inspired you to make some changes to your furniture, now might be the time to get creative with your upcycling skills. Annie Sloan’s range of Chalk Paint comes in an array of deliciously boho shades, such as Paris Grey, Old Ochre and Greek Blue. The paint is designed to be used with different techniques, such as two-colour distressing, colour wash and creating an aged look. If French vintage chic is your aesthetic, then this is the look for you! No44 Homeworks on Fisherton St is the Salisbury stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and they also run workshops on the different techniques you can use with Annie Sloan paint.

No44 Homeworks, 44 Fisherton St, Salisbury, SP2 7RB www.no44homeworks.co.uk

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Orange gold and diamond pendant, £2,980 For me? Oh, go on then, if you insist! Who could turn down this delicious 18ct orange gold and diamond Dune pendant by Annamaria Cammilli From Allum & Sidaway; 01722 325 907; www. allumandsidaway.co.uk

Woven silk tie, £65 The summer is the season for weddings and there would be no better way to make a sparkling impression than with this gorgeous, golden-hued tie From Regent Tailoring; 73 New Street; 01722 335 151; www. regenttailoring.co.uk

Gold towel or scarf ladder, £195 Metallics are big news for interiors in 2017 and this glamorous golden ladder is an easy way to give a room a style update without spending a fortune From Orchid Furniture; Winchester & Stockbridge; www.orchidfurniture.co.uk

Gold jug, £125 This hand-crafted glass jug

by Bob Crooks looks set to be the star of any summer drinks party. Just top it up with plenty of amber nectar and away you go!

From Fisherton Mill; 108 Fisherton Street; 01722 500 200; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

Minton tea cup, £14.95 Don’t settle for any old mug when it comes to tea time: insist on the best with a claim that you only ever drink out of fine china that has been decorated with golden leaves From Casa Fina; 62 High St; 01722 326 428; www. casafinasalisbury. co.uk

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Hurlingham cast iron bath, £2,500 If you thought insisting on only drinking hot beverages out of a gold-embellished tea cup was demanding, how about only bathing in a tub that’s been decorated with gold leaf?

From Wave Bathrooms; 01722 333 553; www.wavebathrooms.co.uk

Gold-plated bangle, £46.95 You don’t have to spend a fortune to glow like a golden goddess. Oh, no! This Ashiana bangle will do the job just as well as the real thing. Just remember that all that glitters isn’t gold. Er, it could just be gold-plated...

From Casa Fina; 62 High Street; 01722 326 428; www.casafinasalisbury.co.uk

Gold stack, from £320 each If you feel like something’s missing from your life, it could well be this: not one or two... but six stackable gold and diamond Angelica rings

by Fiona Hutchinson who says she can make each ring bespoke with as many diamonds as you desire From Fisherton Mill; 108 Fisherton Street; 01722 500 200; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

Silk cushion, £17.99 Soft to touch and a joy to look at, this pure silk cushion, imported from India, would brighten any room with its metallic glow, or take it outside to give your picnic blanket a touch of golden glamour From The India Shop; 35 High Street; 01722 321 421; www.theindiashop.co.uk

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Cranborne Garden Centre Nestled behind the grandiose 17th century walls of the Cranborne Estate is a garden centre that specialises in roses but offers a whole lot more too…

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et in the walled, former kitchen garden of Cranborne Manor in the magnificent Cranborne Chase landscape, this garden centre was first established 40 years ago. In its early days, the shop was in a former chicken shed with local ladies serving teas on the lawn. It’s now a multi-faceted business that has undergone many changes, particularly since current manager Claire Whitehead took over the business three years ago.

“I had been a customer at the garden centre for about 15 years, before taking over the business in 2014,” she says. “It’s come a long way but what hasn’t changed is our ethos and the inspiration that we draw from English country gardens and Cranborne Manor Garden in particular.”

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the walls of the centre. “Plants and all things horticultural are at our core,” says Claire, “we stock a wide range of shrubs, climbers, herbaceous and bedding plants and we focus on unusual specimens.”

Claire has worked hard to expand into other areas. “In the gift shop we sell seasonal ranges of gifts, homewares and local products,” she tells us. “We have a permanent Vintage Barn, which is a treasure trove of brocante and our café is also really popular, with everything made in our own kitchen from delicious homemade cakes to hot and cold lunch dishes. We also use produce grown in our own kitchen garden.” And the newest addition to the centre is the Garden Room – a beautiful event space for weddings, conferences and workshops.

The wide range of products and services at Cranborne Garden Centre ensures that it’s a diverse mix of customers milling around the café, shop, barn and gardens; the business also takes a special place in the local community. “All of our staff live within a five-mile radius and we have close links with the village,” says Claire.

“Cranborne is a hive of activity as, unusually for

Centre manager Claire Whitehead; Cranborne has expanded into many other areas selling gifts, homewares and vintage items, as well as over 400 different types of roses

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a rural location, there are many established and new businesses based here who work together and support each other. Bread in our café is baked by Orchard Bay Bakery and we stock Sixpenny Handley Ales – both of which are produced in the village.”

The business is blessed by its fantastic surroundings: a quintessential English landscape that feels like an escape from hectic modern living. “We are so lucky to have such a beautiful setting, with a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere,” Claire agrees. “We’ve done a lot of planting on the site, so it has a garden feel with stunning borders and views, which inspire gardeners and provides a lovely space in which to enjoy a stroll or lunch in the café. We also have a really friendly and knowledgeable team of staff who make everyone welcome and are always available to help out and give advice.”

Claire says that there are lots of exciting plans for 2017 and beyond. “Currently we’re expanding our range of locally-produced food items in the gift shop, and mid-term we hope to stock country clothing and accessories.

An exciting development is the completion of the Garden Room with its own beautifully landscaped garden. Couples can both be married here and host their reception. The Garden Room is available for all types of private and corporate function and is also the venue for our programme of talks and workshops.”

Opening hours Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 10am – 5pm; www.cranbornegardencentre.co.uk

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A Fienne evening The mayor of Salisbury, Mr Derek Brown OBE, welcomes Sir Ranulph Fiennes at the launch of the three-day Salisbury Big Business event. www.salisburybigbusiness.co.uk Photos by Simon Ward

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BUSY GETTING SOCIAL On Wednesday 26 April, business owners from Salisbury gathered in The Guildhall at the Big Business Food & Drink Social to enjoy an informal and friendly evening of networking, wine sipping and food tasting! www.salisburybigbusiness.co.uk Photos by John Rose

Debrah Biggs, Shane O’Neill, Tobias Bedford and Amanda Foster

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For further details, including payment rates, please contact our Accommodation Manager: James Udell, KIE Salisbury, St Martin’s Annexe, St Martin’s Church St, Salisbury, SP1 2HY Direct line: +44 (0) 1722 346083; Email: james.udell@kaplan.com

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“I’VE SPENT THE LAST 20 YEARS TRYING TO CHANGE IT...”

EVENT

A BRIGHT IDEA Salisbury Big Business celebrates its sixth year with a vibrant three-day extravaganza Between 25 – 27 April, organisers of Salisbury Big Business invited locals and businesses from the city to join them in a busy three-day event that was packed full of seminars, workshops and networking.

As reported in the news on page 17, Sir Ranulph Fiennes launched the event with an inspirational talk on rising to meet life’s challenges. It was an exciting start and Salisbury Big Business 2017 continued at a highoctane pace with a packed roster of activities that gave locals and business owners the opportunity to attend talks, make new connections, discuss pertinent issues for businesses operating in Salisbury, as well as socialising and meeting new people.

Shakin’ Stevens on shifting his old image, on page 28

Salisbury Big Business is enjoying its sixth year in the city. It plays an important role in giving focus to local businesses of all sizes: from large corporations to sole traders. The theme of this year’s event was: ‘bright ideas for your business’. Before and during the event, official photographer Simon Ward took images of traders in Salisbury holding over-sized lightbulbs.

Claire Burden from Salisbury City Council congratulated everyone who was involved in Salisbury Big Business 2017 adding that this year’s event was a, “great success for all”. www.salisburybigbusiness.co.uk

11k THE BIG NUMBER

The number of revellers expected at this year’s End of the Road festival Find out more on page 10

BUSINESS INSIDER

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

SUSTAINABLE SALISBURY Following on from the success of last year’s event, the Sustainable Salisbury show returns to the city on Saturday 3 June. Taking place in Guildhall Square the show will feature a wide range of stalls from youth, environmental and transition organisations.

Sustainable Salisbury is one of a number of community events organised by Salisbury Transition City, South Wiltshire’s environmental and lifestyle changing organisation.

Visitors can learn about bee keeping, vegetable growing, car sharing schemes and a whole host of other lifestyle-related subjects. Salisbury Transition City will also be showing the

Salisbury Transition City at Sustainable Salisbury

progress made on a number of community initiatives including allotment sharing, city gardens, recycling and renewable energy generation.

There will be youth activity stalls showing the creative work of local teenagers – an initiative run in association with the Salisbury Arts Centre. Music also features heavily at this year’s event with a number of the area’s best young bands demonstrating their talents live on stage. There will also be open mic sessions that will allow aspiring musicians to showcase their abilities. Visit the website for full details. www.salisburytransitioncity.org

ASK THE EXPERT Mariana Crawford, solicitor at Trethowans LLP, answers some frequently asked questions relating to selling and buying property My partner and I are looking to buy our first home together. What should we discuss in terms of our joint ownership before we proceed?

The main point to discuss is how you will ‘hold’ in joint names. There are two options: joint tenants, and tenants in common. Each option must be considered carefully, especially if one of you is contributing financially towards the purchase price and wish to safeguard this sum in the event of the relationship breaking down. If so, you should consider the second option: tenants in common, whereby you can specify a precise and distinguishable share in the property. By formally declaring your intention to ‘hold’ the shares in the property in this way it minimises the risk of any future disputes in this regard.

You should also consider a formal Declaration of Trust and this should be in place on or before you exchange contracts with the seller.

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I am in rented accommodation and buying my first home. How long will the conveyancing process take and when should I serve notice to quit under the terms of my tenancy agreement?

The process takes approximately four to eight weeks from the point of having your offer accepted to collecting the keys.

However, depending on the length of the chain, the quality of the conveyancers involved, complexity of the transactions and the individual requirements from each party, this timescale can vary. There are three stages to the process and each stage consists of various tasks your conveyancer will conduct on your behalf: the precontract stage, exchange of contracts, and completion. If you are in rented accommodation, it is recommended that you liaise with the letting agent and your conveyancer and only serve formal notice once you have exchanged contracts. You do not want to run the risk of being homeless

if the seller decides to pull out at the very last minute!

I am looking to buy a flat. What is the first thing I should ask the estate agent?

How much time is left on the lease! If you buy a flat, you effectively rent (on a long lease) the flat for a period of time – that is counting down each year. When the duration of a lease has 80 years or less left, you may be getting yourself into a very expensive situation as a request to extend it could cost you a lot of money.

If the estate agent cannot answer this question, ask them to check with the seller’s conveyancer. If the lease is 90 years or less, demand that the seller (subject to being eligible) commence a claim for an extension and make this conditional in the contract. Always inform your conveyancer immediately if this is required. www.trethowans.com

BUSINESS INSIDER

NEW NURSERY

LEGAL Q&A Lucy Rae from Salisbury solicitor’s Batt Broadbent asks...

Tops Day Nursery has announced the opening of its 19th nursery, based at Salisbury District Hospital in Odstock. The nursery will provide care for children and babies from three months to school age and a holiday club for children up to 15 years.

Tops (formerly Toy Box Day Nursery) has been operating for over 29 years and now has 19 nurseries across the south of England. Cheryl Hadland opened the first in Parkstone and the company now serves over 3000 children. Cheryl said of the new centre in Salisbury: “I am delighted that we have won the tender to work with the team at Salisbury hospital, extending their opening hours and the opportunities on offer.”

A number of extra benefits will be offered to Tops Salisbury families as the

Peek-a-boo! Children at Tops Day Nursery

company will be introducing a range of new activities including Tops forest school, cooking school, tooth brushing and rugby rangers. The nursery accepts two and three-year-old funding, as well as 30 hours funding for eligible families from September. info.salisbury@topsdaynurseries.co.uk

How will the new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims affect my business?

The Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims comes into force on 1 October 2017 and applies to all businesses, sole traders and public bodies.

The Protocol sets out new rules that must be followed by creditors when taking steps to recover debts from individuals. The Protocol does not apply to business-to-business debts but it does apply where the debtor is a sole trader.

If the Protocol is not followed and the claim later ends up in court, the creditor could be penalised and end up paying substantially more money in court costs.

The aim of the protocol is to enhance communication and the exchange of information between the creditor and its debtors so that disagreements can be resolved fairly and without the need to involve the courts.

Under the Protocol a clear letter must be sent to the debtor, which includes information such as the amount of the debt, how it has arisen and details of how it can be paid. It should also enclose a copy of a prescribed information sheet and reply form.

A full list of the information that must be provided is contained within the Protocol.

The debtor must be given at least 30 days to reply to the letter before the creditor can commence court proceedings. And the debtor must reply in a prescribed way as detailed in the Protocol.

We recommend that all businesses should now review their debt collection procedure and take steps to update these prior to the introduction of the Protocol on 1 October 2017. Staff will also need additional training on how to deal with debtors. If you require further advice on compliance with the Protocol please contact us on 01722 411141. www.battbroadbent.co.uk

Joy Mahoney and Amanda Foster

CHEQUE-ING IN Amanda Foster, of Hector Merryweather and Vice President of Salisbury Chamber of Commerce was the winner of a charity cheque for £250, awarded at a supper meeting of the Wilton Rotary.

Amanda had entered a raffle to win the prize money, which she donated to the Women’s Refuge in Salisbury. “I had no hesitation in knowing who I wanted to give this to as the Women’s Refuge do excellent work in a difficult situation.

I thank the club for their generosity. The Women’s Refuge in Salisbury has to fight every day to see how they can secure funding,” Amanda continues “The next nearest refuge is nearly 20 miles away, so it’s important that they secure as much

funding and community support as they can.”

Joy Mahoney, the refuge manager hopes to grow and develop links with local business as well as funding. “We need all the help we can get whether it’s fire training, food handling courses or computers for the women to complete job applications and for the children to do their homework. We have a long shopping list as well as day-to-day running costs.”

If your company can help, email w.refuge@tiscali.co.uk or contact Amanda via the Salisbury Chamber office. www.salisburywomensrefuge.co.uk

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LEGAL EAGLE Buying and selling a home can be a minefield of unexpected and not always welcome surprises. Luckily for Salisbury residents, Trethowans’ Mariana Crawford is at hand to keep the process running smoothly

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oving house can be as stressful, say experts, as suffering a bereavement. If you’ve ever been involved in the legal entanglement of conveyancing, this won’t come as news to you, which is why it’s so important to have the cool expertise of a solicitor like Mariana Crawford as your wingman.

Mariana started her legal career in Warminster before moving to a regional law firm that covered West Wiltshire and Bath, commuting daily from Salisbury for 10 years. She says she, “was delighted and honoured when Tim Higham, Partner and Team Leader of the Residential Property Team, invited [her] for an interview at Trethowans”. Let’s find out a bit more about the woman who originally set out to be a marine biologist…

What’s your role at Trethowans?

I am a solicitor in the Residential Property Team in the Salisbury office and I handle the legal work involved in clients moving home.

Do you have a specialism?

I specialise in all aspects concerning property law, including the sale and purchase of both freehold and leasehold properties, new build properties, re-mortgages, Help to Buy equity mortgages, ISAs, lease extensions (both formal and informal claims), leasehold enfranchisement and right of first refusal claims.

This in turn inspires excellence in everyone here, enabling them to provide the very best legal service for each and every client.

What kind of clients do you get at Trethowans?

My client base includes property investors, residential developers and private individuals. Trethowans has an excellent reputation with the region’s estate agents and we are fortunate to be recommended to sellers and buyers alike.

What has been your proudest professional achievement?

Being admitted to the Law Society’s Roll of Solicitors for England and Wales with my mother and children in attendance. It cemented my belief that if you are willing to put the effort in, you will reach your goals, even if there are some obstacles along the way.

IF YOU ARE WILLING TO PUT THE EFFORT IN, YOU WILL REACH YOUR GOALS, EVEN IF THERE ARE SOME OBSTACLES ALONG THE WAY

Describe your average day at work…

My day typically involves staying in regular contact with my clients and their estate agent with updates on the progress of their sale and/ or purchase. Each client’s transaction is unique and it is important to remember that, although a house move is stressful, it is my job to make it as seamless and enjoyable as possible for my clients.

Communication is a key factor in any property transaction.

What makes Trethowans a special place to work?

From an employee’s perspective – I find them to be a forwardthinking, proactive law firm who really do care for their staff.

What did you imagine you’d be when you were growing up?

A marine biologist! However, my first year at university was far too enjoyable and resulted in me failing all my subjects. My mum ordered me back home to study law and I grudgingly obliged.

What makes Salisbury a good place to live and work?

I love living and working in Salisbury because, like Winchester and Bath, it has retained its uniqueness, identity and has everything you would want from a city. Historically, you cannot get any better than Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge! There is a wonderful mix of people, all supporting the local businesses.

What’s your favourite thing to do when you’re not working?

Taking a long walk with my dog and taking in the splendour of the English countryside, away from the hustle and bustle to take stock of life – a feeling that lasts about 10 minutes before I have to chase after the dog who normally runs off chasing rabbits!

www.trethowans.com

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THERAPY

HELPING HAND

Ruth Barlow reveals some hypnotherapy truths

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Hypnotherapist Ruth Barlow dispels some common myths around this often misunderstood practice and shares her love of helping clients of phobias

alisbury-based hypnotherapist Ruth Barlow set up her business after leaving the civil service to care for her mother who had dementia.

After her mother died, Ruth retrained because she “wanted to give something back and care for people”.

Her highlights as a hypnotherapist include, “Helping a lady who had been very scared of spiders for more than 50 years overcome her phobia. She is now happy to evict them using a glass and coaster. I also helped one lady stop her chocolate and sugar addiction, and another with her fear of flying, each with just one session.”

We grabbed a quick cuppa with Ruth to find out more…

What do you enjoy most about running your own business?

The freedom to be able to respond to clients’ needs is fantastic. If someone can only attend a session at 4pm on Saturdays, I can do that. I love not being micro-managed! I’m answerable purely to my clients.

Describe your average day?

There’s no such thing. Every day is different and I can’t predict who will call or what their needs might be. I’ve treated someone with a baked bean phobia and someone still grieving a death that occurred 20 years previously. A typical session will last a full hour for £40. We discuss what they want, then I hypnotise them and lead them through suggestions and perhaps a visualisation.

I offer the first session for free to make sure a client is happy with me and my methods.

What are the common myths around hypnotherapy?

Well, I’m not Derren Brown if that’s what you mean! Clients are aware and in control throughout the process, and can stop it if they want to. Some people think hypnotism might make them become an unwitting assassin, which is pure fiction, or cluck like a chicken which, though possible, is against the ethical codes of hypnotherapy’s professional bodies. That sort of thing should only happen on stage.

What do you think makes your business unique?

I work from home in Bedwin Street and I try to make hypnotherapy sessions as comfortable and friendly as possible. I offer clients tea or coffee and whatever biscuits or cakes I’ve baked that day. I had an autistic client who felt more comfortable with my two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels present while being hypnotised, and that was fine, though usually I keep them out of the way!

How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work?

I love cooking and baking, and I do a lot of crafts, especially beadweaving.

What’s your favourite thing to do in Salisbury?

Although I was born and raised in the New Forest, I’ve always loved Salisbury. It just feels nicer and friendlier than other cities. The Arts Centre, Playhouse and Festival are all amazing and great assets to the city. www.ruth-barlow.com

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PROPERTY

NEWS

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

The gardens of the Old Vicarage, Enford look their best in spring (guide price £1,595,000)

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s we officially welcome spring, hopes for warmer weather are coupled with anticipation as we prepare for the most competitive season in the property market. It is at this time that country houses in particular come into their own: gardens blossom and the sun casts these properties in their best light.

A book of buyers Salisbury and its surrounds appeals to those in search of rural living, with magnificent countryside on the doorstep, excellent schools and good transport links – including trains to London Waterloo in 90 minutes. At Savills, we have a book of buyers looking for

As the seasons change, the housing market picks up the pace. JACQUIE OWEN, head of residential at Savills Salisbury reports on what spring will bring property in the south west at all price levels.

Village houses with access to a local shop and a good pub are typically high on the list of requirements, as are country views.

As well as being a popular area with families, during the first quarter of this year we have also seen increased activity from retirees and downsizers in the local market.

These buyers have accumulated significant equity during the last 15 to 20 years and, with the ability to release funds from their pensions, they have more capacity than ever to downsize. Many will be in search of a quieter life, making the move from town to village, however, there is also increasing demand for older buyers to live in vibrant urban locations. Both groups of buyers will be in search of prime locations that offer a high quality of life. We have also heard

from a handful of ex-pats wishing to return to the UK, attracted by the good schools and transport links to London, among other things. The opportunities for those considering sale locally are evident.

Location, location, location Wherever you hail from and whatever the reason for your sale or purchase, Salisbury offers such a wide range of options for buyers it’s not surprising that the pace picks up so rapidly during these warmer months. And it’s not restricted to Salisbury!

Properties across Wiltshire, south Somerset, north Dorset and west Hampshire are all set to sell like hot cakes.

Savills; 01722 426820

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SHOWCASE

TIERS OF JOY

Inspired by the Chinese pagoda this notable Winchester landmark is an architectural triumph with an intriguing history behind it

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he provenance of the houses we feature in Salisbury Life is often impressive but the colourful past of the 19th century Pagoda House piqued our interest even more than most. It was built in 1848 for Richard Andrews, five-times Mayor of Southampton, also known locally as the city’s very own Dick Whittington. He rose from humble origins to become one of the wealthiest men in the south of England and built himself this Winchester bolthole in the Chinese style. It was seen as unique and flamboyant and out of step with the architectural movement and fashion at the time, but it was well in keeping with his extravagant personality.

Andrews entered politics late in life and entertained some of the most influential political figures on the continent at the Pagoda House, including the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Polish dissident Count Czariski. The house was bought by Winchester City Council in the mid-1930s and subdivided into three flats and, rather more prosaically than its previous visitors, it was occupied by water board employees. It was an unsympathetic conversion that was reversed in 1973 and the house was returned to domestic use in the late 1970s. The current owners took possession in 2001 and they have executed an exacting restoration programme that earned them a design award by the City of Winchester Trust in 2007.

Perched as it is on West Hill, the Pagoda House has far-reaching views over the city and to St Catherine’s Hill in the distance. It’s well positioned, the centre of Winchester is in easy reaching distance, as is the cathedral and Winchester College. Pagoda House is

Pagoda House is a Winchester landmark; its garden boasts a variety of styles; the distinctive balcony and views; one of five reception rooms

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trelliswork balcony

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a well-known landmark in the city, partly because of the distinctive trelliswork balcony that wraps around the front of the house, which connects with an open conservatory and the orangery and runs the full width of the property. Spread over three floors and in excess of 5,000 sq ft, the interior is equally as elegant. As you step into the reception hall on the ground floor, imagine that Garibaldi once stood here too. Keep that thought as you climb to the first floor and sweep around the stylish drawing room with its delicately decorated balcony and views across Winchester. On the second floor, the main bedroom has a large adjoining bathroom with separate shower, and you’ll also find four further bedrooms, separate cloakroom and bathroom.

It’s clear from the gardens that its original owner was in possession of a great and exotic imagination.

The formal gardens are partly walled and separated by hedgerows and paths to create a number of ‘rooms’, each with its own distinct character. The terraced area has a central water feature surrounded by brick retaining walls, beyond which a pathway brings you up to a large area of lawn with mature trees to the northern boundary.

Iron gates lead through to an area of ornamental garden with box hedging. This is flanked with two further areas: a rose garden and wild flower meadow and backed by a vegetable and fruit garden with a greenhouse.

Beautifully restored while remaining faithful to its late 19th century heritage, this is a special find for history lovers who also like to indulge in architectural flights of fancy.

Savills, Winchester, SO23 8RW; www.savills.co.uk; 01962 834 006

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rom May to June every year, the Ageas International Arts Festival transforms Salisbury, shining a global spotlight on the city. Festival director Toby Smith took on the role four years ago and during his tenure, he’s brought a colourful mix of performances using the theme of the four points of the compass to navigate the best in music, art and performance from across the world.

Toby trained as a pianist after studying music at the University of York. It was at university that he first produced an opera, something that he continued after graduating. Toby says it also taught him: “the basics of programming, producing, marketing and fund-raising”. His first ‘proper’ job was in the festivals team at the Barbican Centre in London, and after working at the Cheltenham Music and Jazz Festival and running the arts centre and performance programmes at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, he arrived in Salisbury back in 2013.

This is your fourth year as director of Salisbury Festival. Do we have you in our grip now?

Alas, my time here is coming to an end, and my four-year appointment concludes with this year’s Festival. The Festival has embraced the idea of renewal for some while now, through the changing of its director every four years, and with this comes an in-built injection of new artistic vision from which everybody benefits. The arrangement works both ways, of course – as there will be new artistic pastures for me to explore.

What have been your favourite performances in your four years as festival director?

I will always remember my very first project here, Voices from No Man’s Land, a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the WW1 ‘Christmas Truce’ created especially for our Cathedral cloisters. Likewise, the opening ceremony of our 2016 Festival, where the Festival Chorus welcomed a visiting Maori performing arts group into the Close, is an absolute highlight. For sheer spectacle, I’d have to include the Globe’s staging of King John in the Magna Carta anniversary year, and I wouldn’t want to leave out the time I ran around Longleat in the dark pretending to be a wolf (in the name of theatre of course!) in Burn The Curtain’s The Company of Wolves. And then there are the surprises – one that springs to mind is Candoco’s You And I Know, which we presented as part of City Encounters last year, which moved me to tears. And as for Year 4, let’s just wait and see what happens…

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TOBY SMITH Director Toby Smith takes a break from organising one of the country’s biggest arts festivals to share his personal highlights in the role before he moves on to pastures new Do you have a favourite spot to sit and enjoy the city?

There’s a path that follows the River Avon from the Crane Street Bridge, just along from the Festival offices that is a favourite place of escape when I just need a moment to breath or think. The river meanders out of view, the water meadows nudging alongside. And then there’s the little buzz I still feel each time I first see the Cathedral spire when returning to the city from any of the major approach roads – I doubt I’m alone on that one.

If you were to improve anything about Salisbury what would that be?

For most of the year, the city is packed in the day time with visitors from all around the world, yet so few of them stay overnight in the city. Of course, there are lots of reasons for this and changing established patterns of behaviour is never easy.

A few more reasonably-priced hotel options would be a good start, and further development might flow from that...

a boy, being rather good at drawing, I always imagined I would follow his example in becoming what these days we would call a designer. But then at the age of eight a teacher put a flute in my hands, a few years later I first sat down in front of a piano and music became the absolute focus of my young life.

What has been a life highlight for you?

I was lucky enough to take a little time out almost 10 years ago now to work with a small charity in Sierra Leone to assist in the making of a public information film to improve the number of expectant mothers choosing to access the health care system during pregnancy. It was an incredible experience for many reasons. …and a low point?

Adjusting back to regular life after that.

What’s your favourite book and why?

I always seem to have a new favourite book – it’s impossible to have just one I think. Recently I read Days Without End by the Irish writer Sebastian Barry, and it is impossible to describe how often I had to pause in wonder at the sheer beauty in the way in which he creates feelings through words.

… And the thing that you most enjoy in life?

I really enjoy my work and I enjoy my life beyond it, although given what I do, the lines between the two are often blurred.

I am a total coffee addict and so I guess that would come pretty high up a list of specifics – my partner is very used to me finding cunning ways of accidently-on-purpose passing by my latest coffee shop of choice, and thankfully finds it amusing.

When you were a child, what did you dream you would become?

My father was a technical draughtsman and as

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