Salisbury Life 239

Food/Arts/Entertainment/Shopping/Property

ISSUE 239 / SUMMER 2017 / £3

ISSUE 239 / SUMMER 2017 / OUTSIDE CHANCES

Field of dreams EXPLORING SALISBURY’S GARDENS

FREE STYLE

DIVE INTO CHOLDERTON'S MANOR HOUSE

A BR E AT H O F FRESH AIR

OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE IN SALISBURY

The

al fresco manifesto

HOW TO DINE OUT IN STYLE

Flights of fancy BIRD-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES

EDITOR’S LETTER / ISSUE 239 / SUMMER 2017

Get this out in the open

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OUTDOORS SPECIAL

Round and round the gardens, followed by our action-packed guide

Good weather. Now there’s a thing. Rain didn’t stop play during Wimbledon, the mud-free Glastonbury seems to have made it one of the best to date and we’re casually planning barbecues as if we live on the Costa del Salisbury. So we’re embracing the sunshine vibe this issue and making the most of being outside.

Turn to page 23 for a two-tier outdoors special – the first half is a gentle stroll around some of the region’s amazing gardens, including Larmer Tree Gardens, the home of our cover star Terry the peacock. In the second section, starting on page 28, we have a round up of more active activities including golf and skydiving.

Keeping it open, we’re spoilt for al fresco dining spots in the area, so, on page 35, we’ve slipped on our sunnies and visited a few of our fave eateries to talk menu choices with the experts.

This glorious weather has us poolside lusting after the Cholderton home that comes complete with a lap pool (page 63). So dive in and enjoy lazing on those sunny afternoons.

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REGULARS / ISSUE 239 / SUMMER 2017

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Production and distribution manager Sarah Kingston sarah.kingston@mediaclash.co.uk Deputy production manager Kirstie Howe Kirstie.howe@mediaclash.co.uk Production designer Dawn Goold dawn.goold@mediaclash.co.uk

13 My desk A look at the working space of jeweller Elinor Cambray

Chief executive Jane Ingham jane.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Chief executive Greg Ingham greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk

THE ARTS 17 Arts intro We’re captivated by the Bridget McCrum exhibition at Messums

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18 What’s on Arts, gigs, festivals and fun – it’s time to update the events diary

32 Restaurant Can the Middle Eastern restaurant Baroushka in Salisbury win over food fussy 12-year-old?

35 Al fresco dining The experts from our favourite outdoor dining spots share their menu choices

40 Recipes Two seasonal dishes from The Grosvenor’s Arms’ Tom Blake

43 Food & drink news A Salisbury favourite celebrates a decade of dining, and Longleat’s roaring food festival success

Managing editor Deri Robins deri.robins@mediaclash.co.uk Senior art editor Andrew Richmond Graphic design Megan Allison Cover design Trevor Gilham Contributors: John Rose Advertising manager Hillary Thompson hillary.thompson@mediaclash.co.uk Commercial director Steve Hawkins steve.hawkins@mediaclash.co.uk

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PROPERT Y

44 Wilton Shopping Village

Charlie Stone from Savills Salisbury’s talks fishing rights

So pretty and village-like, this retail centre even shares a community spirit

SHOPPING 50 Editor’s choice Winging it with a selection of bird-inspired accessories

BUSINESS 53 Business insider News, views and interviews from the region’s professionals

61 Property focus

62 Property showcase You really would have won the pools if this Cholderton home was yours

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Spotlight Scene Salisbury lives On the cover Terry, one of the peacocks who resides at the gorgeous Larmer Tree Gardens.

Photo by Ben Goode; www.bengoode.com

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

HRH Prince Charles visited Salisbury to honour the Army Air Corps 60th birthday with a new Guidon flag

ROYAL VISIT

PRINCE AMONGST MEN Salisbury Cathedral played host to a very special visitor on 6 July. 120 soldiers and officers from the Army Air Corps (AAC) formed up on parade at Cathedral Close to celebrate the Corps 60th Anniversary in the presence of their Colonel-inChief, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

The event, attended by 1,200 serving personnel, their family, veterans and schoolchildren, started with a marching parade and was followed by a traditional military Drumhead Service which was held outside the west door of the Cathedral and conducted by the Army’s Chaplain General, The Reverend Doctor David George Coulter QHC CB. The music was provided by The Band & Bugles of the Rifles and there was a special fly past by aircraft past and present.

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales said: “It is the greatest pleasure for me to join you here at Salisbury Cathedral to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Army Air Corps and to present the Corps with its new Guidon on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. Army aviation has evolved continuously and has played a vital role in many of the key operations worldwide. The campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan have demonstrated the decisive contribution that soldiers in the air can make to the outcome of the land air battle.”

For more: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

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SPOTLIGHT

LONGLEAT

OH BABY! Phil Sheldrake prepares to introduce the chick to nest

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL

MY LITTLE CHICKADEES! The Salisbury Cathedral peregrine chicks, who are also stars of BBC2’s Springwatch, have now been ringed, weighed, measured and named in the Cathedral Tower, with one of them poignantly named after Dene Turner, the Cathedral’s much loved facilities manager, who died in 2012.

Amelia with Dene the peregrine chick

“He was such an important member of the Cathedral family, and naming one of the chicks after him will help to keep his memory alive, both for those who knew him and for those who never had that privilege,” explains Lorraine Whatley, PA to the Clerk of the Works. Amelia, daughter of Salisbury Cathedral stonemason Alan Spittle, who helped with selecting the names, was allowed to hold the three-week-old falcon Dene who hatched on the tower.

The ringing was carried out last month by specialist Hamish Smith, who was assisted by Phil Sheldrake, RSPB conservation officer and his daughter Ellie, a veterinary nurse. Phil says, “We have learnt an enormous amount about our birds this year and hope, via the female’s solarpowered satellite tag, to learn even more.

These are fascinating and very beautiful birds but where they go and what they do is still something of a mystery. Now at last we will be able to discover where the female is when she is not at the Cathedral.”

For more: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Longleat Safari Park is enjoying a summer baby boom with no fewer than 20 monkeys, three rare Chinese deer, marmoset twins and two reindeer calves all making their first public appearances in recent weeks.

Longleat keeper Ian Turner says, “It’s already been a good year for births here and it seems like the trend is continuing into the summer. Earlier in the season we had three baby oryx and two baby giraffes born. It’s particularly pleasing so many different species are breeding and is a really good sign they‘re happy and healthy.”

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CHEERS TO THE BEER!

Tom Joyner, Melissa Wressell, Stephianie Williams and Josie Dodd

The Beerex returned to the Salisbury Arts Centre on 16 and 17 June for a weekend of music, merriment and ale. Along with over 50 ales and ciders to sample, the crowds enjoyed sets from The Hop Back Blues Band, Lucas Hardy, Tom Clements and The Hightown Crows.

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Ceri Hurford-Jones, Ellie Harries and Karen Bosley

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These included MG Cannon, Bassets and Vita Skin Spa’s Nikki Spicer, who scooped the Enterprising Woman In Business award.

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Sometimes I’ll treat myself to some cake from Well Natural or Boston Tea Party. They have a great selection of vegan cakes and food My favourite saw and file, which are used in almost every piece I make. They both have wooden handles, which were originally from my grandfather’s tools

A Sweeping Leaf pendant in silver and labradorite. This has always been a popular statement pendant, and labradorite has got to be one of my favourite stones with its iridescent colours

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TAKING SHAPE

Bridget McCrum is an artist, painter and illustrator who took up sculpture in her forties, after bringing up her family. And it is in this medium that Bridget, now 81, found a thirst for exploration that remains undiminished. Messums Wiltshire is holding her solo exhibition in their 13th-century barn, which is a stone’s throw from Dinton, where the artist was born.

Bridget says of her work and influences, “My travels have taken me to many sites from different cultures around the Mediterranean, and the chance to work on archaeological surveys in Somalia during the early 1980s increased my interest in small objects from the past. The landscape around my two homes has inevitably worked itself into my head. The gentle curves of the hills of South Devon and the stark limestone cliffs carved by wind and sea on Gozo, have all subconsciously influenced my carving.”

Bridget McCrum’s exhibition, The Road Less Travelled, can be seen at Messums Wiltshire from 15 July – 6 August 2017; www.messumswiltshire.com

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15 July - 15 August

Painter and printmaker, Kate Boxer’s Shags can be seen at The Beaumont Gallery; Ksenia Ovsyanick and Zdenek Konvalina are just two of the performer who can be seen Hatch House’s Ballet Under The Stars; along with music, food, dance and snail racing you can listen to sonnet reading at Curious Arts Festival 21-23 July

Exhibitions

The Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

16 JULY

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THIS IS AN OCEAN LINER This exhibition, which takes its name from a Gabriel Garcia Marquez short story, is of contemporary bird and animal portraits and sculptures by four leading women artists, Kate Boxer, Patricia Jordan, Sarah Coward and Edith Karlson.

The Beaumont Gallery; www.beaumontgallery.co.uk U N TI L 2 5 JULY

WESSEX PLINTH The exhibition programme will showcase sculpture by artists from or inspired by Salisbury and the Wessex region. First up is the monumental piece of work called Head from sculptor and ceramicist, Julian Sainsbury.

INTERNATIONAL IMAGES FOR SCIENCE A touring exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society’s International Images for Science competition, which aims to engage young people with science and engineering. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

UNTIL 6 AUG UST

BRIDGET MCCRUM Born in Dinton, Bridget McCrum’s life has taken her on an extensive journey of discovery including Malta, Gozo and the Middle East.

Now 81, and this exhibition, The Road Less Travelled, brings with it a sense of energy and flight.

Turn to page 17 for more info.

Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com UNTIL 3 SEP TEMBER

U N TI L 2 9 JU LY

ANIMAL MAGIC The animal kingdom has long inspired artists, and this collection demonstrates how the magic of the natural world still enchants artists today, with exhibits ranging from shaggy highland cattle to tiny field mice and bees. Fisherton Mill; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

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BRITISH ART: ANCIENT LANDSCAPES This major exhibition curated by Professor Sam Smiles, examines artistic responses to the work of our distant creative ancestors including the megaliths, stone circles and chalk-cut hill figures that survive from Neolithic and Bronze Age times. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

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UNTAMED Paintings and sculpture inspired by animals, wildlife and wild landscapes by selected artists represented by Rum’s Eg over the last five years. Rum’s Eg. www.hampshireartandcraft.org UNTIL 24 S EP T EM B ER

FRACTURED ARCHITECTURE: CUBIST PHOTOGRAPHS See the world as German artist Thomas Kellner depicts it with seemingly dancing architectural exteriors of familiar structures from all over the world. The Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock Abbey; www.nationaltrust.org.uk UNTIL 6 J ANUARY 2 0 1 8

UNDER THE SURFACE This exhibition brings together 70 pieces of Dorset artist David

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West’s most important works from a career spanning 60 years and reflecting the different strands of his fascinating development as a painter, sculptor and craftsman.

Dorset County Museum; www. dorsetcountymuseum.org 1 5 J ULY – 1 3 AU GU ST

CROP CIRCLE EXHIBITION The multi-media exhibition, which was initially created for the Wiltshire Museum, features the key facts of the crop circle phenomenon and mixes it with stunning photography. The Barge Inn, Alton Barnes; www.cropcircleaccess.com 1 9 – 3 0 JULY

SALISBURY GROUP OF ARTISTS Several members of the Salisbury Group of Artists, including Margaret Gill, are displaying their eclectic work at the Artist’s Eye exhibition. Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Hulse Road; www.salisburygroupofartists.co.uk

Puffin Ponderer by Jake Winkle known for his direct and uncluttered watercolours, can be seen at Rum’s Eg 2 0 JU LY

SALISBURY SPIRE: THE LAST 70 YEARS EXHIBITION Original photos and documents from the archive tell the story from background to the restoration and maintenance of the Spire. Salisbury Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

AN EVENING WITH DANCE SIX-0 AND FRIENDS The resident contemporary dance company for men and women aged over 60 years presents a mixed bill of dance performance, featuring a guest performance by choreographer Liz Aggiss.

6.30pm, £8 The Salberg; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

Theatre/Dance

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE First performed in 1947, Tennessee Williams’s play is rooted in the social and moral compass of the late 1940s but the themes of sexual desire, social class, gender issues and madness are still relevant today. 7.30pm, £10. Studio Theatre; www.studiotheatre.org.uk 1 9 – 2 9 J ULY

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS In the open air at Hamptworth Lodge, enjoy the riveting tale of the wealthy Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg who wagers his life’s fortunes that he can circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. £12.

Hamptworth Lodge, Landford; www.maskers.org.uk

Horse). In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death. With a stellar cast including Andrew Garfield. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

Music 19 – 22 J ULY

BALLET UNDER THE STARS The programme for this unique event, presented by the Covent Garden Dance Company at the beautiful Hatch House in Tisbury, is a clever mix of classical, neoclassical and contemporary ballet performed over three evenings by world class international artists such as Royal Ballet Guest Principal, Mara Galeazzi, Jon Axel Fransson and Silvia Selvini of the Royal Danish Ballet and Vitali Safronkine and Iker Murillo. For more info inc. prices visit www.hatch-house.co.uk 2 7 JU LY

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA NT Live streaming of the new staging of Tony Kushner’s multiaward winning two-part play is directed by Olivier and Tony award winning director Marianne Elliott (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and War

SOUTHERN CATHEDRALS FESTIVAL Choirs from Salisbury, Chichester and Winchester will perform in Winchester Cathedral this year. For full details visit www. southerncathedralsfestival.org.uk 25 J ULY

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE This New Zealand manchoir have been wooing audiences throughout Australia, NZ and the UK for 15 years with their nice line in improbable facial hair, ill-matched hats and impressively cavernous vocal chords. 7.30pm, £18. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

Family fun UNTIL 31 AUG UST

outdoor games such as croquet, giant dominoes and a variety of 1970s toys for all the family to enjoy. Mompesson House; www.nationaltrust.org.uk 16 J ULY

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC A family garden party with a teddy bears’ picnic, falconry display, bouncy castle, duck race and more, to raise money for two good causes. 1.30pm-5.30pm, £3/£2.

The Grange, Winterbourne; www.pglwilts.org.uk 22 J ULY

STONEHENGE WILDLIFE WALK Join a National Trust Ranger on a 3.5 mile walk to discover the wildlife and their habitat aspect to Stonehenge. 10am-1pm; £5. Please note, booking is essential; www.nationaltrust.org.uk 22 – 23 J U LY

ARCHAEOLOGY ADVENTURE Dig deep into Wiltshire’s past and unearth replica relics in the sandpit challenge. £4.80/£2.90.

Old Sarum, Castle Road; www.english-heritage.org.uk 24 – 28 J U LY

SUMMER TOYS AND GAMES In the garden of Mompesson House there’ll be traditional

CHILDREN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Illustration, wire sculpting, animation, totem carving and textiles for ages 8-13. 9am-12pm, 

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Trust. The Bell Inn; www.bellinn-newforest.co.uk 19 J ULY

SUSPENDED BETWEEN THE DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT Paul Hills delivers a lecture exploring how Ana Maria Pacheco’s works, currently on exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral embodies such contraries as torment and peace. 11am, £7.

Salisbury Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk 26 J ULY

Top to bottom: Salisbury Cathedral is holding a weekend of activities 3 – 6 August; Peter Ginn and Dr Alex Langlands are part of the Festival of Archaeology

and 1pm-4pm. Studio 53. www. studio53space.co.uk 29 JULY

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES Locate and identify Knoll’s many butterflies with the expert help of Keith Powrie who has been recording butterfly sightings as Knoll for many years.

11am-12.30pm, free.

Knoll Gardens, Wimborne; www.knollgardens.co.uk 29 JULY

THE GIRL AND THE GIRAFFE Charming puppetry, an enchanting soundscape and beautiful storytelling combine in this sensitive show about wellbeing and friendship, told from a child’s perspective who meets a poorly giraffe. 11am, £7.50. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 12 – 1 3 AUG US T

KITE FESTIVAL Learn the ancient art of kite

flying, by starting with making your own and then learning how to fly it under the expert guidance of one of the team.

11am-5pm, £5.90. Old Sarum; www.english-heritage.org.uk 1 5 AU GU ST

SHACKLETON Tall Tree Theatre tell the story of Shackleton, the bored but adventurous dog who runs away from the safe Mr Middle, and forces his humdrum owner on a journey of his own. 11am, £7.50. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

Festivals 2 2 – 2 3 JU LY

FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY A unique weekend of heritage, archaeology and living history at Salisbury Museum with Peter Ginn and Dr Alex Langlands.

There are also lots of fascinating

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talks from speakers including the war correspondent Kate Adie, and Francis Pryor, delivering his lecture, Stonehenge: The Story of a Sacred Legend. The King’s House, 65 The Close; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

MORNING CLOUD CLASSICS DAY The Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble are offering the unique opportunity to climb aboard four beautiful classic yachts. Organised

by The Friends of Arundells in support of the Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation. £40.

For more information, see www.arundells.org

21 – 23 J ULY

26 J ULY

CURIOUS ARTS FESTIVAL Expect novelists, poet laureates, midnight bat walks, a kanga spa, snail-racing, sonnet recitals, gin and tonics, and a view of the Solent, along with some of the UK’s most exciting musicians in beautiful Pylewell Park. For full details of the event visit www.curiousartsfestival.com

NICHOLAS SHAKESPEARE The prize-winning author, biographer and former literary editor of the Sunday and Daily Telegraph, talks about his latest book Priscilla, which tells the true and astonishing story of ‘the hidden life of an Englishwoman in wartime France.’ 7pm, £12.50. Ashley Wood Barn; www.ashleywoodfarmevents.co.uk

25 – 27 J ULY

THE NEW FOREST AND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW Three days of agricultural fun and entertainment for all the family including flower shows, food halls and free style motocross stunt display. The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst; www.newforestshow.co.uk

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SHARING MEMORIES Salisbury Cathedral is holding a weekend of activities including an outdoor cinema, children’s entertainment, a picnic on the West lawn with Swing Unlimited Big Band and a special day of talks, displays and events looking back at 70 years of the Cathedral’s most famous attribute, its Spire. www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

19 J ULY

12 AUG U S T

AN AUDIENCE WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST The National Trust and one of their Community Rangers talk about the work they do across 4,000 acres of lowland, heath and habitat here in the New Forest. 7.30pm, £35 per person, which includes a 3-course dinner with a £5 donation to the National

PILGRIMAGE WALK IN MEDIEVAL SALISBURY Led by a professional Blue Badge guide, this is a captivating walk through the city’s streets stepping into a bygone world of hardship and disease. All tours begin from Salisbury Information Centre. 2pm, £7. www.salisburycityguides.co.uk

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OUTDOORS SPECIAL

An OUT and OUT GOOD THING It’s great to be in the great outdoors this time of year – whether it be a gentle stroll and catching rays, or giving it our all and catching our breath. So this is why we’ve compiled this summertime outdoor special guide … 

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UP THE GARDEN PATH Take a leisurely wander around a few of the region’s most beautiful gardens

THE LARMER TREE GARDENS

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History of the gardens: Originally designed by General Augustus Pitt Rivers as pleasure grounds for ‘public enlightenment and entertainment’, The Larmer Tree opened in 1880 and is an extraordinary example of Victorian extravagance.

What is there to see? From the magnificent main lawn, wide laurel-hedged avenues lead to majestic woodland and a wonderful collection of ornate buildings.

Any unusual plants? There are lots of birches that demonstrate various attractive barks, as well as magnolias, hydrangeas, embothriums, virburnums, styrax, japonica, eucryphyia and davidia involucrata (The Handkerchief Tree).

Anything else of note? The Larmer Tree Gardens are now home to a muster of peacocks and a pair of free-flying macaws, plus a fairy door trail to keep little ones occupied.

Accolades: Recognised by English Heritage as a Garden of National Importance.

History: This is the former home of Prime Minister, sailor and musician Sir Edward Heath and the garden extends to around two acres in total, with lawns, mature trees, shrubbery and borders. It was re-designed in 1985 to Sir Edward Heath’s wishes and much of the garden has remained unchanged over the intervening years.

Outdoor features: There is a fascinating range of trees, including mulberry, magnolia, yew, liquidambar, davidia and birch. There are also garden sculptures and an exhibition room that features a range of seasonal exhibitions.

What to look out for: Two particular features are the spectacular views of Salisbury Cathedral and the tranquil frontage to the confluence of the rivers Avon and Nadder. There’s also the bow of Morning Cloud III which serves as a memorial to the two crew members who lost their lives when the yacht sank in September 1974.

Awards won: TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Larmer Tree, Tollard Royal, Salisbury tel: 01725 516971; www.larmertree.co.uk

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59 The Cathedral Close, Salisbury tel: 01722 326546; www.arundells.org

Above: A view of the Arundells grounds from the former home of Sir Edward Heath; below: even the kids will enjoy their time at Exbury Gardens

OUTDOORS SPECIAL for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. Also scenes from the 1970s show Worzel Gummidge were filmed here.

Anything if the kids get restless? There is also a steam railway, tea rooms, play area and endless children’s activities all year round.

Accolades: Camellia Garden of Excellence

Also worth an amble…

Wilton House

Wilton, Salisbury. tel: 01722 746700; www.wiltonhouse.co.uk

Home to the Earls of Pembroke since the 1540s, Wilton House’d grounds includes over 22 acres of parkland and gardens, bordered by the rivers Wylye and Nadder. The house itself is renowned for its 17th century interiors and world famous art collection which includes artists such as Anthony van Dyck, Pieter Brueghel and Rembrandt van Rijn.

Heale House CRANBORNE MANOR GARDEN & CRANBORNE GARDEN CENTRE

Above: Larmer Tree Gardens are an example of Victorian extravagance; below: Cranborne Manor is famous for the variety of roses grown

Cranborne, Dorset. tel: 01725 517248; www.cranbornegardencentre.co.uk

History: King John built the original house at Cranborne as a base for hunting in Cranborne Chase and in 1604 King James 1 granted the 1st Earl of Salisbury, his chief minister Robert Cecil, both the Manor and the Lordship of the Chase. The house has remained in the ownership of the Cecil family since then, with each generation placing its mark on the house and particularly the garden. The Manor Garden was originally laid out by John Tradescant, covers approximately 15 acres and is laid out in 18 distinct areas, and Cranborne Garden Centre is set in the former, walled kitchen garden.

Known for any plants in particular? Roses are a particular feature of the Manor Garden and Cranborne Garden Centre specialises in roses, particularly old-fashioned types, and stock over 400 varieties each year. During spring the wildflower meadows in the garden are stunning, and are home to many varieties of wild orchid.

Did you know? This is a private garden and as such, has an intimate feel. The gardens have immense variety and provide a great source of inspiration for keen gardeners.

EXBURY GARDENS & STEAM RAILWAY

Summer Lane, Exbury. tel: 02380 891203; www.exbury.co.uk

Middle Woodford, Salisbury tel: 01722 782504; www.healegarden.co.uk

Heale House has a serene waterside garden situated at the bottom of a broad, chalk valley.

With formal lawned terraces running towards the south along an avenue of Robinia pseudoacacia, Italianate garden architecture, formal pools and a Japanese water garden. Much of the house is unchanged since King Charles II hid there in 1651.

Mottisfont Abbey

Romsey, Hampshire; www.nationaltrust.org.uk

THE

LARMER TREE GARDENS ARE NOW

The 19th century garden at Mottisfont Abbey is typical of the period, with sweeping lawns and stands of trees, much in the Capability Brown style, with borders showcasing a huge variety of plants chosen for their structure, scent and eye-catching colours, including agapanthus, geraniums and peonies mingle with pinks, lilies and phlox. 

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History: Created by Lionel de Rothschild in 1919, Exbury Gardens in the New Forest is a spectacular 200 acre area on the edge of the Beaulieu River.

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Arundells

House, Garden & Art Collection The former home of Sir Edward Heath Prime Minister, Sailor, Musician

The Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. Tel: 01722 326546

www.arundells.org

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OUTDOORS SPECIAL

ACTION FIGURES From the mellow but competitive golf to the, you-want-me-to-do-what?! skydiving, it’s time to up the ante, get the pulse racing and feel that adrenaline rush GOLF

If you are going indulge in the ‘good walk spoiled” as Churchill once said, then you could do much worse than the Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club. It is the venue for one of the region’s biggest and most popular Pro Am tournaments and both of the downland courses offer magnificent views of Salisbury for miles around.

Little known fact: Globally, 60 million people play golf and you can burn a surprising 266 calories an hour.

Where: Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club, Netherhampton Road, Salisbury. tel: 01722 742645; www.salisburygolf.co.uk

HOT AIR BALLOONING

What better way can there be to see our superb rolling green countryside, the busy market towns,

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admire the famous chalk hill carvings of the white horses, marvel at Stonehenge, enjoy a breathtaking sunrise or a heart stopping sunset than in a hot air balloon? You can aspy the cathedral’s spire from atop and follow the meandering path of the rivers. So incredible, you’ll literally be floating on air.

Little known fact: In 1783, the first hot air balloon flew over the court in Versailles with a rooster, a duck, and a sheep as the test passengers.

Where: Aerosaurus Balloons, 5 Rivers Leisure Centre, Salisbury. tel: 01747 852456; www.ballooning.co.uk

SIMULATED SHOOTING

If chef of the people Jamie Oliver is a fan of shooting, then it can’t just be a sport for the landed gentry. He also highly recommends the

OUTDOORS SPECIAL

IF CHEF OF THE PEOPLE JAMIE OLIVER IS A FAN OF SHOOTING, THEN IT CAN’T JUST BE A SPORT FOR THE

LANDED GENTRY

Dorset-based Charles Holland Shooting School, saying, “I’ve known Charles for years and cannot recommend him enough for his ability in teaching both novices and the more advanced in the shooting field. I’ve been on several of his simulated game days, and he’s always helped improve my technique. On top of that, you get a great day out in the countryside.”

Did you know? Shooting is also a great way to increase strength, stamina, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Where: Charles Holland Shooting, Swainson Road, Blandford Dorset. tel: 01258 795410; www.charleshollandshooting.co.uk

HORSE RIDING

Saddle up and explore Salisbury the way Lady Mary might have in her Downton days. You can gallop through sections of the Ridgeway National Trail as it passes into Wiltshire, giddy-up along bridleways near to Stonehenge, canter through the New Forest National Park and nod at villagers as you slow trot through the chocolate-box pretty villages along the way.

Did you know? When horses look like they’re laughing, they’re actually engaging in a special nose-enhancing technique known as ‘flehmen’ to determine whether a smell is good or bad.

Where: Pewsey Vale Riding Centre, Stanton St Bernard, Marlborough. tel: 01672 851400; www.pewseyvaleridingcentre.com 

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OUTDOORS SPECIAL

Clockwise from left: Try a hole-in-one while golfing; up, up and away in a beautiful balloon; paddleboarding is a serene kind of surfing; skydiving the only way to fly; messing about in narrowboats on the Kennet and Avon

These days where there’s calm water, you’ll be sure to find someone paddleboarding, and the beauty of it is, while it looks cool combining the look of kayaking and surfing, it’s actually an inclusive and fun sport for all abilities.

Did you know..? Almost every muscle in the body is used at some point during paddleboarding providing a full body workout.

Where: Cotswold Water Park Hire, Spine Rd E, Lake 86, Cirencester. tel: 01285 860086; www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com

NARROWBOATS

The Kennet and Avon Canal is one of Britain’s most well-loved waterways, with the 87 miles linking London with the Bristol Channel. It passes through the spectacular landscapes of Wiltshire along the way including the Devizes’ Caen Hill, which boasts the longest continuous flight of locks in the country and was first opened in 1810.

Fascinating fact: There are over 2,000 miles of navigable inland waterways in the UK, with 1,569 locks, 53 tunnels and 3,112 bridges in England and Wales alone.

Where: White Horse Narrow Boats, Devizes

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PADDLEBOARDING

Wharf, Devizes. tel: 01672 810634; www.whitehorsenarrowboats.co.uk

Okay so skydiving is pretty extreme – but some people like to take it to the max. Located in the village of Netheravon and just a stone’s throw from Stonehenge, the Army Parachute Association has been introducing people to the thrills of flight for over 50 years. Dives include the tandem accelerated freefall or the static line course. If you get the aeroplane jumping bug, there’s also free style, freefly, wingsuit and canopy piloting for those more experienced in hurling themselves from aeroplanes.

Fascinating fact: Australian Frank Moody set the record for the oldest skydiver at 101 in 2004.

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R E S TA U R A N T

FOOD

BAROUSHKA SARAH MOOLLA, and her normally food-fussy son, finds a Fisherton Street dining experience full of Middle Eastern promise

M

y 12-year-old son likes his food beige, boring and bland, and once cried because he found fresh herbs in his pasta. He was four, but you get where I’m going with this. He seems to live off fresh air, Haribo, and fish and chips on Friday.

He’s not remotely curious about his cuisine and it drives me, his dad, and slightly more foodie-adventurous younger brother to distraction. Like all parents of fussy eaters, you wonder if it’s just a phase, or will he end up on a Channel 5 documentary called Discomfort Food, happily trilling how he’s only consumed baked beans and fizzy pop for the past 34 years?

So when he accompanied me to Baroushka, the Fisherton Street mezze, grill and bar, I was apprehensive as to how this might pan out.

THE SILKY HUMMUS IS

WHIPPED UP WITH TAHINI AND DRIZZLED

As soon as we walk in, however, he comments how nice Baroushka smells. It does indeed – there’s a toasty, spicy, herby, sizzling meaty aroma.

The décor of chrome, silver, black, mirror and splashes of colour sparkle without being showy and the vibe is a calming one. The staff deliver a gentle and efficient service, that manages to be charming without being overly effusive, which suits my shy boy to a tee. He instantly relaxes, the menu is scanned, and immediately we both register the word ‘chips’, and we know he’ll eat at least one thing today.

Anybody who has ever eaten Lebanese and Turkish food (unlike my son) knows that Middle Eastern food is

WITH FRESH VIRGIN OIL AND GETS

DEMOLISHED WITH THE WARMED, FLUFFY LEVATINE BREAD

reflective of the region itself, taking in lots of influences from different cultures. So the best way to honour that is by going mezze and experience the little bits of everything.

And it’s a tasting triumph – the silky hummus is whipped up with tahini and drizzled with fresh virgin oil and gets demolished with the warmed, fluffy levatine bread. The falafels, a personal fave of mine, manage the perfect balance of a crispy, slightly nutty exterior with a light, soft, chickpea interior. The only thing the son balks at is the stuffed vine leaves, and if I’m being honest, I have also found them a tad too bitter for my taste, but I’m not being honest because there are no opt clauses when trying to set an eating example.

There were surprise hits for the boy as well, including the sweet Beirut spiced fine beans in a fresh tomato sauce. I did wonder if he knew vegetables were harmed during the making of it, but thought it wise just to shut my mouth.

His oven-roasted marinated baby chicken was charred yet moist, and he loved every mouthful. It came paired with vermicelli rice, which was flecked with just the right amount of parsley, mint, shreds of crispy caramelised onion, snippets of red pepper, exploding sweet raisins, shot through with zesty lemon and, for me, about the best rice side dish I have ever tasted.

Oh, and the chips. Yes, he had the sumac-spiced chips. And my goodness, how good they were. The few I managed to steal accompanied my slightly oily, lightly spiced, tender and succulent skewers of minced lamb kebabs beautifully. This was followed by a small but adorably formed quartet of fudgey, honeyed, pistachio’d baklava puddings.

“So what was your favourite part of the meal?” I ask him ever so casually, inwardly praying it would be either the pickled salad, the mutabal (aubergine and tahini crush), the muhamara (Syrian wholewheat and pepper dip), the tabbouleh, or even the Lebanese-style potato salad.

“That baklava thing” was the swift response, but hey, that’s a pretty big step up from Haribo, so we’re both Turkish (and Lebanese) delighted.

DINING DETAILS Baroushka, 90 Fisherton Street, Salisbury, SP2 7QY. Tel: 01722 327 628; www.baroushka.com Opening hours: Open seven days a week - lunch: 12pm2pm dinner: 5.30pm-10pm Prices: starters from £3.90; salads from £6.90; mains from £11.90; sides from £3.50; desserts from £4.10; Special deals: Turkish lunch £7.50pp with wine/ beer; Two course lazy Sunday feast £9.90 with wine/beer

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AL FRESCO DINING

COME DINE OUT WITH ME From rooftop terraces to riverside eateries, dining outside is one of summer’s greatest gifts. Even if it’s simply an hour out of the office, we’re loving that side order of holiday vibe. Here, we visit some of our favourite al fresco spots in the region to talk outdoor spaces, menu options and tipples in the sun with those in the know... 

By SA R A H MOOL L A

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AL FRESCO DINING

SIMON GREENWOOD

PARTNER AT HOWARD’S HOUSE HOTEL How would you describe your outdoor space?

We have two acres of quintessentially English country gardens including a terrace, croquet lawn, amphitheatreshaped rockery and several bowers and nooks. We also have a large kitchen garden where we grow as much of our own produce as possible.

Everything on the menu looks amazing! What are you having?

Hand-dived Scottish scallops with orange dressing, poached garden rhubarb and rocket, followed by South Coast halibut with celeriac and Jerusalem artichoke purée and black truffle and parsley dressing, and finishing with fresh garden

strawberries and raspberries with summer berry consommé and elderflower sorbet.

And your chosen tipple..?

A bottle of chilled Sancerre.

Teffont Evias, Salisbury. tel: 01722 716392; www.howardshousehotel.co.uk

MARK HARTSTONE

CAROLINE BROMILOW

CO-OWNER AND MANAGER, ALONG WITH PENNY MARSHALL, OF THE BOROUGH CAFÉ How would you describe your outdoor space?

It’s a pretty and enclosed south-facing courtyard. It is very well protected from the wind – important during an English summer – and therefore it gets lots of use. Dogs or other pets are allowed in too (probably not horses, though.)

Once we’ve got our table, what should we select to eat?

To start you off, I’d recommend the New Forest oak-smoked paté. Then the Greek feta and spinach pie with salad, because that always feel very holidaylike – even the colours – and it comes served with homemade coleslaw.

I’d suggest the strawberries-andclotted-cream ice cream to finish.

Nothing says summer more than strawberries and cream.

And to drink?

Cawston Press Elderflower and Lemon, or a cup of tea.

70 The Borough, Downton. tel: 01725 238083; www.theboroughcafe.co.uk

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CHEF PROPRIETOR OF LA FOSSE AT CRANBORNE Describe your outdoor space for us...

We have a beautiful English country garden here at La Fosse, including our very own kitchen garden.

The smell of herbs while waiting for dinner to be prepared is exquisite. One of my favourite elements is our Scandinavian BBQ hut, which is a beautifully designed timber hut where guests can enjoy delicious BBQ meals – cooked by them or by myself. The smells, the privacy, seeing friends chatting and relaxing by the light of an open BBQ pit – it’s very unique.

Which three summer dishes would you recommend we select?

I’d start with Cedar Wood salmon-and-baconwrapped scallops – light but delicious and perfect for a warm evening. Next honey and mustard pork belly: these sweet but strong flavours are wonderful in the summer, and you don’t need a huge portion to feel totally satisfied. To finish I’d suggest Cranborne Chase cheese with seasonal fruits.

And to drink?

To accompany, I’d recommend either a local ale from Flack Manor brewery (Romsey) or a English sparkling wine from English Oak Vineyard (Poole).

London House, The Square, Cranborne, Dorset. tel: 01725 517604; www.la-fosse.com

Dom Wilson

Maxine Keighley

deputy manager of The Ox Row Inn What’s so great about your outdoor space?

We’re a Grade II listed pub dating back to the 16th century, situated at the heart of Salisbury’s legendary Butcher’s Row. We look out onto the square, making us the perfect spot for people watching and chilling out. There’s such a brilliant buzz when the markets are on, and at the moment customers can enjoy a ringside seat to the Salisbury Eye. So you’ve finally sat down – what are you going eat?

My choices are: for starter – the salmon with asparagus, as it’s fresh, light and summery. For my main, the burger because it’s such a classic here and it’s easy to eat.

What makes it particularly special I think, is the homemade coleslaw – the chefs add beetroot and apple – which tastes incredible.

And for pudding? Well, I know it’s not seasonal at all but I love the Ox’s sticky toffee pudding, And no, I wouldn’t worry about it attracting wasps, because it wouldn’t hang around for that long.

And to wash it all down with?

London Pride Unfiltered. It’s a craft ale that’s well rounded, slightly carbonated, can be served chilled, and goes with anything.

owner of The Cross Key Restaurant How would you describe your outdoor space?

It is intimate and cosy but uniquely packed with character and history. In 1302 the timber building was already here and pre dates the completion of the Cathedral. You can also see a medieval carved window frame and a Jacobean staircase from outside.

What dishes would you recommend we choose?

To start, the hummus and olives. We are opposite the ethical retail store Goodfayre and, with the owner Dana Burton’s help, we have been introducing more vegan dishes onto our menu. Plus of course hummus and olives has a very on-holiday feel to it. My main is the seafood omelette. This is a dieter’s dream – no carbs and very tasty. I think we’d be in trouble with our regulars if we ever took this off the menu. I also love the chicken and bacon club sandwich.

And to wash it all down with?

A ginger beer.

1 Cross Keys Chequer, Queens Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 320933; www.crosskeysshopping.co.uk

10-11 Ox Row, Salisbury. tel: 01722 349033; www.theoxrowinn.co.uk

Ed Turner

co-owner of the Old Ale & Coffee House So what’s your pub garden like?

It’s a courtyard garden within a stone’s throw of the Cathedral Close. The garden huts are Jago, Jabba and Jackson – which can be hired for private parties – and we also have the Gin and Fizz bar. I’d say it’s perfect for a light lunch and drinks party with friends, a long supper or watching the summer sports on the garden TV. My personal favourite summertime nights

are Friday nights with Tobias mixing up the G&T’s at the garden bar to the lively beat of summer tunes.

What are you having to eat?

To start, the Chalk Stream trout with a poached egg on rosti, then the crab linguini and to finish the ice cream sandwich with popping candy Are you drinking with that?

Of course! An Aperil Spritz to start, then a glass of Provence rosé with my meal.

80 Crane Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 410541; www.oldaleandcoffeehouse.com

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La fosse

at Cranborne Restaurant and Rooms

Restaurant with relaxing atmosphere, good food and Wine; friendly, efficient and professional service. Local produce, fresh, and cooked traditionally British with a dash of International.

Six comfortable, four-star en-suite accommodation for Bed and Breakfast or Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

The Square, Cranborne BH21 5PR • 01725 517604 www.la-fosse.com • lafossemail@gmail.com

THE GROSVENOR ARMS Tom Blake is executive chef for boutique hotel and pub brand Stay Original.

Tom, formerly head chef at River Cottage, is responsible for the delicious local and seasonal menus at The Grosvenor Arms, as well as The Swan, in Wedmore, The White Hart in Somerton and Timbrell’s Yard in Bradford on Avon. Of this summer salad he says, “I love this fresh, vegan salad. It’s packed with flavour and makes a great accompaniment to a barbeque.

Enjoy with a glass of crisp Provencal rosé, Grand Mayne.”

FINE BEAN, BABY LEAF, OLIVE, SPELT AND LEMON SALAD, WITH BABA GANOUSH AND SALT AND VINEGAR SEEDS (Serves 4) To make the baba ganoush 2 aubergines 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove of garlic 4 tablespoons of tahini 1 handful of chopped flat leaf parsley 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Blacken the aubergines under a hot grill or directly over a flame. Don’t be afraid to really burn them.

2. Cover the aubergine in foil and bake in the oven until soft, this should take around 45 minutes.

3. When the aubergines are soft, unwrap

them from the foil and leave them until they’re cool enough to handle.

4. Cut them in half and scoop out the flesh putting it straight into the blender.

Discard the burnt skin.

5. Now blend the aubergine with the tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic and parsley.

Season well.

To make the salad 100g pearled spelt Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano 50g Kalamata olives, pitted and thinly sliced

1/2 red onion finely sliced

50g baby plum tomatoes (English Ruby jewels are great) 100g fine beans 20ml olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard 4 big handfuls of baby leaf (I like using Severn Project leaves) 1. Blanch the fine beans in boiling salted water for 10 minutes, then refresh in iced water to keep them bright green.

2. Cook the pearled spelt in boiling water for 20 minutes or until tender, then drain into a colander and cool thoroughly under running water.

3. Dice the tomatoes, red onion, olives and oregano then stir in the mustard, lemon juice and olive oil.

4. Combine beans, spelt and all the salad ingredients and check the seasoning. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

To make the salt and vinegar pumpkin seeds 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoons cider vinegar Flaked Cornish sea salt 1. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a hot dry pan 2. Add the cider vinegar and evaporate until dry 3. Season with flaked sea salt 4. To plate; Spread baba ganoush over the bottom of the plate, pile up the mixed salad and garnish with fresh shaved radish and the salt and vinegar seeds.

RECIPES

FOOD

TOM BLAKE’S CORNISH HAKE, SAMPHIRE AND FENNEL, WITH HARISSA, WILD RICE AND SORREL (Serves 4)

“This fresh, summer dish features Cornish hake from one of our key suppliers, the family firm Samways, in Bridport.” says Tom. Ingredients Cornish hake fillet 700g (160g per fillet) 2 knobs of salted butter 50ml rapeseed oil 80g-100g samphire Wild rice Handful of sorrel

the wild rice and stir fry throwing in the chopped sorrel.

9. When the hake is cooked almost to the top of the flesh (you will be able to see this by the colour of the flesh), flip it over so it is now flesh-side down, throw in two good knobs of salted butter followed by the samphire and take of the heat so the butter doesn’t burn.

10. To plate; first put the harissa in the centre of the plate;

you can use as much as you like but remember it’s hot!

11. Add the sorrel on top of the harissa, then place the hake fillet on the wild rice, and pour over the samphire and the melted butter.

For more: www.grosvenorarms.co.uk

For the harissa: 3 cloves of garlic 1 red chilli 1 red pepper 1 red onion 1/2 tsp ground caraway 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp tomato puree Juice of half a lemon 50ml olive oil Method 1. Under a hot grill or directly over a flame blacken the pepper and chilli.

2. Thinly slice the red onion then sweat it down in a little oil until its soft.

3. Rub the skins off the blacked chilli and pepper, pull the stalks off and deseed the pepper.

4. In a blender add all of the rest of the harissa ingredients together along with seasoning to taste and blend.

5. Boil the wild rice in boiling salted water for 25 minutes or until cooked.

6. Get yourself two hot pans.

7. Lightly season the hake portions on the skin side and place skin-side down in one of your hot pans with some rapeseed oil. Cook for about 8 mins on the skin side.

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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

A ROARING SUCCESS The first ever Longleat Food & Drink Festival has been heralded as such a huge hit that there is already talk of a second one. The event, which took place 10-11 June, included live masterclasses with former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain and TV chef James Martin, alongside demonstrations by Emma, Viscountess Weymouth and a cakedecorating competition.

The festival also featured dozens of stalls selling a huge range of products selling locally sourced and produced goodies, from wine and cider, to Wiltshire chillies, Cheddar Gorge cheese and Roskilly ice cream.

Keen cook Viscountess Weymouth, who also hosted a special high tea in the Longleat Orangery, says, “It was a fantastic weekend showcasing a huge range of delicious food and drink. I was also fortunate enough to get to watch both Nadiya and James’s live cooking masterclasses first hand, which were both great fun.”

For more: www.longleat.co.uk Emma Viscountess Weymouth, Nadiya Hussain and James Martin cooked up a treat for the Longleat visitors

THE INN CROWD The Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge recently celebrated its 10 birthday, and with it, nine members of the team also marked their 10 years of service with the 103room hotel.

Head chef Matthew Bills, who helps create the restaurant’s popular, all-day seasonal menus, says, “Cuisine today is an exciting mix of new ideas and interesting ingredients. I want to enhance the guests’ dining experience by providing fresh and thoughtfully-prepared dishes in our smart and contemporary surroundings.

“Along with our award-winning restaurant

and bar, al fresco outdoor terrace, The Solstice Bar & Grill has also established itself as a local favourite for Sunday lunch.”

The hotel, which is based near Stonehenge on Solstice Park celebrated with an open day on 30 June with a treeplanting event and the burying of a time capsule. “We want to raise awareness about the hotel,” explains hotel director David Lane. “The open day helped local residents see us as a venue, not just for business meetings, but also as a place to visit anytime for the restaurant and entertainment.”

For more: www.hisalisbury-stonehenge.co.uk

Holiday Inn Salisbury Stonehenge head chef Matthew Bills’s chocolate fondant pudding

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SMITTEN with WILTON Sarah Moolla is floored by the sense of community and the pretty-as-a-picture shopping experience at WILTON SHOPPING VILLAGE P ic t u r e s by JOH N ROSE

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rom the minute you crunch over the gravelled car park, pull up by a grove that wouldn’t look out of place in a children’s fairy story and stroll over the picturesque bridge that spans the babbling steam to enter Wilton Shopping Village, you know the place is going to be a world apart from the soulless concrete precincts of so many shopping ‘villages’. There’s even a gaggle of happy children and relaxed parents feeding the ducks and chilling out on the riverbank for goodness sake. This looks and feels like a village in its truest sense and, chatting to the traders, community is a word I hear over and over again.

Suzi Strover who owns Nadder & Wylye with her husband Tom, and is helped in the home interiors shop by their very charming dog Bo, agrees, “One of the things we love about being based here is festival-style events they hold, like the Very Vintage Sunday being held on 30 July.”

Suzi was previously based in Chalke & Chase, which she still owns, and is situated up the pretty wooden stairs. This houses an eclectic mix of locally handcrafted gifts, ethically-printed greeting cards, crockery, beauty products, upholstered items and is managed by Jayne Paessler, who also has her own stock of vintage

This looks and feels like a village in its truest sense

Wilton Shopping Village has a happy indies community feel

Nadder & Wylye stock fashion, as well as home, acessories

toys while her 14-year-old son Freddie Hashemi runs My Comic Heroes. And yet despite the disparity of the range, they all cohesively work together, just like the rest of the village.

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill may bring in the coach parties and the tourists, but that also means trade for the lesser-known indies, as well as providing its premises for Slingtastic’s baby sling workshops run by Sarah Brough.

Marie Dempsey, who owns Eire Fairy and organises the incredibly popular outdoor fairy trails around the whole village, says,“The adults often comment how, in doing these trails, they discover stores here they hadn’t known existed.”

There’s a sense here that everyone, despite being busy, will make time for you. They’ll chat personally, professionally and positively. And so many of the people I meet, have worked here for years – a testament in itself – like Irene Hulme who’s worked for Wilton Carpets for more than 30 years and comments how much she loves WSV’s friendly atmosphere.

There is a nod to the fascinating Wilton carpet story in one of the red brick foyers with wall displays which tells the tale of how Wilton became known as a centre for weaving back in 1699 with the first weaving factory established in 1710. In 1741 the Wilton loom patent was registered, and the actual site was purchased by Wilton in 1835 to install looms, whose carpets  www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 45

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were then commissioned across the world, making the Wilton name such a famous and trusted one.

Contributing to the village within a village vibe is the upholsterer By Susanne’s studio, Elizma Lawrence’s Santé et Beauté Face & Body salon whose clients love hearing the sound of the nearby river during their treatments, and artist Andrea Eardley who has her gallery and studio space here (turn to page 55 for our interview with Andrea). And it’s not just retail putting down roots here, businesses are snaffling up the office space, such as the design and marketing agency AnX Agency and the fleet management and vehicle leasing company, Wessex Fleet. Development manager Darren Coates says, “One of the attractive factors for us is the free and plentiful parking, and of course it’s a beautiful place to bring clients.”

A few hours here, and you realise it feels like you’re having a proper day out. You can amble around at your own pace, take the kids to the educational, interactive Role Play world or let them have fun in the courtyard sandpit (there’s even a larger adjoining park to really let them free-range). You can dine at The Village Restaurant & Tearoom, or Cobbs Market Café.

Or if the sun is shining, take a blanket, a picnic, and just enjoy the Wilton village way of life.

Wilton Shopping Village, King Street, Wilton, Salisbury.

01722 741211; www.wiltonshoppingvillage.co.uk Opening times are Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm and Sunday 10.30am - 4.30am, and there is free parking.

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Clockwise from top: Wilton Shopping Village houses a range of traders including the artist Andrea Eardley; Elizma Lawrence set up her beauty business, Santé et Beauté Face & Body, here; a selection of the type of rugs that helped make the Wilton name so famous; the village is a picturesque place to spend shopping time

Boutique style retail & therapy rooms situated in the heart of the historic courtyard in Wilton shopping village. A tranquil setting where you can hear the flow of the river while having a beautiful relaxing and rejuvenating treatment.

Stretch Marks after two treatments.

Courtesy of K. Stanley.

Acne Scarring after four treatments.

Courtesy of Prof. Tony Chu.

• Specialised Facials: Dermapen Microneedling Treatments • Green Peel: Skin Resurfacing Treatment • Massage: Sports Injury, Recovery, Pregnancy Massage • Endermologie Body Sculpting • Endermolift Face Sculpting • Aesthetic Treatments: Conducted by a Doctor (Injectables) • Waxing • Manicures & Pedicures • Bridal Make-up Tuesday 9:30am – 6:00pm | Thursday 09:30am – 6:00pm | Friday 9:30am – 6:00pm Saturdays & Sundays by appointment only Unit 12, Studios 3 &4 | Wilton Shopping Village | Minster Street Wilton | Salisbury | SP2 0RS 0771859 6541 www.santefaceandbody.com | elizma@santefaceandbody.com

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Courtyard Studio 3, Wilton Shopping Village, SP2 0RS www.eardleyart.co.uk

home and gift

Nadder and Wylye named after the two rivers that meet right outside the shop is a new lifestyle shop which houses a range of products.

With an emphasis on the modern rustic style the shop creates an aspirational but affordable look.

It is Tom and Suzi Strover’s dream to create a unique and original shopping experience.

Whether you are looking for a delicious smelling candle, a piece of Italian made clothing, a beautiful leather bag or a special piece of furniture it’s all there.

Unit 12, Wilton Shopping Village, Wilton, SP2 0RS. 07782 166813/4

SLINGS • CARRIERS • ACCESSORIES FRUGI CLOTHES FOR 0-4 YEAR OLDS

Find a sling you love

Let us help you choose the right sling for you and your child. We have a wide selection for you to try before buying.

Open Tuesday – Saturday.

Please check the website for opening hours and details of workshops Wilton Shopping Village SP2 0RS www.slingtastic.com

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4. ICE, ICE BABY

5. ROCKIN’ ROBIN

Victorian plate, part of a set, £65 An original Victorian gold rimmed decorative plate from a service set. Hang on the wall or use for cake.

From Digger & Mojo, Woodborough Garden Centre, Wiltshire. tel: 01672 85151; www.diggerandmojo.com

Sophie Howard’s stoneware boat, £87 This rower and his visiting bird by the Bristol-based ceramicist, goes with the flow and in any room, if you get our drift.

From Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 500200; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

Ceramic soap dispenser with parrots, £24 A turquoise decorated ceramic soap or handcream dispenser, adorned with pretty polly parrots.

From Orchid Furniture, The Old Barn, Sandydown Stockbridge. tel: 01264 811111 www.orchidfurniture.co.uk

Claire Bowman Lace Mat, £32.99 Bake a towering masterpiece or sweet little cupcakes using the Oriental blossom and birds decoupage-style lace mat.

From The Cake Forge, 27 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 239249; www.thecakeforge.com

Robin bird bath, £34.50 These beautiful metal sculptures from Tilnar Art, are Fair Trade and handmade by artisans in Zimbabwe.

From Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 500200; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

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Hummingbird cushion, £29 The in-flight beauty of the golden hummingbird against the dark khaki fabric makes this a flier.

From Pure Comfort, 14 Winchester Street Salisbury. tel: 01722 322596; www.pure-comfort.co.uk

Baby booties, £16 Salisbury-based designer Ana Moly has created an essential lightweight baby shoe with an all-over geese print, using soft cotton and jersey lining.

From Available through www.notonthehighstreet. com and also www.ana-moly.co.uk

Betty mug, £9.50 Whatever your choice of hot beverage, enjoy it like a king or queen with this ‘Betty’ china mug, complete with patriotic little birdie.

From No44 Homeworks, 44 Fisherton St, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324773; www. no44homeworks.co.uk

Silver Hen on Nest £54.95 Store your free range eggs in classic Emma Bridgewater style with this gorgeous silver hen-ona-nest kitchen centrepiece.

From Dinghams Cookshop 28 Market Place, Salisbury. tel: 01722 506045; www.dinghams.co.uk

Dancing Cranes, £14,500 A captivating outdoor bronze sculpture by Simon Gudgeon that measures 65cm x 43cm and was inspired by Strelitzia, a South African flower.

From Gallery 21, 21 Queen Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324000; www.gallery21.co.uk

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S A L IS B U RY G E T S S ER I O US ARTS

QUOTE OF THE ISSUE

ART OF THE MATTER Arts Council England has announced four-year funding to merge Wiltshire Arts Organisation

The arts scene in Salisbury has been given an Arts Council boost

The strong and vibrant arts scene in Salisbury and Wiltshire has been given an injection of energy and positivity with the news that the Arts Council England will fund a four-year period from April 2018.

Within the new set of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs), the Salisbury Playhouse has ben awarded £1,277,944 per year over four years. This financial boost supports current plans for the three arts organisations in Salisbury – Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury International Arts Festival and Salisbury Arts Centre – to merge, in order to create a dynamic and resilient arts offer for the region.

Arts Council England’s NPO funding will see Wiltshire become home to one of the largest crossarts organisations outside London and a major National Portfolio Organisation for Arts Council England. Tim Crarer, chair of the trustees of Salisbury Playhouse, says, “This level of investment is a real vote of confidence from Arts Council England that Salisbury is delivering great art and culture for

everyone. Building on the outstanding work of the Arts Centre, Festival and Playhouse, we look forward to offering an ever more ambitious and integrated programme for our current and new audiences.

“This bold strategic initiative of merging the three arts organisations is a flagship project for the Arts Council and will be an example to towns and cities across the country of how great art can bring huge economic and cultural benefits to an area.

“Arts Council England’s announcement allows us to move ahead with confidence as we create a panarts organisation in the South West that will fuse the year-round creation of new home-produced work with a thrilling programme of visiting companies and individuals, an annual international arts festival from 2019 and a packed programme of participatory and community projects.”

For more: www.salisburyplayhouse.com

“THE MOST MEMORABLE SINGLE MOMENT WAS WHEN, FIRST AT THE SCENE OF A SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT, I FOUND THE BODY IN THE ATTIC” Before moving into the world of escape rooms, who was on the beat? Turn to page 57 to find out

£1.2m THE BIG NUMBER

£1,277,944 per year, over four years to be exact – which is how much Salisbury Playhouse has been awarded by the Arts Council.

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BUSINESS INSIDER

CREATIVE

EARDLEYART

PHOTO BY JOHN ROSE

Andrea Eardley is the artist behind EardleyArt, a studio gallery based in Wilton Shopping Village, where she creates and showcases her contemporary paintings, as well as working on commissioned pieces.

Here she reveals how she initially chose studying law over art, and the inspiration for her paintings What did you want to be growing up?

I wanted to be a graphic artist and I also wanted to be a lawyer, so it was art school versus law school and at the time, law school won.

For the past five years, though, I have been a professional artist although I still practise as a solicitor in the centre of Salisbury. I am really lucky to be able to divide my time between the two.

Do you sometimes find it difficult to part with an art work?

Yes sometimes it is really quite hard. I work with bright bold colours and deep texture features in many of my landscapes and seascapes.

While my paintings sometimes form a collection, each piece is individual with unique aspects that I tend not to replicate; so yes, I have been known to be a little reluctant.

Who encouraged you to paint in the first place?

My mother loves to paint and from a very early age we would paint together along with my younger sister in the garden, at the seaside or on an airfield while my father was gliding. My mother always encouraged me to use her oil paints and any materials she had to hand.

Do you ever get creative blocks?

No not really. I work with a variety of media which I can adapt to how I feel at the time. If I want to create a piece that is precise, I will often choose to use a technical drawing pen.

What inspired your early art?

Family holidays in Cumbria were the start of a fascination with nature and form.

Rock pooling, shell collecting, cockling and beach combing along miles of Jurassic and Cornish coastlines were the adventures that established my desire to paint.

FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS I HAVE BEEN A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST BUT I STILL PRACTISE AS A SOLICITOR IN THE CENTRE OF SALISBURY

And what inspires you now?

I live in a village just outside Salisbury, at the edge of the New Forest with easy access to the countryside as well as the South Coast. I love to work outside, it’s such a great way to capture your feelings and interpret that exact moment.

Painting and sketching outdoors ‘en plain air’ is the perfect way to find the artist within. Creating sketches and paintings from life is so much fun.

Do you have any tips for budding young artists?

I think the best tip is try to use good quality materials whenever you can. Pigment in artist quality paint does make a difference. It’s expensive but you don’t need all the colours on offer, just choose a few of your favourites.

What is your favourite artist’s tool?

I bought my first Rotring Isograph when I was 14 and it is still my favourite. I love to experiment with techniques and different media and if I feel like working more freely, then I might use a palette knife with acrylics and oils or draw with ink directly from the bottle. I think outcomes are much better when you don’t worry too much about the finished piece and enjoy the creative process.

Any plans to paint a particular Salisbury theme?

I love the architecture in Salisbury. There are some really beautiful buildings and the Cathedral is very special. There is a fantastic atmosphere around the Cathedral and the Close and I have a cubist inspired interpretation of the Cathedral currently for sale, in the studio. Much of my work is from memory with a little imagination, so there is a little bit of me in each piece.

For more: www.eardleyart.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT

SALISBURY ESCAPE ROOMS

From left to right: Gordon Howsego, Pete Waugh and Matthew Johnson make an arresting sight

You’re from London originally, so how come you’re now Salisbury-based?

I’m south London born and bred, but my wife and myself fancied moving to Hampshire, which is where I later joined the police force. I envisaged a quiet life in the country but ended up in Swindon, which was pretty similar to my home town. After 10 years there, we moved to Salisbury – which is where we’ve been since 1995 – and we still love it.

Tell us a little about your time on the force...

Like all police officers I started on the beat when I was in Swindon.

I then moved to crime investigation on the street offences squad, and then onto CID. I really enjoyed the job as a whole – my high points include when I was a detective inspector in Salisbury and we took on numerous organised crime gangs from London.

What is the most memorable case you’ve ever worked on?

I have worked on many murder enquiries; always a fascinating and challenging investigation. My most memorable moment was when, first at the scene of a suspicious incident, I found the body in the attic.

Salisbury Escape Rooms is a custom built, challenging and entertaining environment for teams to code-break fun crime scenarios.

It is owned by Matthew Johnson, Pete Waugh and Gordon Howsego, who all happen to be former police officers. Here Matthew charts his journey from finding bodies in the attic to ‘arresting’ his clients...

They’ve included Naim Audio, Jas Hair, Boots, Qinetiq, the Army, PHE and DSTL. One of our aims now is to encourage secondary schools to include us in their PSHE. One of our best teams came from Sandroyd school – they were amazing.

What’s the attraction of starting your own business?

Having been in a structured organisation for 30 years, including many appearances in court – from magistrates to the High Court where you are bound by strict rules – the freedom of not being beholden to anyone else is very liberating. Also now we are always dealing with people who are here to have fun and enjoy themselves, rather than dealing with people in crisis.

I WAS A DETECTIVE INSPECTOR IN SALISBURY AND WE TOOK ON NUMEROUS ORGANISED CRIME GANGS FROM LONDON

Tell us a little about Salisbury Escape Rooms – how did it first come about?

We discovered Escape Rooms in Budapest when we were on holiday together in 2014. We enjoyed it so much, we did another the next day. Later on in the bar that night, we discussed our impending retirements from the police after 30 years service and hit on the idea of building an escape room in England. When we opened in early 2015 there were only about 20 in the country.

How does your police background shape Salisbury Escape Rooms?

Gordon was in surveillance, Pete Waugh was a sergeant and we are always usng our police officer knowledge. There’s also no acting involved when we do briefings or ‘arrest’ our customers – we revert to our real coppers’ lives.

How does the three of you working together pan out?

We are a partnership and the three of us rotate working at the escape rooms. We all do a bit of everything and find that we bounce a lot of ideas off one another including planning new scenarios – renewing regularly is essential for repeat business.

Do you get many business groups visit the Escape Rooms?

Yes lots, it is an excellent and cost-effective method of team building.

How did you finance the start up?

We each decided to put our own money into the venture because we believed in it. We received sage financial advice from Shirley Hollis, and have been well supported by our landlords Toogood’s.

How is Salisbury Escape Rooms different to other escape rooms out there?

It is the only Escape Rooms created, built and run by UK detectives. We have a programme for renewing the rooms at least every year which is unusual if not unique. We are working on a new forensically based scenario for the autumn.

Are some people very nervous about the concept of an escape room?

Some are but at Salisbury Escape Rooms there is no need to be.

Some other rooms are designed to be scary, are horror themed or are claustrophobic. Ours isn’t like that. We major on the crime storyline – though we do like to ramp up the tension as time ticks by.

What advice would you give to other people who are thinking about taking the plunge into having their own business?

If you’re hoping to get into an emerging market like we did, don’t hang around. Because we got in at the beginning, we’ve established a long and very good reputation and a strong customer base.

What’s one thing about you that would surprise people?

We all belong to a band called Abstract. We play mainly at private functions such as weddings but also at sports events and in pubs.

For more: Salisbury Escape Rooms, 11a Fisherton Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 428980; www.salisburyescape.com

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

MOVERS, SHAKERS, ETC

Elaine has recently moved to Salisbury

Loretta with staff from South Sudan partner organisations

VITAL SUPPORT

TICKING BOXES Salisbury is fast developing a reputation for becoming a magnet for creatives, designers and entrepreneurs, and proving the point is the arrival of A Box Of Tricks, an interior design business founded by Elaine Deeks.

“I spent 25 years working for a couple of design companies, national house builders and private clients in both interior design and sales and marketing before establishing my own business in 2007,” explains Elaine. “I now work with private clients, design show homes for house builders and provide a home staging service.”

Elaine, who started her career at art college in Chelsea and gained a textile degree at Nottingham Trent university, continues, “The move to Salisbury is a fairly recent one for me and my family

Elaine has the inside track on home design

from a small village near Marlborough.

We wanted the city lifestyle, more independence for the children, to keep the beautiful Wiltshire countryside nearby and also be somewhere where industry is thriving – so Salisbury ticked all the boxes.”

For more: www.aboxoftricks.com

The chief executive of Christian Aid, Loretta Minghella OBE, has thanked the Diocese of Salisbury for raising over £73,000 for projects in South Sudan.

Loretta, an honorary Canon at Salisbury Cathedral who recently returned from a visit to East Africa, says, “The support of the people of the Diocese of Salisbury is, has been and will be vital – their donations are helping to save and transform lives.” www.salisburycathedral. org.uk

LAW OF THE LAND Novum Law, has added a new specialist solicitor to its growing team with the appointment of Amy Barron.

Amy, who lives in Salisbury, says, “One of the reasons I am a personal injury solicitor is that I wanted to

make a positive difference in people’s lives. The fact that Novum Law specialises solely in personal injury and medical negligence claims means that I can focus on getting the very best results for clients and ensuring they get the specific care and support they need.” www.novumlaw.com

ONLINE THINKING Bassets Sales & Lettings, one of Salisbury’s leading letting agents, has just announced the launch of its new website. Developed

by Blue Bee Solutions, the website has ample functionality including tips and advice videos, ‘draw a search’ property facility, the ability to register as a potential buyer or tenant, a property maintenance reporting facility and a free online valuation tool. www.bassets.co.uk

CARE PACKAGE

Cutting the ribbon of Wessex Care’s Kimberly West

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One of the UK’s most advanced care centres has recently opened up – right in the heart of Salisbury.

Wessex Care’s Kimberly West is part of a multi-million pound programme specifically designed to meet the needs of older people and vulnerable adults, and is being heralded as the future of long term care.

Founding directors Matthew and Pauline Airey, who have between them 70 years of nursing, social and care home experience, explain, “Under a five-year programme across all our existing home, Wessex

Care will double its total number of beds to 250. This will enable us to provide central, residential, day and community service access to a range of rehabilitation and divergence support services; from high end nursing through to dementia.”

The opening coincided with Wessex Care signing a new contract, funded by the Better Care Fund, to support Wiltshire Council and the Wiltshire Commissioning Group in developing intermediate care services.

For more: www.wessexcare.net

BUSINESS INSIDER

Chantel is helping keep Sally Edwards’s photography business in the frame

PROPERTY Q&A Mariana Crawford, solicitor at Trethowans LLP, answers your frequently asked questions relating to selling and buying property What searches will be required on a purchase?

Your solicitor will fully protect your and your mortgage lender’s interests on a purchase to ensure that there are no adverse matters that could affect the value of the property in general. For that reason, searches are made at the Local Authority, water and drainage provider and, if necessary, coal authority.

These searches will reveal if there are such matters that require attention before the transaction can proceed.

Will I need to carry out a survey on purchasing a property?

The general principle is that it is the buyer’s responsibility to be satisfied as to the general condition of a property being purchased.

Provided a buyer is not misled by the seller, he cannot complain after exchange of contracts and completion as to its condition.

Does that mean I don’t need a survey?

You do if a mortgage is being obtained – a valuation will be carried out for the lender’s benefit and only to ensure that the value of the property is more than the amount borrowed.

In practice, the same valuer, on payment of a fee, will carry out a more detailed report, which can be relied upon if you, as buyer, later discovers a problem with the property.

For more: www.trethowans.com

STAYING IN FOCUS Salisbury photographer and tutor Sally Edwards, who has been successfully running her beginner courses and workshops for the past two and a half years in Salisbury, is now expanding to a new venue at the Woodlands Studio, Sandydown, near Stockbridge.

And with the business development, Sally has taken on Chantel Fudge to help with marketing and organisation of her courses and workshops, regular review sessions and her client photography club. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to help Sally develop her business,” says Chantel.

“I attended the beginner’s course to develop my skills and knowledge and Sally made the experience fun and

enjoyable, so this is a great opportunity to encourage others to experience the benefits of attending one of her courses and workshops and step into the wonderful world of photography.”

Sally adds, “For those who have already been through the beginner programme, a new intermediate course is on offer from this September at The Granary Studio, Britford. It will consolidate everything learnt on the beginners’ programme by focussing on specific areas of photography including portraits, landscapes and still life, amongst others, to help clients progress and expand their creativity.”

For more: www.sallyedwardsphotography.co.uk

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PROPERTY

NEWS

DIRECTOR AND HE AD OF RESIDENTIAL AT SAVILLS SALISBURY

CHARLIE STONE Over the last 15 years he has been involved in many of the high-profile country house sales in Wiltshire, Dorset and South Somerset

FISHING RIGHTS ARE VALUED

BY THE YARD DEPENDING ON

FACTORS LIKE THE WIDTH, DEPTH, WATER QUALITY

AND FLOW OF

The Manor, Upavon, which is currently on the market with Savills Salisbury for £1,695,000, has double bank fishing rights on the River Avon

WATER

RODS, REELS, RIVERS AND RIGHTS An expert’s view on buying a property with fishing rights

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or country sports enthusiasts, this time of year represents a turning point; as the shooting and hunting season has come to an end, all eyes turn to fishing.

Salisbury has often been described as ‘the Cathedral city in the countryside’ and sits at the confluence of five beautiful chalk streams – the Avon and four of its tributaries, the Nadder, Wylye, Ebble and Bourne. These rivers are nestled amongst some of Wiltshire’s most breathtaking landscapes, including rolling farmland, wide valleys, chalk downland and water meadows of Constable fame.

The chalk streams around Salisbury provide wonderful opportunities for both game and coarse anglers alike. There is even the possibility of catching a salmon on the lower reaches of the Avon as they migrate their way up river to spawn from the sea at Christchurch. The trout fishing can be pretty good too and is available widely in this area on a number of association and private stretches

from a variety of sources.

When it comes to buying a property or land that includes a riverbank, typically, fishing rights are valued by the yard (or metre) depending on factors like the width, depth, water quality and flow of water. The value locally will range from £75 to £300 for the best beats.

If you’re hooked on fishing, then a property with fishing rights might be worth angling for

Double bank fishing rights are more expensive than single bank rights as they give complete control over the exercise of the rights and you do not have to negotiate with another owner. Typically, double bank fishing is worth 50 per cent more than single bank.

The Manor, Upavon, for example, which is set in 8.5 acres, benefits from double bank fishing rights on the River Avon.

As the rivers gently meander through these ancient water meadows, we must remember that their health and water quality is absolutely vital to the plant life, wildlife and insects that thrive in this environment.

Healthy flylife is an excellent barometer for general biodiversity, and I’ve heard a number of keepers commenting on fantastic fly hatches this year, which is an encouraging sign for 2017 and beyond.

For more information contact Savills Salisbury, Rolfes House, 60 Milford St, Salisbury SP1 2BP; tel: 01722 426820; www.savills.co.uk

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PROPERTY

SHOWCASE

A LEAP OF FAITH

We’re diving right in and enjoying the cool beauty of The Manor House in Cholderton

By E LSI E C H A DW IC K

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ummertime, and the swimming is easy. Well, it is if you own the Grade-II Manor House, situated in the chocolate-box-pretty village of Cholderton, just over 10 miles from Salisbury.

In the 23 acres, along with the walled garden, a tennis court, traditional listed outbuildings, paddocks and the stables, there’s the joy of the ultimate water feature – a lap pool.

Measuring a generous 14 by 5 metres, the marblebordered pool nestles in the corner of a lush and private hedge. It’s cool, clear, inviting, and all yours, along with the dinky little poolhouse – perfect for seeking shade from the midday sun. And because it has been plumbed with running water and electricity, and contains a small drinks kitchen with fridge and sink, it’s also handy for keeping your G&Ts cool.

There are numerous, attractive traditional outbuildings, including a former stable block with the original stalls still in place and a fabulous former granary, also GradeII, which is ideal as an art studio or for those parties you’ll want to throw, plus there is a separate stable block set away from the house. Beyond the gravel driveway and turning circle to the rear of the house is a vegetable garden and a gravel pathway leading to the woodland walk to the side of the garden. Adjacent to this are the fenced and watered grass paddocks. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn interspersed with mature trees and well-established shrub borders. Directly to the rear of the house is a fabulous terrace, to enjoy al fresco dining and the view of the gardens that lead from here.

The Manor House itself is a fine example of Queen Anne architecture, and is approached by a sweeping gravel drive to reveal a take-your-breath-away gasp of a home. The house is built of red and blue brick in English bond with red brick quoins and string courses on the front elevation. The original structure was built in 64 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk

Clockwise from top left: Beautiful outbuildings come with the GradeII Manor House; enjoy country-style living with an open fireplace; a spacious and bespoke kitchen; landscaped and ornate gardens surround the property

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approximately 1700 and subsequently has had two main additions, the first in 1732 and the second in the early 20th century. The house itself is exceptionally spacious and flows together beautifully. Centred on a large reception hall, the drawing room and dining room are well-thought-out, and the cleverly designed kitchen beats like the heart of the home – as a good kitchen should.

The playroom that leads directly from the kitchen is ideal for family living.

Other notable features include original elm floorboards in the dining room and open fireplaces with ornate fireback and wooden surrounds. The mid-18th-century oak staircase rises elegantly from the ground floor to the attic floor with turned balustrades and square newels.

Upstairs the accommodation is well spread out and each room drinks in those fine views of the gardens and countryside beyond. The master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room is incredibly spacious and has vistas of both the driveway and the gardens to the rear. There are seven further bedrooms and four further bathrooms, two en-suite. One additional bedroom is currently used as a study. The attic floor contains three of these bedrooms and is perfect for teenage children or possibly even staff accommodation.

Taking it back outside and further afield, yes even further than the acres and acres of land that comes with this gem, the surrounding Wiltshire countryside provides superb sporting opportunities; along with the racing at Salisbury and golf at Tidworth, there’s the fishing on the Avon and the Test, some of the best chalk stream fishing in the country. However, if you need us, we’ll be down by the pool, sipping a G&T and reading the latest issue Salisbury Life.

For more: Strutt & Parker Salisbury, 41 Milford Street, Salisbury SP1 2BP. tel: 01722 344010; www.struttandparker.com

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s director of Salisbury Arts Centre, Paula Redway is responsible for directing, managing, and implementing the work of the centre and is the senior adviser to the board.

My parents got together at a dance in Fordingbridge and I have close lifelong friends and family who live and work in Salisbury and surrounds.

I loved the learning part of school and annoyed my siblings by insisting we ‘played schools’ at home too. I was a swotty rebel and pushed the boundaries while working hard.

I was in all the productions and concerts and also led the school and county orchestra, choir and recorder groups. I was the youngest performing member of the Three Choirs Festival for a number of years.

My on-stage debut was performing as Piglet in a youth theatre production at Scarborough Spa when I was eight, and I still remember to this day how uncomfortable it was to be sat on

by Pooh Bear.

I was chosen to be the Rose Queen of Littlebeck in my youth, which meant I had to wear a dress and float on a throne down the river to the canned tune of Edelweiss, much to my horror. I was in good company though as the Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt was my attendant.

My dream job would have been as a Blue Peter presenter: inspiring creativity, meeting a wide range of people and doing lots of interesting things. Plus I was a big fan of stickyback plastic.

My proudest moment was meeting my daughter when she was born. I am extremely happy to have a beautiful baby girl who came into this world against many odds and whom I love with all my heart.

PAULA REDWAY Paula Redway is director of Salisbury Arts Centre and responsible for developing and conveying the centre as an inclusive and dynamic community arts organisation. Here she talks sticky-back plastic, being a carnival queen and Pooh Bear squishing her…

My most prized possessions are my keyboards, including a little upright piano my parents gave me for my birthday when I was child.

My most embarrassing moment was when running a high-profile charity fundraising event and having my own raffle tickets picked out three times in a row – it was a complete coincidence. I can still remember the calls of ‘fix!’ from the floor.

I watch very little TV. There is so much reality TV on offer nowadays and I would rather be enjoying my own real world, than watching others indulging in sharing theirs.

I rarely cry in response to ‘real life’ situations but cry buckets at emotional screen scenes. I have to pause the John Lewis Christmas ads to get a tissue and the latest BBC season for Gay Britannia made me weep too.

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I’m currently reading The Silence of Stone – the latest book written by my school friend, Andrea Busfield.

If I see a single magpie, I will usually make a conscious effort to try to spot another.

Three things I am looking forward to are: introducing broadcasts live from Salisbury Arts Centre in the autumn; the new Bee City Trail project by Becky Twigg; and my daughter sleeping through the night.

I have met many celebrities in my line of work but the real celebrities are the poorly paid artists, teachers and workshop leaders who work tirelessly day in day out to help people develop their talents and create the stars of the future.

For more: www.salisburyarts.co.uk