Salisbury Life - Issue 243

Food/Arts/Entertainment/Shopping/Property ISSUE 243 / OCTOBER 2017 / £3

GHOST WRITING

STORIES OF SALISBURY’S HAUNTINGS ISSUE 243 / OCTOBER 2017 / MARRIAGE COUNSEL

WINDOW SHOPPING

EXPLORING THE BAY WINDOW GIFT SHOP

WOMEN’S WORK THE CITY’S LEADING LADIES TALK BUSINESS

HERE COMES THE GUIDE AND

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INSIDER SECRETS TO THE PERFECT WONDERLAND WEDDING

WINTER WEDDING TOP TIPS & TRENDS

P O D & P I P / T H E W H I T E H O R S E R O M S E Y / H A R R I E T T H O R P E / V I TA S K I N S P A

EDITOR’S LETTER / ISSUE 243 / OCTOBER 2017

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WINTER WEDDINGS

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53 expert ways on how to make your non-summer nuptials a totally cool affair

Ring the changes I think it was a matter of minutes after the proposal I got colour coding, indexing, cross referencing – this was love, librarian style. I adored organising my October wedding, and these days, as soon as anyone mentions nuptials, I’m pulling up a chair and offering them a loan of my beloved ring binder. So for our winter wedding guide on page 24, I pored over every tip suggested by our local experts and they all get a big corsage of approval from me.

Lucky for me, I didn’t scare my husband off with my possessed bride-to-be routine but he is a little bit scaredy cat of ghouls, ghosts and things that go BOO! in the night, so it looks like I’ll be doing Frog Moody’s spooky Salisbury tour on my own – read a collection of his chilling tales by turning to page 20, if you dare.

We also meet a few of the region’s brave and bold businesswomen (page 56), take a snoop around the enchanting Bay Window Gift Shop (page 46), are totally charmed by The White Horse in Romsey (page 38) and on page 48, look to the stars for our shopping inspiration.

Stay strong and see you next issue.

Sarah Moolla Editor sarah.moolla@mediaclash.co.uk Tweet us @SalisburyLife

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THE ARTS 13 Arts intro Judy Pfaff’s nature-inspired installation at Messums

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

19 Arts people A review of the Terry Pratchett exhibition and a mini-interview with Ab Fab actress Harriet Thorpe

20 Hallowe’en special Spooky Salisbury tales to scare you senseless

FASHION 23 What to wear Cosy jumpers for winter walks

FOOD

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38 Restaurant The White Horse Hotel and Brasserie romps in a winner, on every level

40 Recipes Pranee Laurillard of The Giggling Squid shares two Thai tapas dishes

SHOPPING 46 Remarkable Retail Time to reflect on The Bay Window Gift Shop

48 Editor’s choice These accessories have been written in the stars

LIFEST YLE 51 Health & beauty Taking time out at Vita Skin Spa

BUSINESS 55 Business insider

EDUCATION 69 Talking head

News, views and interviews from the region’s professionals

Chafyn Grove’s headmaster really is called Simon Head

55 Women in business

PROPERT Y

Eight local women talk sexism, success and inspiration

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61 My Desk

Giving thanks for The Old Vicarage in Britford village

The blooming marvellous working space of Pod & Pip

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Spotlight Scene Salisbury lives

On the cover Hats off to this cheerful bride captured by Bella West. Turn to page 24 for our winter wedding tips

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

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LEST WE FORGET The contemporary memorial exhibition We’re Here Because We’re Here that marked the centenary of The Battle of the Somme, has won the National Lottery Award in September for Best Heritage project.

Salisbury Playhouse’s communication officer Lucy Rouse explains, “The innovative memorial was produced by Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the National Theatre, along with 23 regional theatres, including Salisbury Playhouse.

“On 1 July 2016 1,400 volunteers went to contemporary settings dressed as First World War soldiers, each representing a soldier who was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. The soldiers did not speak but at points throughout the day would sing We’re Here Because We’re Here, which was sung in the trenches.”

An exhibition documenting the day-long work will be staged in the upstairs foyer areas of the Playhouse until 26 October.

For more: www.salisburyplayhouse.com

Pete (above) and Hugh (below) put their friendship to the Test

EXHIBITION

THE ART OF SURVIVAL

The powerful We’re Here Because We’re Here project is now award-winning

Two artists have collaborated and put together an exhibition celebrating the River Test at Rum’s Eg starting on 10 October. However, while the paintings and photography by Pete Gilbert and Hugh Lohan is beautiful to look at (turn to page 14 to see an example of the work and details of the exhibition), it is also to draw attention the threat in terms of water levels, agricultural and road run off and flood damage to the river banks the Test is under, like its neighbour The Itchen.

Siriol Sherlock, Founding Director of Hampshire Art & Craft CIC, the community enterprise who set up and run Rum’s Eg, says, “Along with the launch, Rum’s Eg is also holding a draw with the proceeds to be split between Romsey Riverwalk Restoration Fund and Rum’s Eg Building Fund – with donated works of art by Pete and Hugh as the prizes.”

For more: www.rumseg.co.uk

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SPOTLIGHT

Anne Fry, Margaret Hansford and Margaret Haskell have been busy!

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

APPEALING FOR POPPIES! Salisbury City Council have been encouraging city residents to get involved and make poppies for the ‘Salisbury Remembers’ project. Workshops have taken place at various local events, including Armed Forces Day, Play Day and Fun on the Green, to make poppies from recycled bottles with the commissioned artist Michele Millidge.

“Around 1000 poppies have been created to date, but more are required to cover the pillars of the Guildhall,” says information services manager Jane Fry. “If you are a group, school, individual, military unit or other organisation, you can find a tutorial on how to make a plastic poppy on the ‘Salisbury Remembers’ Facebook page and you can drop off your donation at Salisbury Information Centre, Shopmobility, Franklins or the Bemerton Heath Centre.”

For more: www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

LITERARY FESTIVAL

SCHOOL BOOKS The inaugural Hanford Literary Festival proved to be a huge success, with an eclectic range of visiting authors including Joanna Trollope OBE, who chose to talk about her love for Jane Austen’s writings.

“During the course of the week, 14 authors hosted a staggering 27 talks and events,” says Candice Raby, marketing manager of the Dorset independent prep school Hanford. “All of the authors involved have either a connection to the school or the West Country, and much of the September event was organised by Carrie Lewis, our head of English.

“Highlights included one of our old girls, Santa Montefiore, returning to inspire a new generation of Hanford girls to write.”

For more: www.hanford.dorset.sch.uk

After her talk, Joanna accepts flowers from a Hanford student

Claire and Megan Bailey

Adventures in party-going

SCENE AC ROS S S A L IS B U RY, O N E S H I N D I G AT A T I M E

PARK SWINGS

Viv Neve and Rihanna Isaac

Sarah Ibbotson, Vicki Rogers and Heather Souter

Salisbury City Council hosted Music in the Park in the Queen Elizabeth Gardens at the end of summer, with crowds soaking up the August sun and enjoying the sounds of the Salisbury Big Band, who specialise in swing jazz tunes and songs from the Glen Miller.

Photos by John Rose www.johnrosephotography.com

The Titley family

Bernard and Pauline Thornton, and Hillary

Dorian Cocovini, Ellen-Marie Todd and Jill Cocovini

Music entertainment from Salisbury Big Band

Martin and Jean Wright

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Paul Horrobin and Ros Cuthbert-Brown

DISHED UP

Carl Craig and Claire Burden

The Bob Blandford Memorial Hall in Wilton recently held a party to celebrate the opening of Tally Ho Drinks Co, and Fat Gringo Sizzling Fajitas. The Mayor of Wilton Peter Edge greeted guests and cut the ribbon of the two new exciting foodie ventures.

Photos by John Rose www.johnrosephotography.com

Sandy Ince Pete Edge and Danny Bozic

Andrew and Nicola Noble, Richard and Alison Goodman The Burden family

SOCIETY

GARDEN PART Y Salisbury Trust for the Homeless (STFH), the city’s local charity for the homeless, raised more than £1,600 for its funds at a celebration garden party marking the 30th anniversary of its foundation. The event held on 14 July at the South Canonry, the official residence of the Bishop of Salisbury, was attended by nearly 100 people.

Lynda Smith, Daniel Barter, the Right Reverend Nicholas Holtam and Ken Smith

Martin Hancock, Karen Hancock, Steve Mansfield, Gordon Pardy and Ian McLennan

Photos by Roger Elliott www.stfh.org.uk

James Robertson, Helen Holtam, Beth Robertson and Ann Underwood

Judy Anderson, Richard and Sheila Owen and Nigel Salisbury

INSPIRATIONAL The INSPIRE Foundation held their annual fundraiser and raising awareness event at Tidworth Polo Club on 8 July which raised an impressive £10,000 for the charity’s programme. More than 160 people attended the charity polo match, which was followed by a wheelchair relay race, a parachute drop and a two furlong horse race, and a three course lunch.

Photos by Karen Hitchlock www.inspire-foundation.org.uk

Rory Steevenson and Rachel Hawkins Gracie Dowling-Mardon and Sean Do Nigel and Lizzie Broderick-Barker

Sarah and Chris Cann

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Tuesday 26th December Classic Car Meet, Town Centre

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ROOTS MANUVA

This 140-foot long sculptural piece by the pioneering American artist Judy Pfaff is an ode to the creative strength of a landscape that inspired Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and the ancient dwellings of England. Made of wood, chalk, stones, root balls from 300-year-old sycamore trees and found modern materials, it is a celebration of the creative vitality of this area of Wiltshire.

It is also the largest installation in the UK outside The Tate Modern.

Judy Pfaff’s Roots Up exhibition can be seen at Messums Wiltshire, Place Farm, Court St, Tisbury, Salisbury until 26 November; www.messumswiltshire.com

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7 October – 14 November

Jacqui Dankworth is part of Celebrate Voice, which takes over the city on 20-29 October; a panel from Beauty and the Beast by textile artist Jacqui Parkinson which is on display at Salisbury Cathedral; the phenomenal Lulu who will very possibly be yelling, hollering and not using her inside voice at City Hall Salisbury on 19 October

Exhibitions

UNTIL 5 NOVEMBER

BRITAIN’S LONG ROAD IN TO EUROPE Through fascinating narrative boards, rare photographs, news footage and cartoons, this topical exhibition tells the complex story of Britain’s relationship with the European Community.

Arundells; www.arundells.org

THREADS THROUGH REVELATIONS An extraordinary exhibition by artist Jacqui Parkinson featuring 14 huge textile panels that carry the viewer through a series of visions in Revelation, the last book in the Bible. The whole sequence took a staggering ten million stitches to create.

Salisbury Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

UNTIL 4 NOVEMBER

UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER

UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER

UNTIL 26 NOVEMBER

JUDY PFAFF A 70-foot long sculpture inspired

by Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and the ancient forest of England, made of chalk, stones, root balls and the trunks of 300 year old oak and beech trees, created by the American installation artist. Turn to page 13 for more. Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com UNTIL 6 JANUARY 2018

IN YOUR FACE Subtitled Queer Artists’ Versions of Themselves, this exhibition is to coincide with the 50th anniversary decriminalising homosexuality, explores differing approaches to portraying a sense of self, identity and sexuality.

Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

WILTSHIRES AT GAZA 1917 A riveting collection of artefacts and photos telling the story of the Middle East’s Third Battle of Gaza in the from the perspective of the 1st/4th Battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment. £5.

The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum; www.thewardrobe.org.uk

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THE CHARMED REALM Venture through the deep magical forests of this exhibition by Paul Kidby to glimpse where the ice dragons and unicorns dwell.

The Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk UNTIL 6 JANUARY 2018

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

West’s most important works from a productive and impressive career. Dorset County Museum; www.dorsetcountymuseum.org UNTIL 13 JANUARY 2018

TERRY PRATCHETT: HISWORLD The Salisbury Museum, the Estate of Sir Terry Pratchett and Paul Kidby present an exclusive exhibition giving a privileged insight into the man who created some of literature’s most enduringly popular fantasy worlds and characters. Turn to page 19 for our review. £7.50. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk 7 OCTOBER – 4 NOVEMBER

THE ART OF REFLECTION The artists’ collective 2D3D SOUTH, with 43 members from Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and Sussex and includes Atsuko

Chandler and Jennifa Chaudhury, exhibit a range of work including textile and sculpture. Fisherton Mill; www.fishertonmill.co.uk 11 OCTOBER – 7 JANUARY 2018

A TRIBUTE TO THE RIVER TEST Pete Gilbert and Hugh Lohan are old friends who have, for a year, travelled the River Test’s banks on a mission to paint and photograph the most interesting and most atmospheric views, and create this innovative and striking exhibition by mixing paintings and black and white photography. Turn to page 6 for our news story. Rum’s Eg; www.hampshireartandcraft.org

Theatre/ Dance /Film 7 OCTOBER

HEATHER A reclusive children’s writer becomes wildly successful and her books become treasured across the country. But her own troubled narrative starts to unfold. £13.50/£9.

The Salberg, Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

Girls, fame and comes to Salisbury for just eight performances prior to a London run. Turn to page 19 for our interview with Harriet, and page 64 to learn how a Salisbury jeweller is selling a few of the late HRH’s pieces. £27£11.50. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 23 - 28 OCTOBER

THE WIPERS TIMES Returning to Salisbury following a sell-out run in 2016 and direct from a West End season, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s The Wipers Times tells the true and extraordinary story of the satirical newspaper created in the mud and mayhem of The Somme. £27–£11.50. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 31 OCTOBER –18 NOVEMBER

THE LADYKILLERS Writer Graham Linehan (Father Ted, The IT Crowd) has adapted the much-loved Ealing Comedy for the stage. It tells the tale of a landlady who unwittingly lets a room to a dodgy gang, mixing madcap comedy and criminal capers to wonderfully effect. £27–£11.50. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

9 – 14 OCTOBER

A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Enter Miss Marple to solve the mystery. Stars Louise Jameson (Doctor Who) as Miss Marple and Janet Dibley (The Two of Us) as Letitia Blacklock. £27-£12. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

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16 – 21 OCTOBER

JOAN Performed by drag king champion Lucy Jane Parkinson, Joan of Arc takes the stage as a gutsy gender warrior, dragging up as the men she’s defied, which the Guardian billed as “Comic fizz, emotional ballast and cross-dressing that looks like sorcery.” £13.50. The Salberg, Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

KWAIDAN This atmospheric tale for teenagers and adults is inspired by Japanese ghost stories and horror movies, and tells the story of Haru, a young woman who comes back to her abandoned childhood home and finds it inhabited by spirits and ghosts from the past.

8pm, £12. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 9 – 11 NOVEMBER

AN IDEAL HUSBAND A perfect marriage, a high flying political career and a threat of blackmail in this witty Oscar Wilde play that covers a 24-hour period. £10. Studio Theatre; www.studiotheatre.org.uk 16 – 21 OCTOBER

A PRINCESS UNDONE Kensington Palace, 1993. She was the Diana of her day. That day has gone. But HRH The Princess Margaret has a final chance to be of service. A Princess Undone, inspired by actual events, stars Harriet Thorpe, of Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire and the film Calendar

Music 12 OCTOBER

SHEELANAGIG A high energy quintet with a well-stocked armory of stringed

See A Tribute To The River Test by Pete Gilbert and Hugh Lohan at Rum’s Eg

instruments – guitar, fiddle, double bass – and a bagful of joint-jumping tunes that groove and stomp into a selection of traditional and original European folk music that dates all the way from the medieval times to present day. 8pm, £12.50.

Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 13 OCTOBER

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES This seasoned group of talented musicians and their impressive mastery of the Eagles distinctive sound has made them one of the most sought after tribute artists of their kind in the world. 7.30pm, £24.50. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 14 OCTOBER

SHANE FILAN Hot off the back of announcing his acclaimed new album Love Always, the former Westlife member is conducting a major tour of the UK. 7.30pm, £29.50£52. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 19 OCTOBER

LULU The celebrated Grammy and Novello award nominee singer and actress, Lulu returns with her biggest tour yet, and as ever it’s All About the Music, with loved-faves

and new material 7.30pm, £37-£67. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 21 OCTOBER

HARP AND TAP Combine the breath-taking hoofing of tap-dance legend Lee Payne, who was one of the two American-style tap dancers in the original Riverdance show, with the energy of Welsh harpist Harriet Earis, talents of bass-player Wal Coughlan and drummer Sam Christie, and you get everything from Celtic music to jazz all played with rhythm and flair.

7.30pm, £15. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 20 – 29 OCTOBER

CELEBRATE VOICE Five-time Grammy award winners The Swingles, West End star Graham Bickley, blues singer Jacqui Dankworth with jazz artist Charlie Wood, and Engelbert Humperdinck’s evocative and magical fairytale Hansel and Gretel on 23 October, are just a few of the events featured in the incredible line-up, in venues in and around Salisbury. For full details, visit www.celebratevoice.co.uk 26 OCTOBER

JOHN MAYALL For over 50 years, and 64 albums, John Mayall has served as w

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a pioneer of blues music, working with everyone from Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Mick Taylor, and rightly earning him the title The Godfather of British Blues. 7.30pm, £32-£27.50. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 28 OCTOBER

SALISBURY MUSIC AWARDS Salisbury’s finest bands from all genres including Gypsy Jukebox and Vatican Ramp gather for a celebratory and fun night.

8pm, £5. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

Family fun 12 - 14 OCTOBER

ANYDAY Max lives on a trampoline, with only his little pet bird for company.

Together they embark on an adventure that is bouncing with fun, circus skills and acrobatics. £13.50/£9. The Salberg, Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 13 OCTOBER

FOOL’S PARADISE SHOWCASE Fool’s Paradise, the international street performance agency, is coming to Salisbury to showcase the very best of UK outdoor arts with giant puppets, roaming robots and acrobats. 1pm/3pm, free.

Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 14 OCTOBER

HANDBENDI: TROLL A puppet show reimagining Iceland’s folk tales and settlement stories through the eyes of a young girl and her unusual troll friends.

11am, £7.50. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 21 OCTOBER

LANTERN & LIGHTS WORKSHOP A chance to make your very own lantern ahead of the Lantern and Lights Procession in Salisbury on Thursday 30 November. 10am-3pm, free. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

classic, this is Peter and the Wolf as you’ve never seen it before.

11am/2pm, £9. The Salberg, Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 21 – 29 OCTOBER

HAUNTED HALF TERM Bring your little horrors this Hallowe’en half term to wander the haunted landscape of Old Sarum, which will also have a spooky crafts tent. For full details and prices visit www.english-heritage.org.uk 24 OCTOBER

TERRY PRATCHETT AFTERNOON An afternoon of games, crafts and activities to celebrate the world of Terry Pratchett, and in particular on the Tiffany Aching series. Special prizes for the best fancy dress outfit, 1pm-6pm, free. Salisbury Library. www.salisburyliteraryfestival.co.uk 27 OCTOBER

BEMERTON POETRY SLAM During the day, there’s poetry workshops for ages 8 and over, and the evening sees powerful poetics hosted by UK Slam Champion and 3rd ranked slam poet in the world, Sara Hirsch. Bemerton Heath Community Centre; visit www.facebook.com/BHCentre 27 OCTOBER

BLOWN AWAY Meet Penguin Blue and his friends as they go on an acrobatic Antarctic adventure full of good ideas, homesickness and the perils of kites. 12pm/2pm, £9. The Salberg, Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com

Other 7 OCTOBER

OH GOODY! AN AUDIENCE WITH TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR A true master of classic comedy with a career spanning decades is quizzed by Chris Serle and shares his wealth of great stories and anecdotes from a career on stage, screen and radio, including The Goodies and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. 7.30pm, £16. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

21 OCTOBER

PETER AND THE WOLF When they go camping, Grandad says stick to the campsite but Peter has other ideas. With new music lovingly inspired by Prokofiev’s

9 – 11 OCTOBER

GODOLPHIN LITERARY FESTIVAL Godolphin School holds its second literary festival, and includes

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Top to bottom: The Godfather of British Blues John Mayall visits the city on 26 October; Harp and Tap’s Lee Payne is at Salisbury Arts Centre

Tracy Chevalier on her latest novel, New Boy a retelling of Shakespeare’s Othello. Tickets are £5 and free to under 18s but must be booked. Blackledge Theatre, Godolphin School. www.ticketsource.co.uk/ godolphinliteraryfestival

display that have been made by local schools, churches and organisations, with activities, entertainment and music.

Salisbury United Reformed Church; www.salisburyurc.org.uk 21 – 31 OCTOBER

LIBRARY TOUR AND TEA Visit the Cathedral’s 15th century library, which contains over 10,000 books dating as far back as far as 9th century, followed by a cream tea in the Refectory restaurant. 2pm-3pm, £22. www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

SPOOKY SALISBURY Discover Salisbury’s ghosts and scary secrets on these special walks for children and parents, that start from Salisbury Information Centre, Fish Row. Turn to page 20 for our Frogg Moody ghost story special. For details of costs and walks visit www.salisburycityguides.co.uk

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PROFESSOR ROBERT WINSTON: IMPROVE YOUR LEARNING One of the most compelling and enthusiastic scientists of our time discusses how valuable learning is, followed by a Q&A session at the end of his talk. 7pm, £18. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 21 – 27 OCTOBER

SALISBURY ANGEL FESTIVAL A host of angels will be on

SALISBURY LITERARY FESTIVAL Established authors, emerging writers, agents, poets, illustrators and book fairies gather at venues all over the city for talks, reading, workshops, Q&As, signings and even parties. Some of the names include Barney Norris, Philippa Gregory, Joanna Cannon, Neil Spring and Alex Wheatle. For more information on all the events and pricing visit www. salisburyliteraryfestival.co.uk

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ARTS REVIEW Charlotte Edwards visits the Terry Pratchett: HisWorld exhibition at The Salisbury Museum and finds the perfect tribute to the late writer’s creative life

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longside the usual exhibits in The Salisbury Museum, don’t be alarmed if you find yourself face-to-face with witches, wizards, fairies and even Death (not to mention his horse, Binky). All of these fantastical beings, not to mention a huge cast of human characters, sprang from the mind of Sir Terry Pratchett, whose life and work is being celebrated in a new exhibition.

The record-breaking, award-winning author settled in Broad Chalke near Salisbury in the early 90s, where he wrote dozens of books that captivated millions of readers. And it was there that he died in 2015, eight years after his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

While he’s best known for his Discworld series – which has inspired the name of this show, HisWorld – there are fascinating items on display that relate to other aspects of his literary career: a letter sent to a teenaged Terry from JRR

Tolkien; Pratchett’s character sketches for his first book, The Carpet People; the Carnegie medal he won in 2001; his first typewriter; and even one of his trademark black hats.

All of the items are accompanied by comments written by Pratchett or his close friends and collaborators, with the wit that readers will recognise from his work. A re-creation of his office, complete with six computer screens at one desk and the shelves groaning with books, gives further insight into his creative life.

And there’s even a peek at the design of the permanent statue of Pratchett that will be erected in Salisbury.

With activity sheets for younger visitors to fill in, and dressing up clothes so the grown-ups can immerse themselves in the Discworld, this is a fond, funny and fascinating celebration of the man and his work.

Terry Pratchett: HisWorld can be seen at The Salisbury Museum until 13 January 2018. For more: www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

SEVEN DEADLY SINS In our new regular mini-series, we ask visiting performers to bare their soul. First up is Brittas Empire and Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet Thorpe, who is playing Princess Margaret in A Princess Undone at the Salisbury Playhouse from 16-21 October.

LUST: Who or what do you find yourself lusting after today?

Haagen-Dazs Salted Caramel Ice Cream.

GLUTTONY: What one thing would you happily eat or drink until you burst?

Haagen-Dazs Salted Caramel Ice Cream.

GREED: What should you really be cutting down on?

Haagen-Dazs Salted Caramel Ice Cream.

You get the picture.

SLOTH: What should you be putting your back into right now?

Other than learning my lines, taking time for myself. As well as my acting job, I have a company which gives Presentational Training, and a vlog (video blog) for women of 45 to 105: www.whatsnextvlog.com It’s for all the women who are expected to sort out their will or funeral just to get a free pen, go on a cruise or follow their husbands around the golf course. No thanks.

WRATH: What or who makes you angry?

Any form of bigotry, racism, homophobia, anti-semitism, people who hate. I’ve always been the same about this. Always.

ENVY: Who are you jealous of ?

I’m not, because there’s no point. You can’t be defined by your job or somebody else’s

value of you. I learned early on that it’s all about fear that you’re not enough. I know I don’t have to be perfect, just enough for today. That’s enough for me.

PRIDE: What to date has been your proudest achievement?

That my children Jack and Flossie can give me advice, and that they’re right. #sometimesobviously For more: www.salisburyplayhouse.com

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Frogg takes his in-the-spirit party on a Salisbury ghost hunt

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One evening in the 1820s a stranger travelling from Southampton came in to drink a tankard of ale. He joined a card game with a few of the regulars. Soon the stranger had won the price of his lodgings for the night and five times the cost of the round of drinks he had bought. A butcher became suspicious and angry. He drew a blade and with a single expert chop, struck off the man’s right hand, which fell to floor and revealed the five aces it was holding. This mummified hand can be seen in the Haunch of Venison pub on Minister Street, in a padlocked glass cage.

THE HAND OF GLORY

Or is this hand, which was discovered in 1903 in the Hauch, actually a dead man’s hand that was used as a candle in the practice of witchcraft.

The limb would be obtained from a hanged felon whilst the body was still on the gibbet. It was then wrapped in part of a funeral pall, before being squeezed to obtain the pulp, which was refashioned into the shape of a hand, a wick added and once lit, had great evil power.

HAUNTED S A L I S B U RY Left, top to bottom: Was Prince Albert Victor really Jack The Ripper; Joshua Scamp’s cursed Odstock grave; murdered little Teddy Haskell now haunts Meadow Road; the Haunch of Venison contains a mummified hand

THE MOTHER WHO KILLED?

Charles II stayed in Salisbury in 1665, to escape the plague, and housed his servants at The Rifles Museum. The ghost of one of the servants, a lady dressed in grey said to have died from influenza, has been seen sitting and moving around the building. She is not alone though, a cavalier has also been seen on several occasions. He might technically be a ‘poltergeist’ as museum staff have reported items having been found moved or lost following his visits.

Teddy Haskell was a cheerful, popular and active boy, who loved sport – particularly keeping goal at football - despite having had his right leg amputated at the age of six after contracting tuberculosis. On 31 October 1908, at 10.30pm that Saturday Hallowe’en night, while sleeping in his bed in Meadow Road in the Fisherton area of Salisbury, the twelve-year old was fatally stabbed in the throat. It was hinted his widowed mother had found it difficult to cope and the temptation of Teddy’s own money, which he had been saving to pay for a replacement artificial leg, had finally proved too much. His ghost has been spotted kicking a football in the street.

THE ODSTOCK CURSE

THE MURDERED TWINS

LADY IN GREY

In 1801 a gypsy named Joshua Scamp was convicted of stealing a horse from Semington, near Melksham and condemned to death. Prior to the hanging at Fisherton, near Salisbury, the gypsy community had made considerable efforts to save Scamp from the deadly punishment, believing him to be innocent. Turns out they were right, and Scamp died to protect his guilty son-in-law. Scamp’s sacrifice was remembered by the gypsies who made yearly pilgrimages to St Mary’s Church, Odstock, where he was buried, but the church put a stop to their visits. In revenge, the Gypsy Queen cursed them and soon after the preacher went mute following a stroke, a farmer went bankrupt, the sexton died of a heart attack and others deemed culpable suddenly disappeared, while unknown skeletons appeared on a grave on Odstock Down.

In August 1842, at the Summer Assizes in Salisbury, 35 year-old Irishwoman Margaret Easter was tried for the wilful murder of her two-year-old twin children, Charles, who she was accused of having thrown into a tub ‘wherein was a quantity of hog’s wash, whereby he was choked, suffocated, and drowned and there did die’ and Mary Ann, who had drowned in a washtub.

GHOSTS IN WAITING

The waiting room at Salisbury Station is still haunted by the spirits that perished that night of the Salisbury train crash of 1906, when a train was completely derailed, and smashed into a milk train and a light engine, killing 28 people. People have sensed a noticeable change of temperature in certain areas of the room. There have also been several sighting of the spirits of suicides in the same waiting room.

HIS MALEVOLENT MAJESTY

The official line is that Prince Albert Victor known as Prince Eddy, then second in line to the throne, died suddenly in the influenza epidemic of 1891-92. However, rumours have long abounded that he was incarcerated in the Fisherton Asylum after being certified insane. In 1970, Dr Thomas Stowell published an article Jack the Ripper – A Solution suggesting that Prince Eddy was in fact Jack The Ripper. He claimed Eddy was suffering from syphilis, which he had contracted whilst on tour in the West Indies. This disease drove the Prince insane and led him to launch the Autumn of Terror in Whitechapel in 1888.

Adapted from Haunted Salisbury by Frogg Moody and Richard Nash (£9.99, published by History Press, and available from Salisbury Information Centre).

Frogg also helps organise the Timezone Tours with Matt Pike and Ruby Vitorino. They conduct historical, in-costume, walks to explore the darker side of Salisbury and have a number of Hallowe’en special events and tours lined up.

For more: www.facebook.com/ salisburyhistorytours

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1 Relaxed everyday jumper in Fairisle Placement by Lily & Me, £49.50, available from The Bay Window Gift Shop; www.thebaywindowgiftshop.co.uk 2 A layering cardigan in pure lamb’s wool by Two Danes from Copenhagen, £120, available from Gaynor; www.gaynorstockbridge.com 3 Soft cashmere blend mustard poncho, also comes in an aray of other colours including teal, fuschia, and lime, £29.95, available from Nadder & Wylye; tel: 07782 166814 4 Eloise merino sweater is knitted in the softest extra-fine 100 per cent merino yarn from non-mulesed herds, £179.00, available from Flock by nature; www.flockbynature.co.uk 5 Steel grey, cashmere and wool blend, with green star print sleeves by Louella, £62.50, available from Conker; www.conkerclothing.net www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 23

How to make your winter wedding hot Insider secrets and expert knowledge on how to get married winter wonderland style

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nce traditionally considered the off-season for nuptials, winter weddings are coming in from the cold. So we asked our local wedding professionals for their tips, trends and advice on everything from décor to venues to help take the heat off that winter wedding planning...

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“Shouldn’t we be getting back to the guests some time soon?”

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David Guest of Blue Sky Photography says: there are more visual opportunities for photographers to tell a winter love story with stark backgrounds and flash photography.

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Sepias work well this time of year and also adds an intense emotional response to photographs.

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Stay warm. Having your photographs taken when your shivering to the bone can be unpleasant and affect the outcome of your photographs.

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Meet your photographer at the venue to discuss ideas bad weather back-up plans.

Travelling in bad weather isn’t pleasant, so do consider having one venue to host both ceremony and reception.

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Photographer Lydia Stamp says: garlands of eucalyptus and ivy say winter without being too Christmassy, and having it run the length of tables has a huge impact, and is cost effective.

Have your ceremony as early as possible to make sure you make the most of the daylight.

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Don’t be afraid to ‘take it outside.’ Even if it looks grey, a good photographer will know how to make this work.

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When it does get dark, embrace warm ambient lighting and deck your venue out with candles, twinkling fairy lights and festoon lights.

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Salisbury Guildhall’s Claire Burden says: consider curtain icicle lights instead of illuminated large letters

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Personalised snow-globes make charming wedding favours.

Instead of one pudding choice, go for dessert tables piled with lots of tempting treats.

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Grey, silver and gold colour schemes work beautifully in elegant places.

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Mulled wine, eggnog, or a spiced hot chocolate make a memorable and warming welcoming drink.

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Jeweller Elinor Cambray says: traditional winter accessories such faux fur and velvet show off jewel tones to their full sparkling effect.

Bolder colours can look amazing in bouquets in the greyer months

Consider a velvet jewelled choker for a dramatic statement.

Emily Westlake and Julie Lane of Bespoke Ceremonies for Every Occasion say: now independent celebrants can conduct ceremonies in unusual places, one option could be a wedding around a bonfire.

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Mark Pinn of the New Forest’s Bell Inn says: simple British food such as fish and chips or pie and mash is warming and fun.

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The natural, rustic touches suit autumn and winter perfectly.

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Do listen to the staff and the experts, they have done it before and want to help.

End the night with a hot chocolate with Amaretto for the adults, and with marshmallows for the kids.

Carl Craig of Tally Ho Drinks Co says: keep your drinks themed locally, and gin is a big thing right now.

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Look for a venue with an original fireplace for a real roaring fire.

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Make your non-alcoholic options exciting such as sparkling lime and lemongrass.

Photographer Bella West says: the continued revival of the vintage style is going back further in time to 1920s and this is an era that works very well this time of year.

Even in the quieter periods, if you know your date, book early.

For peace of mind, use reputable companies with the correct licences in place.

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Gail Thomas coordinator of Larmer Tree wedding venue says: autumn with its warm light and the atmospheric mist in deep winter, both provide the most magical of backgrounds.

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Inside, go for the full fairy light and candle effect.

Combining alcohol with a heavy meal can make guests lethargic, so give them the opportunity to take in some air.

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Howards House Hotel’s Simon Greenwood says: hearty, traditional British food is perfect this time of year.

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Snow themes can help shape the whole look of your wedding.

Plan ahead for your party to allow for stress-free travel.

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Get a good band with a charismatic vocalist to keep your guests on their feet.

This smart bride came ‘wellie’ prepared

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White umbrellas not only look amazing in photos but they act as great reflectors for pictures.

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Look for low-level lighting shots in a photographer’s portfolio to make sure they have the skills.

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Leave enough time for couple photos before the sun disappears.

Vicki Shipsey of W.Shipsey and Sons says: don’t rule out marquees as they have thermostatically controlled heating and are the perfect white blank canvas to add your own personality.

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Milliner Amy Money says: fur finished jackets and shawls are also going to be seen this winter, with pheasant and peacock feather adorned hats.

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Churches get very cold so remember to think of the thickness of fabrics of your clothes.

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Leesa Miller of Millie Couture Bridal says: soft rich ivory tones and quirky silk brocades and ziberlene fabrics giving warmth and lace give subtle coverage

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For bridesmaids, heavy chiffon in rich plum, deep lilac, and dark red shades work well.

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Mark Rodgers of Atlas Photography says: people are realising the prospect of bad weather is a trade-off to the savings that can be made, so be prepared to start your search early.

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Pod & Pip’s Sarah Williamson-Jones says: use foraged foliage and in-season local flowers to keep costs down.

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Consider separates like jackets so you can remove layers for the indoor celebrations.

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Elinor Cambray; www.elinorcambray.com MARQUEES Shipseys; www.shipseys.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY Atlas photography; www.atlasphotography.co.uk Bella West; www.bellawest.co.uk Lydia Stamps Photography; www.lydiastampsphotography. com Sky Blue Wedding Photography; www. skyblueweddingphotography.com VENUES The Bell Inn;

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Homemade holly wreath centrepieces look wonderful.

Emerald greens, ruby reds and sapphire blues in a bouquet come alive against a white dress and a wintery backdrop.

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The Cake Forge’s Dan Mills says: if going for the traditional tiered cakes metallic shades for the icing are very on-trend, or a personalised Christmas cake can work very well.

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Claire Whitehead owner of The Garden Room at Cranborne says: holding the ceremony no later than 2pm ensures plenty of time for daylight photographs.

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Consider footwear. Boots can be a stylish and practical bridal shoe option for winter weddings, especially if it rains.

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Rockley Manor; www.rockleymanor.com Salisbury Guildhall; www.salisburyguildhall.co.uk The White Horse Hotel; www.thewhitehorseromsey.co.uk WEDDING WEAR Amy Money Millinery; www.amymoneymillinery.com Chas H Baker; www.chashbaker.com Gaynors; www.gaynorstockbridge.com Millie Couture; www.milliecouturebridal.com Regent; www.regenttailoring.co.uk Twenty One B; www.twentyonebsalisbury.co.uk

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There are three areas licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies.

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Wedding photographers James Green & Mia Photography have praised the Hatch garden as “an elegant and picturesque setting for wedding photographs”.

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THE INSIDE STORY Along with a name change at in-toto kitchens to at.twenty.one. interiors, comes an enhanced and extended design service

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ate Stacey of in-toto kitchens on Catherine Street has announced an exciting new name for the Salisbury kitchen studio.

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to at.twenty.one.interiors. And with this new name change comes a new website, www.attwentyoneinteriors.co.uk", explains director Kate .

Kate and Hania Southwell will continue to plan and design award-winning kitchens, but now have additional furniture suppliers, and are happy to include designs for your bedrooms and office spaces, as well as both contemporary and traditional style kitchens.

"One of the most exciting additions to the selection available is the shaker handleless range which is a modern twist on the traditional kitchen," continues Kate. "Painted or wood shaker doors can be combined with our luxury grip rail system. We have already had a lot of interest in this style of kitchens with customers who are after something a little different for their new kitchen."

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Monty & Mabel’s ...after dark

Wilton’s funky new evening destination Speciality Gin and Cocktail Bar open Friday and Saturday until 11pm.

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The White Horse Hotel And Brasserie It may be an historic coaching inn dating back to Tudor times but SARAH MOOLLA finds it manages to blend charm, character and contemporary touches at every turn

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here is something about the market square of Romsey that, even if you’ve never been before, it’s like being drawn into a hug by an old friend.

It’s elegant without being foreboding and enclosed without feeling smalltown. The White Horse, situated right on the square itself, manages to echo this welcome. For all its cosiness, there is no compromise on spaciousness, and the staff, while wonderfully friendly, leave you in no doubt of their efficiency.

Myself and my 11-year-old son are visiting the fourstar hotel, parts of which were built in 1500. I think Christmas has come early when I discover just how airy, deluxe and inviting our Coachhouse junior suite is, complete with a Nespresso coffee machine, dressing gown, slippers, and two comfy beds. When my son spotted the TV in the bathroom, it was as if all his Christmases had come at once, and he actually insisted on having a bath.

There’s a part of me that’s tempted by the dress-gowned boy’s pleas of room service, a game of cards and some channel-hopping, however leave we must. To our amazement there’s a full on wedding party at the hotel. The rooms are so contained, and the layout so ‘exclusive’ we hadn’t heard a thing. The addition of the bride bustling about with her organza’d burgundy bridesmaids in tow, and the suited and booted groom and his pals enjoying a pint in the courtyard, totally fit the tally-ho, racecourse décor.

MY BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLÉ IS SO GOOD THEY BAKED IT TWICE, AND WHISPERS ITS EGGINESS, SINGS ITS

CHEESINESS

The restaurant looks elegantly old-school – wood panelling, silver service and crisp white linen but thanks to the warmth of the staff, not so traditional as to terrify its diners.

Anybody who’s ever dined with youngsters knows that hold-your-breath moment when the dish they’ve ordered arrives and they look from plate-to-you and back to-plateto-you, and there’s a panic in their eyes. To my relief, my son’s eyes light up and stay fixed on his starter. The crumbed ham hock disintegrates into shreds at the touch of his fork – “just like posh pulled pork but much, much nicer” is the glowing review. The baked potato broth gives it moisture and the spiced red lentils kick and the pickled swede, bite. My blue cheese soufflé is so good they baked it twice, and whispers its egginess, sings its cheesiness, which is punched with cubes of creamy and sharp Barkham blue cheese, lifted with slices of sweet roasted peach and crunched with a scattering of toasted almonds.

On ordering a main, the son plays safe, orders rib eye steak and chips, and insists on it being well done. Usually this translates as inedible, chewy, overdone shoe leather. But this is actually done well. The kitchen delivers a bloodless cut, both tender and deeply satisfying. There is a ‘TV in the bathroom’ shriek of delight when his chunky chips arrive in a silver pewter and the ketchup (yes I know, you tell him...) in a mini-mason jar.

My cod loin, pig cheek ragu, Old Winchester gnocchi and steamed clams sounds like a clash of tastes and textures but is actually a flavoursome fusion that co-exist beautifully. Puddings are squeezed in, coconut ice cream and an orange sorbet mix as selected by my son might not have been to my tastes, but he loved it. My vanilla crème brulee with passion fruit sorbet and roasted pistachios is a dreamy delight. My son is so blown away by the food, the friendliness and the fun of it all, he actually asks our waiter to thank the cooks. I hope you got the message Mr head chef Nick O’Halloran?

STAYING AND DINING DETAILS: The White Horse Hotel and Brasserie, 19 Market Place, Romsey, Hampshire. tel: 01794 512431; www.thewhitehorseromsey.com Outdoor space: A large courtyard Specialties: 7 course tasting menu and wine flight. Plenty of gluten free options on the main menu. Prices: Starters £7.00 - £12.00 Mains: £14.00 £36.00 Desserts: £8.00 Drinks choice: includes a whiskey cabinet full of 150 different/special blends plus own TWH Whisky Vegetarian options: 2/3 for each course Disability access: Yes Rooms: 29 bedrooms and suites with prices starting at £95

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GIGGLING SQUID SALISBURY Pranee Laurillard, alongside husband Andy, is a co-founder, of the Thai-tapas restaurant and bar, Giggling Squid. Here she shares two of her favourite dishes…

THAI CHICKEN RED CURRY (Serves 2) “When we’re entertaining at home, our Thai red and green curries are always top of the list as they’re delicious but super easy to make. The addition of creamy coconut milk makes you feel like you’re getting a real treat - just what you need when it’s grey and cold outside. Next time, try with it with king prawns instead.”

Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp red curry paste (adjustable) 1 can of coconut cream (this will make it lovely and rich) 150-200ml water 1 medium size courgette – halved and sliced 2cm thick 1/2 red pepper- cut in half length way and slice 12 fine green beans cut into 4cm Small handful fresh basil leaves 2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 2 chicken breasts sliced across 2cm thick

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Method 1. Put vegetable oil and red curry paste into a saucepan; then stir on a gentle heat for 10 minutes until the chillies start to release colour into the oil.

2. Add 1/4 of the coconut cream to the red curry paste and keep stirring for a further 5 minutes. This will bring out the coconut oil, and will give a shiny texture to the finished curry sauce.

3. Add the rest of the coconut cream and bring water to the boil.

4. Add chicken breast and simmer until breast is cooked through (10-15 mins) 5. Then add pepper, courgette and fine beans.

Once boiled, turn gas off. Vegetables should still be crunchy.

6. Season with salt and sugar to your liking, and then finish with basil leaves which go in last to prevent them from over cooking and disappearing. Serve with steaming rice.

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SALT & PEPPER SQUID (Serves 2) “This salt and pepper squid is our signature dish at Giggling Squid and definitely the most popular. Once you’ve made it, you’ll be able to see why; the squid in a light and fluffy batter works perfectly with the chilli and spring onion… my children can’t get enough. And us grown ups enjoy it with a glass of Riesling. Lovely.”

Ingredients For the squid seasoning: 1/2 tsp white pepper powder 1/2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tbsp chicken powder eg Knorr For the batter: 100g self-raising flour 300ml water

Pinch of salt Pinch of sugar 1 tsp vegetable oil Squid: 500ml vegetable/groundnut oil (to come about 1cm up in a frying pan) 500g fresh squid, sliced or cut into rings (ask your fishmonger to prepare it for you) 2 tbsp self-raising flour 1 tbsp sliced red chilli (remove the seeds if you don’t like heat) 1 tbsp sliced spring onion Sriracha sauce Method 1. Place all the squid seasoning ingredients into a bowl and mix. Set to one side.

2. To create the batter, just mix the flour,

salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make it nice and fluffy. Pour over the water and vegetable oil. Mix again and set aside.

3. For the squid, put the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Cover the squid in the batter and then roll in the flour. When the oil is hot (not quite smoking but almost) carefully place in the hot oil and cook until golden. Approx. 3 mins.

4. Once cooked, place the battered squid into a mixing bowl lined with a paper towel and leave to sit for 1 min.

5. Add the squid seasoning, sliced red chilli and sliced spring onion. Then toss together and serve.

For more: Giggling Squid, 32 Market Place, Salisbury. tel: 01722 341871; www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/salisbury

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La fosse

Festive Season at La Fosse We are a husband and wife team with a small, relaxed, no “hustle & bustle” restaurant and rooms. Mark cooks and prepares all dishes fresh to order £31 with local, seasonal produce.

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£27 Spiced parsnip & apple soup, parsnip crisps, gremolata Two .00 cours Baked scallop Mornay, Old Winchester croûtons (£3.30 sup.) es Game & chestnut, Armagnac terrine, fruit chutney, warm sourdough Carpaccio of beef, Dorset Blue Vinney, pickled walnut, shallot mousse Braised leek, onion and goat’s cheese tartlet, hollandaise glaze, pickled beetroot Cold smoked Romsey trout, Black cow vodka & horseradish crème fraiche, potato waffle

Traditional roast turkey, roast potatoes, honey & thyme carrots, parsnip, stuffing, pigs in blanket Smoked haddock with lemon scented potato cake, leeks, chive butter sauce Pan fried fillet of hake, smoked cauliflower purée, braised leeks, lobster & clam velouté Spicy butternut squash filled with ratatouille, blue cheese crumble, coconut, garlic & thyme potatoes Slow roast belly of pork, sage mash, spiced baked apple, crackling, caramelised carrots, red wine jus Dark chocolate mousse in chocolate bowl, triple chocolate ice cream, blackberry & orange compote Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Lemon posset with pomegranate & passion fruit purée, ginger shortbread Panettone and clementine & cranberry trifle Dorset’s award winning cheese board, biscuit, chutney, fruit, nibbles (£5 sup.) or as a fourth course (£9.50) Vegetarian/vegan menu on request (requested at the time of booking). Gluten free or any other allergies (please inform us at the time of booking)

CALL US TODAY 01725 517604 The Square, Cranborne BH21 5PR www.la-fosse.com

Mid-week December parties of 8+ guests will receive a free glass of bubbly on arrival per person

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Winchester 3 seater Sofa RRP £1429 Sale Price £1099

Emsworth 3 seater Sofa RRP £979 Sale Price £749

Cosmos Italian Leather 3 seater Sofa RRP £1818 Sale Price £1399

Cotton 1400 Spring 135cm Divan RRP £919 Sale Price £659

Please visit our spacious showroom to see a huge choice of British fabric upholstery and Italian leather upholstery, dining furniture, bedroom furniture and a large range of British pocket sprung beds. We offer a personal and friendly service to help you in your selections.

Order Now for Pre Christmas Delivery

Opening hours Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.00pm 14 Winchester Street, Salisbury, SP1 1HB • 01722 322596 www.pure-comfort.co.uk

THROUGH the BAY WINDOW Sarah Moolla sees a whole world of delight when she visits THE BAY WINDOW GIFT SHOP Photo s by JOH N ROSE

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he problem is these days,” harrumphs a husband accompanying his wife as they enter The Bay Window Gift Shop, “is there’s too much choice,” Of course, as gift shops go, this isn’t a bad problem to have. His reaction seems to be because he thought he was entering a dinky little store with limited stock, and they’d soon be on their merry way. Instead he finds himself in a veritable treasure trove of homeware, clothing, art, pottery, bags, shawls, shoes, toys, cards and much, much more.

Joanne Penny, who founded the store in March 2015, sees this reaction all the time.

“People can’t get over how much space and the range there is.” We work out a theory – it’s the road outside that misleads – it’s a narrow pavement and you’d expect the store to mirror this, and not be this cavernous, two-tier labyrinth of gorgeous goodies.

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which, to the untrained eye, could look like a bric-à-brac boutique of haphazard loveliness.

However Joanne has an expert eye for these matters thanks to her retailing managerial background, which includes Russell & Bromley and Monsoon, and also her love of crafts, sewing and art. “I got the colour blocking technique from Monsoon, I saw there how effective it is at catching people’s attention.”

Joanne has also cleverly, but subtly, arranged her shop into sections to suit men, women and children. However once it’s done, it might not stay that way for long. “I like to move stock around almost daily, so my returning customers see different things all the time, and I love searching locally for new products.”

Her approach is obviously working because when I call in, I have to join a queue to catch a moment with her. The welcoming layout of the store is reflected in Joanne’s manner. People don’t just pop in to buy, browse or nose about, they like the chat. From mother-in-laws buying birthday presents to out-of-town Yorkshire

This page, top to bottom: the welcoming Joanne Penny; gorgeous baby gifts; the North Street store’s A board. Opposite page, left to right: the Bay Window offers so much choice; the beautiful clothes are colour-blocked; Joanne sources both local and quality stock like these bags

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visitors looking for souvenirs, everyone shares the story behind their purchase. Joanne is easy company, knows the provenance of every one of the products in her store; the Claire of Claire Demetri Glass Designs pops in for a chat, the Glover & Smith pewter starfish necklace was made in Salisbury, and she can assure you the Wiltshire Burghley Bags really do last.

Joanne’s immediate plan for The Bay Window Gift Shop is to sort a little soft play area. “I am going to have a small children’s section with a few toys and cushions, so mum can try on the clothes in peace.” It’s such a beautifully simple idea, you know it’ll be a hit. As I leave I look for the harrumphing husband, whose wife is still happily flitting from shelf to shelf. Turns out he’s been irresistibly drawn to the men’s section and now looks pretty content with the “too much choice” problem.

For more: The Bay Window Gift shop, 17 North Street, Wilton, Salisbury. tel: 01722 741287; www.thebaywindowgiftshop.co.uk

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Stonehenge Mystery by Andrei Protsouk, £23,950 The work of the Ukrainianborn, US resident, artist hangs in many private collections, including George Bush.

From Gallery21, 21 Queen Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324000; www.gallery21.co.uk

Velvet clutch, £12.99 A funky evening purse in silk velvet with faux appliqué star and matching wrist strap.

From Nadder & Wylye, King Street, Wilton Shopping Village Wilton, Wiltshire; tel: 07782 166814

Alpe boots, £89.99 Go get ‘em cowboy with these Western themed ankle boots with metallic star with a wood effect block and heel and twin zip fastening.

From Conker, 11 The Maltings, Salisbury, tel: 01722 328442

Emma Bridgewater bowl, £9.99 Add sweets, snacks or cereal to this melamine ‘Starry Skies’ navy bowl.

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

Swarovski star pendant, £85 A rhodium-plated necklace with a clear crystal and crystal embedded goldtone star pendant.

From Allum & Sidaway, 20-22 Minster St, Salisbury. tel: 01722 325907; www. allumandsidaway.co.uk

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Christmas decoration, £9 Full marks to this ceramic star hanging decoration with delicate handwriting effect wording.

From Rum’s Eg, 27 Bell St, Romsey. tel: 01794 511220; www.rumseg.co.uk

Glass tumbler, £5.75 This Grand Illusions chunky tumbler with makes everything taste out of this world.

From The Bay Window Gift Shop, 17 North Street. Wilton. tel: 01722 741287; www. thebaywindowgiftshop. co.uk

Lucky star, £5 Go to the top of the style class with this pretty, pin anywhere, MadeByDottie brooch.

From Regent, 73 New Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 335151; www.regenttailoring.co.uk

Rainbow sprinkles £3.95 Shake a little star shape Sprinkletti on everything from cakes to buns to your breakfast muffin.

From The Cake Forge, 2 The Maltings, Salisbury. tel: 01722 239249; www.thecakeforge.com

Trinket dish,£12.50 Fused glass dish handcrafted by Claire Demetri in her Fisherton Mill studio Salisbury and is also available from The Bay Window Gift Shop.

From Claire Demetri Glass Design; tel: 07828 733721; www.clairedemetri.co.uk

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Call us today: 01722 320101

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Having healthy teeth and gums gives you the confidence to smile and improves your overall sense of wellbeing. If your teeth don’t give you this confidence then there are many sophisticated treatments available today to restore, repair or replace damaged teeth. If you already have missing teeth then dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, permanently giving a natural look and feel.

The dentists at The Cathedral Close Dental Practice have the skills and experience to help you achieve the confident smile you’ve always wanted. Working together as a team they can offer many solutions to your dental problems.

If you would like to know more about our services including dental implants and costs, please call the practice on 01722 320101

The Cathedral Close Dental Practice. 14 North Walk. Salisbury SP1 2EB

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Special interest in complex restorative dentistry.

Dental implants and oral surgery. Consultant oral maxillofacial surgeon.

01722 320101

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TIME TRAVEL Sarah Moolla has an otherworldly experience at VITA SKIN SPA Photo s by JOH N ROSE

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had a massage once, years ago, before this one. It was a present from a well-meaning, massage-loving friend, who couldn’t believe I was indifferent to the process of being pampered, pummelled, stroked or rubbed down by a stranger on a regular basis. The young bored receptionist also turned out to be the masseur. She chatted to her colleagues through the paper-thin walls, while I lay there wide-eyed and rigid with shock, flinching with fear. I was no longer indifferent, but adamantly opposed to ever repeating the experience.

However, the reputation of Vita Skin Spa has coaxed me into trying again.

It was sounded by Nikki Spicer, who has worked in the massage industry since 2003 when she trained as in sports massage, and if the St Ann Street salon had cabinets would be bursting with trophies and awards including Winner of Spa of the Year 2016 at the English Hair & Beauty Awards, winner of the Wellness Award for Excellence in Cancer Care Treatments at the Lux Hotel & Spa Awards 2016 and made the Daily Mail Top 5 Super Salon.

I arrive crumpled, scrunched and The reassuring Sam in the Vita Skin Spa relaxation room

I CAN FEEL MYSELF UNKNOTTING EVEN BEFORE SAM LEADS ME INTO THE SERENE TREATMENT ROOM stressed. The softly-spoken and calming beauty therapist, Sam, shows me around the luxurious, deceptively large yet still welcoming space which contains a spacious relaxation room, single and double treatment rooms and an infrared sauna.

There’s an incredible choice of treatments on offer from simple mini make overs to Vita Skin Spa being one of only five spas in the UK to be a Cancer Aware Spa, which means they have the tools to help with neuropathy and lymphedema and can work at any stage of cancer treatment including active treatment. Even if you weren’t aware of the Vita Skin Spa’s accolades, it does inspire confidence this is a ‘grown-up’ spa with serious credentials.

I can feel myself unknotting even before Sam leads me into the serene treatment room, with dimmed lights, soft music and a woody, rose-tinted, warm aroma.

My treatment is to be Comfort Zone Tranquillity Pro-Sleep Massage targeted at those who suffer form insomnia, are experiencing jet lag or just need a nudge to help them sleep. It is described as an

innovative body treatment that leads to a profound state of relaxation, working the muscular, nervous and emotional levels and stimulating three different sensorial pathways: olfactory, tactile and hearing.

The smell is a blend of the essential oils sweet orange, damascene rose and cedar wood and has a slight waft of Amaretto – this is a good thing. The touch is called a ‘Sea Malay massage’ that is a softer brushing technique plus a lovely hot towel component. But it is the sound aspect that fascinates me. It’s not the usual waves and whale soundtrack but a specially created composition. When I shut my eyes it’s almost as if one of those travelling through the universe screen savers appears.

The hour goes by in a twinkle of a star, and I leave feeling loosened, relaxed and my skin felt silky smooth. That night I slept like a baby, dreaming of hushed distant planets.

For more: Vita Skin Spa, 26 St Ann Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 346324; www.vitaskinspa.co.uk

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Sienna Taye Hairdressing is an independent hair salon in the heart of Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Set within a grade two listed building the salon is bursting with character & charm.

The creative team offer a bespoke service to suit your individual needs.

They look forward to welcoming you at Sienna Taye, where you can anticipate a fabulous experience.

To find out more about the salon team & services please visit our website or find us on Facebook & Instagram.

Left to right: Louise, Kelly, Sam, Ellena.

Tel: 01722 333440

21,Winchester Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP11HB

Experience new comfort zone treatments Himalayan Salt Massage An extraordinary ancient ritual for the body which begins with body massage using warm Himalayan salt stones, which immediately bestow relaxation, alleviating tension, stress and anxiety. The treatment then proceeds with an exhilarating salt scrub, a combination of the precious pink Himalayan salt and a nourishing aromatic oil to detoxify the body, ease aches and pains and restore vitality.

Full body treatment £72 - 60 mins

Tranquillity Pro-Sleep Massage This innovative body treatment leads to a profound state of relaxation, working the muscular, nervous and emotional levels and stimulating three different sensorial pathways: olfactory, tactile and hearing. The synergy of a unique blend of essential oils, the bespoke Tranquillity™ Sound which has been created to induce a deep rest and a balanced, regenerated mind, Ayurvedic and Indonesian Sea Malay massage techniques combined with the use of soft brushes, gently guide the way to achieve a quiet and peaceful mind and body state, favouring sleep and helping to recover jet lag side-effects.

Recommended for those who feel stressed, unable to relax and have problems sleeping.

RECEIVE £10 OFF A COMFORT ZONE TREATMENT in October or November.

Valid until 31/11/17. Quote SL243. Valid Sunday-Friday.

Vita Skin Spa, 26 St Ann St, Salisbury. SP1 2DP • Follow us on twitter @Vitaskinspa • Open 7 days a week and until 8pm Mon - Fri

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Full body massage £68 - 60 mins

Residential Care & Nursing Home • Care, compassion, comfort • Quality 24 hour nursing and residential care • Short term, long term and respite available • Secure homely environment • Stunning location Please come and visit us.

Ashley Grange,Lode Hill, Downton, Wiltshire, SP5 3PP 01725 512811 care@ashleygrange.co.uk www.ashleygrange.co.uk

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YOU CAN’T FOOL THE CHILDREN OF DISTRIBUTION Thanks to The Teenage Market, Salisbury’s youth are the region’s new entrepreneurs

Hattie working at the Salisbury Teenage Market

The idea of setting up local markets for teenage traders has become a huge hit with young entrepreneurs in Salisbury. Annie Scadden, community development manager for Salisbury City Council, explains, “The market is all about supporting the next generation of market traders and bringing an influx of energy, vibrancy and diversity to the city.

“Salisbury Teenage Market has been running since 2013 with usually three markets per year. To date, approximately 190 traders have attended and over 40 performers, and we estimate our traders raise, on average £80 each, per market.”

Artist and teen trader Hattie Millidge, who works under the name Harri T, found the market offered an opportunity to make her mark in the art world. “In 2014 I jumped at the chance to host my own stall at Salisbury’s

first ever Teenage Market,” says Hattie. “It was too good a chance to turn down – a free platform where I could thrust my work beneath the public’s nose – and even receive some money for it in return!

“Incredibly, people actually liked my work – and so I went on to trade at all but a couple of the following Teenage Markets in and around Salisbury, and even exhibited at a gallery in Weyhill, at Salisbury District Hospital and at our local Boston Tea Party, in a bid to further secure my place in the art world.”

The next Salisbury Teenage Market is due to take place on Saturday 28 November in Salisbury Guildhall Square.

For more: www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk www.theteenagemarket.co.uk

“WE COULDN’T RESIST THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THESE AMAZING PIECES ONCE OWNED BY PRINCESS MARGARET” Turn to page 64 to find out which Salisbury jeweller is planning on a right royal affair

£34,000 THE BIG NUMBER

The amount a Salisbury charity has secured to develop their work Find out more on page 64

MD Claire came from a Salisbury all-girls school background

THESE WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS JOHN MATHER meets some of the region’s working women to ask about the challenges they face, their inspiration and is it still a man’s world?

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ou’d have to be wilfully naïve not to see that gender inequality still mars the business world.

With ongoing news of unequal pay, a lack women at boardroom level, and sexism in the workplace, it is clear businesswomen still have challenges to face.

We asked eight of the Salisbury women doing it for themselves to share their insights, experiences and wisdom on making it in a man’s world

Susan Phillips is principal dentist and practice owner at The Cathedral Close Dental Practice, 14 Cathedral Close, Salisbury. tel: 01722 320101; www.cathedralclosedental.com “The main advantage of being a woman in my career …is having small hands, and I have really tiny hands! The other advantage is an empathetic ability to listen. I find my patients want to share things with me – and not always about their teeth.

It is a great privilege to be in that position and remarkable things have come from it. You can only really know what someone’s problem is or what they have an issue with if you let them tell you and only then can we help them.

“There are many women entering dentistry now but historically it has been men who have owned and run dental practices. This meant that there were no role models. I didn’t really know

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any women who had done this before me…run a business, employed people and worked as a clinical dentist all at the same time and of course in my case managed a family of three girls and a busy husband. It was absolutely a juggling act that I had to make up as I went along.”

Above: Susan pictured third from left with specialist in endodontics Anna Bate, oral surgeon Tamara Khayatt and general dentist Gillian Siggers; Below: Stephanie’s granny inspired her career choice

STEPHANIE SHEARING is the events and marketing manager for Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID); www.salisburybid.co.uk “When I was 19 I had no idea what I want to do, I did a National Diploma in IT at Salisbury College just to keep learning, and when it came to applying for university, I thought what on earth am I going to do? Then my grandma said, ‘You like planning parties. Can you do a degree in that?” And low and behold Event Management was that course and then my career, so I owe everything to my Grandma Muriel.

“Fortunately, I haven’t experienced much sexism at work, but when I sign off my emails ‘Kind regards Steph”, I often get an email back saying ‘Hello Stephen’, so I’m aware the assumption is I’d be a man.”

Director Kate (right) with senior sales designer Hania Southwell

“Working in the City of London and for large corporates the environment was largely male dominated, whereas in the Health and Social Care sector there are many more women, therefore bringing more balance to my life.

“It is an industry I would encourage other women into. It is about the ability to listen and think creatively and about how care is delivered.

To develop such services that help people is hugely rewarding.”

ISABEL DE LA HAYE is managing director of Ashley Grange Nursing Home, Lode Hill, Downton, Salisbury. tel: 01725 512811; www.ashleygrange.co.uk Isabel used to work in a maledominated corporate environment

CLAIRE WHITEHEAD is managing director of Cranborne Garden Centre. Wimborne Street, Cranborne, Wimborne. tel: 01725 517248; www.cranbornegardencentre.co.uk “Having been to an all-girls school in Salisbury, I remember being surprised at university at how much more confident the boys were to have their voices heard than the girls, even if they didn’t have anything particularly interesting to say.

To a greater or lesser extent, I think this is sometimes still the case in the workplace and we all need to encourage women to become more confident in having their voices heard.

“The construction industry remains a male dominated world, but I learnt early on that it was important to be yourself and to have the confidence to bring a more female outlook into the work environment and I think this has helped me a great deal. This industry toughened me up a bit, which has been an advantage now that I’m running my own business.”

KATE STACEY is director of at.twenty.one. interiors, 21 Catherine Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 238177; www.attwentyoneinteriors.co.uk “Even in this day and age it can still be harder for women to succeed, so any successful businesswoman no matter how big or small the company, is an inspiration to me. Also as a woman in the construction industry I have to make sure I know exactly what I’m talking about to be taken seriously. Our business can be quite technical and it is vital that we understand to a high level. One thing I have learned and would say to others is “use your personality – people buy from people.” w www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 57

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Hotelier Emmanuelle has worked her way up

KELLY CRAVEN-SALVATELLI is owner of Sienna Taye Hairdressing, 21 Winchester Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 333440; www.siennataye.co.uk “To be a constant hard worker and striving to be the best you can be has always been my inspiration. I wanted to be work for myself from the beginning, and follow my own ethos, and luckily there are many successful women in our industry, including my team and my younger sister Ellena, who have helped be my role models.

“Having my daughter made me re-evaluate what my goals were and where I saw my future heading. While I value my business, I am also a mother and my time is more precious now.

Being my own boss means that I can balance my work and home life to suit.”

Hairdresser Kelly with her inspiring sister Ellena

EMMANUELLE HARTSTONE is co owner of La Fosse, La Fosse at Cranborne; London House, The Square, Cranborne. tel: 01725 517604; www.la-fosse.com “I was born and raised in Munich, Germany, but my entire family is French, and I came to England in 1993. I have worked in hospitality since I was 16. I have never had a women manager or hotel owner, which shows that in my earlier days, there where not many around, it was very much considered a man’s world.

“It was a stereotype to be either housekeeper or receptionist. I worked my way up to general manager and then did the jump to own my own place. Making it my career and moving up the ranks as a women has been hard work, but it paid off in the end.”

LOU FLETCHER is owner of Piccolo Property Services, 57 Wain-A-Long Road, Salisbury. tel: 01722 580059; www.piccoloproperty.co.uk “For most women, daily life is a juggling act and I think we are ‘pre-programmed’ to manage several tasks simultaneously. Combine this with 20 years of house moves as an army wife and I almost feel I was destined to be a letting agent.

“On the property management side, most of the tradespeople I deal with are men but after 18 years of talking boilers and drains I feel I can hold my own when it comes to discussing pitch fibre pipes or where to put a ‘strap on boss’!”

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Letting agent Lou with her daughters, Hebe (left) and Molly (right)

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Spookily good at letting properties Aimed at Landlords who want an alternative to the high street letting agents, Piccolo offers an individually tailored service to suit your needs.

For advice on Full Management or Tenant Find Only, phone Lou Fletcher and see what Piccolo can do for you.

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MY DESK

We are holding a hydrangea wreath workshop this month

SARAH WILLIAMSONJONES Desk photo by JOHN ROSE I like to add pheasant feathers and teasels add that rustic touch to my bouquets and flower arrangements

My daughters as bridesmaids at my brother’s wedding – it rained so much they had to wear wellies to the church!

I bought my Emma Bridgewater mug when she first started out and I drink tea out of it every day Walking my black labrador Minnie in the countryside is one of my favourite things ever

In January 2016 Sarah Williamson-Jones left the corporate world, changed careers and started up her Salisbury-based floristry business, Pod & Pip. Sarah explains,“The idea was simple; fresh, seasonal flowers every week delivered on a Friday, and flower-filled fun workshops for all abilities.” Along with the classes, and her Friday Flower scheme, Sarah also does flower arrangements for events including parties and weddings.

For more: Pod & Pip; www.podandpip.co.uk

I love these vintage flower books for inspiration

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DAISY VITALITY MASSAGE THERAPIES Daisy Compton describes her Daisy Vitality Massage Therapies Salisbury-based company as ‘bridging the gap between clinical science and holistic bodywork’. Here she talks awards, inspiration and learning Portuguese Are you from Salisbury?

I was born and bred in Salisbury. After my A-levels I took a gap year to Australia, then I did a degree in Neuromuscular Therapy and Remedial Massage at Westminster University in London and graduated in 2007. After 10 years of working in London I decided it was time to relocate my clinic to Salisbury.

What subjects did you love at school?

I have always been keen on natural science subjects. I also have a fascination and thirst for the great outdoors, the big oceans, rivers, rainforest and volcanoes so geography was up there as well.

Why massage?

I think massage chose me. When I was 16 I was chosen to assist and shadow a neuro-physiotherapist in the spinal unit in Salisbury District Hospital with massage, movement exercises and hydrotherapy for paraplegic patients.

What was about it you liked?

It was the ‘ah ha’ moment for me as I saw first hand the power of therapeutic touch for patients’ physical health and equally the positive impact on their emotional well being too. It was then I wanted to become a hands-on rehabilitative physio or massage therapist.

What would you say are your specialities?

My Pregnancy and Post Natal Re-alignment treatments have been very well received by the Salisbury mums’ community. Also my Lymphatic Drainage Massage which enhances detox and weight loss programmes, boosts the immune system, helps alleviate fluid retention and swelling for cancer patients, and helps break down scar tissue after injury or surgical procedures.

What would you say is the importance of massage?

As a therapist, I believe in the inherent link between mind and body for sustaining well-being. I believe that massage can transform people’s lives in body and mind by helping clients to deeply relax, release tension, restore balance and feel revitalised.

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What were your first jobs?

After graduating, I worked in luxurious award winning spa’s medispas and health clinics in London. But I didn’t enjoy the working conditions as a therapist, and I felt limited in being able to utilise all my knowledge and skills and put my individual stamp on the standard industry treatments.

Tell us a little about the background to setting up your company I wanted to offer my specialist techniques to help people with muscle pains, limited movement and injuries. So this frustration was actually my inspiration and my rocket fuel to take a leap of faith and step out to start my own business with my own treatment formulas and style.

What has been a high of setting up and establishing your business?

One of the proudest moments in my career has been Winning London’s Massage Therapist of the Year Award in 2015.

What are your plans for the future?

I am really excited about relocating my clinic to Salisbury and collaborating with other local businesses. I hope to move into teaching holistic bodywork to others in the future.

Where do you go when you need a massage?

I was going back to London to one of my old university colleagues, although it’s a bit far now that I have moved to Salisbury permanently, so I’m going to start trying out some local recommendations.

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

I am learning Portuguese and have learned to dance the Forró since marrying a beautiful Brazilian man seven years ago.

For more: Daisy Vitality Massage Therapies, Serenity Place, Portway Business Centre. tel: 07964 306 088; www.daisyvitality.com

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

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FIT FOR A PRINCESS Salisbury’s oldest jewellery store is selling precious pieces that were previously owned by HRH Princess Margaret to coincide with Salisbury Playhouse’s staging of A Princess Undone, that runs 16 to 21 October.

W Carter in Minster Street has three items; a Cartier art deco platinum wrist watch, a Victorian diamond bracelet and a diamond and ruby Belle Epoque ring.

The store’s director Sebastian Salt says, “As a regular supporter of the Playhouse we couldn’t resist the opportunity to showcase these amazing pieces that were once owned by Princess Margaret at the same times as the play. They will be the centrepiece of our window display and of course we would welcome any enquiries.”

For our chat with the show’s star Harriet Thorpe, turn to page 19.

For more: www.wcarterandson.co.uk www.salisburyplayhouse.com

Sebastian Salt (above) plans to make the late princess’s jewellery the centrepiece of his W Carter store

MOVERS, SHAKERS, ETC LOCAL NETWORKING Local broadband provider TrueSpeed has secured £75 million from Aviva Investors to build ultrafast full fibre network to residents throughout the South West.

The partnership allows TrueSpeed to accelerate its expansion strategy to pass up to 75,000 homes and businesses in the region.

TrueSpeed’s CEO Evan Wienburg explains, “This brand new infrastructure will be capable of handling the speed requirements of our customers now and in the future at a competitive price and with a regional service focus.”

For more: www.truespeed.com

SEE THE TREES ‘Feel Good Autumn’ is a new initiative launched by the Forestry Commission England with mental health charity Mind to encourage people to spend time in the New Forest to boost their wellbeing. Hayley Jarvis, community programmes manager for Mind says,“Our research found that after a single walk in the countryside, 90 per cent of participants had increased levels of self-esteem, with nearly three quarters reporting decreased levels of depression.”

For more: www.forestry.gov.uk

FINE ON THE OUTSIDE

James Dwyer of God Unlimited and Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking’s Sharon Hillier

A Salisbury-based charity that provides outdoor therapy treatment for vulnerable people has expanded its residential site with the support of a £34,000 loan from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. God Unlimited (Gul) was established in 2006 to offer outdoor therapy and residential accommodation to help people who are homeless, have mental health problems or are suffering from post-traumatic stress to live independently again. Following an increased demand for its services, it realised it needed to renovate and extend its capacity at its site on Salisbury Plain.

James Dwyer, fundraiser at God Unlimited, says, “Gul has used the bank’s funding to refurbish the building The Bustard, a 17th century former coaching inn, and this allows us to provide additional support to the local community.”

The charity operates four sites, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Wales, hires 12 members of staff and has supported over 6,000 people since its launch in 2006.

For more: www.god-unlimited.org

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CAKES, KARTS AND CHARITY Salisbury Rotary have been busy raising money around the area for some great causes. The Salisbury Rotary & Business in the Community Group raised a total of £835 from their Salisbury Big Bake Sale in the Old George Mall at the beginning of summer.

And more recently, they raised £1,112 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance with a fun karting event, which was sponsored by CrystalNed Ltd, and involved 12 teams in a two-hour race at Thruxton Karting Centre.

For more: www.salisburyrotary.org

All in a good cause for the Salisbury Rotary members

Sara furthest right with the cycle team

TOUR OF DUTY The first ever fundraising Tour de Troops took place in June this year and in just 15 days and 1,500 miles, the cycle team visited every security-cleared EOD regiment in England, France and Germany.

The Tour de Troops is a fund-raising initiative by 20 bomb disposal experts from the British Army to raise money for the Felix Fund, a charity which helps those affected by Explosive Ordnance Disposal. redheadPR sponsored the 6th leg with the firm’s managing director Sara Tye, riding the 56 mile Ashchurch to Didcot leg. Sara says, “The recent terrorism incidents have highlighted even more what an extremely dangerous job the British Army bomb disposal experts have and how much we should all value their bravery and commitment.”

Donations to the Tour de Troops can be made by visiting their JustGiving page.

For more: www.kirintec.com

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ATLAS PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Rodgers is the owner and photographer of Atlas Photography, which he runs with partner Sara, and specialises in wedding, portrait and commercial photography. Here, he talks about being camera shy, loving Salisbury and opening a brand new studio...

Are you originally from Salisbury?

Obviously you can’t tell from my accent! But I’m actually a born and bred Yorkshire. Then Northampton and three years ago I made the best move of my life – and came to Salisbury. I absolutely love it here.

Tell us a little about Atlas Photography – what is the company’s background?

After studying photography back in the days when film was the only medium and digital was unheard of, I fell in love with the art form. Working in various studios, I learned my trade before making the transition over to digital photography. In 2009, I decided it was time to take the slightly scary plunge and head out on my own in a fulltime capacity. And so, Atlas Photography was born.

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How did the studio come about?

We worked at first from a small home based studio and at the start of 2017 Sara and I opened Atlas’s first official studio allowing us to expand the company and to give us the space to grow the portrait and commercial photography aspect of the business. It has already opened up so many new doors and opportunities and given us a real sense of heading out in a new and challenging direction.

and the ability to draw emotions and expression from your subjects, even the best camera in the world is a useless tool.

What have you found to be the best tools for growth in your business?

A good combination of advertising and word of mouth lets people know we are here in the local community. We are so thankful for their recommendations and the business that comes from it.

Are there any disadvantages to working for your self?

The pros of self-employment far outweigh the cons. Whilst it’s important in life to be able to take orders and work as part of a team, I truly love the freedom that being my own boss brings.

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Does Atlas have a motto, that helps shape its professional vision?

“Natural, Fun & Creative”. This reflects both our attitude and our work. Photography has come a long way from people being forced to stare into a camera wearing a fake smile and we really want to capture people’s real emotions and personality.

What are the changes you’ve seen in your industry?

Due to the digital camera, the number of people claiming to be photographers has gone through the roof, but in truth the camera is only a small part of being a photographer. Without great people skills

Any regrets?

Possibly being brave enough to open the studio a few years earlier would have been beneficial.

Have you noticed trends happening in the world of photography?

While photography is massively affected and influenced by trends and is a constantly evolving medium, thankfully it’s not a ‘one style fits all’ world – a good photographer will help find a style that suits visions and tastes.

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

Working as an assistant alongside a professional photographer is the perfect way to gain experience and to build your own portfolio.

Do you like having your own picture taken?

Not at all – I got into photography so I could be the one holding the camera to keep me out of family photos!

For more: Atlas Photography, Studio 8, Paxton Business Centre, Whittle Road, Salisbury. tel: 01722 328088; www.atlasphotography.co.uk

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pain for it to amount to nothing, and ended up as a Latin teacher.

I love the paths it gives me into literature now, but I also never underestimate how alien it is at first.

What was the naughtiest thing you recall doing as a pupil?

The one I’m proudest of was running away from school for a few days between A levels. A friend and I hitchhiked to Lake Windermere, soaked up some Wordsworth and got back just in time to put it to good use in the examination. And we shall never know whether it was the setting, or the impromptu picnic with the girls of St. Anne’s, which supplied the crucial inspiration.

What other jobs did you consider when you were younger?

I wanted to be a vet for a long time – it was only when I came to choosing A levels, that door closed. Like many other Classicists, I nearly worked for MI5.

TALKING HEAD SIMON HEAD is the headmaster of Chafyn Grove, which provides day and boarding for girls and boys aged 3 to 13. Here he talks skiving off school, asks what’s in a name and reveals how he once hated Latin...

What is your first school-related memory?

I’ve a twin sister, so it’s the obligatory picture of us both wearing our new uniform on our first ever day of school. My cap looked a lot better than the fawn bowler hat she had to wear.

Where did you go to school?

I first went to Cranmore – memorably led by Father Freed – in Surrey. Then, I went to Stonyhurst, in Lancashire. There were 450 boys, and 3 girls.

What did you most enjoy about your schools days?

The variety. I liked the pinballing from Science to English to Games and back. I remember the teachers warmly – even the strictest ones – and the fun of doing everything with friends. As a teacher, I now hugely appreciate the way different experiences challenged and shaped me.

Was there any criticisms in your school reports you thought a little unjust?

It would definitely involve handwriting! I always found it a little unfair that something I felt I had no control over, dominated my reports.

It has certainly led to me being more relaxed about this now than I would otherwise be.

What was your favourite subject?

English. Reading books and writing stories never felt like work.

You also got to use your imagination and give a personal, rather than a predictable response. It’s what school is all about. …and the subject you most struggled with?

Latin. I refused to give it up as I felt I’d gone through far too much

How much did your name influence your career choice?!

My mother was also a headmistress, so there is that influence. Her swimming teacher was Mr Poole, and her caretaker Mr Tidy: so perhaps there is something in a name after all.

Do you get much chance to teach now?

I teach two sets of Latin, take crosscountry and referee wherever possible.

I miss having a team, but understand that sometimes ‘less is more.’

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What would you say to your younger self about how to make the most of being at school?

Try to be self-aware and aware of others. It’s straightforward enough to be a vessel – and that can take you quite a long way. However, it’s your interactions which will ultimately reward you the most.

What’s the one piece of advice you would share with your pupils…?

Kindness is king. …and with your fellow educators…?

Look after the ineffable.

What are the popular misconceptions about being a headmaster?

That we get very, very long holidays! Also, people tend to gulp a bit when you say you’re a headmaster – I don’t know whether that’s a reflection upon their experience or conception, but scariness really isn’t a cornerstone of the role.

What are your own preferred extra curriculum activities?

Running, reading and fishing. Running and reading provide freedom, and fishing humility!

For more: Chafyn Grove School, 33 Bourne Avenue, Salisbury. tel: 01722 333423; www.chafyngrove.co.uk

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celebrating 30 YEARS IN THE CITY Salisbury Trust for the Homeless (STFH), the city’s local charity which helps those who find themselves without a roof over their heads, are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their foundation. Here they talk about their work and how this is their most successful year ever...

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remarkable 83 per cent of clients who left our properties went on to independent living – a substantial increase on previous years.

As we mark this milestone in our history, STFH has helped 60 people during the year, including some of those who were sleeping rough in a Salisbury car park, and worked with another charity on a Transformation Project aimed at helping clients to run their own lives successfully. The skill and dedication of our three professional support workers and the commitment of our board members and volunteers, who are passionate about the work we do, has helped us keep our core promise to rebuild lives.

When STFH was founded in 1987, we originally provided a bed for the night

for rough sleepers. The emphasis now is on achieving a long term solution by providing accommodation and support for single people over the age of eighteen who have become homeless. We help them regain confidence and self-esteem, learn life skills, find education, training and employment opportunities, and access permanent accommodation, so returning to independent living. Over three decades we have helped hundreds of people to turn their lives around.

All of this costs money. STFH receives welcome support from Wiltshire Council – both financial and in selecting clients – at a time of cuts in government funding and we are extremely grateful to the council for its help.

However STFH needs to raise £3,000 a year to replace funds lost through cuts. Because of this and rising inflation, STFH will need the generosity of the public in Salisbury and South Wiltshire more than ever before.

Our volunteers wearing their distinctive red vests have become a familiar sight collecting donations on the streets of Salisbury and always get a warm response from shoppers and passers-by. We hold a steady stream of fundraising events, including a photographic competition, a summer garden party and coffee mornings. The music hall-style shows staged by Peter and Christine Padwick at the Salvation Army Church Hall in Salt Lane,

Salisbury, have raised thousands of pounds for STFH – the next one is on Wednesday 27 September at 2.45pm for 3pm. Tickets are just £5 for an afternoon of tremendous entertainment with tea and cakes thrown in, so do try and come along.

STFH is a charity with deep roots in Salisbury and the surrounding towns and villages of South Wiltshire. We help local people who have become homeless aided by the kindness and generosity of fellow members of their communities. It is a formula that has worked well for three decades and – provided that the public continue to support us – will continue for many years to come.

STFH, Bevan House, 148 Fisherton Street, Salisbury SP2 7QW www.stfh.org.uk

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BLESS THIS HOUSE ELSIE CHADWICK explores a divine home full of 18th century spirit and modern joy

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hat would a village be without a post office, a pub and the vicarage? It’s almost gospel.

These cornerstones of a quintessentially English way of living are often the most striking, poetic and elegant of properties, and definitely the most desirable. Historically, rectories and vicarages were lived in by the third son of the local squire, who traditionally went into the clergy. So these parsonages were built solidly, with a good amount of money behind them.

At the epicentre of the tiny village of Britford is the still fully functional St Peter’s Parish Church (nave built AD800, additions in 1330), and just a short leafy stroll away, is the substantial and prestigious Old Vicarage.

Once over the gravel drive and through the double, wrought iron electric gates, the elegant Grade II redbrick home sits in the middle of just over half an acre of land. The grounds have been landscaped and are laid predominantly to lawn, and also has the natural privacy of par terre box hedging. There is also more gravelled off street parking and turning for several cars, a large double garage and a tree house with lighting. Because a tree house without lighting is just a branch.

The house itself is entered by an almost picture perfect canopied porch, flanked with climbing roses and the first thing that strikes is how beautifully preserved from its original late 19th century build it is. And then the second thought is how thoughtfully and sympathetically extended the contemporary changes are. Even the annexe is barn shaped. The impressively elegant reception hall has stairs leading to the first floor and doors to the remaining ground floor accommodation. Overlooking the

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front garden the two-generously sized principal reception rooms still retain features such as period fireplaces, cornicing, high ceilings and tall sash windows, which not only conjure up a genteel reading in the drawing room past, but also create light and airy rooms.

The bathrooms have Heritage Burlington fittings and roll top baths, there is an intelligently planned kitchen with units by Neptune, an electric AGA along with marble worktops, a double butlers sink and glazed double doors opening out onto a courtyard garden.

On the first floor, in the main house there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a master suite which has a huge bedroom with stunning views, an original open fireplace along with a custom fitted dressing room leading to the en-suite bathroom room with his and hers sinks, a roll top bath and large walk in shower. Towards the rear of the property lies the games room / or the sixth bedroom, which is a fantastic entertaining space or the perfect den for your little devils to chill out in, along with the gym and a ground floor bathroom. It could also make a wonderful rental space for those looking for some extra income.

In the grounds at the back of the vicarage, on what was once an old patch of rough ground, is now a large heated swimming pool with its own terrace and shelter from by pleached hornbeams. More sea vicar? Well, the charming home is also situated just 100 yards away across the water meadow. And this is a home we’d happily walk on water to get to.

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For more: Myddelton & Major, 49 High St, Salisbury. tel: 01722 337575; www.myddeltonmajor.co.uk

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arn Richardson is the author of horror fantasy The Darkest Hand trilogy, published by Duckworth Overlook, and is a gripping work of dark fiction featuring troubled inquisitor Poldek Tacit and set in an alternative World War One where werewolves roam and a ruthless Inquisition still holds sway. Tarn was raised in Somerset on a diet of Tolkien, comics and ghost stories. He now lives in Salisbury with his wife and two boys, and has worked as a copywriter, written mystery murder dinner party games and worked in digital media for nearly twenty years.

I grew up in this big old farmhouse in the middle of deepest darkest Somerset.

Being an annoying younger brother, and with parents busy managing the place, I spent much of my time on my own, with only the resident ghost for company - which was fantastic for the imagination.

I have seen a ghost, and at least two other people have seen the same apparition of the small girl on the back stairs of my childhood home; a woman who stayed in the house during the war and returned fifty years later told my mother she had seen her. And then a plumber, who downed tools and refused to come back after seeing the ghost.

I remember being eight, sitting in a lesson at my junior school and our teacher was reading us The Hobbit. I sat there, utterly transfixed. It just hit me, the realisation that there were other worlds and places and people and adventures out there, ready to be explored through words. In that very moment I knew I wanted to write books.

My youngest son saying he wanted a book about World War One and werewolves was the inspiration for the first of the trilogy The Damned. I was reading him my experiences about visiting the trenches on the trail of two great uncles who fought in France during Word War I. I had found it an incredible trip, really moving, inspirational but he announced my writing was ‘boring’, and suggested his werewolf alternative. It was a lightbulb moment.

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TARN RICHARDSON Salisbury’s own horror writer Tarn Richardson talks about friendly childhood ghosts, his war-meets-werewolf inspiration, and how he wishes he could write comedy…

What scares me these days is our current crop of politicians, both here and abroad.

Policies are no longer produced for the benefit of society, but the benefit of corporate sponsors.

The intellectual and empathetic calibre of the people in charge of our world is frightening.

The Hunted has been a No. 1 bestseller in the States and the UK. It was a free novella prequel to the trilogy and the first thing I had published, so has a dear place in my heart.

mumbled something along the lines of him being ‘a genius’, to which he replied simply, ‘Oh yeah?’ before slipping away, clearly unimpressed with my conversational skills.

People tend to believe I’ll be this dark and surly individual based on the reading of my books, or see my official author photos, I’m actually completely opposite to that. It’s just what comes out the end of my pen that can be poisonous.

My wife is the portrait artist Caroline Richardson. My two sons refuse to read anything I write, despite giving me the original idea. We have lived in the village of Farley, just east of Salisbury, for nearly twenty years now. In gratitude for living in such a wonderful place, I’m currently writing a thoroughly unpleasant murder mystery set within it.

I hate being scared. If I could write cheery comedy, I would, but I’m not wired that way, in the literary sense.

Writing is like an addiction. I think most writers will tell you that we don’t have a choice. We have to keep feeding it, putting in the hours and turning out the words, which hopefully will then become books.

My secret Salisbury is Figsbury Ring, up on the top of the A30 London Road. It’s a bit of a trek, but magnificent once you’re up there, with the views over Salisbury, silence and 360 degrees of sky.

I met Ray Davies of The Kinks at a drinks do in London put on by my publisher once.

In awestruck wonder, I sidled up to him and

For more: www.tarnrichardson.co.uk

My advice to would-be writers is to write.

Write every single minute you can. The more you write, the better you will get. And as your skills develop, you’ll find your voice.