EDITOR’S LETTER / ISSUE 250 / MARCH 2018
PHOTO CREDIT MARTIN COOK
Rock stars
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DEFINING SALISBURY
Spelling out the city’s wonders
I’m an unashamed tourist wherever I go, even on my doorstep. Maps, open top buses, magnets for my fridge, hanging out at the tourist centres to see what gems I could explore next – just ask the team at Salisbury Information Centre if you don’t believe me. I love it. You could never tire of the history and photogenic good looks of Salisbury – this is a city people travel across the globe to visit. So when planning this magazine’s 250th issue special, and our BIGGEST mag ever, I knew I wanted to do this aspect justice and I think Lauren Rebbeck’s detailed and charming map she created specially for us, has done just that. We’ve also compiled an A-Z of what makes Salisbury so special (page 30), plus a fascinating account of how the art of Salisbury Cathedral gets positioned, placed and secured (page 38), and we go in praise of the unexpected beauty and explore the city’s wild plantlife (page 98). Local businesses look back on their own early days of business (page 79), but first we get nostalgic with a loving reminiscence of some of our front page favourites from the last 15 years on page 16. Enjoy the celebrations, stay curious and see you next issue! Sarah Moolla Editor sarah.moolla@mediaclash.co.uk Tweet us @SalisburyLife
REGULARS / ISSUE 250 / MARCH 2018
THE ARTS 16 250 issues The cover story about our covers
23 Arts intro John Munro’s abstract work on display at Fisherton Mill
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M EET T H E T EAM Editor Sarah Moolla sarah.moolla@mediaclash.co.uk Managing editor Deri Robins deri.robins@mediaclash.co.uk Senior art editor Andrew Richmond Graphic design Megan Allison Cover design Trevor Gilham Contributors: Martin Cook, Gina Gough, Beth Halski, Clare Macnaughton, Daniel Page, Lauren Rebbeck, John Rose and Marie Thomas Advertising manager Hillary Thompson hillary.thompson@mediaclash.co.uk Production and distribution manager Sarah Kingston sarah.kingston@mediaclash.co.uk Deputy production manager Kirstie Howe Kirstie.howe@mediaclash.co.uk Production designer Gemma Scrine gemma.scrine@mediaclash.co.uk Chief executive Jane Ingham jane.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Chief executive Greg Ingham greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Salisbury Life, MediaClash, Circus Mews House, Circus Mews, Bath BA1 2PW 01225 475800 www.mediaclash.co.uk @The MediaClash
24 What’s on Arts, gigs, festivals and family fun – it’s time to update the events diary
38 Exhibitions A behind-the-scenes look at the installing of the Cathedral’s art
SHOPPING 41 Shop intro It’s in the bag
44 Editor’s choice Mother will be tickled pink
46 Remarkable retail We meet the founder of the womenswear store Gaynor
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51 Hair and beauty Our reviewer finds The Parlour brows can’t be beaten
FOOD 56 Restaurant Winning ways of the Greyhound Inn
60 Recipes Two specials from the chef Tom Blake
65 Food and drink news A double helping of tasty stories
BUSINESS
73 My desk
PROPERT Y
Hannah Tinkler’s working space
102 Property showcase
79 Business special
A Whiteparish home awash with space, light and land
Salisbury traders look back over their years in the business
71 Business insider
OUTDOORS
News, views and interviews from the region’s professionals
Take a walk on the wild side
98 Wild flowers
DEPARTMENTS 6 10 21 106
Spotlight Scene Opinion Salisbury lives
On the cover Our 250th issue commemorative cover was specially created for us by the illustrator Lauren Rebbeck; www.laurenrebbeck.com
S A L I S B U R Y: I T S L I F E A N D T I M E S Nowhere in the Magna Carta does it say only tourists can enjoy the attractions
MAN WITH A PLAN Sir Tony Robinson, former presenter of Time Team, was spotted filming at Old Sarum on 21 January for an upcoming Channel 5 documentary. The six-part series, which has the working title Britain’s Best Cathedrals and is due to be aired in April this year, focuses on cathedrals around
England including Salisbury, Durham, Winchester, York and Liverpool. Sir Tony, who played the legendary Baldrick with his cunning plans on BBC1’s Blackadder, has described his latest filming role as ‘the best job ever.’ For more: www.english-heritage.org.uk
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OLD SARUM
RESIDENTS’ WEEK
IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
“Is it time for a turnip surprise yet?”
We are one of the most beautiful and visited regions in Britain and sometimes, just sometimes, we take it all for granted. VisitWiltshire, with support from Salisbury BID and Salisbury Council, want to encourage us to play tourist in our stunning city for a few days. “We have launched Salisbury Residents’ Week to take place during English Tourism Week,” explains Flo Wallace, VisitWiltshire’s travel trade and PR manager. “It offers the opportunity for locals to celebrate all that Salisbury and the surrounding villages have to offer with the help of special offers, including 2-for-1 entry, complimentary drinks and discounted rates. “Our aim in this week, which runs 17–25 March, is for people to learn more about what’s on their doorstep and we hope that they return with friends and family in the future.” For our feature celebrating everything Salisbury, turn to page 30. For more: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk
“Look me in the eye and tell me you don’t love me”
LONGLEAT
FATAL ATTRACTION A pack of predators including a saltwater crocodile, a dive-bombing harpy eagle, and a spitting cobra, are about to descend on Longleat for a brand new exhibition. Predators, which runs from 24 March until 3 September, features incredible and terrifying animatronics of hunting animals. Steve Mytton, Longleat’s PR and media manager, explains, “By utilising impressive animatronic technology, visitors will be able enjoy extremely close encounters with everything from a super-sized Venus flytrap to a life-sized hunting great white shark. We also have a polar bear, tiger, and of course a lion! The level of realism is astonishing and quite thrilling.”
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The Wiltshire estate has also teamed up with the Natural History Museum to host their blockbusting travelling exhibition, T.rex: The Killer Question, in May. “The Longhouse will be divided into five scenes,” says Steve, “And this immersive collection of life-size animatronics, casts, static models and graphical displays will encourage visitors to take on the role of palaeontologists; evaluating T.rex’s size, the power in its legs, length of its arms, the sharpness of its teeth and decide if its physical features were best suited to catch prey or to steal carcasses.” For more: www.longleat.co.uk
SPOTLIGHT
AUCTIONS
TEA FOR TWO (AND A TEAPOT FOR A WHOLE LOT MORE) A cracked teapot bought for just £15 in 2016, has just sold at a Salisbury auction for £460,00. Clare Durham, ceramics specialist of the Salisbury-based Woolley and Wallis auctioneers, reveals that the collector, who saw the piece at a Lincolnshire sale, thought the teapot looked interesting but did not know what it was. “It has seen better days,” says Clare. “We haven’t got the cover anymore and some decades ago the handle has been broken off into a couple of pieces and stuck back on. It does look insignificant and it has been passed over several times in its life but luckily we’ve recognised it for what it is.” And what it was turned out to be a very rare and
This probably cost more than all the tea in China
significant porcelain work by 18th-century John Bartlam, of which only six other pieces are known. The blue and white teapot was bought by a London dealer on behalf of the Metropolitan Museum in New York. “It is a really significant object for the US,” explains Clare. “It was made in Cain Hoy, South Carolina, by John Bartlam who had come from Staffordshire in about 1760, using what we think is probably a British recipe for porcelain. This is the first time they were producing porcelain in America, so it’s kind of a birth-of-anation object.” For more: www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk
Adventures in party-going
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South Wiltshire UTC
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
The Alabaré team
Godolphin School
TAKE THE LEAD More than 200 participants, including some four-legged friends, attended the Alabaré’s BIG Sleep at Salisbury Cathedral on 2 February. The fundraiser was in aid of the homeless and vulnerable in the local community, and to raise awareness of the bond between those who are forced to live on the streets and their canine companions. Pictures by Mandy Milford www.mandymilford.co.uk
Sue Ford and Boots
Royal Artillery Institution St Joseph’s School Wyvern College
Roofus and Tarka
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SOCIETY Margery Leeming and Jennie Hoare
CIVIC DUT Y More than 155 people attended the Salisbury Civic Society New Buildings Awards and New Year party at the Guildhall on 11 January. The party is a highlight event in the Society’s calendar, promoting high standards of contemporary design in all aspects of the built environment within Salisbury and South Wiltshire. Photos by Adrian Harris www.adrianharrisphotography.co.uk Andy House, Ian Jacobs and Stuart Pike Susie Ladbrook, Anne Ralphs and Lady Cotton
Sara Lock, Joanne Pike and Simon Woodley
Stephanie Siddons-Deighton and Judy Payne
Kathy Luckins, Sandra Martin, Steve Martin and Clive Cannell
Phil Harding, Joan Gordon and John Lindley
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ROMSEY – TOWN OF MANY EVENTS
Romsey French Market Sunday 25th March 2018 10am to 4pm Romsey Town Centre
French traders with fantastic range of stalls, bread, charcuterie, cheese, onions and street food. Follow Romsey Town Council on Twitter for updates @destinationroms
Discover a Slice of Romsey’s Hidden History @kingjohnshouse
Open: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm Admission: Adult £4.00, Concession £3.00, Child £1.00 Guided tours and group visits by prior appointment.
Visit the delightful King John’s House and discover the mysterious architectural clues to the origins and use of this fascinating medieval building with its adjoining Tudor Cottage. See the rare animal bone floor and 14th-Century graffiti, which traces the past in its medieval walls. Explore the Museum collections, illustrating the interesting life of this charming house and its owners. King John’s House is set in a secluded period-style garden, creating an attractive backdrop to the delightful Miss Moody’s Tudor tea room, offering home-made lunches and traditional afternoon teas. King John’s House, Church Street, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8BT | 01794 512200 | www.kingjohnshouse.org.uk Follow us for our regular programme of talks and events. Managed by King John’s House and Tudor Cottage Trust Ltd, an independent charitable trust supported by Test Valley Borough Council. All proceeds go towards the upkeep and preservation of this important historic property
HOLD THE FRONT PAGE We’ve got issues, lots of them. To date there’s been 250 to be precise, and here’s a selection of just a few of our favourite covers and the story they tell
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f a picture can tell a thousand words, then our covers tells the fascinating story of the journey of this publication, Salisbury Life. Born in 2003, when the recession was starting to bite and publications were folding, Salisbury Life, a local lifestyle magazine, burst onto the scene. It vowed to support the region’s independent business and home grown talent, and 15 years on, it has not just managed to keep that promise, but it has excelled in terms of what it has delivered in every single issue, for 250 issues. To mark the occasion we have takes a wander, taking the scenic route, down memory lane, to bring you a selection of Salisbury Life covers. And what a trip it turns out to be! Given that this magazine is a reflection of, and inspired by the people of Salisbury, these covers tell a tale of positivity, energy and progression. From the country house in 2003 to our current 2018 celebratory illustration created specially by Lauren Rebbeck, the visual narrative reveals just how much we love our green fields, good food, our beautiful homes, animals, arts and achievers, but above all, just how much we love Salisbury. Here’s to the next 250 issues, 15 years, and our journey together… w
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250 ISSUES WE’VE GOT IT COVERED…
…but how do we do it? We look at everything that gets sent in, from the images of an art exhibition to the launch of a new business, taking in pets, schools, bars, cafés, weddings, festivals, flowers and peacocks, especially peacocks, along the way. The choice is whittled down, coverlines are composed and they get sent to our super-talented art team to create the beautiful pages you see here.
BUT IF YOU HAD TO PICK A FAVOURITE…?
We asked our editor Sarah Moolla to select a few covers from the last 15 years that really stand out for her… 2014, On The Books: I love the striking illustrations of Paul Kidby, and have to confess, I would never miss an opportunity to use his artwork in the magazine 2016, Dread Flock Holiday: The subtle humour of the coverline works brilliantly with the cool, dreadlocked sheep 2017, It’s My Party: The energy and vibrancy of this wedding party means every time you look, you see something, and someone, different 2016, Vintage Attic: The muted colours lend a timeless, ethereal and almost haunting quality 2017, More Than Just A Pop Star: Pop-Art’ing the pop star Belinda Carlisle was the genius idea and work of Salisbury Life’s cover designer Trevor Gilham, and she loved it. 2015, Brew Ha Ha: It’s a pint. A beautiful pint. Who doesn’t love a pint? 2014, Power To The Indies: Carries the message of exactly what we’re all about in a simple, striking and stunning graphic. 2017, Master Pieces: Twitter went crazy for this and rightly so. Mixing angels with a cartoon collage is a heavenly result. www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 19
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THE ULTIMATE GIFT
OPINION
ONCE LEGENDARY
I INTERNED FOR THE
DANIEL PAGE
TRIPPING DOWN MEMORY LANE
TIMMY MALLET AT BBC THREE COUNTIES
RADIO
Our birthday celebrations have prompted Daniel to get nostalgic and look back at his own times of triumph
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icture the scene... it’s the spring of 1987 and we see a young boy, devilishly handsome even at the tender age of eight years old, waiting with bated breath in a dilapidated village hall somewhere in England. Hazy afternoon sunshine oozes through dirt-stained windows as the Reverend James, a man of impeccable taste, carefully studies the rainbow of handmade entries to the annual children’s Easter card competition. His gaze scans across a slew of bunnies and baskets, before settling on a hand painted chocolate egg, cracked open beside a charming fuzzy felt chick. Could it be...? The Reverend whips round on his heels, his eyes narrow as he stares at the packed hall, “I declare… the winner to be..THIS ONE!” His finger arches in the direction of the chick and egg and the hall We ain’t no stool pigeons, and the mum was not involved
erupts in a cavalcade of noise and light. A crowd of well-wishers rush in as the boy sinks to his knees – his life’s greatest achievement now complete as he becomes the Village Easter Egg Card Champion for the third year in a row. Flash forward 21 years, and a penniless author, still devilishly handsome, sits in a cold study but glows warm at the memory of this triumphant win. As we celebrate the 250th edition of Salisbury Life, I think it apt to look back upon one’s own life and consider those key moments that have defined us. Clearly no-one will have experienced anything quite as extraordinary as my achievement, but there will no doubt, have been many flashes of glory that helped set us on our paths. For me, those moments that made me the incredibly successful* writer I am today, are those that helped me realise the power of words. For instance, take the time I once interned for the legendary Timmy Mallet at BBC Three Counties Radio. Maybe it was the star power in the room, the lavish studios full of advanced equipment or the inspirational streets of Luton town centre, but it was there that I earned my first ever listener complaint for a badly thought through comedy sketch. Or consider the monologue I wrote just before going into hospital for the birth of my second son. Was it a powerful treatise on the value of life? A heartfelt ode to my wife and family? Or a dark comedy about a potato? We will never know (okay, so it was the potato one). What’s important is this spud-u-like prose sky-rocketed my chances of writing for Root and Stem Vegetables monthly (still available guys, just saying...). And who can forget my immortal and totally original words, as quoted in the Daily Telegraph in the wake of a visit by Bill Clinton and Tony Blair to my university – “I think us students normally live in a bubble...but you know, today that bubble burst...”. (Odd really these heads of states never contacted me to be their speech writers). But for all my success, fame and An Evening With...Me style anecdotes, there will always be doubters and detractors, and to them I say this – I categorically deny any implications that my mother designed the Easter egg cards and drew the shapes for me to paint. She was just ‘in the room at the time.’ *Official Winner of the 3rd Best Christmas Cracker Joke, 2017 as sponsored by Gold TV.
Daniel is a local writer and script-editor with credits on BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack, BBC Scotland’s Breaking the News and the award-winning Damn the Torpedoes for BFBS. He runs courses for those looking to learn the art of writing comedy and can be sometimes found eating cheese samples at the supermarket deli. Check out www.whydidthechicken.com and use code SALISBURYLIFE for a discount.
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Music/theatre/film/more
OUT OF THE BLUE
John Munro, who works from a studio in the New Forest, started his professional career as a textile designer, before moving on to become a marine artist. However two years ago, he took a dramatic change of direction, rejecting his conventional pictures of shipping, for startling abstract paintings, many of which are featured in this Fisherton Mill exhibition. He says, “I just had the impulse one day to try something different – it was a bit mad, but I feel far more creative now that I am really letting my imagination work.” 21st Century Abstracts, an exhibition of work by John Munro can be seen at Fisherton Mill from 3 – 31 March; www.fishertonmill.co.uk
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Zoe Schwarz performs with Blue Commotion at Salisbury Arts Centre on 17 March; Brian Blessed comes roaring into City Hall Salisbury on 28 March with his actor-y anecdotes and tremendous beard; Richa Vora is one of the many artists who can be seen at McNeill Gallery as part of their latest exhibition
Exhibitions
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LAND & SEASCAPE EXHIBITION An exhibition of paintings and prints by selected artists including Hashim Akib and Richa Vora, along with the introduction of three new local artists, Jessica O’Grady Jamie Wilson, and Steven James Sharples. McNeill Gallery of Contemporary Art; www.mcneillgallery.com
RBA EXHIBITION For the first time, Winchester will be hosting an exhibition by members of the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists. It will feature work by 20 current members of the 194 year old society, including Royal Academicians Ken Howard OBE, Fred Cuming and honorary member writer and broadcaster Andrew Marr. The Minster Gallery; www.minstergallery.com
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KÄTHE KOLLWITZ Käthe Kollwitz, who died in 1945, was notable for the emotional power of her drawing, printmaking and sculpture. This exhibition celebrates the life and work of the German artist who wasn’t afraid to challenge society. Young Gallery; www.younggallerysalisbury.co.uk
JOHN MUNRO The artist, who works from a studio in the New Forest, is careful not to let any hint of pictorial representation creep into his powerful abstract acrylic works, which are all about stunning colour and light. For more turn to page 23. Fisherton Mill; www.fishertonmill.co.uk
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MATERIAL EARTH II: MYTHS AND METAMORPHOSES This exhibition, which includes some early works by Grayson Perry and ceramics by Malene-Harmann-Rasmussen, is ‘an ode to all those that are magical, fantastical and ever-changing.’ The collection draws on, and is inspired, by the fantastic animals of Greek and Roman fables, Scandinavian fairytales, as well as the archaic paganism of European cultures. Messums Wiltshire: www.messumswiltshire.com UNTIL 28 AP R IL
HOMEGROWN Artworks created by the various and acclaimed artists affiliated to Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk
CAVE OF SOUNDS Cave of Sounds features up to eight, bespoke musical instruments arranged in a circle for visitors to play. This innovative installation represents a collaboration between eight artists, each of whom has designed and produced one of the instruments. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk UNTIL 12 M AY
TOWARDS MUSIC Exhibition of the work of the artist Brian Graham designed to represent a unique interpretation of the evolution of music and dance. By creating a series of 40 painted reliefs, Brian takes us on a fascinating visual journey, exploring how he imagines the beginnings of music-making and dance to have happened. £7.50. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk
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SALISBURY SNAPPED A wonderful photographic journey depicting both major events and the changing face of our city. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk UNTI L 3 0 N O V E MBE R
1918: WAR AND PEACE A powerfully moving exhibition tracing the events of the last year of World War I from the perspective of both Wiltshire and Berkshire regimental soldiers. By bringing together personal soldier diaries and letters, photographs and unique objects, it examines the realities of life on the front line, what it was like to be a prisoner of war, also for those at home witnessing a change of events in the war, and what happened during and after the ceasefire. Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum; www.thewardrobe.org.uk
Theatre/ Comedy/Film 5 – 1 0 M ARC H
OF MICE AND MEN Set in the trying times of the Great Depression, this is the story of George and Lennie, two migrant ranch workers who dream of owning their own farm, and in telling it, John Steinbeck paints a powerful portrait of the American spirit and what it means to be human and to suffer. £27-£12. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Partners in life and on canvas, Marc and Bella Chagall are immortalised as the picture of romance against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution in The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, coming to the Salisbury Playhouse on 27 March
Commander of the Assyrian army, while Angela Meade makes her Met role debut as the murderous Semiramide. 5.55pm, £15 Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 1 2 – 1 7 MA RCH
QUARTET A bitter-sweet comedy about four ageing opera singers played by Paul Nicholas (The Real Marigold Hotel), Wendi Peters (Coronation Street), Sue Holderness (Only Fools and Horses) and Jeff Rawle (Harry Potter). They reside in a retirement home where rumours are circling that a new resident, a former star, is about to arrive. Turn to page 26 to hear Paul Nicholas confess his sins. £27-£13. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Experience an extraordinary collection of short films charting the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, with astounding footage of adrenalinepacked action sports from the far flung corners of the globe. 7.30pm, £13.50. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 1 0 M ARC H
MET OPERA: ROSSINI’S SEMIRAMIDE Rossini’s epic tragedy, which has not been seen at the Met in 25 years, will be conducted by Maurizio Benini and features Elizabeth DeShong as the
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HANSEL Elderly hoarder Edith is visited by her controlling daughter who is infuriated to learn of her mother’s friendship with a homeless, teenage boy. £13.50. The Salberg; www.salisburyplayhouse.com 1 5 – 1 7 MA RCH
HERE COME THE GIRLS A celebration of women’s right to vote with music and sketches. £10. Salisbury Studio Theatre; www.studiotheatre.org.uk
cast including Ben Whishaw, Michelle Fairley, David Calder and David Morrissey. Caesar returns in triumph to Rome but alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated elite conspire to bring him down. 7pm, £16. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk
move seamlessly between styles, genres and musical eras. Conducted by their founder Sam Poppleton, they share an appetite for juxtaposing familiar and adventurous repertoire for between 10-20 instrumentalists. 6pm, £18. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk
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THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK The tale of Marc and Bella Chagall and their love of painting and each other, told amidst the terrors of Russian Revolution. £27-£12. Salisbury Playhouse; www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Music/Dance 3 MAR C H
THE SELECTER AND THE BEAT FEAT. RANKING ROGER Renowned for their energetic live shows, and ability to get everyone in the room 2-Tone moving and stomping, these fine bands perform classics such as The Selecter’s On My Radio, and The Beat’s Mirror In The Bathroom and Hand’s Off She’s Mine. 7pm, £29.50. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk 16 MAR C H
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JULIUS CEASAR: NT LIVE Broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre, London with an all-star
THE ZEITGEIST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA This group of innovative, young and talented musicians
ZOE SCHWARZ: BLUE COMMOTION Zoe Schwarz’s dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is both eclectic and suave at the same time, and has been described as “one part Janis Joplin, one Billie Holiday, and one Nina Simone.” 7.30pm, £12. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 20 MAR CH
THE ENORMOUS ROOM In the latest epic production from Stopgap Dance Company, we follow a father and daughter gradually coming to terms with the loss of their wife and mother. 8pm, £12. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk 22 MAR CH
THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE Plenty of feel good factor with hits including Needles And Pins, Out Of Time, I’m Into Something Good, and Bend Me Shape Me delivered by the big name originals. 7.30pm, £28.50. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk w
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ARTS
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SEVEN DEADLY SINS Paul, far left with co-stars Sue Holderness, Jeff Rawle and Wendi Peters
See the powerful ceramic artwork of Malene-Harmann Rasmussen at Messums 23 M ARC H
GEORGE MICHAEL EXPERIENCE International George Michael tribute artist Wayne Dilks, together with his incredible seven-piece band and talented backing singers, embark on the 35-year musical journey of a true legend. 7.30pm, £24.50. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk
Family fun U N TI L 3 0 S E P T E M BE R
FEAST! A special exhibition about the food that fed the builders of Stonehenge, with talks, events and hands-on activities throughout the year. Price is included with standard Stonehenge admission. www.english-heritage.org.uk 23 M ARC H
TODDLER SENSE A monthly workshop for toddlers with sessions jam-packed with interactive activities, action songs, games, puppets and instruments. 11.15am, £5. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk
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ARTISAN MARKET Live music, arts and crafts, delicious drinks and amazing street food happening every
the first Sunday of the month. 10am-4pm. Market Place; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk 1 3 MA RCH
KATIE PIPER: WHAT’S IN MY HEAD? The way in which Katie Piper has rebuilt her life after surviving an acid attack in 2008 has been truly inspirational. She is now a bestselling author, motivational speaker, TV presenter and international charity campaigner, Katie now goes on tour to share insights and the story of her powerfully moving journey. 7.30pm, £15£40. The Lights Andover; www.thelights.org.uk 2 3 MA RCH
VINTAGE MARKET Every last Friday of the month, the Guildhall Square is hosting a market with beautiful vintage, antique and bric-a-brac stalls, along with retro street food and yesteryear-inspired live music. 10am-4pm. Guildhall Square; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk 2 8 MA RCH
AN EVENING WITH BRIAN BLESSED Join Brian Blessed, known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television, and distinctive booming voice, tell fascinating tales about his illustrious career and life. 7.30pm, £27. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk
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PAUL NICHOLAS Paul started his career as a pop star before finding TV fame in Just Good Friends. He has since starred in many film, stage and television projects including EastEnders. He will be at Salisbury Playhouse 12-17 March, with the play Quartet LUST: Who or what do you find yourself lusting after today? Sleep. I’ve found as the years go by that getting seven hours sleep straight is rare. I get three or four hours, then wake up and worry about not sleeping for the next three or four. There are other things I would lust for, but I’m too tired to pursue them! GREED: What should you really be cutting down on? The desire to work. Like a lot of performers, I get very nervous about not working again, so I tend to say yes to most things. But then again, I also run quite a large charitable organisation, also known as my family! GLUTTONY: What one thing could you happily eat or drink until you burst? I’m not a particularly exotic food eater – I was brought up on eggs and bacon which I still love. But it’s the Sunday roast I can’t get enough of: whenever I’m home we go to the local pub for a Sunday roast, and I’m always over indulging in roast potatoes with extra gravy. Of course I must have a good size Yorkshire pud too.
SLOTH; What should you be really putting your back into now? Gardening – I have a shed in my garden which I never go into, and I’m going to set fire to it. But I keep relatively active in general – staying mentally and physically fit is a must for older people. WRATH: What makes you angry? Nothing really makes me angry, but I do get a little fed up with people who show a lack of courtesy to others, especially if they have children with them. Courtesy costs nothing. ENVY: What or who are you really jealous of? When you are young as an artist, you’re often slightly envious of other actors thinking, ‘Ooh, I would have liked to have had that part’, but when you’re older you come to realise there’s no point in being jealous – you’re not going to get the part anyway! PRIDE: Proudest moment? I’m proud of my family and I take great pride in anything they achieve. www.salisburyplayhouse.com
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WORD PERFECT We spell out, from A to Z, the many wonders of Salisbury By GI NA G OUGH a nd SA R A H MOOL L A
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rom A is for arts through to Department Z, this is a celebratory guide to just a few of the things helping make this city special. Salisbury has seen the revival of extinct birds, been the keepers of the greatest constitutional document of all time and lays claim to the tallest spire in Britain. Many of the entries have been included on our commemorative cover, designed specially for us by the illustrator Lauren Rebbeck. How many can you spot?
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Art and what better place to start than in the Salisbury Arts Centre. Opened in 1975 in an old church, this is where we can pay homage to a diverse program of work including live music and theatre, films and live screenings from the National Theatre, workshops and courses, and of course the inspiring art exhibitions.
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Blue plaques give a prestigious glimpse into the high-achieving people associated with the city. For instance, lovers of literature will find a plaque to William Golding at Bishop Wordsworth School where he used to teach, and one to Dorothy L Sayers, a former pupil of Godolphin, on the Cathedral Hotel. For music fans there’s a plaque outside Salisbury City Hall to Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, the 60s pop group who formed in Salisbury in 1961 and, for those who prefer classical music, in July this year a
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new plaque will be unveiled on Castle Street commemorating the composer, John Marsh, who lived and worked here in the 18th century. This event is also being marked with a concert of his music by Salisbury Baroque at the Guildhall.
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Church. We have a lot of these but we’re going to single out the city centre St Thomas’ Church, which is actually older than the Cathedral, for a special mention. It started life as a wooden chapel built in 1219 as a place of worship for the men working on the new cathedral. In 1220 the chapel was dedicated to the martyred St Thomas a Beckett perhaps because, since his shocking murder only 50 years previously, he had become practically a cult figure in the Christian church. 1220 was also the year St Thomas’s remains were moved to a shrine before the high altar in Canterbury Cathedral by Elias of Dereham who was also involved in the building of the new Salisbury Cathedral. Which as we locals all know, still boasts the tallest church spire in Britain.
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Dodos. Okay we don’t really have any dodos, but we can offer the world a glimpse of the once hunted to extinction great bustard. In 2004, a retired policeman called David Waters from Wiltshire hatched a plan, and later an egg and managed to reintroduce the great bustard, one of the planet’s heaviest flying birds with a wingspan of 2.5metres, to Salisbury Plains. w
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Education. There’s a lesson to be learned here – Salisbury and its surrounds, is home to some of the finest and top rated schools in the country including Salisbury Cathedral School, Sandroyd, Godolphin, Chafyn Grove and Leehurst Swan. They attract students from not just Britain, but all over the world. Turn to page 88 for our school report special.
the site of his execution in 1483, or John Halle in the cinema, originally Halle’s Hall, built for him and his family in 1483 and known as the Hall of Rebels. One of creepiest ghost watching sites has to be Gallows Gate at the junction of the Devizes Road and Wilton Road where prisoners used to be hung. Apparently the hauntings began after workmen laying a gas pipe dug up and disturbed the skeletons of the convicts.
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Flying. We have no fear of such things at the Old Sarum Airfield. Those who love the open skies, can experience flying a helicopter, a plane, or they can even throw themselves out of one with the security of a parachute. Luckily, there’s also a café for those who prefer to remain on terra firma.
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Ghosts. With such a long and varied history, it’s not surprising that Salisbury is home to several spooks. You could encounter the Duke of Buckingham in the Blue Boar Inn, which is
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Horse racing is great for those who like to stay on the ground to get their adrenaline rush, and this year, Salisbury Racecourse is offering 16 flat races between the end of April and mid October. And it’s not just about horses, with some evening meetings being followed by DJ nights and live music, plus a bar to help fritter those winnings.
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The Italianate Church is a surprising and beautiful slice of Italy in the heart of Wilton. It was commissioned in the mid 19th century by the
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A-Z OF S A L I S B U RY Hon Sidney Herbert, who was a lover of Italian architecture, and his mother, the Countess of Pembroke. Inside the church can be found the Capocci Shrine, parts of which originally came from a 13th century shrine in Rome and brought to England by Sir William Hamilton, the husband of Emma Hamilton, Nelson’s paramour. I is also for our incredible indies, some of whom share their own history on page 80.
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Jane Austen. Her fans might like to visit Wilton House where, not only was 2005’s Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley filmed, but also 1995’s Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson. More recently they’ve hosted The Young Victoria, Johnny English Reborn, and Tomb Raider, as well as Netflix’s highly-acclaimed and multi-awardwinning The Crown.
FInd peace of mind at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve
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King. King John to be precise. One can’t completely avoid mentioning the Cathedral, especially with King John’s Magna Carta having permanent residence in its 13th century Chapter House. The Magna Carta was drawn up in 1215 by the King after he agreed peace terms with his Barons at Runnymede and is the Great Charter, which guarantees certain rights for all including the right to a fair trial. Salisbury’s copy is one of only four to have survived and was written by hand in Latin on sheepskin parchment.
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A breathtakingly beautiful Salisbury sunset
Leylines. If you look at a map of Wiltshire, the lay of the land seems to be completely random. However many are convinced many ancient sites appear to be in line with each other, claiming an electromagnetic line can be detected at the centre of Stonehenge, again at Old Sarum and running through to the Cathedral Close and beyond. Psychic truth or pseudoscience twaddle, who knows? But what we do know is Salisbury is super-charged with positive energy regardless.
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Market. Our market is as old as Salisbury itself, and was held near the early settlement by St. Thomas’s Church where an open space was left for it, as the streets and buildings of the new city were laid out. Market culture still thrives today with, not only the charter market every Tuesday and Saturday, but many other specialist markets throughout the year like the Artisan Market, Foodie Friday, the French Market (turn to page 66 for more details), the International Market, the Teenage Market and the eponymous and delightful Christmas Market.
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National Trust. A complete map of National Trust sites is a fantastic gauge of how much there is to see and do in the region, even within just a 10-mile radius of Salisbury, one can find a wide variety of stunning places to visit. For instance, for beautiful www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 33
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walks there is Pepperbox Hill, Figsbury Ring, and Dinton Park. If you prefer your nature to be a little tamer, there are several wonderful houses and gardens to visit like Mompessant House, Mottisfont Abbey, and Little Clarendon.
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Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury, and is the location of the original cathedral. The legend is that, following a row between the clergy and the military, it was decided that an arrow would be shot into the air and a new cathedral built wherever it landed. However, the arrow landed in the side of a deer, which managed to run from Old Sarum to the current site before it finally collapsed.
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The Poultry Cross stands on the junction of Silver Street and Minster Street and is the last remaining cross marking the sites of former markets in Salisbury. It was built in the 14th century, modified in the 18th century, and is now designated as a Grade I-listed building. It’s also a great place to sit down and rest your weary feet during a fab day of Salisbury indie shopping.
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Queen Elizabeth Gardens is a haven of peace in the centre of Salisbury and offers a great view of the water meadows as well as the Cathedral. It boasts a children’s playground, a sensory garden, a shallow stretch of river to paddle in, and the really good news is that an ice cream van usually parks there as soon as the temperature starts to rise.
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all of which flow into the River Avon, before it continues its journey down to the sea. There are many beautiful river walks through Salisbury and the surrounding area, but if you’d like to really get up close and personal, Salisbury Punting offer personalised tours.
The prehistoric monument of Stonehenge never gets old
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Stonehenge. It may be a prehistoric monument but it never gets old. It is a ring of standing stones, each of which stand at 13 feet high, seven feet wide and weigh around 25 tons. Experts aren’t sure if it was once a temple, a cremation site or a Neolithic way of telling the time, but what we do know is, it’s right on our doorstep and our wonder of it never ceases. Take an official tour with English Heritage, or use the new Permissive Path which opened last year. It allows the public to use the old A344 road, which passes within a few feet of the Heal Stone.
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Twitching. If the hustle and bustle of the city gets too much, Langford Lakes Nature Reserve lies just outside Salisbury, and is a beautiful place for walking and bird watching. The four lakes are home, or a stop off point, for about 150 different species including kingfisher, water rail, and even the occasional osprey. There are five bird hides for public use, a visitor centre, and ‘catch and release’ fishing is also available.
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Uniform. For those interested in military uniforms, The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum can be found in The Wardrobe in the Cathedral Close. The museum is home to the Regiment’s collection and archives from 1748 to the present and contains more than 36,000 objects.
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Vintage. With the rise in interest in all things retro, Salisbury has risen to the challenge with enthusiasm. There is Foxtrot Vintage Clothing and the Fisherton Warehouse, both on Fisherton Street, Molly’s Den on Tollgate Road, and the Salisbury Antique Market on Catherine Street. In addition to this is the previously mentioned Vintage Market, which is on the last Friday of every month in the Guildhall Square.
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The Water Meadows probably offers one of the best and most famous views of the Salisbury Cathedral due to John Constable’s painting Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows. To follow in the artist’s footsteps, there is a two-mile circular walk, which starts at Cathedral, takes the town path across the meadows to Harnham and the Old Mill, and then returns through residential streets and across the Avon back to the Cathedral.
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An eX village. In 1943 the village of Imber on Salisbury Plain was evacuated by the army for use as a training ground. The residents were promised they would be allowed to return after the war however, this promise was not honoured and the lost village has lain frozen in time ever since. The military does allow access for a few days every year, usually over Easter and every day from Good Friday until Easter Monday, which this year falls from 30 March – 2 April.
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Youth theatre. Stage 65, is Salisbury Playhouse’s Youth Theatre, and offers weekly workshops, end of term performances and productions to anyone aged 4-25 years. Salisbury Playhouse also happens to be one of Britain’s leading producing theatres, staging a varied selection of both home-grown and nationally touring shows, as well as new writing and classics. Coming up in April on the main stage is Moonfleet, a new musical adapted from the novel by J Meade Faulkner and in the studio there’s Hansel by Shiona Morton, winner of the 2017 Fest West Writers’ Prize. Department Z is a series of books, based on a ultrasecret intelligence agency made up of civilians, by John Creasey. He was one of the world’s most prolific crime and thriller writers and who, from 1958 until his death in 1973, lived and wrote from his home in New Hall, Bodenham, now the private hospital. The John Creasey literary collection is found at the Young Gallery and can be viewed there by appointment. For more: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk
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BIG of ART Meet the heavyweight team responsible for helping install the huge art works and sculptures at Salisbury Cathedral By M a r i e T hom a s Photo s by A sh M i l ls
Crucifixion (Construction) by Dame Barbara Hepworth is winched into the Cloister Garth
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isual arts advisor Jacquiline Creswell and Gary Price, Clerk of the Works, are the dream team behind all the pioneering exhibitions at Salisbury Cathedral. Featuring work by some of the world’s best known artists, there is a huge pressure on the pair to deliver both technically and artistically. The heavy lifting is down to Gary, whose 30 years in the Cathedral Works Yard has prepared him for moving anything, from threetonne blocks of Chicksgrove stone needed for restoration work to a sculpture worth thousands. “Weight is a big factor,” he explains. “Some of the artwork we install is monumental – a technical term for work that is two metres in at least one dimension – and you can’t put something that huge on the Cathedral lawns if it is likely to be wet. It’ll just sink. Everything we do has to be reversible and cannot impact on the fabric of the building. This means no drilling holes or attaching brackets.” Placing the art is where Jacquiline comes in. Originally trained as a sculptor, she developed the Cathedral’s arts programme in 2009, earning it a reputation as a champion of contemporary art. 38 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
Jacquiline Creswell pictures the scene
Gary Price weighs up his options
Her round of exhibitions and studio visits, not to mention hosting artists on site, has resulted in collaborations with The Royal Academy, the Moore Foundation, Roche Court, Osborne Samuel, Royal Society of British Sculptors and Imperial War Museum among others. “Before installation begins I work out every exacting detail, planning a layout for the artwork that translates the vision of the artist and creates intriguing juxtapositions between the artworks,” she explains. “By placing work seamlessly within the architecture, using existing ledges instead of plinths for example, it’s possible create an interesting dialogue between the art and the space. I knew Ana Maria Pacheco’s Head of John the Baptist would work at Triforium level above the High Altar. I could see it…but Gary had to get it up there.” Fortunately, technical challenges like figuring out how to lift a twenty-stone art work over 40 feet above ground level without dropping or damaging it, is exactly what Gary loves. “I enjoy calculating the fulcrum, the balance and where to place the hoist, slings and ropes with my team,” he says. “Bruce Munro’s Star for example, had to be placed precisely over the centre of the font. A millimetre either way and it wouldn’t have worked.”
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Gary (second left) oversees the installation of a Sophie Ryder sculpture in 2016
Magna Flora 2015: The huge wrought iron frames were Gary’s biggest challenge
Untitled Study of Head by Ana Maria Pacheco over the South Cloister Door
The Kiss by Sophie Ryder being installed on the North Lawn
Sean Henry’s Man Lying on his Side exhibited in the Nave Aisle
Was there ever a particular installation that did give Gary a headache? “Ironically it wasn’t one of Jacquiline’s – it was the huge wrought iron horseshoes we put up for the 2015 Flower Festival. When we ran a test with just the frames it was fine but we didn’t take the additional weight of the water-soaked oases into account.” Another poser was Crucifixion (Construction), an abstract sculpture by Dame Barbara Hepworth, returned to the Cathedral in 2017 after being on long term loan. Jacquiline needed to find a space for the masterpiece that showed it to best advantage while protecting it. “I originally wanted to place it adjacent to the West Cloister, set back between the old Cedar trees, but it quickly became apparent that wasn’t going to happen,” she says. Twelve feet tall and nearly sixteen feet wide, the Hepworth was too large to be brought in via the cloister doors. Specialist installer Jimmy Mackenzie and Gary eventually managed to winch it over the cloister roof where the margin for error was zero. “Crucifixion represents a historic point in the development of abstract sculpture,” says Jacquiline, who is passionate about, and clearly feels a huge sense of responsibility for, the artists and artwork she puts on display. “I spend a lot of time reviewing the permanent art collection critically and if I think I can move work to better show it off, I will. It’s not something I take lightly but I am exploring the idea of moving the Hepworth a little to allow it to breathe.” And if Jacquiline does decide that’s the case, it’ll be back over to Gary to make it happen. For more: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
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Rose gold pendant, £595 With the help of this diamond and pink tourmaline, you’ll be her best friend forever From H R Tribbeck & Son, 12 Bridge Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324395; www.tribbecks.com
Bespoke cookies, from £2.95 Choose tasty bakes in whatever shape makes your mum’s heart flutter From Juliet Stallwood, Unit 12 Chaldicott Barns, Semley, Shaftesbury. tel: 07515 882030; www.julietstallwood.co.uk
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STYLE ICONS Sarah Moolla discovers how the Stockbridge store GAYNOR has managed to stay stylish and relevant for nearly four decades P ic t u r e s by Joh n Rose
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hen Gaynor Luckett’s eponymouslynamed shop started life some 40 years ago, it was selling ballgowns for the officers’ wives and for the debutantes. Gaynor herself used to make some of the ‘occasion-wear’ and would travel to Paris to source her designer dresses and accessories directly from the French fashion houses. It all sounds so old-schoolglamorous and of another time, another place. Yet in 2018, her store looks as modern, vibrant and chic as the owner herself, who happily shares her upbeat business story. “The idea of me starting out in retail was dreamed up in 1978 – I wanted a small personal shop full of clothes either designed and made by myself, or my favourite designers,” she explains. “I found a small Georgian shop, which was then a jewellers, at the top of Andover High Street, and went for it despite everyone’s reservations. 46 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
Even my own accountant only gave it six months. I’m so pleased I proved him wrong,” she laughs. And she has proved him wrong for a staggering 40 years, and a quick tour reveals why. Housed in a former cottage, the shop retains a homely vibe, yet is a labyrinth of colour, choice and style. It starts with the classic casuals at the front, with the luxe and designer located towards the third, and final section, of the shop. In between there’s pretty silk separates, bright cotton tunics, competitivelypriced, elegant jewellery, shoes, handbags – it is contemporary country meets fashionably sharp. There can be no doubt Gaynor, who relocated from Andover to her current Stockbridge store in 1992, is doing many things right to have succeeded in a highly competitive fast-fashion climate. She has not just kept hold of her loyal customer base but manages to encourage a steady stream of younger generation shoppers. How? Well just a little time spent here soon reveals another secret – it’s not just the carefully curated, quality stock, but also her
Clockwise from far left: Gaynor’s Stockbridge base since 1992; the store offers stylish choices; the team will help you accessorise; the chic Gaynor Luckett outside her shop
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Clockwise from above: Gaynor sources clothes from all over the world; Manager Francesca left, with Gaynor; Gaynor set up her business in 1978; the shop is a deceptively large space found in a pretty cottage
approach to sales. “One extremely important aspect of creating this store has been where the experience of purchasing clothes would always be fun, with service second to none,” she says. But also, more telling maybe, is her nurturing and supportive approach to the people who work with her. The manager, Francesca, a former dancer who unintentionally landed herself a job when she absentmindedly practised a few ballet moves while shopping there, reveals, “I wasn’t even looking for work but I instantly felt at home, so I accepted. I just love coming to work, it’s never ever a chore to come here.” And she’s not the only one drawn to the positivity of the place. “We see whole families through all the major milestones – from proms, weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and christenings,” says Gaynor. “Sometimes customers come in just to chat. We all feel it’s a real privilege to not just sell clothes, but be a part of people’s lives.” For more: Gaynor, High St, Stockbridge. tel: 01264 810366; www.gaynorstockbridge.com
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following including Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Victoria and David Beckham, and Kylie Minogue. Yon-Ka is also the preferred skincare line used on a wide range of television sets, including Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty. With these credentials, I am certain that I’m going to end up looking totally A-list! The choice of treatments of on offer is a delectable list of beauty treats from waxing, facials to Swedish massage. I want them all but we only have two hours. As I am wearing my winter legs, I opt for a half leg wax to welcome in the spring. It is the first time in the entire 20 year history of leg waxes that I can honestly say I feel no pain. Steph uses her own secret hand-picked wax, which is creamy, powdery and causes no pain when removed.
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As you can imagine bumps and bruises are presented almost daily at the centre, but do you actually know what are they? Bumps are swellings caused by fluid under the surface of the skin, while bruises are bluish or purple-coloured patches that appear because tiny blood vessels beneath the skin burst and leak blood into the soft tissue. They might not appear immediately after injury but your skin or affected area will often feel tender to touch and you may experience swelling. The quicker you act the better, and a cold pack held on the area will help to reduce swelling. A packet of frozen peas (or other vegetable!) will also do the job. If you’re using frozen vegetables, we recommend wrapping them first to prevent ice burns – the bag that is and not the affected area!
effect and recovery time of bumps and bruises. Sadly, as you age you will become more prone to bruising as the skin gets thinner and tissue beneath more fragile. The best advice we can offer everyone is to slow down, watch your step and keep those elbows tucked in. Sometimes though, there is no easy way to avoid bumps and bruises, especially if you participate in sport regularly. Twenty-four years young and proud of the bumps and bruises – it’s what made the centre the place it is today. Feel free to bring us your bumps and bruises!
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The Greyhound Inn SARAH MOOLLA discovers it’s team work that makes the dream work at this winning Wilton venue
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s soon as our totally adorable waitress leaves the table, I’m seized with a panic. What on earth was I thinking? Why didn’t I play it safe, and order something plain, something I knew, had had before, knew to be predictable? To start I’ve gone for thermador king prawns served on a garlic and herb crostini. I don’t even like king prawns, I like them small. I’m not sure what the thermador bit means – will a lobster arrive as well? My main is equally a list of things I’m not normally keen on: slow-cooked sticky BBQ glazed belly pork served with roasted cherry vine tomatoes, baked field mushroom, coleslaw and chunky rustic hand-cut sweet potato chips. I’m not drunk in case you’re wondering. But I am feeling a little bit giddy. I blame Pixie, the aforementioned adorable waitress and the whole damn lot of lovely Greyhound Inn team in fact. They are just so freaking welcoming, funny, hospitable and upbeat. Also meeting the Salisbury-born and bred chef Mark Barrow earlier did not help. His knowledge, expertise and passion for local food instills in me a devil-may-care, anything-from-the-specials attitude. Post-ordering I express my concerns to my dining companion, also known as my husband, who weirdly doesn’t seem to give a hoot. He’s clocked they do a mini gin flight and is busy wondering if he should sort his itinerary now or later. But first, he’s ordered the crispy whitebait with homemade tartare sauce, a firm favourite of his, which he declares to be amongst the finest he’s ever tasted. The light dusting of fine breadcrumbs and minimum frying allows the freshness of the succulent fish to pierce through.
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Turns out thermador is a sauce. Also turns out it’s delicious. Creamy, cheesy, mustardy and works a dream with my coiled, sweet prawns and the garlicky, delicately herbed, crunch of the crostini. I know immediately, this is one of those dishes that will always be lovingly remembered on the palate. By now all apprehensions are banished: the pork belly’s sticky, soft and long fibrous texture is delectable and I realise this is the original dish that spawned a thousand pulled pork pretenders. The sea-salted sweet potato fries have held their shape and bite, and the slow roasted tomatoes off-set the dish’s richness with little bursts of tartness. Husband’s grilled fillet of plaice is firm, fleshy, and light enough to work as the base for the accompanying sweet beetroot mash, chantry carrots and green beans with roasted garlic balsamic, topped with buttery capers. Pudding is the baked blueberry cheesecake; the dense slab of double-creamed vanilla lushness is perfectly sandwiched by the biscuit base and almost citrus-like sharp blueberries on top. The whole meal has been a delightful journey of flavours, textures and pitch-perfect service, ending with clean plates and big smiles. But for someone, there’s another leg to go and he can barely wait – the gin flight is about to leave. Three little tumblers of local gins, carefully selected by Kat, arrive on a board, along with slices of lemon and lime, two bottles of tonic in an ice-bucket and sprig of rosemary. It’s like a crafting kit for grown-ups and it’s touches like this that help demonstrate how the owners Nikki and Graeme McNulty have turned this once down-on-its-luck boozer into a winning bar and restaurant. There’s even exquisitely, sumptuously and lovingly renovated rooms to let (turn to page 66 for more on this story) for those reluctant to leave, like us. We retire to The Saddle Room, sleep like contented babies and in the morning, I have a huge fruit yoghurt sundae for breakfast. I thought I didn’t like yoghurt for breakfast. And guess what? Turns out I love it.
DINING DETAILS The Greyhound Inn, 4 Market Place, Wilton, Salisbury. tel: 01722 744050; www.greyhoundinnwilton.com Opening times 12pm-11pm Covers approx 50 Outdoor space Courtyard dining area Prices Starters £3-£8, mains £9 - £18, desserts £6 Vegetarian choice Lots including daily specials Disabled access Yes Drinks Local ales, good wine selection and an array of speciality gins Atmosphere Friendly service and first class food
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THE ANGEL INN Enjoy a casual or fine dining experience with a range of fine wines and gins from around the world.
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THE GROSVENOR ARMS, SHAFTESBURY Tom Blake, formerly head chef at River Cottage is the executive chef for the whole of the Stay Original Company, which includes The Grosvenor Arms in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Tom creates award-winning food, is renowned for his inspiring menus and over the years has cultivated a vast network of West Country farmers and suppliers
PAN FRIED SOUTH COAST HAKE FILLET, CLAMS, PEARLED SPELT, RAINBOW CHARD & SALSA VERDE (Serves 4) Tom says, “This is a real favourite with our customers. The south coast hake fillet and clams in this recipe are local and all our fish comes from British waters.� Ingredients 4 x 160g portions hake 120g pearled spelt 1 large glass of white wine 500ml fish or chicken stock 1 Spanish onion, finely diced 3 cloves of garlic, grated 1 stick of celery, diced 1 tbs chopped dill 50g Parmesan cheese or a good hard cheddar such as Old Winchester 50g fresh peas straight from the pods 200g rainbow chard, stalks trimmed 50g butter Salsa verde 2 tbs flat leaf parsley 2 tbs mint 2 tbs basil 1 clove garlic 1 tbs capers 1 tsp Dijon mustard Olive oil
Method To make the risotto 1. Sweat the onion, garlic and celery then add the spelt. 2. Add the white wine and reduce by half then add the stock. 3. Cook the spelt until soft and creamy then stir in the cheese and season well. 4. You can reheat the risotto base when you are ready to serve. To make the salsa verde 1. Chop the herbs and capers then stir in the mustard and oil. Add enough oil to make a thick paste. 2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan. Score
the skin on the hake then lightly oil and season well. 3. Put the hake fillets in the hot pan skin side down then leave to cook until the flesh is cooked 2/3 of the way then gently flip the fillets over. 4. Take the fillets out and leave to rest whilst you cook the clams. 5. Put the hake pan back on the heat then add a splash of white wine, the butter, clams, peas and chard then cover with a lid or a large plate. 6. After 2 minutes the clams will be open and the chard will be tender. 7. Finish the clams, peas and chard with the fresh dill and serve.
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PANNA COTTA (Serves 6) Tom says, “This is lovely served with strawberries, raspberries or sweet cherries, though my preference is for rhubarb.� Ingredients 150g sugar 500ml single cream 400ml buttermilk 3 leaves of gelatine
Method 1. Bring the cream and sugar to the boil in a stainless-steel pan then take off the heat. 2. Soak the gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes then take the leaves out and squeeze out any excess water. 3. Stir the soaked gelatine leaves into the hot cream then leave to cool for 10 minutes stirring every now and then. 4. Pour the cream through a fine sieve straight onto the buttermilk, stirring as you pour. 5. Using a jug, divide the mix into your panna cotta moulds and chill for four hours. For more: www.grosvenorarms.co.uk
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Salisbury’s Spire Gin introduces the newest member of the family; Solstice Gin. Handcrafted, small batch pink gin made locally. Hibiscus infused gin with a hint of summer fruits. Just like Spire Gin it makes a fabulous gin and tonic, garnished with a raspberry or better still add it to a glass of Prosecco for a proper celebration! Solstice Gin: locally made, locally sourced and rather delicious!
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Pritchetts of Salisbury The local name you can trust Pritchett’s Butchers are a family run business, of three generations, that have been serving the people of Salisbury the highest quality meat for over 150 years. • Locally sourced meat • Handmade Sausages, Burgers and Faggots (now gluten free). • We provide hog roast hire for any occasion and have been doing so for nearly 20 years- making us one of the most experienced in the area.
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IN A JAM (AND IN A PICKLE) A former Royal Navy and commercial boatbuilder has found himself on a whole new journey of adventure, and venture, thanks to his chutney-making. David Burton, who lives in Harnham, explains, “I’d always made chutney at home, but after retiring, I set up in Charter Market and took my makes to a few food shows. “The response was very positive and my stockists now include Salisbury Cathedral, and the Information Centre. A very special moment was creating a Magna Carta chutney for the Cathedral in 2015, where I used ingredients and spices that were available 800 years ago.” About two years ago, David also contacted Sarah Marks about making jam for his Made in Salisbury range. Sarah says, “I started selling eight years ago through Country Markets Ltd which is a cooperative, and was originally part of the Women’s Institute. ‘Where possible, I use fruit that I have grown myself, as a huge part of the enjoyment is watching the fruit grow and ripen. Making and selling a product from raw ingredients that is in touch with the changing seasons is very rewarding. “It is also great to hear about what part of the world my jars have been taken to. One of my customers is a jazz musician living in Spain who places orders by email.” For more: www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk
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Taking it to the very veg of existence
KNOW YOUR ONIONS Maybe you don’t know your blanching from your boiling? Or maybe you’re keen to learn why you should grate a broccoli and which part of a ginger root is best for you. Riverford have launched a series of Master Veg Classes to assist in such veggie important matters.
Natasha Beatty, a Riverford cook explains, “Together we’ll turn a brimming box of veg, fresh from our farm, into an inspirational organic feast. You’ll get stuck in, learning lots of essential skills – such as the best way to slice greens and segment citrus, and how to make sure your onions never catch in the pan. “We keep the classes small to give plenty of chance for questions and individual guidance – it’s very relaxed and people of all abilities are welcome. At Riverford we really believe food brings people together, so after the class, we’ll all sit down to enjoy the meal over a glass of organic wine or beer.” Riverford is offering two readers a chance to participate in a Hampshire Master Veg class, as well as be sent a box of farm fresh vegetables to carry on experimenting at home. Just answer this question: Broccoli belongs to which family? a. Bush. b. Addams. c. Cabbage. Email your answer to info@mediaclash.co.uk marked Salisbury Life / Riverford competition. The winner will be selected at random and contacted after the closing date of 13 April. For more: www.riverford.co.uk
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BON APPETIT! The people of Tisbury are going to find a little piece of France on their doorstep on 24 March when the High Street will be taken over by a group of traders called France at Home. Tisbury parish councillor Janet Amos explains, “France at Home is a very well established travelling team, who initiated the very first authentic French market held in the UK back in 1994. It is still the only team to be a member of the Franco-British chamber of commerce and industry. “The traders mostly come from different ‘departments’ in Normandy and cross the Channel every week to offer a wide range of top quality products which includes regional cheeses, freshly baked bread, patisserie treats, olives, dried fruits, handbags, jewellery and Provençal soaps.” There’s also the chance to sample a huge variety of French food including tartiflette – the famous cheese, bacon and potato dish from the French Alps, and the ready to cook canned duck Cuisses de Canard, along with croissants, crepes and baguettes.
Mark’s culinary creations have helped make The Greyhound Inn a winner
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FAST TRACK When Nikki and Graeme McNulty were asked to ‘babysit’ a rundown Wilton boozer to save it from closure, they thought it would be a short stay. However eight years later they have turned The Greyhound Inn into a huge success. Nikki explains, “We reintroduced food and this offering has grown from strength to strength. We started off simple and continued to develop thanks to our head chef Mark Barrow who creates beautifully crafted rustic classic dishes, “This is my idea of a purrfect pint”
using seasonal and local produce.” Nikki and Graeme also undertook major renovations of the 17th century coaching inn, beginning in 2012. “Being a listed building, the planning and design took a long time to negotiate and it wasn’t always easy,” admits Nikki. “But we now have six beautiful letting spaces and it’s been wonderful seeing the place restored to its former glory.” For more: www.greyhoundinnwilton.com
FELINE FINE We’re not the only local institution celebrating a birthday this year with the charity iCatCare based in Tisbury celebrating its 60th anniversary. And to mark the occasion they are suggesting cat cocktail parties. This isn’t a knees-up involving only kitties, but a fun fundraiser idea. Jo Vuckovic, the charity’s digital communications manager, explains, “Individuals invite friends, family, colleagues and clients to enjoy cat-
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themed cocktails and the attendees will be asked to make a donation to International Cat Care, which the party host will collect and pay to the charity.” Those who register will receive a free Cat Cocktail Party Pack, which includes invitations, a poster, photo props such as cat ears and a cat quiz along with nine cat-themed cocktail recipe cards including how to make the rum-based, Mogito. For more: wwww.icatcare.org
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Sunday 11th March Spoil your Mum with a special 3 course carvery buffet and a glass of Prosecco for all Mums. Adults £19.50 under 12’s £9.50 and under 5’s £5. Prosecco only £15 per bottle.
Easter Sunday Sunday 1st April Celebrate Easter with your family with a 3 course carvery buffet. Adults £19.50, under 12’s £9.50 and under 5’s £5. The Easter Bunny is hopping by with an Easter Egg for all children. Booking Essential call 01980 677467 www.hisalisbury-stonehenge.co.uk Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge Solstice Park, Amesbury SP4 7SQ
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How Salisbury Playhouse’s pantomime is bringing financial magic and recognition to the city Fairy godmothers, wishing genies and magic beans – they have all become an intrinsic part of the festive period, but pantomimes also provide a significant financial boost for both their venues and their hometowns. Oh yes they do. Salisbury Playhouse’s last pantomime, Jack and The Beanstalk, attracted more than 23,000 people over Christmas. Wiltshire Creative’s Lucy Rouse says, “It is estimated that for every £1 of public money invested, up to £6 is generated for the local economy on car parking, restaurants, accommodation and so on. With 23,000 visitors to the pantomime, up to 1,000 visitors a day on matinee days, there would have been considerable discretionary spend in the city.” The show, written by Andrew Pollard and directed by Ryan McBryde, has also been nominated five times at The Great British Pantomime Awards, putting it up there with one of the best nationally. It has been shortlisted in the categories of Best Panto (for theatres with under 750 seats), Best Staging and Set, Best Leading Male, Best Baddie and Best Ensemble.
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Tim Croall from Salisbury Playhouse says, “We’re delighted that Jack and the Beanstalk has received an incredible five nominations at the Great British Pantomime Awards. A huge amount of work goes into producing the annual Playhouse pantomime – from the writers, creative and production teams to the staff and volunteers who look after our audiences – and not forgetting the brilliant cast. We can’t wait to find out who the winners are.” The winners will be announced on 15 April at New Wimbledon Theatre, London in a glittering panto awards special, hosted by Christopher Biggins with the help of special guests. For more: www.salisburyplayhouse.com
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I’m getting married this September in the Medieval Hall, and these hessian jars are my test decorations
This rather strange creature was taken on a day excursion to the Troll Wall during a cruise to Norway
My husband-to-be and I have just adopted a cat through Salisbury Cat Protection and this mouse is a little reminder that she will soon be part of our family
MY DESK This mug is by Rob Ryan, who is the inspiration behind the papercut art I create in my spare time
HANNAH TINKLER Photos by JOHN ROSE
I was thrilled to meet my favourite author Philippa Gregory at last year’s Salisbury Literary Festival where she signed this book
This is a royal mandate from Queen Elizabeth I ordering the installation of Thomas Paynter as prebendary of Shipton, dated 1587, written in Latin and with a fragment of the Queen’s own seal
Hannah joined Salisbury Cathedral as assistant archivist in 2017, and is employed as part of a Heritage Lottery Fund project, which involves updating the library and archive catalogue and putting it online. “It’s a dream job,” says Hannah, whose desk is situated in the Cathedral’s Chapter House, “I feel so lucky to be able to play a part in helping to preserve and promote our understanding of such an important collection.” For more: www. salisburycathedral.org.uk
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OPEN for BUSINESS A look back through the years with Salisbury businesses who share the secrets of their years, decades, and even centuries, of success ď ˇ
Dinghams in Fisherton Street in 1982 when it first opened, now the site of A Splash of Colour
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he backbone of Salisbury Life’s phenomenal success over the last 15 years has been the input and inspiration from local businesses. The indies, the entrepreneurs, the small traders, the imaginative retailers, the shops, stores and stalls who have worked tirelessly to keep Salisbury thriving. From the one-man-band like Luke Robson of LR Leather Repairs set up in No 44 Homeworks, through to the family jewellers H R Tribbecks, which have been in Salisbury since 1905. Here we ask them share their favourite early memories and their tips for surviving in business
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Andrew Hodder is senior partner at the solicitors and law firm Where in Salisbury did Whitehead Vizard first set up? We have been in the heart of Salisbury since the 1840s, originally in the New Canal, moving to our current premises in the 1960s. One of our most recent clients came to us for assistance with a house purchase. We have also bought and sold properties for his parents and grandparents and it is very rewarding to be chosen to help generations of the same family. Why has the firm been so successful for so long? With careful planning and the support of loyal well trained staff. We enjoy relatively low staff turnover. Also, being engaged in the business community in Salisbury, we have been able to see problems coming and make any necessary adjustments. Close Gate Chambers 60 High Street Salisbury; tel: 01722 412141 www.whitehead-vizard.co.uk
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PRITCHETTS BUTCHERS
Charles Aldridge is the co-director of the meat and produce shop What do you know about Pritchetts’ history? We are currently trying to find out as much as we can. We do know that Pritchetts have had the Fish Row shop for 150 years, but have heard that there may have been another Pritchetts near by. Coming from a time when there were many butchers shops in Salisbury, we are now the only shop left in the centre of the city, which is a real shame for the industry but proves we must be doing something right. Has your trade changed over the years? There will always be people who enjoy good, well-produced food and service with a smile, and we will always be the one to provide that. 5 Fish Row, Salisbury, tel: 01722 324346
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H R TRIBBECK & SON
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Salisbury’s Casa Fina was established in 1983
Pritchetts has been a butchers on Fish Row for at least 150 years
Nicola and Becca Hardingham strive to keep Dinghams a success
What has been your own favourite retail moment? It was ‘selling’ a small silver charm to a little boy, who emptied out his piggy bank on the counter. He wanted to buy a present for his mummy for Mother’s Day. He walked out with a beautiful gift wrapped pressie – and his money box was still full. 12 Bridge Street, Salisbury, tel: 01722 324395; www.tribbecks.com
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CASA FINA
The homeware store owned by Susi Mason What did you sell a lot of in 1983? Spanish and Italian ceramics were popular such as painted leopards and an urn piled high with oranges. Woollen Pupo rugs were big as well. How have you stood the test of time? We haven’t stood still, our stock has evolved over the years to suit demand but we have never compromised on good design, quality and value. For example, three years ago we introduced antique and vintage china and glass in amongst the new items and that has added a whole new dimension to Casa Fina. 62 High Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 326428; www.casafinasalisbury.co.uk
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table. Letters were sent to suppliers and things grew until they opened a shop in Winchester, and then in the Market Place in Salisbury. How have you survived times of recession? We have found communication is key. We share our calendar with all the staff members, hold regular meetings and write up the notes for everyone to see. We are also in the process of making an e-commerce site, that will have a blog, 28 Market Place, Salisbury. tel: 01722 506045; www.dinghams.co.uk
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Becca Hardingham, director of the kitchenware store How did Dinghams start? Somebody suggested to Ann and Guy Hardingham, that Salisbury was missing a cookshop, and they started planning at the kitchen
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THE SHARP PRACTICE
Becky Faithfull, co-owner of the tattoo and piercing shop What is background to The Sharp Practice? It is a family run business, started by just myself and my partner Matt. I would pierce and he would tattoo, this is when we were located in Winchester Street, Salisbury. From there, we outgrew the premises and moved to our current Catherine Street address.
What advice would you give to others hoping to do as well as you have? Staff is possibly the thing of the utmost importance. I am so proud of my staff. I also think location is key and I am so glad we came to Salisbury 18 years ago. 2/8 Catherine Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 410148; www.sharp-practice.com www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 81
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Top to bottom: Jason Regent (right, inset) cites his grandfather as a source of inspiration when founding his menswear shop; Becky Faithfull with partner Matt and son Jake; Luke’s motivation is to help stop landfill
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Jason Regent, the company director of the menswear shop What is the story behind Regent? I originally came to Salisbury to help a struggling local retail store, and ended up falling in love with the location, as well as a local girl, who I ended up marrying! My grandfather is a big inspiration in my career. He worked as a butler for the Fleming family including Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond novels. How have you coped with times of recession? It can be a worry and we had a rather slow start to 2017, and we were just not sure what the cause was. But are always thinking about new and innovative ways to bring people in such as the Regent Liquor Club. 73 New Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 335151
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LR LEATHER REPAIRS
Luke Robson is the founder of the leather repair business. What was the motivation behind LR Leather Repairs? I saw the opportunity to fight back against today’s ‘throw-away’ society. The excessive production of short-lived disposable items is just silly. Everyday I am saving multiple objects from landfill and that can only be a good thing. What has helped your business thrive? The sense of community, in Fisherton Street in particular. Based in No 44 Homeworks, 44 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. tel: 07510 158035; www.lukerobson.co.uk 82 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
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collection, as well as the planning of events and, most importantly, making sure that all our visitors really enjoy and appreciate the time that they spend at Arundells. Did you know Sir Edward Heath? Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him. I was quite young when he was prime minister, but I was enthusiastically learning to sail in the 1970s and was very aware of his Morning Cloud yachts and his success as a world-class yachtsman. I also remember the Mike Yarwood impressions that were a key part of his popular TV show at that time, and the various newspaper cartoons that featured Ted Heath and Harold Wilson. Some of these originals are part of the Arundells’ collection. What was your first ever job? Sticking lot numbers on to the backs of store cattle and weighing sheep in Tavistock and Holsworthy for livestock markets in Devon. HERITAGE
ARUNDELLS Ivan Smith, the manager of Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation, Arundells, talks artwork, sailing and starting out in agriculture Tell us about a little about Arundells’ history… It is easy to look at the front and think ‘Georgian House’ and it is true to say that a great deal of what you first see is as a result of work carried out by John Wyndham in the first half of the 18th century. However, the oldest part of the house dates to the 13th century, when it was built as a canonry. Has it had other uses? It was used as both a boys’ and girls’ school in Victorian times and was taken over by the Red Cross as a base for its library service during the Second World War. Sir Edward Heath moved to Arundells in 1985. He loved the peace and beauty of the house and garden, and lived here until his death in 2005. How has it become somewhere for people to visit? Sir Edward very much wanted the house, and his unique collection of art and memorabilia, to be available for people to visit and enjoy. The Charitable Foundation was set up following his death and our firm objective is to honour his wishes.
Did you stay in agriculture? I went on to train and qualify as a chartered surveyor, specialising in rural estate management. I managed a big portfolio of different National Trust properties in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire and then became the resident agent on a large private estate in West Cornwall. I was then a commercial director at Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester for nearly ten years and my last job – before coming to Arundells – was MD of Frome Livestock Market. What are the wow factors for visitors do you think? Seeing the unique collection of paintings, photographs and memorabilia, and finding out how much Sir Edward Heath accomplished in his lifetime. He was an officer who saw active service with the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, a prime minister and a hard working member of parliament for more than 51 years, a first rate yachtsman and captain of the British Admirals Cup team, and a talented musician and conductor. How do so many components work as one ‘collection’?’ The fact that Arundells still has the feeling of being very much Sir Edward’s home, rather than a museum. The garden is a place that provides real peace and tranquillity, with its river frontage and stunning views back to the spire of the Cathedral.
THE GARDEN IS A PLACE THAT PROVIDES REAL PEACE AND TRANQUILLITY
What is your role at Arundells? I took over as manager about two years ago. Working closely with the trustees and my colleagues, I manage the property as a heritage attraction – looking after the opening arrangements, the care and preservation of the house and
Do you have any personal favourite pieces? The entrance hall, also known as the sailing hall, has models of the five Morning Cloud yachts within a huge glass display case. I am also very fond of a lovely painting of Golden Cap in West Dorset by John Nash.
Are there particular aspects to Arundells you’d like to learn more about? I am particularly keen to find out more about its early roots as a canonry; the brief period that it became home to two schools; and the huge amount of repair and refurbishment work carried out by Robert Hawkings and his wife in the 1960s. For more: Arundells, The Cathedral Close, Salisbury; tel: 01722 331440; www.arundells.org
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ELISABETH BENSON Elisabeth Benson is owner of Party On A Plate, which provides children’s party packages. Here she talks about wanting to be prime minister, loving slime and what being in the army taught her... What did you want to be when you were a little girl? I’m originally from Fleetwood in Lancashire, and was encouraged by my family to be whatever I wanted to be. At the age of 10 this was to be prime minister (that’s on hold for now), then I developed a real life long passion for the arts and did a degree in theatre and English. What was your eventual career choice? I commissioned from Sandhurst as an army officer and found myself working in a very different type of theatre, including Northern Ireland and Iraq. I was posted to British Army’s Land Forces in Wilton in 2004, and both my daughters were born in the wonderful Salisbury hospital – I have been part of Salisbury life ever since. I was a major in the Royal Corps of Signals, and since resigning my commission, have served as a parttime reservist and worked for the military charity, Tickets For Troops. How did Party on a Plate come about? I have always had an interest in business, have gained a vast amount of varied skills and expertise in the armed forces over 20 years, along with plenty of experience in event planning. I wanted to draw all of this together with a fresh and fun challenge to grow a successful business by myself and to do so organically without start up investment.
have to understand what the main priority is and stay focused whilst managing a number of concurrent tasks; that is really valuable experience you always carry with you. What advice would you give to other people who are thinking about taking the plunge into having their own business? It will take time to establish yourself and earn a reliable income, so only take calculated risk and be really, really, strict with how much you invest at each stage. If you have been used to a structured career with annual holidays, then this may be a shock to the system so make sure you ring-fence proper breaks and include this in your budget. Any regrets? I think you can only regret what you don’t try.
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What are you working on at the moment? I am about to launch the ‘Party On A Plate Badge of Brilliance’, which is being awarded to recognise only the very best children’s party entertainers. What are your plans for Party on a Plate’s future? I’d like to see it firmly established in the South West as a recognised and trusted quality brand, then extend this across the country, possibly as a franchise model.
When did you first go into business? Party On A Plate officially launched in November last year, although I have been enjoying trialling the concept for about a year now.
Are there trends in the world of children’s parties? Children just want to have a great time with their friends, blow out the candles and to remember a happy day, but having said that there is definitely a re-emerging trend for traditional party games.
It’s such a clever idea; tell us a little about how it works… We arrange a bespoke party package of invites, food, cake and party bags all ready to serve along with tableware, matches and cleaning pack; in fact everything less the cake knife. We work to any party theme, cater for dietary requirements and any special requests. And birthday girls and boys can even help design their cake.
Any personal favourite party items? Whenever I am asked for a science party I have plenty of fun with test tubes and petri dishes and I love testing experiments to make kits for the party bags. My six-year-old daughter Isabel and I recently spent a fantastic few hours trying out slime recipes.
Sounds wonderful, but do you ever miss the army? I love that my business is my own – that I can decide the direction and that I have to accept full responsibility and ownership for everything that happens. However, after working with so many great teams in the army, it can be a bit lonely too. In the army you
What’s one thing about you that would surprise people? I was the Combined Services Ladies Epee Champion once upon a time. That surprises even me to be honest. For more: Party On A Plate, Party HQ, Teapot Street, Wylye, Wiltshire. tel: 07446 710010; www.partyonaplate.co.uk
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SCHOOL REPORT SPECIAL Our mid-term round-up of the most exciting, inspiring and important education stories in the region
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Jeevan is never lost in translation
TELLING IT LIKE IT IS
‘More!’ say the crowds
St Swithun’s student Sophia Vines has recently been selected for the National Youth Choirs Great Britain (NYCGB). Sophia will join the Soprano Two section of the National Youth Girls’ Choir. Director of music at St Swithun’s, Mrs YiRu Hall, says, “This is a terrific opportunity for Sophia. Performing with other talented and like-minded people will really take her singing to the next level.”
A pupil from Sandroyd beat more than 2,400 pupils from across the UK to win the Junior Language Challenge. Jeevan, who studies French at the Salisbury school, had to successfully navigate three stages of the competition, where each focused on a different language, to qualify for the regional finals in Bristol which focused on Japanese. In the national final, held in Islington last November, Jeevan, along with 30 other finalists from across the UK, was assessed for his knowledge of Zulu. Headmaster Alastair Speers says, “Jeevan’s win in this highly competitive and academically challenging competition is a fitting reward for his diligence, versatility and aptitude for languages in general.”
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King Edward VI School in Hampshire has been welcoming students from its partner school in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA in February for the away leg of a cultural exchange. “This is part of a decade-long programme,” explains development officer Suzanne Hooper. “In the autumn, 10 King Edward’s pupils spent nearly two weeks in the States meeting their exchange buddies and experiencing American life. They explored the city, took part in the annual scavenger hunt, visited galleries, museums and the NASCAR centre, as well as visiting a mountain nature reserve to see bears and coyotes. “Their US counterparts enjoyed trips to Stonehenge, London and Oxford, as well as the forging of life long friendships.” For more: www.kes.hants.sch.uk
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There was more than just one winner at the ISA National Swimming Championships on 21 January. It was a gold and three bronzes for Leehurst Swan athletes, including Ethan Hemming who, not only came third in his first ever national event, but got to meet Olympic athlete Duncan Goodhew the evening before his race. Mrs Pearce, Head of PE at Leehurst Swan says, “I was so proud of all our swimmers and their determination. Our medallists swam strongly, and it was such an honour to see them collect their medals.” For more: www.leehurstswan.org.uk
Meeting Duncan was synchronicity for Ethan
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Treasured collections
BY THE BOOK The Literary Festival at Godolphin in Salisbury last year has been revealed to have attracted more than 1,000 visitors. One of the many highlights, along with anecdotes from former Vogue and Sunday Times writer Giles Hattersley, entertainment from the comedy writing duo Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris and a visit from award-winning illustrator Jennie Maizels, was the talk
from the internationally renowned novelist Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and New Boy. Festival organiser, Davina Jones, says, “Tracy’s event in particular attracted a large audience into Godolphin. But it was thrilling to see all ages involved in so many levels of engagements with all our brilliant speakers.”
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SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT Harnham Infants School, Harnham Junior School, Greentrees Infants and Juniors and St Mark’s Junior School all took part in a project to learn about museum displays. Salisbury Museum’s Louise Tunnard explains, “Organised by our learning team, each project started with the museum team coming to the school and hosting a discussion with each class, getting them to think about just what a museum could collect, and how best to show it.
“This was followed by classes visiting Salisbury Museum and seeing how the collections are shown there. The really creative bit followed schools making their own collections, and deciding on ways to best display them. The results were brilliant one-day museums in the school halls with staff, parents, visitors and fellow pupils enjoying the collections.” For more: www.salisburymuseum.org.uk
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What is parental responsibility? Parental Responsibility (PR) is the power of a parent to make decisions affecting their child’s upbringing. Parents with PR are entitled to information about their child unless there is a court order in place preventing such information. Is it the same for all parents? Married parents and unmarried mothers automatically acquire PR and continue to have it after separation or divorce. Unmarried fathers obtain PR either by being registered as the child’s father at the time of birth or by obtaining a Child Arrangement Order.
LAW Q&A JEREMY TIER from Broadbent Solicitors LLP discusses the rights of parents and individuals with parental responsibility in relation to a child’s education
What parental rights does a parent with PR have in relation to a child’s education? To attend a parents’ meeting; to express a preference when choosing a school; to become a parent governor; to receive information on the child’s education. If I don’t have PR, will the school deal with me?
Schools try to avoid getting involved in disputes between parents following breakdowns in their relationships. In the event of a dispute the parents should provide a copy of any court order together with assurances that the order is still valid. When will a school get involved? The school will often inform the parent that the child lives with that the parent without PR should be involved in the child’s education. They are, however, unable to do anything if the parent with PR refuses to share information on their child. Can I change my child’s surname with the school? A child must be registered on the school admission register with the name that appears on their birth certificate even if they are known by a different name. Even informal arrangements for a child to be known by a new name or a hyphenated name require consent. For more: www.battbroadbent.co.uk
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Where the WILD THINGS are They may be uncultivated little runaways, but if you know where to look, you’ll see wild plants and flowers bringing joy, beauty and balance to the ecosystem in every corner of Salisbury Wor d s a nd pic t u r e s by BE T H H A LSK I 98 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
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ver wondered what a wild orchid looks like? Do you know your cowslips from your cuckoo flower? Did you know buttercup petals contain a layer of air making them reflect like a mirror? Or that one field can be home to more than 30 different types of dandelion? To learn such things, you can go exploring the streets, plains and parks of Salisbury with The Great British Wildflower Hunt. Their free guides are full of pictures, stories and facts about wildflowers, and each plant is scored, so the hunt suits all ages including children. And if you count what you see, you’ll be helping the work of Salisbury charity Plantlife. To help get you started on the flower trail, here are nine wildflower hotspots around Salisbury...
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GROVELY WOOD LEADING TO LITTLE LANGFORD DOWN, WILTSHIRE WT NATURE RESERVE
A wonderful expanse of woodland bordering Great Wishford, three miles from Salisbury. April brings spectacular displays of bluebells. A 40-minute walk from the car park is Little Langford Down, a hidden treasure of chalk grassland among the woodland. Spring and summer are great for cowslips and orchids.
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The original Salisbury. A beautiful expanse of chalk grassland surrounds this ancient Iron Age hill fort, owned by English Heritage. Take one of many paths around it in spring and summer and you’ll walk through the stunning displays of wildflowers, including many species of buttercup.
MIDDLE STREET MEADOW, HARNHAM
Easily reached on foot from the city centre, Middle Street Meadow is just behind the Harnham Mill pub. Part of the ancient Salisbury water meadows system, it has riverside walks and some areas specifically kept for wildflowers. Beauties such as ragged robin can be found here.
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Starting opposite the Five Rivers Leisure club, follow the boardwalk along the River Avon and take in iconic wetland plant species such as yellow flag iris and cuckoo flower. Look out for wildlife such as kingfishers and water voles too.
PEPPERBOX HILL
Pepperbox Hill holds a loftly position to the south east of Salisbury, and the views are spectacular. Home to a mosaic of grassland and scrub, the site also boasts a significant population of juniper bushes – a key stronghold for this declining species.
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COCKEY DOWN, LAVERSTOCK
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AVON VALLEY LOCAL NATURE RESERVE
It’s a steep climb to the top of this chalk downland, but the panoramic view of Salisbury and the Cathedral spire means it’s worth it. Among the array of grassland species, including bird’s foot trefoil, you could be lucky enough to see and smell the pretty, purple fragrant orchid.
MARTIN DOWN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE
This National Nature Reserve is famous for its flowers with burnt tip orchids – a local speciality – being a big attraction. The landscape gently undulates as far as the eye can see, with scabious and knapweed giving it a beautiful purple glow in the summer.
COOMBE BISSETT DOWN
This reserve has a variety of features to capture the imagination, not least the medieval terraces known as strip lynchets, which give an idea of how long the area has been used for farming. Look out for resident beauties such as the clustered bell flower and pyramidal orchids.
HAMPTON PARK ROUNDABOUT
Last year a member of the public alerted Plantlife to the happy fact that a stunning display of orchids could be seen on the grass wasteland opposite the roundabout – possibly the least likely wildflower site on this list.
For more: www.plantlife.org.uk
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ome places feel like a breath of fresh air. Maybe it’s the setting, the light, the space, the design, the layout, or maybe it’s the alchemy of all these things put together, but certain properties have that ability to make you feel instantly at home. Dippendale is one such dwelling. At every turn, it feels like peace, space and natural light has been made a design priority – from the galleried landing to the double height dining room. Found in the village of Whiteparish, just some seven miles from Salisbury, this 4,000 square foot of contemporary loveliness is nestled in 1.5 acres of English country-style gardens (complete with it’s own five bar gate) – which of course means no road noise. Looking further afield is just that, fields and rolling countryside. Raise your eyes towards the heavens, and drink in a glorious expanse of rural sky, with not even a flight path to interrupt the view. The rear gardens are delightfully landscaped, predominantly laid to lawn with feature borders studded with specimen trees and shrubs. The patio, which makes a wonderful entertaining area, extends the breadth of the house and is tiered to suit the varying levels. Inside the five-bedroom home, the sense of well-being and space continues. On the ground floor, in each of the principal living areas, bi-fold doors lead out to the gardens, and upstairs, four of the bedrooms have their own glass balustrade-style balconies. The wealth of sparkling glass and clean lines is what 104 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
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really makes this house special. The open tread half twist oak staircase, that leads to the impressive galleried library with extensive shelving and reading area, is just one of the features that feels like a well thought-out welcome. Each decently-sized bedroom is served by its own luxurious ensuite facilities with extensive wardrobe space, while the master suite features a walk through dressing room and an exquisite ensuite bathroom comprising Victoria and Albert free standing bath, twin wash hand basins and a double shower cubicle. Throughout the whole family home, attention has been to paid to the smallest of details. For example in the kitchen, which was designed by Harwoods of Winterbourne, there’s not just the beautiful granite worktops but also fully integrated appliances including two pyrolytic Siemens ovens, five ring induction hob, fridge freezer, microwave, warming drawer and dishwasher. A sign of true intelligent design though, is how much thought has gone into not just what you can see, but what you can’t. Energy efficiency and security has been given proper consideration, including the mains gas underfloor heating, high level insulation, LED lighting, sophisticated CCTV cameras and an alarm system. From its solid oak floor to the tip of its high vaulted ceilings, this is a spacious and luxury home that will put you in a positive headspace. For more: www.charles-powell.co.uk
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red grew up and went school in Salisbury. He studied graphics at Salisbury Art College before working in the advertising industry as a graphic designer. In 1990 Fred became self employed and started to develop an Illustrative style. His illustrations having been used in the Radio Times, Reader’s Digest, and many national Sunday papers. One of America’s leading art publishers, Bentley, sold his art prints worldwide and later he had success with Washington Green in the UK. Fred continues to draw and paint from his home studio in Salisbury, on a variety of subjects in a range of mediums, landscapes and cityscapes. Railways and pubs feature strongly. I was born in St Albans in 1960. I came to Salisbury aged three when my father, Alec, began lecturing at Salisbury Art College. I am the youngest of four, two elder sisters who had left home by the time I was four or five and an elder brother by eight years, so I was pretty much left up to my own devices at home. Generally I had a pretty conventional, middle class, 1930s suburban housing estate, local secondary school sort of upbringing. I was indifferent to school, and intent on getting by with as little work as possible. I spent most of my secondary school time daydreaming or skiving by the railway line, trainspotting. I used to think I wanted to be an engine driver. My first piece of art of note was a train painting. It won The Junior Prize in the BBC South Today art competition in 1965. I won £5 and bought a Corgi Ford Mustang and a Bedford low loader with excavator with the money. At art college we made celebrity telephones – mine was Robin Day, which was shown on Blue Peter. I still have the badge. I was a builder’s labourer during the summer holidays from college and I still like to get outdoors in the summer on mural projects. But on the whole, pretty much most of my work has been art related work. I trained as a graphic designer and worked in advertising before becoming a freelance artist and illustrator.
FRED FIEBER The illustrator, who was awarded a Blue Peter badge for his Robin Day telephone, talks trains, pubs and automobiles I have always been fascinated by pubs, ever since I bought my first pint when I was 14 in the Star Inn on Brown Street. I do lament the fact that so many interesting pubs have now gone. Pub culture is now very different. Also physically many pubs have changed with the trend of knocking pubs through into one large area. Pubs are great to draw, I really enjoy their diverse nature, from the great tiled, marbled gin palaces to the humble, terraced, back street boozer. I’m very fond of The Horsebox bar in The Haunch of Venison. It is very sad to see many of the pubs that I frequented in my formative drinking years in the mid 70s disappear. I have many fond memories of the characters, and the architectural and social history that has been lost. I have two grown-up children who both work in the creative industry in London. I also have a young son with my wife, Anne-Marie, who is a ceramic artist and teacher. I’d describe myself as generally content and reliable, with a secret urge to be a show off.
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I enjoy (if that’s the right word) watching Salisbury FC and still just about manage to play five-a-side football regularly. I’m enjoying learning how to play the guitar and of course I’m always fond of a pint of real ale. I also like The End of the Road festival very much. I’d say painting the Milford Street Bridge mural was probably my biggest achievement. My ambitions are to stay happy, keep playing football for as long as possible and collect more ridiculous American classic cars. I’m not big on material stuff, but I have recently acquired a 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix, which is fun. There are a few classic cars I should have bought in the early 80s that would have given me a nice pension. For more: www.fredfieber.com
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