Salisbury Life - Issue 258

Food/Arts/Entertainment/Shopping/Property Issue 258 / High Summer 2018 / £3

CELEBRATING THE BEST IN SALISBURY & WILTSHIRE

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PHOTOGRAPHERS SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE IMAGES 258 / HIGH SUMMER 2018 / TAKE COVER

WHEN IN ROMSEY…

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EXPLORING THE MARVELLOUS MARKET TOWN

HEAVEN SCENT

THE PARTERRE PERFUME MAKERS AT KEYNESTON MILL

THE UMBRELLAS BRIGHTENING UP SALISBURY

GALLOPING GOURMET

STAR GAZING

FROM SALISBURY HOSPITAL WORKER TO CELEBRITY SNAPPER Also BEAUTY WITH ELEANOR OSMOND /THE ART OF HARRY BUNCE

TASTING MENU AT WHITE HORSE ROMSEY

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EDITOR’S LETTER

ABOVE, Day time shot of

the brollies and doves over Salisbury High Street; BELOW, Catonese tea caddy (page 46)

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f you haven’t been getting under your umbrella (-ella -ella) and making like Rhianna over the last new weeks, then you need to get yourself down Salisbury’s High Street pronto and take cover under the city’s glorious art installation. It also contains a few illuminated doves, a nod to the message of peace and positivity brought to the city by the recent Les Colombes exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral. Turn to page 57 for the business thinking behind the idea, and to page 7 to see how the brollies are taking social media by storm.

Many of the images have been impressive, but it can take a professional to make something truly magical, like Ash Mills does with our cover image. Turn to page 10 to see more of Ash’s work, alongside many other talented professionals who each, for World Photo Day on 19 August, share with us a memorable image from their back catalogue.

We also take a roam around Romsey (page 28) to explore the delights that have made this market town such a special destination, and we go green on page 46 with a locally-sourced, emerald-hued shopping page, plus inspiring interviews, amazing arts and positive business stories.

See you in three weeks time!

COVER Night time shot of the umbrellas

by Ash Mills; www.ashmills.zenfolio.com

SARAH MOOLLA

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Issue 258 / High Summer 2018

cover feature

59 Salisbury umbrellas How the High Street art

installation came into being

the arts

10 Photography Photographers put their favourite

image in the frame

19 JASON DIMMOCK The star work of former

Salisbury hospital worker turned photographer

19 INTRO Messums Wiltshire’s new thought-provoking

photography exhibition

20 WHAT’S ON Arts, gigs, festivals and family fun, it’s

time to update your diary

25 Film Lucy Rouse talks autumn movies

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out of town

28 romsey 10 reasons to love this town 32 The Romsey show A round-up of the

best in show

FOOD & DRINK

37 ROMSEY FOOD FEST It’s looking delicious!

38 RESTAURANT Our reviewer experiences her very

first tasting menu at White Horse Romsey

health and beauty

43 eleanor osmond A festival make-over

shopping

42 marvellous makers Explore the aromatic and

amazing Keyneston Mill

40 ed’s choice Go green with these accessories

retirement

49 care home A look at the cuisine on offer

Audrey Hepburn by Angel a Williams

Business

48 business insider News, views and interviews

from the region’s professionals

63 My desk Gosia MacDonald’s work space

Property

64 showcase A dream home in Broughton

Regulars

6 Spotlight Brollies on social media, Longleat

koalas, cat walk models, and Stonehenge jackets

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The 90 multi-coloured brollies along with the illuminated doves that were put up on 17 July over Salisbury High Street have been a huge social media hit. Using the hashtags #SalisburyUmbrellas we’ve seen numerous selfies, the Mary Poppins Challenge, and stunning night time images like our beautiful cover shot by Ash Mills. Turn to page 59 for the full story of how, and why, Salisbury Bid organised the stunning display.

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spotlight Charity

CALENDAR GIRLS

The overall winner of the Salisburybased charity International Cat Care photographic competition has been announced. Mocha and Cappuccino, snapped by the UK’s Lindsey Chadwick, will grace the cover of iCatCare’s 2019 calendar, which will be sold to raise funds for the charity.

“We were looking for images of gorgeous newborns and curious kittens ­ whether they were snoozing, playing or just looking irresistibly cute,” says iCatCare’s digital communications officer Eve Davies. “The response was fantastic, with nearly 3,000 images sent in from photographers in over 60 countries.”

Fellow catwalk winners for the iCatCare 2019 Kittenhood calendar, which is available for a special pre-order price of £5, includes Catan Ngan from Hong Kong, Delia Maslo from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and UK’s Sara Grant.

For more: www.icatcare.org

clockwise from top: Photographs by Catan Ngan; Delia Maslo; Sara Grant; and the winner Lindsay Chadwick

Stonehenge

Longleat

Stonehenge has collaborated with the English heritage brand Barbour on a new women’s wear range. Jane Thomas, Stonehenge marketing manager, explains, “The collection consists of wax jackets with the iconic Stonehenge trilithon lining.

Alongside the jackets are some of Barbour’s classic accessories including backpacks, holdalls, card holders and handkerchiefs.

The collaboration was sought by English Heritage who felt the Barbour brand was a good fit with Stonehenge, representing the best of Britain.”

For more: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Longleat is spearheading an international breeding and awareness-building programme for Australia’s increasingly threatened koalas. Six southern koalas from Cleland Wildlife Park in Adelaide will be coming to Koala Creek, a purpose built unit on the Wiltshire estate, which includes a natural stream, eucalyptus trees, climbing poles, naturally-themed indoor and outdoor habitats and Viscount and Viscountess Weymouth viewing areas.

Ceawlin and Emma Thynn with Viscount Weymouth rescued koala at Cleland Wildlife Park Ceawlin Thynn, who is international patron for the newly-created International Koala Centre of Excellence (ICKE), says, “We are already growing a plantation of 4,000 eucalyptus trees to ensure the koalas have their favourite food on hand, and one of our keepers has been working at Cleland to get to know our new arrivals.”

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PHOTOgraphic memories Photographers open their albums to share favourite images

By Elsie Chadwick

“Darkness to Light is the Advent Procession at Salisbury Cathedral.

This is a highlight of my year as the stunning and atmospheric service is, for a photographer, a wonderful challenge. Starting in total darkness, a single candle is lit and, from this one, thousands more gradually illuminate the whole building. I had to wait in darkness as the choirs approached, their voices floating around the Cathedral, which imperceptibility brightens as the candles are lit along the way. The long exposure captures the trails of the candles the procession carry, with the figures becoming clearer where they stop to sing, before they set off again.”

As well as being Salisbury Cathedral’s official photographer, Ash Mills has worked all over the world; www.ashmills.zenfolio.com

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orld Photo Day on 19 August celebrates the art of photography and its ability to inspire, bring about change and capture moments from across the globe. To help us mark the event, we asked a few of our regionally-based photographers to sift through their back catalogue, and share with us a special image...

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“This is from the 2016 commemoration of the Battle of Somme centenary called We are Here Because We Are Here, that took place in cities across Britain including Salisbury. It has a great deal of power, and the major factor for me, is the eye contact of the modern day member of the public.

The three soldiers are deliberately out of focus and this lends itself to the fact that they were effectively portraying young men lost in battle. They were not speaking and could only hand out cards to the public with details of the specific soldier they represented and the regiment they fought with.”

Adrian Harris specialises in event photography, the arts, portraiture and wildlife; www.adrianharrisphotography.co.uk

“This Perfect Pair image was taken during a photography tour to the Camargue in the South of France in June 2013, and this photo still stands out for me. Throughout their lives wild horses bond close friendships within their natural groups and are very tactile.

From the point of their nose to the tip of their tails horses communicate continuously.

One evening I saw a small group of horses resting in the marsh waters as the sun began to set. Two horses within the group gently interacted with each other and I was able to capture this fleeting moment’s display of closeness.”

Sally Edwards, who has over 12 years experience of wildlife, equine and commercial photography, also tutors and runs photography tours; www.sallyedwardsphotography.co.uk

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photography “This is from Charlotte and Matt’s wedding at Clock Barn in Whitchurch in March 2018, my first wedding of this year. It captures a tiny, but also hugely significant and symbolic moment for Charlotte and her father, as he wipes away a tear when he gives her away at the aisle. My approach to wedding photography is all about capturing the emotions on a wedding day in an unobtrusive way, and this image sums that up for me.”

Lydia Stamps is an award-winning photographer specialising in weddings and portraiture; www.lydiastampsphotography.com

“I look at this image, taken at Fonthill Lakes this year, and I see great happiness. They were a young couple recently engaged, who were very ill at ease about having their photo taken. I spent a great deal of time making them feel comfortable so that when we came to shoot their wedding, they wouldn’t feel pressured or uneasy. I then shot their wedding on 10 August and you could see how in love they are through their photo story.”

David St John specialises in portraiture, wedding, event and studio photography; www.davidstjohnphotography.co.uk

“I had already attended Salisbury Railway Station when The Queen and Prince Philip arrived earlier in the day, as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour in May 2012.

I wasn’t planning to return for their departure, however my gut instinct told me to go back to the station. I was lucky to be invited back onto the platform, and was the only photographer there. Whilst waiting for the royal couple to depart, there was a bit of a delay, and I was able to capture some relaxed and candid images of Prince Philip speaking with the Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sarah Rose Troughton.”

Simon Ward specialises in weddings, family portraiture, events and commercial; www.simonwardphotography.com

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Looking at the stars Former Salisbury District Hospital worker, JASON DIMMOCK on his journey from specialised medical photography to specialising in celebrity portraiture work

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ason Dimmock was working at Salisbury District Hospital in the Eye Clinic department specialising in ophthalmic imaging, which is form of medical photography dedicated to the study and treatment of disorders of the eye, when he developed his passion for photography. He explains, “When I moved from London to Salisbury in 2007, I enrolled on a City & Guilds course, an NVQ4 Photography and Photo Imaging, which took around two years, which I did as well as my hospital work.”

Wanting to learn more beyond the technicalities of photography, he enrolled in a photography degree course as a distance learner in 2010 and graduated from the University for the Creative Arts in 2015. “With a passion for portraiture rather than medical imaging, and with an interest in people irrespective of their background or status, portraiture naturally became my main area of interest,” he says.

He then, in 2016, began a Commercial Photography MA course at Arts University Bournemouth, and started work on celebrity portraits as part of a project for his first course module. “I wanted to capture something of the ordinary in well-known subjects. By stripping away the mask of celebrity, I hoped to portray famous faces as ‘one of us’, he says. “But I also like to explore the challenge of doing this in a short space of time, often in unsuitable places, with poor lighting conditions. After pushing myself early in the course, commissioned work is now something I can undertake without questioning my abilities.”

Jason now has work held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London and a portfolio that includes Barnardo’s Young Carers, White-Collar Boxers project, and powerful portrait work of ordinary people alongside the big-star names. Here he reveals the stories behind just a few of his celebrity images.

ALASTAIR STEWART

Alastair Stewart was photographed at ITN in Central London, just minutes after he’d appeared on ITV Lunchtime News. I had around five to ten minutes to shoot a portrait and was keen to record an image, which didn’t appear either light hearted or serious (the two extremes often offered by newsreaders dependant on the nature of the news item). Several images were shot in the newsroom; however, I preferred this image shot at the back of the building. Much simpler, yet seemingly more authentic in his reaction to the camera.

SIMON DAY

Simon Day was photographed in July 2017. We discussed the best place to do this, and as he was heading down to visit relatives in Somerset the following week, he suggested meeting at a convenient location in Wiltshire.

This portrait was shot under the A303 in Mere.

PHIL DAVIS

Actor Phil Davis was photographed outside his home in North London.

I shot several images with him standing in the middle of his road, although I prefer this image. It was February 2017 and it started to snow, so neither of us wanted to be standing outside for longer than necessary. This close up portrait was shot in the doorway of his home to avoid the weather.

clockwise from top left: musician Beverley Knight; newsreader Alastair Stewart; actor Simon Day; presenter Lorraine Kelly; actor Phil Davis

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photography clockwise from right: actor Lesley Manville; boxer

Frank Bruno; Falklands veteran Simon Weston; actor Jenny Seagrove; actor Ann Mitchell

LORRAINE KELLY

Lorraine Kelly had just finished filming her morning television show at ITV London Studios in February 2018 (before it re-located). I like this portrait because it is an unguarded moment away from the bright lights and TV cameras. She is such a professional, but so warm and down to earth. She had time for everyone.

BEVERLEY KNIGHT

Beverley Knight was photographed just after she appeared on Loose Women at ITV London Studios in November 2017, where she was promoting her new album Leading Ladies. She was with her PA, and they had just several minutes before they were driven to The Graham Norton Show to continue to promote the album. I photographed her at the rear of the studios and being a cold day, she wore a thick black coat which worked alongside her hair to frame her face in this close-up portrait. While I photographed her, two paparazzi photographers snapped away through the fence, which illustrated how many times someone like Beverley Knight must get photographed in the course of a day.

ANN MITCHELL

I met Widows and EastEnders actress Ann Mitchell in March 2018, at her local cafÊ in North London – a place she frequents regularly. Born in East London, she mentioned how she feels much more at home there than at restaurants such as The Ivy. Over several cups of tea, we spoke about her

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“By stripping away the mask of celebrity, I hoped to portray famous faces as ‘one of us’” work, my photography, both of our charity projects and our families. Being so at ease in this environment, it felt like the natural place to photograph her. Just as she appeared lost in her own thoughts for a moment, she was illuminated by a stream of natural light.

LESLEY MANVILLE

I was commissioned by BFI Southbank for their Working Class Heroes event in April 2018. There were numerous speakers over the course of a day, predominantly actors and film directors from working class backgrounds. This portrait of Lesley Manville (amongst others) was shot with just moments to spare before she appeared on stage. Knowing I had to be quick, my location and camera settings were prepared in readiness. This image has recently been accepted into the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London.

FRANK BRUNO

I met Frank Bruno and his assistant at a hotel in Berkshire. His manager had a few suggestions for the types of portrait he wanted me to capture, so he came with several changes of clothes. I told Frank that he looked like Chris Eubank in one of his suits which led to us exchanging Chris Eubank impressions; something he found highly amusing. This helped to make the shoot much more relaxed. I asked him to close his eyes for this shot, which allowed for a ‘quiet’ portrait away from the usual images you might see of him. Statuesque in appearance, he seems reflective which also references his mental health issues over recent years. This image has been shortlisted in this year’s Portrait of Britain competition, and will feature in an accompanying book by Hoxton Mini Press.

JENNY SEAGROVE

Jenny Seagrove was photographed at home in Central London in May 2018. She told me how she hates having her photo taken, so I was mindful how I approached it. With a nice soft light at the front of her house, she sat on her front steps as I encouraged her to relax into a comfortable position.

This elegant pose seemed to match her calm, kind, manner and I felt this was a suitable way to represent her. She sent me a message several weeks later to say that she loved the portrait.

SIMON WESTON

I met Simon Weston at a hotel in Dorset following an event he was speaking at the day before. I asked if there might be an available space for me to shoot a portrait in the pub next door, and was offered an enclosed space to the rear of the building. We spoke about our children, and Simon’s work. I mentioned that I was interested in the possibility of making a personal project on Falklands veterans and he offered help with contacts should I follow up on that idea. His agent used an alternative image for a magazine cover, but I preferred this.

For more: Jason Dimmock (pictured left) mrjasondimmock@gmail.com; tel 07969 768875; www.jasondimmock.com

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THE ARTS S N A P S H O T S O F S A L I S B U R Y ’ S C U LT U R A L L I F E

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When the list of photographers includes Andy Warhol, Cecil Beaton, Norman Parkinson and Mick Rock, and those in front of the lens are David Bowie, Brigitte Bardot, Prince, Salvador Dali, and Audrey Hepburn, you can be pretty sure the IMAGE exhibition, at Messums Wiltshire is worth a visit.

Assistant curator Laura Grace Simpkins, who has helped organise Messum’s inaugural photography and film season, says, “IMAGE presents a diverse range of contemporary and historical photographers who each probe the fluctuating nature of photography – a process defined by its changes perhaps more so than any other medium.

“IMAGE addresses the ways in which photographers employ visual manipulation, (using composition, juxtaposition and post-production) to create finished photographs imbued with play, humour and surrealism.”

Pictured is Brigitte Bardot in a Taxi, 1968 (colour, signed 46 x 46cm) by Ray Bellisario.

IMAGE runs from 15 September – 21 October, and can be seen at Messums Wiltshire, Place Farm, Court Street, Tisbury, Wiltshire. tel: 01747 445042; www.messumswiltshire.com

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What’s on 17 August – 21 September

The work of Paloma Varga Weisz is on display at Messums Wiltshire

exhibitions Until 30 August

Salisbury Group of Artists Annual Summer Exhibition The beautiful and eclectic range of works on display will provide affordable, original and exceptional artwork by local artists, proving that despite recent events, Salisbury still remains a vibrant and active place in which to live and be creative. Salisbury Library; www.salisburygroupofartists.co.uk

Until 1 September

RECREATE The artworks displayed have been made from recycled materials by artists, including Tom Sibbick, who are interested in working with

discarded or unwanted objects, in the process creating new art from old waste. Fisherton Mill; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

accounts, images and mementoes.

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

Until 4 September

MATERIAL: WOOD This is a threefold programme comprised an exhibition, festival and hands-on making experiences with artists and makers including Paloma Varga Weisz, Thomas Heatherwick, Alastair Mackie and Gareth Neal.

Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

SUMMER SHOW A mixed exhibition at the Pewsey gallery which includes the wonderful work of Peter Graham, Julie Collins, Maggie Cochran, Mary Pym and Michael Bennallack Hart. McNeill Gallery; www.mcneillgallery.com

Until 8 September

I AM A RIFLEMAN This exhibition enables visitors to immerse themselves in 12 stories that bring to life the four core values of the Rifles Regiment – innovation, mutual respect, self-discipline and forward-thinking – using individual

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Until 9 September

Until 30 September

HENRY LAMB: OUT OF THE SHADOWS Working with curator Harry MooreGwyn, this exhibition represents a reappraisal of Lamb’s work and features key works both from the

artist’s estate and museums and galleries across the country. It is in partnership with Poole Museum, who will be showing works by Lamb’s friend and rival, Augustus John at the same time. The Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

Until 6 November

MUSIC: A JOY FOR LIFE This exhibition explores and celebrates Sir Edward Heath’s lifelong love of music, from his early boyhood piano lessons to his later life experiences conducting orchestras around the world.

Exhibits include never seen before items from the Arundells collection.

Arundells; www.arundells.org

Until 30 November

1918: WAR AND PEACE

what’s on 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, and those waiting at home. Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum; www.thewardrobe.org.uk

23 August – 23 October

THE MIRACLE PAINTINGS Stephen Farthing’s, intriguing, and vibrant Miracle paintings will adorn the stone walls of Salisbury Cathedral. “Every day we take for granted all that is miraculous around us, from music to sight, and it is this energy Stephen has worked to capture,” says the team at the Cathedral. Salisbury; Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Theatre/ Dance /Film Until 25 August

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Boots on the Ground is an interactive play that takes the audience walking around Salisbury Left: WitshireCreative’s Lift Off! programme is packed with dance, theatre, and arts below: Salisbury Cathedral’s new exhibition by Stephen Farthing

OUTDOOR CINEMA Continuing the classic films screened at the glorious scented setting of Keyneston Mill outdoor cinema and based around the theme of food, are The Hundred Foot Journey on 22 August and Tampopo on 25 August. Turn to page 44 to learn about the Parterre perfumes made here. www.parterreatkeynestonmill.com

26 & 27 August

the landscape of British comedy changed dramatically when The Goon Show burst onto the airwaves of the BBC Home Service. Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and co. brought a brand of surreal chaotic humour unlike anything that had been heard before and revolutionised the way radio comedy was produced. £13-£25. Salisbury Playhouse; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

6 September

JULIE: NT LIVE Wild and newly single, Julie (Vanessa Kirby) throws a late night party. In the kitchen, Jean and Kristina clean up as the celebration heaves above them. Crossing the threshold, Julie initiates a power game with Jean, which rapidly descends into a savage fight for survival. 7pm, £17. (turn to page 25 for more more film news) Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

10 – 15 September

DUET FOR ONE Belinda Lang and Jonathan Coy are the two leads in this powerful, witty and life-enhancing play about a musician who consults a psychiatrist about facing a future without being able to play music again due to having multiple sclerosis. £25-£13. Salisbury Playhouse; www. wiltshirecreative.co.uk

BOOTS ON THE GROUND Inspired by the centenary of the mass demobilisation from World War I and the tales of modern-day veterans, Boots on the Ground is a promenade 45-minute headphone show, starting from the Guildhall and covering a distance of 1.2miles, following the intertwining stories of men who are coming back from war.

11am, 1pm & 4pm, free but must book. Guildhall Square, Salisbury; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

17 – 22 September

31 August

25 August

THE LOST CINEMA: THE GOONIES The children’s classic about a treasure-seeking, crime-fighting gang will be shown on the Cathedral lawns with BBQ and bar facilities. 7pm, prices from £12. Salisbury; Cathedral www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

4 – 8 September

THE GOON SHOW From the producers of the critically acclaimed Round the Horne comes another radio comedy classic celebrated live on stage. In 1951

THE HABIT OF ART Alan Bennett’s play based on a meeting between the poet WH Auden and the composer Benjamin Britten, explores friendship, rivalry and heartache. £25-£13. Salisbury Playhouse; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

MUSIC/ COMEDY PUSH PUSH is a community opera written by Howard Moody and directed by Simon Iorio, telling the extraordinary and moving story through music and song, of Simon Gronowski who was pushed by his mother from a train bound for Auschwitz in 1943 and survived.

5pm, £20. St Thomas's Church; www.musicinsalisbury.co.uk

25 August

ORGAN PROM A concert in aid of the restoration of

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What’s on the wonderful Father Willis Organ.

David Halls, director of music, and John Challenger, assistant director of music, will be playing all the classical favourites.

7pm, £10. Salisbury Cathedral, www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

1 September

LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE Paying tribute to one of the UK’s biggest girl bands, The Little Mix Experience is a non-stop greatest hits concert full of fantastic choreography. 1pm, £17. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

14 September

ROSS NOBLE: EL HABLADOR Ross Noble returns to spin out all the nonsense in his head into a hilarious stand up routine. The El Hablador bit is clearly Ross making out like he is some sort of mysterious shadowy figure. 8pm, £27. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

14 & 15 September

NICK HARPER: A WILTSHIRE TALE Depicted through the voices of three immortal characters, this one-man show by Nick Harper, who has been called Betjeman with a guitar, bears witness to this most magical of counties in spoken word, poetry and live music. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Family FUN Until 2 September

SUMMER TRAILS AND ACTIVITIES Salisbury Cathedral is hosting a huge programme of daily holiday events for all ages, from giant picture paint sponging to mathematical creative challenges. For more details, see www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Until 3 September

PREDATORS Utilising some pretty darn impressive animatronic technology, this fascinating display offers extremely close encounters including with a super-sized Venus flytrap.

Price is included with standard admission. Longleat; www.longleat.co.uk

Until 3 September

T. REX: THE KILLER QUESTION Get up close and personal with this interactive indoor exhibition especially created by The Natural History Museum, which includes an awesome life-size T.Rex skeleton

cast. Price is included with standard admission. Longleat; www.longleat.co.uk

26 & 27 August

Playground of Illusions The Travelling Light Circus is made up of performers, engineers and producers combined, who have created The Playground of Illusions where art meets technology. It is a collection of giant toys that each contains a visual or auditory illusion; these toys are placed in an area that the audience is free to wander around and explore. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

29 August

PICNIC IN THE PARK Grab a picnic and take the kids for a wonderful fun and free day out at Victoria Park with performers, activities and live music. Victoria Park; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

above: Market Day by Irene Colquhoun can be seen at Salisbury Library left: Nick Harper performs his Wiltshire Tale at Salisbury Arts centre on 14 and 15 September

10 – 15 September

HANFORD ADVENTURERS AND EXPLORERS’ FESTIVAL An inspirational and actionpacked week of talks, workshops and activities with many evening events open to the public. Hanford School; www.hanfordschool.co.uk

15 September

PAINT OFF Canvases and paints are provided in the Cathedral Cloisters for family fun with watercolours, sculpture and sketching with expert guidance from the Salisbury Plain Arts team on hand. 11am4pm. www.plainartssalisbury.co.uk

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Until 2 September

SUMMER SATURDAY SPECIAL GUIDED WALKS Spend Saturdays getting to know your turf better with guided walks that include subjects covering wartime Salisbury and the Magna Carta. £7. Salisbury Information Centre. www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

24 August

LIFT OFF! LAUNCH Wiltshire Creative are hosting live music and fireworks in Salisbury Cathedral Close, heralding the opening of the Lift Off! weekend in spectacular style with live music from covers group The Deloreons and soul band Just. Bring a picnic

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and enjoy the firework display set to music as dusk falls.

7pm, free. Salisbury Cathedral, www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

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LOST CINEMA: Pretty woman The modern-day My Fair Lady starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere will be shown on the Cathedral lawns with BBQ and bar facilities available on the night.

7pm, £17. Salisbury Cathedral. www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

5 September

ILLUMINATION: FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS Winchester Cathedral Flower Festival returns with a stunning

array of flower arrangements inspired by the magnificent Winchester Bible, the largest and finest surviving 12th-century English bible. Turn to page 59 for our interview with flower designer Michael Bowyer. £12. Winchester Cathedral; www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

8 September

MOMPESSON HOUSE Explore the Salisbury National Trust house House, with magnificent plasterwork, a graceful oak staircase and fine period furniture, it’s a quintessential Queen Anne townhouse, complete with traditional gardens to admire and enjoy.

11am-5pm, free. Mompesson House. www.heritageopendays.org.uk

ARTS CLOCKWISE: Vanessa Kirby and Eric Kofi

Abrefa star in Julie; Ian McKellen plays King Lear; Young love in Call Me By Your Name; Helena Bonham Carter, Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep in Suffragette

Fall in love with film

WilshireCreative’s Lucy Rouse looks at this autumn’s Salisbury Arts Centre screenings from the Met Opera to Suffragette

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t’s nearly September, “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” as John Keats memorably wrote in his ode To Autumn.

Hurrah, it’s nearly time to dig the boots out of the back of the wardrobe, find those long-sleeved tops you haven’t seen since May and think about crisp walks as the leaves begin to fall. More to the point, it’s the perfect time to hunker down of an evening for a new season of films at Salisbury Arts Centre. In September there are two NT Live simulcasts and the sensuously shot Call Me By Your Name on offer.

The first NT Live is Julie starring The Crown’s Vanessa Kirby, live from the Lyttelton at the National itself. This is an adaptation by Polly Stenham of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie about a privileged socialite who takes refuge from her own party below stairs, consorting with the staff and getting rather too intimate with her father’s chauffeur. Writing in The Guardian Michael Billington said the three actors in the play do “sterling work”.

Dominic Cavendish in The Telegraph said Kirby is a “shoo-in for Strindberg’s tragic, privileged anti-heroine”, as of course she is, having won a Bafta for her portrayal of the young Princess Margaret in series one and two of Netflix drama The Crown. We’re looking forward to what she does with this tale of “sex and death, wealth and work, beauty and mess”, in the words of the website WhatsOnStage.

The second NT Live stars Ian McKellen playing King Lear, broadcast from the Duke of

York’s Theatre in St Martin’s Lane. At the time of writing, the production hadn’t even opened (it runs from 12 July to 3 November in London), but this is a West End transfer for Jonathan Munby’s production, also starring McKellan, from the Chichester Festival Theatre where it ran last year. That production was hailed by critics and audiences alike: The Stage, The Telegraph, The Independent and The Evening Standard all gave it five stars. Michael Billington in The Guardian wrote: “It’s like getting, in McKellan’s superbly detailed performance, a permanent close-up of a soul in torment.” If that isn’t worth three hours and 20 minutes of your time, I don’t know what is.

In almost complete contrast, we get a story of young love in Call Me By Your Name. Sony Pictures says it’s a “sensual and transcendent tale of first love” and it’s based on the novel by Andre Aciman. Set in Italy in the summer of 1983, 17-year-old Elio Perlman spends his days hanging out at his parents’ 17th century villa and flirting with his friend Marzia. One day, Oliver, a 24-year-old American college graduate, joins the family to work with Elio’s father, an eminent professor. Amid the sun-drenched splendour of the setting, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will alter their lives forever.

There are not one but three Met Live opera screenings as the season starts again. First is Verdi’s Aida. This grandest of grand operas

“Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire”

features an epic backdrop for what is, in essence, an intimate love story. Set in ancient Egypt and packed with magnificent choruses, complex ensembles and elaborate ballets, Aida never loses sight of its three protagonists. Few operas have matched Aida in its exploration of the conflict of private emotion and public duty, and perhaps no other has remained to the present day so unanimously appreciated by audiences and critics alike. Later in the month are screenings of Samson et Dalila, the story of the doomed hero and his seductress, and Puccini’s romantic epic of the Wild West, La Fanciulla Del West.

Not to be missed is the 2015 movie Suffragette, being shown to tie in with a production of Her Naked Skin about the Suffrage Movement at Salisbury Playhouse. Starring Carey Mulligan and Anne-Marie Duff, Suffragette follows a young working mother who is galvanised into radical political activism, supporting the right of women to vote. In the centenary year of some women being granted the vote, this is a chance to remember the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement.

November brings another Met Live screening (Marnie) and an NT Live from Nottingham Playhouse: The Madness of King George III starring Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall) which will be a draw to all Gatiss fans (there are many). Finally, at the end of November, comes a screening of Saul Dibb’s Journey’s End. This is the story of a group of British officers awaiting their fate in the trenches before the 1918 Spring Offensive – the original play by RC Sherriff, based on his own experiences of the war, is often taught in schools – and Dibb’s film has been praised for some superb acting by the cast which includes Asa Butterfield, Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Toby Jones and Miles Jupp. In the centenary year of the end of World War I it’s a fitting tribute to a major moment in history.

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FAMILY DAYS OUT The best summer outings in the South West

BATH, BRISTOL & SURROUND HOLBURNE MUSEUM Great Pulteney St, Bath; www.holburne.org/events/colourscape Colourscape is a celebration for the senses, an amazing experience of colour, music and light for all ages. 25 interlinked coloured chambers form a labyrinth on the front lawn of the Museum. Put on a cape and immerse yourself in a new world made up of soft curved edges filled with intense colour, and discover performance spaces filled with music and dancing.

Tickets ÂŁ5 available on the day. 11am to 4pm BISHOP'S PALACE Wells; www.bishopspalace.org.uk The Bishop's Palace & Gardens have been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace is open for all to enjoy. We've got so much for families to do at The Bishop's Palace - whatever the weather, you can always have a great day out NATIONAL TRUST TYNTESFIELD Wraxall, Bristol; www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield A Victorian gothic house nestled in the Somerset countryside with formal gardens, Kitchen Garden, woodland, parkland, family events and activities.

AROUND AND ABOUT BATH Bath; www.aroundandaboutbath.com Immersive, intimate and cost-inclusive local tours for curious, discerning travellers who want to experience authentic England

WELLS CATHEDRAL Wells; www.wellscathedral.org.uk Perhaps the most beautiful of the great English cathedrals. Stand back to admire the stunning architecture, join in a service, go on a guided tour or attend a concert. All are very welcome REDPOINT BRISTOL Bristol; www.redpointbristol.co.uk Indoor climbing centre with walls for all levels, lessons, a bouldering zone, viewing area and cafe BRISTOL HIPPODROME St Augustine's Parade, Bristol; www. atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome The Bristol Hippodrome is a theatre located in The Centre, Bristol, England, with seating on three levels giving a capacity of 1,951

CARDIFF TECHNIQUEST Stuart Street, Cardiff; www.techniquest.org Science Discovery Centre in Cardiff Bay with 120 hands-on interactive exhibits, a science theatre, planetarium, and a lab.

CARDIFF CASTLE Castle St, Cardiff; www.cardiffcastle.com Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort.

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WE THE CURIOUS Harbourside, Bristol; www.wethecurious.org We The Curious is a science centre and charity in Bristol, England. The aim of the centre is "to create a culture of curiosity"

PAIGNTON ZOO Paignton Devon; www.paigntonzoo.org.uk At Paignton Zoo you will find over 2,500 animals spread across 80 acres. The zoo is laid out so you can get up close to some of the animals across especially designed habitats.

TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES Raleigh Road, Bristol; www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com Intimate space, housed in a mixeduse cultural building, known for Shakespeare and in-house theatre.

LIVING COASTS Torquay Harbourside, Devon; www.livingcoasts.org.uk All weather attraction costal zoo where you can mingle with playful penguins and get up close to Otters, Octopus seals and much more

WHITEHALL GARDEN CENTRE; FAIRY AND DINOSAUR LAND www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk; Based at Lacock in Wiltshire Whitehall's Fairy and Dinosaur Land is open until Sunday 23rd September. ÂŁ3.99 per person.

HONITON AGRICULTURAL SHOW Honiton; www.honitonshow.co.uk An annual show which has grown to be one of the largest one day shows in Devon. A showcase for the best of local farming, produce, crafts and rural skills CASTLE DROGO Drewsteigton, Exeter; www.nationaltrust.org.uk A dramatic castle overlooking the Teign Gorge with project viewing tower and garden with miles of pathways in the woods and a Bunty House replica for children to play in

Exeter Quay

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KENTS CAVERN Torquay, Devon; www.kents-cavern.co.uk Explore Kents Cavern an all weather attraction with a cave system notable for its archaeological and geological feature. Go back in time and step into the stone Age, visit the summer evening ghost tour this summer.

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THE BEAR TRAIL Cullompton, Devon; www.thebeartrail.co.uk Muddy outdoor adventure trail assault course for all the family to enjoy making a great day out.

DONKEY SANCTUARY Sidmouth; www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon is open 365 days a year. There are hundreds of donkeys waiting to meet you here so take a glimpse of what our little corner of Devon has to offer LUNDY ISLAND Bideford; www.lundyisland.co.uk Visit Lundy island for a day on MS Oldenburg Lundy¹s supply ship and discover a unique island environment RHS GARDEN ROSEMOOR Torrington; www.rhs.org.uk/ gardens/rosemoor Nestled in the Torridge Valley, Rosemoor is an enchanting place to visit in every season; cherry trees blossom in the spring, the iconic Hot Garden dazzles with vibrant colours in summer, while the woodlands blaze with autumn finery and the Winter Garden catches the eye later in the year BUCKFAST ABBEY Buckfast; www.buckfast.org.uk Nestled in the shadow of Dartmoor, in a beautiful wooded valley beside the river Dart, Buckfast Abbey offers visitors a tranquil refuge from the hectic pace of everyday life. The Abbey is a working monastery where a community of Benedictine monks live self-sufficiently, welcoming visitors from all around the world DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY South Devon; www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England, enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer - the only attraction in Devon that lets you enjoy the delights of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth and the River Dart, Kingswear and Totnes on your day out!

STUART LINE CRUISES Exmouth; www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk Boat trips sailing the coast around Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay and Sidmouth, we give hundreds of thousands of happy passengers the chance to see the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, cruise the beautiful River Exe or visit a picture-postcard South Devon town BODMIN AND WENFORD RAILWAY Cornwall; www.bodminrailway.co.uk Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway,

Salisbury Cathedral

Cornwall's only full size railway still regularly operated by steam locomotives

museum that emcompasses three buildings that contain 750 years of history

MORETONHAMPSTED MOTOR MUSEUM Moretonhampstead Devon; www.moretonmotormuseum.co.uk A motor museum where you can see a fine collection of over 130 historic vehicles from pre-1920’s to the 1990’s. This collection is complemented by motoring artefacts, automobilia and a viewable restoration workshop

MONKEY WORLD Dorset; www.monkeyworld.org Enjoy a fun-filled, fascinating day out for all the family at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham. The 65-acre park is home to the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ and ‘Monkey Business’, and provides sanctuary for rescued and endangered primates from around the world

SALISBURY & SURROUND THE WARDROBE MUSEUM (THE RIFLES BERKS & WILTS) Salisbury; www.thewardrobe.org.uk 1200 items from the Berks & Wilts regiment exhibited in a historical residence CROSS KEYS ARCADE Salisbury; www.crosskeysshopping.co.uk The only covered mall in Salisbury, often free face-painting and bank holiday events NEW FOREST CIDER Burley, New Forest; www.newforestcider.co.uk The home of Real Cider Pantry, shops and events END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL Larmer Tree Gardens; www.endoftheroadfestival.com Outdoor music festival with camping, family friendly. 30 August to 2 September ARUNDELLS Salisbury; www.arundells.org Grade II listed house – once the home of Edward Heath, the former prime minister KING JOHNS HOUSE Romsey; www.kingjohnshouse.org.uk Located in one of Romsey's oldest thoroughfares, King John's House and Heritage Centre is an accredited

NEW FOREST LAVENDER FARM Landford, Salisbury; www.newforestlavender.com Nursery and tearooms SALISBURY ESCAPE ROOMS Salisbury; www.salisburyescape.com Called in to assist with specialist search teams, you and your team will need to find the evidence to make arrests. You have one hour!

The only escape rooms created, built and run by UK detectives SALISBURY CATHEDRAL Salisbury; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk A living church and a place of prayer. It is also a centre of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, holding many events and exhibitions NEW FOREST WILDLIFE PARK Southampton; www.newforestwildlifepark.co.uk Falconry handling and training days home to over 50 species of birds of prey, including eagles, owls, hawks and falcons.

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out of town

10 REASONS WE LOVE ROMSEY

There are lots of reasons to go roaming around this elegant market town from the Norman Abbey to the eclectic and innovative indies

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This gracious Palladian eighteenthcentury mansion, set in rural Romsey, was the home of the late Lord Louis Mountbatten and the place where the Queen, as the young Princess Elizabeth, together with her husband, Prince Philip, spent the first part of their honeymoon following their marriage almost 60 years ago. It is open to the public during July and August, and hosts a range of craft shows, concerts and events throughout the year.

2ROMSEY ABBEY

This is the largest parish church in Hampshire and can trace its origins back to 907AD. With a lofty nave and round Norman arches, Romsey Abbey is one of the most imposing churches in Southern England. It’s home to a number of treasures, including two Saxon roods, the tomb of Lord Mountbatten of Burma, plus Abbey stewards are on duty everyday to welcome visitors. It is also holds an extensive musical programme each year.

For those wo love the Abbey habit, there’s also the magnificent Mottisfont Abbey nearby which is known for its walled kitchen garden and a national collection of old-fashioned and species roses.

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BEGGARS FAIR

This is how lovely the Romsey residents are – every July, there’s a party in the town and we’re all invited! There’s free music, dance and street entertainment with over 90 acts participating at more than 20 venues, in theis annual summer festival.

4WHITE HORSE ROMSEY

Located in the Market Square, this was purpose built as a hostelry in the Middle Ages and this beautiful, rambling and welcoming

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old coaching inn is very much considered the social heart of the town. Turn to page 38 for our restaurant review of its new tasting menu.

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THE WAR HORSE MEMORIAL

The life-sized statue of a horse and officer that sits in Romsey’s Memorial Park is a tribute to the thousands of horses shipped into battle from Hampshire during World War One and was unveiled by Princess Anne in 2015. About 110,000 of the 1.3 million horses and mules involved in the conflict passed through a giant military depot just outside Romsey.

6THE ROMSEY SHOW

The show must go on and on and on and on! For 176 years to be precise, and it keeps evolving and entertaining with all things agricultural, animal, foodie and fun. Turn to page 32 for a sneak peek of the 2018 event.

7INDEPENDENT THINKING

Despite its picturesque and tangible history, Romsey is still a town that is looking ahead and forward planning. The recently reopened Bell Street has been cleverly enhanced to improve access and is home to so many thriving indies standing shoulder to shoulder including the womenswear stores Anya and Regatta; Fox Finds Homeware; B Drummond Butchers; Greenhill Patchwork and Quilting; and Bradbeers Department Store. There are also 2019 plans to hold a regular French market in the street. For more on Romsey’s successful predilection for markets, including this year’s Romsey Food Fest, turn to page 37.

8THE HERITAGE CENTRE

Located in one of Romsey’s oldest thoroughfares, Romsey’s Heritage Centre

opposite clockwise from top : Riverside view of Mottisfont Abbey; The White Horse Romsey is at the heart of the town; Romsey Abbey dates from Norman times; the enhanced and improved Bell Street

is an accredited museum that encompasses three buildings, King John’s House, Tudor Cottage and former Victorian Gun shop, and with it 750 years of history. As well as exhibitions, a tearoom, historical talks, art exhibitions, craft events, recreational role play events, and school trips, there are a series of period gardens which lead down to a bubbling mill stream.

9ROMSEY SIGNAL BOX

Romsey Signal Box, which dates from 1865, has a working museum which gives an insight into the life of a railway signalman.

Visitors can get hands-on experience by operating the points, clearing signals and ringing bells, to control a simulation of trains passing through Romsey.

HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS 10SIR

In 1953 the distinguished plantsman Sir Harold Hillier established gardens and an arboretum with the aim of creating a comprehensive and unrivalled collection of trees, shrubs and hardy plants in the UK. Now covering 180 acres, it is run as a charity under the remit of horticulture, conservation, education and recreation and is worth a visit for its outstanding seasonal displays alone.

For more: www.romseytc.org.uk; www.testvalley.gov. uk; www.visitromsey.co.uk

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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 the 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 serving home-made lunches and traditional afternoon teas.

See our website and follow us on Twitter for updates on our Summer programme.

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.

Romsey arket Historic Hampshire M Town on the River Test.

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ROLL UP! ROLL UP!

FOR THE ROMSEY SHOW!

JOHN MATHER looks forward to this year’s Romsey Show

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he Romsey Show is one of the oldest and largest one-day shows in England, having been established in 1842.

It is described as ‘where town and country meet’, and those worlds collide again on 8 September.

Showcasing the best of British farming, The Romsey Show, which is organised and run by volunteers of The Romsey Agricultural & Horse Show Society, is a vital part of the county’s social calendar as cattle and sheep from across the region compete for glory in the livestock classes.

In the President’s Ring (and in the skies), there’s a Great War flying display, stunt riders, the12 Army Remount Depot Display Team, and a parade of vintage vehicles and machinery. Elsewhere on the

grounds, you’ll find a World War I poppy making workshop; the now legendary Mole Show; the Beggars Fair performance stage; Punch and Judy slug it out; and a floral art tent.

There’s also a fairground, classic cars from the Test Valley Motor Enthusiasts, with steam trains and vintage farming machinery on display.

The Countryside area is home to Jacks Bush Forge blacksmith displays, fly fishing demonstrations, and expert advice from taxidermists.

Along with the food trade stands, there’s the honey tent and the Kid’s Kitchen, plus a whole new children’s activities area for the little ones to explore and enjoy.

For more: The Romsey Show in on 8 September at Broadlands, Romsey; Prices start from £11. www.romseyshow.co.uk

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YOURS FOR FERRETERNITY Watch the fun ferret racing at the show this year with Avon Valley Ferrets. They will be in the Countryside area on the day with their educational display and racing. Avon Valley donate all losing bets to charity for animal welfare.

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The young moovers and shakers of the show

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CATTLE CLASS This year there’s a revamped dairy section and young handlers classes for cattle at the show including the Junior Dairy Female classes; Senior Dairy Female Classes; the Dairy Showmanship classes for handlers aged 26 years and under; and The Beef Showmanship classes for handlers aged 26 years and under. You can watch the Grand Parade of livestock from 3pm in the main President’s Ring on Show day.

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The One Direction boys look very fetching at their reunion gig

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TELL TAILS Nick Gregory has been training gundogs for over 20 years.

With international recognition for his expertise, watch a unique display on show day, which shows you the journey from puppy to the fully trained dog. Nick will also be available with his dogs in the Countryside area to answer any questions.

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HE’S A RIGHT COCKY SPANIEL The British Spaniels will be in the ring on show day, and you can also meet them in the Countryside area. If you have your own pooch who’d love a little limelight in their life, enter them into the fun Family Dog Show, starting at 2.30pm in the Countryside Ring. There’s also classes they can join – no, not GCSE Spanish – these are contests for things like best trick, prettiest bitch, most handsome dog, dog with the waggiest tail and best family pet.

“No! I won’t look at the camera. You told me it was one man and his dog. I’ve got no chance now. And that bloke at the end hasn’t even brought his dog..”

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HORSING AROUND Hundreds of horses are entered in a huge number of equine events that range from showjumping and heavy horses to sidesaddle and best donkey. There’s also the heavy horse parade and turnout, and New Forest Polo displays to enjoy.

“Stop whispering. I can’t hear a blooming word you’re saying”

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THE CROMWELL ARMS IS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR ANY OCCASION, FROM A LUNCH FOR 2 PEOPLE TO A WEDDING FOR 200 PEOPLE WE CAN CATER TO YOU. We are proud to boast a stunning 200 seater Marquee which is situated in our grounds from April-October each year. This gorgeous, light & airy venue is absolutely perfect for wedding receptions, christenings, large parties, corporate functions and meetings.

So, if you’re looking for something special, then look no further.

We have some great events coming up soon – go to our website www.cromwellarms.co.uk or give us a call on 01794 519515 for more information.

The Cromwell Arms, 23 Mainstone, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8HG

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Romsey – Town of many eventS

Follow Romsey Town Council on Twitter for updates @destinationroms

FOOD & DRINK SPECIAL

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Many of the 70 stalls are from Hampshire Farmer’s Market; the Vegan Fair also sells goods and crafts; kids’ entertainment from Jake’s Circus Skills; delicious locally-grown produce

ROMSEY FOOD FEST If food and drink is the new rock’n’roll then this one-day extravaganza is Romsey’s gastronomic Glastonbury...

By John Mather

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omsey is an original market town with the charter granted by King Henry I in the 11th century allowing a market to be held every Sunday. It has evolved into Romsey Farmers’ Market, held once a month, and regularly attracts around 3,500 visitors, which mean this is a place that knows how to do food festivals properly. Their one-day Romsey Food Fest 2018, taking place on 2 September, has not only an abundance of local produce, but also top-rated fun with a visit from the mobile petting zoo Kidsrome Farm, entertainment in the form of magic and juggling skills from Jake’s Circus Act, face painting by Kate Arnold, craft and treasure hunt activities, and music from Retro Swing and the Outplay Jazz Combo at the White Horse Courtyard.

There are more than 70 stalls on the day, so to whet your appetite and to help plan your day of Romsey deliciousness, we’ve selected just a handful of the treats to look out for.

The Angelcake Company, run by Romsey resident Nicky Kowalczyk was established at Romsey Market in 2010. Their acclaimed cakes include Salisbury apple cake, Jamaican gingerbread and with lemon drizzle loaf –

their famous bestseller.

Pig’n’Pickles is a small company found on the edge of the New Forest, which has been making homemade chutney since 2009 and are still based in a domestic kitchen, producing small batches only with fresh ingredients and no artificial additives or preservatives.

Honeybee farmers, Becky’s Beezzzs, based in Andover are heading in, who not only sell honey products but also sell live bees, mated queens and the associated beekeeping equipment and supplies.

A vegan fair will be in the Town Hall selling everything from mock meats to handmade chocolate fudge, and vegan clothing to eco-crafts. There’s also innovative drinks in a tube from Drinks in a Tube, which makes brings wine tasting to your home, plus go and say cheers to Flack Manor Brewery, the independent brewery based in Romsey who, using the traditional method of double dropping, supply cask ale and bottled beer to many of Romsey’s pubs and club, as well as through their shop The Flak Shack.

For more: Romsey Food Fest is 2 September, 10am – 4pm; www.romseyfoodfest.com

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WHITE HORSE ROMSEY SARAH MOOLLA romps through a feast of delicious delights when she tries the Romsey hotel and brasserie’s new tasting menu

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e’re visiting the White Horse Romsey to experience their tasting menu. I’ve never had such a thing before so am not sure what to expect – will it be simply a nibbly taste of food?

Or a fit-for-a-king feast, or a you’ll-never-want-to-eat-again banquet? The one thing I do know is I love the White Horse Romsey – the central location makes it the beating heart of this pretty market town, the staff are always utterly – and without exception – lovely, and my previous evening dining experience here with my youngest son is something he still raves about.

The stylish brasserie is one of those rare places that while it feels upmarket and grown-up, is also warm, welcoming and cheerful.

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This time it’s lunchtime, I’m with two work colleagues, one veggie and the other it turns out a tasting menu pro, and we’re looking at seven-courses. I am apprehensive – that’s a lot of food. First up is a snack of roasted tomato arancini, and now I’m worried. I love these golden lightly fried ball of risotto subtly flavoured with wild garlic pesto and I want a whole big bowl.

Instead here comes the amuse bouche to console me – it is scallops with black pudding and cauliflower – and despite sounding very wrong – tastes very right. I’ve always swerved congealed dried blood as a side dish, but the rich crunchy cubes work beautifully with the nutty bite of the florets and the soft, fleshy, marinated scallops.

The veggie option of goat’s cheese tortellini with truffle mayo is creamy, satisfying, and just the right side of pungently ripe.

restaurant

The starter of grilled lamb with confit tomato and garlic is both tender and flavoursome but it’s the threebaked blue cheese soufflé with forced rhubarb that steals this round. Its mousse-like eggy froth is enhanced with the tang of sharp blue cheese, the piquant rhubarb lends a blast of summer, with the scattered almonds adding texture and nuttiness. The fish dish is a delicate Chalk Stream trout served with warmed tartare sauce, oily crunchy beer batter scraps and salty pops of capers.

When the next dish arrives though, it’s a big surprise – not because of the taste, because the roasted corn-fed chicken breast accompanied with spinach, swede, truffle and herbed new potatoes is delicious, but because it’s big.

It’s too solid, too much on the plate, and too filling. It’s almost worthy of a Sunday roast dinner. I’m exhausted, stuffed and at the end of my appetite (and yes my gold shoes are too tight). Similarly the vegetarian option of spelt barley risotto, leeks, Old Winchester cheese topped with crispy duck egg, is a good idea better served small, and not the huge tureen-sized portion that arrives.

We are on the final furlong though, and the pre-dessert of espresso soufflé is light enough to slip down nicely and the sugar rush from the accompanying fudge provides the energy boost to get us over the finishing line of a luxe and indulgent dark chocolate delice pudding with a dollop of milk ice cream on a crumbed biscuit base.

So with my first tasting menu under my belt (quite literally), I reflect on how much I’ve learned, the main one being it doesn’t matter how delicious it looks, if you’re about to embark on a tasting menu, step away from the bread basket. Yup, I made that rookie error. n

“Its mousselike eggy froth is enhanced with the tang of sharp blue cheese” Dining details The White Horse Hotel and Brasserie, 19 Market Place, Romsey, Hampshire. tel: 01794 512431; www.thewhitehorseromsey.com Outdoor space A large courtyard Taster menu prices Seven-course tasting menu £55 per person, with wine flight options £32 and sommelier’s wine flight £60 Menu prices Starters £7-£12 with 150 different/special blends plus their own TWH Whisky Vegetarian options Lots Rooms 29 bedrooms and suites with prices starting at £95 Atmosphere Elegant and comfortable with attentive, friendly service

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Wednesday 10th October: Cranborne Chase Cider and Apple £28.50 As October is apple harvest, you’ll find apples imaginatively and deliciously incorporated into each dish, and accompanied by the ultimate apple drink, Cranborne Chase cider! Bill Meaden, owner of Cranborne Chase cider will join us and talk about his Farm, ciders and the cider making process. Of course there will be plenty of cider on offer.

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health & Beauty

left to right: A gentle flower-power festival look; go subtle with a few artfully placed sequins; Clare’s star spangled face

SHINE ON

CLARE MACNAUGHTON is made up to be made-up the festival way, with the help of Eleanor Osmond

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estival fashion was not a phrase that used to exist. We all wore wellies, combat trousers, and our hair in a scrunchie. But now the festival fields are countryside catwalks with an explosion of looks, styles and on-trend options to choose from. Want to embrace your inner unicorn and rockup with dyed pretty pastel hair shorn into a ponytail?

Now is the time! However most of us live a 9-5 existence so something a little less extreme and permanent is probably the way forward.

I turn up to Ellevisage Beauty in Whiteparish, to meet make-up expert, Eleanor Osmond, at the salon located in a converted stables, owned by her mother, Karen Gunning, to find my festival-face style.

Ellevisage offer a range of different treatments (all wonderful prep for the sleepingin-a-tent- and partying-in-a-muddy-field experience) including waxing, manicures, pedicures, chemical peels, gel nails, lash lifting,

AHFrancis eyelash extensions and permanent make-up. But Eleanor also specialises in make-up artistry, with festival make-up, face painting and also organing unique glitter parties. And, as I find out, artistry is the right word – she really is a master at the glittery, sparkly, twinkly festival look.

We discuss possible styles and at the moment the go-to look for those festival fashionistas is encrusting the area around the eyes in glitter and dazzling make-up. To achieve this, Eleanor daubs my eyes in a blend of gel, powder and glitter. She adds a light cream to my face to soften the tones and to complete the look paints my lips in a soft pink glitter.

It’s a smart way to go especially when you think how worn-out you can look after a few days of after country-carnival living! The collage of colourful sequins and a gallon of glitter adds a kind of soft-focus filter to the face and, as we all know – if we don’t look tired, then we don’t feel tired!

“It’s a beautiful way to give vision to your inner child and let the fun side of your personality shine through”

“I absolutely love glitter and all things shiny and pretty, I think this is where my glitter party idea came from! I can travel to people at their venues or they can come to me at Ellevisage Beauty,” says Eleanor, who uses the salon-only Mii cosmetics brand, which is paraben free and kind to the skin.

If you decide this is a style you’d like to try more than once a year and wanted to learn how to do this at home, Eleanor, who graduated from the Oxford International College of Beauty in 2009 and furthered her make-up training with Jemma Kidd Make-Up School and Airbase the High Definition Home Makeup System, has recently completed a teaching qualification so she can help share her skills and her knowledge gleaned from her extensive portfolio.

And you can go as bold as you dare because in the open air nobody cares – a full-face rainbow with pop-art eyes with glittery eyebrows, or ask Ellie for the David Bowie red and blue lightning bolt. I love the the energy this type of face-painting for grown-ups brings. It can easily be tempered down with, for example, a few selected subtle stars for a fun party or a night out with friends. Festival make-up is a beautiful way to give vision to your inner child and let the fun side of your personality shine through. With prices ranging from £10-£25 for a full face of make-up with glitter, it means a look can cost less than a new lipstick, with much more Instagrammablity! n

For more: Eleanor Osmond (pictured left); tel: 07958 353986; www.eleanorosmond.co.uk

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MARVELLOUS MAKERS

IT ALL MAKES SENSE

SARAH MOOLLA finds an extraordinary Dorset world where art, aroma and horticulture collide to create a very special fragrance

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hen you visit Keyneston Mill (and I do mean when and not if) allow a day, remove your wristwatch, and breathe.

Whether you go for a love of plants, perfume, green space or fresh air, this is a day out to savour on so many levels.

This 50-acre site, once a former orchard and pick-your-own fruit farm, is the home of Parterre fragrances. All the flowers, plants and shrubs have been selected for their aromatic qualities, and the design and layout has been influenced by Kandinsky, Versailles and Victorian-era gardens. There’s modern sculpture to view; a café called The Scented Botanist Bistro which utilises fragrance as an ingredient into its fresh light bites menu;

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a shop which sells books, homeware, potted plants, stationary; and of course that gorgeous Parterre perfume. The distillery is on view, and there’s an exhibition to help to bring to life the scented science of Keyneston Mill’s mission.

You can wander by yourself for free, take a fee-paying tour, visit for lunch, enrol on a workshop, come in the evening to watch a film outside, find the hammock situated by the River Stour which runs through the estate, or hire the cocktail dome, which is surrounded by planted spirit-friendly herbs, for private functions. This is the largest private botanic gardens in the country dedicated solely to scent, with over 2,000 varieties including exotic, never grown-before-in-UK plants, covering an incredible 50 miles.

main image: The aroma of every plant counts at Keyneston Mill; inset: the entrance to the largest private botanic gardens in the country

clockwise from far left: Every ingredient of

the Parterre perfume is grown at Keyneston including citrus; enjoy lunch at the Scented Botanist Bistro; an exhibition explaining the science of scent; founders David and Julia Bridger; the trio of Parterre fragrances

“It’s experimental, exciting and will always be a work in progress”

I take a tour with Nanette Wraith, Keyneston Mill’s head of aromatic plants and crops, and I move so slowly, absorbing the uplifting and energising myriad of incredible smells – talc, wooded spice, lavender, citrus, sage, basil, mint, pineapple, rose, I can almost see the seasons change. I’m mesmerised, especially when this aromatic amble is accompanied by Nanette’s and informative commentary on everything from the provenance of each plant to the history of the seed to bottle process.

It’s hard to believe Keyneston Mill was only established three years ago by David and Julia Bridger, and their three Parterre perfumes, which were created using the harvested plant oils by a master perfumer in Grasse, France, launched in Fortnum & Mason in October last year. “Creative botany, artistry and adventure were key words for us right from the beginning,” says Julia who, like David, has a background in design. “It has always been

our goal to stretch the boundaries and be experimental, both botanically and creatively.

We have worked at a very fast pace since we arrived here in 2015, and there have been times when it has been exhausting for the whole team. Now, however, with Parterre perfumes on the shelves and Keyneston Mill open to the public, we can all see the fruits of our labour which is really satisfying and exhilarating.”

What’s evident is the level of love, commitment and artistry applied to every aspect of Keyneston Mill and how successfully this translates to sales because, despite being newcomers to a crowded, noisy market, their scents are gaining in popularity and attracting loyal followers. The Parterre trio consists of A Tribute to Edith, an homage to Edith Piaf, with top notes of geranium, whiskey and rhubarb; Root of All Goodness which is warm and aromatic, with top notes of bergamot, lemon and ginger and a heady base of vetiver, leather

and amber; and Run of the River, which is this summer’s bestseller and a sparkling citrus, with fresh notes of bergamot mint, lemon thyme and juniper.

“Each perfume, comes into its own depending on the season,” says David. “As with food, many perfume buyers nowadays are looking for natural ingredients. We seem to be unique in experimenting with unusual plants as ingredients for fine fragrance, and perfume lovers tell us they like our approach, which is great.”

Keyneston has a wonderfully similar vibe to Cornwall’s Eden Project – it’s experimental, exciting and will always be a work in progress.

It’s a fascinating space that demands to be revisited, not just seasonally, but many times over the years to watch it grow and flourish. n For more: Keyneston Mill, Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset. tel: 01258 456831; www.parterreatkeynestonmill.com

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

METALLIC LEATHER POWER PURSE, £86 Inside this beautiful Smith and Canova leather purse, is a wafer thin battery pack so you can charge up your phone on the move.

From Casa Fina, 62 High Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 326428; www.casafinasalisbury.co.uk

GREEN PIECE From mint to lime and sage to olive, we’re joining the green party

DUSTY DRAGONFLY CUSHION, £39 This beautiful dragonfly cushion printed on soft velvet would look pretty fly on any sofa.

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STOJO POCKET CUP, £10.50 It’s easy being green with this collapsible reusable cup. Made from safe, recyclable materials with no BPAs, phthalates, leads or glues.

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

EMERALD KISSES BY LEANNE CHRISTIE, (40 X 40CM), £670 Leanne's embellished oil paintings of wild flower meadows and English country gardens are unmistakably vibrant and dazzling.

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

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ED’S CHOICE BROOKS PICKWICK BACKPACK, £209 These Italian guys have been making durable bags since 1866, and this practical beauty holds a whopping 26 litres.

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

CHASE GB EXTRA DRY GIN, £32.99 Drink your greens with this wild botanical infusion of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, almond, coriander, cardamom, cloves, liquorice and lemon.

From Cambridge Wine Merchants Salisbury, 5 Winchester Street, Salisbury; tel: 01722 324486; www.cambridgewine.com

ELLIOT BROWN CANFORD WATCH, £350 Swiss made high quality tech baseddiver that feels light with the unique pebbled leather strap and sand blasted gunmetal grey case.

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

LACQUER LADIES' CABINET, £975 This light green Chinese ladies cabinet is inspired by the Ming period and would make the perfect hallway console table.

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

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BY ISLA CLAY, £36.45 The black carved geometric pattern adds a bang-on-trend edge to the soft organic shape of these ceramic earrings.

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

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retirement

decEnt HOME COOKED FOOD ELSIE CHADWICK learns about the care that goes into care home food

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ll our lives we’re told to eat up, finish all our greens and to get our five-a-day. The link between eating well and well being is drummed into us, but what happens as we get older and we might have to rely on other people to keep our diet healthy?

We caught up with a few of the care homes in the region and discovered just how impressive their kitchens, chefs and cuisine have become over the years. “I meet with every new resident that comes through the doors, to explore and identify their preferences, their favourite meals, and what they enjoy eating,” says James Butterfield, head chef at Gracewell of Salisbury. “We offer recipes which ensure that all dietary and nutritional requirement are met, and every single dish we serve to our residents has been analysed by Sophie Murray, Gracewell’s head of nutrition and hydration, to ensure that all our residents are getting the nutrients they need for a healthy, active lifestyle.”

Harrier Grange care home’s head chef, James Blight, also likes to take into careful consideration the emotional value of his meals.

“Changing our menu keeps us in touch with the season, and food plays an important role in evoking memories of certain times, which of course is so valuable to many of our residents.”

Fresh, locally sourced produce is a phrase you hear repeatedly in the planning of

care home menus, and at Nazareth Lodge in Sturminster Newton, it even has its own vegetable patch and keeps chickens.

“Everything is made from scratch on the premises by our award-winning cook,” says registered manager Ann Ambrose. “We even have the Silver Food for Life Award from the Soil Association, and are the only home in the South West to hold this.”

At Gracewell, who source their meat from the same butcher as the Queen, the social and experimental side of food is not forgotten either, as James Butterfield explains, “We host themed days for our residents to enjoy and sample different foods from around the world.

These events are particularly popular, giving them the opportunity to engage, socialise and enjoy delicious and diverse food.”

And the social importance of food is echoed

by James Blight’s approach to meal times at Harrier Grange. “There are certain meals that always prove popular such as our roasts on a Sunday, which is such a well-worn British tradition, and a social time of gathering around the table and chatting with friends and family. The food is part of that ritual and it’s an important aspect of dining for the residents, as it is for all of us at any time of our lives.” n

The kitchen team at Gracewell of Salisbury

Harrier Grange’s head chef James Blight

For more: www.gracewell.co.uk; www.harriergrangecare.co.uk; www.nazareth-lodge.co.uk

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Child’s play

The largest festival in the UK dedicated entirely to history took place on 25 June – 1 July at Broadchalke, near Salisbury, Along with talks, discussions and debates, there was a vast living history through-the-ages encampment, interactive living history events, fabulous food and drinks, a shopping emporium and stunning air displays.

Photographs by Mimi Fletcher

Hill top view Ice lollies to keep cool on the beat

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Writing the history books Immersive World War I experiences

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There was music and merriment, thanks in part to a selection of over 50 of the ďŹ nest ciders and real ales, when Beerex came to Salisbury on 16 and 17 June. The annual beer festival saw revellers lifting their spirits thanks to musicians, including the Dan Sowerby Band and musician Hannah Reid, plus a BBQ and beer garden games.

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Duncan Wade

Duncan Wade’s new collection was launched at Gallery21 on 24 June with more than 50 visitors calling into the gallery to meet the artist himself and chat about his striking work. Turn to page 61 to read about the Gallery21’s recent charity art auction, which included a piece from Duncan, and raised £6,500.

Photos by Declan Spreadbury

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Cheers to Will’s challenge!

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RIDE ON

Will Tattersall and Pippa Linford

Regent Tailoring was the location for a fundraising event in aid of Will Tattersall who was taking part in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride.

The mammoth June cycle ride saw Will cycling 350 miles in aid of the Help for Heroes event, starting in Chompiegne and ending in Mons, poignantly where the last shots of World War I were fired.

Mr Tattersall works for the armed forces charity and said ahead of the event, “ As a keen cyclist I’m looking forward to taking on this challenge, supporting others along the way and getting to ride and chat with some of the veterans who I work to support everyday.”

Photos by Adrian Harris; www.adrianharrisphotography.co.uk

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The brollies and illuminated doves installation brings high hopes of attracting positivity and visitors to Salisbury

“Every company has a responsibility to give back to the community it serves” Turn to page 60 to see which Salisbury finance firm recently raised money for local good causes

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hile Michael Pendry’s paper dove art installation, Les Colombes, may have flown its Salisbury home, its inspired and timely message of positivity lives on.

Amongst the dazzling canopy of 90 multi-coloured umbrellas currently floating above Salisbury High Street, as seen on our cover, are 10 illuminated doves, each carrying a message of hope and peace.

Kara Rogers, marketing manager for Salisbury Business Improvement District who organised the display with supporting partners VisitWiltshire, Salisbury City Council, Salisbury Cathedral and Swindon & Wiltshire LEP, explains, “Our businesses have had a tough year, but this installation has encouraged a new spout of optimism and vibrancy to our beautiful medieval city. The

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Salisbury BID’s Kara does the Mary Poppins Salisbury Umbrella challenge

display was put up overnight on 18 July, and it has been wonderful seeing the surprise and delight on people’s faces to see how our High Street has been transformed. It is a real message that we love Salisbury, come rain or shine. The feedback we’ve received from our businesses, residents and visitors has been overwhelming.” Also social media

has shown its approval as Kara explains, “Twitter and Instagram are filled with pictures showcasing lovely Salisbury, and people are visiting the city specifically to see the umbrella and dove High Street display.” (turn to page 6 to see our special brolley gallery).

The umbrellas initiative, which will stay in place until autumn, has

been inspired by an artwork at the annual Ágitagueda Art Festival in Portugal, with similar installations world wide. So next time you're out and about supporting your Salisbury indies, take a snap, use the hashtag #salisburyumbrellas tag us, and we’ll help share the love.

For more: www.salisburybid.co.uk

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Michael Bowyer is a floral designer who ran The Flower Cellar in Salisbury for more than 20 years. He has won gold at Chelsea Flower Show, received an MBE, is a national demonstrator, and is currently working with Winchester Cathedral on their Illumination: A Festival of Flowers exhibition What are your roots?

I am very proud to be called a Wiltshireman having been born in Calne, north Wiltshire.

What jobs have you had?

A paperboy; sales assistant in a very traditional ladies’ and gents’ outfitters; and an office boy in Harris factory – all while still at school in Calne. Then, as a student, I ran the kitchen on an M4 service station, and later a primary school teacher for 15 years, before the flowers became a full time career.

What is your first floralrelated memory?

Aged about three and picking a bunch of golden yellow celandines to present to my mother.

What is like being part of Chelsea Flower Show?

Incredible! We were a team of eight, responsible for a stand in the main pavilion as part of the 50th anniversary of NAFAS. We spent hours in a freezing cold World War I aircraft hangar,, but everything is worth it when you see that Gold Medal card resting on your exhibit.

Tell us about your work with Salisbury Cathedral Flowers..

I am creative director of Salisbury Cathedral Flowers, leading a team of 45 very talented arrangers from across the diocese. A team of six to eight arrange weekly flowers in the Cathedral and for large festivals like Easter and Christmas there is a team of 30 plus working

“I BECAME THE FIRST MAN TO BE QUALIFIED AS A DEMONSTRATOR, JUDGE, SPEAKER AND TEACHER, ALL AT NATIONAL LEVEL” What was your path into working in the world of flowers?

I joined Salisbury Flower Club in the 1980s (we are currently one of the largest clubs in the south of England) and through the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, I became the first man to be qualified as a demonstrator, judge, speaker and teacher, all at national level.

Why flower arranging..?

I love shape and colour, I would not call myself an artist with paints, but with flowers, the colours and shapes are already there for you.

on quite ambitious installations throughout the building. We also supply arrangements for events like concerts and, of course, weddings.

And your current work with Winchester Cathedral?

With Winchester, I am working on a design based on a page of the famous illuminated Winchester Bible. Six of us are working inside large black, internally lit boxes about two metres high.

Are you a part of the Salisbury Cathedral 2020 celebrations?

Yes, and I’m really looking forward to Salisbury Cathedral’s much

awaited flower festival in 2020. It is celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone, which will involve more than 500 arrangers from across the diocese and beyond.

Any career highlights you have been particularly proud of?

Last June I was the arbitrator of the international judging panel at the World Flower show in Barbados, and next March I fly to Kolkatta to train the demonstrators for the 2020 show in Jaipur.

What did Princess Anne say to you when you received an MBE from her in October 2012?

She asked that I let all flower arrangers know what joy and pleasure they bring to the lives of so many people. Normally it would have been the Queen, but she had sciatica and stayed in Balmoral, and Princess Anne flew in by helicopter.

And what was it like visiting Windsor Castle?

The whole events was a fantastic experience. The investiture is so well organised it runs like clockwork, yet you are made to feel very special.

How do you source the flowers and foliage you work with?

I grow many plants for arranging, and I have a few friends’ gardens I can also pick from, and flowers are supplied by my wholesaler down in Southampton who delivers daily.

Who would you cite as a particular influence?

The late Daphne Vagg – her books and magazine articles were an inspiration to me.

What are ‘the next big things’ in the world of floral designs?

Sometimes floral design follows fashions, and sometimes it leads.

There is a current trend towards 1950s styling and with that, the dahlia is making a comeback.

What skills do you think are needed to succeed commercially in your field?

I have been extremely lucky in being able to turn a hobby into a business and career. As a member of Studio Theatre and singing with Musical Theatre Salisbury since the 1980s, I am used to performing, and the demonstration side of arranging really is just that.

What are the misconceptions about your work?

Many think we just plonk flowers in a vase, but visit any major flower show or festival, and the ingenuity and creativity will blow your mind.

What are your career plans?

I will continue to demonstrate and judge, to give talks to garden clubs and to teach. I have recently finished tutoring a group of former floral design students, who are now qualified to go out and teach themselves. This I have found really enjoyable and most rewarding.

What one thing about you might surprise people?

I have just landed the part of Monsignor O`Hara in Sister Act, which will be at Salisbury City Hall from 28 November–1 December.

For more: Illumination: A Festival of Flowers can be seen at Winchester Cathedral from 5 – 9 September; www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk To contact Michael Bowyer; email: michaeljdst@btinternet.com

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GIVING BACK BUSINESS SPECIAL Our pick of the fundraising fun and company charity campaigns happening in the city

Movers and shakers etc

Hats off to Shirley (far right) and her fundraising team!

CUTS A DASHING FIGURE

Love all!

SMASHED IT The Salisbury office of the financial services firm Succession Group had an ace time raising funds with a charity tennis tournament. As part of a new initiative, Succession Giving, the firm’s doors will close once a year in memory of Succession’s founder, Simon Chamberlain, who died in 2017. Most of the money raised is given to local charities.

Sophie Smith, Salisbury’s team leader, says, “It

was exciting to be part of a great day, competing for a good cause. It was a great success and a real sense of community, raising money for not only a local charity, but also for Cancer Research UK.” Succession Giving’s chair Mark Rogers, adds, “Every company has a responsibility to give back to the community it serves – it is absolutely the right thing to do.”

For more: www.successiongroup.co.uk

These guys are doing the ride thing

GO THE EXTRA MILE Colleagues at Southern Co-op’s Old Sarum store recently raised over £685 for a new skate park by cycling 1,282 miles in just five days. The team, who clocked the distance using a static bikes borrowed from Studio X Crossfit in Old Sarum, also called on the pedal power of customers, passers-bys and residents.

Store manager Joshua Barnes says, “The Old Sarum Skatepark project has already bought the land to build the skate park on and it’s hoped the park can be built next year. It is something that a lot of us at the store are passionate about as it will be something that everyone can use - adults, youngsters and people with learning disabilities.”

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Shaftesbury Arts Centre will be the scene for a fundraising fashion show organised by Shirley Allum Fashions and Lingerie. Store owner Shirley Allum, who has raised £68,000 so far through such events, explains, “We will be raising money for Brain Tumour Research, and the Raise a Roof project for the Art Centre.” Tickets cost £15 and are available from Shirley’s High Street shop. www.shirleyallumfashions.co.uk

LIFE LINES

The Salisbury, Wilton and District Branch of the RNLI raised a record amount of more than £5,000 at their annual fundraising garden party on 21 June at Wilton House. The event was attended by 180 supporters and included representation from the sponsored station Mudeford RNLI. www.rnli.org

SADDLE UP!

Salisbury-based charity Horatio’s Garden is asking cyclists to sign up for the 2018 Chalke Valley Cycle Ride, which takes place on 23 September, to help raise funds for the garden at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre in Salisbury Hospital. www.horatiosgarden.org.uk

take note

Pete Aves and the Manuals have released The Ballad of Salisbury Town on Amazon as a 99p download, to boost the city’s profile with proceeds going Alabaré, the homeless veterans’ charity. www.peteaves.co.uk

BUSINESS INSIDER

WINGING IT

Sky’s the limit for W. Carter’s Sebastian Salt

Lawyer LIN CUMBERLIN of Batt Broadbent Solicitors answers questions about child arrangements in the event of family break-ups Q Why is it necessary to make arrangements?

A The break-up of a family unit can cause a significant sense of grief to parents and children who will be affected by the change in their lives and the feeling of loss. It can also be a very difficult time for the grieving parent to cope with their own emotions, never mind those of their children.

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LEGAL Q&A

Sebastian Salt of W. Carter & Son took to the skies on 10 June to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. The director of the Salisbury jewellers, who did the charity wingwalk at Compton Abbass airfield and managed to raise £1,000, says, “It was a fantastic experience – words could not really describe the

Q How are custody and visitation rights decided?

A Ideally, the parents will have considered and agreed where their child(ren) will live (formerly referred to as residence/custody) and how often they will see and spend time with each parent (formerly referred to as contact/access). This is known as making ‘child arrangements’ and, where possible, the courts expect parents to try to reach agreement between themselves about their children outside of the court arena.

FINE ART

Q Is it always necessary to make formal arrangements?

A If the parents are able to agree the arrangements for their children, there is no need for any formal documentation to be drawn up but it can be useful and helpful to have the details of the child arrangements schedule written down into a parenting plan so that the parents and the child(ren) know the dates and times that they are spending with each other. You can find more details about a parenting plan on the Resolution website (www.resolution.org.uk)

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feeling. I am so pleased to have been able to do this for such a worthy cause and would be quite happy to do it all over again.”

And if any of you do fancy being a fearless fundraiser like Sebastian, then Alabaré are offering the opportunity to skydive on 10 November.

To coincide with the 100th

Salisbury’s Gallery 21 held a charity art auction on 22 July for The Elizabeth Foundation which supports deaf infants and preschool children and their families. Gallery manager Rose Currens says, “Artists who donated included Lhouette Art, Gina Hawkshaw, Jonathan Stewardson and Duncan Wade, with more than £6,500 raised. This is enough to fund a preschool class of eight toddlers for an entire term.”

Q What if parties cannot agree?

A If the parents are unable to agree on all of the arrangements, the next step, prior to making an application to court, would be to consider consulting a mediator to help resolve any outstanding issues.

For more: Batt Broadbent, Minster Chambers, 42/44 Castle Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 411141; www.battbroadbent.co.uk

Paul Whitelegg, Gallery21 manager Rose Currens, and Sue Whitelegg

anniversary celebrations to mark the end of World War I, the charity, which supports homeless and vulnerable veterans, is asking participants to pledge to raise a minimum of £395 for tandem skydives at Old Sarum Park.

For more: www.wcarterandson.co.uk; www.alabare.co.uk

Two legends meet – Dame Esther Rantzen and NSPCC volunteer Anne Baker

SPECIAL LADY Dame Esther Rantzen, the founder and president of Childline and NSPCC trustee met NSPCC volunteer Anne Baker, 104, at an annual fundraising event in her garden. Anne, who has been volunteering with the charity since 1965 and hosting the events at her Salisbury home every year since 2004, received an award thanking her for her dedication to the children’s charity.

The award was presented by the President of Salisbury Fundraising Branch and Lady in Waiting to the Queen, Honourable Dame Mary Morrison, who also attended the garden party. Anne says, “The garden party for the NSPCC was such a success, largely due to Esther Rantzen coming. She was so charming and everybody loved her. She bought a cake, cut it and she declared it was the most delicious drizzle cake ever.”

For more: www.nspcc.org.uk

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PEOPLE

MY DESK

We Poles love storks and believe them to be lucky.

This one is from a recent trip back to Poland

My son Matthew is now 20 years old, and about to start university

Traditional Polish folk dance is a hobby and passion of mine I love chocolate, any chocolate

GOSIA MACDONALD Words and pictures by JOHN ROSE

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osia MacDonald, originally from Poland, opened Chenille Interiors on Winchester Street, Salisbury in 2014, where she had previously trained under master craftsman Angelo De Cortes. Specialising in upholstery, soft furnishings, curtain making, and interior design, all the work is carried out by Gosia in the Chenille Interiors workshop. â–

I use handcream to keep my hands in tip top condition I came to Cambrica Interiors to buy tassels for my sofa and was offered a job, which is how my business journey began

For more: www.chenilleinteriors.co.uk I read The Complete Book of Tartan to learn more about the MacDonald family name

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LIVING THE DREAM Elsie Chadwick explores a dreamy Broughton family home

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f we were to plan our own home there’d be a number of factors high on our list – large gardens, lots of light, lovely location, en suites and space for guests. But we haven’t got time to find the land, source the builders and choose the bricks, so instead we’re taking our draft of dwelling desires to this five-bed Broughton home to see how it measures up.

Turns out someone else had the same list as us when creating this home. The visually impressive Ashleigh was recently commissioned and built by the current owners and is set within grounds of about 3.75 acres. The pretty home itself is constructed in a Queen Anne style (which is now on our list), and manages to unite convenient contemporary living with the appeal of a traditionallystyled property.

It is set within an outstanding location on Rookery Lane, one of the most prestigious roads in Broughton, with the desirable market town of Stockbridge about four and a half miles away, and Salisbury and Winchester about 12 and 13 miles away respectively,. So that is location ticked, as it manages to combine rural village life with proximity to a wealth of amenities. Broughton also has its own school, doctors’ surgery, village shop, post office, village bus and well-equipped village hall. The Wallop Brook flows through the parish to join the River Test in the east, and the stream runs parallel to the main street through the village.

Words like ‘flow’ feature heavily on our list, and yes, here it is throughout the home. The ground floor accommodation is particularly versatile and has been

property

designed to create a natural and comfortable layout throughout. The impressively large galleried reception hall, which is flooded with natural light, leads, via a substantial staircase, to a bright dining area with glass feature wall and ceiling lantern. Then it flows on to the formal sitting room with French doors out to the terrace.

For larger gatherings, the spaces can be opened up to create one large entertaining area – perfect for parties, maybe kicking off first with that housewarming.

Also on the ground floor is a spacious bedroom suite, which includes a double bedroom, en suite and a dressing room, plus a separate study which can be accessed through the suite or the main hallway. An open plan kitchen and breakfast room leads to the walled garden terrace. A study situated off the main reception hall provides the perfect space for working from home.

Upstairs the property features a master bedroom suite with large en suite and three further bedrooms, one also with an en suite, and two which are served by a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom.

The surrounds have been as equally well thought out and landscaped – the electric gates open out onto a gravel driveway and lead up to the front of the grand

property, with ample space for parking and turning.

A side driveway leads around to the carports, with storage and space for garden machinery. The front the gardens are neatly arranged with lawns each side of the drive down to the main gates, giving a fantastic outlook from the kitchen area. Across the lane is approximately 2.81 acres of paddock, which provide a huge and safe space for families to enjoy, and is easily accessed via a wide gateway.

What we particularly love is Ashleigh’s ability to accommodate a significant number of visitors. There’s two distinct self-contained properties, positioned discreetly to the rear of the main house around a central courtyard garden. The single storey, two bedroom annexe is attached to the main house and also includes a spacious kitchen and living room, whilst the detached coach house is set over two floors and features a large open plan ground floor and two bedrooms above, each with en suites.

It provides so many living options whether an additional income stream, multi-generational living, or lots of happy houseguests. Just be careful though, because the visitors may just never leave.n

House numbers Square feet 4,280 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 Reception rooms 3 Guide price £3.25m For more: Savills Salisbury, Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 426800; www.savills.co.uk

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salisbury LIVES

“Red wine and loud music in the studio can help”

HARRY BUNCE Harry, whose cast of cool, unknowable, vaguely sinister anthropomorphic animals has been described as Beatrix Potter meets Quentin Tarantino, talks Banksy, lucky pennies and hating art school Originally from Hampshire, Harry moved to the city of Bristol to study. Fifteen years later, disillusionment with metropolitan life lead to a return to his rural West Country roots in an attempt to revive long-lost friends.

His work, which is on display and for sale at Salisbury’s Gallery21, could be described as folk art that is cute but seldom cuddly. Harry, who is a fierce defender of the countryside, uses his art as a platform to raise environmental concerns.

I would describe my upbringing as working class and rural. Dad ran a small building firm and Mum, a grammar school girl, did the bookwork. They worked pretty hard. We lived in a little terrace by a river and my Uncle Ronny lived next door.

I survived a 1980s comprehensive school, and I didn’t really work as hard as I should have. I was a blissfully happy child but frequently fell ill, and had fevers and saw nightmarish visions.

I was born and grew up in Hampshire, in a beautiful village near Andover. Mum and Dad would bring us to Salisbury for visits. Once I was old enough to ride a motorbike I’d come over regularly. The city hasn’t changed that much. I like it.

What I like most is that it’s not London.

I thought drawing was like magic and was always drawing. The first art I can recall was by Margaret Tempest, Beatrix Potter and Richard Scarry. At school I was known as the one who was good at art, so I think I just thought I would be an artist when I grew up, simple.

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My cousin Gary gave me some Marvel comics when I was six, and I was lost to them, I pawed over every inch. Thursday was the best day of the week because The Mighty World of Marvel got delivered.

The artists, such as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, were gods to me.

I dreamt of Stan Lee taking me to New York.

The only art book as I had as a teenager was by David Hockney. I pawed over the images and reread it again and again.

The tutors at art school hated him, I’m guessing because he was quite commercial, so I had to keep quiet about him. I still think he’s great – he works bloody hard.

I did fall out of love with art after going to art school, so I set up a fashion business with my now wife, Becky. We did well in the end with a couple of boutiques in Bristol.

It was good, running a wholesale and retail business and it taught me a lot, but as it turned more into a serious business, with less and less design input, I started planning my exit.

I have either too many ideas, or none. I read a lot about other artists and I think this is common.

I like to draw or paint something everyday. Sometimes I have creative blocks but really it’s more that I’m being too precious. Red wine and loud music in the studio can help.

Because of the Bristol connection, people seem to want you to do a ‘Banksy’. I’ve done a few things in that area in the past, but I think I’m cured now!

More seriously, he opened it all up – he let normal people get back into art again having been shut out for years, so I say, “good job Banksy.”

I’m currently working on flowers and birds – large pieces, all over designs, almost textile-like.

But this may change. I’m always most proud of the next piece of work I’m going to do.

We put a toe in the water at the New York Affordable Art Fair, and sold a big piece, so I’m happy with that. I’ve had a few pieces go to the States and Germany, France etc. but nothing solid like a gallery.

The Grayson Perry exhibition at the Arnolfini was one of those events where you sort of want to dislike it for some reason, but end up loving it – like it was with Banksy’s Dismaland.

I have a son, Joseph, 16, and a daughter, Amy, 14, with Becky, the love of my life (she will laugh at that), who I have been with since I was 20 – I’ve just turned 50.

My most prized possession is an old penny with a hole in it. I’ve had it for as long as I can remember, I thought I’d lost it about five years. I couldn’t believe how pleased I was when it turned up – silly really. n For more: www.harrybunce.com | www.gallery21.co.uk