Salisbury Life - Issue 264

Food/Arts/Entertainment/Shopping/Property ISSUE 264 / NEW YEAR 2019 / £3

CELEBRATING THE BEST IN SALISBURY & WILTSHIRE

STAR QUALITY SPARKLY PARTY WEAR

ISSUE 264 / NEW YEAR 2019 / LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

LEADING LIGHTS THE CATHEDRAL'S BRIGHT AND WONDROUS ARTS EXHIBITION

HOUSE RULES AN EXPERT GUIDE TO MOVING HOME

CANAPÉ CUISINE GO BIG ON SMALL BITES

IN THE LINE OF BEAUTY

WELLNESS TRENDS FOR 2019

ALSO GRACE & FAVOUR / WAYNE HERNANDEZ / STONEHENGE TAILORING / DOGS TRUST

EDITOR’S LETTER

ABOVE: Salisbury Cathedral’s From Darkness To Light Illuminations BELOW: Silver wear for the party season

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t’s been one heck of year for Salisbury hasn’t it? I think most of us are happy to say goodbye to 2018 and the dark clouds it brought. So it’s fitting the latest exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral, as depicted on our cover and above, is one of light, beauty and wonder.

Aptly entitled From Darkness to Light it heralds a bright new start to our city’s new year.

We’ve also seen the light on our fashion pages on page 24 with a silver line-up for the party season, and on page 14 we’re facing up to a brighter outlook with expert beauty and wellness predictions.

On page 42 we meet the team at Dogs Trust Salisbury who work, not just over Christmas, but all year round, to help ensure the abandoned pooches find confidence, and new homes.

We also explore moving homes on page 52 with professional wisdom on everything from choosing the right estate agent to decorating your new space. As someone who moved recently, my advice would be don’t do it! Well, not without reading our advice first.

Stay merry and bright!

COVER From Darkness to Light exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral. Photo by Ash Mills

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Issue 264/New Year 2019

the arts

09 INTRO The Artisan Studio showcases The Big Vase 10 WHAT’S ON Arts, gigs, festivals and family fun,

it’s time to update your diary

health & beauty

14 new year, new you Regional expert

wellness and beauty predictions

22 ed’s choice Skin care treats for winter

lIFestyle

24 FASHION Make sure you shine this party season 30 Marvellous makers Stonehenge Tailoring 33 My DESK The working space of Grace & Favour

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food

34 REcipes Canapé yumminess 37 food & drink news Pritchetts’ banging

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bangers; Tinga, the new Mexican restaurant; and New Forest beef at The Bell Inn.

animals

42 dogs trust A dog’s life on Christmas Day

Business

47 business insider News, views and interviews

from the region’s professionals

49 business Q&A Hair talk with Dr John Gray

Property

52 moving house Expert advice on buying, selling

and moving in

62 showcase A 40-acre dream home

Regulars

6 Spotlight The Chinese Mona Lisa painting

raises money for good causes; Dodgy drummer opens Salisbury drumming centre; and Longleat cheetah cuteness 40 scene The Artisan Studio and Twenty One B 66 just visiting Find out ‘what’s going on’ with Wayne Hernandez

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spotlight Auction

Woolley and Wallis’s Freya Yuan-Richards with The Northern Girl

A WINNING LOOK Salisbury auctioneer Woolley & Wallis has helped to raise over two million pounds for a range of good causes. The seven figure sum was made from the sale of eight contemporary Chinese paintings, once owned by Body Shop founder, the late Dame Anita Roddick.

Freya Yuan-Richards, who is the Woolley & Wallis Chinese paintings specialist, explains, “The collection had originally been offered to Christie’s, but a strong pitch by our Asian Art department brought them to Salisbury where they attracted immediate attention from the Chinese trade and collectors.

“Seven of the paintings were by Chen Yan Ning, with the star of the collection being The Northern Girl by Yang Fei Yun. This 1987 portrait, dubbed the Chinese Mona Lisa, is of the artist’s wife, and sold for £1,700,000.”

The proceeds are going to the Roddick Charitable Foundation to help support its environmental, educational, and human rights work across the world.

For more: www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk

Music

SOME DRUMMERS DRUMMING Mathew Priest, drummer of legendary Britpop band Dodgy, officially opened a new drumming centre in Salisbury on 30 November. The Salisbury Drum Centre centre has been founded by Ed Forbes, a Scottish jazz drummer, who says, “We wanted to create a space that was designed specifically by drummers, for drummers (and of course any other musicians!), and one that offers more than just a bland and uninspiring room.”

The space in Scots House Studio on Scots Lane is for rehearsing and tuition.

Mathew explains, “I’ve only known about the centre for six weeks but in that time I have used it for four different children who I help teach, three of whom have emotional and behavioural difficulties. Ed couldn’t have been more accommodating and helpful and the children love it there. It is places like this where dreams get forged and relationships start. Long may it run.”

For more: www.salisburydrumcentre.co.uk

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clockwise from top left: Mathew, left, cuts the ribbon, alongside Ed; young musician, Tanis Lovell, keeps the beat; the space has been designed by drummers with drummers in mind

Longleat

JOIN THE CUBS Longleat Safari Park has recently seen their quartet of cheetah cubs venture outside for the first time since their birth in August.

Head carnivore keeper Amy Waller explains, “These are the litter of cubs for mum Wilma and dad Carl. You can never predict quite how they will react to going outside with its new sights, sounds and smells but they took it all in their stride.”

The cheetah is officially classified as ‘vulnerable’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, which means it is likely to become ‘endangered’ unless the circumstances threatening its survival and reproduction improve. This is the largest number of cubs ever raised at Longleat, and one of the biggest litters successfully reared in the UK in recent years.

For more: www.longleat.co.uk

If you see Mr Cheetah, can you tell him I have some news…

‘Oi! You’re cheating!’

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LIFE ON VASE A collector’s limited edition ceramic by internationally renowned, Cornish-born artist Max Lamb is being showcased by The Artisan Studio at Fisherton Mill. The Big Vase is a 15-inch high work in slip-cast bone china and is number 16 of 25 pieces worldwide.

The vase has been selected by the Louvre Museum in Paris to form part of its permanent collection of iconic contemporary ceramics, and is the centrepiece of Max’s black basalt and luminous white tableware collection.

The Big Vase is offered at £1,960. The tableware range is also available at The Artisan Studio, Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. www.theartisanstudio.uk

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What’s on 21 December – 25 January

Dante Marioni’s pioneering glass works can be seen at Messums

EXHIBITIONS Until 24 December

CHRISTMAS SHOW A diverse collection of artists brighten the walls including new to the gallery, Ian Houston, Karen Lawrence-Rowe, Barry Wilson and Bruce Yardley.

Wykeham Gallery; www.wykehamgallery.co.uk

Until 29 December

TERRAIN AND CONFLICT Arabella Dorman’s Suspended is a powerful and heartbreaking installation of refugee clothes.

More artists will be featured including former UK serviceman Steve Pratt, now an artist and a psychotherapist. Young Gallery; www.younggallerysalisbury.co.uk

Until 5 January

HEART, HEAD AND HAND ­ WINTER CRAFT EXHIBITION Heart, Head and Hand is a contemporary craft exhibition showcasing work by members of Hampshire and Berkshire Guild of Craftsmen, with guests. A selection of disciplines on show includes ceramics, jewellery, textiles and woodwork amongst others. This is a selling exhibition and is an excellent opportunity to buy some of the finest work created in the South. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Until 5 January

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION: MISTLETOE AND MERRIMENT A specially picked selection of artworks for the festive season including Robin MacFarlan, Johanna

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Kennedy Wall and Zac Newham.

Fisherton Mill; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

Until 5 January

HOARDS: A HIDDEN HISTORY OF ANCIENT BRITAIN The exhibition traces the story of hoarding from Bronze Age weapons discovered in the River Thames and the first Iron Age coin hoards, through to the coin treasures buried following the collapse of Roman rule in Britain. The Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

Until 13 January

ROBYN DENNY Denny’s large-scale, colourful abstract paintings embody the cool, modernising mood associated with the 1960s. NewArtCentre; www.sculpture.uk.com

Until 3 February

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Best viewed after dark,as seen on our cover, this is a unique set of light installations in the Close and Cathedral celebrating the journey of Advent. Salisbury Cathedral. www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Until 3 February

MATERIAL: LIght Dante Marioni, pioneering glass artist, for whom making objects is about the art of glass blowing rather than the creation of glass art is exhibited alongside Elliot Walker and Michael Hulls, whose Tungsten Requiem, a light installation will be extending through the full length of the barn. Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

Until 16 February

ANELLO FLOW: AN EXHIBITION BY ALMUTH TEBBENHOFF This exhibition expands on the origins of Anello Flow, currently on display on the Wessex Plinth, and other work in this series, reflecting on Almuth’s fascination with the patterns made by water, and how this has informed her work. The Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

© Robert Workman

Until 21 April 2019

above: Joseph Black and Liberty Buckland star in Beauty and the Beast. at Salisbury Playhouse left: Robyn Denny’s work can be seen at the NewArtCentre until 13 January below: Five neon trees adorn the Cloister Garth as part of Salisbury Cathedral’s From Darkness To Light Illuminations

MAKING CONNECTIONS: STONEHENGE IN ITS PREHISTORIC WORLD In partnership with the British Museum, this exhibition features stunning precious artefacts made between 4000BC and 800BC, from a jade axe to an elaborate gold neckpiece, and charts the changing relationships between the British Isles and Europe over the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Price with general admission. Stonehenge; www.english-heritage.org.uk

19 January – 4 May

THE ORIGINS OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN SALISBURY 1839 - 1919 An exploration of the rise of amateur photography in Salisbury starting round up to the end of the First World War. The extensive collection of the Salisbury Museum and other local collections will provide examples of a wide range of images of the city and the surrounding area. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

19 January – 4 May

A Celebration of Art in Wiltshire The aim of this exhibition is to continue tell the story of Wiltshire’s creative community and showcase the best art this county has to offer such as the bronze Dying Swan by Jonathan Wylder. The Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

Theatre/ Dance /Film 12 January

MET OPERA: ADRIANA LECOUVREUR Soprano Anna Netrebko sings the role of Adriana Lecouvreur, the eighteenth-century actress whose real-life intrigues inspired Cilea’s tragic opera. Adriana is adored by many but loves only Maurizio,

(Piotr Beczała), who adores her in return. But first Maurizio has to extricate himself from his previous lover, the Princess deof Bouillon (Anita Rachvelishvili). 5.55pm, £17.

Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

15 January

NT LIVE: THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND Richard II, played by Simon Russell Beale, is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends England into disarray and his court into uproar. Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne.

6.15pm, £17. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

18 January

RÊVERIE- THE LIFE AND LOVES OF CLAUDE DEBUSSY With Lucy Parham on the piano, and Alex Jennings narrating, this tells the story of Debussy’s complex emotional life through a personal and revealing journal, illuminated by a sequence of his most famous and atmospheric solo piano works.

7.30pm, £22. Salisbury Playhouse; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

24 January

HELEN CHADWICK: TRUTH A beautiful and thought-provoking song theatre show, which explores the once-simple notion of truth in our messy modern age of fake news. 7.30pm, £14. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Music / Comedy

21 & 22 December

SPITFIRE SISTERS The internationally-renowned vintage-inspired vocal harmony group perform swing classics and Christmas favourites.

8pm, £22. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

22 December

THE FARRANT SINGERS This year’s Christmas Concert by the Farrant Singers, conducted by Andrew Mackay, is a performance of Handel’s Dixit Dominus. 7.30pm, £15. St. Martin’s Church, Salisbury. www.farrantsingers.org

24 January

SALISBURY PLAIN MILITARY WIVES CHOIR

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What’s on Inspired by Gareth Malone’s show The Choir, the Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir first formed in January 2012, under the musical direction of Susan Raeburn, as a local community project for women connected to the military.

The choir currently has around 40 members and this performance promises a variety of traditional and military style songs, plus tracks from their new album Remember.

7.30pm, £15. Salisbury Playhouse; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Family FUN Until 30 December

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS As snow falls and the gas lamps flicker into life, Father Christmas sets out on a joyful journey through the night time sky. With a sleigh full of toys and a twinkle in his eye, he urges his reindeer to ‘dash away all’. £10. The Salberg; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Until 6 January

ThE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT The stunning Chinese lanterns will light up Longleat with a fantastic voyage through time and space with explorers, Harry and Bea, and their fearless terrier companion, Monty. From the exotic to the glacial, filled with astonishing creatures, magnificent scenery, stunning structures and sensational modes of transportation. Price included with general admission.

Longleat; www.longleat.co.uk

Until 6 January

ALL-weather ice rink Christmas in Salisbury is offering extra magic and sparkle this year as the Guildhall Square hosts its first all-weather ice rink, running for the same period of time as the Christmas Market. There’s fun themed nights, DJs, plus the chance to skate with Santa. £7. www.salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk

Until 6 January

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Highly anticipated as not only a regional, but national panto highlight, Winchester’s Beauty and the Beast stars Julian Eardley as Dame Dotty. Ed Thorpe also returns following his Great British Pantomime Award-nominated role in Peter Pan. £25.50-£10.50.

Theatre Royal Winchester; www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

Until 13 January

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST From the team behind last year’s record-breaking and multi-award winning panto Jack and the Beanstalk, is the famous fairytale of Amorette who is taken prisoner by a prince who has been turned into a beast. £12-£28. Salisbury Playhouse; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

19 January

JUST WILLIAM READ BY MARTIN JARVIS Martin Jarvis’s awardwinning recordings of the Just William stories have delighted generations of children and adults. Martin will bring Richmal Crompton’s timeless characters vividly to life in his definitive performance of two of her minimasterpieces, along with pianist and composer Richard Sisson.

2.15pm, £19. Salisbury Playhouse; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

OTHER

Until 6 January

SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET Salisbury Christmas Market transforms, for an extended run this year, the heart of our city into a winter-wonderland with twinkly authentic German-style chalets, packed with many locally sourced goodies and gifts. www.salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk

19 January

ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING Superslam Wrestling continues its reign as the nation’s longestrunning, number-one professional wrestling outfit, bringing its lycra’d brand of live high-flying, heart-stopping, all-in ring action to Salisbury at the start of its 2019 UK tour. 7.30pm. £15. City Hall Salisbury; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

24 January

STORIES ON THE MANTLEPIECE Stephen Duckworth, the author of Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Religious Figures, and a collector for over 40 years, tells the fascinating story of the colourful, naive, and often religious pottery figures, which found their way into British Victorian homes in the nineteenth century. 6.30pm, £8/£10. Salisbury Museum, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

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above: Karen Laurence-Rowe’s Rang-tan is at Wykeham Gallery left: Part of the new Salisbury Museum exhibition below: Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir

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LOOKING FORWARD Elsie Chadwick consults Salisbury’s experts for their beauty predictions, health forecasting, and wellness wishes for 2019

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very year we’re told of the upcoming beauty trends.

Set to be big for 2019 is gold contouring, clumpy lashes, glitter freckles, and matte black lipstick. Serious business if you’re a teen, and a bit of fun if you’re an adult. But if you’re looking for a grown-up guide to improving the feel-good, look-good factor, you’ve come to the right place. We ask our local beauty and wellness professionals for their top three predictions to help with your new year, new you plans.

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above: we will all be increasingly the amount of fruit and veg in our diets; right: Meghan Markle is

rumoured to have had the subtle microtox treatment before her wedding to Prince Harry

WELLNESS

Maggie Palmer, reiki and shamanic healing practitioner 1. I noticed a trend

among many of my clients in 2018 to examine their attitudes towards themselves, with sessions specifically focused on improving self-worth. Major breakthroughs were made which were followed by physical transformations as confidence grew, so I predict in 2019 we will see an increase in natural radiance and beauty as people continue to work on their inner selves.

2. Another theme of 2018 was that of

self-care, as more and more people became aware of the damage they do to themselves by running on auto-pilot, trying to complete endless to-do lists and taking care of everyone but themselves. Next year is the year where thoughts of better self-care become daily actions, with people investing in quality ‘me-time’ more than ever.

3. If I had to choose one word to describe the direction I feel inner health and beauty is heading in for 2019, it would be ‘sovereignty’.

It’s another trend I’ve observed in my clients, meaning we look more to ourselves for answers, guidance and approval, than external authorities. This builds lasting, genuine confidence, which is attractive and positive. tel: 07930 803152; www.lifebalancehealthandwellbeing.com

FACIAL AESTHETICS

Dr Claudia Morley, aesthetic doctor and owner of Morley Aesthetics 1. Meghan Markle is to

thank for setting the trend for skin rejuvenation with a happy and healthy glow, rather than botox-frozen faces and over-plumped lips.

She was reported to have had ’baby botox’ (or ‘microtox’, as I like to call it) before the wedding.

It is about having more subtle treatments, leaving them with plenty of movement and expression in their face but still keeping them looking fresh and youthful. I predict this will become much more popular in 2019.

2. As consumers we’ve been a bit slow on

moving to more environmentally friendly skin products, despite being so enthusiastic about changing our food habits. I still come across people who religiously eat organic and sustainable food, but yet still use skincare brands who test on animals! I predict there will be big change in this in 2019 as we become more conscious about these issues. I use the

“Next year is the year where thoughts of better self-care become daily actions”

brand ‘iS Clinical’ in my clinic whose products are botanically derived, yet pharmaceutical grade, this means they are more than 99 per cent pure and contain no binders, fillers, or dyes, which most over the counter products do.

3. Credited by Jennifer Aniston with keeping her skin ‘lifted’, radiofrequency facials boost collagen and oxygen levels in the skin using a device which heats the deep skin layer, resulting in radiance and tightening, the results of which are immediately noticeable. tel: 01258-690789; www.morleyaesthetics.co.uk

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Louise Mason, naturopath and nutritionist 1. Inspired by celebrity

vegans such as Lewis Hamilton and Michelle Pfeiffer, and the recent UN report that said that the biggest impact we can have on global warming in the UK is to eat 90 per cent less beef and 60 per cent less milk whilst increasing our consumption of beans and pulses, I predict more of us will try to reduce the amount of meat we eat and increase the fruit and vegetables in our diet. As well as helping the environment, we will hope to get the associated health benefits of reducing our odds of developing heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes whilst having a lower BMI, better sleep and clearer skin.

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new year, new you below: Experts agree taking to quality me-time should be part of your 2019 resolutions; right: the benefits of sleep are being explored by the spa industry

2. The trend for taking probiotics and microbiome is going to continue into 2019, with new research showing a link between taking probiotics and a decrease in bone loss in women in their 70s and an improvement in cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s.

Another study has found that in children and infants the use of probiotics leads to a decreased need for the use of antibiotics.

3. One diet does not fit all and personalised nutrition is the key to health improvements, weight maintenance, physical performance and improvements to mood, which is why personalised DNA testing and dietary adjustments are on the rise. DNA testing can show why you cannot tolerate alcohol or caffeine or gluten, and how certain foods can help you to feel better. This can make changes to diet much quicker to identify than the process of eliminating foods. tel: 07881 654787; www.nutritionwithlouisemason.co.uk

BODY AND BEAUTY

Nikki Spicer, spa director at Vita Skin Spa 1. Sleep will be a focus

in the spa industry.

People are thinking much more about how they can improve their sleep and how they can carve out some time for ‘self care’ in order to sleep better.

We have recently designed a new spa day dedicated to sleeping well, which we think will be very popular. Linked to this is the growing realisation of how the skin repairs itself

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significantly during the night, and therefore there will be a rise in using night-time skincare products and especially those which include effective ingredients like vitamin C and retinol.

2. 62 per cent of 18 to 34 year olds are considering a non-surgical aesthetic treatment in 2019, which means advanced treatments but with little downtime and side-effects, such as microneedling, will be very popular.

3. Ethical brands are also focusing on vegan friendly skincare which will be a big trend in 2019. It’s also exciting to see many brands becoming eco-friendly by bringing out ‘shelf naked’ products and pledging to cut down on plastics and packaging. tel: 01722 346324; www.vitaskinspa.co.uk

HEALTH THERAPY

Suzanne Rawle, complementary therapist and lymphatic drainage practitioner 1. Clients are

increasingly looking for a more natural approach to health, relaxation and beauty, and recognising all these things are interlinked.

Awareness of this holistic thinking will only continue to grow in 2019.

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above: Celebrities like Lewis Hamilton going vegan will inspire others to do the same

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Total skin health Morley Aesthetics is a doctor-led facial aesthetics clinic.

Dr Claudia Morley shares her knowledge on achieving a natural look

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enowned cosmetic doctor, Dr Claudia Morley at Morley Aesthetics has earned a large and loyal following for her expert dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections, and the subtle, natural look she creates for her many happy clients.

“I have been working with injectables for the past ten years,” says Dr Morley, “and this experience has shown me that it’s not just about them – it’s about optimising total skin health.” Having spent a long time researching the best medical skin treatments available, Dr Morley now offers a whole range of these at her clinic, with the help of her aesthetic practitioner colleague and skin expert Emma.

Dr Morley’s aim is to ensure her clients have a completely natural look, ‘Often it’s about looking fresher and healthier, rather than trying to eliminate every line. I absolutely hate the plastic look. Thanks to celebrities such as Meghan Markle setting the trend for skin rejuvenation and a happy and healthy glow, rather than botox frozen faces and overplumped lips, my clients are now after this natural look, which I much prefer.

Skin Tightening Credited by Jennifer Aniston with keeping her skin ‘lifted’, the ‘radiofrequency facial’ is Emma’s speciality, and is the best way of stimulating collagen deep down in the skin, smoothing out fine lines and plumping. It’s also great for the neck and chest area, improving

crepiness. A device is used to heat the deep skin layer which causes a surge in collagen and oxygen levels, resulting in radiance and tightening. “As it’s non-invasive, no needles or downtime, and actually rather relaxing, it’s a wonderful treatment for anyone wanting to freshen their face, whatever their age.”

Deep Lines Dr Morley has become an expert in antiwrinkle injections and dermal fillers. Using advanced techniques she can improve virtually any line, but advocates looking at the face as a whole rather than focusing on individual lines. “The contours and proportions of the face are so important and an experienced injector can subtly change these using dermal fillers to make a face more beautiful.” One of her favourite treatments is to eliminate the downturned mouth and frown lines, which instantly makes the face – look and feel – happy again.

Ultimate Facelift High Intensity Ultrasound – HIFU (similar to Ultherapy) stimulates the deep support layers of the skin to produce collagen, resulting in lifting and firming of the skin. It is particularly useful around the lower face, redefining and tightening the jawline. “We like performing this treatment in combination with injectables and dermal fillers for the ultimate facelift. However, it can be effective on its own and the big advantages are that it’s a single treatment, it’s non-invasive so no needles, and no downtime.”

Mesotherapy Mesotherapy delivers hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, amino acids and vitamins directly beneath the skin using a tiny needle, stimulating the skin to repair and revitalise.

“I love this treatment – it’s a really powerful way of rehydrating tired skin as the hyaluronic acid attracts fluid into the skin.”

Medi-facials As well as the ‘RF facial’ the celebrity favourite ‘Fire & Ice’ facial is a very popular treatment at Morley Aesthetics, it gently resurfaces the skin leaving the skin brighter, clearer and smoother with no downtime at all. It’s often combined with the LED phototherapy mask as a fusion treatment, which enhances collagen stimulation, as well as being able to target different skin problems, such as acne and pigmentation. n

DID YOU KNOW? Dr Claudia Morley has a clinic in Salisbury as well as in Farnham village, Dorset and offers free consultations. For more information please get in touch.

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Look good, feel good DR JOANNA LOVATT offers her advice on non-invasive cosmetic treatments that allow you to still be you, just improved

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ased at the Southern Independent Medical Practice in Salisbury, Dr Joanna Lovatt offers a professional, friendly service with comprehensive assessments allowing for individually tailored treatments and aftercare as needed. Below, Dr Joanna Lovatt shares her knowledge on benign skin lesions, and how you can treat these to leave you feeling your best.

confidence and limit your choice of clothes. A visit to Dr Joanna Lovatt’s clinic will assess if the blemish is harmless and suitable for removal.

Once this has been established, she is able to treat most of them quickly and effectively with cryotherapy – a tried and tested treatment which sees excellent results.

SUNSPOTS – WHAT ARE THEY AND CAN YOU REMOVE THEM? The only cute thing about sunspots is their name, and many people find themselves concerned with the way they look. Sunspots, medical name solar lentigo, but also known as age spots or liver spots, can vary in size, and can often resemble giant freckles. They are harmless, resulting from a localised proliferation of melanocytes (cells containing pigment) and may appear on all the parts of the body, but most commonly in areas which are often exposed such as the face, neck, and hands. Other common blemishes, that are harmless but unsightly, are actinic keratoses – these are caused by sun damage that results in a roughening of the skin and can cause a permanent scaly patch. Most people will get one or two seborrheic keratoses (also known as senile warts) as they get older.

They are one of the most common noncancerous skin growths in older adults.

A seborrheic keratosis usually appears as a brown, black or light tan growth on the face, chest, shoulders or back. The growth has a waxy, scaly, slightly elevated appearance. Again they are harmless but if you find you have developed one in an exposed area it can affect your self

“I AM ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED WITH THE THERMAVEIN TREATMENT AND CAN’T BELIEVE THAT AFTER JUST ONE TREATMENT MY FACE LOOKS SO GOOD. DEFINITELY WILL RECOMMEND TO ALL MY FRIENDS. THANK YOU SO MUCH JOANNA!” – WENDY

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THERMAVEIN® – A QUICK AND SAFE TREATMENT FOR SPIDER VEINS Spider veins, thread veins, or red veins are clusters of prominent blood vessels that appear close to the surface of the skin, most commonly on the face and legs. They can be red, blue or purple, and look like tiny spiderwebs covering either a very small or very large area of skin.

Spider veins are smaller than varicose veins, but both are very common, especially for those over the age of 50.

If you have noticed spider veins on your face or legs, don’t be worried. Although they can make you feel very self-conscious, spider veins are quick and easy to get rid of. Thermavein is a safe and permanent way to remove facial veins, the treatment is quick and there is no risk of scarring, it can even be used to treat veins on the eyelid. Microsclerotherapy is the gold standard treatment for spider veins on the legs, sometimes used in combination with Thermavein®. A tiny needle the width of a hair is used to introduce a substance into the unsightly vessel, this causes the vein walls to stick together rendering the vein useless and your body subsequently absorbs it so it is no longer visible. Both of these treatments are available at Dr Lovatt’s clinic located in the centre of Salisbury.

Dr Joanna Lovatt BM is a UK trained, fully qualified doctor. She is registered with the GMC and holds a medical degree from the University of Southampton. Dr Lovatt qualified as a doctor over 15 years ago and has worked in several hospital specialities before training and subsequently working as a GP in Salisbury.

More recently, she has undergone further training in a variety of cosmetic and body contouring treatments and is fully qualified and insured to carry out all the procedures she offers to clients. Dr Lovatt currently works at the Southern Independent Medical Practice, a private GP surgery, from where she also runs her cosmetic clinics. ■

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NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES GERANIUM & ORANGE BODY SCRUB, £17.50 A mineral rich dead sea salt combined with deeply nourishing shea nut butter to smooth and tone the skin From Suzanne Rawle, Longford Park, Salisbury. tel: 07870 517338; www.suzierawle.wixsite.com

DR STUART’S SKIN PURIFY TEA, £2.49 Red clover, nettle leaves, dandelion root, burdock root, chamomile, lemon balm and lemon peel combine for a detoxing and antibacterial blend From Well Natural 15 Queen Street, Salisbury tel: 01722 335965; www.wellnatural.co.uk

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Want to look good in the face of winter?

Try these skin recommendations selected by our local beauty experts

LAVENDER EUCALYPTUS CLEANSING BALM, £25 Naturally antiseptic eucalyptus oil, and soothing English lavender melt deep into your pores taking away daily impurities From Enchanted Plants, 6 The Commons Shaftesbury, Dorset. tel: 01747 851008; www.enchantedplants.co.uk DERMALOGICA’S BARRIER DEFENSE BOOSTER, £65 Restores wind and cold damaged skin, relieves dryness and reinforces the skin's barrier. The perfect winter addition to your skincare range From Vita Skin Spa, 26 St Ann Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 346324; www.vitaskinspa.co.uk

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IS CLINICAL YOUTH EYE COMPLEX, £82 Powerful peptides, growth factors, and proteins smooth and strengthen delicate skin, while potent antioxidants brighten darkness at the surface From Dr Claudia Morley, Pure Health, Odstock, Salisbury. tel: 01258 690789; www.morleyaesthetics.co.uk

ED’S CHOICE BIODROGA MD ANTI-AGE CELL MASK, £34 Plant stem cells stimulate cellular regeneration and work to prevent the signs of aging From Santé et Beauté Face and Body, Studios 3 – 5, Unit 12, Wilton Shopping Village, Minster Street, Wilton. tel: 07718 596541; www.santefaceandbody.com

CYRIL’S SOAP SHED ORANGE & CINNAMON GOAT'S MILK SOAP, £3.75 A sweet and spicy soap made with raw goat's milk with anti-viral properties, excellent for helping to keep colds and flu at bay From Cyril’s Soap Shed, Witch Wood, Plaitford Common, Plaitford, Hampshire. tel: 01794 322369; www.cyrilssoapshed.co.uk

DYED HAIR SHAMPOO BAR, £5.70 Contains juniper to add shine and sleekness to processed hair while coconut oil moisturises and conditions From Scent & Colour, 20B Cross Keys Arcade. 22 Queen Street Salisbury tel: 07931 828398; www.scentandcolour.com

OPTIAT FACE MASK, £14.99 Clay and activated charcoal gently purifies to leave your skin feeling silky and looking bright From Goodfayre; Cross Keys Arcade, Queen Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 324235; www.goodfayre.co.uk

SARA MILLER LIP BALM, £9.99 Water mint, mojito and shea butter formulated with antioxidant, lip-soothing vitamin E From Casa Fina 62 High Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 326428; www.casafinasalisbury.co.uk

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FASHION Samsøe & Samsøe skirt, £95 and Samsøe & Samsøe jumper £134.95 Stockists The Loft Tisbury; www.theloft-tisbury.com

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND It’s party time so twinkle, twinkle you little stars

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is the season to be sparkly, but if the head-to-toe Bacofoil Beyoncé look makes you want to collapse like a race marathon runner, let’s just do a little shimmer instead. Team a satin pleated skirt with a black cashmere jumper, invest in a shiny clutch (also useful for those flattering reflector photography moments), and sprinkle some pieces of jewellery on an otherwise muted outfit for flashes of brilliance.

Key silver pieces are also a sterling investment as the metallic look is set to shine, big-time, in 2019.

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1. Sugarhill Brighton metallic pleated skirt, £48. The Wardrobe Devizes; tel: 01380 722753 2. Silver cropped trouser, £65.

OSOboutique; www.osoboutique.co.uk 3. Metallic poncho, £40.

The Bay Window Gift Shop; www.thebaywindowgiftshop.co.uk 4. Becksondergaard silver granny rainbow metallic purse, £39.

Mine Boutique; www.mine-boutique.co.uk 5. Links of London triple stack silver hope ring, £95, Allum & Sidway; www.allumandsidaway.co.uk 6. Strappy mini dress £85. Spirit Fashion; www.spiritfashion.co.uk 7. Estella Bartlett bracelet, £20, Conker Boutique; tel: 07734 868414 8. Long satin evening gloves, £19.

Dents; www.dentsgloves.com 9. Sam Edelman Gigi sandals, £85.

Anya; www.anyaromsey.co.uk

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TAILOR MADE Sarah Moolla gets the measure of STONEHENGE TAILORING

Main picture by John Rose

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rmholes. Armholes? Are they called armholes? Yes, I think it is armholes.”

Murat Neguzel, master tailor and owner of Stonehenge Tailoring is hilarious. I’m not sure if he always means to be, but he is. Turkish-born, Savile Row-trained Murat is also a hugely talented at what he does and is making a big success of his Maltings-based business. On the day of my visit, late morning on a Friday, it’s non-stop and a fascinating look into people’s relationship with clothes.

First up, a petite older woman comes in with a heavy, full length, double-breasted tweed coat that she wants shortening. Murat precisely and painstakingly measures all the way round

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using what looks like a camera tripod. All the while she talks about how she’s had the coat for decades, how the fashion has changed over the years and she’d had this packed away for years, and is now looking forward to being able to wear it again.

Next is a Mrs Hunt, who has brought in a charity shop find – a too big designer jacket – and wants Murat to work his magic. When she finds out who I am, she’s eager to impress on me just how much she values the work he does.

“Honestly, all my family have benefitted from his skills. We’d be lost without him.”

There is something about our emotional attachment to clothes that gets played out in this Stonehenge Tailoring space. “People keep clothes for all sorts of reasons. Maybe because the clothes are very expensive of course,

clockwise from left: Part of the team Cengiz Al; leather work poses no problem for the team; Mustafa Duman works with Murat; Mahmut Demir is one of the tailors; Marion Allen and Annette Mansfield with her dog Sammy

“Honestly, all my family have benefitted from his skills. We’d be lost without him”

but also some are heirlooms and some are treasured for sentimental reasons,” says Murat.

Maybe it’s because of this understanding and approach, that all I hear is back-to-back praise for Murat and his team – from the woman who wants a suede bag made up from an original pattern, to a quote for two pockets to be inserted in a denim jacket. From the taking-in of some men’s trousers to the turning up of a gorgeous fitted leather dress, everybody seems to know they can trust Stonehenge Tailoring to turn their hand to any job, big or small. Many local stores, both the chains and the indies, use Murat for their alterations and repairs including Raffinne, Conker OSOboutique, Reportoire, Joules, Jigsaw, Chas Baker, Phase 8 and Twenty One B. In fact the business has done so well

since its start just over three years ago, it is about to expand into the empty unit next door. “We need the extra space,” explains Annette Mansfield who, along with Marion Allen, provides the customer service, and the administrative and accounting expertise.

“We are currently having to do all our fittings and consultations in this one area and expanding will give our clients more privacy and space.” It also stands as testament to Murat’s likeability and talent that both Annette and Marion were regular customers before they started working here. “I was so impressed by the work Murat would do for me, and the speed with which he could turn things around.

However every time I called in, I could see he was getting busier and busier,” explains Annette. “So I asked if he needed any help,

and of course he did!”

What makes Stonehenge Tailoring perfect for Salisbury, is despite the heavyweight credentials of Savile Row expertise, there are no pretensions. Murat and his cutting-edge crew will mend a broken strap and replace a lost button, and treat you with the same respect as if you were coming in for a bespoke suit. Murat says, “I have found that word of mouth is the most important tool for growth.

If you do a good job for someone, they will tell others.” And if Murat’s reputation continues to flourish at this rate, it won’t be long before The Maltings has its own Savile Row. n For more: Stonehenge Tailoring, Unit 4/5 The Maltings, Salisbury SP1 1BD; tel: 01722 322377; www.stonehengetailoring.co.uk

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Splash of Colour The

Pottery Painting Cafe

New Year, New Skills!

Take some time out to try something new!

A FUN & RELAXING CAFE STYLE ENVIRONMENT BRIMMING WITH IDEAS FOR YOU Choose your pottery, take a seat, order a coffee...and get painting!

Open Monday to Saturday 10 - 5.30 & Sunday 11 - 3 Closed Tuesday & Wednesday – except during school holidays Call 01722 322250 to book a table

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Keeping everything mounted on the pegboard helps me stay organised

My glue gun is definitely my most used item and it gets really gooey

MY DESK

Reloved magazine helps provide lots of inspiration for up-cycling projects As well as paper, I use the cutter to make custom t-shirts for friends and their children This flower is one of the first cross-stitch done by my late, very talented and creative grandmother

LINDSAY BELLIS

We make all the flowers by hand, designing the petals on the laptop, and then curling each petal with a bone folder

Photos by JOHN ROSE

While I use my phone as my organiser, I also keep a paper diary – the belt and braces approach!

We are currently working on a giant paper flower wall for one of our brides

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by Lindsay and her friend Xanthe, after they enjoyed organising, planning, and sourcing items for their own weddings in 2016 and 2017. The business specialises in beautiful bespoke paper and fabric flower walls, as well as stocking an extensive range of vintage crockery for hire. ■ For more: www.graceandfavourvintagehire.co.uk

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APPETISING APPETISERS Cracking canapés made for sharing

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lmost as enjoyable as the get together itself, is the canapés.

Little moreish bites of deliciousness that don’t hinder the socialising and sipping. And as a host, serving up the right finger-food recipes can feed more guests, is much less stressful than plating up and is infinitely more appealing than peanuts in a bowl.

Andy Britton, head chef of Howard’s House Hotel, says, “You can have a lot of fun by contrasting textures, colours and flavours, and if you time it right, there is no fussing in the kitchen as the guests arrive, as the bites can be assembled just before their arrival, leaving you free to be a great host. Here is, adapted from a starter, my favourite canapé for parties and gatherings. To make it partyfriendly, serve each dressed scallop in its shell. You’ll need to get scallops in shells from a fishmonger, and just ask them to clean them for you so you can keep the shells for cooking.”

Pan-seared scallops, with cauliflower puree and chorizo soil

Serves 16 Ingredients Dried, ground chorizo 1 medium cauliflower Chicken or vegetable stock (preferably homemade) ½ an onion peeled and quartered A few sprigs of thyme 40g butter Salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 16 scallops, keep the cleaned shells Fresh herbs/pea shoots to garnish

Method 1. Cut the cauliflower into florets, and put into a large saucepan. Pour over enough stock to just cover and add the onion and thyme.

Bring to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is just tender.

2. Remove the cauliflower and transfer to a blender, adding the butter. Blend until smooth, scoop into a pan and season as needed.

3. Heat the oil and butter in a heavy based frying pan and season the scallops. Fry the scallops for 1-1½ minutes each side until golden.

4. Spoon warmed cauliflower purée into the shells and arrange the scallops on top. Garnish with chorizo soil and pea shoots. www.howardshousehotel.co.uk

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More bite-sized suggestions

Fig and camembert skewers Skewer wedges of fig and wedges of camembert onto cocktail sticks, drizzle with a little runny honey, and scatter with thyme.

Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo Bring asparagus to the boil in salted water for 2 mins. Drain well. Quarter slices of ham, into 4 shorter strips, then wrap one strip around the middle of each asparagus spear. For the dip, mix mayo with black pepper, lemon zest and juice.

Quails’ eggs with sesame dukka Toast 1 tbsp of cumin and coriander seeds and 85g hazelnuts, then whizz in a food processor.

Mix with 50g sesame seeds and salt to taste. Serve in small bowls alongside 24-36 hard-boiled, shelled and halved quails’ eggs.

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THE GULP OF MEXICO Danny’s Craft Bar & Kitchen on Salt Lane has re-opened as a Mexican restaurant called Tinga. Co-owner Aimee Ullah explains, “We have transformed the place into a wonderland of eclectic and authentic Mexican design, that offers an exquisite menu featuring traditional Latin American dishes and an array of delicious speciality cocktails.”

The refurbishment is based on the vibrant spirit of the South American country. Aimee says, “The immersive dining experience is inspired by a very beautiful comida corrida, small eats restaurant, and has been created

by Dib Dab Designs. Features include a striking 3D wall depicting Frieda Kahlo’s face, and a huge blossom tree coming through the ceiling.”

For more: www.tingasalisbury.com

Tom, left, and Mark follow the herd

BEEFING UP THE MENU Tom Hordle, who was featured on Channel 4’s A Year In The New Forest as the youngest commoner in the New Forest, has gone into collaboration with award-winning chef Mark Young of The Bell Inn, and is supplying 40-day dry-aged beef to the restaurant.

Tom explains, “The Hereford cows are hand reared and all roam freely feeding naturally on grass and plants. The incredible health benefits from eating meat produced this way has been widely publicised but of equal importance is the quality of life these animals experience.” The menu, which was showcased at the restaurant’s November Supper Club, includes pastrami and beefy burgers.

Commoners like Tom are owners of properties in the forest with ancient rights allowing them to graze livestock.

Ella Townend, supervisor at Tinga, likes to shake things up

For more: www.bellinn-newforest.co.uk

Charles and his not so silly sausage

IN WITH A BANG Adapting their sausage meat for a glutenfree diet has resulted in, not just more happy customers, but also national recognition for Salisbury butchers Pritchetts.

Charles Aldridge, director of the familyrun shop on Fish Row, explains, “We’ve had a successful recipe for years, but last year we changed the breadcrumb for a rice crumb, essentially removing the gluten. It took weeks of experimenting with different combinations and ratios of ingredients, until we were finally happy with the product.

Customers loved it, regardless of whether they were gluten-intolerant, so in October we entered our pork sausage in the UK Sausage Week 2018 competition and were delighted to be awarded Highly Commended.”

For more: www.pritchettsbutchers.co.uk

The menu features traditional Latin American dishes

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www.salisburytilestore.net Salisbury Tile Store, Unit 2 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 7NR Also at: Unit 5, The Enterprise Centre, William Road, Nursteed, Devizes, SN10 3EW

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SCENE AC ROSS SA L ISBU RY, O N E SH I N D I G AT A T I M E

Carolyn and Mark Garratt

Brenda Maddy Marion Allen, Annette Mansfield, Jan Ashton and Doreen Dimmer

Geoff and Jane Glover Rosanne and Peter Ford

CLOTHES SHOW

Fiona and David Waugh

Twenty One B based on Milford Street, Salisbury hosted its very own fun gathering on 11 October. Store owner Derri Southwood explains, “The idea was for a social evening for my customers. We had wine and canapés, and played the Lost In The Cloud game, where four groups had to in turn justify why a certain piece of memorabilia should be preserved for future generations to enjoy.”

Photos by Adrian Harris www.adrianharrisphotography.co.uk

Gosia and Darren McDonald

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Ros Liddington and Derri Southwood

Saleh and Suzanne Rebdi

Annie Arthey, John Waterman and Elizabeth Waterman

David Walker and Vicky Slater Theresa Wood

Deborah Fox

ART AND SOUL

Heather Addison and Graham Addison

Diane Hampstead, Rob Hames and Jules Wright

The Artisan Studio recently opened its doors as a new first floor arrival at Fisherton Mill. Owner Juliette Scott, who has curated a worldwide collection of homeware and accessories, welcomed guests to browse the collection and toast her launch with wine and enjoy canapés provided by Fisherton’s Gallery Café’s Michael Fox. Photos by Martin Jones www.martinjonesphotography.co.uk

Anne Waddington Sarah Moolla and Juliette Scott

Ira Blake and James Humphries

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PAWS FOR THOUGHT Mimi Fletcher finds out what Christmas means for the Dogs Trust Salisbury Photos by Mimi Fletcher

above: Bailey the chihuahua is lovingly adored by a potential new family. She was adopted in May 2018; opposite page clockwise: Canine carer Sian

Griffin with Luigi who was rehomed in September this year; Receptionist Jade Bushnell takes calls all year round; Canine carer Stu Lanham and training and behaviour advisor Sam Hempenstall with Marley who found a home in September; ex-resident Jett who is now happily living with a new family after being at the centre for over a year

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he Dogs Trust has been using the slogan ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ since 1978 to help promote awareness of the irresponsibility of buying a dog on a whim to give as a present. While the message is getting through, the charity still sees a flurry of dogs abandoned over the festive period when the appeal of a cute but demanding puppy wears thin.

Adrian Burder, the Dogs Trust chief executive, explains, “There is no denying that we’re a nation of animal lovers, but sadly sometimes that love can blind people and they may rush into getting a dog, often without ample research or even rushing into a last minute online purchase. A dog can be such a rewarding addition to any family, but they do come with long-term responsibilities that will have a lasting impact on their new owner’s life.”

Kayla Maryon from the Dogs Trust Salisbury centre says, “There were 140 calls to the Salisbury centre from January to March 2018 looking to hand over their dogs. There is also an increase in the number of calls about strays at this same time.

“Christmas Day is just like any other day at the rehoming centre” “Over the year, the Salisbury team cares for and rehomes around 500 dogs each year and over Christmas, there are about 60 dogs to be looked after.”

And while others may be at home tucking into turkey, a team of around 15 is working at the Dogs Trust Salisbury centre on Christmas Day. Kayla explains, “This will include canine carers, managers, training and behaviour staff, and the veterinary team. Christmas Day is just like any other day at the Rehoming Centre – dogs still need feeding, walking and playing with. But because the staff don’t have members of the public to attend to, they are able to spend more time giving the dogs a special Christmas dinner and unwrapping their presents donated by kind supporters.”

The centre’s training and behaviour advisor, Sam Hempenstall, says, “From the outside it may seem that we are having fun playing with dogs all day long, but in reality we have such an important role in giving them our time and patience to ultimately build their confidence and trust and setting these dogs up for success for their new start in the life.”

For more: Dogs Trust Salisbury, 45 Amesbury Road, Newton Tony, Salisbury SP4 0HW. tel: 01980 629634; www.dogstrust.org.uk

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Salisbury Happy Doggy’s Karen Scott now leads a team of 5 star hosts and walkers. We are knowledgeable, reliable, trustworthy, honest, dependable and accountable.

The Happy Doggy team can come to collect your dog from your workplace in the morning, take them off for a jolly good walk of an hour (at least) with their friends and return them exercised and ready to relax!

We go for fab walks and choose suitable company for your dog to ensure they have a lovely time!

Please visit our website and fill out the Quick Contact Form or ring if you prefer a chat!

Would you like your dog to come out with us?

07982 687098 www.happydoggydaycare.co.uk/salisbury

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No44 Homeworks Courses & Classes Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Stage 1 & 2 Upholstery Courses Traditional & Modern Techniques Stool Making Class Using one of our kits Lampshade Making Classes 1. Coolie or Drum 2. Lined Lampshade Ring 01722 324773, pop in to the shop or visit our website for details.

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Have a go and don’t be afraid. Learn to carve in a supportive and encouraging environment and create something to take home.

The courses are suitable for anyone; from the complete beginner to the more experienced stone carver.

Please call or visit our website for dates, course information and stimulating ideas about what it is possible for you to make.

Unit 2, Knowle Farm, Salisbury SP5 5BP 07766 464048 | 01722 341372 www.grays-stone-carving.co.uk info@grays-stone-carving.co.uk

Over the years a large number of cat phrases have appeared in our vocabulary and it is interesting to search back for the origins of these. Some popular ones are...

Cat got your tongue

Let the cat out of the bag

Meaning: Being unable to speak Origin: The English Navy used to use a whip called the cat of nine tails used for flogging, the pain being so severe it caused the victim to be quiet for a long time. Another possible source could be from ancient Egypt where liars and blasphemers tongues were cut out and fed to the cats.

Meaning: To reveal a secret, often with embarrassing or damaging consequences.

Origin: In medieval England pigs were sold in village marketplaces and the seller would keep the pig in a bag (also known as a poke), to make it easier for the buyer to take home, unscrupulous sellers would trick buyers by replacing the pig with a cat.

Nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs

Pussyfoot around

Meaning: To be extremely anxious and nervous Origin: The implication being that a cat is afraid of its tail being pinched by a rocking chair.

Raining cats and dogs

Meaning: To behave very cautiously or indecisively Origin: This phrase is a criticism and derives from the immaculate care and caution that often cats show when walking which allows them to say, negotiate mantle pieces, window sills etc without rarely knocking anything off.

Meaning: Raining very heavily Origin: One origin being that dogs, beloved of the pagan storm king Odin, became symbols of wind, leaving cats to become symbols of rain, so a heavy storm was perceived as being the work of both cats and dogs.

We have had another busy year and up until the end of November had homed around 100 cats and kittens and helped neuter 157 cats/kittens. Thanks go to all our volunteers who generously give of their time to foster/fund raise/help with our helpline and admin/carry out home visits and help with Transport. We are also grateful to Pets at Home, Mole Country Stores, Tescos in Southampton Road and Avon Lodge Vets at Amesbury for the food baskets they have in their stores and to the public who kindly donate food to us.

Ali Theobald - Salisbury and District Cats Protection PO Box 2321, Salisbury SP2 2LA 01722 664 606 salisbury.cats@hotmail.co.uk

www.salisbury.cats.org.uk Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)

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Piers Torday

Quote of the issue

“I do love long walks with our seven dogs”

Turn to page 49 to find out which doctor favours this 'hair-raising' canine-crazy way to relax!

The Big Number

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Duncan Beedie at Salisbury Library

This number has a special poignant signifigance for a Salisbury fitness instructor. Find out why on page 50

GRANTING WISHES Salisbury City Council helps fund the city’s thriving arts scene

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hree major contributors to the arts scene in the city, Salisbury Literary Festival, Sarum College, and the Salisbury Live Launch, have been awarded grants by Salisbury City Council as part of the City Grants Fund scheme.

The organisers of Salisbury Literary Festival used the grant to support their children’s programme. Festival director

Tom Bromley says, “We were delighted to receive a grant under the City Grants Fund Scheme to support the 2018 Salisbury Literary Festival. This year we had school events featuring author Emily Thomas, who appeared at St Edmunds and South Wilts.

We also ran a series of free events for younger children at Salisbury Library, as well as a low-cost animation workshop. At Salisbury Playhouse, we had award-winning children’s author Piers Torday.

Sarum Academy’s director of finance and business, Claire Hollick, explains how their funds will be used to help build a football pitch. “Magna Learning Partnership is working with football groups in the Salisbury area to bid for grant funding to build an all-weather, football pitch at Sarum Academy. The grant received from Salisbury City Council will help us to pay for the costs of obtaining planning permission.”

Salisbury Live, the free music

event featuring musical acts from local young people, will return in 2019 thanks to the funding.

Colin Holton, the event’s director, explains, “The grant will enable Salisbury Live to program a fantastic opening free event in the Market Square on Bank Holiday 5 May to help showcase some of our brilliant local musical talent, as well as host some top guests from all over Britain.”

For more: www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

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BUSINESS INSIDER

company working on hair care, and hair care products.

Why do you think you became particularly interested in hair and scalp disorders?

I was always interested in dermatology as GPs manage many skin problems. My fascination with hair disorders stems from the industrial research work did. I got to meet most of the leading experts in hair science around the world and still attend most of the major congresses relating to this. On the back of this I started my own hair clinic as part of general practice.

DR JOHN GRAY

Dr John Gray is a private GP who specialises hair and scalp disorders, as well as administering botox.

Here he talks medical school, his work on hair loss, and being a secret head banger Did you love science at school?

I loved biological sciences at school and for as long ago as I can remember, I wanted to be a doctor and particularly a GP where I felt continuous contact with the community was so important.

Did you enjoy medical school?

I loved medical school and forged friendships that have lasted for decades. I went at the age of 18 and and in the 1960s, when we were a generation unfettered by previous rigid traditions, or the suffocating bureaucracy of today.

Have you had any other jobs?

I worked as a porter at our local hospital in the holidays and was a full time GP by the age of 24.

Were there ever any other secret ambitions?

I enjoyed family practice but I did have two ambitions – to work in journalism and in an industrial setting with people of different bioscience disciplines.

I got lucky with both; I was a weekly contributor to a leading GP magazine for years, and am still the medical advisor to a major beauty

How would you define your specialised field?

In my humble opinion trichology is one of the most difficult areas of clinical medicine. Diagnosis is often difficult and treatments slow to show results. However despite it often being treated as a minor affliction, the impact on both women and men in respect of loss of self-esteem can be immense.

Do cosmetic products currently on the market actually work?

Yes, a number of them can substantially increase the apparent volume of hair, and I believe them to be well worth a try. In very severe cases, hair restoration such as transplants are an option.

What are the particular issues of hair loss for women?

There is an unspoken epidemic of hair thinning and loss amongst women which, although particularly evident after the menopause, is appearing in much younger patients. The causes of this are obscure and are still being investigated. Over the last two decades, dermatologists and trichologists have an increased number of women presenting in hair clinics with significant amounts of loss of volume and visible scalps due to hair thinning.

How does hair loss affect men?

Even children can suffer from premature hair loss and the

youngest boy I saw with male pattern balding was only eight.

Male pattern hair loss will eventually affect 50 per cent of all men to a greater or lesser degree.

Fortunately it is highly treatable if caught early.

Any particularly rewarding case study that might help illustrate your work?

In my very early days as a GP, I remember one gentleman at our garden centre who was almost fired for what appeared to be extreme laziness to the point of sleeping on the job. He had extensive hair loss and I discovered he had the lowest thyroid levels I had ever encountered. After treatment his hair returned in profusion and he is still a happy and active employee at the centre.

“THERE IS AN UNSPOKEN EPIDEMIC OF HAIR THINNING” Tell us a little about your work as consultant to the hair care industry….

I have been very lucky to work with some amazing scientists developing products for all types of hair and to publish a number of books which explain how they work. The latest one is Healthy Hair published by Marsh, Gray and Tosti.

How do you relax and switch off from work?

I do love long walks with our seven dogs, am a massive consumer of literature and I play several instruments, including guitars, drums and a Hammond organ.

I am also a secret head-banger, and a huge fan of AC/DC. Our very large and lunatic black Labrador, Buster, is an equal enthusiast.

For more: Wiltshire Trichology Centre, 213 Devizes Road, Salisbury SP2 9LT. tel: 01722 415055; www.wiltshiretrichologycentre.com

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

ROLL OUT THE BARREL

Andreas and Baz see the sights

Movers and shakers etc

Salisbury-based health and fitness expert and ex-army physical training instructor, Andreas Beirne has launched a fundraiser for Combat Stress. He explains, “I have seen first-hand the impact the war has had on my friends who struggle every day to leave their experiences of it behind. I hope to raise £20,000 for the charity with the Big Barrel Run, by running 456km, over seven days, with a barrel on my back, which I have nicknamed Big Baz.” The figure 456 is significant as it represents the number of service men and women who lost their lives in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2014.

Andreas will clock up the miles beginning with next year’s London Marathon, running to the Houses of Parliament and back to Salisbury, and then running to Twickenham and onto the pitch of the annual Army and Navy rugby match in front of 80,000 spectators on 4 May.

In praise of local heroes

HELPING HEROES

The voting for the Local Hero Awards 2019 has now closed but nominations have flooded in as Spire FM DJ Martin Starke confirms, “It’s great news as entries are up more than 20 per cent on last year.” The awards, which Salisbury Life is helping to promote, are happening at the Stones Hotel on 18 January.

Cholderton Charlie’s Farm; Chas H Baker; and HJS Human Resources are among the many local businesses who are helping sponsor the inspiring event. www.spirefm.co.uk

For more: www.combatstress.org.uk

RAISING THE FASHION STAKES

Nat and Jan of OSOboutique help raise money for a good cause

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The mother and daughter team from OSOboutique, Jan and Nat Ashton, held a fashion show on 28 October which raised £1,445.35 for the MRI Scanner appeal at Salisbury Hospital.

Daughter Nat explains, “Our wonderful customers modelled the latest winter collections at the Rose & Crown Hotel. We also had a raffle, guest appearances from Uno De 50 Jewellery and Owen Bags, and consultants from the hospital delivered a talk about the importance of this appeal.”

For more: www.osoboutique.co.uk

ALL RIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Thanks to support from the Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust and a local benefactor, ownership has been secured by the recently formed Devizes Assize Court Trust. A major fundraising campaign will soon be launched with the aim of restoring the building and renovating it to become the new home for Wiltshire Museum. The refurbishment plans include purpose-built galleries, a café, a lecture theatre hall, and the provision of community space. www.wiltshire.gov.uk

BUSINESS INSIDER Whatever your reading age, this project is a winner

LEGAL Q&A Lawyer LIN CUMBERLIN of Batt Broadbent Solicitors answers more questions about child arrangements in the event of family break-ups What rights do other family members, such as aunts, uncles and grandparents, have in terms of access?

Ordinarily, parents, whether separated or not, will ensure that their family and wider family members maintain a close relationship with their children. If a relative is being refused contact with a child, the relative does not automatically have legal rights to contact and will have to seek the court’s permission to make an application for a child arrangements order (CAO).

How does this process work?

Any applicant in private law proceedings must first attend mediation.

An application for permission to apply is a separate application and the person applying for permission does not need to attend mediation before making that application but, once permission to apply has been granted, the applicant would then need to attend mediation (unless exemption applies) before submitting the CAO application to the court.

If you require legal advice concerning child arrangements or any other type of family related matter, Lin Cumberlin offers a free initial consultation. Contact Lin on 01722 411141; www.battbroadbent.co.uk

GENERATION GAME Housebuilders McCarthy & Stone, who are currently developing the luxe retirement living development Castle Gate Court in Salisbury, have launched an intergenerational community living project.

Customers from McCarthy & Stone’s Wingfield Court development in Sherborne, Dorset are the first to take part in the scheme, spending quality time with the

Joseph rings Dec to see if Harry should’ve been let out

children from the local primary school. AnnMarie Kampf, headteacher of Sherborne Abbey Primary School, explains, “It is a wonderful way to introduce members of the community into our school and bring everyone together. The children love it, and their reading skills are improving. It’s just been lots of positives.”

For more: www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk

TRADING PLACES He may have been a recent king of the jungle in ITV1’s I’m A Celebrity but Harry Redknapp, patron of Julia’s House, recently helped raise money for the Wiltshire and Dorset charity.

Aided by Joseph Hartley, aged seven, from Wiltshire and Adam Sevenoaks, 12, from Dorset, who are both supported by the children’s hospice charity, the former football manager helped close multimillion pound trade deals.

Julia House’s Sally Rowe explains, “BGC Partners, the global brokerage company who are based in London, asked celebrities including Holly Willoughby, Claudia Winkleman, Helen McCrory and Ryan Giggs, to help commemorate the firm’s 700 colleagues who died in the 9/11 attack, by helping raise and donate 100 per cent of the global revenue from the day’s trading to good causes.”

For more: www.juliashouse.org

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We’ve got the key to a painless house move

A MOVING ON UP!

home is probably the biggest purchase of your life, and definitely the most stressful.

And no matter how many times you do it, the pain doesn’t diminish. So our region’s housing experts have drawn up a Q&A battle plan to help pave the way…

Matthew Hallett, managing director at Winkworth Salisbury; www.winkworth.co.uk

Your frequently asked questions about home buying, moving and settling in, answered by our local professionals

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Q The last time we moved was years ago. Is the process of buying a house very different now?

A An agency with experience will understand what changes there have been and be able to help explain these more clearly and help reassure. Due diligence is all very well but an agent that will listen to a client and their concerns will help a move happen with the minimum of stress.

Q I don’t want to sell my home as I plan to come back. What’s the best way to do this?

A Look for an agent that specialises in high quality lettings. Detailed preparation, then regular inspections and being willing to go the extra mile for the client is all crucial, as is

property finding the perfect fit for a happy tenant, who will genuinely look after the home. Ask if the agent can arrange for professional gardeners to attend the property to see how committed they are to looking after your home. Equally, clients’ circumstances can change and a definite return often becomes a wish for a sale. The ability to offer coterminous sales and lettings to clients is then a vital part of the service.

Mariana Crawford, associate solicitor at Trethowans; www.trethowans.com

Q What will my costs be?

A In addition to the purchase price, you will also pay your legal fees and associated costs (sometimes referred to as ‘disbursements’) to others, such as, bank transfer charge (plus VAT); stamp duty; land registry search and registration fee; bankruptcy search fee; searches made at the local authority, statutory water provider and environmental agency and a contribution to the developer’s document production fee.

Nigel Kernan, registered valuer and chartered surveyor at Christopher Green & Associates; www.thatsurveyor.co.uk

Hamish Smith advises stone can help enhance your home’s value

“A home is probably the biggest purchase of your life”

Q Why do I need a survey?

A Buying a property is likely to be the most expensive outlay we make in our adult lives and getting it wrong can be financially disastrous for many years to come. An independent surveyor will give a totally unbiased report tailored to the specific needs of the buyer, and offer independent advice upon which the buyer can base a decision, uninfluenced by any external considerations.

Q How is a home’s worth established?

A As registered valuers we are asked to provide valuations for banks and building societies for lending purposes, from solicitors for probate, insurance valuations, the Help to Buy scheme and other valuations. Our valuations have to be based on market evidence, rather than speculative wishes, and take into account not only the condition of the property, but also the wider picture which may have an effect or bearing either now or in years to come.

Ian Rhodes, chartered legal executive at Richard Griffiths& Co; www.rg-law.co.uk

To save money, Elaine Deeks suggests using old pieces in new homes

Q Once my bid is accepted how long will it take?

A The traditional timetable is one month from our getting draft papers to exchange of contracts, with completion one month after that.

It can take longer to achieve exchange with completion periods often being considerably shorter than 28 days. If you have a mortgage, we recommend a completion period of not less than 10 days to allow time to get funds.

Q We are buying a property jointly.

Does this make any difference?

A Yes. There are two options, a joint tenancy,

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property where, on the death of one owner the property passes automatically to the survivor irrespective of any will that may have been made or of the intestacy rules, or a tenancy in common where the owners’ shares do not automatically pass to the survivor on the death of one of them.

Adam Nanson, managing director of Your Mortgage Expert; www.your-mortgage-expert.co.uk Q Why would I use a mortgage broker instead of going directly to the lender?

A Going directly to a lender means you will only be offered mortgages from that particular lender and they will be unable to offer you any advice on whether other mortgages might actually be more suitable. This means that, by sticking with your current lender or by going directly to another lender, you might end up paying more. By using an independent mortgage broker, who can provide advice that is tailored to your individual needs and circumstances, you will be offered the most suitable mortgage for you from the whole of the UK mortgage market, including those not available to purchase directly on the high street.

Q Can I still get a mortgage if my circumstances aren’t straightforward?

A Whether you’re self-employed, have outstanding debts or you’ve been previously declined by your existing bank or building society, experienced mortgage advisers will know if a solution is possible and which lenders will be sympathetic to your circumstances.

And, if it isn’t possible, advice and a practical plan will be provided on how to improve your chances of getting a mortgage in the future.

Debbie Norton advises you measure up before you buy

When decorating go for a classic black and white look suggests Phil Gosden

Andrew Hart, senior partner, Batt Broadbent Solicitors; www.battbroadbent.co.uk

Q What is the chain?

A If you are selling as well as buying, your buyer may also have a property to sell.

Likewise, the people you are buying from may also be buying another property. The chain is the line of transactions that connects all the buyers and sellers. The chain often starts with a first time buyer and ends with someone selling an empty property. The number of transactions there are in a chain may affect how long it takes to complete matters as everyone needs to be ready to exchange contracts.

Q What is the difference between exchange and completion?

A Exchange of contracts is the point at which you are legally committed to buying and / or selling the property. If you or anyone else pulls out after exchange, then there are serious financial implications (if a buyer pulls out they will, at the very least, lose their 10 per cent deposit). The completion date is the day on which the money is transferred to the sellers and you get the keys; this date is fixed on exchange of contracts.

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“Do not even think about redecorating for the first 12 months”

WE’VE MOVED ON IN – WHAT NOW? “To help save money re-use your furniture and give pieces a new identity with a new paint finish.

Be brave and mix and match, for example an old comfy chair that has traditionally sat in your living room could work well in a bedroom in your new home.”

Elaine Deeks, design director of the interior design firm A Box of tricks Ltd; www.aboxofricks.com

“Do not even think about redecorating for the first 12 months and get familiar with the new space, its light, shade and features. Make an ideas board to reflect the style you would like to achieve, and consider which of your existing possessions will work for you.”

Teresa Wilkinson, partner at Grace Decorative; www.gracedecorative.co.uk

“If you’re not ready to lay down your rug yet, if you are decorating first for example, make sure it is stored properly. First vacuum the rug to remove any dust, then fold it into thirds length wise, roll it up from the bottom and tie around its middle with string. This method will turn a large carpet into a small manageable size, much easier to move and store. To keep moths away, an age old method that has never failed us, is dried tobacco – when folding and rolling your carpet, sprinkle some dried tobacco inside.”

Masoud Mazaheri-Asadi, Bakhtiyar’s Persian and Oriental carpet specialist; www.bakhtiyar.com

“Natural stone improves with age, building over the years. It’s something we call, wearing in, not out. By its very nature, every single slab of natural stone is unique, it is durable, beautiful, and timeless. It will also enhance the value of your property now and long into the future.”

Hamish Smith, creative director of Artisans of Devizes; www.artisansofdevizes.com

and narrow hallways and banisters.

Or better still, ask for a home visit before you buy!”

Debbie Norton, manager of Pure Comfort; www.pure-comfort.co.uk “If you are decorating to sell or refurbishing your new home, tiles with patterns, reflecting the growing focus on artisanship and craftsmanship, are really appealing and if opted for in the classic colours like black and white, are very unlikely to date.”

Phil Gosden, director of Salisbury Tile Store; www.salisburytilestore.net

“Planning your dream lighting in your new home, and getting your cabling, controls and power sources in the right places early, means avoiding costly and inconvenient remedial work such as chasing out newly plastered walls or ceilings.”

Ira Blake, lighting designer at Light My Space; www.lightmyspace.co.uk

“Start your furniture shopping armed with as much information about the house as possible.

Firstly the width and height of the doors, then access to the house including a side entrance or patio doors. Also look for tricky bends

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ON THE HOME RUN Clara Matthews explores an equestrian’s paradise that delivers on contemporary chic

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T

he frustrating process of house hunting can uncover the contrary side in us all.

You’d like absolute peace and privacy within an idyllic rural spot – but you also need to be close to the major road networks and amenities. Charm and character are vitally important – but so are up to the minute, contemporary features.

If this sounds all too familiar, you’ve probably despaired of finding a home to suit. But take heart, for Westonfields, near Gillingham, might just disprove the saying, ‘never the twain shall meet’.

Westonfields is a rebuilt and extended seven bedroom country house, sitting within an elevated position which offers up spectacular views over just not one beautiful county, but three; Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset. Set in extensive picturesque grounds, it offers a welcoming, secluded haven from everyday life; but if you need a pint of milk – or a bottle of champagne – then the supermarket is less than ten minutes’ drive away. Plus, with Salisbury and

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within easy driving distance, and regular train services from Gillingham bringing you into London Waterloo in less than two hours, you’ll easily satisfy your every shopping desire.

But, you may say, rural homes tend to be heavy on the charm, but light on style. Not so for Westonfields, which was constructed on the site of a previous dwelling in 2011 with the aim of bringing contemporary panache to the countryside. To step inside is a transformative moment, as the traditional stone built farmhouse exterior effortlessly melts into a luxurious and highly contemporary space which is bathed in light. A grand hand-made oak staircase rises from the impressive dining hall; and moving through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which is open plan, to the family room, the true nature of this remarkable house strikes you as you’re greeted with floor to ceiling glass walls, leading the eye through to the extensive terrace and gardens. If you can drag your eyes away from the view for a moment, you just may notice the uber-desirable Poggenpohl kitchen, fitted with all the high specification gadgets with which to gladden a cook’s heart.

If tech toys top your wish list, then wander along to the gym, situated at the other end of the ground floor past the superbly elegant drawing room, or step downstairs into the cellar, where you’ll find a cinema room secreted away. It’s evident that every part of this home has been conceived and decorated with a single vision in mind, and as such, it flows effortlessly from room to room. On the first floor, the master bedroom features not one, but two spacious dressing rooms, so you won’t have to share your wardrobe space with your significant other – perfect if you’re both something of a clothes horse.

And speaking of horses – with five loose boxes, a number of outbuildings, and 40 acres of paddocks and gently undulating grounds to discover, if you don’t already own a pony or two, it won’t be long before the equestrian life comes calling for you.

Just one word of warning: with such a supremely stylish home, you’ll never be short of eager visitors… so next time you pop to the shops, you might want to stock up on a few bottles of champagne. n

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“Salisbury has really great crowds who love music” I hated auditions and so didn’t do them. I believe them to be degrading for singers and musicians. I felt that the people involved took advantage of singers and their artistry.

WAYNE HERNANDEZ Singing at a royal wedding, loving Marvin Gaye, and learning from the his burger bar job – welcome to Wayne’s world!

Wayne is a member of The Kingdom Choir who performed at Harry and Meghan’s wedding. An established songwriter and producer, as well as an acclaimed session musician, Wayne who lives in London, has worked with megastars such as Kool And The Gang, Tina Turner, Madonna, Jay Z, Ed Sheeran, Rag N Bone Man, and Roberta Flack. He is currently on tour with An Evening of Marvin Gaye, produced by Don’t Stop The Beat Productions, which is coming to Salisbury Playhouse on 26 January.

I was born in Manchester, and both my parents are from Jamaica.

I went to school in Tottenham and studied music at college in London.

The first song I remember singing was The Beatles’ Let It Be at a huge church convention

in Walthamstow. I was nine years old, and I still have the recording.

I didn’t like school at first, but when my teacher told me how well I’d done in a music test, it really encouraged me to work harder.

My career plan was a simple one – obtain a recording deal and record great music, and I didn’t give myself much room for error.

My biggest inspiration is Dr A R Bernard, a minister from Christian Life Centre in Brooklyn, New York. At a time when I was finding it hard to stay motivated and he really helped me to see what I needed to do.

He changed my perception of life and helped make me become successful because of his wisdom.

I used to get stage fright but not anymore. The way I overcame it was, I made a decision to be kinder to myself.

I told myself I was allowed to mess up and to be okay with it. It freed me of the worry.

Singing at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with The Kingdom Choir felt like a huge achievement in my life and I’m going to continue working hard to achieve many more. One of those is to help mentor black teen boys and help them realise a better future.

When I was in Jamaica, Sexual Healing was all they played on the radio. This introduction meant I instantly became a fan of Marvin Gaye.

I worked as assistant manager at a burger outlet called Huckleberry’s. When I was there all I could think was, ‘What the heck am I doing here?’

But I now know it takes the graft of a job like that to appreciate what you have.

My connection with Marvin’s music became almost personal and felt very real when an ex bought me Here My Dear.

After that I bought everything Marvin, old and new. I have seen plenty of footage of him performing his songs, including the incredible The Lord’s Prayer.

I won my first competition as best vocalist for a Prince Charles Trust Award. I never had a Plan B – being an artist was all I really wanted.

Marvin’s story is a culmination of emotions, which are deep, dark, sexy, happy and full of love, which is a wonderful honour to portray.

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His music was a part of my growing up and it feels like the right time in my life to take the responsibility on of sharing his music. God Is Love and Let’s Get It On are among my favourites to perform, and I love his cultural and politically motivated songs such as What’s Going On. I love touring. And there’s no trick to enjoying it – just pace yourself, have plenty of rest and no stress. It also helps to have a great touring family. We are well looked after and that’s the secret for a great show.

I have a 19 year old daughter who is off to university to study Music PR and Promotion.

She worked for Damon Albarn’s management for a while, then studied at college. I also have a son 12 who sings too and does a mean Michael Jackson!

My life motto is to share the reality of love, hope and joy.

I love football, basketball and enjoy playing the Sega online game, Football Manager. I relax by going to the movies, I’m pretty good at cooking, and love reading.

In preparation for the show, I read a lot of background material and biographies on Marvin Gaye.

I’ve been lucky enough to meet so many talented people over the years but highlights for me were Quincy Jones, Emma Thompson, Susan Sarandon and Bobby Womack.

I have been to Salisbury before when I toured with Billy Ocean and Craig David. Both shows were completely amazing. The city has really great crowds who love music, and are really generous with their responses. ■ For more: Wayne Hernandez and a live band can be seen performing in An Evening of Marvin Gaye at Salisbury Playhouse on 26 January. www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

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