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SALISBURY’S SUMMER EXHIBITION IS HERE

FISHERTON STREET

UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT

EDITOR’S LETTER

Fisherton Street; BELOW: Dancing Moose, the new bar in town

hat I’ve learnt so far being editor of Salisbury Life is that this city is jam-packed full of intriguing nooks and crannies. As with most nooks and crannies, you need to stop racing round and pause for a moment, look around and notice them – like the beautiful green shop front of Foxtrot Vintage Clothing, or the quirky ‘bar’ in homeware store No44 Homeworks, leftover from when the shop was a pub and The Beatles and The Rolling Stones hung out there (see page 12 for more juicy stories on this place). These are just some of the places on Fisherton Street – a street proudly full of independent businesses – where we’ve gone exploring, chatting to the business owners to ﬁnd out what makes this area tick. Elsewhere in this issue, we’ve enlisted the help of local ﬁnancial experts to answer those tricky money worries that may be causing you to toss and turn on these hot, sticky nights. And we continue on the theme of all-round summer loving with a delicious summer recipe (page 33), we get beachy waves in our hair (page 41) and we look forward to the incredible line-ups at two book festivals coming our way (page 21). Enjoy!

COVER Jane Walker’s painting of the ﬂyover can be seen at the Wiltshire Creative Summer Open Exhibition at Salisbury Arts Centre, see page 8 for more

HARRIET NOBLE Follow us on Twitter @Salisbury Life Instagram @salisburylifemag

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Issue 275 / August 2019

cover feature

12 Fisherton street Meet the movers and

shakers making this area a creative hub

the arts

19 INTRO Tender art 21 literature The line-ups revealed for this year’s

book festivals

24 WHAT’S ON Film, theatre, and wonderful

workshops

food & drink

30 food &drink news A newly opened bar, a

renovated pub and a wine and cheese tasting event

33 recipe A summer pudding to die for

shopping

35 intro Hug this splash of colour 36 ed’s choice Gorgeous gifts that’ll make you go

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green with envy

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lIFestyle

29 women about town Join Noorie Parvez on

her latest adventures in Salisbury

41 hair & beauty We visit Miss Tiff ’s Hair Salon in

search of wonderful waves

Business

49 salisburyworks Who’s winning in the

63 60

corporate world?

54 professional services The finance experts

answer those tricky questions – without the jargon

travel

58 strawberry fields A stay in a luxury eco

lodge in Cheddar

Property

60 gardens Weary and wilting garden? Stephen

Hackett has the answers

63 showcase Fancy a river running through your

garden? Check out this dreamy abode

Regulars

8 Spotlight All the top news stories 44 scene The pics from all the parties and festivals 66 a day in the life of What’s it like to be an

archivist at Salisbury Cathedral?

Editor Harriet Noble Moolla harriet.noble@mediaclash.co.uk Managing Editor Deri Robins deri.robins@mediaclash.co.uk Senior Art Editor Andrew Richmond Graphic Design Megan Allison Cover Design Trevor Gilham Editor’s photo John Rose Contributors John Rose and Samanatha Walker Advertising Manager Dan Nichols dan. nichols@mediaclash.co.uk Production/Distribution Manager Sarah Kingston sarah.kingston@mediaclash.co.uk Deputy Production Manager Kirstie Howe kirstie.howe@ mediaclash.co.uk Production Designer Gemma Scrine gemma.scrine@mediaclash.co.uk Chief Executive Jane Ingham jane.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Chief Executive Greg Ingham greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk Salisbury Life MediaClash, Circus Mews House, Circus Mews, Bath BA1 2PW 01225 475800 www.mediaclash.co.uk @The MediaClash © All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without written permission of MediaClash. We’re a Bath-based publisher, creative agency and event organiser Magazines Our portfolio of regional magazines celebrates the best of local living: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Salisbury. We also publish foodie mag Crumbs (www.crumbsmag.com, @CrumbsMag). Agency From the design and build of websites to digital marketing and creating company magazines, we can help. Events We create, market, promote and operate a wide variety of events both for MediaClash and our clients Contact: info@mediaclash.co.uk

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spotlight Exhibition

Hand on art

Salisbury Arts Centre is holding its first Summer Open Exhibition featuring 90 pieces from 70 different artists, many of them local, and it runs until 7 September. One of the artists exhibiting is Salisburybased Jane Walker, whose piece of the flyover is featured below and on our front cover. “I enjoy painting urban settings and mostly paint areas around Salisbury,” says Jane. “I have painted many scenes around Milford Street, including this image of the flyover.” Work on display at the exhibition includes painting, print, photography, ceramics, textiles, woodcarving, glass, stone carving, mixed media and more. “This exhibition will celebrate creativity flourishing within our community by providing a platform for artists at any stage of their career based in Wiltshire and adjoining counties,” says Wiltshire Creative resident artist and the exhibition’s curator Mirka Golden-Hann. For more: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Jane Walker’s Flyover painting; inset: John Bruce‘s dancing image can also be seen at the exhibition

Stripes and smiles with Princess Anne

Royalty

School’s paradise Pupils at a South Wiltshire secondary school recently had the opportunity to meet royalty and show off their new £6.5m school extension. HRH The Princess Royal visited the Stonehenge School to view the new facilities, watch lessons in action and chat to pupils. As part of her visit she also unveiled a special plaque to officially open the new extension which has 24 classrooms and state-of-the-art sporting facilities, including a new 3G pitch. The co-ed comprehensive school has been over-subscribed for three years and the expansion provides much-needed space. “This bright new extension will I’m sure be a great seat of learning inspiring pupils to excel and enjoy their school lessons and activities,” says chairman of Wiltshire Council, James Sheppard. “It’s not every day you get to meet royalty, so I’m sure this will live long in the pupils’ memories. It has been a pleasure to be part of this special day.” For more: www.wiltshire.gov.uk

As you bike it

Transport

On your bike

Salisbury Station is set to get a boost to its cycling facilities as South Western Railway has announced plans to improve cycle-rail connectivity across its network with a grant of £1,041,850. The new cycle hub at Salisbury Station will have 74 cycle parking spaces, and 10 e-bikes for hire. “We know that many of our customers are environmentally-conscious and keen to keep fit and healthy by exercising on the way to their station,” says Amelia Woodley, head of sustainability for South Western Railway.

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“That’s why this £1million grant is such welcome news – customers will soon be able to use new cycle facilities across our patch. “We’d like to thank the DfT and all of our local authority partners for recognising the positive impact that investment will have on these eleven stations.” Other stations in the region to receive cycle hubs are Winchester, Dorchester South, Gillingham, Wareham, Bournemouth, Parkstone, Weymouth, Basingstoke, Cranbrook and Honiton. For more: www.southwesternrailway.com

Stonehenge

TUNNEL VISION Uncertainty surrounding the building of a road tunnel near Stonehenge continues as MPs on the Public Accounts Committee warned that the two-mile route could be delayed, or even scrapped, if funding is not sorted by the end of the year. The upgrade to the A303 has a planned cost of approximately £2.4bn and was hoped to be completed by 2026. Responding to the MPs warnings, CBI regional director Deborah Fraser says, “You can only power up the South West’s economy if you deliver big projects like this. The government must deliver on schemes like the Stonehenge tunnel to support the rebalancing of the UK economy. “Our members are clear on the beneﬁts of this scheme to help improve resilience, support rural prosperity, increase connectivity and boost business for the region as a whole. “It is time the government gave a long-term funding commitment to ensure this scheme is completed.” For more: www.cbi.org.uk There’s not quite light at the end of the tunnel yet for this spot

Athletics

HOME AND RUN Athletes in South Wiltshire will soon be able to compete and train on a first-class facility, as work began on 8 July to improve the running track at South Wilts Grammar School on Stratford Road. What’s being done? The 400m track will be resurfaced, and there will be an improved layout for field events, including the provision of disability access, plus the introduction of a discus cage and electrical supply to the finish line, which will enhance timing. The usage agreement with the school, means that City of Salisbury Athletics and Running Club, which is volunteer-led, will enjoy increased access to the track and go on developing opportunities for people. “Salisbury is in the midst of a huge boom in running and the club is at the heart of it,” says Karen Mundell, secretary at City of Salisbury Athletics and Running Club. “This is the city’s only 400m track and we see its upgrading as vital. It will provide the ever-increasing numbers taking part in this most accessible sport – whether they are fully fledged international athletes or newcomers, able bodied or disabled, young or old – the good quality facilities they deserve.” For more: www.wiltshire.gov.uk The faclilities are right on track

Jon getting into his stride

Charity

AQUA MAN Jon Tribbeck, who runs local jewellers H R Tribbeck & Son, has successfully swum the English Channel, raising funds for Julia’s House, the Wiltshire and Dorset children’s hospice charity. A spokesperson for Julia’s House says, “People like Jon really show the length and dedication they give to charities; they even put their own lives at risk to support us. Jon has already raised well over £3,000 for Julia’s House and he should be so proud of what he has achieved as we certainly are. We couldn’t thank him enough.” It was Jon’s second attempt to swim the channel. In 2016, he was pulled from the water off the French coast after 12.5 hours when he developed Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), a little understood condition in which fluid from the body enters the lungs. Jon’s oxygen saturation levels plummeted dangerously, and he was evacuated by helicopter and taken to Ashford Hospital for emergency treatment. Through the combined efforts of both swims, Jon has raised £4,508.80 for Julia’s House. For more: www.juliashouse.org

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street life

Street Spirit A stroll along Salisbury’s Fisherton Street reveals an area bursting with creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a whole lot of history

You can’t beat a bit of bunting

isherton Street has had a lively history to say the least. The Beatles hung out there. More recently, in the 90s, it was home to an illegal rave venue. It’s had its fair share of darker experiences too – notably a devastating train crash in 1906, and severe flooding (see our history bit on page 17). Today it remains a somewhat cherished thing in the UK– a street full of independent businesses. There’s arty places galore, like Fisherton Mill and Splash of Colour, and a big nod to beautiful things of yesteryear, with Foxtrot Vintage Clothing and Fisherton Warehouse. There are also wonderfully niche businesses, like the stamp shop Dauwalders that’s been going since 1956, and some much-needed places to grab a coffee. We went exploring…

Foxtrot Vintage Clothing, 45-47 Fisherton Street Owner Elena Jackson

The vintage clothes shop was established in 2005 and sells original Victorian, modern designer, true vintage and retro clothing and accessories for men and women. It specialises in 1950s ladies costume and quality handmade gentlemen’s shoes. They also offer free expert valuations, buy, sell, hire and swap vintage clothing, give free expert style advice and arrange professional vintage makeover photo shoots.

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street life The shop front is gorgeous – tell us about the history…

“The shop was originally a fishmongers in Victorian times. It is a listed building and the Poole pottery tiles on the outside were damaged in the 1960s when the ‘unfashionable’ shop front was concreted over. To have them replaced would cost hundreds of thousands of pounds. We are devoted to preserving as much of the original building as possible. How did the business begin?

I have always been interested in vintage clothing as my mother was a fashion model in the 1950s. The business was set up as a hobby originally, and has proved so popular that we regularly supply costumes for TV. Downton Abbey, Dr Who, Mr Selfridge, Call the Midwife, Trust, with regulars such as Robbie Williams and Donald Sutherland! Regularly featured in fashion publications, we were nominated as one of the top 10 vintage shops in the UK by Vogue magazine. We have even provided top hats for the Queen’s coachmen and Olympic dressage riders! What changes have you seen to the street over the years?

The novichok incident had a huge effect on local small businesses. For a while, any customers were reporters. The big guns and the internet are killing small enterprises, and don’t give customers the personal service and free, friendly advice that small businesses are passionate about. What is going to catch our eye when we visit?

At the moment we are specialising in original vintage outfits for Goodwood Revival which is in September. Particularly popular items are true vintage 1940s and 1950s tea dresses. Many of our items come from the original owners and we always ask for the history so that we can pass the stories on to the new owners. Many come with original wearer’s photographs!” Facebook: @FoxtrotVintageClothing

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above: Foxtrot Vintage Clothing used to be a fishmongers; below clockwise: Colourful offerings at the vintage store

Gullicks Florists, 109 Fisherton Street Owner Heather Jackson

The business supplies flowers for all occasions, from weddings and corporate accounts to local deliveries for birthdays and anniversaries. Tell us your story…

“Gullicks Florists was founded in 1906 and has been located in two addresses on Fisherton Street within its 113 plus trading years – the longest of any Salisbury florist. Our current address has been the location of Gullicks for over 50 years. Our favourite part of the building is the beautiful large windows that we love to decorate to catch visitors’ attention, but many will have missed the stunning stained glass window above our shop, if you are passing by make sure to take a look up. What can we expect when we come into your store?

We are a bit of a treasure trove and people are often surprised by what we stock, as we love to find not only unique flower varieties but also unusual, bespoke gift and home decor ideas. Anything else?

We offer a bespoke service which we think makes us special. We often get asked to create different shapes of floral designs from cats to motorbikes to a pint of Guinness for memorial services. One year we got asked to decorate a local pub with garlands of blue spruce decorated with red and white pom poms which looked really great.”

No44 Homeworks, 44 Fisherton Street Owner Sherry Fletcher

The store specialises in home decor, upholstery, gifts and crafts. What do you know about the history of your building?

“No44 Homeworks had a long history as a pub. Apparently quite the place to be seen in the 1960s as it was the watering hole for all the bands playing at City Hall, which is just behind us. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and all the

Fisherton Favourites Fisherton Street businesses reveal what they love about the road “We often enjoy and take a sneak peek at Rebecca Jackson’s beautiful jewellery window display, take a visit to The Yard just off of Fisherton Street for

above: Restored and painted sideboard at No44 Homeworks; right: The team at Gullicks Florists

other famous bands of the time quenched their thirsts here after a gig. And now?

We are the Salisbury area stockist for Annie Sloan Chalk Paints, selling the full range of products and providing help and advice for our customers. There are many items in store to show the versatility of the paint and provide inspiration for your interiors. Complementary fabrics and soft furnishings and one-off items can be purchased to give your home a really individual style, so much more satisfying than the usual run of the mill. We don’t do mass-produced!

a cup of tea and scrumptious cake with their furry friends or pop in and pamper ourselves at Charlotte Churchill’s Hair Studio.” Heather Jackson, Gullicks Florists “My favourite shops on Fisherton Street are Franklin’s next door, as we upcycle and mend many of our garments and they are a useful font of knowledge for us. Elena, Foxtrot Vintage Clothing

What can we expect from your shop?

We have a comprehensive stock of upholstery supplies and tools and offer a service to replace worn out cushions to revive and renew your favourite sofas and chairs. Our ongoing upholstery classes are run during school terms and taught by Susanne and Luke, both excellent upholsterers and teachers. Painting, memo board and footstool making workshops are held frequently allowing you to go home

“Sometimes a treat visit to Coffee Culture on a Sunday, as we are closed; Salisbury Carpets has been a lifesaver for so many of our floors; Mylor and Mawes for mattresses; and Franklins for their ever useful haberdashery. The Café is always popping to the Asian Food Shop for spices!” Deborah Fox, Fisherton Mill “We love Joe Henry’s warehouse. I think it offers something

different, it’s really good for vintage furniture and clothes. I also love Foxtrot and Fisherton Mill.” Gin Moore, shop manager Salisbury Carpet company “I like the fact it’s full of independents, most people here own their one business. And Culture Coffee – it’s the best place to get coffee in Salisbury.” Tanz Ashton, Barber Academy

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street life with a finished project after a morning session. We have many local suppliers in keeping with our ethos to promote local businesses. Our aim is to provide help, advice and inspiration with personal service. Anything else?

Luke Robson Leather Repairs is based at No44 and some remarkable transformations emerge, reviving old leather hat boxes, suitcases, flying jackets and all shapes and sizes of handbags and zip replacements.”

Fisherton Mill Gallery, 108 Fisherton Street Co-owner Deborah Fox

The gallery has been going for 25 years this November and sells an array of art, crafts and homeware. It also hosts exhibitions, workshops and has a café. Tell us a bit about the history...

“It was built in 1880 by the Main family as a seed mill for their agricultural seed business, then passed down through the family before closing in 1962. It was used by the Australian army in the first world war, as a carpet warehouse, an illegal rave venue in the 90s and we are the first non-family owners! What’s the gallery like?

Often people don’t know quite what to expect and are a bit reticent about the walk down the driveway to reach us. So often galleries can be quite off-putting and unwelcoming so once they have been ‘brave’ enough, and come

Fisherton Mill is a haven for art, crafts and homeware

inside, new visitors are always really relieved to find us so welcoming and inclusive. We sell a wonderful range of art but we are not ‘highbrow’ and that is usually an instant plus (along with the cakes in the café, of course!). What are your most popular items at the moment?

Kimonos and cranes! Oriental chic comes to Salisbury. The cranes are teeny weeny origami cranes on tabletop mobiles and are flying out the door! Tell us a bit about some of your local suppliers...

With over 200 artists it is tricky to select! We have sold the pewter work of Glover and Smith for 25 years now and it still continues to be a top seller for us. They are based in Wilton and never stop creating new designs for us to sell. Over such a long relationship the artists become friends along the way, which is really lovely. Knighton Mill pottery from Broad Chalke is fab too – Ian Morrison trained with Leach Studio and his range is extensive and a delight to sell. Sarah Snell ceramics and Suzanne Ball jewellery are both proving to be very popular this summer as well.” www.fishertonmill.co.uk

Fisherton Street Directory Food/drink

Culture Coffee, 69 Fisherton Street Coffee, tea and breakfast, brunch, lunch and evening meals from Thursday-Saturday. Facebook: @culturecoffeesalisbury Warehouse Café (inside Fisherton warehouse), 71-73 Fisherton Street Retro café selling hot snacks, homemade cake www.fishertonwarehouse.com Baroushka, 90 Fisherton Street Lebanese, Moroccan and Turkish cuisine www.baroushka.com Anokaa, 60 Fisherton Street Contemporary Indian cuisine; www.anokaa.com

Everest Brasserie, Indian and Nepalese dishes www.everestbrasserie.co.uk

Vintage and designer clothing for ladies and gents; Facebook: @FoxtrotVintageClothing

Interiors/ homeware

The Barber Academy, 96 Fisherton Street Barbers and barber training www.thebarberacademy.co

Salisbury Carpet Company, 15 Fisherton Street Rugs, carpets and runners www.salisburycarpetcompany.com Fisherton Mill, 108 Fisherton Street Homeware, art, gifts; www.fishertonmill.co.uk No44 Homeworks, 44 Fisherton Street Homeware, paints, upholstery, leather repairs www.no44homeworks.co.uk

beauty/fashion/ hair Foxtrot Vintage Clothing, 45-47 Fisherton Street

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Rebecca Jackson Jewellery, 100 Fisherton Street; www.rebecca-jackson.co.uk

Specialist shops

Gullicks Florists, 109 Fisherton Street Flowers and bespoke floristry service; www.gullicksflorists.co.uk Splash of Colour, 72 Fisherton Street Pottery painting studio and workshops www.splashofcolourcafe.net

Stonehenge Cycles, 86 Fisherton Street Bicycles and accessories www.stonehengecycles.com Chris Wadge Clocks, 83 Fisherton Street Clock repairs; Facebook: Chris Wadge Clocks Salisbury Model Centre, 37 Fisherton Street Model kits, railways; www.salisburymodelcentre.co.uk Mark Jones Eyecare; 21 Fisherton Street; www.markjoneseyecare.com Dauwalders of Salisbury, 42 Fisherton Street Retail and wholesale stamp dealers www.dauwalders.co.uk

Fisherton Street back in the day; BELOW: the flood, the train crash and a band poster

LOOKING BACK…

Local historian Frogg Moody takes us through some of Fisherton Street’s historic moments… “AT 1.57 AM ON JULY 1 1906 on a sharp curve at the east end of Salisbury Railway Station, the Boat Train Express heading to London Waterloo left the rails and 24 passengers, who were mainly American tourists, were killed. Many of the injured passengers were taken down Fisherton Street to The Infirmary Hospital and the staff worked through the early hours to save as many as they could. The accident made news around the world and speculation about why driver Robins hadn’t slowed down was rampant, including rumours of racing between competing rail companies. An inquiry was held beginning July 4. It blamed excessive speed but came to no further conclusion about the cause of the disaster.

“The Rolling Stones finished playing and ended up having fisticuffs with some local hard nuts”

IN EARLY JANUARY 1915 SALISBURY witnessed exceptionally heavy rains that lasted for several weeks and culminated in severe floods which surrounded Salisbury and in particular, Fisherton Street. The area between Summerlock and Fisherton Bridges was completely covered with water, which gradually rose causing great concern. Then the rise stayed and there was a steady fall, and by eight o’clock in the evening the street

was fairly clear, the deepest pool being in front of the Primitive Methodist Chapel. The flooding extended to the Cathedral Close, and gradually oozed through the grass of the green lawns and made a big lake there, practically covering the expanse before the western end, and extending round to the north side, where it ran up to the walls of the cathedral and overflowed into the entrance porch and into the nave. This flood followed two other great episodes in 1809 and 1852. IN 1963, THE CITY HALL opened and in those days, the main entrance was in Fisherton Street. During the swinging sixties all the top groups visited Salisbury, and many also visited the Fisherton Street pubs! Steve Marriott of the Small Faces left the stage and went straight into the Plume of Feathers, Rod Stewart had a disagreement at the City Hall and refused to perform enjoying instead, the atmosphere of the Star (now Deacons). The Kinks were mobbed on stage and promptly left, and when the Rolling Stones finished playing they ended up having fisticuffs with some local hard nuts! Let’s not forget The Beatles who played in Salisbury in 1963 where the queue waiting to see them reached right down Fisherton Street to the clock tower! Our own local boys, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich were great favourites and there are pictures showing them on stage at the City Hall.” ■

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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

AFTER DARK

Andrei Protsouk’s work can be identiﬁed by his constructive lines, intricate shapes and varied textures; but beneath the lines there is always a narrative and intimacy that draws our attention. His paintings are hugely atmospheric, with a palpable warmth that exudes through. The East Ukranian-born artist has lived in the USA since 1994 and works from a studio within his own gallery in Pennsylvania, continuing to experiment with a range of media and subject matter. His evident passion and dedication to his practice has deserved him phenomenal commercial success, having completed commissions for Johnnie Walker and Coca-Cola. His work hangs in private collections of notable ﬁgures including George Bush, and is considered to have excellent investment potential. Connection is 52 x 48 cm in size (including the frame) and is priced at £1,090. The piece can be seen at Gallery 21, 21 Queen Street, Salisbury; www.gallery21.co.uk

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UNMISSABLE EVENTS with Salisbury City Council

Saturday 10 August from 10am – 3pm!

Salisbury Teenage Market

Support our local young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creative talent and business ideas in Salisbury Market Place. Browse from over 20 stalls and enjoy entertainment from young performers throughout the day.

WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST FROM 12PM – 4PM IN VICTORIA PARK! Bring a picnic and your friends and enjoy a busy afternoon of FREE activities and entertainment. Activities will include live music from Disco Dion, puppet shows, surprise guests and a great atmosphere, come along and join in the fun!

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday 1 September from 11am - 3pm

A wonderful opportunity to get inspiration for your special day, gather ideas from the experts, meet suppliers and make those important wedding plans! A pre-wedding must!

BRIDAL WEAR  JEWELLERY  FLOWERS  PHOTOGRAPHY CATERING  AND MUCH MORE.

SALISBURY CAR FEST SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER FROM 11AM – 4PM SALISBURY’S MARKET PLACE AND GUILDHALL SQUARE!

FREE EVENT CELEBRATING MOTOR VEHICLES IN ALL FORMS INCLUDING RALLY CARS, SPORTS CARS, CLASSIC CARS AND MORE. Street food from local vendors Live music throughout the day

SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER FROM 10AM – 5PM Come and enjoy the delicious food and fantastic atmosphere in SALISBURY MARKET PLACE.

After the huge success of Salisbury’s Food and Drink Festival last year, the event is back with more food stalls, demonstrations and live music!

Dates may be subject to change and all events are weather dependent. For more information please visit www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

literature

Facts and fiction combine at The Godolphin Festival

Festival news! Bookworms get set to rejoice, as October sees not one but two literary festivals coming to Salisbury 11 – 17 October

This is the third year that the girls’ school has put on its literary festival and this October sees the bestselling author, historian, TV presenter and chief curator of the Historic Royal Palaces Lucy Worsley chatting about her new book on Queen Victoria. Elsewhere, author of punctuation phenomenon Eats, Shoots & Leaves Lynne Truss will be talking about writing successes and life as a literary editor and TV critic, and Farrow & Ball queen of colour Joa Studholme will be chatting all things design. For more: www.godolphin.org

left: Mind your grammar with Lynne Truss; right: Lucy Worsley brings history to life

The Godolphin Festival

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18 – 20 October

Salisbury Literary Festival The annual Salisbury Literary Festival makes a welcome return this autumn with guests including Wild Swan author Jung Chang, who will be the special guest on Friday 18 October at Salisbury Cathedral. Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China, which has sold over 13 million copies to date and numerous awards including the British Book of the Year for 1993, was voted number 11 in Waterstones’ Books of the Twentieth Century poll. It is widely considered to be the biggest selling non-fiction paperback in recent history and has gone on to be translated into 37 languages – a bestseller everywhere apart from mainland China, where Chang’s books remain banned Jung Chang’s latest book, published in October, is Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister, telling the story of the influential Soong sisters, three women who in their different ways shaped the course of modern Chinese history. Other notable guest writers at the festival include Emma Kennedy, Paul McVeigh, Yvonne Battle-Felton, Susmita Bhattacharya, Helen Corner-Bryant, Amy Fitzgerald, Charlie Campbell, John Bond and Tariq Goddard. For more: www.salisburyliteraryfestival.co.uk

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Bestselling author Jung Chang

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The intriguing Barney Norris

Read all about it Novelist Barney Norris, who grew up in Salisbury, has just had his third novel The Vanishing Hours published. Readers may remember his celebrated first novel, Five Rivers Met on a Wooded Plain, was set in Salisbury and it seems Wiltshire has been the inspiration for his literary works again as his third book’s central scene is set in the local town of Devizes. Speaking to Salisbury Life earlier this year on his connection to the area, Barney says, “We moved to Salisbury when I was ten, in 1997. I stopped living

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in the city in 2005, but have continued to stay as involved as I possibly can, working at Salisbury Playhouse, touring plays there and speaking at festivals and so on.” The Vanishing Hours can be purchased from Waterstones now and A.L. Kennedy says of it, “The Vanishing Hours is a rare thing: a book shot through with compassion. Norris is more than a fine writer, he conveys a deep belief in humanity and its place in nature. This dreamlike, winding tale is a joy.” Barney will be chatting at the Salisbury Literature Festival on 19 October. For more: www.waterstones.com

The workshops are at Salisbury Playhouse and the next dates are: 14 September 10.30am – 5pm 17 October 6pm – 9pm 31 October 6pm – 9pm For more: www.arts.visitwiltshire.co.uk

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What’s on 9 August – 1 September

Beth Moon’s Avenue of Oaks can be seen at Messums Wiltshire

Art

Until 24 August

An exhibition of contemporary Printmaking Ranging from screen-printing to linocuts, expect colour-soaked, semi-abstract still lifes and images of motifs such as hummingbirds or rickshaws; decorative images of Egyptian animals, imaginary butterflies and more. Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9.30am-5.30pm; Fisherton Mill, Salisbury; www.fishertonmill.co.uk

Until 31 August

SALISBURY GROUP OF ARTISTS ANNUAL SUMMER EXHIBITION Members of this art group return again to Gallery 4 to showcase their

original and affordable artwork. Their combined talents produce an exhibition that is exceptional for the quality and diversity of its display, and is always popular with viewers and purchasers of art. It’ll be judged this year by the wellknown artist Lindsey Cole, with the winner receiving the coveted Edwin Young Trophy plus a cash prize. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am-7pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9am-5pm; Gallery 4 Salisbury Library; www.salisburygroupofartists.co.uk

Until 1 September

‘The Traveller cannot see North but knows the Needle can’ by Christopher Kurtz Consisting of a series of fine wooden constellations that will be suspended just above the floor, Christopher’s

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new sculptures explore the push and pull between craftsmanship, sculpture, design and fine art as a single installation that celebrates his chosen material. Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

Until 1 September

Material: Wood A group exhibition in the Long Gallery and Pod looking at artists who make wood both their subject and material of artistic endeavour, with a focus on woodcuts and an exhibition of prints. This will include the first UK presentation of American photographer Beth Moon who, for over a decade, has been documenting the biggest, oldest and rarest trees in the world. Messums Wiltshire; www.messumswiltshire.com

Until 7 September

Wiltshire Creative Summer EXHIBITION Celebrating creativity flourishing within the Salisbury community by providing a platform for artists at any stage of their career based in Wiltshire and adjoining counties. Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Until 10 September

summer exhibition Expect nature-inspired art from new artists as well as gallery regulars. Tom Cartmill, Angela Melkis, Richard Gower and Erica Just are some of the artists who will be displaying their exciting work. McNeill Gallery; Market Place, Pewsey: www.mcneillgallery.com

what’s on

above: Hop aboard for The End of the Road Festival left: Patricia Forrest’s Memories of Bygone Eras can be seen at Shaftesbury Arts Centre below: The exhibition at the Cathedral is both inside and outside

Until 29 September

Augustus John: Drawn from Life This collection of art by Augustus John looks in detail at his work, particularly in the decades between the two world wars. At his peak, John’s reputation as one of the towering figures in British art was based upon his extraordinary talent, both as a draughtsman and portraitist, as well as his bohemian lifestyle. Salisbury Museum; www.salisburymuseum.org.uk

Until 30 September

BEYOND Beyond is a solo exhibition by award-winning artist Diane Maclean FRSS. The exhibition is comprised of eight large-scale pieces fabricated in stainless steel or feather-light aluminium, juxtaposing modern materials with the ancient building. Each piece changes perspective or colour depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Salisbury Cathedral; www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Until 24 November

Linda Brothwell: Conversations in Making This is the first contemporary art exhibition at Stonehenge and features 40 vessels in silver and copper inspired by the monument, by the Neolithic tools found in the landscape around it and by conversations with present-day trades and craftspeople living and working nearby. Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Stonehenge, near Amesbury; www.english-heritage.org.uk

30 August

TALK: ‘IN CONVERSATION’

WITH PHOTOGRAPHER BETH MOON Her work highlights the delicate duality of their existence, as both powerful but also vulnerable to environmental elements and human intervention. Fifteen of Beth’s recent photographs will be shown in the Long Gallery as part of Material: Wood – comprising images of oak trees, baobabs and sequoias, an exquisite body of work and a must-see. American photographer Beth Moon will be there on Friday 30 August for an ‘in conversation’ about her work and subjects followed by the option of supper in the Mess Restaurant after the talk. 6.30pm onwards; Messums Wiltshire; Tisbury; messumswiltshire.com

Music 30 August

The Proclaimers It has been 32 years since Scottish twins Craig & Charlie Reid aka The Proclaimers emerged. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans throughout the world. 7.30pm; Salisbury City Hall; www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk

1 September

We Love Little mix Paying tribute to one of the UK's top girl-bands, expect all the dance moves, replica costumes and hits; this is a highenergy show from suitable for all ages. 1pm-3.30pm; Malthouse Lane, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury; www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

Theatre/film 27 August

Cranford In the sleepy village of Cranford, a mysterious new arrival is setting hearts all aflutter. But can lost loves and old friendships withstand the drama of snobbery, gossip, and social scandal? Bring a picnic, rugs or low-backed seating and step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company and find yourself whisked into the world of small-town life in Victorian England in an outdoor performance at Arundells. 7pm (Garden open from 5.30pm); Adults £20, Children under 16, £15; www.seetickets.com

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What’s on

Until 31 August

ARTY SELFIES Collect a postcard from Gallery 4 and use it as the inspiration for creating an inspired self-portrait at home. Then, once your masterpiece is finished bring it along so it can be exhibited in the Salisbury Group of Artists’ Exhibition. Salisbury Library; www.salisburylibrary.org

Until 2 September

Australian summer at Longleat Strike a pose on the surf-style wobble boards, meet a friendly koala, build sand castle on their ‘beach’ and enjoy performances including high tempo dancing, live didgeridoo music plus astounding and acrobatic break-dancing battles plus there will be a brand new song recorded by Longleat’s very own choir. All activities are included as part of a Day Ticket or Annual Pass; Longleat; Warminster; www.longleat.co.uk

Until 3 September

SALISBURY HISTORY HUNT A fun, challenging and interactive activity to help keep children occupied and learn loads about Salisbury’s past too. 10am; Salisbury Information Centre; www.historyhunt.co.uk

Until 29 September

JUNIOR PARK RUN Best foot forward for this free 2km timed event for 4 to 14-year-olds. The event takes place every Sunday and can be completed by running, walking or even skipping with the emphasis on fun and not competitiveness. 8.45am; Churchill Gardens; www.parkrun.org.uk

era. As well as the now fan-cooled dancefloor, for families to strut their funky stuff, an extended bar area, and an outdoor chill out area there will also be offering a pre-event workshop where families can make and show off their amazing glow-in-the-dark creations on the dancefloor. 2pm; Salisbury Arts Centre; www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk

28 August

Picnic in the park Bring a picnic and enjoy a fun day out filled with live music, puppet shows, entertainment and surprise guests. Free shuttle buses will be available from the city centre and the Beehive Park and Ride. 12pm-4pm; Victoria Park, Bishopdown Road, Salisbury; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

Other

Until 10 August

BOOK SALE Inspired by our literary festivals feature on page 21? Get reading with this summer holiday book sale where you’ll be able to pick up a bargain or two. Salisbury Library; www.salisburylibrary.org

9 August

SUMMER SUPPER CLUB Get ready to whet your appetites at this evening celebrating

22 August

Bemerton Heath Fun On the Green The Community Team at Salisbury City Council bring you Disco Dion, a Climbing wall, face painting, plus many other fun activities for you to enjoy. 11am-3pm; Bemerton Heath Green, 58-60 Pinewood Way, Salisbury; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

24 August

Famtazia: the rave boogaloo The popular family rave returns with an eclectic mix of creative family fun and the greatest hits of the 90’s Rave

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above: Christopher Kurtz’s installation is on at Messums Wiltshire left: Pink Bear Rescue is being exhibited at McNeill Gallery below: Bruce Monroe’s Albany Of Light is at Messums Wiltshire

WHAT’S ON delicious local food, along with live music. There will be a ﬁvecourse tasting menu, English sparkling wine and the chance to see the farm and vineyards. From £40; 6pm; Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm; ww.choldertoncharliesfarm.com

29 August – 1 September END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL After stealing the summer last year, End Of The Road returns with another exceptional, progressive and expansive line up. This festival is a major player nationwide with A-list credentials including Michael Kiwanuka, who happens to have an Ivor Novello award and two Mercury nominations to his name after just two records; Beirut with their only UK festival this year; lo-ﬁ funk masters Metronomy, and Spiritualized with their deﬁantly experimental

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and poignant space rock. But it also delivers on the rest of the billing with first-class comedy, music, literature, workshops involving circus tricks, songwriting sessions, yoga, origami and films filling the entire Larmer Tree Garden space. Returning food favourites include the Tea Stop, Café Dish, Luardos, The Cheese Truck, and the Pizza Tabun. Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, Salisbury; www.endoftheroadfestival.com

1 September

SALISBURY ARTISAN MARKET High quality products await at a plethora of stalls, including those selling fresh food, handmade arts and crafts, jewellery and home furnishings. You’ll even be able to bust a move thanks to an array of exciting live performances. 10am - 4pm; Salisbury Market Place; www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

Gastronomic Delights by Paul Ryder can be seen at Salisbury Library

3, 10, 24, 31 August

BORN TO KNIT These one hour sessions are perfect to polish your skills, Born to Knit’ runs daytime and evening knitting and crochet workshops offering tuition in everything from casting-on and cable patterns to colour work. Each sessions runs from 3-4pm; Fisherton Mill: www.borntoknit.co.uk

3 August, 17 August

HANDS-ON LINO PRINTING During this workshop students will be introduced to the basic methods of Lino printing to create colourful and vibrant designs. The morning session will comprise of designing and constructing their prints and in the afternoon, students will be encouraged to experiment with different colour combinations and layering effects. 10.30am-4.30pm; £95; Fisherton Mill

10 August

COLLAGRAPH PRINTING A full day course where you will learn how to make collagraph plates using a variety of materials and experimental techniques. You will learn how to ink and wipe back the plate to make

a successful set of prints exploring texture, layering, composition and colour. 10.30am-4.30pm; £95; Fisherton Mill

12 and 23 August

FUSED GLASS TASTER WORKSHOPS Come and create a coaster, a sun catcher, or glass picture for mounting in a frame. After an introduction to the process, you will learn the basics of cutting or you can create designs using pre-cut glass mosaics and glass shapes and metals. At the end of the day, your designs will be put into the kiln to be fired. Morning or afternoon sessions available are:10.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 4.30pm; full day session are: 10.30am-3.30pm; Fisherton Mill

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24 August

COUNTRY SHEEP NEEDLE FELTING Fibre artist Carla Taylor of The Mousehole Woolery will guide you step by step through the basic techniques of needle felting; by the end of the workshop you will have created your own unique country sheep out of beautiful wool, ready for you to take home. 10am-4.30pm; Fisherton Mill, Fisherton Street; wwwwfishertonmill.co.uk

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Summer loving

Noorie and Hugh do the mother of all tours at Stonehenge

Noorie is making the most of the summer – with visits to crop circles, a bit of chanting, and Pimms

he temperature has reached a scorching 32℃) (89℉ in old money) and, coupled with insufferable hot flushes, I ponder the day’s biggest dilemma: whether to kickstart it with my usual macchiato? Or partake of an ice cold frappuccino? (Whatever that might be.) Caffeine decisions aside; I wonder if Wiltshire is so called because one literally wilts here in a heatwave? Thoughts hark back to my London childhood where long-awaited countryside frolics and hedonistic escapades were assigned to our paltry two weeks annual summer holiday in the West Country, when we would don our gingham frocks and roll around in fields in carefree abandonment and giggle ourselves stupid until it was sadly time to return to the muggy fug of the city. As I pick the ice from my café-frappe and drop it deliberately into my cleavage I don’t recall the longed-for summer sunshine being so insufferable back then. I’ve recently hosted an American TV crew; allowing them to film in my home. Their talks of esoteric wonders had me thinking. There comes a time in life when you may start to question everything... (this might coincide with

retirement and having too much time on my hands) But to paraphrase Cilla I find myself asking, “What’s it all about Alfie?” Whilst I’m not one to ordinarily contemplate my naval, talk to crystals, indulge in cosmic gong baths or plan a pilgrimage to Dharamsala anytime soon; having moved to Salisbury, I’m aware of the abundance of alternative thinkers and esoteric pastimes should I want to spend my summer expanding my consciousness or resonate on a different frequency. I selected local author Hugh Newman’s Stonehenge tour; looking at the astronomy of Stonehenge and its alternative history. During my previous decades of London living I was professional and sensible. I’d chase my tail working, parenting and trying to cram 36 hours of duty, into a 24-hour clock. Now that the educating is done, the boy has flown the nest and I’ve retired I finally have time for myself, throwing out the rule book and enjoying my new-found freedom. And so in allowing myself to relive those good old lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer; I arranged to meet with two enlightened friends at a weekend jaunt to Manchester for the ‘awakening’ conference: (Europe’s largest UFO and conscious life expo). With renewed energy; we returned to Wiltshire and reverted to a moment of frivolity splaying

“I wonder if Wiltshire is so called because one literally wilts here in a heatwave”

ourselves around the epicentre of a crop circle formation; whilst chanting om, and rekindling the headiness of a bygone time; whilst embracing 21st century technology; capturing silly selfies. We likely looked idiotic to the army helicopters that frequent the Wiltshire skies; and to our professional adult children who cringe at our Instagram posts. (Social media wasn’t around for the first fifty-plus years; so we have a lot to catch up on.) A favourite pastime is rehashing decades old photos with the hashtags #ThrowBackThursday #FlashBack Friday or any number of descriptive excuses for showing the world how slim and pretty we once were, accompanied by an overuse of exclamation marks and abbreviations. I make no apologies for seeking the carefree abandonment and a hankering for a long-lost time of innocence. Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional. (Albeit with a tube of Biofreeze pain relief on hand for the arthritic reality). I’ve enjoyed my fair share of genteel ageappropriate activities too: quietly sipping Pimms in several riverside and market square pubs, dining al fresco, and visiting the New Forest Lavender Farm with its extraordinary gardens and fabulous lavender scones cream tea. Although these genteel pursuits have expanded my waistline more than my mind! Summertime; and the living is easy! But I’ll pass on the cold coffee. For a daily blast on a life less ordinary; follow Noorie Parvez on Instagram

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food & drink s n a p s h o t s o f SA L I S B U R Y ’ S f o o d s c e n e

Raising the bar

Newly arrived in Salisbury is Dancing Moose, a new bar and restaurant on Blue Boar Row, where Bill’s used to be. If you’ve heard of them before, that’s because they have a handful of restaurants in the local area area, in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Ashley Cross, and Penn Hill. “We are an upcycled, retro, bar, dining and social space with awesome vibes,” says Jade Butcher of Dancing Moose. “Opening early and closing late, our eclectic menu has guests covered from breakfast through to dinner, topped off with killer cocktails to kick start the night.” So, what’s on the menu? Customers can expect the likes of vegan hash for breakfast with roasted peppers, mini home fries, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cherry tomatoes and herbs drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Supper options include the moose burger, a beef patty with streaky bacon, red Leicester, iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, housemade pickles and dancing burger sauce. Small plates include halloumi fries with chilli jam and the cheesy garlic bread. They’re also serving up their summer fizz, which is made using prosecco, gin, peach, jasmine and lemon and they’ll be hosting events over the year. “One of our awesome lager brands – Lagunitas – will be taking over our garden on 30 and 31 August,” says Jade. “They’ll be out in the sunshine serving up their fabulous daytime IPA, and accompanied by live music on both days.” For more: www.dancingmoose.co.uk

It’s wine time in Salisbury

wine and cheese tasting

Go with the flow, it’s all retro at Dancing Moose

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Ben and Gyorgy of Novel Wines are hosting an Asian wine and artisan cheese tasting event at Fisherton Mill on 13 September at 6.30pm. The wines will range from elegant Japanese koshu, tropical Indian chenin and nutty Lebanese whites to summery berry rosés, spicy and smoky Indian shiraz and sweet, sticky Thai dessert wine. All the wines will be presented by award-winning wine expert Ben Franks. For more: www.eventbrite.co.uk

food & drink news Director Patti and husband James happily pulling pints

open for business The Dog and Gun in Netheravon (nicknamed ‘the D&G’) reopened this summer after a two-year closure. We caught up with manager director Patti Russell to find out more… So, the pub has been shut for a while… Yes, back in 2017 receivers put the pub up for auction. The winning bidder intended to knock down the pub for redevelopment, but fortunately the bid fell through and the site was purchased by the Russell family, some of whom live in the village and were adamant that the pub must be saved! A mammoth grand designs property project ensued and the 18th century pub has now been completely restored to return the exterior to its traditional look at the turn of the 20th century, and the interior to a quirky mix of old and new. The current owners recall many a time when they stood in the bar and could see the sky through the roof and nearly threw in the towel. However friends, villagers and volunteers all rallied round to help. Talk us through what’s different... In addition to the atmospheric main bar/bistro area, there is a traditional snug bar and an old kitchen has been converted into a games room complete with record player, billiards table and retro board games. There are also five boutique style guest rooms named after dog breeds which all have their own distinctive designs. What about ambience? The atmosphere of the D&G is fun, relaxed and comfortable for all ages, whether coming for a quiet pint with your dog, or for a special meal. The pub is frequented by parachutists, military, tourists and villagers as well as groups of friends

and couples on a night out. The pub also runs a café during the day with a family focus, serving gourmet coffee and cakes. On Thursday evenings the pub takes great pleasure in collaborating with The Slinky Fox, the now famous local pop-up artisan pizza business. Pizzas can be enjoyed inside the pub or as takeaway, and the barn is opened up with trestle tables for a beer hall feel. The beautiful suntrap garden is usually full of families and dogs. Staying true to the name, we are completely dog-friendly and are often seen hosting mini photo shoots of the four-legged customers to feature across social media.

a chef from the Wiltshire restaurant consultancy Blue Raspberry, have worked hard to create a menu that is exciting and innovative but keeping favourites with a twist to satisfy the traditional ‘pub food’ demand. Jack and Mike have big plans for the future and are soon introducing a brunch menu to cater for the high demand for the café side of the business.

“The plan is to host live music and cultural events, with a focus on the community”

Tempt us with something on the menu… Only ethically produced food makes it onto the menu adding both to the quality and feelgood factor of the food. Our beef is farmed eight miles away. The pork farm, which supplies The Dog and Gun recently won pig producer of the year and we use local fish suppliers. The scotch egg starter and D&G burger are the current Instagram favourites. The homemade scotch egg is made with black pudding and chorizo, supplied by Walter Rose of Devizes, mixed with baby spinach and served with a watercress salad and pink lady apple sauce. The vegan Malaysian rendang curry with sweet potatoes, cashew nuts and roasted red peppers is also a firm favourite.

Who makes up the team? The young all-female management team are managing director Patti Russell, a former partner at the law firm Batt Broadbent, manager Katie Reeves, previously of the Silver Plough in Pitton, and assistant manager Georgia Shepherd, previously of the New Inn, Salisbury. Resident chef Jack Colby, and Mike Reeves,

Anything exciting in the pipeline? James, one of the directors, is a huge music fan and so extensive work has been put into the sound system and soundproofing of the barn. The plan is to host live music and cultural events and utilise The Barn space to its fullest potential, with a focus on the community and the arts. For more; www.thedogandguninn.co.uk

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recipe

Gooseberry tartlets This summery delight comes from The Pig restaurant in the New Forest

Makes 6 – 8 Ingredients For the sweet pastry • 190g (6¾oz) soft butter, plus extra for greasing • 170g (6oz) sugar • 2 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork • 375g (13oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting For the gooseberry compote • 500g (1lb 2oz) gooseberries, topped and tailed • 200g (7oz) caster sugar • 50ml (2fl oz) elderflower syrup or cordial

For the honey clotted cream • 250g (9oz) clotted cream • 2 teaspoons local honey To garnish • Edible flowers (optional) Method For the pastry cases 1. Combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a food mixer or processor with a paddle attachment. Keeping your mixer on the lowest setting, gradually add the beaten eggs. Then start mixing in the flour. Don’t over mix, as your pastry will crumble when you try to roll it out. 2. Tip onto a work surface and finish binding together by hand. Wrap in clingfilm and leave

it to chill in the refrigerator until firm. 3. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 180°C fan (400°F), gas mark 6, and lightly butter 6–8 tartlet tins (about 10cm/4 inches in diameter). 4. Remove the pastry from the refrigerator. 5. Lightly flour a work surface and roll the pastry out to a thickness of 2mm (¹/₁₆ inch). 6. Use to line the tartlet tins. Line the pastry cases with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans. 7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and return to the oven, uncovered, for a further three minutes. 8. Leave to cool, then remove the pastry cases from the tins. For the filling 1. Put the gooseberries in a wide pan, add the sugar, enough water to cover and the elderflower syrup. Warm to gently dissolve the sugar. 2. Turn the heat down to low. Cook gently for 5 minutes, being careful not to break up the fruit. Take off the heat and leave to cool. 3. Whisk the clotted cream in a bowl and stir in the honey, for a hint of sweetness. 4. Spoon the cream into the pastry cases and add the gooseberries on top. Drizzle the syrup around the edge and garnish with edible flowers, if you have them.

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Sunglasses à la Victoria Beckham, but with a smile

Tender loving hair Harriet Noble gets summer waves at Miss Tiff’s Hair Salon

ould you like to sit or lie?” I’ve never been asked this before in a hair salon but if there’s any potential for napping I grab it wholeheartedly. And I’m so glad I did, for while I have my hair gently washed by lovely Amy at Miss Tiff ’s Hair Salon, on Catherine Street, I have the chance to gaze up at the Salisbury skies – they have a skylight – and notice the passing clouds over the brightest of bluey skies. Amy is busy putting coconut-smelling hair products into my hair meaning I sniff my hair for days after my visit, thoroughly pleased as punch with the tropical aromas coming out of my locks. My scalp gets a good massage and it’s a challenge not to do a cat-like yawn and curl up for a sleep. But the hair wash is done, and I’m guided down to the styling and cutting bit near the front. Tiff and I chat about what to go for with my hair. It’s definitely in need of a trim, a closer look reveals split ends, a straw-like texture,

and any resemblance of layers has completely gone. My hair is naturally pretty wild and lionesque; without the use of straighteners it looks look I’ve just stepped out of a David Attenborough documentary. It’s no bad thing. I like my wild mane when I’m in the right mood, but, golly, I do feel better when it can be managed just a bit. And at this time of year I am after softness and simplicity, and some lovely loose waves. So this is what we decide on. As my wet hair starts to wake up and lose its sleek straightness, normally I get a familiar “Wow! Your hair really is curly” from the hairdresser. They then proceed to yank my hair so tight, wrapping it round a hairbrush while drying it. It’s a long, laborious and

rather uncomfortable process. Tiff does no such thing; she dries my hair quickly – with no yanking – and then makes big hair curls with a hair wand. I watch intently, mentally making notes so I can attempt to achieve this at home. We chat easily, Tiff and Amy are both so warm and friendly, and like the best chats in salons we cover a diverse range of topics from tattoo dos and don’ts to how we should tackle the issue of loneliness in the UK. Once finished, my hair is shiny, silky soft and it’s a relief to have those inches taken off in this heat. I leave with my loose waves bouncing as I stroll down the Salisbury streets, flop-flops and sunglasses on – all summer ready. n

“I sniff my hair for days, pleased as punch with the tropical aromas”

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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 Jack Haughey and Tara Jettoo

Suzi Gutteridge Christopher Tidman, Mirka Golden-Hann and Judy Adam

Lija Broka and Danika Hawson Patrick and Sue Hallissey

OPEN ARMS

Salisbury Arts Centre recently held a private view for the Summer Open Exhibition, which features 90 pieces from 70 different artists. The exciting exhibition runs until 7 September. Wiltshire Creative resident artist and the exhibition’s curator Mirka Golden-Hann says: “This exhibition will celebrate creativity ﬂourishing within our community by providing a platform for artists at any stage of their career based in Wiltshire and adjoining counties.” Photos by John Rose

Tony Course and Briony Cooper Jamie Johnstone and Ija Broka

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Joel Davis

David Davies, Murray and Cecelia Marshall

Richard Hayes, Zoe Cupit, Holly Jasper and Pauline Church

Paul and Jan Juillerat

Anna and David Anderson

Sarah and Maya Foat

Jacqui Baker and Jenny Taylor The exhibtion is the perfect backdrop

Peter and Caroline Curtis, Debra Sweeney and Suzi Gutteridge Lottie Matthews and Molly Henderson

Megan Cheetham and Kris Richardson-Smith

Sebastian Warrack and Pauline Scott-Garrett

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Tom Odell takes to the mic

Reaching for the sky

FESTIVAL FUN

KT Tunstall rocks out

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Having fun in the great outdoors

Kate Adie has a laugh

Striking a pose with The Cat Empire

The action continued into the night

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Despite a rainy start on Friday, spirits were high and the sun shone for the rest of the weekend at the recent Larmer Tree Festival. Tom Odell put in an unmissable performance replacing Jack Savoretti who sadly couldn’t perform due to acute tonsillitis. And across the board, headliners The Cat Empire, Kate Tempest, Gomez, KT Tunstall and The Shires pulled in huge, enthusiastic crowds. Elsewhere there was a huge variety of comedy, theatre, talks and more to enjoy, and thousands of revellers enjoying the 29th year of this festival.

Riding high

Hats off to fun

Enjoying a performance

SOCIETY

Because orange is the new black

When taking a seat has a whole new meaning

The Shires show their charisma

Fun in the sun

Colour coordinated

HORSING AROUND Charity INSPIRE recently hosted the Rundle Cup Polo Tournament at Tidworth Polo Club. Playing on the day were the Quilter Cheviot Eventers, which included Zara Tindall, who were narrowly beaten by two goals to one by the Baylis & Harding Jockeys. The Charity wheelchair relay was won by the INSPIRE team, Vaughan Webber, Bear Firth (Captain), the Honourable Katherine Cecil and Fred Cook. The lightning fast Two Furlong Dash was won by Ben Hicks. The event raised £13,000 for INSPIRE’s research programme, which helps those with spinal cord injuries. Paul Clarke, Irene Tylicki, Madeline Tylicki and Freddy Tylicki All smiles for the camera... and why not?

Photos by Susan Ford

Zara Tindall in the saddle

Verity Congdon, Harry Hitchings, Imogen Nield, Yvonne Chick and Robbie Greenwood The always dignified Chelsea Pensioners

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It’s the city’s business

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SJ Staff plus their furry friend

Exploring local connections

alisbury-based archaeological travel company Andante Travels is bringing back a rather special local tour for 2020 to celebrate its 35th birthday. Its Journey Through Wessex tour honours the company’s local connection and was Andante’s firstever tour way back in 1985. The trip will take in Stonehenge, Devizes, Old Sarum and of course, the cathedral and museum in Salisbury. The tour is led by expert Mark Corney, who was a frequent contributor to Channel 4’s popular Time Team series and spent over 20 years recording the field archaeology of Wessex. Elsewhere, the company has now been nominated for the British Travel Awards in two categories (Best special Interest Holiday Company and Best Holiday Company to the Italian Peninsula & Malta), the winners will be announced on 27 November in a ceremony in London. www.andantetravels.co.uk

Stonehenge in all its glory

Panama hat obligatory at the Tomb entrance Saqqara

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FINANCE

PERSONAL SPACE Tobie Keel is the happy man in the middle

AWARDS

TOP OF THE POPS First Friends Day Nursery is celebrating after itsmanager Tobie Keel won the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)’s Manager of the Year Award. Parents and staff voted and wrote testimonies to help Tobie take top spot in the national and wellrespected awards. “It still hasn’t sunk in, I would like to say thank you to our parents, children and staff team for their kind words and support,” says Tobie, a former apprentice at the nursery. “A huge well done to First Friends Day Nursery,” says NDNA chief executive, Purnima Tanuku OBE.

“This is a fantastic achievement for them. They should be extremely proud of their amazing and hard work in the early years sector and all that they do supporting young children. Broadcaster Katie Thistleton announced the winners at the ceremony at the Chesford Grange hotel in Warwickshire. The evening started with a drinks reception, followed by a three-course meal and music. This year’s awards have seen over 190 applications and nearly 6,500 votes cast. www.ﬁrstfriendsltd.co.uk

NFU Mutual, the insurance and financial services specialist, has joined up its offices in Salisbury, Wareham and Wimborne to create a brand new flagship agency called NFU Mutual Wessex. So, what’s changed? The Wimborne and Wareham offices have merged, with the Salisbury and Wareham offices now making up the new Wessex agency. Both offices will work across the region, so customers can contact either branch for all their insurance needs. “We’re delighted to officially announce our new agency which will bring a host of benefits to local people,” says Steven Bartlett, senior agent at NFU Mutual Wessex. “Aside from having not just one, but two modern and welcoming offices with better facilities for our members, our collective power will allow us to get closer to the issues that affect this region every day. “We have recently taken on a number of new staff members with a view to better serving our local customers.” www.nfumutual.co.uk

AUCTION

LORD OF THE RINGS A Renaissance ring that has been identiﬁed as one Initially thought to be a 19th century copy of the Marlborough Gems has sold at Salisbury when consigned by the private Hampshire vendor, auction house Woolley & Wallis for £77,500 after further research by Marielle Whiting Head of coming on the market for the ﬁrst time for over Jewellery at Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury a century. revealed the ring’s true history. “There Initial bidding in the room was something about the quality of contested a commission bid, before the ring that made me push a bank of 19 telephones took a bit further with it and when over and chased the price up, I spotted it in the archive of the with the ring being secured Marlborough Gems my heart on the telephone by an nearly stopped beating,” says anonymous buyer. Marielle. The Marlborough Gems “It’s amazing to be able to were a collection of some 800 trace the provenance of an early cameo and intaglio jewels object right back to the 17th belonging to George Spencer, century, when it was in the 4th Earl of Marlborough. At Arundel Collection. The fate The ring is a bit of blinder alright present, only about a quarter of of so many of the Marlborough the gems have been accounted for, Gems is currently unknown, so to be and the presence of the rest is largely able to identify another and preserve its unknown; however, the Beazley Archive in Oxford history is really important.” contains drawings and descriptions of most of the gems. www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk

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Happy chaps from NFU Mutual

LEGAL Q&A Batt Broadbent’s LIN CUMBERLIN talks us through the legal requirements for separated parents wanting to take a child abroad With the school summer holidays looming, chartered legal executive Lin Cumberlin warns that most separated parents don’t realise that taking a child abroad without permission is child abduction Do I need my ex partner’s permission to take my child on holiday abroad? Whilst it is not against the law to take a child on holiday abroad, it is against the law to do so without the permission of everyone with parental responsibility for the child, such as the other parent, or without a court order. But I am the child’s mother; do I still need permission? Mothers automatically have parental responsibility but still need permission from anyone else who shares parental responsibility for the child before that child can be taken abroad. If there is a Child Arrangements Order which states that your child lives permanently with you, you can take your child out of the country for 28 days without permission unless the court says otherwise. How do I get permission from my ex? The simplest way is to ask your ex to confirm in writing that they agree to you taking the child abroad. They should also provide their contact details and specific details about the trip. What if I don’t get permission? You may be stopped at the UK or foreign port/ airport and asked to provide proof that you have permission to take your child abroad. You could be prevented from taking your child out of the country. Always take a copy of your child’s birth certificate when you travel. Single mothers and those with different surnames to their child should also take a copy of their marriage certificate or decree absolute. My ex won’t agree. If all else fails, you should make an application to court for a Specific Issue Order as soon as possible to get permission from the court to take your child on holiday abroad. For more: Batt Broadbent, 44 Castle Street, Salisbury. tel: 01722 411141; www.battbroadbent.co.uk

Alison Howell with her honorary degree

AWARDS

LEADING THE WAY Award-winning entrepreneur Alison Howell, has been awarded the honorary degree of Master of Business Administration by Solent University today. Alison grew up on a family farm in the Wiltshire countryside, spending most of her childhood outdoors surrounded by nature. Foot Trails was launched by Alison and her partner David in 2002 and is a travel business that takes its customers on walking adventures throughout the South West of England. Alison is an active member of the Institute of Directors and Wire (Women In Rural Enterprise), and was recently named as one of Insider Business Magazine’s ‘42 under 42’ entrepreneurs to watch; she has also been invited to Downing Street twice to share her inspiring journey. “I feel very privileged to receive an honorary degree from Solent University for my work in business, and I very much plan on being a role model to those in their studies,” says Alison. www.solent.ac.uk

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BRAND MATTERS

WORDS DON’T COME EASY A successful website is the perfect marriage of words and pictures. However, they are often unconsciously uncoupled by a lack of expert copywriting

R David’s 1982 smash hit, Words, contained the refrain ‘words don’t come easy.’ In this unfortunately unforgettable chart ditty the Tunisianborn French singer was venting frustration about the difﬁculty he found verbally communicating his tender appreciation to a loved one. Bless him. Perhaps the prophetic Monsieur David might also have been commentating on the quality of the text on the websites of small businesses across the globe, though we somehow doubt it. In any case, a company’s website is often the ﬁrst port of contact for potential new clients and customers, and while it’s important to have a site that’s pleasing to the cornea, it is equally vital to have one that reads well. The words convey your character and personality as a brand, contain messages about your strategy, and engage directly with your clients. They help sell your product. Why is it then, when push comes to shove during the development of a website, that the words are often hastily assembled at the last

minute rather than artfully crafted by a copywriter? That is, somebody so skilled in getting words in the correct order, they actually do it for a living. Whatever the sticking point, this column will weigh in with a six-point proclamation on what a sensational scribe could do for your website:

Know your audience In our book, writing that doesn’t actively engage the reader only serves to take up space. Your written content has to be relevant to its audience, and sympathetic to their needs and desires. Make your reader feel as though you are writing for them. And you can only do that by knowing who they are.

Stay focused This may sound rich coming from a column with more meanders than the Mississippi, but there should be a reason for every sentence of web copy, both for you and the reader. Your customer should gain value from all that you say, and that value should encourage interaction with your brand. When writing to inform, everything you say should add information. With writing to sell, everything you say should encourage action.

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Oh, ok, we use a Mac. But this image is way more romantic

Yeah, but is it interesting? Our previous two points were a little prosaic, and that’s something your content cannot afford to be. You need a spark to ignite your readers’ imagination. Boring, didactic and non-conversational just won’t hack it. You need to conjure up some chemistry when telling people what you can do for them. If you don’t, your rivals will.

“YOU NEED TO CONJURE UP CHEMISTRY WHEN TELLING PEOPLE WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THEM. IF YOU DON’T, YOUR RIVALS WILL”

Instantly inclusive Readers have many demands on their time, so you need to get your message across pretty swiftly. ‘No barriers to entry’, as a marketeer might mumble. A copywriter can craft you an attention-grabbing

headline, and once that attention is grabbed they can hold engagement with the best of them.

Claim your benefits Rather than getting absorbed by the technical spec of a product, any copywriter worth their daily rate will stress beneﬁts over and above features. For instance, it is far more persuasive to know that your new golf club will propel the ball further and straighter than it is to learn that it is made out of titanium or some such fancy substance. I would write ‘features tell, beneﬁts sell’, but I don’t want to lower the tone of the column.

It’s one thing saying it Strong content backs up claims with evidence, otherwise you might just end up with hollow hyperbole; which as hyperbole goes, is the worst possible type. Testimonials, statistics, research and case studies are all ways of adding credibility to your content. At MediaClash we deliver sparkling content to our clients that will beneﬁt their business. If you want to talk, tweet us @TheMediaClash and we’ll tweet you back. Otherwise, email rosanna.hood@mediaclash.co.uk

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MONEY TALKS Savings, wills, and how to enjoy life now – your top money questions answered

tudies consistently reveal that the thing that keeps most of us awake at night is money worries. Do I have enough savings? Should I start organising my will? They’re not always the happiest of thoughts but they are important things to think about and organise. It can be too easy to put them off because, as well as being a bit morose, ﬁnancial matters can seem a mineﬁeld of complications, and uncertainties. So, we’ve rounded up some of the most frequently questions and asked the local pros for their help.

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SAVINGS

How much should I be saving? “Nearly everyone who is earning should be capable of saving something. The question is ‘how much?’ As a rule of thumb I would suggest thinking of a figure of 10 per cent of total income. It could be less and it could be more, but that is a pretty good place to start. At certain times of life, when people may have young children or school fees, it is obviously a lot harder to save anything significant. A personal budget can be an enormously useful thing – most businesses do budgets but very few do for their personal finances. Savings should ideally be directed towards pensions due to the tax relief, but ISAs will often for part of any sensible savings plan. Cash savings provide little return but may be a safe haven for funds that may be required in the short term. The point about saving is that it creates a virtuous cycle and past saving makes future saving easier whilst also helping to avoid paying interest at high rates. It is a truth that everyone wants to lend money to those who don’t need it, so they get the better rates.” Hugh Davies of Chartered accountants Hugh Davies & Co

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enjoying life – now I want to save for the future but also have a good standard of living now – how can I do this? “The key here is budgeting, and building a realistic budget that allows a degree of flex for some treats to be incorporated into the plan. With savings plans, it is about taking a longterm, balanced approach and budgeting in for long-term saving and regular small luxuries. The key is sticking to the budget and therefore it has to be realistic, sustainable and people need to be honest about where they place the priority – whether on the ‘here and now’ or a secure future. For most people, the idea of saving for an undefined sum to be used at an unclear point in the future is too big a concept to stick to daily so a cash-flow model can help people visualise what their current assets will allow them to spend throughout life and into retirement. Once visualised, it is often far easier to draw up a sustainable plan for the future. In your experience, what do your clients prioritise in terms of standard of living? For many clients, housing is the most expensive outgoing whether a client is juggling rent and saving to purchase a home or is prioritising clearing down a mortgage over other discretionary expenditure such as holidays. Post retirement retaining sufficient funds to cover potential care home fees is a core consideration to maintain a good standard of living should their health decline. What advice would you give someone on a budget in terms of living a full, happy life? I would advise people to budget honestly, with a clear idea of what their objectives are for longer term saving and a realistic understanding of what they need for day-to-day life. It can never be an all or nothing. For me, a full and happy life is found in the people I surround myself with, rather than a bank balance. That said, I would be a lot happier if my DIY skills included roofing which is what my current budgeting is saving for!” Ellie Price, Consultant at Smith & Williamson

The joys of number crunching

Budgeting – and Pensions and retirement When should I start to save? “In order to have the best chance of a comfortable retirement, you need to start saving and investing for your retirement as early as possible. You benefit from the power of compounding over time, where you effectively earn returns on your returns. The common rule of thumb is that pension contributions in your 20s are worth four times more than pension contributions in your 50s. What should I do with my retirement fund? Most people would just have bought an annuity in the past, which guaranteed you an income for the rest of your life. But the level of income on offer is very low nowadays. More people are turning towards discretionary wealth managers to help them get an income from the markets, which is best done through

“The point about saving is that it creates a virtuous cycle and past saving makes future saving easier”

a diversified portfolio of shares, bonds, and other assets. What if I’m not great with finances? Given the size of the sums involved, you might also want to discuss your retirement plans with a financial adviser. These people are well placed to do a cashflow analysis of your retirement, helping you understand how much you will need across retirement and identify potential shortfalls. There are also important tax considerations to funding retirement. It is often better to use up any ISA funds in retirement first, for example, as you don’t have to pay inheritance tax on pension schemes like SIPPs.” Tom Almond, executive director at Quiltor Cheviot in Salisbury

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WILLS What happens if a person dies without making a will? “If you die without a will an archaic piece of legislation called the Administration of Estates Act 1925 will dictate who receives your assets and when. It does not make provision for unmarried partners, step-children, friends or charities.

“WILL TRUSTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED OR TIME-CONSUMING”

What are the legal requirements for a will? In order to make a will you must be over the age of 18, have testamentary capacity and the will must be signed in accordance with S9 of the Wills Act 1837. If you are on active military service some of these rules may not apply. It’s not just about money is it? What assets can be included in a will? Your will can dispose of any assets you own including money, pets, investments, properties and possessions such as vehicles, watches, paintings, furniture etc. Do all assets pass to heirs through last wills and testaments? Some assets may not pass under the terms of your will. Examples include joint bank accounts or property held as ‘beneﬁcial joint tenants’. These often pass automatically to the surviving owner(s). Pensions and assets held in trust may not pass under the terms of your will. What if I change my mind, is it easy to change? You are able to amend or cancel your will at any time, provided that you have testamentary

TOP TIPS WHEN MAKING A WILL “Use a solicitor that specialises in

capacity. You should review your will every three – ﬁve years in case your circumstances or laws have changed. I want to provide for my children – should I leave money or property? What’s the best option? It depends on your circumstances and that of your children. If you have a vulnerable child, leaving assets to him or her outright may not be the best option. You may also want to provide for your partner but want guarantees that your assets ultimately pass to your children. We can discuss your situation and provide you with the best options.” Derek Bryer, associate in the Salisbury Private Client team at law ﬁrm Trethowans

preparing wills. Anyone can call themselves a ‘will writer’. Without the necessary training and experience it is easy to make errors.” Derek Bryer, Trethowans

“Take independent advice from a professionally qualified will drafter, ideally someone who is a member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). Seek advice from someone who explains wills clearly. Plan and take your time rather than rush into signing a will. This will all help to ensure that your will is valid and accurately reflects your wishes for the distribution of your assets on death.” Jessica Johnston, Whitehead Vizard LLP

WILLS What are the common myths about wills that you would like to dispel? “That will trusts are outdated, expensive to run and complex. In today’s society there are a number of good reasons to include a trust in your will. These include protecting family wealth in the event of re-marriages, safeguarding vulnerable or disabled beneﬁciaries and care home fee planning. Most will trusts do not have to be complicated or time-consuming to administer however it is sensible to take clear advice as to whether the trust is appropriate for your beneﬁciaries after your death.

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Do I need financial advice before making a will or can I just do it by myself? It is always sensible for the will drafter to work in tandem with financial advisors particularly if the nature or value of your estate is complex (for example, farming or business assets). This approach will help you end up with a will which takes the ‘bigger picture’ into account resulting in a workable and tax efficient outcome for your beneficiaries.” Jessica Johnston, partner and head of probate and Wills at Whitehead Vizard LLP

WILLS Can wills be challenged? Yes in some circumstances they can. If a dependant is left out of a will, that person may challenge the will for lack of reasonable financial provision, but we can advise in relation to this to minimise the risk of any claim being made. A claim may also be made if someone feels the person making the will lacked sufficient capacity to do so, but by having your will prepared by a professional, this would again minimise the risk of any claim in this regard being successful. What happens if a person dies without making a will? If someone dies without making a will, they die intestate. This means the intestacy laws will determine how your property is distributed upon your death. This includes any bank accounts, securities, property, and other assets you own at the time of death. If you leave a spouse or children, they would generally inherit the estate depending on the value of the estate, but if not, there is a statutory list of relatives who would inherit your estate, and if you die without leaving any relatives, your estate would pass to the Crown. The following people (in the list below) have no right to inherit where someone dies without leaving a will.”  Unmarried partners (sometimes wrongly called ‘common-law’ partners)  Lesbian or gay partners not in a civil partnership  Relations by marriage  Close friends  Carers Sharon Hawkes, legal associate in the Wills & Probate team at Richard Griffiths & Co.

DIRECTORY OF FINANCES  Hugh Davies & Co

Chartered Accountants, 35 Chequers Court, Salisbury; www.hugh-davies.co.uk

 Smith & Williamson

Chartered Accountants, 21 Chipper Lane, Salisbury; www.smithandwilliamson.com

 Whitehead Vizard LLP

WILLS How important is a will? “Every adult should have a will. The percentage of the population which does not is concerning when you consider the possible implications of dying without a will, which is known as intestacy. With co-habiting and second marriages, a will is especially important. A will should not be viewed in isolation. It should be reviewed regularly along with the personal affairs of the client concerned. What are the things I need to think about when organising a will? We also believe it is vital to consider such issues as the appointment of executors and trustees, minimising any inheritance tax liability that might arise, protecting your assets, using trusts to provide for your beneficiaries, making use of efficient tax planning for business assets, protecting any vulnerable beneficiaries and of course avoiding family disputes wherever possible.” Mark Lello, Parker Bullen Solicitors

Solicitors Firm, 60 High Street, Salisbury; www.whitehead-vizard.co.uk

 Trethowans Solicitor 1 London Road, Salisbury; www.trethowans.com  Quilter Cheviot Investment Management London Road Office Park, London Road, Salisbury; www.quiltercheviot.com

 Parker Bullen Solicitors 45 Castle Street, Salisbury; www.parkerbullen.com

 Richard Griffiths & Co

86 Crane Street, Salisbury; www.rg-law.co.uk

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GREAT ESCAPES

STRAWBERRYFIELD FOREVER Not even heavy showers ruin a luxury stay in these eco lodges By Harriet Noble CLOCKWISE: Dreamy decking, a bubbly tub, and a whopping bed make for the ultimate romantic getaway

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feel like we’re in California!” squeals Anna. We’re not. We’re two and a bit miles from Cheddar and it’s drizzling. But I know what she means. There is something of an LA-luxury-wellbeing vibe to this place. (Perhaps Gwyneth Paltrow stays here when she’s fi lming in the UK?) The place in question is Strawberryfield Park, a contemporary eco holiday lodge, and I am here with my best friend for a mini break. We’re staying in a lodge, sweetly named Honeyhurst, and the light, bright décor definitely has that sunny holiday feel to it, although on closer inspection the interiors are actually Morocco-inspired, with sporadic pretty tiles providing pops of colour around the lodge. Ours is a two-bedroom version, complete with a high spec kitchen, open plan living room and – the jewel in the crown – a huge decked terrace with a bubbling hot tub and a star-lit ceiling above a seating area. If you think spending time in a ‘eco lodge’ might sound a bit cramped or rough and ready, you couldn’t be more wrong, as Anna and I discover. Staying here is like being in a really fancy hotel that has all the mod cons – think Bang & Olufsen TV and audio system with Apple TV, super kingsize beds, top-notch coffee makers, rainforest power showers – but with a really chilled, rural hideout feel, too.

And the place is not without a bit of soul, either. Stepping out on the huge decking reveals fantastic views of Somerset hills, while exploring the park you’ll find a pretty apple orchard and, at the entrance to the park, a traditional Is it Cheddar or Morocco? barn-style pub that Who can tell? actually had more dogs than people in today. In fact, they say it could be positively it when we visited. perilous. I do try going in the caves, but I’m the Anna and I settle in for the night. I have only person in there, as every sensible person an itinerary ready for tomorrow – to walk the has decided to stay at home and – after about awe-inspiring cliffs along the Cheddar Gorge, two minutes – I get a bit scared and make a to visit the caves and, of course, to try some of run for it. I do manage to try lots of the cheese, the local cheese. though, and buy a good few blocks, with firm Awakening the next intentions of giving to family members. day, a drizzling has It’s still only morning so, ever the eager turned into pouring tourist, I head to Wells. This is a much better rain. Sloshing, wet-weather plan and I spend a lovely few hours plopping, noisy rain. walking around the cathedral and visiting the Clutching my tea, pretty cafés and somewhat amazing charity looking out of the shops. (See the ‘What to do’ box below for my window, I wonder if recommendations.) this might not be the I return to our lodge a bit damp, however, very best day to walk on top of a gorge. Anna so – after a restorative cuppa – I spend a proper declares she is not coming, she wants to stay half an hour slot in the heavenly shower. Wells in ‘California’. Undeterred, I hop on a bus to and Cheddar were lovely, but I am relieved Cheddar. The rain has meant there is zero to be back in the oasis of calm that is our visibility so, unsurprisingly, the people at little abode. the gorge do not recommend doing the walk Come evening time we make the most of the lodge; with the hot tub and twinkly lights, the accommodation is more than a bit romantic. WHAT TO DO WHILE YOU’RE THERE… This suits Anna and I down to the ground. What we lack in unbridled passion we make IN CHEDDAR Strawberryfield Park. • Have a pint and wander up for with our easy, silly, happy contentment, • If the weather is on your side, Fun fact: Wells is where they around the Just Ales and we embrace the honeymoon vibe, putting visit the Cheddar Gorge and shot comedy flick Hot Fuzz. microbrewery; on the white fluffy dressing gowns and slippers, caves, a mere seven minutes www.justales.com sipping prosecco, getting in the hot tub and from Strawberryfield Park; HAVE LUNCH • Be inspired by nature at the pressing all the buttons so it is super bubbly, www.cheddargorge.co.uk At Twentyone Café Kitchen. pretty local florists, Branch and getting each other bowls of Hula Hoops • It’s got to be done – try some Located right by the cathedral, & Blossom; and other snacks. We snuggle down on the of the tasty, tangy Cheddar at this is the perfect place www.branchandbloom.co.uk sofa and stretch our grey matter watching The Cheddar Gorge Cheese to stop for a bite to eat. • Get pampered with some University Challenge, and we marvel at a David Company shop. You can even Interesting menu and very beauty and hair treatments at Attenborough documentary. Content. watch the experts make, cut friendly service; Facebook: Frontline Salon; The next day it is brighter and warmer and pack their famous cheese; @Twentyone-cafe-kitchen www.frontlinestyle.co.uk but, alas, we are leaving. Our stay has been www.cheddaronline.co.uk restful and rejuvenating – I’ll have to come POOTLE AROUND HAVE AFTERNOON TEA back again to see the Gorge – but, this time IN WELLS • In one of the many charity This one’s a must, I’d say. Try round, I’m secretly rather glad of the rain. I Wells is known for its beautiful shops, spot the lovely bargain the Loaf Bakehouse, a cool yet could have stayed curled up on that sofa in the cathedral, but it’s a very pretty designer gear. Or pop into family-friendly café that does lodge forever. little city in its own right, and beautiful Wells Cathedral, with some truly gorgeous cakes

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well worth a trip. It’s also only 20 minutes drive from

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RUNNING WILD

Overflowing gardens can get out of hand at this time of year, so how do you keep on top of them? Head gardener at Horatio’s Garden STEPHEN HACKETT has got the answers…

n high summer, annual sweet peas really are the gift that keeps on giving. The more flowers you pick, the more you get – and if you don’t keep picking the plants quickly run to seed and stop flowering. So get out in the garden and bring a big bunch of those fabulous blooms indoors every couple of days at this time of year. Remember to cut the flowers – as always when cutting flowers or dead-heading – well down the stem, ideally at the first leaf joint of the flowering stem. This avoids leaving lots of ugly ‘headless’ stalks, and gives you nice long stems for the vase. It’s always worth choosing named varieties, rather than ‘mixed’ packets of sweet peas (and most other annual flowers too, to be honest), as they generally perform better. My favourite sweet pea this year has been ‘Windsor’ – a deep purple beauty, which flowers for ages with long, elegant stems and a fantastic scent. Other varieties I’m fond of include ‘Lady Salisbury’ (white, with lavender edges to the petals) and the wonderfully fragrant ‘Matucana’ (purple and magenta). All of these I sowed (in deep root-trainers) last autumn, so the plants had a chance to grow good and sturdy before I planted them out into the garden in May. At the same time, I also dotted a few seeds directly into the ground amongst these young plants, which will ensure a longer flowering season. Inevitably, as summer progresses, gaps

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will begin to appear as plants go over and are tidied-up. At Horatio’s Garden we grow lots of Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ (aka Mountain Cranesbill – it hails from the Pyrenees). It’s a terriﬁc plant, with masses of small blue ﬂowers which keep coming from late spring to early autumn. However, it does tend to straggle a bit (a lot, actually – it will happily scramble through surrounding shrubs if allowed) so we tidy it up throughout the summer, to

“As summer progresses, gaps will begin to appear as plants go over” encourage new growth and more flowers. Where this leaves bald spots in the borders, it’s important to have plants in reserve to act as ‘fillers’ – or informal bedding, if you like. This year I’ve used a mixture of annuals, grown in pots in our nursery, which can be brought out at a moment’s notice and dropped into the empty spaces. Most successful has been Cleome hassleriana ‘Violet Queen’ – a delightful plant with deep violet flowers and interesting palm-like foliage, which grows to 1.5m. One

packet of seeds, sown under glass in February, has given me more than enough plants to use around the borders. In addition, I’m using Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Purity’, Ammi majus, and Ridolfia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ – two whites, and a zingy golden yellow: all of them fantastic for pollinating insects, tall and airy in the border, and great as cut flowers too. The other plants I always go to as a reliable ‘filler’ for the later summer are dahlias. Again, I grow a good number under cover in pots, and then ‘drop them in’ as gaps appear. In this part of the world it is perfectly possible to leave dahlias in the ground over winter, just so long as they don’t sit in the wet: in colder areas it’s always worth lifting and storing the tubers indoors. However, while some varieties are permanent residents, others are brought out for their moment in the spotlight at this time of year. They will – if dead-headed regularly and kept fed (I use liquid seaweed) and watered in dry weather – start flowering now, and still be going strong come the first frosts. But the sun is shining, so no thought of frosts for now!

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THE MILL HOUSE Take a look inside this charming Chicksgrove abode By Jemma Stewart www.mediaclash.co.uk I SALISBURY LIFE I 63

A place to call home property

l Green wants to be taken to one; Joni Mitchell wants one to skate away on; Bruce Springsteen dived into one after getting Mary pregnant. Yes, rivers have long captured songwriters’ attention and now here’s your chance to be inspired too. This beautiful Mill House, tucked away in the quiet village of Chicksgrove, sits on the River Nadder, so whether you want to sip a summer cocktail on the decking overlooking the water, stroll the tree-lined walk along the river’s banks, or play Pooh-sticks under the newly renovated mill stream bridge, you’ll get to enjoy your river however you like. Sitting on three acres of delightful gardens intersected by the river, this is a perfect place to escape from the hubbub of city life and relax. Forget your ocean sounds phone app; you’ll be able to drift off to the sound of the river running past. You can even enjoy a day of fishing without leaving your own land – how’s that for a leisurely lifestyle? To approach the property, you wend your way down a farm lane and onto a gated gravelled driveway, so plenty of privacy here. The wisteria-covered main house has been added to over time, incorporating the miller’s cottage to the north. But the grounds are really the striking feature; the formal gardens boasting roses and box topiary, while large lawn areas are adorned with fruit trees and lead to an enchanting mill pool. There’s really everything you need for a peaceful countryside existence. Inside the house, the tranquillity continues. It was renovated in 2006, giving it a modern feel without losing those key period features, like the vaulted ceiling in the drawing room. The house has a light and airy feel, with high ceilings and windows aplenty lining the walls and giving spectacular views onto the gardens. Especially enticing are the three sets of arched French doors that lead from the drawing

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room onto the terrace – perfect for throwing open on warm summer evenings or getting a feel for the outside when you’re cosied up in the winter months. For entertaining – because let’s face it, you won’t be getting out of it with a place this nice – the main reception hall leads through to the bright gallery space, which leads both to the drawing room and the dining room. For more casual evenings, the well-sized kitchen comes equipped with an Aga, central island and comfortable seating area with a view of the gardens. Then, when it’s time to retire, you can follow the sweeping staircase and its lovely oak balustrade up to the gorgeous master bedroom. Choose to have a soak in the adjoining bathroom’s freestanding Victoria and Albert bath, or a quick shower in the newly fitted en suite’s shower room, before pulling on your PJs in the dressing room. The first floor has two further bedroom, also with dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms. And there’s another floor with four more bedrooms in which to fit your hordes of visitors. In case you’re struggling to keep up, that’s seven bedrooms in total, as well as three en suites, two more bathrooms, three additional ‘water closets’, to use the polite term, and separate utility and boot rooms. Pop on over to the former coach house – sorry, did we not mention that? Yes, there’s a coach house – and you’ll find an abundance of storage space. Plus, if you’ve been wandering where you’ll keep your horses, you can put those worries out to pasture; the coach house has two stables built into it. And the boiler for the main house is in there too, perfect for keeping the stable boy warm while he sleeps in the hay next to the horses. Or did we just step into a Brontë novel? This lovely house and its picture-perfect riverside setting may seem too good to be true, but we promise it’s not fictional. So, to corrupt a line of gospel music – best go down to the river to stay. n

House numbers Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms/shower rooms 5 Acres 3 Guide price

£2,250,000

Where Chicksgrove, Nr Tisbury Proximity to Salisbury 12.5 miles

What else? Garden room with storage and terrace, driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, planning permission for additional features, such as swimming pool For more: Savills, Rolfes House, 60 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire; SP1 2BP; 01722 426820; www.savills.co.uk

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A day in the life of…

“The most rewarding part is seeing the reaction of others”

“I know it’s somewhere” murmurs Emily

Emily Naish Emily Naish is the archivist at Salisbury Cathedral. Here she chats hilly commutes, Magna Carta, and chocolatey desserts My usual wake up time is 6.30am when my husband Mark bounds out of bed with more energy than I have at that time of the morning. As he then occupies the bathroom for the next half hour I usually indulge in some easy reading – at the moment I’m rereading the Harry Potter canon. At this time of the year I can smell the honeysuckle wafting through our open bedroom window, which is lovely! Breakfast is five dessert spoons of sugar free Alpen with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and a glass of water – my healthiest meal of the day. Before I worked at Salisbury Cathedral I had been commuting for five years by train and boat to the Isle of Wight and also by car to Swindon ; I never thought I’d be lucky enough to find an archive job in Salisbury itself. I now enjoy a 30-minute walk to work, which I love to do even in the rain. The walk home is slightly less enjoyable

though as we live on top of a hill! While walking I indulge in one of my hobbies – litter picking – I know off by heart the locations of all the litter bins on my walking route. When I arrive at work, I turn on my laptop and at this time of year open the window. Coffee and tea are not particularly my thing so I have another glass of water (my main vice is chocolate but I save that for the evening – usually – but often give in during the day.) My job is focussed around the Cathedral’s outstanding collections particularly the archive and library. We have documents, books and objects dating back many hundreds of years – there is a fragment of a book dating back to the late 700s. Typically I could be with our library preservation volunteers who are cleaning and condition grading our 10,000 books or catching up with our cataloguing and research volunteers. Every three months

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Currently my colleagues and I are in the middle of a project called Beyond the Library Door – sharing books and bindings. The aim is to improve our book catalogue information to include the provenance and previous owners of the books alone with descriptions of the bindings; my colleague Dr Anne Dutton is the expert on the book cataloguing – she has many years’ experience with rare books collections.

to remind myself sometimes that for others to have the opportunity to see these items close up could be a once in a lifetime experience. For lunch I usually have a sort of healthy do it yourself type of pot noodle – soup and rice mixed up, with fruit for afters. My main hobby is something I took up two years ago and occupies me for three evenings a week – bell ringing. I’m part of the St Thomas’ Church Salisbury bell ringers. It’s a lot harder than it seems but great for keeping the brain cells and arm muscles working – also lots of social activities. We are always looking for more ringers…

I’m very lucky as I married Although I am lucky to have a qualified chef so Mark Anne’s expertise and also that sometimes cooks for us both of Hannah Whittingham, our and our family but otherwise assistant archivist, I find that I’m I will concoct something for usually keen to do and get involved myself from what’s currently with more that is realistically lurking in the fridge. Dessert is feasible! Another challenge is something chocolatey. balancing the two key areas of work of any archivist or librarian We’re usually both asleep by – but which unfortunately are not 10.30pm, rather dull I’m afraid. n usually mutually compatible – that is looking after and preserving For more: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk the collections and also enabling others to access Salisbury Cathedral and enjoy them. in all its splendour

There is a certain satisfaction I find in putting things in order – you do need to have an enthusiasm for categorisation: it’s important not to be daunted by what seems to be an overwhelming mass of mixed up stuff but to be able to see a way through. For me personally the most rewarding part is seeing the reaction of others to the collection. I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by these fascinating ancient items everyday all with their own stories to tell – I have © Ash Mills

our consultant conservator Chris Woods visits and we give Magna Carta its regular condition check, download and study the environmental data being constantly recorded within the display case.