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POLAR EXPLORER ANTONY JINMAN

‘I’m on a mission to educate’

TOP HOTELIER OLGA POLIZZI

Paradise refound at Endsleigh House

JETHRO TULL’S MARTIN BARRE

‘Why I love coming home to Devon’

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FRESH FLAVOUR FOR FOODIES >> River Cottage summer fun >> A cracking idea: the crab pasty! >> Perfect pop-ups: our special guide >> A taste of Provence at a perfect pub chance to vote in our >> Last 2015 Food & Drink Awards

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Exeter Cathedral Nave Dinner

DEVON’S BEST GARDEN VIEW? Inside a South Hams gem

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from the editor MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Owen Jones

Susan Clark

Carol Burns

Alexandra Hurley

Lucy Siegle

Tom Cox

Toby Buckland

Naomi Tolley

Philip Dalling

Gill Heavens

Tony Jackson

Pat Keenor

Chrissy Harris

Mary Quicke

Nigel Bishop

AU G U S T Is it? Is it August already? Phew, it’s in danger of being “that was the year that wasâ€? before we know it. But, before we allow ourselves to be enveloped by autumnal thoughts, let’s enjoy the last hurrah of summer with a fabulous month in the county. It’s when we’re joined by the vast majority of those masses of tourists so vital for the economy and the image of the county and, aside from the odd misdirected gripe from those who simply don’t want to share ‘their’ Devon with others, it seems to be a truly enjoyable month when there are lots of those extra events and activities going on. Recent wet and warm weather has seen my cottage garden explode with a riot of green and beautiful summer colours and the rest of the county is looking suitably resplendent too. There’s a reason one hears those reports of heavy traffic on the M5 at weekends this time of year‌there are a bunch of people heading our way to enjoy what we have to bask in all year round. Very welcome they are too and Devon can only beneďŹ t. Despite some of the occasional rivalries one picks up on from the various ‘competing’ areas of the county, personally I am not really bothered if these visitors head east, west, north or south in Devon. The point is they are here – not in any other part of the country – and if we can put on a good show of excellent food and drink, environment, service and value for money then why would they want to return anywhere else? And that trip to Exeter on a city break might just as well turn next year into spreading one’s wings to visit North Devon or head to the south coast resorts of Torbay. So, welcome one and all if you are visiting us and enjoy the stay. And if you’re a lucky local like me, then bask in the reected glory of living and working in one of the most beautiful and popular parts of the UK. Until the next time‌and enjoy the magazine.

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EDITOR, DEVON LIFE

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Explorer Antony Jinman

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Devon’s best garden view?

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Social Diary: out and about at the county’s top events

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Dartmouth regatta

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24 Hours in Dartmouth

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Fast Rabbit Farm Gardens

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The Stone Queen

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Atlantic rowers

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Hotelier Olga Polizzi

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A walk around Bere Alston

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Take the South West Coast Path challenge

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Guitarist Martin Barre

230 The Look: our top tips for summer

HOMES

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Nigel Bishop: Properties with income potential

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Property of the Month

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Energy efficiency

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Interiors: Blissful bathing

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Pat Keenor

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Matt Parkins

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Lucy Siegle

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Tim Maddams

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Toby Buckland

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Tom Cox

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Tony Jackson

250 Mary Quicke

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Cracking crab pasties

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River Cottage summer fun

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Perfect pop-ups

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The Devon Life 2015 Food & Drink Awards

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A taste of Provence

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CULTURE 204 Diary: our pick of the county’s events

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Two Moors Festival

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Appledore Book Festival

222 Welcombe Pottery and Open Studios

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THE BIG PICTURE Tina Burke from Exmouth took this photograph of storm clouds gathering over Lyme Bay as the beach at Beer catches the last of the day’s sunshine.

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Cheesemaker and farmer Mary Quicke was named Columnist of the Year at the EDF Energy South West of England Media Awards 2015 for her monthly article in Devon Life. Judges praised her writing, saying: “Mary Quicke’s column is like opening a window on life in the countryside. “Her writing is spare but affecting, heartfelt and often quite beautiful. “The entry included a particularly moving tribute to her late father and an evocative and gentle piece about the reality of farming.�

Property developer Jeff Penman had the surprise of his life when his wife and children took him on a mystery trip to Devon to celebrate his 40th birthday. Jeff was stunned when he was led into the Bondleigh studio of artist Andrew Sinclair and shown a life-sized sculpture representing the heads of his three young daughters. Andrew, who runs The Sculpture School, says: “It was a delight to work with such a lovely family as the Penmans.�

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Honour for in-toto Exeter’s in-toto Kitchens has been shortlisted for a Franchisee of the Year 2015 award by the British Franchise Association. Lee Brimecombe and Paul Nebbett of in-toto Exeter have been named finalists for the ‘B2B Franchisee of the Year’ award. Winners will be revealed at a black tie dinner on 1 October. DEVON LIFE August 2015

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Six golfers completed a 24-hour golf marathon at St Mellion International Resort in memory of Davida Gass, who died in 2014 after a battle with cancer. Over 150 St Mellion members plus family and friends accompanied the six weary golfers to the 18th hole. On the final green, Davida’s husband, professional golfer Darren Gass, gave an emotional speech after watching his son Foster hole the last putt.

Burlington Arcade, probably the most famous covered shopping arcade in London, has revamped its iconic walkway with a new British stone floor, predominantly from quarries in Devon. The 220 metre long walkway now consists of a 64,000 piece jigsaw of exquisite British stone and marble each intricately cut - supplied by Britannicus Stone.

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BOOKSHELF ANNETTE SHAW’s roundup of new books

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Tessa Wardley’s book is a fun antidote to tablets, iPods and mobiles. She takes a round Britain trip with kids in tow and builds in everything from the art of observation to the games every child should grow up with like making and flying a kite. Parts of Exmoor are identified as a dark sky location for stargazing. Bloomsbury, £14.99

Although this book covers the UK, the section on Devon flags up places and activities that may have passed residents by. Centred on all things of a garden nature, highlights include the flower-rich hay meadows of the Blackdown Hills and the romance of the Hartland Abbey Estate. Wild Things Published Ltd, £16.99

An inspirational celebration of the very best gardens in the West Country of England, covering an area from Cornwall to the Wiltshire and Hampshire borders. Tony Russell captures the very essence of the 50 finest gardens within this region and explores their history, design, plants and personalities. Amberley, £15.99

AT NIGHT 'L[H :LOOV An interesting twist on guide books with his new book At Night. It’s all set in the dark. Magical! During a night spent on the moors Dixe divulges myths, including the fable of Lady Mary Howard who must remove all the grass from Okehampton Castle at the rate of one blade per night in order to rest in peace. AA Published, £16.99

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VI K I B ROWN E Viki Browne is an award-winning actress and writer from Exeter. Having performed at various venues across the UK, Viki returned to Exeter’s The Bike Shed earlier this year with her one-woman show HELP! A true story of panic attacks in supermarkets, HELP! was about falling apart, rebuilding and being surprised by what you are left with. Vicki uses high theatricality and popular culture references in her work to communicate complex issues in an informed way. She hopes to inspire people to feel less afraid to talk about mental health and to ask for help.

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He’s best known for his explorations of the extreme parts of our planet, but Antony Jinman wants his discoveries to have a purpose, as he explains to ALEXIS BOWATER

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1. I’m Plymouth University’s Explorer in Residence and enjoy travelling in the polar regions and sharing my stories and experiences within schools as well as running leadership and employability workshops for young people.

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Our Property of the Month is an imposing detached period home in an enviable position within striking distance of the town of Bideford FA C T F I L E Address: Marlowe, 16 Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AQ. Price: ÂŁ430,000 Agent: Morris & Bott, Grenville Wharf, 6a The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2HW. Tel: Phone: 01237 459998; web: morrisandbott. co.uk ACCOMMODATION Ground floor: Lounge, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen/ Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Bedroom, Wet Room. First floor: Four bedrooms, one en-suite, Family Bathroom.

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Tiverton: 7 miles, easy access to Tiverton Parkway Station and M5.

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Organisers of the annual Tiverton Balloon and Music Festival were handed a sponsorship boost ahead of this year’s event – courtesy of local housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. The developer, which is building new homes at the Rackenford Meadow development on the edge of Tiverton, donated the money for the Festival’s unique ‘Saturday Night Glow’ event. One of the festival’s organisers, Charlie Street, explains: “The Saturday Night Glow is a spectacular sight. “At about 9.30pm, when it’s dark, the hot air balloons are all inflated and light up the sky. “Sponsorship from firms like Taylor Wimpey is invaluable to a festival like ours. Without that support, we just wouldn’t be able to do it.�

DEAL IS SEALED Humberts have recently agreed the sale of Garlands, Beer, on the East Devon coastline. The property was available at a guide price of ÂŁ995,000. The property and holiday letting business has panoramic sea views and features a period arts and crafts two storey property with, in addition, three two-storey attached cottages. Stephen Richards, who heads up the Holiday Complex letting department for Humberts Comments: “We received strong interest for the property since bringing it to the market. The property also had planning permission to convert the garage into a self-contained holiday letting cottage to expand the business which was popular with purchasers.â€?

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An imposing and luxurious modern detached family home set on the edge of a popular village with glorious aspects set in rural North Devon. Very versatile property with internal lift, swimming pool, two double garages and separate staff/guest accommodation. The property has private gardens with a large pond and waterfall feature, which is easily maintained with a thatched pavilion and numerous seating areas. The stunning two-story sun room overlooks the garden with the master bedroom opening on to the second level. The property has a circular sitting room with wood burner and space for grand piano, luxurious and well appointed kitchen with integrated appliances and granite work tops with a secret pantry. The property benefits from oak flooring throughout with underfloor heating. The property is offered with no onward chain and an early viewing is strongly recommended.

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EA SY EN ERGY EFFICIENCY Homes across Devon are beneďŹ tting from the lowest oil prices in years. But there are steps you can take to make your home more energy efficient and reduce bills further

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Off The Wall

Top tip: Always hire an experienced hanger who specialises in wallpaper to ensure the finish is seamless. If you must hang the paper yourself, purchase pre-trimmed paper so the selvedge edge is already cut and you only have to trim the top and bottom pieces of the panel.

Give your home the wow factor using beautiful artisan wallpapers. Sarah Watson and Siobhan Hayles, interior designers at Woodford Architecture and Interiors, share their expert advice Wallpaper can help bring your personality into a room adding texture, pattern and colour, whether it’s a passion for vintage or a favourite hobby reflected in the design. Director of Interior design at Ashburton’s Woodford Architecture and Interiors, Sarah Watson says that people seem to be getting bolder with wallpaper nowadays: “Wallpaper is a great way to add an element of the unexpected and there’s a wonderful choice of designer brands on offer.” Sarah and Siobhan’s favourite designer wallpaper companies include Casamance who design mural wallpaper; whereby a single image is created by hanging the wallpaper panels in sequence. Wallpapers which give the effect of driftwood or slate wall textures and other materials are also very much on trend. “Other top designers are Mini Moderns who print fashionable mid-century patterns; their Whitby wallpaper referencing fishing boats and gulls has been used to fabulous effect on our latest costal property interior design” enthuses Siobhan Hayles. Timorous Beasties niche designs include a diverse range of patterns from contemporary colourful florals to psychedelic graffiti style papers,” says Sarah, “and bright contemporary tie dye and dip dye wallpapers are very fashionable at the moment too.” It’s not all about contrast and colour though; tonal textural wallpapers reflect light beautifully, offering an advantage to simply painting a wall. So what makes wallpaper artisan? “Artisan includes anything that hasn’t come off a regular printing press,” explains Sarah. “Rapture & Wright handprint wallpapers with traditional techniques using vegetable dyes on FSC certified paper. Other

luxurious companies like de Gournay do more exclusive hand-painted wallpaper, sometimes with real gold and silver leaf! By far the most exclusive wall covering involves the technique of stretching fabric over batons resulting in a soft padded wall covering that is great for sound insulation.” To achieve the ‘wow factor’, Siobhan advises to: “use well-chosen wallpaper in the perfect location, and continue the theme or colour scheme throughout the room with carefully selected furniture and accessories. Wallpaper can be your lead point and everything else needs to tie in with it.” “Wallpaper is a great tool if you want to highlight a feature, inject some unexpected pattern or texture and enhance a mood,” says Sarah. “Use textured wallpaper with a subtle pattern in soft calming hues to give your bedroom an extra layer of luxury, or add drama to a dining room used in the evenings with dark wallpaper printed with metallic highlights; look to Osbourne and little for some excellent options. WC’s are small spaces where you can experiment with big bold patterns - lattice patterns give the illusion of perspective in enclosed spaces too.” An accent or feature wall is still the perfect way to experiment without full commitment. Try papering behind beds, bookshelves, in an alcove or on the ceiling to create a focal point. “Be brave and confident,” encourages Siobhan: “If you choose the right pattern and colour for your space and follow this through with the rest of the design, you’ll create a brilliantly cohesive look.”

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GARDEN O F E VA It boasts views to take the breath away, as CHRISSY HARRIS discovers when she takes a tour of the beautiful gardens of a historic South Hams home

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“John is a musician, as well as a medical person. It was a big decision what he wanted to do with his career,” says Eva.

“I grew up on the banks of the River Danube and with the river here, I feel so at home.” DERYH Eva and John Gibson have spent years perfecting their family home. They arrived in 1981 and had to ‘camp’ in the warmest areas of the house with their young children, while they made the place liveable

OHIW Thorn boasts a selection of trees from around the world of interest to experts, as well as several ‘champion trees’ trees that are the largest or widest of their kind in the UK

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HOUSE OF H I STORY The exact date of the present house is unknown, however, it is on the site of an earlier building which goes back centuries. Thorn House (previously known as South Wembury House) was refurbished in the early 19th century by Thomas Lockyer, one-time Mayor of Plymouth. From about 1806 it became the Lockyers’ permanent home. In 1876 Richard Cory, a wealthy London coal merchant, bought the South Wembury estate from the Lockyers. The Corys added a ballroom and billiard room.

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Guest included the Prince of Wales and his brother the Duke of Edinburgh. In 1920 the house was sold to William Arkwright, a descendant of Richard Arkwright who made his fortune in cotton spinning. Having sold his property, Sutton Scarsdale Hall in Derbyshire, William Arkwright moved to South Wembury House, which he renamed ‘Thorn’. The next owner was the Hon Mrs Ida Marie Sebag-Montefiore. An enthusiastic horticulturalist, she won an award at the 1934 Chelsea Flower Show. She moved out of Thorn in 1938, having given some of the neighbouring land to the National Trust. Over the next 20 years, the estate was broken up into smaller units. John and Eva Gibson have lived at Thorn since 1981.

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It’s time to relax with a new sofa, so don’t settle for anything less than perfect

L I N C O L N C O R N E R S O FA Tired of chainstore mass factory produced sofas that bombard us through their endlessly rotating TV adverts? Then head to Exeter’s Sofarooms for a spot of handmade luxury and create something bespoke just for you. This L shape sofa is designed to make the most of your space. A footstool can be added to each side to extend its size wherever you need it.

D E VO N K N O L E This is a classic long established design. It’s distinctive characteristics include hinged arms, scatter back cushions and bolsters which add to its comfort and aesthetic appeal. Finials and tie backs are added to suit your personal taste and decor.

SOFAROOMS Handmade Sofas & Upholstery Bakers Yard, Alphinbrook Rd, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8RG sofarooms.co.uk

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JR CARPETS LTD. IS THE SOUTH WEST’S LEADING FLOORING CONTRACTOR Visit our showroom in Exeter, you can view samples of floor coverings from leading brands such as Cormar Carpets, Axminster, Penthouse Carpets, Quickstep laminate, Victoria Carpets, Forbo vinyls and

many more to give the ideas before making your choice. We have ample free parking outside our showroom but if your unable to visit us, we can come to you with samples at a time to suit you.

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BLISSFUL BAT H I N G Owning your own swimming pool is a dream for many of us, but there are plenty of choices when it comes to creating larger than life water features. Interiors Editor CAROL BURNS dives in

OHIW This highly unusual bath design is inspired by fish scales and is created from aged brass and sits between an objet and a bath tub. KOI bathtub, price available on request from maisonvalentina.net

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DERYH The DIVA whirlpool collection by Teuco features a unique concealed whirlpool jet system. From Sapphire Spaces (sapphirespaces.co.uk)

DERYH Your very own sauna: Inipi from Duravit is available in two compact sizes making it perfect for smaller bathrooms and living spaces. From £4,500 at duravit.co.uk OHIW It remains the ulitmate luxury for many of us: interior swimming pool built to design by harrispools.co.uk

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Wallpaper is an increasing trend to add a luxurious touch to your bathroom. Black and White wallpaper show here from a collection at farrow-ball.com

EXPERT’S VIEW: COLOUR ME RELAXED

This incredible horizontal shower by Dornbracht from Sapphire Spaces (sapphirespaces.co.uk) features a range of settings: balancing, energising and de-stressing to stimulate the body, the mind and the soul.

These pretty Bee Fayre gift sets will make any bathroom into a spa. Choose from Bee Calm, Bee Happy or Bee Kind. £26 from berryred.co.uk

Create a stunning luxurious look in your bathroom with these Cora glass penny round mosaics. £169.99 from originalstyle.com

This LED stainless steel square shower head automatically runs through different colours. From £195 from frontlinebathrooms.co.uk

These Alusi candles come in three sculptural designs and feature a multi-flame design. £10.96 from glow.co.uk

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“After long and tiring days at work, bathrooms are the perfect environments in which to unwind and relax from the pressures of everyday life. “Colour is so important to creating a relaxing space. Lighter, neutral tones such as Elephant’s Breath and Pointing are prefect for creating a calming yet contemporary feel in larger bathrooms and spa rooms. These shades are well-suited to areas with lots of space and natural light. Bathrooms lacking in natural light and space are often painted in lighter tones to try to create the sense of a larger room. Embrace colour by choosing bold hues such as Arsenic, Hague Blue or Charlotte’s Locks to create a dramatic space that is rich in colour with plenty of character and personality. “If you are looking to offset a calming finish against a bolder focal point, try painting the underside of the bath in strong tones such as Rectory Red and Radicchio, together with Fawn to add warmth and colour to the room. “Using wallpaper in bathrooms is increasingly popular, especially in smaller spaces. With a specially formulated glaze which helps add protection, our wallpapers can be used throughout the home. Wallpapers are a great way to create a dramatic and intimate space with a classic feel, whilst adding wallpapers such as Tourbillon or Versailles to the inside of the cabinet or units to add interest and intrigue to the space.” Josephine Rance, director, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com)

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David Stone, GA Solicitors; Brian Hasell, Huntley & Partners; and Mr and Mrs Easson

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Simon Jilks, Parkhurst Hill; Lisa Thomas, Neville & Co; and David Harrison, Financial Solutions Limited

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Mark Newberry, Amy Thompson and Alex Newberry

Sarah Wookey and Alex Newberry

Sapphire Spaces and Spiral Wine event

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SAY CHEESE

Ben Carter and Jo Caine, Cathedral Appointments with Claire Tarr, Tom Paterson and Alastair Jack, BCR Associates

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Tony Steiner, DASLS Executive Director, Will Michelmores, President, DASLS, Dominic Grieve QC MP, and Professor Anthony Musson, University of Exeter Law School

Jeremy Ferguson, Sara Chandler, JosĂŠ Olivares and Tony Spiers MBE

Dominic Grieve addresses the Devon & Somerset Law Society

Amanda De Nus, Jos Hemelaar and Lorenza Ragnouni

BEST OF THE SOUTH WEST Tara Crabb of River Cottage and Alex Partt of Tytherleigh Arms

Geoff Bowen of Pebblebed, Ryan Brodie and Joe Merry of Oddfellows

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Liz Mumcuoglu and Manuel Kowalewski of Trevibban Mill

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social life Sarah Tarry and Josephine Burlingham, both from Country and Coastal Interiors

Guests enjoyed cocktails, mocktails and champagne

David Crosby, Director at Touch Design Group and Patrick May, Qwest Property Finder

Guests at Touch Design Group’s new Exeter studio Solid oak dining table designed by Ben Huggins and made in-house by Touch Design Group

Christopher Bailey, Knight Frank and Hannah Huggins, Marketing

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Andrew, Ben, Ben Huggins and Sam, The Team at Touch Design Group

Innovative goody-boxes-to-go

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Liz Platt, Damian Sandhu, and Sasha Colebeck

Greg Fahler, GM, and Simon Hague, Food & Beverage Director

Alistair Handiside, Lorna Handiside and Helen Hayes

Champagne at Bovey Castle Relaunch

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, from the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone

Alan Lee & Natalie Duvall of Ian Wiiliams

RE-LAUNCH OF ICONIC HOTEL

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Claire Campion, Richard, Ayre, Gerald McCalrick, and Nick Hallinshead

Phillippa Waddell, Richard and Phillppa Cobb

Charlotte Malcolm, Sutton Harbour Holdings, Malcolm Orchard, Blue Seven 360, and Alexis Bowater.

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Exeter Cathedral hosts a sparkling evening of enchantment in the spectacular setting of its medieval Nave later this year. JUDITH KAUNTZE, organiser of the Grand Nave Dinner, previews a special night ahead

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Prince William of Orange sat on the bishop’s throne before making his way to London to be crowned King William III. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited during the Blitz (the King observing that Herbert Read – the noted ecclesiastical restorer - had the “biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world� piecing together the shattered fragments of the Quire screen). Her Majesty the Queen has visited on many occasions and HRH the Prince of Wales was Patron of the Cathedral’s Third Millennium Campaign.

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Princess Henrietta, daughter of Charles I, was baptised at the Cathedral on 21 July 1644.

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Guests’ enjoyment of this occasion will be greatly enhanced by the entertainment rippling through the evening

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Exeter Cathedral hosts a sparkling evening of enchantment in the spectacular setting of its medieval Nave later this year

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PROMOTION

T H E M Y T H OF T H E £ 37 DI VORC E Anne Shears, a Solicitor with The Family Law Company in Plymouth looks at the pros and cons of getting divorced via an online service

WITH increasing numbers of companies offering an online divorce service, sometimes for as little as £37, it is easy to understand the temptation to choose this route rather than approach a specialist family lawyer. However, it is important to avoid future difficulties and unnecessary charges. For example, the cheapest service may simply provide you with copies of the Court documentation, which can be obtained free from the Court anyway. Some websites state divorce can be completed ‘within a matter of weeks’. In reality, there may be very good reasons not to finalise it quickly, such as preserving pension rights whilst future financial arrangements are agreed and implemented. Realistically, in the best-case scenario with full cooperation between the partners and all the paperwork completed correctly, it is likely to take at least three months to arrive at Decree Absolute. Separating couples may want to get divorced and move on with their lives as quickly as possible, but an online service is unlikely to provide the essential, expert advice required to fully deal with complications that can arise from separation. These include how the money will be divided up, who will live in the house, and where the children are going to live. The majority of online providers do not have professional indemnity insurance and operate without regulation. If something should go wrong, there will be no recourse through a regulator. You may find yourself needing the involvement of a specialist divorce lawyer to unpick something that has been badly done, which could prove to be even more emotionally challenging and expensive than if the specialist had been involved from the start. Arguably, online divorce has its place. If you have only been married for a short time, with completely separate finances and no children, it may be right for you. There is also a place for a ‘DIY divorce’, where couples successfully

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conduct their divorce themselves – although they are likely to seek specialist advice for matters concerning finances or children. When resolving matters after separation it is crucial for both parties to have enough time and the right advice to make informed decisions, as choices made during this very emotional and difficult time will impact on them both. The Family Law Company has trained experts to assist you with resolving finances, including pensions, and agreeing arrangements for your children. We offer a very reasonable fixed fee divorce service, which makes all of the costs, including the Court fee, clear upfront helping to ensure that the divorce process is as stress-free and swift as possible.

The Family Law Company, Exeter and Plymouth Tel: 01392 247899 | www.thefamilylawco.co.uk | enquiries@thefamilylawco.com

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DESIGN FOR LIFE Every month television presenter, journalist and Devon resident LUCY SIEGLE writes for Devon Life

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HANGING ON THE TELEPHONE Unless you have spent several trying to galvanise the ‘service’ bit of the customer services department of a behemoth mobile phone provider, you have not experienced true futility. I have done this with my own provider and our relationship remains somewhat frosty after a spat on social media about data roaming charges. But I’ve also intervened as someone with a professional interest in consumer rights and had a good look at most of the major networks. Every time I intervene on behalf of someone else things seem to have deteriorated.

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The latest analysis in terms of customer service shows that Vodafone continues to generate the highest volume of mobile complaints per 1,000 customers (0.14), above the industry average of 0.08 complaints per 1,000. Of course it’s not alone in high levels of complaints: according to the same analysis EE and Talk Mobile generated complaints volumes that were above the industry average too (0.10 and 0.11 per 1,000 customers respectively). Indeed, earlier this summer Ofcom fined EE £1million for misleading customers who made complaints about voice and data services.

Virgin Mobile, O2 UK, Three UK and Tesco Mobile all generated complaint levels below the industry standard. Why am I bothering you with this? Well from my experience, given the amount of time and emotional wrangling involved in trying to sort out disputes with mobile phone providers when they make mistakes, wouldn’t it make sense to shop around for those who rate better when it comes to complaints? Let’s give this the same attention we give upgrades and upfront tariffs. It’ll cost us in the long term when that manager fails to call back.

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SOMETHING F O R E V E RYO N E One of the most popular events in the South West is the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, held every year in the last week of August. Regatta Secretary PETER JOHNSON previews this year’s event

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DERYH The programme of air displays will once again be an outstanding feature of the Regatta ULJKW The spectacular Regatta fireworks displays on Thursday and Saturday evenings can both be viewed in the Harbour area

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MARQUEE EVENTS REGATTA JAZZ – Sunday, 23 August Jacqui Dankworth + James Harris’s Beatbelt. REGATTA SHINDIG Monday, 24 August Family Barn Dance REGATTA BALL – Tuesday, 25 August Featuring The Syd Lawrence Orchestra REGATTA ROCK – Wednesday, 26 August Headliners: The Dominos SHOPPING VILLAGE – Thursday, 27 August to Saturday, 29 August

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Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth

SEA KAYAKING

DARTMOUTH CASTLE

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Explore the secluded coves of the Dartmouth coastline, paddle gently alongside the sea cliffs and discover some of Devon’s best wildlife along the way. Don’t worry, no previous experience required. seakayakdevon.co.uk

Take a trip back in time - filled with tales of battles and banquets, learn about the 600 year old history of this cliff-top fortress whilst enjoying stunning views and woodland walks. english-heritage.org.uk

Hop down the steps from the castle and find yourself tucked away at the wooded Sugary Cove, a charming beach perfect for a peaceful sunny afternoon, or for bringing a surf board and trying to catch some waves!

NIGHT TIME BELLINI’S BAR

THE DOLPHIN

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Treat yourself to an evening of cocktails, sophisticated ambience and live music. Right by the river and Dartmouth’s restaurant scene it’s the ideal place for a relaxing drink pre or post dinner. bellinisbar.co.uk

For a buzzing atmosphere don’t miss this traditional old-style English pub, with a variety of live bands and music performances it’s a small but lively venue packed full of bustling, quirky character.

As the oldest building in the town dating back to 1380 this Grade II listed pub is perfect for an evening sampling some of the finest locally brewed beers and admiring the orginal ship timber beams. the-cherub.co.uk

The Dolphin Pub Dartmouth

E AT I N G Seafood Venus Café

VENUS CAFÉ

BUSHELL’S RIVERSIDE

WOODROAST CAFÉ

Open the doors onto the beach and take your pick from anything from traditional cream teas to freshly caught seafood. A day at Blackpool Sands without a tasty trip here is simply unimaginable. blackpoolsands.co.uk

A flourishing new family run restaurant in a wonderful location with views overlooking the Dart Estuary. Indulge in their delicious quality food and bask by the windows overlooking the water. bushellsriverside.com

Attention all coffee lovers! This small and cosy Italian coffee house is hidden away on Smith Street but not to be missed –you will be heading back again and again to enjoy ther finest Italian fresh macchiatos.

THE CRAFTED EMPORIUM

D’ART GALLERY

SHOPTIME OLD FARMER’S MARKET

The Crafted Emporium

The Old Market Square is the place to be every second Saturday of the month, as local producers gather to exhibit their range of Devon produce. Fresh honey, cheeses, handmade fudge - you name it!

The Crafted Emporium in The Old Market was opened by Jane Willis and Louise Blackburn to sell handcrafted goods made in the South West. Find them on Twitter at @thecraftedempo1

Picture perfect - this light and spacious gallery boasts two floors of an ever evolving collection of affordable paintings, prints and photography by hand picked British artists. Fancy a browse? dart-gallery.com

READER SUGGESTIONS Jackie Nott: The Anchorstone Café - just up the river at Dittisham. Amazing setting, food & atmosphere.

Rill House: Shop at Danielli Boutique, lunch at Rock Fish, dinner at the Tower Inn, and a visit to Dartmouth RR.

Harbour Heights: Walk on the coastal path, cream tea at the Castle Café, & a trip to Greenway National Trust.

NEXT MONTH we’ll be looking at Great Torrington. Send your suggestions of places we should mention to Alexandra Hurley at alexandra.hurley@archant.co.uk

It’s the black tie event of the year, promising an evening full of top class entertainment, good food, dancing and this year a fun casino too! Starts at 7.00pm at The Marquee, Coronation Park, carriages at 12.30am. Prebook return ferry to Kingswear at 1.00am. Tickets include a three course meal, entertainment and free casino chips. £55 per person, booking is essential. Call 07778110488 or purchase tickets online at www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk.

FAST RABBIT FARM GARDENS Fast Rabbit Garden occupies 43 acres of the secluded Strawberry Valley. Nurtured since 1991, it is probably the largest garden featuring acid-loving plants in the county. Here we try to bring you a flavour of the garden in each season and an impression of the range of habitats which are home to a vast family of plants, birds and other creatures.

We look forward to welcoming you to this haven which is south Devon’s best kept secret. Last year the garden was enhanced in many ways. An additional half mile of paths has opened up the central wooded area to visitors. A new large pond has been added to Helen’s Garden. The visitor centre garden and lawn has been landscaped and planted for easier refreshment service. We hope you enjoy the new features and welcome any feedback or comments you may have. email: catchall@fastrabbitfarm.co.uk Strawberry Valley, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0NB OPEN ALL DAY EVERYDAY | DOGS WELCOME ADMISSION – £5.00 For the latest opening times, price and nature walks please click visitor information on our website

www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk

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THE SALCOMBE RUG COMPANY beautiful and practical indoor/outdoor rugs for your home or boat

Introducing Dash & Albert’s a rug for all seasons!… These super heroic hardwearing, yet soft rugs are perfect for busy homes and boats. They’re scrubbable, bleachable and UV treated, so there’s no need to worry about any spills or stains! Ideal for patios, decks, conservatories, bathrooms & boats. Visit our online shop for the full range of beautiful colours, designs and sizes

www.thesalcomberugcompany.co.uk info@thesalcomberugcompany.co.uk

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CLAIRE FRANCES meets a man who devotes all his spare waking hours to creating and maintaining a very special garden

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BIRDS AT FAST RABBIT FARM GARDENS If you’re a keen bird watcher you won’t be disappointed. Buzzards can be found swooping majestically above the valley throughout the year and kestrels hunt for voles in the open spaces. You are guaranteed to see a number of common birds such as the robin, thrush, blackbird, sparrow, chaffinch, blue tit, moorhen, greenfinch, skylark, spotted woodpecker, dunnock, pied wagtail, bullfinches, goldfinches and grey wagtail by the river. Passing migrant birds always stop in to say hello including swallows, heron and the cuckoo in late spring. And those lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time might catch a glimpse of the kingfisher by the river.

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Kingsbridge TEN PLACES TO ENJOY SCULPTURE IN DEVON 1. Broomhill Sculpture Park , North Devon 2. Stone Lane Sculpture Garden, Newton Abbot 3. Delamore Arts, Cornwood in May 4. Exeter University Sculpture Trail 5. Ilfracombe Harbour for Damien Hirst’s Verity 6. Dartington Hall 7. Marwood Hill Gardens, Barnstaple 8. Heather Jansch Sculpture Garden (open for NGS August 29th/30th) 9. River Teign, Peter Randall Page’s Granite Song 10. Sculptural, Coombe Trenchard, West Devon in May and June

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‘Traditional Pub with Traditional Values’

Refurbished 2014 Award winning pub Local produce Beef from local farm

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The two-man team has attempted their challenge in a 23ft long, six-feet wide ocean rowing boat. Tom’s father’s boat was called Yves Christian. They hope to become the youngest pair to make the Atlantic crossing from the US to UK, as well as completing part of the route in recordbreaking time. Of the 60 crews that have attempted the journey, just 23 have completed it. The bedroom on board is the size of a small cupboard. The bathroom is a bucket. The lads have tried to eat 6,000 kCals per day but burned more than 7,000 kCals. Food is freeze-dried army-style rations, rehydrated with boiling water from the boat’s cooker. Drinking water was provided by a small desalination device, powered by solar panels. Each man rowed for two hours before swapping.

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Private hire for groups of all kinds Weddings | Conferences Airport & Hotel Transfers Short Break & Day Trip Programme

DAY TRIPS PADSTOW & COASTAL Mon 17th August – £21 SIDMOUTH & THE DONKEY SANCTUARY Wednesday 26th August – £19

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SHORT BREAKS BUCKINGHAM PALACE & WESTMINSTER ABBEY Fri 21st-Sun 23rd August – 4* central London hotel £230 per person based on 2 sharing

OXFORD & THE COTSWOLDS Fri 4th- Mon 7th September – £255 per person based on 2 sharing **all tours carry a single supplement**

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Enjoy a top-notch lunch at the Royal Seven Stars as part of your prize

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Stagecoach currently operates a direct service from Exeter to Dartmouth six times a day, Monday to Saturday and twice on Sundays. A Group Explorer ticket is the ideal way to take the family on a day out. The ticket costs just ÂŁ15 for up to five people, with unlimited travel for the whole day!

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The Countrywide Great Tour cycle ride arrives in Devon in August. Organiser Hugh Roberts explains how the event came about

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Countrywide Great Tour S TA G E 4 5 DARTMOUTH TO PLYMOUTH

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WIN A £250 CLIF BAR HAMPER In association with the Countrywide Great Tour we have a hamper packed with Clif Bar goodies worth £250 to give away. Clif is a delicious range of energy bars and gels packed with wholesome, organic ingredients to help keep you on-the-go, whenever and wherever you need a boost. The Clif equation is simple – put good food in to get good performance out. With a blend of organic whole grains, protein, fibre and 11 vitamins, Clif gives you the energy to be in it to your limit.

Carbohydrate rich and available in six delicious flavours, Clif Bar’s energy bars supply working muscles with the fuel they need for extended periods of activity – helping you to stay stronger for longer. The Clif

SHOT range of Energy Gels and Chews is designed to provide carbohydrate and electrolyte for performance fuel during activity, while the Clif Builder’s range offers a high protein boost, post workout. So whether you’re on a 150-mile bike ride, exploring a new trail or looking for a nutritious snack to help keep you going, Clif is built to sustain your adventure. Clif Bar is available from Boots, Tesco, Holland & Barrett and all good health and sports retailers, priced £1.60. For further information, visit

clifbar.co.uk, like us on Facebook or follow @clifbar on Twitter. To win a hamper packed with Clif Bar goodies worth £250 go to devonlife.co.uk and answer the following question. How many Clif Bar Energy Bar flavours are there in the UK range?

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DI S C OV E R S E AT ON ALEX HURLEY finds five reasons good reasons to visit Seaton, where the Countrywide Great Tour arrives on 15 August

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Your car in the right hands with MBS

Mercedes, BMW, Mini & Porsche Specialists All our mechanics are intensively trained and qualified, which gives you peace of mind that your car is in the right hands. With the latest equipment for our main brands, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Mini, we can ensure a swift and efficient service, with accurate turnaround times and attention to detail meaning less hassle for you and your family.

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Discover Seaton Stroll Down Peaceful Streets Take a walk through our town centre, enjoy local butchers and bakers or have a coffee without having to fight through the crowds. Walk the Coastal Path With its outstanding views over cliff tops the South West Coast Path is one of Britain’s favourites. www.southwestcoastpath.com Canoe Along the Estuary Our beautiful river Axe is navigable all year round. For details on local conditions check www.axevalecc.co.uk Enjoy Cycling There are endless opportunities to explore lanes and cycle paths In Seaton. www.axevalleypedallers.org.uk

Whatever your interest, you’ll discover a wealth of activities on offer! Year-Round Entertainment From poetry, kids activities to theatre, music and ballet. www.seatongateway.co.uk Lovely Parks & Open Spaces Playparks at Elizabeth Road, Seafield Gardens with open air gym equipment and a putting green, lovely ocean view at Jubilee Gardens and Cliff Field Gardens. Explore the Seaton Wetlands Set against the beautiful lower Axe Valley, there are paths across the Seaton Marshes, interpretation panels, hides and activities. www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside Offic

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Beau Shoes is an independent Men and Ladies Shoe Shop situated in the main shopping street of Ashburton. Stockists of quality leather shoes, sandals and handbags. Brands include Van Dal, Josef Siebel, Ara, Adesso, Skechers, Caprice, Toni Pons, Heavenly Feet and Cotswold.

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He’s the North Devon author whose tales of life on a smallholding have captivated readers at home and abroad. Here, in the second of an exclusive two-part Devon Life serialisation of his latest book The Sty’s the Limit - when middle age gets mucky, SIMON DAWSON considers nine tips on how to avoid the onset of middle age, written in a pub

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The historic garden surrounding Olga Polizzi’s hotel in the Tamar Valley, designed by Humphry Repton 200 years ago, has been undergoing a gentle restoration. SHARON GOBLE explores this green and pleasant land

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Olga Polizzi on Endsleigh House: ‘Every time I go there I fall more in love with it’

DERYH Endsleigh House was built as a country retreat for the Duke and Duchess of Bedford - a modest and rustic retreat in stark contrast to the family’s main residence at Woburn Abbey

A facsimile of one repton’s trademark Red Books is on display in the hotel lobby

L A N D S C A P E L A N D M A R K S AT E N D S L E I G H ENDSLEIGH HOUSE: designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville, the main house and children’s wing are linked by a curved parterre and rustic colonnade.

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THE LONG BORDER: a 100-metre raised bed giving a seasonal display.

THE STABLE BUILDINGS: form an enclosed courtyard with a spring water trough.

THE BREWHOUSE: where the estate once brewed its own beer.

THE ROCKERY & GROTTO: Grade One listed structures around a central pond.

THE SHELL HOUSE: displays geological specimens and shells.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: STEVEN HAYWOOD

Endsleigh is Grade One in English Heritage’s Register of Gardens of Special Historic Interest

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THE GREENHOUSE: the remains of a glasshouse heightened to house a Norfolk Island Pine.

THE CRAG AND CASCADE: a natural rocky outcrop used by Repton to picturesque effect.

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WRITTEN IN STONE An inscribed tablet in the stable courtyard reads: “Endsleigh Cottage was built and a residence created in this sequestered valley by John, Duke of Bedford, the spot having previously been chosen for the natural and picturesque beauties which surround it by Georgina, Duchess of Bedford. The first stone of the building was laid by her four eldest sons, Wriothesely, Edward, Charles Fox and Francis John, Sept 7th 1810.�

DAIRY DELL: this steep-sided dingle was an important part of Repton’s landscape proposals.

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THE YEW WALK & ROSE WALK: parallel walks affording views of the house and its setting.

UPPER & LOWER GEORGY: an arboretum named after the Duchess, Georgina.

THE RIVER TAMAR: meandering far below, regarded by Repton as “the leading feature�.

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Marwood Hill Gardens

Plant Sales (quality plants available to all)

Traditional Tea Room (offering a warm welcome to all)

Gift Hampers Available

Marwood Hill Garden is a wonderful haven in which to relax and enjoy the impressive National Collections of Astilbe, Iris Ensata and Tulbaghia and a huge variety of plants, shrubs and trees including ‘Champion Trees’. The Walled Garden Plant Sale. The Award Winning Garden Tea Room. New Car and Coach Park.

Tel 01271 342528

2015 Opening times: Gardens - Tea Room - Plant Sales Open Daily 15th March - 30th September 10am - 5pm.

Keep in touch or download our leaflet by just clicking onto our website

(Check website for October opening times. For groups wishing to visit on our closed days please contact us)

Patricia Stout - Property Manager: Marwood Hill Gardens, North Devon. EX31 4EB Twenty acres of stunning gardens with lakes-Coach & Car Park-Garden Tea Room-Plant Centre

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www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk or visit our Facebook page

Enjoy Your Garden with Otter Nurseries

At Otter Nurseries we strive to have everything you need for a beautiful garden. Our team of growers ensure that our plants are of the highest quality, and nursery fresh, ready for you to plant into your garden and bring you joy throughout the seasons. We offer an extensive selection of garden furniture, including many well-known brands such as, Hartman, Bellagio & Kettler. Our furniture is available for you to take home on the day, as well as offering a reliable delivery service to your home.

Why not relax in our restaurant where our friendly team are on hand to serve you with a beautiful home cooked lunch, snack or delicious slice of cake. We look forward to you visiting us soon and hope to help make your garden a place for you to truly enjoy.

OTTER NURSERIES GARDEN CENTRES Gosford Road, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1LZ | Tel: 01404 815 815 Chittleburn Hill, Brixton, Plymouth, Devon PL8 2BH | Tel: 01752 405 422 Moles Lane, Marldon, Paignton, Devon TQ3 1SY | Tel: 01803 873 300

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FA M I LY R O O T S Our Gardening Writer GILL HEAVENS visits a wonderful spot which has bloomed from tough beginnings

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ULJKW The prairie labyrinth of the Anniversary Garden IDU ULJKW Three generations at Burrow Farm, Michael, Mary and Penny EHORZ The woodland is a cool and peaceful place

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PLANT A TREE There is a saying that trees are planted for the next generation. Of course they are, but they can also be enjoyed by the planter. All the trees in the garden were planted by Mary and many have gained maturity in the last 50 years. A multi-stemmed snow gum, Eucalyptus niphophila, was planted in the garden in 1976 and is now a dramatic specimen. Its flaking off-white, green and grey bark looks like winter camouflage wear. The magnificent variegated

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wedding cake tree, Cornus controversa “Variegata�, shines out in the Millennium Garden. It was rescued by Mary’s landscaper son from a client who wanted a path to pass through where it stood. As Mary said “I would have moved the path�, so would I! A purple leaved gleditsia and a Cercis canadensis “Forest Pansy� add colourful interest with their deep, dark foliage. Dotted around the garden are many Acer palmatum seedlings that Mary planted early in her residency

and, although unnamed, they give wonderful autumn colour. For damp areas, such as the clay pit, the Swamp Cypress, Taxodium distichum, is a good choice. They possess what is known as Cyprus Knees, woody projections that emerge from the roots. The ‘powers that be’ are in dispute as to their function, some think they help with stability, some think they take oxygen to the roots. What is true is that in the best knee tradition, they are knobbly!

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BORROWED LANDSCAPE AND OTHER DESIGN TRICKS Mary uses many design “tricks� at Burrow Farm: The Millennium Garden and one of the three summerhouses at Burrow Farm BORROWED LANDSCAPE: This clever ruse allows you to take advantage of your neighbour’s land or garden, intentionally using their good features to enhance your garden. The lush hills and valleys beyond extends the garden, forming the perfect backdrop. HA-HAS: These amusingly named features are sloped ditches with a stone retaining wall and were used to keep livestock from the garden. The advantage of this method is that, unlike a wall or fence, it does not obscure the view. They were very popular in English 18th century landscape gardens. I often wonder how many people have fallen in after a glass or two of sweet sherry! SYMMETRY/ASYMMETRY: It is difficult to create a mirror imagine garden when the area is not regular. Mary solved this problem in the Millennium Garden by keeping the lawns either side of the rill symmetrical, allowing the border behind to be uneven, giving the illusion of symmetry. SCULPTURE: Around the garden there are many interesting pieces of sculpture. These are used as focal points, as they draw your gaze towards them. They are places to rest and refresh the eye before moving on. They can also act as diversions from areas you would rather not be examined too closely!

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GARDEN CUTTINGS Toby Buckland delivers some sound practical and seasonal advice

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M A N ON THE MOOR The Exmoor event that half a century ago gave birth to the sport of endurance riding in the UK celebrated its Golden Jubilee in fine style, reports PHILIP DALLING

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START POINT: War memorial on Station Road. Grid ref: SX446668. Postcode: PL20 7EJ PARKING: Car park near parish hall behind war memorial PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Buses run from Tavistock to Bere Alston. Timetables from travelinesw.com MAP: OS Explorer 108, Lower Tamar Valley & Plymouth 1:25 000

TERRAIN: Tracks, field and woodland paths. Quiet lanes DISTANCE: 6 miles/10km DOG FRIENDLINESS: Good – but animals grazing so have a lead handy EXERTION: Moderate – variable terrain with ups and downs TOILETS: Near war memorial REFRESHMENTS: Take a picnic as there are no refreshment stops en route

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South West Coast Path challenge

Stunning skies above Saunton Sands in North Devon

O N E S T E P B E YO N D Fancy a challenge? Join Monty Halls on an adventure along the South West Coast Path in October and help set a new world record while protecting the coastline for future generations

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WHAT WILL YOUR CHALLENGE BE?

TIP FOR FUNDRAISING: Aim to raise at least ÂŁ10 through sponsorship. Walk 10 miles and get 10 friends to sponsor you 10p a mile!

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NoMa Minervois A natural wine will compliment summer salads beautifully. NoMa is the offspring of Chateau La Villatade (rrp ÂŁ24.90) and is an exceptional natural wine showing the purest form of Grenache blended with Syrah, sourced from healthy grapes, using no pesticides or herbicides. It is made using natural yeasts and bottled unfiltered with only

AWAY WITH WINE Away With Wine is a new upmarket Devon-based travel company run by husbandand-wife team, Tim and Sorcha Holloway which will take wine enthusiasts behind scenes at some of the finest vineyards in Europe and around the world. The husband and wife duo, who live in Plymouth, believe there is no better way to enjoy a fine wine than to drink it at the vineyard where is has been produced and Sorcha has spent most of this year exploring those vineyards she plans to add to the upcoming accompanied tour programme. This is an upmarket experience with every hotel and winery hand-picked to give guests the ultimate fine wine and food experience. Groups are limited to just ten. awaywithwine.eu Twitter: @awaywithwine Facebook facebook.com/ awaywithwine

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a tiny dose of sulphur (just 10% of the legal dose). Youthful with an appealing red berry fruit on the nose, the palate is succulent with black cherries, raspberries, sweet spice and a hint of wild thyme and other herbs. Find this wine at Rendezvous Wine Bar in Southernhay, Exeter (01392 270222/rendezvous-winebar.co. uk) or stay at Chateau La Villatade (villatade.com). 181

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Devon Life Home Cook finalist (2014) Sophie Lerwill has launched Dipsy & Crackers - a new bespoke catering business with her sister. facebook.com/ Dipsy-Crackers

The new kid on the block , maker Clare Gault is a graduate of the Ashburton Chef’s Academy so no wonder she’s winning awards! Go Clare! clarepreseves.co.uk

Watch these pages for more on our new partnership with the North Devon Food Festival which takes place on 25 October with pop-ups and other foodie treats.

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ON THE WILD SIDE Chef TIM MADDAMS worships the autumnal mushroom in all its foraged, fresh and other culinary guises

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PER FECT POP U PS If you’ve never eaten at one of Devon’s brilliant Pop Up dining events you’re really missing out says Food Editor SUSAN CLARK

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Pops Ups bring informality to fine dining and help showcase a chef’s talents to a whole new audience

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THE CHEF: Franck Gautherot

POPPING UP: In your own home

THE MENU: All Franck’s menus are created from locally-sourced ingredients and, if requested, he will include wine matching - using wines from the smaller boutique wineries (that don’t sell to the big retailers) for your Pop-Up-atHome meal.

COST: ÂŁ150 flat fee for up to four people; rises to ÂŁ190 for 10 diners. ÂŁ40 for waitress

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THE CHEF: Tim Maddams, exRiver Cottage

WEBSITE: Sample menus at francklydelicious.co.uk

THE MENU: This is, essentially, an ethical supper club so expect delicious seasonal dishes whose flavours speak for themselves.

TWITTER: @DeliciousChef

POPPING UP: At a community

centre or village hall near you THE COST: A River Cottage-style three course meal for as little as ÂŁ25 WEBSITE: hallandhearty.co.uk TWITTER: @HallandHearty

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MEET OUR 2015 SPONSORS

Stonehaven Care Group is very pleased to be the headline sponsor, as well as sponsor of the Best Chef of the Year. It is generally accepted that food is the most important of Man’s needs and Stonehaven works hard to ensure that the fulfilment of this basic but essential need is a pleasurable experience for all its residents. Stonehaven’s chefs and catering staff work hard to ensure that mealtimes are times of happiness and joy, which are looked forward to by all: the dining room is a place to enjoy food and meet friends.

stone-haven.co.uk

CellarMountain is proud to sponsor the Best Independent Food Shop category. We are a bonded warehouse company based in Salcombe, Devon, which stores wines and spirits from all over the world. Bottles are stored in a former RAF bunker, protected by reinforced concrete walls and from temperature fluctuations that could potentially damage wines. Customers enjoy the safety of knowing their produce is cared for in a bomb-proof bunker, whilst delight in the site’s beauty overlooking the coast of Salcombe Harbour.

cellarmountain.co.uk

Pyne & Lyon are a boutique owner run property consultancy based in Exeter - offering something unique and very different, “truly bucking the trend of age old estate agency”. We are - enthusiastic, positive, professional, and progressive, creating a tailor-made solution to each and every one of our clients whether selling or buying. We are driven by results, offering impeccable customer service and absolutely passionate about what we do.

Since 1999, we’ve independently advised individuals buying fine property in some of the most beautiful locations in England. From coast to country, we offer the advantages of keen local buying insight with decades of buying and negotiating experience. From start to finish, we solely represent your buying interests with a uniquely personal service designed to ease the difficulties, uncertainties, risks and frustrations of making substantial property purchases alone, or with incomplete knowledge. We’ll give you a fresh certainty about buying the right property. Recoco.co.uk

pyneandlyon.co.uk

Darts Farm is the home of local West Country food and drink and beautifully crafted, luxury gift, home and lifestyle products, with a farm shop and food hall brimming with the new seasons best local produce. The farm shop has a strong emphasis on food that is locally grown, reared, baked or caught.There is an on-site master butcher, fishmonger, baker, deli, cider maker and restaurant. Darts Farm also has a fantastic lifestyle shopping experience to offer; a compilation of carefully handpicked specialist retailers, as well as small independent boutiques all under one roof. Darts Farm is still a working farm.dartsfarm.co.uk

The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter has been sympathetically restored by award-winning architects to become an intimate and stylish hotel. Original Edwardian features have been maintained and striking new extensions have been added to create bright public spaces.Contemporary interiors, furniture and lighting, state-of-the-art technology, as well as modern art complete the transformation of this iconic property.

themagdalenchapter.com

The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches. Our lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media. Development Managers work alongside members in our regions to further FSB influence at a regional level. Member Services is committed to delivering business services.

National Westchem is the largest privately owned detergent company in the South West. We offer a wide range of unique detergents and control systems to the hospitality and care sectors. With over two decades of experience in formulating cleaning solutions for professional use, who better to choose to discuss your cleaning requirements; be it in the kitchen, housekeeping or your on premise laundry? You can rely on our team of experts.

westchem.co.uk

Michelmores is a Top 100 UK law firm with offices in Exeter, Bristol and London. The firm has developed a number of specialist sector focussed teams, including for the Food & Drink sector. We work with a broad range of clients, from small owner managed businesses through to publically listed companies. These clients are involved in all aspects of the manufacture, supply, distribution and sale of food and drink. We provide a full range of legal services. For further information please contact David Thompson on 01392 687656 or david.thompson@michel-

mores.com.

fsb.org.uk

Sidmouth based Potburys is an independent, family-owned business that has been firmly rooted in East Devon for over 150 years. We are also extremely proud of our Devon heritage and our independent status so have a desire to support and champion other such businesses, which help make Devon such a special place. Our business has expanded and now encompasses a furniture shop on the High Street in Sidmouth, an auction house and a household removals service. potburys.co.uk

For investors, owners and operators alike, the hotels and leisure industry faces singular and extraordinary pressures. Our team at Savills understand some of these pressures and they know the role property plays at the heart of any hotel or leisure based business. This knowledge, as well as our access to the expertise of Savills property professionals the world over, means our clients get the best possible advice, whether they have a single asset or a wide portfolio. In the West Country our experienced agents specialise in structuring, managing and completing deals.

Say hello to Frobishers, your fine fruit juice, juice drink and smoothie aficionado. Based in Devon, we produce juices using 100% fruit, lovingly pressed and bottled to retain all that natural goodness. Being additive and preservative free is a commitment we take seriously. That means you’ll find no concentrates or added sugar in Frobishers, just honest, delicious fruit juice that the whole family will love. Have your pick of three smoothies, three blended juice drinks and nine sensational juices. Frobishers.com

savills.co.uk

Thank you to our 2015 sponsors, without whom this prestigious event would not be possible. If you are interested in getting involved, there are still a few sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact amanda.mckeown@archant.co.uk

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THE AWARDS CRITERIA Best Chef Of The Year The chef of the year is someone who has devoted themselves to the cause of serving the best possible food. Technical ability, use of seasonal ingredients, presentation of the food and understanding of how flavours work together, these are some of the things the chefs nominated Sponsored by will be judged on. This category pits the finest Michelin-starred chefs against those working the local bistro.

Best Restaurant/Dining Experience Of The Year The winner of this category will be the restaurant that – in the judges’ opinion – offers the best dining experience. It’s not just that it serves the most delicious and well-cooked food. Everything from the décor, the service, the food, the wine list and those little finishing touches that make dining such a pleasure, will be judged for Sponsored by this prestigious award.

2015 Devon Food Hero Devon has a food scene which is more vibrant than many others across the UK. This category celebrates the individual who has made the most impact on the food community – someone who goes Sponsored by the extra mile to promote Devon to a wider audience and is passionate about local produce throughout. Now is your chance to nominate your Devon Food Hero.

Best Independent Food Shop Of The Year

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Vote for your favourite local food shop in this category, look out for establishments that genuinely supply items produced and grown here in Devon. This food shop must have a genuine passion for our Devon food scene and a dedication to what it means for the local community.

Best Newcomer Of The Year This popular category is open to anyone in the food or drink business who has started a new business venture within the last 18 months. It could be any food and drink business – we want to know what impact they have made on the local community and Sponsored by whether they have started to achieve any success further afield. Are they helping to promote Devon food and drink to a new audience?

Best Family Friendly Dining Experience Of The Year Judges of this category will be looking for a restaurant, café or pub which really meets the needs of family dining, by demonstrating attention to the requirements across the generations of diners both in terms of its food offering, atmosphere, entertainment, sense of theatre, and the variety of menu for guests regardless of age as well as having that “certain something” which makes it appeal to the whole family.

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Best Butcher/Meat Producer Of The Year Consider asking your butcher how their meat is hung, prepared and cut and whether it can be traced to a local farm. Are the staff knowledgeable and helpful? Does the butcher play a key role within the Sponsored by local community? Do you have a favourite meat product? If so, we want to hear from you.

Best Tearoom/Coffee Shop Of The Year We recognise that tea shops and coffee shops are an integral part of the Devon food and drink scene and we’d like to know your favourites. Who makes the best tea or coffee? Is it tea bags or leaves? Is it instant or freshly ground? Who serves the nicest cakes or the best scones? Is the jam homemade and are the sandwiches freshly Sponsored by cut? We’re looking forward to hearing about your favourites.

Best Food Product Of The Year This category is open to all types of food products, excluding meat products, i.e anyone who produces food from milk, vegetables to pies or pickles. We are looking for companies or individuals who connect with their Sponsored by communities and use good quality ingredients to provide an excellent finished product.

Best Seafood Supplier Of The Year Consider asking your Sponsored by fishmonger/deli where their fish is caught, how fresh the produce is and whether it can be traced to a local fisherman. Are the staff knowledgeable and helpful? Does the fishmonger play a key role within the local community? If so, we want to hear from you!

Best Gastro Pub Of The Year The whole eating out experience needs to be taken into account in this category. Judge customer service, value for money and the quality of the food. How well does the establishment use and name local suppliers and seasonal produce? Is there a distinctive menu which Sponsored by gives standalone restaurants a run for their money?

Best Drinks Product Of The Year This is your opportunity to nominate your favourite drink – made by a Devon farm producer, retailer or manufacturer. Sponsored by Consider the innovativeness of the item and whether this was achieved without compromising on its taste, indulgence and value for money.

Best Devon Sunday Roast This category was introduced to champion one of the nation’s favourite dishes. Vote for your Best Devon Roast Dinner, whether served in a country pub, city hotel, restaurant or staff canteen, what counts is the produce is locally sourced and is cooked and served perfectly!

Best Farmers’ Market Of The Year To judge one farmers’ market from another you really need to have visited a few. Look out for overall presentation, the arrangement of stalls and entertainment and whether it has built upon the needs of consumers and capitalised on the diversity of the region’s local food and drink supply chain. It may even be a new market with only a few stalls that has established itself during the last year. We want to know whether you can taste before you buy and how knowledgeable and happy the stallholders are.

Best Bakery Of The Year The most important factor in this category is the variety and freshness of products available. We need to know quality of ingredients, taste, texture, flavour and crust! Also take a close look at what range of goods is offered.

Best Hotel Restaurant Of The Year This category enables our numerous hotel restaurants to stand out from the crowd. We are looking for venues that offer a sublime dining experience with fantastic Sponsored by food, drink and superb service. Do you still go out of your way to eat there, even if you are not staying overnight?

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In his regular series of columns for Devon Life, PATRICK MCCAIG of The Otter Brewery takes us on a trawl of some of his favourite pubs

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Development Mondays We mentor and train apprentices & school students for our industry starting with The Kings School Project, our new format Monday nights in the Brasserie will highlight the new development dishes, training and competition pieces that they work on. Join us and be part of something special

BBQ Sundays are back! Food from the Kamado Joe Barbeque served with Salads & Breads £18.00 per person 6 ensuite Bedrooms Large Private Car Park

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ISLA N D ESCA PE Win a two-night escape to the Isles of Scilly

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H OW TO ENTER To be in the chance of winning, please go online to devonlife.co.uk and answer the following question: What are the two ways to travel to the islands with Isles of Scilly Travel? (Hint - take look on Isles of Scilly Travel’s home page) A) Train & Sail B) Fly & Sail C) Drive & Sail PRIZE INCLUDES: Two nights’ B+B accommodation for two at Karma St. Martin’s Resort – staying in an ocean view room. Return Skybus flights or Scillonian (choice of winner) for up to two adults from Land’s End, to St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly or Penzance to St Mary’s.

Our lucky winner will have an ocean-view room at Karma St Martin’s resort TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Prize is for two adults, with one person over 18. Accommodation is for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Skybus flights from Land’s End Airport or Scillonian III crossing from Penzance. The accommodation and travel is subject to availability and full details of the room will be provided by Karma St. Martin’s Resort once the winner has been announced. The winning party must agree to Isles of Scilly Travel and Karma St. Martin’s Resort standard terms and conditions. By entering the competition all participants will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions. Only one entry per household. The winner will be selected at random and will be notified by Isles of Scilly Travel. No cash alternative is available. Winner must hold a valid passport. If, due to circumstances beyond their control (Isles of Scilly Travel and Karma St. Martin’s Resort ) are unable to provide the stated prize, they reserve the right to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value

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The magical adventures of The Lone Pine Club will encourage young people to enjoy the excitement of running wild

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Jacqueline Slade as Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream PICTURE: KEVIN CLIFFORD

JUNGLE BOOK Chapterhouse offer not one, but two family shows this summer – both firm family favourites. Jungle Book is Rudyard Kipling’s magical story of Mowgli’s wonderful adventures with the loveable and wise Baloo the Bear, the powerful panther Bagheera, and not to mention mischievous monkeys and the terrifying tiger Shere Khan. To add to the fun, children are invited to dress up in their favourite animal costume and join in the Jungle Parade in the interval. The second show is The Secret Garden when you can join young Mary Lennox on her journey of discovery as she travels to her uncle’s house deep in the Yorkshire countryside, where unexpected friends and very magical creatures help her unlock the mystery of the secret garden. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel is brought to life with music and an array of puppet creatures. Catch The Secret Garden at two beautiful National Trust properties - Coleton Fishacre in South Devon on 1 August and Arlington Court in North Devon the following day. Roadford Lake and then Tapeley Park Gardens provide stunning settings for The Jungle Book on 26 and 27 August. Full information at chapterhouse.org.

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The beautiful halls and grounds of Dartington in South Devon make the perfect location for Dartington’s Summer School and the accompanying concert programme

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MEET MICHAEL It’s taken a while for War Horse author Michael Morpurgo to find a space in his diary to offer his support to Villages in Action, but it will be well worth the wait when he gives readings and answers questions at a fundraising event in Honiton. Villages in Action has been helping to bring top quality performances to rural communities for 21 years. The Devon-based charity works with over 70 villages to stage shows from top musicians, dancers and theatre companies. They are launching a new project to support Young Promoters and are raising funds to support that and their on-going work. It’s a cause close to Michael Morpurgo’s heart. He writes for young people and helped set up the charity Farms for City Children to offer urban youngsters a rural experience. He agreed to become a patron of Villages in Action and the charity are excited that he has agreed to host A Literary Evening on 11 September. Tickets £20 online at beehivehoniton.co.uk.

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Artistic director Penny Adie, MBE, studied at the Royal Academy and Salzburg. Her husband, John, served in the Army and then worked for the Omani Civil Service for ten years during which time Penny organised more than 50 classical music events in the Middle East. She also nurtured the BBC Young Musician of the Year from 1992-2006. On the family’s return to the UK in 1994 she organised concerts at their home and other locations, starting the Two Moors Festival in 2001. The couple have three daughters. Harriet, 35, is married to a lawyer with two children of three and one. She plays harp in a quartet. Oboe player Caroline, 29, went to the Purcell School and the Royal Academy. She is married to a barrister, lives in Bristol and is currently teaching. Sarah, 32, is a journalist and website copywriter who is really into crafts and is very imaginative, according to her proud mum. She blogs for the festival.

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M R G U ITA R M A N Honorary Devonian, Grammy awardee and iconic Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre talks to STEVE CHILCOTT for Devon Life

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MARTIN ’S TOP TUNES FIRST RECORD? Elvis’ All Shook Up. What a great voice! Sounded like nothing produced in England at that time. Made me hungry for more US music.

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FIRST IDOL? The guitarist with Mike Sheridan’s Nightriders; Brum band (later featuring Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood) and the nucleus ultimately of the Moody Blues; Rock ’n’ roll hairstyle, cigarette dangling, gorgeous red Gibson, bevy of admiring girls!

TOP GIG? Our current show; intimate and all about the music! SECRET PLEASURE? Classic FM and anything Elgar - the heavier the better!

KARAOKE CHOICE? Don Henley’s Boys of Summer. The best ‘radio song’ ever, conjuring up baking hot summer days on the beach… definitely NOT UK!

IPOD LISTENING? Listening to our latest album of original material. I am really proud of it…!

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Appledore Book Festival

B O O K YO U R TICKETS SU CARROLL looks at the latest chapter in the story of the Appledore Book Festival

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F E S T I VA L H I G H L I G H T S SU CARROLL PICKS FAVOURITE FESTIVAL EVENTS FROM A PACKED PROGRAMME 6HSWHPEHU MARTIN BELL

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6HSWHPEHU TERRY WAITE Terry Waite is guest at a special reception for Friends of the Appledore Books Festival at the Sandy Brown Museum, but anyone can attend his talk at St Mary’s Church. The former advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury will talk about the 1,763 days he spent in captivity having been taken hostage in the Lebanon in 1987. On a lighter note he will discuss his first foray into fiction – his comic novel The Voyage of the Golden Handshake which follows retirees shopworker Arthur Hardcastle and Admiral Sir Benbow Harrington on the Golden Handshake’s maiden cruise. 6HSWHPEHU CHRISTINE LEE Christine is the sister of Jennifer Lee who wrote the books behind the hugely popular TV series Call the Midwife. Christine will talk about her own memoir of their idyllic early childhood and the impact of the disintegration of their parents’ marriage on the two sisters and their own adult lives.

Before he was a war reporter or an MP, Martin Bell was a soldier in the Suffolk Regiment on active service in Cyprus in the 50s. He recently found 100 of the letters he had sent home in an attic and they appear in his book The End of Empire – The Cyprus Emergency: A Soldier’s Story alongside top secret documents recently declassified. 2FWREHU ROBIN RAVILIOUS James Ravilious, the son of English painter Eric, spent a lifetime recording life in North Devon, a rural landscape of people and places which has now all but disappeared. His widow, Robin, keeps his memory and work alive and this illustrated talk shares his photographs and other delights of the Beaford Archive. 2FWREHU PAM ST CLEMENT Having played Pat Butcher in EastEnders for almost 26 years, Pam cleverly called her autobiography The End of an Earring. It’s more than the behindthe-scenes of a soap opera. It tells of an unorthodox upbringing which had a profound influence on her life.

6HSWHPEHU SANTA MONTEFIORE Bestselling author Santa offers an insight into the writing of her new book, Songs of Love and War. It opens in West Cork, Ireland, in 1900 with the birth of three very different women: Kitty, the Anglo-Irish daughter of the Castle Deverill, Bridie, the daughter of the Irish cook, and Celia, Kitty’s English cousin. Their lives are played out against the struggle for Irish independence. 6HSWHPEHU JULIE SUMMERS Biographer Julie Summers reveals how style and elegance never went out of fashion, even during the Second World War. This illustrated talk accompanies a major new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum. Warning: May contain bloomers!

2FWREHU ELKIE BROOKS Elkie Brooks (Pearl’s a Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool If You Think It’s Over) began her singing career at the age of 15, a journey she shares in her autobiography Finding My Voice. It’s a story of grit and determination which she will discuss in conversation with Judi Spiers. 2FWREHU TONY HAWKS Comedian and bestselling author Tony Hawks (Playing the Moldovans at Tennis and Round Ireland with a Fridge) recently left London to make his home in Devon, which provides rich pickings for his new book Once Upon a Time in the West‌Country.

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Welcombe Pottery and Open Studios takes place this month. CAROLINE REES discovers more about this potter’s paradise

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OPEN STUDIO ARTISTS David Westcott and Alice Gare: Welcombe Pottery and Glass (01288 331506) Paul and Katharine Jenner: Photography and Textile Art (01288 331101) Glenn Rushbrooke & Samantha Robb/Pacha Design: Furniture (01288 331505) Rick Hall: Fine Art and Harmonography (01237 441698) Nic Waltho: Creative Textiles and Children’s Workshop (01288 331250) Kim Mudge: Abstract Paintings (07846 358633) Peter Stiles: Fine Art Paintings (01805 601432) Becky Cohen: Figurative Painting (01288 331333) Jean Goodchild: Painting, Textiles and Embroidery (01288 331241) Tom Hyde: Sculpture on Welcombe Mouth beach Ali Stubbs: Pop-Up Tea Room (01288 331416)

A selectiopn of David’s Pottery.

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Studios open: 10am-5pm on August 7, 8 and 9

ALICE GARE , CERAMICS AND GLASS Alice Gare studied fine art at West Surrey College of Art and Design and met David Westcott on a pottery course he was teaching in North Wales. They set up Coniston Pottery together in the Lake District before relocating to North Devon. Alice’s contemporary ‘Summer’ range of hand-built white earthenware clocks, dishes and wall plaques are slip-decorated with stencilled natural motifs. Some also feature mottos such as “Love Is In The Air�, which make them popular wedding gifts. About six years ago, Alice started making kilnformed glass as well in vivid blues and greens, heavily influenced by living near the coast. “I use fibre paper in the shapes the edge of the water makes on the

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sand,� she says. “It washes away afterwards and leaves a ridge. And there is a mackerel design of David’s that I cut out of silver leaf, which reacts with heat to give a mottled effect.� Plants from her clifftop walks are fused into the glass, including cow parsley, beach aster and poppy seedheads. She also incorporates dried starfish. When the starfish is sandwiched between layers of glass – one clear, one coloured – in the kiln, the heat burns it away but the imprint remains. To produce the dish shape, the fused sheet of glass is fired again over a mould, into which it slumps. “Every dish is slightly different,� says Alice, “and I love working with the intense colour that the heat produces.�

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ANDREW COATES

Dappled Light Winter Lane - 60 x 120cm

Beer based artist Andrew Coates has, since his formative days in New Zealand, developed a painting style which marks him out from other artists with international reputations. Using the finest brushes and a limited colour palette Andrew paints magnificent landscapes often Devon based which exude depth and vibrancy. They are the product of meticulous attention to detail often taking months to complete. They generate a powerful impact transporting the viewer to the scene, be they, for example, snow scenes or river views. Their depth and power needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Andrew has just released a small group of six works including an awesome large snow scene illustrated here. They are priced from around ÂŁ4000 to ÂŁ14000 and are now for sale at Marine House at Beer which is open seven days a week.

River Otter Devon - 94 x 64cm

Marine House at Beer, Fore Street, Beer, EX12 3EF 01297 625257 | info@marinehouseatbeer.co.uk

www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk

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Arts Editor Carol Burns with her pick of the latest exhibitions and news from Devon’s art world

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Internationally acclaimed figurative artist Mark Demsteader’s painting of Royal Ballet Principal Marianela Nunez is on shows at Davidson Fine Art in Totnes priced at £20,000.

Teignmouth society show Teignmouth Art Society Summer Exhibition runs from 19-31 August in the Victoria Hall, Shaldon. We are promised a wide range of work – paintings and 3D - on display from the members, some of whom are professional artists. Styles and subject matter will be varied from local landscapes to edgy conceptual work.

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U H P H P E H U WORLD WAR I Digital artists Becca Gill and Jay Kerry, known as ‘Mercurial Wrestler’, have been commissioned by Hannahs to create a unique art project at their Newton Abbot site, Seale-Hayne. Called Safe Haven, the project has been funded by Arts Council England, the Heritage Lottery Fund’s ‘First World War: Then and Now’ programme and Plymouth University.

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Fallen Emporer: Napolean in Plymouth Sound 1815 showcases the Pymouth Art Gallery-owned painting by Jules Girardet. In the summer of 1815, for ten dramatic days, HMS Bellerophon was anchored in Plymouth Sound with the self-styled French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte on board. Napoleon had been defeated at Waterloo and surrendered himself into the care of the navy.

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Make the most of the sunshine this summer and swap the gym for the beach with Beach Fitness Boot Camp. See more broadsandsbeach.co.uk

Fashion has taken a turn back to the 70s and these wide-legged trousers from Onjenu, £72, are ticking all the right boxes. Keep co-ordinating items simple for an elegant style that can be worn day or night.

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If there’s one thing almost more exciting than going on holiday, it’s shopping for one. Jet away in style this summer with these bold swimsuits and top tips, reports ALEXANDRA HURLEY

SUMMER SKIN A kimono not only serves as a reprieve from the sun, but it is chic enough to carry you from beach to bar without any hassle. Check out this colourful cover-up from M&S, £25.

If you only buy one beauty product this summer, make it Afrodite’s Moroccan Argan Oil for hair, £8.95. Its many benefits for healthy hair means your tresses will be smoother, stronger and shinier after just one use.

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Not just a pretty print, this M&S swimsuit, £25.50, is made from an ultra-light microfiber fabric with secret tummy control.

High-neck bikinis are hot for summer 2015, so jump on the fashion bandwagon with this delicate lace two-piece from New Look, top, £12.99, bottoms, £7.99.

Incorporate a splash of Aztec into your summer wardrobe with this black and gold one-piece from George at Asda, and at £14 it’s a steal!

DARE TO BARE IN THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST SWIMWEAR There’s nothing like buying a new swimsuit to get you in the mood for summer, so take a look at our favourite swimwear picks that will have you beach-ready in a snap. GET IN TOUCH If you have a Devon THE LOOK story to share, please get in touch: alexandra.hurley@archant.co.uk 01392 888413

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CELEBRATING OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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Ideals unique wedding dress service provides your wedding dress with a luxury cleaning and presentation service to ensure your dress will look perfect for many years to come. Your wedding dress is the most important and expensive dress you will probably own and as such we will treat your dress as if it were our own. We understand that all wedding dresses are unique and this is why each one is individually inspected by our team of experienced wedding dress cleaners and provide the best cleaning method, matched to the individual requirements of the dress Fabrics highly embroidered with beads, sequins or crystals can now be cleaned more safely than ever. We cater for all gowns including those labelled: Specialist Dry Clean, Spot Clean, ‘do not dry clean’ and those that do not carry a cleaning label. The finished dress is then presented back to you either on a hanger or in a luxury hand made wedding dress box. We at ideal understand that it is your happiest day of your life and so we want your dress to remain a beautiful reminder of the occasion.

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Pound Lane Exmouth 01395 273317 www.idealcleaners.co.uk

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NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY Shop online at www.brigidfoley.co.uk 8 Paddons Row, Tavistock 01822 612203

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what we believe to be the most comfortable and natural-looking denture you can buy. Each tooth is handcrafted and placed precisely in the most natural position, which has the added potential of helping to restore any loss of facial contours, either through the natural ageing process and/or through the progressive loss of

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natural teeth over time. We are the only practice to offer the Palette system and, to our knowledge, the only place this side of Harley Street to offer this kind of system. But you don’t have to pay Harley Street prices here in Devon! ■

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D E VON C A R E S NAOMI TOLLEY reports on care issues across Devon

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DERYH Sanctuary Housing and Dartington Hall Trust representatives celebrate the Abundant Life initiative in the grounds of the historic Dartington Hall.

TWO Devon adoption information mornings will take place this month in August, providing a range of advice and details for prospective adoptive parents. The Families for Children events will take place at Southgate Court, Buckfast, from 10am to 12noon on 1 August, with a further event running on 22 August at The Garden Flat, Castle Hill, Filleigh Estate, Filleigh from 10am to 12noon. There will be presentations, with staff and adopters also on hand to answer questions. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. Book a place on 01364 645480 or email enquiries@ familiesforchildren.org.uk. Parking is available in the main car park.

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The Cranford

OFFERING HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL CARE

At the Cranford we’ve been providing dedicated care for the people of Exmouth and East Devon since 1948. We now specialise in high quality residential, respite and convalescent care in our ďŹ ne Arts & Crafts house, set within nearly two acres of attractive gardens and grounds. Care is directed by our experienced Manager, Lucy Trimm and provided by our lovely well trained carers and senior staff. We are also able to offer dedicated accommodation reserved for respite and convalescent care, which can be booked in advance. For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact our Manager, Lucy Trimm on 01395 263295 or email: cranfordresidentialhome@gmail.com

THE CRANFORD RESIDENTIAL HOME 15 Cranford Avenue, Exmouth EX8 2HS

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NEW SCHOOL PLANS have been unveiled for a replacement school at Ladysmith Junior in Exeter. The ÂŁ2.3 million scheme would see the outdated buildings replaced with a modern design with facilities fit for 21st century learning. The old buildings would then be demolished and the whole area landscaped with environmentallyfriendly grounds. The scheme will be paid for by the Government’s Education Funding Agency and is subject t final funding approval and planning permission. A public information meeting was also recently held at the school. Deputy head, Mark Wilkinson, who takes over as acting head in September, says: “This is a really exciting opportunity to have purpose-built classrooms and facilities designed for 21st century learning.â€? The scheme will provide 12 classrooms with a spacious hall, music and dance studio, ICT room and a kitchen. Building work is scheduled to start next spring with pupils being taught in the former boys secondary school building during the first phase of construction before moving into their new buildings in December, 2016. The remaining old school would then be demolished and the grounds landscaped during the second phase. Ian Gibson, overseeing the project for the school governors, adds: “This is quite possibly the only opportunity we will have for some time to secure Government funding and ensure we have a modern learning environment for generations of children to come.â€?

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