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Great British Food Festival
Foodie Fun for the whole family at Ragley Hall
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Smoked Haddock Soufflé with Chive Veloute
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we’ve compiled a handy guide to the best kitchen gadgets and accessories, all of which will make the cooking experience a little more palatable
Kitchen Gadgets and Accessories In recent years the Kitchen has become the social hub when entertaining and depending on your culinary abilities, it’s the place to unwind after work by whipping up something your mother used to make, or challenge yourself by dedicating an entire Sunday to creating three courses. And most importantly of all it is the room where the cake is!
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ometimes,
the
noodles, chips and shreds of all sorts
Whether lifting ingredients; flipping
kitchen can be a source of
though,
of vegetables, not just courgette.
pancakes or spreading the icing on
stress, even for the most
This handy gadget makes it even
the cake, the spatula’s there in times
accomplished of chefs. But
easier to get your five-a-day, by
of need. These days, they come in a
fear not – we’ve compiled a handy
handily replacing carbohydrates with
range of funky colours and designs,
guide to the best kitchen gadgets
veg. They’re also electricity-free and
to brighten up the baking experience
and accessories, all of which will
made of practical, wipe-clean plastic.
even more than the actual sprinkles
make the cooking experience a little more palatable.
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Spatula
and berries do.
Back to basics now – but you can’t
Coffee Machine
The Spiralizer
go wrong with the spatula. The
Around here we’re spoilt for choice
One of the latest food trends it may
unassuming gadget has been a kitchen
when it comes to locations for a good
be, but it’s not a meaningless fad.
essential almost since kitchens began
coffee. From all the best chains, to
You can easily create slices, ribbons,
– but it’s stuck around for a reason.
independent retailers on every corner.
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Spatulas come in all shapes and colours www.lecreuset.co.uk
Sometimes however the best place
and chop and change with no
as fruit juice, juicing has become a
for your favourite caffeine fix is in
fiddly cleaning in between. Most
firm favourite with those who enjoy
the comfort of your own home. The
manufacturers
more
their daily juice fix. Rich in vitamins,
plethora of different coffee machines
exotic choices should you be a coffee
minerals and helping towards your
connoisseur.
five-a-day.
The Juicer
From boosting energy and immunity
Extracting the freshest juice from
to improving nutrition and general
fruit and vegetables yourself not only
wellbeing and helping in weight
tastes delicious, it brings a host of
maintenance,
health benefits too.
endless. Of course juicing isn’t a
on the market range from Beanto-Cup to Expresso & Filter Coffee Machines. The highest selling and by far the most sensible choice if you are on budget is the ‘Pod’ style machine.
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also
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Here you can select from a range
With
of your everyday favourites such as
the sugar content in many of our
an expresso, latte, and cappuccino
unassuming
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recent daily
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such
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are
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creating the serene
bedroom of your dreams As life gets busier, a bedroom becomes more than a sleeping space - it's an escape to a calmer, more serene world that rests the mind as well as the body. To create your own in-house getaway, use these easy tips to
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"calm-ify" your bedroom and transform it into a more beautiful and restful retreat.
ink into some silence. Create white noise to
Paint the room green
block out sounds that disturb the solitude.
Studies show green has a calming effect when used
Install a stylish ceiling fan with gently whirring
as a main colour for decorating. A recent homeowner
blades to give the room a languid, tropical
study conducted by Sherwin-Williams found that
ambiance that will help you relax.
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adding shades of green into their
alter the atmosphere in a bedroom.
home, with more than half saying
Install a light dimmer or add a
they would use it to paint an entire
programmable timer that turns lights
room.
off and on automatically, to help lull you to sleep, yet brighten the room
Add fresh houseplants Living things, like leafy or flowering
when it's time to get up.
plants, make a bedroom feel more
new window treatments
down to earth. Visit your local garden
Add to the easy-breezy feel of the
centre and purchase a variety of
room by purchasing fresh, flowing
houseplants,
curtains or sleek new blinds that can
large
or
small,
to
freshen the air.
be easily adjusted to block out the daylight.
Fluff up your bedding Give your bed a fresh new look and feel. Buy yourself some soft, cool white sheets. Add a featherlike, comfortable bedspread or quilt, and top it with multiple pillows of all shapes and sizes for a well-rested
Eliminate clutter to keep it out of sight - and out of mind. Add cabinets with built-in organisation features like
drawer
inserts.
Add
more
shelving in the closet. Use baskets
night's sleep.
and pottery to keep small items
Lower the lighting
place will help you feel free to relax in
Adjusting the lighting can completely
your beautiful new bedroom.
Multiple pillows of all shapes and sizes help for a well-rested night's sleep
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Simplify for serenity's sake
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contained. Having everything in its
Purchase a variety of houseplants, large or small, to freshen the air
Add a featherlike, comfortable bedspread or quilt, and top it with multiple pillows of all shapes and sizes for a well¯rested night’s sleep
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Ragley Hall
Park and Gardens As temperatures begin to rise, gardens up and down the country are now bursting into colour
and with the magnificent show gardens of the Chelsea Flower Show soon to be beamed into our living rooms, it would be easy to be disheartened about our own little plots. Ragley's Head
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Gardener Mark Morrell shares some gardening tips this season.
hough, it is not too late to
yellow flowers, it is an ideal addition
also brings an explosion of aphids,
fill those gaps with some
to the front of the border. Ms Mars,
caterpillars and other pests, which if
fantastic
colour,
as its name wold suggest produces
left unchecked have the ability to ruin
which will last until the first
summer
reds of various shades and Starburst
all of our endeavours. There is a mind
frosts of winter and better still this can
Lemon Éclair is a soft lemon colour.
boggling array of chemical treatments
be achieved on a relatively low budget.
These are both mid-height plants,
available for controlling these pests, but
and for the backs of the borders there
often basic cultivation techniques will
is Ruby Sunset, a rich crimson multi
reduce the risk of infestations in the first
headed plant making it also ideal as a
place. If you are fortunate enough to
cut flower. From May Sunflowers can
have a greenhouse in your garden, you
be sown directly into weed free finely
may dedicate some space to growing
Perhaps one of the jolliest flowers we associate with the garden in summer is the Sunflower or Helianthus. Though try to cast your mind away from that 15 foot cyclops that you grew outside your
cultivated soil.
tomatoes. These are simple to grow
come in a fantastic spectrum of colour
With the warmth of the coming
than eating the fresh fruits straight
and sizes, from dwarf varieties such as
summer months, making everything
from the vine. However, grown under
Teddy Bear with its pompom like bright
in our gardens grow this extra warmth
glass with little air circulating, white fly
parents back door as a child. Helianthus
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and there is nothing more rewarding
can quickly become an issue. Rather than
Mark Morrell is the new Head Gardener at
spraying insecticides a simple garlic solution
Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens, who joins
sprayed regularly will keep infestations at
the team from a private estate in Thame,
bay. You can buy a concentrate already made
Oxfordshire. A graduate of the Writtle
or simply crush 4 fat cloves of garlic and stir in
College - Garden Design, Restoration and
a tablespoon of oil, leave this overnight then add 1 litre of water and a drop of washing liquid. Spray it liberally on your plants in the early morning throughout the season and your plants should stay pest free. If you are about to plant out your garden with a mass of bedding plants, here are some tips to ensure they continue flowering right through the summer. Firstly, deadhead regularly especially on plants such as petunias and fuchsias, Water them a little ever day ensuring the compost does not dry out, and try to water the base of the
Management and also holder of National Diploma in Horticulture and City & Guilds Amenity
Horticulture
from
Moreton
Morrell Warwickshire College, Mark uses his creative talents in the daily planning and long term development of gardens. Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens is more than a tourist attraction – it’s a place where people come to spend time, play, meet and explore. We believe in providing the best experience to our guests whether for House Tours, Corporate Days, Celebrations or to play in
plant rather than spay water all over the
the Adventure Park or to take a boat out on
flowers, which will make them wilt much
the lake. Together with creating the most
quicker. Feed them fortnightly with a liquid
delicious dining and hospitality Ragley can
feed. You can even use tomato feed for this
offer on the Terrace Café, Lakeside Lodge or
to encourage heavy flowering.
State dining rooms.
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how to create the perfect hanging basket
With summer just around the corner we are looking forward to spending time in our gardens. Whilst appreciating the sunshine, there’s no better way to enhance your garden than by planting hanging baskets.
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hey are a great way to introduce bursts of vibrant colour to lesser-loved corners of your garden, and we’ve asked Wyevale Garden Centres, Britain’s
B Once your liner is in place, add an extra layer of black
largest garden centre retailer, for their expert
polythene to help retain water. Make a number of slits
top-tips on how to put together the perfect hanging
through the liner paper and the polythene to allow for
basket to enjoy throughout the summer months.
slow drainage and to use as planting holes.
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choose from, moss , fibre or co-co.
B Push bedding plants from the outside through the
B Place your chosen hanging basket ton to a flat surface
holes so the root is on the inside and cover this with
or place it in a bucket to hold it still. Every hanging
compost, containing a slow release fertiliser - a tub and
basket needs a liner, and there are lots of varieties to
basket compost works well for this.
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B Then place some more bedding plants inside the basket, using the tallest in the centre, and soak them before placing them. Once done fill the basket with compost and once full, give it
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plenty of water and hang it on the basket bracket.
B Make sure you water your hanging basket often, especially in the hot summer months, ideally first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
B When you’re thinking about colour, choosing bedding plants in all one colour can make just as big an impact as choosing a variety of colours and different plants. One great look is mixing standard Petunias with trailing Petunias to create a cascade of colour.
B Finally don’t forget to deadhead the flowers in your basket throughout the summer so that it stays in flower for longer. Wyevale Garden Centres sells lots of varieties in a wide-range of styles. If you need any extra hints and tips then head down to your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre and speak to one of our in-store experts. Find by
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FOOD & DRINK
Smoked Haddock Soufflé
with Chive Veloute
“In the course of my life I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.” – Winston Churchill And we are sure that Mr. Churchill, a man who was famously as fond of exceptional food and drink as he was partial to a memorable quote, would have found much to feast on at The Churchill Arms in scenic Chipping Campden. The Churchill Arms at Paxford is a pub-with-rooms that makes the most of its magical, rural location and takes pride in providing classic and comfortable rooms alongside its celebrated menu, which represents the very Best of British, taking pride in the centuries of local association with the Churchill dynasty… Why else do you think they named the place after Churchill? Having recently re-opened this famous pub, 34 year old head chef and proprietor Nick Deverell-Smith has used his wealth of experience and extensive knowledge of working with the freshest seasonal ingredients to ensure that the menu will be a true talking point for both local and visiting foodies. Named the Junior Chef of the Year in 2000, local boy, Deverell-Smith has gone on to work alongside some of the country’s most renowned chefs, including Marco Pierre-White, Gordon Ramsay, Marcus Waring and Eric Chavot, before becoming head chef at Soho House and then Dean Street Townhouse. Set in the heart of the famous Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, The Churchill Arms at Paxford offers you some of the most breathtaking terrain in the whole of England to explore either before or after a hearty meal. Even if you’re not going to take advantage of the relaxing, cottage-like feel of one of its rooms, The Churchill Arms is only a short train ride away from London or the Midlands and well worth a visit. To quote the great man himself: “It is wonderful what great strides can be made when there is a resolute purpose behind them.” The Churchill Arms, Paxford, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6XH 01386 593159 www.churchillarms.co
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Ingredients for
3 Add the egg yolks, cheese,
the Soufflé:
anchovy sauce, mustard and
B 500g natural smoked haddock B 500 ml full fat milk B 80g plain flour B 75g butter B 100g cheddar cheese B 100g Parmesan cheese B 15g anchovy sauce B 15g English mustard B 1.5g tabasco B 9g egg whites B 9g egg yolks
Tabasco and then mix.
4 Whisk the egg whites to a medium peak and then add half the egg whites to the mixture.
5 Add the rest of the whites and fold careful keeping as much air in them as possible
6 Place into buttered moulds and bake for 15mins at 170 c.
Ingredients for the Chive Veloute:
Method for
B 1/2 banana shallot
the Chive Veloute:
(finely chopped)
B 150ml white wine. B 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
B 1 teaspoon of English mustard
B 250g diced butter B 2 table spoons of finely chopped chives
B 1/2 the juice of a lemon B Salt and pepper Method for the Soufflé: 1 Poach the smoked haddock in the milk at 180°C for 3 minutes. 2 Make a roux with the butter
1 Sweat down the shallots in a sauce pan for five minutes without any colour.
2 Add the white wine and the white wine vinegar and reduce by half. Add the diced butter and cook on a low heat until the sauce begins to thicken and has a nice shine to it.
3 Pass the sauce through a fine sieve, add the salt and pepper, English mustard, lemon juice and chives.
and flour. Slowly add milk
4 Remove the haddock soufflé
to the mixture to make a
from the oven and pour the chive
bechamel sauce.
veloute over and serve.
The Bell Rings In the Changes The Bell at Alderminster, part of the Alscot Estate, has recently undergone a build project to provide a brand new two story restaurant. The acclaimed Inn offers all-day bar and dining across two floors, with outside seating overlooking the
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sprawling riverside meadow & Stour Valley, as well as luxury guestrooms.
he contemporary building was designed by award-
a response to demand for further space within the pub. General
winning local architects, Marson Rathbone Taylor,
Manager, Tina Craven, explained, “In addition to increased covers,
who are recognised for their creative ideas and
since opening the first four of nine guestrooms in 2010, the
commercial awareness. The steel framed structure,
accommodation has grown from strength to strength. There
with grey aluminum fascia and render façade, stands proud and
became a distinctive need to provide somewhere within the
impressive, yet neat, between the existing brick construction.
pub, other than the confines of a bedroom, where guests
Inside, the restaurant has large open spaces with a full height
could simply sit, read, relax, and enjoy”. To overcome this the
atrium and floor to ceiling glass panels and windows.
bar has increased and softer individually designed “lounge” style pieces of furniture has been added.
The interior design and finish has the owners stamp all over it; effortlessly stylish without being pretentious. Emma HolmanWest, a keen designer and stylist, has planned the space carefully to offer comfort and modern luxury without compromising the characteristic spirit of the eighteenth century pub. The ground floor restaurant, decorated in soft pastels and silvers, with seating directly onto the terrace, serves everything from breakfast through to dinner. The top floor, with dark wooden floors inside and out, and polished copper tables, has panoramic views across the Stour Valley with its own seated balcony for additional dining, or afternoon tea. The extension took just 14 weeks to complete, a tall order for construction specialists Cotswold Oak and a risky venture for the Alscot Pub Company itself. In order to keep the schedule on track, and
What was known as the library room has been transformed into a bright spacious domain with grand furniture, opulent accessories and comes with its own private lawn garden and decked patio. It will be able to host a more formal dining experience, making it perfect for private events. The village pub’s sought after, sophisticated and landscaped alfresco terrace and expansive gardens overlooking the rolling countryside is the envy of many, and a rarity for the area. The wood-fired handcrafted globe makes a fitting focal point for casual and relaxed drinking and dining. The modern mainly British menu is overseen by Head Chef Stuart Hiorns, who joined The Bell in 2015. The drinks menu
due to long lead in times for the main, and most costly, components
includes the Bell’s very own draught & bottles beers - Alscot Ale
of the building, the steel and glass was ordered and made to size
and Alscot Monkey – alongside craft and guest ales, seasonal
from plan. It was a nail-biting time for Emma but due to the skill and
cocktails, together with a well-curated wine list for all tastes and
precision of the respective trades and professionals, all went to plan.
Stratford Gin from Alscot based Shakespeare Distillery.
Emma took the decision to invest in the £250,000 expansion as
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our cup of tea... Tea, part of our culture and history. Not just British culture and history but our own. Our brew is personal, unlike coffee where a machine or highly trained barista in a chain store hands you a cup that is to their
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design, not yours. lthough there are now over 5 tea estates in
at home. The start of tea and biscuits and a chat after the
the UK it did not originate here (Yorkshire tea
school run?
anyone?). Originally from China/Cambodia/ Myanmar/Vietnam/North India - each country
claims tea as their own - the beverage, originally in its green (unfermented/aerated) form spread initially as a health tonic, medicine and aid to meditation (to keep the monks awake) from China to Japan, Indonesia then Holland, mainland EU and then to old Blighty. At the time tea arrived, we were initially a nation of beer drinkers (as the water wasn't safe to drink), and then gin arrived. Catherine of Braganza (the French wife of King Charles II) is credited with bringing tea to the British court and from then it spread through the aristocracy. At the time coffee was seen as too protestant and Teutonic, coffee too Roman Catholic and Spanish! Originally more expensive than gold tea was stored in caddies - tin lined wooden boxes - that were locked by the lady of the house and spoonful’s doled out at tea time. Afternoon tea was the height of fashion and like all fashions soon spread through the classes and the length & breadth of Britain. The men gathered in male only coffee houses for trade (the beginning of many corporations and insurance
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So tea became the beverage of the UK, available everywhere both on the street but more importantly at home. Had a tough day - cup of tea? Catch up with friends - cup of Tea? An army marches on its stomach but its spirits are maintained by the humble cuppa. In both WW1 and WW2 the establishment ensured urns of tea were not far from the trenches of the front.... And so to today. Despite the fact that we have a coffee house seemingly on every corner (they do serve tea!) we are still a nation of tea drinkers by numbers and volume. Tea is the second most consumed beverage on the planet - after water. The highest consumers? Our Irish neighbours! We are now lucky enough to have all sorts of tea available in shops and online - black, green, herbal. Tea is a healthy beverage and many studies are showing its positive impacts on heart disease, stroke and diabetes - 3 of the major killers in the UK. But it's still our cup of tea. We brew to colour, to taste, to time (perfect few minutes to relax and take a time out), with friends at home and colleagues at work every day. Brewtiful!
companies the most famous being Lloyds of London) and
Dr Tim Bond
afternoon tea was an occasion for the ladies to socialise
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Start / Finish: The walk starts/ends on the River Stour Bridge near The Old Mill. Public Transport: The nearest railway stations are at Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury with buses to Shipston. Please check Traveline. Parking: There are a few car parks around Shipston. The one beside the River Stour bridge is currently free. O/S Map: Explorer Map 205 Distance: The main walk is 4.5 miles, the shorter option 2.5 miles. Time: All day for the main walk and half a day for the shorter walk. Refreshments: There are no cafes or eating places en route so please take a picnic and enjoy it along the way. Terrain: This walk is not arduous. There are a few uphill sections to attain the highest point on the walk at 102 metres. There are some stiles and gates so apart from a walk around Honington, it is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Poles useful in places. Dogs on leads near livestock and traffic please as some necessary lane walking.
NOTE: Please note that the River Stour is liable to flash-flooding after heavy rain so please do not
HISTORY With the Roman Road, ‘Fosse Way’ passing just over a mile from the centre of Shipston-on-Stour, the recent discovery of a Roman building site is quite exciting. Shipston has been developed on one side of the bridge over the River Stour. The name ‘Shipston’ means ‘sheepwash town’ and there has been a market here since Medieval times. Walking around the old town centre you can see many old timber-framed buildings. Some of the town centre buildings have been developed from the market stalls that gradually became more permanent. The cross roads in the centre form a perfect square.
attempt walk if the river levels are high. 1: Cross the Stour bridge and take the footpath immediately across from the bridge down the steps on the left. The ‘Shakespeare’s Way’ will take you up through a woodland onto higher ground. Walk straight across the field on the well worn ‘right of way’ across a very large field, aiming for the gap in the hedge where you will need to cross a drainage ditch. (Walk uphill to cross if necessary). Once across the ditch, walk diagonally right (or round the field edge) to the sewage works. Walk right along the fence line to exit into the lane. 2: Turn left along the lane towards Honington and walk on the right hand verge, facing the oncoming traffic. There is occasional traffic but as long as you look after children and keep dogs on leads, it can be an enjoyable rural walk. Pass the junction of the road to St. Dennis and Tysoe and keep straight on towards Honington. 3: NOTE: There is shorter route available a little further along. Take the path on the left through the small gate back towards Shipston on another long distance path ‘Centenary
Way’
(see
sketch-
map). The main walk continues
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northwards along the lane for another ½ mile. Enjoy this very ‘English’ village with its thatched cottages of golden stone, orangered brick and traditional timberframing,
pretty
gardens,
wide
verges and greens, a village church and farm buildings in the main street. In 1960 and 1961 Honington won the ‘Best Kept Village in Warwickshire’ award. Look out for large fossil in one corner-stone of a cottage. 4: It’s worth a wander right to Little Honington with its old farm buildings then return to the green. Look out for the ‘knot’ garden on the right. Walk on through the village passing the gates to Honington Hall. 5: Turn right up the tiny lane to the mainly 17th century Church with a 13th century tower. There are several old box-pews from the earlier Church. The house names give clues to the past. Retrace your
7: Cross the A3400 with care and
use the verge or pavement when
walk left to the footpath through
available.
the kiss-gate on the right. This path climbs gently to 102 metres with
9: Turn left along West Street into
good views on a clear day. Walk
the Town Centre. Look for evidence
up the left side of the field and
of the old Market Square and an
continue in a straight line, through
older
a thicket, via a number of gates,
place.
‘spindle’
shaped
market
steps back to the main street.
up and over the crown of the hill (see spire of Tredington Church on
10: On reaching the High Street
6: Fork right, leaving the village
the right), and resume the route
continue to The Horse Shoe Inn,
behind to descend to the pretty
beyond. In another ½ mile you will
turn right then fork left into Mill
Honington Bridge back over the
exit on Darlingscote Road. (Fosse
Street which leads to the ‘Old Mill’
River Stour from which you can
Way is ¼ mile to your right).
where the walk ends.
glimpse
Honington
Hall.
From
here, walk uphill to Toll Bar Cottage
8: Turn left to walk the last ¾
Written and illustrated
on the main road.
mile downhill to Shipston. Please
by glynis dray
Shipston-on-Stour
to Honington
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living history
Compton Verney House and Lake view
Compton Verney: Forever Changes Seen across the lake and majestic grounds created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, the 18th Century
Robert Adam-adapted Compton Verney could be the quintessential English country house. But this once refined seat of nobility is anything but Warwickshire’s answer to Downton Abbey, today Compton Verney
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is a vibrant and nationally important art gallery and park.
n the late 1700s Compton Verney was transformed into
to sell the estate. Its new owners, the Watson family stayed
the magnificent Georgian mansion by Britain’s most gifted
just eight years before selling Samuel Lamb. The advent
innovators: the architect Robert Adam, and the celebrated
of World War II saw Compton Verney requisitioned by the
landscape designer, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
army and the departure f the Lambs, who never returned.
The main house had already been rebuilt in the Baroque style
During the war, the grounds were used as an experimental
by its then owner, George Verney, 12th Baron Willoughby de
station for smoke-screen camouflage, as an outstation of
Broke in the early part of the 18th Century. Before that, a manor house had stood on the site from about 1442. Continuing the Verney family’s tradition of modifying the house, George’s great-nephew, John Peyto Verney (17411816), wholly recast both the house and grounds in a more modish guise. For the house, he commissioned Adam, whom proposed demolishing much of the Baroque house of 1711. Financial constraints meant that he had to content himself with creating a new, larger hall and saloon on the ground floor, an attic storey and adding a portico to the west side of the courtyard. It appears that Adam, in turn, introduced Lancelot Brown to the Verneys in 1768. In November of that year, Brown began to shape the landscape of Compton Verney. His grand design was simple and uncluttered, generally comprising sweeping pasture bordered with trees. The resultant landscape imparts a tangible sense of ‘Englishness’.
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the Camouflage School established at Stratford-upon-Avon. With the cessation of hostilities in 1945, the house was never lived in again and by the 1980s Compton Verney had become semi-derelict and was facing an uncertain future. That was until Sir Peter Moores, the Littlewoods heir, bought the house and grounds in 1993. Motivated by a desire to encourage people of all backgrounds to learn more about art and culture, Moores painstakingly restored Compton Verney while putting together a collection of artworks including ancient Chinese bronzes, Tudor portraits and 18th-century Neapolitan landscapes. It opened as a gallery in March 2004 and was hailed as a “people’s palace of popular culture”. Since 2009 the Compton Verney House Trust has continued Sir Peter’s work and is now home to one of Britain’s most important and culturally forward-thinking art galleries. Brown’s landscape is also being sensitively restored and reinterpreted, making it a haven for nature
Compton Verney suffered in the agricultural depression of
lovers, an outdoor art space and huge adventure
the 1870s and 1880s and by 1921, the Verneys were forced
playground for children.
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CULTURE COVENTRY Culture Coventry is the trust that manages three of Coventry’s finest visitor attractions: Coventry Transport Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of British road transport, including the two fastest cars in the world. The award-winning Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, which celebrates the city’s culture, history and arts. The Lunt Roman Fort, a fully excavated and partially reconstructed turf and timber fort, including the only gyrus in the Roman Empire. Between them, the attractions proudly tell stories of Coventry’s unique history to over 800,000 visitors per year from around the world. Stunning series of tapestries by Turner-Prize winning artist Grayson Perry comes to Coventry
The Vanity of Small Differences by Grayson Perry is at the
Playful, witty and at times controversial, The Vanity of Small Differences by Grayson Perry depicts many of the
Discover the unsung heroes of the farm at Coventry Transport Museum!
eccentricities and peculiarities associated with life in the
Visitors to Coventry Transport Museum can celebrate
UK, from interior design to British cuisine, political protest
Coventry’s link with tractors in their new fun and family
and celebrity gossip. Rich in both content and colour, the
friendly exhibition Tractors: from Factory to Field. See
tapestries are designed to not only be visually striking
tractors in a new light, exploring the intricate mechanical
but also spark a wider debate and conversation amongst
workings and unique design details that make these
its viewers around class, taste and British society as
vehicles special. Fascinating visuals, video and audio
a whole. Inspired by the 18th century painter William
tell the stories of the vehicles, including the incredible
Hogarth’s moral tale, A Rake’s Progress, they follow the
journey of the MF 5610 Antarctica2 Expedition Tractor.
‘class journey’ of fictional character Tim Rakewell, as he develops from infancy through his teenage and middle years, to his untimely death in a bloody car accident.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, until 3 July 2016.
Celebrating the city’s manufacturing heritage, the exhibition explores the stories of local factory workers in audio recordings, video and pictures, giving an insight
Telling the story of class mobility and the influence social
into the importance of the agricultural industry in the
class has on our choices, Perry created his series of
city. From the famous Little Grey Fergie to the latest
six tapestries for the BAFTA award-winning Channel 4 series ‘All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson Perry’, his exploration of British taste. Many of the characters, incidents and objects Grayson Perry encountered “on a safari amongst the taste tribes of Britain” for his television series are literally woven into the narrative of the work.
earth moving and agricultural pulling technology that conquered Antarctica, this interactive exhibition has something for every generation to enjoy. The exhibition is on until 19 September. www.culturecoventry.com @NOWWARWICKSHIRE FIND US ON FACEBOOK WWW.SOUTHWARWICKSHIRENOW.CO.UK
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golden years
WHAT IS dementia? The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as
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Alzheimer's disease or a series of strokes.
ach person is unique and will experience
solving problems or carrying out a sequence of tasks
dementia in a different way. The different types
(eg cooking a meal). Some types of dementia can
of dementia tend to affect people differently,
affect language - difficulties following a conversation
especially in the early stages. How others
or finding the right word for something.
respond to the person, and how supportive or enabling the person's surroundings are, also greatly affect how well someone can adapt and live with dementia. A person with dementia will have cognitive symptoms (problems with thinking or memory). They will often have problems with some of the following: day-to-day memory - difficulty recalling events that happened recently. Others will struggle with concentrating, planning or organising - difficulties making decisions,
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It is estimated that there are around 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia. It mainly affects people over the age of 65 (one in 14 people in this age group have dementia), and the likelihood of developing dementia increases significantly with age. However, it can affect younger people: there are more than 40,000 people in the UK under 65 with dementia. Dementia can affect men and women. Scientists are investigating the ways dementia might
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run in the family as in a very small number of people, certain types of dementia are inherited as a single gene that causes the disease, usually before age 65. A much larger number of people will inherit a combination of genes that increases or decreases their risk of developing dementia in much less direct ways. The vast majority of causes of dementia cannot be cured, although research is continuing into developing drugs, vaccines and other medical treatments. There is also a lot that can be done to enable people with the condition to lead better lives. Dementia care and support should be 'personcentred', valuing the person as a unique individual and reflecting the unique way dementia can manifest itself. This year's Dementia Awareness Week, 15 – 21 May, will encourage people concerned about dementia to confront their worries by addressing dementia directly and coming to organisations such as Alzheimer's Society for information and support. Dementia can be scary and many people don't know where to turn. Alzheimer's Society, along with others, is there for anyone affected and there are lots of ways people can find help.
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THE LAST TANGO LIVE AT THE Belgrade Theatre The nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell show, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace in The Last Tango
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resh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and
but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine
Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone
Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling,
and Flavia Cacace have created their most moving
new, live performance.
production yet as they prepare to dance in their final
ever theatre tour. Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance titleholders, create and star in their own West End productions –
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leamington and county golf club For more than 100 years Leamington has been able to boast one of the best parkland golf courses in the Midlands. Nestling at the end of Golf Lane in Whitnash the club has gone about its business uninterrupted since 1908 that was until 12 months ago when due to local housing development the club were forced to make changes to some of its holes and the club took full advantage of the opportunity designing and building what will become one the best par 3 finishing holes in golf and a mid-round par 4 card wrecker.
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he new par 3 is not overly long at 160 yards for
For the more experienced golfer the club has a healthy
the men and 122 yards for the ladies but with
programme of internal competitions and leagues as well
two cavernous bunkers to catch any shots falling
as a matches against other golf clubs both on a local and
short and a three tier double sloping green
national level.
testing the very best with the short stick par will be a great finish to what will always be an enjoyable round. The club is focused on its members with active sections for men and ladies of all ages and abilities and membership categories to match. The recently introduced Flexible Membership, at just £450 or £48 per month, is designed for golfers who aren’t able to gain benefit from full membership. Offering around 20 rounds of golf per year based on a points for golf system its ideal for those short of time. Ladies golfers are an integral part of the club and the ladies section is one of the most active in the club. Several of the lady members have come through our “Get into Golf” development programme of FREE taster sessions, group lessons to learn the basics and then go into one of our many playing categories. Supported throughout by our professional coaching staff and our state of the art golf academy with the very latest computer aided
Always a key part of any golf club “The Social Scene” and it rarely gets better than at Leamington. Every social event is a sell out and they range from formal posh frocks and black tie events to let your hair down anything goes evenings and whole lot in between. This year the Captains chosen charities are Warwick Hospital, raising money for a new Cardiac Unit, and Facial Palsy UK, supporting people living with facial paralysis as well as providing support and information for patients and their families. We hold many charity events throughout the year and we are grateful to our members and local business’s that support these great causes. The restaurant at Leamington and County Golf Club has an excellent Head Chef – Andrew Ford, who trained at a French Michelin-starred restaurant and has worked at
coaching equipment.
some of London’s best hotels.
We have also introduced an Apprentice Membership
The
club
category. It is a membership that lets you play on the
of
vacancies
course at certain times when it is less busy and costs less
Leamington & County Golf Club is the
than a normal subscription. You can be an apprentice for
place to play. For an informal chat and
up to 2 years and can decide at the end of that time if golf
coffee call the club on 01926 425961 and
is really the game for you.
speak to one of our recruitment team.
does
have for
a new
limited
number
members
and
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Slovenia is one of Europe’s hidden gems It is a tiny country nestling against its larger neighbour, Croatia, but offers a diversity of holiday experience which belies its size. You will be spoilt for choice however you decide to spend your holiday in Slovenia, so why not go for a tailor-made holiday combining two or more different places. You can even combine a
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stay in Slovenia with a visit to Croatia’s beautiful Istria Peninsula. jubljana, the capital is a charming
Beachlovers will be enchanted by the
city, which is the perfect size to
resort of Piran, on Slovenia’s small
explore on foot. The centre of the old town is pedestrianised so you
Adriatic coast. Once a rich Venetian
can enjoy wandering along the banks of
city, trading in the precious commodity
the river, admiring the ornate bridges
of salt, its imposing historic buildings
and stopping to dine in splendid piazzas.
are well-preserved and lend it a sense
Above the town is the picturesque castle,
of grandeur. Its neighbour Portoroz is
surveying the surrounding countryside, which is well worth a visit.
also popular for those who are seeking a relaxing seaside break.
Lake Bled and its neighbour Lake Bohinj are set in magnificent Alpine scenery – perfect
Whichever of Slovenia’s treasures you
for those who want to enjoy the views.
choose to visit, you are sure to have an
Enjoy a relaxed ramble around the lake, or
unforgettable holiday!
hire a bike and explore the nearby national parks. The choice is yours! In summer, you
For more information come and
can even swim in the clear waters.
see us in one of our offices.
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FLOG IT COMES TO CROOME The popular BBC One antiques programme Flog It presented by Paul Martin, is set to visit Worcestershire on Thursday 26th May 2016. Flog It is now on its fifteenth series and regularly achieves an audience of over two
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million viewers in its weekday afternoon slot.
roome, located near Pershore will be hosting the
and the entire Flog It team are really pleased to be
Flog It valuation day. Rather like a treasure hunt,
bringing the show back to Worcestershire. Croome will
members of the public are invited to bring along
provide the perfect setting for our valuation day; our
up to three antiques or collectables they might
experts are all looking forward to welcoming people
be interested in selling. Once valued, the owner and a team
along for their free valuations. If you’ve ever wondered
of experts decide whether an object should go forward for
how much your boot sale bargains or clutter in the loft
auction. If the item is chosen for inclusion in the show it is
might be worth, now is your chance to find out”
included in an auction a few weeks later – hopefully when the auctioneers hammer falls its owners make a tidy sum. Everyone who goes along to the valuation day will receive a free appraisal of their items – even if their antiques are not chosen to go forward for auction. Flog It has made many significant finds over its fifteen series, including in North Lincolnshire a rare Aboriginal Broad Shield that had been kept hidden away in a viewer’s wardrobe which was brought along to a valuation day, it went on to sell at auction for £30,000!
Paul Martin, the shows presenter said “I’m delighted to be bringing Flog It to Croome. Last time we visited we received a really warm welcome and I hope when we return in May as many people as possible will come along to see us with their items for valuation.” The BBC plan to transmit the four editions of Flog It featuring Croome, near Pershore, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW within a year of recording. Paul Martin will be joined at the valuation day by on screen experts Adam Partridge, Natasha Raskin and David Fletcher.
Flog It also discovered an unusual Royal Doulton Spook figurine in Blackpool which had been bought at a car
Flog It will be at Croome between 9.30am and 4.00pm on
boot sale for £2; it went on to sell at auction for £5000.
Thursday 26th May. The items selected at the valuation
Alex Habgood, Series Location Manager says “Paul Martin
Middle Littleton on Thursday 16th June.
day will go under the hammer at Littleton Auctions in
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nozstock the hidden valley The fantastic family-friendly Nozstock back this summer as the enchanting magical odyssey returns for its 18th year, set on a beautiful working farm in Herefordshire's rolling hills.
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ith its first round of artists already 5,
about crafty cats and messy divorces. The Lounge Kittens
Gentleman's Dub Club and Foreign
are a cheeky, glamorous and geeky trio, spanning rock, punk,
Beggars, now the festival introduces
ska, pop, soul, metal, dance and grunge to sublime party-
released,
including
Jurassic
lyrics that are guaranteed to make you laugh, with songs
more acts taking over Bromyard in July. The feisty Imelda May has a truly unique vocal talent,
inspired by the sounds of jazz infused with rockabilly. She is a stellar performer who makes her Nozstock
time effect. Also at the party is the Mercury-nominated King Kong Company, The Irish dance band have performed alongside the likes of Orbital and Paul Oakenfold. Benjamin Yellowitz is a young singer songwriter who takes acoustic roots to new levels, influenced by RnB and the
debut headlining on Sunday, bringing the festival to a
darker side of pop. Subculture Sage bring pure hip-hop
rousing climax. Touching down in the Hidden Valley, the
vibes to Nozstock, as party-starters of the finest pedigree
festival welcomes the almighty ska-reggae powerhouse,
and the old skool DJ with vibes for miles, and Uncle Dugs
The Skints. The guys have been fusing reggae, ska,
makes a welcome return to The Cubicles. Further new
grime and hip hop since 2007 to create an incomparable
live acts announced include Idles, Anchorsong, Funke
sound and bring a wild dynamic to Nozstock.
and The Two Tone Baby, J-Man, Seas of Mirth, Foreign
Honing his craft for the last 20 years, Jaguar Skills has
The Minions, Junior Bill, Black Thistles, Black Salvadore
has been responsible for some of the most exciting musical projects of the past few years, centered around
Affairs, Cousin Kula, Lobster, Adam Scriven, Mr Tea and and Cherryshoes.
producing stunning mixes which have festivals and clubs partying to his genre-crossing sounds. Known as "the King of Jungle", Goldie is an artist whose creativity knows no bounds. From their adopted home of Bristol, where early reggae, drum 'n' bass and dubstep pioneers from Massive Attack to Portishead were informing their cultural history, My Nu Leng understand the heritage and importance of bass music in the city. Buster Shuffle effortlessly fuse Cockney ska/pop and
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OUR EVENTS DIARY
MAY Saturday 7th Evening Chorus at Ryton Pools Country Park Ryton Pools Country Park Bubbenhall Coventry CV8 3BH Cost: £4.50 / £3 / £12 Tel: 02476 305592 80’s Mania Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS Cost: £18.25 - £28.75 www.belgrade.co.uk Sunday 8th Warwickshire Bike Ride 2016 Wren Hall School Lane Wroxhall CV35 7ND Cost: £14 / Free www.bhf.org.uk/ warwickshirebikeride Vintage Car Day Market Bosworth Bosworth Water Trust Wellsborough Road Market Bosworth Nuneaton CV13 6PD Cost: £4 / £2 www.battlefieldline.co.uk Monday 9th Rehearsal for Murder Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS
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Cost: £11.75 - £32.50 www.belgrade.co.uk Tuesday 10th My Wildlife: Spring Woodland Flowers Ryton Woods Warwick Warwickshire CV8 3EP Cost: £5 www.wildlifetrusts.org Thursday 12th Midday Variety – The Big Laughter Afternoon Starring Stu Francis Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street CV1 1GS Cost: £12.25 www.belgrade.co.uk Friday 13th Shazia Mirza – ‘The Kardashians Made Me Do It’ Stratford Arts House 14 Rother Street Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6LU Cost: from £15 www.stratfordartshouse.co.uk Warwick Ghost Walk Rose & Crown, Market Place Warwick Warwickshire CV34 4BJ Cost: £8 www.midlandsdiscoverytours.co.uk Friday 13th – Tuesday 31st Hamlet Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside
Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BB Cost: ticket prices vary www.rsc.org.uk Saturday 14th Cars & Coffee Breakfast Club Coventry Transport Museum Millennium Place Hales Street Coventry CV1 1JD Cost: Free www.transport-museum.com Woofs and Wellies Sherbourne Park Sherbourne CV35 8AP Cost: £10 www.theshakespearehospice.org.uk Kieran Hodgson: Lance Royal Spa Centre Newbold Terrace Leamington Spa Cost: £10 www.warwickdc.gov.uk Sunday 15th Stratford Races Luddington Road Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 9SE Cost : £10 / £20 www.stratfordracecourse.net Walk for Myton 2016 Warwick Myton Hospice Myton Lane Myton Road Warwick CV34 6PX Cost: free www.mytonhospice.org
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OUR EVENTS DIARY
Sunday 15th National Vintage Communications Fair Warwickshire Exhibition Centre The Fosse Way Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV31 1XN Cost: £10 www.nvcf.org.uk Wednesday 18th SWAC Cocktails Seasons Restaurant 115 Warwick Street Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 4QZ Cost: £25 www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st Games & Thrones St Mary’s Church Old Square Warwick CV34 4RA Cost: £20 / £12 / £10 www.playboxtheatre.com Saturday 21st Guy’s Cliffe House Ghost Hunt Guy’s Cliffe House Coventry Road CV34 5YD Cost: £45 www.ukghostnights.co.uk Alcester Food Festival Alcester High Street B49 5AE Cost: free www.alcesterfoodfestival.org.uk Sunday 22nd The British Tarantula Society Exhibition
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Warwickshire Exhbition Centre The Fosse Fosse Way Leamington Spa CV31 1XN www.exhibition.thebts.co.uk Monday 23rd The Lion in Winter Priory Theatre Rosemary Hill Kenilworth CV8 1BN Cost: £9 / £8 www.priorytheatre.co.uk/ Thursday 26th Flog It at Croome Court Croome Court Worcester Worcestershire WR8 9DW Cost: Free www.bbc.co.uk Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June Half Term Tractor Factory Coventry Transport Museum Millennium Place Hales Street Coventry CV1 1JD Cost: £2 per child, under 2’s free www.transport-museum.com Saturday 28th – Tuesday 31st Woolly Week Mary Arden's Farm Station Road Wilmcote Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9UN Cost: ticket prices vary www.shakespeare.org.uk Saturday 28th
Dinosaur Zoo Warwick Arts Centre Gibbet Hill Road Coventry CV4 7AL Cost: ticket prices vary www.warwickartscentre.co.uk Saturday 28th The Songs That Won The War Evesham Arts Centre Victoria Avenue Evesham Worcestershire WR11 4QH Cost: £14 www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Sunday 29th Monday 30th Classic Car Show Ragley Hall Alcester Warwickshire B49 5NJ Cost: ticket prices vary www.classicmotorshows.co.uk Sunday 29th Warwick Food Festival Town Centre Warwick Warwickshire CV34 4BJ Cost: free www.warwickfoodfestival.co.uk Monday 30th Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair Three Counties Showground Malvern WR13 6NW Cost: £4 each www.b2bevents.info
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