South Wilts Magazine - July/August 2015

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LARMER TREE THE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 25TH year WITH ITS BIGGEST LINE UP YET!

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JULY/AUGUST 2015 .............................

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welcome

fter a warm end to June, we can say with (near) certainty that summer has arrived. Whilst we definitely can’t predict the weather, we can predict an action and adventure filled couple of months in South Wilts.

With the Larmer Tree Festival celebrating its 25th year, Salisbury Museum hosting its own Festival of Archaeology and the one day Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Show all happening over the next eight weeks, the party atmosphere created by the Salisbury Festival is set to continue. Larmer Tree boasts none other than Sir Tom Jones among its headliners, whilst the Festival of Archaeology will see talks from some of the biggest names in the field. The 2015 Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show looks set to be one of the best events ever, with a record number of trade exhibitors, attractions and entries too. All three are covered in this issue.

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As well as events, the schools break up soon and with it there’s six weeks of summer holidays to look forward to. We’ve collated info on some fab family days out, plus if you are dining out, we’ve some of the best options available for couples, groups and families. And don’t worry, all your usual favourites are packed in tight too.

Enjoy!

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inside this issue LISTINGS FOR JULY & AUGUST.....................................................4

Summer Activities .......................................................................................21

FOOD & DRINK

HOME & GARDEN

Food & Drink News.....................................................................................10

Northwood.......................................................................................................24

Eat the Seasons.............................................................................................12

Pets Corner.......................................................................................................26

BBQ Recipes.....................................................................................................16 PUZZLES...........................................................................................................28 FEATURES Larmer Tree Festival.......................................................................................6

LAST WORD...................................................................................................30

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show ..........................................................8 Summer Dining.............................................................................................14 The All-New Mazda CX-3........................................................................18 Published by Wired Publishing Editor Lisa Rockliffe Contributors Phil Rockliffe, Craig Gates-Mutton, Andy Diffey

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JULY & AUGUST 2015 Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU Box Office: 01722 434434 www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk For full listings head to the website.

THE BAND OF THE SCOTS GUARDS 8 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £21 & £25 A concert featuring Davina Hastings and 18 & 19 JULY • FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY • SALISBURY MUSEUM the Military Wives Choir, proceeds in aid of ABF The Soldiers' Charity.

Salisbury’s German Beer Fest is a unique event that creates the perfect 65 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EN THE ELO EXPERIENCE “Oktoberfest” entertainment for up to 500 Tel: 01722 332151 11 July, 7.30pm people who will be able to join in tasting www.salisburymuseum.org.uk Tickets: £20 a variety of German beers and foods.

Formed over 7 years ago, The ELO TURNER'S WESSEX - ARCHITECTURE Experience are the world's foremost & AMBITION tribute to this great band.

22 May – 27 September Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA Normal admission charges apply SALISBURY AREA YOUNG MUSICIANS Box Office: 01722 320333 The first ever exhibition devoted to SUMMER CONCERT www.salisburyplayhouse.com Turner’s drawings and paintings of 12 July, 4pm For full listings please go to the website.

Salisbury Cathedral, the city and its Tickets: £7 surroundings.

Featuring the 3 groups from SAYM; Young MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION Jazz, Senior Wind Band and the Salisbury Youth Orchestra, the concert will feature music of all genres.

30 June – 4 July, 7.30pm + Matinees Sue Holderness (Only Fools & Horses), Christopher Timothy (All Creatures Great & Small), Emily Woodward, Christopher Bowen, Ryan Saunders and Richard Derrington star in one of George Bernard Shaw’s masterful period dramas.

THE BIG 80S NIGHT OUT 17 July, 8pm Tickets: £20 City Hall and Spire FM present the ultimate 80s party night featuring Dave EVITA Benson Philips from '90s kids TV show ‘Get 13-19 July, 7.30pm, Sat & Sun matinees Your Own Back’, as a special guest DJ. 2.15pm Tickets: £16 - £20 GERMAN BEER FEST SALISBURY A Musical Theatre Salisbury production of 18 July, 5pm the West End Musical written by Tim Rice Tickets: £12 adv and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY 18 & 19 July, 10am - 4pm Entry: £1, Marquee talks: £6 All are invited to come and enjoy a colourful showground of archaeology and living history in the museum grounds. There’ll be lots of hands-on experiences and the opportunity to meet famous archaeologists. The weekend will also feature a series of inspiring and entertaining talks from some of the biggest names in archaeology today, including Professor Alice Roberts (pictured above).

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listings // Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT Box Office: 01722 321744 www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk

Legendary Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko) revisits Japan's most famous folktale in this gorgeous, hand-drawn masterwork, decades in the making.

SALISBURY CONCERT BAND 18 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £6 Join Salisbury's sixty-five piece concert wind band and conductor, Chris Holmes, for an evening of music from shows to the classics and wind band repertoire.

FAMILY FIESTA 5 September, 12noon – 5pm FREE Hoodwink invites you to a special Family Fiesta pARTy as Salisbury Arts Centre celebrates 40 years of making imaginations fly! Wear read to celebrate their ruby year!

THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS 23 July, 8pm Tickets: £14 (Concs £12) A celebration of 50 years of vibrant and energetic music from The Mahotella Queens. Expect a live show full of dance, joy and energy as the group celebrates 50 years on stage.

13 Bell St, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR Box Office: 01747 854321 www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk

HIJACK ALL DAYER 24 July, 11am – 6pm FREE Salisbury’s biggest arts festival for 13-18 year olds, programmed by young people for young people and taking over the whole Arts Centre building and grounds.

THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE 25 July, 8pm Tickets: £16 (Concs £14) An evening of hair-raising harmonies, extreme silliness and immaculate musical sensibility from Australia's spooky vocal phenomenon.

STILL ALICE (Cert 12A) 26 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 A heartfelt drama starring Julianne Moore in her Oscar-winning role as Alice Howland, a wife, mother and renowned liguistics professor who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease.

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GARDEN: ONE OF TWO CONNECTED PLAYS BY ALAN AYCKBOURN 10, 16, 18 July 7.30pm, 11 July 2.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Garden, one of two classic Ayckbourn comedies, originally written to be performed simultaneously in two spaces, with the same characters, played by the same cast, set in a present day country manor house and its garden.

HOUSE: ONE OF TWO CONNECTED PLAYS BY ALAN AYCKBOURN 11, 15, 17, July 7.30pm, 18 July 2.30pm Tickets: £12.50 The second of two classic Ayckbourn comedies. They can be seen on their own or in either order. There is no need to see both, however the audience is encouraged to do so because it is on seeing the second play that the 'full picture' is revealed – and that is where the real magic lies.

I, ELIZABETH 25 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Using only Elizabeth's words, Rebecca Vaughan explores the queen’s struggle to reconcile the desires of womanhood

with the duties of sovereignty.

A DOUBLE BILL OF SHORT SUMMER PLAYS 10 & 11 July, 7.30pm Victoria Hall, Tisbury Tickets: £6 Tisbury Arts Group presents a double bill of short plays, ‘The Visitors’ , an adult take on Alice in Wonderland, and ‘Last Tango in Little Grimley’ where you are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Little Grimley Amateur Dramatic Society. Tickets can be purchased from Kate Good Pottery (01747 870367) or at the door.

WINTERBOURNE EARLS SUMMER CRAFT FAYRE 25 July, 1pm FREE Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls, Salisbury A lovely afternoon fayre offering gifts, candles, home decor, cards, embroidered goodies, small craft supplies. Local preserves, chutneys, pickles & honey plus a wonderful teashop, with delicious homemade cake!

OUTDOOR THEATRE - TREASURE ISLAND 26 July, 4pm, doors 3pm for picnics TicketsL £16 (child £8) Mottisfont, National Trust, Nr Romsey Ahoy there landlubbers! Don't ye be missin' this tale of treasure and treachery on the high seas. Join Jim Hawkins as he spins his yarn of plotting pirates and potty parrots. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont

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// local news

Larmer Tree Festival image © Paul Bevan

The festival returns this summer to celebrate its 25th year (14-19 July) with what promises to be its most exciting event yet.

Comedy Club at the ARC stage.

Headlining this year are Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Sara Pascoe and Seann Walsh, ably supported by the eclectic talents of Kerry Godliman, James Acaster, David Trent, Alex Edelman, Gareth Richards, Rhys James, Carl Hutchinson, Stephen Bailey, Damian Clarke, Fin Taylor, Yve Blake and Mark Simmons.

The Main Stage at night

armer Tree Festival delivers five magical days with its eclectic and varied blend of music, comedy and activities for all ages in the grounds of Larmer Tree Gardens, near Salisbury.

Founded by Festival Director James Shepard in the summer of 1990, with an audience of just 100 people and 12 hours of music, 25 years on, Larmer Tree Festival draws in crowds of up to 5,000 a day for a 5-day extravaganza.

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contemporary folk band Bellowhead both headlining. Other lead acts include Bill Bailey, acoustic guitar due Rodrigo y Gabriela, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Jimmy Cliff, and The Magic Numbers, all on the Main Stage.

After the Main Stage finishes at 11pm festival-goers can make their way to the new after-hours DJ venue tucked away in Lostwood. Set among the trees, The Hide is the perfect place to dance the night away. Also open until 4am, The Social is home to acoustic music and chilled out chatting by day, and by night late-night live acts and resident DJs.

TICKET INFORMATION Larmer Tree is renowned for supporting emerging talent and last year showcased rising star James Bay as part of a successful collaboration with BBC

“ The 25th anniversary line up sees the legendary Tom Jones opening the festival on both Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 July, headlining the Main Stage supported by The Shires.”

Due to high demand, an extra date with Tom Jones has recently been added, making the 25th Larmer Tree Festival a 6-night extravaganza. Tier 4 tickets and day tickets are currently on sale, with weekend tickets priced from £174 and discounts for children and teenagers. Under 5s go free!

• www.larmertreefestival.co.uk

With six unique stages spread across the festival site, festival-goers can immerse themselves in a variety of music with well established artists playing alongside emerging talent. The 25th anniversary line up sees the return of the legendary Tom Jones opening the festival on both Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 July, headlining the Main Stage supported by The Shires.

Introducing. This year’s BBC Introducing slot goes to Bristol-based 3 piece Meadowlark, who have joined the Thursday bill. The winners of the Larmer Tree Festival Breakthrough Music Awards have also joined the line-up; The Villanovas from Bournemouth and The Drystones from Somerset both having won a chance to perform at the festival this summer.

The festival is also welcoming back folkpunk band Levellers and 11-piece

For all-night revellers the festival hosts a programme of stand-up with the

Sir Tom Jones is headlining two nights at this year’s festival

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// local news

It’s Show Time!

A traditional one-day agricultural event, the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show on Wednesday 19 August is a great family day out.

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he Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is one of the largest one day agricultural shows in the south, held on our own Turnpike Showground in North Dorset. This traditional show is always held on the third Wednesday in August and regularly has an attendance of over 24,000 people. The 2015 Show looks set to be one of the best events ever, with a record number of trade exhibitors, a great range of attractions for all the family and entries for the competitive classes being received at a record rate.

With over 520 trade stand exhibitors there is an enormous choice available

and our Education Area will help to show how milk, meat and grain are produced on local farms and how it eventually reaches your table. In the Harts of Stur Food Hall there are over 60 producers of the finest quality food and drink, including a gluten free bakery specialist, local wines and cheeses, speciality Greek food providers, hot roast potatoes and a huge range of ready to eat foods.

New to the Show this year will be the ‘Scare Crow Trail’ . Trade exhibitors are making up scarecrows that represent or promote their business. Organisers hope that visitors will buy a judging form (all funds to the Royal Agricultural

“ The 2015 Show looks set to be one of the best events ever, with a record number of trade exhibitors, a great range of attractions and entries for the competitive classes being received at a record rate.” to visitors from the cradle to the grave, from schools & further education to fitness and medical advice, home improvement to cars, trucks & 4×4’s, handicrafts & gifts to food to eat in or take home, plus over 100 stands of tractors, machinery and farming suppliers. The competitive sections include cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, poultry, rabbits, homecrafts, handicrafts, art and a huge range of classes for younger exhibitors, all of which need to be entered in advance.

Agriculture, farming and rural activities are at the very heart of the show and visitors will be able to watch the finest cattle & sheep being paraded and judged. The NFU Farming Roadshow

Benevolent Institution) and select the best crows. They will then present prizes to the winning exhibitors and draw 3 winners from the visitors who took part.

There is a full day of entertainment and displays in three rings, in the main ring west they feature the Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Stunt team, returning for another fantastic display. The east ring will have a full day of showing and show jumping classes. In the Turnpike Ring, countryside sports include ferret and terrier racing, birds of prey, sheep dogs and the dog & duck display a packed programme of exciting entertainment.

• www.gillshaftshow.co.uk

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LAST MINUTE SPACES CHECK WEBSITE FOR AVAILABILITY

2 miles north of Shaftesbury on the B3081, signed ‘Agricultural Show’

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// food & drink

Become a BBQ king at Orchard Park

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ave you always wanted to learn more about the art of barbecuing but didn’t know where to find out more? Or have you found a cookery school but feel it is too expensive or far away? Perhaps you are desperate to get innovative with your BBQ cooking and become king of the grill?! If you’ve never made Sunday roast or cooked the Christmas turkey outside on the BBQ, you’ve never lived, according to the Weber® Grill Academy™!

Weber® Grill Academy™ is England’s only barbecue cookery school where you can learn all these skills- and more – using fresh local ingredients.

What’s more, on Thursday 16 July they are coming to Orchard Park Garden Centre in Gillingham. Prices for this pre-booked event cost just £10 and

Mussels cooking in a wok on a barbecue at Weber's Grill Academy

include Donwton a special 2 hour live cooking Brewery’s Land Rover Bar! show with fantastic barbecue recipe demos and tastings! The shop will be open afterwards for you to browse and buy if you wish, and ticket holders will also get a special

discount on Weber products on the evening! The show starts at 6.30pm, and tickets are available in store or by calling 01747 835544.

• www.orchardpark.biz

Downton Brewery branches out

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ummer is here and it’s festival season! At Downton Brewery they have branched out with a mobile bar to cater for fairs, fêtes and festivals of all sizes. They have an open

bar at the brewery on Friday afternoons and their ‘Thirsty Thursday Club’ on the last Thursday of every month (6pm9pm), is proving to be a hugely popular event. Long hot days need refreshing

summer ales to quench the thirst.

Hopoholic (4.0% abv), Honey Blonde (4.3% abv) as well as the ever popular New Forest Ale and Quadhop (3.8% and 3.9%% abv respectively), are all available throughout the summer months. Presentation packs are also available from just £9 and come with your choice of three beers from their range, including Dark Delight (5.5% abv), Chimera IPA (7.0% abv), and the unbelievably drinkable Endeavour (10.0% abv!) Head over to the brewery at the Downton Industrial Estate or call 01725 513313 for details.

Check the website for all the events the brewery will be attending and look out for the best use for a Land Rover you can think of!

Donwton Brewery’s Land Rover bar!

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Eat Seasonally, Shop Locally At Taylor’s Simply Fresh stores in Downton & Alderbury you can buy delicious seasonal produce to cook yourself and pick up tasty ready meals full of goodness not flavourings! MEGAN TAYLOR explains more. fake flavourings that may be harmful to health, not to mention being heavy on fat and sugar to improve taste.

At Taylor’s Simply Fresh Downton & Alderbury, our in house chefs use the best of seasonal fresh produce to make our own version of the ready meal with a serious difference. We cook wholesome, nutritious, additive free food, from fresh ingredients and simply seal them as a 3 day chilled product or freeze them to preserve them for 3 months. This means our residents can have the best of both worlds; fresh, seasonal, wholesome food with the convenience and economy of a ready meal.

Cooking using seasonal ingredients should mean your dishes taste even better

he whole point of focusing on eating seasonal produce is it’s inherent virtues. Eating food when it is in season means you get the best of flavours and the best nutrient value. What’s more, your food can be grown locally and not shipped from another country when it should be out of season here.

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All round, eating food in season is a win, win, win. It’s a win for the

food miles, carbon emissions and the use of fossil fuels.

• www.simplyfresh.info Eating seasonally is like taking advantage of nature’s ready meal!

However, this doesn’t mean relying on processed, unhealthy foods. Many people love the convenience of ready meals, particularly older people or busy folk who either can’t cook for themselves or find it is not economical to. Three billion ready meals were

“Eating seasonally is like taking advantage of nature’s ready meal! However, this doesn’t mean relying on processed, unhealthy foods.” consumer; better quality, better tasting food that is better for you. It’s a win for the grower or producer; they sell their food to the local market for a fair price. It’s better for the environment too; cutting down on

To find out about the home delivery service call 01725 512251.

eaten in Britain in 2012 and they make up the biggest sector of the country's £70 billion annual retail food budget.

However, many ready meals contain processed ingredients, additives and

Taylor’s Simply Fresh offer their own nutritious ready meals, and a delivery service!

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// food & drink The award-winning Howerd’s House Hotel & Restaurant

DINING Eating outdoors in summer is a real treat for the senses.

Here are some great options for everything from fine dining to family fun...

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food & drink // HOWARD’S HOUSE

THE SOUTH WESTERN

Teffont Evias, Salisbury SP3 5RJ

Station Road, Tisbury SP3 6JT

Howard’s House, nestled in the idyllic village of Teffont, is one of Salisbury’s true ‘hidden gems’. In recent months, it has been recognised by the Telegraph as one of Britain’s Top 25 Hotels, and handpicked by the editors of both Delicious magazine and Country & Town House as the perfect ‘romantic escape’ and ‘springtime getaway’, respectively.

This wonderful Victorian building, which dates from 1894, offers a fully stocked bar and a unique dining experience for all as well as five star accommodation following a recent renovation.

The kitchen team, led by Nick Wentworth, are renowned for their fresh, locally sourced, seasonal cuisine, and this summer guests can expect a wealth of new dishes that celebrate the season’s choicest ingredients, from homegrown vegetables and Kenson’s Farm asparagus to Devon crab and tender cuts of local Sika deer.

Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely al fresco lunch or a simple sandwich; a classic afternoon tea or jug of Pimm’s; a hearty breakfast with the newspapers or a candlelit evening meal by the fountain… few places are more peaceful or relaxing than the garden terrace at Howard’s House. For special occasions ask Simon or Noele about the private terrace, which holds one table and boasts the garden’s best views – perfect for private moments.

On 4 July, Howard’s House are offering an appealing summer cocktail: drinks and canapes, a seasonal feast from the al fresco grill, and live jazz singing from local duo Hummingbird (£35 a person).

Howard’s House specialise in creating bespoke events, as traditional or ‘outside the box’ as you like; from a formal luncheon or dinner to a relaxed barbeque, a picnic on the lawn to an afternoon tea party. Summer parties are available from £25 per head.

01722 716392 | www.howardshousehotel.co.uk

Food is served throughout the day, so you can pop in and enjoy a hearty South Western Breakfast, or something lighter, to eat in or take away. Even better during summer, enjoy your meal outside in their large garden. Be sure to take advantage of their fantastic value lunch menu, which starts at £6.95 for two people. Choices include a homemade 4oz beef burger with relish and salad, homemade cottage pie, cod, chips and mushy peas, 8oz gammon, egg and chips and more. All traditional favourites and all cooked fresh to order.

The South Western is a family friendly pub, with a dedicated children’s menu and, on special occasions, a bouncy castle. With the August bank holiday coming up, the bouncy castle will be available from 11am until dusk from 2931 August and chef Jason will also be manning the barbecue in the garden on the Bank Holiday Saturday and Monday. With live music too, it should be a great party all weekend! So why not pop down to see its transformation, enjoy a tasty drink and give the new menu a go at the same time?!

01747 228010 | www.south-western.co.uk

THE BENETT ARMS Semley, Shaftesbury SP7 9AS

Full of character, The Benett Arms in Semley is the kind of place you want to

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pile into to enjoy a pint of good ale and a read of the papers.

A regular in the Good Beer Guide, and winner of Heart of Wessex CAMRA Pub of the Year 2015, The Benett Arms prides itself on serving excellent and very well kept real ale, which is best enjoyed out in their large garden on a warm summer’s day. If you have come for food, their delicious and extensive menu is served seven days a week and offers something for everyone, whether you are after a light meal, a quick sandwich or a scrumptious three-course feast. All food is cooked to order using fresh local ingredients wherever possible. Make sure you leave room for their puddings, such as lemon and ginger crunch and a banana split, they’re a real treat. If that is too much there is also a selection of ice creams from Buttercup and Daisy, made just down the road.

A great excuse for a visit to The Benett Arms is for one of their events. Coming up on Saturday 11 July is Square's 40th Birthday Bash. There’ll be live music from Airsick Andy & The Cider Sliders on the green from 8pm and a barbecue from 7pm. Everyone’s welcome to pop by!

01747 830221 | www.benettarms.co.uk

“A regular in the Good Beer Guide, and winner of Heart of Wessex CAMRA Pub of the Year 2015, The Benett Arms prides itself on serving excellent and very well kept real ale, which is best enjoyed out in their large garden on a warm summer’s day.”

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// recipes

BARBECUE

Ingredients 2 x 200g Aberdeen Angus rib eye steaks ½ tsp olive oil ½ x 30g sachet Discovery Texan Fajita Spice Mix 4 soft flour tortillas 1 little gem lettuce, washed & sliced 4 tbsp tomato salsa 50g Cheddar, grated 4 tbsp soured cream 10g fresh coriander, stalks discarded

Serves 4

Method Rub the steaks with the olive oil and the spice mix. Barbecue them over hot coals for 2-3 minutes on each side until medium rare and seared on the outside. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Trim any excess fat from the steaks, then cut diagonally into thin slices.

Divide between the warm tortillas. Top each tortilla with lettuce, salsa, cheese, soured cream and coriander, then roll up. Serve immediately.

Using a griddle, dry fry the tortillas, one at a time, for 15 seconds on each side until lightly coloured. Wrap in foil to keep warm, and set aside.

Cook's tips Slice the cooked steak into smaller pieces and serve in warmed taco shells, adding the same topping.

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SPICY STEAK FAJITAS WITH TOMATO SALSA

These delicious recipes offer great alternatives to the usual barbecue fare, and, as usual come courtesy of Waitrose.

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LAMB KOFTAS & CUCUMBER DIP Serves 4 Ingredients 2 x 250g lean lamb mince 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp ground coriander Grated zest and juice of ½ lemon 1 small cucumber, diced 150g natural yoghurt 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint 12 bamboo skewers Method Preheat the grill or barbecue. Mix together the mince, oregano, coriander, lemon zest and seasoning. Divide the mixture into 12 and squeeze around 12 skewers.

BARBECUE VENISON RACK WITH SAFFRON & ROASTED PEPPER COUSCOUS Serves 3-4 Ingredients 2 racks of venison, each with 3 or 4 ribs 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 tbsp olive oil Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 200g couscous Large pinch saffron 1 chicken stock cube 280g jar chargrilled peppers in olive oil, drained and cut into thin strips 25g pack fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

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Method Place the venison in a large dish, add the rosemary, olive oil and lemon zest and juice and rub in well. Leave to

marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Place the couscous, saffron and stock cube in a heatproof bowl and add 350ml boiling water. Stir well and set aside for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender.

Remove the venison racks from the marinade then barbecue them over hot coals or under a preheated grill for 10–12 minutes on each side until crusty and well browned but still pink in the centre. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before carving into cutlets. Stir the peppers and parsley into the couscous. Serve with the venison.

To make the dip, mix the cucumber with the yogurt, garlic, mint, lemon juice and seasoning. Grill the lamb koftas for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until well browned and cooked through. Serve the koftas in warm pittas with salad leaves and the mint dip.

Cook's tips Soak the wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning.

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// motoring

The All-New

Mazda CX-3 The small SUV market has a new kid on the block, and it’s available now from Magna Mazda.

“Featuring the full complement of SKYACTIV technology – engines, body, chassis and transmissions – the all-new Mazda CX-3 provides the responsive handling and spirited driving experience that Mazda has come to be recognised for.“

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motoring //

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aving arrived in UK showrooms in June, Mazda’s first small SUV promises to take the competitive sector by storm with an 18-strong model line-up that combines Mazda’s unique SKYACTIV technology and KODO: Soul of Motion design philosophy. The CX-3 brings new levels of sophistication, style, driving pleasure and equipment to the growing small SUV market.

With a choice of 11 petrol and seven diesel variants, the all-new Mazda CX-3 comes with generous standard equipment and Mazda’s latest iACTIVSENSE safety systems. SE models feature 16-inch alloy wheels, plus heated and power folding mirrors, while SE-L models add rear privacy glass and front LED fog lights. At the top of the range, the all-new Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav is the first car in the class to come with LED headlights. With its unique nocturnal appearance further enhanced by signature LED rear lights; 18-inch Gunmetal machined alloy wheels and chrome-accent door sills wrap up the distinctive look.

Inside, the all-new Mazda CX-3 features a 7-inch colour touchscreen, DAB radio, Bluetooth® and a multifunction steering wheel as standard, while Sport Nav models up the technology tally with navigation including 3-years free European map updates, Bose® sound system, smart keyless entry and, in another first for the sector, Mazda’s Active Driving Display head-up display system. In line with all of Mazda’s newest models, the CX-3’s user-friendly cabin layout sets new standards in material quality and design, while SE-L models benefit from heated front seats, automatic climate control and rain-sensing wipers. Optional half Stone leather, half black LUX SUEDE® trim available on Sport Nav models

further enhances the small SUVs premium cabin.

The all-new Mazda CX-3 boasts impressive active safety equipment to complement the passive protection of its lightweight yet rigid SKYACTIV-Body and full complement of standard airbags, which includes curtain airbags.

Hill Hold Assist, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and Dynamic Stability Control are standard across the range, while SE-L and Sport Nav models feature Mazda’s Lane Departure Warning System and Smart City Brake Support. All models get cruise control, while rear parking sensors are standard from SE-L grade onwards, and Sport Nav models also benefit from a reversing camera.

With a flexible cargo board boot floor, which can be raised to provide a flat load space when the standard 60:40 split fold rear seats are tumbled, the allnew Mazda CX-3’s spacious 350-litre boot ensures it has the practicality to match its upmarket cabin and stylish exterior.

Featuring the signature ‘wing’ front grille, sharp KODO design lines and predatory headlamp styling which instantly identify it as a member of the Mazda family, the CX-3’s sweeping A-pillars and coupe-like profile give it a sporty stance on the road, yet with a 50mm higher driver’s eye line than the all-new Mazda2, the CX-3 still offers the more commanding view of the road favoured

by SUV customers.

Offered with either 120ps or 150ps, the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-litre petrol engine is predicted to account for around 60 per cent of UK sales. Available in all trims, with both SKYACTIV-MT manual and SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmissions, the 120ps engine with front-wheel drive makes up the bulk of the line-up.

However, at the top of the petrol range,

the 150ps engine is matched exclusively to all-wheel drive (AWD), and a six-speed manual gearbox in Sport Nav trim.

Having made its debut in the all-new Mazda2, the SKYACTIV-D 1.5-litre diesel engine completes the engine line up of the all-new Mazda CX-3. As with petrol versions, front-wheel drive models make up the majority of the range, although the 105ps SKYACTIV-D Sport Nav AWD is offered with both manual and automatic transmissions. With emissions of just 105g/km the front-wheel drive SKYACTIV-D has an official combined economy of 70.6mpg, while across the range Mazda’s SKYACTIV technology ensures the all-new Mazda CX-3 delivers an unrivalled blend of performance and efficiency.

Featuring the full complement of SKYACTIV technology – engines, body, chassis and transmissions – the all-new Mazda CX-3 provides the responsive handling and spirited driving experience that Mazda has come to be recognised for. Embodying Mazda’s Defy Convention ethos, the all-new Mazda CX-3 is designed to set new standards in the small SUV sector by offering levels of efficiency, style, handling, refinement and equipment not yet seen in this rapidly growing sector.

To book a test drive call Magna Mazda on 01725 513777 or pop into their showroom at The Headlands, Downton.

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From house visits and cream teas to adventure days out, live music concerts to falconry, there is stacks going on in and around South Wilts this summer…

ARUNDELLS 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN There is a sense of growth and renewal about Arundells, the home of former Prime Minister, Sir Edward Heath, which is situated in the Salisbury Cathedral Close. The 2015 season involves ambitious plans for a new exhibition space and for exhibitions on ‘Heath the Soldier’ and, from July ‘1965 – the year that changed Britain’, together with the inauguration of an annual lecture. This builds on important progress in 2014 when parts of the upstairs of the house were opened to visitors for the first time. These include Sir Edward’s study, which features a desk once owned by Lloyd George. Visitors were so appreciative that the house ended the 2014 season rated as Salisbury’s third biggest attraction by Trip Advisor – after the Cathedral and Close.

Part of Arundells’ appeal is the fact that the great majority of the house is kept as it was when Sir Edward lived there – giving a unique insight to the man and his times. At the end of 2013 permission was granted for the house to remain open on a permanent basis and the

trustees have settled on a new plan to ensure financial viability. The house will be open from 23 March - 4 November. www.arundells.org

clearings in which to wander or just sit in and enjoy glimpses of the wonderful wildlife that surrounds you.

There are also woodland camp pitches with fire pits to enjoy too. The Bison Centre and Farm is open from 10am 5pm Wednesday to Sunday from April, including Bank Holidays. www.bisonfarm.co.uk

CHOLDERTON CHARLIES Bush Farm Bison Centre

BUSH FARM BISON CENTRE West Knoyle, Nr Mere BA12 6AE See bison, elk, raccoons and guanacos at Bush Farm Bison Centre. Bush Farm is a working farm tucked away at the southern end of the little village of West Knoyle (near Mere), just over a mile from the A303.

Cholderton, nr Salisbury SP4 0EW There are lots of things to do when you are at Charlies, including watching the pig race, handling rabbits and chicks and even seeing little baby animals! You can even buy a bag of animal feed which you can feed many of the animals with. There is a play barn for children under 5ft tall along with

As well as seeing the beautiful animals it is also a lovely venue for a summer walk that takes the visitor through the tree gardens. There are some 30 acres of mature oak woods with mown paths, secret gardens and wide grassy

“There are some 30 acres of mature oak woods with mown paths, secret gardens and wide grassy clearings in which to wander” Bush Farm Bison Centre

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// summer activities three different play parks for them to play in too, with two trampolines and an enormous sand pit! During peak times, they offer lots of hands-on farm activities, from walking a goat to cuddling a little fluffy baby chick!

Tractor rides are understandably a big hit, and there’s pig racing to enjoy too!

You can also have great fun in their Maize Maze, a special attraction that will be open all summer long subject to sunshine! And once you’ve built up an appetite the Ewe Tree Café is on hand with refreshments and tasty homecooked food and, for grown ups, a fully licensed bar! www.choldertoncharliesfarm.com

INSPIRE OF WARMINSTER

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Warminster Park, Warminster BA12 9NP The third ‘Inspire of Warminster’ will take place in Warminster Town Park on Sunday 26 July from 1pm to 7pm, with live music from five local bands. With a mixture of rock, soul, country and folk, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste. Free music workshops from James Leighton and Sounds of Frome will give anyone who’s interested in learning to play an instrument the chance to try before they buy.

Refreshments will be available from the award-winning Organ Inn, the Field Kitchen and the Pavilion Café, or just bring a picnic, sit and relax on the bank, enjoying the sounds.

The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EL Mompesson House, in Salisbury’s enchanting Cathedral Close, is a fine example of a Queen Anne house with magnificent plasterwork, elegant furniture and a graceful oak staircase. The pretty walled garden is a city centre oasis and the garden tearoom serves locally made cakes and cream teas.

“This summer be sure to pop round for their wonderful Sense & Sensibility Revisited Exhibition.”

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MILL ON THE BRUE

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FOREST FALCONRY

Bruton, Somerset BA10 0BA Mill on the Brue is the best holiday idea yet for children (7 - 14 years). They offer both day and residential camps within their fantastic 25 acres site, with day camps running from Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 5.30pm. They offer themed days, which include Jungle, Army, & Hunger Games, as well as ‘normal’ activity days.

New Road Landford Wiltshire SP5 2AZ For those who love the grace and power of birds there could be few better gifts than a falconry experience.

An ideal birthday present, or a perfect day out for the enthusiast this summer, Forest Falconry’s adventures are ideal for everyone, as there is no experience necessary. Unlike many experiences, Forest Falconry offer a good amount of handling time with the birds, which include Barn Owls, Eagle Owls, Peregrines and Golden Eagles. Usually these experiences are booked up months in advance but now, thanks to their new online booking system, you can go online and see about any last minute availability.

Kids participate in in 5 - 6 activities every day from a list that includes canoeing, high ropes, archery, assault courses, rafting, tree climbing, tunnelling, crossing the river, zip wires, clay oven cooking and water slides.

They also have a ratio of 1 instructor for every 6 kids, so each gets the attention and any assistance they need. They’re outdoors having a fantastic time and at lunch they sit down to a delicious two course home cooked meal. Parents often remark how they have grown in confidence and independence, and for many it becomes a regular summer fixture.

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This summer be sure to pop round for their wonderful Sense & Sensibility Revisited Exhibition. Running until 1 November, the exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film. Mompesson House was used as Mrs Jennings’ London home in the film and this exhibition looks the extraordinary parallels between the worlds of the fictitious Dashwood sisters and the real life Portman sisters who lived at the house as well as displaying costumes from the film. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mompesson-house

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Northwood Salisbury Northwood is a Salisbury estate and letting agent that offers landlords “guaranteed rental income 365 days a year”. MARYAM CALVERT, who runs the agency with her husband Stuart, explains more about what they do...

WHO ARE NORTHWOOD SALISBURY? Northwood Salisbury is a family run Estate and Letting agency. My husband Stuart and I have more than 20 years’ experience in property management and estate agency. We offer superior marketing and customer service something highighted by our current nomination for the Customer Service Award at this year’s South West Business Awards. We believe our friendly family approach is effective in helping us to stand out from the crowd of agents, we even have help from our resident toddler!

It’s a family affair at Northwood Salisbury!

well as superior marketing literature.

What’s more, to ensure we connect to thousands of buyers nationally, we will advertise your property throughout our national network of over 85 offices and on www.rightmove.co.uk, as well as on our own website. This, combined with our local knowledge and understanding of current market conditions, enables us to achieve the very best price for your home.

Northwood offer a Guaranteed Rental Income Scheme, whereby we become your tenant and we pay the rent even if the property is empty or the tenant doesn’t pay the rent. Enabling you to have total financial peace of mind. This is a unique scheme to us and with this we also guarantee the condition of the property.

We also offer a military discount for all military personnel whether they are

Should you choose Northwood to sell or let your home you can expect to receive a comprehensive service as

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Our team will also promote your home on social media such as Facebook and Twitter this enables us to reach a wider audience that using just the traditional marketing resources.

We are the only agent in Salisbury to offer guaranteed rent 365 days a year, even if your property is empty or if the tenant fails to pay the rent.

retired or currently serving. As a family run agency we can offer flexibility in our terms and we will go that extra mile to help you sell or let your home.

The Salisbury team

We understand that purchasing a buy property to let out is daunting and you don’t know where to start. We would happily assist you with finding a buy to let property and will help you ascertain the monthly rent and the all-important yield. You do not have to purchase the property through us.

All you have to do is bring in a few sales details or email them to us and we will do all the hard work and potential rent calculations for you. We will also give you our expert advice in which would let out the soonest and what if any works would be required.

“We are the only agent in Salisbury to offer guaranteed rent 365 days a year, even if SALISBURY CASE STUDIES your property is empty ESTATE AGENCY CASE STUDY or if the tenant fails to Herbert Road was on the market with pay the rent.” another agent and over time had a

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house & home // just a handful of viewings. When the owner came to us for advice we altered the marketing strategy and asked him to tweak a few things in the property. After taking on the instruction we sold it within 4 weeks.

The original sale fell through but within 24 hours we had two further offers at a higher price and a happy vendor. Proof a fresh approach can help you sell your property.

This house on Herbert Road sold within 4 weeks

LETTINGS CASE STUDY Kingsland Road has been let out for a number of years, the owner gave us his property on the guaranteed rental scheme for a financial peace of mind and this has enabled him to focus on other projects. He is now receiving guaranteed rent for 3 years and the property was let on the first viewing.

Proof that our guaranteed rent can but your mind at ease.

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH FOR SALE DINTON ÂŁ414,995 This beautiful 4-bedroom home in Dinton has great potential

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LETTINGS Military personal discounts are available and we are also offering a REDUCED MANAGEMENT FEE for South WIlts Magazine readers, call for more details.

Please call our dedicated and friendly team on 01722 330066 for expert and friendly advice, as a family run business we do not believe in hard selling just friendly professional advice you can trust.

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Larger than average detached 4 bedroom family house with superb views within a 5 minute walk to the local village primary school. This ideal family home boasts 4 reception rooms and has scope for modernising. This lovely home has ample driveway parking and a garage, the rear of the property overlooks unbroken rolling countryside. Vendors have found no forward chain.

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Hope for pets with arthritis As a small, family owned, caring and friendly practice, The Vets in Salisbury pride themselves on delivering exceptionally high levels of care. Here they are delighted to announce a new treatment for dogs suffering with arthritis... he Vets in Salisbury is proud to be offering a new pioneering treatment for dogs with osteoarthritis and other debilitating conditions. The practice is offering canine stem cell therapy and is believed to be the first practice in Wiltshire and Hampshire to do so.

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Practice owner Howard Taylor said: “It’s hard to believe that this cutting-edge technology is now available to our patients. This really is the next big thing in veterinary medicine - a living, drug-free remedy intended to repair rather than simply suppress or mask symptoms.”

Salisbury Vet Kate Baker with her dog Dillon As part of the treatment a sample of the dog’s body fat is taken and stem cells are then isolated from this fat at a specialist laboratory and cultured to increase their numbers. This process takes approximately two weeks and the stem cells are then injected into the with Dillon’s response to the stem cell animal’s affected joints under sedation. therapy. It is a fantastic minimally invasive treatment option that could The practice says these act as the “body’s provide a lot of dogs with a significant personalised repair kit, reducing swelling amount of pain relief in the future and discomfort and encouraging natural without any side effects. and safe regeneration of damaged tissue” and that a reduction in pain and “Dillon is so much happier and he has disability is expected over a period of gone from a dog who struggled on three to 12 weeks following injection. walks to a dog who is desperate to go These benefits can last 12 months or for his walks again. more from a single injection.

Mr Taylor added: “I am so proud of Kate Vet Kate Baker has been injecting her and the rest of the team at The Vets for own dog Dillon who suffers from getting this off the ground in Salisbury.” elbow dysplasia. Although the cells were only injected two weeks ago, he If your dog has arthritis and you want to is already said to be showing promising find out more about this exciting new results. Kate said: “I am over the moon treatment, call 01722 337117 or pop into

“The practice is offering canine stem cell therapy and is believed to be the first practice in Wiltshire and Hampshire to do so.” see us at 123 Exeter Street, Salisbury.

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SIGNS OF ARTHRITIS IN DOGS • Reluctance to walk as far • Stiffness - usually worst when first getting up from sleeping and improving when they warm up • Difficulty climbing stairs, getting into the car or getting on to furniture (if allowed!)

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In the Swim

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y wife recently completed the Hot Chilli Big T Sprint Triathlon. It was a great moment. She trained for it for months, doing countless laps in the pool, going out on her bike in all weathers (except rain and, er, strong winds so mainly sun and cloud) and pushing herself to run mile after mile.

She was even doing something called ‘brick’ training, when you cycle a long way, come back home and then go off running immediately afterwards. She even had me join her once doing that. Oh. My. God. I assume it’s called brick training as

hand is what can only be termed an absolute shambles.

It’s not so much a swim as a float, in fact it’s not so much a float as a sink.

My 2 year old goes to swimming lessons once a week and there is a decent possibility she would be out of the pool before me. I reckon I’d probably beat her on the bike and run sections but, being so knackered from the swim, even that isn’t a given.

This means I need to learn how to swim properly. I thought one-to-one lessons would be a good idea but as my wife is a strong swimmer, and

“It’s not so much a swim as a float, in fact it’s not so much a float as a sink. My 2 year old goes to swimming lessons once a week and there is a decent possibility she would be out of the pool before me. ” your legs feel like a ton of bricks as soon as you start trying to run off the bike. It was hellish. So when she completed said triathlon I couldn’t have been more proud of my girl. She even got a t-shirt with her name on it.

Fantastic.

I have to say my wife’s successes have inspired me – or at least brought out my competitive side. I too shall be attempting a sprint triathlon. It involves a 400m pool swim, a 25k bike ride and by a 5k run. I’m not too worried by the last two disciplines, I cycle a bit and do a lot of spin classes, and as for the run, well, I’m no Mo Farah but I’m no Mo Harris (EastEnders if you are wondering!) either. My swimming on the other

now a triathlete in her own right, maybe I would get some tips from her first…..not such a good idea!

Wives teaching husbands (and vice versa) doesn’t make for the most harmonious of times. You start out with the best intentions but somewhere along the line it all becomes a bit fractious. The mildest of suggestions can be taken the wrong way and before you know it, what started out as a bid by one to help the other has descended into some kind of strange one-upmanship battle that can only end in tears…usually mine!!

I have never been hugely confident in the water, although I did used to be able to swim much better than I can

now. We didn’t have a pool at school but used to go to the open air pool in Trowbridge quite a bit in the summer.

My memories, though, aren’t of gliding through the water with grace and elegance. I’d usually be the one spluttering and coughing trying not to swallow the whole pool while simultaneously trying to breathe and spit out the rogue band aid that always appears sooner or later in a public pool. I have to persist though, I’m pretty sure you can’t complete a triathlon if you only do two of the events and I’m not sure the other competitors would allow me to bike or run the difference. And if I don’t complete it properly I also wouldn’t get the t-shirt with my name on it, which is obviously the whole point of doing it in the first place.

Phil Rockliffe

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