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EAST FARM CHRISTMAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR XMAS UNDER ONE ROOF
EAT WELL THIS CHRISTMAS WITH
Riverford ENJOY THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS LUNCH WITH RIVERFORD’S DELICIOUS RECIPES
THE BEST FAMILY DAYS OUT OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON
MARKET DAYS SALISBURY’S CHRISTMAS MARKET RETURNS
+ LOCAL LISTINGS PF PARSONS BODY HARMONY CLINIC & MUCH MORE
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contents Published by Wired Publishing Editor Lisa Rockliffe Contributors Craig Gates-Mutton, Phil Rockliffe, Andy Diffey Advertising Enquiries Lisa Rockliffe e: lisa@wired-publishing.co.uk t: 01225 807775 General Enquiries e: info@wired-publishing.co.uk t: 01225 807775 www.wired-publishing.co.uk Address 20 Azalea Drive, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9GG This magazine is printed on paper sourced from sustainable forests. Please recycle it when you are done, or pass it on! The publishers shall not be held liable for any loss occasioned by the failure of an advertisement to appear, or any damage or inconvenience caused by errors, omissions or misprints. Reproduction of this magazine in whole, or in part is strictly prohibited wihout prior permission of the publishers. Front Cover: Riverford Organics www.riverford.co.uk/recipes
November/December 2016 // issue 44
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f you are anything like me you’ll be constantly surprised at the speed at which the world turns - this is our final edition of the year! It’s hard to believe that the time has gone by so quickly. Fear not though readers, first there are two months of 2016 left to enjoy, and that includes some of the biggest and best events of the year, so sit back, grab a coffee and delve into the latest edition of The South Wilts Magazine!
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Keen cooks will no doubt have been drawn in by our cover - now however you feel about Brussels Sprouts they are a lynchpin of the Christmas table, and Riverford have been kind enough to give us a recipe to make them totally delicious (or even moreso, depending on your view. Find that recipe, and others for a real festive feast, on page 14.
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Anyone with little ones wants to make the most out of Christmas, so we’ve compiled a guide to some of the best events for families over the festive season. And last, but by no means least, we’ve also taken a look at some great options for Christmas shopping, including Salisbury Christmas market and East Farm Christmas over near Codford. That, and we’ve crammed in all your usuals too. And, for the final time this year, enjoy!
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in this issue... LOCAL LISTINGS
FEATURES
What’s on in November/December 4
Salisbury Christmas Market
LOCAL NEWS East Farm Christmas
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The Body Harmony Clinic
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Christmas at Orchard Park
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this Christmas
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Special Edition Outlander PHEV
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PUZZLES Quiz, wordsearch & sudoku
FOOD & DRINK Christmas recipes from Riverford
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Top 5 family attractions to visit
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COMMENT The Last Word
HOMES & GARDENS Pietra Wood & Stone
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PF Parsons’ new builds
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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER CITY HALL
Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU Box Office: 01722 434434 cityhallsalisbury.co.uk For full listings go to the website. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM 6 November, 3pm Tickets: £5 - £14 The fabulous Spitfire Sisters touch down with a promise to send your spirits soaring as they sing a Glenn Miller tribute to Salisbury’s secret Spitfire builders as featured in the recent TV film. Woodfalls Band will thrill you with their music and the Service of Remembrance will be followed by a flag waving, Land of Hope and Glory. All proceeds will go the RBL Poppy Appeal. ELIZA CARTHY & THE WAYWARD BAND 11 November, 8pm Tickets: £20 Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band Public Image Limited, City Hall
promote their new album, Big Machine, which features traditional material, classics from Eliza’s back catalogue and new tunes.
Tickets: £22 Show of Hands return with ‘Walk with Me - The Big Autumn Tour’ with special guest Megan Henwood.
CARA DILLON 13 November, 8pm Tickets: £20 A Thousand Hearts, Cara Dillon’s fifth solo album, is another small masterpiece of song and emotion, ethereal and radiant, beautifully honed and perfectly true.
ANNIE 22 -27 November, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £7.50 - £15 The much acclaimed, award winning, Musical Theatre Salisbury are performing the classic family musical ‘Annie’ for the festive season.
PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED 15 November, 8pm Tickets: £28.50 With a shifting line-up and unique sound – fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub – John Lydon’s PiL reformed in 2009 and arrive in Salisbury on their latest tour. SHOW OF HANDS WITH MIRANDA SYKES 19 November, 7.30pm
LIVE WIRE 2 December, 8pm Tickets: £18 Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show. The unique six-man tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll. SALISBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 3 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 & £18 Overture Tannhauser Wagner Symphony No 2 Borodin Piano Concerto No 1 Tchaikovsky Soloist Nicholas Walker THE SAW DOCTORS 7 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £27 The Saw Doctors will debut new songs from their recently recorded studio album ‘Uber Value’ as well as playing all their Irish No. 1 hits. THE BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY 10 December, 8pm
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| events on the critically acclaimed, award– winning BBC film, The Wipers Times is above all a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Salisbury Playhouse
SAND IN THE SANDWICHES 21 – 23 November, 7.30pm + matinee Tickets: £10 - £19.50 Sand in the Sandwiches, starring Edward Fox, celebrates John Betjeman, a man famous not only for the light verse and laughter, but for his passions, his sense of purpose and his unforgettable poetry. Tickets: £19 This will be the ultimate Christmas Party featuring your favourite Spire FM DJ’s. They will be playing the best party hits from across the years, as well as all of the Christmas tracks that we love. JASON DONOVAN 15 December, 8pm Tickets: £31.50 - £52 Due to phenomenal demand, Jason Donovan returns once more to his pop roots to celebrate Christmas and his 1989 5x platinum debut, Ten Good Reasons. SLADE: IT’S CHRISTMAS TOUR 17 December, 8pm Tickets: £24.50 A fun seasonal gig led by founder members Dave Hill and Don Powell, the band’s latest additions are ex Mud bass guitarist John Berry and new lead vocalist Mal McNulty.
SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA Box Office: 01722 320333 salisburyplayhouse.com For full listings go to the website.
FRANKENSTEIN 20 October - 5 November, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £9.50 - £17.50 With a four-piece band pumping out original music, grotesque gags and
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diabolically desperate dance-moves, this rib-ticklingly raucous monster of a show will leave you in stitches. Don’t say we didn’t warn you… LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER 8 – 12 November, 7.30pm + matinees Tickets: £10 - £25 The world premiere production of Lady Chatterley’s Lover comes to Salisbury Playhouse following ETT’s production of Ghost in 2013 and their critically acclaimed tour of The Herbal Bed.
ALADDIN 3 December - 7 January, various times Tickets: £10.50 - £25 From the writer and director of last year’s smash hit Cinderella, the show will be packed with song, dance, comedy and spectacular sets - everything you’d wish for from a family pantomime. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 5 – 31 December, 10.45 & 1.30pm Tickets: £9 A magical festive treat for anyone who believes in Father Christmas!
THERE SHALL BE A LITTLE OF WHAT YOU FIREWORKS FANCY 10 - 12 November, 20 December – 21 January, 7.45pm + matinee various times Tickets: £13.50 Tickets: £19.50 Inspired by For your delectation and the path to delight roll up and see the Afghanistan, best (and worst) of Victorian There Shall Be entertainment! Fireworks unearths a startling true story from a 200 year-old SALISBURY MUSEUM cemetery in Kabul known as the Kabre 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN Gora (‘the graveyard of foreigners’). Tel: 01722 332151 salisburymuseum.org.uk THE WIPERS TIMES 14 - 19 November, 7.30pm + matinees CONSTABLE IN CONTEXT: SALISBURY Tickets: £10 - £25 CATHEDRAL FROM THE MEADOWS Poignant, subversive and full of IN PERSPECTIVE gallows humour, the play is coloured Until 25 March by sketches and songs adapted A major exhibition with Constable’s from the original magazine. Based stunning painting at its heart. Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk
events | For Salisbury Museum, this is an opportunity to put Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831, in its historical and artistic context. WILTSHIRE’S STORY IN 100 OBJECTS Until 7 January The museum is proud to take its turn as host for Wiltshire’s Story in 100 Objects project, which uses 100 objects to celebrate the rich history of the county from 10,000 BC to the present day. BY GEORGE IT’S CHRISTMAS! 10 December Entry: £2 Join in a Christmas celebration with a distinctly Georgian flavour in honour of a very famous Georgian - John Constable. A day of family fun with Father Christmas and his real reindeer; comedy duo The Festive Footmen; seasonal storytelling from Salisbury Library; music from members of Salisbury Baroque; unusual gifts and cards in the museum shop and festive food from The King’s House Cafe.
SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE
Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT Box Office: 01722 321744 salisburyartscentre.co.uk DONA ROSA 16 November, 8pm
The Jungle Book (PG), Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Tickets: £16 (Concs £14) Blind street singer Dona Rosa shot to fame through Andre Heller’s film ‘Stimmen Gottes’ and swiftly began to tour throughout Europe. Nowadays she performs on stages in Taipei, Moscow, Los Angeles, as well as the Womad festivals in England and Spain. INSIDE OUT (U) 19 November, 11am Tickets: £5 Riley is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley’s emotions - led by Joy - try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event. Inside Out (U) Salisbury Arts Centre
CHARLIE DORE 24 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (Concs £10) An eclectic evening of contemporary folk with one of the UK’s finest singersongwriters. MET: L’AMOUR DE LOIN 10 December, 5.55pm Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s breakthrough opera was described by the New York Times as “transfixing…a lushly beautiful score.” EVOLUTION CHRISTMAS CONCERT 11 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £13.50 Join the Evolution Performance Group for their Christmas Concert as they bring together their most popular songs from 2016. NII! FEATURING FRITITI 16 December, 8pm Tickets: £12 (Concs £10) The perfect tropical Christmas Party to kick off the festive season! An evening of music rooted in African rhythm with Nii Okai Tagoe featuring spectacular choreography from Frititi. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (U) 20 December, 8pm Tickets: £8 The ultimate feel-good Christmas
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| events movie. George Bailey, played by James Stewart, is visited by his guardian angel, Clarence, who shows him how his town, family, and friends would have turned out if he’d never been born.
SHAFTESBURY ARTS CENTRE
13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR Box Office: 01747 854321 shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk For full listings go to the website. EYE IN THE SKY (15) 11November, 8pm Tickets: £7 Alan Rickman’s final film. Ethical and political dilemmas are presented to a group of military personnel when a drone strike against Al Shabaab militants turns complicated by a young girl entering the kill zone. THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG) 19 November, 2.30pm Tickets: £5 (Concs £4) Threatened by tiger, Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub, flees the jungle. He is helped on his adventure by panther, Bagheera, and free-spirited bear, Baloo. Disney live action and CGI. SAM SKEY & ANNE-LOUISE RICHARDS 19 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 Sam Skey and Anne-Louise Richards present Golden Black, a rich mixture of folk, classical and baroque, music and songs. LOVE & FRIENDSHIP (U) 25 November, 8pm Tickets: £7 Love & Friendship (U), Shaftesbury Arts Centre
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Kimber’s Men, Shaftesbury Arts Centre
A middle-aged woman, newly OTHERS widowed, sets out to manipulate all those around her. Witty dialogue, great ECHOES FROM HOME sets and costumes. Based on two Salisbury Methodist Church unpublished works by Jane Austen. 11 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 KIMBER’S MEN A Charity Concert for Salisbury Trust 26 November, 7.30pm for the Homeless including Frida Tickets: £12.50 Backman in the UK Premiere of Acclaimed by many to be the finest Wessman ‘Anna Variations’ (2016) with purveyors of sea songs and sea pianist Lynda Smith. shanties in the world. musicinsalisbury.co.uk SHAFTESBURY TOWN SILVER BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT 4 December, 3pm Tickets: £5 (Children £2.50) Repeating last year’s success, the Silver Band will be entertaining all ages. HAIL CAESAR! (12A) 16 December, 8pm Tickets: £7 A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line. Hilarious backstage glimpses of a range of classic movie genres lovingly recreated by the Coen brothers. CHRISTMAS WITH MARY-JESS LEAVERLAND 17 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 A special show featuring Mary- Jess Leaverland a British exchange student who visited China and ended up winning the Chinese equivalent of X-Factor.
CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT 11 December, 3pm St Thomas’s Church, Salisbury Salisbury Committee Cancer Research UK is hosting a Carol Concert at St Thomas’s Church featuring the Amici Choir, St Thomas’s Bell Ringers, Coombe Bissett Primary School Choir the Shrewton Silver Band and more, all welcome, retiring collection. Any enquiries call Ali Theobald on 01722 415880. THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS St Thomas’s Church, Salisbury 21 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 A Concert by St Johns’ Singers. This traditional and very popular event includes Rutter’s Gloria together with a variety of carols by the choir; also familiar carols in which the audience is invited to join. Wine and mince pies during the interval. musicinsalisbury.co.uk
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Christmas Under One Roof Set in the heart of the Wylye Valley, East Farm Christmas in Codford is a truly enchanting Christmas shop, and it’s open every day until 23 December.
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ow in its seventh year, the East Farm Christmas shop captures the very essence of Christmas - from an encounter with real live nativity animals to a meeting with Father Christmas himself, and the opportunity to purchase the most beautiful Christmas decorations sourced from across the globe. Every year Jennifer Stratton and her team transform an empty barn into a winter wonderland, complete with grotto, living nativity and a vintage café. Regular customers see it as an essential part of the festive season, travelling from as far afield as Wales, Grimsby, Liverpool and the Channel Islands just to find the perfect bauble! For children, one of the most memorable and magical moments of the year is meeting with Father Christmas, his arrival by tractor to the
farm is always eagerly awaited. Each child who books to meet him has a lovely chat with the man himself, they then receive their own gift and the jolly fellow reads a seasonal story from his simply spectacular grotto! See the website for the dates of his visits.
“Every year Jennifer Stratton and her team transform an empty barn into a winter wonderland, complete with grotto, living nativity and a vintage café.” There is always something new and exciting at East Farm Christmas. This year the selection includes beautifully crafted collectable German music boxes, eye catching table centre pieces and a selection of hilarious hats, footwear and eyewear! Alongside the shop is the charming café, which offers steaming mugs of hot chocolate, delicious homemade cakes, bowls of piping hot soup and the chance for a get together with friends and family. At East Farm Christmas, customers can enjoy time away from the stress of overcrowded shops and streets with the added bonus of lots of free parking and friendly helpful staff all willing to help you find the perfect decorations and gifts for one and all. Every year, generations of families, visit the shop, where they find everything from real trees to faux trees, baubles, candles, fun gifts, shimmering lights, beautiful garlands and wreaths, snow globes and traditional music boxes.
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The list is practically endless but at East Farm Christmas one thing is for sure - the magic of Christmas truly is under one roof! Find East Farm on the edge of the village of Codford, just seven miles from Warminster. Follow the signs on the A36 and A303. To find out more call 01985 850982 or email: info@ eastfarmchristmas.co.uk. A special Ladies Night is taking place on Wednesday 9 November (6.30-9.30pm) in aid of Cancer Research UK, call for more information. • eastfarmchristmas.co.uk
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The Body Harmony Clinic
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he Body Harmony Clinic, based on Amesbury High Street, provides a range of therapies for your mind, body and wellbeing. Treatments include sports and remedial massage therapy, dry needling and rock taping as well as holistic therapies such as aromatherapy, Indian head massage, organic facials and the new ‘Tired Feet Ritual’ (£30). They also offer spray tanning – ideal for the upcoming party season – and gift vouchers that make ideal Christmas presents. The owner and main therapist at the The Body Harmony Clinic is Jo Grant, a clinical sports, remedial and soft tissue massage therapist with a proven track record in treating soft tissue aliments such as muscle pain, postural inadequacies, injury prevention and pre- and
post-event massage to a diverse range of clients. She takes pride in her professionalism and, having completed 22 years in the Army (10 spent as an physical training instructor), is well versed in dealing with all kinds of athletes, from rugby players to ultra marathon runners, and is equally adept at offering luxurious pampering treatments too. If you would like to book an appointment just call 07745 267279 or 01980 626650 or email them at thebodyharmonyclinic@ hotmail.com. Mention this editorial, and code BHC01 and you’ll also RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST TREATMENT! • thebodyharmonyclinic.co.uk
Jo administering a hamstring stretch
Christmas events at Orchard Park
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here’s plenty going on at Orchard Park on the lead up to Christmas. The annual Christmas Members Evening is on Tuesday 10 November, when the centre invites members to join them for a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. On the night there’s also a 10% discount on Christmas shopping, tasters from Lagan Farm Shop,
product demonstrations and more! Join the members’ club for free online, in store or on the day. On Sunday 20 November there will be a Christmas Craft Fair, organised by The Little Blue Emporium, with a variety of handmade gifts from local crafters - perfect as stocking fillers or unique thoughtful gifts. Also,
throughout the store there’ll be some of the farm shop’s local suppliers and producers on hand including A Jar Of, Wild Drinks, Cherry Tree and more; it’s a great opportunity to find out more about products direct from the people who make them.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday 1 December LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICE FROM WELDMAR HOSPICE 1-20 December CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT Friday 2 December CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP Friday 9 December CHRISTMAS TABLE DECORATION WORKSHOP • orchardpark.biz
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Based in Amesbury High Street, at The Body Harmony Clinic we offer a myriad of holistic & sports therapies, in a beautiful & convenient location, that can cater for your mind, body & wellbeing. TREATMENTS INCLUDE • Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy • Dry Needling • Rock Taping • Aromatherapy • Indian Head Massage • Luxurious Organic Facials 22 Salisbury Street, Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7HD 07745 267279 / 01980 626650 | thebodyharmonyclinic.co.uk 10% of your first treatment with this advert, call to book and quote BHC01. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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EAT WELL THIS CHRISTMAS WITH
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Have an extra tasty Christmas dinner with the help of these stunning side recipes from Riverford - the perfect cook’s companion for the festive season!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sage & Chestnut Butter You will make more butter than you need for this recipe, but it’s not worth making any less. It will keep in the fridge for a week or so, or can be frozen and sliced as you need it. Ingredients 500g Brussels sprouts, trimmed & cut in half olive oil, to roast
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125g salted butter, at room temperature 100g cooked & peeled chestnuts, finely chopped 8 sage leaves, finely chopped Method Heat the oven to 190°C. Put the sprouts in a baking dish and toss in just enough olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 20–30 minutes, until just tender but still with some bite. Toss once
during cooking. Meanwhile, put the butter in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until very soft. Stir in the chestnuts and sage. Lay a piece of cling film on your work surface. Spoon the butter in a line down the middle. Fold the cling film over and twist both ends to form a taut sausage. Chill until needed. When the sprouts are roasted, toss with about six thin slices of the chestnut butter. Check the seasoning and serve.
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Roast Potatoes with Lemon, Rosemary & Thyme Serves 6 as a side
Ingredients 1.5kg fairly waxy potatoes washed but not peeled, cut into halves or quarters, depending on size 2 lemons, cut into thick slices, plus an extra ½ lemon to finish 7–8 garlic cloves, unpeeled, lightly smashed 4 rosemary sprigs 6 thyme sprigs 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper
Braised Red Cabbage Serves 4-6 as a side A classic recipe for red cabbage braised with apples, this makes a wonderful accompaniment to game and roast meat. It’s worth making a big potful as it reheats very well; try the leftovers in a baked potato with a dollop of crème fraîche and some horseradish. Ingredients a good knob of lard, duck or goose fat, beef dripping or butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red cabbage, quartered, cored & shredded 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 3 tbsp cider vinegar 250ml chicken or vegetable stock 1 tbsp flour 4 tbsp crème fraîche 1 tsp English mustard powder
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2 apples (Bramley, if you can get them), grated Salt & black pepper Method Pre-heat the oven to 150°C. Heat the fat in a heavy casserole, then gently sweat the onion for 10 minutes, until softened. Add the red cabbage, sugar, vinegar and stock, season with salt and pepper, cover with the lid and cook in the oven for 1½ hours. Sift the flour and mix with the crème fraîche and mustard powder in a large bowl to a smooth paste. Remove the casserole from the oven, add the apple, then spoon in the crème fraîche mixture, a ladleful at a time. Return it all to the casserole and cook on the hob for 10 minutes over a low heat, stirring regularly to heat the crème fraîche. Check the seasoning. The fresh acidity of the grated apple should come through.
Method Heat the oven to 180°C. Put the potatoes into a pan of cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and let dry in a colander for a few minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan and scatter over the lemon slices, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Drizzle over the oil and toss together with your hands, making sure each potato is coated in oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 35–40 minutes, turning once or twice, until the lemons are starting to caramelise and the potatoes are golden brown. Squeeze over the extra lemon half, sprinkle with a little more salt and serve. • www.riverford.co.uk/recipes
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Salisbury Christmas Market The market is back and looking for another bumper year. It will run from Thursday 24 November to Sunday 18 December
Every year Salisbury Christmas Market hosts the most diverse and vibrant collection of exhibitors, and
“Every year Salisbury Christmas Market hosts the most diverse and vibrant collection of exhibitors, and this year is no different.”
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this year is no different. There are plenty of new, unique businesses to introduce you to, as well as many of your favourites to remind you of. You will not be disappointed with the phenomenal range of products and businesses from intricate jewellery to beautifully crafted handmade gifts, delicious Christmas food and drinks to the finest, most vibrant accessories! Adding to the fantastic atmosphere will be a wealth of live performers and entertainers for the Launch Night on Thursday 24 November as well as throughout the duration of the market.
OPENING TIMES
The market runs from Thursday 24 November-Sunday 18 December. It will be open from Monday to
Wednesday from 10am-6pm, with late night shopping on Thursdays (open 10am-8pm). Friday and Saturday opening times will be 10am-6.30pm, and Sunday trading will run from 10am-4pm. For a full breakdown of all the exciting events and how to get involved; a guide to this year’s exhibitors; and an introduction to all the market’s acts and entertainers for the whole festive period make sure you visit their brand new website, like the market’s Facebook page (ChristmasMarketSalisbury), or follow them on Twitter (@ salisburycm) and Instagram (salisburychristmasmarket). • salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk
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fter a very successful 2015, Salisbury Christmas Market is proud to be returning for its 5th consecutive year between 24 November and 18 December. Come and see the heart of this beautiful medieval cathedral city transformed into a winter wonderland with our authentic German Market style wooden chalets.
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Top 10 things to do this Christmas! 1
Here is our top ten list of things to do locally this festive season. Enjoy!
See the Christmas lights switched on Celebrate the start of Christmas in Salisbury at the Christmas Lights Switch On in the Guildhall Square. This year’s event takes place on Thursday 17 November in the Market Place, Salisbury.
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Enjoy the Pantomime This year Salisbury Playhouse presents Aladdin. It arrives from the same writer and director as last year’s smash Cinderella, so expect a show packed with song, dance, comedy and spectacular sets - everything you’d wish for from a family pantomime. There are morning, afternoon and evening performances with special rates for groups - but don’t leave it too late to book - over 10,000 tickets have already been sold! The show runs form 3 December to 7 January, and tickets cost from £10.50 £25 – concessions available too. salisburyplayhouse.com
day ticket, which includes access to the whole estate and the festival of lights, cost £27.85 for adults and £20.65 for children. longleat.co.uk
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Follow a Winter’s Trail From Friday 16 December to Sunday 18 December Salisbury Cathedral and Hoodwink Theatre Company invite you to an exclusive and intimate promenade See the Festival of Lights performance that takes you on The Festival of Light at a playful journey through the Longleat is a truly unique Cathedral after dark. Follow a trail spectacle. Hundreds of illuminated of winter memories in a magical designs help transform the worldstory that joyously weaves together famous Wiltshire Estate into a childhood and old age. Laughter, glowing Winter wonderland, on a lights, singing, dancing, winter spectacular scale. It’s the Safari Park’s flowers and snow in the air… 50th anniversary this year and so, suitable for all ages to enjoy! Tickets with some help from the beloved are £7.50 and there are two trails characters of Beatrix Potter, animal each evening, each with a running stars will be taking centre stage. A time of 60 minutes. Capacity is
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limited and tickets are selling fast so book online as soon as possible. salisburycathedral.org.uk
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Get inside a Giant Snow Globe Head over to Wilton Shopping Village for a unique Snow Globe experience on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 December between 10am & 4pm. Step inside their giant snow globe for a magical moment to remember that can be shared with friends and family and then mark the occasion with a FREE photo! The
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Head to the Market The Salisbury Christmas Market combines the best of British with the spirit and atmosphere of the internationally recognised European Christmas Markets. All 100 of their exhibitors have been individually selected to bring an outstanding range of artisan gifts, edible treats and unique fashion and home accessories for people of all ages. This year it runs from 24 November to 18 December. See page 16 for more details. salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk Tiz the Season
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Tiz the Season to be jolly This year’s Tiz the Season takes place on Sunday 3 December from 11am to 4pm. Always a popular event over in Tisbury, there will be reindeer (supplied by the Somerset Reindeer Company), a mince pie eating contest, and more than 30 stalls from the Anonymous Travelling Market. The Fire Service are providing the Fire Engine for the afternoon, Father Christmas will be in his grotto, St Johns Primary School will be doing a Christmas Parade down the High Street and there’ll even be a gin bar! tisbury.co.uk
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Celebrate the Christmas Tree St Thomas’s Church in Salisbury city centre is offering a truly memorable and inspiring way to celebrate Christmas. From Tues 29 November until Sunday 4 December there will be an amazing gathering of over 100 decorated trees and nativity scenes. As a background to this wonderful event there will be festive music from leading local choirs, soloists and ensembles. There will also be light meals and seasonal treats from St Thomas’s festive kitchen! Entry is free. stthomassalisbury.co.uk
“Based in Codford, East Farm Christmas really does offer a world of Christmas under one roof.”
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Visit East Farm Christmas Based in Codford, East Farm Christmas really does offer a world of Christmas under one roof. From lights and decorations to real Christmas trees and stocking fillers, there is something here for everyone! Book ahead to have a visit with Father Christmas - for only £9.50, he’ll read a Christmas story (we’ll even let parents listen for free!), and each child will be given their own Christmas present from Father
Christmas himself. As well as that there is a café full of warming treats and real nativity animals – including Tinsel the donkey – to meet too. It’s open every day until 23 December. eastfarmchristmas.co.uk
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Enjoy a Georgian Christmas At the Salisbury Museum you can join in Christmas celebration with a Georgian flavour in honour of a very famous Georgian - John Constable. Taking place on Saturday 10 December from 10am to 4pm, expect a day of family fun with Father Christmas and some real reindeer; performances from comedy duo The Festive Footmen; seasonal storytelling; music from members of Salisbury Baroque; unusual gifts and cards in the museum shop and festive food from The King’s House Cafe. Entry by £2 donation per person. Stay on the Georgian theme at Mompesson House, where you’re invited to explore the downstairs rooms and find out how Mompesson’s Georgian families might have celebrated the festive season. The house, garden and tea-room will be open 11am to 3.30pm Thursday to Sunday from 26 November to 8 December. salisburymuseum.org.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/mompessonhouse THESOUTHWILTSMAGAZINE
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Special edition Outlander PHEV available now
The Outlander PHEV Juro is available now from SALISBURY MITSUBISHI pioneering 4x4’s launch here in 2014, making it the nation’s favourite plugin vehicle.
THE OUTLANDER PHEV JURO FULL SPECIFICATION:
itsubishi Motors is launching a new special edition of its awardwinning Outlander PHEV called the Outlander PHEV Juro, giving buyers even more reason to choose the nation’s best-selling plug-in hybrid. For the same price as the Outlander PHEV GX3h+ on which it is based, £32,749[1], the limited edition Juro offers the added convenience of a touchscreen CD/DVD infotainment unit with TomTom satellite navigation,
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smartphone integration and DAB radio as standard. As you would expect from the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro comes fully loaded with a host of other features, including cruise control, 18” alloy wheels, heated front seats, the Mitsubishi PHEV appand dual-zone climate control. The Outlander PHEV can travel up to 32 miles in electric mode alone – more than enough to accommodate most daily average journeys – and has effectively defined the emergence of the UK’s plug-in hybrid sector. In 2013, the year before its arrival, the total plug-in hybrid market across all marques stood at just 989, but Mitsubishi has sold more than 25,000 Outlander PHEVs in the UK since the
For more information call Salisbury Mitsubishi on 01725 550720. Find the showroom on Bournemouth Road in Downton, near Salisbury. • salisburymitsubishi.co.uk
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The limited edition Juro offers the added convenience of a touchscreen CD/DVD infotainment unit
Touchscreen CD/DVD audio unit with TomTom satellite navigation Smartphone integration DAB radio Outlander bonnet emblem Pre-heater Mitsubishi PHEV app Heated front seats 18” alloy wheels Cruise control Dual-zone climate control air conditioning Privacy glass Electric folding/heating mirrors with indicators Leather steering wheel Steering wheel audio controls Bluetooth hands-free Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Chrome beltline moulding Hi-tech seat fabric – C-Tec LED daytime running lights 12V socketsSunglasses pocket
| house & home
Pietra Wood & Stone
If you are looking for a beautiful new floor or stunning wall tiles, head over to Holt and speak to the experts at Pietra Wood & Stone.
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ituated in the charming village of Holt near Bradford on Avon, Pietra has been supplying and installing quality surfacing products for over 13 years. The company prides itself on the range of products it can offer to both the residential and commercial market. There is also a full fitting service available to help make your project hassle free. With so many beautiful period properties in the area, from stunning Georgian apartments to charming Cotswold stone cottages, it is unsurprisingly that Pietra often
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what is already there, for instance installing beautiful flagstones as with the property above. From stunning reclaimed wooden or stone flooring to fully tiled bathroom suites, the team at Pietra can help sympathetically renew and restore any period property to former glories. Pietra are equally at home though working on large scale renovations and new builds, with staff just as happy speaking with individual customers - or, if they prefer, liaising directly with their architect/interior
“With so many beautiful period properties in the area, from stunning Georgian apartments to charming Cotswold stone cottages, it is unsurprisingly that Pietra often find themselves working with clients to update character properties.” find themselves working with clients to update character properties. Largely with these properties it is a case of updating
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designer - to find the ideal product for your space. Not only that, but with another showroom in Fulham, they are also at the forefront of the
new up and coming designs being introduced in to the interiors world. In recent months their Holt showroom has been extended and refurbished, enabling clients to view a selection of stone flooring, porcelain wall tiles and engineered wood flooring in a relaxed atmosphere where friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you find the right product at the right price. Choosing your new floor or wall tiles is not easy; the staff at Pietra can help to guide you through the process to ensure you know you have made the right decision. Once you have made your choice, they can also install it for you to guarantee a stunning, top quality finish. So, if you are thinking of modernising your home, call in to see them and they will be happy to help. Call 01225 783527 or email info@pietrawoodandstone.com to find out more. • pietrawoodandstone.com
The Old Filling Station 400 Ham Green, Holt BA14 6PX t 01225 783527 / 782408 e info@pietrawoodandstone.com
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| house & home
New builds with a difference It’s been another busy year for P F Parsons Ltd, one that has seen a number of stunning new home projects coming to fruition... Project 1: A beautiful 5-bed home in Semley
come. It has been constructed using beautiful Chilmark stone and a slate roof. Building a new home from scratch can be a daunting prospect, but the staff at P F Parsons Ltd have had years of experience in this area and offer a comprehensive pre-project advice service to their clients with a full understanding of the scope and
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rading locally for over 30 years, P F Parsons Ltd, based in Hindon, have had another busy year with numerous bespoke ‘new build’ projects in and around the neighbouring villages. All of the projects were unique and designed very specifically for the needs of the clients:
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A large five-bedroom family home in Semley. This home, spread across three floors, was constructed in brick and local stone with a beautiful fully glazed two storey wing maximising the outstanding views across the countryside.
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A spacious three-bedroom home was designed to accommodate a retired couple. Again, the house was positioned to take advantage of the magnificent views and was built on an elevated site which required considerable groundworks and supporting walls. This home was constructed in local stone sympathetic to the surrounding
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Project 2: A 3-bed offering magnificent views
houses with easy to maintain UPVC windows, fascias & soffits and a tiled roof.
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Close to completion at the end of this year is a striking and very substantial seven bedroom home near Tisbury. Set across four floors, which includes a spacious basement, there has been much thought given to the layout of the house to accommodate the needs and requirements of a growing family for many years to Project 3: A cleverly considered 4 storey home using Chilmark stone
“Building a new home from scratch can be a daunting prospect, but the staff at P F Parsons Ltd have had years of experience in this area” the scale of any building projects. They will discuss every aspect of the build from conception to completion and can offer assistance and guidance with purchase of land, planning, design and renewable energy solutions, such as ground or air source heat pumps or Biomass. The majority of P F Parsons’ workforce have been with the company for many years and several staff members have completed their apprenticeships with them. This retention of skilled craftsmen enables the company to offer a wealth of experience and in previous years they have won awards from the Federation of Master Builders for the quality of their workmanship. Additionally, being a Trust Mark Member, potential clients can be assured of the company’s high quality and standards. • pfparsons.co.uk
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It’s a small world after all
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e have worked very hard this year. At least we think so and as we are self-employed ours is really the only opinion that matters! Due to the blood, sweat and tears expended a short, long weekend around Christmas time was in order….if that makes any sense at all!! If you are a couple and believe you deserve a holiday at this time of year you might be looking at some winter sun options. Something involving relaxing by the pool, drink in hand looking forward to eating fantastic,
having photos taken with, normally sane adults dressed up as talking cars, massive bears with a penchant for hunny, one eyed green monsters or a beautiful princess that falls in love with someone so ugly that his name is actually The Beast!! We will be transported, literally, into different worlds. Worlds of wonder and fantasy where everyone loves each other and nothing bad ever happens. What more could you want at Christmas?! As it goes, I am a bit of a fan of Disney. As long as you leave your cynicism at the turnstiles - and take your inner child in with you - it is
“As it goes, I am a bit of a fan of Disney. As long as you leave your cynicism at the turnstiles - and take your inner child in with you - it is very easy to get caught up in the occasion and have an amazing time…” freshly cooked food while the sun sets romantically in the background. If you are a couple and have an, almost 4 year old child, then not so much…. we are going to visit The Mouse. Yes, we have bitten the Disney bullet and bowed to the pressure of advertising, 25% off if you book early don’t you know, and are off to Paris for The Disney Land Paris Winter Spectacular Enchanted Christmas Light and Laser Show on Ice Dance Party Spectacular……did I use spectacular already? Oh well you get my drift! We are taking the child on her first plane flight (which could be an interesting occasion in itself ) and spending three whole days in the company of cartoon and film characters galore. I can imagine we will be chatting to, and probably
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very easy to get caught up in the occasion and have an amazing time… Although at this stage I feel I should give you a warning. DO NOT go on the It’s A Small World ride after a few drinks….it is without question the most psychedelic experience you can have on this earth without actually ingesting any hallucinatory substances. If you don’t believe me have a look on YouTube; it’s freaky enough sober but with a few drinks on board it would be downright scary!! Slightly weird, stereotypical and mildly racist rides apart, the whole Disney experience - if you are with a child - is pretty uplifting. What I’m not so sure about is the amount of adults you see with no children in tow. Unless they have left their
charges alone with Winnie the Pooh, Cinderella, Lightning McQueen or Mike Wazowski (which I would imagine is frowned upon) then walking around, what is essentially, a gigantic kids’ playground wearing plastic mouse ears is just plain odd. And don’t even get me started on Disney weddings. Yikes. I’m hoping the whole experience will be a really lovely addition to our Christmas. Immersing oneself in the Disney world for a few days may not be everyone’s cup of tea but at this time of year, and with a child who is still pretty full of wonder, it promises to be a fantastic, family weekend… I just need to find my mouse ears!!
Phil Rockliffe