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Published by Wired Publishing Editor Lisa Rockliffe Contributors Craig Gates-Mutton, Phil Rockliffe, Brian Donaldson, 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.

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pring has arrived at last! With Easter on the horizon, and longer days ahead to look forward to, many of us will be looking to improve our home and gardens over the coming weeks. Whatever you have in mind, from spring cleaning to major works, take a look at our Inside & Out feature on p21 for some ideas on great local businesses that could help.

With spring on the way, summer - swimsuit season - isn’t far behind. If your new year diet plans have already fallen by the wayside fear not, we have some great healthy eating recipes from Lisa Riley in this edition to help you get back on track. Using these and other recipes, she has lost an incredible 12-stone. Find out more on p14.

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Speaking of swimsuit season we report back on holidaying in Croatia this edition (p26); it may well give you food for thought when planning your summer getaway.

Tisbury Brocante (p10) is one of the highlights of the season, and Easter at one of the country’s most important churches (p18) is incredibly busy too. Read more about all that in this edition as well, of course, as all your usual favourites.

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HOMES & GARDENS

LOCAL LISTINGS What’s on in March/April

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Inside & Out

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Finding your dream home

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LOCAL NEWS Tisbury Brocante

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SJS Motorcycles

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Dauntsey’s tackles the DW race

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Easter at Salisbury Cathedral

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FOOD & DRINK Honesty Diet Goodness

FEATURES Charmed By Croatia

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Quiz, wordsearch & sudoku

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COMMENT 14

The Last Word

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So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs?!, City Hall

BARENAKED LADIES 18 April, 7pm Tickets: £32 To coincide with the release of Fake Nudes, the brand new album, Barenaked Ladies kicked off their Fake Nudes tour in Canada in November with the UK leg starting in Salisbury and concluding at The Roundhouse in London.

Heather Small, City Hall

CITY HALL

Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7TU Box Office: 01722 434434 cityhallsalisbury.co.uk For full listings go to the website.

displayed on the unique video wall, this is a first for any UK theatre show.

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT DINOSAURS?!

5 April, 2.30pm SALISBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tickets: £15.50 (Concs £12.50) Pitting the knowledge of unwitting 10 March, 7.30pm parents against their all-knowing Tickets: £18 (Concs £10) kids, Dr Ben presents an interactive, A performance including The educational and highly entertaining Egmont Overture (Beethoven), The show using film footage from the Violin Concerto in D Major (Brahms) BBC’s ‘Planet Dinosaur’. and Symphony No 6 in B Minor Pathetique (Tchaikovsky).

RUSSELL WATSON - CANZONI D’AMORE THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY 12 April, 7.30pm 23 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £45 Tickets: £24.50 Having sold more than seven million A musical journey of 35 years of hit records from Wham to George’s solo albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK’s bestcareer, the show is based upon the George Michael 25 live tour and uses selling classical crossover artist of all time. actual footage from the 25 live tour

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| events RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC 21 April, 8pm Tickets: £33.50 (Concs £23.50) Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time.

KIM WILDE 22 April, 8pm Tickets: £34.50 Platinum selling Kim Wilde is back with her “Here Come The Aliens” Tour 2018! The Kid’s In America star will tour the UK with her band, this Spring. Expect a show packed full of brand new music and all of her hits, too!

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 20 - 24 March, various times Tickets: £27 (Concs £12) The Importance of Being Earnest by the master of comedy Oscar Wilde, makes a welcome return to Salisbury society in this wonderfully witty, deliciously decadent and classic revival from The Original Theatre Company.

THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK 27 - 31 March, various times Tickets: £27 (Concs £12) Partners in life and on canvas, Marc and Bella are immortalised as the picture of romance. But whilst on canvas they flew, in life they walked through some of the most devastating times in history.

GALLOWGLASS 3 - 7 April, various times HEATHER SMALL - THE VOICE OF M Tickets: £27 (Concs £12) PEOPLE A world stage premiere from the pen 25 April, 7pm of one of the world’s greatest thriller Tickets: £62 (Concs £34.50) writers. When Sandor snatched little As Part of M People, Heather became Joe from the path of a London train, one of the seminal British voices of he was quick to make clear the terms the 1990s, with the band winning the of the rescue. “I saved your life,” he told Best British Dance Act Award at the the homeless youngster, “so your life Brits in 1994 and 1995, as well as the belongs to me now.”

Mercury Music Prize for the album Elegant Slumming.

MOONFLEET 19 April - 5 May, various times Tickets: £27 (Concs £11.50)

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA Box Office: 01722 320333 salisburyplayhouse.com For full listings go to the website.

Haunted by the ghost of the marauding pirate, Blackbeard, Moonfleet is a village of intrigue and drama where shadowy smugglers lurk. Against this backdrop, young orphan John Trenchard dreams of Blackbeard’s treasure and the wealth and happiness it could bring.

SALISBURY MUSEUM 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN Tel: 01722 332151 salisburymuseum.org.uk

THE ZEITGEIST CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 16 March, 6pm Tickets: £18 (Concs £16) The Zeitgeist Chamber Orchestra are a group of young musicians who move seamlessly between styles, genres and musical eras.

HARP RECITAL: A PERFORMANCE BY STEPHANIE LINEY 24 March, 2.30pm Tickets: £8 (Concs £6) Be transported into a world of medieval and Celtic music performed on the harp by Stephanie Liney.

EASTER TRAIL AT THE MUSEUM 30 March – 14 April, 10am Normal admission charges apply plus £2 for egg trail There will be an eggy-tastic Easter Trail running all through the school Quartet, Salisbury Playhouse

QUARTET 12 - 17 March, various times Tickets: £27 (Concs £13) Quartet is the charming story of four ageing opera singers. Made into a hugely successful film starring Maggie Smith, Quartet is a poignant, funny and warm tribute to lifelong friendships and growing old disgracefully!

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events | holidays at the museum. Come and makes her Met role debut as the title follow the clues, find the answers and character in Semiramide. win a chocolate Easter egg!

BIG BAND BRUNCH WITH GOJO SALISBURY SNAPPED 11 March, 12 noon Until 26 August Tickets: £6 (Concs £5) Normal admission charges apply.

Enjoy music from the Girls Only Jazz An exhibition showing photographs Orchestra. Performing Swing classics from the Salisbury Museum and and fresh new hits, this group will Salisbury Journal photographic blow you away with its Big Band archives. How has Salisbury changed sound. through the decades?

NT LIVE: JULIUS CAESAR BRIAN GRAHAM: TOWARDS MUSIC 22 March, 7pm Until 12 May Tickets: £16 (Concs £14) Normal admission charges apply.

Broadcast live from The Bridge This exhibition of the work of artist Theatre, London, Ben Whishaw and Brian Graham, represents a unique Michelle Fairley play Brutus and interpretation of the evolution of Cassius, David Calder plays Caesar music and dance. and David Morrissey is Mark Antony.

CAVE OF SOUNDS Until 12 May Normal admission charges apply.

The Cave of Sounds is an interactive installation featuring up to eight original electronic musical instruments.

SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE

Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT Box Office: 01722 321744 salisburyartscentre.co.uk FOLKLAW 10 March, 12 noon FREE An energetic and entertaining acoustic folk-rock band from the Cotswolds, described as “Stylish passionate folk rock” by R2 magazine, whose vibrant stage show and acrobatic fiddle playing has delighted audiences at festivals and venues across the UK.

TAWAI - A VOICE FROM THE FOREST (Cert U) 5 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £8 (Concs £7) From the jungles of Malaysia to the tributaries of the Amazon, Tawai is a quest for reconnection, providing a powerful voice from the heart of the forest itself.

CLARE SUMMERSKILL: FROM FAIRLY VOCAL TO VARIFOCAL 6 April, 8pm Tickets: £8 (Concs £7) A celebratory evening of songs

NT Live, Julius Caesar, Salisbury Arts Centre

and comedy. Clare Summerskill is a standup comedienne, singersongwriter, actress and writer who combines many of her amazing talents in this show which explores the lives, loves, and reflections of a middle-aged lesbian.

HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY PIE 11 April, 11am + 2pm Tickets: £7.50 (Concs £6.50) Families £24 When the king asks for a higgledy piggledy pie for his supper the royal chefs are thrown into a spin, especially when they find the cupboard is bare! Popular rhymes are

Tawai - A Voice From The Forest (PG), Salisbury Arts Centre

MET OPERA: ROSSINI’S SEMIRAMIDE 10 March, 4.40pm Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) Rossini’s opera, which has not been seen at the Met in 25 years, will be conducted by Maurizio Benini and feature Angela Meade as she Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk

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SHAFTESBURY ARTS CENTRE

13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury SP7 8AR Box Office: 01747 854321 shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk For full listings go to the website.

haunting animation from Studio Ghibli, a shipwrecked mariner is frustrated in his attempts to escape from an island. The story develops into a moving myth of sin and redemption.

VIVA NEIL DIAMOND 28 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £14) THE BOB DYLAN STORY Whilst performing in Las Vegas two 10 March, 7.30pm years ago Bob Drury was described Tickets: £15 (Concs £12.50) “one of the world’s finest vocal The Bob Dylan Story is the stunning tributes to Neil Diamond” and he’s and definitive live concert celebration now back touring the UK with his of rock music’s greatest icon. new show celebrating the legendary Neil Diamond and his incredible back catalogue of songs.

THE LEVELLING (Cert 15) 16 March, 8pm SALISBURY TRUST FOR Tickets: £7 (Concs £5) THE HOMELESS After the devastating 2014 floods, a The Salvation Army Church, Somerset farming family is haunted 16 Salt Lane, Salisbury, SP1 1EE by tragedy, poverty and brutal nature in this atmospheric, bleak but Afternoon shows bristling with music, laughter, songs and tea and cake. beautifully filmed drama.

DUO DIEZ 23 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £10) Duo Diez is an innovative and eclectic musical collaboration between guitarist Dimitris Dekavallas and violinist Violeta Barrena.

THE 1920’s 21 March, 2.45pm Tickets: £5 Victor Silvester, flappers, Winnie the Pooh, prohibition, The Charleston, Jeeves, Barbara Cartland, The General Strike, The Jazz Singer and more.

Ruthe Ellis, her lover and a shooting.

Florence Nightingale, her family and The Crimea and Marie Lloyd, her reputation, the songs & more.

OTHERS 41st WILTON HOUSE ANTIQUES FAIR Wilton House, Wilton

2-4 March, 10.30am-5pm Tickets: £6 Held at the Palladian home of the Earl & Countess of Pembroke, the fair will host over 40 specialist dealers offering a variety of fine, country and early C20th antiques as well as a wide range of decorative, period collectables.

WIGGLE CHALKY CHASER MTB Salisbury Racecourse, Netherhampton

10 March, registration opens: 7.45am The Wiggle Chalky Chaser Mountain Bike ride is set in a stupendous riding area, rich with a mixture of ancient drove tracks and winding descents and climbs. 3 x Routes Available, a short 13 miles, standard 21 miles or epic 31 miles! For more information go online to wiggle.co.uk/wiggle-super-serieschalky-chaser-mtb-2018/

SALISBURY BEE TRAIL Across Salisbury

THE RED TURTLE (Cert PG) 6 April, 8pm Tickets: £7 (Concs £5) In this beautiful, wordless and

THREE WOMEN-MURDER, MEDICINE & MUSIC 25 April, 2.45pm Tickets: £5

Until July 2018 FREE Grab a map and search for 12 hidden signs around city green spaces, and learn about bees in a fun way as you ‘collect’ your virtual bees at each stop.

Great for all the family, with interactive fun and facts at each trail stop.

MUSIC ON YOUR DOORSTEP IN MERE Mere School & Children’s Centre

28 April, 10am - 4pm

The Levelling (15), Shaftesbury Arts Centre

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Free Head along and enjoy singing, music technology, African drumming and more. There’s a chance to try an instrument and all ages are welcome!

Go online to book tickets at wiltshireruralmusic.co.uk Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk

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The Great Tisbury Brocante

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Back by popular demand, Tisbury will be hosting its third ‘Great Tisbury Brocante’ on Monday 7 May.

f you missed the Brocante last time, then be sure to put the date in your diary for the Early Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 7 May, from 9am. It’s a fun day of Antiques Markets and Vintage Fairs all around the village in this corner of South West Wiltshire. Regularly praised for its mix of modern and medieval, Tisbury is a hidden gem – if you haven’t discovered it yet, then

wide fun day of ‘vide-greniers’ all around the village – in front gardens, on driveways, garages, pergolas and garden sheds – in fact, anywhere there’s an inch of space!

Here’s feedback from last time: “My neighbour and I ended up doing a very last-minute yard sale.

It was great fun and incredibly busy.

Everyone who came to our stall

“It’s a great day out for anyone who loves to rummage and bag themselves a bargain or two!” set your sat nav (SP3 6JR) from the A303 or A30, or treat yourself and take the train – just 15 minutes from Salisbury.

As well as professional antiques dealers,who set out their wares in the village halls, or the “Brocante Marquee”, local residents will again be ‘clearing their clutter’ in a village-

was thoroughly enjoying the event and some had come from quite a distance away - Newbury, London, Cirencester, Deepest Dorset, Bristol etc. All said how much they were enjoying exploring Tisbury. It felt like a real win-win for everyone. “ There will be vintage teas, street food, barbecues and more. So come

and join in all the fun, soak up the wonderful atmosphere. It’s a great day out for anyone who loves to rummage and bag themselves a bargain or two!

Extra parking will be available, together with a “park and ride” provided by TisBus – Tisbury’s own community minibus service.

If clearing your own clutter is more your style, then may be you’d like to book one of the traders’ stands see the website, call 01747 260120 or email brocante@tisbury-biz. co.uk. Pitches will also be available at the Flea Market on the Recreation Ground (weather permitting – check the website before you travel) for those who prefer to take a chance and turn up on the day – first come, first served!

• tisburybrocante.co.uk

Tisbury Brocante gets all the local residents involved

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SJS Motorcycles of Salisbury

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SJS Motorcycles prides itself on its ‘customer comes first policy’, and the whole team holds a great rapport with the customers, which is why many of their original customers still rely on SJS for all their motorcycle needs.

Lots of SJS’s customers like to take advantage of their great servicing deals, which include a FREE collection and delivery service within a 10mile radius (a personal service you just can’t get from the main dealers) a basic service - to include

the usual oil and filter change, tyre condition and pressure check, throttle adjustment, drivechain check/adjust/lube and general safety check - costs only £99 (Quote SJS BASIC SERVICE).

As well as looking after your current bike, SJS Motorcycles also has a great

range of used bikes for sale. Current models include a Triumph Tiger Explorer XRT, a Yamaha YZF-R125 and a BMW K1600GTL, but their stock changes regularly so it’s always worth popping in to see what’s available.

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SJS Motorcylcs has a great range of used bikes for sale

Dauntsey pupils tackle the DW

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t Dauntsey’s School they like a challenge – and there cannot be a much greater test of courage, endurance and perseverance than the Devizes to Westminster canoe race (the ‘DW’), which Dauntseians have now been entering for more than 40 years. It is Dauntsey’s pupils will be attempting to canoe from Devizes to Westminster over the Easter weekend

certainly not for the faint-hearted.

Breaking the ice to get started, being chased by angry swans, regular dunkings in a freezing canal, blisters on your blisters… these are just a few of the difficulties that participants must overcome in both pre-race training and the event itself. In return, DW paddlers come away with lifelong friendships and memories of an experience like no other.

“It’s a very bonding experience, paddling that distance with someone. I have strong memories of tanking down the Henley mile with waves pelting over the front of the canoe. It was exhilarating and terrifying in equal measure,” remembers Old Dauntseian, Helen Hagelthorn.

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Exhilarating and terrifying sums up most paddlers’ feelings, along with an overwhelming sense of achievement. “The whole experience was incredible, extremely tough but worth it for the feeling as we paddled under Westminster Bridge. I still think of it every time I cross that bridge,” says Ellie Hewlett.

This Easter, 14 Lower Sixth pupils from Dauntsey’s will be setting off yet again from Devizes early on Good Friday morning to race 125 miles to Westminster. They will compete against teams from many British schools and competitors from around the world. We wish them all well.

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Honesty Diet Goodness

This month’s recipes are from LISA RILEY’S new book, HONESTY DIET, in which she lets us in on the secrets behind her incredible 12-stone weight loss.

Thai Courgette & Carrot Salad

Serves 2

Method Mix all the dressing ingredients in a non-metallic bowl or jug.

Pop into the microwave and heat on full power for 30 seconds.

Remove stir and replace for a further 30 seconds. Set aside to cool down.

For the Dressing 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter 1 tsp lazy garlic 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp clear honey 1 tsp sesame honey 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil

Using a vegetable peeler, create ribbons of carrot and courgette and place into a large bowl. Add the red peppers, chilli and onions.

Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Add half of the dressing and toss to coat everything.

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Serve the salad in bowls with the remaining dressing on the side.

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Ingredients 2 carrots 2 courgettes (green or yellow) 1 red pepper, thinly sliced Half a red chilli, thinly sliced 2 spring onions, sliced diagonally Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Quinoa & Halloumi Salad

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Serves 2

Ingredients 120g Quinoa 6 slices of Halloumi cheese 3 spring onions, thinly sliced into rounds 8 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 red pepper, diced into 1cm chunks 10g fresh coriander chopped Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper Extra coriander leaves, to garnish For dressing 1 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed 1 tsp clear honey Method Start by cooking the quinoa according to the packet instructions.

Once cooked, drain and transfer to a mixing bowl, set aside.

Cook the Halloumi slices under the grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until the cheese is slightly charred.

Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking the oil, lemon juice and honey together, season to taste. Add the onions, tomatoes, red peppers and coriander to the quinoa. Add the dressing and combine well. Check the seasoning and add more if needed.

Divide the quinoa mix between two shallow bowls or plates. Place the Halloumi slices on top of the quinoa and garnish with some extra coriander.

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Skinny Turkey Burger with Celeriac Chips Serves 4

Method Preheat the oven to 230° C. Mix all

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the burger ingredients, except for the olive oil, together in a large bowl.

Divide the mixture into four equal amounts and shape into burgers. Put them on a plate, cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

curry powder and sea salt, and coat the chips well.

Spread the chips on to a large baking tray, leaving space between them. Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and Peel the celeriac by slicing off the top cooked through. and bottom and using a sharp knife to remove the tough skin. Cut into Remove the burgers from the fat chips. Blanch the chips by boiling fridge and brush with the olive oil. them, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

Place under a preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Drain the chips and then place them Dress your burger with the lettuce, back in the saucepan. Add the oil, tomato and onion.

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Ingredients 250g minced turkey 3 spring onions, finely chopped 1 tsp lazy garlic 2 sundried tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh flat-leafed parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil, for grilling 4 Lettuce leaves and slices of tomato and onion, for topping

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Spring comes to Salisbury Cathderal

Salisbury Cathedral is, as usual, gearing up for a very busy Easter.

oly Week and the Easter period are some of the busiest and most important periods in the church year, with over 30 services and events taking place over the seven days from Palm Sunday (25 March) to Easter Day (Sunday 1 April), the liturgy follows the story of Christ as he makes his journey to the Cross and ultimately to his Resurrection. Here is some of what you can expect over the coming weeks:

CHORAL FOUNDATION CONCERT

This year’s Choral Foundation concert during Holy Week features The Crucifixion by the Victorian composer John Stainer. The Crucifixion, a Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer was written by Stainer in 1887, a year before he left his position as organist at St Paul’s Cathedral. It is scored for choir and organ, with solos for tenor and bass and includes five hymns, some of which have become well-known in their own right. It will be performed on Wednesday 28 March at 19.30 in the Cathedral by Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Salisbury Cathedral Youth Salisbury Cathedral Choir in concert

Last year’s Springwatch stars, Wylye (right with Phil Sheldrake RSPB) and Dene (left with Hamish Smith)

Choir and the St John Singers.The programme, which also includes John Sanders’ The Reproaches and Marcel Dupré’s Crucifixion from Symphonie-Passion Op. 23 will be conducted by Stephen Abbott and David Halls. John Challenger plays the organ. Tickets are £15 and available via the website, via Salisbury Playhouse 01722 320333 or on the door on the night.

PEREGRINES

Easter is also the period during which the Cathedral peregrines set up their nest. Once again there will be cameras placed near the nest box so visitors can watch unfolding events at the Cathedral itself or on the website.

A NEW DAWN

photo Ash Mills

A New Dawn is a series of themed events across the year marking the end of WWI and the changes in British Society that came about indirectly or directly as a result of that war. On Tuesday 20 March between 09.30 and 12.00 children from nurseries and pre-schools across

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Salisbury will come together to sing Morning Has Broken in the Cathedral.

The nursery-sing-a-long will mark a year of services, concerts, interactive events, films and exhibitions marking the 100th anniversary of the armistice and the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as celebrating the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which gave some women the right to vote.

At the centre of these events and celebrations will be the installation of Michael Pendry’s Les Colombes in May, an installation comprising of 2,000 white origami doves suspended from the nave ceiling.

There will also be a performance of Britten’s War Requiem on 10 November.

For details of all events and services during Holy Week and Easter go to the Salisbury Cathedral website.

• salisburycathedral.org.uk

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Creating the perfect lawn that is the Maybe you are giving one of your envy of your neighbours is actually rooms a refresh and need to improve quite straightforward... get someone the lighting. You might want to make else to do it for you! Kevin Maul and the most of your outdoor space Sue Jacobs are just the people you with some beautiful uplighting. You need. They run the South Wilts & East may require a whole house rewire.

Somerset office of LawnTender. As Whatever your reason for needing an a company, LawnTender cares for electrician, speak to Arbaro Electricals. thousands of lawns throughout the Run by Mark Derbyshire, a Part P and south of England, ranging from small IET 17th Edition certified electrician, town and cottage gardens to large and certified by Benchmark as country houses and estates. Kevin and part of the Government backed Sue’s area covers Andover to Bath. In a Competent Persons Scheme, they competitive market, LawnTender has can provide you with a wide range always placed high focus on customer of electrical services. So whether service and care. They provide you want a new socket installed, personal ongoing advice, feedback changes to your indoor outdoor and support throughout the season. lighting or PAT Testing, installations or This has resulted in strong customer rewires, Mark can help. Call for a free loyalty from year to year. quotation or email mark.derbyshire@ arbaroconsulting.co.uk.

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you have to do is give them a call or email southwilts@lawntender.co.uk.

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ORCHARD PARK

Garden lovers flock to Orchard Park, on Shaftesbury Road on the outskirts of Gillingham, thanks to its great service, quality plants and an award-winning farm shop and café that’s perfect for a catch up with friends. Since they opened in 2004 the business has grown to include an onsite florist and gift shop – perfect for picking up a present for Mother’s Day, and you can even order online!

March is the beginning of the busy season, the job list lengthening with the daylight. They always have a good choice of seasonal planting, evergreens, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as fruit and veg to help you ‘grow your own’’, including first early, second early and main crop potatoes. If you’re stuck Richard Cumming, Managing Director, or another member of their experienced and knowledgeable team will be on hand to help too. Whatever level of gardener you are – novice or old hand – they have some great tips for getting the most from your garden, and afterwards you can enjoy some delicious food in the café, which serves fresh, seasonal and local, including meat from their own Lagan Farm. Whether you’re looking to pick up something for your veg patch, THESOUTHWILTSMAGAZINE

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| home & gardens need to refill your larder or simply fancy stopping by for a slice of cake and a cup of tea, Orchard Park in spring is a great place to be.

P F Parsons Ltd has been established for 30 years

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P F PARSONS LTD

Based in Hindon and established for over 30 years, P F Parsons Ltd carries out all types of building work including extensions and refurbishments, property maintenance, garden rooms, conservatories, and patios. If you are looking to invest in your home and to Lakeside is complete without a stroll garden then be sure to discuss your around the lake and a chance to meet project with them. the resident ducks and geese.

01985 217413 | fonthill-lakeside.com With so much experience they can help with all manner of works, SOFA CO PLUS whether you want an extension or SofaCo Plus is a boutique sofa store in conservatory – perhaps with doors Warminster. Small but perfectly formed that open out onto a beautiful new patio – or maybe you’d like to update (especially when compared with cavernous national superstores) what it your porch or the entrance way into your garden. Whatever your plans call loses in square footage it makes up for P F Parsons Ltd to talk over your ideas. in character, a great eye for stunning sofas and a level of service that is They have an extensive portfolio of second to none. photographs available that can provide inspiration – which can also With frequent visits to international be viewed on the projects page of furniture and design shows they have their website. kept up with market trends and offer 01747 820422 | pfparsons.co.uk high quality products to cover all LAKESIDE GARDEN budgets, in both fabrics and leather.

Feedback from clients has been CENTRE excellent, impressed with the choice Lakeside is a family run business that available, the keen pricing and the has been serving gardeners in the quality of service you just don’t get West of England for over forty years.

You can be assured of a warm, friendly from the big chain outlets. welcome, top-quality products and SofaCo is now displaying a solid oak knowledgeable advice for everyone dining range and exclusive pieces of from the novice to the expert. artwork. Now is an ideal time to pop in and take a look – order your items now In addition to the wide range of trees, shrubs, patio plants and perennials, you to transform your home this spring.

01985 847031 | sofaco.co.uk will also find a select range of quality garden furniture, barbecues and gift items. Lakeside is situated on the A350 SYDENHAMS in Crockerton, just outside Warminster, Sydenhams Maiden Bradley has everything you need to spruce up on the edge of the Longleat estate. your garden. They stock domestic and What really marks this garden centre agricultural fencing, wooden gates and apart is the beautiful setting - no visit

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catches, hinges and clasps plus a range of outdoor timbers and sleepers.

Supplying both trade and retail customers, they have wire fencing, staples, nails and other fixings plus timber treatments to protect and extend the life of your fence.

Alongside this they stock paving slabs and block paving, decorative gravels, pebbles and bark in mini and bulk bags, topsoil, sand, ballast, cement and even coal to keep you warm through the last days of winter! What’s more, new in this spring… a range of sheds and summerhouses!

With so much to offer why not pay them a visit and have a look around?

You’ll find the centre behind the village shop in the centre of Maiden Bradley with vehicular access on Bruton Road, and they are open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with staff happy to provide no obligation quotations.

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| home & garden

Finding your dream home MARYAM CALVERT at Northwood Salisbury gives us her advice for finding your dream home, whether you are renting or buying.

To increase your chances of finding your dream home it pays to get organised

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veryone wants their own personal palace, somewhere they can call home. Whether you are looking to buy a house or flat or have decided to rent, finding the ideal property is important. The last thing you want is to end up in a place that doesn’t really fit your needs or your expectations.

as well as extra costs like stamp duty and legal fees. If you’re renting, there will be the deposit, the monthly rent and perhaps having to buy things for an unfurnished flat or home. Into that you need to add the cost of travel to work and the general cost of living in the area.

STYLE Some people prefer older properties, others are looking for new builds. A lot will depend on the area that you live in and how many types of property of each are available. New builds generally come with all mod-cons, are insulated and have up to date, energy efficient heating. Older properties might need a bit of work but can seem sturdier and have more character features.

If you are working on a tight budget, you will obviously need to be a lot more flexible in your approach but creating a few lists can at least help you focus your attention in the right areas and MUST-HAVE FEATURES BUDGET improve your chances of finding Your first list should contain what One major factor that will determine what you want. you definitely need when looking what you can buy or rent is the “Your first list should contain what you definitely money you have available. If you’re need when looking for your ideal home, those buying that’s going to mean not only the mortgage but the deposit items you don’t want to compromise on.”

Finding your ideal home involves a mix of doing your research properly while understanding exactly what you want.

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house & home | for your ideal home, those items you don’t want to compromise on.

This might include the area that it’s located – for various reasons you might want to be close to your place of work or local amenities such as supermarkets. You may be content to be close to a train or bus station that gets you to work without too much cost or inconvenience. Other must-have features will include the number of bedrooms, perhaps a separate living room and kitchen, a garden, or you may want to be close to a good local school.

WISH LIST Your wish list is everything that you would ideally like but could compromise on if the stars are all in alignment. This could include a conservatory, a good-sized dining room, an office area or a large kitchen. You’ll probably want at least some of these features, but they are not vital to making

your decision (though they may be clinchers if you are debating between two or more properties).

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properties can prove to be perfect when you view them - if they fit a lot of your criteria but you aren’t bowled over by the images its still well worth taking a look in person.

The good news is there are plenty of ways to view properties online and you don’t even have to leave your home. Your lists and preferences will give you the

Another option is to build a personal relationship with your local Northwood branch. They’ll be able to work directly with

“Try to create of a list of properties that fit your requirements then work on honing these down to the ones you really want to view.” opportunity to refine your search from the outset. Most property and estate agent websites have all the information about the listed properties you need including decent images and sometimes a video of what the interior looks like.

Try to create of a list of properties that fit your requirements then work on honing these down to the ones you really want to view. Don’t always judge a book by its cover though, some unpromising looking

you and can use your lists to find properties that fit the bill. Their local knowledge will be invaluable, especially if you’re moving into a new area. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

For help finding your dream home pop into see us on 56 Castle Street, Salisbury or give us a call on 01722 330066.

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A beautiful kitchen is at the top of many people’s wish lists

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| travel

CHARMED BY CROATIA KATIE THOMSON soaks up the ancient culture and stunning natural landscapes of Croatia.

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roatia captures something in the heart - it is at once both beautiful and so ramshackled - the coastline undulates and twinkles, great bays of deep blue level off to form pools of emerald, teal and aquamarine, punctuated by rocky outcrops and rugged terrain. The coastal towns are filled with rows of bleached houses with terracotta roofs, sunbaked and dilapidated, the slow pace of life articulated by the gentle bump of fishing boats in stony bays. Hikes uncover swathes of wildflowers that offer a delicacy at odds with the rugged terrain whilst the towns bear the marks of its complex history.

As a part of my undergraduate degree,

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I was lucky enough to spend three months studying in Venice. As well as learning about the Italian masters, much of the course comprised of Venice as a political powerhouse, its influence stretching over vast regions and other countries around it. The appeal of discovering what lay on the other side of the Adriatic never left me, and so it was with great excitement I embarked on a trip to Croatia to engross myself in the food, culture and the dramatic scenery I’d heard so much about.

Croatia itself has seen seismic shifts over its history, and this is especially true of Pula, our first stop. The Romans are certainly responsible for the most

prolific period of building in the city, including beautiful arches said to have inspired Michelangelo. The city’s history unfolds around you and the bricolage of architectural styles is worth exploration on foot - we then rewarded ourselves with lunch in the forum square, complete with classic Istrian ham and truffle pasta - made all the better by the surroundings.

Alongside some truly lovely architectural gems, Pula’s primary attraction is the astonishing 1st century Roman amphitheatre. As alluring as the city is, we wanted to stay on Istria’s world-famous coastline, so the base for the first four nights of our trip was the Park Plaza Arena Hotel, a modern

travel | Pula’s main attraction is a stunning 1st Century Roman amphitheatre

viewpoints though and is certainly worth the journey - take the full day to do it and explore at leisure. Highlights of the road trip include visiting the ‘world’s smallest town’ of Hum (the last 2015 census lists 21 inhabitants) with its mountain-top church and Opatija, a stunning coastal town that looked like it could slot easily into the Côte d’Azur - complete with pastel buildings, sea water bathing pools and a café-strewn promenade.

most astounding sights were within Plitviče and its 90-plus waterfalls, lakes and pools. It teems with life, with shimmering carp and ephemeral dragonflies, the gentle hum of frogs and the calls of birds fighting to be heard above the roar of the waterfalls.

During the final drive along the coast, I began to say goodbye to these glorious shores, having fallen in love with Croatia in only a week.

Something about this country touched a deep nerve - it has so much The thing we really appreciated on every venture into a new town was the to offer - breathtaking landscapes, amazing food - from cafés to roadside great natural swimming, glorious sunshine, bountiful history, interesting taverns, the dishes were consistently architecture, incredible wine, delicious delicious, fresh and home-cooked. seafood...I could go on, but instead I’ll Meals are often accompanied by just implore you to see it for yourself. cries of “jedi, jedi” - “eat, eat” - sharing food and drink plays a big part in the culture, which speaks to the nature TRAVELLER’S TIPS of Croatian hospitality and to the The local currency is the Kuna (HRK) quality of local produce. Its history of but many hotels also accept payment occupation is spelled out from these in Euros. dishes and the cuisine changes with the districts - fresh platters loaded Many airlines fly directly to Pula - we with seafood, hearty pasta like Fuži flew from Bristol with Easyjet, with and needle macaroni, delectable filled prices from around £220 return per pastry štrukli, grilled meats on skewers person when flying in mid June. and fresh vibrant salads of shredded vegetables - utterly delicious.

If you can then hire a car - it gives you greater flexibility to explore. If you are hotel perfectly located as a base to From Krka we ventured on to the going to stay in the Park Plaza Arena for explore Pula. Ideal for families, the hotel your full trip though there is little need is only 5 minutes’ walk from one of the Plitviče Lakes - perhaps a misleading name as the real draw here is the as it is has good transport links. area’s premier attractions - a fantastic incredible network of waterfalls.

As aquarium and turtle rescue centre. beautiful as Krka park is, by far the • visit-croatia.co.uk After a few days relaxing, we were ready to explore Croatia’s famous national parks. Although this is a country with deliriously beautiful coastlines, it was the freshwater that was calling. We set out toward Krka National Park, significantly smaller than its more famous sister Plitviče Lakes, but with the added bonus of being able to swim in the aquamarine waters.

We hired a car, but the drive was still a long one - touching five hours. It does take you through some truly special

Plitviče Lakes are an astonishing sight

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I want a half term too!

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he first thing to say this month is that I love my little girl, I love my little boy too but he is much too young for this to be about him…. yet!! She has just turned five years old and so has been at school since September which means that I have just dropped her off after just her second half term (The first one didn’t really count as our son was being born and was kind of consumed by that rather large event). I don’t know why this should be different from any

gymnastics on one day, we also managed to off load her to Nanny’s house, took her shopping to Cribbs Causeway for some new trainers and school shoes on another day and even endured a peak time visit to softplay. Unfortunately, apart from Nanny’s house (which she didn’t want to leave), all went down like a lead balloon. Nothing we did seemed to hit the spot and if it did then it didn’t for very long.

We would start off all having fun but after about 20 minutes myself and my wife would be looking at our watches to see if somehow,

“Despite my suggestions to the contrary my daughter is actually very well behaved and is pretty much no trouble at all but she is five years old and part of the job description of a five year old is to push you as far as they possibly can to see what they can get away with” other holidays, the Christmas hols weren’t that long ago, but for some reason it was much more difficult this time. Maybe the excitement of the impending Christmas festivities counteracts any thoughts of playing up and of course we, as parents, have the ultimate bribery tools at that particular time of year….presents and Santa. What bargaining chips do we have in February? “If you don’t stop behaving that way then I wont take you to the cold, wet and windy park” or “If you don’t stop behaving that way then I won’t take you to Weston-super-Mare”? Not really things that will put the fear of God into them are they!?

We tried to be good parents - we really did, we signed her up for

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magically, time had moved forward an hour or so and we could get away with leaving and going home to lie down in a darkened room for a while…it never had.

all week - no doubt they’d been dreading coming back in as much as we’d been longing for it!

Despite my suggestions to the contrary my daughter is actually very well behaved and is pretty much no trouble at all but she is five years old and part of the job description of a five year old is to push you as far as they possibly can to see what they can get away with. They’re like those velociraptors in Jurassic Park who are constantly testing for weak spots. If you, as a parent, could also have a half term at the same time, a week free from everything else you have to do perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad but, obviously you still have to work, cook, clean and - in our case - look after a 4-month old baby so it’s never just a week of fun, which is what the kids want.

When your little ones are young everything seems to go by so quickly; you don’t want them to grow so fast, but sometimes, at the back end of two hours of non-adult conversation or after they’ve just I could tell when I met the other had their third meltdown in as parents in the playground on the many shops, you just wish it could first day back that we were not be you, a very large G & T and your alone. It was almost a reverse favourite (adult) person with the feeling from when I was at school. hours stretching out in front of you Then I always looked forward to and nothing to do….bless their the last day of school; every kid had beautiful, little hearts. an extra spring in their step and was just that little bit more chipper.

Now you feel exactly the same on Phil Rockliffe your kid’s first day back. You could almost hear the sighs of relief all round as parents watched their the little darlings being welcomed back by the wonderful teachers who will be looking after them