The South Wilts Magazine - Nov/Dec 2018

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 • ISSUE 56

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SALISBURY CATHEDRAL ‘FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT’

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

RETURNS TO LONGLEAT FROM 10 NOVEMBER 2018 TO 6 JANUARY 2019

FOOD & DRINK // PUZZLES // PROPERTY // LISTINGS // COMMENT

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Front Cover: Longleat’s Festival of Light

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es I know that as I write there are still leaves on the trees and winter has yet to settle in, but it is the nature of my industry that sees us get prepared for big upcoming events rather ahead of schedule. In our minds, Christmas began months ago, so as the countdown continues it’s only natural that we get rather overexcited - we can finally mention the C-word without getting funny looks!

Our final edition of 2018 is packed full of festive joy, covering local events for all the familly to enjoy, especially Longleat’s Festival of Light. The event grows in popularity year on year, as does the ambition of the organisers - this year’s festival is set to be bigger and better than ever! So, you’ll be delighted to hear we have three family tickets to give away to the event - pop to p18 to find out more!

As well as events, we’ve loads of info on great places to find festive food, have included some delicious pie recipes for you to tuck into, and we’ve also crammed in all your other usual favourites. Here’s to a wonderful Christmas and a fabulous new year to you all - we’ll meet again in 2019. Enjoy!

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LOCAL LISTINGS What’s on in November & December

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The Silver Plough

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Pie recipes

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HOMES & GARDENS

LOCAL NEWS Downton Brewery

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Christmas decorations

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Cholderton Charlie’s

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Buying vs renting

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MOTORING

CHRISTMAS

The new ASX Juro

Salisbury Cathedral

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Longleat’s Festival of Light

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES

Salisbury Christmas highlights

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Quiz, wordsearch & sudoku

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COMMENT

FOOD & DRINK Winter dining at Howard’s House

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The Last Word

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CITY HALL

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

PORT ISAAC’S FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS 15 November, 8pm Tickets: £27 In a show that’s guaranteed to warm the cockles, the group’s eight good men brew up a heady mix of hearty song, salty banter and tall tales from the high seas that involves the audience at every turn.

ROY WOOD ROCK & ROLL BAND 22 November, 8pm Tickets: £34.50 What better way to celebrate the holiday season, than with a man who has helped shape our musical Christmas. Roy and his band have been playing sell out venues around the country, in what has become an

Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends, City Hall

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annual British Christmas tradition, and promises to be a great rockin’ evening.

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS 23 November, 8pm Tickets: £27 The past 15 years has seen The Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet…ever! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that carries its own health warning.

THE MERSEY BEATLES 24 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 The Mersey Beatles have appeared on stage at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club more than 600 times and have been playing to sell-out theatres around the world for almost 20 years. They brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four.

SISTER ACT 27 November-1 December, various times Tickets: £20 Join in this holiday season with the annual local theatre production…

Musical Theatre Salisbury presents Sister Act, based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard.

Bad Manners, City Hall

BAD MANNERS 7 December, 7pm Tickets: £22 Bad Manners were a constant feature in the singles chart in the 1980’s with tracks such as Can Can, Just a feeling, Walking in the Sunshine, Buona Sera, My Girl Lollipop and more.

SALISBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £18 (Concs £10) Salisbury Symphony Orchestra return for their annual concert at City Hall and welcome back Nicholas Walker. A Salisbury man, Nicholas last played at City Hall’s 90th anniversary celebrations in 2007 and will perform the wonderful 2nd Piano Concerto by Rachmaninov.

Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk

| events FASTLOVE - A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL 13 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 This show will take you on a musical journey from the moving Jesus To A Child, to the celebration of Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me. A respectful tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time with a stunning stage show that’s taking the globe by storm.

from the 50s, 60s & 70s plus plenty of hilarious comedy.

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS 14 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 This award-winning spectacular is Europe’s biggest and best-loved production of the Blues Brothers. The show is a high-octane, adrenalinepumping, musical mash-up which has jump started the legacy of Jake and Elwood for a new generation with its modern twist on this cult classic.

THE OVERTONES 18 December, 7pm Tickets: from £24.50 The Overtones announced the release of their sixth studio album ‘The Overtones’ in October 2018 and are following this up with a hotly anticipated Christmas tour.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY XMAS SHOW 15 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £27 (Concs £25) Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit get ready to party as That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new 2018 Christmas show! The UK’s most popular Rock ‘N’ Roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics

KATE RUSBY AT CHRISTMAS 16 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 With a career spanning over 25 years, Kate Rusby is one of the finest interpreters of traditional folk songs and one of our most emotive original songwriters - melding old and new so you can barely see the join.

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE

Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA Tel: 01722 320333 wiltshirecreative.co.uk ABIGAIL’S PARTY Until 17 November, various times Tickets: from £12 Made famous by the BBC Play for Today starring Alison Steadman, Abigail’s Party is an hilarious masterpiece of situation comedy.

Over a stack of cheesy-pineapple

Abigail’s Party, Salisbury Playhouse

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sticks, small talk and splashes of alcohol, the appalling hosts’ soiree soon descends into chaos. As the sniping begins, this delicious comedy cracks open social climbing suburbia to savagely funny effect.

SILENCE 13 - 17 November, 7.45pm Tickets: £13.50 (Concs £9) 1996. London. It’s Ewa’s birthday, her daughter Anna is coming home from University with a secret to share but Grandmother Maria has some news of her own. As wartime memories of Siberia resurface, old steps are retraced to uncover the secrets of the past and a Polish heritage that unites and divides them.

MY DEAREST GIRLS - THE LETTER BOOK 22 - 24 November, various times Tickets: £13.50 (Concs £9) Francesca Millican-Slater creates a brand new piece based on the real letters sent between a group of six Shropshire women between 19171920. Against a background of war the women tell each other stories of their everyday life; as farmers, office workers, factory hands, nurses and teachers. There is gossip and a hint of scandal, reprimands and reprisals, tales of dancing for royalty, fiancés on the frontline and how to feed 100 chickens while on rations.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST 1 December 2018 - 13 January 2019, various times Tickets: from £12 This famous fairytale follows the story of Amorette who is taken prisoner by a prince who has been turned into a Beast. Eventually she grows to love the Beast, thus lifting a curse and turning him back into a prince. Beauty and the Beast will include all the traditional elements of pantomime – comedy, song, dance, beautiful sets and costumes and plenty of audience participation.

Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk

events | THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS 10 - 30 December, various times Tickets; £10 As snow falls and the gas lamps flicker into life, Father Christmas sets out on a joyful journey through the night time sky. With a sleigh full of toys and a twinkle in his eye, he urges his reindeer to ‘dash away all’. Returning by popular demand, magic and music combine in this enchanting musical for young children and families that’s the perfect Christmas treat.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 18 - 22 December, various times Tickets: £13.50 (Concs £9) Following a sell-out run last Christmas, Dickens’ mystical fable returns, brought to life by Olivier Award-winner Guy Masterson, veteran of smash hit solo shows including Under Milk Wood and Animal Farm. Masterson recreates Scrooge, Marley, the Fezziwigs, Tiny Tim and more in this enchanting performance that is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit – in more ways than one!

SALISBURY MUSEUM 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN Tel: 01722 332151 salisburymuseum.org.uk Normal admission charges apply unless stated

outside is part of a wider programme to showcase the best in contemporary sculpture at the museum. This exhibition expands on the origins of Anello Flow and other work in this series, reflecting Almuth’s fascination with the patterns made by water and how this has informed her work.

DARLING EDITH, AND OTHERS: REX WHISTLER IN LETTERS 7 December, 6.30pm Tickets: from £12 These wonderful insights into the life and thinking of Rex Whistler come from the museum’s archive of his letters to family and friends, and span his life from a schoolboy in 1917, to tank commander in 1944.

SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE

Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT Box Office: 01722 321744 wiltshirecreative.co.uk LAURIE LEE - THE LOST RECORDINGS 15 November, 6pm Tickets: £7.50 (Concs £5.50) Reflections on love, landscape, childhood, poetry music and much more from one of the great English writers.

HOARDS: A HIDDEN HISTORY OF ANCIENT BRITAIN Until 5 January 2019 In partnership with the British Museum, this exhibition traces the story of hoarding from Bronze Age weapons discovered in the river Thames and the first Iron Age coin hoards, through to hoards buried after the collapse of Roman rule in Britain and in more recent times.

FLYING SCOTSMAN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF STEAM 15 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £9.50 (Concs £7.50) Is there a finer sight than the grace and power of a huge steam locomotive on the move? The awardwinning television programme maker, David Parker, spent 12 months filming the rebuilding of perhaps the most famous of them all, The Flying Scotsman.

ANELLO FLOW: AN EXHIBITION BY ALMUTH TEBBENHOFF Until 16 February 2019 The work Anello Flow by Almuth Tebbenhoff currently on display

THE KOSMOS ENSEMBLE 16 November, 8pm Tickets: £18 (Concs £16) Kosmos re-defines the relationship between classical and world music.

Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk

Hoards, Salisbury Museum

THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III (NT LIVE) 20 November, 7pm Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to cinemas, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS, POEMS AND TIGER EGGS BY DYLAN THOMAS 22 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £18 (Concs £14) Ballet Cymru presents a timeless interpretation of the Dylan Thomas classic A Child’s Christmas, Poems and Tiger Eggs narrated by Wales’ own icon, Cerys Matthews. Step into the imagination of a genius and follow us on a journey through snow, cats and melancholy.

BOB DRURY’S ‘VIVA NEIL DIAMOND’ 29 November, 7pm Tickets: £16 Whilst performing in Las Vegas two years ago Bob Drury was described “one of the world’s finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond” and he’s now back touring the UK with his new show celebrating the legendary Neil Diamond and his incredible back catalogue.

WHO SLEIGHED SANTA? 11 - 13 December, 7pm Tickets: £45 A murder mystery dinner party with a festive twist (ticket includes a 3-course dinner).

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| events THE SPITFIRE SISTERS 21 - 22 December, 7.15pm Tickets: £22 The internationally-renowned vintage-inspired vocal harmony group performs swing classics and Christmas favourites.

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL

6 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF Tel: 01722 555198 salisburycathedral.org.uk HENRY V 5-8 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £30 unreserved, £40 reserved Marking the centenary of World War One, Antic Disposition’s acclaimed Henry V returns for a performance in Salisbury Cathedral.

SALISBURY MUSIC SOCIETY BRITTEN WAR REQUIEM 10 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £10-£35 On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, Benjamin Britten’s epic War Requiem will be performed

by Salisbury Musical Society and the Choristers of Salisbury Cathedral, accompanied by Chelsea Opera Group Orchestra conducted by David Halls.

BINDING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT THROUGH REMEMBRANCE Until 25 November

The Madness of King George III (NT Live), Salisbury Arts Centre

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To commemorate the end of WWI, local artist Suzie Gutteridge and Salisbury Cathedral have secured funding through the Heritage Lottery Fund to bring the Binding the Past to the Present Through Remembrance Exhibition to the Cathedral.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPIES INSTALLATION 8-11 November FREE Over Armistice weekend the West Front of the Cathedral will be illuminated by a gigantic colour projection of ‘tumbling poppies’ that will mark the centenary of the end of WWI. FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE ADVENT PROCESSION 30 November, 1 & 2 December, various times The Darkness to Light processions will welcome in the season of Advent.

SHAFTESBURY ARTS CENTRE

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

A NIGHT FULL OF STARS 10 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £8 (Concs £5) A night with a variety of songs and dances from past to present.

WESSEX ACOUSTIC FOLK CLUB ‘THOR’D OUT’ 1 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £16 (Concs £15) Join Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies, as they shelter from a Viking winter, huddled around the roaring fire beneath the rafters of the Great Hall.

BELL STREET CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 7 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £8 Following last year’s success, the Bell Street Christmas Special is back for another year of yuletide fun! Why not go along for a night of songs, dances and comedy with a side of delicious nibbles?

ZOE SCHWARZ SINGS BILLIE HOLIDAY 15 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £12.50) The highly individual and nationally established vocalist Zoe Schwarz brings her very popular show to Shaftesbury. The set will feature the full range of Billie’s repertoire, starting from her early career, right through to her last recordings.

OTHERS THE CHRISTMAS HOUSE 24 November - 23 December, 11am-3.30pm Mompesson House, Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EL (Normal admission applies) You’re invited to explore the ground floor rooms and experience Christmas through the ages, from a Regency Christmas in the dining room to a 1950s Christmas in the library. Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in the tea-room and some Christmas shopping in the shop. The Christmas House will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 24 November to 23 December. Call 01722 335659 for further details or visit the website, nationaltrust.org.uk/ mompesson-house

Send your listings to info@wired-publishing.co.uk

BERWICK FARM SHOP THE OLD FORGE, BERWICK ST JAMES, SALISBURY SP3 4UA

We offer a great range of fresh, local produce and homecooked food.

ORDER YOUR MEATS FOR CHRISTMAS NOW! Including turkey, pork, beef, gammon, sausages, and fresh game from the local estate.

We also have pies, pasties, cakes, chutneys, jams, local honey, pickles & fresh vegetables!

TEL: 01722 790490

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DOWNTON BREWERY

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his is a hectic time of year for Downton Brewery. Apart from brewing, there’s the shop to run – they sell many of their beers in bottle; from New Forest Ale (quaffable at 4%ABV) to Endeavour (which demands respect at 10%ABV!). Draught beer in 4-pint carry-outs is very popular, especially with their LoyAlety card so your ninth carry-out is free! The Brewery will be at Winchester Christmas Market again this year, from 16 November until 3 December, selling cases (12 bottles), and presentation packs of 3 or 6 bottles – all of which make ideal Christmas presents.

Back at HQ, their Brewery Bar is open every Friday till 9pm come rain or shine - outside heaters and gazebos help keep everyone dry and warm. There are at least five

different ales to choose from, all beautifully poured fresh from the cask. And by popular demand they’ve also started occasional foodie nights: so far they’ve enjoyed wood-fired pizzas, had a curry night, and a hot dog evening - with sausages flavoured with Downton Brewery beer of course!

As it’s party season, they have even more orders for minipins (18pt) and polypins (36pt) of their beers than usual. If you want to stock up with your favourite brews they’ll be open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve for collections too.

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Track down Downton Brewery at this year’s Winchester Christmas Market

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njoy quality time this Christmas at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm. As well as getting stuck in to all the fun farm activities on offer, there are some great things happening over the festive season too; from half price early bird admission to the annual Christmas Craft Fair (just £2.50 per person) on Saturday 24 November.

Later that same evening, there’s also a Festive Murder Mystery, with a delicious 3-course Christmas dinner included in the £45 ticket price!

During December, the farm is also hosting two Christmas wreathmaking workshops on Friday 7 & Saturday 8 December which includes Christmas lunch and a glass of English sparkling wine! PLUS the kids can enjoy a delicious ‘Breakfast with Santa’ session or perhaps visit him

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in his grotto from Saturday 15 until Sunday 23 December from 9am!

Visit the website for more information and to book tickets to these amazing Christmas events.

• choldertoncharliesfarm.com

“During December, the farm is also hosting two Christmas wreathmaking workshops on Friday 7 & Saturday 8 December”

You can make your own Christmas wreath on 7 & 8 December

BE E RS F RO M T HE N E W F O R E ST C H R IST MA S G I FT PAC K S AVA I L A BL E FIND US AT WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET 16 TH NOVEMBER - 3 RD DECEMBER

Telephone: 01725 513 313 | sales@downtonbrewery.com | www.downtonbrewery.com

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FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

Salisbury Cathedral will transform this advent with an illuminated art installation.

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lowing tree forms, a gigantic light-filled globe and a wave of singing lights, Salisbury Cathedral and Close is going to be transformed this Advent and Christmas, with illuminated art installations on the Cathedral lawns and inside the Cathedral itself.

The four artworks, collectively titled From Darkness to Light, were commissioned on behalf of Salisbury Cathedral by Jacquiline Creswell, Salisbury Cathedral’s Visual Arts adviser. Visitors approaching via the West Walk will encounter Light Wave

by Squidsoup, an immersive walkthrough experience comprising of 500 light and audio spheres, suspended in a 20-metre wave formation, that softly glow and emit plainsong, creating a dreamlike experience.

“From the end of November until early February the exterior artworks will be illuminated nightly until 10.30pm” Coming from the High Street Gate, a neon sign suspended above the North Porch Gates will welcome visitors with its simple promise of hope taken from scripture, I Will Turn The Darkness Into Light. On the Cloister Garth, Lumen by David Ogle RBS, will sit among the grand Cedars that were planted to commemorate Queen Victoria’s ascension to the throne. This installation of 5 treelike structures will form a luminous canopy of interlocking neon branches

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The installation will include luminous interlocking tree-like structures

up to 3-metres high that will bath the stone arches with a vibrant glow.

Thursday 13 December for late night viewings of Lumen and The Light.

Inside the Cathedral The Light, a 4-metre illuminated globe hanging in the Spire Crossing, will evoke the spirit of Advent. Created by artist Richard McLester and his Poole-based team, a whirling and spinning galaxy of stars projected onto the globe will finally focus in on a single ‘Star of Bethlehem’, the symbol of Christ’s birth. The Light will be at the heart of an immersive concert, Songs of The Light, on Wednesday 5 December created and performed by Richard McLester with a choir of 150 local singers. The live music performance will be punctuated by films featuring moving testimonies from individuals sharing their journeys from emotional darkness to light, projected on seven huge screens across the Spire Crossing and at the West End of the nave. For further details go the website.

This year’s Advent Processions will take place at 7pm on Friday 30 November and Saturday 1 December and at 5pm on Sunday 2 December.

The processions mark the start of the Christmas season for the Cathedral and the anticipation of Christ’s birth.

Each service commences in total darkness until a single advent candle is lit. Over the course of an hour, two processions wend their way through the Cathedral lighting candles as they go, until the service reaches a climax with the building ablaze with the light of 1300 flickering candles.

From the end of November until early February the exterior artworks will be illuminated nightly until 10.30pm and the Cathedral will stay open until 8pm on Thursday 6 December and

In addition to the installations, there will be extra lights in the trees around the lawns and Choristers Green; a bonus for those taking the everpopular Twilight Tower Tours up onto the balconies high above the city and Cathedral lawns. Twilight Tower Tours are on sale now and run from 16 November until 22 December. You can book via the website.

• salisburycathedral.org.uk

GREAT VALUE LIGHT LUNCH MENU

2 COURSES JUST £12.45! AVAILABLE TUESDAY TO FRIDAY.

Tom & Zara welcome you to The White Hart. We are situated in the heart of Bishopstone, near Salisbury, in a traditional 18th century family pub & restaurant.

We have a lovely large beer garden and children’s play area.

There is a large, easy access, car park and plenty of room for larger dining parties, with set menus available on request.

We are very proud of our locally sourced delicious homemade food; daily fish specials and wide choice of menus that aim to cater for everyone.

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FOODIE DELIGHTS AT HOWARD’S HOUSE

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Enjoy beautiful seasonal cuisine this winter at Howard’s House

here are few places better suited to enjoying the change of seasons than Howard’s House, nestled in the heart of the picture-postcard Nadder Valley. As golden autumn turns to picturesque winter, fresh local produce in season can be found on the menus, and a warm country welcome at the door.

NOVEMBER 19-25: CELEBRATE FOOD WEEK Experience the season’s finest locally

sourced and homegrown ingredients with a special tasting menu created by head chef Andy Britton. Andy has garnered an excellent reputation with diners thanks to his wholesome “field to fork” philosophy and inspired flavour combinations. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in autumn’s choicest flavours – this special tasting menu is exclusively available during Celebrate Food Week. A matching flight of wines will also be available. £75 pp.

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA Throughout December, indulge in a an Afternoon Tea with a special festive twist. Put your feet up with a choice of fine loose leaf teas or fresh coffee, accompanied by a feast of homemade treats including mince pies, Howard’s House stollen, turkey and cranberry sandwiches, Bailey’s panna cotta, cranberry and cinnamon scones and

mulled wine jelly. The hotel offers free wifi – so why not eschew the cold and crowds, and do your Christmas shopping online beside a roaring fire!

Afternoon teas must be pre-booked. £25 pp. December midweek offer: Buy one festive afternoon tea, get one free!

CHRISTMAS PARTIES Howard’s House have created the perfect menu for Christmas parties this year – a mouth-watering three course feast including seasonal canapés, and tea, coffee and petits fours, for a superb value £35. Choose from three tempting options per course – and if asked in advance, the kitchen team will happily cook requests. Book a table in the restaurant – or make a real celebration of it in the hotel’s elegant private room, The Coach House. Party menu, £35 pp.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE SILVER PLOUGH

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t The Silver Plough you will find great food, a fine selection of real ales and a warm welcome from your hosts Jeni & Aart and their dedicated team.

This handsome pub started life in the 18th century as a farmhouse and became an inn after WWII. As well as its lovely garden – best appreciated in the warmer months admittedly – it also has its own skittle alley, which can be used for private functions and hired for conferences and meetings. In these cooler months, you can be warmed by the fire too, along with all your well behaved doggy friends.

The menu offers traditional English homecooked food, plus a choice of lighter and healthier options. They use local suppliers where possible for their fresh fish, meat and veg and offer a selection of well kept real ales and

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a good choice of wines. The pub is a perfect choice for food or just to enjoy a quiet drink.

Over the festive season The Silver Plough is open for parties from 27 November up until 24 December, with a two courses costing £21.50 and three £27.50. Options include the likes of smoked haddock chowder to start, a confit pork belly with pistachio stuffing for main and an Irish coffee crème brûlée for pudding and the full

menu can be viewed on their Facebook page. The pub will then be open for lunchtime drinks on Christmas Day and on Boxing Day they are open during the day and serving a brunch style menu. Bookings are essential for the Christmas period. New Year’s Eve will see a 70s themed party with live music and a table d’hôte menu.

Bookings are essential. Call 01722 712266 to find out more.

• silverplough-pitton.co.uk

Christmas is a great community time at The Silver Plough, and perfect for parties with friends and family

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THE SILVER PLOUGH • A VERY WARM WELCOME • BEAUTIFUL FOOD & REAL ALES • WONDERFUL SURROUNDINGS

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BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS! 2 Courses £21.50 3 Courses £27.50

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Have your FUN DO with a FONDUE at The Hayloft, Bird & Carter Farm Shop 3 Courses - £28 Smoked trout terrine with dill, capers and lemon with toasted sourdough OR Aubergine, red pepper, ricotta and courgette terrine with toasted sourdough Bird & Carter cheese fondue with mixed charcuterie and various breads, honey glazed root vegetables, green beans, rocket and tarrogan salad, winter slaw Pannetone bread & butter pudding with custard and clotted cream T & C’s This menu will be available to book from November until January. Pre booking is essential with a minimum of 8 guests. Evening functions available for parties over 15. Please book by email info@birdandcarter.co.uk A deposit of £10 per head will be required to secure the booking.

tel: 01722 744 177 email: annie@birdandcarter.co.uk Find us at: Chilhampton Farm, Warminster Road, A36, Salisbury SP2 DAB

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FEELING A LITTLE

pastry Warm up this autumn with these delicious pie and tart recipes from Waitrose.

Onion, olive & tomato galette

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Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan.

Fry the onions, ½ tsp sugar, the oregano and a pinch of salt over a medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Take off the heat. Stir in the tomatoes and olives; cool.

into a disc, wrap in cling film and chill for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180˚C; put a large, flat baking sheet in to heat up. Roll the pastry out on baking parchment to a circle about 3mm thick. Pile the onion mixture in the middle, leaving a 5cm border, then bring the pastry up around the filling.

Meanwhile, whizz the flour, Brush the exposed pastry with egg. remaining sugar and the salt in a Slide the galette, on the parchment, food processor. Pulse in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Pulse onto the hot baking sheet. Bake for in the nigella seeds and 3-5 tbsp iced about 35 minutes until golden. Cool water until it comes to a ball. Shape for 10 minutes then serve.

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Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 3 large onions, sliced 1 tsp caster sugar Handful oregano, leaves roughly chopped 320g cherry vine tomatoes 50g pitted dry black olives 225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting ½ tsp salt 110g unsalted butter, cubed & chilled 1 tsp nigella seeds 1 egg, beaten for glazing

Serves 6

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Leek & Caerphilly lattice tart Serves 6

Chicken, leek & mushroom puff pie Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 12 boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks 50g butter 2 leeks, sliced 250g chestnut mushrooms, quartered 1 tsp dried tarragon 50g plain flour, plus extra for rolling 150ml dry white wine 350ml whole milk 500g pack puff pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Batch fry the chicken in an oiled non stick pan over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

Set aside.

Ingredients Small knob of unsalted butter 400g trimmed leeks, thinly sliced 3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves stripped 300g Charlotte potatoes, diced Plain flour, for dusting 500g shortcrust pastry 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard 100g half fat crème fraîche 120g Caerphilly or Wensleydale cheese, crumbled 1 egg, beaten

softened leeks and thyme.

Preheat the oven to 200°C. On a lightly floured surface, roll out threequarters of the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin and cut out a 25cm x 35cm rectangle. Re-roll the trimmings and reserved pastry and cut out 12 long strips of varying widths.

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Transfer the pastry rectangle to a non-stick flat baking sheet and spread with the mustard, leaving a narrow border. Spoon the potatoes Method and leek over the mustard, then dot Heat the butter in a large frying pan with the crème fraîche and cheese. over a medium heat and cook the Brush the border with egg and leeks and thyme for 5-10 minutes arrange the pastry strips on top of until softened. the filling, in a wide diagonal lattice.

Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a Brush the pastry strips with more egg. saucepan of boiling water for 8-10 Bake for 25 minutes until the pastry minutes until just tender, then drain is cooked through and golden. Slice and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the and serve warm.

Add the butter, leeks, mushrooms and tarragon and cook for 5 minutes. Add the flour and stir for 1 minute. Add the wine gradually, then slowly stir in the milk. Cook for 3 minutes or until thickened then season. Remove from the heat and stir the chicken and juices into the sauce. Leave to cool. Spoon into a 1.5-litre lipped pie dish.

Roll out the pastry on a floured surface until just larger than the dish then trim the edge with a knife. Brush the edge of the dish with egg and stick on the pastry off-cuts. Brush with more egg then lay the pastry sheet over the dish and press the edges together. Trim the edge again and make 2 small holes in the centre for steam to escape then brush all over with egg. Bake for 35-40 minutes until piping hot. Delicious with salad or vegetables.

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| xmas

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

The UK’s original and biggest Festival of Light returns to Longleat for the festive period with a magical journey through time and space.

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unning from Saturday 10 November 2018 to Thursday 6 January 2019, ‘A Fantastic Voyage’ is the Wiltshire attraction’s most ambitious ever Christmas event; featuring more than a 1,000 different illuminated lanterns.

witness a castle besieged by knights in armour.

Jungle Cruise and explore the illuminated Hedge Maze.

Other displays feature scenes from South America, Japan, India and Papua New Guinea, along with a 28-metre-long steam train, biplane and hot air balloon.

From Ancient Egypt, complete with a stunning 20-metre-tall Great Pyramid, to a rocket voyage around the solar system and its planets, the fantastic new theme incorporates more than a dozen, extraordinary walk-through scenes.

The ever-popular Enchanted Christmas Tree Show returns with its tale of seasonal joy, complete with snow, and the Santa Train will be transporting visitors to meet Father Christmas in his wintry woodland grotto.

Longleat House will be decorated in style for a 1920s Christmas complete with live characters dotted

"From Ancient Egypt to a rocket voyage around the solar system, the fantastic new theme incorporates more than a dozen, extraordinary walk-through scenes" Visitors will join adventurous brother and sister duo, Harry and Bea, and their fearless canine companion, Monty, as they embark on an epic, enchanted journey.

There’s the chance to travel under the sea, go back in time to the age of dinosaurs, visit the frozen Arctic and

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Visitors can also enjoy the magic of storytelling with ‘A Flight Before Christmas’ – a unique festive experience featuring real flying owls, plus there’s the chance to go on a drive-through Winter Safari, visit Monkey Temple and Jungle Kingdom, embark on a

xmas | throughout to make you really feel like you have travelled back through time.

The Festival of Light – A Fantastic Voyage opens Fridays to Sundays from 10 - 25 November and daily from 30 November to 6 January (excluding Christmas Day).

For more information on the Festival of Light go to the website. Adult ticket prices range from £31.45 for an online Standard Day Ticket and £34.15 for an online Peak Day Ticket.

Advance booking is essential.

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT!!

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Closing date for entries is 30.11.18. Any entries received after this date will not be counted. Entrants must be over 18. Prize is as stated and is non-transferable. No cash alternative will be offered.

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SALISBURY CHRISTMAS EVENTS The festive season kicks off Salisbury on Thursday 15 November with the Christmas Lights Switch On. Here are some of the highlights of the season...

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he popular Salisbury Christmas Lights Switch On will this year take place on Thursday 15 November in Salisbury Market Place from 6pm until 8pm.

This event officially marks the start of Christmas in Salisbury and promises to be a great evening.

It’s a fantastic free event for all the family and will showcase local performers with live music and entertainment, Father Christmas, fireworks and much more!

SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET

Salisbury Christmas Market transforms the heart of the city into a winter wonderland with its authentic German marketstyle Chalets and festive events.

Returning to the historic Guildhall Square for the 7th year, the Salisbury Christmas Market 2018 will see the return of many award-winning exhibitors and products, plus an exciting calendar or festive events

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throughout the city. The market begins NUTCRACKER TRAIL trading on Thursday 29 November and From 29 November to 6 January you runs until Sunday can follow the Nutcracker Trail. Find 23 December. the names of the 10 Nutcracker Kings located in the city centre and enter As well as the market, there is a full the draw to win a £250 Salisbury Gift programme of festive entertainment, Card! Pick up your trail map and entry events and activities across the 25 days. form from the Information Centre or The whole city comes alive with music download from the Christmas market entertainment, street performances, website. activities and events. The launch night (29 Nov) especially is not to be “As well as the market, missed! This year’s line-up includes there is a full programme performances from Starcast, Limelyte of festive entertainment, and The Deloreons.

events and activities across the 25 days.”

LANTERN & LIGHTS PROCESSION

The annual Lantern & Lights Procession is a magical family evening and this year it takes place on On Thursday 6 December at 6.15pm.

Starting in the Cathedral Close, the parade travels through the streets of Salisbury before arriving in the Market Square.

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| xmas

Crochet Christmas pudding tree decoration, £8, Laura Ashley

Glass strawberry & pineapple baubles, £5 each, John Lewis

Handmade Christmas tree advent calendar, £50, amazon.co.uk/handmade

DECK THE HAL ...And the tree (!) with some of these fantastic Christmas decorations!

1st Christmas decoration, £9.95, notonthehighstreet.com

Unicorn constellation wooden tree decoration, £12, notonthehighstreet.com

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Christmas Wishes personalised hanging decorations, £19.95, notonthehighstreet.com

Mistletoe apron, £23, amazon.co.uk/handmade

Hand £1.50

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Knitted Christmas wreath, £58, notonthehighstreet.com

Glass balloon dog tree decoration, £5, John Lewis

ALLS...

‘Drinks By The Dram’ Christmas crackers, £56.95, notonthehighstreet.com Christmas tree LED light, £9.99, TK Maxx

Ten large antique style silver LED baubles, £18.95, Rex London

Night Before Christmas box, £4, M&S

Handmade Christmas Stocking, £1.50, amazon.co.uk/handmade

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| house & home

BUYING VS RENTING When you are setting up in a new home the basic choice you need to make is whether to buy or rent. MARYAM CALVERT at Northwood Salisbury looks at the pros and cons of both.

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here can be nothing more exciting than moving out of the family home and setting up on your own. The basic choice that you need to make, however, is whether you are going to buy your first home or rent a property.

With the growing price of houses in many areas of the UK, buying can be a challenging option because you need to get the initial finance together. This is especially true if you are first time buyer and just starting out.

In the longer term, however, you have a strong investment that should prove cheaper than renting over time and accrue in value.

For those who want the flexibility The hardest part about buying is getting of being able to up sticks and move together the money for the deposit when they want, renting is certainly the better option, though you don’t work out more expensive in the short term, over the years it should get the return on investment that prove much more cost effective comes with owning a property. than renting.

BUYING VS RENTING

PROS & CONS OF BUYING For new buyers, getting together the money required to buy a home is the big challenge. While it can

“For new buyers, getting together the money required to buy a home is the big challenge.”

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• You will need to get a mortgage to cover the cost of the house, minus your deposit.

• You need to be confident that you can afford the monthly repayments for the mortgage.

• You will most likely be asked for a deposit of between 10 and 15%

of the value of the property and mortgage companies may ask for a guarantor if you are a first time buyer.

• If you are struggling to put together your deposit, there are various programmes designed to help, including the government’s help to buy scheme.

The big pro of buying your own home is that you can later sell it and potentially profit from the

house & home | someone reliable who wants to rent their property. The big benefit, of course, is that you don’t have to find the large sums of money needed to purchase a property. While there can be certain overheads such as finding a deposit, this is far less than the deposit for purchasing a flat or house. You generally don’t have to worry about the maintenance of the property either as most of this is the landlords responsibility, so you shouldn’t expect sudden costs for repairs, but you will be expected to keep the property in a good state or risk forfeiting your deposit.

Renting is a great option if you’re not ready to settle down

“Renting also makes sense if you are not yet ready to settle down and want the option of ending your tenancy and moving on whenever you desire.” sale or purchase a bigger home.

The big disadvantage (if you view it as such) is being tied into a large financial agreement that you have to meet each month for the next 25 years or so. You are also responsible for maintaining the property and all that involves.

PROS & CONS OF RENTING More and more of us are renting rather than buying a property outright. The reason is down to the rising cost of the initial deposit and

ancillary costs. Renting also makes sense if you are not yet ready to settle down and want the option of ending your tenancy and moving on whenever you desire.

The disadvantage for many people is that the future is less certain with renting than it is buying a home, though the security of both depend on a number of different factors. The good news is that many landlords offer long term tenancy agreements, especially when they’ve found

One issue that does worry some tenants is that the place they rent is not their own home. That means any changes or improvements have to go through the landlord, even if you’re in a long term tenancy.

The key with choosing either buying or renting is to make sure that you can afford it in the first place before you start searching around for properties. If you are looking to buy, the Money Advice Service has a useful mortgage affordability tool you can use to see how much you can borrow.

Whether you are renting or buying, for help finding your dream home pop into see us on 56 Castle Street, Salisbury or call 01722 330066.

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| motoring

THE ASX JURO

The new ASX Juro, Mitsubishi’s new entry point SUV, is available now at SALISBURY MITSUBISHI.

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he Mitsubishi ASX range has been streamlined and simplified to a single, well-specified “Juro” trim level. The new ASX Juro is positioned as the entry point SUV for the Mitsubishi range, priced from £19,195 OTR*, and features enhanced styling, a high standard specification and a considerably more spacious cabin than most of its comparablypriced competitors.

Powered by a 1.6-litre MIVEC petrol engine, which produces 117hp with 154Nm, the Mitsubishi ASX Juro is capable of accelerating to 62mph

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The new ASX Juro is powered by a 1.6-litre MIVEC petrol engine

motoring | from a standstill in 12.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 113 mph where legally permitted. It’s also capable of delivering a combined fuel economy of 41.5mpg (NEDC†) and CO2 emissions of 155 g/km (NEDC†).

Standard specification includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED DRLs, privacy glass, front fog lamps and keyless entry and go with start/stop button. The interior features climate control air conditioning, Grand Luxe

“Standard specification includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED DRLs, privacy glass, front fog lamps and keyless entry and go with start/ stop button. ” upholstery with front seat heaters, cruise control, Mitsubishi Motors’ Smartphone Link Display Audio (SDA) which utilises Apple CarPlay & Android Auto compatibility and is also equipped with DAB radio and a reverse camera. The only option available is metallic paint at £525 inc VAT.

Interior features include climate control a/c, front seat heaters, smartphone link display audio and reverse camera

Styling and detailing enhancements include a chunky new rear bumper, revised front grille and ‘Dynamic Shield’ front styling and new centre console design.

The new 2019 Mitsubishi ASX Juro is available now to UK customers from £19,195 OTR* and is also available on PCP with 5.9% APR and no minimum deposit. Buyers also benefit from a Deposit Contribution of £2,000.

Customers can find more details of the ASX Juro on the Mitsubishi website. Alternatively, pop over to your local Salisbury dealership on Bournemouth Road in Downton to take a closer look.

• salisbury-mitsubishi.co.uk

*On the road prices include VED and first registration fee †In accordance with the latest regulation, the figure of NEDC correlated are retrieved through CO2MPAS from WLTP figures, which is different from the previous NEDC measurement.

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| puzzles

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Q3: Who are Wales’ opponents in the Autumn International on 17th November?

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| last word

‘DOING A FREDDIE’

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f you are lucky, you will have a few ‘I was there’ moments in your life. Obviously there are the proper big personal moments that come along, I’m not really talking about these – you don’t hear anyone boasting that they made it to their child’s birth anymore, it’s kinda expected for you to show up. It’s more about being there when something really significant is happening. I imagine millions now claim to have been near the grassy knoll in Dallas on that November morning when Kennedy was assassinated, or in the crowd when Dr Martin Luther King gave his ‘I have a dream’ speech’ I wonder how many say they were crowded into Wembley on that sunny July afternoon in 1966 when England won the football world

on the day Chris Ashton scored one of the most amazing tries in England’s history against Australia in an autumn international (they won the game 35-18 too, although I confess I had to look that up). It happened just after half-time and unfortunately (for her) my wife was still in the queue for the toilets when it happened. Never leave your seat at half-time at a big sporting occasion…that’s my advice!

And in the 2014/15 season I was at both of the record breaking victories that Bath Rugby had over Leicester Tigers (45-0 and 47-10) at The Recreation Ground. Good times. Phil Rockliffe Lastly, and this was incredible for entirely different reasons, I was also there on Saturday 13 October

“I was at Twickenham on the day Chris Ashton scored one of the most amazing tries in England’s history against Australia” cup. I’m fairly sure it was just my wife, me and the midwife at our children’s births but the nature of that experience meant you could never be sure how many turned up on the day!

2018 when Freddie Burns did one of the most stupid (not to mention embarrassing) things ever seen on a rugby pitch. Bath were playing Toulouse in a European Champions Cup game and trailing by a couple of points with five or so minutes Now, I can’t claim to have been left to play. Firstly, he missed a kick at any of the earth shattering from straight in front of the posts 25 moments, but I think I’ve been yards out, which we thought was pretty lucky in catching some about as bad as it could get….oh no big sporting moments at least.

Mr Burns had something far worse I was at The Ashes in Cardiff in up his sleeve. He then seemingly 2009 when Jimmy Anderson and made amends by carving through Monty Panesar stopped Australia the Toulouse defence to score winning a test match with an under the posts, and win the game unlikely unbroken 69-ball last wicket for his team. Only he didn’t. Rather partnership. It got England a draw than dot the ball and celebrate he and they went on to win the series got rather ahead of himself, saluting 2-1. A year later I was at Twickenham the crowd and slowing down to

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take in the crowd’s applause. He didn’t hear the Toulouse defender approach, and when Maxime Medard knocked the ball out of Burn’s clutches as he went to place it down all the Bath man could do was sink to the ground and hope it would swallow him up whole. Any Bath fans reading this will recall Sam Vesty doing a similar thing against Wasps a couple of years ago and big mistakes, in the sporting arena at least, immediately became ‘doing a Vesty’ from now on I’m fairly sure it has been renamed ‘doing a Freddie’!!

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