The South Wilts Magazine - Jan/Feb 2019

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 • ISSUE 57

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TALKING PICTURES IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS IN 2019

GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP WITH THE HELP OF SOUTHONS OF SALISBURY

THE IMITATION GAME

RORY BREMNER & JAN RAVENS COME TO SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE THIS JANUARY

+ HEALTHY RECIPES MAGNA MAZDA EVOLVED HEALTH & MUCH MORE

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

contents Published by Wired Publishing Editor Lisa Rockliffe Contributors Craig Gates-Mutton, Phil Rockliffe, Andy Diffey Advertising Enquiries Lisa Rockliffe e: lisa@wired-publishing.co.uk t: 01225 807775 General Enquiries e: info@wired-publishing.co.uk t: 01225 807775 www.wired-publishing.co.uk Address 20 Azalea Drive, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9GG

January/February 2019 // issue 57

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elcome to the first edition of 2019. Another year has flown by, leaving us feeling slightly fuller round the tummy and in need of a new year exercise plan (or is it just me?!)

Fear not, we have two great options available if you are on an exercise kick this January - Animal Flow from Mind Body PT (p12) and Evolved Health (p18). Both are guaranteed to get your new year of to the best possible start. Complement it with some healthy eating for great results, our recipe pages come from nutritionist Amelia Freer (p14).

With winter in full flow this edition has an inward looking feel. Southons of Salisbury are offering some great info on picking the right bed to give you a good night’s sleep (p22) and we’ve an article on this year’s hottest colour - Living Coral (p23). To round things off on the home front, Northwood’s Maryam Calvert talks about personalising your rental property (p24).

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So, that’s food, exercise and the home covered, and there’s still plenty more to read about in your latest edition, just turn the page to get started.

Enjoy!

Lisa Rockliffe, Editor

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LOCAL LISTINGS What’s on in January & February

HOMES & GARDENS 4

LOCAL NEWS 12

Getting a good night’s sleep

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Pantone Colour of the Year

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Decorating a rental property

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Animal Flow launches in Salisbury

Spring dining at Howard’s House

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COMMENT

Front Cover: Rory Bremner & Jan Ravens

Amelia Freer recipes

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The Last Word

MOTORING

FEATURES Lacock Photography

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Evolved Health

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The Mazda CX-5 COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Quiz, wordsearch & sudoku

FOOD & DRINK

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Gladrags’, ‘You Wear it Well’, ‘Maggie May’, ‘Sailing’ , ‘Do You Think I’m Sexy?’ and ‘Baby Jane’.

Michael Starring Ben, City Hall

HUNDRED WATT CLUB 9 February, 8pm Tickets: from £17 Prepare to be teased by the cream of the glittering UK burlesque scene, to roll in the aisles at riotous comedy and be awestruck by incredible circus stunts. Expect the unexpected, but be ready for a good old fashioned, bawdy & risqué variety show!

CITY HALL

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

ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING 19 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Don’t miss this brand new exciting, two hour, action packed, family event which is starting its 2019 UK tour at City Hall.

CLEM BURKE & BOOTLEG BLONDIE 20 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 Further supporting Bootleg Blondie’s claim to be the Official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band, Clem Burke, Blondie’s only ever drummer joins the band for a series of shows in the UK and Ireland to celebrate 40 years since the release of Parallel Lines.

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THE ELVIS YEARS 26 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £24 This glittering production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truck-driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts.

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK 8 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 Featuring the music of legendary multi-millionselling performer, Rod Stewart including classics like ‘Handbags and Joan Collins: Unscripted, City Hall

WOODY WOODMANSEY + TONY VISCONTI’S HOLY HOLY 15 February, 8pm Tickets: from £34.50 Featuring vocalist Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17) and an all star line up performing ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ and ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’ plus other hits from 1969 - 1973.

MICHAEL STARRING BEN 16 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £26 Michael starring Ben is the latest smash hit theatre production from renowned producer James Baker and features the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman; who not only looks and

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JOAN COLLINS: UNSCRIPTED 21 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £40.50 Dame Joan reveals some of the exciting stories and secrets from her long career and also includes a question and answer session with the chance to ask questions about her life and career.

SWEET CAROLINE 22 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 From the producers of The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has endured through six generations as they bring you all things Neil Diamond with a sensational live show.

RE-TAKE THAT PRESENT TAKE THAT: GREATEST HITS 23 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £26.50 Join the UK’s favourite tribute act Re-Take That for the ultimate Take That party night with a live and fully interactive sing-a-long experience.

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE

Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA Tel: 01722 320333 wiltshirecreative.co.uk

BEAUTY & THE BEAST Until 13 January, 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.

RÊVERIE - THE LIFE AND LOVES OF CLAUDE DEBUSSY 18 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 Evoking Debussy’s complex emotional life through a personal and revealing journal, illuminated by a sequence of his most famous and atmospheric solo piano works.

featuring Gareth Malone, Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir first formed in January 2012, under the musical direction of Susan Raeburn, as a local community project for women connected to the military. The choir currently has around 40 members who meet, sing and socialise on a weekly basis at Kiwi School, Bulford.

AN EVENING OF MARVIN GAYE 26 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £23 Wayne Hernandez and his live band take the audience on a journey of reminiscence, calling upon some of Gaye’s most iconic hits in this celebration of the Prince of Soul.

THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA 29 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £24 Back by popular demand the world famous Pasadena Roof Orchestra, with a foot-tapping evening of dance music MARTIN JARVIS READS JUST WILLIAM and jazz from the 20s and 30s.

19 January, 2.15pm Tickets: £19 RORY BREMNER & JAN RAVENS Much-loved actor Martin Jarvis’ award30 January, 7.30pm winning recordings of the hilarious Just Tickets: £25 William stories, frequently broadcast She’s Merkel To His Trump. He’s Boris on BBC Radio, have delighted several to her Theresa. Two of Britain’s finest generations of children and adults. impressionists come together in the ultimate special relationship. Featuring MILITARY WIVES CHOIR personalities from Farage to Lumley, 24 January, 7.30pm Diane Abbott to Fiona Bruce and Tickets: £15 (Concs £10) the sublime to Jacob Rees Mogg.

Inspired by the BBC’s “The Choir” Over 30 characters for the price of 2 (3 at weekends). A unique mix of impressions and satire.

Martin Jarvies Reads Just William, Salisbury Playhouse

HANCOCK’S HALF HOUR 31 January - 2 February, various times Tickets: various prices In 1954, Tony Hancock burst onto the airwaves of the BBC Light Programme with a comedy show unlike anything the British public had heard before.

Playing a less successful version of himself and surrounded by a cast of fellow comedy greats including Sid James, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth

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events | 13 February, 6.30pm Although Britain was part of the Roman Empire for nearly four centuries, the apparent absence of portrait sculpture here stands in marked contrast to other western Roman provinces.

The Origins of Photographys in Salisbury, Salisbury Museum

Williams, Hancock’s Half Hour was one of the first programmes in the genre we now know as sitcom.

THE MIRROR CRACK’D 15 February - 9 March, various times Tickets: from £12 Times are changing. Girls are wearing trousers and Hollywood has come to a sleepy English village in the shape of a beautiful film star. Miss Marple begins to question her place in the world until a mysterious death calls into question the past of all those present. Everyone’s version of events is different. Can Miss Marple unravel the tangle of lies?

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

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

HOARDS: A HIDDEN HISTORY OF ANCIENT BRITAIN Until 5 January 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.

THE ORIGINS OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN SALISBURY 1839 – 1919 19 January – 4 May This exhibition provides an overview of the rise of photography in Salisbury during the first decade or so of the medium’s existence up to the end of the First World War.

FEBRUARY HALF TERM: DISCOVERY DAY SNAP BACK IN TIME 19 February, 10am – 4pm As part of the exhibition The Origins of Photography in Salisbury they are getting out the museum’s eclectic collection of dressing up clothes and inviting you to have your family recorded in a vintage style photograph.

If moving pictures are more your style they will also be running a cartoon storyboard workshop animating your ideas.

SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE

Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT Box Office: 01722 321744 wiltshirecreative.co.uk MET OPERA: ADRIANA LECOUVREUR 12 January, 5.55pm Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) For the first time at the Met, soprano Anna Netrebko sings the role of Adriana Lecouvreur, the eighteenthcentury actress whose real-life intrigues inspired Cilea’s tragic opera.

NT LIVE: THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND 15 January, 6.15pm CREATIVE WILTSHIRE: A CELEBRATION Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) Simon Russell Beale plays William OF ART IN WILTSHIRE Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live 19 January – 4 May from the stage of the Almeida Theatre Creative Wiltshire is a Heritage Lottery in London to cinemas. This visceral new Funded project running from 2014production about the limits of power 2019 which aims to collect and will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. celebrate the work of the county’s creative people.

HELEN CHADWICK: TRUTH FINDING NERO AND OTHER ROMAN 24 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £14 (Concs £12) EMPERORS - A TALK BY DR MILES A spellbinding fusion of song and RUSSELL

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| events choreography, created by Helen Chadwick and directed by Stephen Hoggett, using testimonies collected from all over the world – some brutal, some hilarious.

FIVE SOLDIERS: THE BODY IS THE FRONT LINE 31 January & 1 February, 8pm Tickets: £14 (Concs £12) A thrilling and humane portrait of army life telling the stories of men and women serving on the front line.

MET OPERA: CARMEN 2 February, 5.55pm Tickets: £17 (Concs £15) Don’t miss this revival of Sir Richard Eyre’s dynamic production. Mezzosoprano Clémentine Margaine plays opera’s ultimate seductress, while Roberto Alagna returns to the role of Don José, the good-hearted soldier in whom she unleashes an uncontrollable passion.

ALFIE MOORE: GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER 8 February, 8pm Tickets: £12.50 (Concs £10.50) In his latest stand-up tour show former Detective Sergeant Alfie Moore, and star of BBC Radio 4 comedy It’s A Fair Cop’, takes you on a thrilling and interactive journey through the art and science of murder investigation.

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL

Alfie Moore, Salisbury Arts Centre

6 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF Tel: 01722 555198 salisburycathedral.org.uk FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Until 3 February This Christmas Salisbury Cathedral and Close will be transformed inside and outside, with illuminated art installations on the West Walk, in the North Porch, on the Cloister Garth and in the Cathedral itself.

ALABARÉ’S ‘BIG SLEEP’ 1 February, 8pm Now in its 13th year, the BIG Sleep is Alabaré’s flagship event to raise awareness for the homeless. Brave the cold for a wonderful cause and sleep under the stars in the Cathedral Cloisters.

SHAFTESBURY ARTS CENTRE

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

THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (Cert 12) 15 January, 2pm Tickets: £3

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (12), Shaftesbury Arts Centre

In the aftermath of WWII, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war.

THE NUTCRACKER, A PANTOMIME! 23 January – 2 February, various times Tickets: various prices It’s Christmas Eve and Clara and Freddy are excitedly getting ready for the family’s annual Christmas party and there is definitely magic in the air. “The Nutcracker – a Pantomime” has all the colourful characters, songs, dance and repartee expected in a traditional panto.

ROXY MAGIC – A NIGHT OF ROXY MUSIC & BRYAN FERRY 16 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50 Roxy Magic are the UK’s best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry. The band recreates entirely live material that spans four decades, from futuristic/nostalgic art rock, through to classic standards and sophisticated adult-orientated rock.

PHANTOM THREAD (Cert 15) 22 February, 8pm Tickets: £7 In 1950s London, the tightly-organised and fastidious lives of a renowned dressmaker and his spinster sister are disrupted by his relationship with a young waitress.

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TALKING PICTURES Last autumn LISA ROCKLIFFE went along to improve her photography skills with a course at Lacock Photography.

Lacock is a wonderful place to take pictures, it is after all ‘the birthplace of photography’

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bought my first ‘proper’ camera not long after my daughter was born a few years ago. I wanted to take some shots of my baby as she grew but frankly, thanks to a combination of poor skills (mine) and bad equipment (my camera phone), I wasn’t really capturing anything worth keeping. So I invested in a DSLR (that’s a digital single-lens reflex to those in the know) and immediately the images improved. Simply by sticking the camera in ‘auto’ mode I was able to capture some fantastic images of my baby and our family. I could take some pretty decent landscape shots on holiday too. I was keenly aware though that the camera was doing all the work, I didn’t understand how to take a good shot, simply that if I took enough of them, I was bound to get a nice picture eventually.

That was what I wanted to do something about. You often don’t get the chance to take lots of shots of a moment – my children don’t sit still long enough! And what about all the functions I wasn’t using – my camera was packed full of features I didn’t understand, and I wanted to.

So, I called Lacock Photography, based in Lacock village.

Courses are run by Fiona Turnbull, who has years of experience teaching at all levels. I went on the beginners’ course, which helps people get to grips with the basics of photography.

“Once you understand how the different aspects of your camera work,” says Fiona, “you can use that knowledge to help you work out which settings you need to take the best picture of your subject given the conditions.” We discuss things like aperture and shutter speed, and how you need to balance them to get a good picture. For instance in low light you need a big hole to allow as much of that light in as possible. Or if you are photographing moving objects (children for instance!) you might

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“As well as breaking down these fundamentals, Fiona explains lens types, depth of field, single and multi-spot focusing, metering, ISO and file formats” want a fast shutter speed so you don’t end up with blurred shots. Simple stuff really, when properly explained, but crucial to taking good pictures.

As well as breaking down these fundamentals, Fiona explains about lens types, depth of field, single and multi-spot focusing, metering, ISO and file formats; all hitherto strange and mysterious phenomena but in Fiona’s hands clearly defined and understood – the hallmark of a great teacher.

With so much to cover there is a good deal of classroom work. But, once these basics are understood, Fiona ensures there’s plenty of time to put the principles into practise, with a wander into Lacock village armed with your camera and your new-found knowledge. I happily snapped away at scenes and objects that piqued my interest, with Fiona on hand to advise.

This meant you could change the settings as you went – really helpful as you get your head around everything you’ve just learnt.

your images onto the computer and editing them for maximum impact.

There’s no denying that there is a lot of information to absorb, something I’ve not had to do for a long time.

What’s more I’m certain I’ve not remembered it all! But what I was left with was a firm understanding of the principles involved and, crucially, an enthusiasm to get my camera out of ‘auto’ mode for good to start experimenting with taking better pictures. And to me, there can be no greater compliment.

Lacock Photography run courses for all levels of photographer, and have gift vouchers available too. Find out more, and book, via their website.

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ucked away in a corner of the Wiltshire countryside is a mellow stone hideaway named Howard’s House. A refreshing contrast to hectic modern life, the pace here is satisfyingly slow and the welcome is full of country warmth.

Thanks to head chef Andy Britton, the Howard’s House is a treat in every season

food – cooked with locally sourced or homegrown ingredients in their seasonal prime – is excellent. The hotel boasts an impressive kitchen garden and just-laid eggs from their own Legbar chickens. Menus range from light lunches and a pursefriendly ‘winter warmer’ menu to delectable a la carte and tasting menu options. They’re open every day for lunch and dinner and afternoon tea is available with prior booking too.

stay, chocolates and half-bottle champagne in room and breakfast in the morning. From £300.

DIARY DATES

Truly get away from it all with the Spring Gourmet Getaway, offered exclusively during this week. This 1 or 2-night break includes the tasting menu, a cream tea on arrival, a night’s stay with breakfast, and the chance to learn top chef secrets in a masterclass with head chef Andy. From £375.

VALENTINE’S DAY 14 - 16 February Indulge in a special romantic six course tasting menu including canapés and glass of champagne.

Make a real treat of it with a one or two night Romance Package, which includes the tasting menu, a night’s

CELEBRATE FOOD WEEK 25 February – 2 March A not-to-be-missed special seasonal tasting menu is available during this week only, which includes canapés and a glass of champagne, and a flight of wines if you fancy indulging in the full foodie experience.

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GET FIT WITH ANIMAL FLOW

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ind Body PT, Salisbury’s premier movement conditioning studio, is proud to bring you Animal Flow. It’s a fitness program that’ll get your body moving like no other.

back to having fun while working out. It’s a million miles away from the usual fixed routine single plain restricted gym classes and is open for people of all abilities.

Is Animal Flow challenging? Yes, A combination of gymnastics, yoga, it moves the body in ways like no and dance, with just a other workout and will leave you few animal movements feeling fantastic. Is Animal Flow thrown in, Animal fun? Yes. It takes you right back Flow is a to your childhood. With moves bodyweightlike Ape, Crab, Scorpion, Beast based and many others movement system Animal that helps you gain Flow has incredible core strength, flexibility, increased joint range of motion, spinal mobility, balance, increased muscle tone, body awareness, Animal Flow is a fun, challenging, and most of all get bodyweight-based exercise program

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combinations of movements to create limitless whole-body calorie busting workouts. Mind Body PT is Salisbury’s only Animal Flow trainer, you can check out their website for more information on this amazing new workout.

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“A combination of gymnastics, yoga, and dance, with just a few animal movements thrown in, Animal Flow is a body-weight-based movement system”

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NOURISH & GLOW

Want to lose weight and feel well this new year? Start your journey by trying these great recipes from AMELIA FREER...

Smoked Mackerel Pâté Ingredients 100g smoked mackerel, skin & bones removed zest and juice of ½ a lime 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded & finely chopped 2cm fresh ginger, peeled & finely grated 2 tbsp dairy-free coconut yoghurt (or 1 tbsp full-fat organic mayonnaise)

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1 tbsp coconut aminos 2 spring onions, finely sliced Sea salt and black pepper To Serve 2 or 3 gluten-free oatcakes 1 apple, sliced 3 portions of raw vegetable crudités

Method Mix all the pâté ingredients together with a fork. Taste and season.

Spoon the pâté into a bowl and serve with the oatcakes, sliced apple, vegetable crudités and a generous sprinkling of toasted seeds.

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(eg a handful of asparagus tips, some endive leaves and ½ a sliced pepper) 2 tbsp Spiced Seed Sprinkle (find recipe online)

Herby Green Omelette Ingredients 2 large free range eggs Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley and/or dill 1 tbsp coconut oil or light olive oil 2 spring onions, finely sliced 2 handfuls of spinach, roughly chopped A handful of peas (if frozen, pour boiling water over them in a bowl to thaw for 5 minutes, then drain)

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Method In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt, a grind of fresh black pepper and the chopped fresh herbs, either dill or parsley (or both).

Heat the coconut oil or olive oil in a wide frying pan over a medium heat, making sure the base of the pan is coated so your eggs don’t stick. Add the eggs and swirl again so you have a thin coating – it should bubble just

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slightly at the edges. Keep tilting the pan to distribute the egg evenly.

Sprinkle with the spring onions, spinach and peas, cook for about 2 minutes, until the egg is almost dry, then fold over just under half of the egg to cover the greens, leaving a smile of green showing. Cook for one minute more, then slide the omelette out of the pan and on to your plate.

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Method Boil the eggs for 6 minutes, then rinse under cold water to stop them cooking. Peel the eggs and finely chop them. You could do this the night before if you know you’ll be busy in the morning.

rocket. Add the olive oil and salt and pepper, and mix well.

Toast the slice of bread, and load it up with the salad.

Put the eggs into a bowl with the spring onion, lemon zest, chives, celery, cherry Nourish & Glow: The 10-Day Plan tomatoes,

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TIME TO EVOLVE

Get fit and feel well in 2019 with the help of the experts at Evolved Health, Salisbury’s no 1 fitness and rehabilitation centre. an expensive luxury, but Evolved turn that into a valuable essential.

What’s more with their different training options it doesn’t cost as much as you think, with small group training classes a great option. These fun sessions use HIIT, bodyweight exercises, weight training and punchbag work to achieve great results. Alternatively, their semi private personal training allows you to share a training session, and the cost, with spouse/ friend, with programs designed specific to your goals.

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volved Health enters its 6th year in Salisbury and is widely regarded as the go to place for sports massage, injury rehab and personal training.

Evolved Health is entering its 6th year in Salisbury

in the gym or at home to assist with recovery from pain or injury.

“We are able to combine a treat and train approach which means after hands on work we can re integrate movement and exercise seamlessly” Matt continues. “It’s a one stop shop for your body”.

Evolved now offers the revolutionary ELDOA method, which is making waves helping people with back pain and other issues.

At this private fitness facility, all sessions are by appointment only.

ELDOA was developed by There is no queueing for kit and world renowned ostéopath Guy there are no time limits in force for Voyer. “The ELDOA targets the the equipment. Their 1:1 or semidecompression of a joint. ELDOA private (two to three people sharing positions can be modified to suit a session) options mean you get any level, needs or restrictions.” Says personal attention and access to the Matt Chappell, owner of Evolved, superb gym at a time that suits you.

“The Body is placed in a very precise It is often said personal training is posture to treat a specific joint, “Evolved now offers segmentally. There is an ELDOA for the revolutionary every joint in the body”.

Evolved also have the well respected Charlie Blake performing sports massage and injury rehabilitation.

Charlie can provide exercises either

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ELDOA method, which is making waves helping people with back pain and other issues.”

To find out more about how Matt and his team can help you transform your health and body in 2019 call 01722 415302 or email info@evolvedhealth.co.uk.

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LONGBRIDGE DEVERILL HOUSE

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ongbridge Deverill is a gracious Victorian house set among beautiful, mature landscaped gardens. It was originally built by the Thynnes of Longleat as a Vicarage. It is conveniently situated in the village of Longbridge Deverill, only 3 miles from Warminster,

Longbridge Deverill House has beautiful mature gardens to enjoy

on the main A350 close to Mere, Shaftesbury and Salisbury.

All rooms are different and individually decorated, all have en-suite facilities and some also have their own private patios. There are lovely views over the beautiful gardens and rooms are accessible by passenger lift. Pets are welcome and residents are also encouraged to personalise their rooms with their cherished possessions.

The highly qualified and experienced staff team work with each resident to formulate an individual plan of care tailored to meet needs, wishes and lifestyle choices. The team strives to enhance privacy and dignity through the unique bonds and relationships they build with residents.

As well as an Activities Co-ordinator, the House provides visiting professionals for foot care, movement to music, yoga, aromatherapy and massage (all of which is included within the fees).

Longbridge Deverill House is adjacent to the purpose built Nursing Home, where 24 hour nursing care is provided along with a specialist dementia unit for those with more advanced dementia. The facilities and entertainments within the nursing home are available for residents of Longbridge Deverill House if they wish.

To find out more call 01985 214040, email info@equality-care.co.uk or see the website.

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HELP FROM INSPIRE MOBILITY

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t Inspire Mobility they have specifically chosen a range of products to enable everyone to enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling life. As we get older even seemingly simple tasks get more difficult, so if you are in need of a mobility product, such as a mobility scooter (whether it be a small folding type or a larger 8mph vehicle) Inspire can help. Electric wheelchairs and lightweight folding ones are always available, or can be ordered, together with a selection of walking aids

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from a simple walking stick to a three or four wheel rollator. The helpful team can assist you in making the correct choice - they have 30+ years of industry experience to call upon.

Perhaps you or a loved one needs a little help within the home. Inspire also stock electric lift and recline armchairs. At the push of a button these raise you up to make it easier to stand, and they also recline and raise your feet to help with A Riser/ Recliner can make a huge difference at home

circulation and other ailments they’re available in a large selection of fabrics too. They can also help with adjustamatic beds and nursing-style beds that can come with height adjustment and cot sides if required.

Always in stock are a selection of toilet and bathing aids including grab rails, raised toilet seats, toilet frames, and battery operated bath lifts to help getting in and out of the bath.

Whatever your requirements are, give them a call and they’ll do their best to offer help and advice. Alternatively, visit the shop - there’s lots of free parking and level access too. Find them in Glenmore Business Park, Salisbury. Call 01722 323666 to find out more.

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Pets are welcome

We offer a special lifestyle with large ensuite rooms, many ground floor with private patios.

Dedicated activities co-ordinator and daily programme of activities.

You’ll be able to enjoy outings, entertainments, massage, physiotherapy and chiropody.

Conveniently situated on the A350 within easy reach of Mere, Shaftesbury and Salisbury.

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If you are looking for care and comfort, tailored to suit your needs contact the manager on 01985 214040 or visit www.equalitycare.co.uk Separate Nursing Home also on site • Ensuite room with patio available now

Unit 11, Glenmore Business Park Telford Rd, Salisbury SP2 7GL www.inspiremobility.co.uk 01722 323 666

Making the most of your freedom with our extensive range... Available all in one place Bath Lifts • Walkers • Toileting • Wheelchairs • Scooters • Recliners • High Seats • Stairlifts Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm & Saturday 10am - 1.30pm

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GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Southons of Salisbury has been helping local residents buy great furniture for over 100 years, so they know a thing or two about beds, even when it comes to teenagers!

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leep among teenagers is often seen as ‘uncool’ as social network contact with friends in the twilight hours is considered a better way of spending their time.

However, we all know a good night’s sleep is beneficial to our health.

This is even more so if teenagers are taking exams and under more pressure than usual. Professor Morgan of Loughborough Sleep Research Centre says sleep “serves as a restorative function both physically and mentally”.

Choosing the right bed as well as creating a suitable sleeping environment are both very important.

A PERFECT SLEEP ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE:

• Just the right temperature, between 16°C & 18°C • Kept dark. Light is a common sleep “robber” so investing in a good pair of well-lined curtains that will keep out the light can be really helpful.

• Free from distractions – so no laptop, mobile, computer games, TV or anything else likely to distract from the serious business of sleep! Probably not what a teenager wants to hear!

• Comfortable, and central to the level of comfort is a good supportive bed – the bigger the better and as good as your budget can afford. Research has found we spend a third of our life in bed so compromising on a good night’s

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If your bed is unsupportive, creaky and more than 7 years old you should think about replacing it

sleep is not a good idea.

• Relaxing. The bedroom should be an “oasis” of calm.

shoppers’ car park in the George Mall); they’ve been providing furniture to satisfied customers since 1907.

For more information on the perfect • southonsfurniture.co.uk sleep environment visit the Sleep Council website, sleepcouncil.org.uk “Choosing the right If the beds in your household are saggy, creaky, unsupportive and older than 7 years, it’s time to think about replacing them. A spokesman for the Sleep Council has advised it is important “to make sure your bed is comfortable as it’s difficult to get a deep restful sleep in one that’s too soft, too hard, too small or too old”.

Southons of Salisbury has specially trained staff and a wide range of quality beds so you can choose the most suitable for all your family members. Find them on Catherine Street, Salisbury (just opposite the

bed as well as creating a suitable sleeping environment are both very important.”

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COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2019

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The Pantone Colour of the Year for 2019 is Living Coral..

potted on fashion runways, social media, and even smartphones, coral is set to shine even brighter in 2019.

Crowned as Pantone’s latest ‘It’ colour, Living Coral is already making moves in the interior design world, emerging as a cheerful and versatile hue that adds personality to all parts of the home.

Soften its energetic tone with cushions, throws and rugs for an inviting feel in the living room. The dining area can also benefit from this great hue; coral plates and coasters will perk up a table arrangement.

2. MAKE A STATEMENT WITH CORAL FURNITURE Coral’s cheerful vibe can be applied on a larger scale, its warm, nurturing HERE ARE 3 GREAT WAYS TO qualities translate well to furniture.

INTRODUCE IT INTO YOUR A coral-themed sofa (see below) INTERIOR. will bring a positive, sunny vibe to any room. It can be paired with 1. HIGHLIGHT IT WITH soft neutrals for an elegant space DECORATIVE ELEMENTS or amped up for an all-out tropical AND ACCENTS feel. Dining chairs are also a great Living Coral radiates positivity and fit for this peachy colour, lending a warmth, making it an expressive cheerful, engaging vibe to the space. shade even in small doses.

Introducing it through small If you don’t want to splash out, why elements will brighten up a room, not upcycle a chair for a bedroom or creating a sense of cosiness that’s home office? A coral chair instantly also fresh and chic.

brings warmth and vibrancy to the dullest of corners.

“A coral-themed sofa will bring a positive, sunny vibe to any room.”

3. CREATE CONTRAST WITH COLOUR BLOCKING Colour blocking is another chic way to introduce Living Coral to the home. Often seen as a spring/ summer trend, matching this warm shade with other colours creates a striking contrast - a great way to tackle the winter blues. It can be paired with unexpected shades like mint for a fresh and on-trend aesthetic, or greys and blush tones for a softer look. This adds a natural, welcoming feel to a space while also showcasing the vivid, chromatic qualities of this dazzling, joyful colour.

Coral’s warm tones translates well to furniture, and a coral sofa will bring a sunny vibe to your living room

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DECORATING A RENTAL PROPERTY When you are setting up in a new home everyone wants to make it feel more like their own home. That’s not so easy when you are renting, but that’s not to say it’s impossible. MARYAM CALVERT at Northwood Salisbury explains.

You may be able to decorate your rental property, much depends on your tenancy agreement

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ne of the big issues most have with renting is the often-misguided belief that they have limited opportunity to add personal touches that makes your place feel like home. Giving a coat of paint to the walls or adding feature wallpaper can make a big difference but it’s not always that easy to do. A lot will depend on the terms of your tenancy as well as how long you are in the property for, not to mention what your landlord thinks.

When the right tenant is in place, from a landlord point of view, allowing them to give the property

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a makeover can actually be cost effective and beneficial. This is especially true when you consider that more of us are renting for longer than ever before.

DECORATING A RENTED PROPERTY

If you’re a tenant who wants to personalise their rented property, here’s a quick guide on what to consider:

REVIEW YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENT The most important point is to check your tenancy agreement

to see whether decorating such as painting the walls is allowed.

You will probably find that for short term tenancies it won’t, for obvious reasons. If it is, or you’re on a long-term contract, there may be stipulations such as the tenant covering the cost of the redecoration or only allowed to use certain colours.

GET TO KNOW YOUR LANDLORD OR AGENT Making the landlord or agent aware of your décor wishes is important.

Whether the landlord deals with you direct or through a letting agent, take the time to contact the

house & home | A lot of making a house feel like your own can be done with accessories...

wall can end disastrously if you don’t know what you are doing. Make sure that you don’t take on a job that is too big or too complex and beyond your skill level. Some decorating work can look easy on the surface but will quickly go wrong if you don’t have any experience behind you. A good source of DIY help videos can be found on B&Q’s YouTube Channel.

HOW TO PERSONALISE YOUR NEW HOME There is a chance that your landlord could say no to you redecorating.

After all, they don’t really know what your skill level is and how good a job you are going to make of things.

appropriate person and discuss what you want to do.

to be able to Some landlords may be only personalise your too happy for you to, for example, property. It enables you paint a bedroom or spruce up the living room. Others might be reticent to create a level of trust which may mean they are more likely to listen if they think you are likely to cost them money because they fear they to your ideas and allow some form will need to redecorate at the end of of change. your tenancy. Conversely some will MAKE SURE YOU HAVE want you to feel at home and will THE SKILLS allow redecoration.

It’s one thing to want to redecorate your rental property, another having Building a relationship with a the skills to do so. Even painting a landlord or agent is key if you want

If that’s the case, there are still a variety of ways you can personalise your rental property without getting out the paint brushes or rolls of wallpaper. This can include introducing throws for the sofa or wall hangings, rugs and other removable furnishings. Plants and ornaments can also make a big difference. Replacing generic art that may be on the walls if the property is furnished, with your own can also transform something slightly depersonalised into your own space, even if for only a short time.

In summary, check your contract, talk to your landlord or letting agent and if you are unable to decorate, get creative with removable furnishings that will make your house your home.

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

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THE MAZDA CX-5 The new and updated Mazda CX-5 is available now at MAGNA MAZDA.

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azda has updated its award-winning CX-5 SUV with revisions to the 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine, increased active safety equipment across the range and the introduction of automatic petrol models for the first time.

On sale now, the latest, updated Mazda CX-5 features a revised ten-model line-up across highlyspecified SE-L Nav+ and Sport Nav+ trim levels. As before, both Mazda’s SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual and SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmissions feature in the range, as

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The CX-5 now features a revised 10-model line-up

does the latest generation of Mazda’s intelligent i-ACTIV all-wheel drive (AWD) system, while thanks to the introduction of a 165ps SKYACTIV-G 2WD automatic - for the first time in the UK you can now match a petrol engine to an automatic gearbox.

Powered by a familiar range of SKYACTIV engines, the 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol engine is available in SE-L Nav+ and Sport Nav+ trim and is offered exclusively with frontwheel drive.

The popular 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel is available with front-wheel drive and comes with a

choice of SKYACTIV-MT or SKYACTIVDrive gearbox. Sitting at the top of the range, the flagship 2.2-litre 184ps high-output SKYACTIV-D comes exclusively in Sport Nav+ trim and is equipped with Mazda’s i-ACTIV AWD, and like the lower output diesel, it can be matched to either automatic or manual transmission.

Across both outputs the SKYACTIV-D diesel engine has been enhanced with a modified combustion chamber, new piezo injectors, a revised two-stage turbocharger and a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System. The engine adopts rapid multi-stage combustion with ultra-

motoring | high response piezo injectors, while a revised egg-profile combustion chamber minimises heat transition between the fuel and piston to improve efficiency. Changes to the water flow management help the engine warm up quicker to reduce emissions and help real-world MPG, while the introduction of SCR and AdBlue® treatment realises outstanding environmental operation without sacrificing the driving pleasure the Mazda CX-5 is famed for.

bold and elegant form remains unaltered, with a new design of 19-inch Metallic alloy wheel on Sport Nav+ models being the only exterior change. Inside, the CX-5 merges meticulous cockpit ergonomics with a sophisticated, high-quality and spacious cabin environment.

All models feature a generous standard equipment tally that includes LED headlights, auto powerfolding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control, DAB radio and a 7” In addition to the efficiency gains, colour touch-screen display with the higher output version of the Mazda’s integrated navigation. Sport 2.2-litre engine sees power increase Nav+ cars add to this with a host from 175ps to 184ps with torque of premium highlights including improving 25Nm to 445Nm. The a reversing camera, 8-way power two-stage twin turbo now adopts adjustable driver’s seat and Smart variable geometry that increases keyless entry, plus heated front boost from mid to high revs seats and steering wheel. Offered improving power and torque. In line in a Mazda for the first time, Sport with this update, the compression Nav+ models also feature a power ratio has been raised from 14.0:01 to lift tailgate, plus a new head-up 14.4:1, while exhaust valves filled with display that projects directly onto the sodium enhance heat-resistance for windscreen and features Traffic Sign higher engine output.

Recognition.

As you’d expect for a car that is less than 18 months old, the CX-5’s

In addition, the updated Mazda CX-5 gets even more active safety

“All models feature a generous standard equipment tally that includes LED headlights, auto power-folding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control, DAB radio and a 7” colour touch-screen display” The CX-5 merges meticulous cockpit ergonomics with a sophisticated, spacious cabin

equipment as standard, with Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic alert, Smart Brake Support, High Beam Control and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning now standard across the range, while the optional safety pack on Sport Nav+ models now features a 360 view camera and Adaptive LED Headlamps.

Other highlights include Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Grey Metallic paint, which both use Mazda’s unique three-layer TAKUMINURI painting technology.

Compared to the first-generation CX-5’s Soul Red Metallic paint, Soul Red Crystal increases brightness by approximately 20% and depth by 50%.

Commenting on the latest Mazda CX-5 Jeremy Thomson, Managing Director of Mazda Motors UK said, “the CX-5 showcases how Mazda can make an SUV that’s stylish, great to drive and capable of luring customers from premium badged rivals. The current car elevates exterior design, cabin quality and refinement to new levels of sophistication, whilst at the same time ensuring Mazda’s love of driving is even more apparent in the handling.”

Adding, “thanks to this CX-5’s improved equipment and upgraded diesel engine, I’m sure our SUV will carry on winning over British buyers, especially as superb residual values mean it continues to represent great value for retail and fleet customers alike.”

To test drive the CX-5 pop into the Magna Mazda showroom in Downton, near Salisbury or call 01725 513777 to find out more.

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LAST MONTH’S SOLUTIONS Wordsearch missing word: Gareth Quiz answers: 1: Swimming and running.

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Q2: Who most famously released a song called Blackbird in the mid 1970’s?

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LELLOW SUBMARINE

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hen you have kids one of the things that is inevitable is that they will get older. That is okay, as in the early months you want them to develop and grow so they can communicate with you, play with you and generally be more fun than the little tiny baby that, while super cute, doesn’t really ‘do’ anything. The trouble is though once they get to a certain point you realise that actually it’s going much too fast and whilst understanding you can’t stop the march of time you would at least like to slow it down.

This was brought home to me recently when my wife and I were discussing our daughter’s progress and it dawned on us that her speech is nigh on perfect. You would think that this would be a cause for a celebration, she hasn’t won an Olympic gold medal but, at the age of six, she can speak properly and

‘lellow’. While I realise that if, at the age of 30, she was wandering around on an African safari asking if it was okay to photograph the ‘ephelants’ , or explaining to her own kids why it was illegal to park on double ‘lellow’ lines that this might pose a bit of a problem, it would have been nice if she could have kept those little quirks for a bit longer.

The loss of innocence of your children, for me anyway, is proving quite problematic to deal with physically as well as emotionally. I told my daughter once that she was a big girl now and so daddy couldn’t carry her in the same way as he used to. The look of absolute dejection and sadness on her face made me cave immediately and so she now gets what we call ‘big girl carries’ and daddy gets a visit to the physio every other week! Pretty much every time we go out somewhere she reaches for my hand and at some point in the future it will be the last time she

“The loss of innocence of your children, for me anyway, is proving quite problematic to deal with physically as well as emotionally.” has a huge vocabulary. Well done us and the teachers at her school, we have done our jobs well and she is moving forward in the expected manner. Except there wasn’t any huge celebration - we are proud of her of course - but there was also a mild feeling of loss and sadness.

Two examples of the reason for this malaise are that she now says ‘elephant’ instead of ‘ephelant’. She also now says ‘yellow’ instead of

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does this, the sad part being that I won’t know that it’s the last time, it just will be.

A parent of one of my daughter’s favourite school friends and I had a bit of a moment in the playground a couple of weeks ago discussing this very thing. I wont mention any names (CM) and luckily for the both of us we were early that morning and were the only ones there to

witness each other blubbing but, neither of us, whilst being very, very proud of our respective offspring, wants the world to get hold of them.

They meanwhile - as if to emphasise the point - were rushing around like mad things playing tag (or some other game that kids these days play) and were wonderfully oblivious to the fact that their parents were absolute emotional wrecks!

I totally realise there is nothing you can do, kids grow up, I did…Well almost!! Gotta dash though, or I’ll be late for my physio appointment.

Phil Rockliffe