The West Wilts Magazine - June 2012

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AL FRESCO DINING

LET’S HEAD OUTSIDE!

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IN TIME FOR SUMMER

FATHER’S DAY

IDEAS FOR TREATING YOUR DAD

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June // WELCOME The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee gets June off to a flying start and will mark the beginning of a summer of celebration here in the UK. With so much to look forward to, we at The West Wilts Magazine, are shaking off the economic blues and embracing what should be a great few months.

With the weather on the turn, we’ve taken a look at some of the best places to eat al fresco in the region (p21) too, and our

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list includes some of the greatest establishments in the region.

Another thing the warm weather does is makes us head back into the garden, which, given our chilly spring, didn’t get as much attention as was required. If you have some catching up to do head to p56 for a comprehensive list of gardening

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duties, as well as tips (p63) on buying a new barbecue.

With Father’s Day covered and tips on getting fit for summer we’ve got all the bases covered, and all your usual favourites are in there too. Enjoy the read!

See you next month.

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inside this issue LOCAL LISTINGS FOR JUNE ..............................................................4 LOCAL NEWS ................................................................................................10 FOOD & DRINK HS Occasions ...................................................................................................32 Food News ........................................................................................................34

FEATURES Woolley Festival .............................................................................................14 Father’s Day Treats......................................................................................................17 Al fresco dining..............................................................................................21 Events in Swindon this summer........................................................51

Meet The Chef at The Bell on the Common .............................36

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Eat The Seasons.............................................................................................40

Get ready for summer...............................................................................72

Al Fresco Recipes..........................................................................................42

Why choose a personal trainer?.........................................................74

Interview with chef and baker Richard Bertinet.........................45

Enjoying mother nature’s gym ...........................................................76

Local Food Hero Neil Mortimer..........................................................48

LAST WORD ...................................................................................................82

HOUSE & HOME Landmark for Northwood ......................................................................64 Kitchen Facelifts.............................................................................................70 Published by Wired Publishing Editor Lisa Rockliffe Contributors Phil Rockliffe, Neil Mortimer, Harriet Shorthose, Craig Gates-Mutton

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June What’s on in

MELKSHAM ASSEMBLY HALL Market Place, Melksham SN12 6ES Box Office: 01225 709887 www.melkshamassemblyhall.co.uk AN EVENING WITH MONTY HALLS AND REUBEN 20 June, 7pm Tickets: £10 “An Evening with Monty Halls” will be a chance to see images and footage from all three Great Escapes series shown on the BBC – filmed on the west coast of Scotland, the Outer Hebrides, and Ireland - as well as sequences from the filming of the acclaimed Great Barrier Reef series and Reuben the dog will be there too!

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MEGSON 16 June, 8pm Tickets: £16 (Concs: £15) WILTSHIRE Nominated three times in the BBC MUSIC CENTRE Radio 2 Folk Awards this talented Ashley Rd, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ husband and wife duo draw heavily on Box Office: 01225 860100 their Teesside heritage to create their www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk unique brand of folk music.

For full listings please go to the website.

BATH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 17 June, 3pm Tickets: £14 (Concs: £8) A programme full of mystery and magic including Dukas, Saint-Saëns, Rossini, Williams and Tchaikovsky.

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EDUARDO NIEBLA 23 June, 8pm Tickets: £16 (Concs: £15) Hailed as one of the world's great guitarists, Eduardo Niebla returns with his internationally acclaimed trio.

BATH OPERA-CARMEN 24 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £20 (Concs: £15) Bizet's enormously popular opera is full of gipsy passion it tells the story of the fated love between Carmen and Don José.

THE POUND ARTS CENTRE Pound Pill, Corsham SN13 9HX Box Office: 01249 701628 www.poundarts.org.uk HAPPY FEET TWO (Cert: U) 8 June, 4pm Tickets: £5 (Concs: £3.50) Happy Feet Two finds tap-dancing penguin Mumble and his pals using their smooth moves to save the penguin nation.

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listings LITTLE RED...YOU KNOW WHO 9 June, 2pm Tickets: £6.50 (Concs: £5.50) Taking a well-known traditional story (you can guess which one), this spellbinding play for young children follows a magical path through the woods.

This exciting programme of ballet, contemporary, jazz and narrative dance will also feature live accompaniment by Musical Director Philip Feeney.

MADE IN HEAVEN 30 June, 7.45pm Tickets: £14 (Concs: £12) Merging ancient themes with the dystopia of contemporary life, Mark Bruce creates a surreal world.

MARI POLL (VIOLIN) & JENNIFER HUGHES (PIANO) 13 June, 12.30pm Tickets: £6 (Concs: £5) FROME MEMORIAL The programme includes Poulenc’s THEATRE intensely emotional sonata for violin and Christchurch St West, BA11 1EB piano, a work which took three attempts Box Office: 01373 462795 to write, and Respighi’s dramatic sonata www.fromememorialtheatre.org.uk in B minor.

JAY PHELPS QUARTET 22 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 (Concs: £9) Canadian trumpeter Jay Phelps is at the forefront of the young and creative generation of jazz musicians in the UK. NICHOLAS COLLETT: SPITFIRE SOLO 30 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 (Concs: £9) Blending theatre, music and film, Spitfire Solo is one man’s battle for survival, the second time around.

MERLIN THEATRE Bath Road, Frome BA11 2HG Box Office: 01373 465949 www.merlintheatre.co.uk

THE TERRY HILL BIG BAND 9 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £8 Very talented musicians playing a wide selection of music with the emphasis on swing in the style of Glenn Miller enhanced by the rich voice of Caroline Radcliffe.

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY 16 June, 2.30pm Tickets: £9.50 (Concs: £8.50) There was an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly...the People's Theatre Company do though!

TONY STOCKWELL - PSYCHIC MEDIUM 21 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 For those with an interest in psychic mediums, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction.

THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN COMEDY TOUR 9 June, 7.45pm Tickets: £14 (Concs: £12) Probably you’ve never heard of Andrew Lawrence at all. How remiss of you. Join JETHRO 23 June, 7.30pm him as he embarks on his latest UK Tickets: £18.50 stand-up tour.

It's laughter all the way. Cornwall's ambassador of comedy will take you BALLET CENTRAL on a fun and wild journey, in a way that 13 June, 7.45pm only he can!

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23 JUNE • JETHRO FROME MEMORIAL THEATRE

THE ATHENAEUM CENTRE 18 - 20 High Street, Warminster BA12 9AE Box Office: 01985 213891 www.theath.org.uk

THE CABINET MAKER'S DAUGHTER 9 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 It is 1846, and the little town of Lyme Regis, Dorset is battered by howling winter-gales. Dying and increasingly dependent on Laudanum, Mary Anning embarks on a strange dream journey.

WEST END FRIENDS SING THE MUSICALS 16 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 Back by popular demand Rhys Taylor, Lydia Grant & Craig Rees sing the musicals.

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (12A) 20 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Gil, a successful but struggling writer, and Inez travel to Paris where he falls in love with the city.

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listings A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 21 and 22 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £9.50 Love, magic and dreams come together to produce a delightfully farcical romp in the forest.

THE GEORGE @ WOOLLEY 67 Woolley Street, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1AQ Tel: 01225 865650 www.thegeorgeatwoolley.co.uk All gigs start at 9pm and are FREE! HOT DOG JACKSON 8 June Rock ‘n’ Roll and Doo Wop covers BURGER & THE BEAST 9 June Frank Zappa tribute OPEN JAZZ SESSION 10 June MESTIZO BLUES COLLECTIVE 15 June Blues/Roots covers MICK O'TOOLE 16 June Fantastic cider punk

STRAIGHT SHOOTER 22 June Classic rock covers VENEZUELAN PIG RUSTLERS 23 June Blues rock covers BUILT FOR COMFORT 29 June R & B covers PANAMA 30 June Pop rock covers

THE TWO PIGS Corsham SN13 OHY Tel: 01249 712515 www.the2pigs.info All gigs are FREE! And start at 9pm HAWDS 4 June West Coast influenced, harmonising band with original material & choice covers.

THE WORRIED MEN 11 June Always a brilliant night - go along, you know it makes sense.

LAURENCE JONES BAND

18 June Blues/rock trio with great young guitarist playing originals and fresh versions of classics.

INNES SIBUN BLUES EXPLOSION 25 June Innes, Mike and Tony return to their guitar rock roots.

CHEESE & GRAIN Market Yard, Frome BA11 1BE Box Office: 01373 455420 cheeseandgraintickets@hotmail.com ANTIQUES, COLLECTORS & GIFTS 2 June, 9am This popular market is the place to search for that prize heirloom, with its unique collection of quality antiques and collectables, along with a variety of gift items.

THE BLOCKHEADS 8 June, 8pm Tickets: £17 The Blockheads’ enviable combination of extreme musicianship, insightful lyrics and cocky humour has kept them on the road despite the loss of Ian Dury in 2000.

FROME FARMERS MARKET 9 June, 9am Frome Farmers Market is recognised as one of the largest and most successful of the Somerset Farmers Markets.

WEST OF ENGLAND RADIO RALLY 24 June, 10am Tickets: £2 An annual event for radio, television and electronics enthusiasts.

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VINTAGE RAG MARKET 30 June, 9am Tickets: £1 The ladies that bring you The Vintage Bazaar are in Frome with a new venture.

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OPEN AIR THEATRE at LACOCK ABBEY 14 June & 19 July 7pm, grounds open at 6pm for picnics When the sunny weather finally arrives there are few greater pleasures than packing a picnic and blanket and watching some open air theatre in beautiful surroundings.

A Midsummer Nights Dream.

Then on July 19 follow the story of Joesphine, the Captain's daughter as she tries to persaude her father to let her marry lower-class sailor Ralph This June and July Lacock Abbey is the Rackstraw in HMS Pinafore. venue for performances of two of the most popular plays. June 14 sees So pack the cucumber sandwiches etc., naughty fairies, love-sick nobles and sit down and relax as you enjoy raucous workmen come together in fabulously staged events in amazing one of Shakespeares best loved plays, surroundings.

LACOCK ABBEY Lacock, nr Chippenham SN15 2LG Telephone: 01249 730459 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock TRAVELS WITH MICHAEL PALIN: PHOTOGRAPHS BY BASIL PAO 17 April-23 Sept Tickets: Free event (normal admission charges apply) Michael Palin is your guide as you travel the world in this spectacular exhibition.

CHIPPENHAM EVENTS High Street, Chippenham SN15 3ER Telephone: 01249 446699 Email: enquiries@chippenham.gov.uk JUBILEE FAMILY DAY & THE BIG LUNCH John Coles Park 5 June, 11am A free event with free activities.

Town mayor to open event and plant a jubilee Oak. Teddy bear trail & picnic, swing boats, bouncy castles, circus skills workshop, Punch & Judy shows, face painters, children’s best dressed teddy competition and a band concert at 2pm.

QUEEN BEES FAMILY TRAIL 1 – 30 June, 10.30am Tickets: Normal admission A busy, self-led trail, around the garden finding out about Queens who have visited Lacock and the life of the Queen bee.

CHIPPENHAM GAMES & PARA GAMES Stanley Park 25 June FIVE LANES FARM Stanley Park is hosting the Chippenham Potterne, SN10 5PT games that will involve 18 primary Telephone: Teresa Chandler 07970 schools & over 1000 year 5 pupils who 953557 will take part in this week long programme of sport. The emphasis will COMPANY B presents A1940’s be on fun and audience participation!

REUNION 23 June, 7pm Tickets: £35 A show of drama, comedy, song and dance taking you through the war years of hard work, loss and joy.

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TRIO PARADIS Friends of St Andrew’s Church, as part of the Four Concerts in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund Admission

30 June, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (Concs: £9) A sparkling evening of music inspired by the travelling peoples of Eastern Europe.

PLUS...

GRAND VILLAGE JUBILEE PICNIC Holt Village Hall Car Park 3 June, 12noon to 4pm Come along with all the family for this free community event. Tables and chairs are provided, so bring your own picnic and join in the fun! Tea, coffee, soft drinks and homemade cakes will also be offered for a donation.

WESSEX MIDSUMMER VINTAGE GATHERING 16 & 17 June, 10am – 4.30pm Tickets: £3.50, accompanied u14s, free Held to raise funds for the Children’s Hospice South West, the event includes all types of vintage exhibits, tractors, cars, commercial vehicles, motorcylcles, steam traction enegines and more. 2012 will also see new attractions at the show, one being the Westerner Group - reliving the old West of pioneers, trappers and backwoodsmen.

For more details call 01225 754374.

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local news

Where would your kids

like to be this summer?

ON THE EVENTS HORIZON Based just outside Frome, in Nunney, Events Horizon, run by Keren Hayden her husband Francis, is fast becoming the goto company for catering and organising events in this area.

With all sizes of events catered for they can help with the food, bar, venue, staff and the

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knowledge they bring as talented singers and musicians in their own right means they definitely come up trumps on that front.

The food is a big part of any event and they offer great, tasty dishes that everyone can enjoy and they are very flexible and will work to your instructions,

within a set budget and can also help with corporate catering.

So if you would like someone to take the stress out of organising your event, whatever the size, why not give them a call and sit back and relax until the big day knowing that everything will be taken care of.

For more information or to have a chat about your requirements give them a call on 01373 836315 or email kerenhayden@gmail.com

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ill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre in Bruton, Somerset, is all set to welcome unaccompanied children 7-15 years during the summer holidays, for fantastic fun filled weeks, either day or residential. The instructors are amazing, patient, cool, and very experienced, the activities are awesome and the meals delicious. Come

and try things you never thought you would, including zip wires, high ropes, canoeing, giant water slide, raft building and racing, trekking, camping, swimming, archery, badger watching, pizza making, disco, low ropes, games, 24 hour challenge for the 14/15 year olds.... the list seems endless! Make new friends and have a fabulous holiday. The programme is packed from Sunday morning when you arrive until Saturday afternoon departure. And parents - have a relaxed time knowing that your children are in safe hands! 30 years on and still giving children the best holiday they have ever had.

• www.millonthebrue.co.uk

NEW WEBSITE FOR

DOWNSIDE NURSERIES The Young family has been running Downside Nurseries in Upper Westwood for nearly 50 years and have earned an enviable reputation locally for growing high quality plants. They are open seven days a week and grow much of their own stock.

You’ll find a huge choice of the finest quality plants from more than 2500 varieties of herbaceous perennials, trees and shrubs that will thrive in your garden. They have recently launched a new website, www.downsidenurseries.co.uk, to which you can sign up to receive news updates and timely information directly to your inbox!

• www.downsidenurseries.co.uk

WARMINSTER ACTIVITY CENTRE

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ituated in Norridge Woods, Warminster, just off the A36 near Longleat Safari Park, Warminster Activity Centre is best known to most people as Skirmish, the place to go locally for Paintball. They offer the greatest selection of outdoor activities in the area including, obviously, Paintball but also Airsoft, LaserTag, a shooting range and the two new additions Spy Academy and Bushcraft Survival.

Paintball is still the most popular activity. Go as a group or join in with others for either a half or a whole day session and as a member of the Skirmish Network they can cater for Groups of up to 90 people. Low impact Paintball is run in smaller groups over a two hour session and suitable for children from the age of 9 years. This version is a big hit with schools and birthday parties and all you need is suitable footwear and lots of energy! Laser Tag is a popular alternative for the even younger players and unlike other companies is played outdoors which means lots of noise and lots of fun!

Bushcraft and Spy Academy are suitable for children from the age of 8 years old. Bushcraft will teach you skills such as firelighting, shelter building, navigation and how to source food and water -perfect for any budding Ray Mears or Bear Grylls out there. Once you’ve had enough of talking about eating insects how about you try some in the Bush Tucker Trial! Spy Academy covers topics such as basic training, weapon handling, surveillance and gadgets and then sends you off on a mission!

• www.warminsteractivitycentre.co.uk

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Shakespeare LIVE!

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welfth Night has always been one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, combining romance, confused identities, music and plenty of laughs. The self-centred, selfdelusional Malvolio, the love-struck Orsino, and the beautiful Countess Olivia who cannot love him back, are all living in an artificially-heightened self-indulgent emotional state. As genders cross and confusions abound, it is the shipwrecked stranger Viola who leads them all towards self-awareness and, for some, true love.

Shakespeare Live, now in their 23rd year, are presenting the play outdoors at Lackham House, Lacock, for seven performances from Monday 9th July to Saturday 14th July. Set in 1600 - with the gorgeous costumes that allows - the company will, as Feste sings at the very end ‘Strive to please you’ with a fastmoving, clear and vibrant production.

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Performances are at 8pm each evening with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm.

However, the lovely grounds of Lackham House are open from 6.30pm (12.30pm for the matinee) so audience members can bring picnics, take advantage of the licensed bars, buy homemade burgers, cakes, smoothies and ice creams, or buy in advance

Perhaps most importantly, the audience are undercover for the show (sheltered from whatever the English summer can throw at them) whilst watching the performance against the backdrop of the house and gardens, as the sun sets and the lighting takes its full effect - a truly magical experience. Prices are kept as low as possible, including discounts

“the lovely grounds of Lackham House are open from 6.30pm so audience members can bring picnics and take advantage of the licensed bars” picnics or matinee cream teas. On Saturday evening, the Gala Night, there will be a variety of entertainment from 6.30pm to make the whole evening really special. There are indoor facilities including a bar, VIP packages are on offer, parking is on site and disabled parking is available on request.

for under 18s and students, bearing in mind that the company’s aim is always to be able to donate a sizeable sum to charity. Details and online booking is available through the website, or call 01225 722987 for information.

• www.shakespearelive.com

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Get your woolley on!

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n the dark months of 1998, a few regulars at The George, Woolley Street sat together and talked about things to look forward to. The George was a music pub then, as it is now, and it did not take long for the idea of a Woolley Festival to take shape. The first festival took place in a local field adjacent to Woolley, over a Friday night and Saturday in July 1999.

The festival proved instant hit, drawing in not only the Woolley community but the rest of Bradford on Avon and the surrounding area. The musical offerings over the years have varied, with the key criteria for band selection being local connections and a sense of fun! There has always been entertainment for children and their families; a consistent

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theme of coming together to celebrate at a community event.

In 2010 the festival returned to the field in which it all began (in the fields of The Woolley Grange Hotel) and it now has an even more varied line up than ever.

As always there is an Acoustic Stage and an Electric Stage, with two acoustic

well as a Hog Roast and of course great beer served up by The George at Woolley’s outside bar.

Musically the choice is just as varied; there are solo acts and groups, male and female, blues, funk, rock, folk with a bit of country, jazz and pretty much anything other genre you can think of thrown in

“In 2010 the festival returned to the field in which it all began and it now has an even more varied line up than ever.” stages on the Sunday, loads of stalls selling all kinds of lovely things and, as you would expect at Woolley, lots for all the family to enjoy. There’s an eclectic choice of goodies to eat ranging from Indian to Traditional Fish and Chips as

for good measure. It all makes for a fantastic weekend that all the family can enjoy - especially if the sun graces us with its presence!

• www.woolleyfestival.com

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father’s day

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Y A D S T A E TR Father’s Day is on Sunday 17th June this year and if you’re stuck for what to get why not try some of these ideas and make the old man feel special….

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father’s day LACOCK PHOTOGRAPHY Located in an idyllic spot near the centre of Lacock, they run 1 and 2 day photography workshops suitable for amateur photographers of all abilities.

Workshops are limited to a maximum of 6 students and are held in their purpose built school of photography.

Participants can expect a warm welcome and an exceptional learning experience and popular gift vouchers are available for all courses.

Complementing the school of photography is their gallery, which features an exhibition of flower photography by award winning photographer Andy Small. The Gallery includes a shop displaying fine art prints covering a range of subjects including landscapes, wildlife and wonderful equine images from the Camargue and western United States. These high quality fine art prints, are a great way of adding beautiful, interesting and personal interior design touches to the home and make terrific presents.

Tel: 01249 730571 | www.lacockphotography.com

ANGEL ANCESTRY As long as you are ready for any surprises that may come up, tracing your family can be great fun and something you can do together as a family. Why not treat your dad to some research into his side of the family? It can be a bit daunting but using experts such as Rachel Cope from Angel Ancestry is one way to make the process a little bit easier. Rachel has developed a range of research packages, using key sources such as census and birth, marriage and death data, to research primarily 19th century ancestors who lived in England and Wales and is a very friendly and enthusiastic person. You’ll find that with 18 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

her diligent and knowledgeable approach finding your family will come to mean as much to her as it does to you.

Tel: 01225 341553 | www.angelancestry.co.uk

WARMINSTER ACTIVITY CENTRE All men are big kids at heart…aren’t they? Why not find out by booking the whole family, including dad, obviously, onto a paintballing day at Warminster Activity Centre. Based near the Longleat Estate they have been known for paintballing for many years but also have other activities that would go down well with kids of any age.

There’s a shooting range and various grades of paintball from the adult version through softer versions right down to Laser Tag where no actual missiles are fired. If that is all a bit much for the old fella why not get him to learn some bushcraft so he can make like Ray Mears? As long as you’re over 8, you’ll learn firelighting, shelter building, navigation and how to source food and water and once you’ve had enough of talking about eating insects how about trying a Bush Tucker Trial?!

Tel: 01985 211774 | www.warminsteractivitycentre.co.uk

DRIVE SOUTHWEST How about the ultimate in boy’s toys?

At Drive Southwest you can hire a range of sports cars for a day or a weekend.

There are three to choose from at the moment, a Porsche Boxster, a Porsche 911, a Mercedes SLK Roadster and coming soon is a Lamborghini Gallardo.

What could be nicer than driving through the fantastic Wiltshire countryside with the top down and the wind your hair….that’s if dad has any

left of course! They can set you up with a hotel package, where you have the car and drive to a hotel for the weekend and can even suggest driving routes so your dad can get the most out of his experience.

Tel: 01225 667373 | www.drivesouthwest.co.uk

SWINDON GREYHOUNDS One of the fastest growing spectator sports in the country, apparently, is Greyhound Racing. No longer populated solely by old men in flat caps the race meetings are exciting, vibrant and modern. Stadia UK, in Swindon, hosts greyhound racing 52 weeks of the year and the stadium has restaurants serving a table d'hôte menu plus licensed bars and snack bar facilities. As well as the food and drink you can also, obviously, bet on your favourite and cheer it on as it tries in vain to catch up to the hare.

These really are incredibly quick animals, the real sprinters of the animal kingdom, hopefully the one that you choose will be just that bit quicker than the rest.

Why not take Dad to a race meeting and if you use the advert on the opposite page then you can get in for free before 8pm and have a free drink as well.

Tel: 01793 721253 | www.stadiauk.com

HALLMARK If you are struggling to think of something to buy for dad the Hallmark shop in the Market Place, Warminster is your one stop shop. It has everything you could want as far as the smaller gifts for dad are concerned. You’ll be spoilt for choice as there are literally hundreds of things to choose from and don’t forget it is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year too, as well as the Olympics, so anything you need to help your parties go with a swing or GB stuff to help support our team Hallmark is the place to go.

Tel: 01985 846681

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food & drink

DINING al fresco With warmer days on the way our thoughts are turning to lazy summer afternoons and evenings dining outside.

Here’s a list of great places to dine al fresco…

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food & drink LUCKNAM PARK HOTEL AND SPA Colerne Enjoy the new summer menu in the fabulous Brasserie with its pretty terrace overlooking the walled gardens and Dovecote. The Brasserie is simply perfect for al fresco dining with the open kitchen and wood burning oven provide a sense of theatre as The Brasserie’s new Head Chef Liam Cooper prepares creative, seasonal dishes, using the finest ingredients, sourced locally where possible. It is open 7 days a week, with a ‘must try’ new menu now available. A two course set lunch menu from £19 and 3 course set lunch from £21, together with an á la carte menu available for lunch and dinner and for those with serious will power there is even a ‘healthy option’ menu.

Why not treat your dad this Father’s day with a delicious 3 course Sunday roast in the Michelin starred restaurant The Park? The cost is just £39 per person.

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

restaurant, situated on the first floor, has elegant furnishings and an

“When the weather allows there is an amazing terrace on the restaurant level that’s perfect for al fresco The Three Gables dining, on a long, lazy summer evening.”

unbeatable view of the river, ensuring that any occasion becomes truly special. When the weather THE THREE GABLES The allows there is an amazing Bradford on Avon Three Gables terrace on the This delightful, restaurant level that’s independently run perfect for al fresco restaurant opened its dining, on a long, doors last spring, lazy summer having undergone a evening. The Three beautiful and Gables is open Tuesday extensive to Saturday for lunch and refurbishment. Since its dinner service and will be opening, the restaurant has open on Sunday 17th June for a become one of Bradford on Avon’s favourite destinations, and has gained a special Father’s Day lunch for just £25 per person. great reputation for its quality food, Tel: 01225 742777 | www.lucknampark.co.uk

superb wines and warm welcome, provided by manager Vito Scaduto and his team.

Tel: 01225 781666 | www.thethreegables.com

The ground floor, lounge bar is the perfect place to relax in, whilst the

Monkton Combe Nestled in the heart of Monkton

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Combe village, you would never know you are no more than 3 miles from the

THE WHEELWRIGHTS ARMS

centre of Bath; it’s as peaceful and tranquil a setting as you could imagine.

Cosy in winter and cool in the summer, the beautiful old stone building is inviting whatever the season. The food meanwhile, is kept simple and tasty. All dishes are prepared and cooked on the premises from local ingredients where possible, and the menu – which is changed regularly – offers everything from bar snacks to full a la carte dining.

Outside, The Wheelwrights Arms benefits from stunning valley views, making it a great venue if you want to head out of an evening for some tasty food. And we’re not the only ones who think so; you’ll find them in the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2012 and on Alistair Sawday’s list of ‘special places to stay’ too.

Tel: 01225 722287 | www.wheelwrightarms.co.uk

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The Prince Leopold

Le Mazot Brasserie at Whatley Manor

WHATLEY MANOR Malmesbury Whatley Manor is a stylish Cotswold manor house hotel and spa set in 12 acres of English country gardens. The award winning food bursts with flavour and originality. ‘Le Mazot’, is the informal-style brasserie and serves lunch and dinner every day of the week and is the alternative to the award winning restaurant ‘The Dining Room’.

Afternoon tea is served from 3pm to 5.30pm every day of the week and a series of events including Tuesday garden tours (£42 including a welcome reception and lunch), Sunday cinema screenings and live jazz, on the occasional Sunday, feature too.

Throughout June 2012 they are running a Pimms & Lunch Promotion which includes a complimentary glass of Pimms on arrival, followed by a main course and dessert from the light lunch menu. When the weather is fine lunch will be served on the Kitchen Garden 24 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

Terrace and you can take a stroll around the gardens after lunch. This offer must be prebooked and is available Monday and Tuesday lunchtimes from 12 noon to 2pm. To make a booking give them a call or email reservations@whatleymanor.com quoting ‘West Wilts Magazine’.

Tel: 01666 822888 | www.whatleymanor.com

THE PRINCE LEOPOLD Upton Lovell The Prince Leopold is off the beaten track; nestled as it is in the heart of Upton Lovell, around 5 miles from Warminster. It stands on the banks of the River Wylye, with a stunning

riverside garden, restaurant balcony and water meadows beyond. There are few pubs locally that can compete with its serenity, especially on warm sunny days. Whilst the Prince Leopold undoubtedly serves great beer (from Wadworths primarily, but also incorporating offerings from local microbreweries) and wine, it is on the food front that this inn really shines, offering a constantly changing à la carte menu; a range of pub classics; and a collection of mezze that are perfect for sharing on a lazy summer’s afternoon.

Tel: 01985 850460 | www.princeleopold.co.uk

“Throughout June 2012 they are running a Pimms & Lunch Promotion which includes a complimentary glass of Pimms on arrival, followed by a main course and Whatley Manor dessert from the light lunch menu.”

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Bishopstrow House Hotel & Spa

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Castle Combe Visit The Manor House Hotel this summer and escape for a few sneaky minutes, or a more leisurely hour or two, in 365 acres of idyllic grounds. Take your seat on their terrace, overlooking the lawns, and enjoy a brisk business brunch, a long lazy lunch, a decadent afternoon tea or simply a chat over a cup of coffee.

For those that wish to find their very own secluded spot in the grounds, executive chef Richard Davies is more than happy to prepare a picnic hamper for you to enjoy in the Italian gardens, in the wild meadow orchard or alongside the meandering river Bybrook. After a bite to eat and a glass of something lovely, the grounds are wonderful to explore 26 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

pay a visit to the kitchen gardens and paddock area where you‘ll find chickens and quails living alongside half a dozen Gloucester Old Spot pigs.

Whatever your reason for visiting The Manor House this summer, it'll be a real treat.

Tel: 01249 782206 | www.manorhouse.co.uk

THE BISHOPSTROW HOTEL & SPA Warminster The sun terrace at The Mulberry Restaurant at The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa is hard to beat on a warm

sunny day. Offering beautiful views across the hotel’s 27 acres of grounds, and open to non-residents, you can enjoy anything from a cup of coffee to all day dining or even a traditional cream tea.

A lovely option at this time of year is the ‘Summer Spa & Dine’. For just £80 per person, you can enjoy a 25minute treatment of your choice at their wonderful Halcyon Spa, followed by a delicious two course dinner in the Mulberry restaurant.

You will also have use of extended spa facilities from 3.30pm to 9pm and will receive a complimentary glass of champagne to enjoy under the stars! It’s the perfect way to end a stressful day.

Tel: 01985 878399 | www.bishopstrow.co.uk

“Offering beautiful views across the hotel’s 27 acres of grounds, you can enjoy anything from a cup of coffee to all day dining or even a traditional cream tea.”

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food & drink GUYERS HOUSE HOTEL Corsham Guyers House Hotel is a charming 17th Century Cotswold stone house set in six acres of beautiful gardens and grounds in the heart of rural Wiltshire. Their restaurant, which is open to non-residents, has been steadily gaining a reputation in the area for the quality of the food they serve, and their efforts have recently seem them rewarded with two AA rosettes. Head chef Gary Gardener, who trained at the Dorchester Hotel in London, has created a wonderful seasonal menu that uses herbs, vegetables and fruit from the hotel’s spectacular walled kitchen garden and orchards – other ingredients are also sourced locally.

“Their restaurant has been steadily gaining a reputation in the area for the quality of the food they serve, and their efforts have recently seem them rewarded with Guyers House Hotel two AA rosettes.”

House Hotel, be it for a business lunch, a catch up with friends or a romantic evening meal, all are catered for beautifully by the well trained, professional restaurant team. What’s more, over summer they are offering three courses for the price of two on all lunches served Monday to Friday now there’s an excuse to give it a try!

Tel: 01249 713399 | www.guyershouse.com

WOOLLEY GRANGE HOTEL

Al fresco dining is hugely popular at Guyers

Woolley, nr Bradford on Avon This elegant Jacobean Manor House, set in 14 acres of beautiful gardens, was the original Luxury

Family Hotel opened by Nigel Chapman in 1989. Today, if you have a young family, it remains one of the most welcoming hotels around.

Food at Woolley Grange is a treat for everyone, from the youngest of guests to more seasoned foodies. There are a number of dining areas - a light, informal conservatory, an elegant, yet relaxed restaurant, and a sunny terrace set in beautiful gardens where children can play. Chef Mark Bradbury creates unpretentious dishes that are traditionally British in style, but combine international influences with the very best of British flavours, what’s more, following consultation with vegetarian chef Denis Cotter, they have recently launched a new range of delicious vegetarian dishes that

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Enjoy one of The Fox’s famous Sunday roasts outside on a sunny afternoon

even the most ardent carnivore will love. If you do want to pop along, remember to quote WWMALF when making your booking.

Tel: 01225 864705 | www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk

THE FOX Broughton Gifford The Fox at Broughton Gifford is a very special pub. Not only does it cater for connoisseurs of fine ale with a great selection of beers, ciders and ales, but it also grows much of its own produce.

The whole team are responsible for the upkeep of the garden, which provides herbs and vegetables that go straight from the earth to your plate.

Visitors can also enjoy their meals in the company of the pub’s resident pigs and chickens. With the perfect balance between relaxed drinking and restaurant quality food, all available in the large garden, it is no surprise that 30 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

the Fox is a favourite with both locals and visitors.

guests can enjoy al fresco dining with anything from a traditional English Tel: 01225 782949 | www.thefox-broughtongifford.co.uk breakfast to a full fine dining experience - with live music - in the THE FAT FOWL evening. The chefs have an honest Bradford on Avon provincial style of cooking which The Fat Fowl restaurant, situated in the makes the most of produce from local centre of Bradford on Avon, is a suppliers, offering a menu that is bustling licensed café during truly seasonal and which the day and a quality changes regularly restaurant in the depending on what is evening. It has evolved at its best. The Fat Fowl into a real hub of the is ideal for a spot of town, with local artists people watching showcasing their works with a glass or two of and community groups wine - and the tapas in Fat Fowl meeting on a regular basis. particular is a perfect accompaniment.

There is an outside terrace where Tel: 01225 863111 | www.fatfowl.com

“There is an outside terrace where guests can enjoy al fresco dining with anything from a traditional English breakfast to a full fine dining experience” Fat Fowl

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For a Special Occasion S Occasions are a new catering service based in the village of Beckington, just outside Frome. They specialise in creating tasty plates of food inspired by honest country cooking.

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main and a truly indulgent chocolate and pistachio terrine for dessert? The menus are designed with you in mind, but the standard of cuisine is consistently tasty, thoughtful and beautifully presented.

Set up after running a local country pub, The New Inn, Westwood, which is well known locally for its fantastic food, Hannah Taylor, with her business partner Sarah, now cater for all kinds of events and dining occasions using their expertise and knowledge of good local produce.

Delivered to your door and served to the table, you can then relax and enjoy the evening with your guests, without the worry of “burning the pudding”.

Whether you are planning a birthday, engagement or simply celebrating the weekend, HS Occasions can throw a pretty spectacular dinner party. How about potted Cornish crab and crayfish with rocket and lemon to start, lamb noisette with wild garlic salsa verde for 32 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

If your party’s a little bigger, or business inclined, HS Occasions also offer a fantastic selection of canapés, each bursting with flavour. Choose from the likes of bellinis of locally caught smoked trout with crème fraiche, seared pigeon with blue cheese or tomato and oregano bruschetta. Each morsel is simply delicious, and uses only fresh colourful ingredients.

With warmer weather on the way HS Occasions are getting out the barbecues and preparing their picnic hampers so you can enjoy a grand day out without the workload. Filled with delicious local cheeses and meats and accompanied by fresh home baked breads, expect them still warm and ready for your day out.

“Delivered to your door and served to the table, you can then relax and enjoy the evening with your guests.”

To find out more about HS Occasions events and dining please visit www.hsoccasions.co.uk or contact Hannah and Sarah at hsoccasions@hotmail.co.uk

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full moon Proud to be independent! enjoy a good pint BRING THE FAMILY ALONG SUNDAY CARVERY Real Ales incl. Butcombe Bitter, Family friendly, with large Sumptuous freshly cooked Golden Ale & a guest beer plus a garden & play equipment Sunday Carvery... it’s the best large selection of ciders (weather permitting!) around! Served 12-2.30pm

BOOK YOUR FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY LUNCH WITH US

ALL MAINS FROM THE CARVERY £10.95 Rudge, Nr Frome, Somerset BA11 2QF w: www.thefullmoon.co.uk t: 01373 830936 e: info@thefullmoon.co.uk

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BLANC GENERATION Towards the end of May, Neston Park Farm Shop had a rather special visitor.

Royalty I’ll have you know, culinary royalty but royalty nonetheless. The great Raymond Blanc paid a visit to Neston to promote the fact that he has just opened a branch of his popular Brasserie Blanc restaurants at the Francis Hotel in Bath.

Possibly the most enthusiastic man, about food, on the planet he is something to behold when talking about a local cheese or piece of charcuterie. With infectious enthusiasm he spoke at length with the onsite butcher, making an impromptu steak tartare with their black and tan beef and spend an age with cheese judge Jenny Game sharing their passion for cheese and charcuterie!

Look out for our interview with this foodie legend in next month’s issue!

COQ A HOOP! Many of you will be familiar with the Fat Fowl in Bradford on Avon.

Whether you’re after a bustling licensed café by day or quality restaurant in the evening, the Fat Fowl is the place to be. Now there is a new addition. Right next door Arlene has recently opened a deli.

Called Le Petit Coq it is a one stop shop for everything yummy….fresh fish delivered daily from Brixham, both local and European cheeses and charcuterie, their own preserves and chutneys and homemade cakes baked daily. They will also make up selection for you to take away whether it is picnic and gift hampers for that special occasion or a creative take home and party menu you require they can help.

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Woolley Grange...going back to where it all began

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oolley Grange is an elegant Jacobean Manor House, built from soft Bath stone set in 14 acres of beautiful gardens and was the original Luxury Family Hotel opened by Nigel Chapman in 1989. After a brief hiatus all eight properties in the group are now back in Nigel’s care. When he first opened Woolley Grange in 1989, the idea of a country house hotel that welcomed families was virtually unheard of. Times have moved on, but today’s families are in need of quality time together, away from it all possibly more than ever.

A luxurious hotel, with a rather special home from home ambience, Woolley Grange is the perfect setting for all the family to spend quality time together, have fun, and most importantly relax. It is also about giving families time to indulge in the special treats they may not have time to enjoy at home - a treatment in The Spa, an impromptu game of cricket or football on the lawns, a swim in the indoor or outdoor pool, and of course, fabulous food in The Orangery or restaurant.

• www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk

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uyers House Hotel in Corsham is a gem. A charming, comfortable, privately owned Country House Hotel with 37 pretty en-suite bedrooms and excellent wedding and conference facilities. The restaurant, under Head Chef Gary Gardener, is celebrated in Wiltshire for exceptionally fine cooking and professional friendly service. Gary and his team’s hard work has recently been recognised with the award of AA

two rosette status. For quick and less formal meals there’s also an excellent Bar Menu. The ingredients are sourced locally and many come from their own kitchen garden and orchard and the fish is delivered daily from Cornwall. Not only is it delightful for dinners, lunches and afternoon tea, but perfect for anniversaries and celebrations in one of the private rooms.

• www.guyershouse.com

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Meet the Chef The Bell on the Common in Broughton Gifford has been a West Wiltshire staple for many years now. Wayne and Helen Plummer took over at the back end of last year to carry on the good work so we thought a chat with the new chef, RoB PhilPoTT was in order...

Ploughman’s is particularly good, but I suppose you would say our seafood.

We get fresh fish delivered daily from Cornwall that is as good as it gets, and it always finds its way onto our specials board. There is seldom any left at the end of service!

What advice would you give anyone interested in a career in food?

You have to be passionate about cooking. Once you have this passion you have to be able to keep it too and if you can then you won’t go far wrong.

You cook all day long, what do you do if you ever get time off?

I like to go sea fishing and relax in the great outdoors when I can.

How and when did you first get interested in cooking?

I was lucky enough to be placed on a school work experience at Salisbury Catering College; I caught the cooking bug and have never looked back really.

How would you describe your style as a cook?

I would describe my style as Traditional English with a hint of European and a dash of Asian!

Who were your early inspirations?

I had a great Head Chef that I used to work for at the Swan Hotel in Bradford on Avon. He was a huge inspiration.

Where do you like to eat out in our area?

There are a huge amount of great pubs and restaurants in and around 36 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

Bradford on Avon so any one of those really, but I particularly like The Barge.

Do you have any guilty pleasures we should know about?

I have to admit to being rather partial to a few pints of Wadworth IPA!

What are the specialities of the house at The Bell?

Everything! I like to think our

• To make a reservation at The Bell on The Common call 01225 782309

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Great community pub with a friendly atmosphere ~~~ Real ales including Wadworth 6X, selection of ciders and fine wines from around the world ~~~ Regular fundraisers & entertainment ~~~ Traditional Sunday Roasts £7.95 for 1 course, £9.95 for two, £11.95 for three!

www.thecrosskeysrowde.weebly.com tel: 01380 739567

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We offer a welcoming ambience together with a menu of good homecooked food in the bars & restaurant with a selection of real ales, lagers, wines and spirits. We also have a large beer garden.

FOOD SERVED DAILY 12-2.30pm & 6-9pm, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 12-2.30pm & 5-9pm BROUGHTON GIFFORD, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8LX www.thebellonthecommon.com

tel 01225 782309

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Yumble Crumble!

“The summer fruit varieties are all lovely with ice cream and the savoury crumbles are a perfect quick-fix for dinner”

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rian and his wife, Isobel, started making sweet and savoury crumbles by-hand with local and seasonal ingredients in August 2011. They sell fresh crumbles at farmers markets in Somerset and Wiltshire and are now supplying a growing number of independent shops with frozen Yumbles.

“Traditionally, frozen food has been seen as something of a poor relation to fresh products”, says Brian Noctor, co-director of Frome-based, Yumble Ltd, “but that’s all changing.

There’s a growing demand for really high-quality frozen meals from people who care about what they eat but don’t always have time 38 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

to cook from scratch. We think our crumbles tick that box.”

“When the new Budgens store opened in Bradford-on-Avon we were interested to learn that it was actually an independent franchise and keen to stock local products. They’re now selling both our sweet and savoury crumbles in the frozen food section there and in their branch at Hilperton.”

“Yumbles cook really well straight from the freezer which means they’re handy to have in. Whether you’ve had a tough day and don’t have the energy to cook or you have unexpected guests who need to be fed, they guarantee a proper,

home-cooked meal in less than 45 minutes. Some people might see crumble as an autumn and winter dish” says Isobel, “but we think it’s so delicious, why not enjoy it all year round? The summer fruit varieties are all lovely with ice-cream and the savoury crumbles are a perfect quickfix for dinner at any time of year”.

With summer coming on (in theory anyway), Yumble is looking forward to offering more of its seasonal range of fruit crumbles. Varieties include “Centre Court Crumble” with apple and strawberries and “Three’s a Crowd Crumble” with gooseberries and elderflower. With so many different varieties, both sweet and savoury, there is bound to be something for everyone, it makes me hungry just thinking about it!

• www.yumblecrumble.co.uk

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eeping you in the know as to what is comng into season each month is Neil Mortimer from Lovejoys Wholesale...

We are now in full flow with all our local producers. Available locally this month - broad beans, peas, new carrots, lettuce, watercress, radish, new potatoes, beetroot, courgettes and spring onions.

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you, elderflowers. This is the last month until the autumn for English asparagus, so be sure to make the most of it!

As a special treat this month we have organised a trip for our chefs - a field trip to one of our vegetable growers - this is our ongoing commitment to local producers and chefs with a passion for locally produced food.

When eating at your favourite restaurant ask where the food comes from. Any good restaurant front of house staff will

ask the kitchen for you and come back with an answer. If it is important to you to eat local and support local growers/businesses it is important to let the restaurants know this. They need to know that you support their ethos of using less food miles, using tastier, fresher produce.

Find out more at www.lovejoyswholesale.com.

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Eat Well, Live Life!

If you love good food but don’t have the time (or inclination) to cook when you get home after a busy day, a new local service has been launched to offer you the ideal solution…

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esigned with busy professionals and parents in mind, Eat Well Live Life has launched its new weekly home delivery meal service. The service provides healthy and nutritious meals designed around you and your family, leaving you feeling satisfied without the stress of cooking.

Following an initial free consultation to determine your food preferences and how many meals a day per week you would like, the company will arrange to deliver freshly prepared meals covering a five or seven day period, which can be eaten fresh or cooked from frozen, as required. All you need to do is cook the food following the simple clear

in-depth knowledge of nutrition.

Caroline, who is also the head chef, said, “We’ve already had a great response to our local, personalised, weekly menu service and are now ready to offer the service to a wider audience across Wiltshire and Somerset.

“Unlike ready prepared meals you can buy from the supermarket, at Eat Well Live Life we prepare a menu plan around your personal requirements. All meals are freshly prepared using free range, locally sourced produce, where possible and are delivered to your door each week.

To us flavour is key, coupled with fresh healthy ingredients.”

Meal options include any combination of breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.

“The service provides healthy The service is initially being and nutritious meals designed launched in Somerset and around you and your family” Wiltshire, with a typical evening meal costing £10.00, and a minimum order value of £50.00. instructions provided. The company Whether you are looking for a calorie also provide a bespoke service for controlled meal as part of a healthy business lunches, private dining, eating plan, an intimate romantic meal buffets and parties. for two, a healthier style of business lunch or party buffet, Eat Well Live Life The driving force behind Eat Well Live can offer you a personalised solution.

Life are husband and wife team Alan & Caroline Chilton-Bates, who both have To find out more about the new home a real passion for healthy, nutritious delivery meal service or one of their food that looks and tastes great, other romantic or corporate meal coupled with their love of travel in options please call 0845 116 2894 or search of new recipes and food ideas. email info@eatwell-livelife.co.uk.

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recipes

al fresco

FEASTS Tired of the same old barbecue options? If the sun does shine this month, why not try these delicious recipes and give your barbecue a tasty makeover?

As usual, the recipes come courtesy of Waitroseâ&#x20AC;Ś

CORNISH MACKEREL WITH LIME & CORIANDER Serves 2

Method Make 4 diagonal slashes across the mackerel on each side, cutting down to 42 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

the bone. Place in a shallow dish. Make the rub by mixing the chilli, lime zest and juice, olive oil, coriander, garlic and a little sea salt. Place one-third of the rub into the cavity of each fish and rub the remainder over the skin. Cover, place in the fridge and marinate for 30 minutes-1 hour.

When ready to cook, preheat the grill to high - or heat the barbecue, making

sure the coals are glowing red under a thin layer of ash before you start cooking. Place the mackerel on a grill rack, drizzling over any remaining lime juice from the rub, and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until the skin is crispy and the flesh just cooked.

Serve the mackerel with a fresh tomato salad and chunks of floury wholemeal bread.

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Ingredients 2 whole Cornish mackerel 1 red chilli, deseeded & finely chopped Grated zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp olive oil 20g fresh coriander, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed

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recipes Ingredients 500-600g British Pork Spare Ribs ½ x 300g jar Hoi-Sin Sauce for Spare Ribs 2 tbsp clear honey 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 tbsp sesame seeds ½ x bunch salad onions ½ x 20g pack fresh coriander, chopped For the roasted potatoes 500g pack baby new potatoes, halved A spray of olive oil for cooking 1 tbsp butter

MANGO CHUTNEY WITH BARBECUED LINCOLNSHIRE SAUSAGES Serves 4 Ingredients 8 Lincolnshire sausages 1 large ripe mango 2 shallots, finely chopped 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 tbsp light brown muscovado sugar 1 tbsp black mustard seeds Method Preheat the grill or barbecue to a medium heat. Thread the sausages onto 4 pairs of parallel skewers so they look like two rungs on a ladder. Barbecue or grill for 18- 20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.

CHINESE SPARE RIBS WITH HOI SIN SAUCE AND ROASTED BABY POTATOES Serves 4

Toast the sesame seeds in a small, hot non-stick frying pan for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time until just golden brown.

If cooking on a barbecue, make sure the coals are glowing red under a thin layer of ash. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Place the ribs in the foil on the barbecue or in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Open up the foil and cook for a further 25-30 minutes until the meat is thoroughly cooked.

Meanwhile, spray the potatoes with oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Place in a large sealed foil parcel to barbecue, or on a baking tray to oven roast. Barbecue or roast for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Pour any remaining sauce in the foil over the ribs and serve, scattered with toasted sesame seeds, coriander and half the salad onions. Top the potatoes with the remaining salad onions and serve with a crisp green salad of Romaine lettuce.

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Meanwhile, hold the mango firmly on a board and slice down either side of the central stone to remove the 'cheeks'.

Place the two sides, flesh side up and score a lattice into the flesh. Gently push out the skin from underneath and cut away the cubes. Remove and dice any flesh still clinging to the stone. Place the

mango in a pan with the shallots, vinegar, sugar and mustard seeds.

Season, and cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes until tender, adding a splash of water if necessary. Serve the sausages with a generous helping of fresh mango chutney.

Method Place the ribs on a large piece of doublethickness foil. In a jug, mix the hoi-sin sauce, honey and ketchup and pour over the ribs, coating them well. Scrunch up the foil loosely and twist to make a sealed parcel. Marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

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food & drink

pastry

chef

As a chef, baker, teacher and business owner RichaRd BeRtinet is a man required to wear many hats. When Lisa Rockliffe caught up with him to talk about the launch of the Bertinet Bakery at Neston Park Farm Shop and his new book, Pastry, he was, thankfully, required to wear just two of them...

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hen I meet Richard Bertinet on a sunny morning at Neston Park Farm Shop the café is its usual level of busy, serving teas, coffees and yummy mid-morning snacks to the masses. And so it is, across the gentle hubbub of conversation, stirring spoons and clinking china that we converge. The reason for our meeting is twofold - the first item on the agenda is the new range of Bertinet Bakery breads now available in the shop; second, his new book, Pastry.

the produce from Bertinet Bakery is of the highest quality, and truly delicious.

Richard is a great guy to have around too, he is full of enthusiasm, be it for his breads or our other local produce. Just last week he came along to see how things were going and before you knew it he had taken over and started a cooking class with the kids, teaching them about bread, showing them how to knead it properly. The children were enthralled, the parents delighted, and at the end they got to take warm bread rolls home with them. We couldn’t ask for more, though I doubt he’ll be available every week!”

As of the end of April, a new dedicated bakery area is in situ at Neston Park. Basic white and brown loaves for sandwiches and toast sit alongside more specialist loaves like his award winning sourdough. How though, I wonder, did the partnership between The Bertinet Bakery and Neston Park Farm Shop come about? “Well I’ve been shooting here for about four years, and so have gotten to know Venetia (Lady Fuller, the Estate and Farm Shop owner) very well and it evolved from there. Fairly recently we opened up our bakery in Bath and for me this place is just perfect, and hopefully it is ideal for those who can’t make it into Bath. Here we have a wide selection of Bertinet Bread and some of our pastries too, including the almond croissants, which everyone seems to love! Over the coming months look out for some new lines designed to complement Neston Park’s meats and using produce from the Estate. We are hoping to keep developing the relationship over time, as yet it’s early days but it’s exciting.”

And so to Pastry. This is Richard’s fourth book; his most famous thus far has been Dough, which to date has sold more than 100,000 copies and has been translated into eight languages. In that book, Richard shaped his recipes around learning five different types of dough, the mastering of which then leads on to the cook being able to make a variety of different breads. How does Pastry compare? “It’s very similar to Dough in that I talked about the simple pleasure of making bread and went back to basics, teaching you how to make three or four good types of dough and go from there. With pastry, and we’re not talking patisserie here, we are talking pastry, it’s about learning three or four different types of pastry; getting confident with those before they progress to more complex dishes.

We make a salted pastry, a sweet pastry, a choux pastry and a puff pastry. That’s

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So Richard is all about the fundamentals.

Why this approach? “Well, so often cooking is about confidence. You have to enjoy being in the kitchen, enjoy the nature of cooking and then you can progress. So often amateur cooks will watch all this glamorous stuff being made on television or in magazines and they can’t do it. I hope that this way we can give people the confidence that you get from having a firm footing and they can go from there. It’s like anything. You have to learn the basic principles of driving in the first instance.

The Bertinet Kitchen opened in September 2005 in the centre of Bath.

Having been teaching amateur cooking enthusiasts for many years, Richard brings this approach to the book. He is a natural teacher, and it is evident in the style of the book. “In Pastry, the recipes are given in a step by step format with pictures, and it all links back in with videos from our website so that you can look at those too and see how each aspect is done. What’s great is that some of our customers have already bought the book and we’ve had some great feedback. They’ve been trying it out at home. They’ve been sending me pictures and they’re just as good as mine! That’s what makes it worthwhile for me. I love teaching. From the moment we started back in 2005 I really enjoyed it, and I can’t imagine ever not doing it.”

Originally, Richard hails from Brittany. This gives him an interesting insight into the

“we eat much better here than in France now. You can stop in so many pubs and get great food. In France, you stop by what you think will be a great little bistro and it’s just sh**e. It drives me mad!” it. If you can master the principles behind making these different types of pastry then you can make lots of different dishes.”

mindset of British cooks, both as professional chef and also as a Frenchman. Was he surprised when he came over here at our lack of cookery

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skills and at how those basics had disappeared? “I think the skills are still there but they are dormant. The artisans are all out there, the bakers, the cheesemakers and so on, but it’s all about demand. What is heartening though is that demand for good food is coming back, and there are outlets for it in places like Neston Park Farm Shop.

People want a higher quality of those basic things, they want good bread,

“the South West is like the larder of England; it’s a particularly great place to be.” good milk, good cheese, good meat and good fruit and vegetables and as a result we are seeing those skills return and these wonderful products are springing up.” And how do we compare with our friends across The Channel?

“Oh, we eat much better here than in France. You can stop in so many pubs around here nowadays and get great food. In France, you stop by what you think will be a great little bistro serving regional food and it’s just sh**e. It drives me mad!”

Do my ears deceive me, does a Frenchman think his country’s food standards have slipped?! And what has brought this about? “If you ask me, I think it’s since we joined Europe. Since then the labour laws mean you can only work a certain number of hours a week just 35 - it’s unworkable. You cannot run industry, a farm or a kitchen on 35 hours a week. So people cut corners, and if you cut corners you lose skills.

Don’t get me wrong the skills are still there, just as they are in England, but we are seeing a revival here now that has taken England ahead in my opinion. And the South West is like the larder of England; it’s a particularly great place to be.”

Richard Bertinet’s book, Pastry, is out now priced £20. You can buy it from Neston Park Farm Shop, The Bertinet Bakery in Bath, from all good book shops or online at www.thebertinetkitchen.com

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food heroes

Eat Shoots

and Leaves!

Neil Mortimer (pictured left) is the man behind Lovejoys Wholesale, although regular readers will recognize him as the man who tells us whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in season each month. We spoke to him to find out more about the businessâ&#x20AC;Ś 48 THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

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food heroes at the many lovely restaurants I supply to actually see the end of the journey on the plate.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL PRODUCTS? Watercress from Warminster, carrots from Bromham.

WHO ARE YOUR FOOD HEROES?

HOW DID LOVEJOYS COME INTO BEING? The wholesale business gradually built up by itself from people seeking out local produce in our retail shop and asking me to supply their restaurant, hotel, school etc.

DO YOU HAVE A FARMING BACKGROUND? I went to Pershore Horticultural College and then came home to work on the family farm, responsible for growing 250 acres of vegetables and arable, at the time probably the biggest market garden in Wiltshire.

WHERE CAN WE BUY/TASTE YOUR GOODS? We are a wholesale business, we mainly supply fruit and vegetables, local when in season, but also supply milk and cheese from the local area. You can find our produce in farm shops and village shops like Freshford, Steeple Ashton, Hinton Charterhouse and Hartley and Neston Farm shops, Prior Park Garden Centre in Bath.

DO YOU SUPPLY ANY LOCAL EATERIES? We supply many of the best restaurants in Bath and West Wilts. Too many to name! Most of them have our mission statement on display as they know that

their customers care where the food they are eating comes from!

Just ask if we supply them!

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS? Growing ‘organically’ (excuse the pun!) has been the best way to grow the business - by word of mouth. A service we pride ourselves on as being second to none is highly valued by our chefs and hopefully they spread the word that we are reliable and that they can depend on the quality. I know all my chefs by name and they can all contact me personally at any time and I will regularly pop out and see them.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BEING A FARMER/SUPPLIER? I used to love being outdoors all day in the fields, especially in the spring. My favourite bit was harvesting on the morning, knowing what we picked would be on sale that day! Although other people grow for me now, I’m still very in touch with the seasons and we grow many crops ‘to order’ after discussion with the chefs; in the last couple of years we have grown Heritage (old) varieties, pink fir apple potatoes, stripy beetroot and more recently mixed colour carrots, which our chefs cannot wait to get hold of! I also like eating out

I have two! The unsung heroes in my mind are the growers at one end - they get up early in the morning and harvest so I have their goods fresh to send out on the same day. They work out in all weathers, irrigating in the heat and getting soaking wet and cold in the rain and wind. Having done it myself I feel they are taken for granted.

The other food heroes are my chefs, whether in a school cooking interesting meals for children, in a care home, making food to tempt the elderly or in the finest restaurants - they are all so inventive and skillful and feed me back the knowledge I need of upcoming trends and best varieties for different uses - eg potatoes

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNED THIS YEAR, OR ANY NEW PROJECTS? We are taking our chefs to one of our vegetables growers in June so they can see for themselves how hard they work to get the product right for them. We have had our annual rugby evening at Bath Rugby where we invite our chefs along for an evening out and to give them the chance to get together with each other and complimentary local producers such as The Thoughtful Bread Company, Downland Farms (Pork producer) and Wing of St Mawes.

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Chippenham town

hall

A stunning grade II listed building set in the very heart of Chippenham.

The Town Hall is fully licensed to conduct civil ceremonies and partnerships.

You can exchange your vows as well as holding your wedding reception here banqueting in style.

Whether you want an intimate ceremony or an extravaganza we can cater for your needs.

For more information please call the Halls Manager on 01249 446699 hallsadmin@chippenham.gov.uk â&#x20AC;˘ The Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham SN15 3ER

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gardens

Gardeners’ Calendar With the weather taking a turn for the better James Vincent, from avonfield Gardens has given us a list of jobs that we should all be doing this month.

VEGETABLE GARDEN

∙ Tie in new growth of climbing plants.

∙ Sow your salad crops every two to three weeks for a continuous supply.

∙ Trim fast growing hedges remembering to check there are no birds nesting first!!

∙ Use insect proof mesh or horticultural fleece to prevent carrot fly. ∙ Harvest first and second early potatoes. Tubers should be ready when plants start to flower. ∙ Shorten vigorous growth on apples and pears back to two leaves. ∙ Plant out Courgettes, Squash, Sweet Corn, Peppers, Outdoor Cucumbers, Runner and Dwarf Beans.

∙ Prune early summer flowering shrubs as soon as they have flowered to encourage new growth. ∙ Apply a liquid feed to perk up tired lawns. ∙ Feed containers & hanging baskets weekly with a high nitrogen feed during to encourage growth. ∙ Tie in Sweet Peas and remove tendrils for better flower quality.

“Keep roses sprayed fortnightly to prevent

mildew, rust & blackspot.”

∙ Tie in new Raspberry & Blackberry canes.

∙ Stake Lupins, Delphiniums & Peonies as they grow.

∙ Sow herbs such as Basil, Coriander & Parsley every 2 to 3 weeks.

PESTS & DISEASES

∙ Support peas with netting and pea sticks.

∙ Check for and remove if necessary early caterpillar infestations.

∙ Place mats under strawberry plants to keep the berries clean and protect ripening fruit from birds.

∙ Keep roses sprayed fortnightly to prevent mildew, rust & blackspot. ∙ Guard against slug damage on newly planted bedding plants or emerging vegetable seedlings.

ORNAMENTAL GARDEN ∙ Protect young brassicas from bird ∙ New trees & shrubs should be well watered, within the constraints of any water restrictions. ∙ Sow spring flowering, bedding plant seeds ready to thin out in July and plant out in the autumn. ∙ Cut back dead foliage on spring flowering bulbs.

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damage by covering with insect proof mesh or netting. ∙ Hang up pheromone traps in apple trees to control Codling Moth. ∙ In the glasshouse, dampen the floor on hot days to reduce Red Spider Mite problems.

• www.avonfield-gardens.co.uk

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Make your lawn a LAZYLAWN

“You can transform your garden into a stylish space your whole family can enjoy all year round”

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f you love the idea of a perfect lawn, but just can’t be doing with the upkeep, LazyLawn may have the answer, an artificial lawn. LazyLawn lawns are renowned for their realism, practicality and vibrancy. Their soft, beautiful lawns are fully UV stabilized and stay fresh and green all year round.

During drier summers - like the one we are promised this year - keeping your lawn lush and green is a real watering headache. It uses an incredible amount of water (sprinklers can use as much as 1,000 litres of water an hour - more than a family of four can use in a whole day) which is no good for the planet, and which costs a small fortune.

Established for some 28 years, LazyLawn fit artificial lawns that are guaranteed for 12 years. Genuinely hassle free, you can transform your garden into a stylish space your whole family can enjoy all year round. Their

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thorough installation techniques, combined with fantastically reallooking grass will leave your garden looking neat, tidy and green and not a lawn mower in sight!

The process is simple; pick the finish you want from their range of options, choose a time convenient for you, and they will come and lay your new lawn – most can be completed in just a day. There is a perfect grass for every requirement, including basic lawns, roof terraces, pool sides, play areas and even putting greens. They have also fitted out many pre schools and nurseries and have now become Ofsted approved.

If you are worried about wear and tear, don’t. This artificial grass is rugged and

perfect for kids and pets too. They can tear around all day without tearing up the lawn! Artificial grass is also ideal for allergy sufferers. There is obviously no need for mowing after installation of your artificial lawn and this helps keep the area much cleaner from irritants allowing the sufferer to continue to enjoy the garden, be it playing sports or socialising with friends and family.

To find out more contact Lee Giles, your exclusive South West LazyLawn installer, on 08444 100500. He’ll be more than happy to talk you through the options available and organize a time when he can come out and give you a no obligation quotation.

• www.lazylawn.co.uk

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Their area covers Andover to Bath, taking in the major cities and towns of Salisbury, Warminster, Frome, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and all their surrounding villages and hamlets.

With four other offices covering North Wiltshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire,

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LawnTender operates top of the range scarification and aeration equipment, and uses non scorch feeds and weed controls that are not available to the general public.

Kevin and Sue say, “Our strength is that we supply a vital service to many different people. Some have invested

that actually its cheaper to hand the job over to us!”

In what is a competitive market, LawnTender has always placed high focus on customer service, providing personal ongoing advice, feedback and support throughout the season, resulting in strong customer loyalty

“As a company they care for thousands of lawns, from small town and cottage gardens, to large country houses and estates.” in new lawns and want to keep them in good order. Then there are those who have retired and find it difficult to carry on maintaining their lawns, and finally those who have spent a fortune on failed DIY treatment and realised

from year to year. This all starts with a free, no obligation lawn assessment and quotation - all you have to do is call them on 01980 610661.

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Which barbecue should you choose?

If you’ve retrieved the barbecue from the shed this year and it’s looking decidedly past its prime, you’ll be in need of a new one. It’s a complicated business too, so here’s a set of questions that should help you figure out which barbecue is right for you.

HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL YOU USUALLY COOK FOR? The cooking area of a barbecue gives an approximate guide as to how many people it can cook for conveniently.

This refers to the amount of space available on the main grilling surface and is usually measured in sq centimetres.

A guide to sizes…

Up to 4 people: around 1800 cm2 Up to 6 people: 2000cm2 – 2500cm2 8 people and over: over 2500cm2 If you opt for gas, also consider the number of burners.

Up to 4 people: 2 burners 5 or more people: 3 or more burners If you cook for large groups, you may also want to consider a model with side burners and warming space.

Remember you don’t have to use all the burners at once, so cooking for smaller groups on a large gas barbecue needn’t mean wasting gas.

WHERE WILL YOU BE USING IT? Will you be taking your barbecue camping and picnicking or always use it at home? The style of barbecue you choose should be determined by your available space and how portable you would like it to be.

Firepits - These look great and can double as outdoor heating

Portable/Collapsible - ideal for picnics Cabinet - larger models with preparation areas and shelving on the unit. These require assembling and are much less convenient to move around GAS OR CHARCOAL? CHARCOAL Pros • Cheaper to buy and maintain • Authentic taste • Smoke your own food • Portable - no need for a gas bottle • The take anywhere models often have lids that can be used as windbreaks or for roasting / smoking • Heat is adjusted by raising and lowering the grill Cons • Time to cooking - must be lit anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes before cooking • Cleaning - ash must be removed GAS Pros • Easy to start • Ready to cook in minutes • Adjustable cooking temperature • Clean - no ash to dispose of • Accessories required for smoking Cons • More expensive than charcoal initially • Accessories required for smoking food THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE 63

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Northwood reveals recipe for rental success

Priding itself on providing tenants with enabled them to add more properties to orthwood, pioneers of their portfolios.

‘Guaranteed Rental’ income for quality, well managed & maintained rental accommodation, Martin believes it landlords, are celebrating the is the Northwood “safety blanket” that has The Warminster office also provides an seventh anniversary of the Warminster attracted thousands of tenants and estate agency service and, due to the branch and the second anniversary of landlords to both the Warminster & success the service has achieved, Martin the Trowbridge branch opening their Trowbridge branches and has been the & Fiona now believe the time is right to doors for business. In a highly driving force behind their success. Martin launch Estate Agency from their competitive market, branch directors Martin and Fiona Bradbury put their “The Guaranteed Rent service was launched success down to Northwood’s innovative approach to the lettings over 15 years ago and offers the reassurance market in reaching these milestones. of a guaranteed rental income.”

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The Guaranteed Rent service was launched over 15 years ago and offers landlords from all walks of life the reassurance of a guaranteed rental income. Regardless of the state of the rental market, whether the property is occupied or vacant and whether the tenant pays the rent or not, Northwood will guarantee the Landlord gets their monthly rental income every month.

With this particular service, Northwood effectively becomes the tenant and so has as much interest as the landlord in securing long-term tenancies and ensuring new tenants are found quickly.

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says, “There’s no shortage of letting and estate agents in the Warminster & Trowbridge areas: I knew competition would be fierce so I had to offer something that my customers wouldn’t get elsewhere. Northwood’s Guaranteed Rent service is totally unique: there are absolutely no set up fees, no commission, no insurance premiums and no renewal fees. It benefits two types of landlords in particular: those with multiple properties who can’t risk them sitting empty and those who wish to spread the risk and minimise their exposure. This guaranteed income has

Trowbridge office. Potential vendors in Trowbridge will soon have the opportunity to receive the same professionalism and attention to detail in both sales and lettings that has afforded them seven years of successful business in the local area.

If you are looking to rent your property, or for somewhere to call home, then contact Warminster on 01985 220290 or Trowbridge on 01225 763105, alternatively look up both offices on the website.

• www.northwooduk.com

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The home experts

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omemaker is an independently owned, family run company, that supplies kitchens and electrical appliances from their three shops in Warminster, Shaftesbury and Bath.

The business started - from their George Street premises in Warminster - 17 years ago. Over that time they

shop in Bath. “We now have three kitchen designers as well as a variety of displays in all of our shops” says Homemaker founder Mike Dunford.

They stock modern German kitchens made by Hacker, and more traditional wooden kitchens by Charles Macintosh, as well as many other leading manufacturers. So,

“They stock modern German kitchens made

by Hacker & more traditional wooden kitchens by Charles Macintosh, as well as many other leading manufacturers.” have built a fantastic reputation for quality and service. In the Warminster branch they stock a comprehensive range of domestic appliances, all geared towards making life that little bit easier. Whatever your budget, you’ll find something to suit – they stock all types of appliance and carry everything from budget options through to luxury models.

Homemaker is part of the Euronics buying group - the largest independent electrical buying group in Europe - which ensures both their prices and their products remain very competitive. What’s more, their fully trained staff won’t blind you with science - instead they’ll talk you through each product’s features and benefits and can usually arrange delivery within 24 hours from stock!

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whatever style of kitchen you are looking for, and whatever budget you are working to, Homemaker will have a kitchen to suit, from traditional to modern, high gloss to wood.

All in all, Homemaker is a complete one-stop kitchen shop! “In terms of price, we are as competitive as all the national chains and DIY companies, yet offer an extremely high quality German engineered product. We sell luxury German rigid kitchens at extremely competitive prices,” says John Prince, Homemaker Kitchen Consultant. What’s more, they also offer a free, innovative, design and planning service, which can be carried out in-store or in the comfort of your home without any obligation or pressure. To find out more, give them a call on 01985 219200.

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house & home

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his summer there’s so much to watch on the box you almost wouldn’t mind if it rained! There’s The Olympics, The Paralympics, the European Championship Football, England Cricket and all the summer rugby tours. As well as all this wonderful sporting action there’s the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which promises to be a spectacular occasion.

All these events are a perfect excuse for a party. Invite your friends and family around for a few drinks and maybe a barbecue (weather permitting) before settling down in front of the TV for the main event. If you haven’t already, you’re probably considering getting a new television set for the occasion – HD, LED or even 3D – whatever tickles your fancy. And if you have the set, why not give your living room a facelift at the same time?

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Con-tempo Design Ltd, the Warminster-based furniture showroom, design and sell furniture which is all made on site in the UK, now you can’t get much more patriotic than that! To help kick off the summer of celebration they are offering 20% off all TV units throughout June! And if you’re

manufactured furniture coupled with fantastic customer service. When you walk in to the store, you notice there’s something that sets it apart from most other furniture stores; rather than row upon row of design options, the showroom is laid out in inspiring room sets so you can see how the furniture would look in your

“To help kick off the summer of celebration they are offering 20% off all TV units throughout June” looking at the TV units, why not cast an eye over the coffee tables, cabinets, bookcases and accessories?

All items are beautifully designed and built to your specification.

Perfect for 2012, and built to last well beyond it.

The concept behind Con-tempo Furniture is simple: a winning combination of stylish, quality, UK

home. What’s more, you won’t be harassed by sales staff; the team at Con-tempo aren’t pushy - they understand that purchasing furniture is a big step. The range isn’t just for grown ups either - Con-tempo recently added children’s furniture in the shape of Freya Land. It’s proving hugely popular, and is making the grown ups rather envious!

• ww.con-tempofurniture.co.uk

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Give your kitchen a facelift

f your kitchen has seen better days, but you don’t have the pennies to invest in a new one, consider using Premier Kitchen Doors, a business that specialises in delivering designer kitchen makeovers, without the designer price tag.

more, it’s not just the doors and drawer fronts that get replaced, they’ll change all hinges, plinths, pelmets, cornices and end panels - everything you can see will be replaced or clad in new materials.

The choice of options is extensive, using high quality, British components.

When people are looking at getting a new kitchen, often it can transpire that whilst the worktops, sinks and doors might have seen better days the frames, or carcasses, remain strong. If this is the case you can look at the possibility of replacing just the worktops and doors - leaving you with a fabulous new fitted kitchen at a fraction of the cost.

When it comes to worktops, Premier Kitchen Doors offer a wide range of options, including a choice of laminate, solid wood and even luxurious granite and quartz finishes. They can help with sinks, taps, ovens and hobs too whatever you want they can source all at the best possible prices.

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Just because you are replacing your kitchen and not buying it all afresh, don’t think that means you have to buy off the rack - at Premier Kitchen Doors they offer a fully bespoke service, made to measure to the millimetre! What’s 70

Whilst saving money is always a good thing, you want to know that the service levels and finish aren’t being compromised. Before you commit, they can provide high quality CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings to help your decision making process and can show you samples of the

options available. Should you wish to go ahead, they can arrange to complete the work over 2 consecutive days - minimising your inconvenience.

“at Premier Kitchen Doors they offer a fully bespoke service, made to measure to the millimetre!”

As kitchen replacement specialists, Premier Kitchen Doors is a business that prides itself on the quality of its installations. Their two fitters have 30 years’ experience between them, and all work comes with a 12 month guarantee for your peace of mind.

Want to find out more? Call 01225 651231 for a chat about your requirements, or log on to the website.

• www.premierkitchendoors.co.uk

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PM Bines have been providing stone, marble & granite stonemasonry services in Wiltshire, Bath and nationwide for more than 25 years.

We specialise in marble, limestone & granite worktops, marble bathrooms, bespoke works, stone & marble fireplaces & stone restoration work.

tel: 01225 782888 | email: marble.bines@btconnect.com | www.granitemarbleandstonebath.co.uk The Old Dairy, The Street, Broughton Gifford, SN12 8PS

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health & beauty

Get in shape for summer There’s still time to get your body looking in great shape for the beach this summer. Here are our top ten tips to make sure you look great in your swimsuit...

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Take up weight training Contrary to popular belief, the best way to burn fat is not the cross trainer.

Next time you go to the gym, try doing squats, bench presses and dumbbell rows instead.

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Take fish oil Fish oil has multiple health benefits one of which is that when taken in high doses it burns through body fat! For ease, take 2 tsp of liquid fish oil (a flavoured oil is recommended) three times a day with meals.

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Try interval training To go with your new weight training routine, try some interval training on a static bike, rower or by running on the road or fields. This creates high levels of lactic acid in the body which has been linked to fat burning. Have a go at doing 250m on the rower as hard as possible, then go easy for 250m, repeat this process until you have completed 3000m. Similar protocols can be applied to the bike or running.

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Drink more water Try gradually increasing your water intake up to 3 litres a day. This will instantly put your body in a better state of health, meaning you can burn through fat much quicker. For even better results, drink bottled mineral water, not tap water.

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Eat your greens Green vegetables will provide you with a high dose of antioxidants along with vital vitamins and minerals. This will make you healthier overall and contribute to you getting leaner.

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Drink Green Tea Our world as toxic it has ever been.

We take in chemicals from pollution, the food we eat and the water we drink.

Green tea is a simple and cheap way of eliminating some of these chemicals. Try drinking 1 or 2 cups a day but drink them early as it does contains caffeine.

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Sleep better Easier said than done, but simply making your room as dark as possible and taking some magnesium before bed can help you fall and stay asleep.

(Consult a doctor before taking any supplements). Your body regenerates during sleep, meaning anything you do will have a better effect.

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Take time out Life is hectic these days.

Stress is a major contributor to fat storage, especially around the tummy. Try to take 10 or 20 minutes a day just doing something you love, so you can unwind and relax.

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Reduce dairy & gluten intake A surprisingly high number of us are gluten or dairy intolerant. Try removing them from your diet and see how you feel - many of you will see a dramatic improvement in the results you get, and you’ll feel a lot better too!

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Think positively, not negatively Shifting your thought pattern from, “All this fat on my stomach really gets me down” (a negative thought pattern), to “I am going to achieve my dream body by August” (a positive thought pattern) will make your dream body more attainable!

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Why choose a personal trainer?

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an Heath is a personal trainer based in Wiltshire. Dan offers a range of training methods, constructing a programme to suit each client. With so much choice when it comes to fitness, we spoke to him about how a personal trainer can make a difference, and asked him to answer some frequently asked questions…

training goals; whether it’s using a personalised programme to kick start your ambitions or revitalising your old ineffective routine. A personal trainer is the time efficient way of getting the best out of you. Remember ‘It’s not the hours you put in, it’s what you put into the hours’.

LACKING MOTIVATION? WHEN/WHERE CAN I TRAIN?

“Health and fitness is a big factor in today’s society. The media and government are all encouraging us to look after our bodies and health. The thing is, this advice has left many people confused about what type of exercise is best for them and how to get started.

Personal training is a fun, individual and effective way to focus on what exercise suits you and gets you into shape without spending hours in the gym or on the treadmill!”

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tailored to suit you! I have a wide range of experience dealing with a variety of clients’ conditions and as a fully qualified and registered personal trainer I take the greatest care to make sure you have a safe and high quality exercising experience.

The sessions last an hour and can be flexible to fit in with a time that suits you.

Any time can become an effective training time; be brave and have a go at those early morning sessions you have been promising yourself,or during a lunch break or after work! Any space can become an excellent training area when used in the right way - outside in the fresh air or in the privacy of your own home. All equipment is provided.

WHAT IF I’VE BEEN INACTIVE FOR YEARS? Whether you have been inactive due to injury, illness, an extended break or just never got started personal training is

When working with a personal trainer motivation won’t be a problem.

However, if you need that extra push try booking a group fitness session with friends or colleagues, or a 1-on-2 session to add that extra element to your training.

• For more information, or to book a session, give Dan a call on 07766 766123.

“Choosing a personal trainer is the most effective way to reach your training goals.”

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Working in partnership with the events provides outdoor exercise co Fitness has been National Trust, Eco Fitness runs a suitable for people of all fitness levels. developed by Jennie Antell, series of successful annual running The group sessions include Nordic a qualified Personal Trainer and walking events on the Stourhead waking, mixed outdoor workouts who has a passion for introducing Estate, which, as well as being a great (these can be anything from butt and sharing outdoor fitness with way to work-out and take your fitness likeminded people who love nothing busting circuits to trim trails or even to another level, are also a fun day pulse raising cross training), and more than taking full advantage of out for the entire mother nature’s “Using the energy of the natural elements family. gym. Join the when exercising can help fuel and motivate family and you - it also burns up to 20% more calories” If you’d prefer experience the they also offer 1:1 and small group, outdoor spin sessions. The number sense of freedom, exhilaration and bespoke personal training, which one aim of every class or event that inner peace that comes from takes place with Eco Fitness is that you can focus on your personal targets exercising in the great outdoors. It’s have fun! If you’re having fun, you are at a time and place that’s convenient quite literally a breath of fresh air! going to work harder and achieve for you. better results. Even better, there are Using the energy of the natural ∙ www.ecofitness.co.uk no membership or joining fees! elements when exercising can help fuel and motivate you - it also burns up to 20% more calories than training in a gym. They are friendly and personal and understand that everyone has different goals and individual needs. Eco Fitness takes pride when picking the locations for its workouts and likes to enjoy some of the most breath-taking scenery around, including the stunning outer limits of the Stourhead Estate, Glastonbury Tor, and many more. The varied programme of classes and

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last word

Scratching a twitch

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id you know there are flamingos in Wiltshire?

How about golden eagles?

Well according to my younger self both of these breeds and many more exotic birds were alive and well and living in Southwick, unknown to Bill Oddie and his fellow twitchers. I had a book into which I would tick off sightings of different breeds. This was because I was (and still am) a bird watcher. It seemed to me that the object of the exercise was to try and fill up my little book as soon as possible. What kind of person - by the way - puts breeds of birds into a book for seven year olds they have absolutely no chance of seeing?!

That’s called setting people up for failure from a very early age…that can affect a person you know.

I’m not, however, a twitcher. A twitcher, as far as I can see, is a rather unbalanced version of a bird watcher. If I happen to be on a walk along the canal and a bullfinch flies across my path that’s great. A sighting of a bird that’s becoming rarer by the year is welcome at any time but I’m not about to pack up all my gear and

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decamp to the Outer Hebrides and stand in the cold and the rain for hours to catch a glimpse of a bird who’s only there because it’s migration radar doesn’t work very well. Can you imagine, by the way, expecting to be wintering in Barbados and ending up on the windswept shores of The Hebrides… you‘d be most disappointed. “I don’t remember this being in the brochure?”

I’m a big fan of all birds and of course I‘d love to, at some point, own some chickens. The unfortunate thing is that my wife has a phobia about birds. Apparently it’s the result of a particularly nasty childhood experience at Bristol Zoo, involving some ‘kamikaze’ penguins. I’m told it’s the beaks, size and the eyes that are relevant. Ducks, for instance, are okay as they have rounded beaks but swans, although they also have

rounded beaks are not okay as they are too big and have ‘malevolent’ eyes. I find myself crestfallen at times when I’m relating a sighting of, say, a yellowhammer only to be answered with, “That’s lovely dear, oh by the way we need to clean the oven this weekend”. I’ve tried my best to get her interested but even the majesty of the raptors is lost. A particularly

“I’m not a twitcher.

A twitcher, as far as I can see, is a rather unbalanced version of a bird watcher.”

ferocious wren - that sits on the pea sticks outside our back door and berates us loudly for having the temerity to exist - has put paid to any interest in the smaller garden birds too.

Sadly I think this will be a lifelong, solitary interest but that’s okay. I’ll just have to keep the excitement of seeing a Californian condor gliding on the thermals over the White Horse to myself.

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