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October 2018 // issue 110

here is something about the onset of autumn that brings out the nesting instinct in all of us. From cooking up some delicious comfort food to feed the family to making our houses feel even better to come home to after a long day at work. Yes, October should really be subtitled, the ‘cosy edition’. First up, food. we’ve some delicious warming soup recipes for you to try this month - all one pot wonders and all completely delicious - see p37 for details.

And on the subject of food, have you booked your Christmas party yet? If not, take a look at some of the great options available locally and, if you aren’t in charge of the booking, why not circle the one you like best and slide a copy of the magazine under the nose of the one who is! See p21. And now on to the biggest feature of the month, interiors. We have, in all, some 22 pages of home inspiration from kitchens and bathrooms to DIY, conservatories and flooring. It all starts on p43.

And once you’ve devoured that, all our usual features are in here too, and a bit more besides. Enjoy! Lisa Rockliffe, Editor Follow us on Twitter... @westwiltsmag Read online... www.westwiltsmag.co.uk

in this issue... LOCAL LISTINGS What’s on in October

LOCAL NEWS Round up of news & events Thermae Bath Spa Avonpark Retirement Village St Augustine’s Open Evening FOOD & DRINK The Mill at Rode Avonfield Kitchen Eat The Seasons Soup Recipes Leykers Neston Farm Shop

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43 FEATURES Christmas party bookings Autumn interiors

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HOMES & GARDENS Leekes Hauser & Wirth garden

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL Goughs Wansbroughs

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Tea Break Teaser Quiz, wordsearch & sudoku

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COMMENT The Last Word

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Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES Box Office: 01225 709887 melkshamassemblyhall.com MICHAEL BRANDON 14 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £18 Listen to Michael Brandon spill the secrets of Hollywood and his stand up story. ABBAMANIA 19 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 You can dance, you can jive – celebrating 40 years of Abba! LOVE DISTRACTION (HUMAN LEAGUE TRIBUTE) 26 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £16 Journey through the decades with this fabulous tribute to the Human League.

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PRESSURE – BLACK HISTORY MONTH 6 October, 2pm Tickets: £5 A tribute to the legacy of the Windrush Generation.

ALTAN 19 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £19 (Concs £9.50) Captivating, resonant and beautiful the award-winning Irish band returns to WMC.

AN EVENING WITH ALAN SNOW 17 October, 7pm Tickets: £5 The author of the Ratbridge Chronicles will talk about his books and show you his illustrations. PI JACOBS 27 October, 8pm Tickets: £10 LA based singer songwriter plays what she calls an ‘American bluesy folk thing’.

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BACH & THE COSMOS (FAMILY SHOW) 21 October, 3pm Tickets: £8 (Concs £4) Journey through time and space in this family concert, exploring the ways that maths and music are connected. CLAIRE MARTIN & JOE STILGOE 27 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £20 (Concs £10) Two of the UK’s finest jazz musicians join forces to perform classics from the Great American Songbook.

Ashley Rd, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ POUND ARTS CENTRE Box Office: 01225 860100 Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HX wiltshiremusic.org.uk Box Office: 01249 701628 College Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0ES poundarts.org.uk Tel: 01225 756376 SING WITH SASSPARELLA CONCERT arctheatre.org.uk 13 October, 7.30pm THE ISLE OF BRIMSKER Tickets: £15 (Concs £10) 11 & 12 October, 11am & 1.30pm HI-DE-DI! Sassparella return to Wiltshire Music Tickets: £10 10 – 13 October, 7.30pm Centre on the 50th anniversary of The A new multi-sensory story from Frozen Tickets: £10 (Concs £8) Beatles’White Album. Light, specialists in making theatre for The Trowbridge Players present this audiences with Profound and Multiple stage adaptation of the hugely popular THE ROYAL BALLET: MAYERLING Learning Disabilities. British TV series with its host of colourful 17 October, 7.15pm characters. Tickets: £15 (Concs £7.50) RACHEL NEWTON This ballet, bursting with intensity, 12 October, 7.30pm TOWN HALL ARTS Tickets: £14 (Concs £12) madness and passion, proves Trowbridge Town Hall, BA14 8EQ

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Singer and harpist Rachel Newton specialises in interpreting traditional folk songs as well as writing and performing her own pieces. BLUE ROSE CODE 13 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £13) Edinburgh born Ross Wilson is a nomad both geographically and musically; he writes from the heart, eschewing any specific genre. CHARLIE DORE 19 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £14 Charlie Dore shares songs from her latest album Dark Matter joined by Julian Littman of Steeleye Span. THE LEISURE SEEKER (Cert 15) 25 October, 11am & 7.30pm Tickets: £7.50 Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland play a couple who decide to go on a unforgettable cross-country journey in their faithful old RV ‘The Leisure Seeker’.

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A FROG CALLED WOANDA 8 October, 6.30pm Tickets: £10.50 (Concs £7.50) Told through live action, puppetry, music and shadows, this is a funny and touching story of love, loss and friendship. A French show suitable for 6-10 year olds. JOURNEY’S END 18- 20 October, 7.45pm

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AT HOME WITH WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 24 October, 7.45pm Tickets: £12.50 (Concs £10.50) Pip Utton is William Shakespeare at home. He looks back on his loves: the desire, the exhilaration, but also the fear of rejection and grief for lost love in an entertaining romp around Shakespeare’s life.

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FUNNY GIRL – THE MUSICAL 25 October, 7pm Tickets: £16 (Concs £10.50) Part of a worldwide release of the smash-hit stage production that played to critical acclaim at the Menier Chocolate Factory, in the West End and WHITNEY & ROBBIE 26 October, 8pm on tour, starring Sheridan Smith. Tickets: £20 A charity tribute evening performed THE ATHENAEUM by two of the best tribute artists in the CENTRE business. 18 - 20 High St, Warminster, BA12 9AE Tel: 01985 213891 THE TULSA TIME BAND 7 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £12.50) The Tulsa Time Band is the first British tribute band performing the music of Don Williams throughout the UK. FINDING YOUR FEET (Cert 12A) 10 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £5.50 When “Lady” Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister Bif. The two could not be more different. 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL 25-27 October, various times Tickets: £13 A hilarious musical adaptation of the seminal hit film with an upbeat score by the legendary Dolly Parton.

DRACULA- THE PANTO! 27 October, 4pm Tickets: £10 Saturday 27 October | 4pm A true family favourite all over the country – it’s full of irresistibly scary fun in true panto style telling the tale of the infamous vampire as you have never seen it before!

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JILTED JOHN 11 October, 8pm Tickets: £20 Jilted John is 40 years old! The unforgettable number 4 hit, with its chant, Gordon is a moron, defined the summer of 1978 for many and sold half a million copies. LEGEND -A TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS 12 October, 8pm Tickets: £15.50 A skilled and respectful portrayal of Bob Marley by front-man Michael Anton Phillips. Nish Kumar, Cheese & Grain

NISH KUMAR: IT’S IN YOUR NATURE TO DESTROY YOURSELVES 14 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 There will be jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for self-destruction and if this will lead to the end of days. BENEDICT ALLEN 26 October, 7pm Tickets: £19.50 Adventurer-explorer Benedict Allen tells the whole unvarnished truth of his most recent adventure – a solo expedition to Papua New Guinea.

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EDDIE & THE HOT RODS – FAREWELL SHOW 27 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 The last ever show in The West Country of, without doubt, one of the foremost alternative rock bands of the 1970’s.

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ART WORKSHOP Woolley Grange Hotel, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1TX Tel: 01225 864705 4 October, 1-4pm Tickets: £35pp which includes an afternoon tea. A drawing and painting apples workshop from the Woolley Grange orchard with experienced art tutor Mandy Mills, followed by a delicious full afternoon tea.

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RODIN COMING SOON TO THE HOLBURNE

There’s lots to look forward to at Holburne Museum in Bath this autumn... Gainsborough & The Theatre 5 October to 20 January 2019 Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) enjoyed friendships with the most famous stars of the Georgian stage, James Quin, David Garrick and Sarah Siddons as well as musicians, theatre managers and dramatists. This exhibition explores the artist’s relationship with the theatre and shows how he drew on friendships made in Bath to build up his business in London, where he moved in 1774. It brings together some of Gainsborough’s most intimate and immediate portraits of his many creative friends and celebrity colleagues, as well as taking us behind the scenes to explore the growth of the theatre, dance and the portrait business in Bath and London.

VISITING MASTERPIECES Mr & Mrs Clark & Percy (1970-71) 2 November to 27 January 2019 David Hockney (b. 1937) One of the nation’s most-loved paintings, Mr and Mrs Clark and Join actor Mark McGann, star of Percy is also one of the great portraits West-end shows Lennon (1982) of British art. The image speaks and Up On the Roof (1987), and powerfully to the 18th Century two-time Olivier Award nominee, for conversation pieces in the Holburne‘s this one-day intensive Shakespeare collection as well as to the portraits Masterclass. Popular throughout the of singers, dancers and actors in UK, the workshop offers passionate Gainsborough & The Theatre. actors of all levels an unrivalled Rodin: rethinking the fragment opportunity to deepen their 2 November to 27 January 2019 acting skills. The class will Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was a demystify the works collector and lover of the antique, of the Bard, and and his sculpture was influenced introduce traditional by his admiration for classical art. approaches Alongside works from the British to acting Museum and Holburne’s own Shakespeare’s collection, this display will focus on blank verse The Thinker, on loan from the Burrell as espoused Collection, Glasgow, and one of the by the Royal Shakespeare world’s most renowned sculptures, to reveal the importance of the Company. fragment in creating Rodin’s art.

Shakespeare Masterclass: Acting workshop with Mark McGann Saturday 20 October, 10.30am-4.30pm £120 (includes entry to Gainsborough & the Theatre)

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WILTSHIRE WOMAN TO ROW ATLANTIC IN MALE CREW!

Bradford on Avon based woman, Alison Wannell, is setting herself the ultimate test of mind and body in December – by attempting to row from the Canary Islands to Antigua as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, ‘The World’s Toughest Row’

2018 in a rowing boat measuring 9 metres by 2 metres, headed for the Caribbean, some 3000 miles away. They are aiming to set a new World Record for the fastest mixed four to row the Atlantic East to West, which currently stands at 56 days.

Alison (40) has teamed up with Jeremy Reynolds (41), Toby Gould (39), and Justin Coleman (53) to form Heads Together and Row. They will leave La Gomera on 12 December

The crew are raising funds for Combat Stress, Mind and the Marine Conservation Society. For details of how you can help, or to find out more about the challenge and the crew,

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visit the website or follow them on Facebook or Twitter @htandrow. • headstogetherandrow.org.uk Alison and her fellow crew members

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BOWOOD’S AUTUMN SCARECROW TRAIL NEW £2M GARDEN AT AMERICAN MUSEUM

There’s lots for kids to do at Bowood this half term

Bowood’s animal-scarecrow themed trail will be matched to the autumn mood as a special half-term add-on that leads all ages outdoors. On arrival, children will receive a free activity booklet with a trail map. The route will start by Tractor Ted’s Little Farm, head through the Pleasure Grounds, on along the Terraces in front of Bowood House and back to the admission kiosk. Scarecrows will be dotted along the way, depicting favourite toy animals and revealing fascinating facts and clues that, pieced together, will spell out a mystery

The new American Garden at the American Museum will transform the visitor experience

animal word. As you walk the trail, look out for real-life animals trying their best to join in the fun! The trail runs from Thursday 25 – Monday 29 October. Bowood’s Happy Halloween then runs on 30 & 31 October (11am-4pm) Children are invited to tune into a Halloween-inspired artsy-and-crafty spirit in the Gardener’s Bothy which will transform itself into an art studio for the two days. Even if the weather is good there will be plenty of fun going on undercover as well! • bowood.org

THE BIG DRAW AT HAYNES MOTOR MUSEUM This October (1st – 31st October) the Haynes International Motor Museum is this year taking part in The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival.

Visitors can take part in a design trail around the Museum, seeking out the cars featured and learning fascinating facts about their design. Once the creative juices are flowing children can take part in the draw your own car challenge by designing their own car. The aim of the Big Draw is to get everyone drawing, it is the world’s biggest celebration of drawing. Drawing helps us to think, invent and communicate regardless of age and ability. It is an opportunity to join a global community in celebration of the universal language of drawing. • himm.co.uk

The American Museum & Gardens, in Bath, has opened a new £2-million pound ‘New American Garden.’ The garden will transform the museum’s visitor experience and provide a horticultural insight into the flora and fauna of the United States. The garden is the first European commission for landscape architects Oehme, van Sweden (OvS). Native American shrubs, perennials, and bulbs feature heavily, but the garden is designed to enhance the view over the Limpley Stoke Valley. The Winding Way, a wheelchair accessible path, encircles the lawn, threads through the American Rose Collection, and skirts the natural amphitheatre, which will host concerts and outdoor events. While you wander, keep an eye out for six newly sited sculptures of key figures in American history. • americanmuseum.org

BONFIRE NIGHT AT WHITE HORSE COUNTRY PARK White Horse Country Park is hosting a bonfire night on Saturday 3 November. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks will start at 7pm. As well as the fireworks - which will be accompanied by music - there will be a hog roast and barbecue to enjoy too. Advance tickets cost £6 for adults and £3 to children, and on the night entry will be £7 for adults and £3.50 for children. • whitehorsecountrypark.co.uk THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

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Cool views. With its city centre location, Thermae’s rooftop offers views over the Bath skyline, the Abbey, and the old Pump House chimney.

Natural thermal water is good It’s romantic. Beautiful views, for you. Warm water is known to lovely warm water and time relax stiff muscles and ease joint pain, together: it’s no wonder Thermae improve circulation, reduce blood attracts so many couples seeking pressure, and cleanse the skin. It also quality ‘together time’. soothes us mentally, making it easier for us to fall asleep after bathing. You can eat! You can enjoy a delicious meal and glass of wine “With its city centre location, Thermae’s rooftop at the on-site Springs Restaurant. So offers views over the Bath skyline, the Abbey, why not dine and spa all in one go – and let somebody else wash up? and the old Pump House chimney.”

It gets you outside. Thermae’s rooftop pool opens in all weathers - apart from thunderstorms - so you can enjoy bathing in warm water while the sunshine, rain or even snow falls down.

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NEW MANAGER AT AVONPARK

ith previous jobs that have seen her cook alongside celebrity chef Gary Rhodes, and rub shoulders with the late Princess Diana – Bridget Rice is relishing her new role as Retirement Villages’ manager at Avonpark. She has already received a warm welcome from residents, and plans to introduce some exciting ideas to further boost Avonpark’s already thriving social calendar. With a catering and facility management background, Bridget has had plenty of experience when it comes to overseeing events and functions – whether it be a wedding breakfast or the headmaster’s dinner at the independent boarding school where she worked for a number of years. Bridget also worked as a pastry chef at the renowned St Andrew’s

Hospital in Northampton (where she met Princess Diana during a Royal visit) and at TV chef Gary Rhodes’ Tower 42 restaurant in London. Bridget is also a member of the Wiltshire Women in Business networking group, and has plans to work closely with Avonpark Retirement Village’s new activities co-ordinator Nicky Potter, to add to the programme of social event for residents; including a fine dining supper club.

Avonpark is an age exclusive retirement village set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking the Avon Valley and is just six miles from Bath. To find out more, or to request a free brochure, call 01372 383950. • retirementvillages.co.uk Bridget Rice is relishing her new role at Avonpark

Bridget said: “I have only been at the village a matter of weeks, but the residents have given me a very warm welcome and I intend to get involved in as many aspects of village life as possible. I believe that I have found my ‘rest of my life job’ right on my doorstep.”

ST AUGUSTINE’S OPEN EVENING

ou are invited to a Sixth Form Open Evening on 23 October at St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge. St Augustine’s is an outstanding school and the Sixth Form is a vibrant part of their community. Students aim high and work hard; this summer 83.7% of grades achieved were A*-C. Students are supported in achieving their post-18 aspirations and their alumni leave with confidence to attend Oxford and Cambridge, Russell Group universities, higher apprenticeships and employment. Lessons and independent study are purposeful; this is achieved through the selfdiscipline of their students and the talent of the school’s inspirational teachers. Their mission is to put the wide range of subjects they study

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to good use, by having a positive impact on the world through work with charities and primary schools. And the learning extends beyond the classroom; students participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as Model United Nations, public speaking, leadership programmes and trips to cities like New York, CERN and Barcelona.

St Augustine’s is a Catholic community which welcomes all applications. They pride themselves on the warm and loving nature of their community; the staff here care about each student, and students care about each other. Call 01225 350001 to find out more. • st-augustines.wilts.sch.uk Students aim high and work hard at St Augustine’s

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THE BARGE INN

Seend Cleeve, Melksham SN12 6QB Situated on the picturesque Kennet & Avon Canal, The Barge Inn offers excellent food, great Wadworth beers, an extensive wine list and a beautiful setting on the banks of the Kennet & Avon canal. Their Christmas Celebration menu is now available, and they are taking bookings for parties from Late November through to January. (They are also open on Christmas Day – their five course menu costs £69.95). With two courses for £20.95 or three for £24.95 it offers great value for money and if you pay in full by 1 November you’ll receive 10% discount on your total food bill. They can cater for up to 50 people in comfort – how about a mouthwatering meal with whole baked king prawns to start, guinea fowl in pancetta with roasted vegetables for mains (don’t fret, traditional roast turkey is available too!) and white chocolate and cranberry crème brûlée to finish? Find the full menu on their website or email bargeinn@wadworth.co.uk for a booking form. Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £20.95, 3 Courses £24.95 01380 828230 | bargeinnseend.co.uk

BEECHFIELD HOUSE HOTEL

Beanacre, Melksham SN12 7PU Beechfield House Hotel is a 4 AA Red Star Country House Hotel, and offers the perfect setting for all your jollifications, be it a small intimate gathering with family, merrymaking with work colleagues or a lavish house party with family or groups of friends.

“Beechfield House is open throughout the festive season, offering a delicious Christmas Day Lunch and New Year’s Eve dining too.” 22

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The Barge is a wonderfully cosy canalside venue

In all they can cater for anything from 6 to 70 diners, with their Christmas Menu costing from £19.95 per person for lunch and from £24.95 for dinner. They also offer special bedroom rates for anyone wishing to stay overnight following their party.

too. Alternatively, why not pop over for a delicious Christmas Afternoon Tea (£24.50 per person)? Christmas Menu: Lunch from £19.95, Dinner from £24.95

Beechfield House is open throughout the festive season, offering a delicious Christmas Day Lunch (£115 per person) and New Year’s Eve dining

Market Place, Frome BA11 1AF The George Hotel in Frome has lots of options to satisfy each and every budget and requirement.

Beechfield offers a range of party ideas, including delicious afternoon teas

01225 703700 | beechfieldhouse.co.uk

THE GEORGE HOTEL

Christmas

Celebration

Available from November

Starters

Pea & mint soup with bread & butter (v) Classic prawn cocktail w. Marie Rose sauce Ham hock & pickled carrot terrine w. piccalilli & toast Camembert, fig & onion tart on a dressed walnut salad (v)

Mains

Turkey roulade with sausage meat, sage & onion stuffing,pigs in blankets, vegetables & roast potatoes Roast topside of beef w. Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, roast potatoes & horseradish sauce Salmon, lemon & parsley fishcakes w. sweet chilli mayonnaise, fries & dressed leaf salad Butternut squash, bean chilli & cheese pie with seasonal vegetables, potatoes & vegetarian gravy (v)

Puddings

Traditional Christmas pudding w. brandy sauce Chocolate and coconut tart w. vanilla ice-cream (v) Lemon meringue tartelette w. lemon sorbet (v) Selection of cheeses, grapes, celery, chutney & biscuits (v)

Situated on the picturesque Kennet & Avon Canal The Barge Inn offers excellent food, great Wadworth beers, an extensive wine list and much more. We also cater for different events and functions with our own private function room. It really is a pub for all seasons!

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL

Every Wedneday, lunch and evening, enjoy 2 main course fish & chips for only £18.95!

NEW AUTUMN MENU! It’s fresh, seasonal & delicious!

CHRISTMAS PARTIES Call for menu details and availability! Bar Open Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm Sun 11am - 10pm Food Served Mon - Fri 12pm - 2.30pm & 6pm-9pm Saturday 12pm - 9.30pm, Sunday 12pm - 8pm Sign up to our mailing list and get £5 off your food bill when you spend £20! Details on our website.

Tel 01380 828230 www.bargeinnseend.co.uk Seend Cleeve, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6QB

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| xmas Located right at the heart of the town, this bustling inn can offer you that something special for your Christmas meal or party. Frome has been voted one ‘The Times’ Best Places To Live’ so where else would you want to spend your Christmas? Offering 28 quality en suite rooms, dining room, lounge bar, coffee shop and the Granary function room there really is something for everyone. They are offering a full Christmas celebration menu, lunch “Cracker” menu, and a buffet menu to suit all budgets. The Granary can hold up to 100 people with a buffet and up to 30 people seated and is the perfect venue for your Christmas party. Just call to make a booking or to discuss your requirements. Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £16.95, 3 Courses £20.95 01373 462584 | georgehotelfrome.co.uk

“Located right at the heart of the town, The George in Frome can offer you that something special for your Christmas meal or party.” THE GEORGE

67 Woolley Street, Bradford on Avon BA15 1AQ The George in Bradford on Avon is the perfect place to visit for local ales, top quality wines and fantastic food. As well as a lovely open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs busily cooking your meal, it also boasts cosy nooks and crannies and an open log fire that’s just perfect for when the nights draw in.

The George in Bradford on Avon is cosy and warm and at Christmas is decorated in Victorian style

the Fire’ on 29 November – and be sure to book your Christmas parties soon – places are filling up fast. The George is beautifully decorated for the season, with five Christmas trees - one in each of the five dining areas – and a lovely a Victorian theme. The menu, which is available from 1st to 23rd December, offers options for both lunchtime and evening dining, with the likes of game terrine, roast pheasant and homemade sticky Christmas pudding – delicious! The George is also hosting a wonderful Christmas Market on Saturday 17 November from 10am to 2pm and a New Year’s Eve Gourmet Dinner, followed by a DJ and disco, for £55 per person – get your tickets now! Christmas Menu: Lunch from £20.95, Dinner from £23.50 01225 865650 | thegeorgebradfordonavon.co.uk

THE LAMB ON THE STRAND

Semington, Trowbridge BA14 6LL A family run pub and restaurant, The Lamb offers excellent food and drink Look out for more of their popular in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere; Thursday Supper Club menus – the the owners have recently won a Trip next two are ‘The Autumnal Feast’ Advisor Certificate of Excellence for on 25th October and ‘Dinner around the third year in a row.

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At Christmastime, The Lamb is a great venue for a fanastic festive party! Their Christmas buffet menu is really popular and costs just £9.95 per head; great for a festive nibble and a few drinks with guys from the office, friends and family or people you haven’t seen for ages. Alternatively, if you fancy a dance after your meal and a late licence, book your party on one of their Dine & Dance nights (Friday 7th & 14th and Saturday 8th & 15th The Lamb is renowned for its fantastic Dine & Dance nights

We’re open from 9.30am for homecooked breakfasts, coffee & cakes

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL SHERRY WEEK...

THE GEORGE CHRISTMAS MARKET

An evening a fine dishes matched with a selection of sherry wines. Presented by Gonzales Byas

31 DECEMBER ‘BLACK & WHITE BALL’

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER, £35pp (limited numbers) PINCHOS, TAPAS & SHERRY EVENING’

CHRISTMAS MENUS NOW AVAILABLE!

SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 10am-2pm Pick up some wonderful Christmas gifts!

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Gourmet supper followed by a DJ & disco. £55 per head. Book your table now!

01225 865650 | 67 Woolley St, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1AQ | thegeorgebradfordonavon.co.uk

Your perfect destination this Christmas

Christmas Afternoon Teas £24.50 per person

Christmas Day Lunch £115.00 per person

Christmas Lunch Menu From £19.95 per person

Christmas Dinner Menu From £24.95 per person

Enjoy a special yet relaxed Christmas party with friends, family or colleagues in this ‘gem of a country house’. We are able to take bookings from parties from 6 to 70 diners. Beechfield House Hotel, Beanacre, Nr Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 7PU 01225 703700 | reception@beechfieldhouse.co.uk | www.beechfieldhouse.co.uk

| xmas December). They clear a dance floor so you can finish your party in style (£27.50pp)! Buffet: £9.95pp (min 25 people) 01380 870263 | thelambonthestrand.co.uk

THE METHUEN ARMS

2 High St, Corsham SN13 0HB Ashley and Abi are your hosts over at The Methuen Arms, an award winning Great British inn where hospitality meets fabulous food and drink at a relaxed pace. They are joined by Head Chef Leigh Evans, formerly of Combe Grove Manor, The Chequers and The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath.

bronzed turkey and Christmas pudding. There are also options for Christmas Day (£80pp) and a New Year’s Eve too (£70pp). Early booking is advised! Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £29.50, 3 Courses £36 01249 717060 | themethuenarms.com

THE OLD HAM TREE

Ham Green, Holt BA14 6PY Landlords Steph and Sam run a pub that offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and tasty, fresh good value food. It is a Wadworth pub, so you can expect to find a tasty pint, and their Cask Marque accredited The Methuen is now taking Christmas beers include 6X, IPA, Horizon and Swordfish. The pub itself is grade II bookings, with a variety of options listed, with lovely features that include available for parties. Their festive menu (available from 26 November to a cobbled carriageway, exposed 22 December) comes in at £30pp and beams and brickwork and two wood includes the likes of beetroot velouté, burning stoves. breast of lamb and festive trifle as well The food is made with an emphasis as traditional favourites like Wiltshire

The Old Ham Tree has the option of a smaller portion Christmas menu

on quality ingredients and great value. All dishes are freshly prepared to order, and the kitchen team prides itself on its consistency. They are now taking Christmas bookings, offering a menu that offers traditional crowdpleasers like baked Camembert with French bread, roast turkey The Methuen Arms is an award-winning inn with a great array of festive options

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Quality food freshly prepared for you

HAM GREEN, HOLT BA14 6PY

Christmas Menu

2 COURSES £18.95 3 COURSES £23.95 SMALLER PORTIONS: 2 COURSES £12.95 3 COURSES £16.95

Served 1st December – 24th December. Pre-bookings only.

Starters

Smoked salmon & dill pâté Creamy tomato soup with warm ciabatta Baked camembert with half baguette* * not available with smaller portions

Mains

Roast turkey with all the trimmings Beef braised with red wine & cranberry Homemade nut roast Smoked haddock, salmon & cod in a creamy dill sauce

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter Homemade chocolate brownie Homemade coffee crème brulee with shortbread Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01225 782581 OR EMAIL THEOLDHAMTREE@GMAIL.COM WWW.THEOLDHAMTREE.COM

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY TODAY! Dine & Disco Nights Friday & Saturday 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th December

99 The Strand, Semington, Trowbridge BA14 6LL t 01380 870263 | e restaurant@lambonthestrand.co.uk

www.thelambonthestrand.co.uk

CHRISTMAS

An award-winning coaching inn, set in a historic Wiltshire market town, immediately beside the stately home and gardens of Corsham Cour t, and just 8 miles from Bath.

NOW TAKING CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS FESTIVE MENU 2 Courses £29.50 / 3 Courses £36 per person Available from 26th November until 22nd December

CHRISTMAS LUNCH £80 per person NEW YEAR’S EVE £70 per person Tel: 01249 717060

2 High Street, Corsham SN13 0HB

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| xmas and Christmas pudding as well as a delicious sounding smoked salmon and dill pâté, beef braised in red wine and cranberry and homemade coffee crème brûlée, they can cater for parties up to 32, and the prices are great value too. The menu will be served from 1st – 24th December, and spaces are filling up fast, with many dates taken up with repeat bookings. A smaller portion option - 2 courses £12.95 and 3 courses £16.95 – is available too. Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £18.95, 3 Courses £23.95 01225 782581 | theoldhamtree.com

ORCHARDLEIGH ESTATE

Orchardleigh Park, Frome BA11 2PB Why not kick off your festivities on Friday 14 or Saturday 22 December with a celebratory Christmas luncheon in the beautiful surroundings of The Walled Garden at Orchardleigh? From a festive get together with friends, to work colleagues looking for a celebratory feast, their Christmas party lunches are open to all. Guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds, the scrumptious three-course

Christmas lunch offers a choice of starter, main and dessert for £24pp. Guests are encouraged to arrive from midday to enjoy a tipple or two from the bar before food service at 1pm. The Walled Garden promises the perfect party setting. Adorned in yuletide splendour, this stunning venue brings the Christmas spirit to life and creates a joyful party atmosphere. For further information and to make a reservation, call 01373 472550 or email corporate@ orchardleigh.net.

“Adorned in yuletide splendour, this stunning venue brings the Christmas spirit to life and creates a joyful party atmosphere.” ORCHARDLEIGH

Other events to look forward to over the festive period include Christmas Party Nights, a traditional family Christmas lunch on Christmas Day and their incredibly popular New Year’s Eve Ball on the 31st December! Party Lunch: 3 Courses £24pp 01373 472550 | orchardleigh.net

Orchardleigh’s celebratory Christmas luncheon is £24 for 3 courses

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THE POPLARS

Shop Lane, Wingfield, Nr Trowbridge BA14 9LN Whether it’s a family gathering, office party or just a table for two, you will always be welcomed by the friendly efficient staff at The Poplars – they’ve held the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award for the last 6 years. Dine in the traditional bar or lounge with an open fire and candlelit tables for a cosier atmosphere or in the restaurant, which holds up to 32 people, with a more modern feel overlooking their cricket pitch. They are offering a 2 or 3 course menu consisting of mouth-watering delights such as duck and apricot terrine, slow roasted noisettes of lamb and triple layered chocolate mousse with orange shortbread biscuits together with traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings and homemade Christmas pudding. Visit The Poplars for a truly indulgent festive celebration and you’ll also receive a 20% winter offer voucher for the New Year. Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £20.95, 3 Courses £25.95 01225 752426 | poplarsinn.co.uk

THE PRINCE LEOPOLD

Upton Lovell, Warminster BA12 0JP At The Leo they are looking forward to the festive season and everything it has to offer. As a family run village pub in a beautiful rural location on the River Wylye, during the winter months they play host to local shoot parties, offer warming winter dishes and a delicious Sunday roast. Their young enthusiastic chefs have produced a delicious seasonal Christmas menu that offers traditional Christmas dishes with a twist. The menu is suitable for smaller groups and larger parties too - their lovely conservatory looks out over the river and is ideal for larger family parties and work functions. The team prides itself on offering

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SHOP LANE, WINGFIELD, WILTSHIRE BA14 9LN

Celebrate Christmas 2018

Christmas Menu

(available from 24 November until 23 December)

3 Courses £25.95 / 2 Courses £20.95

Menu & Booking Form available on our website 01225 752426 info@poplarsinn.co.uk www.poplarsinn.co.uk

A WARM WELCOME AWAITS

With a hardworking team, wonderful locally sourced produce and a great selection of beers, wine and spirits this handsome bustling inn has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where children and dogs are very welcome. • REGULAR LIVE MUSIC • QUIZ NIGHTS & FUNDRAISERS • REAL ALES • GLUTEN FREE MENU • CAR PARK WINSLEY, BRADFORD ON AVON BA15 2LQ SEVENSTARSWINSLEY.CO.UK TEL: 01225 722204 ENQUIRIES@SEVENSTARSWINSLEY.CO.UK

OPEN: Mon-Thurs: 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-11pm Sun: 12pm-10:30pm

| xmas excellent service in a relaxed friendly environment and their festive menu, which is served throughout December, is the perfect excuse to give them a try! Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £24, 3 Courses £29 01985 850460 | princeleopold.co.uk

THE SEVEN STARS

Bradford Rd, Winsley, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2LQ The Seven Stars is a handsome, bustling inn in Winsley village near Bradford on Avon. It has a a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a hard working, friendly team, wonderful locally sourced produce and a great selection of beers, wine and spirits. At Christmastime, with its woodburner, beams, stone walls and twinkly lights, it’s really cosy and welcoming, and if you want to get-together with friends, colleagues or loved ones, you can choose a lunchtime or evening event. The menu options include a game terrine with spiced plum chutney, brasied beef featherblade in a rich red wine sauce and cinnamon and orange crème brulee – as well as all the traditional favourites like a rolled and stuffed roast turkey and

The Sign of the Angel is bursting with 15th Century character and charm

afters - to be enjoy over lunch (£23 per person) or from Monday to Thursday evening (£28 per person). They also arrange a series of Christmas party nights for the weekends in the lead up to Christmas – call 01225 01225 722204 | sevenstarswinsley.co.uk 702836 to enquire about these. Food options include a gateau of avocado SHAW COUNTRY and prawn to start, roast sirloin of HOTEL beef with Yorkshire puddings for main Bath Road, Shaw, nr Melksham (and turkey of course!) and hazelnut SN12 8EF meringue filled with raspberries and Based on the outskirts of Melksham, whipped cream for dessert. What’s this is a beautiful country house more, it being a hotel, guests always venue that can brilliantly cater for your have the option of an overnight Christmas party – they can host up to stay too. 70 guests and also offer the option of Christmas Menu: Lunch from £23, a disco (£33 per person). Dinner from £28

Christmas pudding with brandy crème anglaise – delicious! Lunch: 2 Courses £18.50, 3 Courses £22.50 Dinner: 2 Courses £21.50, 3 Courses £25.50

01225 702836 | shawcountryhotel.com

The hotel offers a three course menu - with coffee and festive stollen for

The Seven Stars is a handsome, bustling inn

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“Shaw Country Hotel is a beautiful country house venue that can brilliantly cater for your Christmas party – they can host up to 70 guests and also offer the option of a disco”

SIGN OF THE ANGEL

6 Church St, Lacock SN15 2LB Sign of the Angel is an award winning 15th Century coaching inn located in the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The Angel has built a reputation in the area for providing great tasting food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere and encompassing the key elements of a traditional Inn.

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Shaw Country

HOTEL & RESTAURANT

The Red Lion

W O O L V E R T O N

Christmas Menu Available 1-29 December Lunch £23.00 Dinner £28.00 (Mon - Thurs)

Homecooked food served every lunchtime & evening. We also offer a dedicated gluten free menu. Enjoy great Wadworth beers – unsure what you like? We offer a third of a pint taster. Traditional Sunday roast with a choice of meats for only £10.95

ASK ABOUT OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS!

“An ideal stop off on the A36 between Warminster & Bath”

Our restaurant enjoys a great reputation for its food, atmosphere and attentive staff. We can accommodate parties up to 70 people, with a disco available on request.

Bath Road, Shaw, Nr Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8EF www.shawcountryhotel.com // 01225 702836 Winner Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence since 2011

01373 830350 | www.redlionwoolverton.co.uk Bath Road, Woolverton, Somerset BA2 7QS

| xmas As the evenings draw in, the fires in the Angel come alive and provide a fantastic cosy atmosphere in this olde Inn, making it a lovely venue for a festive celebration. Their party menu, for 6-20 diners, includes the likes of gin and lime cured salmon with cucumber salsa and caviar cream to start, turkey escallop with stuffing, fondant potato and vegetables for main and baked clementine tart with mulled berry compote for desert. Utterly indulgent and completely delicious! Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £29, 3 Courses £33 01249 730230 | signoftheangel.co.uk

THE THREE DAGGERS

47 Westbury Road, Edington BA13 4PG The Three Daggers is a great place for a celebration, whether you are local or a visitor taking advantage of their luxury accommodation. Enjoy their delicious Christmas party menu with colleagues, friends and family from the 30 November to 23 December. Or why not indulge in a long lunch on Christmas Day? Their five-course traditional menu, with festive cocktails included, is certain

The Three Daggers is open on Christmas Day for a 5 course lunch

to make this year extra memorable for all the right reasons. Not only that, but you can welcome in 2019 with a very special five course dinner on New Year’s Eve with delicious chef’s canapés, seasonal dishes, New Year’s Eve cocktail, live music and a late bar. Call to book on 01380 830940 or email hello@threedaggers.co.uk. Private dining is available for parties of 15 or more and pre-orders and booking is essential. Christmas Day Menu: 5 Courses, 2 Cocktails, £85pp 01380 830940 | threedaggers.co.uk

The Westbrook has classics like Christmas pud as well as less traditional alternatives on its menu

THE WESTBROOK

Westbrook Road, Bromham, Chippenham SN15 2EE Kevin and Louise Fraser run The Westbrook, a pub with a well established reputation for its wide range of pub classics, vegetarian options and top notch specials. They are also super family friendly, with lots of play equipment for kids and a great children’s menu. The Westbrook is now taking bookings for the festive season and their Christmas menu caters for everyone, with classic options like smooth duck and madeira pate, roast turkey and Christmas pudding plus great alternatives like Loch Duart salmon for seafood lovers, and Lindt milk chocolate gateau – delicious! Find The Westbrook on the edge of Spye Park, on the Melksham to Calne road at Westbrook, just a minute from the Devizes to Chippenham road. Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £24.99, 3 Courses £28.99 01380 850418 | westbrookbromham.co.uk

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IT’S PARTY TIME AT THE MILL!

here better to indulge your inner ghoul, on the spookiest night of the year, then an 18th Century mill steeped in rich and mysterious history?! Rode Mill’s Halloween Night takes place on Saturday 27th October, from 7pm-12 (over 18s only), and this is a frighteningly exclusive party you won’t want to miss, with a devilishly delicious buffet, a spookily talented DJ and decorations to die for!

Be sure to dress to impress in your most blood curdling attire, as there will be a prize for the best dressed! Tickets are £25 which includes a free drink on arrival and the spookiest and tastiest buffet ever seen in Somerset!

The Mill has a beautiful function room

Alternatively, if you are looking at booking a Christmas party, the

Mill’s fantastic function room is available for parties and private functions - call John on 01373 831100 to find out more. They are offering a 4 course meal for £35 per head or a buffet for £22 per head. Their stunning function room, with its metal beams, pendant lights

shelter from the wind and rain, the next step will be to install powerful infra-red outdoor heaters to keep our customers cosy all year round!”

and large industrial windows, can accommodate up to 60 guests for a sit down meal, and 80 for a buffet. Take a look at the function room and Christmas menus on their website or call to make a reservation. • rodemill.co.uk

AVONFIELD KITCHEN vonfield Kitchen is the new café on site at Avonfield Gardens in Hilperton. It is run by Rebecca and Jake Beck. Their new venture has already proved hugely popular, having built a strong customer base in their first 3 months. Rebecca said, “We’ve been overwhelmed by the customer response and support of our locals. Our breakfasts have proved a great hit, so we’ve started serving them all day alongside our freshly prepared lunches and afternoon teas. We have a variety of homemade cakes and scones available throughout the day too.” “Now the summer is over we are focussed on developing our outdoor seating area for use through the winter months. We’ve already erected a large marquee that provides

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Avonfield Kitchen also offers an event catering service for private

events and corporate lunches. To enquire please give them a call on 07595 503337 or email avonfieldkitchen@gmail.com to discuss your requirements. • avonfieldkitchen.com

Avonfield Kitchen’s breakfast are now served all day!

27th October, 7pm til Midnight, Â£25 18+ Ticket includes: BUFFET, DRINK ON ARRIVAL & DISCO PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED Tickets available from Rode Mill or Rode Post Office

www.rodemill.co.uk

All-day Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea Local, homemade, freshly prepared, delicious food in a beautiful setting ***BRAND NEW MARQUEE OFFERS COVERED SEATING FOR AUTUMN/WINTER***

Event catering also available. Call for details on 07595 503337 or email avonfieldkitchen@gmail.com

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Avonfield Gardens, The Nursery, Marsh Road, Hilperton BA14 7PL

www.avonfieldkitchen.co.uk

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seasons eat the

Keeping you in the know as to what is coming into season each month is NEIL MORTIMER from Lovejoys Wholesale...

e have had one of the warmest summers in living memory, as you will have noticed! We’ve had above average temperatures since April in many parts of the country. Although our farmers and growers are well accustomed to coping with the vagaries of weather, this year has put

potatoes, with the costs due to almost double that of last year, this is because the yield is about 40% down. You will probably notice the results of this yourselves in the shops. Some imported crops will look more attractive for a time, but as usual you know what I am going to say - buy

“Although our farmers and growers are well accustomed to coping with the vagaries of weather, this year has put particular stress on costs and yields.” particular stress on costs and yields. Despite this the quality of the local produce this year has been superb. This is down to modern irrigation methods, but it comes at a cost because of labour and water supply costs. We will see this reflected in the prices until next spring. The most affected are

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(neil@lovejoyswholesale.com) of a homemade soup and a recipe, with no more than four ingredients and there will be a prize! For those of you that like to scan the hedgerows there are some lovely blackberries out there so it’s crumble time! These will only be good until the first frost or the hungry birds get to them before you. Hazelnuts are plentiful, sloes for sloe gin (drop me in your samples - only joking) but please remember always follow responsible foraging guidelines - find them on woodlandtrust.org.uk.

local where you can to support the growers and the economy in the area Tidy up your allotments and gardens as well as getting a great taste. if you are not on to it already, you can plant some winter spring onions, One crop not affected too garlic, broad beans and winter salad much are the squashes. leaves. Hope your pumpkins are There are onion, crown ready for the end of the month. prince, gem, butternut and turban. Neil @lovejoysuk COMPETITION @LovejoysLarder Now autumn is coming all the root crops will • lovejoyswholesale.com start to appear so you • lovejoyslarder.com can get your soup recipes out again. Email me a photo

recipes |

Soup-er Recipes

Embrace the season with some delicious one pot wonders – perfect for cosy autumn nights. Recipes come courtesy of Waitrose.

Chunky Butternut, Quinoa & Ham Hock Broth Serves 4

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Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 x 350g packs diced butternut & sweet potato 1.2 litres chicken stock, hot ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional) 150g quinoa 90g pulled ham hock 25g flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until pulpy. Add the butternut and sweet potato, stock and chilli, if using. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and ham hock and cook gently for

15 minutes until the vegetables and quinoa are tender. Ladle into bowls, scatter over the parsley and serve. Cook’s tip For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock and swap the ham for some canned chickpeas.

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| recipes Cook’s tip For added crunch, scatter crushed poppadoms all over the soup just before serving.

Carrot & Parsnip Soup with Coconut Milk Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 450g parsnips, cut into chunks 450g carrots, cut into chunks 2 tsp ground coriander 400ml can reduced fat coconut milk 700ml vegetable stock 14g coriander, chopped

Mulligatawny Chicken Soup

Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion and chicken for 5 minutes until the onion has softened.

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Add the coconut milk and stock, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the Stir in the celery, carrots, potatoes and vegetables are tender. tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the tomatoes Purée, season and add the fresh are pulpy. coriander. Serve with crusty bread. Stir in the stock and curry paste, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through with no pink meat. Remove the pan from the heat. Ladle half the soup into a jug and add the chutney and yogurt. Using a handheld stick blender, whizz the soup in the jug until coarsely puréed and add back to the pan. Ladle into 4 bowls and serve topped with a spoonful of yogurt and scattering of coriander leaves.

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Serves 4 Ingredients 1 ½ tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 chicken thigh fillets, diced 1 celery stick, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 white potatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 1½ litres hot chicken stock 2 tbsp Madras curry paste 2 tbsp mango chutney 100g natural yogurt, plus extra to serve Coriander, roughly chopped, to serve

Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the parsnips and carrots for 5 minutes. Add the ground coriander and cook for 1 minute.

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Farmhouse INN

Frome Rd, Southwick Nr Trowbridge BA14 9QD

REAL ALES & LIVE MUSIC From leather jackets to suits, work boots to shiny shoes and mohicans to combovers, you’ll get a warm friendly welcome at The Three Horseshoes.

LIVE MUSIC

EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY Real Ales | Beer Garden | Pub Games Real Log Fires | Parking Next to Bradford on Avon Train Station Frome Road, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1LA Tel 01225 865876 Find us on Facebook

The Farmhouse Inn is a beautiful 17th century pub offering a wide variety of good home-cooked food, as well as superb real ales and fine wines. We also offer four B&B rooms and are renowned for our wonderful wedding receptions.

10% DISCOUNT ON FUNCTION ROOM HIRE

Throughout January & February 2019 (up to 150 guests)

Tel

01225 764366

email: the.farmhouse@btconnect.com www.farmhousesouthwick.co.uk

THE RED LION

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We offer home-cooked food using fresh seasonal ingredients, a warm and friendly atmosphere and affordable en-suite B&B accommodation. New Autumn Menu, Real Ales, Large Beer Garden, Children’s Play Area, Dog Friendly, Ample Parking, Darts & Pool Table, Great Local Walks, Sunday Roasts T 01985 840315 E info@redlionheytesbury.co.uk W redlionheytesbury.co.uk 42A High Street, Heytesbury, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 0EA

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he beautifully furnished Leykers sits just off the main high street of Trowbridge in the pretty setting of White Hart Yard. Opened in 1999 by Tracy & Graham Parker the couple and their team offer a friendly welcome in a comfortable environment. The food is all freshly made in store and is beautifully displayed from the traditional cake selection to the fresh and vibrant deli, including quiche, ciabatta, soups, salads you will not be disappointed. For breakfast you can enjoy anything from a full English (all freshly cooked to order) to a triple pancake stack with the topping of your choice. They also pride themselves on offering a wide range of speciality coffees from local roaster Dusty Ape along with milkshakes, smoothies, iced coffees and teas.

Leykers is open late Thursday to Saturday with cocktails and bar snack bowls

As well as serving great coffee, Leykers also benefits from being fully licensed and offers late night opening until 10.30 Thursday to Saturday with cocktails and bar snack bowls, perfect for an after work tipple or two. The venue hosts live music by local artists every other Thursday with more entertainment nights set to be added to the repertoire this autumn.

Leykers is also available for private hire, anything from a club AGM to a wedding reception can be accommodated, with capacity of up to 100 people. So this year why not try Leykers as an alternative Christmas party venue with cocktails, canapés and live music on the menu. • leykers.co.uk

AUTUMN ON THE FARM

fter an unusually long, but very much welcome lovely British summer, where alfresco dining and kids playing in the sunshine was very much order of the day, the team at Neston Farm Shop is now getting very excited about their upcoming events! First up is the Halloween Fright Fest on the 27 October from 10am to 4pm. Be prepared for a spooky woodland trail, frightening face painting and creepy crafts and more. Entry for the day is free but some activities will have a small charge. There is also a prize for the best fancy dress so dress to impress! Following the fright fest Neston will also be hosting Fireworks on the Farm - perfect for the family with no big bangs. As well as that they’ll

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be cooking up some tasty treats on the Big Green Egg, as well as a serving a selection of lovely local tipples and plenty of other goodies! This will book up early so be sure to get in touch to book your tickets. Adults are £5, Children £2.50 and The fireworks at Neston are family friendly with no big bangs

a family ticket (2 adults, 2 kids) is £14. Car parking is also limited so if you planning to drive make sure you reserve a space for £3 (all proceeds go to charity). • nestonfarmshop.co.uk

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CARPETS & FLOORING ALLSOP CARPETS Corner Garage, Christchurch Street West, Frome During the last 30 years, Allsop Carpets & Flooring have strived to deliver the highest quality and service as well as first class fitting with their own team of polite and friendly fitters. Through the years their commitment to their clients has led to a loyal customer base branching throughout the South West area. So, whether you want a brand new cosy carpet for your bedroom, or a sleek looking laminate for your living room, pop into their Frome carpet and flooring showroom showing an extensive range of flooring including wood, laminate, sisal, coir, wool and synthetic carpets as well as rugs and remnants. You will find them at Corner Garage, Christchurch Street West (within Tonemar Express Beds). 01373 463866 | allsopcarpets.co.uk

“Choosing new floor or wall tiles is not easy; the staff at Pietra can help to guide you through the process” PIETRA WOOD & STONE The Old Filling Station, 400 Ham Green, Holt If you are looking for a beautiful new wooden, stone or porcelain floor, speak to the experts at Pietra. Situated in Holt, Pietra has been supplying and installing quality surfacing products for over 13 years locally and across the South of England. Their Holt-based showroom enables clients to view a selection of stone flooring, porcelain wall tiles and engineered wood flooring in a relaxed atmosphere where friendly

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Allsop’s have carpets from all the top manufacturers, like Cormar

knowledgeable staff will help you find the right product at the right price. There is also a full fitting service available to help make your project hassle free. Choosing new floor or wall tiles is not easy; the staff at Pietra can help to guide you through the process to ensure you know you have made the right decision, and once you have made your choice, they can install it for you to guarantee a stunning, top quality finish. 01225 783527 | pwasltd.com

SYDENHAMS Bradley Lane, Maiden Bradley The rural village of Maiden Bradley near Warminster is probably the last place you would expect to find your ideal natural wood floor, however, nestled in the centre of this lovely village within the Sydenhams Timber Yard you’ll find a large flooring showroom offering some of the best quality engineered oak flooring on the market. They stock choices to suit all budgets including luxury vinyl tiles, laminate flooring and Sydenham’s own range of engineered oak flooring plus a wide selection of Bona and Osmo products to fix, finish and clean

your floor. With so much to offer why not pay them a visit. You’ll find us in the centre of the village with vehicular access on Bruton Road. They are open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday with staff happy to provide no obligation quotations. Tel 01985 844771 | sydenhams.co.uk

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS ACTIVE PLUMBING SUPPLIES Riverway Industrial Estate, Trowbridge Active Plumbing Supplies specialises in supplying plumbing products for trade and retail customers, stocking anything to do with bathrooms and heating. As well as supplying everything from showers, baths and sinks to radiators and toilets, Active Plumbing Supplies also offers advice to customers unsure about how they want to design their bathroom. Manager Martyn Johnson said, “We pride ourselves on our customer service, helping customers with any plumbing advice they need. We always aim to go the extra mile. The showroom helps gives people

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options and extends the company’s ability to offer beautiful bathrooms to the residents of Bath and its surrounds whilst continuing to offer their already renowned levels of service to the great and the good of West Wiltshire. 01225 309110 | bathroomsatno5.co.uk

BREEZE KITCHENS Home Visits Is your kitchen nearing the end of its lifetime, looking exhausted and needing a new lease of life? If you’re looking for a new kitchen or bedroom with a wide range of options to select from, Breeze Kitchens may have the solution you’re looking for.

“With the latest collections from Villeroy & Boch, Laufen and GSI Bathrooms, both contemporary and traditional tastes are comfortablycatered for.” BATHROOMS AT NO 5

ideas for how they can transform their bathroom or cloakroom, and our staff are also on hand if customers want any tips or advice on their design. We also offer free local delivery.” Along with all the other services it provides, Active Plumbing Supplies can also recommend plumbers to customers who have jobs that need doing and provide contact details for them. Mr Johnson added: “As part of the personal touch we provide we can point people in the direction of plumbers for certain jobs. We can recommend the best company to speak to depending on what they need doing. You don’t get that from your big DIY warehouses.” 01225 765000 | activeplumbingsupplies.co.uk

BATHROOMS AT NO. 5 5 The Shambles, Bradford on Avon When it comes to innovation and stunning design, Bradford on Avon’s Bathrooms at No. 5 offers all you could possibly need all under one roof. Their

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boutique style showroom combines a fantastic range of products with a warm, professional service and innovative approach to bathroom design and installation. They can provide everything from a new mixer tap to the most contemporary bathrooms and wet rooms, all the while offering expert knowledge, guidance and advice throughout the process. With the latest collections from Villeroy & Boch, Laufen and GSI Bathrooms, both contemporary and traditional tastes are comfortably catered for. And once you’ve settled on your perfect design, their expert in-house installation team will ensure it is fitted with minimum fuss, yet with the maximum care and expertise. The Bathrooms at No 5 team can also also help you from their Bath-based showroom. Found at 12a Trim Street, the Bath showroom has even more fantastic designs and bathroom

They specialise in the design, supply and installation of new kitchens and bedrooms as well as makeovers; maybe just changing the doors etc. for a quicker job, a lower cost and less disruption than having a new fitted kitchen. The quality of installations is top notch too, and they have a long list of customers happy to recommend them – you can read their reviews on the Checkatrade website. Reliable and efficient with good old fashioned courtesy, Breeze Kitchens are your local independent kitchen and bedroom specialist. Locally Somerset based they can arrange everything that’s needed including quartz worktops, appliances from major manufacturers, tiling, flooring, electrics and Gas Safe plumbing, using high quality materials that are designed to offer many years of service. Call to arrange your no obligation design consultation. 0800 259 1959 | breezekitchens.com

CHEVERELL OF DEVIZES Hopton Park Industrial Estate, Devizes Cheverell was founded in 1989 by cabinet maker Neil Straker, as a one-man operation working out

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FREE NEFF COOKING DEMONSTRATION Knees Home & Electrical, Trowbridge

Knees’ Neff Demos are great for getting more from your kitchen appliances

Do you want to make your home cooking even better? Are you thinking about a kitchen upgrade and considering Neff appliances? Or maybe you want to learn more about your Neff appliances? Whatever your reason be sure to visit Knees’ brand new kitchen studio as they welcome back Neff Home Economist Alison Haigh. Alison will be giving a masterclass on how to get the most out of some fantastic Neff appliances including induction hobs, combination steam ovens and multifunction ovens. There will be lots of chances to ask questions and sample some delicious dishes. This is an event not to be missed. Knees also offer a price match promise, so you can be sure you get a great deal if you are looking to buy a new appliance. There will be two sessions: 11am–12.30pm: Set Demonstration Alison will be working her way through several recipes using the full range of Neff appliances. 1pm–3.30pm: Walk-in Session Turn up for whole or part of the demonstration. Join the next free demonstration at Knees Home and Electrical at Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge on Saturday 6 October at 11am. • knees.co.uk

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of a disused stable. Today, nearly 30 years later, the company has a stunning showroom and state-ofthe-art workshop in Devizes and a highly skilled team of designers and craftsmen. Cheverell don’t do pre-pack one-sizefits-all; every project they undertake, be it a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or studio, is bespoke, interpreting each client’s requirements to produce unique spaces that work beautifully within their environments. Their Devizes showroom is inspirational, and the ideal place to begin visualising your perfect space. There is a large selection of work on display so you can look at styles, materials, colours and finishes and talk to their experienced designers about your project.

Cheverells offer top quality craftsmanship

On the same site as the showroom is the workshop, where all their kitchens and furniture are handmade using traditional joinery techniques and the finest quality materials, fixtures and fittings. Their craftsmen hand select materials to bring together All Holbrook’s work is handbuilt in the components that are needed for their Wiltshire workshop each project, giving you a finish that is second to none. Mackintosh and Quantum as well as 01380 722722 | cheverell.co.uk their Hacker Kitchens, custom made in Germany. The latest solid quartz, HOMEMAKER acrylic and timber worktops are 5-6 George Street, Warminster stocked too. If you are looking for a Homemaker is a family owned change but need some ideas as to independent company supplying what you could do, or even if you kitchens and electrical appliances know exactly what you are looking from all the major manufacturers for, pop into their stunning newly from their three shops in Warminster, refurbished showroom in Warminster Shaftesbury and Bath. As an to take a look around. independent Homemaker pride 01985 219200 | myhomemaker.co.uk themselves on giving good reliable local service to their customers at HOLBROOK JOINERY very competitive prices. As well 2A Park View, Sutton Veny, Warminster as stocking a great range of top Holbrook joinery offers a truly appliances, Homemaker is probably bespoke service, delivering beautifully best known in the area for their British crafted, handmade kitchens and made kitchens by Charles Rennie custom joinery solutions to clients

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| house & home across the South West. They tailor every element of your kitchen to your home and family life, only ever use the highest quality materials from managed and sustainable sources and always deliver an individual design created to your exact requirements.

kitchen or other joinery project, get STEPHEN GRAVER LTD in touch to organise a no obligation Edington Road, Steeple Ashton meeting to discuss your requirements. Set in the heart of rural Wiltshire, 01985 840689 | holbrookjoinery.co.uk Stephen Graver Ltd. specialises in creating bespoke projects for each PM BINES individual client. From stunning Lower Farm, Broughton Gifford kitchens and beautiful bathrooms to Based in Broughton Gifford, PM Bines commissioned pieces of furniture, Ltd is a specialist stonemason that has they offer a solution for everything. been helping customers transform Holbrook Joinery offers their kitchens, bathrooms and fire contemporary, country and shaker The design is the starting point and surrounds since 1985. A family run, kitchen designs in solid timber such the foundation from which the locally-based firm, a large amount of as oak, maple, ash and walnut and project grows: taking time and care their work comes from the immediate over every project, ensuring that the in contemporary lacquered birch area, but such is the quality of what is functional requirements are met, plywood. They can also give you a beautiful painted finish which can be on offer, PM Bines’ skills are in demand while always looking for features to sprayed or hand painted in any colour across the country. make every project personal and you like. A range of worktop options unique. As specialist stonemasons, PM Bines are also available from solid timber, are equally at home working in crafted to fit your kitchen design Stephen Graver like to think that the perfectly, to granite and marble or the marble, granite, quartz and sintered end result of what they do is beautiful stone for beautiful kitchen worktops, more modern look of solid surface to look at, completely original and bathroom interiors, memorial tops such as Corian. Stone and solid totally designed around your needs. stonework’s, fireplaces and a wide surface worktops are the only aspect But, unlike other companies, they feel of the business they subcontract out, range of other unique pieces, with that what separates them and makes materials from Britain, Ireland and and even then they only use trusted them stand out is the journey you go beyond used to ensure the finest local craftspeople. on to reach that end result. finishes. Alongside kitchens they also produce Everything is designed and high end cabinets and built in storage Whatever you have in mind, give manufactured at the workshop in PM Bines a call or email marble. solutions for all the rooms in your Steeple Ashton, and whilst their bines@btconnect.com and they can home from a freestanding wardrobe craftsmen work on your kitchen, you invite you in for a chat about your or chest of drawers to library book can arrange a time to come and see requirements. shelving and utility rooms. So, if your project taking shape. 01225 782888 | pmbines.co.uk you are considering a new bespoke PM Bines bring an exceptional quality finish to your kitchen or bathroom worktops

This is not purely a job for them: Stephen Graver Ltd put their heart and soul into providing you with your dream project, delivered to perfection. 01380 871746 | stephengraver.com

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FURNITURE & DECOR CON-TEMPO FURNITURE Crusader Business Park, Warminster Con-tempo Furniture is based in Crusader Business Park on the outskirts of Warminster and is probably best known for the highquality oak range called Quercus, however the company has expanded its ranges to include classic and contemporary painted ranges. They also offer a unique made to measure service, as they manufacture all their furniture in the factory situated next to the store. So, you can have pretty much whatever you want – particularly ideal if you are trying to furnish an awkward space. Fantastic quality at reasonable prices has always been the company mantra. You are always made welcome when visiting, there is free car parking right outside and they’ll be more than happy to have a chat over a cup of coffee. See the quality and peruse the ranges available, from contemporary dining suites to fun children’s bedroom ranges, set out in inspiring room sets so you can envisage how it would look within your home. Don’t forget to visit their “Clearance Warehouse” to pick up a bargain!! They are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm. 01985 213222 | con-tempofurniture.co.uk

ELITE BEDS & MATTRESSES DIRECT 1&2 Windsor Drive, Devizes Elite Beds and Mattresses has a wide selection of beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture for sale at the lowest prices.

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Con-tempo offers a unique made to measure service

“Con-tempo Furniture is probably best known for the high-quality oak range called Quercus, however the company has expanded its ranges to include classic and contemporary painted ranges.” Elite’s sales staff have over 15 years’ experience providing expert advice to help you get the best bed for your budget. Meanwhile, their buyers ensure they stock top quality ranges including Hypnos and Dormeo, providing the best possible comfort at the most competitive price.

offer FREE next day delivery on hundreds of beds, mattresses and designer furniture. The showroom is open Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm and evenings and Sundays by appointment.

As a bed specialist, Elite has a wide variety of products to choose from, whether you’re after a new mattress, an ottoman sofa for your living room or a racecar shaped bed for your little one. You can buy from the showroom in Devizes or online, and they even

Silver Street, Gastard, nr Corsham If you are looking to improve your home but are in need of some inspiration to get going then why not head over to interiors specialist Perfect Rooms in Gastard, near Corsham? When it comes to interiors, Perfect Rooms really is a one stop shop. Owner Sue Coleman says, “We specialize in interior design for residential and contract clients and complement this with a comprehensive range of services including curtain and blind making, re-upholstery, furnishings, lamps, accessories and more. We

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| house & home also supply wallpaper and fabric from leading suppliers such as Sanderson, Harlequin, Romo, James Brindley, Anna French and Art of the Loom. Our showroom in Gastard is fantastic as we get to show off items at their best, and can inspire our customers with beautiful room sets to get the creative juices flowing. What’s more, we have free parking too!” With so many fabric books, samples and ideas to mull over, why not take your time and enjoy a drink whilst you browse?! Perfect Rooms have their own coffee bar with ground coffee, new fruit teas, cold fresh juices and a wide selection of delicious cakes and biscuits. The Coffee Bar is open from 10.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Saturday, and there is plenty of free parking in front of the showroom. 01249 716445 | perfectrooms.co.uk

SOFA CO PLUS 15 George Street, Warminster Sofa Co is an independent boutique furniture store based in Warminster since late 2009. It has established a reputation for supplying top quality sofas from some of the finest manufacturers in the UK, Europe and South Africa. There are beautiful

Perfect Rooms is a one stop interiors shop!

UK built sofas, stunning leather sofas from South Africa and funky colourful designs from Spanish manufacturer Fama. As well as sofas, you can also expect to find mirrors, lighting, throws, cushions and always a display of

contemporary artwork – they even offer a re upholstery service. Head over to their store and enjoy a coffee and a browse, and you might be surprised by the great value prices on offer. Now is an ideal time to pop in – order your items now for pre-Christmas delivery. 01985 847031 | sofaco.co.uk

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24 Edward Street, Westbury If you have jobs that require your attention around your home then head to Davies of Westbury. A family run business, they have over 30 years’ experience selling everything for the home – inside and out. As far as interiors go, they carry a large range of paints from well known brands such as Dulux as well as decorating supplies and sundries. They also carry a large range of plumbing fittings

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| house & home and pipes and have a full range of specialist and unusual hand and power tools for both the keen DIYer and professional tradesmen. If what you’re looking for isn’t in stock they can order it in the very next day too. The difference between a family run business and the huge superstores is that they can offer you more choice and a much more personal service – as well as free delivery in and around Westbury. 0845 291 6015 | daviesofwestbury.co.uk

SOVEREIGN DAMP & TIMBER LTD Ingoldmells Court, Edinburgh Way, Corsham Sovereign Damp Proof & Timber Ltd is based in Corsham and has been providing services throughout the South West since 1981. Established for 35 years, they are renowned for their high quality of workmanship and reliability. Sovereign offer injected damp proof courses, timber treatments including beetle infestation, wet rot and dry rot treatments, basement waterproofing (including Delta membrane systems) and general maintenance. Conservatory Blinds can add the finishing touch to your conservatory or glass extension

They also offer re-plastering services - including lime based plastering which is approved by Listed Buildings and English Heritage, which makes it perfect for use on the beautiful old properties you find in the local area. It comes as no surprise that the National Trust and Crown Estates feature on their list of regular clients, as well as local authorities, lettings agents, housing associations and architects as well as the general public. 01249 716161 | sovereigndpc.co.uk

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES NEW WINDOWS Station Rd, Warminster There is still time to organise the replacement of faulty or leaky windows and doors before the winter comes. By replacing single glazed windows and doors with energy efficient glazing you could save around £135 per year on your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, make your home less draughty and insulate your home against unwanted outside noise. With over 25 years of continuous

service, New Windows has a long standing reputation for providing high quality products, all manufactured in the UK to a high specification. As well as installing top quality replacement windows, they are also specialists in conservatories, orangeries and contemporary bi-fold doors. What’s more, their team of expert fitters are all trained craftsmen and provide a friendly and professional service - tidily and without fuss. Based in Warminster, New Windows serves West Wiltshire, Bath and most of the South West. Call to arrange a free no obligation quote. 01985 215566 | newwindowsltd.co.uk

CONSERVATORY BLINDS Home Visits Whatever type of glass extension you have, add the finishing touches with specialist blinds, designed to help control temperature, reduce glare and protect your furniture from fading. All blinds are truly bespoke and handcrafted in the UK by a team of experts at Conservatory Blinds Limited, so you are guaranteed to find the perfect solution, even if you have awkward shaped glazing or triangular gables. Choose from a wide range of styles and fabrics, including Solar Design™ and Duette® pleated fabrics, and Pinoleum wood weaves available with Farrow & Ball® colours. All blinds are available with optional remote control, giving you ultimate control over your blinds. For further details, contact Conservatory Blinds Limited, and take advantage of the company’s Autumn Sale, with up to 25% off its most popular fabrics. 0800 071 8888 | conservatoryblinds.co.uk

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ashions come and go and its not just the catwalks that are influenced by the changing seasons; trends in home interior design also follow a similar pattern. At Leekes you’ll discover a wealth of inspirational ideas to transform your home. The leading textile and fabric designers never fail to delight with their collections, and this

season is no exception. Providing a combination of colours and prints, textures and finishes inspired by different cultures this season’s trends can be adopted in any décor scheme. With these new collections you can take your home from plain to perfect by injecting some much needed life into your interior scheme.

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HAUSER & WIRTH LISA ROCKLIFFE paid a visit to a beautiful garden in Bruton designed by world-renowned landcsape architect Piet Oudolf. THEWESTWILTSMAGAZINE

| gardens perennials and grasses combined with structured pathways, shrubs and trees. His main garden here, Oudolf Field, is not huge, just over 1.5 acres, yet it contains more than 26,000 herbaceous perennials, creating a stunning meadow effect.

o those who love their garden design, the name of Piet Oudolf is as important as Beth Chatto, Vita Sackville-West and even Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. He has designed landscapes all over the world, including The High Line in New York, borders at RHS Wisley and the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens as well as dozens of others across his native Netherlands and beyond. Earlier this year he was even given the inaugural RHS Horticultural Hero award. So, well, he’s kind of a big deal. Imagine my surprise then when I learned only recenty that he has designed a garden not 45 minutes from my front door! I had to take a look. Based at Durslade Farm in Bruton, Hauser & Wirth is a stunning gallery and multi-purpose arts centre which showcases new and innovative exhibitions of contemporary art. Piet Oudolf’s main garden sits behind the gallery buildings and includes a changing programme of outdoor sculptures, and houses the Radić Pavilion, designed by

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Looking back towards the Hauser & Wirth gallery

Smiljan Radić. He’s also designed the interior cloisters of the gallery, and fitted them out with some beautiful multi-stemmed trees, low growing perennials, including astrantias and michaelmas daisies and beautiful vivid green grasses like the moor grass (sesleria autumnalis). All beautiful but muted enough so as

As you enter the garden, wide paths lead you past a pond area, which is cleverly hidden from view until you are in the garden itself, then the scheme opens out and up a slight slope. In all there are 17 beds to be enjoyed and surveyed. At the time of my visit, mid-September, the grasses and late season perennials were in full swing. There were asters and heleniums, Japanese anenomes, perovskias and persicarias all in flower and looking fantastic with a palette of yellows, oranges, pinks, rusts, blues and golds.

The field was awash with insects; bees were swarming around the dark stemmed sedums, and butterflies hovered all around. You can see from the seedheads left to gently decay that a visit at any time of year would see the garden looking just as good and as we head “His main garden into autumn the grasses, with their here, Oudolf Field, seedheads gently swaying in the is not huge, just breeze, are beginning to dominate over 1.5 acres, yet it the setting. The likes of prairie contains more than dropseed (sporobolus heterolepis) 26,000 herbaceous and purple moor grass (molinia perennials, creating caerulea) provide the structure around which the perennials can a stunning meadow shine in colourful, large drifts. It’s effect.” a scene that’s sure to leave you inspired to try something similar not to detract from the sculptures that share the space. The onsite Roth in your own garden; I’m already Bar & Grill also ensures your visit can planning a return visit. be started or finished with a coffee Oudolf Field is free to visit, and is and cake or a bite to eat. open Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (March to October) and 10 Oudolf is the leader of the ‘New am to 4 pm (November to February). Perennial’ garden movement, a style characterised for its naturalistic • hauserwirth.com planting, using swathes of

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Insects love the late season flowering perennials

Persicaria provide fantastic vertical shots of pink Wide paths guide you through the 1.5 acre site Even in the autumn the beds are still going strong

Japanese anenomes were flowering strongly... ... as were the heleniums

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PLAN TODAY, PROTECT TOMORROW… The future has a way of arriving unannounced. Don’t let it catch you by surprise. Emma Taylor, a Partner at GOUGHS SOLICITORS discusses how a Lasting Power of Attorney can be used to help you plan for the unexpected. Who has to know about the LPA? Before your attorneys can act on the LPA they are required to inform the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and apply to have it registered with them. At this point they must also tell any person whom you may have stipulated should be told. When preparing the document you can stipulate up to five people who you would like to be informed.

Emma Taylor

Key points to consider when preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf at a time in the future if/when you are unable to. Does one document cover everything? No - There are two types of LPAs. A Health and Welfare LPA, which deals with decisions such as consent to medical treatment, where you should live, your care plan etc. There is also a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, which deals with decisions such as buying and selling your home, managing your finances, using your bank account, etc. Who can I choose to be my attorney? You can choose anyone, but consider the person’s suitability and ensure you trust this person fully. In the case of a Financial Property and Affairs LPA they cannot be bankrupt at the time they sign the LPA and if they become bankrupt this could result in the LPA being cancelled. Can I choose more than one Attorney? You can choose as many attorneys as you wish but it is important that you consider the practicalities, i.e. how they will act together and can they all make decisions? You can also choose replacement attorneys should any of your attorneys be unable to act.

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When should I think about preparing a LPA? A LPA can only be signed whilst you are capable of understanding the implications of the document. It is therefore important to think about making a LPA long before incapacity becomes an issue. The document does not have to be registered or used until such time as you need it to be. In fact a Health and Welfare LPA cannot be used until such time as you have lost capacity. How do I go about preparing a LPA? Preparing a LPA may seem like a daunting process. However, our Private Client team will be happy to prepare all the necessary documentation for you. We will meet with you to discuss your requirements and to answer any questions you may have.

“A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf ” I have a third party mandate on my bank account, so I don’t need a Lasting Power of Attorney... A third party mandate is an instruction from you to your bank or building society telling them that you would like someone you’ve chosen to have authority to carry out everyday banking transactions on your behalf. It will usually require the completion of a form with your bank and a visit in person to show you are capable of signing the form. The third party may then need to identify themselves to your bank and sign papers to verify their signature.

legal & financial | A third party mandate is only valid whilst you have mental capacity. If you lose capacity the third party will no longer be able to carry out transactions on your behalf. If the individual continues to do so they will be in breach of the terms of the mandate and could face a potentially costly accusation of fraud. In contrast, a LPA allows you to appoint someone to deal with your property and financial affairs and is valid even if you do lose capacity. A third party mandate is also limited to whichever bank you set it up with and it rarely permits anything more than everyday transactions. A Property and Financial Affairs LPA gives your attorney the authority to deal with not only your bank account, but anything that is related to your property and finances. Although a third party mandate can be useful and is often a very effective way to deal with temporary situations, it has clear limitations. A LPA however can cover all of your financial affairs and continues to do so even if/when you are unable to. What is the difference between an Attorney, an Executor and a Trustee? An Attorney is someone who has been selected and appointed by you under a LPA to make decisions about your finances and/or health and welfare when you are no longer able to yourself. An Executor is the person chosen by you to carry out the terms of your Will, after your death. An Attorney can act only up until death and an Executor can act only from the point of death onwards. The role of a Trustee/s is to manage any ongoing Trusts which may arise from a Will and to hold onto any assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. If you are thinking you may need a Lasting Power of Attorney please do pop in and say hello to a member of the team or arrange your consultation online. We are proud of our service and know that clients happily recommend us to friends and family. Please email emmataylor@goughs.co.uk, call 01380 726913 or visit our website for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ goughs.co.uk The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.

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BLOOD RUNS THICKER THAN WATER JESSICA DAVEY, a Paralegal at Wansbroughs Solicitors in Devizes, provides advice on valid Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

amilies can be complicated and the rise in “blended families” introduces a modern strain to the existing hurdles of life. The term “blended families” roughly translated means families consisting of a couple and their separate children from prior relationships. Whilst very common in today’s society, what happens when the bank of mum and dad becomes the bank of step-mum and dad? What happens when step-mum isn’t as keen to provide towards her step-daughter’s university fees? What happens when step-dad does not want his estate to be shared between his wife’s family? The law is becoming increasingly full of examples of warring blended

£62,500 each as the brothers, branded “greedy” by the Judge, were ordered to pay £200,000 in legal fees. A common misconception is that the Wills of married couples are binding on one another, however this is not correct. The survivor of the two is entitled to change their Will following the death of their spouse, leaving loved ones potentially unaccounted for. Another fall out arising from blended families is who should be appointed as Attorney in Lasting Powers of Attorney. Former Match of the Day host Jimmy Hill appointed his third wife as joint attorney with his solicitor, leaving

“The law is becoming increasingly full of examples of warring blended families such as the case of the Powell brothers last year.” families such as the case of the Powell brothers last year. Richard and Jonathan Powell attempted to prevent their stepmother getting an extra £25,000 from their father’s estate. They claimed their disabled father was unfit to make his final Will, which left £125,000 to his second wife. They argued that an earlier Will should stand, which would have seen their stepmother receive £100,000. The feud cost them their entire inheritance of

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his children from his first marriage with no say over his treatment or finances. Once Mr Hill lost capacity, the only way his children could have had any influence over his affairs would have been to make a lengthy and expensive application to the Court of Protection. We must therefore think very carefully about those we trust to be in charge of our wishes when we are no longer in a position to make our own decisions.

The best way to guard against a family feud over inheritance, or your affairs if you have lost capacity, is to make sure that you have an up-todate and drafted Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney, having carefully considered who is best placed to make decisions for you. For more advice on valid Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, please contact Wansbroughs on 01380 733300 or email us at wealth@wansbroughs.com. • wansbroughs.com

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MEET JOE COKANASINGA

A bright new star has emerged at Bath Rugby over the opening rounds of the Gallagher Premiership - 20 year old winger Joe Cokanasinga.

ore than a few eyebrows were raised at the back end of last season when it was announced that Joe Cokanasinga was arriving from London Irish on a supposed big money deal. People questioned whether the new arrival would even make the first team, such is the competition for places in Bath’s back three. In the opening few games of the new season though, Cokanasinga has made quite an impression in the number 11 shirt with his powerful running, great workrate and two spectacular tries against Harlequins at The Stoop. Instead, now many are now wondering whether Eddie Jones may finally have found the great hulking wing he’s been looking for - at 6ft 3in and 17st 9lbs Cokanasiga certainly possesses the requisite dimensions and his acrobatic finishes have shown he has an eye for the tryline too. When Cokanasinga arrived, he was following a well trodden path to Farleigh House from London Irish - new teammates Max Lahiff, Matt Garvey, Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph, Darren Allinson and Tom Homer have all made the same journey, as has forwards coach Toby Booth. With the Exiles getting relegated at the end of last season, it was always unlikely they would be able to keep hold of an England under-20 international who was starting to get picked in senior international training squads. Joe needed to continue in the Premiership to press his claim, and

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Cokanasinga has made a great start to his Bath career

“When Cokanasinga arrived, he was following a well trodden path to Farleigh House from London Irish” thankfully for Bath fans, he opted for the blue, black and whites. After such an exciting start, Todd Blackadder will no doubt feel he’s unearthed a true gem. After a poor start at Ashton Gate against Bristol Bears, Bath’s attack has more recently started firing, and we’ve seen a high tempo offloading game causing teams problems. Jackson Willison has made a similarly

good impression to Cokanasinga, whilst the likes of Zach Mercer, Dave Attwood and Sam Underhill have all made impressive starts to the season. October’s matches, against Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership and Toulouse and Wasps in the Champions Cup, will no doubt give an even greater indication of where Bath find themselves this season. • bathrugby.com

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