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August 2015 // issue 72

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he summer holidays are now upon us, and hopefully the weather has arrived too. There is much to see and much to do round these here parts and hopefully with last month’s summer activities guide in tow you can make the most of it. Seconds out, round two as they say as August arrives with yet more ideas of things to do, places to shop and venues to seek out some delicious food.

Yes as ever food is on the brain at The West Wilts Magazine as we dig around the best places to grab a great value bite this summer - perfect for a lazy lunch or a pit stop with the family (p21). We also cast an eye over Warminster, a town teeming with local independents and tailor made for whiling away a few hours this month - our guide covers everything and there’s now 3 hours free parking in the town centre too, what could be easier (p39)?

If you are still bereft of ideas for the holidays we have lots of ideas crammed in here, from open air cinema at Lacock Abbey and Mid Somerset Show (p14) to planning ahead to this year’s Frome Cheese (p12), turn the page and get started.

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LOCAL LISTINGS What’s on in August

LOCAL NEWS Round up of news & events FOOD & DRINK The George at Woolley Meet the Chef Eat the Seasons Indian Recipes The Tollgate Inn FEATURES Cheap Eats Glove Factory Studios Warminster Spotlight

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HOMES & GARDENS Leekes kitchens Perfect Rooms Allsop Carpets

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HEALTH & LEISURE Bowood Golf The Spa at Woolley Grange Top 10 Summer Essentials

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BATH RUGBY The latest from Bath Rugby

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MELKSHAM ASSEMBLY HALL Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES Box Office: 01225 709887 www.melkshamassemblyhall.com For full listings go to the website.

MR. HOLMES (Cert PG) 7 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £6 An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes (played by Sir Ian McKellan) looks back on his life, and grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman.

TWO BY TWO (Cert PG) 8 August, 10.30am Tickets: Adult £4, Child £3 A flood is coming. Luckily for Dave and his son Finny, a couple of clumsy Nestrians, an Ark has been built to save all animals.

THE CHOIR (Cert PG) 21 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £6 Stet ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his mother.

His choir master recognises a unique talent in this young boy MINIONS (Cert U) 22 August, 10.30am Tickets: Adult £4, Child £3 Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-

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villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE Ashley Rd, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ Box Office: 01225 860100 www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk For full listings go to the website.

SUMMER FUN FESTIVAL 3 – 21 August Lots of fun summer activities for kids of all ages. Check the website for details.

STOP MAKING SENSE (Cert PG) 6 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 A seminal gig-film capturing the kinetic joy and artsy groove of NYC new wave oddballs Talking Heads GLYNDEBOURNE LIVE: RAPE OF LUCRETIA 9 August, 6pm Tickets: £15 An award-winning production of a dark British masterpiece, Britten’s extraordinarily tense and chilling treatment of this historic tale is explored in a brilliant production by Fiona Shaw.

Minions (cert U), Melksham Assembly Hall

20,000 DAYS ON EARTH (Cert 15) 13 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 A bold, frank and

Mr Holmes (cert PG), Melksham Assembly Hall

wryly humorous drama-documentary on Nick Cave, one of alt-rock’s most enigmatic figures.

POUND ARTS CENTRE Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HX Box Office: 01249 701628 www.poundarts.org.uk For full listings please go to the website.

X + Y (Cert 12A) 11 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £7 A young autistic maths prodigy grapples with the biggest equation of his life.

SUITE FRANÇAISE (Cert 15) 20 August, 11am & 7.30pm Tickets: £7 Irene Nemirovsky’s bestselling novel of love and war has a talented cast including Michelle Williams and Kristen Scott Thomas.

WOMAN IN GOLD (Cert 12A) 27 August, 11am & 7.30pm Tickets: £7 Helen Mirren stars in the real-life story of an octogenarian Jewish refugee who

[ events Glyndebourne Live: Rape of Lucretia, Wiltshire Music Centre

THE THREE HORSESHOES Frome Rd, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1LA Tel: 01225 865876 All gigs are FREE and start at 9pm EDSEL FURYS 7 August ELECTRIC GUITAR BLUES REVUE 8 August THE WORRIED MEN 9 August

sets out to retrieve family possessions stolen by the Nazi’s 60 years earlier.

MERLIN THEATRE Bath Rd, Frome BA11 2HG Box Office: 01373 465949 www.merlintheatre.co.uk For full listings go to the website.

MATILDA 14 August, 7pm Tickets: £7.50 (Concs: £5) Tim Minchin’s musical masterpiece about a girl who dares to change her destiny features five much-loved songs.

WEST SIDE STORY 20-22 August, 7pm Tickets: £10 (Concs: £7.50) One of the greatest musicals of all time, the dark theme and the focus on social problems still resonate today.

OTHELLO 26 August, 7pm Tickets: £15 (Concs: £10) Othello is the greatest general of Great Escape Family Trail, Lacock Abbey

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his age. A fearsome warrior, loving husband and revered defender of Venice against its enemies.

FROME MEMORIAL THEATRE Christchurch Street West, Frome BA11 1EB Box Office: 01373 462795 www.fromememorialtheatre.org.uk For full listings go to the website.

PETER PAN 6 – 8 August, 7pm & 2pm matinee Tickets: £12 Following on from last year’s award winning trip to Oz, Spellbound will be flying to Neverland this summer.

RULE THE WORLD 22 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50 (Concs: £17.50) Rule The World have been recognised as the number one Take That tribute act in the world.

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FOX PUNCH 11 August THE LONE SHARKS 12 August JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH 13 August RETRO ELECTRO 18 August HIP ROUTE 19 August SHOOTIN THE CROW 20 August BILLY AND THE LOWGROUND 26 August MODEL FOLK 27 August

LACOCK ABBEY

18-20 High St, Warminster, BA12 9AE Box Office: 01985 213891 www.theath.org.uk For full listings go to the website.

Lacock, Wiltshire SN15 2LG Tel: 01249 730459 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock Normal admission applies unless otherwise stated

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (Cert 12A) 12 August, 7.30pm Tickets: £5.50 The stunning Oscar-winning film from the memoir ‘Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen’ by Jane Wilde Hawking.

LACOCK & MAGNA CARTA Until 31 August A small display in the abbey, exploring the history of Lacock’s 1225 Magna Carta, in partnership with Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

UpComING EVENTS AT THE CHEESE & GRAIN SAT 1ST AUG 8pm SAT 8TH AUG 8pm SAT 15TH AUG TBC SUN 20TH SEpT 8pm SUN 27TH SEpT 8pm FRI 2ND oCT 8pm SAT 3RD oCT 8pm THU 8TH oCT 8pm FRI 9TH oCT 8pm SAT 10TH oCT 8pm THU 15TH oCT 7.30pm FRI 16TH oCT

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BAD mANNERS £13 ADV LARRY mILLER £14 ADV CIDER FESTIVAL £TBC JETHRo TULL'S mARTIN BARRE BAND £16 JAZZ GUITAR LEGEND mARTIN TAYLoR £18.50 G2 DEFINITIVE GENESIS £15 pUBLIC ImAGE LTD £26.50 ADV T’pAU £17.50 ADV ABBAmANIA £19.50 CARA DILLoN £19.50 JoANNE SHAW TAYLoR £21.50 KAST oFF KINKS £16 FRomE BLUES RHYTHm & RoCK FESTIVAL £24.50 HAYSEED DIXIE £18.50 BERNIE ToRmE £14.50 SETH LAKEmAN £18

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[ events ESCAPE ARTIST Until 3 January New photography exhibition by Fran Forman in the Fox Talbot Museum gallery.

THE GREAT ESCAPE FAMILY TRAIL Until 1 October Outdoor trail in the Abbey grounds.

50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU’RE 11 ¾ - DISCOVERY DEN Until 28 August Weekday family drop-in activities in the abbey’s Tudor courtyard.

CHEESE & GRAIN 5 The Bridge, Frome BA11 1AR Box Office:: 01373 455420 www.cheeseandgrain.com For full listings go to the website.

LARRY MILLER 8 August, 8pm Tickets: £14 “Wow, he can play” is the standard reaction to a chance encounter with British blues man Larry Miller!

VILLAGE PUMP FRIDAY FOLK Lamb Inn, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge Doors open: 7.30pm OPEN MIC 21 August, 8pm Entrance: £3 Larry Miller, Cheese & Grain

Suite Française (cert 15), Pound Arts Centre

SEEND ACOUSTIC CLUB Rusty Lane, Seend, SN12 6NS www.seendacoustic.org DAN RAZA 5 August Tickets: £4

BRADFORD-ON-AVON FOLK CLUB Cellar Bar, Swan Hotel, 1 Church Street Bradford on Avon BA15 1LN www.boafolkclub.org.uk All gigs are FREE and start at 8pm SINGAROUND 4 & 18 August, 8pm FREE LIGHTGARDEN 11 August Eclectic world influences.

PAUL & NATASHA ROGERS 25 August Father & daughter duo.

OTHERS WEAVERS & DYERS EXHIBITION United Church, Bradford On Avon, BA15 1DD 19 - 23 August, 10am - 4pm Entance: 50p The Wiltshire Gulid of Spinners present exhibits of work from spinning, weaving

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and dyeing, as well as patchwork and knitting. There will also be spinning demonstrations and refreshments.

Email Lesleygreaves52@hotmail.co.uk SUMMER ART EXHIBITION West Barn, Bradford on Avon Tel: 01373 452468 22 & 23 August, 10am - 5.30pm FREE The Holt Thursday Painters’ Art Group will be holding their Summer Exhibition at the West Barn, Bradford on Avon.

GUDGEON GUIDES - WALKING TOURS OF BRADFORD-ON-AVON Every Sunday, 2.30pm Tickets: £6 (Concs: £4) Meet in Westbury Gardens for a two hour tour led by a local Blue Badge Guide.

WILTSHIRE FARMERS MARKETS BRADFORD ON AVON 20 & 30 August DEVIZES 1 August TROWBRIDGE 8 & 22 August WARMINSTER 7 & 21 August

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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.

Beer Garden | Pub Games | Real Log Fires | Parking Next to Bradford on Avon Train Station Frome Road, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1LA

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All the latest news and events from West Wiltshire and beyond!

FROME CHEESE SHOW SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER This year’s Frome Cheese Show is looking for a repeat of last year’s record of over 20,000 visitors, more than 350 trade stands and in excess of 4600 class entries. The show has a friendly, family atmosphere and the aim of the organisers is to create a fun day out with much to see, do and learn.

New for this year, celebrity chef Paul Rankin will be leading cooking demonstrations in the Rangemaster Cookery Theatre. Best known for being one of the longest standing and most successful chefs on Ready Steady

Cook, Paul is not only a Michelin-star award-winning chef, he is also a natural and entertaining speaker.

As the UK’s number one motorcycle display team, the Bolddog Lings team base their show around the world’s largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system. The show features the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders, incorporating the latest heart stopping tricks as usually only seen on TV. The team set the standard 12 years ago and continue to lead the way for all motorcycle display teams.

Winners at last year’s show

The Joseph Peace Fire Stunt Spectacular is a highly original show, blending amazing fire stunts with comedy and audience response in a fusion of modern circus and pantomime fun.

Back by popular demand, Titan the Robot, the intergalactic superstar will perform an array of comedy sketches and routines. There are static and flying birds of prey displays from Ben Potter’s Eagle and Vulture Team, a very amusing display of sheep dogs working with ducks by the Dog and Duck Show. Wylye Valley Pony Club and the much loved Beagles will be there too.

All that and much much more, including over 40 trade stands selling the finest food to try and buy, is promised at this year’s show. Advanced tickets are just £11 for adults, £9 for OAPs, children under 16 £3 and under 5s go free.

• fromecheeseshow.co.uk

DEVIZES OUTDOOR CELEBRATORY ARTS FESTIVAL FORTNIGHT DOCA Festival Fortnight (23August5 September) is proudly presenting a world premiere at its annual International Street Festival on the 30 & 31 August. Equilibrius high wire show is sure to thrill and amaze audiences, taking place as it does on two giant pylons. 8 metres from terra firma, fantastic feats of equilibrium will be performed with daredevil ease.

Equilibrius is just one of the acts to look forward to though. The Street Festival

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is bursting with inspirational shows.

Desperate Men have been receiving rave reviews for their playful, physical and darkly comedic show ‘Slapstick & Slaughter’ which attempts to confront the absurdity of war; Gobbledegook Theatre are on hand to create the best mobile party of the season. Mufti Does Games can’t wait to recruit local crews to play MASSIVE Battleships in their super-sized version of the classic naval guessing game in a show for all, and

don’t miss Ramshacklicious’ comic musical walkabout, with periodic performances for pedestrians.

Also featuring the Picnic in the Park, the infamous Confetti Battle, one of Wiltshire’s largest Carnivals and vibrant fringe events, sponsored by Awdry Bailey & Douglas, Devizes really is the place to be this summer.

• docadevizes.org.uk

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WEDDINGS AT THE CHEESE & GRAIN The Cheese and Grain is Frome’s newest wedding venue and has now been issued a Civil Marriage Licence from Somerset County Council.

The venue has been licensed to perform weddings on the new mezzanine area, a bright and airy space, which can hold 60 people for a ceremony. The hall, cafe and terrace area are perfect for receptions so the Cheese and Grain is a perfect venue for the complete wedding package!

The venue will be promoting weddings at the Cheese and Grain especially for the quieter summer months June September and also January - February when bookings are generally less busy for live music.

“There is already a booking for our first wedding in the diary for September 2016 and we are thrilled” explained Marketing Manager Tracey Rawlins, “We will be working closely with wedding planners Vintage Rose Weddings too so we’ll be able to offer a full bespoke wedding service with preferred suppliers or we can just offer the space to hire for the complete DIY. We think this could be very popular, a town centre venue, with a huge car park in a great quirky popular building in Frome, with space for a very big party! What more can you ask for?”

RIVERFORD WINS ETHICAL PRODUCT OF DECADE A local business is celebrating after winning a hugely prestigious title.

In a national awards ceremony, veg box company Riverford was named the Ethical Product of the Decade at the Observer Ethical Awards. The award, decided by public vote, is designed to honour companies that make it easier for people to live more ethically. Alan and Vicki Mowat, who deliver Riverford veg boxes to families in West Wiltshire said, “We’ve always known our veg boxes are very special.

We’ve a real community of customers in this area – they come to us as they want real food that has been produced with respect. It’s fantastic to have Riverford’s work recognised with such a prestigious award.”

• riverford.co.uk

For further information email office@cheeseandgrain.co.uk or call 01373 455420.

• cheeseandgrain.co.uk

DAUNTSEY’S SCHOOL ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR MERCERS’ LECTURES

Dauntsey’s School has announced an impressive line-up of speakers for the 2015/16 programme of its Mercers’ Lecture series, starting on 11 September. This season, guests will be enlightened and entertained by a range of speakers including a veteran journalist, a former Archbishop of Canterbury and a world famous explorer. Particular highlights include Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Kate Adie, Rt Hon Vince Cable, Rt Hon Lord Desai, Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Williams and Rt Hon Professor Lord Winston.

James Spencer, Master in Charge of Mercers’ Lectures said: “We are thrilled to have such an interesting and varied schedule of speakers this year.

The lectures provide pupils and local people with a great opportunity to

listen and contribute to insights from some leading business and political commentators.” All lectures are free to attend, but please contact the school to book a place.

• dauntseys.org Rt Hon Professor Lord Winston

Alan and Vicki Mowat

KINGSDOWN INVESTS IN NEW EQUIPMENT To complement their team of expert greenkeepers, and to ensure the greens and course at Kingsdown Golf Club are kept in superb condition, management have invested in the latest Toro Triflex 3400 Greens Mower, designed to take precision cutting to a new level. The quality of the greens was demonstrated at a recent club competition when the speed of the greens was measured as almost as fast as those on the European Tour!

This buy brings total investment in equipment for the course in excess of £500,000 in recent years, investment intended to ensure great playing conditions for members and visitors.

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Cinema Under The Stars

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ollowing the enormous success of the inaugural event last summer, Lacock Abbey is once again opening its doors for visitors to enjoy a trip to the cinema under the stars.

This year’s cinema screenings are scheduled to take place over Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September. Guests are invited to take their seats from 7.30pm for picnics with the show starting at 8.30pm. Friday audiences

can enjoy the black and white classic ‘Casablanca’ starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart.

Set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War II, Casablanca remains one of the most popular love stories in film history.

Saturday audiences will see a multiaward winning film that has won critical acclaim across the world, including a 2015 Best Actor Academy Award for Eddie Redmayne, who plays Professor Stephen Hawking in the story of his life ‘The Theory of Everything’. Booking is essential for these screenings, with tickets costing £10 per person, and do bring rugs or low seating with you. To find out more call the Box office on 0844 249 1895 or visit the website.

Mid Somerset Show

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omerset and Wiltshire residents are being invited to the 163rd Mid Somerset Show, the largest FREE agricultural show in the country, on Sunday 16 August.

This year’s show welcomes the popular Sheep Roadshow offering brilliant entertainment and shearing demonstrations throughout the day The usual favourites remain central to the one-day show including livestock, showjumping, vintage vehicles and the countryside ring.

The companion dog show will also be returning again for those who wish to come along on the day with their fourlegged friend to find which dog really does have the waggiest tail in town!

in the area, as well as hosting cookery demonstrations and a cheese auction for visitors to bid for award-winning cheeses to take home at the end of the day.

The South West Cheese Awards will be in the cheese tent for the fifth year, The Food Hall will have some of the showcasing some of the finest cheeses tastiest food and drink from across the

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county and the Rural Craft Area will demonstrations by local craftsmen.

The Mangledwurzels will also be performing at 4pm for those who like to enjoy a cider and some music at the end of the day.

• www.midsomersetshow.org.uk

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Castle Combe Festival & Sportive

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e sure to head on over to Castle Combe Circuit for a wonderful day of two wheeled fun as the Castle Combe Festival & Sportive returns to the Circuit for a fifth year. The Severn Bridge Sportive, run by Andy Cook

Cycling, attracts over 400 riders of all abilities giving them the choice of a 100km or a 100mile route through some of the best countryside the area has to offer with the added bonus of a spectacular ride across the Severn Bridge.

The circuit will host the start and finish of the Sportive as well as the on track festival, which aims to involve all the family with activities such as the lap challenge, the Veteran Cycle Club Display and British Cycling Go Ride.

There will also be a selection of trade stands and exhibitions to browse and enjoy. This year’s chosen charity partner - for the second year running - is Help For Heroes, and they’ll be present at the circuit on the day too. For details see www.castlecombecyclingfestival.co.uk.

Not high octane enough for you? Bank Holiday Monday sees the return of the prancing horses to the Circuit for a day of racing featuring the Ferrari Owners’ Club, the Monoposto Racing Club & as well as the CCRC Championships and Sports Racing Series.

• www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk

BOA Arts Festival 2015

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radford on Avon Arts Festival runs from the 5-19 September with something for everyone; poetry, music, art, photography and craft, with the theme this year being ‘Flower Power’.

One of the highlights of this year’s festival is the Small & Beautiful Art Exhibition, which will give visitors the chance to own a small picture that could have been painted by a famous artist or local gifted amateur. You won’t find out until you buy! The exhibition will be at the new BoA restaurant, The Weaving Shed during the Festival

and there will be 100 or more artworks all for sale at the same price of £10.

Profits to Dorothy House. Any artist that wants to participate just email eakay@gmail.com

numbers at this year’s Bradford on Avon Flower & Produce Show on September 13 (St. Margaret’s Hall), whilst bike enthusiasts are encouraged to join in the BOA Bicycle Trail.

Dig out your psychedelic ties and vintage dresses and take a trip back to the sixties with the band ‘Flower Power’ dancing the night away on September 12 at St. Margaret’s Hall.

Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be - the film Woodstock being shown on the September 11 at same venue.

The End of Summer Party will bring this year’s festivities to an end, taking place in Westbury Gardens on September 19 from 4pm. It promises to be a fantastic finale, with a lantern procession, puppet show, music, food and fabulous lights. This year’s theme to inspire lantern makers will be Bugs and Blooms, in keeping with the Flower Power theme, and there will be workshops every Saturday in Lambs Yard to help make them. For details on the workshops call Kate Nottage on 07967 634978. For full details and how to buy tickets see the website.

Gardeners and horticulturalists are expected in great

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THE CONIGRE

Semington Road, Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6BZ

A 17th Century Grade II listed former farmhouse, The Conigre is a small family-run hotel full of rustic charm and character.

8 individually designed en suite bedrooms | Beautiful mature grounds Convenient access to Melksham town centre | Ideal business & meeting venue A perfect setting for weddings, special celebrations and wakes. +44 (0) 1225 702229 | +44 (0) 7969 801977 | enquiries@theconigre.co.uk | www.theconigre.co.uk

Kevin and Louise Fraser are delighted to welcome you to their charming 19th Century pub. A traditional village pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Bromham.

Food Served all day (12-9pm DAILY)

SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL OUR MENUS At The Greyhound we have a beautiful country garden complete with bouncy castle and toddler toys - weather permitting.

Don’t Miss Our Popular

Steak Nights Every Tuesday. £10 OFF when you buy any 2 steaks (Fillet, Sirloin or Rib Eye)

PLUS SELECTED BOTTLES OF WINE JUST £10

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS & TO BOOK YOUR TABLE

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[ food & drink Farmhouse is the ideal place to enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink, with friendly efficient service whether relaxing with a quiet drink in the beer garden, or dining in the restaurant, it has a great reputation built up over many years.

Throughout August you can enjoy a fantastic offer too. Enjoy two 8oz rump steaks served on the hot stone and a bottle of house wine for just £29.95 – fantastic value! Just mention THE WEST WILTS MAGAZINE when you make a reservation.

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Biddestone Arms

BIDDESTONE ARMS The Green, Biddestone, Nr Chippenham SN14 7DG

Your host at the Biddestone Arms is James Hedges. A chef by trade, his career in the industry began during the 1980s when he was training with the famous Roux brothers in London.

James ensures food is the speciality of the house. With simple, beautifully executed dishes using only the finest quality ingredients (locally sourced where possible) it is no surprise the pub’s great reputation is spreading across the region. As James himself says, “We offer perfect, traditional English pub food, served in a relaxed environment.”

With such pedigree you might be surprised to hear that bargains are The Farmhouse

available; you can enjoy something from the weekday lunch specials menu for less than £10, and with a regularly changing menu there is always something tasty and new to try. Not only that but they also run a loyalty reward card where you can accumulate points for money off future bookings. Result!

From Sparkling Fridays to Steak Nights, you can always enjoy tasty homecooked food in a convivial atmosphere.

The Greyhound

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THE FARMHOUSE

Bromham, Nr Devizes SN15 2HA

Frome Rd, Southwick, Nr Trowbridge BA14 9QD

The Farmhouse Inn is a beautiful 17th century listed building which still retains much of it’s original character, but with 21st century comfort and service. They offer a wide variety of good homecooked food as well as superb real ales and fine wines. The

Summer is a wonderful time to visit The Greyhound in Bromham. Over the summer holidays, when the sun shines, head over with the family and enjoy spending time in their beautiful country garden, which is open all summer. Complete with bouncy castle and toddler toys, it’s a great place to take the kids plus they have a dedicated children’s menu offering healthy homemade options as well as the old favourites.

There is always lots going on at this beautiful village pub. From Sparkling Fridays, where they have great discounts available on sparkling wines and champagnes, to Steak Nights (save £10 when you order any two fillet, sirloin or rib eye steaks), you can always enjoy tasty homecooked food in a convivial atmosphere. Those in the know also have a look on their website, where there are vouchers for food and drink – currently they are offering

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“There are wines at Yapp Brothers that you simply can not find anywhere else.”

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The perfect accompaniment to summer...

CÔTES DE THONGUE: DOMAINE LES FILLES DE SEPTEMBRE ROSÉ 2014 “Classy, quenching, zesty rose that belongs in your fridge all summer long.”

Olly Smith (Daily Mail, 11.05.2015)

Bottle £9.95 Bottle (case) £119.40 Founded in 1969, Yapp Brothers Wine Merchants is widely recognised as the UK’s leading importer of French regional wines and was named Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year for the Loire for the second year running at the International Wine Challenge in July 2014. The company is rated as one of the ‘Top Ten Wine Shops in the UK’ by The Times and ‘Top Ten Online Wine Merchants in the UK’ by The Independent.

Pop in to enjoy a £10 per case collection discount, PLUS a free chilled bottle of Yapp own label white (with your first case* of wine purchased from the shop during August)! *Cases of wine can be mixed, and must be 12 standard 75cl bottles.

01747 860423 | www.yapp.co.uk

Yapp Brothers, Water Street, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6DY Shop Open Monday – Saturday 9am-5pm

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The Three Magpies

Ham Green, Holt, Nr. Bradford on Avon BA14 6PX

Laura & Mark took over The Tollgate Inn free house in 2012. A lovely country inn it offers four real ales, a fantastic wine selection and tasty, well presented food.

Currently The Tollgate is offering a fantastic deal exclusively to our readers – quote WESTWILTS10 when you make your reservation and you’ll receive £10 off your bill when you spend over £40 (or take the voucher on their ad, opposite, with you). And now is a great time to give it a go – their head chef has just devised a brand new summer menu!

01225 782326 | www.tollgateinn.co.uk

THE WESTBROOK INN Westbrook, Nr Bromham SN15 2EE

if you crave fish on Fridays pop over for fish, chips & mushy peas, bread & butter and a pot of tea. For two people it’s just £10. selected bottles of wine at £10. They also have a great special weekday lunch menu, with main meals £7.50 and puddings just £3.50. Great food at great value prices.

01380 850241 | greyhoundbromham.co.uk

THE THREE MAGPIES Sells Green, Seend, Melksham SN12 6RN

This traditional English Wadworth pub offers a great range of real ales and fine wines. It is a homely, happy pub and they have a terrific team of staff waiting to welcome you. The Three Magpies can be found midway between Devizes and Melksham on the main B365 (just a short walk

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from the Kennet and Avon Canal) and it’s well worth the visit, offering excellent seasonal homemade food, seven days a week, lunchtimes and evenings. If you can pop in midweek you can benefit from their special lunch offer – enjoy delicious home cooked food every Monday & Wednesday lunchtime between 12.00-2.30 for only £7 for two courses (not available bank holidays) – that is cracking value! Alternatively if you crave fish on Fridays pop over for fish, chips & mushy peas, bread & butter and a pot of tea. For two people it’s just £10.

01380 828389 | www.threemagpies.co.uk

The Westbrook is a quaint country pub with a warm welcome for couples, families and children. The restaurant serves the homemade and home cooked food from a kitchen with a 5 star hygiene rating. As a free house, they are also able to offer an excellent range of traditional ales, ciders and lagers, including Doom Bar, Butcombe Bitter and guest ales as well as Ashton Press cider. Over the summer there is live music to enjoy too, including an appearance from Gavin Lazarus on Friday 21 August.

Head over in the summer and enjoy your meal in the large garden, and afterwards children can enjoy playing on the swingboats! They have lots of special offers available, with daily lunchtime specials and all the ‘old favourites’ from only £7.95, homemade pies on Thursdays for only £7.50 (served with a choice of mash or chips plus peas and gravy). They also cater for senior citizens and have a voucher offer on their website offering £5 off when you spend £25. Be quick though, it expires on 22 August!

01380 850418 | www.westbrookinn.co.uk

THE

Farmhouse

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Laura & Mark invite you to visit The Tollgate Inn. With exquisite food, real ales and a fantastic wine list we are the perfect destination for any occasion.

We offer a wide variety of good homecooked food, real ales and fine wines.

It’s the ideal place to enjoy food or a drink, with friendly efficient service, in stylish & comfortable surroundings.

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The Farmhouse Inn, Frome Rd, Southwick, Trowbridge BA14 9QD Tel: 01225 764366 | Email: info@farmhousesouthwick.co.uk www.farmhousesouthwick.co.uk

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WESTBROOK INN F R E E H O U S E

A warm welcome awaits...

open 11.30am-3pm & 7pm-11pm Tues to sat, sun 12noon-4pm Closed Mondays (except Bank holiday lunchtimes)

FRIDAY 21 AUGUST: PLAYING LIVE from 8pm

GAVIN LAzARUS

A fantastic entertainer performing feel good pop and rock from 1950’s to the present day!

SUNDAY ROASTS lunches served from noon (Bookings Recommended)

Thursdays is ‘Pie day’... a good selection of homemade pies, peas & mash only £7.50! daily lunChTiMe sPeCials with the old favourites froM only £7.95!

Tel: 01380 850418 | www.westbrookinn.co.uk Westbrook, Bromham, Nr Chippenham SN15 2EE

GREAT TASTING SUMMER MENU

We have a lovely courtyard garden and a NEW boules pitch for the summer.

NOW ALSO OPEN ON MONDAYS & SERVING FOOD ALL DAY SATURDAY The Tollgate Inn, Ham Green, Holt, Wiltshire BA14 6PX

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The George at Woolley The ‘new’ George is open for business, serving everything from morning coffee and breakfasts to lunch and dinner. the place to meet friends, and enjoy a wide range of drinks and bar meals or just a cup of coffee with the morning papers.

Upstairs there are rooms of different shapes and sizes being developed into everything from a dining room for Alex’s changing a la carte menus, and where he will hold his cookery demonstrations on fish and game, to a private meeting or dining room for 12, guest sitting rooms and a Saturday morning kid’s corner (supervised, of course!).

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ver the past few months, these three Georgian houses on Woolley Street in Bradford on Avon have been totally renovated and turned into a warm, friendly pub with something for everyone to enjoy.

Owners Alison Ward-Baptiste and Alex Venables - an award-winning chef who has worked in top establishments from The Savoy to Cliveden and Lucknam Park - were previously at the Tollgate in Holt for 13 years. Now they are creating a community ‘hub’ that offers not only fine dining (while watching Alex at work in his kitchen) but also a convivial bar area for drinks or one dish meals, relaxing sofas for coffee and homemade cakes, and rooms for meetings or private parties.

Alex’s modern menus and snacks are unusual, and full of flavour. Think cockle popcorn meets classic Beef Wellington and light-as-air raspberry souffle. Popular dishes on the menu at the moment include a hotpot of

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The George has undergone a total renovation

market fresh Cornish fish with waxy new potatoes and a basil, tomato and white wine sauce; wafer thin carpaccio of local beef with truffle olive oil and shaved parmesan; omelette Arnold Bennett; Georgian Caesar salad; marbled summer pudding with clotted cream, and allotment gooseberry fool with homemade shortbread. To try them, book a table in the chef’s pantry or the upstairs map room.

Next door, the large bar, with its two open fireplaces, comfortable seating and informal dining tables, will be

Why not drop in for a drink – the team would love to see you. There are plenty of real ales to try, and a fizzing wine list. For more information or to make a reservation just email thegeorgeatwoolley@gmkail.com or call 01225 8656550.

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The informal dining room Enjoy a pint of local real ale

Alex’s modern menus and snacks are unusual, and full of flavour. Think cockle popcorn meets classic Beef Wellington and light-as-air raspberry souffle.

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Meet the Chef

DAVID PHILPOTT is the chef patron at The New Inn in Westwood. Originally from Broadstairs in Kent, he has previously worked under the likes of Marco Pierre White and Tom Kerridge. The New Inn offers a comfortable, welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and a newly refurbished garden that’s ideal for al fresco dining.

What was your first job in catering?

My first job was washing up when I was 15 back home in Broadstairs, and I trained at Thanet College.

What was the first dish you mastered?

Dressed crab, from going out on friend’s fishing boat. Picking and cooking freshly caught crab was a great experience.

Do you have any favourite local suppliers?

The local farmers’ market in Frome. I have been going every Wednesday since we took over back in 2012. The

For summer, my favourite dish is the seared tuna steak. It’s served with a classic niçoise salad & is fresh, light & very colourful. market has fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products and good quality game supplies as well.

What is your favourite dish on the menu?

For summer, my favourite dish is the seared tuna steak. It’s served with a classic niçoise salad and is fresh, light and very colourful.

When you get a day off, which local pubs and restaurants do you like visiting?

I probably say this a lot but Thai Barn is still my favourite place to go. Delicious and fresh Thai food, nice atmosphere and service with a smile.

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When you cook for friends, what’s on the menu?

It depends on who I’m cooking for, but I love cooking seafood, shellfish is my speciality.

What’s your favourite kitchen gadget?

My Microplane® grater, it’s essential given the amount of herbs, spices, garlic and chilli I like to use.

And your guilty pleasure?

There are a few but at the moment I can’t resist cheese and chilli toasties.

To make a reservation at The New Inn call 01225 863123.

• www.thenewinnwestwood.co.uk

BEAUTIFUL AWARD-WINNING VILLAGE PUB

biddestone arms

Fine Dining & Country Pub

•Award-Winning British Pub Menu • Finest Cask Ales • Superb Wines • Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Winner 2014 & 2015 01249 714377 | www.biddestonearms.co.uk | The Green, Biddestone, Nr Chippenham SN14 7DG

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eat the

seasons Keeping you in the know as to what is coming into season each month is Neil Mortimer from Lovejoys Wholesale...

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ummer is in full flow! Probably the best month for local produce with an abundance of crops coming to fruition - without a doubt the best crops in August are runner beans - tender - perfectly formed and delicious as can be! For many of us it is a favourite at this time of year. They

without a doubt the best crops in August are runner beans - tender - perfectly formed and delicious as can be! have such a short season so make the most of them.

For all of you chutney makers don’t forget you can use all the old tough pods

left at the end of the growing season to make runner bean chutney, so chat up anyone you know with an allotment just give them a jar of chutney and they will be happy!

This month is the last for the best of the broad beans, but you can still take advantage of the new season potatoes, beetroot, baby carrots and fresh peas.

Courgettes are plentiful now with the round and yellow varieties becoming more and more popular. Don’t forget the good old fashioned marrow either - it’s much neglected these days. Stuff one with mince, peppers, onion etc and put in the oven for about an hour.

Lovely! A childhood memory is of a marrow cut into rounds and then put

on the plates with peas in the middle.

Very pretty and, most importantly, delicious!

Making their first appearance this month are curly kale, cavolo nero and purple and orange cauli!

The best English fruits to eat this month are strawberries, raspberries, Victoria plums and from the continent, peaches and nectarines. For any foragers out there the humble blackberry is starting to ripen too.

As always you can email me (neil@lovejoyswholesale.com) with any questions you may have about seasonality and availability.

Neil @lovejoysuk Find out more at www.lovejoyswholesale.com

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recipes ]

A TALE OF

Add a little extra oomph to your cooking this August with these delivious Indian-inspired creations. As usual they come courtesy of Waitrose...

CHICKEN TIKKA & GREEN PEPPER KARAHI

Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 6 chicken thigh fillets, cubed 300g pack The Spice Tailor Original Tikka Masala Kit (contains spices and sauce mixes) 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 green peppers, deseeded & cubed 200ml chicken stock 4 medium tomatoes, quartered 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

4 mini naan breads, to serve Method Heat the sunflower oil in a wok and cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned. Next add in the spices, onion and green peppers and stir-fry for a further 3–4 minutes.

Stir in the base sauce, lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

Serves 4

Add the main sauce, chicken stock and tomatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened but still holding their shape and the chicken is completely cooked through with no pink meat.

Divide between 4 serving dishes, scatter over the coriander and serve with naan breads and/or rice and mango chutney if you wish.

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & DHAL PILAFF Serves 2

Ingredients 1 cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 carrots, diced ½ tsp ground turmeric / curry powder 1 tsp cumin seeds Zest and juice 1 lemon 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, chopped 2 tbsp curry paste 150g red split lentils 1.2 litres vegetable stock 300g long grain rice Coriander leaves, to serve

Makes 12 Samosas

Ingredients 1 large carrot, trimmed & thickly sliced 1 small swede, peeled and cubed 1 parsnip, trimmed and thickly sliced 100g frozen peas 3 tbsp groundnut oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1–2 tbsp medium curry powder 1 tsp cumin seeds 28g pack fresh coriander, chopped 270g pack Jus-Rol filo sheets 4 tbsp natural yogurt 2 tbsp mint sauce Method Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Boil the root veg in a pan of water for 10 minutes until just cooked through. Drain thoroughly and then cut into small cubes. Boil the peas in for a minute and drain thoroughly. Heat half the oil

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in a frying pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and starting to brown. Add the root vegetables and cook for a further couple of minutes until golden. Stir in the curry powder and cumin and cook for a further minute. Stir in the peas, coriander and seasoning.

Brush a sheet of filo with oil then fold in half. Cut in half across the diagonal to give two triangles. Place a large spoonful of the filling on one end of a triangle of pastry and fold over to cover the filling then keep folding until you have a triangular parcel. Pinch the edges together to seal. Repeat to make 12 samosas. Place on a dampened baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Serve with the yogurt mixed with the mint sauce.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the curry paste, lentils and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in the rice, cover and cook for a further 10–12 minutes until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Spoon the dhal pilaff into bowls and top with the roasted vegetables. Scatter over the coriander leaves and serve.

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ROOT VEGETABLE SAMOSAS WITH MINT RAITA

Method Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Place the cauliflower, carrots, turmeric (or curry powder), cumin seeds, lemon juice and 1 tbsp of the sunflower oil in a large bowl and gently toss together.

Spread out on a large baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden brown.

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The Lock Inn Café

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Home of the famous Boatman’s Breakfast since 1990, and offering a vast lunch, snack and evening menu, canalside garden, good beer, wines & coffee. Our Kitchen is open All Day, Every Day.

Top quality bikes, accessories and spares, including a great range of second hand bikes are all available at Bradford on Avon’s premier bike shop.

Service and repairs by fully qualified mechanics.

Lower Wharf, Frome Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1LE

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Widbrook barns

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Self contained rooms in newly converted stone barns. Family suites & self catering available.

Traditional Marquee Weddings, Gypsy Caravan Stays & Private Dining.

Bike & Canoe Hire on the Kennet and Avon Canal. High quality bikes, trailers, canoes and all the family needs for a day messing about out along the level and traffic free canal towpath.

Widbrook House & Barns, Widbrook, Bradford on Avon BA15 1UD

Based at TT Cycles

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The Tollgate Inn Based in Holt, this award-winning pub is proud to be a proper country inn.

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ince taking over the helm of this freehouse in August 2012, owners Laura and Mark have gone about transforming it into a real community pub. With comfortable letting rooms, a bar serving real ales and a restaurant prioritising locally sourced seasonal food they have won the hearts and minds of locals and visitors alike. So much so they were runners up in Best Country Pubs in Bath at the Bath Food Awards 2014, are a Pick of the Pubs in the Good Pub Guide and feature in the Michelin Guide for 2014/15.

Laura and Mark’s plans for The Tollgate are now nearing completion with the opening of a two bedroom holiday cottage and a new boules pitch, which is already proving a great attraction.

Mark commented, “All we’ve wanted to do with The Tollgate since taking over is to return it to being a village pub that our customers can be proud of.

Hopefully we are doing just that, and

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The refurbished garden has speakers that play ambient music throughout the day and evening

providing a wonderful environment for visitors to the area at the same time. We are delighted to now be open seven days a week too!

afternoon and evening sun. We invite everyone to come and try the delicious summer menu devised by our new head chef!”

“In recent months we’ve put a lot of effort into The Tollgate’s exterior. It was an area that had been a bit neglected.

Every Friday throughout the summer we’ve been having live music and a barbecue in the evenings, and that has been great fun. The boules pitch is showing itself to be a great success too. it is all part of making The Tollgate a wonderful place to spend time in the

• www.thetollgateinn.co.uk

Laura and Mark’s plans for The Tollgate are now nearing completion with the opening of a two bedroom holiday cottage and a new boules pitch, which is already proving a great attraction.

ENJOY £10 OFF AT THE TOLLGATE INN

when you spend £40 or more!

Quote WESTWILTS10 when you make your reservation, or when ordering. Alternatively present this coupon. Offer runs until 15.09.15 You will always find a good pint of real ale on tap

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Welcome to the Glove Factory Glove Factory Studios’ recent expansion means they can now offer 20 additional studio spaces to businesses looking to grow...

The bright and generous workspaces provide studio offices for vibrant businesses who want to grow in a supportive and professional environment.

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love Factory Studios recently added 20 new stunning studio spaces to its existing workspace complex of affordable flexible lets on serviced studio offices and desk spaces.

A bespoke workspace for thinkers, creators and doers, Glove Factory Studios is made up of thriving start-ups, creative entrepreneurs and independent professionals who feed on an interactive atmosphere, these businesses benefit from 1Gb fibre with 100Mb up & download speeds, business networking events, supper clubs and a wonderful 100 seat café run by Sam’s Kitchen.

“We are absolutely delighted to be extending what we offer here at Glove Factory Studios.” Says owner Nick Kirkham. “As well as the additional stunning studios, we are really excited about a new programme of cultural and business events we are rolling out this year. With our new 1Gb fibre, ample free parking, professional service and lakeside setting we are committed to providing the very best working environment for small, creative and vibrant businesses, in our unique lakeside setting.”

With good connections to the M4, A4, A350 and mainline trains, Glove Factory Studios is situated in Holt

business ] near Bradford on Avon. The bright and generous workspaces provide studio offices for vibrant businesses who want to grow in a supportive and professional environment. Studio spaces range from 100 to 1000sqft and are available on a range of terms to suit your needs, from virtual office services to longer term leases.

The courtyard facing first floor studios open onto shared balcony with stunning views of the lakes and surrounding area. All within a secure premise with private car parking, bike racks, a managed reception and business support services.

The meeting rooms and extended venues are available for hire and there are break out spaces for informal networking to spark opportunities between like-minded studio holders.

Studio members are able to take lunch breaks around the lakes; walk through the fields; play a game of tennis or attend an event. Regular business networking events, cultural events, workshops and Glove Factory Supper Clubs, are detailed on the website too.

If you would like to find out more please contact Tanja or Philippa on 01225 784080 or by email info@glovefactorystudios.com.

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Enjoy The Great Atmosphere At

The Organ Inn After a long day what could be better than a warm welcome, a convivial atmosphere and a glass of something you fancy?

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REAL ALES & CIDERS (Find us in The Good Beer Guide)

~~~~~~~~~~ FRIDAY 11 & SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

BEER FESTIVAL At least 16 different ales, 11 ciders and perrys showcasing the best of local and national breweries. FREE ENTRY

CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year 2014!

Tel: 01985 211777 | OVER 21s | www.theorganinn.co.uk 49 high st, warminster, wiltshire ba12 9aq (just a 5 minute walk from the railway station) OPEN 4pm-12midnight monday to friday, 12noon-12midnight saturday, 4pm-11pm sunday

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AGRA RESTAURANT 32 East St, Warminster The Agra Restaurant offers a causal, affordable take on modern authentic Indian cuisine. Established for over 30 years, it offers unprecedented service and quality.

Tuesday to Saturday, to browse the impressive stock of Victorian and Edwardian mirrors, which have all been lovingly and sympathetically restored to the highest standards. There are plenty to choose from.

available and orders only have to be £20 or over, any mix of products. Just call to discuss your requirements and for advice as they have weekly special offers. This week it’s 3 packs of homemade sausages for £10, any flavours.

01985 218933 | www.annabellesgiltshop.co.uk

01985 213052 | www.cjrobbins.co.uk

They are located on East Street, where a warm welcome awaits. Customers receive excellent service, value for money, and an exquisite menu that includes traditional and modern dishes, with chicken, lamb, duck, seafood and vegetarian options. You are sure to save towards your drink too as they offer a BYOB (alcohol only) facility, and no corkage charge.

01985 212713 | www.agrarestaurant.com Agra

CJ Robbins

ANNABELLE’S GILT SHOP 3 Silver St, Warminster This small family run business was established in 1995 is this year celebrating 20 years of trading. Based in Silver Street, Annabelle’s employ traditional methods in the restoration of picture frames and mirrors. They are also highly skilled in the restoration of oil paintings offering cleaning, re-touching, varnishing and re-lining, as well as the highest levels of service.

As well as restoration, you are invited to pop into their shop, which is open

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COIFFURE

76 Market Place, Warminster CJ Robbins butchers has been a fixture in Warminster for over 30 years. Chris Robbins and his staff use tried and tested methods of butchery that have passed down through two generations.

19 Market Place, Warminster Coiffure has just opened their latest hair salon in Warminster. As an established brand Coiffure has an evitable reputation for delivering the highest standards in hair care; all stylists undertake a rigorous selection process to ensure only the best become members of the team. As a Paul Mitchell Exclusive salon Coiffure boasts two members of the acclaimed PM Art Team participating in national hair shows, events, and being responsible for training other stylists throughout the UK.

If you are planning a barbecue this summer don’t forget them – they have a full range of products to sizzle on the griddle. They make a lot of items on site and are always inventing extra special cuts to please all. They have coatings and sauces to add extra flavour to the local meats, fully assured and with full traceability.

If you have a large party why not consider their Hog Roast service?

A roasted hog may just be the way to reunite family and friends or that group from work who never see each other anymore!

Their price structure is very competitive, easily matching some larger outlets, and the quality is already known. Free refrigerated delivery to the local areas is

Business owner Ian says, “The whole team are very excited about our new salon in Warminster. We believe we offer something very special and unique to our clients. Not only do we offer unrivalled hairdressing and world class service we also insist on extras you may not normally find”.

Coiffure embraces the latest technology offering clients online booking, either through their website or their app, SMS reminders and an

ANNABELLE’S GILT SHOP WARMINSTER

We are a small family run business offering...

• Victorian & Edwardian frames and furniture • Professional restoration using traditional materials • Antique picture & mirror frames Open Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pm

T: 01985 218 933

3 Silver Street, Warminster BA12 8PS

www.annabellesgiltshop.co.uk

C.J. ROBBINS PURVEYOR OF QUALITY MEATS & POULTRY

We’re a traditional butcher that’s proud to serve the finest British meats.

If you are planning a party or BBQ come & see us for our great value meat packs.

We have a selection of tasty specialist coatings & marinades especially for the BBQ! tel: 01985 213052 | www.cjrobbins.co.uk 76 Market Place, Warminster BA12 9AW

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Con-tempo Furniture

01985 215808 | www.coiffurehair.co.uk.

CON-TEMPO FURNITURE Crusader Park, Bath Road, Warminster Con-Tempo Furniture has established itself as one of Wiltshire’s premier interior furnishing stores, carrying a wide choice of high quality oak and painted furniture all manufactured in their own Warminster-based factory on Crusader Park.

Much of Con-Tempo’s success can be attributed to the fact that that they are able to offer a bespoke ‘Made To Measure’ service for most of their ranges, which of course most retailers are unable to do these days because almost all furniture is imported.

Con-Tempo take great pride in their heritage and reputation for offering a wide and comprehensive selection of beautifully designed furniture complemented by contemporary and traditional sofas and armchairs which are also proudly and lovingly manufactured here in the UK. The showrooms are open 9am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, why not call by for a coffee and discover what they have to offer?

in George Street, Warminster. They have one of the largest collections of readymade frames in the area, as well a fully equipped instant and next day printing lab. Another great success over the last few years has been their web kiosk, where customers can upload pictures to print on their professional printing equipment for as little as 15p per print.

Kitchens, custom made in Germany.

The latest solid quartz, acrylic and timber worktops are stocked too. If you are looking for a change but need some ideas as to what you could do, or even if you know exactly what you are looking for, give the team a call - Homemaker pride themselves on giving a good reliable local service at very competitive prices.

01985 213376 | www.davidwiltshire.co.uk

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01985 213222 | www.con-tempofurniture.co.uk

DAVID WILTSHIRE PHOTOGRAPHY 14 George St, Warminster David Wiltshire Photography has over 40 years experience in the ever changing world of photography. David Wiltshire started the business in 1971 having previously worked for a large photographic business in Oxford.

As you might expect, they specialize in wedding photography, but that’s not all. As well as that they also carry out school and military photography, PR and product work.

The shop (and studio) is located

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Homemaker

HOMEMAKER 5-6 George St, Warminster Homemaker is a family owned company supplying kitchens and electrical appliances from all the major manufactures from their three shops in Warminster, Shaftesbury and Bath.

Homemaker is probably best known in the area for their British made kitchens by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Quantum as well as their Hacker

10 High St, Warminster Imaginative, diverse and creative, The Little Flower Co. has blossomed into a reputable and successful local business ready to help with all your floristry needs. The business started in 2007 with the Frome shop and in 2010 they spread their wings and opened in Warminster where they have grown from strength to strength. As well as the two stores, they also offer online shopping with many beautiful gift available to choose from the comfort of your home. It’s always worth popping in though as the shops shops carry many gift ideas, plants all their usual expertise and advice.

The company has an excellent

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[ shopping reputation and passion for their wedding work, providing ideas for any budget and style, with many items to hire too. From a castle wedding to a simple bouquet and buttonholes they are able to help and guide you.

Sympathy tributes looking for a 3D design to a simple rose – they can help, priding themselves on quality, stylish and perfectly presented flowers with a prompt, reliable and friendly service.

Visit the website and their Facebook page to have a look at some of their work, and if you have any questions they’ll be more than happy to help and assist in any way they can……. there really isn’t much they can’t do with flowers!

catch some rays and enjoy some good conversation – it was CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year 2014 after all! Pop over on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September and you’ll also be able to enjoy the fun of their annual beer festival!

departments over three floors, covering: kitchenware, DIY, ironmongery, tools, electrical, gardening, camping, locks and key cutting, sugarcraft, gifts, and also its famous Christmas shop.

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As an independent firm, they are renowned for their helpful and cheerful staff - many of whom have been in the shop between 10 and 25 years - their ability to solve problems, and being able to source unusual items quickly.

Pop in and have a browse.

S L CORDEN & SONS 4 High St, Warminster The shop was first established as Hadens Ironmongery early in the 19th Century and was taken over by Sydney Corden in 1880. The shop is now part of the ‘Blue Plaque’ Trail in Warminster, set up by the Warminster Civic Trust to highlight outstanding buildings of interest in the town - the basic building dates back to the 14th Century.

01985 212115

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15 George St, Warminster The summer months in a lot of industries are usually pretty tough.

Children breaking up from school and 01985 2165870 | www.thelittleflowerco.uk Every owner since the remaining having to juggle work, cover for the brother, Charles Corden, died in 1978 kids and getting away creates many THE ORGAN INN has carried on the name of the shop distractions for the average family.

49 High St, Warminster Thinking about furniture, sofas etc is After a day out shopping in Warminster, unchanged and it has become a tradition in the town. Sue Fraser bought traditionally left until September. At what could be better than a cosy old SofaCo Plus they try to entice you with fashioned bar where you can rest weary Cordens in 2007 and drafted in family friend and local businessman Dan Keene some unique and amazing products at limbs and get some refreshment? to help manage the shop. Dan, who has prices that can’t be repeated.

The Organ Inn on the High Street is fond memories of working at Cordens open Monday to Friday from 4pm to as a Saturday boy, now runs his own Now nearly six years old, SofaCo Plus Midnight, on Saturday from Midday business, The Organ Inn, in the High has been enjoying a busy summer so to Midnight and on Sundays 4pm to Street. When Sue purchased the store far, with orders for Fama’s funky sofas 11pm and serves three everchanging it was very run down and she and Dan and chairs and Alpine’s sumptuous beers of various strength and styles leather sofas. Artwork and accessories and their own beer ‘Organ Bitter’ at 4%. spent five years building it back up to its previous standard and reputation, have been leaving the walls/shelves, There’s also a selection of fizzy ciders, making way for new vibrant products real ciders and perrys. With a sun trap of which she still endeavours to enhance for the end of summer. Pop into their a courtyard it makes for a great spot to today. Cordens currently operates 10 SL Corden & Sons

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[ shopping boutique showroom on George Street and enjoy a leisurely look around gathering ideas and inspiration. Owner Tom O’Hare says, “We don’t do the ‘hard sell’ but if you like what you see, and we can offer you a deal, then everyone is happy. Come and see us over the summer, have a cup of coffee and enjoy a look around. We look forward to seeing you soon.”

For over 25 years, Webbs has been based in the local area and has helped people get onto the road and away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. The company has branches in Warminster, Salisbury and Reading all boasting a wide range of new and pre-owned motorhomes and caravans to buy.

Inside their store you’ll find a huge range of scarves with prices ranging from £3.99 to £25, the biggest sellers are the huge £6.99 scarves that can be used as sarongs in the summer.

Washbags are proving very popular particularly Shruti bags and fun and colourful Casey Rogers collection (pictured); they make perfect practical presents. With In addition to sales, 01985 847031 | www.sofaco.co.uk over 5000 lines Webbs also has it is well worth a NCC approved SUGAR PLUM visit to find a gift workshops at each 4 Silver St, Warminster that is different of its branches for “The problem with spending lots on Witham House Designs and special! children’s clothes is that they grow out of essential maintenance, repairs and modifications for both things in five minutes!” says Sugar Plum 01985 220122 | www.withamhousedesigns.co.uk owner Tina Holton. “It often puts you off caravans and motorhomes. From BBQs buying something too expensive as they to toilet chemicals their fully stocked Warminster Flower & accessory shops are brimming with just don’t get the wear out of it. That’s Vegetable Show all you need for holidaying in the big where buying ‘nearly new’ items comes 5 September, 1pm–4.30pm outdoors. Find Webbs Warminster on into its own. We sell pre-loved clothes Crusader Park opposite Sydenham’s. that are beautifully made, look as good For all you green-fingered enthusiasts, The friendly team can help you find the as new but which cost a fraction of the floral artists and domestic gods and motorhome of your dreams, make sure price – ideal for thrifty mums and dads.” goddesses, the second Warminster your caravan or motorhome is summer Flower & Vegetable Show will be As well as clothing you’ll also find some ready and safe to hit the road or help held at Warminster Civic Centre on you find all your leisure essentials in the beautiful personalized towels, aprons, Saturday 5 September, giving you shop. Pop along today and see what swim bags and bibs that make ideal the opportunity to showcase your Webbs has to offer. presents. Pop in to take a closer look. many talents. By popular demand Sewing lessons for kids and mums alike 01985 212222 | www.webbsmotorcaravans.co.uk the schedule has been extended this are coming soon too. Contact Tina for year to include photography. There further details. are 100 classes spread across the 07896 535444 | Find them on Facebook following categories:

WEBBS CARAVANS Crusader Park, Bath Road, Warminster The summer is here and it’s time to start thinking about those last minute breaks away, so where better to start than at Webbs?

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For over 25 years, Webbs has been based in the local area and has helped people get onto the road and away from the stresses and strains of everyday life.

WITHAM HOUSE DESIGNS 4 Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster Witham House Designs is now in its third year in Warminster. The ranges are changing all the time as the owners discover what appeals to the people of Warminster. The Sophie Allport collection keeps growing and ranges from beautiful everyday bags in Sophie’s classic designs to children’s oilcloth aprons and lunchboxes in his and her designs.

A. Best exhibit B. Vegetable C. Novelty vegetable D. Flower E. Pot plant F. Floral art G. Domestic H. Children’s I. Photography The show’s schedule can be picked up from the Civic Centre, local florists, garden centres and shops, or can be downloaded from the Warminster Town Council website.

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Are you App for a Tree Quest?

Visitors to Westonbirt Arboretum this summer can have a more interactive experience with their new TreeQuests App.

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estonbirt Arboretum is inviting visitors to take part in a new digital quest around the internationally renowned site, which will help them to get closer to the tree collection in a different way with information at their fingertips.

The team at the Forestry Commission’s National Arboretum hope to encourage families to explore the fantastic tree collection digitally through the launch of their new app, TreeQuests, which is activated by 50 trigger beacons that have been fitted to some of the arboretum’s 15,000 trees and connect to the app.

Launching during w/c 3 August, the free app enables adventurers to create their own quest through the Old Arboretum, dog friendly Silk Wood or for really committed explorers, the whole arboretum, offering a number of interactive challenges along the route.

Users can discover more about the fascinating world of trees at Westonbirt by customising their own adventures and following the clues, allowing them to explore the arboretum on or off paths – making the app accessible for everyone.

Once visitors have solved the clues and found the next tree on the trail, the trigger beacons will send out an

alert and award a virtual silver medal. To win a gold medal, adventurers must complete a challenge, such as building a bushcraft tower, working out the age of trees and competing in photo challenges. After completing the quest the app will create a virtual arboretum, where users will be rewarded with a wealth of knowledge about the trees they’ve tracked down.

Ben Oliver, Learning and Participation Manager at the National Arboretum, said:

Users can discover more about the fascinating world of trees at Westonbirt by customising their own adventures

“We’re really excited to launch TreeQuests, and looking forward to seeing adventurers scouring the arboretum to find the trail trees and win their virtual medals. It’s a great way to use technology creatively to encourage families and young adults to discover our trees in a fun and interactive way. We hope they will take away a new fact or two from their visit and find new trees around our collection. If you’re up for the challenge, then join us at Westonbirt and download our new app!”

TreeQuests will work on both iOS and Android devices, and operates without wifi once the app is downloaded on to a phone. Users simply turn on Bluetooth to start their app adventure.

Download TreeQuests for free from the App Store, Google Play and the Welcome Building at Westonbirt. Find out more on the website.

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Find the heart of your home Leekes in Melksham can design and install a kitchen to your exact specifications, something they did to great effect with recent clients Matt and Alethea Mizen.

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hen Matt and Alethea Mizen embarked upon their new kitchen from Leekes, it represented the final element of a lengthy home improvement project and the couple were keen to establish their new room as the social hub of the home; a practical, versatile and stylish area where they could spend time with family and friends.

“After several years of house renovation the kitchen was the final part to complete” recalls Alethea, “and it’s lovely to be able to come home and relax and enjoy the heart of our home”.

The project entailed working alongside Leekes’ expert designers to create a kitchen that would provide just the right mix of style and practicality – including specific lifestyle features that met the couple’s requirements.

With an island at the top of their priority list, the couple decided on a classic monochrome colour scheme for their cabinets and worktops. The sleek and stylish Sheraton Mattonella white gloss cabinets complements the two colour quartz worktops – a classic combination that will stand the test of time.

Another key factor in the design process was to incorporate the latest innovation and so, after taking into consideration the daily tasks that need to be completed (such as cooking, cleaning and washing) integrated appliances such as the fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven were selected for a space-saving and seamless finish. Then, to add the gadget factor the couple chose the Neff automatic bean to cup coffee

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Alethea sits in her specially designed window seat

The kitchen comes complete with an integrated coffee machine

machine, with Matt enthusing, “I love all the gadgets and am thrilled with the integrated coffee machine.”

Combining functional with softer ambient lighting created the right illumination for an alluring living space - and with the open plan kitchen now the primary entertaining centre (as well as a practical space within the home), it was important to the couple to select practical yet stylish options. “I love the window seat that was designed for me as I can sit back and watch the boys playing outside - and it makes such a good serving hatch in the summer!” comments Alethea.

The design blends style with functionality

Crafted with quality, innovation and style, a kitchen from Leekes is truly unique. With an extensive choice of cabinet styles and finishes, versatile storage solutions, durable worktops and the latest sinks, taps, appliances and accessories the essential ingredients for your perfect kitchen are here - under one roof. Arrange a free design appointment with one of their designers and discover the possibilities.

To book a kitchen design appointment contact 0333 222 4120 or go online to kitchens.leekes.co.uk.

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A One Stop Shop From simple touches to give your room a makeover to a complete interior overhaul, Perfect Rooms can help. consultation in your own home and follow up with suggestions for colour schemes, fabrics , carpets and accessories if required. If you want a classic look they can help with that, or they can advise on how to keep up with the latest interior looks. “2015 has seen some interesting new trends emerge.” says Sue. “Gold has come back into fashion hugely, it’s perfect for giving a room that opulent, luxurious feel. Another key trend is wildlife and nature. Ferns and leaf prints are everywhere, and wildlife fabrics and wallpaper look particularly great in country homes. ‘Greige’ meanwhile is still hugely popular, and of course it is a natural fit with some of the monochrome looks we’re seeing too.

But if you prefer colour we have that in abundance too with rich velvet blues and purples. There is so much variety in design at the moment that there really is something for everyone.”

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hen 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,

As well as a place to browse and shop for furnishings and textiles, Perfect Rooms offer a full room design service too.

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So if your rooms are looking less than perfect, and could do with a little TLC lamps, accessories and more. We also then give Sue and her friendly team supply wallpaper and fabric from a call on 01249 716445. Even better, leading suppliers such as Sanderson, they are currently in the middle of their Harlequin, Romo, James Brindley, Anna summer sale, so there are great bargains French and Art of the Loom. to be had across the showroom!

Harlequin Leaf Collection

“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 in front of the showroom too!”

As well as a place to browse and shop for furnishings and textiles, Perfect Rooms offer a full room design service too, which includes an initial

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With the help of Allsop Carpets & Flooring create your own beautiful Amtico masterpiece under your feet!

uring the last 25 years, Allsop Carpets & Flooring have strived to deliver the highest quality and service. They have their own team of polite and friendly fitters who provide a first class fitting service. If you pop into their Frome showroom you will see an extensive range of flooring including Amtico, marmoleum, wood, laminate, sisal, coir, wool and synthetic carpets as well as rugs and remnants.

Allsop source their flooring from the best British manufacturers, including Amtico Flooring

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Allsops has an extensive range of Amtico samples, including patterns, borders and motifs so you can create a truly unique floor.

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With an extensive range of carpets suitable for domestic and commercial

With an extensive range of carpets suitable for domestic and commercial markets, they can provide you with samples to match your style and budget markets, they can provide you with samples to match your style and budget, whether you require a twist, loop, velvet or saxony pile carpets in wool, synthetic or a mix of both.

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Specialising in all things natural, in Allsop’s showroom they have a large selection of many natural floorings including sisal, sea-grass, coir and jute.

Another hard natural flooring suitable for all areas including kitchens and bathrooms is marmoleum, which is made from 97% natural, raw materials.

WOOD & LAMINATE

A variety of wood and laminates are on display to choose from including, engineered and solid woods using both oak and bamboo. These hardwearing and stylish boards are available in many different finishes.

Find the Allsop Carpets & Flooring showroom at Corner Garage, Christchurch Street West, where there is free undercover parking, or call 01373 463866 for further information.

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Get In the Swing

Bowood Driving Range & Academy Course is the perfect place to learn golf, practice your skills or lower your handicap.

Enjoy a round of golf on Bowood’s award-winning course

professional teaching staff, who offer a selection of golf lessons to suit all, you could be the next Rory Mcilroy!

To find out more about Bowood’s refurbished driving range, the new range membership scheme or for general golfing enquiries call the pro shop on 01249 823881 or email proshop@bowood.org.

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he driving range at Bowood is a beautiful, tranquil place to practice or learn your golf skills. It sits next to the 3 hole Academy course making it easy to follow a session of hitting balls with a few leisurely holes or a more intense short game session.

The range has been recently fully re-furbished with new hitting mats in all bays, new carpet tiles throughout and new high quality Srixon Balls. The striking timbers of the covered part of the range have been re-stained and the whole place is looking lovely.

There is a new ball dispensing machine that enables you to bulk buy at discounted rates on a rechargeable card and a huge set of new ball baskets.

If you are looking to play a full game of golf rather than practise, then a round on Bowood’s 18 hole championship course is a great prospect for all levels

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of golfer and is not as pricey as you may think! Play this summer from only £20 for a twilight round, from £50 at peak time or enjoy a peak fourball from just £160 during the week.

If you are more than the occasional golfer, then Bowood also offers an exciting range of membership options.

From full individual membership at £108 per month, to off-peak joint membership for couples, which is available from only £83.25 per month and even junior membership from just £13.50 per month. With the help of their strong and award winning team of

If you are looking to play a full game of golf rather than practise, then a round on Bowood’s 18 hole championship course is a great prospect for all levels of golfer

The newly refurbished driving range Glorious views from the 17th

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...And Relax

Offering relaxation, luxury and a family friendly environment, The Spa at Woolley Grange has it all, and a new loyalty scheme too!

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ituated next to the 350 year old surroundings of the Woolley Grange Hotel, this modern 5 year old spa building enjoys views over a beautiful walled garden. The Spa at Woolley Grange fuses a family friendly environment, relaxation with a variety of treatments to complement your mind, body and soul. With fantastic facilities that include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, family changing facilities and much more, they strive to dovetail luxury and family life.

Whether it is a home-from-home experience you are looking for, with a membership, or a relaxed but professional spa where you can pop in

With busy lifestyles in mind the Spa now offers treatments and spa days until 8pm on Thursdays for regular treatments you can find it here. The team offer nothing but the highest of quality when carrying out a variety of treatments from comfort zone, Mama Mio and VOYA.

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The new loyalty scheme allows you to enjoy a variety of treatments and receive your 6th treatment free.

Late Night Thursdays

With busy lifestyles in mind the Spa now offers treatments and spa days until 8pm on Thursdays, whether it is a relaxing or rejuvenating experience you are looking for, their specialised therapists can accommodate your every need.

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All of this can be enjoyed at your leisure with a tailored personal or family membership to suit your needs or with a variety of relaxing spa days.

Of course all of it is available if you stay at the hotel. For more information contact the Spa on 01225 865979. • www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk

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Nivea Kids Pocket Size Sunblock £5.50 Fits in your handbag so you won’t get caught out if the sun does make an appearance.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 £5.19 A good, multipurpose balm for soothing insect bites, sunburn, chapping, grazes, cuts and any skin soreness.

Beauty Bay The Collection Detangling Brush £5 Thoroughly detangles adult’s and children’s hair after a day in the pool or at the beach. Easy to rinse out too.

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Ole Henriksen Truth To Go Wipes £6 Ideal for camping, long car journeys and/or flights, these can remove make up and they leave your skin cleansed and hydrated.

Nivea In-Shower Body Moisturiser £3.55 A great holiday option when space in your wash bag is at a premium.

Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter Exotic Coconut £5 Loaded with aloe vera and a rich moisturizer, this is just what the skin needs after a day in the sun.

Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil £21.50 Protects hair from the worst the sun can throw at it.

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150th Anniversary Kit Launched Bath Rugby & Canterbury have just unveiled a new 150th anniversary kit ahead of the 2015/16 season. our tradition whilst at the same time using the latest technology developed

by Canterbury to make it most effective for the players.”

The launch of the new Bath Rugby kit comes just after the unveiling of a new range of Canterbury training wear. Both are available now at the Bath Rugby Shop on Argyle Street and online.

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ath Rugby has unveiled the new 2015/16 home and alternate shirts designed by Canterbury, the Club’s official kit supplier, which will be worn throughout their 150th year. The colours blue, black and white, synonymous with Bath Rugby, feature on the home shirt in the traditional hooped design. The alternate shirt is in white with a contrasting black shoulder and sleeve detail.

it has been used in Canterbury’s sports apparel since 1949 - and players will also benefit from a range of innovations developed by Canterbury, including super-enhanced fit technology, supporting the varied physiques of the modern rugby player. The shirt also benefits from VAPODRI technology, which minimises moisture absorption, improving the look, feel and performance of the shirt on the field.

The most striking development on new home and alternate shirts is the 3D injection moulded crest, which also features gold highlights, signifying Bath’s 150th year and is complemented by a gold Canterbury and 150 years logo on the home shirt.

Canterbury CEO, Chris Stephenson, said; “We are proud to reveal the new home and alternate shirts with Bath Rugby in their 150th anniversary year.

We have developed key features that benefit not only the players on the field, but also the fans, making this year’s shirt particularly special.”

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Tarquin Mcdonald, Managing Director at Bath Rugby, added; “Retaining our traditional blue, black and white hoop design for the home shirt was integral for us as we celebrate our 150th season, and it’s a shirt that the whole team take great pride in wearing. It’s fitting that, since this anniversary year is as much about looking forward as it is looking back, we’ve ensured the shirt is true to

FAMILY FESTIVAL OF RUGBY Saturday 8 August, Free Entry Meet the Bath Rugby squad this summer at a Family Festival of Rugby at the Recreation Ground on 8 August. An event held to kick off celebrations of the club’s 150th anniversary season, visitors can meet the players, find out how pre-season is going and get pictures and autographs from your heroes.

Some players will also be coaching skill-specific clinics being run by the Community team, so your budding rugby stars can get some tips from the top in passing and kicking. As well as the clinics, they’ll have Tots Tag and Touch Rugby games for the kids, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the changing rooms and some very special Q&As with Head Coach Mike Ford and members of the Strength and Conditioning team and Academy.

Find out more on the website.

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Flying in the Face of Adversity

ne of the most annoying things in life, apparently, is children on aeroplanes. Children in the air, as such, is not such an issue, as long as you catch them on the way down. Ha! Ha! It is obviously the badly behaved ones we are talking about. I have travelled all over the world, been to many different countries on many different airlines, some great and some not so great but, luckily for me, have only had one bad experience. The temptation is not to blame the child as they are only kids, therefore it must be the parent’s fault but this one little boy, who must have been about 6 years old, was just malevolent. You could see it in his eyes that his behaviour was deliberate and his poor mother was at her wit’s end. I think if she had been offered a parachute at that moment she would have taken it and gladly flung herself from the plane.

The Peak District and West Wales in the last two years or so and not once did we have unbroken good weather.

I am not even asking for blazing sunshine, just no rain please. Mind you endless grey skies threatening rain at any given moment is pretty unwelcome too. It is not as if we are going in the dead of winter either.

Far from it in fact, each time has been at the height of summer and we have had at least one day of rain and seemingly endless greyness.

So this year we may be taking the plunge and bagging a late deal to a sunny spot not more than three hours flying time away. We have bitten the bullet and agreed that we should fly somewhere we can pack only summer gear. One of the difficulties of staycationing, as it now seems to be called, is that a decent third of the car space has to be taken up with things that you hope you will never use. Raincoats, umbrellas, stout shoes, indoor toys and games and other accoutrements needed for The reason for me telling you this is the British winter…I mean summer! If that we made a conscious decision you go abroad you can, if you are so even before our daughter was born inclined, get away with a T-shirt, a pair that we would not take her on an of shorts and a pair of sandals (If you aeroplane for a decent few years, at least until she could understand what are a man of a certain age you will obviously need a pair of socks to go was going on. Too stressful for her, too stressful for other passengers and, with the sandals) and not much else. most importantly, too stressful for us. You will need some money maybe a This means that for the past two and a half years we have been holidaying in Britain. There is absolutely nothing wrong with holidaying in Britain, we have some of the finest coastlines, national parks, cities and scenery in the world as far as I am concerned.

The main problem is the weather.

We have been to Dartmoor, Exmoor,

this year we may be taking the plunge and bagging a late deal to a sunny spot not more than three hours flying time away.

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jaunty sun hat and some sun cream but the point is that it will all fit into a bag that will (hopefully) fulfil Ryanair’s criteria for carry-on luggage.

Our little girl is pretty well behaved, although she can have her moments, let’s hope one of those moments isn’t mid air, so I think we should be OK for a couple of hours if we remember to load up our smartphones with enough episodes of Peppa Pig. Failing that, if you see any random parachutists descending at a rate of knots within the next couple of months I think you know who it might be.

Phil Rockliffe

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