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Published by Wired Publishing Editor Lisa Rockliffe Contributors Craig Gates-Mutton, Phil Rockliffe, Neil Mortimer, Andy Diffey Advertising Enquiries Andy Diffey e: andy@wired-publishing.co.uk t: 01225 807775 General Enquiries e: info@wired-publishing.co.uk t: 01225 807775 www.wired-publishing.co.uk Address 20 Azalea Drive, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9GG This magazine is printed on paper sourced from sustainable forests.

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ver the last few weeks the season has most definitely changed. Gone are the long light evenings and in comes cosy nights spent by warm log fires. As we look inwards now seems an excellent time to focus on the home, and we’ve gone to town with some 20+ pages on interiors. Enjoy this great feature from p41.

As well as looking inside, dare I say it but the more organised among us will already be looking forward to Christmas! Yes the leaves are only just starting to fall but one must get ahead to secure the best times and spots at the area’s finest eateries. We’ve scoured pubs, restaurants and hotels for some of the best options around if you want to book your festive knees up - see p21 for more.

Those two features unsurprisingly take up much of the space this issue, but fear not there’s plenty of other things to read about, including some great local events and fundraisers, National Spa Week in Bath, delicious recipes making the most of seasonal root veg and all your usuals too. Enjoy.

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LOCAL LISTINGS

What’s on in October LOCAL NEWS Round up of news & events National Spa Week in Bath Steve Backshall comes to Dauntsey’s Julian House Sleep In at Bath Abbey

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FOOD & DRINK Eat The Seasons Roots Recipes Food News

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FEATURES Christmas party bookings House Style

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HOMES & GARDENS Charlie Caffyn Furniture

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HEALTH & WELLBEING New retirement development in Melksham from McCarthy & Stone 64 BATH RUGBY The latest from Bath Rugby

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COMPETITIONS & PUZZLES Quiz, wordsearch & sudoku

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COMMENT The Last Word

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Hand made British furniture, sofas and footstools and a wide selection of mirrors, clocks, lamps, cushions and home accessories.

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MELKSHAM ASSEMBLY HALL

Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES Box Office: 01225 709887 melkshamassemblyhall.com TOM STADE 6 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £16 See Tom’ s new 2017 show: I Swear.

SUDDENLY AT HOME 18 – 21 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 (Concs £8) This classic thriller by Francis Durbridge weaves its way through a story of love and greed to its ultimate end, death…

WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE Ashley Rd, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ Box Office: 01225 860100 wiltshiremusic.org.uk

DOMINIC KIRWAN IN CONCERT WITH LISA STANLEY 20 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 Dominic and Lisa bring their own style to the rich musical heritage of Ireland.

KAKATSITSI 6 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £16 (Concs £8) Infectious drumming and chants from West Africa.

A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING 26 October, 8pm Tickets: £22 Relive the passion, the romance and joy of this cult classic.

LAWRENCE POWER, VIOLA & SIMON CRAWFORD-PHILLIPS, PIANO 7 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £18 Music of huge expressive scope and virtuosity for viola and piano.

THE CUREHEADS 27 October, 8.30pm Tickets: £10 The world’s most established tribute to The Cure.

THE ARC THEATRE

College Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0ES Tel: 01225 756376 arctheatre.org.uk

DORIC STRING QUARTET 13 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £20 (Concs £10) Leading British quartet perform Haydn, Britten and Mendelssohn.

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HAIRY MACLARY AND FRIENDS 25 October, 1.30pm Tickets: £10 (Concs £8) Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.

STACEY KENT 27 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £23 (Concs £11.50) Grammy-nominated vocalist of international acclaim returns to WMC.

POUND ARTS CENTRE Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HX Box Office: 01249 701628 poundarts.org.uk

SHAPPI KHORSANDI: ‘MISTRESS AND MISFIT’ 7 October, 8pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £13) A comedy show about one of England’s unsung heroines, Emma Hamilton.

HOPE & SOCIAL 15 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £7.50) A Yorkshire band hot off the festival circuit.

DOGS DON’T DO BALLET 8 October, 2.30pm SPIRITATO! Tickets: Adults, £9 Children, £6 21 October, 7.30pm Based on the children’s book, featuring music, songs and hand-crafted puppets. Tickets: £20 (Concs £10)

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| events BOTTOM’S DREAM 10 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 Shakespeare Live show Bottom’s story in this wonderful performance!

GROWTH 14 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (Concs £11) Award-winning comedy from writer Luke Norris about growing up and manning up.

LONG SHOT 20 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (Concs £11) A one man show about juggling, inventions, and the risk of failure

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

CORIOLANUS – RSC LIVE 12 October, 7pm Tickets: £16 (Concs £10.50) A full-throttle play that revels in the sweat of the battlefield, Coriolanus transports us back to ancient Rome.

A dramatic reading of the acclaimed one-man play by Lemn Sissay.

TOWN HALL ARTS

Trowbridge Town Hall, BA14 8EQ Tel: 01225 774306 trowbridgearts.com THE SINGULAR EXPLOITS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 6 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £11 (Concs £9) The great detective recounts the highlights of his crime-busting career.

GUYS & DOLLS 19- 21 October, 7.45pm Tickets: £12.50 (Concs £10.50) Guys & Dolls takes you from the heart of Times Square to the cafés of Havana.

TO THE FLAME THE MOTH SAID… 13 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Four characters find themselves immersed in darkness. Inside them a whisper calls and to the flame they go.

MONSTERSAURUS! 22 October, 11.30am & 2pm Tickets: £10 (Concs £8) Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters.

MARK MORRISS 27 October, 8.30pm Tickets: £8 Mark, is the frontman of 90’s Britpop survivors The Bluetones, who in 1996 scored a string of top 10 hits.

WIND IN THE WILLOWS 25 October, 2pm Tickets: £10.50 (Concs £8.50) A beautiful new adaptation, featuring puppets and a charming original score.

SOMETHING DARK 31 October, 7.45pm Tickets: £10.50 (Concs £7.50)

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CHEESE & GRAIN

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

THE BLOCKHEADS 14 October, 8pm Tickets: £18

The Blockheads are legendary, from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day.

ABSOLUTE BOWIE 20 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Absolute Bowie return to Frome for a much anticipated greatest hits show.

WISHBONE ASH 21 October, 8pm Tickets: £19 Musical delights from one of the world’s top rock/blues bands.

FROM THE JAM 27 October, 8pm Tickets: £20 Featuring original Jam member Bruce Foxton enjoy songs from album The Gift plus classic hits and albums tracks.

JOHN MAYALL 28 October, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 British Blues man John Mayall performs hits and tracks from ‘A Special Life’.

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

THE FULL MONTY 12-14 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £11 A musical stage version adapted from the iconic 1997 British film from The Athenaeum Masqueraders.

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NEELD ARTS CENTRE High St, Chippenham SN15 3ER Tel: 01249 446699 neeld.co.uk

TOM ALLEN: ABSOLUTELY 7 October, 8pm Tickets: £14 (Concs £12) Tom’s first solo tour after supporting Sarah Millican.

AN EVENING WITH HAZEL O’CONNOR 12 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 A soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio.

KERRY GODLIMAN: STICK OR TWIST 19 October, 8pm Tickets: £15 (Concs £12) A talented comedian and actor best known for her appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week.

HUGH CORNWELL 20 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 An acoustic performance featuring songs spanning Hugh’s entire career.

VILLAGE PUMP FRIDAY FOLK

Lamb Inn, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge villagepump.org.uk THE DOVETAIL TRIO 6 October Tickets: £10

SINGAROUND 3, 17 & 31 October FREE, 8pm

HONEY 7 October

CORSHAM CREATIVE MARKET Springfield Community Campus, Corsham SN13 9DN 8 October, 11am-3pm FREE Join one of Wiltshire’s best up and coming craft markets - ideal for gifts and things for the home. For more details email: nicola-davis@live.co.uk

RETRO ELECTRO 8 October

BATH ARTISAN MARKET Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB Every 2nd & 3rd Sunday Bath’s biggest monthly gathering of independent artists, vintage sellers and local food producers.

ACOUSTIC OAK @ THE ROYAL OAK High St, Corsham, SN13 0HF 5, 12, 19 & 26 October Tickets: £2 Singers and spotlight nights. For more information go to The Acoustic Oak Facebook page.

WILDWOOD JACK 10 October FREE Folk, roots and Americana.

WATERCOLOUR MASTERCLASS Sutton Veny Village Hall, BA12 7AP 13 October, 6.45pm Tickets: £18 incudes supper An Evening Watercolour Masterclass with famous artist Steve Hall.

For more info call 01985 840501.

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BRADFORD ON AVON U3A PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP West Barn, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1LF 21 & 22 October, 10am – 4pm The University of the Third Age, a national organisation for retired or semi-retired people, will be exhibiting approximately 70 pieces of work.

Email: mardewar@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07836 568501

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ORIENT EXPRESS 24 October FREE World music & roots influences.

THE LUKE DOHERTY BAND 13 October THE BUCKY RAGE 14 October IAN LUTHER 15 October THE FORGETTING CURVE 20 October RATTLESNAKE VOODOO 21 October THE HUCKLEBUCKS 22 October BROCKLEY FOREST 27 October STRAIGHT SHOOTER 28 October

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

HAUNTED HOLBURNE: PSYCHO POP-UP CINEMA

Celebrate Halloween in style this October by heading along for a night of grisly goings-on at the Haunted Holburne! On Friday 27 October, from 5pm-9pm, head to their pop-up cinema and watch a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (cert 15) amongst the collection of 18th-century paintings.

The screening is free, but booking is absolutely essential - go to the website to reserve your spot!

Watch Psycho (cert 15) at Holburne Museum this Halloween

Creep your way through the galleries and explore their new temporary exhibition, Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception. Don’t forget to indulge in some fang-tastic treats and cocktails in the Garden Café and listen to eerie tunes and visual delights from resident DJ, Cowboy Beatbop.

$40,000, finds herself at an isolated motel where she encounters a disturbing hotel manager named Norman Bates…

Have fun making your own colourful Halloween kaleidoscope inspired by the Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception exhibition.

Psycho (1960) is a psychological horror film, based on Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel, and starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Vera Miles and Martin Balsam. It tells the story of real estate secretary Marion Crane who, after stealing

MUSEUMS WEEK As well as the pop up cinema, over the half term break Holburne Museum is offering free holiday drop-ins on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 October (10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm).

Enjoy sharing some creative time with your friends and family – with all materials and instructions provided. The only thing you need to bring is your imagination!

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JOIN A RIVERFORD MASTER VEG CLASS THIS OCTOBER Keen to eat more veg? A two-hour, hands-on cooking class is a great way to get inspired and try out a Riverford vegbox.

The class takes place at Marshfield Community Centre, on Friday 13 October from 7-9pm.

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teacher and ‘classmates’ you’ll turn a brimming box of veg, fresh from our farm, into an inspirational organic feast. You’ll get stuck in and learn lots of essential skills and tricks of the trade.

Riverford’s Master Veg Classes

You’ll leave inspired to cook with a veg box at home. It’s very

relaxed – people of all abilities are welcome, and class sizes are kept small so there’s lots of opportunity for questions and individual guidance. After the class, we’ll all sit down to enjoy our meal as a group. Spaces cost £25 per person including supper and wine.

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HALF TERM AT HAYNES MOTOR MUSEUM FROME FRIENDS OF

The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK’s largest collection of the greatest cars from around the world and so is always a great place for the whole family to visit. This half term there’s even more to do! For youngsters between 21 & 29 October they are offering, Haunted Haynes Week where the ghosts move into

the Museum. Children can come in full fancy dress if they dare, have a go at pumpkin carving and complete the Ghostly Charlie Crow Treasure Trail around the Museum. See the website for further details and T & Cs: some additional costs may apply.

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Haunted Haynes Week will offer lots for kids to do over half term

DOROTHY HOUSE

Frome Friends Of Dorothy House are holding a Race Night on Saturday 28 October, giving guests the chance to ‘own a horse’ for the night.

The event takes place at Frome Football Club and there will be six races, each with eight horses. At the start of each race the horses will be auctioned to the highest bidder or syndicate, with a chance to win money back to a placed horse.

There will be a cash Tote with payouts to the first 3 horses across the line.

Tickets cost £7.50 to include a Ploughmans Supper and can be bought from Terry Aldous on 01373 464333 or by email steph. cox@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk.

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THRESHOLDS FROM MAT COLLISHAW Go back in time to the dawn of photography at Lacock Abbey with ‘Thresholds’, a new virtual reality artwork by Mat Collishaw.

Using the latest in VR technology, Collishaw is set to restage one of the world’s first major exhibitions of photography for contemporary audiences. Visitors will travel back in time to 1839, when British scientist William Henry Fox Talbot first presented his photographic prints to the public.

Mat Collishaw said: “There are alternate levels of reality and unreality. This is a virtual reality of a virtual reality of reality.”

The original exhibition, staged by the British Association for the Advancement of Science, celebrated cutting edge technological innovation. Unfortunately, Fox Talbot’s original images have faded

almost beyond recognition with several of the surviving photographs existing only in light-proof vaults.

‘Thresholds’ not only restages an important historical exhibition but provides a way to view images that has since been lost.

‘Thresholds’ is being held in the abbey courtyard at Lacock from 16 September to 29 October and is £4.

Booking is essential and normal admission prices to the abbey and grounds apply.

• nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock

BONFIRE NIGHT AT WHITE HORSE COUNTRY PARK White Horse Country Park is hosting a great Bonfire Night on Saturday 4 November. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the fireworks display will begin 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.

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Let the Wellness commence Throughout National Spa Week, Thermae Bath Spa is proving its wellness credentials with a series of special events designed to celebrate the wellbeing, history and culture synonymous with the World Heritage City of Bath.

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ational Spa Week begins on Monday 30 October with a fascinating spa-themed walking tour of Bath, free of charge and no booking required. Tuesday 31 October will see the beautiful 18th century Cross Bath open its doors, with free one-hour bathing sessions (pre-booking with refundable deposit required) from 10am until 5.30pm.

“The week of wellness will culminate on Saturday 4 November with a very special ‘Return to Wellness’ day.”

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On Wednesday 1 November, guests entering the Thermae shop will be offered complimentary wellness consultations and hand and arm massages from Aromatherapy Associates, plus a free gift when purchasing certain products.

On Thursday 2 and Friday 3 November, paying guests of Thermae will enjoy some surprising extras – in the Minerva Bath on Thursday evening, live band Latino Groove will lift bathers’ spirits with their upbeat melodies. And on Friday at 8.15am early birds to the spa can start their session with a complimentary Aquasana class in the rooftop pool overlooking the stunning Bath skyline.

The week of wellness will culminate on Saturday 4 November with a very special ‘Return to Wellness’ day.

Hosted at the nearby Gainsborough Bath Spa, ‘Return to Wellness’ costs £35 per person, and includes a morning yoga class, a mindfulness masterclass, an expert talk on nutrition, a delicious two-course lunch, a life coaching session, then finishes with a relaxing spa session in the natural thermal waters of the beautiful Spa Village.

For more information on National Spa Week and all its special events, take a look at the website.

• thermaebathspa.com

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Earlier this year, and following the via the online form on the school success of Steve’s Wild World Live website.

UK Tour, Steve returned from his Deadly 60 Live Tour of Australia.

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from £29.95 for dinner. They also offer special bedroom rates for anyone wishing to stay overnight following their party.

Beechfield House is open throughout the festive season, offering a delicious Christmas Day Lunch (£115 per person) and New Year’s Eve dining too. Alternatively, why not pop over for a delicious Christmas Afternoon Tea (£22.50 per person)?

Christmas Menu: Lunch from £22.50, Dinner from £29.95 01225 703700 | beechfieldhouse.co.uk

THE GEORGE INN THE BARGE INN Seend Cleeve, Melksham SN12 6QB 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.

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 a ham hock croquette to start, slow roasted beef brisket with red wine & shallot sauce for mains (don’t fret, traditional roast turkey is available too!) and chocolate and pistachio brandy truffle torte with sour cherry compote to finish? Find the full menu on their website or email bargeinn@wadworth.co.uk for a booking form. And if you want to celebrate the day itself, The Barge is also open for Christmas Day, and

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they are offering a 4 course menu for £69.95. They also have a special menu available for Boxing Day and will be open on New Year’s Day for brunch – booking essential of course.

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. In all they can cater for anything from 6 to 70 diners, with their Christmas Menu costing from £22.50 per person for lunch and

“BEECHFIELD HOUSE HOTEL IS A 4 AA RED STAR COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL, AND OFFERS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR ALL YOUR JOLLIFICATIONS”

High St, Norton St. Philip BA2 7LH Want to do something for Christmas that is different, stress free and in unique and stunning surroundings?

Look no further than The George Inn; it’s a stunning venue that makes a fantastic backdrop for your family and friends to dine in style.

Located just seven miles from Bath the inn has much to delight - character bedrooms with beams and wonky floors, cosy bars, open log fires and an ancient galleried courtyard. The George is a grade 1* listed building situated in an idyllic The George Inn is offering a great value buffet menu

Your perfect destination this Christmas

Christmas Afternoon Teas £22.50 per person

Christmas Day Lunch £115.00 per person

Christmas Lunch Menu From £22.50 per person

Christmas Dinner Menu From £29.95 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

NOW TAKING CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS

We’re open from 9.30am for coffee and breakfasts

The George is the perfect place to visit for local ales, top quality wines & fantastic food from our award-winning chef Alex Venables.

THURSDAY SUPPER CLUB

CHRISTMAS MARKET

4 Courses £25. Booking Essential.

26th October All Things British

Saturday 17th November, 10am - 2pm Over 20 stalls of local art, crafts & gifts

SET LUNCH OFFER 2 Courses £15.95 Tuesday to Saturday

SUNDAY LUNCH Whole roasted chicken for 4 with all the trimmings... £40

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

| food & drink setting with beautiful views. The garden overlooks the village church against a backdrop of unspoiled rural scenery.

For starters, their Buffet Menu lends itself perfectly for a works party, family get-together or friends knees up. The Dungeon is available for private hire, and is a wonderfully atmospheric venue for a party. It offers seating for up to 24 people.

Looking for something a bit more casual? The bar and lounge areas are available to just pop in and enjoy delicious food and fabulous service.

Buffet Menu: £16.95 per person Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £20.95, 3 Courses £24.95 01373 834224 | georgeinnnsp.co.uk

THE GEORGE AT WOOLLEY

67 Woolley St, 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

The Methuen has a variety of options available for parties, all with their own delicious menus

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 has a lovely ambience and terrific food

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Look out for more of their popular Thursday Supper Club menus – the next is All Things British on 23 October, and be sure to book your Christmas parties soon – places are filling up fast. 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!

Christmas Menu: Lunch from £19.95, Dinner from £23.50 01225 865650 | thegeorgebradfordonavon.co.uk

THE METHUEN ARMS 2 High St, Corsham SN13 0HB After running and working in pubs in the local area for a number of years Ashley and Abi have taken the helm at The Methuen Arms, an award winning Great British inn where hospitality meets fabulous food & 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.

The Methuen is now taking Christmas bookings, with a variety of options available for parties. For groups of 20+ their Festive Feast menu (available from 27 November to 23 December) comes in at £30pp and includes the likes of crispy mushroom risotto, pressed salt beef,

THE POPLARS

SHOP LANE, WINGFIELD, WILTSHIRE BA14 9LN

Celebrate Christmas 2017

Christmas Menu

(available from 25 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

Situated on the picturesque Kennet & Avon Canal The Barge Inn offers excellent food, great Wadworth beers, an extensive wine list and much more. It really is a pub for all seasons.

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL

Two Fish & Chips just £16.95!

HAM GREEN, HOLT BA14 6PY

Christmas Menu

LUNCH 2 courses £16 | 3 courses £20 DINNER 2 courses £17.95 | 3 courses £21.95 Served 1st December – 23rd December. Pre-bookings only.

Starters

Smoked salmon & dill pâté Creamy tomato & basil soup Baked Camembert

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 Homemade chocolate brownie Homemade coffee crème brûlée Homemade sticky toffee pudding FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01225 782581 OR EMAIL THEOLDHAMTREE@GMAIL.COM WWW.THEOLDHAMTREE.COM

BOOK NOW FOR XMAS

Christmas Party menu now available

Three Courses £24.95 Two Courses £20.95 Bar Open Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm Sun 11am - 10.30pm

Food Served Mon - Thurs 12pm - 2.30pm & 6pm - 9pm Fri - Sun 12pm - 5pm & 6pm - 9pm 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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| food & drink festive trifle and more. For smaller parties and family get-togethers the Festive Menu includes traditional favourites like turkey and Christmas pudding alongside a haunch of venison, dark chocolate delice and more. There are also options for Christmas Day (£80pp) and a New Year’s Eve too (£95pp). Early booking is advised!

Festive Menu: £29.50 for 2 courses, £36 for 3 courses 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 beers include 6X, IPA, Horizon and Swordfish. The pub itself is grade II listed, with lovely features that include a cobbled carriageway, exposed beams and brickwork and two wood burning stoves.

The food is made with an emphasis 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

The Old Ham Tree is offering delights like coffee crème brûlée

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The Poplars is offering a two or three course menu from only £20.95

traditional crowdpleasers like baked Camembert with French bread, roast turkey and Christmas pudding as well as a delicious sounding smoked salmon and dill pate, 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 – 23rd December, and spaces are filling up fast, with many dates taken up with repeat bookings.

Christmas Menu: Lunch from £16 Dinner from £17.95 01225 782581 | theoldhamtree.com

THE POPLARS

Shop Lane, Wingfield 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 potted salmon & dill rillette, roast breast of guinea fowl wrapped in Parma ham, warm chocolate & pistachio fudge cake 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 RED LION

Bath Rd, Woolverton BA2 7QS The Red Lion is a traditional pub, and over the last 10 years has been extended to offer a larger seating area and become more family friendly. The main bar forms part of the old building complete with

“CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS CAN BE HELD AT THE RED LION FROM NOVEMBER TO JANUARY, AND THE PUB CAN ACCOMMODATE GROUPS UP TO 69”

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 27th November until 23rd December

CHRISTMAS LUNCH £80 per person NEW YEAR’S EVE £95 per person Tel: 01249 717060

ENJOY YOUR

2 High Street, Corsham SN13 0HB

themethuenarms.com

Christmas Celebrations WITH US

CALL TODAY ON 01373 830350 TO BOOK

CHRISTMAS EVE

Join us for an evening of friends, family & festive fun!

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Celebrate with fantastic food & drink, with great company & fun atmosphere

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

| food & drink The Red Lion is open for Christmas celebrations from the end of November to January, and is open for Christmas Day and Boxing Day too

and homemade Bailey’s cream profiteroles for dessert. What’s more, it being a hotel, guests always have the option of an overnight stay too.

Christmas Menu: Lunch from £22, Dinner from £27 01225 702836 | shawcountryhotel.com

THREE HORSESHOES

68 High St, Chapmanslade, BA13 4AN The Three Horseshoes is a charming country pub in the heart of the beautiful village of Chapmanslade between Frome and Westbury, just off the A36.

a small cosy snug; during cold winter months it is an ideal spot for enjoying food and drink by the open fire. Etched into the fireplace is a wonderful statement “Drink down all unkindness”.

Christmas celebrations can be held at The Red Lion from November to January, and the pub can accommodate groups up to 69.

The menu includes the likes of pear, walnut and Roquefort salad to start, roast turkey and grilled cod for a main course and spiced apple and sultana waffle with salted caramel ice cream for pudding.

They are also offering a four course Christmas day menu for £59.95 per person and there’ll be special Boxing Day menu available too.

Booking essential!

Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £16.95, 3 Courses £20.95 01373 830350 | redlionwoolverton.co.uk

SHAW COUNTRY HOTEL

Bath Rd, Shaw, Melksham SN12 8EF Based on the outskirts of Melksham, this is a beautiful country house

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venue that can brilliantly cater for your Christmas party – they can host up to 70 guests and also offer the option of a disco (£32 per person).

The hotel offers a three course menu - with coffee and festive stollen for afters - to be enjoy over lunch (£22 per person) or from Monday to Thursday evening (£27 per person). They also arrange a series of Christmas party nights for the weekends in the lead up to Christmas – call 01225 702836 to enquire about these. Food options include a gateau of avocado and prawn to start, roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire puddings for main (and turkey of course!)

“IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO CELEBRATE IN STYLE THEY OFFER THE BEST YOU COULD EXPECT WITH TASTEFUL DECORATION, A TANTALIZING MENU AND A WARM FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE.”

The Three Horseshoes

The pub offers comfortable seating around an Inglenook fireplace and benefits from extensive views through the valleys of Cley Hill and Longleat, and a stable conversion with a mezzanine level, that lends itself perfectly to hosting private parties.

Over the years, this freehouse has gained an impressive reputation for its freshly cooked food, its carefully selected range of beers and wines and its friendly, efficient service.

What’s more, it is closing briefly in the coming weeks (from 23 October to 3 November) for a complete refurbishment in time for Christmas!

If you are looking to celebrate in style they offer the best you could expect with tasteful decoration, a tantalizing menu and a warm festive atmosphere. Their party menu is available until December 23rd and they can accommodate parties up to 70 people. Dishes include all the usual festive fare plus the likes of smoked haddock pot to start, Beef Wellington for mains and dark chocolate and orange fondant for pudding. Tempted?!

Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £19.95, 3 Courses £23.95 01373 832211 | threehorseshoes.uk.com

CHAPMANSLADE

CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU 2 COURSES £19.95 / 3 COURSES £23.95

STARTERS Goat’s cheese and minty pea quiche topped with walnuts served with mixed leaf salad Braised lamb shoulder served with garden peas, pea shoot salad and a minted vinaigrette Smoked haddock pot with tomatoes, chives topped with Gruyere served with crusty bread

MAINS Roasted bronze turkey larded with smoked Pancetta, white wine gravy, roast potatoes, roasted vegetables, greens, pigs, chestnut and apricot stuffing and bread sauce Fillet of beef wellington, mushroom duxelles, red wine reduction (£7 supplement) Vegetable wellington, spinach, nut roast, stilton, mushroom served with cheese sauce Seafood risotto with prawn, mussel and squid topped with pea shoot and parmesan

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HOTEL & RESTAURANT

DESSERTS Christmas pud served with brandy ice cream Dark chocolate and orange fondant served with clotted cream ice cream Mulled wine, fruit and nut semifreddo with almond praline

The Christmas party menu is available from November 4th until December 23rd with booking & pre-order only

01373 832211 threehorseshoes.uk.com

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.

Christmas Menu Available 1-29 December Lunch £22 Dinner £27 (Mon - Thurs)

ASK ABOUT OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS! Bath Road, Shaw, Nr Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8EF www.shawcountryhotel.com // 01225 702836 Winner Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence since 2011

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The Three Magpies’ menu includes the likes of ham hock terrine with piccalilli and traditional roast turkey

THREE MAGPIES

Sells Green, Seend SN12 6RN This traditional English Wadworth pub offers a great range of real ales and fine wines. It is a homely, happy place and they have a terrific team of staff waiting to welcome you. Open seven days a week, lunchtimes and evenings, they are gearing up for a busy festive season.

Their Christmas menu is available from November to January, and options include spicy parsnip soup and ham hock terrine, roast turkey and goat’s cheese tortellini for mains and salted caramel profiteroles for pudding. The full menu is available on their website and if you book and pay in full by 1st November you will receive 10% off your food bill too!

The Westbrook offers classics and alternatives to suit all palates

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You may instead want to pop over on Christmas day. Open for lunch they have a four course menu available for £59.95 that includes confit shredded duck, pear salad, pan fried lamb loin, traditional Christmas pudding, plum and frangipane tart and more. Again the full menu is online. They are also open throughout the festive season and you can see in the new year with live music and lots of fun – call for details.

Christmas Menu: 2 Courses £16.95, 3 Courses £20.95

everyone, including classics like duck and orange pâté, roast turkey and Christmas pudding plus great alternatives like prosciutto wrapped cod fillet for seafood lovers, and Lindt milk chocolate gateau – delicious!

01380 828389 | threemagpies.co.uk

01380 850418 | westbrookbromham.co.uk

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WHATLEY MANOR

The Westbrook is now taking bookings for Christmas, with a Christmas menu that caters for

“EASE INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WHILST ENJOYING MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES AT WHATLEY MANOR THIS NOVEMBER WITH THEIR FESTIVE SHOPPING EVENT.”

Westbrook Rd, Bromham SN15 2EE Kevin and Louise Fraser took over The Westbrook last year. Under their stewardship, the pub has established a great local reputation for its wide range of superb value pub classics, including meat from the grill, chicken, vegetarian offerings and top notch specials.

They are also super family friendly, with lots of play equipment for kids, as well as a great children’s menu, small plates, cups and cutlery

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 £23.99, 3 Courses £27.99

Easton Grey, Malmesbury SN16 0RB Ease into the Christmas spirit whilst enjoying mulled wine and mince pies at Whatley Manor this November with their festive shopping event. Find the perfect gift from 21-23 November and expect a

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CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU 2 courses £23.99 per person • 3 courses £27.99 per person

STARTERS

Christmas Spiced Bromham Squash Soup (v) Oak Smoked Salmon Mousse with King Prawns Duck & Orange Pâté Smoked Haddock Somerset Brie Parcel (v)

MAINS

Traditional Roast Turkey Breast 28 Day Aged Scotch Sirloin Steak Sandridge Farm Pork Fillet Prosciutto Wrapped Cod Fillet Roasted Royal Wotton Bassett rack of Lamb Spinach, Chestnut Mushroom & Sun Blush Tomato Puff Pastry Wellington (v) Fig & Cranberry Nut Roast (v)

DESSERTS

West Country Christmas Pudding Mandarin & Grand Marnier Cheesecake Lindt Milk Chocolate Gateau Apple Crumble Festive Crème Brulee Cheese and Biscuits

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY & TO BOOK! Bromham, Chippenham,Wiltshire SN15 2EE tel 01380 850418 www.westbrookbromham.co.uk

| food & drink Whatley Manor’s three course a la carte festive menu will be available from 21 November to 31 December

of exhibitors including Moloh, alongside stylish home decorations, gifts from the spa, unique wines and spirits and produce from the Whatley Manor kitchen. You can combine your visit with a lunch, afternoon tea or dinner too – email reservations@ whatleymanor.com to book.

Away from shopping, Whatley also have a great selection of dining options over Christmas. An a la carte festive menu will be available from 21st November to 31st December, offering a choice of five starters, five mains and five desserts with an additional cheese option, with prices from £38.50. You can also opt to head to Whatley for a Christmas Eve dinner - £78 per person including a fourcourse menu and coffee with petit fours, Christmas Day Lunch - £125 per person including champagne and savoury pastries followed by a fivecourse traditional lunch and coffee or a Boxing Day Brunch - £95 per person including bottomless Prosecco along with a selection of unlimited items from the buffet, from the kitchen and from the pastry kitchen. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to eat well this Christmas at Whatley Manor.

Christmas Menu: 3 Courses from £38.50 01666 822888 | whatleymanor.com

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WOOLLEY GRANGE HOTEL

Woolley Green, Bradford on Avon BA15 1TX This old Jacobean manor house oozes seasonal charm with roaring log fires and bags of character.

It is a lovely choice for a smaller Christmas function – they have two private rooms that can cater for up to 20 guests for either lunch or dinner, with festive menus available from 1st to 19th December. If you are arranging a large family get-together, their great provision for little ones makes Woolley a fantastic choice for those looking to dine with children. With a new head chef on board the menus are still being finalised, but

“WOOLLEY GRANGE HAS TWO PRIVATE ROOMS THAT CAN CATER FOR UP TO 20 GUESTS FOR EITHER LUNCH OR DINNER, WITH FESTIVE MENUS AVAILABLE FROM 1ST TO 19TH DECEMBER.” expect delicious, beautifully presented food sourced from local producers and their own well stocked kitchen garden.

Christmas Menu: Lunch £25, Dinner £40 01225 864705 | woolleygrangehotel.co.uk

Woolley Grange is a great option for family get-togethers

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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...

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op on the menu this month has to be squash! The most popular varieties we supply to our chefs are onion, crown prince, butternut and the amazing looking - and tasting - turban squash!

If you have an allotment, you can plant out over wintering onions and garlic now, also broad beans, spring cabbage and purple sprouting plants but make sure you net the cabbage plants to stop pigeons eating them.

“All of these varieties of squash grow well in our climate except the butternut, which likes warmer climes to ripen properly.”

All of these varieties of squash grow well in our climate except the butternut, which likes warmer climes to ripen properly. The spaghetti squash is especially good for people on low carb diets and can be used as a substitute for pasta, after it is cooked the flesh resembles spaghetti!

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Don’t leave it too late to get your pumpkins for Halloween later this month.

Widely grown in this country, they originate from Mexico and

date back more than 7,500 years.

The name pumpkin originates from the Greek word for large melon, ‘pepon’.

Did you know pumpkin flowers are edible and the fruit contains potassium and vitamin A? Another thing to love about this wonderful seasonal veg in all its variations. @lovejoysuk Find out more at www.lovejoyswholesale.com

recipes |

Back to your

roots Make the most of the wonderful seasonal root veg around at the moment with these tasty options from Waitrose…

Hearty Beef & Beetroot Stew Ingredients 400g braising steak 3 beef stock cubes 1 tbsp plain flour

Method Tip the beef into a large bowl then crumble over 1 of the Oxo cubes.

Add the flour and toss together well until the meat is evenly coated.

1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 2 carrots, thickly sliced 1 cinnamon stick 180g beetroot wedges, cubed

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Mashed potatoes, to serve

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the meat over a high heat until nicely browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onions to the hot pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden.

Serves 4

Return the meat and any resting juices to the pan. Add the carrots, cinnamon stick and 500ml water then crumble in the remaining 2 Oxo cubes. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 2–2½ hours until the meat is very tender.

Stir in the beetroot and cook for 5 minutes or so until heated through.

Serve with the mash.

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| recipes Cook’s tip Try stirring some pomegranate seeds into the rice along with the fruit and nut mix.

Spiced Parsnip & Carrot Soup Serves 4

Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 1–2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped 1 tbsp garam masala 500g parsnips, peeled and cubed 500g carrots, peeled and cubed 1L vegetable stock Grated zest and juice of 1 orange 1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted

Roasted root vegetables with jewelled rice Serves 4

Method Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Toss the parsnips and sweet potatoes in the oil and roast for 15 minutes, then drizzle

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with the honey and roast for a further 5 minutes until browned and tender.

Place the rice, saffron and cardamom pods in a large pan and cover with 600ml cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Add the parsnips, carrots, stock and 200ml water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Using a handheld blender, whizz the soup until smooth. Stir in the orange zest and juice and heat gently, then ladle into bowls. Scatter over the cumin seeds and serve with crusty bread.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan and cook the pistachios, barberries and salad onions for 2-3 minutes until the onions have softened. Stir in the orange zest and juice and warm through. Gently stir the fruit and nut mix into the rice and transfer to a large serving dish.

Arrange the roasted parsnips and sweet potatoes on top and scatter with fresh coriander leaves.

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Ingredients 300g parsnips, cut into wedges 300g sweet potatoes, cut into wedges 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp clear honey 300g basmati rice Large pinch of saffron 4 cardamom pods, cracked Knob of butter 4 tbsp pistachio kernels, roughly chopped 1 tbsp Cooks’ Ingredients Barberries Bunch of salad onions, sliced Zest and juice of 1 orange Coriander leaves, to serve

Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion and chillies for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garam masala and cook for 1 minute more.

Enjoy The Great Atmosphere At

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

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

4 ever changing real ale pumps, ciders and perrys on draught plus lots of bottled options showcasing the best of local and national independent breweries.

Plus quality wines, lagers and spirits & traditional bar games.

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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Enjoy a Riverford UK veg box!

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rganic farmers and veg box pioneers, Riverford, know a thing or two about growing and cooking with the seasons, but their 100% UK veg box epitomises seasonal eating and showcases British veg right at its peak. So this British Food Fortnight (23 September – 8 October) if you want a helping hand to get your creative veg juices flowing, a Riverford UK veg box could be the place to start.

From freshly picked beans and greens in summer, to the sweetcorn and squash of autumn through to earthy roots and brassicas in winter, the box is packed with a changing selection of 8 homegrown veg, which is then delivered to customers’ doors for free.

Farmer and Riverford founder Guy Watson explained: “We like to think of the box as the next best thing to growing

your own.” Although Riverford’s complete range of veg boxes are packed with organic, seasonal vegetables grown on their four UK farms, the boxes are often topped up with items like peppers and tomatoes from their French farm and Spanish growers.

For Riverford to grow peppers and tomatoes out of season they’d have to use heated greenhouses, which goes against Riverford’s environmentally friendly ethos. The decision for a UK only box came following popular demand. Guy continues, “Nowadays it’s easy for consumers to lose touch with seasonality, due to the year-round supply in supermarkets. Our customers really enjoy seasonal eating and cooking with veg at its best. The boxes give them a connection with the food they eat.”

dairy, bread and more. They never air freight anything, and when they can’t grow it, they work with small scale family farmers overseas they know and trust who can.

• riverford.co.uk Riverford’s squashy bottom soup bowls

Riverford also deliver a range of fruit, salad, meat and recipe boxes, alongside

Autumn at Neston Farm Shop

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fter a brilliant, and busy, few months over at Neston Farm Shop in Atworth you’d think they’d be having a breather, but instead they are all set to go again this autumn.

Work has already begun on some improvements, from refurbishment work (including a brand new cafe counter) and other exciting changes to come - keep your eyes peeled – based on lots of great feedback and suggestions they’ve received from customers over the last few months.

Owner Tom Bowles says “A big, big thank you to everyone who took the time to give us their feedback and thoughts, it has been really valuable and we really hope that the next time you pop in you enjoy the improvements we’ve been making”.

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As part of all the feedback and ideas Neston has received, the kitchen is also launching a new autumn menu this month. There are some delicious new dishes to look out for, the return of a couple of classics and also some more lighter, healthier options for those after a quick refuel!

The Christmas party menu has also launched so if you are thinking of having a gathering for friends, family or work they have some great options available. Theirs is a truly unique location for a party, and they also offer a fully licensed bar, plenty of free parking and some top festive fare! More details are available on the website and in the farm shop so get in touch if you have any questions about booking.

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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS ACTIVE PLUMBING SUPPLIES Riverway Industrial Estate, Trowbridge BA14 8LL 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, APS also offer 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 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.”

Active Plumbing Supplies stocks spare parts right up to full bathroom suites

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With the latest collections from Villeroy & Boch, Laufen 5 The Shambles, Bradford on Avon and Imperial Bathrooms, both contemporary and traditional BA15 1JS tastes are comfortably catered When it comes to innovation and Along with all the other services it stunning design, Bradford on Avon’s for. And once you’ve settled on your perfect design, their expert provides, Active Plumbing Supplies Bathrooms at No. 5 offers all you in-house installation team will can also recommend plumbers to could possibly need all under one customers who have jobs that need roof. Their boutique style showroom ensure it is fitted with minimum fuss, yet with the maximum care doing and provide contact details for combines a fantastic range of them. Mr Johnson added: “As part of products with a warm, professional and expertise. the personal touch we provide we service and innovative approach to The team is also pleased to can point people in the direction of bathroom design and installation. announce the opening of their new plumbers for certain jobs. We can They can provide everything store in Bath. Based from 12a Trim recommend the best company to from a new mixer tap to the most Street, the new shop showcases speak to depending on what they contemporary bathrooms and wet even more fantastic designs and need doing. You don’t get that from rooms, all the while offering expert bathroom options and extends the your big DIY warehouses.” knowledge, guidance and advice company’s ability to offer beautiful 01225 765000 | activeplumbingsupplies.co.uk throughout the process. bathrooms to the residents of Bath and its surrounds whilst continuing “Bathrooms at No. 5’s showroom combines to offer their already renowned a fantastic range of products with a warm, levels of service to the great and professional service and innovative approach the good of West Wiltshire.

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Offering beautifully designed kitchens, or kitchen replacement doors, with a FREE innovative design & planning service • Stunning ranges including Contemporary, Traditional, Painted, Gloss and more • Expert Design & Installation • Appliances from the Industry’s Leading Manufacturers • The Homemaker Customer Care & After Sales Service 5-6 George Street, Warminster, Wilts BA12 8QA 01985 219200 | www.myhomemaker.co.uk

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Cheverell don’t do pre-pack one-sizefits-all; every project is bespoke

CHEVERELL OF DEVIZES Hopton Park, Waller Rd, Devizes SN10 2GH Cheverell was founded in 1989 by cabinet maker Neil Straker, as a one-man operation working out 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

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kitchens and electrical appliances from all the major manufacturers from their three shops in Warminster, On the same site as the showroom is Shaftesbury and Bath. As well as the workshop, where all their kitchens kitchens, Homemaker is probably and furniture are handmade using best known in the area for their traditional joinery techniques and British made kitchens by Charles the finest quality materials, fixtures Rennie Mackintosh and Quantum as and fittings. Their craftsmen hand well as their Hacker Kitchens, custom select materials to bring together made in Germany. The latest solid the components that are needed for quartz, acrylic and timber worktops each project, giving you a finish that is are stocked too. If you are looking for second to none. a change but need some ideas as to 01380 722722 | cheverell.co.uk what you could do, or even if you know exactly what you are HOMEMAKER looking for, give the team a call – 5-6 George St, Warminster BA12 8QA Homemaker pride themselves on Homemaker is a family owned giving good reliable local service independent company supplying to their customers at very competitive prices. to their experienced designers about your project.

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| house & home Premier Kitchen Doors, who specialise in delivering kitchen makeovers, without the cost and disruption of having a new fitted kitchen.

Somerset based Premier Kitchen Doors offer a fully bespoke service and it’s not just the doors and drawer fronts that get replaced, they change, well, everything you can see, including worktops, appliances, tiling and flooring if you need it.

The choice of options is extensive, using high quality materials manufactured in the UK. As kitchen replacement specialists, Premier Kitchen Doors is a company that prides itself on the quality of its installations, and they have a long list of customers happy to recommend them – you can read their reviews on the Check-ATrade website (checkatrade.com/ premierkitchendoors) Call now to arrange a free, no obligation, home visit.

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STEPHEN GRAVER LTD Elmsgate House, Edington Rd, Steeple Ashton BA14 6HP Making the most of outdoor spaces and outdoor cooking is a growing trend that looks set to continue through the end of this year and into 2018.

At Stephen Graver Ltd. they have been seeing an increase in requests from clients to bridge the gap between the kitchen and the garden.

The quality of outdoor kitchen grills and BBQs now allows for the same kind of precision control and easeof-use features as indoor appliances.

Stephen Graver is in the process of developing “the outdoor kitchen” incorporating Wolf and Sub Zero equipment. As a Premium Dealer for this brand, they are perfectly suited to meet this rising trend.

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Whether it’s a romantic evening meal for two or a get together on a Sunday afternoon, these alfresco dining experiences change the dynamic of any household as well creating new focal points for friends and family to gather. If you have a project in mind, or are would like help moving your ideas forward give the team a call or arrange a visit to their stunning showroom.

01380 871746 | stephengraver.com

WELBOURN FURNITURE LTD Appointments on request Welbourn design, supply and install quality English bespoke kitchen furniture. The company is run by husband and wife team, Mark and Tessa Welbourn. Mark has a building and engineering background, and previously worked as head of installations at two of the top kitchen manufacturers. Welbourn designs, supplies and installs quality bespoke English kitchen furniture from fine handmade timber and painted ranges through to contemporary handle-free and high gloss finishes.

Mark and Tessa use their home as a showroom which keeps the Welbourn designs, supplies and installs quality bespoke English kitchens

overheads to a minimum and allows very competitive and realistic pricing. A vast range of granite and quartz worktops can be supplied at extremely competitive prices too.

Visiting Mark and Tessa to view their kitchen and appreciate their passion and understanding of their client’s requirements is highly recommended.

Mark’s building background has proved invaluable and allows him to freely work directly with client’s architects and builders providing essential project management skills. This in turn ensures a smooth operation from start to finish.

01225 775788 | welbournfurnitureltd.co.uk

THE STUDIO 14 Handlemaker Rd, Frome BA11 4RW The Studio is based at Tipadel, the region’s largest independent builders’ merchant. It isn’t just a supplier for people in the trade though, members of the public can also take advantage of the knowledge they have to find the right materials for any DIY project.

As well as building materials they also have their own independent showroom ‘The Studio’. With over 30 years of industry experience they

| house & home Set out in stunning room sets designed to inspire, you’ll find a variety of styles of mirrors, clocks, table and floor lamps, ornaments and soft furnishings on display. There is a large choice of bookcases, tables, dressers, chests, wardrobes and much more and the friendly sales staff are always on hand to offer advice and information.

Owner Sarah comments, “Over our first 18 months of trading we’ve developed a strong core of loyal customers and have been really pleased by the response to our furniture ranges, which are manufactured locally by a group of highly experienced makers. These items offer fine craftsmanship and a more bespoke feel, something you just don’t get by buying from larger national chains.”

The store has been refreshing its displays regularly by changing accessories, furniture and windows with the seasons so there is always be something new to see, why not pop over and take a look?

01373 466414 | avaloninteriors.co.uk

Avalon Interiors is set out in stunning room sets designed to inspire

know what they’re doing and their kitchen and bathroom showroom offers a fantastic selection of designs and has friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand to help you make the right choice. You’ll find a wide range of well fitted contemporary and traditional displays, showcasing their exclusive range of kitchens and bathrooms, all laden with innovative products and design features from the industry’s top manufacturers.

want they will call in their trusted fitters to come and make your dream kitchen or bathroom a reality. For more information call or take a look at their new website.

01373 451600 | thestudiofrome.co.uk

INTERIORS & DECOR AVALON INTERIORS

Westway Shopping Centre, Frome BA11 1AL Since opening its doors early in The Studio also offers a design service, 2016, Avalon Interiors has become a producing 3D models of your ideas. popular stop off point for local and Once you’ve settled on what you visiting customers alike.

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CON-TEMPO FURNITURE Crusader Business Park, Warminster BA12 8SP Con-tempo Furniture, based in Crusader Business Park on the outskirts of Warminster is probably best known for the high quality oak range called Quercus, however the company is expanding its ranges to include high end upholstery and other stunning new designs.

Con-tempo manufactures its own bespoke furniture right next to its 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

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KNEES HOME & ELECTRICAL Spitfire Retail Park, Trowbridge BA14 0AZ It’s that time of the year again when our thoughts start to turn towards Christmas. At Knees, they think it’s good to get a sense of order in the kitchen before tackling present buying.

Dible & Roy have just undergone a refit of their displays and ranges

been the company mantra and that offering now also extends to beautiful sofas, chairs and upholstered furniture. You are very welcome to visit and try it for yourself; feel the quality and peruse the range of fabrics and leathers available too. Whilst you are there you can take a look at the complete range of options 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. They are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm.

a free home visit consultation and measuring service. The consultants are qualified and have many years’ experience in the industry, only using experienced fitters who have a great reputation and come highly recommended!

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01225 862320 | dibleandroy.co.uk

DIBLE & ROY Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon BA15 1BY Dible & Roy are a successful, family owned, local interiors company operating for over 35 years from the heart of Bradford on Avon.

They offer a range of fabrics, soft furnishings, carpets, wood and vinyl flooring from high end suppliers which can completely transform any room in your house.

To make the experience of home alterations easier for you, they offer

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During September this year the showroom has also undergone a refit with lots of new displays, products and soft furnishings so now is a great time to pop in and see the new ranges! The shop is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm – call in and visit to find out more!

Items like the new Sophie Allport range at Knees make great Christmas gifts

For some, that might mean a jolly good cupboard clear out and some new accessories or kitchenware for a fresh look. If that sounds like you, they have a whole new range of fabulous kitchen accessories, from quirky Cath Kidston to nature-inspired Sophie Allport. And many would make wonderful Christmas gifts too.

If you feel something more substantial is needed to get your kitchen in shape for Christmas, you might want to update your appliances. Perhaps a new fridge freezer to accommodate all your Christmas goodies or a new range to do justice to your cooking skills? Maybe it’s time to change your dishwasher to leave your glasses and dishes sparkling clean so you can enjoy the festivities instead of having to re-wash everything.

Take a look at their website or pop into one of their stores to see their

| house & home new range of kitchen accessories and brilliant offers on kitchen appliances.

01225 754161 | knees.co.uk

PERFECT ROOMS Silver St, Gastard, nr Corsham SN13 9PY 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 and complement this with a comprehensive range of services including curtain and blind making, re-upholstery, furnishings, lamps and accessories. We 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 in front of the showroom 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.

Perfect Rooms stock wallpaper and fabric from leading suppliers

manufacturers in the UK, Europe and South Africa. There are beautiful UK built sofas, stunning leather sofas from South Africa and funky colourful designs from Spanish manufacturer Fama.

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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, from a seat pad repair to a full recover of a sofa. Head over to their store and enjoy a coffee and a browse, and you might be surprised by the great value prices on offer too.

01985 847031 | sofaco.co.uk

CARPETS & FLOORING ALLSOP CARPETS

Corner Garage, Christchurch St West, Frome During the last 30 years, Allsop Carpets & Flooring have strived to deliver the highest quality and 01249 716445 | perfectrooms.co.uk service as well as first class fitting with their own team of polite and SOFA CO PLUS 15 George St, Warminster, BA12 8QA friendly fitters. Through the years their Sofa Co is an independent boutique commitment to their clients has led to a loyal customer base branching furniture store based in Warminster throughout the South West area. Pop since late 2009. It has established into their Frome carpet & flooring a reputation for supplying top quality sofas from some of the finest showroom showing an extensive

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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).

PIETRA WOOD & STONE The Old Filling Station, 400 Ham Green, Holt BA14 6PX 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.

In recent months the Wiltshire location in Holt has had its showroom extended and refurbished, enabling clients to view a selection of stone flooring, porcelain wall tiles and engineered wood flooring in a relaxed atmosphere where friendly 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 your new floor or wall tiles is not easy; the staff at Pietra can help

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| house & home 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 older properties.

It comes as no surprise that both the National Trust and Crown Estates feature on their list of regular clients, as well as local authorities, housing associations and architects as well as the general public.

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Pietra supply and fit top quality flooring for both inside and out

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

DIY & MAINTENANCE DAVIES OF WESTBURY 24 Edward St, Westbury If you have jobs that require your attention then head to Davies of Westbury. A family run business, they have over 30 years’ experience selling everything for the home. 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 range of plumbing fittings and 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 more choice and a much more personal service – as well as free delivery in and around Westbury.

0845 291 6015 | daviesofwestbury.co.uk

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EJ SHANLEY & SON LTD 43 Shails Ln, Trowbridge BA14 8LN Sometimes nothing but a total clear out will do! If your home or garden is in need of an overhaul, or if you are having works done and need a cost effective way of keeping your site clear consider giving EJ Shanley & Son a call to see about a skip. A family run business for over 50 years based out of both Trowbridge and Warminster, they have a huge fleet of lorries, and their large selection of skips means they can accommodate any request for waste removal.

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES NEW WINDOWS Station Rd, Warminster, BA12 9BR With the autumn weather arriving out thoughts naturally turn to staying warm and cosy in our homes.

Thoughts may also turn to keeping energy bills down over the coming winter. 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.

01225 753333 / 01985 213348 | ejshanley.co.uk

With over 25 years of continuous service, New Windows has a long standing reputation for providing Ingoldmells Court, Edinburgh Way, quality products, all manufactured in Corsham SN13 9XN the UK to a high specification. As well Sovereign Damp Proof & Timber Ltd as installing top quality replacement is based in Corsham and has been windows, they are also specialists providing services throughout the in conservatories, orangeries and South West since 1981. Established for contemporary bi-fold doors. What’s 35 years, they are renowned for their more, their team of expert fitters are high quality of workmanship and all trained craftsmen and provide a reliability. friendly and professional service tidily and without fuss.

Sovereign offer injected damp proof courses, timber treatments including Based in Warminster, New Windows beetle infestation, wet rot and dry rot serves West Wiltshire, Bath and most treatments, basement waterproofing of the South West. Call to arrange a (including Delta membrane systems) free no obligation quote. and general maintenance.

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Charlie Caffyn Furniture From his Bradford on Avon workshop Charlie Caffyn creates beautiful furniture fusing timeless methods of craftsmanship with stunning modern design.

The Chantry coffee table has a unique x-shaped frame

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ooted in solid wood and sourcing quality materials from well managed suppliers, Charlie’s appreciation for traditional craftsmanship underlies his growing reputation for crafting contemporary bespoke furniture that can be treasured for generations. His time spent working in mass production in Asia helped him realize the importance of supporting local makers and guided his decision to return home.

designer for a company supplying high street retailers with nursery furniture; designing a collection of products including a high-chair that folded down into a briefcase sized package which sold globally.

I then moved to Hong Kong to oversee production and develop new designs across South East Asia. I spent two years living out of hotels and working HOW DID YOUR EDUCATION six days a week, whilst SHAPE YOUR CAREER PATH? all the while, watching I studied cabinet making thousands of my designs at Oxfordshire’s prestigious roll off the production Rycotewood College and my lines. I knew that mass obsession took hold. There followed production was not a a placement at Swedish design route I would continue house, Stenebyskolan and from there my career in and I wanted to start I trained at Ravensbourne College my own business with the belief in London, graduating with a BA in that furniture had become too Furniture Design & Related Product mass produced. And so it was that Design. I had three pieces showcased I came home to the UK to set up at the 1996 New Designers Exhibition a workshop to handcraft bespoke in Islington, London. On the back of pieces of furniture that would be this success, I was employed as the treasured over several lifetimes.

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HOW DOES YOUR LOCATION INFLUENCE YOUR BESPOKE FURNITURE PIECES? Bradford on Avon is a vibrant town and definitely helps with my creativity. I name my pieces after local areas which I have developed an affinity for, usually through family walks with our border collie Jack. The elegant Wellow side table (pictured inset)was inspired by the styling of 1950s space comics. The Farleigh magazine holder is a mini piece of architecture full of character. The Iford library step chair is my take on the metamorphic library steps used by 18th Century French nobility.

“The elegant Wellow side table was inspired by the styling of 1950s space comics.”

The Chantry coffee table has a unique x-shaped frame, with the legs converging to create a beautiful joint detail. It’s based on a traditional table from the kitchen in the home where I grew up.

HAVE YOU ENJOYED ANY RECENT ACCOLADES? Yes, I was recently accepted into the Guild of Master Craftsmen, which has just reinforced my passion for great British design and craftsmanship.

I am proud to say my furniture is made in Wiltshire, and that means a lot to my customers too.

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Retirement living in Melksham MEADOWSWEET PLACE in Melksham is an exclusive new development for the over 60s and its launching this November.

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he UK’s leading retirement housebuilder, McCarthy and Stone, is inviting you to consider a positive move to a new retirement living apartment in the heart of the charming market town of Melksham, as its latest Meadowsweet Place development is set to launch this November.

neighbouring towns, Chippenham and Trowbridge. Conigre nature reserve is also just a short distance away for enjoying leisurely walks while taking in the picturesque surroundings.

the development, homeowners are ensured maximum comfort.

McCarthy and Stone will be taking off-plan reservations from November, with an information day (a fantastic opportunity to find out more about apartment specifications, layouts and pricing), scheduled to take place on 19 October at Melksham Town Football Club, 11am-3pm.

The development, which is currently under construction, will compromise an attractive selection of 31 one and two bedroom apartments plus Designed exclusively for the over convenient on-site parking. You’ll 60s, at Meadowsweet Place (aptly Those interested in retirement find plenty of modern luxuries named after the local nature reserve, living at McCarthy and Stone’s alongside purpose built, accessible Conigre Mead - which is filled with Meadowsweet Place development accommodation thoughtfully a colourful array of meadowsweet), are invited to call 0800 3100 383 to arranged for your retirement. all of the maintenance to the make an appointment with Sales Apartments feature fully fitted building and outside areas is taken Executive, Alison Peacock, who is kitchens and shower rooms as care of. Nevertheless, you still retain currently based at Grylls Adams ownership of your property, have your standard, plus a select number of Estate Agents, 17 High Street, apartments also come with their own front door and can continue Melksham. It is open Monday to own beautiful balconies. With your life as independently as you did Friday from 10am to 5.30pm. before; with a host of fantastic facilities excellent security features and a dedicated House Manager who to enjoy, right at your fingertips.

• mccarthyandstone.co.uk oversees the day-to-day running of This includes beautiful landscaped “You’ll find plenty of modern luxuries alongside gardens, fully maintained by McCarthy and Stone’s expert team, purpose built, accessible accommodation” and a stylish and comfortable Meadowsweet Place will comprise 31 homeowners’ lounge, perfect for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments socialising with friends and new neighbours. Should homeowners have guests to stay over, there is a convenient Guest suite available for friends and family.

This modern development of retirement living apartments is perfect for anyone who enjoys socialising and getting out and about regularly but who also wants a peaceful place to call home. Meadowsweet Place is right in the heart of a full array of shops and amenities, excellent transport links for visiting friends and family or to take you directly to

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SCARLETS The Pro 12 Champions from last season will be really tough to beat, especially at Parc-Y-Scarlets. They finished last season exceptionally strongly and have carried that form into the early part of this season.

Whilst they have lost Liam Williams to Saracens since then, they have brought in Leigh Halfpenny and have a huge amount of Welsh stars in their side, including Lions Ken Owens, Gareth Davies and Man of the Series in New Zealand Jonathan Davies. Bath are away to Scarlets in round two on Friday 20 October.

TOULON Despite changing their coaches regularly last season, Toulon still managed to reach the Top 14 final, and now owner Mourad Boudjellal has brought in Fabien Galthie, who takes charge of the three-time European champions. Whilst a few big names, including Juan Smith and Matt Giteau, have departed, former Saracen Chris Ashton, All Black Malakai Fekitoa and Argentinian number 8 Facundo Isa have freshened up an ageing, if star-studded, team.

Bath face Toulon in an exciting double header before Christmas.

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BENETTON TREVISO Bath’s first opponents in the competition are Italian side Benetton Treviso, who they face at home on Saturday 14 October (KO 5.30pm).

Considered by many to be the weakest side in the group, they shouldn’t be discounted after a surprising away victory over Richard Cockerill’s unbeaten Edinburgh team this season showed Bath cannot afford to take them lightly. Their squad boasts 28 Italian internationals,

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About a boy...

t the time of writing I have just packed our only child off to her second week of school. The big news is that as of the end of October she will no longer be an only child. There is another one in the offing and this time it’s going to be a boy. We didn’t want to know if it was going to be a boy or a girl but at one of the scans the screen was showing us something that was pretty obvious even to the casual observer and so, a boy it is and the surprise is gone!!

month, we almost didn’t realise she was teething as she was so relaxed about it and potty training was a breeze. So we think we may have used up all our good luck and this time around it could be the total opposite, lots of sleepless nights and probably two cranky kids to deal with, possibly three if you include me!

jumping all over stuff, trying to break it or if he is a bit less stereotypically male and prefers calmer pursuits like reading or drawing (although not on the walls) and generally just sitting still and not making a nuisance of himself then I will have to be the grown up and step up and do a bit of parenting. Whatever the outcome if it is as much fun and as enjoyable as the last five years then it’s going I am not sure how I feel about having to be great. a boy. The only experience I have with boy kids is the little guys who were at nursery with my daughter Phil Rockliffe

“Having a new little person in the house is going to be interesting as my daughter has very much enjoyed been the centre of attention for the last five years.”

Having a new little person in the house is going to be interesting as my daughter has very much enjoyed being the centre of attention for the last five years. That was my role in the house previous to her arrival and I didn’t take too kindly to being usurped…let’s see how the youngster handles it…better than me probably!! The disruption in the house shouldn’t be too great as we have done it once before and we can already see a difference in our approach to the second one…it’s a much more relaxed experience this time around. I’m sure this one will bring his own challenges but we reckon we are more than equipped to deal with it. We do have one niggling thought though, with our first everything was very smooth and easy with no real drama at all, she was sleeping through after about a

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and while they are all perfectly lovely, they all seem to want to run really fast, jump on stuff and break things, apparently you have to test the breaking strain of everything you play with otherwise it’s just not worth it. The girls, on the other hand, are much calmer and a lot nicer to deal with. They still rush about with as much gusto as the boys and generally play with the same type of toys, they just don’t seem to have the same desire to do damage. Don’t get me wrong my daughter and her little group of friends, can, given enough rope, be as destructive as any group of boys but they just don’t seem to do it with the same glazed eye, thousand-yard stare, intensity as their male counterparts.

I guess the point is that if it turns out that my, yet to be born, son wants to rush about, making lots of noise and