Mendip Living Apr - May 2020

Contents 

A Note 

from the editor 

Hello Spring – I’ve been waiting for your 

arrival like a lovelorn maiden, excitedly 

hopping out of bed to look out the window 

for signs of new life and sunny skies. I 

know that in recent years April weather has 

been…unpredictable, but nevertheless I’m 

hopeful and cheery. 

A Culinary Easter Journey bites through to take you 

43Perfect through Northern the Ireland whole weekend 

Avid readers might remember reading 

about my new year’s pledge in a past 

issue – to walk, run or cycle 5km every 

day of 2020. Not having a bike, or access 

to a stationary one continues to be slightly 

problematic, but apart from a particularly 

grim night during a storm (I can’t remember 

which given name, we’ve had so many of 

late), I’ve done it! I’m not sure yet if I’m fitter 

or slimmer, but I’ve really enjoyed carving 

little moments out of my usually hectic day 

to go for a head-clearing walk. It’s never 

too late to start! 

We catch up with 

James Martin 

IN THIS ISSUE... 

04 What’s On 

41 

As the weather gets warmer, we share 

our pick of the best family events over 

April and May 

16 Education Guide 

We hear from the Boarding Schools 

Association on the value of the boarding 

experience for pupil development 

41 James Martin 

We catch up with TV’s favourite chef 

ahead of his appearances at Pub in 

the Park 

43 Easter Eats 

Catering for big occasions needn’t be a 

hassle - we bring together some simple, 

delicious dishes for the weekend 

48 Renew, Refresh 

A guide to home renovation products 

both big and small, if you are feeling the 

itch for a change this spring 

58 Annie Sloan 

We catch up with the world-famous 

paint maker and get some top tips on 

home DIY projects 

Spring Home 

Renovations 

48 

09 

We interview 

KT Tunstall 

Editor Katie Thomson 

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Publisher Sally Thomson 

Pre Press Manager Kate O’Connell 

Contributors Rebecca Rose, Sue Cooke, Angela Cave, Pete Lawrence, Lucy 

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This issue we have really turned the focus 

on Easter, with cracking pressies and some 

egg-cellent recipes – hey, if you’re running 

five kilometres a day, you go ahead and 

enjoy that hot cross bun pudding! There’s 

also lots to look forward to in the calendar, 

with some of our favourite attractions 

opening again. 

Our chef this issue is James Martin, proud 

Yorkshireman and TV legend - we caught 

up with him ahead of his appearances at 

a raft of summer festivals and before the 

release of his new book. 

On the home front we’ve got a big feature 

on refreshing the home for spring, be that 

large-scale changes or little ideas to give 

you and your home a lift! 

We will see you again in June - when we 

will be in full summer mode! 

Katie 

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Cheese and Grain 

Market Yard, Frome BA11 1BE 

01373 455420 

www.cheeseandgrain.com 

Friday 10 April 

The Wurzels plus special guests 

The Wurzels have paved the way for 

Scrumpy n’ Western - a genre packed full 

of double entendre, mainstream parody 

and a comical folk style. The perfect 

accompaniment to cider drinking 

Saturdays 11 April and 9 May, 9am - 1pm 

Somerset Farmers’ Market 

One of the largest farmers markets in the 

South West with up to 38 award-winning 

local food producers. 

Saturday 18 April 

Absolute Bowie 

There will only ever be one David Bowie, he 

was unique in every way and an inspiration 

to millions. The show is presented with 

incredible attention to detail, costume 

changes galore, excellent musicianship and 

an electrifying frontman. 


Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems 

Bringing you all the best tracks from the 

greatest decade for music, think Blur vs 

Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The 

Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, 

The Prodigy and a whole lot more. 

Thursday 30 April 

Ed Byrne - If I’m Honest 

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at 

himself and tries to decide if he has ANY 

traits that are worth passing on to his 

children. 

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new 

masterclass in observational comedy 

hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, 

Spoiler Alert! 

Tuesday 12 May 

An Audience with Mark ‘Billy’ 

Billingham 

Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham is TV’s most 

experienced, highest ranking and most 

decorated SAS leader and sniper. 

Billy is a former SAS Sergeant Major Class 

1 and Bodyguard to the Stars including 

Brad Pitt, Angelena Jolie, Russell Crowe, 

Sir Michael Caine, Tom Cruise and others. 

Thursday 14 May 

Levellers, with special guest 

support Gaz Brookfield 

Levellers are still going strong after 30 years 

in the game. 

They have long been, and still are, one 

of the best live bands around and they’re 

back in 2020 with a new studio album and 

an extensive tour. 

East Somerset Railway 

Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP 

01749 880417 

www.eastsomersetrailway.com 

Friday 10 - Monday 13 April 

Easter Fun! 

In an age of computers and apps, go and 

spend Easter with your family and the 

friendly staff, to experience steam in all its 

whistling glory. There will be an Easter Egg 

trail around the station - as well as other 

children’s activities. 

Wednesday 15 April 

Peter Rabbit 

Peter Rabbit will make guest appearances 

on the platform at 15 minutes past the 

hour.Don’t forget your camera! 

There will also be a Peter Rabbit Trail and 

quiz as well as Punch and Judy to entertain 

you when Peter takes a rest! 

Monday 25 May 

Paddington Bear 

Paddington Bear will appear on the 

platform from 10.15am and atregular hourly 

appearences. Don’t forget your camera! 

There will also be a Paddington trail and 

Punch and Judy to entertain you. 

Frome Memorial 

Theatre 

Christchurch Street West, Frome BA11 1EB 

01373 462795 

www.fmt.website 

Saturday 4 April, 2.30pm - 5pm 

Children’s Easter Party 

At the Assembly Rooms they’re having a 

Children’s Easter Party. Tickets £8.00 per 

child and adultsare free. All children must 

be accompanied by an adult. Party dancing 

with PDJ Disco. Easter egg hunt, light cold 

buffet, prizes for best Easter costume, The 

Easter Bunny will pay a visit. All children 

receive an Easter Egg to take home. 

Bar open throughout for hot and cold 

refreshments. 

Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm 

The History of Rock 

The History of Rock is a celebration of rock 

music through the decades. A jaw dropping 

night transporting you through the golden 

ages of rock! Featuring the music of artists 

such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n 

Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more. 

Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 May 

Barnum - The Circus Musical 

This musical tells the story of P.T. Barnum 

the self-proclaimed Greatest Showman on 

Earth. A joyful and moving musical portrait 

of the nineteenth century’s greatest showbiz 

legend, Barnum is a colourful, dynamic 

EVENTS GUIDE 

spectacle full of circus, side-show legends, 

toe-tapping songs and immense heart 

Frome independent 

Market 

Frome Town Centre 

Sundays 5 April and 3 May 

More Than a Market 

The Frome Independent is an awardwinning, 

destination street market. It 

reclaims Frome’s high street once a 

month to showcase the best independent 

craftspeople, designers, makers, food 

producers and vintage traders in the South 

West. 

The market takes place on the first Sunday 

of the month from March to December 

throughout Frome’s town centre. 

Glastonbury Abbey 

Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street, 

Glastonbury BA6 9EL 

01458 832267 

www.glastonburyabbey.com 

Sunday 24 May 

The Further Adventures of 

Dr Dolittle 

Award-winning outdoor theatre company 

Illyria will bring their fabulous new 

adaptation of The Further Adventures 

of Doctor Dolittle. A brand-new musical 

adaptation of the Doctor’s Further 

adventures with Jip the Dog, Dab Dab the 

Duck, Gub Gub the Pig and Polynesia the 

Parrot. 

Where in the world will they go? Will they 

even stay on this world?! Which new 

animals will they help along the way? Will 

the Rats still have pithy observations to 

make? Is Gub Gub still dreaming about 

cake? 


Macbeth 

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s 

premier all male theatre company - with 

direct links to the history of William 

Shakespeare - invite you to join them this 

summer for the breathless and brilliant 

tragedy, Macbeth. 

Merlin Theatre 

Bath Road, Frome BA11 2HG 

01373 465949 

www.merlintheatre.co.uk 

Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 April 

Dad’s Army 

The classic BBC TV comedy series of 

the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea 

who battle daily against the Germans and 

local ARP Warden Hodges, comes to the 

continued 

Spring is finally here - check out what 

is happening in the area and enjoy! 

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stage complete with all the well-loved 

characters 

Three wonderful episodes, more sidesplitting 

comedy and a nostalgic finale 

to boot! 

Thursday 23 - Saturday 25 April 

The Weir 

The Weir is a powerful ensemble piece 

with humour and pathos. Set in a pub 

in rural Ireland the locals spend their 

evenings gossiping and telling each other 

spooky tales. 

Friday 8 May 

VE Day 75 

Live from the Royal Albert Hall 

Exactly 75 years since Prime Minister 

Winston Churchill’s announcement of the 

end of the Second World War, the Royal 

Philharmonic Concert Orchestra plus 

special guests will unite the nation for an 

inspiring and patriotic evening. 

On this special May Bank Holiday, 

the country will come together for an 

unforgettable night of commemoration 

and celebration, broadcast to cinemas 

live. 

Tuesday 19 May 

Matthew Bourne’s - The Red Shoes 

Victoria Page lives to dance but her 

ambitions become a battleground 

between the two men who inspire her 

passion. 

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes is 

filmed live at Sadler’s Wells in London for 

cinemas and theatres. 

Thursday 21 May 

The Welkin 

A new play by Lucy Kirkwood broadcast 

live from the National Theatre, London. 

One life in the hands of 12 women. 

Rural Suffolk in England, 1759. As the 

country waits for Halley’s comet, a 

young woman is sentenced to hang for a 

heinous murder. 

When she claims to be pregnant, a jury of 

12 matrons decide whether she’s telling 

the truth, or simply trying to escape the 

noose. 


Only Fools and Boycie - 

An intimate evening with 

John Challis 

Enjoy an intimate evening with John 

Challis, one of the nation’s greatest 

comedy actors, best known as Boycie in 

BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this 

one-off show the national treasure will 

reveal secrets from the set with stories 

and anecdotes from his dazzling career. 

Royal Bath and West 

Showground 

Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN 

01749 822200 

www.bathandwestshowground.com 

Sunday 12 April 

Giant Flea Market 

One of the most popular events is the 

Giant Flea Market with over 250 inside 

and outside stalls, selling a plethora 

of items from Retro-furniture, vintage 

clothing, garden statuary, arts & crafts, 

jewellery, books, toys, sweets, clothes, 

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music, fabrics and more. 

A licensed restaurant, café, food court 

and on-site banking facilities all help to 

make this a great day out for all of the 

family. 


The Big Bark! 

New for 2020 - The Big Bark is a fun and 

interactive day out for you and your pooch! 

A fun & interactive day out with plenty 

for the pooches to do. Activities include 

Agility & Hoopers, Temptation Alley, 

Canine Olympics, Flyball Displays, Talks 

and Workshops with Dog Behaviourists, 

Trainers and Groomers and lots more! 

There will be a pet photo-booth where you 

can capture these special moments with 

your pooch! 

Saturday 9 May 

VE Day 1940s Tea Dance 

Celebrate VE Day at a 1940s Tea Dance! 

Take yourself back in time and bring 

out all the dance moves of jitterbug, jive 

and swing, performed by West Country 

favourites, ‘Bertie’s Big Band’ in true Glenn 

Miller style. 

Afternoon Tea in the darkest days of 

wartime Britain was an important luxury 

and source of comfort to lift spirits. A 

cup of tea was often coupled with a fine 

selection of bite sized sandwiches and 

cakes for an extra treat. Keeping in line 

with tradition, Afternoon Tea will be served 

before the fun and dancing begins! Go 

in vintage attire to set the scene and you 

could be a prize winner. 

Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 May 

Wellbeing and Holistic Fair 

With over 60 stalls there will be something 

for everyone. There will be a fabulous 

selection of well-known readers and a great 

selection of therapists offering everything 

from massage to manicures. There will also 

be an amazing variety of stalls to browse 

with lots of lovely handmade candles, 

jewellery and beautiful crafts. 

“Nature Ninjas” activity sessions at The Bishop’s Palace 

Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 May 

Royal Bath & West Show 2020 

Celebrate the very best of Great British 

Agriculture, Entertainment, Food and Drink 

at the Royal Bath & West Show 2020! 

England’s Royal three day Show offers 

visitors an array of attractions from world 

class livestock to live music, and the very 

best of British Food & Drink. 

With over 50 hours of entertainment on 

offer each day, there will be something to 

please the whole family. 

The Bishop's Palace 

Market Place, Wells BA5 2PD 

01749 988111 

www.bishopspalace.org.uk 

Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April 

Easter Holiday Family Trails 

This Easter, families can join in the fun 

at the Palace with the Palace Easter Trail 

- children can find their way around the 

Palace Gardens using the baby animalthemed 

clues and claim a prize from the 

Visitor Reception on the way out. 

Tuesday 7 - Tuesday 14 April 

Easter Holiday - 

Crafty Cats Easter Activities 

Fun with ‘Crafty Cats’ sessions in the 

Undercroft of the Palace. 

On both days the theme will be “baby 

animals”, with plenty of themed 

indoor craft activities to keep children 

entertained. 

Thursday 9 - Thursday 16 April 

Nature Ninjas - Meet the Lambs! 

This Easter, the Palace team will be holding 

“Nature Ninjas” activity sessions with a 

difference in the Community Garden, aimed 

at getting little ones engaged with nature. 

At Easter, the activities are particularly 

exciting, as children will be able to meet 

two lambs with their mother during the 

sessions! There will also be other woolbased 

activities for the children. 

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Medieval Falconry Day 

Suitable for all ages, this event will include 

flying displays with an expert falconer who 

will take visitors through the different uses 

that kings, queens, bishops and peasants 

would have had for these wonderful birds in 

medieval times. 

Friday 24 April 

Wells Film Festival - 

Grease Sing-Along 

A fabulous outdoor screening of the classic 

1978 film ‘Grease’ in its sing-along version. 

Join in with well-loved numbers such as 

‘Grease Lightning’, ‘Summer Lovin’’ and of 

course ‘You’re the One That I Want’. 

This event is part of Wells Festival of Film, 

in collaboration with the Wells Film Centre. 

Fancy dress is encouraged. Take your own 

blanket or low-backed seating (seating not 

provided) and an umbrella, as the show will 

go on whatever the weather. 

Strode Theatre 

Strode College, Street BA16 0AB 

01458 442846 

www.strodetheatre.org.uk 

Thursday 16 April 

Oh No, George! 

Oh No, George! is the delightfully playful tale 

of a dog who wants to be good but just can’t 

resist temptation. Adapted from the awardwinning 

picture book by Chris Haughton, the 

show ‘uses acrobatics, slapstick comedy 

and live music to bring George’s chaotic and 

joyful escapades to life. 

Saturday 2 May 

The MSO - Tchaikovsky’s Pathtique 

Symphony 

One of the most popular symphonies all 

time, Tchaikovsky’s last symphony 

Pathtique of 1893, famous for its 

tempestuous first movement, foot-tapping 

march and poignant slow finale alternating 

resignation and despair, has, above all, 

the most fabulously memorable melodies 

presented in a structure of dramatic pace 

rarely surpassed in symphonic literature. 

Cheddar Gorge and 

Caves 

From 4 to 19 April 

New for 2020, Cheddar Gorge & Caves 

presents The Enchanted Cave. 

You can roam an underground and under 

cover, illuminated trail discovering mystical 

chambers where fairies glisten, flowers grow, 

crystals sparkle, and eggs glow. 

The fairies in Gough’s Cave are friends with 

the Easter bunny and often help hide eggs 

for all the boys and girls to find. But there’s 

a problem, the mischievous troll has hidden 

the fairies’ glowing eggs. If they can’t find 

their precious eggs in time, then they can’t 

help. Luckily, the troll is sleeping so it’s your 

chance to hunt for them. 

On your travels, you’ll meet seven guardian 

fairies who hold clues to figure out what’s 

special about the eggs. Can you get past the 

troll to find the eggs? Will you discover why 

the eggs are so important? If you do, you 

may receive a treat as a thank you. 

The Enchanted Cave at Cheddar Gorge 

We take great care in compiling the listings, 

however, we recommend that you contact the 

venue in advance as events and activities can be 

subject to change. 

HOLY WEEK and EASTER 2020 

at Wells Cathedral 

Palm Sunday, 5 April 

3.00pm 

Maundy Thursday, 9 April 

7.30pm 

Take Him Earth For Cherishing: A Sequence of Music & 

Readings for Holy Week, Wells Cathedral Choir 

Eucharist of the Last Supper, Wells Cathedral Choir 

The Lightning Seeds 

Andy Fairweather Low 

The Real Thing 

Moscow Drug Club 

+ further acts TBC 

FRIDAY 3 RD - SUNDAY 12 TH JULY 

Reginald D Hunter 

John Hegley / Bel Mooney 

Paul Foot / Mitch Benn 

The Frome Symphony Orchestra 

South West Festival Chorus 

the London Gala Orchestra 

The Food Feast, The Hidden Gardens, Open Art Trail, exhibitions, 

walks, talks, literary events, drama, outdoor performances, 

poetry, workshops, childrens’ events and much much more. 

Good Friday, 10 April 

10.00am Choral Matins, Vicars Choral 

12.00pm Three Hours Devotion, final hour with Wells Cathedral Choir 

Easter Eve, 11 April 

9.00pm Easter Vigil, Schola Cantorum and Vicars Choral 

Easter Day, 12 April 

9.30am Cathedral Eucharist, Wells Cathedral Choir 

11.30am Choral Matins, Wells Cathedral Choir 

3.00pm Choral Evensong, Wells Cathedral Choir 

fromefestival.co.uk 


The Heath Quartet Adam Buxton Raymond Antrobus 

The Heath Quartet Adam Buxton Raymond Antrobus 

Adam Rutherford Paraorchestra Chris Wood Lucy Siegle Get The Blessing 

Adam Rutherford Paraorchestra Chris Wood Lucy Siegle Get The Blessing 

Simon Mayo Emily Eavis Roger Robinson 

Rachel Parris Agnés Poirier Claire Tomalin 

Jan Blake Billy Ocean McFly 

Simon Mayo Emily Eavis Roger Robinson 

Rachel Parris Agnés Poirier Claire Tomalin 

Jan Blake Billy Ocean McFly 

Empirical Kim Sherwood Jonathan Sacks 

Empirical Kim Sherwood Jonathan Sacks 

Laura Dockrill Charles Hazlewood 

Laura Dockrill Charles Hazlewood 

Bertrand Chamayou Iain Burnside Nikita Gill Alastair Campbell 

Bertrand Chamayou Iain Burnside Nikita Gill Alastair Campbell 

The Dodge Brothers Patti Smith Rachel Johnson David Lammy 

The Dodge Brothers Patti Smith Rachel Johnson David Lammy 

Max Porter Emma Gannon 

Max Porter Emma Gannon 

15–24 

May 2020 

Tayari Jones Neil Gaiman 

Tayari Jones Neil Gaiman 

Michael Frayn Matilda Lloyd 

Michael Frayn Matilda Lloyd 

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro 

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro 

Scouting for Girls Ian McEwan 

Scouting for Girls Ian McEwan 

Mark Billingham John Grant 

Mark Billingham John Grant 

Celebratng Music and Books in a Beautful City 

Celebratng Music and Books in a Beautful City 

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kt tunstall 

on FOOD, FESTIVALS 

AND ALL-FEMALE 

BANDS... 

We speak to singer/ 

songwritter KT 

Tunstall ahead of her 

appearance at The Bath 

Festival Finale Weekend 

on 23rd May... 

You’re currently on a tour of Europe 

and then the States and Canada. Is it 

true you take a camping stove with you 

so you can eat healthy? 

Yes! I radically changed my diet a few 

years ago, and it’s made a huge positive 

difference regarding keeping myself at 

peak health while on the road. But it does 

mean I prefer to cook my own fresh food, 

so rather than a gas stove (definitely 

more likely to set the tour bus on fire) I 

have a little travel electric hob and oven 

called ‘Jon Bon Stovi’ who comes on 

tour with me. I go online on Instagram 

Live and cook really simple, healthy 

meals with fans before the gig - it’s called 

KT’s Kitchen and its the most ridiculous 

and profane cooking show you will ever 

watch. 

How do you write new songs? Are 

you scribbling lyrics in a notebook, 

humming melodies into your phone or 

noodling on your guitar? 

All of the above! It has always been hard 

to carve out time to dedicate to writing. 

For me, it takes clearing out my brain 

of anything else, and I find now that the 

best way to do that is to take an actual 

writing trip where I have a certain number 

of days and proper solitude to get the 

work done. On KIN (my last album), I 

holed up in a beautiful house in Taos, 

New Mexico, built a fire every day and 

wrote almost half the album in a week. 

I’ve kept a journal since I was young, and 

that’s always been a really key part of 

my process. And iPhone voice notes are 

invaluable, I would have lost a lot of ideas 

without them. 

And can you remember the first song 

you wrote and how old you were? 

My first song was called ‘Only You’. I was 

about 13, and obsessed with Dynasty 

the TV show, and the song was about 

getting cheated on, which I knew nothing 

about thankfully, so it was entirely based 

on characters who I think were called 

Claudia and Myles from the show. It still 

holds up! I’ve definitely written worse 

ones than that. 

We’re really looking forward to you 

playing at the open-air Bath Festival 

Finale Weekend in May. What makes a 

festival crowd special for you? 

Thank you, me too! Festival season is my 

favourite time of the year. I feel like I was 

born to play them. I feel so at home in 

that environment, and being a musician 

and a nature freak, it’s my dream setting. 

I love it especially because there is a 

real openness and good-heartedness 

amongst the crowd at festivals. We drop 

our guards, talk to strangers, dance like 

crazy, and I just love being in that energy. 

Your mother and brother and his family 

live in Bath. What do you like doing 

when you come to the west country? 

And will your family be at the Bath gig? 

They will absolutely be there, it’s nice 

to be playing their back yard. The west 

country is such a special part of the UK, 

I’ve always loved it; the stone circles, 

the ancient hillside art, the beautiful 

architecture and the landscape. But Bath 

in particular has AMAZING shopping!! 

You’re a very positive role model for 

girls and young women. Do you think 

young women have it tougher than 

they did a generation ago? And can we 

expect to see an all female KT Tunstall 

band on stage in Bath? 

Thank you, that is becoming an 

increasingly important part of my job. It’s 

pretty shocking still seeing such a stark 

gender disparity even now in 2020. It’s 

time we all pushed harder to change it 

I believe it is a deep, systemic issue 

that starts right from the seeds of 

music creation where girls are not being 

supported or considered (or considering 

getting into it), and the end result is 

this crazy imbalance. So being a visible 

role model for young girls I feel is really 

needed. I’ve beyond loved playing with 

an all-female band and seeing kids and 

adults light up at the sight of us rocking 

out, realising they’ve never seen an all 

female band before, is very powerful. 

I will be taking to the stage solo in Bath, 

which definitely also has its own power! 

KT Tunstall is playing at The Bath Festival 

Finale Weekend on Saturday 23 May as 

part of The Bath Festival which runs from 

Friday 15 May to Sunday 24 May. Tickets 

are on sale now: bathfestivals.org.uk/ 

the-bath-festival/finale-weekend/ 



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Boarding schools offer unrivalled 

opportunities for learning 

State and independent schools understand 

that a good education is a powerful tool 

and all educators need to encourage a 

passion for learning. We all undertake to 

join the dots together to give our pupils the 

best chance but if all schools are ultimately 

striving for the same outcome, does a full 

boarding school environment have the 

edge? 

Boarding schools have time to prepare a 

young mind, academically and pastorally. 

Longer days and weekends provide the 

opportunity for a whole host of extra 

experiences and support, leading to a wellrounded 

individual. 

Encouragement and facilitation begin in 

the House environment. At Sherborne 

the first wave of support comes from the 

House Team led by the Housemaster. 

Tutors have time with their tutees 

discussing academic progress and pastoral 

concerns, each week. This regular contact 

and rounded view of each boy builds a 

strong relationship to ensure all pupils are 

motivated and engaged. 

Matrons play an integral part within 

boarding schools. Any misconceptions 

by Sherborne boys that matrons will tidy 

their rooms are quickly dispelled and 

self-sufficiency, an important life skill, is 

developed! Our matrons are held close 

to the hearts of the boys and it is a very 

special relationship where these key 

stalwarts of the School have the medical, 

emotional and organisational needs of the 

boys at the forefront of their minds. 

Academic progress is important. The nature 

of full boarding brings a longer school day 

and departments are open beyond the 

working day. Boys can access support but 

there are also opportunities for enrichment 

with boarding schools offering an unrivalled 

range of co-curricular clubs supplementing 

the more traditional activities. Maybe full 

boarding offers ‘an educational experience 

with no limits’. 

The most recent example at Sherborne 

is a Calligraphy club run by new Head of 

Computer Science Dr Wild alongside some 

popular long-standing clubs including Fives, 

Fly Fishing, Sailing and Debating! Boys also 

enjoy a close relationship with Sherborne 

Girls with whom joint activities, subjects and 

social opportunities are well established. 

Boarding schools offer the chance to 

separate home life in the boarding house 

from study time. Our newly refurbished 

School Library offers a wonderful setting 

and with notable alumni including Alan 

Turing, Hugh Bonneville, Chris Martin and 

Jeremy Irons there is a distinct sense of 

purpose at the School. The friendly team of 

library staff is on hand to help with research 

and study skills and boys (and staff) are 

often found having a little bit of quiet time. 

Integral values at Sherborne encourage 

boys to be respectful, confident, 

passionate, independent and curious, while 

PSHE and School Assemblies promote 

a culture of kindness and compassion. 

Mentors, predominately Sixth Form, offer 

an alternative listening service or extra 

academic support. This in turn strengthens 

the community in House and takes the 

‘Sherborne Spirit’ into life beyond the 

School. 

So do boarding schools have the edge over 

their day counterparts? Well, all schools 

work incredibly hard to support their pupils 

academically and pastorally, teachers 

are passionate about their subjects 

and institutions aspire to prepare pupils 

effectively for ‘the world beyond’. 

We believe full boarding at Sherborne 

works, providing an outstanding 

educational experience for our boys. And 

we hope that when boys leave Sherborne, 

they go into the world with a determination 

to do something remarkable with their 

lives… and most of them do just that! It’s 

not always plain sailing, but our community 

has time on its side which is the benefit of 

full boarding. 

By Vicky Clayton, Head of Learning 

Development, Sherborne School 

Sherborne School is an independent 

boarding school for boys aged 13-18 and 

is a full member of the Boarding Schools’ 

Association. Visit www.sherborne.org 

The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) 

is the voice of UK independent boarding 

schools. For additional information on 

the BSA please log onto www.boarding. 

org.uk where you can also view a list of 

all boarding schools in the UK. 


Frome FESTIVAL 

Hidden Gardens 2020 

– Save the date! 


The Hidden Gardens event continues 

to grow in popularity year on year. 

Last year 900 people over three days 

visited the gardens... 

For our 20th anniversary we have managed to squeeze 

34 gardens onto the programme. Many of the gardens are 

accessible to people who have limited mobility with 15 being 

wheelchair accessible or partly accessible and 32 being 

accessible by those who may need to use a stick. 

This is a Festival of gardens with different and varied gardens 

opening on different days in different locations. Some highlights 

of the 3 days include 3 National Gardens Scheme gardens, 

“In search of my mother’s garden, 

I found my own.” Alice Walker 

“Won’t you come into the garden? 

I would like my roses to see you.” 

Richard Brinsley Sheridan 

Frome in Bloom winners, music, art, a fête, plant and honey sales 

and afternoon tea provided by a bake-off finalist. 

This year the Hidden Gardens will be open on Friday 10th, 

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2020, from 10.30am to 

5.00pm. We hope the longer opening times and greater clustering 

of gardens on the Saturday and Sunday will encourage more 

journeys on foot. 

The programme is also your individual ticket. The tickets will 

cost £5 per person and give you access for all three days. 

While tickets can be bought on the days of the Festival we 

recommend buying and printing them in advance at 

www.fromefestival.co.uk (available online from the beginning 

of May). This will allow you time to plan your route and identify 

the gardens you wish to see. Please note that you will not be 

able to buy your ticket at individual gardens. 


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A personal look 

at foster care 

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight (11th – 

24th May) Mendip Living’s very own Adrian 

Hill, once a foster child himself talks to a local 

foster family about the rewards of fostering 

here in Somerset. 

What made you both decide to become foster parents? 

We wanted to help children have a safe and loving environment. 

How long have you been fostering for? 

We’ve been fostering for 5 years now. 

What do you find most rewarding about being foster parents? 

Seeing the child grow as an individual and become part of a 

family. 

What are the challenges you come up against? 

Tantrums/Anger/ food disorders these are only a few, just 

remember to always liaise with your social worker. 

Having your own children, how do they find it when a child 

comes to stay with you? 

It’s actually really good for them too - it helps them be 

compassionate. They are happy to help and want to make them 

feel comfortable and safe. 

How do you make them feel part of the family? 

They key is to give them routine and offer stability in a loving and 

supportive environment. At the end of the day, children need 

structure and they want to feel safe and supported. 


Do you foster children of any age? 

No, we look after children from age 0-5 - hence the odd tantrums 

we experience! 

How long do they come to stay with you? 

Anything up to 1 year before more permanent arrangements are 

made for them. 

How important is a good support network when you foster? 

It’s essential. We all need people around us who can support us 

in practical or emotional ways. It helps to know yourself that you 

have extra support when and if you need it - it can be challenging 

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2020 WEDDING TRENDS 

From the Dress to the Cake... 

WEDDED BLISS 

The standard wedding traditions of going 

to a church with your nearest and dearest, 

bridesmaids in pastels and run of the mill 

wedding table decor seem long behind 

us as couples are starting to plan their 

weddings according to their personalities. 

Even Meghan Markle broke Royal tradition 

in her wedding to Harry when she made 

her own speech. With that in mind, we 

take a look at some of the changing trends 

for weddings. 

THE DRESS 

Whilst many brides still favour traditional 

white dresses, a lot of brides are choosing 

dresses away from tradition, opting for 

dresses that not only make them look 

incredible, but are easy and comfortable 

to wear. Spending hours deliberating on 

whether to go for a meringue, ballgown, 

a-line or mermaid dress is out, and 

instead, brides are choosing dresses that 

show off their features whilst staying in line 

with their personalities too. Newer style 

options include gowns with pockets, twopiece 

skirts and tops and changes from 

day to night. 

BRIDESMAIDS 

Bridesmaids still, and will almost certainly 

continue to do so, play a massive part in 

a girl’s big day. They used to be a dressed 

in a sort of one size fits all mentality, 

with certain dress styles not suiting all 

bridesmaids. That, luckily, is a thing of 

the past, with brides taking their time to 

choose dresses that flatter their friends, 

are fun and comfortable to wear, and 

usually able to be worn again after the 

occasion. New trends include allowing 

bridesmaids to choose their own dress 

within a certain colour palette, or dresses 

which can be tied in multiple ways. 

ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDINGS 

Sustainable weddings are becoming 

increasingly popular amongst couples 

tying the knot. With weddings creating 

a lot of waste from leftover food to 

unwanted wedding decor, and a big 

carbon footprint on getting guests to 

and from the venue, it is easy to see why 

couples are looking for ways to reduce 

their carbon footprint. Before you think 

‘wedding in a field’, having an eco-friendly 

wedding does not mean doing everything 

outside. There are lots of ways that 

you can make your day a little bit more 

sustainable, such as choosing a location 

close to you (less travelling for you and 

guests), using e-invitations instead of 

traditional invites, or opt for recycled 

paper, and avoiding disposable dinnerware 

and instead opting hiring equipment and 

wedding decor. You can also make your 

own wedding favours, or give out gifts 

that people can reuse, we love the idea of 

little packs of wildflower seeds or even an 

eco-friendly soap from companies such as 

Chateau du Savon. 

WEDDING CAKES 

Even wedding cakes have changed over 

time. From your traditional fruit cake 

through to cakes made from wheels 

of cheese and even those made of 

doughnuts, there are plenty of different 

options to choose from. With increasing 

numbers of food intolerances and allergies 

and people stepping away from traditional 

choices, couples again are choosing 

cakes that reflect their personalities. 


ook lane chapel 

Sara Godfrey, Venue Manager at Rook Lane 

Chapel tells us more about the venue... 

Tell us more about getting married at Rook Lane? 

Rook Lane Chapel is a truly wonderful setting to get married 

in. It really combines historical grandeur with modern light filled 

space and facilities. Every wedding is completely different and 

individual, and we let you put your stamp on the day. I love how 

varied all our weddings are. 

Can I come and take a visit to find out more? 

I recommend this to everyone that books. You can get a feel for 

the space and I can discuss your requirements and make a plan 

for whatever your event is. 

The chapel is available for all sorts of events right? 

Yes! We book a real variety of events, from talks, concerts, 

workshops and private parties in the evenings, to daytime 

bookings in the café/bar area, which opens into our beautiful 

enclosed garden. We often host meetings, wakes and 

small workshops during the week. It’s a good size and will 

accommodate up to 30 people for meetings, and up to 60 for 

small functions. 

What sort of events have hired Rook Lane in the past? 

We have hosted lots of exhibitions both pictures and sculpture, 

and some of a more interactive and immersive nature. We have 

hosted record launches by bands, book launches and signings, 

charity art fairs, folk and comedy evenings, as well as theatre 

productions, vintage and wedding fairs and weekend workshops. 

What’s your involvement with Frome Festival this year? 

We are hosting lots of varied events this year for the Festival 


Week including an exhibition about the 20 years of the Festival 

itself. We also have a stand-up comedy night, talks, bands and 

solo performers. There should be something for everyone. 

What events have you got coming up this year? 

I have a full summer of wedding parties and the occasional dinner 

dance evening. We also have classical concerts, meditation 

workshops, an Exhibition of Psychedelic Art and Sculpture, live 

bands, a monthly architecture talk, film nights, and an outdoor 

theatre production. This year the Handlebards who are a traveling 

theatre troupe are performing Macbeth, which is a fantastic 

evening. You just buy your tickets online, then show up with your 

picnic and a chair or blanket to sit on in the garden. It’s a lovely 

chilled evening. 

What about parking? 

We have a small amount of private parking available for evening 

and weekend events, but there are lots of public car parks just a 

short walk away in the town, or just along the road from us. 

How do I get in touch? 

Details of our events are on our website www.rooklane.org.uk 

and on our Facebook page Rook Lane Chapel. For bookings 

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Between 18th May and 18th June 2020, 

National Smile Month will be sharing positive 

messages and engaging others to develop and 

maintain a healthy mouth. We look at what 

can you do to improve your pearly whites... 

Half the nation dislike their own smile - with many believing 

the state of their teeth has held them back at work and in their 

personal lives.* 

Researchers found a large percentage of the population are so 

self-conscious about their teeth that it affects them on an almost 

daily basis. In fact, one in five feel their teeth have had more of 

a negative effect on their confidence than their physique, hair or 

wrinkles. According to the study 17 per cent of those who took 

part have concerns that the appearance of their smile has had a 

negative impact on their career. Even more worryingly, one in ten 

went as far as to claim they have been turned down for a job due 

to their problematic teeth. 

SO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE A SMILE? 

Straightening 

Yes, adults can have orthodontic treatment to straighten their 

teeth. Adults can have orthodontic treatment to correct the 

same dental problems that children have, such as crowding, an 

overbite or gaps between the teeth. 

According to the experts at Bupa, Orthodontic treatment can 

improve the positioning of your teeth and, in turn, their look and 

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Dean's Hot Wings and Tagine 

sure to be a hit at Royal 

Bath & West Show 

With The Royal Bath & West Show 

taking place at the end of May, there is 

growing excitement amongst foodies 

about ‘The Great British Kitchen’ 

attraction... 

Saturday 

30th May 

Its fully functional demonstration kitchen will be put to good use 

during the show by three celebrity chefs, one of whom is Dean 

Edwards. 

Dean came second in BBC’s MasterChef Goes Large in 2006, 

and became a household name cooking family-friendly recipes 

on ITV’s This Morning and Lorraine. He’s also been featured on 

shows including Good Morning Britain, MasterChef, Take on the 

Takeaway, Market Kitchen, QVC, Saturday Cookbook and The 

Big Eat; has written three cookbooks; and regularly features in 

the food pages of national publications. He also has his own 

YouTube channel, Dean Edwards Proper Food. 

Bristol-born Dean’s ethos on food is that it should be achievable, 

simple and above all taste fantastic. He takes inspiration from 

across the globe but always uses ingredients familiar to us all, 

and the recipes 

he creates at The 

Royal Bath & West 

Show will, where possible, use items which can be purchased 

from its Artisan Food Tent. Dean will be at the Show on the final 

day (Saturday 30th May), where he will be creating Hot Wings 

and Mac and cheese; and Tagine and Gnocchi. Our mouths are 

watering just thinking about it! 

The other celebrity chefs are Briony May Williams, who will be 

attending on Thursday 28th May, and Josh Eggleton, who will be 

there on Friday 29th May. 

Tickets are on sale now 

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NEW PRIVATE DINING NOW AVAILABLE 

FROM 10 PEOPLE TO 40 

Clayton’s Kitchen is a perennial 

favourite for local foodies and 

discerning travellers. Robert 

Clayton, the restaurant’s Chef 

Patron since its inception in 

2012, creates uncomplicated 

dishes that explore and 

showcase the freshest and very 

best ingredients. He is inspired 

by Mediterranean and modern 

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Meet the 

Development Chef 

Ever wondered just what it takes to create the 

perfect dish at Wiltshire farm Foods? 

Development Chef Liam Newble explains, just 

what it takes... 

What does your role involve? 

My role involves working closely with our wider WFF team and 

Head Development Chef ‘Phil’ in finding new ingredients to 

improve our existing meals in the brochure and to also bring in 

new meals that our customers will enjoy. 

How do you choose what type of dishes to create for 

Wiltshire Farm Foods? 

New meal ideas mainly come from comments and suggestions 

from customers & WFF Drivers but we also go out and about in 

shops, Cafes, Garden centres, look through foodie magazines 

and TV programmes. 

Does it involve lots of trial and errors? 

Always!!!! We have to make sure most meals go through the 

microwaves but when they don’t it’s a messy job to clean up!! 

What about taste tests? 

Even before new and improved meals get the green light we will 

have an internal tasting with the WFF development team and we 

will then bring in local WFF customers (around 30-40) treat this as 

a day out with Teas/Coffees, ice cream and of course the meals 

being tested with a question sheet and comment boxes. All the 

feedback will then be processed and the high achieving meals 

will be taken forward. 

What’s the most popular dish you’ve created so far? 

I would say the Lamb in Redwine & Redcurrant sauce. The lamb 

is really tender and the sauce goes perfectly well. 

How do you know when you’ve got the perfect dish? 

Most of these dishes can take up to 6 months with so much 

research done from online questionnaire to a vigorous customer 

taste panels these meals have gone through quite a lot from the 

first dish design to the dish on customers plate, to keep these 

meals perfect is for our customers to give us the feedback via the 

website or speak to our customer service and I can then amend 

any issues and improve these meals even better!! 

Do you have a favourite Wilshire Farm Food Dish yourself 

Liam? 

I have quite a few but after developing the New Extra tender 

range I have a warm spot for all of them, when we have tasting 

for visitors I’m always putting these on. 

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MEET THE 

Fromies 

We talk to businesses 

in and around Frome 

to who are passionate 

about what they do... 

THE BESPOKE 

COLLAGE COMPANY 

Who are you? 

My names Violet and I’m a 

collage artist living in Frome 

What is collage art? 

Collage art, put simply, is 

taking bits of different things 

to create a new whole. I use 

it to create a piece of art that 

not only shows a likeness 

to a pet, but as a piece that 

captures the relationship 

between pet and owner. 

It gives me the chance to 

incorporate anything and 

everything that’s special to 

the owner, from a date, to 

a place, names, themes, treats, favourite toys and stories they have 

been through together. It allows me to create art that is uniquely 

personal, which captures that special feeling and love shared. 

Where can I see your artwork? 

Nearly all of my art is commissioned, I now have pieces all over 

the world, in Australia, America, Spain and Italy, and of course up 

and down England. I have several example collages on display in 

Glastonbury. This year I will also be entering my art into competitions, 

so do check in on my website to find out where my work is being 

displayed. You can follow my work on social media too, all under the 

name “The Bespoke Collage Company” 

What do you love about Frome? 

I love the people, I love the friendly nature of strangers and all the 

interesting people there are to meet. I love how everyone seems to 

have a creative, exciting or unusual side. I love the huge variety of 

events going on around the town, that there always seems to be 

something new to get excited about or to get into. I love the look 

of the town and the beautiful and quirky selection of independent 

shops. I love that Frome has so many glorious places to walk my dog 

and also that she is welcome in so many places. 

FROME Independent MARKET 

Who are you? 

Tabitha Clayson, Director of The Frome Independent 

What makes the independent Market so unique to Frome? 

As many readers will probably know, Frome has been a 

market town for centuries – there’s even record of it in the 

Domesday book. The Frome Independent provides a platform 

for independent designers, makers, producers and farmers 

to connect with a community hungry to move away from their 

screens and anonymous mass-produced goods. They come to 

the market to buy from, be inspired by and have real life contact 

with, the people who create, make and grow things. 

Frome is particularly special it seems, as we’re right in the 

middle of everything, but I think the icing on the cake is that 

The Frome Independent takes over the whole of the town 

centre, bringing a festival atmosphere, space for socialising and 

community spirit to Frome’s winding, hilly and cobbled streets. 

What have you got planned for 2020? 

We’re looking forward to another great year, with lots of special 

events planned, like our Garden Day special in May and Frome- 

On-Sea, our pop-up beach for the August market and a re-run of 

the WHY (We Hear You) skittles Guinness world record challenge 

in June. 

Our March market takes place on Sunday 1st March, with lots 

of talented traders and food producers. We’re also working with 

Fair Housing For Frome, who will be raising money and talking 

about their upcoming Tiny Homes initiative. 

Where can I park, if I’ve never been before? 

If visitors are coming by car we ask that they park in one of our 

designated park and ride car parks where they can then hop on 

one of our fully accessible shuttle buses. More details can be 

found at www.thefromeindependent.org.uk/visit 


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• Salt & Pepper squid 

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• Garlic Mushrooms 

• Loaded Cheesy chips 

• Jacket Potatoes 

• Lite Bite fish & Chips 

at lunchtimes 

CODSWALLOP 

Traditional Fish & Chips, 

established in Frome for over 20 years. 

Telephone orders welcome 

Opening Hours 

Mon - Fri 

Lunchtime 

11.45am - 2pm 

Evening 

5pm - 9.30pm 

Saturday 

Lunchtime 

11.30am - 2pm 

Evening 

5pm - 9.30pm 

01373 472331 

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Closed Sunday 

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Unit 2, Forest Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2TU 

Food 

Served 

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Open Mon 12-2.30pm ~12-7pm on Bank Holidays 

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Come visit us after the Independent Market 

for a fantastic home cooked meal. 

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01373 472348 


In the world of wine, Great Britain ranks as one of the smallest wine 

regions. Arguably, though, it is one of the most dynamic, attracting plenty 

of attention over here and making its mark with significant competition 

wins and appraisals by wine experts and influencers both here and 

overseas. 

Great Britain is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the world; 

area planted with grapevines is growing year on year and now exceeds 

over 5,000 acres, having expanded by nearly 200% in the last ten years 

alone. Recently the wine industry’s body, Wines of Great Britain (WineGB), 

predicted that in just over 20 years’ time, we may be producing 40 million 

bottles. 

There are now some 700 vineyards in England and Wales, with the 

majority in the south of England and stretching up to Yorkshire and in 

north and south Wales. You’ll find large wineries to one-man operations, 

each with a story to tell. Approximately 70% of all production is sparkling 

wine, with the remaining 30% delicious still white, red and rosé wine. In 

2018 the UK produced just over 13 million bottles. 

Luckily it is easy to discover our home-grown wines: English and Welsh 

wines are now readily-available in supermarkets to independent retailers; 

online retailers, as well as many restaurants and bars, and of course direct 

from the vineyards themselves, either via their websites or by visiting the 

cellar door. 

The UK wine industry is launching their awareness campaign English 

Wine Week and Welsh Wine Week which this year takes place from 

Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 May. Over the Week look out for promotions, 

events and activities to shine a light on this exciting industry and its wines. 

The end of May kicks off the summer season and invites us outside to 

explore, so what better time to visit to the vineyards themselves. There 

are now around 200 vineyards open to visitors and located in some of the 

most beautiful parts of the country. 

Vineyards offer a range of experiences from guided and self-guided 

English Wine Week 

Celebrating our home grown wines 

tours through a vineyard to soak up the beautiful surroundings, to 

visiting the cellar door for a tasting. Some have a shop, restaurant 

and even accommodation on site. It’s worth checking opening times as 

some smaller vineyards are open by appointment or at set times. Larger 

vineyards are open all year round. Guided tours are conducted by people 

who are knowledgeable and entertaining and in some smaller vineyards 

you may even get the owner or winemaker. Visitors will take away a great 

memory and new experience. 

Some vineyards are now working closely together to promote their region 

and enhance other local attractions and amenities. Check out Kent’s 

Wine Garden of England; Sussex Wineries; Vineyards of Hampshire; 

Vineyards of the Surrey Hills to name but a few - there will soon be a 

Yorkshire wine trail too. 

So let’s enjoy a summer of English wine … in a country that sells one of 

the widest ranges of wines across the globe, the wines produced on our 

doorstep are a noteworthy success story and worth celebrating. Now 

surely that is something to raise a glass to - cheers! 

Julia Trustram Eve 

Enjoy the Great Atmosphere at 

THE ORGAN INN 

Quality Wines | Ales & Spirits | Beer 

Garden | Woodburning Stoves 

Camra pub of the year 2019 

4pm - Midnight: Monday to Friday 

Midday - Midnight: Saturday 

4pm - 11pm: Sunday 

01985 211777 

49 High Street, Warminster, BA12 9AQ 


At sea, time takes on a different meaning. Minutes can blend into hours. 

Hours slip into days. Days out in the vast, sweeping expanse. You can lose yourself 

out there. And find something else. They say creativity comes from boredom. 

From giving the mind the time to wander. So like those sailors building boats in 

bottles, we’ve distilled all our passion and love for the wild sea into our unruly spirits. 

What does Retribution taste like? The message is in the bottle. 

www.retributiondistilling.co.uk 

Distilled and bottled in Frome, Somerset 

Prestleigh Inn 

Situated just off the A361 between Castle Cary and 

Shepton Mallet, and within walking distance of the Royal 

Bath and West showground is the Prestleigh Inn, where 

Debbie and Gary give a warm welcome. 

As an independent and family run pub, the team at the Prestleigh Inn 

are proud to serve as a focal point for the local community, as well as 

to welcome visitors to the area for the local attractions such as: 

Longleat; Wookey Hole; Cheddar Gorge; or to any one of the 

many great events held at the neighbouring Royal Bath and 

West Showground. 

The team at the Prestleigh are fortunate to have been joined by 

the superb Chef Gareth Revens. The restaurant is able to boast 

some of the finest meals in the area, whether they’re from the 

regular menu or from the constantly evolving specials board. We 

don’t carry a Children’s menu; instead, all main courses are available in 

half portions so that the whole family is equally well provided for. 

5 letting rooms; 4 en-suite and 1 single. Prices start from £30 per night 

and we are within walking distance of the Bath and West Showground. 

01749 830179 

prestleighinn.co.uk 

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Dogs 

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Blast frozen 

Our Seafood is blast frozen using low 

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It’s good to recycle 

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These seabass fillets are left with their skin to give a truly 

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meet the chef 

We chat to Kitchen at Kimbers Chef Liam Whittle 


How long have you been a chef at Kimbers? 

I joined The Kitchen at Kimbers in late 2019. Growing up I was 

surrounded by cooking. My dad is a chef in the Merchant Navy 

and my uncle was a chef on private yachts. My experience 

is varied from the 2 Rosette restaurant at the Eastbury Hotel 

Sherborne to the Dorset Fine Dining Company. I also run the 

Dorset Apple Cake Company, making cakes and chutneys. I love 

experimenting with food, especially the challenge of creating 

delicious interesting dishes from the whole animal. Nose to tail 

eating is very important to me and I enjoy working at The Kitchen 

as this is also an ethos close to the owners hearts. 

What’s new on the menu for spring 2020? 

We have a diverse menu that changes weekly... fish cakes with 

fresh Brixham fish, our open sandwiches...today it’s 12 hour slow 

cooked short rib beef with horseradish cream and of course the 

home cooked hearty pie’s are always popular. 

Do you use local produce to cook with? 

All of our main ingredients are seasonal and local, with the 

vast majority coming from the farm and other suppliers from 

neighbouring counties. Bex, one of the partners, goes to Bath 

Farmers Market every Saturday and buys fresh vegetables direct 

from the grower. Bex also collects halloumi from Homewood 

Cheese and any other interesting ingredients she thinks we can 

use on our menu. All our suppliers are listed on our website 

www.thekitchenatkimbers.co.uk 

Can you cater for veggi/vegan diets at Kimbers? 

Kimbers Farm Shop dairy and livestock farm is central to our 

ethos. However we have a delicious beetroot and bean burger on 

the menu at the moment which is 

proving a hit with vegan and non 

vegan customers alike. Many 

of our dishes can be prepared 

gluten free. 

Tell us more about your 

Sunday lunches? 

The first Sunday of the month is 

our Sharing Feast - lunch for families and groups of friends. Our 

menu consists of sharing platters; it’s like being at home without 

having to do the cooking or the washing up. We have a BYO 

policy, but you can purchase wine from Pickers Wine Shop which 

is situated in The Somerset Trading Barn (Antiques and Curios 

Emporium) adjacent to the Farm Shop. Booking Recommended. 

What would you recommend from the menu this weekend? 

If it’s a light bite you are after we would recommend the home 

cured beetroot gravadlax with mustard creme fraiche and rocket. 

For a winter warmer it has to be the home produced lamb, red 

lentil dahl with basmati rice and homemade Hurdlebrook yoghurt 

flat bread. 

Who’s you’re foodie hero? 

Fergus Henderson, an English chef who founded the restaurant 

St John on St John Street in London. He is often noted for his 

use of offal and other neglected cuts of meat as a consequence 

of his philosophy of nose to tail eating, something which is key in 

our ethos also. 


THE KITCHEN 

AT KIMBERS’ 

FARM SHOP 

STEAK NIGHT! 

25th April 

A FAMILY DESTINATION FOR 

SHOPPING & GOOD FOOD 

• Somerset Trading barn • 

• Pickers Wine shop • 

01963 33177 


info@thekitchenatkimbers.co.uk 

Linley Farm, Charlton Musgrove, 

Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8HD

loaf bakehouse 


Located in the quirky courtyard of an 

old brewery in a low-key backstreet 

of Wells, LOAF. bakehouse is fast 

becoming a brunchers destination.... 

Housed in one of the brewery’s old buildings the convivial 

daytime vibe is paired with an airy plant-filled interior, eyecatching 

lighting and a mixture of wooden tables and longer 

benches which encourage communal dining. This family-run 

business focuses on using the best of local ingredients. 

Brunch is served from 8.30 am every day of the week alongside 

silky smooth coffees, ethically sourced teas and superfood 

smoothies. An in house bakery not only fills the place with 

delicious smells but also fills the shelves with the best tangy, 

crusty sourdough loaves. The eclectic menu has something for 

everyone. There’s banana bread with house toasted granola, 

figs, blueberries and lavender yoghurt, stacks of fluffy American 

pancakes with maple-cured bacon, poached egg and cream and 

New York eggs benedict with parma crisp, kale and avocado 

hollandaise. There’s plenty for carnivores to love with the Loaf Big 

breakfast (and for the extra hungry – the even Bigger breakfast), 

the eternally loved LOAF. style bacon buttie and an indulgent 

white hog pudding served with sauerkraut, rum-soaked prunes 

and mustard. 

Veggies and vegans can be equally delighted with the jackfruit 

hash, wild mushrooms in cider cream, a vegan breakfast 

served with tender, smokey homemade beans, and a punchy 

Middle Eastern shakshuka. And with the addition of Loaf’s own 

sourdough toast, the menu is elevated to even dizzier heights. 

You can also find LOAF. in Shepton Mallet, 29 Town Street where 

you’ll find the very same homely welcome, artisanal bakes, 

cinnamon buns to delight and freshly baked daily. 

Baking up a storm! 

Brunch is cheerful & sociable and encourages 

a perfect day. It makes you feel better about 

sleeping in and missing breakfast... 


It also fills the gap when you’ve woken up far too early with your 

little one and just can’t make it to lunch. We love brunch so much 

we chose to serve it all day (until 2.30) because we think you 

should be able to have a little bit of what you like when you like, 

who doesn’t like a disruptive mealtime? 

We like to take classic brunch dishes and cook them LOAF style, 

often this will be as simple but delicious as swapping a basic 

greasy spoon style sausage for a thick locally sourced, LOAF’s 

own recipe merguez sausage, a combination of lamb and pork 

lightly spiced or it may be transforming the old favorite French 

toast into a Cinnamon doughnut, French toast with citrus & 

cardamom syrup, orange crème fraiche and the option to add 

locally sourced thick cut Bacon! 

We love to source food locally, whether that’s our meat from 

Glastonbury. Or our Vegan and allergen-free raw bars, whipped 

by Green & Grainy. It is important to champion those living and 

working around you. 

A good brunch is not just about your whats on a plate, but a 

moment. It almost feels like brunch is that dish of the day that is 

not statutory. So you can have whatever you fancy and break all 

the rules! However, it should not fill you right up to comatose you, 

and it should most definitely punch enough flavor to force a grin. 

We are an inclusive social space, loud and noisy at times. But 

that is how we like it. We triumph our kid’s play area and always 

have dog treats on the counter. We also champion sociable 

dining with our large tables big enough for extended family & 

friend gatherings. Our brunch menu is the icing on the doughnut 

as we ensure we have a range of Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten and 

Dairy-Free options available every day! All dishes are freshly 

prepared, therefore, we can and will happily alter the dishes to 

suit any dietary requirement. 

Kids are as important to us as they are to you, we have them and 

we were them! That’s why our kid’s menu (and everything else) is 

tried and tested by our own two mini-bosses. Any ‘adult’ brunch 

option can also be adapted for children and we have plenty of 

kid-friendly snacks and bakes on offer each day. We also love to 

hold Colourful Mind craft sessions during school holidays and 

special occasions, information for these can be found on our 

Facebook and Instagram. 

Brunch is served 08.30 am - 2.30 pm seven days a week! 

Outside of these times, we have a large selection of freshly 

baked goodies for all you hungry revellers.

www.cafe-nouveau.co.uk | 01373 465807 

FIND US: Cafe Nouveau, The Lighthouse, Tytherington BA11 5BW 

OPEN 

DAILY

COOK, SLEEP, 

ROCK, REPEAT 

Katie Thomson caught up with 

chef James Martin ahead of his 

summer festival circuit and 

discussed stellar culinary talents, 

his new book and finding time to 

rock out... 

Katie: We must talk about Pub in the 

Park – we spoke with Tom Kerridge a 

couple of years back, just as he was 

expanding the event out of Marlow 

to include Bath and a couple of other 

areas. In the past few years its really 

become huge, attracting so much 

talent from the food industry but also 

the music industry so it must be quite 

exciting to be involved? 

James: He has roped me into it! He roped 

me into it last year as he had managed to 

double book himself! So now he wants 

me to do it again! He’s probably off on 

holiday! But it’s good fun, and anybody 

who’s been there will know that its unique 

and there’s nothing else like it. 

So you’ll be hosting the Tunbridge 

Wells and Chichester events? 

Yeah that’s right, and I’ll be appearing at 

the Bath one, Tom is hosting that one but 

I’ll be there doing some demonstrations 

and other bits and pieces. It’s a great lineup 

of people that he’s got and I’m very 

pleased to play my part. 

I think it’s really nice that you try 

to reflect the local restaurants in 

each individual area plus there’s 

some serious culinary talent from the 

country as a whole. 

Well the thing about the chefs is you get 

the great and the good from all over the 

place. So for example with Bath, you’ve 

got Paul Ainsworth coming up from 

Cornwall, Atul Kochhar from London, 

Steven Terry from Wales, Angela Hartley 

from London…we’ve got people from all 

over the place! It’s the same with music; 

there’s something for everybody. 

Who are you looking forward to 

seeing if you can steal a little time 

away to enjoy it? 

I’m a wannabe musician, I’ve got a little 

band so I’m looking forward to seeing 

a few of them. I listened to Toploader 

when I was training as a kid working in 

kitchens, so I’m looking forward to seeing 

them. Beverley Knight I’ve known for 

quite a while so it will be nice to say hi to 

her and James Blunt is playing as well! 

So I’m looking forward to chilling out and 

fundamentally seeing my mates! All these 

chefs I speak to on the phone quite a lot 

but I only really ever see them at these 

festivals so three in a year is great for me. 

How does the cookery stage in the 

festival setting compare to live 

TV? I can image you are quite unflappable. 

Well you’ve got a bit more to hand at my 

place when we film at the house, and I 

know where everything is. But they build 

an amazing marquee where we do the 

demos, that almost looks like something 

from outer space. You never know with 

the weather, we might get wet, so the 

marquee is amazing. But the same team 

that work on my show work on Pub in the 

Park, so the industry is big but that group 

is quite small. I’ve known the guys that 

organise Pub in the Park from the twelve 

years of doing Carfest. 

So you are an old hand on the 

festival circuit then? 

I’ve been around it a long time! I do 

certain food festivals, the biggest one 

of its kind is in Bolton and had 400,000 

people last year, and I usually do that 

after Carfest South. I’m Hampshirebased, 

so sort of in between the two 

from Bath to Chichester area. I’m looking 

forward to Chichester because I spend 

a bit of time at Goodwood - so I know 

and love the area. Tunbridge Wells I’m 

interested in going to see because I’ve 

not really been there a lot, and I love 

going to Bath because there’s a great 

guitar shop there that always gets a visit! 

Your show Saturday Morning always 

looks like a lot of fun to film, and in 

particular you and Galton seem to 

have a really great relationship. 

The great thing about the show is the 

chefs that come on I’ve known for years – 


a lot of them are turning up to Pub in the 

Park! I’ve known them for years and I’ve 

supported them over the years, and of 

course when I decided to leave Saturday 

Kitchen they supported me since then 

as well. So it’s an accumulation of me 

supporting them and them supporting 

me. So they’re great mates and I think 

that comes across on camera. 

Have you had any guests that have 

been particularly memorable? 

We had Jack Savoretti here recently, 

he was fantastic. He was trying to learn 

from the master baker Richard Bertinet, 

who was attempting to teach him how to 

make bread and he making a right mess 

of it! So he was great fun. You just have 

such a great laugh, and that’s the key to 

doing it here. 

We film it at the house and it’s quite 

chilled out and very similar to this 

festival. Those are the projects I’m 

enjoying these days - and that’s why 

Pub in the Park appeals so much. It’s 

very much a family atmosphere and I 

can just walk around. You go to some 

festivals and you are hidden around the 

back, you aren’t allowed to come out 

and have a wander around. 

Other than a busy schedule of 

summer festivals, have you got any 

books in the pipeline? 

I’ve just finished a book and TV show 

called Islands to Highlands. The TV 

show will be out in April and book is out 

now. We’ve also just taken over a hotel 

at Silverstone so I’m going to be busy 

doing that. Yeah, there’s a few things 

happening and a few more things in the 

pipeline - I should be busy! But not too 

busy to indulge in a bit of music and fun 

this summer! 

Find out more about Pub in the Park here: 

pubintheparkuk.com 

James Martin’s Islands to Highlands is 

published by Quadrille Publishing and is 

available through good bookshops and 

online now. 

“We had Jack Savoretti 

here recently, he was 

fantastic. He was 

trying to learn from the 

master baker Richard 

Bertinet, who was 

attempting to teach 

him how to make bread 

and he making a right 

mess of it!” 


EASTEr 

eats 

The next big cooking fest after the festive feast, we think cooking for 

Easter should be easy. So we've gathered some seasonal favourites with 

minimal fuss, all from the fantastic cooking app cookwithmands.com 

GRIDDLED 

ASPARAGUS 

with citrus hollandaise 

The perfect starter, light and delicious - it 

also lets seasonal hero asparagus shine! 

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins 

Serves: 4 

INGREDIENTS 

450g asparagus 

1 lemon 

1 dash olive oil 

For the hollandaise: 

2 large egg yolks 

1 tbsp fresh orange juice 

half a lemon 

2 tsp lemon zest 

125g cold butter 

METHOD 

Juice the half lemon, grate the lemon 

zest from the whole lemon, then cut that 

lemon into slices. Dice the cold butter. 

To make the hollandaise, in a medium 

heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg 

yolks, orange and lemon juice, lemon 

zest, and some salt and freshly ground 

black pepper. Sit the bowl over (but not 

touching) a pan of gently simmering 

water and add 2 or 3 pieces of butter, 

whisking continuously until melted. 

Continue adding the remaining butter in 

this way, whisking until the sauce is thick 

and smooth. Remove from the heat. 

Heat a griddle pan until hot. Drizzle the 

asparagus and lemon wedges with a 

little olive oil and griddle for 2-3 minutes 

each side, until just tender. Season with 

salt and pepper, and arrange on a platter. 

Drizzle with the hollandaise to serve. 

CHEDDAR & 

ONION seeded rolls 

Something about Easter makes baking 

feel right. This is great for the main meal or 

as a sandwich with any leftover lamb. 


Makes: 10 

INGREDIENTS 

3 tsp black onion seeds 

375g seeded bread mix (from M&S) 

200g mature Cheddar 

180ml lukewarm water 

flour, for dusting 

olive oil 

METHOD 

Heat a frying pan over a medium-high 

heat and add the onion seeds. Move 

them around the pan for 1 minute, until 

they produce an oniony aroma. Set aside. 

Tip the bread mix into a large bowl. Stir in 

three-quarters of the cheese, two-thirds 

of the onion seeds and the lukewarm 

water. Mix to form a ball of dough. 

Turn out onto a floured surface and 

knead for about 10 minutes until soft and 

elastic. Shape into rolls, then put on oiled 

baking sheets, well apart. 

With a knife, slash the tops of the rolls. 

Loosely cover each sheet with lightly 

oiled cling-film and leave in a warm 

place for 40 minutes, until the dough has 

almost doubled in size. Heat the oven to 

220°C/425°F/gas 7 (200°C for fan ovens). 

Once the rolls have risen, scatter them 

with the reserved cheese and onion 

seeds. Bake for 12-15 minutes until 

golden and hollow-sounding when 

tapped underneath. Delicious served 

warm with butter. 


4 (160°C for fan ovens). Transfer the 

potatoes to a roasting tin, drizzle with the 

oil and sprinkle with the seasoning. Roast 

the potatoes for 40 minutes, turning 

occasionally, until tender and crisp. 

SLOW-ROAST 

LAMB 

The Easter centrepiece - this one is meltin-the-mouth 

delicious and just needs 

low, slow cooking. 

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 4 hours 10 mins 

Serves: 8 

INGREDIENTS 

2kg leg of lamb (bone in) 

400g shallots 

2 whole garlic bulbs 

150ml Madeira/Marsala or other sweet 

fortified wine 

2 tsp plain flour 

2 tsp butter 

Seasoning paste 

2 lemons 

4 sprigs rosemary 

4 garlic cloves 

8 anchovies 

1 tbsp olive oil 

METHOD 

To prep: If large, peel and half the 

shallots. Half crossways the whole garlic 

bulbs. Soften the butter. Zest and half 

the lemons. Finely chop the leaves of the 

rosemary. Finely chop the garlic cloves. 

Chop the anchovies. 

Heat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas 3. 

To make the seasoning paste, put the 

lemon zest, rosemary, garlic cloves, 

anchovies and freshly ground black 

pepper in a bowl. Use a fork to mash 

together into a chunky paste. Stir in the oil 

and set aside. 

Heat a roasting tin on the hob and brown 

the lamb for a couple of minutes on each 

side. Remove the lamb from the tin and 

place on a board. 

Cook the shallots in the roasting tin (add 

a little olive oil if necessary) for 5 minutes 

or until golden, stirring occasionally. 

Remove and set aside. 

Meanwhile, use a thin, sharp knife to 

make deep, angled incisions all over the 

lamb. 

Push the seasoning paste into the cuts. 

Return the lamb to the tin. Add the 

shallots, garlic and lemon halves. Pour 

the Madeira and 100ml water around the 

lamb. Cover the roasting tin tightly with 

foil and roast for 3 hours. 

Remove the foil and return to the oven 

for a further hour. Meanwhile, mix the 

flour and butter to form a paste. When 

the lamb is ready, transfer it to a carving 

board or platter, with the garlic, lemons 

and shallots, and loosely cover with foil. 

Strain the juices from the roasting tin into 

a small saucepan and bring to the boil. 

Whisk in the flour and butter paste, then 

simmer until the sauce is thickened and 

glossy. Serve with the lamb. 

ULTIMATE 

ROAST 

POTATOES 

Perfect roast potatoes with a flawless, 

crisp crunch. 


Serves: 6 

INGREDIENTS 

1kg potatoes 

1 tbsp Seasoning for Roast Potatoes 


METHOD 

Peel and cut the potatoes in half, or into 

quarters if large. Boil the potatoes in 

salted water for 5 minutes and drain well. 

Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 

WHOLE SALMON 

with roasted squash and 

tarragon olive mayonnaise 

The perfect celebratory fish dish for 

Good Friday. 

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 1 hour 5 mins 

Serves: 8 

INGREDIENTS 

1 lemon 

2kg whole Lochmuir salmon, cleaned 


8 sprigs tarragon 

20g unsalted butter 

1 large butternut squash 

8 whole garlic clove 

2 tbsp pumpkin seeds 

200ml mayonnaise 

2 tbsp pitted green olives, chopped 

METHOD 

Heat the oven to 190°/170°C fan/gas 5. 

Halve the lemon, set one half aside and 

slice the other into rounds. To cook the 

salmon, start with two large sheets of 

foil, one on top of the other, in a roasting 

tin large enough to hold the whole fish. 

Brush the foil with 1 tablespoon oil and 

lay the salmon on top. 

Stuff 4 tarragon sprigs, the lemon slices 

and a little salt and pepper in the cavity. 

Dot the butter over the surface of the 

salmon and bring the foil around it in a 

loose parcel, sealing the edges tightly. 

Roast for 1 hour, then set aside to rest for 

15 minutes before opening the foil. 

Meanwhile, slice the squash into wedges, 

skin on, and toss with the remaining olive 

oil and the whole garlic cloves on a large 

baking tray. 

Roast for 45 minutes, until the squash 

is golden then scatter with the pumpkin 


seeds and return to the oven for a final 5 

minutes. 

To make the mayonnaise, strip the leaves 

from the remaining tarragon sprigs and 

finely chop. 

Stir into the mayonnaise with a squeeze 

of lemon juice from the remaining lemon 

half and the chopped olives. 

Season with black pepper only. Serve the 

baked salmon with the roast squash, soft 

garlic and tarragon-olive mayonnaise. 

HOT CROSS BUN 

PUDDING 

A great alternative to bread and butter 

pudding - and a way to use up any 

leftover hot cross buns and Easter eggs! 


Serves: 6 

INGREDIENTS 

2 eggs 

8 mini hot cross buns, or four large 

1 pear, peeled, cored and cubed 

4 tbsp hazelnut chocolate spread 

25g dark chocolate, chopped 

150ml double cream 

25ml whole milk 

25g caster sugar 

METHOD 

Cut each bun in half, then sandwich 

together with the chocolate spread. 

Arrange in an ovenproof dish and scatter 

over the pear cubes and chocolate. 

Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk and 

sugar. Pour the mixture over the buns 

and leave for at least 30 minutes to allow 

it to soak in. 

Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4 

(160°C for fan ovens) and bake for 35-40 

minutes until golden and just set. Stand 

for 5 minutes before serving. 

RHUBARB AND 

MASCARPONE 

meringue cake 

Another seasonal favourite - rhubarb. 

Meringues can be made ahead, but eat 

on the day you assemble with cream. 

Prep: 1 hour 25 mins | Cook: 2 hours 

Serves: 8 

INGREDIENTS 

For the purée: 

400g rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces 

2 tbsp caster sugar 

1 vanilla pod, deseeded 

4 tbsp orange juice 

For the meringue: 

225g caster sugar 

4 egg whites 

For the filling and topping: 

50g icing sugar 

350g mascarpone 

30g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped 

METHOD 

Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. 

Toss together the rhubarb, sugar, vanilla 

pod pieces and orange juice. Spread 

out the mixture in a small baking dish 

and roast for 15 minutes, or until tender. 

Remove from the oven and set aside 

to cool. 

Turn the oven down to 110°C/90°C fan/ 

gas ¼. Reserve 10 pieces of rhubarb 

for decoration, and purée the rest in a 

blender. Only add the juices from the 

baking dish if the purée seems too thick. 

Set aside. 

Trace 4 x 18cm circles on baking paper 

as a guide for the meringue discs. Put 

the sugar and 90ml water into a heavybased 

saucepan. Carefully swirl the water 

around to ensure the sugar is covered. 

(Do not stir after swirling as this will 

encourage sugar crystals to form on the 

sides of the pan.) Put the pan over a high 

heat until the mixture bubbles. 

Reduce the heat to medium and allow 

the mixture to bubble away for about 

10 minutes. If using a thermometer the 

syrup is ready when it reaches 116°C. 

Otherwise, test the mixture by dropping 

a small amount into a cup of cold water, 

lift it out and if it can be rolled into a soft 

ball, it’s ready. If it’s still slippery and loose, 

bubble a little longer. 

Meanwhile, in a clean bowl, whisk the 

egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric 

whisk. When the syrup is ready, add it 

to the whisked egg whites, whisking 

continuously until the mixture is glossy 

and the syrup is fully incorporated. 

Pipe or spread the mixture onto the 

prepared baking sheets, filling in the 

circles. Bake for 2 hours, then keep the 

oven door ajar with a wooden spoon and 

bake for another hour to crisp up the 

surface. Turn the oven off and leave the 

meringues to cool in the oven for a further 

hour. 

To make the filling, beat the icing sugar 

into the mascarpone, adding more if you 

prefer a sweeter flavour. Then gently fold 

about two-thirds of the rhubarb purée 

into the mascarpone. 

To assemble the cake, spread a meringue 

disc with a third of the mascarpone and 

top with some of the reserved purée, 

gently rippling it with a table knife. Repeat 

these steps with the other discs and 

decorate the top with the reserved pieces 

of rhubarb and the chopped pistachios. 



Sustainably built holiday homes 

Cookswood is a new sustainable holiday development in 

Somerset, we sat down with the team to find out more 

about the project... 

What is Cookswood? 

Cookswood is an exciting new collection 

of sustainably built holiday homes 

situated in the site that was once 

Holcombe Quarry in-between Shepton 

Mallet and Frome in Somerset. As a 

family, we wanted to bring the site into 

the next phase of it’s life cycle, and 

create a space where people and wildlife 

alike could thrive, and memories could 

be made that would last a lifetime. 

You are able to choose your preferred 

freehold plot on the estate and a home 

design from our selection of modern 

and traditional styles, and we then build 

your new home for you. With staycations 

on the rise in the UK, a Cookswood 

property is also an excellent investment 

opportunity, as you are also able to rent 

out their holiday home, enabling a return 

on your investment. 

What are some of the facilities you will 

be building? 

We have some very exciting plans over 

the next few years. Cookswood will 

have so much to offer, including many 

wonderful facilities and activities, with 

something for everyone. This includes 

a luxury spa with an infinity pool and 

fitness suite, farm shop and cafe, and 

a restaurant and bar for fine dining. 

Children will be entertained with the kids’ 

club, woodland play areas and endless 

outdoor pursuits. As well stables and 

bridleways, there will also be miles of 

scenic nature trails and cycle paths, and 

our nature study centre will give you 

insight into how we enhance habitats 

to benefit wildlife. Our clear-water 

mineral lake with beach areas will offer 

breathtaking views and water activities 

such as swimming, kayaking and 

paddleboarding. 

What stage of the project are you 

currently at? 

We are still early days in construction, 

with plots available for reservation now. 

Two phases are currently released: The 

Beeches, which has woodland and 

meadow views, and Bector Wood, which 

overlooks the mineral lake. This year will 

see the completion of the Reception, 

Farm Shop and Cafe, along with 

communal areas and gardens. 

How will the project benefit the local 

community? 

Our family originate from the local villages 

surrounding Cookswood, and all of our 

team live in the local area. Because 

of this, we are passionate about our 

surrounding villages and towns, and we 

were thrilled to receive support from the 

local parishes. We are keen on creating 

a large amount of jobs for local people, 

including local tradesmen, and benefiting 

local businesses. As we progress, we are 

also excited to be able to offer annual 

events for local people and passes for 

local schools to use the activities and 

educational nature facilities. 

What is the role of the Design and 

Build team? 

The design and build team handle all 

aspects of construction. You are able to 

work with us to make your own choices 

for the interior of your new property, 

creating a unique home that has been 

partly designed by you and reflects your 

lifestyle and personal taste. 

Can I view the site? 

If you are interested in purchasing at 

Cookswood, we recommend you book an 

appointment to see the estate. We offer 

private tours with a member of our sales 

team, who will also be able to provide 

further information and answer any 

questions you may have. 

Please visit www.cookswood.com, 

email hello@ cookswood.com or call us 

on 01761 232889 for more information or 

to book a tour. 


RENEW 

Refresh 

RENOVATE 

Spring is a time of rebirth and it makes 

sense that it’s a period to think about 

changes we want to make in the home. 

Whether your ambitions are large or small 

in scale, here’s some inspiration to get you 

going on your transformation... 

Ian Snow Dark 

Green Floral 

Velvet Cushion, 

topdrawer.co.uk 

desenio.co.uk 

RENEW your soft furnishings. 

Some strong trends to emerge this 

season are hand-printed monochromes 

and really textural, woven pieces with a 

Scandi-boho vibe. 

Throws and blankets are great to mix 

up the look when seasons change. A 

new rug can really change a space too 

- uniting furniture and making a space 

more cohesive. 

Leopard Velvet Cushion, £50, 

frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk 

Petra Cushion Cover, 

£33 and Floor Cushion 

£109, both with free P&P, 

hauslife.co.uk 

If you don’t want to buy new cushions or 

throws, simply swapping pieces between 

rooms can have a similar renewing effect. 

Clockwise from top left: Electra Block 

Print Cushion, £29.95; Seascape In 

Dusk Rug, 160cm x 230cm, £1288, 

abigailedwards.com; Himmeli Wool Blanket, 

£105,cloudberryliving.co.uk; Herringbone 

Linen Throw, £119.99, truelinen.co.uk 

Lola Burnt Orange Velvet 

Armchair £520; Frau Eule 

Velvet Cushion £65; Chevron 

Sienna Patterned Rug From 

£199; Pink Quartz Side Table 

£262, all audenza.com 


Dobbies 

REFRESH your walls with some new 

prints. Never underestimate the transformative 

power of art! Get some favourite posters, 

postcards or even fabrics framed or invest in 

some new, fun eye candy for the walls - it’s cheap 

but effective! 

We love Desenio’s vast range of posters, with 

options for framed, unframed and mounted 

finishes. From £3.95, desenio.co.uk 

RENOVATE by bringing 

the outside in. Try to create connected 

spaces, either by echoing flooring 

choices in the home and the patio, or 

using complementary furniture styles 

as you’ll see in the home. 

Some experts estimate that bi-folding 

doors can add around 5-10% to the 

resale valuation of a property, so 

if you’re thinking about renovation 

changes, glazing is a good investment 

which will also improve the way you 

use the space in the interim. Metal 

Crittall doors also make a fabulous 

statement when paired with other 

black glazing and fixtures. 

Left: Linen Viscose 

Mix Curtains In Denim, 

loomandlast.com and below: 

Plantation Shutters from Just 

Shutters, justshutters.co.uk 

REFRESH your window 

treatments. Whether you add a new 

blind or a new set of curtains, or 

even add new trims to you existing 

dressings, it can make a space feel 

wholly different. If you’re looking 

for a larger-scale change with a 

big impact, shutters are a fabulous 

choice - we love the plantation style 

ones - you can really shut the world 

out come evening! 


RENEW your light fixtures 

and room hardware for an instant 

update. Multi-level lighting makes 

a huge impact, as does a new 

pendant light in the centre of the 

room - these are impact points 

and lighting will help guide the 

eye around the room. Matching 

lightswitches and sockets help the 

final feel of the room, making it more 

‘pulled-together’. 

Glass & Velvet 

Lamp, £175, 

coxandcox.co.uk 

Pontoon Picture 

Light, £111, 

darlighting.co.uk 

Juliet Table Light, £69, 

atkinandthyme.co.uk 

Midi 3 Light Bar Pendant 

Black, £84, darlighting.co.uk 

Double Socket, £34.99 and 

Quadruple Toggle Switch, £35.99, 

dowsingandreynolds.com 

Volcano 5 

Light Pendant 

Gold, £594, 

darlighting.co.uk 

MULTI-DIMENSIONAL 

CLEANING 

VAX are market leaders in the cordless cleaning 

industry and their latest releases certainly have 

us excited (and yes, it’s totally ok to get excited 

about vacuums). 

TIP: QUICK WINS 

When you’re feeling overwhelmed 

by mess, try just one of these 

quick wins: 

First up is the Glide ONEPWR Hard Floor 

Cleaner (£249) is a god-send if you have mostly 

hard floors in the home - it vacuums, washes 

and dries at the same time and kills 99.9% of 

bacteria. It’s built-in LED light helps you spot dirt 

and its lightweight design makes it easy to use. 

For carpeted areas and furniture, the new 

ONEPWR Blade 4 (£219.99) is a great choice. 

At only 3.1kg it’s light enough to use all over 

the house and still offers unrivalled suction 

- it outperforms the UK’s top 3 best-selling 

cordless vacuums. 

The main advantage to all of these products 

is the ONEPWR battery that is fully shareable 

across the products, which means you can buy 

two if you like to extend run-time, or you can 

share batteries between ‘bare units’, products 

without batteries - saving money. 

Both available from www.vax.co.uk 

REFRESH with a deep clean. We all 

know how satisfying it is to spring clean and 

being thorough is the name of the game - pull 

out furniture, wipe down all surfaces (including 

skirting boards, light switches, shelves etc), and 

get scrubbing. Brabantia have a great range 

of products to keep you on top of your kitchen 

tidiness game - we love the silcone dish drainer 

which folds away and the food caddy to help you 

keep food waste recylcing tidy and odour free. 

Go through your dresser and 

choose one drawer. Take 

everything out and refold and stack. 

Choose one collection (athletic 

equipment, tools, cleaning supplies, 

etc.) and declutter. Toss or recycle 

anything you no longer use. 

Vacuum your car. 

Install hooks in your garage. 

Use them to hang beach chairs, 

tools, or bikes. 

Declutter the tops drawer of 

your night table. Dust, tidy, and 

purge your night table of anything 

you no longer need. 

Walk around your home and 

gather light bulbs, batteries, 

and stamps. Make sure you store 

these in the same spot so you 

don’t buy more than you need. 

Go through one file drawer and 

declutter. Recycle old papers, 

shred credit card statements, and 

refile anything out of place. 

Store your receipts. Sit at your 

desk, open your wallet, and input 

receipts into your filing system. 

Do a clutter sweep. Sit on the 

couch in your living room and 

notice any distracting piles. 

Declutter. 

Recycle some electronics. Do 

you have an older item (television, 

gaming system, or VCR) that 

you’re not sure how to recycle? 

Find your item, and schedule a 

time to recycle it 


The Shearwater Kitchen 

A kitchen extension and renovation 

project for a family home near Longleat 

 

I I 

is the la 

used Litt! 

The existing exterior wall of the kitchen was 

removed & a new extension added across the back of 

the house to create a new social family hub. 

This Seventies house suffered from a small, dark, galley kitchen when it was 

bought by the Storrar family in 2018. They asked husband and wife team, 

David and Charlotte, from Frame Interiors to help them create a large, open 

plan kitchen that suited their families needs. The extension was added and a 

range of bespoke fitted furniture was designed to create cooking, eating and 

social spaces within the room. The project started in May 2018 and was 

complete by September 2019. 

Frame Interiors specialise in bespoke kitchens and 

fitted furniture, creating spaces that will stand the 

test of ti me and be treasured for years to come. David 

and Charlotte bring together expertise in 

architecture, interior design and furniture making to 

offer a unique and creative approach to every project. 

"Working with David and Charlotte made the process of 

renovating our home so enjoyable. They managed the whole 

process for us and we are so happy with the results" 

Stephanie Storrar 

fromeinteriors.co. uk 

info@fromeinteriors.co. uk 

01373 834914 

Frome Interiors 

DESIGNERS 5-(ABINET MAKERS

TILES 

FLOOR TILES 

BEST FOR: Kitchens and 

bathrooms - especially if walls also 

need covering. 

A GOOD CHOICE IF: You 

like stylish finishes and the lowmaintenance 

quality of tiles. They 

also conduct heat well for underfloor 

heating. 

TAKE TO THE 

FLOOR 

Time to refresh the flooring in your home? 

We look at four popular materials and 

which areas they work best for... 

WOODEN FLOORING 

BEST FOR: Living spaces like sitting rooms and studies. 

TIPS & TRICKS: There are so 

many finishes available - the trend for 

patterns isn’t abating - we love the 

Boreal Mix Wood-Effect Tiles, above right, and the Grande 

Saltram on the kitchen floor, left, both Original Style. 

TIPS & TRICKS: Take 

time to consider if you 

want hardwood floors or 

engineered wood flooring. 

Engineered wood flooring 

tends to work better in 

moist-prone areas, as 

their base flexes less. Well 

maintained solid wood 

floors will last for decades 

and can be re-sanded 

multiple times. 

WOOD 

A GOOD CHOICE IF: You are looking for a classic 

option which adds longterm value to your home. You do 

have to be mindful of which rooms you choose to use it in. 

Both options provide lots of 

benefits and many colour 

and pattern choices, so it’s 

worth doing your research. 

Image from flooringvillage.co.uk 

LUXURY VINYL TILES 

BEST FOR: These work 

anywhere in the home, but 

particularly well in kitchens and 

bathrooms or high traffic areas. 

They are easy to maintain. 

A GOOD CHOICE IF: 

You want a hard-wearing, low 

maintenance floor with an 

enormous range of patterns 

and finishes. We love the new 

heritage-style collections from 

Karndean and Amtico plus their 

wood and stone effect tiles are 

very realistic. 

Karndean 

LVT 

TIPS & TRICKS: You can 

use these anywhere and the 

way you lay them can create 

some great personal style. 

Amtico 

CARPETS 

BEST FOR: Bedrooms and some living rooms 

- nothing replicates the cosiness of a carpet. Also 

good for noise reduction. 

A GOOD CHOICE IF: You have small children 

- stain resistant blends are available. There is a 

huge choice when you buy carpets - the colours 

can really complement a scheme and the soft feel 

instantly warms up a room and provides thermal 

insulation - perfect for any property. 

TIPS & TRICKS: In 

high traffic areas choose 

hardwearing finishes like the 

stylish 100% wool Berber 

collection from Kingsmead 

Carpets. 

Kingsmead Carpets 

Kingsmead Carpets - 

Berber Traditions 

Luxury Vinyl Tiles are not 

known for their environmental 

credentials (other than their 

long-lasting finish) so we were 

excited to hear about Amtico’s 

new Cirro range which is 

PVC free. At the moment it’s 

a commercial product, but 

it’s good to see the industry 

adapting to consumer demand. 

CARPET 



Could your next 

home be out there 

right now? 

It is a truth universally acknowledged that in 

order to be in the market for your new dream 

home you need to be in a position to buy your 

new dream home; for many homeowners 

this has been a daunting prospect over the 

past three years, with so many uncertainties 

surrounding the housing market. 

However, and as predicted, the turning of the new decade has 

brought with it a clearer picture of the future for UK homebuyers. 

2020 has already seen unprecedented sales success as we are 

now seeing pre Brexit activity return to the housing market. This 

is brilliant news for sellers as it means that a new home is now 

within reach. However we are increasingly seeing sellers trying 

to wait for the ideal home to come on the market only to miss 

out on buying it as they are not in a position to make an offer. At 

Forest Marble we encounter this problem on a regular basis and 

we take pride in helping our sellers find the perfect new home. 

Our best advice to anyone is if you want to move you need to be 

in a position to buy, once you have found a suitable buyer it does 

not mean you have to buy a house yourself the same day! Keen 

buyers will wait for sellers to find the right property. 


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www.forestmarble.co.uk 

To find out more about how we can help take the stress out of 

moving please give Forest Marble a call or drop us an email to 

discuss how we can make your move happen in 2020. 


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annie sloan 

On Colours, decorating and trends... 

Annie ADVERTISING Sloan - Bedroom FEATURE 

- Wall Paint Antoinette, 

Chalk Paint Old White, 

Scandinavian Pink, Olive 

anniesloan.com 

ANNIE SLOAN ON HOW 

COLOUR MAKES YOU FEEL 

Colour is life-affirming and joyful. Colour 

bring happiness. Splashes of bright 

colour have been used to delight and 

thrill throughout the history of art and 

design; and humans have always been 

drawn to bright and bold new pigments. 

Access to colour in the 21st century has 

been completely democratised (where 

in the past bold, highly pigmented 

colours were the preserve of the 

wealthy and the powerful) so let’s make 

the most of it and have some fun! 

ANNIE’S 3 TIPS FOR 

BEGINNERS WHO WANT TO 

UPDATE THEIR HOMES WITH 

COLOUR BY THEMSELVES 

1. Start with a neutral then add colour 

rather than the other way around. 

Remember that dark neutrals exist! I 

love Graphite because every colour 

works against it and is emphasized by 

the contrast. 

2. No more than two bold colours 

unless you¹re prepared to think about it 

very carefully and be vigilant about what 

you bring into your home and where you 

place it which can rather spoil the fun 

of designing and decorating your space! 

3. Trends come and go; so choose 

colours that you really love rather than 

what’s fashionable. It¹s your home and 

you should love it. 

ANNIE SLOAN ON PANTONE¹S 

COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2020 

CLASSIC BLUE 

Blue is one of my favourite colours, 

especially in interiors, because of 

its calming, recessive qualities. My 

bedroom at home is Aubusson Blue 

and it sends me into a dreamy sleep 

every night. I’m so glad Pantone have 

chosen to highlight this blue for 2020, 

as I think we all need a little calm and 

tranquillity for the coming year! This 

shade, which perfectly matches my 

colour, Napoleonic Blue, really does 

take its namesake of a classic blue 

it¹s reminiscent of the ultramarine 

and cobalt blue pigments use in 

neoclassical interiors, yet it still looks 

fresh and modern. 

ANNIE SLOAN ON OCHRE 

It’s strong but not overpowering as 

a bright yellow could be. Chalk Paint 

in Arles is a perfect shade for this, 

as it suggest warmth, sunshine and 

positivity. It asserts itself without being 

demanding. It has energy yet 

it’s calming; it relates to the 

love for green, for the respect 

for the environment and 

consciousness of the impact 

we¹re having on our planet. 

It¹s natural but it¹s positive, 

vibrant and energetic. 

For a calmer shade use Chalk 

Paint in Old Ochre for calm; 

it¹s a faded, calico/parchment 

Ochre so very restful. 

ANNIE SLOAN ON 

WHITE 

White is not an emotional 

colour so lighting is very 

important to add the emotion 

and warmth to a scheme. Team 

warmer white shades of furniture and 

soft accessories with lighting that has 

warmer toned LED bulbs to create a 

clean yet inviting interior. I like to use a 

lot of table and floor lights in a room I 

think they add a lot of character and 

interest. 

ANNIE SLOAN ON GREEN 

As with food, so with paint. I¹ve got 

grassy, fresh Antibes Green on my 

cupboards and sideboards, with lots 

and lots of greenery and foliage for 

texture, it’s so fresh and complements 

my cooking style organic ingredients 

in a back to nature environment. Bright 

colours in the kitchen wake you up 

in the morning and send you into the 

world energised and positive. 

- Annie Sloan, Inventor of Chalk Paint, 

Colour and Paint expert 

www.anniesloan.com 

*Image below: Jesse Wild 

ANNIE SLOAN ON PAINTING 

FURNITURE 

Dining chair 

When you do a chair, it’s important to 

turn it upside and paint the underneath 

first. You won’t miss bits that way and 

actually, it’s quite a fun way to paint. 

Some people find chairs boring to paint, 

but I love it! 

C hest of drawers 

I always start with the drawers. There’s 

no right or wrong order to paint the 

drawers, but I always start with the sides 

and then finish with the top. I take the 

drawers out of the carcass and paint the 

fronts with a thick coat. It’s important to 

thin the paint with water when painting 

the sides of the drawers – you need 

some wiggle room to push and pull the 

drawers in and out with ease! 

Wardrobe 

With a free standing wardrobe, I’d paint 

the body of the wardrobe and then 

focus on the doors. I do the doors as 

a separate task, as there’s lots of parts 

to consider. The inside, the outside and 

the hinges. You must paint both with the 

door open and with the door closed to 

make sure you don’t miss any areas or 

get any drips. 

How to paint large pieces of 

furniture 

Logistically, I’d suggest you start by 

cutting in and creating an outline of 

the piece of furniture before painting 

the whole piece. If you’re painting a 

built in wardrobe I’d suggest the same 

steps as a free standing piece, doing 

the doors separately, closed, open etc. 

Painting furniture that can’t be moved 

can transform a whole room. I’ve seen 

so many customers update their kitchen 

by painting their units, and it looks like a 

completely new kitchen! 


Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Stockist and beautiful home accessories 

Annie Sloan Stockist 

Chalk Paint | Wall Paint | Fabrics 

Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm 

Open on Sunday’s for The Frome Independent Market 

1 Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DG 

01373 764 472 | hello@matthewpaulinteriors.co.uk 

Matthew Paul Interiors 

fi

We meet 

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Designer, artist and WIT 

Sally Thomson was recently invited to the beautiful Cotswolds home of 

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to find out more about his latest wallpaper 

range, the creativity behind his work and how he gets his inspiration 

from William Morris... 

Sally: Your lovely late father was a 

surgeon and your mother was a teacher, 

what made you choose to go into the arts? 

Laurence: Because I really didn’t want to 

be a surgeon and I really didn’t want to 

be a teacher! When my father died it was 

so tragic. I was only nine and he was so 

eminent and it was so embarrassing being 

kind of patted on the head with people 

saying ‘Oh you are going to take after 

your father’. Just the idea of surgery was 

just so abhorrent! Not that I’m particularly 

squeamish. Actually I’m often drawn to the 

nastier sorts of 14th century alter pieces, 

where there’s a lot of cutting up saints! But 

my sister is a doctor so it is definitely in 

the blood. I actually always wanted to be 

a barrister. It was very simple, ever since I 

was very young and it was only when the 

absolute reality of how much work it would 

require hit me at about sixteen that I thought 

no. I was intellectually quite successful 

at school and so there was an enormous 

shockwave when I suddenly decided 

that I was going to do art instead which 

is something that I never considered as 

something that I was here to do. 

You appeared on ‘Who Do You Think You 

Are’ and you discovered more about your 

grandparents. 

It was the dullest ‘Who Do You Think 

You Are’ ever. And I did say to them that 

unfortunately I am the most interesting thing 

in my family! 

So your great grandfather being blown up 

by a U-boat didn’t count? 

Actually he was quite interesting. He 

was a very exotic and powerful person, I 

remember him very clearly and he died 

when I was about four. Very commanding 

and very elegant. He also had a reputation 

for being very over-perfumed! But he got 

sunk in both world wars! He was obviously 

completely and utterly indestructible. He also 

ended up getting a medal from the mayor of 

Nagasaki right in the middle of the second 

world war; when we were at war with Japan! 

He saved an entire crew of Japanese 

merchant shipmen and rowed them ashore 

himself. So it was all very bemusing. But 

I remember my mother said to me during 

filming: ‘Never be part of somebody else’s 

dynasty, start your own.’ After my father died 

and when she became very ill she became 

very feisty about stuff. She was inevitably 

very protective of us as children. And it was 

difficult for her as her family felt that she 

was not fit to bring us up and wanted to step 

in and even social services were sniffing 

around. 

You went to Camberwell College of Arts 

is that where you found your passion for 

interior design? 

No. I went to Camberwell to do the 

foundation course without having a clear 

idea yet of what I wanted to do. In fact at that 

stage, at the interview stage they felt I was 

better suited to the illustration course. But 

actually I felt very strongly whilst doing the 

foundation course that I wanted to do fine 

art, to do painting. This was because I was 

very aware of the quite crushing snobbery 

that was happening in the art market, which 

is that if you were a painter/fine artist you 

could go on and do whatever you wanted, 

such as stage design or illustration. You 

brought an enormous amount of kudos with 

you if you did that. But if you specialised as 

an illustrator you would never be able to do 

fine art. 

But fine art must have been very difficult 

to break into? 

It was very difficult, I had to totally change 

because up until that point I am ashamed 

to say I was quite arrogant about my art. 

I know you will find this very difficult to 

believe! But I always had a phenomenal 

facility to draw, I could draw very well and 

very effortlessly. But too stylistically. So half 

way through I had to pretend that I liked 

doing things the way they liked to, you know 

with the little scratchy marks and making 

paintings very dank and brown. So I did all 

of that to get to get onto the fine art course, 

which I did, and then immediately threw off 

the cloak and went back to my monumental 

neo-classical nudes in blousy landscapes, 

which I think annoyed the feminist 

movement in Camberwell! I used to say 

‘For goodness sake, I am celebrating these 

women, look at them, they are goddesses!’ 

Nudes are history and truths. 

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So when did your first break come in TV? 

Well, I was on Magpie when I was a child! 

I know! That was very difficult though 

because my father had removed the ITV 

button so that we couldn’t watch ITV, so he 

had to find it again so that he could watch 

me in it. I remember my parents being very 

disapproving, saying ‘Why couldn’t you 

go on Blue Peter?’. Magpie was just too 

funky! They all wore flares and had regional 

accents. 

But then you got into it, and along came 

other programmes, such as Changing 

Rooms etc? 

As soon as I left college I was on the 

edge of a lot of media stuff. I had a very 

successful degree show and sold paintings 

to people like Adam Ant and Terry Jones. 

I was with the Crucial Gallery in Notting 

Hill who were very, very fashionable. So I 

actually ended up doing some weird stuff 

like advertising work in Japan, but that’s 

when I had a kind of scene change and 

decided I didn’t want to do any of that at 

all, and went off and spent three years 

marketing rubber flooring. Because I just felt 

like it. I actually really enjoyed it, and I really 

enjoyed the responsibility of it. But after 

three years I started looking around at what 

I really wanted to do. I had done so many 

different things at college and I had done 

a lot of interior design, but I had also done 

an enormous amount of stage design and I 

was very keen on that. I’m still keen on that 

now! But I sort of trickled into interiors really 

through styling committee parties and then 

I’d be asked to design a conservatory and 

things went from there. And I was literally 

plucked from that to do a screen test for 

the BBC for something they were calling 

‘Changing Rooms’. And the rest they say 

is history. 

We must talk about your new wallpaper. 

How did that happen? 

Well, similarly to when you were asking 

about the television break, one of the 

defining moments was Changing Rooms, 

which is funny because I was quite grumpy 

about doing it. I was very busy and I had a 

lot of stuff going on but I filmed it. But it did 

have a disastrous effect on my business. I 

had a really lovely coterie of about eight or 

nine repeat clients who were terribly discreet 

and very wealthy. It started getting irritating 

when I would turn up for a site meeting and 

there would be paparazzi, and so one-byone 

I started getting those ‘it’s not you, it’s 

me’ telephone calls from clients, who would 

say that they love my work but they can’t 

cope with it all. But it was actually my wife 

Jackie who came up with this idea of ‘if 

everybody in the world is watching television 

then lets sell to everybody in the world. 

Let’s work with B&Q, Homebase, House of 

Fraser. Let’s create licensed products’. 

Your latest design of wallpapers are 

exquisite. The intricacy of some of these 

designs is absolutely beautiful. How do 

you set about creating that? 

Well, this is the big thing because it’s now 

twenty years since we actually launched 

this and it’s been incredibly successful and 

actually that’s what I want on my tombstone! 

I don’t want ‘that bloke off the telly’. I want 

‘Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - Designer’. 

That’s what I do. But for the twentieth 

anniversary of the brand I wanted to have 

something really very authoritative. 

When you create that design, the 

bit I don’t get is how you turn it into 

wallpaper. How does that work? And 

where do you create them? At home? 

Largely on planes! My rider, you would 

expect snow leopards and lilies, actually 

consists of Epsom salts, gin and a drawing 

board. Very monastic! Everything starts as 

a drawing, which I will do wherever I am 

(which can even sometimes be in the lounge 

of an airport, should inspiration strike!). 

Sometimes I’ll come back from being away 

with an enormous portfolio of drawings, but 

more often than not I’ll photograph them 

on my phone and send them to the design 

office and then they put them into repeat. 

I’ll always design with repeat in mind. The 

repeat is the clever thing because I suppose 

the big thing is that there’s always an innate 

homage to William Morris in everything I do. 

We recently went to the Jane Austin 

Museum. The wallpaper was so bright, it 

was not what I expected. 

We always think of the Georgian period as 

being wonderfully understated and rather 

pastel-hued. But no, it was vulgar as hell! If 

they could get it bright yellow they certainly 

would! But it’s very interesting with wallpaper 

because I think it is quintessentially a 

British product. It sort of doesn’t really exist 

anywhere else. It’s because it’s a very easily 

read symbol of the middle class. In France 

or Italy or anywhere else where there was 

no middle class you would have real silk on 

the walls. 

You have bedding and wallpaper in the 

Signature range is that correct? 

We’ve got beds, we’ve got furniture but the 

wallpaper I always see as being the flagship 

of my style. 

Going back to art, what do you think of 

our local boy, Banksy? 

We actually share an art dealer! It’s very 

interesting because I think there is a very 

pronounced movement now for art to 

become a lot more interesting and a lot 

more readable. I think the art of the 80s and 

90s, the Brit Art movement, and actually a 

lot of late 20th century art was deliberately 

over-intellectual. I think a lot of people would 

go into a contemporary art gallery and think 

‘yeah, okay’. It’s almost that feeling of ‘I can 

do that’. But stick them in front of one that 

everyone goes crazy for, Leighton’s Flaming 

June and you would say ‘Oh my god!’ You 

know, that’s one of the best paintings in the 

world. And we do love them and I think there 

is a real return to a level of craftsmanship. I 

mean, Banksy doesn’t really do a lot himself. 

He has a huge studio that create these 

things. But then, so did Rodin, and so did 

Rembrandt. But then you’ve also got people 

like Grayson Perry, who I think is very 

interesting as well and his work is, unusually, 

every bit as interesting as him. 

You have a place in Cornwall don’t you? 

Do you paint when you go down there? 

We have, in Port Issac. But no, I wish! I 

tend not to do any work. When we first went 

there, a long time ago, I used to do a lot of 

landscape work there, and I do love it as 

somewhere for inspiration. 

Left: Lawrence’s original drawing ‘Club 

Tropicana’, Middle: the finished printed 

wallpaper, Below: Lawerence’s Aspen 

Headboard with Monoglam bedlinen. 

Selected wallpapers are available from 

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Tips for writing a 

Will in a second 

marriage 


Jane Healey, Partner and Solicitor at 

Forrester Sylvester Mackett Solicitors 

discusses what to consider when 

entering a second marriage... 

Nowadays second or third marriages are 

commonplace. Not everyone is aware of 

the impact they can have on your Will. 

When you marry or remarry, your Will 

becomes invalid, unless it was made 

in contemplation of marriage to your 

existing partner. If you do remarry and 

fail to update your Will, then potentially 

your children would not inherit from your 

Estate upon your death. 

If you die without a valid Will, The 

Intestacy Rules will apply to your Estate. 

Your new spouse will inherit any jointly 

held assets (such as property, bank 

accounts and personal items) and the 

first £250,000 of your Estate, and half of 

any remainder of your Estate. 

Entering into a marriage and failing to 

update your Will could leave your children 

from a previous relationship with little, or 

no inheritance. It Is essential you have 

a new Will in place to ensure the people 

you want to benefit inherit from your 

Estate upon your death. If you were to 

die without a valid Will in place, and your 

entire Estate passed to your new spouse, 

you would have no guarantee that they 

would make any financial provision for 

your children. 

If after your death your current spouse 

was to remarry, or fall out with your 

children, accumulate debts, or be subject 

to care home fees then your children 

may be left with no financial provision or 

entitlement. In addition, your spouse may 

have a new Will prepared after your death 

and may elect to make no provision for 

your children. Legal advice is essential 

in ensuring your children’s inheritance is 

protected, whilst also making suitable 

provision for your new spouse. 

A standard Will may not be appropriate 

for the above situations – it may be 

preferable to create a trust within your 

Will. There are various types of trusts 

that you can create within your Will. For 

example, you may elect for your spouse 

to be permitted to live in your property 

for the remainder of their lifetime after 

you have died, or if they remarry then 

your property, or share in that property, 

be distributed to your children. This type 

of Will is sometimes referred to as a “Life 

Interest Trust Will”, or “Property Trust 

Will”, or “Asset Protection Will”. This type 

of Will may also be sensible to consider in 

relation to preserving your assets, or your 

interest in your property from care home 

fees, and a trust may also be a suitable 

option for trying to ringfence assets and 

retain them for your loved ones to inherit 

upon your death. 

Another consideration which is 

sometimes overlooked, is that if you are 

experiencing matrimonial issues and 

currently divorcing, your spouse may 

inherit until the marriage is dissolved 

and the Decree Absolute is issued. 

Matrimonial finances can take a 

considerable amount of time to resolve, 

and it is essential that you have a new 

Will prepared as soon as possible. There 

are also other actions which you need 

to take in order to preserve your assets 

during this difficult time. 

Much media coverage is now paid to 

persons who consider it appropriate to 

“challenge a Will”; either on grounds 

of validity, or making a claim upon 

a deceased persons Estate, as no 

adequate financial provision has been 

made. Unfortunately, they often seek to 

remedy this via the Court system, which 

can be extremely stressful for all parties, 

not to mention expensive. 

Do not put your loved ones through 

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Children: getting them 

interested in gardening 

Here our resident gardener and radio personality, Matt Biggs 

aka The People’s Gardener, explains the benefits of getting 

children involved in the garden and how it provides them with 

skills to help their development. 

You and your children will enjoy every stage of the process. We 

hear a lot about children not knowing where their food comes from 

and, of course, if we don’t give them the info then, with all of the 

distractions of modern living, it is not surprising if they think a chip 

comes from the freezer aisle and kohlrabi is a character in the latest 

Star Wars film! 

Gardening for kids is just such a great thing - exercise, knowledge, 

fun and hopefully an interest that will last them a lifetime, what more 

do we need? Many garden centres offer kids activity days, whether 

that is pumpkin carving, seed sowing or making animals out of fruit 

and veg. there is a lot you can get them involved with and much of it 

is free too. Many garden centres have clubs for children, and this is 

a good option if you have one near to you. It is good for socialising 

and excellent for learning the basics and having fun. 

If you have a garden marking them out their own space is an easy 

thing to do. It gives them a sense of responsibility and you can 

make a bug hotel out of recycled bits and bobs, plan to grow some 

herbs or mini veg, write down their favourite colours and hunt 

through plant catalogues or online for suitable plants to match. 

There are lots of skills involved in all of these activities, from maths 

- how many plants do we need for the space, to practical skills 

in making things, to research and planning skills - so one small 

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too - making a miniature garden or a dinosaur from fruit and veg. 

whatever it is take advantage of it - country 

shows are a great day out! 

So, having got the kids organised it is time 

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plants, you can share with neighbours or garden clubs which is a 

very economical way of gardening or you can visit your local nursery 

or garden centre to see what choices are available - and there is a 

lot of choice. 

Every year Chelsea highlights a new favourite plant or colour 

scheme, gardening magazines and books have so many ideas 

- one of the most pleasurable jobs in the year is planning your 

garden - and then - best bit of all, enjoying the fruits of your labour! 

To discover more about Matt and his books please 

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Dementia expert Professor June Andrews 

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loved one in residential or nursing care... 

When someone with dementia moves into 

a care home, it is often a great relief for 

the family. Many things are immediately 

better. You can get an undisturbed night’s 

sleep and it’s possible to go out and about 

without worrying how your loved one is, and 

whether they are safe. But it is not always 

so simple. You might worry about whether 

the new resident is being looked after 

properly, or whether they are fretting and 

missing you. 

Visiting now becomes an important issue. 

How often should you go and for how long, 

and what on earth do you do when you are 

there? Because people ask me this, I made 

an A-Z of visiting ideas an important part 

of my new book on care home. Especially 

as you know the person you are visiting, I 

expect you will be able to think of variations 

on this theme. 

AAvoid contradicting someone with 

dementia, even for clarification. 

Bring the newspaper or photos to look at. 

Calmly sit and wait. Just being there is 

good in itself. 

Don’t be louder than needed. 

Even if you are in a hurry, don’t appear to 

rush. 

Find conversation-starters apart from ‘Do 

you remember when … ?’ Direct questions 

are like a memory test, and uncomfortable. 

Give a hug (with permission) or find 

appropriate contact like a hand massage. 

Have food to share, or go for a 

cuppa. 

Introduce yourself again every time, even if 

you are sure they know you. 

Just wait after speaking. To give extra time 

for a response, count to ten. 

Keep an eye out for tiredness, and offer 

sips of water. 

Limit the numbers visiting at any one time. 

Make an attempt to get outside, if only on a 

roof terrace or balcony. 

Never forget that the person can read your 

body language. 

Offer to bring your dog or other pet, 

especially if it is calm and affectionate. 

Pick their best time of day. 

Quick visits are acceptable - what matters 

is the quality. 

Read out loud. 

Sing together. 

Try to be in a quiet room. 

Understand, if they are rude, that this is not 

personal. 

Visiting cards or notes let others know that 

you called and are good for reminding the 

resident that they are loved and respected. 

When it is time to go, find a distraction to 

cover your departure. 

XXX is for kissing - only do it if you used to 

do it before. 

Young visitors are always popular, and 

babies are amazing. 

ZZZ is for when they sleep through your 

visit; you were there - that matters - so leave 

a card. Use the time to relax yourself or talk 

to someone else who is lonely. 

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If just visiting the care home starts to be 

hard work for the family, neighbours and 

friends can help. It might be hard to make 

sure someone is there every day, and you 

can work together to fill the gaps. Have fun! 

Professor June’s book, Care Homes: The 

One Stop Guide: When, Why and How to 

Choose a Care Home will be released in 

June. 

It is Dementia Action Week from 11-17 May 

2020. Find out more at www.alzheimers.org. 

uk. You can also call the National Dementia 

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retirement village 

We find out about what Chantry Court 

Retirement Village has to offer... 

What’s it like living in the Village at Chantry Court? 

It is often commented that Chantry Court has a very nice 

ambiance. The apartments are decorated to a high standard, 

are spacious and light with fitted carpet and made to measure 

curtains in place. We often furnish apartments so that a 

prospective resident can see what it might look like once they get 

their furniture in. 

Would you say a home from home feeling? 

I would say that being a small village it gained a feeling of 

“community” very quickly and maintains the same. Very often the 

reason for the prospective resident to want to move to Chantry 

Court is “needs based” we are a very good second choice for 

we are not under any illusion that most people feel there is no 

place like their own home, especially when they have lived there 

for many years and brought up a family there and have brilliant 

neighbours etc. 

Tell us more about the facilities at Chantry Court? 

Being a smaller village the facilities although very good are 

not as extensive as the bigger villages. We do have a fabulous 

restaurant which h is open plan leading to a lounge/bar area 

which lends itself well to functions which we encourage to be 

resident- led, as with organised activities. We as a company like 

to arrange a function or an activity once every 4 to 6 weeks. We 

have two highly qualified Chefs who make a lot of effort with a 

menu which includes 2 choices of 3 course lunch per day. There 

is also a breakfast and a supper menu to choose from. 

What about care and support? 

We have a 24 hour response service whereby if a resident were 

to activate their emergency alarm via a pendant or wristband a 

member of response staff would come to their aid within a couple 

of minutes and offer the support until such times as in some 

cases the ambulance arrives or a member of the family, or if it 

is just to reassure. In addition to this we have our own in-house 

domiciliary team of carers who work exclusively for us and will 

carry out pre-arranged visits to residents who have needs. This 

can be anything from a 15-minute increment to however long is 

needed and however many times a day is required. 

Can rent or buy in the village? 

We at Chantry Court want to be as flexible as possible when it 

comes to a prospective resident moving to the village. We offer a 

choice on the majority of our apartments to purchase or rent. We 

also give the option to rent on an all-inclusive basis, whereby one 

invoice monthly will cover the majority of the costs. 

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