Marlborough Living May - Jun 2021

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Contents 

A Note 

from the EDITOR 

13 

Back 

A Culinary Journey through 

to Basics - perfect egg recipes 

Northern Ireland 

The competition 

page returns 

04 

At last, as I write, we are hopefully 

nearing the end of the restriction 

tunnel. We should proceed 

with caution, but the tantalising 

glimpses of life returning to normal 

are just great to savour. 

The past year has been fraught with 

challenges, but hasn’t it been filled 

with learning too? Of our resilience, 

our adaptability and of course, a big 

old beacon shining on the things 

that really matter. It’s hard to think 

it’s been over a year since we went 

into the first lockdown - I naively 

thought it would be a month or 

two. Here we are, more than 365 

days on - a little battle weary, but all 

the wiser. But, it’s shaped us - and 

shaped the way we make our little 

magazine too! 

First up, we’ve got some tasty egg 

recipes which will take you right 

back to nailing those basics, plus 

some ideas on how to take them to 

the next level. 

How can your 

garden grow? 

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Editor Katie Thomson 

e katie.thomson@minervapublications.co.uk 

Publisher Sally Thomson 

Pre-Press Manager Kate O’Connell 

Contributors Rebecca Rose, Peter Thomson, Sue Cooke, Matthew Biggs 

Angela Cave and Pete Lawrence. Front cover courtesy of OKA 

Key Account Manager Angela Cave 

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Then we are focusing on the 

garden - the hub of our social 

lives over the last few months! It’s 

also a necessary extension of our 

living space, so with that in mind 

we’ve gathered together lots of 

inspiration to help you perfect your 

space. 

Finally, we are bringing back our 

very popular competition page 

- this issue it has nearly £1,500 

worth of prizes! You can enter 

all the ones listed on the page, 

plus some web-exclusives at 

minervamagazines.co.uk - you 

can also opt into being the first to 

hear about new giveaways when 

they are launched. 

All that’s left for me to say is, enjoy 

this edition and keep on truckin’ - 

the end really is in sight. So, a big 

social-distanced-virtual-Zoom hug 

from us all at Minerva, and see you 

again in July. 

Katie 

Katie 

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oarding orchard 

Robin Fletcher explains 

The grounds at Marlborough College 

When someone as respected as Sir David 

Attenborough warns, as he did when 

addressing the UN Security Council recently, 

that climate change could result in a global 

crisis comparable to the one which enveloped 

the world in the years after the First World 

War, you can’t ignore it. 

While the majority of the world’s main focus 

has understandably been on the fight against 

coronavirus for the past 12 months, it’s vital 

that we don’t lose sight of the threat posed 

by climate change. Climate change affects us 

all and it will be here long after COVID-19 has 

been brought under control. 

The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) 

has long been championing the idea that our 

member schools can play an important role 

in tackling climate change. It’s a global issue, 

and as we have more than 600 members in 

36 countries around the world, our schools 

are uniquely well-placed to lead the way on 

sustainability and encourage the generations 

of students who will pass through their 

boarding houses in the coming years to help 

protect the environment throughout their lives. 

Back in 2014, the BSA launched the Boarding 

Orchard initiative, which encourages boarding 

schools to plant fruit trees in their grounds, 

symbolising growth and caring for the 

environment. Our aim is for it become to be 

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the ‘largest’ orchard by geography anywhere 

in the world. 

By involving students in tree planting, schools 

can also help to make environmentallyfriendly 

practices part of students’ ingrained 

behaviour from a very early age, helping to 

ensure they are fully aware how everything 

they do can affect the planet. And this will 

help leave a lasting legacy, with students 

imparting their knowledge to their own 

children so it is passed on from generation to 

generation. 

Our progress to date has been good. Since 

we launched the Boarding Orchard, more 

than 150 schools in the UK, Switzerland, 

Russia and the United States have planted 

more than 180 trees. The Boarding Orchard 

has also recently received the royal seal of 

approval. His Royal Highness, the Prince 

of Wales has long been a great supporter 

of a wide range of causes and projects 

relating to protecting the environment and 

sustainability. In late 2020, he lent his support 

to the BBC Countryfile programme’s ‘Plant 

Britain’ campaign, a two-year project which 

will see 750,000 trees planted. Following this, 

we contacted him to make him aware of our 

initiative. 

In a reply to BSA, a Clarence House 

spokesperson passed on the Prince’s 

‘warmest wishes for every success with the 

project’, calling the Boarding Orchard ‘an 

excellent way of promoting environmental 

awareness.’ 

With the Prince’s encouragement, and with 

more schools pledging their support by 

joining the Boarding Orchard, we’re very 

excited about its future. 

For more information about the BSA Boarding 

Orchard, please visit the BSA website: www. 

boarding.org.uk/440/national-boarding-week/ 

boarding-orchard 

Robin Fletcher, CEO, BSA and BSA Group

Stonar School Appoints 

New Deputy Head (Academic) 

and Director of Music for 

September 2021 

ADVERTISING FEATURE 

Stonar is delighted to announce that Mr Mark Ebden will be joining the 

School as Deputy Head (Academic) and Dr Andrew Passmore has been 

appointed as Director of Music, both commencing in September 2021. 

Mr Ebden will join Stonar from Roedean School where he leads 

the Faculty of Science and Psychology and is also a Research 

Associate. Following a 1st Class Master’s degree in Chemistry 

(MSci) from the University of Bristol and having compelted a 

PGCE in Canterbury he starting his teaching career at St Lawrence 

College in Kent. He commented: “I believe strongly in educating 

the whole child and I recognise each teacher’s role in helping 

unlock the potential in every young person. I am really looking 

forward to joining the team and working with the whole school 

community, to ensure teaching and learning at Stonar is of the 

highest possible quality.” 

Dr Passmore has had an outstanding academic and teaching 

career to date. Following a 1st class degree in Music at the 

University of York, Dr Passmore then completed a Master’s 

degree and a Doctorate in Music at York. Dr Passmore has been 

Assistant Director of Music at Queen Anne’s School, Caversham 

and Director of Music at St Mary’s, Shaftesbury. His performance 

specialism and passion is historical performance on keyboard 

instruments – organ, harpsichord, and piano - having performed as 

an accompanist and soloist with professional ensembles such as 

the Royal Northern Sinfonia, London Concertante and the Gabrieli 

Consort. 

Dr Passmore commented: “I am looking forward to getting to 

know all of the pupils, staff, and the wider Stonar community. 

Together, we will embark upon an active and fulfilling programme 

of concerts, lessons, and performances, celebrating the musical 

traditions of Stonar, whilst embracing new paths in music 

education.” 

Commenting on the appointments Headmaster Mr Way said: “We 

had a field of 60 applicants for the Deputy Head (Academic) role, 

Mr Ebden demonstrated a clear vision for teaching and learning 

and an empathy for Stonar’s values. In addition, Dr Passmore’s 

appointment as Director of Music signals the start of exciting times 

for the performing arts at Stonar. As well as bringing his impressive 

experience into Music lessons throughout the whole school, we 

are looking to forward to his collaboration with Mrs Toghill, our 

Director of Drama, for our musical productions.” 

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Trees to the fore 

at Marlborough 

College 

Marlborough College has a large estate 

which involves the management, protection 

and enhancement of 627 listed trees, the 

size of a small forest, situated on our 

almost three hundred acres... 

Large areas of the estate are governed by Conservation Bands, 

Wildlife and Countryside Acts and individual Tree Protection 

Orders. These codes of practice are all followed carefully and are 

extremely important in ensuring our landscapes are protected 

and preserved for future generations. 

All trees on Marlborough College land are subject to vigorous 

priority one and two inspections, carried out by Certhia 

Consulting Ltd., a specialist arboricultural service provider. 

The tree collection at the College is greatly varied in age, genus 

and location: from the semi-mature Koelreuteria paniculata 

(Golden Rain Tree) in the Terrace Border to the mature 

Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree) in the Masters Lodge, to 

mention just a couple of our beautiful specimens. 

Alongside the aforementioned established trees, the College 

is privileged to be part of the BSA’s Boarding Orchard scheme 

which we joined in 2014 with the ceremonial planting of a 

delightful Cydonia oblonga (old fashioned Quince) at the main 

entrance to the campus. Fruit trees have also been planted at 

The Hermitage, Summerfield House, Preshute House and the 

Master’s Lodge. Indeed, the apples from the trees at Summerfield 

are made into apple juice by pupils and sold as part of our 

charitable activities. 

Eleanor Kerrigan is Head of Gardens at the College. She said 

“In order for the College and I to be effective custodians of our 

landscape, continued planting of trees is vital. Since joining the 

College three years ago, I’m proud to say the Gardens Team 

have been responsible for planting in excess of 4,000 whips and 

young trees, which will be allowed to grow on for hedging and 

landscaping purposes. As I move forward with tree management 

on behalf of the College, I will actively continue to care for 

these lovely trees, which form and offer such unique visual, 

environmental and health benefits to our campus and local 

community.” 

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HIGHER EDUCATION 

AND SCIENCE AT 

ST MARY’S CALNE 

Of this year’s university applications cohort at 

St Mary’s, comprising current Year 13 applicants 

and Post Qualification applicants from 2020 Leavers, 

over 20% have applied for courses with Science 

components. These included Biomedical Sciences, 

Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, 

Mathematics, Sport & Exercise Science and 

Veterinary Medicine. 

We are delighted that Erica, 2020 Leaver, has secured 

an unconditional offer to read Medicine at Cardiff 

University, as well as our own Head Girl, Fenella, 

receiving an offer to read Medicine at Leeds; 

other current Medicine applications are still under 

consideration, and we offer huge congratulations 

to the girls on these excellent achievements. 

Science-related offers have also been received 

so far this cycle from the following universities: 

Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, 

Edinburgh, King’s College, Liverpool, Newcastle, 

Nottingham, Sheffield, St Andrews and Warwick. 

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St Mary’s Calne Tennis Academy has won 

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CAPTURE MOMENTS & 

MEMORIES WITH MOORE 

PHOTOGRAPHICS 

Photographer Neil Moore, who has a small 

studio at Cadley, near Marlborough, works with 

families and individuals across Wiltshire to 

do just that – capture moments and memories 

which mean something special... 

From beautiful imagery of you, your dog, 

your horse, your car, your home, your 

garden – whatever your pride and joy 

may be…Neil will enable you to capture 

those special moments which make up 

the rich tapestry of life. 

With a love of the countryside and 

agriculture, Neil can often be seen around 

Wiltshire taking in the landscape and the 

atmosphere of our beautiful county. 

“I love the visual world,” Neil said. “We 

are a very visual society now and it’s 

very easy to take a picture of this or that 

when we are out and about. However 

having professional imagery done around 

something or someone who is special to 

you creates something quite different. 

“A good photographer will work hard to 

capture personality, take images which 

show emotion and friendship, or simple 

joy and delight. Good images really 

do speak a thousand words if they are 

framed on your sideboard, on your wall, 

they keep memories and experiences 

alive. 

“If they are around a business, they can 

speak to value, price point and service 

quality.” 

The quality of Neil’s work was recognised 

in 2017 when he was awarded a 

licentiateship of the British Institution 

of Professional Photography. This BIPP 

accreditation is a worldwide recognition 

of excellence and requires months of 

work to achieve. In gaining the award, 

Neil focussed on his passions – Wiltshire, 

the landscape, agriculture, farming, 

anything to do with boats, planes, trains 

or vehicles of any kind. 

“Good images really do speak a 

thousand words if they are framed on 

your sideboard, on your wall, they keep 

memories and experiences alive.” 

Do you have any lovely pictures of your 

horse or you with your horse? What 

about with your dog? Or your dogs on 

their own? Do you have any professional 

images of your pride and joy – that 

classic car you’ve been restoring or that 

wild garden you’ve been nurturing? 

“Ask yourself this,” Neil said. “If and when 

the time comes that you no longer have 

your beloved animal or your classic car 

is sold on, will you regret not having that 

memory? If the answer is yes, do get in 

touch.” 

For more information on Neil and his 

work visit moore-photographics.com, or 

call 01672 519101 to book a photography 

session. 


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Get out more 

Switch to an e-bike! 

There’s never been a better time to get on 

your bike... 

GP’s are being urged to prescribe cycling as they know it 

provides many benefits. Not only does it contribute to general 

well-being (in all senses) but it also helps to improve congestion 

on our roads and the quality of the air we breathe. Now with the 

Government’s Fix Your Bike Scheme contributing £50 towards the 

repair of a used bicycle, help is also at hand to those with limited 

funds. 

An e-bike helps all ages but particularly those that are older, 

less fit or put off by the physical effort of an ordinary bike. It is 

easier and less sweat than a traditional bicycle, as an e-bike has 

a ‘pedal assist’ motor to help cycle up hills and tackle longer 

journeys. It is also reassuring to know that you have back-up 

onboard when you start venturing further afield. In a recent study 

1 in 3 felt an e-bike made them feel more confident to tackle hills 

and keep up with traffic and a good many people are using an 

e-bike to support recovery from injuries or health difficulties. 

e-motion have increased sales during the Covid-19 lockdown, 

but at our shop in Swindon we still find the time and patience to 

help you make the right decision. We stock an extremely wide 

selection of electric bikes and are happy to answer any questions 

you might have. So please do give us a call – and come in for a 

test ride! 

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BACK TO 

Perfect egg recipes for every 

chef’s repertoire - all from the 

egg-sperts...Clarence Court 

Basics 

Now, first things first - you need to 

nail the basics - that is, perfect runny 

poached eggs and dippy boiled eggs. 

Always start with the freshest possible 

eggs, then... 

PERFECTLY POACHED 

Two must do tips before you start - add 

at least 1 tsp light coloured vinegar to 

your water. The second is to sieve your 

egg. When you crack an egg you’ll notice 

that there’s a firmer white and a more 

liquidy white. Well, that liquidy white is 

what creates all those white wispy bits. 

So add the egg to a fine mesh sieve/ 

strainer and the thinner, more liquid white 

is removed, leaving only the firmer white 

which will envelop the yolk. 

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then 

reduce to low (or turn off the heat). Crack 

the egg in a fine mesh sieve (over a small 

bowl) and remove the liquidy whites. For 

a firm white and runny yolk you’ll want to 

poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes. 

DELIGHTFULLY DIPPY 

The timing here is based on using room 

temperature eggs. For a set white with a 

runny yolk, you want to boil for four-five 

minutes. Poke a hole in the top of the 

eggs with a needle or egg-puncher before 

you start. 

THOMAS FRAKE’S 

PORK HOLSTEIN 

Holstein usually uses white veal, but you 

can use pork, chicken or turkey. This 

recipe uses tenderised pork loin, breaded 

and fried in butter until golden, and then 

finished with chopped anchovies and 

capers in butter. A Braddock White egg 

is essential to finishing the dish as it 

provides a rich golden yolk that becomes 

the luxurious sauce. 

Preparation time: 30 minutes 

Cooking time: 12 minutes 

Serves: 2 

INGREDIENTS 

2 pork loin steaks 

100g flour 

1 Clarence Court egg 

100g Panko breadcrumbs 

25g parmesan, grated 

50g salted butter 

25ml rapeseed oil 

4 Clarence Court Braddock White Duck 

eggs 

4 anchovies, finely chopped 

20g capers 

Ingredients for the pickled cabbage: 

¼ white cabbage 

½ Bramley apple 

90ml white wine vinegar 

30g sugar 

10g fennel seeds 

METHOD 

Bring the vinegar, sugar and fennel seeds 

to the boil and remove from the heat. 

Finely shred the cabbage and apple and 

submerge into the vinegar. Leave to cool, 

then refrigerate. 

Flatten the pork with a rolling pin until 

5mm thick. Grate parmesan into the 

breadcrumbs. Dredge the pork in flour, 

then egg, then breadcrumbs, and repeat. 

In a deep frying pan, heat the butter and 

rapeseed oil on a mid-low heat until 

foaming. Fry the pork for 3 minutes a side, 

or until golden and crisp, being careful 

not to burn. Remove from the frying pan 

to a tray, spoon over some of the hot 

butter,and keep warm in a low oven. 

Fry the eggs in a little oil until the white is 

cooked but the yolk is still liquid. 

Add the pork Holstein to the plate, spoon 

over the capers and very finely chopped 

anchovies. Add the fried egg on top and 

the pickled cabbage alongside. 

SWEETCORN CHILLI 

FRITTERS 

Sweet and spicy crunchy corn fritters are 

a fantastic carrier for Burford Brown eggs 

and fresh guacamole. 

Preparation time: 20 minutes 


Cooking time: 15 minutes 

Serves: 4 

INGREDIENTS 

1 small can of sweetcorn, drained 

(approx. 198g) 

6 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 

50g courgette, coarsely grated 

50g carrot, peeled, coarsely grated 

A small bunch fresh coriander, leaves 

picked and stalks finely chopped 

1 red or green chilli, de-seeded and 

chopped 

2 limes 

½ teaspoon smoked paprika 

Salt and pepper 

60g self-raising flour 

5 Clarence Court Burford Brown eggs 

50 ml milk 

2 ripe avocadoes 

10 cherry tomatoes 

Olive oil 

METHOD 

Drain the sweet corn and add to a 

mixing bowl with 3 sliced spring onions, 

grated courgette, carrot, sliced coriander 

stalks, half the chopped chilli and a few 

scrapings of lime zest. Mix together and 

then add the paprika, season well with 

salt and pepper then stir in the flour. 

Crack one egg into a separate bowl, 

whisk then pour into the grated mix with 

the milk. Mix well and place to one side. 

Peel and de-stone the avocadoes, chop 

the flesh and scoop into a bowl. Chop 

the tomatoes and add with the remaining 

sliced spring onion, chopped chilli, 

roughly chop a few coriander leaves, 

squeeze over the lime juice and add a 

splash of olive oil. Season well, stir and 

place to one side. 

Poach the 4 eggs to your liking and use 

a slotted spoon to place them in a bowl 

of cold water. Keep the cooking water on 

the hob on a low heat so you can re-heat 

the eggs when ready. 

Place a large frying pan on a medium 

heat. Add enough olive oil to make a 

thin layer. Test the oil is hot enough by 

dropping a spoon of mixture into the 

pan if it bubbles it’s good to go. Add 

spoonfuls of batter into the pan and fry 

on both sides until golden. Use a fish 

slice to transfer to a plate lined with 

kitchen roll and then on to warm serving 

plates. Repeat until all the mixture has 

gone. Re-heat the eggs in the pan of 

simmering water and place on top of the 

fritters. Divide up the guacamole and 

scatter over the coriander leaves. 

FRESH EGG PASTA 

DOUGH 

You can either eat it straightaway or air dry 

a batch and then store it in an airtight jar 

for another day. To make a truly rich and 

bright pasta dough, use only egg yolks 

(not the whites) in the dough, at a ratio of 2 

egg yolks to 100g Tipo 00 pasta flour. 

INGREDIENTS 

4 Large Burford Brown eggs 

400g Tipo 00 pasta flour 

METHOD 

If using a food processor, crack in the 

eggs and tip in the pasta flour. Pulse a 

few times until it comes together like 

thick breadcrumbs. If it’s looking quite 

dry add a tiny splash of water or olive oil 

and pulse a couple more times. Tip the 

dough out on a clean work surface and 

knead well for a few minutes until it feels 

springy and quite firm. Shape the dough 

into a disc and wrap in cling film, and 

then place in the fridge to rest for around 

an hour. 

If you’re making the dough by hand, 

make a mound of flour on a clean work 

surface and then make a well in the 

flour. Crack the eggs into the middle 

and use a dinner knife to incorporate 

the flour gently into the centre and 

whisk it into the eggs. Continue mixing 

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How much are we all looking forward to 

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questionable for some, but in their place 

are countless gems on our own doorstep 

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delicious regional food and drink 

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One shining example is the home wine 

industry and the many award-winning 

wines now produced, attracting high 

praise from pundits here and across the 

globe. 

England’s vineyards are looking forward 

to throwing open their doors and 

welcoming visitors back again. Happily, 

the full lifting of restrictions falls during 

English Wine Week (Saturday 19 – 

Sunday 27 June). During this week, the 

growers and producers in England are 

inviting everyone to celebrate with some 

English wine – look out for events and 

promotions. 

English and Welsh wines are gaining 

popularity and are easy to discover, 

buy and enjoy – many are now readilyavailable 

in supermarkets, independent 

retailers and restaurant lists. Last year 

retail giants Waitrose, Majestic and 

Sainsburys all reported a boom in sales 

of English wines. And course you can 

buy direct from the vineyards themselves, 

either online or from the cellar door. Of 

the 700 or so vineyards in England and 

Wales, over 200 vineyards are open to 

visitors and summer is the perfect time to 

visit them. 

Vineyards now offer a range of 

experiences from tours through a 

vineyard, to visiting the cellar door for a 

tasting. Some have a shop, restaurant, 

and a variety of accommodation options. 

Visitors will take away some great 

memories and new discoveries – and 

hopefully a bottle or two to enjoy at home 

and with friends. 

Some vineyards have got together to 

promote their region and enhance other 

local attractions: Kent, Surrey, Sussex 

and Hampshire all have such trails, 

and launching just ahead of English 

Wine Week is the first Yorkshire wine 

trail. There are also an array of wine 

tour companies offering vineyard visit 

packages in the UK. 

So let’s enjoy a summer of English wine 

and celebrate one of our home grown 

successes – cheers! 

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Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 May 

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The wine has been gently aged in French oak barrels for five 

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As we all follow the roadmap out of 

lockdown, many will be reflecting on 

how the pandemic has been particularly 

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to see friends and family, making them 

feel increasingly isolated... 

Residents at later living specialist Rangeford Villages’ 

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friendly communities, they have been able to spend the lockdown 

surrounded by like-minded individuals with support and care 

available should they need it, whilst remaining in their own home. 

At Wadswick Green in Wiltshire, onsite teams are on call 24/7 to 

provide help, companionship and support. Set among 25 acres 

of landscaped, beautiful grounds, Wadswick Green offers a 

selection of 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments for sale exclusively for the 

over 60s. 

In line with the latest Government easing of restrictions, residents 

at Wadswick Green will celebrate the reopening of the everpopular 

village restaurant - The Greenhouse. Residents and 

families will now be able to enjoy table service outside on the 

terrace and within the purpose-built marquee. 

The village offers an array of activities for residents to develop 

hobbies, socialise with one another and stay mentally stimulated, 

as well as access to a number of communal amenities, such 


as swimming pool, gym, hair and beauty salons. Hilary Flack, 

resident at Wadswick Green says: “I’m looking forward to 

the re-opening of the facilities especially the swimming pool 

and the new putting green, as well as enjoying time with my 

grandchildren. My children and their families will have the 

pleasure of staying in the Wadswick Green guest suite when they 

visit in the coming months. It will be wonderful to catch up with 

them in person.” 

Wadswick Green is part of a new and exciting range of retirement 

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In these strange and unprecedented times, 

our gardens have never been more important. 

They have been the meeting place of 

family and friends and a real saviour in the 

face of so much difficulty. Whether you 

have green fingers or black thumbs, we 

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LET THERE 

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Small gardens have a lot more potential than you may 

appreciate. Whether dealing with a long narrow space 

behind a period home, a cramped backyard that lacks 

privacy, or even a little courtyard, the possibilities are 

endless. So don’t write off your small outdoor area just yet... 

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO GROW? 

Are you hoping to grow cut flowers, your favourite herbs, 

or a few vegetables? When space is limited, it is especially 

important to determine which of these are worth growing 

yourself, and which are better to purchase seasonally from 

your local farmer’s market or shop. Focus on growing 

flowers and produce that are usually expensive, hard to 

find, have a short shelf life, or you use regularly. 

CREATE SEATING WITHIN BORDERS 

A great idea is to add seating to the edges of raised beds 

- it makes otherwise unused space a flexible element for 

socialising. Sleepers are a great option, or patio slabs on 

small diving walls. Have a folding bistro table on hand to 

create a dining area where needed. 

MAKING YOUR OWN GARDEN 

LIGHTING PLAN 

Garden lighting usually serves two purposes. Firstly to 

provide functional light and secondly to create an attractive 

atmosphere. Here is how to plan your space: 

STEP 1: SKETCH YOUR GARDEN AREA 

Sketch your garden area as close to scale as possible. Indicate 

important areas of your garden such as the terrace, seating 

area or other garden features you wish to illuminate. 

STEP 2: CONSIDER WHAT AREAS NEED THE 

MOST LIGHTING 

Decide which areas in your garden need the most lighting. Are 

there certain parts of your garden that you wish to have more 

atmospheric lighting? Or are there certain areas that need 

more functional bright light? Is an extra lamp needed outside 

your front door? Indicate these places on your plan. 

STEP 3: DETERMINE THE TYPE OF LIGHTING NEEDED 

Think about what kind of lighting is best for the areas that you 

have outlined. Think about how much light intensity you will 

need. Decide whether you want functional or mood lighting. 

Are you looking to highlight a particular tree or shrubs? 

Consider alternating between bright light and softer lights to 

create a beautiful effect. 

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX 

What about vertical gardens? Railing planters? Hanging 

baskets for strawberries? 

CREATE PRIVACY 

You may not have room for large evergreen trees and 

shrubs to create privacy. But, would a row of one of the 

many columnar varieties that provide height—without 

the width—work? If only seasonal screening is needed, 

perhaps narrow, columnar, deciduous trees or shrubs 

would be suitable? Or perhaps growing well-behaved 

climbers (e.g. jasmine or annual vines) on a vertical trellis 

would be the best solution. 

ADD A WATER FEATURE 

Water features are always a great addition to a garden. 

While a pond and waterfall may not be realistic, a simple 

recirculating wall fountain or bubbling tabletop pot may be 

the answer. 

MAKE EVERY SQUARE INCH COUNT 

Focus on high-value trees, shrubs, and perennials that 

offer multiple seasons of interest with attractive leaves, 

seasonal flowers, unique textures, colourful bark and/or 

great autumnal colour. 

STEP 4: DETERMINE THE LIGHT DIREC- 

TION FOR EACH LIGHT POINT 

Also figure out the direction your light needs to face 

to achieve your desired light effect. Are you wanting 

to uplight a fence or wall? Are you looking to 

illuminate the driveway with a recessed ground 

spot and if that is the case, do you need the 

light to be fixed shining upwards or adjustable 

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KEEP THE COLOUR PALETTE 

SIMPLE 

Two or three colours in varying shades, 

together with green, will be less visually 

cluttered than a jelly-bean-like explosion. 

CREATE A SENSE OF ORDER 

Clean lines bring an orderly feel to the 

garden. A clear rectilinear design can 

define spaces, while flowing organic 

curves can be used to soften awkward 

angles. 

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CREATE SECTIONS 

This garden has three sections, all with 

clear individual purposes – making 

the space feel bigger because of the 

multifunctional uses. The top level 

features a patio, which is bathed in 

morning sunshine. A central seating area 

made for socialising and the bottom 

deck houses a water feature. Then there’s 

the homeowner’s ‘she shed’. 

USE THE DIAGONAL AXIS 

A typical new build garden is often wide 

but shallow. Looking straight across the 

back garden therefore emphasises the 

shortest dimension. Alter the perspective 

by turning the patio, planting beds, and 

sight lines 45-degrees to line up with the 

diagonal axis, creating the illusion of a 

much larger space. 

LOOK FOR COMPACT PLANTS 

Choose plants that won’t overwhelm 

the ground plane, but don’t be afraid to 

include moderate sized or columnar trees 

to achieve the appropriate scale. 

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Corner sofas are a great addition to the garden, 

extending the feel of living space outside. We 

love options with room to lounge, but also those 

with interchangeable tables which allow for 

dining, making the space more versatile. Opt for 

neutral colours and style with cushions so you 

can freshen up the look any time. 

To increase the usability of the space through 

the year and into the cooler evenings, some 

element of heating is wise. We love the options 

from Moda Furnishings, which have either gas 

fireplaces within the table, or the pure theatre 

of an inset grill and corresponding ice bucket 

for drinks - you need never leave the table! 

Patio heaters have also come a long way in 

design and functionality, , like this one from 

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ADD SOFTNESS 

The modern garden should 

cry out to be sat in - it 

should cosset and relax 

- like an extension of the 

living room. To achieve 

this, it’s important to 

add soft elements. 

Remembering that on 

the whole, gardens 

are hard spaces in their 

bones - but by layering 

textiles, materials and 

different seating options, we 

can create something really 

rather special. 

As 

well as textiles, 

take care to 

look at the ways your 

hard landscaping interacts with 

your soft landscaping - that is, 

your decking, patio, walls with 

your planting and lawns. Lots 

of texture and softness can be 

added with the careful selection 

of plants and trees - you want 

movement in the wind and tactile 

elements. 

THE LIFE AQUATIC 

Adding water to the garden can be one of the best things to do for 

your mental health. Here are a few things to consider: 

CONSIDER THE MOOD YOU ARE TRYING TO CREATE 

Water can play many roles in the garden, so it is good to be clear 

about the different atmospheres you want to achieve. For instance, 

a swimming pool or natural swimming pond could create a wonderful 

social space in a family garden, while an ornamental water feature 

could make a dramatic focal point in a smaller, urban plot. 

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MAKE SURE YOUR WATER FEATURE RELATES TO THE 

STYLE OF THE HOUSE 

Design detailing and choice of materials are an essential part of 

good garden design, but they are particularly important in smaller 

gardens, where water features might need to be sited close to a 

property. Water features can look completely out of place if they 

have no relation to the character of the house or the design of the 

garden that surrounds them. Use materials to reflect the other 

elements in the garden, such as paths and walls, and match the 

colour and tone of the materials to that of the building so they 

don’t jar and make for an uncomfortable setting. 

REMEMBER THAT DIFFERENT MATERIALS CREATE 

DIFFERENT SOUNDS WHEN WATER FALLS ONTO OR 

RUNS OVER THEM 

We all see and experience the sound of water very differently. It’s 

a very personal experience and you need to explore what it is that 

appeals to you about different sounds and what you might find 

distracting. Metal for example, can create quite a harsh sound if 

water falls onto it directly, but it will sound completely different if 

water falls down it vertically. 


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BUILDING IN A 

CONSERVATION 

AREA 

Just because your home 

is not listed, does not 

mean there might be 

restrictions in place from 

Conservation Area laws. 

Here the HomeOwners 

Alliance tell us what 

we should be aware 

of if planning home 

improvements which may 

fall outside of permitted 

development... 

WHAT IS A CONSERVATION 

AREA? 

These are designated areas of historic 

and architectural interest in which there 

are legal restrictions on what changes 

can be made to buildings, greenery and 

street furniture in order to preserve the 

unique character of the place. The first 

conservation areas were established in 

1967 and now there are around 10,000 in 

the UK including estates, parks, stretches 

of canal, historic town centres and some 

entire villages. 

The precise restrictions on what you can 

do will vary according to the rules set 

by your local authority and the nature 

of the area they are trying to protect. 

For example in some areas the rules 

might prevent changes to railings, street 

lighting, trees, windows, right down to the 

colour of paint that residents are allowed 

to use on their front doors. 

WHAT ARE THE PLANNING RE- 

STRICTIONS FOR HOMES IN A 

CONSERVATION AREA? 

Local authorities place extra restrictions 

on properties within conservation areas 

known as ‘Article 4 Directions’. These 

limit the changes that home owners 

would otherwise be able to make to their 

properties under their normal ‘permitted 

development rights’. These rights govern 

the home improvements that property 

owners are usually allowed to make 

without requiring planning permission. 

If you live in a conservation area, these 

automatic rights are more limited. 

You should speak to your local planning 

authority and look on its website in order 

to find out what specific restrictions apply 

to the conservation area that you live in. 

However the general rules are that you 

cannot, without permission, demolish: 

• A building that is more than 115 

cubic metres 

• A gate, wall or fence that is over 1 

metre if it borders the road or higher 

than 2 metres if not. 

You would also need permission for the 

following alterations 

• A single storey extensions that 

extend more than 3 metres beyond 

the back wall of the house or 4 

metres if the house is detached 

• Extensions greater than one storey 

“Local authorities place extra restrictions on 

properties within conservation areas known as 

‘Article 4 Directions’. These limit the changes that 

home owners would otherwise be able to make to 

their properties under their normal ‘permitted 

development rights’.” 

• Side extensions 

• Roof extensions or alterations 

• Cladding in any material 

• Any new construction of sheds, 

outbuildings, swimming pools. 

• The installation of chimneys, flues 

or vents at the front of the house or 

at the side if it faces the road 

• Installing satellite dishes or 

antennae that face the road. 

• Fitting solar panels to the front 

of the roof facing the street than 

150mm from the roof slope. 

• Fitting solar panels that protrude by 

more than 150mm from the roof 

In addition your local authority may 

have imposed specific rules on the 

conservation area that you live in so it 

is vital to check these. Such rules could 

prevent you from: 

• Replacing original windows or 

doors 

• Altering the guttering or pipes 

• Felling trees or shrubs 

• Painting the facade or changing the 

colour of window frames and doors 

WHERE CAN I GET ADVICE 

ON CARRYING OUT BUILDING 

WORK WITHOUT BREAKING 

THE RULES? 

Speak to your local planning authority at 

an early stage and talk through your plans 

to find out if they are likely to require 

planning permission. If you do need to 

apply for permission, you could get your 

builder, architect or a planning consultant 

to submit an application on your behalf. 

Find out more at www.hoa.org.uk 


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Hills Homes is an award-winning local 

developer building quality homes across 

Wiltshire and neighbouring counties... 

Whether you are looking for the first home to call your own, more 

space for a family or a home office, or even looking to downsize, 

Hills Homes’ latest development in Calne may be the perfect 

place to end your search. 

DeFroscia Close is a select development with three different 

house styles, The Grafton, Kington and Edington, providing a 

range of attractive two, three and four bedroom homes. Each 

property has its own garden for relaxing outdoor space and the 

development benefits from having its own children’s play area, 

as well as green spaces and amenities nearby. 

Calne is located on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, 

an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a great example 

of Wiltshire’s timeless charm. Nearby is the UNESCO World 

Heritage site of Avebury and, a little further afield, iconic 

Stonehenge. 

Calne provides a weekly market and various sport and leisure 

facilities, including nature trails, cycle routes, riverside walks 

and nearby Penn Wood nature reserve. Hills supported the 

development of Penn Wood with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust by 

planting more than 10,000 trees on the reserve with the help of 

100 volunteers. The town has a selection of independent shops 

and cafes, the Heritage Centre, Castlefields Canal and River 

Park, and the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum. 

Hills Homes builds houses to a very high standard using quality 

materials and finishes, providing economical, sustainable 

and efficient modern living for its home owners. Thoughtfully 

designed, each home includes a range of interior and exterior 

features at no extra cost and will ensure a warm, safe, low 

energy, sustainable living space for you and your family. 

The first homes at DeFroscia Close became available to 

purchase from Friday 2 April and more plots will be released 

for sale over the next few months. 

Show homes can be viewed less than one mile away at Hills’ 

High Penn Park development. As per current Coronavirus 

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The Timber Windows 

Listed Buildings Range 

For properties within a conservation 

area or for those with a Listed status, 

when it comes to replacing windows 

and doors, this is not always a straight 

forward process... 

Through consultation with planning specialists and authorities 

across the country, combined with their experience in providing 

joinery solutions for conservation areas, the experts at Timber 

Windows have formed a dedicated product range to bridge 

the gap in what is required for a listed structure and ease the 

frustrations of historic homeowners. 

From experience, owners of properties designated a listed status 

are proud to be the custodians of these historic structures, 

entrusted with their preservation. They are often balancing this 

with the desire to live contentedly, and many will recognise the 

difficulty surrounding making improvements to their properties, 

finding the right materials and products to match those of the 

period, whilst complying with local authority rules. 

The Timber Windows Listed collection of beautiful timber sash 

windows, casement windows and doors has already proven to 

be just the ticket for homeowners and planning officers alike. 

Putty glazing, true bars and individual glass panes are all 

important aspects incorporated into the range; the use of 

factory painted, engineered timber eliminates warping, twisting 

and sticking previously associated with wood, meaning your 

home gets the correct appearance of timber, with none of the 

downsides of the past. 

The forward-thinking Timber Windows system makes the 

process of filling in application forms much easier for the 

homeowner and much simpler for planning officers to consider, 

owing to the computerised drawings and specifications. Many 

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With 5 specialist showrooms in Cheltenham, Cirencester, 

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Doing our bit for 

the Environment 

Whether you’re undertaking a 

complete renovation of a period 

home or thinking of purchasing a 

new home, the heating you choose 

will be one of your important 

considerations... 

At the beginning of December 2020, the UK Climate Change 

Committee published its latest report on which steps the UK 

must take to achieve its net zero decarbonisation target. The 

report contained ideas that, if adopted by the Government, will 

transform the way we consider how we heat our homes. For 

example, it would end the installation of fossil fuel heating – gas 

by 2033 and oil by no later than 2028. 

This may seem a long way off for many of us but if our current 

heating system needs renewing or replacing now or in the not 

too distant future, then it may be worth looking at alternatives to 

what you are currently using. 

There are, in reality, two possible options; to either electrify your 

home and replace your oil fuelled boiler with an electric heat 

pump, or decarbonise your gas boiler with a low or zero-carbon 

alternative such as hydrogen. 

Norman Bedford of Plum-IT Services is encouraged to see a 

large increase of customers interested in finding out about these 

new technologies and as an MCS certified installer, can advise 

and assist customers in applying for the Government funded 

Renewal Heat Incentive. His company also works closely with 

renowned Gas boiler manufacturer, Worcester Bosch, and can 

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Call us: 07920 054545 

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Are you getting a good night’s sleep? 

Sleep is so important to general 

health and wellbeing, so we got 

some great tips from Andrew Peace 

at Elite Beds and Mattresses to 

guide us gently to the land of nod! 

Achieving a good night’s sleep is a 

problem for an awful lot of people, here 

are our top six ways to help you drift off. 

1. Invest in your sleep with a comfortable, 

supportive bed. What you sleep on plays 

a huge part in how well you doze. A bed 

with the correct support, comfort and 

space will ensure you wake less, move 

about less, aren’t disturbed by your 

partner as much and are less likely to 

wake up feeling tired or aching. Remember, 

if you’re not comfortable in bed 

your sleep won’t be as deep. 

2. Avoid clock watching. Instead of staring 

at the clock and stressing over how many 

lost hours of sleep you’ve had, hide the 

bedside clock or cover it with something. 

Checking the time only increases stress. 

3. Don’t focus on how much sleep you’re 

getting. There’s no ideal quota and one 

size doesn’t t all! Instead look at how 

you feel the next day. Too many people 

focus on sleep quantity, but what’s important 

is that the sleep you do get is of good 

quality so make sure you regularly assess 

that and your comfort levels. 

4. Write a todo list before bed. Worry 

and anxiety are a key player in what 

keeps us awake at night. Often, we get 

into bed with our mind racing or buzzing 

with the things that are troubling us or 

what we need to get done. Keep a notepad 

and pen by your bed and write down 

worries or jobs that need to be tackled. It 

really does help to clear the mind for sleep. 

5. Watch your diet. Avoid overeating 

before bedtime. Choose foods with 

sleeppromoting chemicals such as 

chicken and turkey, pumpkin & sunower 

seeds, peanuts, beans and milk. Equally, 

limit stimulants such as alcohol & caffeine 

which reduce sleep quality & prevents 

you feeling rested. 

6. Establish a bedtime routine. Our 

bodies thrive on routine so establish and 

prioritise a bedtime routine and, where 

possible, stick to it. This could be something 

as simple as putting PJ’s on, washing your 

face and brushing your teeth. A bed time 

routine signals the brain that it’s time for 

sleep. 

Like proper nutrition and exercise, sleep 

fulls a vital role in keeping us healthy 

and happy. We need a good night’s sleep 

to ensure we’re feeling t, thinking 

sharply and generally to give us the appetite 

and enthusiasm to make the most of 

everyday living. 

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VW ID.3 

All Electric 

Motoring Journalist Sue Cooke test 

drives the new electrifying VW ID.3... 

At last, a fully electric car with a decent 

mileage range hits dealership forecourts. 

Range anxiety does exist. I have 

experienced it. But not this week. I am 

road testing the new VW ID.3, a family 

hatchback which after a full charge will 

take you 260 miles. 

And the ID.3 has just won a tenth award, 

gaining best small hatch title at the UK 

Car of the Year awards 2021. Design, 

space and practicality is Volkswagen’s 

goal to bring e-mobility to the man in the 

street who wants a car that is easy to use 

and affordable. 

The high roof makes the cabin easily 

accessible and very comfortable. A 

splash of colour across the front dash 

and door trim are a welcoming touch. 

The large screen central dash is simple 

to use at a touch. Details of the speed 

you are achieving are in large white 

letters on the screen behind the steering 

wheel. If you have driven a VW, then the 

instruments and displays will be very 

familiar. 

I admit to being slightly envious when I 

see some of the fantastic technology on 

new cars and wish I could afford one. 

Buyers of the new ID.3 have the luxury 

of having the same software level as new 

cars throughout the entire life cycle of 

the car. Every three months the ID.3 will 

receive over the air updates which VW 

says will optimise software performance 

and may also include new functions and 

customisation options. There is already 

a long list of technical specifications and 

safety features. 

As there is so much window space, 

including just in front of the A frame, 

visibility all round is fantastic. I was 

surprised at how much power and 

torque is available as 62mph from flat is 

achieved in 7.3 seconds. There is a one 

speed gearbox. 

Charging to 80% capacity using a 100kW 

charger takes just 35 minutes, plenty 

of time for a quick shop and it means 

I can easily make the 60 miles trip to 

my favourite designer outlet without 

worrying if I will get there and back. The 

huge benefit of driving an all electric car, 

once I get to the always very busy car 

park is that I can go straight to the area 

nearest to the shops where there are lots 

of free charging spaces, usually empty! 

Or you can charge from a home wall box 

overnight. A 100% charge at home will 

cost about £9. 

Further additions to the ID.3 family will 

arrive during 2021, with additional battery 

and specification variants, bolstering 

one of the model’s key strengths and the 

reasons for its success. These include 

the smallest Pure model with a 45 kWh 

battery. 

The latest figures from the Society of 

Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 

that the demand for battery electric 

vehicles (BEVs) grew by 185.9% to 

108,205 units in 2020. That’s against 

the figures for the Covid year when 

the UK new car market fell by almost a 

third (-29.4%), with annual registrations 

dropping to 1,631,064 units. 

Manufacturers are bringing record 

numbers of electrified vehicles to 

market over the coming months and 

Volkswagen is leading the way with the 

ID.3 hatchback. If you prefer an SUV; 

Volkswagen’s first fully-electric SUV, 

the ID.4 is available to order by UK 

customers in First Edition trim now, with 

deliveries to customers commencing 

imminently. 

The future of driving in the UK is definitely 

electrifying! 

Facts at a Glance 

Model: VW ID.3 fully electric 

Price: From £29,990 

Power and torque: 204hp 

Range: 260 miles 

Performance: 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds 

and on to a top speed of 99mph 


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CARE HEROES 

Over the past year we have 

heard many stories of carers 

and people who work in the care 

sector going the extra mile to 

ensure the health and wellbeing 

of those that they care for. 

Here are a few local stories as a 

thank you to our Care Heroes... 

1st Choice Stairlifts 

Audley Care 

As a team, we have felt honoured to 

be a part of helping our customers feel 

safe and comfortable during what has 

been a testing period. This past year has 

been a rather unique time for everyone. 

It has surprised us, challenged us, and 

shown us the importance of feeling safe 

and secure at home. It has also shed 

important light on the growing number 

of people requiring care and having 

someone to rely on. 

At Audley Care, providing this service, no 

matter the circumstance, is vital to us, 

and we are so proud we get to do what 

we do every day. With the nationwide 

closure of venues and facilities, our team 

has maintained a sense of community 

through meal deliveries, food shops, 

virtual classes and social activities for 

owners living at Audley Villages. And for 

community customers, the Audley Care 

team ensured that they felt as cared 

for and supported. From helping with 

daily walks, doctor’s appointments to 

ensuring customers were getting out 

for fresh air regularly. Going above and 

beyond includes garden maintenance, 

personal grooming services and assisting 

with a pet adoption to name a few. We 

pride ourselves on being able to provide 

bespoke levels of support to meet 

individual needs. 

To find out more about Audley Care 

visitwww.audleycare.co.uk 

Calne firm 1st Choice Stairlifts has 

continued to be an essential service 

throughout the Covid-19 pandemic 

installing and maintaining lifts. We have 

been given Keyworker status throughout 

so that we can carry on with the job we 

love to keep people safe in their own 

homes with the help of a stairlift or home 

lift. All the staff members have shone 

brightly in what has been a year like no 

other. Having had no experience of a 

pandemic before, our staff members 

quickly adapted their routines whilst 

working in customer’s homes or with 

customers coming to our showroom. 

Keeping our customers and staff safe 

has been our number one priority and 

we have been complimented many 

times on how reassured our customers 

were with having us in their homes. Our 

surveyors and engineers continue to go 

the extra mile to ensure our customers 

are comfortable with us working in their 

homes in a Covid safe way using PPE, 

social distancing, and extra sanitisation 

measures. All of this in a year where 

we have experienced an increase in 

customers - people wanting to stay in 

their own homes and live independently 

rather than go into a care home. We are 

so proud of our amazing team who have 

continued delivering a 5* service to our 

customers throughout. 

1stchoicestairlifts.com 

Photo from 2014 

Innovations Wiltshire Ltd 

The family-run team at Innovations 

Wiltshire Ltd based in Marlborough has 

continued through the pandemic to 

offer bespoke home care, personalising 

their service to client requirements and 

we are proud of their dedication and 

commitment. 

We offer support with personal care, 

washing, dressing, catheter care, meal 

preparation, management of medication, 

assistance with domestic tasks, washing, 

bed changing, cleaning, shopping. We 

can accompany you to appointments, on 

outings. We can support you whilst your 

full time carer takes a break our minimum 

visit time is 1/2 an hour up to several 

times a day, or longer periods, to suit 

your needs. 

A fully trained, local team of carers ensure 

clients can continue to live their lives 

in their own homes through adaptable 

services and we have been able to 

continue doing so with the great help of 

our carers. 

We would like to thank every single 

person at Innovations who have all gone 

the extra mile to keep themselves and 

their clients safe and we look forward 

to continuing to do so going forward - 

so a big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone at 

Innovations, our care heroes! 

Call 01672 514339 for more information. 


Delivering exceptional support 

to those you love the most 

At Audley Care we step in and provide the support 

needed when you are not able to. 

We can help with food preparation, shopping, spring 

cleaning, daily walks and personal to end of life care. 

We go the extra mile to ensure your needs are met safely 

with all the correct protection in place. 

Contact us to find out more 

01488 209 104 

info@audleycare.co.uk 

www.audleycare.co.uk 

Audley Care Inglewood is rated good by the CQC and has an outstanding score for 

responsiveness meaning our service is exceptionally responsive to people’s individual needs.

Merits of the 

home visit 


By Michael Hodge of 

Lansdowne Legal... 

I received a call from a divorced pensioner, who explained that 

he had telephoned several lawyer’s firms about making a will. 

Some said he could have an appointment in three months’ time 

and others wanted him to fill in a form. My work covers subjects 

that can cause clients anxiety that can include matrimonial 

proceedings, boundary disputes, the drafting of wills and powers 

of attorney and if a client really wants a sleepless night the legal 

work involved in moving house. 

If you want your client’s worries and concerns laid bare there 

is no substitute for a face to face meeting albeit at a distance 

armed with a mask but better without when you can see the 

grimace on the face of a listener to your proposed plan of action. 

If it is a will, many people worry about whether or not their 

children will miss out if their surviving spouse remarries or if there 

will be enough left over after payment of care fees. An innocent 

old lady may wish to pass on her house to her daughter because 

the responsibility of ownership is too great or to avoid troubling 

the government probate authorities. She needs to be warned 

that however innocent her motives the Wilts Council may come 

calling to tell her that she has deliberately deprived herself of 

assets to avoid care fees (you can take it from me that they do 

not give people the benefit of the doubt). This is the point when 

you need to call everyone into the room to find a solution which 

might mean looking at potential borrowing power. There are other 

potential restrictions of choice, as challenging wills has for some 

become a lucrative pastime because some may be classed as 

dependants. You do not want trouble at your funeral (this year 

I have had potential beneficiaries challenging wills even before 

the testator has died). I give advice. If my client fails to take that 

advice, I feel a sense of failure. However, it does not always pay 

to be right. 

Lansdowne Legal 

01672 563666 


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Last dream 

homes remaining 

at Renaissance 

Marlborough 

Situated in the heart of the historic 

Wiltshire market town lies Renaissance 

Marlborough, a collection of beautiful 

one and two-bedroom later living homes 

offering a community where over 60s can 

enjoy life on their own terms... 

Each of the remaining apartments 

overlook the landscaped gardens and 

are designed to maximise space and 

benefit from state-of-the-art appliances, 

plush carpeting and large double-glazed 

windows, allowing plenty of natural light 

into the home. Bedrooms are welcoming 

retreats, with the master boasting built-in 

wardrobes and a sleek en-suite shower 

room whilst contemporary kitchens 

include Silestone work surfaces and 

integrated Neff appliances. 

The two mezzanine homes available 

benefit from a second floor, providing 

double height ceilings, plus extra space 

and storage throughout. Homeowners 

Anne and Robin were particularly 

impressed by the space their new home 

offers: 

“We chose this particular mezzanine 

home because of the space it offered us. 

The additional space means we can fit a 

super king bed in our bedroom and the 

kitchen is twice the size of many others 

we looked at. Anne would not move 

anywhere without a decent size kitchen!” 

Beyond the apartments, homeowners 

and renters can spend time in the 

beautifully furnished lounge, socialising 

with neighbours or curling up with a 

good book. The surrounding landscaped 

gardens with seating areas offer a tranquil 

place to relax. 

Each Renaissance community has a 

dedicated Lifehost, who is there to 

ensure a carefree and enjoyable life for 

all homeowners and renters. Angela 

Lambert, the Lifehost at Renaissance 

Marlborough, is on hand to help when 

needed, organise events, or simply for a 

conversation over a cup of tea. 

“The homeowners are the most important 

part of my job for me and looking after 

them is what I enjoy most. It could be 

something as just lending an ear but 

it’s the small things that make a big 



difference. My job is to do the best for 

everybody here and I take that very 

seriously.” 

To help start your next chapter, 

Renaissance is offering two exciting 

incentives for those looking to buy or 

rent a new home. If you reserve a home 

before 30th June 2021, Renaissance will 

offer up to £4,000 towards estate agent 

fees, a complete removal service and a 

£1,000 contribution towards legal fees. 

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Top tips to step back to normality 

Dr Hilary Jones provides useful tips regarding moving forward during the pandemic 

Many of us have spent the past year in the 

comfort of our own homes, establishing 

a work routine from our bedrooms or 

living rooms, adapting exercise and diet 

regimes, and finding alternative ways to 

communicate with friends and family. 

Lockdown created a welcome slow-down 

for many people, allowing us to reflect on 

our fast-paced lives and spend more time 

looking after ourselves. As restrictions 

gradually ease and more freedoms are 

granted, it may lead you to feel conflicting 

emotions, so to help during this confusing 

time, I have provided my top tips to step 

back into normality, including: 

Go at your own pace 

Take time for yourself 

Reconnect with loved ones 

Get enough sleep 

Put your health first and get regular check 

ups 

Although friends and family may be 

excited for their COVID bubbles to burst 

as measures begin to loosen, it is normal if 

you feel overwhelmed and anxious at the 

thought of slowly returning back to your 

hectic pre-COVID life. 

My top tip 

Try to take each step at a time - you don’t 

have to jump straight back into your old 

routine. If going on a walk is enough for 

one day, stick with it, but try to build on 

this every day. Perhaps meet up with 

a friend or grab a coffee from the local 

shop - stepping out of your comfort zone, 

gradually and responsibly, can help reestablish 

a routine that works for you. 

Take time for yourself 

As we adjust to yet another big change, 

it’s more important than ever to look after 


ourselves and take note of how we are 

feeling. You may think you have taken too 

much time for yourself over the last year, 

however, as life picks up its pace again, 

it is likely you will crave more me-time, 

so be conscious to allow yourself these 

moments. 

My top tip 

Think about an activity that is just for 

you – for example reading a book before 

bed, taking a bath, or watching a movie. 

Practising mindfulness by taking 5 minutes 

every day to focus on your breath is an 

exercise that can help you feel relaxed, 

ease anxiety and enable you to focus on 

the present, giving yourself the time that 

you need. 

Reconnect with loved ones 

Communicating with others can help keep 

our spirits up, lessen feelings of isolation 

and anxiety, and make new memories. 

The pandemic has made it difficult for 

the majority of us to connect with friends 

and family, with most interaction having 

taken place at a social distance or behind 

a screen, so it is an exciting feeling being 

able to reunite with those close to you once 

more. 

My top tip 

As you begin to reconnect with your loved 

ones, be attentive to any changes in their 

health - you are much more likely to notice 

any changes than they are, especially if 

you haven’t seen them for a while. Have 

you noticed your family member or friend 

having difficulty following the conversation, 

for example? Then suggest they get their 

hearing tested - Hidden Hearing’s 5-minute 

online hearing test – available at www. 

campaignforbetterhearing.co.uk can 

provide an immediate insight into how well 

they are hearing. 

Thanks to the support of The National 

Campaign for Better Hearing, you or your 

loved one could be nominated to receive a 

top of the range hearing aid. 

Get enough sleep 

You will probably find your sleeping pattern 

change as our day-to-day activities get 

busier. Going back to work, doing more 

exercise and socialising will have a bigger 

impact on our energy levels than we might 

think, so getting enough rest is key. 

My top tip 

Try to stick to a regular sleeping routine, 

going to sleep and waking up at a similar 

time each day, and aim for at least eight 

hours sleep a night. If you struggle to get 

some shut eye, reduce screen time, avoid 

caffeine before bed and exercise regularly. 

Put your health first by having 

regular check ups 

Your health may have taken a backseat 

during the pandemic, and you may not 

have had your regular health checks, such 

as going to the dentist or getting your 

eyesight and hearing tested. However, 

it is important to take the initiative and 

book these appointments so that you can 

fully enjoy life’s magical moments postlockdown. 

My top tip 

As restrictions ease and summer comes 

along, you want to be able to absorb your 

senses to feel connected to the world 

around you once more – including hearing 

the birds outside, people watching in the 

bustling streets, and ordering that long 

awaited drink at your local pub. Prioritise 

your hearing health by booking a free 

hearing test at your local Hidden Hearing 

centre - call 0800 037 2060 or visit www. 

hiddenhearing.co.uk/hidden-hearing

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Solicitors considers the care that needs to be taken by attorneys. 

It is said that ignorance is bliss but, for attorneys acting under 

an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) or a Lasting Power of 

Attorney (LPA), ignorance of their legal responsibilities may be 

anything but blissful. 

The relationship between attorneys and the person who 

appointed them (their donor) is fiduciary. This means that 

attorneys must always act in good faith, with honesty and 

integrity. Attorneys must not allow themselves to be put in a 

position where the duties they owe to their donor conflict (or may 

conflict) with their own personal interests. Failure to do so may 

result in attorneys being held personally liable to their donor. 

Attorneys are governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 

and should follow the principles set out in section 1 of the 

Act including that any act done, or decision made, for or on 

behalf of their donor must be done, or made, in the donor’s 

best interests. There is also a detailed Code of Practice 

accompanying the Act which anyone agreeing to accept the role 

of attorney is strongly advised to familiarise themselves with to 

ensure that they understand their role and responsibilities. 

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Tel: 01380 733300 

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