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Dear Readers,Welcome to the May issue and I hope you all had a lovely Easter. There are some big events coming up over the next couple of months. Firstly, the Downton Cuckoo Fair which is on Saturday 5th May and really is a fantastic occasion. The event attracts around 20,000

visitors each year and makes for a very enjoyable family day out. Secondly, Amesbury Carnival is on Saturday 2nd June - a definite date for the diary and not to be missed. The event is attracting some top UK display teams and you can find out more about it on page 16.

Our communities are also gearing up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in June and of course the Olympics. What a year 2012 will be and if you’re wondering what 2013 might bring... a Wiltshire Waggy Walkers 2013 photo calendar - that’s what! Trinity Photography together with the Salisbury Dogs Trust, are running a competition whereby entrants are asked to submit a photo of their dog or dogs out and about enjoying themselves in a Wiltshire spot to win the chance to feature in the 2013 local Dogs Trust calendar. Find out more on page 30.

Finally, if you are organising a local community event or are involved in fundraising for a local charity, we are always happy to help promote it for you so please do get in touch. It’s free!

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Anna Kitching, who manages the lettings department of estate agents Woolley & Wallis said: “We get quite a few families who have examined the Ofsted reports of local schools and know exactly which catchment area they want to be in. Others have not done quite so much research but if they have young families schools are always important. We find that being in the catchment area for the grammar schools in Salisbury is a big draw.”

At the moment there is also a surge in the number of people looking to rent a home for a six month tenancy after selling their own property. Anna reported: “In the current market people do not want to hold up a sale of their house if they have not

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Anna said it can also be an opportunity for house-buyers to test run an area before committing to buying. “Sometimes people, especially those coming from London, think they want rural village life but then they realise it is not what they were expecting. They still want shops and restaurants on their doorstep but village life in Wiltshire and Hampshire is not always like that.”

Anna has worked for Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury for six years after working in lettings in London for eight years before that. Working alongside Anna is negotiator Dianne Farr and

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Tues 1st MayRoyal Visit To The South West – Her Majesty the Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting Salisbury as part of their Jubilee tour of the South-West on 1st & 2nd May. We are hopeful this will coincide with Wiltshire’s Jubilee celebration event on 1st May but full details of the tour will be officially confirmed by Buckingham Palace nearer the time.

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Thurs 17th May at 7.30pmBourne Valley Historical Society, in The Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls, SP4 6HA – Diana Goetz on “Shaftesbury beyond Gold Hill” – contact Maureen 01980 611311 or www.bournevalleyhistory.co.uk

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The Amesbury Carnival and Show will feature two of the UK’s top

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M.A.D. recognised as the UK’s number 1 mountain bike stunt team and The Essex Dog Display Team will provide spectacular entertainment in the main arena. Visitors to the show can find out more at www.m-a-d.co.uk and www. essexdogdisplayteam.org.

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For instance, it has many cosmetic uses. Olive oil can give a closer shave than shaving cream and can also be used to remove eye make-up, by simply dabbing some under the eyes and rinsing off with a face cloth. What’s more, you can massage it into your nail beds to moisturise your cuticles and if you have dry skin, rub in a thin layer after a shower.

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Riding for the Disabled, Wilton Group, was established unofficially 50 years ago at Grovely Stables in Wilton. Due to the generosity of the

Earl of Pembroke, a permanent home was found for the school, with Pat Burgess as the very energetic instructor and many years later it has become one of the largest RDA groups in the Country. In an average week the riding school is attended by approximately 200 riders with a wide range of disabilities and each rider has their individual needs. Riders are kept safe by a team of volunteers, over 100 each week: some riders need a team of 6 or 7 people to assist in the mounting and from then on 3 or 4 during their ride whilst others may require just one helper. With the endless enthusiasm of the team, riding gradually builds confidence and self-esteem and works wonders on the riders’ balance, coordination and fitness. At the same time it is great fun and gives a tremendous sense of achievement.

The major expense, the care of 17 resident horses, all of different shapes and sizes to suit the riders, and maintenance of the purpose built riding centre are met entirely by fundraising efforts and donations. Each year the Centre needs to raise £65,000 to enable the valuable work to continue. Without the

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Sunday May 20th - Sponsored Jubilee RideWhat could be nicer than a sunny Sunday morning ride through our magnificent countryside? RDA Wilton's sponsored ride this year starts and ends at Tidpit Common, with the kind permission of Mr and Mrs Shepherd, Natural England Martin Down and their generous sponsors Landford Stone. The ride will comprise of approximately 10 miles of downland, private farmland and woodland tracks with no public roads to hinder the ride. Also a shorter 3 mile route will be available for the lead rein. Entrants can start their ride from 9am until 1pm with each rider being awarded a commemorative rosette on completion of the ride and also the chance of lifting the annual cup for the most sponsorship collected. Entry forms can be obtained from most Tack and Saddlery shops in the area or direct from [email protected]

Thursday 7th June - Summer FeteOnce again Mr and Mrs Rasch at Heale House welcome RDA Wilton back for their Annual Summer Fete. Half term fun is almost guaranteed! With Jubilee celebrations high on everyone’s list there will be a warm welcome to the Queen of Hearts at Heale House and you are of course invited to afternoon tea with her, the Mad Hatter, Alice and if he can make it in time, the White Rabbit. Ticklish Allsorts will be on hand to keep the children entertained along with a myriad of stalls and attractions and some favourite RDA ponies will be offering rides throughout the afternoon. For those of a more relaxed nature, why not just take the time to wander the quiet surroundings of the Heale House gardens or sit back and enjoy a delicious cream tea,

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Keeping Pests at BayMore and more people have become

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I garden organically and use biological controls regularly. If your conservatory is also a place where you relax or enjoy a drink or a meal, it is especially important not to fill it with potentially harmful chemicals.

To use these controls you will need to make sure that your greenhouse or conservatory is not already packed full of chemical residues - otherwise they may kill the beneficial creatures you are introducing. For whitefly you need a tiny parasitic wasp called Encarsia and for red spider mite you need the predatory Phytoseiulus mite. Introduce these amongst infested plants and they will automatically search out the pests, soon getting their numbers under control without you having to lift a finger.

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Biological controls are tricky for garden centres to stock, as living creatures won’t survive if left sitting on a warm shelf. Mail order is therefore the best way to buy generally, with your predators or parasites arriving in the post, along with strict instructions for storage and using before the use-by date. But don’t let this put you off: biological controls are excellent and used by professional growers.

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FOLLOWING the success of last year’s Amesbury Carnival dog show, GRWE

(Greyhound Rescue West of England) again have the task of choosing 2012’s ‘Carnival K9’, at the event on the Holders Road playing field.

On 2 June GRWE – usually dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of greyhounds and lurchers - will celebrate pet dogs of all breeds and cross-breeds in a dog show with the emphasis on fun. Categories such as ‘waggiest tail’ and ‘most awesome eyes’ opens up the competition and GRWE are looking forward to a cheery afternoon.

Michele, who co-ordinates events for the charity in Wiltshire and is organiser of the show, remembers last year “Kiara’s owner was absolutely thrilled when she won ‘best in show’ particularly as

she’d had some health problems. I think participation in fun dog shows is a great way to socialise your dog and getthem used to all the hustle and bustle.” Rosettes awarded for first, second and third place in each of ten categories with a prize for first place. The winner of each category will then go through to the final judging to determine the ‘Carnival K9’ who will receive a trophy they can keep. Entry is £1 per dog and payable on-the-day, so just turn up as soon as possible after gates open at noon. Please keep all dogs on leads and remember to clean up after them. Owners are responsible for the conduct of their dogs and please take special care around children and other pets. Between judging of classes will be a handler display, courtesy of James Bawden of Bawden Flight Gundogs. James and his team of labradors and spaniels will demonstrate the relationship between man and dog, in the

work that brought them together. Funds raised at the dog show will go to GRWE, a charity which boasts an outstanding success rate for its 761 rehomings in 2011. For more information about how the retired racers will benefit from the proceeds of the fun dog show visit www.grwe.com . Carnival programmes are available from various outlets from May.

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Mayor of Amesbury Andy Rhind-Tutt, with last year’s Carnival K9 Kiara, and owner Colin

The Wiltshire Diamond Jubilee event is a celebration event for the communities of Wiltshire and Swindon. The free event will take place in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral on Tuesday May 1st from 10am to 5.30pm.

A medieval theme will be created in the cathedral close with people in period costume and displays of combat and falconry. Music will help to boost the celebratory atmosphere and a performance arena will be set up for local acts to perform, everything from maypole and Morris dancers to choirs and folk bands.

Community areas in Wiltshire and Swindon, along with voluntary, business and public services will

occupy ‘jousting style’ tents. They will provide exhibits, displays and performances for all to enjoy everything from regency dancers and local breweries to mini canal barges and a life size white horse.

The southern Wiltshire community area is showcasing old and new in an exhibition of activities from its diverse rural communities entitled “Deep roots; new shoots”. This will include The River Bourne Community Farm - including their goats. The Downton Mace, made in c1714, will be on show alongside the Downton Lace display showing the bobbin lace which has been made in Downton since around 1800. This area is also proud of its annual Cuckoo Fair and the young

maypole dancers from across the community area who take part in it will give demonstrations. Recording the history of the area is the Alderbury & Whaddon Local History Group who will showcase their work. Representing the resilience of the communities will be Whiteparish First Responders, trained volunteers who provide life-saving rapid response to medical emergencies in the rural area. Landford Community Partnership will also be demonstrating the array of projects that stem from their recent community plan and to top it off there will be music from Wiltshire’s premier brass band, The Woodfalls Band.

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Rotary are quite well known for raising funds at their many events - but what do

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Well the Rotary Club of Amesbury are just about to distribute £6,125 on top of £1,275 already given away during the year.

On Tuesday the 13th March 2012 the Club hosted a Cheque Presentation evening at which all recipients were invited to a fun social evening.

Those invited included many well known charities operating in the local area, such as Arthritis, Alzheimer and the Stroke club, as well as several Forces charities supporting children and Garrison Girls.

Some slightly less familiar ones were The Street Pastors, who are out late at night assisting those in need and The Link volunteer car teams who are prepared to drive patients to hospital appointments as well as shopping trips for those in need.

Those who support Rotary events are not forgotten such as the Scouts, Police charity and the Town Bands, so they were also thanked for their help.

The Rotary Club wishes to thank all those who made it possible for these grants to be given away, for without their generosity, none of this would be possible.

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Do you see yourself as the next David Bailey? Or do you love capturing those

great moments and views when out walking your dog? Wiltshire’s Dogs Trust rehoming centre near Salisbury have teamed up with Trinity Photography for the ‘Wiltshire Waggy Walkers 2013’ photo calendar competition.

Entrants are asked to submit a photo of their dog or dogs out and about enjoying themselves in a Wiltshire spot to win the chance to feature in the 2013 local Dogs Trust calendar.

Photo finalists will be displayed on a full colour banner at the Dogs Trust Open Day & Fun Dog Show at the rehoming centre on Sunday 5th August 2012, where visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite snap. All entrants qualify for a free pooch portrait sitting withTrinity Photography worth £49.

Supporter Relations Officer for Dogs Trust in Wiltshire, Jo Blake comments:

‘As dog owners we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful county, so it seemed a great opportunity for us to celebrate both our fabulous dogs and our great surroundings from famous landmarks, stunning countryside and quaint towns and

villages to lovely back gardens! This competition is all about capturing and sharing those special moments we enjoy with our dogs whilst out walking and playing with them.’

The twelve doggy winners will feature in the Wiltshire Waggy Walkers 2013 Calendar, a full colour slimline 12 month wall calendar produced by Spire Printing. Calendars will be available to purchase at the Dogs Trust Charity Shop on Crane Street, Salisbury and at the rehoming centre at Newton Tony. The winners will each receive a complimentary calendar.

Vouchers required to enter the competition, which began on

Saturday 14th April, cost £10 each and are available to buy from the Dogs Trust Charity Shop on Crane Street, Salisbury, Trinity Photography on Trinity Street, also in Salisbury and from the Newton Tony rehoming centre (purchases can also be made by post via the rehoming centre). Voucher upgrades are available for an extra £30 which gives the bearer a 7”x5” portrait worth £120 from their free sitting with Trinity Photography.

Dogs Trust will receive proceeds from entry fees, voucher upgrades, voting revenue and calendar sales.

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Anthony Von Roretz of Trinity Photography and Jo Blake with Lex at the Dogs Trust’s Wiltshire Rehoming Centre

We are delighted this month to introduce you to a local photographer who has kindly granted us permission to use some of his wonderful photographs on our magazine covers. Richard Barton, from Salisbury, currently has about a dozen of his local images displayed on one wall next to the

bar in the Landford Poacher at Pound Hill on the junction of the A36 (Salisbury to Southampton Road) and the B3097. Richard told us "whilst I'm strictly an amateur photographer, Mike the landlord, is very kindly showing some of my local images and is keen on showing more so I plan to get out and shoot more." Two large framed images of Salisbury Cathedral have recently sold from the display.

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