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Page 6 – Adrenalin Summer:

Go Skydive

Page 8 – Adrenalin Summer:

Ferrari Experience

Page 9 – Adrenalin Summer:

Thruxton Skid Pan

Page 10 – Living History Museum

Review

Page 11 – Southampton 20 Year

Anniversary

Page 12 – BBQ Special: Weber

Rotisserie and recipe

Page 14 – BBQ Special: This

Summer’s hottest BBQ

products

Page 15 – James Martin Summer

Recipe and Competition

Page 16 – Summer Cocktail

Page 17 – Garden Products 2014

Page 18 – PURE wireless Music

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Page 19 – Garmin GPSMAP 62 review

and new ‘iSIS’ Solar

Charger

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Page 22 – Camp Bestival Special and

Competition

Page 24 – 2014 Country Fairs Diary

Page 26 – 2014 Food Festival Diary

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What’s Good To Do ... your local what’s on guide 4

Adrenalin Summer

If you have ever dreamt of Sky

Diving but thought it was too scary

or too expensive then try Airkix.

An indoor alternative to launching

yourself out of an aeroplane, it is a

genius way of getting a real flying

experience! We tried out the wind

tunnel in Basingstoke and had the

most exhilarating time.

Airkix Basingstoke is easy to find.

Located on the Basingstoke

Leisure Park it is at home next

door to long standing popular

venues such as the Bowlplex and

Odeon Cinema, and there is

plenty of free parking. On arrival, it

is satisfyingly obvious that the

venue is new. Only a year old, it is

modern, clean and inviting. No

time wasting, the venue uses a

computerised arrival system which

is simple to use, however be

assured that a number of very

friendly staff are on hand if you

need assistance.

Once you are signed in you are

guided up to the activity foyer.

Here you will find seating areas

which double as viewer platforms,

refreshments, the Wind Tunnel

and the SkiPlex (we hope to

review this for another edition).

You can’t help but notice the

massive Wind Tunnel which

dominates the area. Its

transparent design really lends

itself to providing a perfect

spectator activity, which is ideal if

you are with a large party or just

want to see how it’s done before

your own attempt.

Time for a safety brief. The

instructor allocated to us was

extremely enthusiastic which

really helped to build excitement

and at the same time clearly

highly professional and confident.

The safety video only takes

around 10 minutes and provides

essential information to ensure

you get the most out of your

indoor sky dive. Ignore the advice

of the instructor and the video and

I guarantee you will not make the

most of your experience.

Whilst you are getting suited up in

the special gear (goggles, ear

plugs, flying suite etc.) ready for

your flight, the clear wind tunnel

really engages you as flyers take

to the air. We even got to watch

some of the pros demonstrate

their unbelievable competition

level tunnel skills. Upon entering

the outer circle of the wind tunnel

to await our turn we were instantly

aware of how loud the wind tunnel

is. This really got the adrenalin

pumping. Be warned this almost

meant we got very warm very

quickly so don’t go wrapped up in

layers even if you visit on a cold

day.

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PricesFrom £39.99

(Gift vouchers available)

Locations: Basingstoke (Manchester

and Milton Keynes)

Basingstoke Leisure park,

Hampshire

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Opening TimesAirkix Basingstoke:Term Time

Monday-Friday 1600 – 2100

Saturday, Sunday & Bank

Holidays 0700 – 2300

School Holidays

Monday-Friday 1000 – 2100

Saturday, Sunday & Bank

Holidays 0700 – 2300

*Off Peak times apply

About:Basingstoke is the latest Airkix

location in fact it is currently

celebrating its one year

anniversary. There are three

great activities on site

including: the super-smooth,

super-fast wind tunnel for

indoor skydiving; the UK’s first

permanent Brushboarding

slope – ‘surfing without the

wet stuff’; and party rooms,

which make it an ideal venue

for kids parties, stag parties,

family fun and much more.

For more informationvisit/call:www.airkix.com

0845 3316549

Now it was our time to fly. Your

allocated safety brief instructor is

with you at all times. Without them

you would probably bounce off of

the sides of the wind tunnel like a

pin ball! So as you leap into the

wind taking care to relax (we were

informed and indeed discovered

that girls are better at this than

boys!) your instructor guides you

gently to the centre and holds you

in place until they are comfortable

that you are holding a good flying

position and of course are

enjoying yourself. The instructor

will then slowly release you

allowing you some unaided flight

time – don’t forget to smile for the

camera located on the wall of the

control booth.

The instructor also offers to give

you a tandem white-knuckle

experience which will see you

circling at high speeds to the top

of the wind tunnel and back down

again several times in the safe

clutches of the professional. I

highly recommend you use some

of your flight to have a go at this

as it is extremely exhilarating.

The experience is 2 minutes in

total on your first visit. This

doesn’t sound very long, and

indeed it goes very quickly, but on

a real sky dive you would free-fall

for less than a minute so in reality

you are getting much more air

time. If you can master a solo

flight it is very satisfying and will

leaving you wanting more. All of

your accomplishments in the

tunnel are recorded so that if you

do return again you can skip

straight to some more advanced

tunnel activities.

Whatever your reason, whether

that be a fear of the real thing, a

fun family day out or an activity for

you and your friends, I highly

recommend that people give this a

go. It’s a once in a lifetime

experience that thankfully you can

do over and over again. Trust me,

you will want to! And as a thank

you from Airkix for your repeat

business, you will find that your

second visit will be a lot friendlier

on your wallet.

Also located at the Basingstoke

venue is the UKs’ first permanent

Brushboarding slope. This is

essentially surfing without getting

wet. I have tried to surf before

very unsuccessfully but after a few

attempts to stay up right on the

brush board I started to get the

hang of it. This would make a

brilliant group activity for all ages.

We also agree with the complex

staff that it would also lend itself to

a fitness work out because after

only a couple of goes we were

feeling the burn!

A great venue with lots to do for all

the family!

Highly recommended

A WGTD rating of 4.5/5 stars

What’s Good To Do ... your local what’s on guide 6

The first thing I noticed when I

arrived at the Old Sarum Airfield

near Salisbury was the sheer

number of spectators. There were

crowds of supporters for those

brave enough to be jumping that

day, all of which were enjoying the

sunshine and the site facilities

(restaurant etc.). That’s right,

sunshine despite it being early

March.

My first point of call was the safety

brief classroom where I was

greeted by Skydive expert Paul

Blair. Paul ran myself and a few

others through a very thorough

safety talk and training session

which was both informative and

mind easing. If you are ever

thinking of ticking jumping out of

an aeroplane off of your bucket

list, here are a few details that I

think you will find interesting.

Firstly, be assured that every

safety measure is taken to ensure

you a pleasant, safe and secure

jump – I was pleased to hear that

Go Skydive provides the very best

parachute equipment to its

jumpers worth

£13,000. This includes industry

leading parachute materials and a

very clever Automatic Activation

Device which is an on-board

computer that guarantees your

parachute will deploy

automatically at 2,000 feet if

manual deployment fails. You can

choose to jump from either 10,000

or 15,000 feet which in freefall

time is 30 seconds or 1 minute

respectively. You can also choose

how you reach the ground once

your parachute is in action i.e. you

can enjoy a slow peaceful canopy

ride taking in the stunning sights

of the Hampshire and Wiltshire

landscapes for 5 minutes, or if you

prefer a more adrenalin fuelled

experience allow your skydive

expert to perform a few spins and

tricks that will see you on the

ground in around 1 minute.

One you have demonstrated to

the instructor that you can hold a

couple of critical body positions in

the training room you are ready to

go and get yourself kitted up in a

jump suit. There was a real air of

excitement on the ground and I

was really pleased to see that a

group of jumpers had just landed

and returned with the biggest

smiles on their faces. It was time

to head towards the aeroplane.

I was very lucky to have Paul the

safety brief instructor as my

tandem jump expert. He was

calming, friendly and most

importantly confident which made

the nerve

racking 15

minute flight up

to 15,000 feet

a lot more

comfortable for

me. During the

flight you are

already

secured to your

jump expert but

they will spend

this time

making some

last minute

checks to

ensure

everything is

100% secure.

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Opening times:APR-SEP: Friday,

Saturday and Sunday

OCT-MAR: Saturday and

Sunday

Prices:10,000ft Jump = £250.00

15,000ft Jump = £310.00

Personal Cameraman –

starts from £99 12 month

gift vouchers available

Age restrictions:Min age: 16 (16-18

requires parental consent)

Max age: none, but over 40

requires a signed medical

form

About:Go Skydive at Old Sarum

Airfield is the UKs’ only

tandem sky diving

specialist centre, they

understand what first time /

amateur skydivers need to

feel safe, secure and

happy for the most

amazing experience of

their lives. There is plenty

or parking on site and the

facilities are excellent so

take your family along to

share your special day.

For more information visit:

www.goskydive.com

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As we were approaching 15,000

feet the aircraft cabin seemed

ominously quiet, but when it was

clear that it was now time to jump

everyone came to life. There was

no time to consider whether this

decision to jump was a mistake or

not, the next thing I knew I was

sitting on the edge of the door

frame and then leaping out into

mid-air. This is the most

memorable part of the jump for

me.

Nor the complete weightlessness

achieved that made me truly feel

as though as I was flying.

At 5,000 feet the parachute is

pulled and the rush of hurtling

towards the ground is instantly

replaced with a majestic floating.

In the briefing we were told that on

a clear day you can see as far as

the Isle of Wight. I was in

complete awe of the stunning

vista from such a height, it was

silencing. I think it is something

you have to see with your own

eyes to truly appreciate. I decided

that I should experience as much

as I could on this jump so I agreed

to let Paul take us for a spin

before we reached the ground.

Suddenly I realised just how much

more there was to see. I was

enjoying the new sensation of

controlled parachuting but it was

the panoramic views that were

stealing the show.

All too soon it was time to land

and suddenly I was brought back

to reality. Now that I was on the

ground everything that happened

during the last 5 minutes became

a blur. It was a surreal moment.

As I looked around I could see

that everyone had their own

personal way of celebrating the

end of their jump. Most were truly

elated and were high fiving their

fellow jumpers whilst others were

more casual but clearly enjoyed

the experience. I think I was in

shock. It wasn’t until about a week

later that it really sunk in and I

began to appreciate that I had

achieved a small feat, and

experienced much that many

others would never get to enjoy.

Once you have got out of all the

kit there is nothing left to do but to

make a quick visit to the media

centre to grab your photography if

you booked a photographer and

your goody bag which includes a

certificate of proof that you were

mad enough to jump.

This is probably the closest you

will ever get to experiencing flying

- it is incredible. Thank you to Go

Skydive and especially the lovely

Paul Blair for giving me a day I will

never forget.

A WGTD star rating of 5/5 stars

March 2014 by Kerri Chard

“I don’t think I will ever forget

the feel of the wind on my

face as we fell towards earth

at around 120mph”

“I highly recommend that

everyone should experience

a sky dive at least once in

their lifetime!”

Highly recommended

What’s Good To Do ... your local what’s on guide 8

Thruxton Racing CircuitBy Ross May, April 2014

Review:We sent a reviewer along to

Thruxton to have a go in a Ferrari

458 Italia, the latest model from

Ferrari - you will not find this car

with any other driving experience

company!

If you are a lover of cars and

driving at mind blowing speeds,

then Thruxton Race Circuit is

undeniably the best circuit in the

UK to visit. The 2.4 mile circuit is

the fastest in the UK and is home

to the Touring Car

Championships, the British

Superbike Championships, and

famous British Racing Driver and

Fifth Gear TV presenter Tiff

Needell.

Thruxton race circuit is

conveniently located less than 1

mile from the A303 so it is very

easy to find. On the day of my

experience the weather had taken

a turn for the worst so I was really

pleased that it was not cancelled.

On arrival I was asked to sign my

life away and then handed a

Driver Analysis Card (DAC) which

I was told is used throughout the

experience to record your

achievement and abilities in order

to provide you with a final

appraisal of your driving skills.

The first stage of the experience is

to ride passenger to an

experienced instructor in a

Porsche Cayman to receive some

valuable tuition around the course.

This was a total of two laps and

then it was my turn to jump into

the driver’s seat. For the next 3

laps my every move was being

scrutinised for the aforementioned

DAC. The instructor was both

advising me and scoring me on;

my approach to driving, my

steering ability, gear changes,

driving lines, braking and pace.

Each corner was also allocated a

score based on how well I; turned

in, used the apex and performed

through the exit.

Next up was the Ferrari. I couldn’t

wait to get behind the wheel. It is

difficult to describe the feeling I

felt as I got into the car. I was in

complete awe and at the same

time eager to get going. The

moment my foot touched the

accelerator the Ferrari roared into

action. The 0-60mph time of the

Ferrari 458 is a mind blowing 3.4

seconds, and in every gear it

delivers acceleration like I have

never felt before. It is truly a

marvel to behold.

Taking the Ferrari around the track

was a real treat. Experiencing not

only the power but also the sheer

brilliance and ingenuity of the

controls really made me

appreciate the mechanical genius

behind the car. In short, it was

awesome! Pushing the car as far I

could within reason on such a wet

day I was still able to reach

unbelievable speeds, and with

each corner I became more and

more confident and trusting of the

Ferrari’s abilities. As with all good

things my time in the Ferrari had

to come to an end.

Feeling a strange combination of

exhilarated and sad I made my

way to the media centre to collect

my certificate of achievement and

the professional photo taken by

Thruxton on circuit cameras for a

memento. There are plenty of

experience days available at

Thruxton with a huge range of

cars to choose from. There is

something for everyone whether

you want to drive or just enjoy a

wild ride an experienced pro such

as Tiff Needell can take you on.

I highly recommend the venue,

and of course massively credit the

Ferrari 458 Italia experience for

giving me such an incredible day.

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Ferrari 458 Italia Experience Review

Price: £325

2.5 Hours Experience

www.thruxtonracing.co.uk

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A WGTD star rating of 4 out of 5

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The shiny new Skid Pan facilities

at Thruxton race circuit opened in

January 2014. We went along to

try out our driving skills and to get

some tuition from the pro’s.

The new Skid Pan offers drivers a

real life experience in a safe and

controlled environment. That

means that you can really get to

grips with how a car performs in

adverse conditions as well as how

a car behaves to driver reactions.

The course is laid out to allow

drivers to tackle a number of

hazards but predominantly it is

designed to replicate and

exaggerate very wet, slippery

conditions in order to help you

develop the skills needed to

correct and control a sliding car.

The reception building is as shiny

new as they come, with a

welcoming clean layout that is not

only relaxing for visitors and

spectators but also lends itself to

corporate functions. On arrival we

were taken through a series of

safety guidelines and our

instructor, Josh Tuersley, a highly

skilled and experienced

professional driver, took the time

to explain the differences between

the cars we would be driving and

the main proceedings of the

experience. Two cars are used on

the Skid Pan which are

particularly modified to provide the

ultimate experience: The Toyota

GT and a Mini. Both cars perform

differently which enables drivers

to have two very different trials on

one course.

On our visit first up was the Toyota

GT, a fantastic looking car with an

appetite to perform. We were

directed through the first part of

the course which is a cone slalom

that is designed to test a driver’s

reactions and to demonstrate a

cars weight distribution and

transfer which has an effect on

how a car performs during

breaking and accelerating. At this

stage the car’s electronic safety

systems were switched on yet the

car was hard to manage with our

untrained skills on the slippery

surface. With the safety systems

turned off this was even more so

but after a few attempts and some

very useful guidance our reactions

quickened and the car became

more manageable and the cones

more negotiable. It is a very

rewarding feeling to be able to

control a car whilst it is skidding.

The course also has a large circle

of cones laid out which we were

directed to navigate. This part of

the course clearly demonstrates

the effects of over and under steer

whilst testing and teaching throttle

control. We found this the most

frustrating part of the course

mostly because we trying so hard

to get right. The pros make it look

so easy! Lastly the course uses a

sprinkler to act as a wall of water

hazard in order to test breaking

and manoeuvre reactions. This is

probably the most challenging

obstacle as timing has to be

absolutely perfect for you to

succeed, the ultimate goal being

to break and swerve the hazard

without losing control.

Jumping into the Mini Cooper

following the Toyota is a surreal

experience. On the one hand it

feels as though you have more

control as it feels easier to drive

and is somewhat less erratic, yet

despite this we found the Mini to

be less responsive and harder to

perfect. We certainly had more fun

in the Toyota.

If you are looking for a driving

challenge then this is for you. The

Skid Pan is a true test of a driver’s

skills that will increase the

confidence of the novice driver but

trial the more daring and

confident. Whether for fun or for

skills practice the Skid Pan

delivers with abundance.

A fantastic experience, only

slightly lacking in speed. We

would have also have liked to

experience being a passenger

whilst a pro gave us a taste of

how it is done.

To read our full review visit:

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Thruxton Skid Pan Review

Course 1 – 1 hour

Standard £99

Advanced – 2 hours with

tailored tuition £185

www.thruxtonracing.co.uk

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April 2014, By Kerri Chard

A WGTD star rating of 4 out of 5

Copyright of Pete Gibson

What’s Good To Do ... your local what’s on guide 10

We arrived at the Living History

Museum to find the car park

outside full and people queuing

outside the door. Luckily there is

loads of alternative free parking

within a couple of minutes’ walk

and by the time we had sorted out

the push chair, picnic and

generally got ourselves organised

the queue had disappeared. I was

a bit worried that it would be

packed and difficult to get around

as the car park was full but it was

really easy. We were dealt with

quickly and asked if we would like

to buy some old pennies for the

sweet shop, we brought two at 70

pence each, they both came with

a ration book which we were told

we could get stamped at the shop.

At the large reception type desk

we were given a map. You can

also pick up free audio guide that

tells you all about each area as

you walk through it.

The museum is a mock-up of an

old town with cobbled streets,

shops, factories, workshops and

vehicles. Two of these building

were actually working, the sweet

shop, where we spent our old

pennies and the public house

where you could enjoy a drink in

the authentic building. I thought

the sweet shop was a really good

idea, you exchange your penny

for a quarter of sweets from the

jar, you could choose from several

varieties, these were then

weighed out for you and you then

got your ration book stamped. We

didn’t try the pub as we had a

picnic but it looked fun and even

smelt like an old traditional pub.

We followed the streets, looking at

all the buildings on the way; it

Opening Times:Tue–Fri and Bank Hols:

10am–4.45pm

Sat and Sun:

11am–4.45pm

Last admission: 3.45pm

Tickets cost:

Children under 5: FREE

Children 5-15 years: £5.25

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takes quite a while as there is lots

to see in each one. There were all

sorts of different buildings from a

shoemaker to a garage and each

one was packed with items

relevant to the era and dummies

dressed up to look the part. There

was an old bus you could go on

and several other vehicles had

steps up to them so you could see

in the cab, it was all very

interesting.

We didn’t eat in the café but the

prices seemed very reasonable at

£3.30 for a baked potato and

£3.70 for a children’s lunch

including drink. There is a room

set aside indoors for picnics which

is where we had our lunch along

with other families avoiding the

rainy outdoors.

The great thing about the museum

is that it’s really interactive, there

are lots of things for children to

do, touch and look at without

worrying. I felt totally comfortable

letting my toddler run around

everywhere joining in with Lego

tables, playing in the Wendy

house or dressing up in the

dressing up tent. He had a really

good time.

From upstairs the museum looks

fairly small but it’s really deceiving

and took us a good two and a half

hours to go round it. If we had

visited the pub or café you could

easily add another hour making it

good value for money especially

on a cold or rainy day. I would

recommend it as a good day out

for all ages.

A WGTD star rating of 4.5 out of 5

The Living HistoryReview, Basingstoke25th April 2014 – By Amanda Hayes

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Southampton was granted city status by Royal Charter on 24th

February 1964 and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

It was the third most important port in England in medieval times andenjoyed a rich and varied commercial life. In the 19th and 20thcentury its role in shipping was world renowned. But it did notbecome a city until 1964. It is often thought that a town automaticallybecomes a city when it has a cathedral or a university or has a largepopulation. In fact it can only become a city when it is granted thatstatus in a royal charter.In September 1958 the County Borough ofSouthampton petitioned the Queen for the town to be raised to thestatus of a city.

Reasons why it was thought that Southampton should become a cityincluded:1. The growth in the size and population of the town.2. The growth of the importance of the town in the shipping worldand in the Country’s economy.3. The long history of public administration and the efficiency ofits municipal services.4. The record of voluntary service, public spirit, practice of charity,the maintenance of historical records and customs, and theexistence of a true sense of citizenship.

On the 7 February 1964 the town received a letter from the HomeOffice advising that the petition has been successful.

What’s On in Southampton this summer:June - August: Community Fairs - Various venues

4 June: Commonwealth Games Queen'sBaton RelayThe Queen’s Baton Relay visits the cityduring its two week journey acrossEngland, drumming up support forTeam England and celebrating sport asit goes.

6 - 30 June: 50@50 - Various VenuesSouthampton Music Hub celebrateswith 50 musical events. Some of thesewill be open to the public.

7 June: Holi One Southampton -Mayflower ParkThousands of people, dressed in white,come together to share music, dance,performance art and visual stimulation.

11 June: Southampton Airport"Welcome to Southampton" Wall -Arrivals areaAs part of 50th anniversary of the city,Southampton Airport havecommissioned a Southampton SolentUniversity final year photographystudent to gather images from acrossthe city of people as well as landmarks.These will be mounted and displayed on

a wall in the arrivals area of the airportas a 'welcome to Southampton'.

14 June: EjectorSeat Arts Festival -Palmerstom ParkFree event showcasing local music andart talent.

21 June: Inflatable 5 a side Football -Hoglands Park

22 June: Bedford Place Street Party -Bedford Place TBCCelebrating the city’s 50th anniversarywith the Hampshire Farmers Market,Vintage vehicles, music and street party

29 June: Southampton Sky Ride - citywide routeMass participation cycling event in thecity centre attracting 12,000participants.

12 July: Let’s Rock Southampton -Southampton Common80’s Music Festival featuring Billy Ocean,Bananarama, Howard Jones, ABC, GoWest, Nick Heyward, The Real Thing,Heaven 17, Then Jerico, Jaki Graham,Altered Images, Brother Beyond.

12 July: Mela Festival - Hoglands ParkAnnual free festival focussing on southeast Asian culture attracting 25,000visitors.

27 July: Big Fun Run - SouthamptonCommon5k Fun Run for all the family. Raise fundsfor a charity of your own choice.

1 – 17 August: Art at The Heart Festival -Nuffield Playing Field @ GuildhallSquareA summer festival of events at NuffieldPlaying Field, Guildhall Square, inpartnership with Art Asia, City Eye, JohnHansard Gallery, Mayflower Theatre andTurner Sims.

21 – 25 August: August Bank HolidayFair - Southampton CommonTraditional fair with popular market onBank Holiday Monday.

22 - 23 August: Southampton MaritimeFestivalTwo day maritime event for all thefamily at Southampton Docks(see our festival guide for moreinformation)

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Summertime BBQ

And here is a recipe courtesy of

Weber to get you started…

Aromatic Chicken with Lemon

Balm or Mint By Weber

Tender chicken infused with

lemon balm or mint, coriander

and peppercorns to create an

aromatic roast.

A sure way to impressguests with this take on theclassic roast chicken.Serves 4Prep Time - 20 minsBBQ time – 75 minsCharcoal Roast / Gas Roast

Ingredients:• 1 Lemon

• 50g/2oz caster sugar

• 1.5kg/3-3½lb

corn-fed chicken

• Bunch of lemon balm

or mint

• 1 tsp black peppercorns

• 1 tsp coriander seeds

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

Method:1. Thinly slice the lemon. Bring a

saucepan of water to the boil, add

the lemon slices and cook for 2

minutes. Drain and refresh the

blanched lemon slices under cold

running water. Put the sugar and

150ml/ ¼ pt water into a clean

saucepan and bring to the boil.

Add the blanched lemon slices

and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from the heat and leave

aside to cool.

2. Meanwhile, to prepare the

chicken, work your fingers

between the skin and the breast

meat to loosen it and then loosen

the skin on the legs. Drain the

lemon slices. Work the lemon

slices and lemon balm or mint up

under the loosened skin, over the

legs and breast meat.

3. Put the peppercorns and

coriander seeds into a pestle and

mortar and grind coarsely. Mix

with the oil and brush all over the

chicken.

4. Place the chicken on the

skewer and if necessary, tie the

thighs and wings together.

Put a drip tray under the

meat with a little water in.

Insert the skewer into the

motor and switch on.

Barbecue over indirect

Medium heat for 1-1 ¼

hours until the juices

run clear and internal

temperature is

170º F/ 77 º C.

Leave the chicken to

rest for 10-15 minutes

before carving.

Do you find yourself buying a new BBQ every year, replacing the dirty old BBQ

that was put to the back of the shed at the end of the summer the year before?

With hot summers becoming more frequent and our growing love of alfresco

dining with friends and family we think it’s time to take this rustic way of

cooking more seriously, and that means making sure you have the very best

equipment. We recommend you treat yourself to a Weber.

Weber is the world’s no:1 Barbecue brand. It boasts long term warranties of up

to 25 years on all of its BBQs and has an extensive range of accessories and

gadgets to help you BBQ like a pro and create some mouth-watering recipes.

You can say goodbye to boring old burgers and sausages!

Weber products are available from most reputable barbecue retailers

nationwide and online.

Aromatic C Balm or

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We personally love the Weber®Charcoal Rotisserie. The

Rotisserie, which can be used to

cook whole joints of meat and

poultry, uses a motor to spin meat

to ensure it gets an even exposure

of heat, which means you can

leave it to cook to perfection whilst

you are relaxing and enjoying

yourself. The Rotisserie pictured

fits Weber’s 57cm Kettle charcoal

barbecues (A weber gas barbecue

rotisserie is also available) and

lets you roast with the lid down. It

costs £189.99.

Review:

We were very excited to receive

our Weber Charcoal Grill

Rotisserie. As BBQ fanatics, we

enjoy trying new cooking methods

so that we can make use of the

barbecue as much as possible

when the great British weather

allows, and the rotisserie

presented a fantastic way for us to

cook a joint of meat in a unique

way, any day of the week! We

particularly like that you can get

more than one bird on the skewers

so it is even a great cooking

method when you have a large

group to feed.

The Rotisserie arrived in an

exciting large box. Opening it up

was like Christmas morning. Why

such a large box? Because the

Rotisserie is a solid single unit - no

fiddly assembling of multiple

pieces, and as with all Weber

paraphernalia that we have tried, it

felt well manufactured, clearly a

quality bit of kit. This meant it was

extremely easy and quick to set up

(note: you will require the Weber

Bar-B Kettle and outdoor mains

power) so we were ready get

cooking within minutes.

We had a go at roasting a chicken

which we had marinated

beforehand. We simple loaded the

chicken onto the rotisserie arm,

and once the BBQ was up to

temperature (which with the help

of the quick lighting Weber

charcoal chimney accessory can

be no to time at all) we were to

start cooking. Watching the

Rotisserie in action is really

satisfying and the smell it

produces as it cooks is a nasal

delight. Turning the bird as it does,

the meat is guaranteed to cook

evenly and even bastes itself as it

rotates. It is recommended that

you use a collection tray below the

meat you are cooking. This works

two fold as firstly it avoids

aggravating the charcoal which

causes it to burn too hot, and

secondly it enables you to collect

all the lip-smacking excess juices

to use as gravy which would be a

travesty to waste.

On a side note, Weber boasts

a very useful downloadable app

called ‘Weber’s on the grill’ which

not only features 280 classic

weber BBQ recipes; 40 recipes for

rubs, marinades and sauces; and

a very handy tool to

create a shopping list for your

favourite recipes, but also provides

a recipe grill timer which pings

when the recommended cooking

time should end. On investigation,

for simple roasting, we found that

most times matched the cooking

times you would ordinarily use for

a fan oven. We used the app when

we were cooking our chicken and

we are pleased to report that when

the ping sounded and after 15

minutes rest time, our chicken was

cooked to perfection. We would go

as far as saying that it is the best

chicken we have ever had!

We can’t wait to try different meats

on the Weber rotisserie. No doubt

they will be just as delicious and

perfectly cooked. Using the

rotisserie really enhances the

traditional, safe BBQ methods we

are all guilty of sticking to. If you

fancy exploring some more exotic

ways of getting the most out of

your BBQ this summer then we

highly recommend you give the

rotisserie a try.

For more information and to see the entire the collection of Weber products visit www.weberbbq.co.uk

Read our full review of the Weber Rotisserie on our websitewww.whatsgoodtodo.com

Chicken with Lemon r Mint By Weber

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BeefEater BUGG BBQ THEBUGG:Australia’s leading BBQ

manufacturer BeefEater have

produced a small BBQ called The

BUGG which looks great is small

and light making it ideal for the

smaller urban garden or

terrace/balcony and is fully

portable for trips to the country or

coast. BUGG comes with a wide

range of stylish and durable

accessories; including a robust

trolley, baking dish and roast

holder, protective cover, carry bag

and pizza stone. It also comes in

three colours and is available with

or without a stand, is extremely

well built and is sure to look good

year after year with just a minimal

amount of maintenance.

BeefEater has stockists around

the country

Prices from £250 More info:

www.beefeaterbugg.com

Weber Smokey JoeStyled using the iconic Weber

kettle design the Smokey Joe®

Original and Smokey Joe®

Premium are perfect to pop in the

car for out-and-about barbecuing.

Both feature a weather-proof

handle with protective heat shield,

a triple-plated cooking grate, rust-

proof aluminium lid vent to provide

proper air flow, and a fire and rust

resistant lid and bowl, made from

steel and porcelain-enamel coated

for durability and weatherproofing.

The Smokey Joe® Premium also

has a lid lock for carrying which

lowers to double as a lid holder

and is available in Spring Green,

Smoke and Crimson.

Smokey Joe® Original £59.99

Smokey Joe® Premium £69.99

More info: www.weberbbq.co.uk

Ready To Cook BarbecueKit/Eat BucketReady for when the sun shines,

just pick up your bucket and go!

Kit contains: portable BBQ, 0.5kg

sack charcoal, box of matches,

soft-grip handle all-purpose tongs

and recipe booklet.

Price: £32.95 From:

www.potterandrest.co.uk

BBQ Gift Set – Look the part:

Victoria Eggs is a young, award

winning British designer. We love

her new Barbecue collection

featuring a British Barbecue

inspired print. A great gift idea for

the King of the Grill!

Handmade in Britain, available in

Green and Grey.

Apron £19.95, Oven Mitt £14.95

Tea Towel £9.95, Gift Set £47.95

From: www.victoriaeggs.co.uk

Pack of flower motif woodenpegs:

These hand decorated wooden

pegs are ideal for helping weigh

down table cloths out in the

garden. This product is hand

made by woodworker Jo

Stephens, one of many artisan

crafters creating unique but

affordable items for the home and

garden on

www.elsieandfleur.co.uk A pack

of 5 costs £3

Verycook Plancha Grill The new Verycook Plancha Grill is

endorsed by celebrity chef Rachel

Allen (pictured). A new gas

barbecue that is ready to cook in

just in 3 minutes is features two

burners providing two areas to

cook with separate controls. Sear

on one, keep warm with the other.

The plancha grill has a raised

edge which gives you greater

control when moving food around

(especially

useful if you

have a dog

that is ever

ready to clear

up whatever

falls off) and

there is no

need to use

any fat, just

sear straight

on the grill

surface or

cook in

marinade

juices direct on the plancha grill.

Any excess juices / fats will drain

away to the drip tray leaving you

with a healthier dish to enjoy.

There are more than 10 different

colours to choose from making the

Plancha Grill a BBQ that really

stands out from the crowd.

Prices start from £319 More info:

www.verycook.co.uk

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Summer vegetable vodka tempura with aÏoli

Recipe Intro: We created this while working on a bar snack, and this is the result:

vodka and tonic batter! You could use gin, too, and the alcohol helps

crisp it a lot. Make sure the oil is good and hot, though. The aioli is

easy to make, but you could also use shop-bought mayonnaise and

add some finely crushed garlic to it.

RecipeServes 4

100g courgette

100g aubergine

1 red pepper

1 yellow pepper

1 large red onion

vegetable oil, for deep-frying

coriander cress, to serve

(optional)

For the batter 200g strong plain flour

1 x 7g sachet fast-action yeast

25ml vodka

175ml tonic water

pinch of salt

pinch of sugar

For the aïoli 4 garlic cloves

1 tsp salt

2 egg yolks

squeeze of lemon juice

200ml vegetable

This recipe is just one of many inspirational dishes you can create in

just 20 minutes which are featured in James Martin’s new book, FAST

COOKING.

FAST COOKING by JAMES MARTIN, published by Quadrille (£20) Photos ©TARA FISHER

JAMES MARTIN

Method1 First, make the batter: whisk

together all the ingredients in a

large bowl until smooth.

2 Cut the vegetables into batons.

3 Make the aïoli. Crush the garlic

with the salt. In a food processor,

whizz together the egg yolks,

garlic and lemon juice, then slowly

drizzle in the vegetable oil until

thick and emulsified. Set aside.

4 Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to

160°C/320°F. Dip the vegetables

in the batter and deep fry for 2–3

minutes, until crisp and golden.

Remove and drain on kitchen

paper.

5 Season the vegetable tempura

with salt and pepper, scatter with

coriander cress, if using, and

serve with the aïoli. We have 5 copies

to giveaway. Head to

www.whatsgoodtodo.com

for details.

Book Competition

Do you have a bowl full of salad left over at the endof every bbq you have? Why not try thisalternative recipe to impress your guests courtesyof local celebrity TV chef James Martin.

We think it sounds delicious!

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Summer CocktailsLooking for an after dinner cocktail to enjoy on a warmsummer’s evening? Try the global award winning RoyalTemptation by world champion cocktail maker GeorgeLiddle, now restaurant manager at Hotel Indigo & TheMarco Pierre White Steakhouse in Newcastle. Perfectlybalanced to compliment the taste of the Vodka TempuraVegetable dish by James Martin and Lemon RotisserieChicken by Weber ... it's almost a dessert in a glass!

Royal Temptation Cocktail

Recipe Intro: The Royal Temptation was

created for the International

Cocktail awards held in 1993

Vienna (Austria) by British cocktail

maker George Liddle. The Royal

Temptation was the winning entry

of the After Dinner Cocktail

category.

Method:Shaker & mixing glass, serve in a

Cocktail glass

Recipe:• 4/10 Disaronno

• 3/10 Kahlúa

• 2/10 Midori

• 1/10 Fresh cream

Garnish: Orange (zest), mint & chocolate

flakes (brown & white, rim)

About George Liddle: Cocktail creator to the stars

George Liddle tells an

extraordinary story from serving

royalty in The Ritz to becoming

the first-ever world champion

cocktail maker. He’s now the

restaurant & bar manager for

world-famous chef Marco Pierre

White at Hotel Indigo Hotel,

Newcastle. His skill with the

shaker was confirmed when he

became the man who makes the

planet’s best mixed drink, beating

32 other countries. Asked to

create a concoction for the James

Bond movie Goldeneye and

trained under the man who

choreographed the hit film

Cocktail starring Tom Cruise he is

a cocktail aficionado.

At the Ritz George mixed cocktails

for Princess Diana and Prince

Charles and was head-hunted by

Dances with Wolves film star

Kevin Costner to create cocktails

at a an exclusive celeb party; And

he couldn’t turn down the offer to

run a mini-bar at a “jamming

session” involving Canadian rock

star Bryan Adams, pop legends

Simple Minds and king of swing

Harry Connick Junior. George,

who is from the North East, even

went on to serve his famous

drinks to the then richest man in

the world the Sultan of Brunei,

who was being entertained by the

Queen at Royal Ascot.

If you ever find yourself in the

area and want to try more

amazing cocktails by George

Liddle visit Hotel Indigo,

Newcastle.

To view the full Marco PierreWhite Steakhouse menu visit: www.hotelindigonewcastle.co.ukBookings: 0191 300 9222

Twitter: @HotelIndigo_new@MPWNewcastle

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L ve your garden

CacoonMeet a Cacoon; the coolest

hanging haven for adults to enjoy

the garden and a fantastic place

for kids to hang out in the shade.

It’s a wing chair, a hammock, a

hanging garden – it’s whatever

you want it to be! The Cacoon is

inspired by the woven hanging

nests of the weaver birds and is a

winning combination of fine

furniture expertise and complex

sail cloth technology. Get ready

for a simple, cosy, relaxed back to

the nest experience. Available in

various colours and sizes to suit

you from £225.00 www.hang-in-out.com

Bronze Duckling Watering CanThis sweet duckling is a lovely gift for a green fingered enthusiast!

It's rustic design and organic shape reflects the nature of the garden

environment. The body of the duckling carries a litre of water, which

comes out through its beak so you can water your houseplants or

garden perfectly. This watering can has been carefully handcrafted,

so it is completely unique. The duckling stands on its own, making it a

stylish garden ornament when it's not being used, the perfect gift for

garden and animal lovers. £18.99 www.treatrepublic.co.uk

Hydro GlobeThis pretty ornament for your

beloved plants is not only

beautifully designed but ultra

useful! The ornamental and hand

blown-recycled glass vessel

solves the problems of watering

pot plants or hanging baskets both

efficiently and stylishly, by slowly

releasing water to drying soil. It

makes an original and eco-friendly

gift, or helps the absent or busy

home-owner manage their own

watering role; it is beautifully

decorative while ensuring that

indoor or outdoor plants get the

water needed for up to two weeks.

£12.99 www.treatrepublic.co.uk

Personalised Gardening Tool KitThis handy gardening tool pouch is perfect for

budding gardening enthusiasts this summer.

It comes in two colours, Pink/green or

blue/green, includes a fork and trowel which

can be personalised with a child’s names and

a pair of gardening gloves for little hands.

£18.99 www.borngifted.co.uk

Napoli Solar GardenLightA classically designed garden

light providing the unique feature

of a bright pool of light on the

ground and a soft accent up

lighter from the top of the

luminaire, Napoli is garden

lantern that perfectly fuses

modern technology with the grace

and style of yesteryear. A single

high power Nichia LED provides

the illumination and power comes

from a state of the art Maxi Plus

solar cell and lithium battery.

Napoli is the perfect choice for

areas where a greater spread of

light is necessary. Napoli’s light

pool is 2.4m in diameter and is

ideal for paths, driveways, patios

and by ponds.

£29.99www.solartechnology.co.uk

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PURE Jongo S3 ReviewBy Kerri Chard, April 2014The flexible wireless musicsystem.RRP £139.99 www.pure.com The first thing we noticed about the

Jongo S3 when we took it out of the

box was the super cool design and

the quality of the build. We were

sent a bright white unit but there is

an array of fabulous colours to

choose from to compliment different

tastes and surroundings. The

frontage of the system is kept clean

and simple with only power, volume

and mute buttons, everything else is

tucked away neatly to the rear.

Set up was fairly simple with a few

button presses. We pretty much

breezed through the processes for

both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity

without any hiccups and in a

relatively short space of time. A

speaker allocation function allows

you to choose the right sound

distribution for four pre-set

conditions. We set our unit to the

outdoor mode which produced a rich

sound quality and fairly decent bass

levels even at the highest volume

levels – perfect for large garden

parties or any small outdoor event.

On to the battery. In addition to

mains power the Jongo S3 also runs

on its own internal battery – which

we believe is replaceable so when

the battery output eventually

degrades, as is the case with all

batteries, you won’t have to replace

the whole system. We only tested

the battery whilst connected via

Bluetooth, so we can’t make claims

for the WiFi battery, we achieved

around 12 hours continuous play

from a full charge which is excellent

– PURE quotes 10 hours, very likely

the happy medium.

The PURE Jongo S3 and indeed all

of PURE’s Jongo music system

series has the added bonus of the

“PURE Connect” smartphone

application. The app provides a

library of music as well as; on

demand shows and podcasts, and

access to live radio. It also accesses

your device’s music library so you

can find everything in one place

instead of having to leave the app.

Very clever. PURE also boasts its

own music subscription service to

rival the likes of Google Music.

One of the other selling points of the

PURE Jongo is the ability to create a

multi-room sound system with a

number of the speakers connected

together over WiFi. This

undoubtedly explains the slightly

high price tag.

That said, we still rate the Jongo S3

highly as a standalone unit. We think

it looks fabulous, has perfectly

adequate sound, the flexibility of

both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity

and a whopping battery life.

4/5 Almost perfect. The few niggles

we have are minor so we still

recommend the Jongo S3 as a

sound investment.

You can read our review online:

www.whatsgoodtodo.com

Outdoor Living...

A WGTD rating of 4.5/5 stars

Camp Bucket Price: £29.95www.potterandrest.co.uk Ging gang goolie goolie watcha – this multi-faceted

Camp bucket is perfect for all those nights under the

stars and for campfire catering. The all-in-one kit

contains: Snuggly campfire blanket, matches, dynamo

torch, 11-in-1 multi tool, toasting fork, water/sand

bucket and a camping tips and recipe booklet.

Bell Tent From: £439.00www.boutiquecamping.comThese Bell tents from boutique camping have a simple

design which originates back to the 19th Century. We

love them because of their distinctive old-fashioned

shape which promises a beautifully elegant silhouette

and a wonderfully soft ambience inside. As well as eye

pleasing the Bell tents are practical; they come with

everything you need, are quick and easy to put up and

pack down, and in the sun you can roll up the sides

and lounge about enjoying the breezy shade beneath.

Available in four attractive colours and varying sizes.

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COMING SOON!!!

iSIS Solar Charger – Power YourAdventures

The FIRST solar charger to use a high density siliconcell The FIRST charger that does not need endless tipsand cables The FIRST portable charger that can power 2 devicesat the same time

Designed to provide

instant solar charging for

power hungry outdoor

gadget users, the new

iSIS delivers all weather

performance, a tough yet

modern and practical

design, as well as cutting

edge power delivery. It is

the must have gadget

accessory to take on your

travels.

iSIS harnesses the power

of the sun to convert into

electricity making free

power readily available for all your favourite portable

gadgets. It can be fully charged by the sun in 18 hours

and by USB or mains in just 8 hours – but iSIS will

deliver power to your devices even if it is only partially

charged – especially useful if you need an instant juice

top up to make a quick call or check your GPS location.

With inbuilt Lightning (for all new Apple products) and

micro USB connector, iSIS is compatible with 85% of all

mobile phones whilst a standard USB socket allows

virtually every other 5v device to be connected. It is also

the first portable charger that can power 2 devices at the

same time.

Super powerful, iSIS not only gives devices like an

iPhone three full charges but also copes with tablets,

portable DVD players, even tech products like the

Raspberry Pi. Designed to be tough iSIS is ready to

cope with the rigors of mobile adventures. Supplied with

a bomb proof gel case, it can be dropped from 1 meter

without damage and is as much at home in driving rain

as blinding sun. It is also extremely light and compact for

convenient portability.

iSIS is this year’s

must have gadget

accessory for

everyone. We say,

lose your way,

not your power!

Price: £64.99 www.solartechnology.co.uk

Essential Outdoor kit...Review: GARMIN GPSMAP 62handheld navigator – dare to explore

We got our hands on a Garmin GPSMAP 62 to put itthrough its paces. A functional, outdoor gadget It is adevice designed to survive. It feels solid and wellprotected, but is also slightly weighty which on arduousadventures may prove a burden. On start-up, our firstimpression of the system was that it seemedcomplicated, but after consulting the guide and a bit ofpractise we discovered that the opposite was in fact true.This actually works in its favour because when you areout and about you don’t want to be fiddling with too manymenu features – you can also jig the menu around toyour suit your preferences.

As you would expect from any modern day GPS tool, theGarmin; allows you to record and store Waypoints forquick fire navigation to favourite locations, has a routeplanner, a POI database, the ability to share online,along with some less impressive features such as analarm clock and a stopwatch. That said hard coreadventurers may find these add-ons very useful on theirtravels. We were sent the entry level version of theGPSMAP 62 series however a lot of the functionalitydescribed in the set up guide for the more advancedmodels, we believe would have lent the device better tothe more casual user, such as; an on board camera anda ‘Sight N Go’ feature whereby you point the device atan object in the distance and then navigate to it.

It is very hard not to compare the GPSMAP 62 withcurrent smartphone technology, consequently we foundourselves prodding the display on more than oneoccasion expecting touch screen reactions, but theGarmin uses a more traditional rubber button set up.This will be a welcome feature for those using the devicein environments where gloves are essential! The Garminalso boasts much more reliable Satellite connectivity sothat even in the wilderness it won’t let you down, andextensive battery life from 2 x AA batteries, easilyreplaced in the fieldwhen required.

If you are heading upEverest or the Nileand are on a budget(comparable tosimilarly designedGPS tools forprofessional use) thenthis is a very sensiblechoice, otherwise lookto your Smartphonefor some greatalternativeapplications.

Price: £209.99www.garmin.com

A WGTD rating of 3/5 stars

A WGTD rating of 5/5 stars

You won’t know how you

managed without it!

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12th - 15th June Isle of Wight Festivalwww.isleofwightfestival.comThe Isle of Wight festival is the first major festival of the summer.

Headline acts for 2014 include from Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Kings

of Leon and Biffy Clyro. A well as an unbelievable line up festival

goers can head to the BT Sport Field of dreams to catch all the

World Cup action. From camping and glamping, to family and

caravan areas, the Isle of Wight festival has it all. Visit their website

for the range of travel options to the island.

Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight

23rd - 29th June Chalk Valley History Festival www.cvhf.org.uk01722 781 133The Chalke Valley History Festival is the largest festival dedicated

entirely to History in the UK. With an air show featuring Spitfires, a

B-17 and other warbirds, and with Sword School, Have-a-Go

Archery, an interactive First World War trench experience, and

jousts and battle re-enactments, there is much to see for all the

family.

Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire

5th July Lowde Fest 14 www.lowdefest.comLowde fest guarantees a fabulous day out for the whole family.

With 11 hours of sensational music from over 20 fantastic acts plus

the largest selection of real ales and ciders and fantastic food from

around the world, all served up fresh in Hampshire's Premier Music

and Beer Festival. Now in its 4th year, the festival has grown from

just a single small tent to one of the country’s most loved family

events.

Hartley Wintney, Hampshire

Dates for your

diary:Festivals

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31 July - 3rd Aug Camp Bestival www.campbestival.netCamp Bestival is a multi-award winning festival that combines an

all-encompassing family festival experience with an action packed

camping holiday. Set in the majestic grounds of Lulworth Castle, on

Dorset’s dramatic Jurassic coastline, Camp Bestival is jam-packed

with entertainment, from stellar musical morsels and cultural

delights to stunning sideshow attractions and lashings of family fun.

This year’s theme is the acrobatically outstanding Circus.

Lulworth, Dorset

22nd - 23rd August Southampton Maritime Festivalwww.southamptonmaritimefestival.comTake a step back in time at Southampton Maritime Festival as it

commemorates the wartime and maritime history of the South.

During this two-day event many historic ships and vessels will be

making their way into dock whilst on land you can also explore a

large number of attractions and demonstrations. The quayside

will be packed with exhibits including historic cars, classic steam

vehicles and heritage trams whilst Southampton’s Ocean Cruise

Terminal will house indoor heritage displays, art exhibits, craft

fairs and traders.

Ocean Terminal, Dockgate 4, Southampton, Hampshire

22nd - 24th August Carfest 2014 www.carfest.orgCarfest South is a dream team of cars, music, food, family and

ultimately some good honest fun, all in aid of BBC Children in

Need. From the imagination of Chris Evans, CarFets is a world

of festival madness like no other! CarFest South takes place

over4 the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Some of the confirmed

artists: Erasure, Eliza Doolittle, Jamie Cullum and the infamous

Seasick Steve. And don’t forget a whole line up of cars tackling

the track and Hill Climb, and more from 40 car clubs.

Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire

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With an acrobatically astounding

Circus theme announced the

award-winning seventh Camp

Bestival is set to dazzle and

delight! Camp Bestival

guarantees all a festi-holiday

experience like no other at a

castle campsite by the sea.

There is so much going on we

hardly know where to start! Here

is just a snapshot of what is in

store at this year’s Camp

Bestival…

Camp Bestival’s huge music

line-up is an ever evolving

collection of big names in a

variety of music categories,

guaranteeing to offer something

for everyone. They are proud to

announce top acts such as

Basement Jaxx, De La Soul and

Laura Mvula, as well as

renowned DJs Boy George and

Rob De Bank. More and more

performers are added on a

weekly basis so be sure to

check out the website for the

latest announcements.

MORE... The very best in family fun,

Camp Bestival has gathered a

host of spectaculars and shows

guaranteed to enchant every

one. Horrible Histories is back

by extraordinarily popular

demand. And, of course, the

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utterly legendary Mr Tumble will

be clowning his way to the

Castle Stage, causing unrivalled

excitement amongst Camp

Bestival’s discerning tots.

Camp Bestival has also

announced a full line-up pf

comedy acts bringing in some of

the funniest names on the

scene at the mo, and unveiled

that iconic 70’s dance troupe

and Top Of The Pops starlets

Pan’s People will be hosting

some spectacular dance

classes.

Everyone’s favourite elf and

fairy duo Ben And Holly will be

hosting the Main Stage with, for

the first time ever, the actual

voiceover actors from the

television series, Preston

Nyman and Sian Taylor. There

will also be a wild and

interactive journey of snakes,

sharks, elephants and whales

with Michaela Strachan's Really

Wild Adventures. Helping to

celebrate a phenomenal 50

years of Roald Dahl’s best-loved

tale in 2014, Camp Bestival is

also hosting a Charlie And The

Chocolate Factory 50th Birthday

Takeover on Saturday, with a

whipple-scrumptious selection

of exclusive treats. There’s also

a Bedtime-Story special, with Jo

Whiley, Howard Marks and

Camp Bestival’s very own Rob

da Bank reading the ENTIRE

book over the three evenings of

the festival.

EVEN MORE...Food glorious food! Food has

always been a highlight at

Camp Bestival as it strives to

make the grub on offer the very

best. This year, they’ve created

the ultimate taste-fest, a

celebration of all that is great

about the British food movement

– introducing... The Feast

Collective! A delectable

celebration of creative food

makers regarded as

exceptional. Situated in front of

the Castle, with views of the

Main Stage and plenty of green

spaces to picnic, The Feast

Collective will be a space where

all the family wants to hang out.

With long tables for communal

dining, a bar with mixologists,

talks, demos and the hustle

bustle of a trading market

space, it will be THE destination

to which to head for food and

drink.

To celebrate the Circus theme in

glorious Camp Bestival style, a

wondrously fabulous new venue

has been added, introducing the

The Greatest Tent on Earth!

Beneath its canopy you will

witness jaw-dropping circus

shows, astonishing

extravaganzas, tremendous

theatre performances and

delightful characters galore.

We can’t stress enough that this

is just a snapshot of what’s on

at this year’s Camp Bestival.

Everything you need to know

about running away to the circus

can be found here:

www.campbestival.net

CAMP BESTIVAL 2014 – TICKET INFO

Ticketline: 0844 8884410

Adult Weekend Ticket (inc.

camping) - £195

Student Weekend Ticket (inc.

camping) - £180

Age 15 to 17 Weekend Ticket

(inc. camping) - £113

Age 11 to 14 Weekend Ticket

(inc. camping) - £88

Age 5 -10 Weekend Ticket (inc.

camping) - £20

Age 4 and Under Weekend

Ticket (inc. camping) - FREE

(but ticket still required)

Terms and conditions apply. For

further information make sure

you visit the website where you

will also be able to find prices

for car parking etc.

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CountryFairs D I A R Y

Royal Isle of Wight Country Show 28th June 2014This is the show where cattle, sheep and poultry come first. It’s a

fantastic day out for all the family, combining entertainment and fun with

the opportunity to enjoy many aspects of Island country life and farming.

The Main Ring is the focus of the Royal Isle of Wight County Show.

The action lasts all day and includes: Annual Poultry Show, Falconry

displays, Show jumping, Gun dog displays, Horticulture and craft tent,

Celebrity Pole Climbing and much more. Also: There is a Small Animal

Farm where children can handle lambs piglets and goats and a village

green – the perfect place to relax for a picnic

and enjoy traditional stalls and fairground

attractions.

Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Ground,Northwood, Cowes PO31

CLA Game Fair 18th - 20thJuly 2014The CLA Game Fair is the largest

annual celebration of field sports

and rural life. Held over 3 days

located within the beautiful

Blenheim palace estate it has a

plethora of activities and events to

suit everyone. If you love to shop

– there are over 900 exhibitors at

the show offering gift ideas,

country sports equipment, country

clothing and more. It is also host

to the Totally Food Show which

celebrates all that is great about

British produced food. Not to

mention Dog shows, Shooting

displays and competitions, Ferret

interactive sessions – the list goes

on and on. A campsite is provided

to visitors, just a short walk from

the showground.

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock,Oxfordshirewww.gamefair.co.uk

The Poole Town and Country Show 2-3rd Aug 2014The beautiful grounds of Upton Country Park are once again to play

host to the 6th annual Poole Town & Country Show this summer. There

will be something for everyone – from birds of prey displays, Purbeck

Gun Dogs display team, ferret racing, Children’s farm, the Medieval

Free Company Medieval Village and Fighting Knights and brand new for

this year, Galloping Acrobatics - a tremendous display of equestrian skill.

Plus much more! There is also live music throughout the weekend,

loads of arts, crafts and gift marquees and a traditional Punch and Judy

show and fairground for children.

Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset BH17 7BJwww.oakleaighfairs.co.uk

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New Forest & Hampshire Show 29-31 August 2014The New Forest & Hampshire County Show is an annual three day

agricultural Show and the highlight of Hampshire’s social calendar. The

theme for this year’s Show is ‘Hands On’ so come to the New Forest

and live the country for a day! Roll up your sleeves, don your walking

boots and get stuck in with all that will be on offer - try your hand at

milking a cow, making a scarecrow, holding a day old chick, voting for

your favourite feathered friend in the Poultry Tent and watching the

amazing Jamie Squibb in action on his motorbike in our main ring!

Over 600 trade stands will be exhibiting this year, whilst the show

jumping event remains a major feature of the show along with

Hampshire’s answer to the Chelsea Flower show and a full gastronomic

range of eateries and well stocked bars on offer. A recommended list of

where to stay can be found on their website.

New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QHwww.newforestshow.co.uk

The Great Dorset Steam Fair 27 - 31 Aug 2014The Great Dorset Steam Fair is widely recognised as THE national

heritage show as well as being regarded as the leading show of its

type in the world! A fun and action packed day out for all the family, the

event takes place at an enormous showground, over 600 acres, one

of Europe’s largest outdoor event locations. 2014 will see this highly

popular show in its 46th year! In addition to being a celebration of how

people lived, worked and played in bygone years, the GDSF is a sea

of marquees and attractions including a twilight funfair and music

festival. Whether you are local or holidaying in the South of England

this show is not to be missed! Visitor camping is available.

Tarrant Hinton, Nr Blandford Forum, Dorset – just follow everyone else! www.gdsf.co.uk

A selection of Country Fairs in your area...

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Hampshire and the surrounding counties offer an array of food festivals over thesummer months. From specialist Seafood and Chilli events to local produce fairs, foodiesreally have a wealth of culinary delights on their doorstep. Thanks to fine southernweather and our varying landscape including our beautiful coast line local producers areable to offer a spectacle of mouth-watering food and drink all of which is sure to giveour taste buds a real treat this summer.

F d Festivals Diary

Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival 12-13 July 2014The Waterfront, Weymouth Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset DT4

If you love seafood you will love this spectacular, award winning

and free event which takes place on Weymouth’s 17th century Old

Harbour.

The Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival brings together

champagne and seafood, family entertainment and a great

opportunity to gain a better understanding of the superb seafood

available to us just off our wonderful shores.

The chef and expert line-up includes; award winning Chef Director

of Home Grown Hotels, James Golding, Great British BBQ

Champion – Ben Bartlett, The Dining Room’s Taher Jibet, John

Wright from River Cottage, Masterchef winner and Chef Patron of

The Casterbridge - Mat Follas, Dorset’s Michelin chef from Sienna

- Russell Brown and award winning chef patron, Nigel Bloxham

from The Crab House Cafe. Experts and fishermen from all over

the South West are joining together to bring you a memorable and

delicious Festival this July.

With the emphasis on responsibly sourced seafood from the

region where possible, the Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival

helps raise money for the Fishermen’s Mission charity.

www.dorsetseafood.co.uk

Sparsholt's Taste ofHampshire Food Festival 19 July 2014Sparsholt CollegeHampshire, Winchester,Hampshire SO21 2NF

The Sparsholt College FoodFestival 'A Taste of Hampshire' is afantastic chance to meet some ofHampshire's finest producersoffering some of the finestproducts from within the county.Visitors have the chance toexperience intimate workshopswith some of the county's bestchefs, getting up close andpersonal as they demonstrateskills and techniques as part ofthe Demo Kitchen.

It wouldn't be a food festivalwithout loads of tasty treats tosample and there will be plentyof artisan catering concessions totempt you with their fabulouslocal foods and drinks.www.sparsholt.ac.uk

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Great Dorset Chilli Fest 3-4 August 2013St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset BH21 5NAThe Hottest Day Out In Dorset - Bringing the exciting world of

chillies to the beautiful surroundings of Dorset for the fourth year,

the Dorset Chilli Festival is a great day out for chilli enthusiasts,

food lovers and families.

A glorious August weekend of “chilli fiesta” with stalls selling all

things chilli from; pepper plants to cayenne condiments, seeds to

ceramics, plus cooking demonstrations, artisan food producers,

music spicy street food, local ice creams to cool the mouth and

local beers to slake the thirst.

Some of the most dedicated independent sauce manufacturers

and retailers are invited to let you try and buy; and some of the

country’s best specialist chilli growers showcase their plants and

seeds to thousands of visitors. The development of the Dorset

Naga, at one time reputed to be the world’s hottest chilli, has really

put Dorset on the map for chilli enthusiasts. So don’t miss out on

what is likely to be the hottest event in Dorset during 2014.

www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk

Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 17-18 August 2013

The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival is the island’s biggest

summer show, and simply a great day out for all the family.

Set against a beautiful backdrop of rolling green hills and

farmland, the Garlic Festival is located at the heart of the

stunning Isle of Wight. The show is for and entertainment at

its very best, with a vast array of eats, sights and sounds to

suit all tastes and ages.

Visitors can enjoy: Huge garlic marquees featuring cookery

demos, 100s of arts and craft stalls, businesses and mouth-

watering food, local produce, talented animals and arena

entertainment, live music on the big stage with beer tent, plus

children’s entertainers, archery and a giant fun fair.

If you are thinking of visiting the Isle of Wight this summer

then we highly recommend you choose to head along to the

Garlic Festival weekend.

www.garlic-festival.co.uk

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Theatre

What’s on this Summer at the Mayflower Theatre...

The Mayflower Theatre in the city centre of Southampton is the South's

major venue for large-scale touring musicals, opera and ballet.

One Man, Two Guvnors

Mon 2 - Sat 7 June 2014

Dirty Dancing

Tue 10 - Sat 28 June 2014

Angelina Ballerina The Mousical Live on Stage

Fri 20 - Sun 22 June 2014

Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace in

Dance 'Til Dawn

Tue 1 - Sat 5 July 2014

The Lion King

Thu 10 Jul - Sat 6 September 2014

www.mayflower.org.uk

Booking Office:

02380 711811

To Book:

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I took three very excited children, aged 5, 5 and 6 to

see Hugless Douglas at The Kings Theatre in

Southsea, Portsmouth. The show was performed by

Blunderbus Children's Theatre Company and

combined music, acting, mime and puppetry. We

were welcomed in to the theatre by two of the

actors who spoke to the children in the audience.

My three were overjoyed when it was their turn and

chattered away happily!

The show itself was true to the style of the ever

popular Hugless Douglas books by David Melling.

The cast consisted of three actors, two who played

various parts and of course the adorable Douglas!

The cast created an atmosphere that took us away

on a journey searching for the 'perfect hug'. The set

was simple yet effective and the props worked so

well and really made the journey come to life. There

was plenty of audience participation and lots of

cheeky giggles from my three at various points.

From an adults perspective this was an enchanting

performance that told a simple tale in a beautiful

way, a fantastic cast with great skills - it really didn't

feel as if there was only three of them. From a

child's perspective it was a funny show that

everyone should go and see! The children loved the

audience participation, especially the songs and all

three were spellbound when Douglas managed to

find his perfect hug with his Mummy.

All 4 of us really enjoyed this show and I would

definitely recommend those with boys or girls aged

4 - 7 to see this.

Land

A fabulous touch at the end was a meet and greet

with Douglas... My three were first in the queue!

Packed full of family fun and happy hugging,

Blunderbus Theatre Company will be showcasing

their brand new show “Hugless Douglas”

throughout the UK in 2014. For more details or to

book tickets at a venue near you visit

www.huglessdouglaslive.com.

Additional Info: Established in 1998, the magical

minds at Blunderbus have been creating

enchanting theatrical experiences and providing

lasting memories for children and their families all

around the world. They perform for over 200,000

children each year, touring to theatres, arts centres,

schools and festivals across the UK and to the

exotic climes of Malaysia, Dubai, Hong Kong and

Singapore with critically acclaimed shows such as

“How to Catch a Star”, “The Owl who was Afraid of

the Dark” and Giraffes Can’t Dance”.

To find out What’s On at the Kings Theatre

Southsea this summer visit

www.kings-southsea.com

Hugless Douglas Review (Kings Theatre, Southsea)May 2014 Reviewed by Rachael Ives

A WGTD Star rating of 5/5

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One of my favourite pastimes ishaving afternoon tea. I’veexperienced the good, the bad andthe ugly of afternoon teas, been tocafes, stately homes andrestaurants. So when I saw thatInterContinental LondonWestminster had created an‘Edible Garden’ themed AfternoonTea, to celebrate the ChelseaFlower Show my husband and Icouldn’t wait to try it!

The Intercontinental Hotel inWestminster is situated just astone’s throw from St James Parktube station. The Lounge is abeautifully light room with featurearm chairs and floral displays andhas an almost garden-room feel.We were introduced to theChampagne – Laurent Perrier –which is completely free-flowingfor the duration of the sitting time.This champagne had beenselected as it was very light and isa suitable accompaniment formany foods. We were poured avery large glass while we looked atthe menu. The menu wasbeautifully produced with a historyof taking afternoon tea andinformation on the Chelsea FlowerShow. The menu had a large

Afternoon Tea - The Edible Garden

Intercontinental Hotel

By Philippa Plater,

May 2014

selection of teas; black teas, floralteas, green teas, the choice of four‘floral cocktails’ and the menu forthe afternoon tea which is servedin two parts – savoury and sweet.

The savoury part of our afternoontea was beautifully presented on adelicate 3-tiered cake stand. Thefirst tier was baby vegetable shot,garden pea and basil tart andminiature eggs benedict. Thepresentation was outstanding andthe tastes even better! The peaand basil tart was definitely myfavourite which had the mostfaultless fresh and clean flavourand made it a perfect palatecleanse for the second tier!

The second tier consisted ofsmoked chicken and tarragon teardrop, goat cheese and tomato withcheddar shortbread, smokedsalmon roulade on rye bread androast beef and horseradish onbeetroot bread. We then movedonto the third tier, Chelsea bunsand scones. We were broughtaccompaniments of Devonshireclotted cream, lemon curd andhomemade jam. The buns andscones were both so fresh andtasted perfect. I had never triedChelsea buns with lemon curd butit was a faultless combination.

After a couple more glasses ofchampagne and the most deliciousvanilla black tea, we wereintroduced to the final part of themenu – the sweet part. This waspresented in a quirky glass atriumon a layer of crumbled black olivesand rye made to look like soil. Allof the cakes and sweets werethemed for the Chelsea FlowerShow; Lemon box hedge,Raspberry meringue pie, Laurent-Perrier strawberry champagnebubble, Crushed violet macaroon,Manjari Chocolate Pond and evenChocolate pebbles!

Words don’t come close todescribing this afternoon tea,completely faultless, it was justsuch an amazing experience. Thethought and design of the menuand presentation is apparentthroughout. The service wasimpeccable. The setting wascompletely perfect and to top all ofthis the never ending supply ofdelicious champagne – how couldan afternoon tea be any better?! I’ve tried desperately to find onenegative thing… the only thing Ican think is that it was ratherempty, with just one other personenjoying afternoon tea. When thissecret is out I expect people to bequeuing out of the door! I urge youall to book now!A definite 5 out of 5 (I’d actuallygive it a 6 if I could!)

“Afternoon Tea is served daily inthe Lounge and is inspired by ourlocation in the heart of heritageLondon and Westminster, theBritish seat of power. Our pastrychefs bring together an array ofmouth-watering savoury andsweet treats, adding new levels ofsophistication to this mostquintessentially classic of Britishculinary experiences.”Opening Hours and SittingsMonday - Friday 1st sitting2.00pm, 2nd sitting 4.30pmSaturday & Sunday 1st sitting2.00pm, 2nd sitting 4.30pm, 3rdsitting 6pm Each table has a 1 hour & 30minstime allocation.

Bookings and more information: Tel: 020 3301 8080www.westminster.intercontinental.com

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