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Summer days drifting away, to, uh oh, those summer nights. Well-a well-a well-a huh, tell me more, tell me more... Well a very warm welcome to the summer 'two year anniversary' edition of Arkadia, a very cool issue full of some of the very best this county has to offer, from artist to foodie, restaurant to pub, events and nights out; we have something for everyone. We're thrilled to have made it to this milestone, reaching out to Dorset in our own little way for the last two years, building our readership to nearly 100,000 strong and our online social activities to over 20,000 strong. The mag now has a great following and it's all of you like-minded, wonderful people that we have to thank. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all so much!
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Editor’s Letter
There has never been a better time to buy – or sell – your house. With lots of sizzling property coming to the market and summer
virtually upon us, it’s not only the weather that is hotting up!
So, with sunshine and blue skies on the doorstep, why not plan your move to your new dream home?
Boosted by our exclusive tie-in with Fine & Country, and the unprecedented interest in stunning Dorset, we have a raft of fresh,
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Summer days drifting away, to, uh oh, those summer nights. Well-a well-a well-a huh, tell me more, tell me more... Well a very warm welcome to the summer 'two year anniversary' edition of Arkadia, a very cool issue full of some of the very best this county has to offer, from artist to foodie, restaurant to pub, events and nights out; we have something for everyone.
We're thrilled to have made it to this milestone, reaching out to Dorset in our own little way for the last two years, building our readership to nearly 100,000 strong and our online social activities to over 20,000 strong. The mag now has a great following and it's all of you like-minded, wonderful people that we have to thank. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank
you all so much!
Have a cracking summer guys, see you all at the 'South Coast Summer Fayre' – August 8th & 9th at Hurn – for the family event of the summer #shoplocal #lovelocal #artisan #SCSF
Enjoy the read. I know I say it every edition but, yet again, catch me at the bar #SCSF – thanks all.
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Fuzzy and the Groove Riders are an up and coming band from Dorset’s beautiful Jurassic coast.They are fronted by their nomadic leader Fuzzy who, some say, was not born but cultivated behind a privet bush at Woodstock. In his early years, Fuzzy had flirtations with several record companies and cavorted with some famous names including Kula Shaker and Jef f Beck.For one so young, drummer Jack, one half of the emulsifying rhythmic section of the band, has played in countless groups and has a wealth of experience with many drumming styles. A man of few words, he expresses his emotion through wooden sticks and drum skins. He can of ten be found with red palms from metering out a good beat.“Fingers Barbara” aka “Baaaa-rbra” is the lamb of the band and is responsible for the black and whites. She’s played keys and toured the UK extensively with a multitude of bands. Jass the Bass, is a well-known face, and has been playing with his poise and grace since he was knee high to a bass hopper. When asked about his musical career, he said “I done loadsa fings aint I!” delivering harmonious rif fs aplenty; he completes the driving force of the band.This lively lot are known for their funky rock with soulful undertones and their energetic, spirited stage presence. They deliver an emporium of perfectly hand craf ted originals plus a selection of well-chosen covers.So, what is the future for Fuzzy and the Groove Riders? Well, if you ask the band... “The sky’s the limit!”
For further information please contact e: [email protected] t: Chris 07940928717 or Jason 07557347863
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Nestled in Portlands old fishermans quaters is Fuzzy, his studio and the eclectic Groove Riders. We grabbed a cuppa with the coasts funkiest band....
Get down on it!
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Nestled in Portland’s old fisherman’s quarters is Fuzzy, his studio and the eclectic Groove Riders. We grabbed a cuppa with the coast’s funkiest band...
Fuzzy and the Groove Riders are an up-and-coming band from Dorset’s beautiful Jurassic Coast. They are fronted by their nomadic leader, Fuzzy, who, some say, was not born but cultivated behind a privet bush at Woodstock. In his early years, Fuzzy had flirtations with several record companies and cavorted with some famous names including Kula Shaker and Jeff Beck. For one so young, drummer Jack, one half of the emulsifying rhythmic section of the band, has played in countless groups and has a wealth of experience with many drumming styles. A man of few words, he expresses his emotion through wooden sticks and drum skins. He can often be found with red palms from metering out a good beat.“Fingers Barbara” aka “Baaaa-rbra” is the lamb of the band and is responsible for the black and whites. She’s played keys, and toured the UK extensively with a multitude of bands. Jass the Bass, is a well-known face, and has been playing with his poise and grace since he was knee-high to a bass hopper. When asked about his musical career, he said: “I done loadsa fings aint I!” Delivering harmonious riffs aplenty, he completes the driving force of the band. This lively lot are known for their funky rock with soulful undertones, and their energetic, spirited stage presence. They deliver an emporium of perfectly hand-crafted originals plus a selection of well-chosen covers. So, what is the future for Fuzzy and the Groove Riders? Well, if you ask the band... “The sky’s the limit!”
Clare's Dress Agency,Tailored to meet your needs
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'The Green', the old and perfectly formed part of Cheap Street, at the top of town,
amongst the vintage backdrop of bakeries and barbers, sits
Clare's Designer Dress Agency.
Selling designer labels, high quality and vintage pieces, this boutique dress agency has it all at a fraction of the original cost. From going to the
wedding in the 'must-have' outfit to a day trip to Bath to catch a show, Clare's offers something
for all.
Stock is sourced from individual clients selling their pieces on a split commission basis.
The result is a collection of elegant, stylish, superb quality women's clothing, coming
together to create a shopping paradise for those who want to dress well for every occasion, whilst
keeping a keen eye on value.
An array of designer bags, shoes and vintage jewellery make up the wonderful collections fabulously displayed in the large, elegant bay windows. With eye-catching designer labels, vintage clothing and accessories from ‘must-have’ fashion houses, it's no surprise you find yourself tempted inside to look around this Aladdin's cave of classic pre-loved clothing.
Clare is always on hand to help with anything you may need, with a keen eye and years in fashion retail. It is customer service at its best
and, once you've discovered that perfect piece, the spacious changing rooms can be found at the rear of the shop. Here there are plenty of
mirrors and a vanity table full of refreshing items for all to use.
Browse with ease; everything is beautifully arranged on colour coordinated display rails,
creating a relaxed shopping experience for you to enjoy whilst searching for that perfect outfit. Matching hangers for every piece of clothing, gorgeous silk scarves displayed on the walls, elegant mannequins – wearing something
fitting for the season ahead. This all adds to the experience and sets this shop aside from any
other High Street store.
In a world where things are so easily tossed aside, it is wonderful to find something to
treasure – an outfit or a dress that is a little different – encouraging us to take new steps in our fashion world and derive personal pleasure
from beautiful things that can be enjoyed a second time around.
Images Jodie WhyteClare's designer dress agency, The Music House, the Green. Sherborne, DT9 3HX, 01935 816651
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ARTSUNIVERSITYBOURNEMOUTH
Arts University Bournemouth is the largest provider of part-time evening and Saturday courses on the South Coast.
With access to over 80 creative courses we o�er an eclectic range of subjects to suit all levels of experience and interest, including specialist options to boost work-based skills.
Short Course students travel from all parts of Dorset and the surrounding counties for the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a wide variety of specialist fields.
Whether it’s about enhancing creativity, mastering a new skill or indulging in a subject you have a passion for; discover what we have to o�er:
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After seeing this lady doing her thing at events all over Dorset, we decided it was time to chat 'fashion' future and all things Sammy Baxter related. We hook up in Café Rouge and start talk-ing shop. It's clear from the off that Sammy is a perfectionist; she double-checks my pad and my phone goes off. 'You're not going to answer that, are you?' she says with a cheeky grin...
I didn't answer the call... So to business!
What is it you want to see in a magazine personally? – Good shots, high-end fashion, great detail and enough words to satisfy my curiosity. In Bournemouth it's all a bit naff; a glorified
Marbella feel. We need real magazines like Arkadia to show what, and how, we actually look at life.
How long have you been doing the fashion shoots? Four years – a small time in regard to some of the other competitors, but four good, solid years of shooting in London, which is where my
normal marketplace sits. The 'word of mouth' is incredible there, and with Facebook and quality makeup artists, I never really look at advertising locally.
So what was working life like before photography came along? I worked in Spain, running boat parties in Puerto Banus, placing my art in a few galleries. I was out there for four years and I made some good friends. It’s just too hot, and year on year you miss normality, good
connections, even better coffee! Did you always have an interest in photography? Last year in Spain I helped a photographer
friend shoot a wedding – the results from my work were used and I was hooked. So I'm guessing you’re self-taught? You received no lessons or went to any classes? Not a
sausage! I think, with an eye for it and passion to learn more, and the abundance of videos and tutorials on-line, you can achieve what you want to if you're hungry enough!
Do you get a kick from turning up on a shoot with new clients peering over your shoulder? Does this add extra pressure to get the shot? I love it! From the train ride to London, finding the studio, nerves building, it's a great release. I know I'm going to get the shot and I enjoy having the client there; it takes all of the hassle of explaining and devising a set. They think they know
what they want. Then you run them through it and you can build a relationship quickly and 'gel' with the client. They then get what they actually, really need!
Do you use Photoshop on your work? Yes of course (laughing hysterically), all good fashion photographers do. I actually outsource this to a few Polish specialists; they're very reasonably priced and they’re brilliant at what they do. This does surprise people, but it is the norm in our
industry if you're a one man band. So, with the 'Big Smoke' as your back garden, does the sprawling metropolis hold a special place in your heart? As a base, Bournemouth holds my heart. London is great and the real
business for me is there. I love the vibe, the bars, the culture, but living five minutes from the beach and having good friends is what keeps me here.
What does the future hold for you Sammy? Oh I don't frikking know... Who has a crystal ball? If I am honest, I'd like to stick to my spiritual beliefs. If there is something I want, I usually chase hard until I get it. I've done editorial pieces, now I want front covers and billboards. I want the
unusual fashion house designers to see what I can achieve with my photography – the designer brands are the dream shoots. This is the aim over the next five years!
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Photography- Bella Westwww.bellawest.co.uk 01747 854 509 [email protected] Tara Bradley-Birt Bridalwww.tarabradleybirt.com [email protected] Lisa Standerwick for Sloanes Bespoke Hairhttp://www.sloanesbespokehair.co.uk Tel: 01747 850093Make-up- Chantelle Warehamwww.chantellewarehammua.co.uk 07545 483704 [email protected] Bright Blooms Floral Boutiquewww.brightblooms.co.uk [email protected] 01747 854483Location - Pythouse Park www.pythousepark.com
For more information visit the website www.pythousepark.com or call 01747 352152.
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'Pythouse Park Estate has opened its gates and is now inviting couples who are wanting to exchange their vows to choose from any of the six licensed venues. They are set amongst ninety-five acres of beautiful parkland, overlooking stunning views to the south and mystical woodland to the north. Pythouse itself is a spacious neo-classical mansion and like many country houses retains much of the feel of its past history.
The estate can offer ceremony locations to suit a variety of tastes, from classical high ceilings and marble floors, to the quirky clock-tower archway. Input from the couple on their tastes and decoration ideas is actively encouraged! Conveniently situated close to several local restaurants and hotels perfect for your reception, they can help and advise you on every stage of your big day.
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Fiona Penny at Sunflowers27 St Thomas Street
Weymouth,Dorset
DT4 8EJ,Telephone:
01305 761663www.fionapenny.co.uk
Welcome to your ”town centre florist and garden centre.”
Brightening Weymouth Town Centre for over 25 years
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South Coast Summer Fayre2015!8th and 9th August - HurnNext door to the Airport.
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Arkadia Events are bringing another two-day, fun -for-all event to Dorset.
Join us amongst the hay bales and bunting to experience the best of Dorset's food, craft and artistic delights!As part of this wonderfully kitsch spectacular, we have old school fairground rides, bubble disco, cool musicians and dancers, and paint ball rifling. There’s fresh local produce: candy floss, ice cream, fish burgers, beef burgers, veggie burgers and fresh barista coffee, plus extremely talented artists and crafters within the artisan quarter and not forget-ting the local cider! Also, an exciting aspect for all you lovely lot, Dorset and Hampshire's top chefs are joining us for live demonstrations!
Here is a quick peek into the amazing local gang that will be providing beautiful things for this wholesome family affair!Fetch The Drinks – Dorset Gourmet Hotdog – Purbeck Ice Cream – Gekko Jewellery Design – Drifted and Gifted – Ju-rassic Seafood – Wendy Brown Art – Enchanted Plants – Miss Marshmallow – A Bouquet of Pheasants – Caer Urfa Coffee – Marshwood Vale Cider – Grounded Coffee – Doodlebug Food – Fifi's Ice Cream – Coffee To Go Go – Get Battered – Artist Amanda Da Silva – Golden Pig Roasts – Artist Gail Boothman
Tickets for the event can be purchased on the gate. Adults are £5 and kids go FREE!
(Children 14 and under). See you there for this almighty August summer
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Suzanne Welch is an artist who passionately believes that good art does not need grandiose explanations.
“Art should be able to speak for itself and not have to be interpreted with hyperbole for the viewer to understand. Joyful art is what I hope to achieve with my work, just beautiful and reflective pictures for people to own and enjoy.”
Nature is the main influence in Suzanne's paintings, as she seeks to capture the light, colour and dynamism of nature within her work. “I like to paint outside whenever possible, preferably in bare feet, as I love to be inspired by nature's energy, and with some good jazz or blues playing through my headphones, as music has a strong influence on my work,” she explains.
Suzanne admits that she can’t sit still while she paints, as movement is integral to her art. “I try to capture the spontaneity of nature and movement in my work, whilst at the same time also imposing some control on the overall picture. This means I move about a lot while I work. I’ll walk around the painting many, many times and even dance if the mood so takes me. This contributes to the movement and feeling in my art. Thankfully, the neighbours aren’t too close and so they can’t see the mad woman in her back garden, though the cat often wonders what on earth I’m up to!”
Suzanne’s family hails from Dorset and Wiltshire and her grandmother, Ruth Gough, was one of the ‘paintresses’ at Poole Pot-tery during the 1920s and 30s – the ‘Carter, Stabler, Adams’ era.
Suzanne studied Fine Art and went on to graduate from the University of Cambridge. She was born in Malta and spent her forma-tive years there. She believes the heat of the Mediterranean still influences her work in subtle ways.
“The clarity of light and the colour of hotter parts of the globe definitely reappear in my work, as I believe the environments we live in create echoes – ghosts if you like – within our souls, that reoccur when we least expect it.”
Suzanne's paintings featured in the United Artists Exhibition which took place in The Cork Street Gallery last year. She also regularly exhibits at the Pythouse Kitchen Garden and the GAF Gallery in Westbourne.
If you would like to know more please contact Suzanne on either of the below addresses.
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gormley statueIn each edition we like to find 'unknown' local talent to showcase to our readers. It was whilst on Facebook that we came across some stunning images by Dave Newman, a chap with a certain something when it comes to landscape and scenery shots. You can see one of Dave’s images illustrating our feature on the Anthony Gormley statue.
We asked Dave to tell us in his own words, what inspires him to pick up a camera for his own personal enjoyment, how he has created his own style and what the future holds...
"It was a visit to Las Vegas and stumbling across a landscape gallery by Peter Lik five years ago that first piqued my interest in photography. I liked the idea of recording snapshots in time for others to see in the future. So, armed with a second-hand DSLR, which I still use to this day, I set out to do just that. Hours of perseverance, internet searches and lots of trial and er-ror later, I discovered a style that works for me and a project close to home.
So, for the last three years I have been travelling around my beautiful home county to try and complete a book called Dorset A-Z.
The style I have adopted is something called Single-File High Dynamic Range (HDR). This allows me to show the full range of an image to the viewer. To some photography purists this style is classed as cheating, or even crass. I do not believe this to be the case at all. I see it is another type of art. I can’t paint, so for me this is a way to express myself artistically. It seems to have been successful as I have been published worldwide over the last few years.
Photography has been a hobby that gives me immense pleasure and it allows me to escape from the pressures of life. I am currently on a career break due to redundancy and am determined to finish the book I started. If only I could find somewhere in Dorset that starts with the letter X."
To specialise in a sector, then find your pas-sion actually lies elsewhere, and then show a greater level of passion for your new life, is something we see a lot in Dorset businessmen and women, and no more so than here.
Former 'Getty' advertising and marketing man, Gavin Griggs has realised his dream, setting his heart on Dorset as a destination, and hospitality as a heartfelt desire. We are welcomed into his kingdom like old school friends; the passion is clear, the mood is chilled, and the decor sophisticated.This clever chap and his talented interior decorator wife have made something special here on the A30 in North Dorset.
The bottom line is the service and the qual-ity when you choose a night out, and The Ship Inn does not disappoint, with a menu that has something for everyone.
We start our three-course meal with beautifully seared Lyme Bay scallops, parsnip and ginger purée, pomegranate molasses and parsnip crisps. We move on to a Chargrilled Saag Paneer on pumpkin rosti, tamarind glaze, coconut cream and dressed garden salad – gently balanced flavours and the crisp rosti done to perfection. We then bow our heads to the temptress that is chocolate... Millionaire's shortbread cheesecake, rounded nicely with soft vanilla bean ice cream. The level of the chef's talent is something unexpected here; we feel like we're dining in a top-end site and yet we're paying 'pub grub' prices.
The 'Inn' side to the business is clean, pastel shades and solid modern touchesblend in synergy with the original features, andcomfort to a level you just don't expect in acountry pub
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If you have thoughts of a day trip out, or even a night away from the hum-drum of the nine to five in one of the wonderful bedrooms, accompanied by en suite luxury, beautiful views and 'real ales' (this is a free house) then look no further. Between the laid back boss, the fabulous chef, the lovely, warm and welcoming staff and the feel of real local value and service, I have to admit, this is one place that really has me feeling good about Dorset. I will be back soon and rest assured Gavin and co, you've nailed it. We take our hats off to you... and in the car we happily loosen our belts a notch or two!
The Ship Inn at West Stour Country Pub, tel: 01747 838640 www.shipinn-dorset.com
Drop anchor at The Ship Inn
The journey from home brewer to owning his own five barrel brewery, Eight Arch Brewing Co, in Wimborne took Steve Farrell several years. Although only in his late twenties at the time, Steve had a passion for beer, especially the newer style brews out of parts of North America and London. Matt Davey, chef and now enthusiastic owner of Doodlebug, is a street food catering service based fromhis lovingly restored Citroen H van.
Previously working in the heat of high end restaurant kitchens, Matt has finally ventured out on his own. Together, Steve and Matt make the perfect partnership to create the ideal way to start your weekend Like Matt, Steve is from Wimborne, has a young family and married a Wimborne girl, so he was determined to locate his brewery in the town. In doing so, he has become the first commercial brewer in Wimborne for almost eighty years. Eight Arch Brewing Co. commenced brewing in January 2015. The name Eight Arch is inspired by local landmark Julian’s Bridge, with its eight arches and the arch theme continues with Bowstring Bitter and Parabolic Pale, using styles of arches for their branding. Steve does everything himself, from devising recipes to brewing and delivery. When he delivered a 36 pint pin to a house in Lytchett Matravers, at the request of the Conservative election candidate, for an Easter Monday barbecue he wasn’t to know that Prime Minister, David Cameron would be pictured in national newspapers the following day sampling his beer. Business has grown steadily since then with Steve having to brew more regularly to keep up with demand. Matt specialises in American style BBQ with pulled pork and hot smoked beef chuck that are all cooked over charcoal in his big green egg. He is also available for private dinner parties, canapés parties and cookery lessons. Alongside gallons of real ale, these guys really bring the party, and from mid-April, the Eight Arch on-site brewery tap has been open each Friday between 4pm and 8pm, enabling customers to sample beer straight from the brewery. In conjunction with Doodlebug Food, who are on site each Friday, they also offer some of the finest street food around. Eight Arch and Doodlebug have rapidly established themselves as an integral part of the Wimborne food and drink scene.
Steve Farrell8archbrewing.co.uk
01202 889254
Matt [email protected].
The boys are back in town.Adding a new element
of cool to Friday nights
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Call: Showroom: 01590 670885 - www.blubambu.co.uk - Email: - [email protected]
BluBambu Living focuses on reclaimed furniture from Indo-nesia – handcrafted pieces that embody traditional methods and modern design from surpris-ing sources, such as reclaimed teak, Javanese fishing boats and recycled oil barrels.
Upon returning to the UK in the summer of 2014, following a two-year relocation to Singapore with work, David and Gemma couldn’t resist bringing back a little slice of Indonesia’s buzzing furniture scene.
Indonesia had soon become a second home for the couple – all too easy to slip into the idyllic lifestyle where sun, surf, a buzzing culture and friendly smiles make you all too welcome. No longer drawn by just the sandy beaches, but the discovery of this rustic, exciting and inspiring furniture scene. It is a humble, eco-friendly approach that creates these unique pieces – forward thinking and intuitive in giving a new life to these reclaimed materials.
Being in the fortunate position of living a few hours’ flight away from Java and Bali, David and Gemma spent 15 months discovering and building relationships with a range of artisans across the two islands. Every trip was spent seeking out those talented individuals who were so imaginative and resourceful in their approach to creating modern furniture with a reclaimed twist. Whether it was transforming an old oil drum into a funky outdoor seat, using old bicycle parts to create a life-size horse sculpture, or a stunning reclaimed teak root, everything had its use.
Back in the UK, the couple set about creating a showroom that would inspire and recreate the excitement they had experienced whilst exploring off the beaten track. The discovery of an old dairy barn at Sadler’s Farm in Lymington was the perfect venue and it wasn’t long before the couple had transformed the space to create a rustic backdrop fit for their furniture pieces.
Eight months into their venture, and with a fourth container en route, things are going well. Visiting Java again in January, the couple had a new insight into what pieces worked well and what their customers were looking for. They’ve also undertaken a few bespoke briefs – working directly with artisans to create some fantastic one-off pieces, such as a 2m lamp stand made from a reclaimed Vespa!
“In today’s throwaway culture, we’ve been delighted to see a desire from people to seek out one or two unique features for their home that will create a talking point,” said Dave. “People fall in love with the history of an item and none more so than with our reclaimed Boat Wood collection. The fact you can have an authentically weathered dug-out canoe wine rack in your living room that once served as a fishing boat on the warm, tropical Indian Ocean is very enchanting, especially for those living so close to the coast themselves,” concludes Dave.
'I Prefer the Beauty of Imperfection.'
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Contemporary Interiors in Wood
Dansel Gallery exhibits the largest concentration of contemporary
wood work in the UK. Representing over 200 craftsmen, with many
from the South West. The huge range includes exquisite cutting edge
one-offs as well as practical designs.
There is a small coffee shop that serves fresh coffee, tea and cakes and
a play area for children.
The gallery is set in a converted stable block with 5 showrooms full of
innovative ideas, talent and workmanship.
Situated in the heart of Abbotsbury, the gallery is very easy to find and
has its own car park.
Open every day of the week from 10 to 5.30 Rodden Row, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JL Tel: 01305 871515 [email protected] www.danselgallery.co.uk
the art of PyrograPhy
the art ofPyrograPhy
I have always been fascinated by the concept of drawing, inspired by my parents who are both designer/makers. Their artistic world was constantly around me. I have directed this exposure into a personal
passion for drawing.
We have all grown up with an instinct to draw with pencil, however I wanted to extend my mediums by exploring pyrography, a burning technique allowing you to illustrate on wood. Using wood as a canvas opens up vast opportunities, potentially making work more
practical. There is a unique beauty when pyrographing – knowing that when mistakes are made, they are irreversible.
I am currently studying a Visual Communication degree involving graphics and Illustration, at Bournemouth Arts University, this has
opened my mind to creative job prospects using live projects and learning new techniques.
II have incorporated pyrography into a few projects, although I
tend to keep it as a much-loved hobby. My passion lies in drawing, painting and pyrographing portraits and figures, although recently I
have been creating more scenic pieces for sale.
My inspiration comes from a variety of specialised artists, crossing over between illustration and fine art. I admire Mark Powell, with his intricate mark-making envelope drawings, and realism works of Alyssa Monks, Seth Armstrong and Ian Cumberland. These are just a few of the artists who have played a significant role in expanding
my love for realism.
We speak to Tilia Holmes, on an art form that is so beautiful we had to have a piece done for ourselves
(see contents page!)
In my spare time, I work part-time in Dansel Gallery, in Abbotsbury, where I have learnt, first-hand, the importance of quality in work, in terms of selling it.
I have been privileged enough to sell some of my own Pyrography pieces alongside other respected craftsmen’s work, as well as collecting commissions varying from pyrography drawing to typography.
This has given me a positive taste for artistic employment.
I am always looking to do commissions, whether it’s portraiture, animals or scenery. If interested, contact me on [email protected].
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The 2m-high (6ft 6in) human figure will be at Clavell Tower, Kimmeridge, for a year from May. The statue will be one of five around the UK to mark the 50th anniversary of the Landmark Trust in 2015. Historian Caroline Stanford said it will be Gormley's only solo exhibition in the UK next year and other locations were still to be announced. Ms Stanford, who is head of engagement at the
Landmark Trust, said the statue would be a "wonderful" and "thoughtful" presence at Kimmeridge and said: "It is a fantastic project to be working on with one of the generation's greatest artists.”
"Everyone will be able to make up their own minds. We hope they will really enjoy everything about it." Peter Wharf, Purbeck District Council's planning committee chairman, said it had divided
opinion and added: "There was pleasure to have something so potentially attractive to tourists coming into town, but there was also concern about the potential for destabilising the cliff."
The artwork was approved by the council's planning committee on condition the foundations were dug by hand to avoid disturbing the cliff. Mr Wharf said: "A robotic Angel of the North is how one
person described it."
The Landmark Trust is a charity that restores at-risk buildings and lets them out for holidays. It has rescued 200 buildings in the past 50 years
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"I am excited about making sculpture that stands in the wind, the rain and snow, day and night. The sculptures will be like standing stones: markers in space and time, linking with specific places and
their histories; catalysts for reflection.
LAND invites us to think about our identity and the mind-set of a nation surrounded by water, and how that affects the way we make our choices. Water both divides from and connects us to the rest of the world. Water isolates us and makes us self-reliant, but with the invitation of the horizon offers
the chance to overcome our limitations and engage with the future.
More generally, these sites with their industrially made body-forms provide a good place to reassess the human project."
Antony Gormley
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It is thanks to Arkadia Mag’s Facebook page that I had the overwhelming urge to jump in my car and head down to Kimmeridge, after you guys had posted Dave Newman's stunning photo of Gormley’s statue. I never realised the statue was
in Dorset, let alone close to where I live!
I love finding new places to go and explore with my camera. To be at one with nature, camera in hand, is a perfect day off from my everyday job. Photography is a big part of my life and I’m lucky to have a very talented friend with whom I share a Facebook page – Platinum Coast Photogra-phy. This showcases our passion on all aspects of photography. Dan has taught me to grow in my photography, and to see just how amazing this planet can be, from nature, landscapes, astro-photography, pets and the celebrations of life.
Being able to capture a moment in time which, after time, we may have forgotten is precious. Places and people change but to look back at a photograph and remember the very moment, all your sense's come alive and take you straight back to memory lane. That, for me, is the beauty
of photography.
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We arrive with the heat of the afternoon, following a sun dappled drive through the New Forest to Brockenhurst. There is a feeling of tranquillity as we pull into the driveway and the sense of ‘having arrived’ is immediate. From cyclists passing through, and business
folk ‘wining and dining’ clients, to the young couple booking in for a welcome break from the growing family, the place holds a certain charm, and a feeling of calm that
settles over the site
As I sit watching the visitors come and go, I gently bask in the peace, letting the smell of the old books, the weave of the vintage rugs, mixed into the warm aromas of the kitchen,
wash over me. Seated in the well-worn lounge chair, I ponder on what it is that makes The Pig, Brockenhurst come alive. The vibe is eclectic, mixed in with the strength of the
old building and the new comfy surroundings, the interesting and homely muted colours – all a bit shabby chic – evolving, rather than stuck in a solitary vision.
There’s a gentle hustle and bustle from the waiting staff, a wave of fresh energy, and a feeling of somewhat expectant excitement from the full conservatory. Hungry
residents fill the place with noise, and a happy family on holiday run around the gardens, making daisy chains for their young boy. The place has become more than just a local
hotel. Its '25 Mile Menu’ has always been locally sourced and the servers in their denim and white pumps (now the standard dress in chic eateries) offer an escape from the ‘showiness’ you’d expect anywhere else in this part of town. The dress code is straight
from the beach, or the office, and I now think this place is regarded in two different ways – one crowd, who’ve never been, see it as ‘posh grub’ and another crowd now see it as
a regular night out for pizza with the kids.
I think, for those that haven’t experienced one of The Pig’s Dorset sites, trust me – lose that feeling of wonder and mystery, it will be dispelled
in minutes of your arrival, leaving you only with a healthy home grown, locally sourced and very relaxed meal with your gang… and maybe a
cocktail at the bar.
Ataraxia.The place to be when you've had a 'pig of a day'.
Words - Danny NashImages - Jodie Whyte
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Two years, too many late nights... Too many great new friends to mention.
Often in life, you get so caught up in the everyday, that you start forgetting the fact that 'everyday' is something very special. You're alive, you interact with like-minded people, and you learn a lot in your 'everyday' – more than I think we actually realise. The talent I've come across over the last 24 months or so, working on my little magazine, just in our little county, blows my mind. Astronomical amounts of creativity pouring out onto social media 'everyday' – mind-blowing and thought-provoking art.
I gave a lot of thought to writing a piece on the 'journey' of Arkadia. I am not given to romantic prose or even, for that matter, am I much of a journalist. I have some amazingly talented folk around me to do all the clever bits, I just wanted to take this chance to reflect on two cool guys I've come to know and class as pals. Kris Dutson, legendary Dorset photographer, and Simon Gudgeon, the man behind Sculptures by the Lakes – two of the finest minds I think I have met (I say think; Kris is still under observation).
Both had starring roles in the second ever edition of Arkadia. This was the magazine that started to reflect more of my passion, not the art movement but the flow of clever minds through Dorset’s 'everyday'. I feel it befits the two year mark, and certainly if you haven't visited the site or had the good fortune to own a Kris Dutson image, then I implore you, make this something to fit into one of your days. I have no doubt the trip here will be worth it and a piece of Kris’s captivated landscape seen through a perfectionist’s eye will inspire.
I am, as you can clearly see, in full 'ponder mode' on the island at SBTL, lost in thoughts of events, food, wonderful scenery and a peace and quiet you only get when you know you have good things ahead. I am a lucky bloke really, so thanks to all who have passed through, stayed with, or will enter my world in the foreseeable future; it's been a fabulous journey and one I am humbled by.
Peace out x
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Images : Kris DutsonSculptures : Simon GudgeonWords : Danny Nash
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An amazing Retail Revolution hits the roads of Dorset . We meet'boutique in a bus'…
Fashion entrepreneur Lesley Tindle from Wimborne pulls up driving the amazing, eye-catching creation called ‘Boutique in a Bus’. It’s a head-turning vehicle with the most perfect graphics and images, all designed by Lesley, who is aiming to drive an increase in retail sales and offer a whole new concept in the UK, by taking her boutique direct to the consumer – in a bus!
"After many years in medicine, working with international blue chip companies and travelling the world, who’d of thought I’d end up in a retail environment?
However, after taking early retirement in 2010, I found myself working in areas that I thoroughly enjoyed and turned my creative and design skills into what my late father would have called ‘playing with her shells’. In his opinion there were only four careers: medicine, law, the forces, finance/banking, and anything arty or retail wasn’t a ‘proper’ job! What started as a little bit here and there grew, and I was developing a keen passion for this new retail environment and had the most wonderful feedback from a keen, happy customer base that was now following me.
After successfully trading for two years, there was a change in the lease of the unit I was sharing and I was left with the turmoil of how to continue trading and offering my successful product range to my loyal customers. I looked at local units, but with all the increase in rents and business rates, coupled with reduced footfall in the High Street, I decided this wasn’t an option, but I knew there must be a different way to still deliver the products to my custom-ers. I theoretically ‘cherry picked’ all the good bits about various methods and it was then that I had what we call that ‘eureka’ moment.
I wanted to bring the whole shop to my customers so I identified the needs and the issues surrounding the modern shopping model. There was parking, bus routes, mums with young children and getting the whole family out for an hour’s clothes shopping which results in: “too much hassle, let’s not bother.” The High Street is filling up with more ‘Big Boys’ – so predictable, the loss of individuality and that personal touch, and what about people who are confined to their home and can’t travel far, or the carers who, again, are time poor but still want to shop?
Then there are the girls in the fields with their horses; they need to shop, but put off getting changed and driving to town.
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Well now they can pop on board 'wellies an’ all', do their shopping and be back in the tack room, stable or field in ten seconds! This is when I came up with the concept of Boutique in a Bus. A whole, complete, fully-fitted shop that comes to you! Boutique in a Bus, or ‘Bertha’ as she’s been endearingly called, will be at regular sites at regular times, she will attend events, and she is available for private parties and birthdays. Have a ladies’ lunch with Boutique in a Bus at your home for a shopping soirée – she’s absolutely free to book for your home party. Yes, free!
After many sketches, designs and researching the right vehicle, I was ready. Just under a year from concept to today, 'Bertha’ has been fitted with a super interior and state-of-the art electronic ‘pods' that enable the sides to move out when she is stationary, offering more space inside. I am so pleased with how she has turned out."
Boutique in a Bus can be booked for: events, businesses, weddings, birthdays, village fêtes, school fairs, charity events, hen lunches, leaving dos, corporate incentive packages, Mother’s Day, Grandma’s Day! Any day! Just ask! “I rarely say no unless I can’t actually get there. Have a wonderful girls’ gathering at your home and have a full, complete shop come to you – it’s a great way to shop! I’m also in the process of having a full web-site built with an online shop, so that will be available shortly."
If you fancy doing this yourself but don’t want to go through all the hurdles and traumas of building your own bus, I’m offering a franchise solution for would-be fashion entrepreneurs who want to avoid the outlay and risk of taking on a fixed premises lease and spending time sourcing products.
Find out more about Boutique in a Bus at www.boutiqueinabus.co.uk
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Bournemouth’s newest independent
gift and homeware shop is hoping to see customers flocking to
Pokesdown.
Two Little Mockingbirds will officially open its
doors on Monday 6th July but owner Lou Brown is already
receiving positive feedback and lots of interest. Part of a growing community of independent
retailers in the area, she said she cannot wait to welcome visitors to her shop. Brown
was born and raised in Bournemouth. Following a successful career as a singer-
songwriter she launched Lou Brown Designs in 2011, selling personalised gifts for children and
adults. Working out of The Factory Studios in Boscombe, she jumped at the chance to move
into another of their properties, the shop at 779 Christchurch Road.
“As a maker myself, I really wanted to find a way to support all the fantastic artisan designers
whose work I really loved”, she said. With Lou Brown Designs continuing to run from the back
of the shop, the remaining space is given over to an ever-changing selection of ceramics, prints,
stationery and much more. Notable names such as Hannah Turner Ceramics from Bristol and
Bournemouth’s own Nicholas John Frith already feature on the shelves, as well as a variety of gifts
from Art House Meath in Surrey.
“I cannot tell you how much I adore Art House Meath”, Brown said. “The wonderful items we sell
are designed by an open studio of artists with severe learning or physical disabilities. We
are hoping people will come and buy them, because the more we sell the more we can order
again and in turn keep supporting this amazing social enterprise.”
As well as her passion for the gifts she makes and sells, Brown cares deeply for the community
around her: “I want a shop that is part of the community and that lovely people will help us to build. We are hoping that our customers will talk
to us about what they would like so we can source more beautiful gifts. We also want to look at what
else we can offer, maybe workshops, book clubs or even film nights!”
Brown hopes that Two Little Mockingbirds will be an alternative to most high street shops which, she thinks are “full of imported, mass-produced things.
I want to know who makes the items we sell so that we can pass that knowledge and love of the item onto our customers. We believe that mundane things in the home can also be the most wonderful pieces of art that bring a smile every time you use them. We want to be different.”
Two Little Mockingbirds, 779 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6AW01202 914520 - http://www.twolittlemockingbirds.com
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You can now findus in our new shop, Unit 6, The Courtyard Centre, Huntick Rd, Lytchett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6BA7 days per week - 10am - 4:30pm
You can be assured that each of our pieces are as unique as you are. If you would like to get in touch we are
'Bozley Crafts'Find us at www.bozleycrafts.com
call us on 01747 855 894 or 07876 809 419
Come and see us today - we also make chainmaille jewellery, all the rage for men, women and the fashion conscious!
For those special times in your life, you deserve
special jewellery.
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Elizabeth Bairstow, daughter of the late Sir Edward Bairstow, composer organist and choirmaster, is a self-taught watercolour artist whose
work is collected across the globe. Primarily, Elizabeth is a botanical artist and was a founder member of The Society of Botanical Artists.
Her accolades are far reaching, but it is the shear love and passion for the Dor-set countryside that is now a focal point of her work and the inspiration behind 'The Bairstow Gallery' in Poundbury in Dorchester, Dorset. Furthermore, here hosts Elizabeth’s ‘The Magic of Nature’ studio – also the title of her main book
– and here visitors can share Elizabeth’s love and interaction with the country-side, and introduce you to Barton Meadows farm, the main subject matter in her
painting and books.
The farm was acquired in 1989, the land was a blank canvas and with passion, and an artistic eye, Elizabeth worked with local craftsmen and materials to restore the
100 acres, carefully balancing the composition of the buildings with the landscape. Barton Meadows has produced a magical backdrop and playful characters in her
books and teaches all ages about the simple statements of a natural life.
‘About a Farm’ and ‘The Untidy Blackbird and other Stories’ are the first in a series of stories celebrate Elizabeth’s gentle relationship with her surroundings and
subtle humour within the farm animals’ behaviour.
These animals are central to the narrative and you can’t help but fall in love with Pip – the sensible Border Collie, who always knows best and in her new book
‘Lollita and the Farm Animals’ we are introduced to Lollita the sheep. Abandoned by her mother, we see her heartfelt journey through this latest magical story.
The studio walls hang exquisite paintings and drawings, but it is also where you can see the organic process that makes these magical books come alive. Eliza-
beth’s sketches – which are masterpieces in their own right, take the reader into the most intimate part of the creative process. She welcomes you to share her
love for discovery, for the natural world and the animals that have become part of her family.
The working studio and gallery are open 10:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Saturday, where you can see Elizabeth working, and enjoy the beautiful gallery garden.
2, Wishay Street,Poundbury,Dorchester,
DT1 3GU01305 265714
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Hidden Gems...In Old Town Poundbury.
Period FeaturesLight and AiryPretty Garden
Dorchester Office: 01305 757300Email: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
A most enchanting period detached character home (not listed) with prettily landscaped garden and beautifully
presented accommodation tucked away in the heart of this ever-popular village.
Believed to date back to the early 18th century, the property has immense character and charm with ex-
posed beams, timber flooring, and country-style kitchen/breakfast room with gas-fired Rayburn. A capacious din-ing hall with ample room for a refectory table and equally generous SITTING ROOM are truly inviting. There is also a STUDY (or 5th bedroom) with double doors opening
to an enchanting cobbled patio area which includes the original well.
On a practical note there is a utility room including a separate cloakroom on the ground floor.
* 4/5 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms
* Generous beautifully-presented accommodation
* Quietly located in centre of village
BroadmayneDT2£565,000EPC: D
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A simply delightful cottage in the heart of this picturesque village with its array of period properties
providing an enchanting setting. A well-regarded village school and particularly favoured gastro-pub are
further attractions and there is very much a 'sense of community' in evidence.
Beautifully presented with much flair, the stylish decor is very much in keeping with its historic origins - believed
to have been the carpenter's cottage for the Estate.
A traditional timber door with fanlight leads into the dining hall with fully working fireplace, complemented
by a well-proportioned sitting room and delightfully appointed kitchen overlooking the rear garden. There
is also a large cloakroom/utility on the ground floor. On the upper floors there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom
plus small study area.
A private and equally pretty garden lies to the rear.
• 3 large double bedrooms and bathroom
• 2 reception rooms with working fireplaces
• Kitchen/breakfast room overlooking garden
Dorchester Office: 01305 757300Email: [email protected]: www.domvs.co.uk
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Sydling St NicholasDT2£399,950EPC: Exempt
CENTRE OF HISTORIC VILLAGEBEAUTIFULLY PRESENTEDPRIVATE REAR GARDEN
Dorchester Office: 01305 757300Email: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
An excellent commercial opportunity within the affluent village of Cerne Abbas renowned for the chalk-cut Cerne Giant, with prominent shop front on the main street. An ample residence and versatile building brimming with options with a proven, thriving business already existing and offered unaffected. Cerne Abbas stores has been at the heart of
this idyllic village - voted one of the top ten villages in the country in which to live - for more than 250 years. A vibrant community with an unusually high level of facilities including a general store/post office, school, doctors' surgery, tea
rooms - and three public houses!
Equidistant to both Dorchester and Sherborne circa 8 miles: both have rail links to London.
The store provides both the full-time population and frequent tourists with supplies. There is also a post office com-munity counter (with post office salary accompanying). In addition to the store, there is substantial accommodation on 3 floors with separate access. It could potentially be suitable for a B & B or conversion into s/c apartments (sub to any
necessary consents).
• Versatile accommodation (currently 7 beds & 3 baths)
• Rooms could be used for variety of use
Cerne AbbasDT2£ 695,000EPC: D
Potential B & B or self-contained flatsSub to any necessary consents
Best Small Local Business” in 2009 in the South West
• Well-renowned historic village
• Tourists and full-time population.
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MelplashDT6
£ 675,000EPC: D
• 4/5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
• Extensive (2387 sq ft) accommodation
A charming and substantial (2387 sq. ft.) 4 bedroom property with unparalleled countryside views with private gated access adding to the 'sense of arrival’ as you approach the property, which provides impressively spa-
cious contemporary living.
On the ground floor there is a spacious sitting room, which runs the full depth of the property, and enjoys stun-ning views across the Melpash countryside and landscaped gardens. In addition there is a generous dining
room and also study (potential as bedroom 5) plus cloakroom. The smartly presented kitchen/breakfast room with Aga (with adjacent utility room)provides substantial entertaining space with tri-folding doors to the garden.
Upstairs is the master bedroom with en suite bathroom enjoying exceptional views; there are then 3 further, very generous, double bedrooms and large family bathroom on this floor. Outside, there is triple garaging
and well-manicured lawns with various herbaceous borders, mature shrubberies and attractive water feature.
SUBSTANTIAL ENTERTAINING SPACEEXTENSIVE VIEWSGENEROUS FAMILY LIVING
• Well-renowned historic village
• Tourists and full-time population.
• Triple garaging
• Private, secluded location
Dorchester Office: 01305 757300Email: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
For artists, fishermen, and equestrians alike, there can be no finer choice! A simply enchanting 5
bedroom home set in approx. 7.91 acres forming the most enticing setting with views across undulat-ing countryside, its own beautiful lake, paddocks for horses and more formal gardens close to the house.
Overlooked by the sitting room terrace is the beau-tifully designed waterfall and gravel pond, surround-
ed by natural reeds and plants, which cascades in front of the French windows. On the opposite side
of the house, there is an elevated decking area with views across the delightful, naturally spring-fed
lake which is set within the grounds of the property. Uphill from the lake, the rest of the property’s land comprises two fields and a levelled area (suitable
for a large marquee) with far-reaching views of the surrounding woodland.
In addition there are extensive outbuildings and large yard area suitable for parking a horse trailer.
• Approx. 7.91 Acres
• Large Well-Stocked Spring-Fed Lake
• Wildflower Conservation Area
• Copse; Two Well-Fenced Paddocks
• Yard & Outbuildings
HookeDT8
Offers over £ 875,000EPC: E
Five Double BedroomsPossible annexe potential
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This utterly charming Grade II Listed home is situated in the heart of this sought after village which is surrounded by the beautiful Dorset countryside.
The five generous bedrooms, lawned garden, courtyard and double garage all contribute to an incredibly spacious family home with considerable flexibility. Having retained many of its original
features including the beautiful open fireplaces, this property is truly delightful
Office: WAREHAM LETTINGSEmail: [email protected]: www.domvs.co.ukAddress: 87 West Street, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7HH
BERE REGISDORSETBH20 7HHPrice: £1500.00 P.C.M.EPC: Rating D
SPACIOUS AND FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATIONPERFECT FAMILY HOMEMANY ORIGINAL FEATURES
• Heart of sought after village
• Grade II Listed
• 5 Bedrooms
Office: WAREHAM LETTINGSEmail: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.ukAddress: ELDERTON LODGE, ELDONS DRIVE,
LYTCHETT MATRAVERS, BH16 6HH
A stunning contemporary property which was de-signed by a local architect set in this ever popular
village. If you yearn for peace and tranquillity, then this is the property for you, the garden is an oasis of calm with beautiful mature plants decoratively land-
scaped with a water feature and seating areas.
The generous accommodation is finished to an ex-tremely high standard and has 4 / 5 bedrooms, sitting
room and dining room, not to mention the kitchen breakfast room which is contemporary in design and
has a charming snug area ideal for enjoying your morning cup of coffee!
• SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE
• CONTEMPORARY STYLE
• 5 BEDROOMS
• BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GARDEN
• OFF ROAD PARKING
INDIVIDUAL ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNEDSPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
County : DORSETPost Code : BH16 6HHPrice: £1900.00 P.C.M.EPC: Rating C
So, the General Election is over, already though there are clear signs that the market is recovering quickly from its pre-election jitters and a greater supply of property to choose
from - which is all good news for sellers and buyers alike!
Let's face it, we have the location, we have the weather, we have the coast and - of course - we have the property.
Keen demand demands expert supply. And that’s where Domvs truly excels: seamlessly matching up the two. We are proud to belong to the exclusive Fine & Country network made up of more than 275
offices together with 100 international outlets, giving Domvs unique access to buyers around the world. Our forthcoming property exhibitions in June and September at the Park Lane office are the perfect opportunity to tap into the London market with buyers increasingly looking to Dorset for its peerless
relocation lifestyle.
Our valuable clients are being invited to Fine & Country's Polo Event on the 5th July- returning to Dallas Burston Polo Club for its 8th year, looking bigger and better than ever. With shopping villages,
entertainment, helicopter tours and luxurious hospitality packages, it is one of the fastest growing polo events in the UK.
At Domvs, we don't believe in resting on our laurels.
In Wareham, we have been immensely proud to be a major sponsor of Purbeck Art Weeks (PAW) Festival hosting a very special exhibition of unique flags designed by talented youngsters from local schools working with special needs groups in the Purbeck area and also holding a fabulous evening where
participants took part in a joyous dancing, musical, and singing extravaganza!
We firmly believe in community and that is why we are again continuing with yet more sponsorship of key festivals in the county this summer: from the Cerne Abbas Music Festival (9 - 12 July), now established as
a major musical event in the South West, the Festival hosts the Gaudier Ensemble for four days of chamber music - to the Church Knowle Food Fayre on Sunday 20 July: a celebration of the finest food and drink
with over 30 artisan stall holders.
Saturday 25th July is the turn of the Milton Abbas Street Fayre: an authentic eighteenth century festival with residents and stall holders in suitable period dress; be brave and join in!
And in a joint venture with Duke's auctioneers, our much-loved series of Antiques Roadshow-style events are being held on 19th June and 7th August. You can bring your antiques or heirlooms into our Wareham
office for their experts to evaluate, for free.
We hope to see you all there: it's set to be a truly glorious Dorset summer!
Preston office: 01305 835300Email: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
A luxurious, architecturally designed house (3757 gross ft2) set in an unusually large plot with expansive front garden and even larger rear garden which has open countryside views and a sunny south-facing aspect.
Stylish light-filled accommodation offers open plan living on the ground floor with an individually crafted
kitchen forming part of the living/dining area and having two pairs of French doors framing the south-facing patio and garden. Also on the ground floor is a one bedroom
annexe which, whilst having its own entrance, is easily incorporated into the main house as a guest suite and/or
‘work from home’.
A bespoke oak staircase rises from the large recep-tion hall to the first floor where there is an equally large landing which would easily provide a very spacious study
area. On this floor there are a further four bedrooms (two with ensuite facility) and a family bathroom.
• Architect designed contemporary home
• South facing garden
• Countryside views
PrestonDT3
Offers over £925,000EPC: C
4 bedrooms (3 en suite)Open plan kitchen
Annexe
This contemporary detached house is built mainly of Purbeck stone and enjoys views of the surrounding rolling countryside from most of the
principle rooms.
Built in 2009, it has four years NHBC warranty re-maining and benefits from under-floor gas-fired
heating throughout.
• 4 bedrooms (one en suite)
• 2 reception rooms
• Far-reaching views
Preston office: 01305 835300Email: [email protected]: www.domvs.co.uk
Sutton PoyntzDT3Asking price £550,000EPC: C
Open plan kitchen-dining roomHeart of popular village
Generous room sizes
Preston Office: 01305 835300Email: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Sutton PoyntzDT3
Asking price £455,000EPC: D
Enjoy the magical sunsets from this contemporary detached house backing on to rolling fields with country views.
Located on a tranquil lane in this popular village, it has been carefully
decorated by the current owners and offers far-reaching rural views from
most of the principle rooms.
•4bedrooms
•2receptionrooms
•Gardenconservatory
Far-reaching rural viewsEdge of villageRoof terrace
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Preston Office: 01305 835300Email: [email protected]: www.domvs.co.uk
OsmingtonDT3
Offers over £695,000
EPC: Exempt
This charming house forms part of Osmington House and is tucked discreetly away in this sought after village.
The Grade II listed house is full of period features and has an Aga in the cottage style kitchen as well as a private
mature garden.
There is also the potential to create a separate annexe.
• 5 bedrooms• 2 reception rooms• Potential for annexe
Charming character propertySet in half an acre
Grade II listed
Office: WarehamEmail: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
This new and superb eco-friendly property is beautifully set within an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty and has far-reaching country side views. With contemporary and spacious living accommodation this unique property has been
designed to an extremely high specification.
A fabulous rural setting and approx. 1 acre of garden and woodland with a natural pond. A simply
stunning property with ample parking space and ideally placed for ease of access to some of Dorset’s
finest coastline.
The charming Saxon walled riverside town of Wareham, with its eclectic mix of shops and eateries
less than 3 miles away.
FurzebrookWarehamDorsetGuide Price £1,200,000EPC: Rating C
• Fabulous rural location
• Contemporary and spacious living accommodation
• 4 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms
• State of the art kitchen/family room
• Newly built individual designed
PERIOD CHARMGENEROUS ACCOMMODATION
HEART OF POPULAR VILLAGE
Spacious, contemporary designStunning location
Eco-friendly
Immaculate and generous living accommodationApproximately 3.5 acres 2 ½ hours from London
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An elegant, architect designed detached proper-ty set within approx. 3.5 acres of mature garden
with woodland and paddock.
This immaculate 4 bedroom family home has 3 receptions and 4 bathrooms, a well-main-
tained indoor swimming pool, a garage, double carport with wood store and a large stable
style outbuilding.
Located in a highly sought after area within the Isle of Purbeck and close to the riverside market town of Wareham, which benefits from good lo-cal and private schools, a charming mix of shops and restaurants and a proud history which dates
back to Saxon times!
• Rural location
• Spacious living accommodation
• Approx 3.5 acres of well maintained grounds
• Garage, carport and outbuildings
• Indoor swimming pool
Wareham office: 01929 555300Email: [email protected]: www.domvs.co.uk
StoboroughWarehamDorsetBH20 5AL Guide Price: £1,250,000EPC: Rating D
A charming set of 16th century cottages in the sought after village of West Lulworth, brimming with charac-ter and immaculately presented; ideal for holiday let, B&B or as a large family home and stunningly close to
Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast.
Presently split into two delightful cottages, one with 3 bedrooms, 2 large reception rooms and a good sized
kitchen/breakfast room and the other with 2 bedrooms a sitting room and kitchenette.
Through the pretty gardens is a large outbuilding split into an annex with a double bedroom and en-suite and
a large store, presently, a laundry room.
• Sought after coastal village location
• 5 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms
• Annex and large store
• Attractive gardens
• Off-street parking
Delightful character cottagesMinutes from Lulworth CoveInvestment opportunity
Office: WarehamEmail: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Nr Lulworth Cove
Price: OIRO £600,000EPC:Exempt
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Office: WarehamEmail: [email protected]: www.domvs.co.uk
BloxworthDorsetBH20 7EGPrice: Offers Over £480,000EPC: Rating D
A charming, spacious cottage located in the pretty and tranquil hamlet of Bloxworth. The Old Post Office has
its place in the history of a village that is not only pictur-esque and rural but also within easy reach of Poole/Bour-
nemouth and the county town of Dorchester.
Full of character with 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, two of which have open fireplaces, 2 bathrooms, a generous
kitchen/breakfast room. Outside there is a double garage and large, mature gardens with a patio which runs the
length of the house and has a delightful original, sealed and covered well.
A perfect family retreat!
• Rural village location
• Generous living accommodation
• Large attractive garden
• 4 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms
• Double garage
Quiet Rural LocationLarge and attractive gardenGenerous cottage accommodation
Holiday Home with 365 days occupationCannot be principal private residence
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Born from a passion to put the habitat first, the founder, the late Jeremy Paxton, originally created his vision at the
Lower Mill Estate deep in the Cotswolds. His family now continue his vision at Silverlake, to create a residential
nature reserve that provides a sense of security and the freedom to escape the demands of urban life.
Orchid House is one of the group's landmark holiday houses inspired by the rare bee orchid flower found at the Estate. Essentially Silverlake is all about sustainable living at its best. It enables you to live safely and comfortably
amid over 500 acres of glorious Dorset countryside.
At Silverlake you buy your own plot of land and then contract to have it built by Habitat First Group's recommended builders: an opportunity to build the
house for a fixed fee over a fixed period of time and with considerable personal input.
Simply put: stunning architect-designed homes moulded by a deep desire to protect all around us.
• Prices from £ 295,000 to £ 2,000,000
• 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (Orchid House)
• Lakeside position in over 500 acres
• Fabulous Spa with infinity pool
• Family-run rental arm to gain income from your holiday
home.
Wareham office: 01929 555300Email: [email protected]
Website: www.domvs.co.uk
WarmwellDT2£ 2,000,000EPC: to be confirmed
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WarehamPrice: £650,000
EPC: Exempt
• Within the walls of Wareham
• 5/6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
• Large cellar
• Private walled gardens
• Garage
SUBSTANTIAL GEORGIAN TOWN HOUSERECENTLY UNDERGONE ExTENSIVE RENOVATIONSHIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
Wareham Office: 01929 555300Email: [email protected]: www.domvs.co.uk
A substantial Grade II * Georgian Town House with 5/6 bedrooms over 3 floors, within the
Saxon walled, riverside town of Wareham in the heart of Dorset.
The space offered in this imposing property is exceptional and makes it an ideal family home
or offers plentiful space for working from home, it is also the perfect house for entertaining;
A garage and walled garden are welcome additions to such a centrally located property which is within easy walking distance from the independent cinema, local butcher and baker
and all the other eclectic amenities of Wareham
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Photographic Competiton£1000.00 First Prize
Rules
• Closing date is 30th September 2015• Any photographs taken at Sculpture by the Lakes
during 2015 are eligible – it can be the gardens, sculpture, wildlife, flora, landscape
• Each entrant can submit up to four photographs• There is a first prize of £1,000.00• A second prize of £250.00• The winners and runners up will be published in the
November/December 2015 issue of Arkadia Magazine• The competition is open to professionals and
amateurs• The photographs must be taken during 2015• By entering the competition you are accepting these
rules.
Sculpture by the LakesPallington Lakes, Pallington, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8QU
Submissions.
• Entries must be emailed on or before 30th September 2015 to [email protected] with ‘Photographic Competition’ as the subject line
• The image should be at least 2700 pixels on it’s longest edge and no more than 4000 pixels
• It must be a JPEG file, preferable RGB• The File Name must include Title, Name of Entrant
and email address • The competition is free to enter• Copyright of all entries remains with the
photographer, but Sculpture by the Lakes and Arkadia Magazine reserve the right to use, publish and republish entries in connection with the competition, without payment.
Capture the beauty of Sculpture by the Lakes to win £1000 and have your work published in Arkadia Magazine. Professionals and amateurs alike are encouraged to submit their photos of the park between 1 January and 30 September (the photos must be taken within this date). You are invited to visit and take your inspiration from a subject that interests you, be that the gardens, sculptures, wildlife, flora or landscape- it’s your choice!
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