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MARCH 2015

Editor’s Letter

March is finally here and Spring has nearly sprung so we have a spring cleaning theme to this issue. Whether you are decluttering your house, or your mind, re-decorating there’s plenty of articles in this issue – there is even an article on hiring a cleaner if you don’t want to do it yourself! We look at the bathroom in this month’s room feature. The Easter holidays also offer an opportunity to try a new activity – how about tennis, bowls, art classes, sewing, swimming, microlighting and golf – all advertised in your Town Crier this month.

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Many thanks to you all for sending in ideas to the magazine – please keep them coming! Finally don’t forget Mum on Mother’s Day on the 15th March. Until next time ...

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What’s happening locally • News • Events • Charities • Clubs The Roman Panel Ben Kane, Ruth Downie and M.C Scott Thursday 5 March 2015 7-8 pm Tickets: £5 Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham SN15 3QN

Join three inspirational, bestselling authors for an unforgettable evening of exploration into the Roman Empire. Inspired by the Romans, our expert panel have, between them, written more than twenty novels set in ancient times. Tap into the breadth of their shared knowledge, ask questions and become inspired to research and write yourself. The Roman Panel is being held among the rich archives at Centre, linking up with the Archaeology team to deliver a great event. Join this exploration into tales of espionage, death and glory in the ancient world.

Town Crier “Christmas Present” Competition

To book call the WILTSHIRE AND SWINDON HISTORY CENTRE on 01249 705500 or email localstudies@ wiltshire.gov.uk

Congratulations to Nicky Moffatt wiiner of the Town Crier “Christmas Present” Competition. Nicky from Calne is pictured with her two dogs and some of the prizes which were kindly donated by local businesses and authors.

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Tuesday 21 April - Friday 24 April 2015 (inclusive) Neeld Hall, Chippenham. Performance starts at 7.30pm Tickets will be available from Monday 13 April £8 per adult; £6 concs. Tel: Bev: 01249 815948

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Moviola at the Town Hall The Imitation Game

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Starring Benedict Cumberbatch who has been nominated for an Oscar. The film is based on real life story of cryptanalyst Alan Turing and the nail-biting race to break the German codes at Bletchley Park. Showing in the Town Hall on Wed 25th March. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Refreshments available. Tickets £6.00 from the information office or on the door.

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Diary Dates MARCH 2015

THE VINTAGE BAZAAR 7th March 2015 - 9.30am The Corn Exchange, Devizes A fantastic opportunity to buy beautiful vintage fashion, fabric, trims and homeware as well as stunning handmade delights direct from the dealers and designers. 50+ WALKING FOOTBALL March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 3-4pm Beversbrook Sports Facility Aimed at the over 50’s but anyone can take part. It is designed to help those who wish to keep an active lifestyle as well as getting those back into playing foodball who had to stop due to an injury. Each session costs £3 per person (includes a Hot Drink) For more information please call Beversbrook Sports Facility on 01249 814191 or visit www.wiltshirefa.com/ players/walking-football AVEBURY - MAKE A TREASURE BOX FOR YOUR MUM 7th-8th March 2015 11am - 3pm 14th-15th March 2015 11am - 3pm Drop in sessions Tickets £3.75 Make and decorate a special box as a gift for Mother’s Day for her to keep her treasures in. Price includes all materials, hot chocolate and cookies. More Information: Event Bookings, 01672 538 016, avebury@ nationaltrust.org.uk THE DEVIZES HALF MARATHON Saturday 8th March 2015 9.30am Starts from The Green Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AA The run will start on Church Walk, next to The Green. The route will go down Nursteed Road and head towards Monument Hill before looping off into the surrounding villages. There will be a mid way timing point and first aid station on the course. The finish line will be on The Green with a spectator friendly loop around the field.

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DEVIZES 10K ROAD RACE Sunday 15th March 2015 at 10.00am Setting out from Devizes Football Club, the route proceeds out of Devizes into the beautiful undulating Wiltshire countryside offering truly panoramic views and peaceful scenic lane running. The last kilometre is fast and flat, creating the opportunity for an exhilarating finish. www.entrycentral.com/ Devizes10k_2015 CALNE CINEMA THE IMITATION GAME (12A) March 20th 8-10pm Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, Charles Dance and Mark Strong star in this moving real life story of Alan Turing. Drinks and Snacks will be available at the Bar from 7pm. FREE PARKING AVAILABLE. Tickets are available from the Information Centre at Bank House, or on the door. Big Screen Beversbrook Calne, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 9FH CHRISTIAN MALFORD SCARECROW TRAIL Sat 21-Sun 22 March 10am - 4pm The theme for this year‘s trail is Disney characters. The trail starts at the recreation ground, where you can collect your trail sheet for £2.50. The route will take you around the village, guessing the scarecrows as you go. Hot and cold refreshments are available. We will also have a raffle, and for the children there will be games, a bouncy castle and face painting. There is also the chance to win a £100 prize, for the most correct answers. A great day out for families of all ages. ROMANS, BRITONS AND SAXONS: WESSEX IN THE FIFTH CENTURY Saturday 21st March 2:30pm Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long Street Devizes, SN10 1NS Tel: 01380 727369 Lecture by Dr Bruce Eagles. Booking recommended £6.50 (£4 WANHS members)

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THE WILTSHIRE SCRAMBLE Sunday 22nd March 9am Spirthill Trail, Calne SN11 9HW The run will start en-masse at the top of the trail, and head down onto the farm land. From here there will be several looping trails through woodland, marshland, streams and plenty of twists and turns. The trail run is approximately 6 km long, and you will come back to the top on each lap. This will give your lap split times. The fun run will be around the top section of the trail, this will take in some areas of ‘fun’ cross country and is suitable for all ages. APRIL 2015

DEVIZES TO WESTMINSTER International Canoe Race 3-6 April 2015 Over 600 kayakers in 334 boats set out from Devizes for the 125 mile endurance challenge to Westminster over Easter. The nonstop straight through race starts on Easter Saturday, the four day stages race starts on 3 April. www.dwrace.org.uk RITUAL IN BRONZE AGE BURIALS IN WILTSHIRE 11th April 2015 2.30pm Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long Street Devizes, SN10 1NS 01380 727369 Ritual in Bronze Age Burials in Wiltshire. Lecture by Stuart Needham. Booking recommended £6.50 (£4 WANHS members). NGS GARDEN OPENING: CORSHAM COURT 12th April 2015 2pm Corsham SN13 0BZ 01249 701610 National Garden Scheme Park and gardens laid out by Capability Brown and Repton. Large lawns with fine specimens of ornamental trees surround the Elizabethan mansion. Spring bulbs, beautiful lily pond with Indian bean trees, young arboretum and stunning collection of magnolias. Wheelchair (not motorised) access to house gravel paths in garden.

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The 27th Calne Rotary Bowood 10km Charity Fun Run and Walk 2015 Sunday 22nd March 2015 Enjoy a great morning and stretch your legs with a run or leisurely walk at the 2015 Calne Rotary Fun Run and Walk at Bowood on Sunday March 22nd. Come along to get some exercise and fresh air in the superb setting of Bowood Park with beautiful scenery throughout the entire course. The event starts at the Bowood Coffee Shop at 10am and you can book in from 8.30am. The Coffee Shop will be open for drinks and food (inc. bacon sandwiches!) from 9am to 1pm. Entry is only £6 in advance or £7 on the day and all runners and walkers get one free entry to Bowood House with their race number when accompanied by a paying guest. There is plenty of car parking as well Monies raised from the 2015 10k Run will support Calne Welfare Charities and The Victoria County History of Wiltshire. www.victoriacountyhistory.ac.uk/counties/ wiltshire. More information and entry and sponsorship forms can be found at www.CalneRotary.co.uk

Attention all Animal Lovers Hello my name is Joseph Jones and I live in Derry Hill, Calne. On April 26th I will be running in the London Marathon for my charity Animal Care Trust. Some of you pet owners may have seen me around Derry Hill , Calne or Chippenham with my dog Dexter a Hungarian Vizsla. If you could please visit my web page and donate a small amount to the charity as they do great work to keep the animals we love happy and healthy. uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JosephJones Thanks for your donation and if you see my with Dexter please say hello !!!

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Wiltshire MIND Sky Dive Want a fun thing to do? Join Calne Hatman and 22 others to do a Sky Drive and raise funds for Wiltshire Mind on 24th May 2015 at Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury. 10,000ft or 15,000ft. Telephone 01225 706532 or facebook Calne Hatman. Please support Wiltshire Mind the local mental health charity.

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Grittleton Hall Grittleton Village Village Hall with Touring with Rural Rural Arts Arts Touring Presents Presents

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‘KEPOW THEATRE COMPANY’S ‘KEPOW THEATRE COMPANY’S magical improvisational comedy magical improvisational show about the seven stagescomedy of showlifeabout the seven stages of life has had sell-out tours in ten has countries had sell-out tours in ten on four continents! countries on four continents! Taking Taking true stories from their own andfrom suggestions fromlives the and true lives stories their own audience,from this is the a spontaneous, suggestions audience, this high energy, highly originalhigh is funny, a spontaneous, funny, comedyhighly theatre show involving energy, original comedy storytelling, improvisation, masks theatre show involving storytelling, andmasks puppetry… improvisation, and puppetry… NOT TO BE MISSED! NOT TO BE MISSED!

Corsham Weekend Walking Festival There will be a Corsham Weekend Walking Festival 12th to 14th June. As an added bonus this will be linked with The Pound Arts Centre’s Summer Festival, where there will be events and workshops. The Walking Festival will be opened by David Hempleman Adams, Box-based world Explorer. Corsham is a beautiful historic town, just on the edge of the Cotswolds, with “Walkers are Welcome” status. It’s full of lovely places to eat and drink with interesting shops and has Corsham Court as a visitor attraction. There will be 22 varied walks on offer, plus optional evening events, so there will be something to suit all walkers; distance walks for the more experienced, medium walks, several themed walks; we’re offering a “”doggie walk”, free children’s’ walks, geology walks, a Railway walk to Box, walks to the stone mines at Box, plus Heritage walks in and around Corsham. To find out more visit www.corshamforwalking.org. uk and to book places go to www.poundarts. org.uk. Booking will start on 1st March. Optional evening entertainment on Friday and Saturday. The organisers hope you’ll come and join them! We are on facebook under Corsham Walking Festival so please “like” us.

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Chance to Steam Away in a Miniature Titanic! One of the many star lots at a Charity Auction, to be held in March, is the exciting opportunity to have a hands-on experience on-board the steam launch Scathtan. Scathtan is a genuine coal-fired steam launch, powered by a miniature steam engine of the type used on Titanic. Her owner, John Laverick, is Vice President of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust which is organising the auction in aid of the restoration projects on the canal. He said: “After five years, Scathtan was back in steam for the Melksham River Festival last September, where, with several other steam launches, she put on a great show on the river. “The successful bidder will enjoy a trip for up to four adults on a local waterway, when they will have the chance to fire and drive the engine; a truly memorable experience as the number of operational steam launches is dwindling. I hope that Scathtan will prove to be a popular lot at the auction.” He added: “Despite the link with Titanic, I would like to assure people that I can guarantee an iceberg-free voyage!” There will be free entry to the auction, which is being held at 7pm at The Angel Hotel Chippenham on Thursday 26th March.

John Laverick & guests aboard Scathtan at the Melksham River Festival. The event will be hosted by entertaining auctioneer Gordon Brockman of Chippenham Auction Rooms. Jeff Daws, auction organiser said: “Businesses, attractions and individuals have all been incredibly generous with donations, and we hope that this will make it an exciting evening, as well as a profitable one for the Trust. “Lots include many vouchers for special experiences, including two adult weekend passes to the Village Pump Festival, tickets to the Yeovilton Air Day, four tickets for Chippenham Beer Festival, a family canoeing session, clay pigeon shooting, and tickets for the SS Great Britain. A half day charter for up to 12 people on the Trust’s narrowboat Dragonfly is another waterborne experience. “Actual items for auction include original watercolours from local artists, a bag of logs, a bouquet of flowers, hampers, wine, painted canalware, and musical instruments, including a valuable alto saxophone: Amati Kraslice AA522. “We hope people will find plenty of items to tempt themselves, their friends and families; we would like to invite everyone to come along, enjoy the fun of an auction, and get hold of some bargains in the process. “New donations are coming in all the time, so please visit our website: www.melkshamwaterway.org.uk for an up to date list of lots.” Bids can be taken in advance for those unable to attend. Call 01373 859207 or email auction@wbct.org.uk The aim of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is to restore the former waterway from the Kennet & Avon Canal near Melksham to the Thames & Severn Canal near Cricklade and the River Thames near Abingdon.

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Art Classes

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Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people to take care when using domestic appliances. Letting tumble driers, washing machines or dishwashers run unattended, either overnight or while you’re out of the house, can be dangerous, as fires can easily start if a fault develops and the appliance overheats. Earlier this year, a family from the Chippenham area had a lucky escape when their tumble drier caught fire after being left to run overnight. Domestic appliances are often kept downstairs in a house, so leaving them running when you go to bed creates a real risk that you could be trapped upstairs if a fire were to start. It is also vital to have working smoke detectors, and to test them every week – that way, if the worst does happen, you should be able to raise the alarm and get to safety The Fire & Rescue Service’s advice is: • Make sure there is at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home; • Fit smoke alarms on landings, in hallways, and near bedrooms. They can also be beneficial in rooms with electric heaters or other items of potential risk; • Test your smoke alarms regularly by pushing the button – ideally on a weekly basis; • Check that your smoke alarms are no more than ten years old, and replace if necessary; and • Make sure that any elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours also have working smoke alarms. In addition, the Service recommends having carbon monoxide alarms fitted in your home, and these should also be checked regularly. To see if you qualify for a free home fire safety check from Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, call 0800 389 7849 or visit www.wiltsfire.gov.uk

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starting 24th March At Atworth Village Hall, Tuesdays 10–1pm All Materials and Refreshments included + FREE Starter pack Call Maggie on 01249 248933

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Sunday 29th March 2015 at 3.00pm Wells is an internationally renowned specialist music school and is sending three of its extremely talented students to perform for us. We shall discover the details of their programme in due course but we can be assured of an exciting and highly accomplished recital which will be real treat.

THE LONDON BRIDGE ENSEMBLE

Sunday 26th April 2015 at 3.00pm A welcome return to this ensemble who will give us piano trios by Schubert D.898 in B flat major, Brahms Op.101 in C minor and Haydn No.24 in D major.

Book your place now: Tickets: £12 - Adults, £1 - Full-time Students from Calne Information Centre, www.marlboroughboxoffice.co.uk or at the door. More information at www.mardenhouseconcerts.co.uk Marden House, Calne

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Golden Oldies Sing and Smile! TO THE PEOPLE OF CALNE I would like to invite you to a Service of Thanksgiving for the newly installed heating system at St Mary’s church so we can say a big thank you to everyone in person for their generosity in enabling us to complete the project. The installation is due to be complete by the end of February. The service will take place at St Mary’s church on Sunday 22nd March at 3pm at which the Archdeacon of Wilts The Ven. Ruth Worsley will dedicate the new heating system. The service will be followed by refreshments. I look forward to welcoming you on 22nd March Rev’d Bob Kenway Team Rector of the Marden Vale Calne Parish Church Centre, Church House, 30 Church Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0HU Tel. (01249) 816 522 E-mail: calnepcc@gotadsl.co.uk www.parishofcalneandblackland.org.uk

2nd Tuesday of every month 2pm—5pm. Do you enjoy a good sing-along and have spare time to fill during your day? GOLDIES charity run fun-filled SING and SMILE sessions to get people out and with others. We have a monthly session at The Cause Music and Arts Centre, SN15 3DD. website www.goldenoldies.org.uk or call 01761 470006

Home-Start Kennet is coming to West Wiltshire We all lead such busy lives. Yet Home-Start Kennet is asking if anyone, experienced from raising their own children, can find a couple of hours a week to visit and support local families who are struggling. Your two hours could make the difference between just about coping and discovering the joys of parenting. Our volunteers come from all parts of the community, are men and women, and their ages range from 20s to 70s. Some are winding down after busy lives at work or with their own families. Others are gearing up and hope to use their experience to start a new career. We have been established in Kennet for 27 years and currently have BIG Lottery funding. We are hoping to expand into West Wiltshire through our new funding bids. We are eager to meet local people who will enjoy the satisfaction and challenge of working with a young family and help them to give their children the best childhood possible. You'll get training, and professional support. For those who wish, there is the opportunity of national accreditation. For more information please visit our website: www.homestartkennet.co.uk or phone 01672 569457.

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The Wiltshire Addiction Support Project by Sarah Rigden

WASP FORUM

The Wiltshire Addiction Support Project is a peer led organisation. Everyone who works for us, either as a volunteer or in paid employment, has a life experience regarding drug and/ or alcohol addiction.

Friday 27th March

Our organisation was started around twelve years ago and has grown exponentially during that time. We currently have around 121 members who are seeking support with their recovery or are now supporting others as well as over 30 carers who have sought out support to help them with their loved ones. For the family members and friends of someone whose life has become chaotic due to their substance misuse life can be difficult on so many levels. Individuals can become isolated, not know who to talk to, not want to seek support for themselves because they feel ashamed or to blame for what has happened to their parent, sibling, child or friend. They can also feel that if they ask for help they are admitting that something is wrong and the stigma that can run alongside coping with an addict can be overwhelming – this is where WASP comes in. Our Carer Involvement Coordinator, Sarah, has experience of dealing with a sibling with an alcohol problem that lasted over 20 years and says “at the time we

WASP as a whole has a forum for Service Users three times a year in different parts of Wiltshire and the next one is taking place on Friday 27th March from 10 – 4. Entrance is free and includes a free lunch. This will take place at Alabare Place, Barnard Street, Salisbury SP1 2BJ and is open to those in active addiction, in treatment or in recovery. The purpose of our forum is to inform attendees and give them the opportunity to have their say about the treatment services available to them. The morning will be an open forum with the afternoon opening the floor to two speakers; the first will be The Partnership Manager, Jackie Tucket from the Department for Work and Pensions and the second; Alistair Sinclair from the UK Recovery Federation; both promise to be informative and helpful with their information so come along to listen.

didn’t know who to talk to, we just wanted Andy to be helped and didn’t discuss it with anyone we knew. I never spoke to my GP, friends or often family – Andy’s addiction became the elephant in the room that no one dared to mention.” This was fourteen years ago, and today there is so much more support around for carers and WASP is just a phone call or email away. We can provide one to one support over the telephone, in person or by email; we also have a Facebook page that contains the latest information about us. We can also refer people on to other support facilities who can provide free counselling and group support throughout Wiltshire so give us a call. If you feel that we could be of any help to you please call our office on 01225 775558 or email our admin email on office@addiction-support.co.uk

Wiltshire Addiction Support Project Taking the Sting Out Of Addiction Beaufort Mansions, 55-57 Stallard Street Trowbridge, BA14 8HP Tel: 01225 775558 www.addiction-support.co.uk

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Pound Arts

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MAURIZIO MINARDI FRI, 6 MARCH 2015 Composer, accordionist and pianist Maurizio Minardi performs his original music. His intimate and expressive sound is defined by a daring and unique combination of genres from baroque to minimalist jazz with splashes of tango and rumba. LE PETIT ARTISTE CHILDREN’S THEATRE: THE UGLY DUCKLING SAT, 7 MAR 2015 Be enchanted by exploding eggs, singing frogs, dancing swans and live music. Join the Ugly Duckling, learn about the true value of friendship and the pain of being the odd one out. FREE FRIDAY: DAVID SMITH FRI, 13 MAR 2015 Described as a young Jeff Buckley crossed with Ben Howard, and a Nick Drake for modern times. Free Fridays are kindly sponsored by David Ingram Residential. SHEELANAGIG SAT, 14 MAR 2015 Sheelanagig deliver intricate, rhythmically complex arrangements of original and traditional works in a Balkan style. LUNCHTIME RECITAL: BEN SOCRATES WED, 18 MAR 2015 Works by Debussy, Poulenc, Scarlatti, Brahms and Liszt.

Across 1 Contribute, give (6) 4 Demise, end (5) 8 Jeopardy (5) 9 Sank the Titanic (7) 10 Certainly, distinctly (7) 11 Indian dress (4) 12 Deceive (3) 14 Sung in church (4) 15 Reveal, display (4) 18 Fasten, attach (3) 21 Idol, venerated image (4) 23 Wander aimlessly (7) 25 Gift (7) 26 Acclimatise, modify (5) 27 Appoint, nominate (5) 28 Affluence, riches (6)

CIRCUS GEEKS: BETA_TESTING FRI, 20 MAR 2015 Beta_Testing is part documentary, part juggling show; a hotchpotch remix of juggling subculture and influences such as TED talks, The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy and a fear of the haddock.

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WIT TANK: OLD SCHOOL SECRETS SAT, 21 MAR 2015 Sketch maestros WitTank invite you into the ostentatiously furnished corridors of The School NOISY OYSTER: THE THREE BILLY PIGS SAT, 21 MAR 2015 Once upon a time there were three little pigs… and now it is time for them to leave home . . .

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Food & Drink

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Mother's Day Menu STARTERS Carrot & Orange Soup served with a Roll or Chicken Liver Pate served on Granary Toast

Vegetable Chowder

MAIN Roast Spatchcock Chicken to share or Roast Beef with all the trimmings

This vegetable chowder is adapted from an American recipe. In the U.S. they use cups for measuring. It’s quite a liberating way to cook. Don’t worry if you don’t have a proper set of measuring cups. Simply use any large cup or mug. The proportions will stay the same, you’ll simply have slightly more or less broth!

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Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves 2 (approximately) Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped red or green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced cauliflower 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced broccoli 3 cups fresh chicken stock Salt to taste Ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup plain flour 1-2 cups milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 cups grated cheddar cheese

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Method Sauté the peppers and onions in butter until tender. Add remaining vegetables, stock, salt and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat: simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted.

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Mother’s Day

Flowers and Mother’s Day By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

OTHER’S DAY began in 1908 after an American lady, Ann Jarvis, asked the local church if they would set aside a day to commemorate her mother’s death. From this grew the idea to create a holiday on which all mothers – alive or dead – could be remembered, parents respected, and family bonds strengthened. Ann started a campaign to have Mother’s Day recognised as a holiday. In 1914 she succeeded when US President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day, celebrated in May, an annual holiday. The practice has spread throughout the world! During her campaign, Ann posted or handed out white carnations, and this flower became a symbol for the day. Mothers would wear a white carnation if their mother was dead, and a coloured one if she was still living. In the UK, Mother’s Day is celebrated in March on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, this was a time when all family members were granted time off work and could gather together to worship. The day became known as Mothering Sunday – or Rose Sunday – because roses were handed out to all women present at church.

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Flowers symbolise purity, beauty and life – all attributes possessed by mothers - and gradually the tradition of giving flowers grew. But above all, flowers are given because our mothers like them!

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Health & Beauty

Pass (on) the Salt

National Salt Awareness Week 16th-22nd March 2015 marks the 16th National Salt Awareness Week. Research tells us that a high dietary salt intake is associated with the development of high blood pressure, and an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Note the word ‘high’ in the previous statement. Average salt consumption in this country is about 8.5g per person per day. This is about one and a quarter teaspoons. I know this because I measured it out and believe me, it doesn’t look a lot. So why all the fuss about reducing our intake by what amounts to just about half a teaspoon? Salt is composed of 40 percent Sodium and 60 percent Chloride. We need Sodium because it regulates water in the body, and helps in the transfer of electrical impulses along our nerve fibre system. But just 1g of salt per day would be sufficient to carry out all these functions. At 950 percent of the required daily amount 9.5g does seem suddenly like a very big number.

combined with maintaining a healthy weight, limiting our alcohol consumption, and increasing our physical activity levels. It sounds straightforward, but in reality we all need a little push sometimes. Why not take advantage of a health MOT at your local Fitness club or Health Spa. Most have facilities for measuring blood pressure and body fat, and many have staff qualified to advise on nutrition. You might be inspired to change your lifestyle. Who’d have imagined that reducing salt intake by just half a teaspoon per day would reap such big rewards. Now that’s got to be food for thought . . . just don’t add salt!

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Salt raises the blood pressure because Sodium encourages the body to retain more water. This increased volume of water in the blood vessels creates higher pressure. Once you have high blood pressure you are more likely to develop heart disease, which is one of the leading killers in Britain today. So, is it just a matter of leaving the salt cellar in the cupboard when we lay the table? Well no: about 75 percent of salt is hidden in processed foods. Brits eat more crisps than the rest of Europe combined, and with each packet, up to 1g of salt! Processed meats, cheese, cereals, bread and ready meals are also high in salt. That’s the bad news – so what can we do about it? Well, we can read the labels and choose foods with the lowest amount of salt. Studies have shown that by reducing our salt intake along with saturated fat, and by increasing our intake of fruit, vegetables and low fat dairy foods like yoghurt, we can reduce our blood pressure. Ideally, this should be

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Health & Beauty

Banish Emotional Clutter!

by Debbie Singh-Bhatti

HEN my brother was in his late teens he would go to bed at night with a maths text book under his arm, which he would study avidly until the early hours of the morning. His unusual choice of bedtime reading reflected his passion for a subject he would later study at University, and use to launch his career. Imagine my surprise then, when he confided in me recently that he hadn’t looked at a maths book for years, and that he didn’t intend to do so in the future. There was no hint of regret – instead he seemed accepting of the fact that his love affair with maths was over, and that now was the time to do something different. Many of us give our homes a good clean and clear out at least once a year, but what we may not realise is that our own lives need a periodic clear out too, to get rid of damaging spiritual or emotional clutter that might cause us stress or unhappiness, and prevent us from making the most of our lives. Clutter is anything that we no longer have a use for, that we no longer like or love, or that has become totally disorganised. Because our lives are constantly changing, new experiences, interests, people and ideas may enter whilst others may leave.

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To make room for the new things, it’s important to have an occasional clear out of the old that we no longer have a use for. We all experience negative feelings from time to time – possibly feelings of low self-esteem, failure, sadness, loneliness or worry that could be associated with events from our past. If we don’t deal with these feelings they could fester and grow, and become destructive to our wellbeing and our ability to move forward. We must get rid of useless emotional clutter that won’t make room for happy thoughts and feelings. Think back over the past year or two. Identify the most painful experience you’ve had. What was the event or mistake that led to it? When you think of this today, what feelings does it trigger in you? If the memory still evokes negative emotions get rid of them, by first acknowledging that this thing happened, forgive yourself for any part you played in the event, and finally release it from your heart and your mind. In ridding ourselves of our emotional clutter, no matter how hard this may seem, the outcome is usually bright. We enjoy more energy, a renewed enthusiasm and zest for life, clearer priorities, and a better understanding of ourselves, and what is important to us as we move on to the next stage of our lives.

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ELL isn’t Spring a sight for sore eyes? We’re lucky to be living in this part of the country which is lush and green and a rainbow of colours this time of year. I have three cherry trees in my garden and can’t wait for them to come into blossom; it really brings an energy to the garden which is lost over the winter. I’m a bit of a lazy gardener so I need the encouragement to start getting my little patch ready for summer. I do find it tricky getting motivated in the darker months, my garden gets neglected and it’s so kind that Mother Nature brings things into bloom to draw me out of hibernation and stretch my green fingers into action. Getting outside is such a mood booster and essential for healthy living, I do find a lovely potter in the garden on a nice day helps relieve stress. Whilst Spring celebrates all that Mother Nature brings, we celebrate our own Mums this time of year on March 15th Mothers Day. Gardening is one of the hobbies I share with my own Mum and many a plant has been rescued by her sound horticultural advice. Another shared love we both have is that of music. One of the things I used to love doing when I was a child was singing with her, in the car to the radio mostly, but it always made us giggle. Now as an adult one of my main hobbies is singing and I belong to several music groups including Calne Choral Society. The singing bug has been passed down to my daughter and she and I sing together, in the car to the radio of course, which makes us giggle - but we are also both members of St Mary’s Church Choir. Just like exercise, singing is great for your health. Believe it or not singing is actually classed as an aerobic activity as it increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting. In addition, it’s beneficial psychologically because singing releases endorphins, which give the singer an overall "lifted" feeling and helps with stress reduction. Singing in a group brings about social and confidence benefits because when people sing together there is a sense of community, belonging and a shared sense of fun which is important to our psychological wellbeing. Calne Spring Sing on 18th April might be a good place to start if you are interested in finding out what groups are available locally or just want to give singing in a group a go to see if it is for you. More 36

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information can be found on the Visit Wiltshire website www.visitwiltshire.co.uk. Calne Choral meets every Monday evening and more info can be found at www. calnechoral.co.uk. St Mary’s church choir are always keen to welcome new members and rehearse on Friday evenings between 7.00 and 8.00 pm. Singing is so beneficial that it is often used therapeutically. Singing for the Brain classes are run by the Alzheimer’s Society in Chippenham, which offer a structured group session for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. More information can be found on their website www. alzheimers.org.uk. Springboard Opportunity Group in Chippenham use music therapy as part of their support for pre-school children with disabilities or special needs. Their website provides more information at www.springboardchippenham.co.uk. From the 13th March I have been asked to lead the Golden Oldies singing group, meeting in Marden House at 10.30 am – 11.30 am. Golden Oldies or ‘Goldies’ as it is affectionately known by its members is not a choir but gives people who may not have many chances to get out, the opportunity to do so and sing along to the popular songs of the 50s and onwards. The Charity is able to provide the sessions through the support of Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation and will meet regularly on the second Friday of each month. More information about the group can be found on their website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk. A far cry from my work as a Practice Manager, I am really looking forward to running the sessions and making new friends, so I look forward to seeing you there. The beauty of singing is that you don’t need an instrument or special equipment. If you have ever seen the film Elf you will know that Buddy (the Elf ) says that singing is ‘just like talking, except longer and louder and you move your voice up and down’ and this is certainly true. It would be irresponsible of me not to warn you about how contagious singing is of course. Members of your household are likely to join in - especially if it’s a catchy tune and before you know it you will have an epidemic on your hands. I loved singing with my Mum as a child and am so thankful that she encouraged me. It’s a gift I can pass to my own children which is much more valuable to them than my gardening tips!

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Health & Beauty

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Spring Clean

Many people actually find the process of cleaning and de-cluttering cathartic

Spring clean your home By Susan Brookes-Morris

For this year's spring clean why not try:

The term ‘Spring Cleaning’ originated in colder climes from the practice of taking the opportunity, as soon as the warmer weather arrived, to clear out the dust and soot that had accumulated throughout the home from coal and logs fires during the Winter. Modern appliances and central heating have made this unnecessary for many, but the concept of having a top-to-bottom clean at the start of Spring remains popular. If you don’t fancy tackling it all yourself, then you can always get help from a professional cleaning company, many of whom offer special Spring Cleaning services. 40

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• Emptying kitchen cupboards and cleaning inside. This is a good opportunity to check use-before dates on items and throw out those past their expiry date. • Defrosting freezers, de-scaling kettles and irons, and cleaning ovens to aid efficient working. • Vacuuming mattresses to get rid of dust mites, and turning mattresses to assist even wear. • Removing cushions from sofas and vacuuming the crevices - you never know, you may find some money or jewellery that you thought you’d lost!

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Spring Clean After years of struggling to raise four children, work full time and care for a larger than average home, I eventually overcame feelings of guilt and shame at not being able to keep a clean and tidy house, and employed a company to do it instead. It felt like a load had been lifted! No more nagging feelings. No more panic. No more dread. Suddenly my house felt clean, loved and well cared for – and I wondered what all the fuss had been about! The number of people employing cleaners is on the increase. Some take this option because they don’t like housework, whilst others don’t have time or else prefer to be doing other things. Yet others are too elderly, ill or infirm to clean for themselves. Whatever your reason, it is important to find a company you trust to care for your home and your valued possessions. The best way to find a cleaner is by personal recommendation, but if that isn’t possible, one of your first priorities should be to check out references and testimonials. If the company can prove they’ve done a good job for others, chances are they will serve you well too. Next, check out what insurance cover is in place. As a minimum there should be £5m Employers

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New Look Bathroom

With a little bit of TLC a bathroom can become a sanctuary

Spring is here – let’s decorate! by Nikki Seal, Real Paintbox Company

PRING IS JUST AROUND the corner! The days are getting longer and brighter and, as we emerge from our winter hibernation, thoughts turn to new beginnings. Trees bud, flowers blossom, birds nest – and so do we! We look to our nest with fresh eyes and exciting plans to start cleaning and refreshing our homestead ready for the year ahead – and what better place to start than the bathroom.

Many bathrooms have already got good bones, as with this one. They just need a bit of a makeover to be transformed from drab to fab. So, where to begin? The colour scheme is a great place to start. Consider whether you already have a starting point or a blank canvas. This bathroom, with its neutral backdrop, was a blank canvas. Adding a colour from the red section of the colour wheel

Bathrooms can get neglected over time, becoming a functional space that serves the needs of its inhabitants. With a little bit of TLC a bathroom can become a sanctuary. A relaxing spa-like place just perfect for relaxing in a hot, steamy tub full of bubbles at the end of a hard day. Soft, fluffy towels gently heating on the towel rail will keep you cosy while drying off and a comforting bath mat will keep your feet warm. 46

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would add warmth to the scheme. Instead of teaming the red with its direct complement, green, the TWO colours either side of green ie. blue/green and green/yellow were chosen. A split complementary colour scheme is more vibrant than a straight complementary scheme, yet still soft when the right combination of shades and colours are used. The ‘technical’ colour scheme needed to be interpreted into a paint scheme that was aesthetically pleasing, using tints and shades from the colour areas chosen and applying the 70:20:10 design principle. (70% of the main colour, 20% of a complementary colour and 10% of an accent colour) Using the real paint colour samples from the Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library palettes makes it easy to find the perfect colour quickly and accurately. Here is the paint colour shortlist.

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The personal touches - wall vinyls Add personality to the space with unexpected personal touches. Wall vinyls are in vogue at the moment and can be a great way to personalise a space when used with paint. This bathroom had a large uninterrupted wall space above the bath – ideal for ‘making a splash’ on. A large vinyl of an inspirational quote was applied by

• painting a square of the amethyst colour where the vinyl would go • highlighting a couple of areas in the blue and applying the vinyl to the area

This was quickly narrowed down to 3 colours - a perfect combination to add warmth, depth and interest to the revitalised bathroom In a smallish bathroom, using the lighter colour on the walls (70%) ensures that the walls don’t advance into the room, making it appear even smaller. The amethyst colour (20%) would be used on the panelling around the bath, with the summer sky blue being used as an accent colour (10%). Small ‘shots’ of the accent colour dotted around the room would bring the scheme to life.

• painting over the whole area (and vinyl) with the final wall colour before peeling off the vinyl revealing the quote in the under-colours of amethyst and blue A candle garden is a pretty way to display candles that emits a soft gentle glow when lit. Candles of different heights were scratched with a file, white waxed to soften the colour, then arranged on a cake stand with scattered pebbles. A nice mirror can be expensive so consider buying a cheap mirror and giving it the Chalk Paint treatment. This mirror was bright white and shiny. By simply waxing it with Autentico Sparling Silver Wax and buffing the finish back, a cheap mirror has been transformed into something that looks more classy and expensive. The Windows were simply and cheaply dressed by adding a venetian blind in a toning colour– usually bathroom windows are quite small so a blind is a great way to soften the window without breaking the bank. Add a few towels and accessories, run the bath, light the candles and ENJOY your new spa-like sanctuary!

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Decorating

The Art of Wallpaper by Susan Brookes-Morris Go along to any DIY store or specialist decorating shop and you will see lots of different types of wall coverings, but how did they originate? The first type of paper was introduced in Egypt around 4000 BC and was called papyrus. It was from about 200 BC that the Chinese started to put glued rice paper onto their walls, and around 105AD that they began to make paper from textile waste. Knowledge spread from the Chinese to the Middle East via prisoners in the eighth century. It took until the twelfth century for papermaking to reach Europe. English manufacturing methods became world famous, and in the eighteenth century wallpapers from London workshops were highly sought after. Initially, hand painted papers imitated architectural details or materials like marble and stucco, but eventually other patterns emerged. The 1920’s are known as the Golden Age of Wallpaper as some 400 million rolls were sold during that period. The industry was revolutionized after WW2 when plastic resins were added to make wallpapers stain resistant, washable, and more durable. Whilst the popularity of wallpaper has ebbed and flowed in the intervening years, there is now more variety than ever and a wide price range. The choice of wallpaper can affect the mood and style of a room and can influences the selection of furnishing. To get the best effect from any paper however, it is important to hang it correctly, so we have ‘pasted’ some great tips opposite…

Ten Top Wallpaper Tips 1. Make sure all your paper has the same lot number so that it matches. 2. Use a lining paper to prevent the top paper from creasing or stretching and help the paste to dry faster. 3. Apply a one-inch stripe of white paint along the top of the wall before papering over dark paint or wallpaper. It won’t be as noticeable if the wallpaper fails to align exactly at the top. 4. Use a special plumb bob to get the paper straight. 5. Your first strip should be about four inches longer than the height of the wall. Strips after that should be at least two inches longer top and bottom and may need to be more to ensure a pattern match. 6. Turn off the power before papering around switches and receptacles. Remove cover plates and paper over them. Then make a diagonal slit from opposite corners. Trim away the triangular flaps and replace the cover plate. 7. Double check newly hung strips for bubbles and seam matches. 8. Use a sponge to wipe excess adhesive and rinse the sponge often. 9. Use a sharp utility knife to trim paper 10. A special paste is needed to hang a border on top of wallpaper.

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Art

March Hares!

New Gallery in Devizes Joanna May has opened a beautiful new gallery in Devizes. Joanna's art will be complemented with her cards, beautiful wire sculpture by Rachel Ducker, ceramic and miniature hares from Pippa Hill, the ‘oh so collectible’, Loco Glassware and Amy Lancaster‘s hares made from garden implement’s and old farm machinery. All these gifts and works of art are so so cool and funky, you will just love them.

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Joanna's next event will focus on the conservation of the Hare and showcase her latest Hare paintings. The event is supported by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. For more information please email: joanna@joannamay.com

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Books

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At over 600 pages, this novel from the master of horror does not disappoint as the pages fly by. Gabe and Eve Caleigh have moved with their two daughters from their London home to the West Country to escape the memories of their five year old son who disappeared without trace from a playground a year ago. Their new home is Crickley Hall, a large house with a checkered past, but it has been empty for many years. It seems a bargain price. As they settle into the community they learn more about the village, and Crickley Hall. Tragedy occurred during the Great Flood of 1943, when the hall was being used to house orphans evacuated from London due to the Blitz. The children and their guardians all perished in the flood, and it would appear that the young victims are not content to remain quiet. Soon Eve starts seeing her missing son and, like an unstoppable wall of water, the horrors that lie lurking in Crickley Hall flood to the surface, and Gabe must fight to save his family as the truth of that night in 1943 emerges: a truth that it is worse than any nightmare.

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For most young readers, Darcey Bussell will be familiar through the BBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Strictly Come Dancing. What they may not be aware of is her career with the Royal Ballet, and she has poured this love and knowledge of ballet into her series of books for young ballet obsessed girls. The Magic Ballerina books follow the adventures of Delphie, a young girl who attends a ballet school. She is given a pair of red ballet shoes which turn out to be magical, and are able to whisk her away to the land of Enchantia where characters from famous ballets live. In this book Delphie has to help Cinderella. Something strange is happening and, as the clock chimes seven oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock, time jumps and she never gets to attend the ball. Along the way, Delphie also encounters a mysterious cloaked figure who tries to keep the Prince from finding Cinderella. Guaranteed to delight any budding ballerina, this book is exciting and full of little glimpses into the world of ballet and dancing. Reviews by Willow Coby

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World Book Day ‘There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.’ So said Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and in support of this philosophy, more than 100 countries worldwide will be commemorating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. This year marks the eighteenth anniversary of the event, which is designed to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading.

How exactly the occasion is celebrated is up to the individual school or library, with ideas and resources for activities available from the website – www.worldbookday.com, but regardless of the outcome, every child in participating schools will receive a book token that can be exchanged for a free book. There are ten specially selected titles on offer, with the option to use the token to receive a £1 discount on an alternative book if you prefer to choose your own. There are many benefits to encouraging a healthy attitude towards reading from an early age. The main one is that it exercises the brain. “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body,” stated Joseph Addison. It improves concentration, builds vocabulary, develops imagination, teaches about the wider world, is a great form of entertainment and helps relax and calm the body and mind. So, enlarge not only your child’s world but your own too, by discovering the joy of books!

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Index of Advertisers ANTIQUES/AUCTIONEERS Calne Antiques....................................... 19 Wessex Auction Rooms ......................... 84 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING/DESIGN Concept Drawing.................................... 41 Lacey Alexander..................................... 45 ART CLASSES Maggie’s Art Classes............................... 16 BOOK SHOPS Devizes Books........................................ 54 BOOK KEEPING/ACCOUNTING Calculations Book-keeping ................... 55 Ledgeability........................................... 55 On-Line Accounting .............................. 55 BOWLING North Wilts Bowls.................................. 34 BROADBAND Avonline Broadband ............................. 63 BUILDERS/BUILDING SUPPLIES All Home Improvements........................ 72 Buildbase ............................................. 73 Chalford Building Supplies..................... 71 AM Chivers Building............................... 72 Downland Construction......................... 72 Hillier Builders Ltd.................................. 75 Tim Lee Building.................................... 74 TW Masonry Builder............................... 72 Prior & Company Building...................... 72 Ron Welch Builder.................................. 74 CAR DEALERSHIP MRG Chippenham.................................... 1 CAR REPAIR/VEHICLE SERVICES/TAXI AM Autocare.......................................... 60 Cross-Country Tyres................................ 61 K.A.R. Travel (Taxi).................................. 61 Nicholls Repair Shop.............................. 61 Sawmills Garage.................................... 61 Sign-Age Graphics.................................. 61 CARE HOMES/RETIREMENT Greensleeves ........................................ 65 Celtic Care.............................................. 41 CARPENTER/JOINER Makepeace Carpentry............................ 74 Kevin Mead Carpenter and Joiner........... 74 CHURCHES Calne Evangelical Church ...................... 21 CLEANING/DOMESTIC SERVICES Catherine Croft Cleaning Servs ............. 43 Cleanstart.............................................. 75 IKlean Services ..................................... 21 Maxiclean Services ............................... 65 Ovenclean ............................................ 65 Ovengleamers ...................................... 65 COACH OPERATOR Barnes Coaches........................................ 2 COACHING Open Path - Ruth McGrady..................... 33 COMPUTER/IT/GRAPHICS/WEB Calne Computer Services ...................... 49 HL PC Systems........................................ 60 DANCE SCHOOLS/LESSONS Dancing Academy.................................. 30 82

DISCO Disco Mania .......................................... 49 DOORS/GARAGE DOORS Decor Garage Doors................................ 79 Diamond Doors...................................... 79 Mendes Doors........................................ 74 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES/REPAIRS Odd Jobs................................................ 77 Steves Appliances.................................. 80 Tony Parsons Appliance Engineer........... 80 E-CIGARETTES Puffin Hut.............................................. 15 EDUCATION/CHILDCARE Grace Tuition Centre .............................. 11 Little Acorns Childminding Group ......... 11 St Francis School.................................... 11 ELECTRICIANS/ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES CMH Electrical........................................ 76 Delta Electrical....................................... 76 Norman Nailor Electrical Contractor....... 76 Nick Pocock Electrical............................. 76 CJ Steel Electrical Services...................... 76 ESTATE AGENTS Atwell Martin ....................................... 51 Michael Antony........................................ 7 FITNESS / GYM The Gym................................................. 37 Stuart Dinwoodie................................... 33 FLOORING SERVICES BSB Flooring ......................................... 41 George Taylor Carpet Fitter ................... 41 IKlean Services ..................................... 21 Premier Flooring...................................... 5

Pamplemouse........................................ 39 Real Hair................................................ 31 Tangles................................................... 29 Woman to Woman................................. 31 HANDYMAN The Handyman - Wiltshire...................... 49 HEALTH/FOOT CARE Bowen & Emmett Techniques................. 37 Calne Acupuncture................................. 33 Calne Foot Care...................................... 38 CK Clinic................................................. 30 Foot Care at Home.................................. 37 Foot Health Care..................................... 33 McTimoney............................................ 38 HEATING OIL Watson Fuels ........................................ 45 HOME & INTERIORS Goldman Interiors ................................ 53 Real Paint Box........................................ 48 Sarah’s Soft Furnishings ........................ 21 HOME MAINTENANCE Cleanstart.............................................. 74 Odd Jobs................................................ 80 IRONING/LAUNDRY Ironing Fairy........................................... 43 Laundramagic........................................ 43 KITCHENS/BEDROOMS Dream Doors ......................................... 83 Tony Rogers Kitchens............................. 51 Kitchen Makeover ................................. 41 LEGAL SERVICES Awdry, Bailey & Douglas ......................... 9 Bevirs Solicitors .................................... 49

FLORISTS Shirley’s Florists .................................... 27

LOCKS & ALARMS Alan Key Locks ....................................... 77

FOOD & DRINK/HOTEL Allington Farm Shop.............................. 27 The Duke................................................ 24 Lansdowne Strand Hotel........................ 25

MOBILITY Mobility Store........................................ 17

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tony Warren ......................................... 21 FURNITURE Crockerton Furniture Centre Ltd ............. 45 GARDENING/FENCING/LANDSCAPING Colin Bush Garden Machinery................ 69 ES Earthmoving...................................... 75 Franks Plants.......................................... 68 Graham Fox............................................ 69 Ian Marsh............................................... 68 Jon Burton............................................. 67 Maxi Green............................................. 67 MH Tree Services.................................... 69 Mowfix................................................... 69 MR Fencing............................................ 69 Patrick Henson....................................... 69 Turners Landscapes................................ 67 Under The Ivy......................................... 68 Walsh Landscapes.................................. 69 HAIR/BEAUTY/NAILS High Street Barbers................................ 39 LA Barber............................................... 38 Mill Health & Beauty.............................. 38 Mobile Hairdresser................................. 37

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MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS Wiltshire Microlight Centre ................... 60 NEWSAGENT Centre News.......................................... 17 PAINTERS/DECORATORS/PLASTERERS ACM Decorating..................................... 77 Alan Clifford Painter & Decorator............ 77 AS Plastering.......................................... 77 C Blundell............................................... 43 PB Plastering.......................................... 77 Peter the Painter.................................... 77 PETS/DOGS/RIDING Calne Pet Supplies.................................. 59 Corton Kennels....................................... 56 Grittenham Grooming............................ 57 Happy at Home Petcare.......................... 57 Malthouse Equestrian............................ 56 Shirleys Pet Shop................................... 57 Ulti-Mutt Dog Grooming........................ 57 Wagging Tails......................................... 56

Aquarius Plumbing & Heating................ 79 Max Colbourne Oil & Gas........................ 79 DPS Plumbing & Heating....................... 78 F.S. Plumbing......................................... 78 Graham Gas & Plumbing Services.......... 79 H & G Sims Plumbing & Heating............. 79 Plumbing 4U.......................................... 78 RTC Plastering & Plumbing..................... 78 Skyline Heating...................................... 80 RETAIL SHOPS Bazaar Gifts & Cards .............................. 27 Calne Appliances .................................. 43 ROOFING/TILING/THATCHING A1 Roofing............................................. 74 David Beal Thatcher............................... 81 Daylan Gleed Roofing............................. 81 Marden Roofing..................................... 81 Marden Flat Roofing .............................. 75 White Horse Roofing.............................. 81 SEWING/CRAFT Curtains by Grace................................... 43 Sew & Craft............................................ 21 Stitches by Linda .................................. 49 STAIRLIFTS 1st Choice Stairlifts ............................... 15 Raise Lift Services..................................... 2 STOVES/HEATING Chivers Stove Centre................................. 5 SWIMMING LESSONS Swimming with Liz .............................. 34 TENNIS COACHING Calne Tennis Coaching............................ 34 TILING AFK Tiling............................................... 79 TV/SATELLITE Aerial Services ...................................... 49 Blake Satellites....................................... 43 Dowding & Son .................................... 49 VENUES/ATTRACTIONS Bowood.............................................13/34 Chippenham Rugby............................... 24 Drive-Tech Ltd........................................ 63 Roves Farm ........................................... 59 VETS Hale Veterinary Group............................ 54 WEBSITE DESIGN Kevin Sanders........................................ 62 WEDDINGS Calne Wedding Fair ............................... 23 Lucy Close Wedding Photographer......... 23 Premiere Wedding Photography............ 23 WINDOW CLEANERS Elmers Window Cleaning Servs. ............ 41 WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES PPS Conservatory Club........................... 19 Weatherguard Windows......................... 74

PEST CONTROL Wiltshire Pest Control ........................... 60 PLUMBING/HEATING/SUPPLIES ABC Plumbing........................................ 79 Active Plumbing Supplies...................... 78

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