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No55 June/July 2017

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elcome to the sunshine! It’s beautifully hot whilst we put this edition to bed. The sunshine is a glimmer of hope following incidents of Manchester. We join the rest of the country and unite in our support to all the families involved. We extend thanks to all the emergency services and those who helped, and will continue to do so, over the coming months. This gives anyone a reason to be thankful. Our local elections saw a radical change to the make-up of the town council where IDEAL’ Bradford, the new Independent Group, secured 10 out of the 12 seats, leaving just 2 for the Liberal Democrats. We welcome David Garwood, our new Mayor and are encouraged by his positive plans. There are, of course more elections to follow. If you are looking for something summery to do with the family, then our What’s On and Highlight section will give you some inspiration. A good one not to miss is the Sculpture Garden 24-26 July. Get yourself into the woods for creative workshops for grownups in Bath, try Bowls or Qi Gong, plus many more. A Local Life got up close with Martin Clunes, OBE, as he officially opened Julia’s House Children’s Hospice in Devizes on 6th May. The centre is purpose built to provide care and support to children and their families with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. In Food & Drink, we have veg inspiration, barbeque heaven and celebration of Venison so there really is something to suit all tastes. In our next edition, in keeping with support of all things independent, we have a 'Shambles' special feature. This will celebrate the history and the street that it is today. Also not forgetting everything BoA – we are really looking forward to the BoA Arts festival in September. So, grab something cold and enjoy the weather! We look forward to seeing you next issue. Camilla Editor

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WHAT’S ON

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Sunday 4 June Quoins Organic Vineyard Open Day Little Ashley, BoA BA15 2PW Noon till 5pm quoinsvineyard.co.uk

Thursday 8 June Othello The Sensory Garden, Trowbridge Town Hall BA14 8EQ 6pm A bold, bright and brilliant explosion of a performance, giving you a feast for all your senses. 01225 774306 trowbridgearts.com

Friday 9 June Silver, Gold, Jewellery, Watches, Coins Wessex Auction Rooms 10am 01249 720888 wessexauctionrooms.co.uk All You Need is The Beatles! Melksham Assembly Hall 7.30pm Fifty years since the release of The Beatles’ seminal Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP. This fab show sees the album performed in its entirety and also features many of The Beatles’ greatest hits… £12.50–£15 / 01225 709887

Little Farmer's Fiesta

Dame Nature, the Magnificent Bearded Lady Pound Arts 7.30pm Dame Nature is a bearded lady who has been looking after her facial furniture for as long as she can remember. Join her on a journey of self-discovery. A play for audiences who don’t like to judge a woman by her beard. 01249 701628 poundarts.org.uk

Saturday 10 June The Magic of Motown The Forum, Bath 7pm Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremelytalented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more. £28.60 / 0844 888 9991

Sat/Sun 10-11 June Wiltshire Steam & Vintage Rally Rainscombe Park, Oare, nr Pewsey SN8 4HZ 9am-5pm £10/ £8 children free with adult. wapg.co.uk

Who's Afraid of the Big Band Wolf?

Sunday 11 June Winsley Bowls Club Open Day At the Clubhouse, next to the “Seven Stars” All welcome! Come down and give the game a try. 11 am to 5pm 01225 722526 Barry Whitehead Bath Symphony Orchestra Wiltshire Music Centre 3pm A concert of music inspired by dance for the whole family, featuring works by Grieg, Borodin and Arturo Marquez. wiltshiremusic.org.uk

Thursday, 15 June Julia’s House Open Day 11am to 3pm A charity dedicated to supporting children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions living in Dorset and Wiltshire. The majority of these children are unlikely to live into adulthood. 01980 677105 Wiltshire@juliashouse.org.

Friday 16 June Lebanese Dinner Neston Farm Kitchen 7 pm Demo & Dancing with Wafaa nestonfarmshop.co.uk

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Antiques, Furniture & Collectables Wessex Auction Rooms 10am 01249 720888 wessexauctionrooms.co.uk Con Brio Summer Concert St Nicholas Church, Winsley 7.45pm A mixed voice choir based in BoA followed by refreshments in the hall. Donation in support of Wessex Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Warminster conbriovoices.org.uk

Sat/Sun 17-18 June The Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show A361 Trowbridge to Devizes Road, Semington,Trowbridge 10am-4pm Classic cars, vintage motorcycles, tractors, traction engines, fairground rides. To support The Children’s Hospice South West. £5 children under 14 free with adult. See highlight 01225 754374 wessexsec.org

Saturday 17 June

Made in Bradford on Avon Mid Year Fair St Margaret's Hall, BOA 10.00 am - 3.00 pm madeinbradfordonavon@gmail.com

Sunday 18 June Who's Afraid of the Big Band Wolf? Wiltshire Music Centre 3pm In a special Fathers' Day concert, GBH big band perform well-loved classics and new arrangements based on Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. wiltshiremusic.org.uk

Friday 23 June Toys Wessex Auction Rooms 10am 01249 720888 wessexauctionrooms.co.uk

Sun 25 June - Sun 2 July The Sculpture Garden 2017 Lynchetts, BA15 1AD 11am - 6.30pm (closed Mon). Opening night 24 June. See p9. boaartsfestival.com £3

Taste of Corsham The Martingate Centre, Corsham 10am-4pm Artisan stalls selling food and drink from the area as well as talks, masterclasses and entertainment. Free 01249 702130

Sunday 25 June

The Roy Orbison Story Frome Memorial Theatre 7.30pm Tribute singer Barry Steele & 5 piece band singing hits by the Big O plus a special tribute to the time Roy spent with The Traveling Wilburys & Bono. £20 01623 633133

Thursday 29th June

A Walk to Remember. 12-mile sponsored canal walk from BoA to Devizes in aid of Wiltshire charity Alzheimer’s Support. Shorter walk options of 7 and 4 miles. £10 entrance for over 14s, free for children, to include walk T-shirt and medal. alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk

Dorothy House Bubble Rush 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Last year raised over £50,000 for Dorothy House Hospice Care and this year it’s going to be bigger and better! dorothyhouse.org.uk A Talk by Keith Stuart, Author of ‘A Boy Made of Blocks’ 7.30pm Books will be available for purchase and signing on the night £3 More info and to book your place: BoA Library 01225 863280

Saturday 1 July Antiques, Furniture & Collectables Wessex Auction Rooms 10am 01249 720888 wessexauctionrooms.co.uk Little Farmer's Fiesta Neston farm Shop & Kitchen 10am. Family day, including meet the animals, tractor rides, forest school and much more! nestonfarmshop.co.uk No55 June/July 2017

Saturday 8 July According to Arthur… Paddle Boat Theatre Company Pound Arts SN13 9HX 2pm Meet Arthur – an odd old man who lives all alone in his attic. But now, Arthur needs your help! Without it Arthur’s life suddenly feels empty. Age guidance 3+ 01249 701628 poundarts.org.uk Family Fun Day Trowbridge Park 10am to 4pm In aid of Alzheimer’s Support. Live music, over 40 stalls, sideshows and children’s entertainment.. Free 01225 776481

Thursday 20 July The ELO Experience Bristol Hippodrome 7:30 This tribute band recreates 'Mr Blue Sky' et al, probably with a more stable line-up than the real ELO. £25 0844 847 2325

Friday 21 July Vinyl, Film, Music, Football, Sport, Stamps Wessex Auction Rooms 10am 01249 720888 wessexauctionrooms.co.uk Cool Britannia – A Ride Through The Swinging Sixties Trowbridge Town Hall BA14 8EQ 7.30pm Join us to relive it all, as we swing you through the sounds of the Sixties. 01225 774306 trowbridgearts.com

Saturday 29 July Antiques, Furniture & Collectables Wessex Auction Rooms 10am 01249 720888 www.wessexauctionrooms.co.uk

Sunday 30 July That'll Be the Day Bristol Hippodrome 7.30pm Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. £27.40–£29.40 0844 847 2325 7

WHAT’S ON

REGULAR WEEKLY / MONTHLY EVENTS MONDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

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Computer Club 2-4pm BoA Library Drop in for FREE advice rj.aylward@btinternet.com

Bradford Choral Society 7.30-9.30pm - United Church Hall 01225 862965 boachoral.org.uk

All Stars Netball Club St. Laurence School 11.30-12.30pm See Tues

Jazz Factory Wiltshire Music Centre 7.30-9.30pm Weekly workshops 01225 865787 jazzfactory.co.uk

Bradford Bridge Club See Mon Bearcubs singalong Bearfield church schoolroom 10.00-10.45 term time only. For pre-school children and parents.

BoA Lifesaving Club 5pm-Swimming Pool 5 yrs to adults £3 boalsc.org.uk

Avon Stitchers United Church Hall 2-4pm 1st and 3rd Mons. £2 avonstitchers@gmail.com BoA Bridge Club The Swan Hotel, BoA 7-10pm. 01225 865669 BoA Rotary Club Meeting Leigh Park Hotel 7.00 for 7.30pm Meeting with food, speakers, charity activities. 01225 865633 mgf30@tesco.net Singing for the Brain Wiltshire Music Centre Alzheimer’s Support (term time only) 01225 776481 alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk Climate Friendly Meeting 7.30pm Quaker Meeting House FREE Whiteheads Lane, BoA climatefriendlybradfordonavon.co.uk 3rd Monday

TUESDAYS Con Brio Mixed Voice Choir United Church Hall 8pm-10pm conbriovoices.org.uk All in Harmony Choir Wiltshire Music Centre 7.30-9.30pm singingwithattitude.com West Wiltshire Amnesty Group Quaker Meeting House 7.30pm 01225 863562 jillbenedictross@gmail.com 3rd Tues of month. All Stars Netball Club St. Laurence School 6-7pm 11-13 years old. 07812 211949 allstarssportsacademy.com

THURSDAYS Market Day 9am-1pm Library Car Park Weekly Farmers Market Westbury Gardens 9am-1pm 3rd Thursday monthly. Holt Morris Men Mount Pleasant Centre 8pm holtmorris.co.uk Rhyme Time 10.30-11am Library Activity for babies & toddlers. FREE 01225 863280 BoA & District Flower Club Holt Village Hall 7.30 01225 868535 1st Thur of month

FRIDAYS Bath Old Time Dancers 7.30-10pm Bath Community Academy 2nd Fri of month 01225 335740 batholdtimedancers.co.uk BoA Recorded Music Society 7.30-9.30pm WMC Last Fri of month Robin Benton 01225 425665 lynne.benton@blueyonder.co.uk Cellar Bar Live Music 8.30pm The Swan Hotel, BoA FREE 01225 868686 theswanbradford.co.uk Little Fishes Toddler Group BOA Youth Centre 10:00–11:30am Every Fri (term time only) £2 per family 07467 068718

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Cellar Bar Live Music 8.30pm The Swan Hotel, BoA. FREE 01225 868686 theswanbradford.co.uk

SUNDAYS Farmers Market Lamb Yard 10.30am-2.30pm Last Sun monthly. BoA Walkers Westbury Gardens 9.30am. walkbradfordonavon.org BOA Arts Association Talk 7.30pm Upper Masonic Hall £4 Church Street, BoA 01225 862670 1st Sunday

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7 July

FORTHCOMING SALES

June 15th Guitar sale June 16th Musical instrument sale June 28th, 29th & 30th Three day antique, jewellery, silver and decorative art sale July 27th Vintage and general sale Leafield Way, Corsham SN13 9SW

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WHAT'S ON/COMMUNITY Bradford on Avon Sports Club is applying for the grant of a Premises Licence for, Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon BA15 1EX. The Licence, if granted, is to enable the following activities to take place: • Sale of alcohol between the hours of 11.00 and 23.00 Monday - Sunday. • Recorded Music Any person wishing to make representations in relation to this application may do so by writing to Wiltshire Council, Licensing Section, Public Health & Protection, Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 1ER between 9.00am and 4.30pm (Monday - Friday, excluding Bank Holidays) Representation may be made up to 28 days from the date of this Notice. A Copy of the application for the grant of the above licence is kept by Wiltshire Council, Licensing Section, Public Health & Protection, Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 1ER.

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Stonar’s holiday club, open to all aged 2-11 8.30-5.30pm

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Highlight: Events, Courses & Things To Do Treat yourself to a day out of the ordinary Connecting people, woodlands & creativity 'we do it in the woods' offers art, craft and other creative workshops for grownups in the beautiful ancient woodland setting of Pipley Wood near Lansdown in Bath. Workshops are held on Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-4pm and cost £60.

JUNE Sat 17 Ceramics: play with clay, make an imprinted bowl or dish Sun 18 Mosaics: decorative hearts Sat 24 Experimental mark making: with moss, twigs, leaves

We use a spacious marquee as our base (handy in the rain!) and have access to toilets. Delicious food, homemade cakes and cookies, teas and coffees all supplied.

Sun 25 Creative nature writing: learn to see with a writer’s eye

For detailed workshop information and booking see dates below, for details visit www.wedoitinthewoods.co.uk or email tara@wedoitinthewoods.co.uk

JULY Sat 29 Jewellery making: beautiful bracelets Sun 30 Creative writing

Sat/Sun 17-18 June The Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show A361 Trowbridge to Devizes Road, Semington, Trowbridge 10am-4pm Classic cars, vintage motorcycles, tractors, traction engines, stationary engines driving a variety of vintage machinery. Old Trades, Living history, model boats, stalls, craft marquee, children’s fairground rides. To support The Children’s Hospice South West (charity No. 1003314). £5 Adults, children under 14 free if accompanied by adult. 01225 754374 wessexsec.org Saturday 24 June, 11.00am to 2.00pm Cooking Demo at Knees Home and Electrical Spitfire Retail Park, Trowbridge Join Knees Home and Electrical to discover why Miele appliances are so popular. Knees will be holding one of their regular cooking demonstrations with one of Miele’s expert Home Economists. They will be cooking a range of delicious recipes using some of Miele’s most popular appliances, including built in ovens and induction hobs. Check knees.co.uk/events for details.

Medical Qi Gong Classes

Jeremy Colledge Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm 1st Class FREE Friends Meeting House, 1 Whiteheads Ln, BoA BA15 1JU Also in Bath Dojo see website 07808 738 520 chi-gung.co.uk Saturday 17 June A Walk to Remember 12-mile sponsored canal walk from BoA to Devizes in aid of Wiltshire charity Alzheimer’s Support. Shorter walk options of 7 and 4 miles. £10 entrance for over 14s, free for children, to include walk T-shirt and medal. alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk

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COMMUNITY

Rare Guitars from Mark Haydn Griffiths

oming up for sale on June 15th is a Collection of guitars and related items by Mark Haydn Griffiths. Mark Haydn Griffiths was born and educated in Northampton, England. At school, his only real interests were sports and music. His father encouraged him and bought him his first guitar and it soon replaced sport as the most important thing in his life. He left school at fifteen after being offered a job teaching guitar to young students at the Northampton Guitar Studios. Listening to many different guitarists, such as Lonnie Mack, Hank Garland, Chet Atkins, Johnny Smith and Hank Marvin, Mark’s musical tastes and influences grew ever wider. Most evenings and weekends were taken up playing with hometown groups, until the offer came to join Harsh Reality, a blues/rock group signed to Phillips records. They made one album (‘Heaven & Hell’) that disappeared without trace. The producer of that album (Fritz

Mark, live with the Shadows

Fryer) recommended Mark on to other artists and through those connections, he was asked to join Matthew’s Southern Comfort on lead guitar. Their MCA recording of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’ became a world-wide hit reaching number one in the U.K. In 1972, on Mark’s first ever U.S. tour, he got hooked by the groundbreaking album ‘What’s Going On’ by Marvin Gaye. The bass parts, by the late, great James Jamerson, inspired him to take up the bass virtually overnight. This move to bass, almost eclipsed his guitar playing for the majority of his career. Mainly known as a bassist, he has now rediscovered his love for the guitar and now splits his playing time between the two instruments.

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Since those early days, some of the artists Mark has recorded and toured with include ... Al Stewart, The Everly Brothers, Sonny Curtis, Duane Eddy, David Essex, Mark Knopfler, Tom Hall, Bonnie Tyler, Mike Berry, Billy Connolly, Deniece Williams, Jeff Lynne, Neil Innes, The Rutles, John Verity, The Ginger Pigs, Dobie Gray, Willy Russell, Bill Perry, Gallagher & Lyle, Nina Hagen, Dennis Loccoriere, Iain Matthews, Peter Frampton, 3 Boxes, Plainsong, Any Trouble and Sir Cliff Richard. Mark has been The Shadows and guitar legend Hank Marvin’s regular bassist, for many years. We are delighted to offer for sale Mark’s personal guitars and related items, many of which he used as tools of his trade.

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scratching their nose! But there is a quiet revolution taking place in Wiltshire as Wessex Auction Rooms, co-owned by Bradford on Avon resident Tim Weeks, are quickly changing this opinion.

The Only Way Is Wessex A modern approach to antiques is dispelling the myth of the ‘stuffy saleroom’…

t is often said that ‘everyone loves an auction’. However so many of us have never experienced the thrill of auction in person. Why is this? Auction houses are often thought of as being unapproachable and intimidating environments where people are scared to move their hands in the fear that they accidentally bid on a £10,000 vase while

Tim says “We do things differently at Wessex because we like dealing with people. We have a young yet experienced team of auctioneers and valuers who want to make a difference and want to change the industry for the better. There is a new order taking place in antiques and I think here at Wessex Auction Rooms we are perfectly placed to take full advantage of this and offer our customers - both sellers and buyers alike, a service not offered anywhere else.” Tim has grown up in the industry and has seen the need for the auction world to modernise its approach first hand. He goes on to add “I am a traditionalist, make no mistake, but you have to evolve

and move with the times and the auction world has been left behind for 10 or 20 years now. That’s where Wessex Auction Rooms come in. The antiques world is, in my opinion, the most exciting, vibrant and interesting industry in which one can work or be involved in. You never know what you will see when you visit someone’s house, or whenever someone walks into the saleroom. This needs to be communicated to the world and we are going to be the ones that do it.” So whether you are an experienced auction goer or looking to make your first steps into the auction world, a trip to Wessex Auction Rooms should be on the cards. Westbrook Farm, Draycot Cerne Chippenham SN15 5LH wessexauctionrooms.co.uk 01249 720888

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Winsley Bowls Club Open Day A fun introduction to the game of Bowls Complimentary teas, coffees, biscuits • Bar • Parking available courtesy of Dorothy House • All welcome! The accent will be on a casual session with some fun events to introduce you to the sport. So come along anytime during the day when the Members look forward to welcoming you all and sharing their enthusiasm for this wonderful game which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. All equipment will be provided but please bring flatsoled shoes to wear on the Green. Sunday 11th June 2017 11.00am to 5.00pm, at The Clubhouse Winsley – BA15 2LU Contact: Club President Barry Whitehead 01225 722526

IGNITE YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE

re you the sort of person who hasn’t picked up a paint brush since school? As a ‘cave dweller’, this is not my normal night out, however I was amazed at what I found! The Paint Republic at The Boathouse, Bradford on Avon, welcomed me on a nostalgic evening. Starting with a few drinks to relax, before meeting

professional artist Lindsey Burgess. Lindsey was inspirational; she will ignite the artistic side in anyone, even if you think you have none. I’d definitely recommend this relaxed class, to go alone or with a friend for a night out with a difference.

NATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION: First Prize: £500 Second Prize: £150 Third Prize: £100 Plus seven Highly Commended and a local prize for entrants in the BA15 postcode area See website for details or email dawn@dawngorman.co.uk

Flights of Fancy – Bradford on Avon Arts Festival 2nd-17th September 2017

Judge: Carrie Etter Closing date: 30th July 2017 We are proud to announce our partner charity this year is Wiltshire Wildlife Trust: www.wiltshirewildlife.org

This year we have a great selection of events and activities including comedy, music, exhibitions, talks, poetry, lantern making for the now-famous procession and end of summer party.

Next events: 6 June 7-9pm – The Boathouse, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1UD & 19th July 7-9pm – Hall & Woodhouse, Bath, BA1 2JW www.thepaintrepublic.com

Photo: Philip Shone

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! SMALL & BEAUTIFUL CD Art exhibition 2nd - 3rd Sept in the West Barn. See website for details or email alex@geoprize.com Don’t forget the BoAAF Sculpture Garden set in the beautiful gardens at “Lynchetts”, 15 Woolley St., Bradford on Avon. Opening Sat 24th June 6-9.30pm Exhibition: Sun 25th June - Sun 2nd July, 11.00am-6.30pm (Closed Monday, open until 9pm Fri 30th June.) More information and tickets online: www.BoAartsfestival.com

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Let the Soapbox Battle commence! Dorothy House launches Amy Williams Derby

orothy House Hospice Care launches a Soapbox Derby charity event, held on 9th July starting at 11am, in Victoria Park, Bath, with the support of Olympic Gold Medallist, Amy Williams.

Raising funds for the Hospice, the local business community is challenged to join the ‘Soapbox Battle’ by signing up a team or sponsoring an obstacle on the course. Competitors can bring friends and families along to watch. A fun ‘Time Trial’ will be available on the day for £3 p/p in a specially designed cart by Lansdown Mazda, similar to Top Gear's “reasonably priced family saloon”. Amy Williams, Gold Medallist in the 2010 Winter Olympics said: “I love supporting Dorothy House Hospice. I’m used to a push-start on my skeleton sled but it’s a bit different being pushed on wheels! It’ll be a great day next to the iconic Royal Crescent.” There will be prizes for the best team in fancy dress, most spectacular cornering and most entertaining run, alongside trophies for the winning teams. Children’s activities include a ‘Test Drive’ area for kids and a bouncy castle and there will be a range of food and drink stalls available. The Soapbox Derby is a time trial for non-power assisted carts run over a grassy, inclined course. A three-person team with one person driving and two pushing. To enter costs £300 p/team of three people, entry closes on 30th June. Children aged 7yrs+ can participate as drivers if pushed by a responsible adult. All teams must be registered and their carts inspected for safety on arrival. Visit www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/events/soapbox-derby-2017, email phillippa.watson@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk or call Phillippa Watson on 07814 920331.

Ground Breaking – Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s New Airbase that £1.25 million is needed to complete the building and equipping of the new airbase.

ER Majesty’s LordLieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton, and The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Lady Marland, joined Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Charity Ambassadors and supporters on 28th April 2017 to celebrate the start of construction work on the charity’s new airbase at Semington, near Melksham and to cut the first turf. The exciting milestone coincides with the charity’s Airbase Appeal raising over £251,000, meaning

Mrs Troughton said: “I was delighted to be part of the next phase in the Wiltshire Air Ambulance charity’s history. Wiltshire Air Ambulance has been saving lives for 27 years and this wonderful custom-built airbase will enable the charity to continue its vital work. “Its central location means the helicopter can reach all parts of the county in 11 minutes. The charity still needs to raise further funds to finish the project. My grateful thanks go to those who have generously contributed so far.”

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Construction of the new airbase is expected to take 45 weeks, completing Spring 2018. Now that the building work is underway, it’s more important than ever to raise the remaining funds for this lifesaving service. To get involved see the website wiltshireairbaseappeal.co.uk, call the Charity Team on 01380 739453 or email hello@wiltshireairambulance.co.uk.

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Freshford Pre-school collects prestigious Healthy Early Years award!

reshford Pre-school are thrilled to be awarded the prestigious Department of Health Healthy Early Years Certificate at an awards ceremony in Bath. The Department of Health Audit Team were impressed with the healthy activities offered at the pre-school, including changes to the morning snack routine.

Children help in the preparation of food for their group snack time, using safety knives to chop. Independence is encouraged and the interactions between children have heightened. Free flow play is now uninterrupted, all of which promotes a positive, socially rich environment. Debbie Giles, Pre-school Manager said “At Freshford Pre-School we pride ourselves on our ethos of supporting healthy behaviours and creating healthy environments for the children to explore and discover. When we heard about the DPH awards, it seemed like the most natural thing to work towards!”

Bradford on Avon's first dog grooming salon, shop and café

he Doghouse will open on July 1 with a transformation of Kingston Mills underway. There will be a specialist dog grooming area and a while-you-wait shop and café alongside. Dog owners can relax with a coffee as they wait for their pets to be pampered. The adjoining café will sell fresh coffee as well as cakes and ice cream, including special ice

cream for dogs to enjoy once they have been groomed. Mrs Warren, from South Wraxall, said: “We are relocating, relaunching and rebranding to morph into a new business and we're very excited. “Fetch has become a wellestablished shop in the town over the past nine years with customers coming from as far as Swindon, hopefully our success will continue into the new venture." As well as significantly expanding the premises, the development will also create new jobs, with three new members of staff joining the company. The Doghouse Lamb Yard BoA BA15 1FG 01225 864767

A proud moment for Debbie and the staff team, not only to attend the awards evening to formally receive the certificate, but also to represent the Early Years Sector and talk about their healthy changes. Freshford Pre-school is now on the road to achieving the Healthy Outcomes Award. This sees the children enjoy gardening and families engaging in physical activities together. All of the initiatives have been welcomed by everyone in the Pre-school community. For more information visit freshfordpreschool.co.uk.

YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL The recent local elections saw a radical change to the town council, where IDEAL Bradford, the new Independent Group, secured 10 out of the 12 seats. Leaving just 2 for the liberal democrats. To represent the needs and interests of its residents, proposals were put forward to improve the Town Council’s structure at the initial meeting. The main focus is to ensure its sustainability into the future. David Garwood, a member of the Independent Group, was sworn in as Mayor for the year ahead. Mr Garwood has over 20 years' experience in business and has big plans to boost the local economy. He has directed a nongovernmental organisation (NGO) and runs a successful business management consultancy. So why not get involved and be part of future town plans. www.idealbradford.org bradfordonavontowncouncil.gov.uk

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Martin Clunes A Local Life got up close with Martin Clunes, OBE, as he officially opened Julia’s House Children’s Hospice in Devizes

What’s your favourite health tip?

What’s happening TV wise for you next? I am just filming the next series of Doc Martin. Some great story lines coming up and yes, I am my usual grumpy self before you ask…

How do you relax and unwind?

Eat less, move more for good health – use it or loose it, that’s my motto. Eat well, find something you love to do out in the fresh air, go see what’s out there, it’s the best tonic around.

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artin Clunes, well known for his TV appearances in Men Behaving Badly and more recently the grumpy village doctor in Doc Martin, which is set in the beautiful Cornwall village of Port Isaac.

I immerse myself in my Dorset farm, we’ve just had 170 lambs born, which keeps me very busy. It’s a way of unwinding from a busy schedule to get out in the fresh air and be with my family.

Do you ‘do’ social media? No. Not at all! There are a few facebook accounts claiming to be me, but they aren’t. I like to just live and not have to tell the world about it.

If anyone had told me 15 years ago that I would have my own farm, and be driving a cart pulled by two Clydesdales, I would have laughed in their face. I just didn’t see it coming. Ronnie and Bruce, our two Clydesdale shire horses, are like two loveable but uncontrollable teenagers firmly rooted in our family. We bring them to the Buckham Fair each year for those who’d like to meet them.

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Why Julia’s House? Around 15 years ago I was on holiday and met a couple who said this was their first family holiday in 24 years! They had a disabled son and had no support as a family, they had other children to consider too, and found it tremendously hard to get away or do everyday things that we all take for granted. Around the same time I received a letter from CEO Martin Edwards of Julia’s House Charity asking to discuss the Dorset Julia’s House Project. This family I met on holiday were in the forefront of my mind. So I said yes, lets do this ... and became a Patron. The rest is history!

Martin was honoured as Patron of Julia’s House Children’s Hospice to open their Devises sites, on 6th May 2017. A £2m state of the art purpose built centre to provide valuable support to those families who have children from 0-18yrs with a life threatening or life limiting condition. The centre provides support to not just the child concerned, but the whole family, they run respite care and day support in their state of the

art centre as well as providing home-care, for mums, dads, siblings and even grandparents. If you would like to know how you can help do your bit, Julia’s House would be delighted to hear from you. They are always looking for volunteers who can help out with a smile!

Which is your favourite room in the centre? I think it has to be the garden, there’s no place they can’t go. The flowers and sensory plants, all carefully chosen to provide the best sensory experience to the wheelchair trampoline, everything has been thought of to keep life as normal as possible.

Julia’s House Open Day Thursday 15 June – 11am to 3pm A charity dedicated to supporting children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions living in Dorset and Wiltshire. The majority of these children are unlikely to live into adulthood. To book in for a tour please call 01980 677105 or email wiltshire@juliashouse.org.

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SOFA SOPHISTICATION It sometimes seems you can't move for sofa advertisements these days, and if you are thinking of getting a new sofa the amount of choice out there can be somewhat overwhelming. Even if you have an idea of the style you would like, you still need to decide which fabric or leather and seat cushions to have. If quality is a priority, and after all this is a purchase that will be central to your living space and something you will enjoy for years to come, the family run business Gascoigne Designs make some of the best

upholstered furniture currently available. If you haven't come across them before, Gascoigne Savannah Sofa Designs is a privately owned family business in Nottingham which aims to design and produce some of the world's best upholstered furniture. Each piece of furniture is meticulously hand crafted, using only the highest quality materials. The collections are available in a wide choice of fabrics which make it easier to mix and match pieces, and to add extra cushions or arm covers.

If this all sounds rather interesting you can try out a Gascoigne sofa for yourself at TR Hayes in Bath. TR Hayes is situated at the top of Walcot Street and has a wide selection of big name brands, including several from Gascoigne, which are upholstered in some truly luxurious fabrics. 01225 465 757 trhayes.co.uk

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Discover Miele Appliances with Knees Home and Electrical Knees Home and Electrical will be holding one of their regular cooking demonstrations on Saturday, 24th June featuring their new range of Miele kitchen appliances. Knees, an independent family business with a reputation for exceptional customer service, has started selling Miele in response to increased customer demand. Knees’ Sales Director Ian Vidler says, “There’s no doubt about it, Miele makes fantastic products and has been a leading brand in top quality kitchen appliances for many years. The brand justifiably wins award after award for best appliances. Extensive testing, innovative technology and rigorous quality control mean that their products are built to last.

Having owned a Miele product, many people will never go back to anything else.” The demonstration, from 11.00am to 2.00pm on 24 June, will be at Knees Home and Electrical at Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge. One of Miele’s expert Home Economists will be cooking a range of delicious recipes using some of its most popular appliances, including built in ovens and induction hobs.

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Quality English Bespoke Kitchen Furniture

elbourn Furniture Ltd design, supply and install quality English bespoke kitchen furniture. The company is run by husband and wife team, Mark and Tessa Welbourn, who offer many years of experience in the industry. Mark has a Building and Engineering background as well as previously being Head of Installations at two of the top brands for many years. Welbourn Furniture typically design and supply factory sprayed shaker style cabinets either in-frame or with lay-on doors. These designs can also be supplied in various natural timbers. The cabinets are built to order and are therefore bespoke and designed to fit your requirements.

Mark and Tessa use their home as a showroom which keeps the overheads to a minimum and allows very competitive and realistic pricing. A vast range of granite and quartz worktops can be supplied at extremely competitive prices too.

essential project management skills. This in turn ensures a smooth operation from start to finish. Welbourn Furniture Ltd can be contacted via their website at www.welbournfurnitureltd.co.uk

Visiting Mark and Tessa to view their kitchen and appreciate their passion and understanding of their client’s requirements is highly recommended. Mark’s building background has proved to be invaluable and allows him to freely work directly with client’s architects and builders providing

CHOOSE YOUR FIREPLACE THIS SUMMER TO BEAT THE AUTUMN RUSH

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For more information on fireplaces and stoves please contact Pinckney Green Fireplaces on 01179 372 555 or visit www.pinckneygreen.co.uk.

What’s your style? – Consider your home’s age and if your interior style reflects that period or has a contemporary feel. Also decide which material you prefer, fireplaces are usually made of stone, marble or wood. Bespoke or Made-to-Measure?– Natural stone fireplaces can

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Turmeric and ginger are antiinf lammatory and good for digestion, as is coconut oil. Organic coconut oil is available to order alongside our veg boxes; it’s great for stir-fries and curries, or for roasting veg.

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Spring Green and Coconut Dal A colourful and healthy meal

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1 tbsp coconut oil

Melt the coconut oil in a large pan. Add the onion and fry on a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn up the heat a little and add the garlic, ginger, chilli, mustard seeds and turmeric. Stir for about 1 minute, until you hear the mustard seeds start to pop. Stir the coconut milk in the can then pour into the pan with the lentils and ground coriander and cumin. Fill the coconut milk can half full with water and add that too. Bring up to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the greens, stirring in small handfuls at a time, then cook for a further 5–10 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the greens wilted. Keep an eye on the liquid and add more water if needed. Season the dal with salt, stir in the fresh coriander and add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice to taste. Serve the dal sprinkled with toasted coconut and a few extra coriander leaves.

1 onion, finely sliced 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped, grated or crushed 4cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 red chilli, finely sliced 1 tsp black mustard seeds ¼ tsp ground turmeric 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk 100g yellow mung dal lentils, rinsed in a sieve 1 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground 1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground 200g spring or summer greens, tough ribs removed, leaves finely shredded Handful of coriander leaves A squeeze of lime or lemon juice Toasted coconut chips or toasted desiccated coconut, to garnish Salt

VARIATIONS •• Use red lentils if you can’t find yellow mung dal lentils. •• Use cabbage, spinach or chard instead of the greens. •• Add a ‘tarka’, a spicy oil, to sprinkle on the top of the dal before serving for an extra kick of spice and chilli: gently heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a small pan then add 1 teaspoon each of black mustard seeds and cumin seeds, 1 finely sliced large garlic clove and a good pinch of chilli flakes and fry, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until the mustard seeds are popping. Recipe courtesy of www.riverford.co.uk/recipes

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Together you’ll turn a brimming box of veg, fresh from the Riverford farm, into an inspirational organic feast. You’ll get stuck in, learning lots of essential skills – e.g. the best way to slice greens and segment citrus, and how to make sure your onions never catch in the pan.

Veg inspiration in Bradford-on-Avon

ored of your broccoli, need a new recipe for your rhubarb? Local vegbox home delivery provider, Vicki Mowat from Riverford Bath, will be running a hands-on cooking class in Bradford on Avon on 29 June.

Your first veg box is included in the price of the class, to be delivered the following week. When it arrives, you’ll be ready to dive in and try out all your new tricks and recipe ideas, starting what we hope will be a whole new life of veg boxes.

Riverford cookbook, and home delivery of your first medium-sized veg box containing 8 varieties of seasonal veg worth £15. Thursday 29th June at Bradford-on-Avon Youth and Community Centre (next to Fitzmaurice Primary), 7-9pm. Find out more and book your tickets at www.riverford.co.uk/masterveg or call Vicki on 01225 437438.

It’s very relaxed – class sizes are small, so there’s lots of opportunity for questions and individual guidance, and to chat about what veg box will suit you. After the class, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal over a glass of organic wine or beer. Places cost £40, including a two-hour class, meal with drinks, No55 June/July 2017

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Pan Fried Venison with a Hunters Pie on a Bed of Savoy Cabbage and Bacon Ingredients 1x 8oz Venison loin (trimmed) 2 cloves of garlic, juniper berries & 100ml red wine (for the marinade) 200g savoy cabbage (blanched) 50g streaky bacon (cut into strips) Add the venison to the marinade of red wine, garlic and juniper berries, cover and chill in the fridge for 3 hours Method Take the venison out of the marinade. Pat dry and Pan fry the Venison loin until evenly brown to seal the meat. Then cook in the oven for 8 minutes until medium rare Pan fry the bacon slices until brown, but not burnt, add savoy cabbage and mix together. Add in a knob of butter to finish and season with salt and pepper.

HUNTERS PIE 150g Venison leg cubed 150g sliced mushrooms 60g chopped onions 30g chopped garlics 4 tablespoons chopped parsley 60ml dry red wine 30ml red wine vinegar

200ml beef stock 20g olive oil 200g mashed potato 50g grated cheese Method Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Sear the Venison cubes until they are brown. Once they are brown remove them from the pan and put to one side. Add the garlic, onions & mushrooms until golden brown.

Pan fry the loin of venison then pop in the oven for five minutes, take out of the oven and rest for 10 minutes, the meat should be pink. The hunters pie should be in the oven for 15 minutes until the hat is bubbling on top. Remove from the oven. Place the Savoy cabbage and bacon at the base of the bottom of the plate, and the hunters pie at the top, slice the venison and place on top of the Savoy cabbage, and serve.

Add the red wine vinegar and reduce if by half. Then add the red wine and reduce by half. Add the beef stock to the reduction. Add venison cubes, parsley, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat from medium to low and cover the until the venison in tender (2 hours) When cooked, add to a small ramekin and top with mashed potato and grated cheese and finish in the oven for 10 minutes. To assemble the dish Sweat the streaky bacon in a hot pan, try not to add colour to it, add the Savoy cabbage, add a little a splash of stock or white wine and a knob of butter and reduce.

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Green Eggs and Ham ...well not just baked ham actually! The Sunday roast, the Christmas turkey, the bbq pulled pork, the paella, the smoked beef brisket, the flame grilled steaks, the stone-baked pizza. You name it, you can probably cook it on the Big Green Egg. If you’re into your cooking you will have probably seen the green eggs all over your TV screen in recent weeks with them being a favourite of the pros in Masterchef and Great British Menu. Well you can also try them for yourself at Hartley Farm Shop. In essence the Big Green Egg is a ceramic, charcoal fired oven and grill in one (it’s not just a barbecue!) and it lends itself perfectly to roasting, baking, smoking and grilling. Being built with high-grade ceramic it has incredible insulation which means you burn less fuel than normal barbecues and you

can cook for longer (we’ve cooked for over 16 hours in one go with no refuelling!). The natural lumpwood charcoal acts as a delicious, but subtle smokey seasoning for not just meat but for vegetables, stews, chilli con carne, pizzas and even bread. You can also add wood chips & chunks of your choice for that extra smokey kick. It’s the perfect partner for any alfresco chef enthusiast. For your own demonstration give the team at Hartley Farm Shop a call on 01225 864948 or drop them a line at hello@hartley-farm.co.uk. The eggs are lit most weekends and there are a few dishes from their new kitchen menu straight from the Big Green Egg so you can try for yourself!

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Carter & Harding – “Quality eye care, honestly priced”

arter and Harding Opticians have been trading for over 60 years. They provide professional and affordable eye care without compromise. They have recently moved from Market Street to their new premises, 9 The Shambles, Bradford on Avon. Carter & Harding know just how precious your vision is, so Lee Kerton, Partner and Dispensing Optician, and Anne Davies, Partner and Optometrist, provide a friendly service to meet your personal needs. They offer half hour appointments as standard– making sure no one feels rushed. With summer

Carter & Harding hold a wide selection of frame styles including designer brands to suit all tastes and ages. From £59 per pair or 2 pairs for £89 they are surprisingly competitive too. They also stock a great range of children’s styles plus those available on the NHS voucher scheme. Carter & Harding spend time with you to come to a decision and offer advice based on your tastes, prescription and lifestyle. They offer a price match guarantee when purchasing new spectacles show the offer below to receive a reflection free coating worth £50! *

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LEGAL FEATURE

What happens if someone is unable to sign their Will? James Trescothick-Martin looks at the options available if someone is physically unable to sign a Will.

ometimes a Testator is unable to sign a Will for physical reasons. Although relatively uncommon it happens more often that you might think. However, it should be stressed that this is no bar to making a Will. As with so many areas of probate law, the rules regarding such situations originate from the Wills Act 1837, and case law dating back in some cases to the 19th Century. This Act states that:No will shall be valid unless— (a) it is in writing, and signed by the testator, or by some other person in his presence and by his direction; and (b) it appears that the testator intended by his signature to give effect to the will; and

(c) the signature is made or acknowledged by the testator in the presence of two or more witnesses present at the same time; and (d) each witness either— (i) attests and signs the will; or (i) acknowledges his signature, in the presence of the testator (but not necessarily in the presence of any other witness), but no form of attestation shall be necessary. Over the years best practice has been that, although not being strictly required, any Will not signed by the Testator but at their direction should include an attestation clause to reflect this fact. In fact the Law Society of England and Wales publishes specific guidance to solicitors on this area. The person signing the Will on someone else’s

behalf must do so in the Testator’s presence and obviously at their express direction. Also, just as if the Testator were signing, the two required witnesses must also be present when the Testator confirms that the signature on the Will was made at his direction. In addition the word ‘signature’ has been interpreted widely to include a simple mark or part of the Testator’s name, the testator’s initials (Goods of Savoy [1851] 15 Jur 1042) or their thumb print (Re Finn [1935] 52 TLR 153). There have even been cases approving a seal (Re Emerson [1882] 9 L.R.I.r. 443). If you or someone you know needs assistance in executing their Will, then instructing a qualified solicitor with extensive experience and training in this area can mean the difference between a Will being accepted for probate, or rejected.

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re aged 55 or over, why not consider a move to Avonpark Village and free up more time for yourself? Choose from pre-owned private properties and enjoy a more carefree lifestyle where the focus is on independent, active living and getting the very most from retirement. Sample it for yourself with our Try before you Buy stays. For more details on this and other aspects of this unique proposition, contact our sales team today. Prices from ÂŁ135,000* *Other charges apply and leases are subject to an assignment fee. Please ask for details.

Avonpark Village, Winsley Hill, Limpley Stoke, near Bath, Wiltshire BA2 7FF. Call 01372 383950 or visit www.avonparkvillage.co.uk

No55 June/July 2017

31 5036AVON A Local Life