Marlborough Town and Country

TOWN & COUNTRY

People

• Marion Gordon-Finlayson Ogbourne Maizey

Local News

• Art on a plate • Farewell to Alf

Features

• Exam survival for parents • Brexit and finance sector

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Farewell to Alf Many of you will have known Alf Johnson, Marlborough’s Town Crier for over 20 years, who died early in May. Much loved by the community in Marlborough and I am sure further afield, Alf was a fantastic example of someone who loved people and enjoyed giving back to the community. I interviewed him in 2008 not long after the magazine started; if you are interested I’ve published the interview on our website at www.marlboroughtownandcountry.co.uk – where you can read about him in his own words.

Our interviewee this month is another community stalwart – Marion Gordon-Finlayson puts on the annual outdoor play in Ogbourne Maizey, amongst other things she does to support her village and the wider community. Read all about her on page six.

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Marion Gordon-Finlayson Marion Gordon-Finlayson, along with her husband Ian, is responsible for Ogbourne Maizey’s annual outdoor play. The couple live in Ogbourne Maizey with their Labrador, Jumble.

Now retired, they have three grown up children and five grandchildren, with a sixth on the way.

Tell us about yourself I grew up in Nottinghamshire, which is where I met Ian. We married in the 70s when I was 23, people got married young in those days!

We lived in several places over the years including a stint in Paris (initially for two years, but ended up staying for over six). That was an experience – Ian worked for Price Waterhouse and I had work at the OECD. I learned to speak French, and overall we had a wonderful time. Our first child was born there, and we only came back to the UK because we wanted our children to grow up here. We lived near Reading for a good while, and moved to Ogbourne Maizey when Ian became Finance Director at Wadworth Brewery in 1994. Before I retired, I worked for SLCA, (a lettings agency) in Marlborough – I loved it there as you never knew who was going to come through the door, I got to meet all sorts of people, which was brilliant.

How did hosting an annual play in your garden come about?

After we did some work in our garden to put in steps and paths up to the higher level garden area it occurred to us that it looked like an amphitheatre. Later, we attended a Watermill Theatre production put on in Aldbourne Village Hall, and were struck by how sociable it was, much more so than going to the theatre.

We thought that perhaps we could have a play in our garden for charity, so we contacted Rural Arts Wiltshire, whose purpose is to bring the arts to rural villages, and they told us about Miracle Theatre.

How does it work?

In the first couple of years Rural Arts handled a lot of the admin, as they had the experience.

They paid the theatre company and took the risk. For that they retained 80% of the profits

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and we had 20% to donate to our chosen charity. Once we knew what we were doing and were fairly confident that we would get enough people for the audience, we took over the running of the whole event ourselves. The main reason for this was so we could give our charities a bigger donation, as that was our main objective.

You’ve stayed with Miracle Theatre every year?

Yes, they are a great theatre company, based in Cornwall. They tour the South West every year with a new play, and we have become one of their regular venues. We are the furthest away from their base, but they enjoy coming to us as we put them up in the house, and provide them with dinner and a hearty breakfast the next day. We like their productions which can be anything from Shakespeare to Chekhov; all are usually adapted by the director Bill Scott, who has a delicious sense of humour. This year’s play is “A Perfect World”, an original play by Bill, with music by Tom Adams. The plays are always enjoyable, but we think people come along as much for the experience as the play. We are in our 15th year, and we

Apart from raising the money for charity, I love seeing so many people having such a good time.

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Is it always in July? How is the weather usually?

Yes, July has worked well.

We have only had one year where the weather was bad, ironically the play that year was The Tempest.

We managed to round up enough gazebos for the audience, and the actors just carried on regardless.

Generally the weather has been kind, although as with any British outdoor event we do spend the week leading up to it obsessively consulting the weather forecast!

What do you enjoy most about putting on the play?

Apart from raising the money for charity, I love seeing so many people having such a good time. We open the gates at 6pm, so people can bring along picnics and chairs, before the play begins at 7.30. It really brings the community together, and we are very grateful to all the friends and neighbours that help make it such a great event.

Anything you don’t love?

We wish the garden would get itself ready! Also, I wish I could be a bit more relaxed about the weather, and whether we’ll raise as much money as the year before.

Experience should tell me it will all be fine, but I still get a bit nervous! Last year was a record year, and we raised nearly £2000.

How do you choose your charity each year?

We like to help a different

charity each time as there are so many that need funds. We tend to choose charities that resonate with us – so we have supported both national and local charities. Our son was in the armed forces for a while, so we have supported military charities in the past. There’s no real theme overall.

This year we have chosen Diabetes UK, as I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic.

Do you do other work for the community?

I like to keep busy. I used to be Church Warden, but I gave that up and am now on the PCC. I help out as a Link driver, (as does Ian), and I am Membership Secretary of The Merchant’s House Trust.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I’m quite an outdoors person, and enjoy walking the dog, swimming and cycling.

I also love skiing; unfortunately this year I had my first serious accident – I fell and broke my hip joint.

This resulted in having a hip replacement in a hospital in France; I have a nice new titanium one now. I was thankful I speak French – it made it much more bearable. All the doctors and nurses and hospital staff were wonderful. Hopefully, I’ll be able to ski again in the future – the grandchildren are just starting to learn and it is quite magical skiing with them.

As well as skiing we enjoy travelling – Ian refers to it

as SKIing (Spending the Kids’ Inheritance!) Our last big trip was to the USA, and we like to visit France on a regular basis, to make the most of speaking the language. I enjoy meeting and speaking to people in other countries, and we always try to pick up at least a few words of the language – it’s good to make the effort.

Watercolour painting is a pastime I enjoy – I go to a regular class in Milton Lilbourne with Jane Barne, and I am proud that one of my paintings is in the Open Exhibition at The White Horse Bookshop at the moment.

Despite the fact that I swore I would never play Bridge, Ian and I have taken it up.

We’re not too competitive about it, we’re purely social players!

What are you reading at the moment?

I’m not a big reader, I never have time except when I’m on holiday. A friend lent me a Winston Churchill biography to read whilst I recovered from my hip replacement, so I am working my way through that, and I’ve also been loaned a copy of Michelle Obama’s book which I hope to get onto next.

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Local News

Art on a plate Pop along to Sarsens Restaurant and Bar in Marlborough, and you can experience good food served up on a unique piece of art.

The plates used at the restaurant have all been made by local artist Jacqui Melhuish, of Wagon Yard Artists Studio. Being a fan of Jacqui’s work, I was fascinated to hear of this latest project and went along to find out all about it.

“There was a generous dose of serendipity at work with this project,” explained Jacqui, “I haven’t made plates for years, but had decided I’d like to make some for home. I made a couple of trial items and decided to put them in the gallery.

Next thing I know I had a phone call from Sarsens asking me if I would be interested in making some artisan plates for them.”

“They were so enthusiastic, and really sold me on the idea. Luckily, I had the time, as I wasn’t running my usual pottery classes this year (more serendipity!).”

Jacqui had never made items on a commercial scale before, and so liked the challenge, also enjoying the process of working with Sarsens to agree design and style of the items to be produced. In total, around 130 items were made across plates, bowls, ramekins and mini plates.

The design is rustic, with a stylish spatter pattern in cobalt – each one is different.

“It’s a very labour intensive process, with a number of steps: firstly I make the glaze, then roll out the clay and make the plates (each one has the edges pinched to make the rim, giving them the rustic style required); next the plates have to be stacked and dried for 3 weeks; once dry each has to be cleaned up and edges sanded; after that is the initial bisque firing; the next step is to glaze the plates, and fire to stoneware; then after this mix the cobalt and make the spatter pattern; finally, they all need to be rubbed with a smoothing stone and washed. Oh, and then packed up and delivered. There’s always a certain amount of jeopardy involved as problems can arise in the drying process and in the kiln. Luckily this went well.

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“It’s fair to say most people don’t realise how much goes into handmade crockery. I did it for the challenge and also because I love the idea of people seeing and using my work. The scale of the task was different to anything I’ve done before, and although it was repetitive, I enjoyed the process, finding it meditative at times. I was very pleased with the results.”

As were Sarsens. Nathan Woodley, partner at the eatery said “We are thrilled with the work Jacqui has done for us. Our ethos is about seasonal British food, sourced locally. We try to apply that to as much as possible in the restaurant, and it was great to find Jacqui. My partner Connor Thompson’s younger sister Kaia had attended her kids’ pottery class, and that’s how we happened to see the plate Jacqui had already made. Our food offering is small dishes designed for sharing so a bespoke design made lots of sense. We’ve had many comments from customers asking where the crockery is from, it’s been a great collaboration.”

Jacqui has been along to Sarsens to sample the food served up on her work. “It was fantastic to see how well the designs worked with the food and in the environment of the restaurant. The food was delicious too!”

Now all she needs to do is to finally get round to making those dinner plates for home!

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Siemens, British Aerospace and QinetiQ. His interests include history (he is a Marlborough History Society committee member and Trustee of The Merchant’s House) and he enjoys bridge, playing tennis and badminton and cheering on Leicester City FC! His chosen charities are Marlborough Scouts and the Jubilee Centre – both local and close to his heart.

Mr Mayor – it’s good to have you back.

On Monday, 13 May, the Town Hall played host to the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Mr David Scott, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Dr David Hemery, The Bishop of Ramsbury, the Mayor of Swindon, former Mayors and many more to witness Town Councillors officially elect, for the second time, the Town Mayor of Marlborough - Councillor Mervyn Hall. During the traditional Mayor Making ceremony he presented his Mayoress, Cath, his wife of more than 40 years, with her Mayoress’s badge. All a welcome touch of déjà vu!

Cllr Hall was previously Mayor in 2017/18 when he skilfully headed up a new council. He had a very full and productive mayoral year and following this he has served on various busy committees as well as continuing his demanding role as Chairman of the Steering Group, working towards the publication of the Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan.

Our 709th Mayor is originally from Leicester and has lived in Marlborough since 2003. He and Cath have three grown up sons and six grandchildren, all of whom live locally in Marlborough, Swindon and Highworth. Mervyn’s principal qualifications are Chartered Engineer with a degree in Electronic Engineering and a postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies. Though now retired, he has worked in a variety of posts for Philips, Mars,

Never forgotten.. .

Marlborough Town Council was very sad to hear of the passing of our former and immensely popular Town Crier, Alfie Johnson. Alfie was born in Kingsbury Street on 20 December 1930 and apart from his national service at Bulford and Plymouth, he spent his life in Marlborough where he was a regular and welcome visitor to the town’s primary schools, a volunteer at the Jubilee Centre, an actor with the Amateur Dramatic Society, sang with the Kennet Singers and even rang

bells at St Mary’s as well as being a hard working husband and father. He became Town Crier in 1994 and after many years of loyal service he handed over his bell to current Town Crier Mike Tupman in 2016 due to ill health.

In 2014, he was deservedly voted Marlborough’s Citizen of the Year. Alfie loved his town and he was certainly loved by Marlborough.

Our condolences go to his daughter Diane, his family and friends.

Annual Report 2018/19 The Town Council’s Annual Report is now posted on our website at www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk and copies are also available in the Town Council offices.

Comments and enquiries to the council are always welcome, you can contact us on:- Tel: 01672 512487 Email: enquiries@marlborough-tc.gov.uk Web: www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk

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Lifestyle

Exam survival guide May and June this year have morphed into a mixture of driving test, GCSE mocks and A levels – all relatively new territory in our house for parents and children alike.

As we muddle through, we learn from friends and relatives with older children that, yes, we will survive and yes, we may even still like each other by the time they finish.

In the meantime, however, it’s “tin hat time”.

I cautiously approach closed bedroom doors, not sure as to the response. Peeping round, I offer a cup of tea or just a chat or even a chance to help with revision. The reply, however, varies. Ambivalence, contempt, desperation, or sheer blind panic. I proffer the warm cup of tea with a helpful/hopeful “how’s it going?” knowing full well that my head could be bitten off any second. Only the tea softens the blow.

It would be easy for me to flare up to any less than positive response and enter into a full on barney, but where will that get us, after all?

Take it on the chin Fiona, they’ll be nice again soon, just go with it Fiona, it’s a rite of passage.

Crumbs, nobody warned me about this stage when I brought my little bundles of joy back from the hospital sweetly slumbering in a pastel blanket.

Sleep these days takes place in an airless pit with books and crockery strewn all over the floor, walls covered in mind maps and boxes of revision cards lying hither and thither. I’m not sure when windows were last opened in the revision pits or even curtains opened for that matter. Not really my ideal for effective study, but then again, what do I know?! After all, I couldn’t possibly have ever been a teenager.

Dragging the lesser spotted “revisers” from their pits is another challenge. They are generally a species of solitude, only being coerced from their pits by the promise of food. The dietary requirements of this species alter at exam time from beings that will generally partake, at their watering hole, to a balanced meal of meat and two veg, to beings that now crave bowl upon bowl of chocolate breakfast cereal, smoothies and ginger biscuits.

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The fully stocked fruit bowl, as colourful and appetising as it appears, remains neglected for the promise of the quick sugar fix lurking in the larder.

The house becomes a quiet place with periods of study morphing into the respite of the mobile phone and social media access. The “revisers” perch either on their beds or under a blanket on the sofa, silently communicating with their fellow species by sending pictures of themselves looking bored or making silly faces on SnapChat or following the lives of the rich and famous on Instagram.

The elders know not to approach the revisers at this time. Danger lies ahead. One misguided “how’s it going?” can be met with an “I’m on my 20 minute break, Ok?” and a look to kill.

The passage of time will change things and, as the elders accept that at this crucial period, they are there only to support, read revision cards, make tea, be a taxi or provide cereal or all of the above, then all will go well. The revisers soon morph again into teenagers and the normal cycle of life resumes, well, that is until results time… tin hats back on elders, it wont be for long!

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Vet’s Column

Canine reproductive health: the birds and the bees

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For most people, puppies are an instant source of happiness with their silly ways and their lovable puppy eyes. But there comes a time in every puppy’s life when he or she is going to stop being that cuddly, tiny ball of fur and start to mature.

Depending on their size and breed, dogs will reach sexual maturity at different times: for small breed dogs, this can happen at 6 months of age or even earlier, and for large breed dogs it usually happens a little later.

When bitches reach sexual maturity, hormones will start playing their role, and they will start coming into season, which can lead to unplanned pregnancies.

After every season or heat, which usually happens twice a year, there are hormonal changes that physically prepare them for pregnancy.

If the bitch is pregnant, these changes will ensure the pregnancy goes well. If she’s not, this hormonal cycle can sometimes cause physical and behavioural alterations that are not needed or wanted. This is known as a false or phantom pregnancy, and you can notice signs as if she were actually pregnant, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, nesting, nursing, a swollen belly and even secretion from the mammary glands.

Even though these signs will usually resolve on their own, a false pregnancy can be a cause of distress to the bitch. The only way to prevent it is by removing this hormonal influence, which can be achieved by spaying.

Spaying is a routine procedure where the ovaries and uterus are surgically removed.

This can be done either by an incision in the abdomen or through a less invasive procedure called laparoscopy, in which the uterus and ovaries are removed through a small hole.

This will not only put a stop to all the inconvenient hormonal alterations and physical

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signs of a false pregnancy, but it will also have many other advantages, such as: • Decreased risk of mammary cancer, • Reduced risk of life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra), • No unplanned and/or unwanted litters.

As you’re aware, unplanned litters can lead to a rise in the number of abandoned dogs. But to tackle this problem from all angles, we also need to consider the other side of the equation of making puppies – male dogs.

Neutering male dogs consists of the surgical removal of the testicles. As with spaying, this is a routine procedure that carries a low degree of risk for your dog.

It offers other health benefits for him as well, such as the reduced risk of prostate disease and reproductive cancers. It can also help increase your dog’s life span as he will be less likely to get into trouble from roaming and fighting.

Plus, it can help reduce the occurrence of some unwanted behaviours such as mounting and aggression.

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If you have dogs and are not planning on breeding them, you should consider getting them neutered. Neutering can have advantages for both your pet’s health, and all dogs in general by reducing the number of unplanned puppies born and consequently the number of dogs that end up living in shelters and cannot find a home.

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What’s On

What’s On June 2019 Aldbourne Band Pond Concert Date: Sunday 2 June, 6.30pm Venue: By the Pond, Aldbourne The first of Aldbourne Band’s Pond Concerts - the perfect way to while away a Summer Sunday evening. Attendance free, with a collection for the band.

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Donation to Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Full details on the National Garden Scheme website www.ngs.org.uk

Charity Car Boot Sale Date: Sunday 9 June, from 8am Venue: Marlborough Common All welcome, raising money for the Air Ambulance.

Carry on up the Tiber A Murder Mystery Date Saturday 15 June, 7pm Venue: Wilton Windmill

Eglantyne - the lady who saved the children Date: Friday 7 June, 7pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough

A murder mystery and hog roast. Tickets £29, Call 07769 977779, or email

Renowned New Zealand actress/writer Anne Chamberlain performs her one-woman show, “Eglantyne”, highlighting the amazing life and work of Eglantyne Jebb, Marlborough resident 100 years ago, and co-founder of the Save The Children Fund.

Tickets £10 from the White Horse Bookshop, or phone 01672851925.

ARK Members’ Dawn Chorus Led Bird Walk and Bird Ringing Date: Sat 15 June.

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Join River Keeper and ARK Committee Member Rob

Starr for an early morning walk along the banks of the Kennet and Dun to enjoy the birds and other wildlife present. There will be a bird ringing demonstration, so an opportunity to see birds up close and learn more about ringing. Full details on our website: www.riverkennet. org/events. You will need to book places in advance of the day with anna@riverkennet. org. Open to members only see website for details of how to join,

Marlborough Players present ‘Entertaining Angels’

by Richard Everett Date: Thurs 20 to Sat 22 June, 7.30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall ‘Entertaining Angels’ is a funny, warm and poignant play centred around Grace, the widow of a recently deceased vicar. Thought provoking, irreverent, amusing yet at times deeply profound, the story will resonate with many and will undoubtedly leave you with plenty to muse over long after the curtain falls. Tickets £10 from the White Horse

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Round The World Concert “with a Twist!”

Date: Saturday 22 June, 10.30am-12noon Venue: Froxfield Village Hall Music / Coffee and Cakes / Entertaining Quiz, Free entry -Retiring collection Contact Marilyn Mason 01672 512634

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Marlborough Folk Roots Presents Nancy Kerr and James Fagan Date: Monday 24 June, 8pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall, Wiltshire SN8 1JE A rare chance to see this superb husband and wife duo presenting material from their new live album of their favourite songs. Tickets £15 from 01672 512465, Sound Knowledge at Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, or online at www.marlboroughfolk-roots.co.uk

MantonFest Date: Saturday 29 June, 12pm – 11.30pm Venue: Manton Water Meadow, SN8 4HQ Popular family music festival for charity, now in its 9th year.

Mercury (leading Queen tribute act) and T Rextasy are the headline acts with several supporting bands.

Free car parking, toilets, licensed bar, hot and cold refreshments available. Tickets £25 in advance (Age 13 – 16 £10, 7-12 £5, under 7s free) available online or Sound Knowledge, Hughenden Yard, Marlborough. £30 on the day. www.mantonfest.co.uk

Annual Choral Evensong Date: Sunday 30 June, 6pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough The church’s Trust which runs St Peter’s holds its annual

choral evensong, at which the Bishop of Ramsbury will be our preacher, and the choir of St John’s Devizes will be singing.

Miracle Theatre Company presents - A Perfect World Date: Thursday 11 July, 7.30pm (gates open at 6pm for picnics) Venue: Maizey Lodge, Ogbourne Maizey near Marlborough SN8 1RY This summer, Miracle performs an original play by Bill Scott, with music by Tom Adams.

The annual performance at Ogbourne Maizey has become a fixture on the summer calendar. This special charity performance is raising money for Diabetes UK. Bar/WC/ Coffee & Sweetie bar Tickets: Adults £14 Children (under 16) £7 Family £40 (2A 2C)

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Community Information These pages detail useful local numbers and community groups. If you have a group or society you would like featured here please telephone 01793 791104 or email aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk

Local Societies and Groups Air Cadets (2293 Marlborough Squadron) Marlborough Air cadets welcome all young people aged 13-18 who are interested in Aviation and Adventure: Parade nights Tues and Fri 1900-2130 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ 2293MarlboroughAirCadets Email 2293@aircadets.org 01672 516811 Bedwyn Health Walks Join us for our friendly, free Tuesday morning walks, setting off at 10.30am from Great Bedwyn Village Hall.

Guided walks for up to an hour around the lovely local area. Contact Scheme Coordinator Jude Buckell for more info or to book a walk 07444 642 309 or email bedwynhealthwalks@gmail.com.

Dance Classes in Marlborough Ballroom and Latin American dance classes, and for those with no partner Dancersize sessions.

Please contact Amanda on 07882-882030 or email learntodance@mac.com for more info Depression Alliance The Marlborough and District SELF-HELP GROUP meets the first Tuesday of every month. If you’ve got depression, or know someone who might benefit from being part of our group, please get in touch.

Call 0845 123 23 20 for location details.

Stained Glass Lessons.

Wed.& Thurs morning 9.30-11.30.

Mon.Tues.& Wed evening 7-9. Suitable for all, learn stained glass or kiln-formed glass.

Held at; Ogbourne St. George.

Contact jeannette 07977 053363 or jet@jeannettetherrien.com Girl Guides Meet Tuesdays during term times at Manton Village Hall 1st Marlborough Rainbows, 4.45-5.45pm, Contact fryrachel@yahoo.co.uk 1st Marlborough Guides, 6-7.30pm Contact firstmarlboroughguides@gmail.com Jubilee Centre Day Centre (Mon, Tues and Fri) and Drop-in Centre (Wed and Thurs - Lunch served 12.30pm £8.00) for over sixties. For more information phone Anne Hancock 01672 513087 Kennet Accordion Orchestra Meets on Monday night from 7.30pm, in Froxfield and has a wide playing base of players from Swindon through Marlborough to Newbury and encourage accordion players of all standards to join and enjoy a varied selection of music from pop through to classics.

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The current Southern Area Champions and established throughout the region for its diverse repertoire.

Contact Nigel Pasby A.B.C.A.(t.d.) L.B.C.A. on 07894032757 or email nigelpasby@gmail.com For more information go to www.kennetaccordionorchestra.com Kennet Badminton Club We are a friendly club fielding six teams in the Swindon and District Badminton League. We have accredited coaches, a competitive player base and a friendly social aspect. Club nights are held on Mondays from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm throughout the winter at St. John’s Academy, Marlborough. New members are welcome.

For more information please visit www.kennetbc.co.uk or contact Kennet Badminton Club Secretary on 01672 515526 Kennet Community Transport KTC runs a minibus with tail lift for people for whom normal transport is impractical. Contact the driver on 07850 356572 or Alexander Kirk Wilson on 01672 513861 Kennet Valley Driving Group RDA carriage driving for adults (16+) with physical disabilities. New volunteers and participants welcome. Sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Rockley. For more info call the Secretary, Maggie Lewis, on 0846 241 5396 or email kennetvalleydrivinggroup@gmail.com Kennet Valley National Trust Association Monthly meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects, summer outings to interesting places and social events. For more information please call Ann King (Chair) on 01380 727130 or Rhona Wilkinson (Membership Secretary) 01380 726433 Learn To Play Bridge Lessons for Absolute Beginners & Improvers Friendly club sessions also available Marlborough Area, No Partner needed Friendly relaxed atmosphere Please contact Andy Hill for further details and availability 01380 724725 Marlborough Accordion Orchestra Rehearsals on Monday in Wesley Hall Marlborough.

Training Orchestra 6.30p.m. / Main Orchestra 7.30 p.m.

New and experienced players of all ages welcome.

M.D. David Watson. Contact 01672 512634 Marlborough and District Link Scheme Marlborough Link is a charity dedicated to assisting the disadvantaged members of our community, whether because of age, physical or mental disability, poverty or absence of public transport.If you need us, or if you would like to help please telephone 01672 288007.

Marlborough Brandt Group MBG is best known for its 30 year link with and support for the Muslim community of Gunjur in The Gambia, West Africa. If you are interested in becoming a friend, volunteering or visiting Gunjur for an extraordinary experience please contact us 01672861116, or info@mbg.org or visit www.mbg.org Marlborough Choral Society Rehearses on Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm in Christchurch, New Rd, Marlborough. New members welcome, for more information Tel 01793 812175.

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Community Information Marlborough Concert Orchestra Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evening at Christ Church, New Road, Marlborough, 7.30 pm Anyone wishing to join is invited to make contact with the orchestra through the website www.mco.org.uk Marlborough Gardening Association Welcomes anyone with an interest in gardening.

Meetings or visits most months throughout the year.

For more information call Tricia Hayllar on 01672 512435, www.marlbga.org.uk.

Marlborough & District Farming Club Meets every third Thursday of the month, September through to June, with a Ploughman’s Supper and a varied programme of interest to members. Meetings in Oare Village Hall 7.30 pm and four times in the winter at All Cannings. Open to anyone interested in country life Secretary Diane Strong 01672 563371 email dianemstrong@aol.com.

Marlborough and District Concert Club Marlborough and District Concert Club was founded in 1980 in order to take advantage of some of the many first-class professional musical events available within coach distance of Marlborough. We arrange visits to concerts in Basingstoke, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Southampton and Reading and occasionally London and Birmingham. We normally go to 11 concerts each year: orchestral, chamber music, recitals and opera.

For more information call Tom Massey, 01672 516610.

Marlborough and District Dyslexia Association The MDDA is a small, independent charity which has for the last 22 years supported local schools, hundreds of dyslexics and their families. Helpline 07729452143, website www.marlboroughdistrictdyslexia.org Marlborough and District Rotary Club Rotary is an International Organisation of professional and business people who meet every week for fellowship and service. Meetings every Monday evening at Marlborough Golf Club. For more information visit www.marlboroughrotary.org.uk Marlborough Big Band Rehearsals on Fridays 7pm to 9pm at Mildenhall Village Hall. We play a wide range of popular, swing and jazz music and have members aged 16 to 80+. New members of all ages welcome. For more information contact David on 07500 635870 or email: david@baker30.co.uk Marlborough Bowls Club Tel: 07747 833436 Secretary Mrs A. Watts 01672 511335 Outdoor season April - October.

New members always welcome, coaching and advice available Monthly networking breakfasts, see www.chambernews.biz for more info.

Marlborough & District Lions Lions serve the local community by organising events to raise funds for local and national deserving causes.

If you would like to join or need support please ring John Edmunds 01672 512650 or Karen Hilditch 01672 513282 Marlborough Floral Club.

Please come and join us....we meet at 2pm the first Thursday of each month at Mildenhall Village Hall.

Guest demonstrators, and the arrangements are raffled at the end of the meeting. For more info please call Mary Throup - 01672 861279.

Marlborough Freemasons Meet once a month in the Masonic Hall in Oxford Street. Far from the myth of being a “secret” organisation, members are openly proud of their membership, and of the work that the Lodge does to support local organisations and charities. More details from Secretary Steve Aubertin on 01672 513316 or e-mail him 1533@pglwilts.org.uk Marlborough History Society Founded in 2001 the Society celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2011. Meetings are held at St. Peter’s at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of most months.

New members are always welcome. For more information call 01672 519338. Web site: www.marlboroughhistorysociety.co.uk Marlborough Macular and Low Vision Support Group This group meets on the last Thursday of each month in the White Hart – formerly Conservative Club- 116 High Street, Marlborough, from 3pm till 5pm. All aspects of financial and personal support are discussed, and also social activities take place. Open to anyone with sight problems and their family/carers. Details from Gordon 01672 514925 Marlborough Penguins Amateur Swimming Club.

Swimming teaching/training for ages 5years to Masters.

Tues/Thurs/Sun at Marlborough Leisure Centre. Please contact Alan Crook 01672 512757 for details.

Marlborough Police Station Enquiry Office is now only open Tues 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 1315), Weds 0900 - 1230 and Thurs 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 - 1315). Please call in to check if your lost property has been handed in, as well as report crime, traffic collisions, produce driving documents, and much more.

Marlborough Tennis Club Marlborough Tennis has 6 new courts and floodlights.

We are based at Port Hill, Marlborough SN8 1DU. (Entrance via Marlborough Golf Club) Everyone is very welcome to join us for social & league play, cardio-tennis, coaching etc. Contact Barbara Jones 516635 Marlborough WI Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Wesley Hall, Oxford St from 7.30-9.30.

New members very welcome. For further details call Vicky Sullivan on 01672 513232 Mildenhall Gardening Club - New, very informal and friendly group, currently meeting at the Horsehoe in Mildenhall on the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7.30pm. For more information contact Milly on 07876 230 540 or millycarmichael@hotmail.com Pewsey Tennis Club A friendly club with first class facilities and coaching groups for all ages and abilities. Private coaching available. For more info please see our website https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/pewseytc or contact Martin Wright Head Coach 07855 887 568

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Community Information Phoenix Brass Band Rehearsals twice weekly in Froxfield. Training Band on Saturday mornings. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. Contact Musical Director David Watson 01672 841315

of up to GBP10,000. For information on applying for a grant or on becoming a volunteer at the Friends’ Shop at Savernake Hospital, visit the Friends’ website at www.friendsofsavernake.org or contact the Friends’ Chairman, Janet Louth, on 01672 513868.

Pottery Lessons Adults:Mon.7-9pm, or Thurs.7-9pm Children’s: Wed. 3.45-5.15. Beginners and more experienced welcome. At Wagon Yard Artists, off London Rd, Marlb. Contact Jacqui 07773 271572 or jacqui.melhuish@btinternet.com

The Merchant’s House This historic 17th century silk-merchant’s house at 132 High Street is being refurbished by a charitable trust. Regular lectures and concerts are held and there are opportunities for local people to work as volunteers or house guides. The House and garden are open to visitors from 1st of April to the end of October on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am-3pm and by appointment at other times.

Become a ‘Friend’ and enjoy enhanced membership benefits. For more information contact Sophie Costard 01672 511491 Web site: www.themerchantshouse.co.uk

Sarsen Songmen A small male voice choir rehearsing in Aldbourne (1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays 7.30 pm), wide repertoire including Barbershop, occasional performances in the local area. New members welcome: contact MichaelReynolds on 01672-511199.

Savernake Badminton Club Savernake Badminton Club is a small friendly club that is long established and affiliated to Badminton England. We meet on Tuesday evenings between 7.00 and 9.00pm at the Sports Hall at St John’s School, Granham Hill, Marlborough. For further details telephone Roy Turner on 01672 810208 or Barbara Jones on 01672 516635 School of Tae Kwon Do (P.U.M.A.) Classes are held at Marlborough Leisure Centre on Tuesday evening (7 - 8 pm), and Friday evening (6 -7 pm), and are suitable for all ages from 7 years upward.

Please phone John or Carol on 01793 850410 / 07799 566805 for further information.

Scottish Country Dancing Manton Village Hall - Wednesday evenings Beginner session followed by more experienced dancers.Contact Jennifer Parker 01672 515151 St Peter’s Church Marlborough A redundant church now managed by a Trust, featuring a Coffee Shop and a Craft Shop.

The church is open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except Saturdays when it opens at 9 am, and on Sundays from March to December 11 am - 4pm The church is available for hire for exhibitions, meetings, lectures and concerts. For bookings please contact David Du Croz on 01672511725 or email at du.croz@btinternet.com T’ai Chi at Burbage Tai Chi exercises are designed to maintain and improve physical balance and flexibility and to promote mental wellbeing. Our friendly club is held at Burbage Village Hall, 68-70 Eastcourt Road SN8 3AJ. Doors open from 10am for a 10.15-11.15 session. We welcome women and men of all abilities, including beginners. Sessions cost £3 per person and are held on most Thursdays. For further details contact Louise Gordon on 01672 810421 or email taicburbage@gmail.com The Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community – A local charity helping people with health-related issues both at Savernake Hospital and in the Marlborough Community Area by providing grants

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Transition Marlborough aims to inspire and motivate people to work together, and support each other, in reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, building a stronger sense of community and so increasing our communities’ resilience. This will strengthen the local economy to create livelihoods for local people and provide a greater level of wellbeing for all. Our Hub group meets on the second Thursday of the month, usually at the Green Dragon, at 7:30pm. Do join us. For more information, contact Alexandra on 07771 347 379 email secretary@transitionmarlborough.org, www.transitionmarlborough.org University of the Third Age U3A provides learning and leisure opportunities in the Marlborough Area for those who are retired or semi-retired. For information on interest groups and membership please visit www.u3ainkennet.org.uk or email membershipsec@u3ainkennet.org.uk or call the Membership Secretary, Nick Swan, on 01672 519331.

Watercolour Painting Classes Classes on Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm and Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm With professional artist Colin Palmer at his studio in central Marlborough. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Call Colin on 07835 039 812 or colin@colinpalmer-illustration.co.uk for more details.

Vinyasa Yoga Flow Class Marlborough college gym, dance studio Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm Please contact Sarah on 07747 861113 for further information or www.whitemountainyoga.co.uk Yoga classes for all abilities.

Enjoyable Yoga classes in and around the Marlborough area. Please contact Lizzy Hawnt on 01672 841553, 07821 396 430 or e-mail hawnted.house@btinternet.com Yoga for Men Tuesday evenings 7.30pm -9.15pm for all abilities including beginners at Minal Village Hall, Mildenhall Please contact Jonathan Heath on 01672 513738 e.mail: jonathan@samtosha.co.uk

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Community Information Aldbourne Village Green A voluntary organisation managing a community orchard and running a twice yearly market for local bakers, makers and growers on the Green. New volunteers and traders welcome. For details contact Lesley on 01672 540180

Parents & Toddlers

Chilton Chicks Toddler Group Join us for a variety of crafts, toys, snacks, a cuppa and a chat. New faces are always welcome.

Mondays 9.30-11.30am in the Chilton Foliat Village Hall (Next to the Wheatsheaf pub). Adults £1, Toddlers £1 & under 6 months are free. Call Liz on 01488 684526 for further details.

Creepy Crawlers meet Fridays 10 – 11.30am at the Scout Hut, Marlborough Tel: 01672 811495 Great Bedwyn Playgroup Ofsted Outstanding Playgroup for 2 to five year olds, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time. Toddler group for 0 - 5 years olds, every Wednesday during term-time. Sessions include crafts, snack, story and music time, and outside play area.

Great Bedwyn Village Hall, Frog Lane, Great Bedwyn, near Marlborough SN8 3PB Tel. 01672 870 179 or visit www.greatbedwynplaygroup.org.uk Home-Start Calling all volunteer parents....Could you help make a difference for young families? Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support during those early years when children are young. Your experience as a parent can help others. For more details contact Home-Start Kennet 01672 569457

Marlborough and District NCT We have an active group in Marlborough, with courses, events and ‘Bumps and Babes’ cafes. The cafes are an opportunity to meet other parents, grandparents and parents-to-be for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact nctmarlborough@yahoo.co.uk or go to www.nct.org.uk/branches/marlborough.

Ramsbury Parent and Toddlers meets Wednesdays 10 – 12 in the Memorial Hall Tel: 01672 520961 St Mary’s Under Fives We provide preschool education for children between two and a half and five in a building on the site of Marlborough St Mary’s Primary School. We are a “Good” Ofsted setting and also Bristol Standards Accredited. Sessions run in school term times and we are open 9am-3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-1pm on Friday. For more information please email stmarysunderfives@gmail.com or ring 07593928949 Sunflowers at Grafton is a Nursery & Pre school for children aged 0-5 situated in beautiful East Grafton. Open from 8am-6pm, 51 weeks each year, morning & afternoon sessions are available. Sunflowers is community run on a not-for-profit basis. For more information see www.sunflowers-grafton.co.uk or call 01672 810478

Doctors

Ramsbury Surgery Tel:01672 520366 The Marlborough Surgery Tel: 01672 512187 Wiltshire Out of Hours Service Tel: 0300 111 5717

Junipers Creative and sensory play for babies to preschoolers.

01672 890829, wwwjuniperscreativeplay.com

Leisure

Little Dabchicks Parent and Under 4’s group, meets Thursday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 Term time.In the Aldbourne Methodist Hall, Lottage Road Zoe - 01672 540439

Local Government

Little Dragons Pre School Ogbourne St George Village Hall All children aged 2 - 5 years welcome at our well established pre-school held in a quiet village setting in Ogbourne St George. It is a warm, friendly environment where we are open Monday to Friday for mornings 9.05am to 12.05pm or 1.05pm (if staying for lunch) and all day Wednesdays until 3.05pm. For more information email linda@littledragons.org or call 07855 026083. Alternatively do look at our website at www.littledragons.org.

Manton Preschool.

Based in the heart of the beautiful village of Manton our well-established friendly Preschool provides exemplary education for 2-5 year olds. We are a “Good” Ofsted setting providing Rising Fives sessions as well as healthy snacks, crafts, singing, story time,

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French, outdoor play and much more. For more details, please ring 01672 516675.

Herongate Leisure 01488 682000 Marlborough Leisure Centre 01672 513161 Marlborough Town Council 01672 512487. See www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk for full details of council meetings Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100

Schools

Marlborough St Mary’s Tel: 01672 513101 Ogbourne St. George & St. Andrew C of E Controlled Primary School Tel: 01672 841318 St Michael’s CE Aided School, Back Lane, Tel: 01672 540434 Ramsbury Primary School Back Lane, Tel: 01672 520244 Preshute Primary School Tel: 01672 512754 St John’s School and Community College Tel: 01672 516156 Stepping Stones Pre-Prep School Tel: 01488 681 067

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Finance

Brexit and the Financial Sector In the past few weeks and months, the team at Chilvester have been asked about the impact of Brexit more times than we can count.

It’s true that Brexit has become more complex the longer it has gone on, and with the Prime Minister getting yet another extension on the Brexit process, it’s starting to feel like the saga will never end. So it’s no surprise that a lot of people have asked what the impact of Brexit will be on the financial sector, and what they should be doing with their investments and pensions to prepare. While nothing is set in stone, we have a few thoughts on the matter.

The Immediate Impacts Since the referendum in 2016, Britain’s financial services have been thrown into a state of disarray. The immediate aftermath of the vote was bleak. Between the stock markets plunging, the value of sterling suffering and consumer confidence taking a big hit, it’s no surprise that the general public worried about the state of the financial industry. The financial sector went into panic mode seemingly overnight, and it caused a lot of concern for the long-term health of the industry. After all, the financial sector contributes 12% to the UK’s GDP, generates over 2 million jobs and is responsible for 50% of the UK’s $3.1 bn trade surplus in services, making it the country’s biggest export industry. Fortunately, since that initial dip, the markets have recovered, helping to wave off concerns of immediate doom for the British economy.

Long Term Effects There is a limit to how much we can predict the future when it comes to the financial sector in general, and Brexit specifically. With no hard plans in place, there is very little data to go on.

But there are three areas that might see some long-term effects from the uncertainty and eventual outcome of Brexit.

Regulatory: The regulatory picture surrounding Brexit is complicated, long and hasn’t been fully recognised yet. The main issue is that a lot of our financial laws come either from the EU, or from global regulators who hold the UK to a higher standard than EU rules currently do. This means that Brexit could pose a thorny long-term legislative challenge, with over 40 years of regulation not formally enshrined in UK law.

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Economic: Over time, competing European financial centres may renew attempts to attract key Euro related activities and infrastructure, using the argument that these are better conducted from within the Eurozone under EU supervision. The UK may find it harder to resist such attacks after losing the protection of the European Court of Justice. This means we might see a slowdown in EU talent that currently comes to work in the UK, particularly in financial services.

Cross-Border Trade: One of the largest identifiable risks to the sector is the potential loss of passporting rights for firms based in the UK, looking to sell services into the EU. Firms could adopt the Swiss Banking model by operating through subsidiaries without passporting rights. Many firms already have distribution or servicing hubs within the EU, such as Luxembourg or Dublin. These take advantage of local knowledge and expertise, or deal with indirect obstacles to trade within the single market for services, such as tax.

So what do we know?

Unfortunately, the answer to that is a very firm ‘no idea’. No financial advisor has the power to predict the future, so any suggestions of what will happen to the investment markets over the next few weeks and months are mostly guesswork.

What we can do is assure our customers that, whatever happens in investment markets next week, next month or next year, we already have a clear plan toward meeting their objectives for the future. This means there’s absolutely no need to make kneejerk decisions or reactions. If you have any questions, concerns or just want to talk through your options, we’re always happy to help. Just get in touch with the team today to book your free consultation.

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