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Merry Christmas to all our readers!

Issue 92 . December 2015 People Annabel Czyba Merchants House

Features Christmas planning Local News

News Marlborough Town Council

What’s On In and around Marlborough

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Editor’s Letter It’s Christmas time…

Are you in the love it or hate it camp? Or are you like me, love some things, hate others. My dislike is mostly reserved for timings – I couldn’t believe that M&S had all their Christmas decorations up in the October half term, and Christmas ads were already on the TV October is not Christmas!!!! Even Christmas TV ads in early November are annoying – including the John Lewis one (not sure I get that one this year?).

However, I’m quite happy to see Christmas lights and decorations up in shops nearer the end of November, and by the beginning of December I’m starting to feel rather Christmassy. I enjoy the lead up, even stressing about what Christmas presents to buy for everyone. I agree it is probably too commercial (but let’s face it the economy would collapse if Christmas was cancelled), but I also think that people are generally in a better mood around Christmas time, even the shop assistants dealing with the Christmas rush.

The best thing about Christmas of course, whether you are religious or not, is spending time with family. The period from Christmas Eve through to New Year is my favourite time of the year, even though travelling up and down the M6 is a nightmare, it’s worth it when we get where we’re going.

Whether you love it or hate it, I hope you get to spend Christmas with the ones you love, Enjoy the magazine this month,

Editor Contact us: Andrea Jerome Address: Ivydene, High St, Wanborough, SN4 0AD Tel: 01793 791104, Mob: 07836 580699 Email: aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk All copy for January 16 issue is due by 7 December 2015

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Christmas at The Merchant’s House Shop Come and visit our Christmas room in the panelled chamber upstairs.

We’ve something for all the family and stunning decorations too.

Our opening times: Mondays - Saturdays, 9.30am to 5pm, Sundays 11am - 4.30pm We look forward to welcoming you and hope that you will be inspired by the wide variety of gifts on offer shopmanager@merchantshousetrust.co.uk 01672

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Tickets: £8 16’s free) Our opening times: Mondays - Saturdays, 9.30am to 5pm, available from: Sundays 11am - 4.30pm Sound Knowledge, We look forward to welcoming you and hope that you will beChoir inspiredmembers by or at the wide variety of gifts on offer the door shopmanager@merchantshousetrust.co.uk 01672 511690 www.themerchantshouse.co.uk Come and visit our Christmas room in the panelled chamber upstairs. (under We’ve something for all the family and stunning decorations too.

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Annabel Czyba Annabel Czyba runs the Merchant’s House Shop in Marlborough, she is also a consultant with House of Colour. She has a grown up daughter, Isabel, and lives in Wroughton.

What’s your connection to Marlborough?

I was born in Wexcombe, on a farm which my brother and nephew still farm today. I went to Kingsbury Hill House School in Marlborough, until I left for boarding school in Somerset. I have worked in Marlborough on and off over the years too, including twice at The Merchant’s House Shop.

You’ve also spent a lot of time away from the area.

I trained as a dancer, but had to give up due to injury and fell into modelling. I spent my twenties and early thirties in London. It was around that time that choreographed catwalk shows were becoming popular, so my dance training was really useful. As well as modelling, I choreographed shows, taught others to model, and how to make a good first impression.

As well as London, I have lived in Norfolk where my daughter was born, and also spent a couple of years in Italy.

I came back to Wiltshire in the 90s.

You mentioned you’ve worked at The Merchant’s House twice?

I first worked there in the 90s, after the deli that I was running closed. Diana Cooper who was running the shop after Sue Sykes had become

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ill and had to retire, knew me from the deli, and asked me if I would be interested in taking over from her. I was the first paid employee at The Merchant’s House and in my first year we opened the back room permanently, (it had previously only opened during November and December to house Christmas decorations), and doubled the profits.”

What appealed to you about House of Colour?

I saw what it had done for a good friend of mine, and was intrigued. I guess it fit well with my background in modelling, and I saw it as a great opportunity to help women to make the most of themselves.

For some women it makes an amazing difference to their confidence and self-esteem, and that is very rewarding.

Remind us what is involved?

The core of what House of Colour offers is Colour Analysis, which identifies the best colours for your skin tone and eye colour. Just wearing the best colours for you can make a radical change in the way someone looks – it’s not about dictating to people, its abut helping them find what really suits them. As well as

Colour Analysis we can offer advice on make-up, personal styling, wardrobe reviews, shopping trips and of course Colour and Style for Men too.

When did you start back at The Merchant’s House?

About two and a half years ago, I wanted something that would work with House of Colour and this was perfect, as it has a similar level of creativity. The shop has developed over the years, and now there is a bigger team involved, with three managers and a display assistant, as well as all the wonderful volunteers. It is the main fund raiser for the house, and Christmas is particularly important.

You have a lovely present room upstairs at Christmas – that must be a lot of work?

Yes, it is a bit of a military operation setting it up! Even though it is only there for the few weeks leading up to Christmas it is tremendously important in generating the profits for the shop. We buy for Christmas in February, with many deliveries coming in in October, all needing to be sorted and priced. Then it takes a few days hard work to put it all together before

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People it opens in early November, and after its open we need extra volunteers to staff it. It’s hard work but exciting to see it come together, and see the reactions of customers when they come into the beautiful panelled room festooned with Christmas gifts.

What will people find this year?

Fabulous decorations in a variety of styles and colours, a great range of gifts for men (who are so difficult to buy for), lovely toiletries and soaps, hats and gloves, a gorgeous selection of scented candles, throws and scarves.

For children there are traditional toys and stocking fillers. All our Christmas cards support various charities.

Is it hard to find volunteers?

We have a great team of volunteers, but we’re always on the lookout for more.

Some people do it because they want to support the shop, others because they love the products we sell and enjoy spending time meeting customers. It’s very sociable and volunteers all get a discount on anything they buy too.

find helping women find their confidence incredibly rewarding – often changing their look helps someone think differently about themselves.

Occasionally, taking a House of Colour class has been life changing for a client.

What do you like least?

I’m not overly fond of admin/ paperwork!

Ambitions for the future?

For the shop it’s about ensuring it continues to be successful in supporting the maintaining of the house.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I enjoy making a house a home – over the years I have done up quite a few houses. I’ve loved furnishing and decorating my three bed cottage in Wroughton.

I like to meet up with old friends that don’t live locally where I can – having moved around a lot I have friends all over.

I like to visit Isabel in London, or have her come home when she can. We enjoy art galleries, theatre and holidays together. I especially enjoy ballet, and have enjoyed the live screenings of the Royal Ballet at the cinema.

Recently I helped organise a charity fashion show, and even did a bit of modelling which I really enjoyed having not walked on a catwalk for many years!

What do you enjoy most about your job?

At the shop, I really enjoy the display aspects. I like to make sure the shop is welcoming and everything is easy to find – with everything displayed clearly so customers find it easy to choose what they want.

Where do you like to shop?

I like Sound Knowledge, we’re lucky to have an independent record store in Marlborough.

I like Foxtrot Vintage on the High St and Luna on Kingsbury Street for clothes. I also like Eric’s Attic and Mimo, at the Ropeworks, both were great when I was getting stuff for my house.

With House of Colour, I

I like to support independent

businesses – we seem to have lost a lot in Marlborough as it’s so difficult for small businesses to manage rents/ rates. I hope that it doesn’t turn into an identikit of other high streets in the country.

How about eating out?

Cole’s for me, it’s a fantastic eating place. I also love the Food Gallery for lunch, and am always recommending it to others.

What are you reading at the moment?

I’m supposed to be reading Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden, but I’m not getting very far with it since I returned from my last holiday as I’m usually too tired to read when I get to bed! Holidays are the best time for reading for me, when I can sit and relax with a good book.

What would you say was the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

To always stay positive, and be grateful for the good things in life. Like anyone else, I’ve been through difficult times, but there is always something to be grateful for. I’ve found that if you think of one thing you’re thankful for when you get up in the morning, it immediately puts you in a more positive frame of mind. It works for me anyway!

Where will you be spending Christmas this year?

Isabel and I will be spending Christmas at a friend’s house in Norfolk. My friend has a big family and a lovely house, so we’re really looking forward to it.

The Merchant’s House Shop is at 132 High St, Marlborough SN8 1HN 01672 511690 If you would like to find out more about House of Colour, contact Annabel on 01793 814276

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Local MP opens new Wellbeing Clinic The new Wellbeing clinic at 4 London Road was opened with style and celebration by owner Jill Sudbury and local MP Claire Perry last month.

Jill says “Claire Perry delivered a wonderful speech, saying how much she loved the clinic and the friendly welcome she receives when she comes in. The many well-wishers, therapists and friends then danced the night away to Craig Pruess and The Ganda Boys. Craig is a well-known composer and music afficionado and has brought together the lovely Ganda boys to spread the message of World Peace across the Globe. The music was truly inspirational and a wonderful way to celebrate our new clinic and shop space.”

The clinic has moved from number 6 to number 4 London Road. Jill explains “Apart from the location we haven’t changed. We have a lovely new health shop and outside garden space, but still offer therapies and advice to the same high professional standard. There are so many ways we can help clients

Anyone who pops in to see us will receive a warm welcome”

Prospect appeals for continued support After the fantastic success of the Savernake Appeal, Prospect Hospice’s Outreach Centre based at Marlborough’s muchcherished Savernake Hospital opened at the end of October.

From here the hospice will provide services including physiotherapy, day services, occupational therapy, counselling, complementary therapies and bereavement support to those who might otherwise have had to travel to the main hospice site in Wroughton. The newly refurbished Lavington Suite is the centre for these services.

Mike Kennedy, Marlborough Community and Events fundraiser explains “Public support is vital to ensure that

our services and care, which cost more than £400,000 each year, can continue to be provided to those living in Marlborough and the surrounding villages. All of our services are provided free of charge which is why we depend on the support of our community to raise the funds needed to provide care to those who need it most.

We always seek to make the most of the money that is raised, and 89p of every £1 donated to us is spent directly on care and services.”

Prospect are never short of ideas to help you raise money including some fun and easy ways to help support them over the festive period. Choose from two different dress down days: the Santa Day on Friday 11 December, which costs just £5 and Prospect will provide you with a Santa suit to keep; or the Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 18 December. Once you’ve donned your best naff knitwear why not combine your jumper day with a festive themed bake sale as well?

If dressing up isn’t really your thing Prospect’s Easy Christmas Cards are a great way to wish everyone at your school, club or workplace Merry Christmas without having to buy and write out lots of individual cards. They’ll send you a free A3 card to write your messages on and a collection box so people can make a donation in lieu of buying cards.

If you are inspired to find out more about the ways in which you can raise funds to support the hospice, please visit www.prospect-hospice.net or contact Mike at mikekennedy@prospect-hospice.net

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Remembrance Parade and Armistice Day

On Remembrance Sunday, hundreds lined the High Street to watch as the Parade marched to the New Road War Memorial led by the Phoenix Brass Band and the 4th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Our Town Mayor and her Councillors, the Chairman of Wiltshire Council’s Area Board, the Commanding Officer of 4MI Bn, the Royal British Legion, the Emergency Services, the Cadet Forces, Scouts, Brownies and Guides all came to pay their respects to those who had lost their lives in war.

Many laid wreaths at the foot of the Memorial before marching back to the Town Hall and then on to a Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Church.

At 11am on Wednesday, 11 November, everything came to a halt in the High Street as a siren signalled the start of a 2 minutes silence to mark Armistice Day. The last post was sounded by well-known and accomplished local

trumpet player, Basil King. The Mayor and Town Councillors stood alongside their staff with the Principal of St John’s Academy proudly standing with her pupils. Alongside, the Mayor, 4MI Bn and the Royal British Legion, the Head Boy and Girl from St John’s laid a wreath at the 7th Wiltshire Regiment War Memorial at London Road.

Neighbourhood Plan The Town Council is delighted to confirm that Marlborough will be working with the parishes of Mildenhall, Preshute and Savernake towards a Neighbourhood Plan. The first stage of the process has now been put in place with an application submitted to Wiltshire Council to designate these parishes as our Neighbourhood Area.

Our Neighbourhood Plan will have to be approved by local people via a referendum. It will help to establish general planning policies for the development and use of land in our defined area. It may also identify sites for new homes, employment, car parks, open space, etc. and help to set a vision for the future.

Teeing-off On Thursday, 15th October, our Mayor presented the Rose

Bowl Challenge Trophy to the captains of both Marlborough Golf Club and the Town Council teams following a draw in the re-invigorated annual match between the two.

The Town Council was delighted that its team was boosted by golfers from the 4th Military Intelligence Battalion with which the town has strong links.

Following the match the Golf Club hosted a celebratory meal at the Clubhouse attended by players, Golf Club members and Councillors. The Rose Bowl was donated by Councillor Margaret Rose, a very appropriate gesture in her Mayoral year.

A Happy Christmas!

The Town Mayor is looking forward to local carol services, MENCAP’s Christmas party, her Christmas Day visit to Coombe End Court and Merlin Court Care Homes and much more. A highlight for her will, undoubtedly, be the Christmas Day lunch in the Town Hall.

Town Councillors and staff wish all readers a very happy Christmas.

Christmas and New Year Opening The Town Council offices will be closed from 12.30pm on Thursday, 24th December 2015 and re-open on Monday, 4th January 2016.

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French and English kitchenware - much of it genuine vintage - jostle for space with a large selection of mugs, tins and coasters.

Also popular are the bathroom accessories and French soaps, toiletries for children, pretty French glass jars and perfume bottles, and tealight holders.

Voted by customers the best independent shop in Marlborough, it offers a wide range of gifts and housewares, many of them not available elsewhere locally, including Annie Sloan paints. It even offers furniture painting workshops, run by its own Annie Sloan-trained tutor.

Complementing this very special paint is a large

All of these goodies are displayed on one-off hand painted vintage pieces of furniture - for sale at much lower prices than modern mass-produced items.

Men are not forgotten either - with all sorts of quirky finds in the “Boys’ Corner”,with bottleclocks (at only £9.99), together with men’s retro toiletries and French bottle openers, you will surely find a

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Gardeners will be delighted with the choice of all things horticultural - from muscle rub to plant stakes, vintage watering cans to planters.

Step out into the pretty rear courtyard and you will find all sorts of ideas for your garden - from Bavarian hay dryers (unusual plant supports ) to tin baths, french wine bottle holders to vintage Hungarian tubs.

And if you are buying a gift remember to browse through the carefully selected range of greetings cards, from the humorous (sometimes risque) to one-off creations by local artists.

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Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle….

With 365 days in the year, why is Christmas always a surprise to me? Each year I think that I will do better. Perfectly selected presents wrapped to perfection with a house decorated like something out of Homes and Gardens and a four star Turkey on the table...and it all goes by in such a flash.

The year that I tried to buy my presents early proved very costly. For a while I was extremely organised and very smug. I then completely forgot what I had bought and where I had put them.

It was a frustrating time in January when I found them again, hidden at the back of my wardrobe. The following year I decided to leave my shopping until the last minute. The presents that I found as I dashed around the shops were dull and uninteresting and, in some instances, involved gift vouchers, something that I had always sworn never to buy, as in my mind they reflect zero effort on my part. However, with growing nephews, they have come in extremely useful, satisfying their requirements and saving me from working out what on earth a nineteen year old boy wants from his Auntie.

Then there was the year that I turned domestic goddess and decided to make all of my presents. I was on a mission. I spent nights on end sewing, cooking,

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knitting, crocheting, painting and jewellery making. There were necklaces, padded door stops, stuffed birds, jars of lemon curd, candles in tea cups, basically, you name it, I made it. It was exhausting and messy but I did feel fulfilled giving my relatives and friends door stops that they never knew they needed and stuffed birds to hang in their kitchens. I recall that I slept a lot after that.

Cooking came next.

Lorraine Pascale, Delia, Nigella and Mary Berry are all wheeled out around now with their shows (probably shot in the heat of the summer) and I watch with envy at how cool calm and collected they seem serving honeyed carrots and sprouts with pancetta to their merry guests. So I tried it. I made plate upon plate of beautiful star shaped mince pies and my poor family ate and ate them without complaint.

Only one thing truly defeats me every year. The wrapping. I would rather have root canal work than wrap presents, no, seriously.

Each time I vow to try harder

and each time my dog could do a better job. One year I even paid my daughter to do it for me. Don’t tell!

So this year, I have saved my resolution until December. In order to survive the twelve hours of one day in the year I will be taking heed of the well-known Frozen song and I will “let it go”. A gift voucher in an envelope with a bow on it will be pleasing as will a shop bought mince pie. The key for me will be quality family time. Domestic Goddesses may win in the kitchen, but give me a game of Cluedo with the family round the fire any day. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone.

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What’s On December 2015 Wagon Yard Christmas Exhibition

Gardee’, Koussevitsky - Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra, Op. 3, Brahms - Hungarian Dances, Prokofiev - ‘Troika’ from Lieutenant Kije plus traditional Christmas carols. Tickets £9 adults, £2 students, available from Sound Knowledge or on the door. www.mco.org.uk

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Dodecantus Chamber Choir Christmas Concert

Date: Sat 28 – Sun 29 November 10am - 4pm, Private View Fri 27, 6-9pm Venue: Wagon Yard Studio, Wagon Yard, SN8 1HL Buy unique gifts for Christmas www.wagonyardartists.co.uk Date: Saturday 28 November, 2.30pm Venue: Stonebridge Wild River Reserve, Marlborough Help create a hedge for wildlife.

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Marlborough Onscreen Events Far from the Madding Crowd (12A)

Date: Thursday 3 December 7.30pm, doors open 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.

Tickets £5 in advance or £6 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge telephone 07771704253

Date: Sunday 6 December at 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough A programme of Advent and Christmas songs and carols, including Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” with harp accompaniment, performed by one of Marlborough’s leading choirs in aid of the St Peter’s Trust. Booking details from du.croz@btinternet.com

Ramsbury Silver Band Lunchtime Carols

Date: Saturday 12 December 12-2pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Come and enjoy lunch in the church coffee shop to the accompaniment of great festive and seasonal music by this acclaimed local band.

Marlborough Choral Society Date: Saturday 12 December, 7.30pm Venue: St. Mary’s Church, Marlborough.

A truly Christmassy concert with music including John Rutter, Britten’s Hymn to the Virgin, Sleigh Ride, Ring out Wild Bells and much, much more.

Additionally, there will be congregational carols

Bird Ringing at Stonebridge Wild River Reserve

Date: Saturday 5 December, 8am - 12noon Venue: Stonebridge Wild River Reserve, Marlborough An opportunity to get up close to and learn more about the birds that depend on this special site.

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Marlborough Onscreen Events Jane Eyre - National Theatre Live

Date: Tuesday 8 December 7pm, doors open 6.30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Tickets: £15 in advance, £17.50 on the door Box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge telephone 07771704253

Far from the Madding Crowd

so everyone can join in the Christmas spirit.

Tickets at £8 (U16 free) and can be bought at Sound Knowledge, from members or on the door.

Burbage Christmas Tree Sale and Market

Date: Sat 12 and Sun 13 December ,9- 4.30 Saturday, 9-2pm Sunday Venue: On the green outside the church, Burbage There’ll be a great variety of freshly cut, British trees on offer and prices have been frozen for the third year running. There are also 40 stalls in our Christmas

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What’s On Further afield Climate Demonstration

Date: Sunday 29 November Venue: London People will be heading to London for the biggest climate demonstration ever planned in the UK on the eve of the crucial UN climate talks in Paris.

Around the world, in major cities, people will be coming together to demand that our governments take action. There will be a coach from Marlborough High Street: further details from Jo: 01672 513950 joripley@phonecoop.coop

Magical moments at Avebury

Wagon Yard Studio

market, and entertainment from the Pewsey Belles, Millennium and Burbage School Choirs, as well as hot refreshments, children’s craft activities and a visit from Father Christmas himself! This is a charity event, run completely by volunteers and all profit goes directly back to the local community.This event is now in its 21st year, and with thousands of visitors attending last year, buying over 800 trees, it’s not to be missed!

Macmillan Cancer Support Carol Concert With Kennet Valley Brass Band

Date: Sunday 13th December, 7:30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Come along for an enjoyable evening listening to festive music. Light refreshments will be

available. Tickets £6 for adults and £3 for children. For tickets, contact Vanessa on 01672 515958, also available on the door.

Marlborough Onscreen Events The Nutcracker (2009)

Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Date: Thursday 17 December at 6.30pm doors open 6pm The Royal Ballet’s 2009 production of Tchaikovsky’s much-loved ballet.

Choreographed by Peter Wright.

With Miyako Yoshida, Steven McRae and Gary Avis. Tickets: £5 adults, £3 children under 16 years.Box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge telephone 07771704253

Marlborough Folk-Roots presents St Agnes Fountain in concert

Friday 18 December 8.00pm Venue: Theatre on the Hill, St John’s School, Marlborough St Agnes Fountain is a supergroup for the Christmas season. Their show is uplifting and fun, and features classic Christmas carols, original compositions and seasonal storytelling. Founder David Hughes is joined by Fairport Convention’s Chris Leslie, and the Folk Awards’ Best Duo of 2009, Chris While and Julie Matthews. Tickets £19 from 01672 512465, Sound Knowledge at Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, or online at Burbage Christmas Tree Market

www.marlboroughfolk-roots.co.uk

Date: 2-28 December Venue: Avebury, SN8 Enjoy Yuletide through the ages, mince pies in the café and winter walks around the stone circle.

More info at nationaltrust.org.uk/ avebury or 01672 539250

Wessex Places

Date: Until 2 January Venue: Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long Street, Devizes. SN10 1NS An exhibition featuring drawings and prints inspired by the captivating landscape of Wessex.

Works by David Inshaw, Dave Gunning, Rob Pountney and Ray Ward. Silbury Hill, Marlborough Mount, Stonehenge, Avebury, Dorset. A truly beautiful and varied ‘window on Wessex’.

More information on www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk Telephone: 01380 727369

The Classic Buskers

Date: - Friday 11 December, 7.30pm Venue: Bouverie Hall, Godard Road, Pewsey, SN9 5QE This renowned duo communicate their passion for classical music in two ways - their virtuosity on a range of instruments and a great sense of humour. Tickets from The Gallery or Around the World or reserve 01672 562584 www.musiclivepewsey.co.uk Our popular soup will be on sale before the show.

Christmas fair

Date: Saturday 12 December, 9.30am - 2.30pm Venue: Bouverie Hall, Pewsey, SN9 5QE Free entry. Santa’s grotto, Christmas craft stalls and tea, coffee and cakes. All in aid of Prospect Hospice

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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 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 Inner Wheel Club of Marlborough and District Evening meetings on 4th Monday of every month at the Crown Hotel, The Parade Marlborough. Secretary Nita Martin 01380 730974 Jubilee Centre Day Centre (Mon, Tues and Fri) and Drop-in Centre (Wed and Thurs - Lunch served 12.30pm £5.00) for over sixties. For more information phone Carole Walkeron 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.

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 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

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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 Line dancing Meet every Tuesday (except August) at St John’s School, Marlborough Class runs 7-10 pm and covers beginners through to advanced Contact Tessa on 01672 520336 or tessahicks@btinternet.com 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 Big Band Rehearsals every Friday evening at the Bear Hotel, Marlborough 6:30 – 8:30pm New players always welcome the only qualification needed is to be able to read music and play your instrument. We are a group of like-minded musicians aged 15 to 75+ who enjoy playing swing and jazz music from 1930’s up to the present day. For more information please Tel: 07973 213271 or 07580 237398 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 every Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm in Christchurch, New Rd, Marlborough. New members welcome, for more information Tel 01672 870765 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

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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 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 Wendy Jordan on 01672 520129.

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 Support Group Meet on the last Thursday of every month from 1.30 to 3.30 pm in the Wesley Hall, Oxford Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AP. The meetings are open to anyone with impaired vision. Carers are welcome too. For further details please contact Linda Chapman 01672 512471 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.

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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 Based at Preshute Tennis Courts.New members welcome for social and league play. Coaching for children and adults. 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 01672 514177 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 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 515176 Pilates classes Pilates classes for all levels around the Marlborough area. Please contact Caroline McCord on 01672 511360 or 07817503546 or caroline@backinbalancepilates.com Angie Sanders - Classes are held in Aldbourne.

1:1 tuition available, angiesanders2@icloud.com or 01672 540176 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 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 7.30 and 9.30pm 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, 7.45 – 10pm.

Tuesdays beginners, Wednesdays 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

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Community 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 is an excellent exercise designed to strengthen the back and improve the general well-being of the practitioner. In particular it is of great benefit to older people. Open to men and women aged 55 and over.

New members and beginners are most welcome.

Sessions every Thursday, 10-11 am in Burbage Village Hall More details 01672 811711.

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 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 call Sarah Foxall on 01264 850316 or visit u3ainkennet.org.uk 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.

Wheelie Fit - Outdoor Post Natal Workout.

Bring along your baby in their buggy and get back into shape. Slim down, tone up, feel great. All fitness levels welcome. Mon and Thurs 10am, College Fields, Marlborough. Contact Nicki 07988991165. www.wheeliefit.com 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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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 The Corner House Children’s Centre offering information, support, advice and activity sessions to families with children 0-5 in Marlborough and the community area. George Lane Car Park Tel 01672 513010 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 Junipers Creative and sensory play for babies to preschoolers.

01672 890829, wwwjuniperscreativeplay.com 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 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, French, outdoor play and much more. For more details, please ring 01672 516675.

Manton Toddlers.

Join Manton Preschool staff for a Toddler session for 2-4 year olds, providing crafts, singing, introduction to new languages, healthy snacks and a large range of toys. Based at Manton Village Hall every Wednesday during June & July 10am - Noon. First two sessions free then £2 per child. For more details, please ring 01672 516675.

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The Avenue Day Nurseries 3 Months - 5 Years 58 Places 08:00 - 18:00 Ofsted Registered Holiday Club Breakfast Club After-School Club

Marlborough - Town Centre

Savernake

2 - 5 Years 16 Places 08:00 - 18:00 Ofsted Registered

www.avenue-nursery.co.uk

Savernake 01672 870790 Marlborough 01672 519009

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Community Information 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.

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

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Local Government Marlborough Town Council 01672 512487 See www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk for full details of council meetings Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100

Schools 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 St Mary’s Infant School Tel: 01672 513101 St Peter’s Junior School Tel: 01672 513158 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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Gardening

December In The Garden Only a few weeks left until Christmas and the festivities begin. Just when visitors are likely to see your garden it will be at it most dull and uninteresting.

There are a number of ways to improve the view of your winter garden. Trees and shrubs can be planted when the ground is not frozen. Many trees come with interesting bark and will add height and drama to your garden. Try Betula ut jaquemontii with its crisp white bark and Acer griseum with its peeling bronze bark.

There are shrubs with brightly coloured berries throughout the winter such as Pyracantha and Cotoneaster with the added benefit of providing some much needed food for birds.

Evergreen shrubs come in many forms to give further colour and interest, the large dark green leaves of the Fatzia japonica or the Choisya sundance with its yellow tones are a welcome addition. Phormiums can be very useful for colour in the winter months with a huge variety of leaf colours from yellow and green to reddish bronzes and along with colourful evergreen grasses they can add to the texture in your garden borders.

If you would like the added benefit of some winter scent try the evergreen Sarcococca confusa or Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata. Trees and shrubs planted in the winter can lift in windy of frosty weather so check any new plantings regularly firming

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back in if required. For some additional interest plant up some containers near the house with winter bedding mixed with some evergreens.

Finish cutting back perennials that have died back and mulch borders with organic matter will help improve the gardens appearance. During fine weather perennials can be dug up, split and replanted to increase stocks. Clear away any fallen leaves from gutters, drains, paths, patios, lawns and ponds and add to your compost heap.

Keep lawns looking tidy and crisp through the winter by redefining the edges using a lawn edger. Lawns can still be mown if the weather is mild but keep blades set high.

Check winter protection is in place for any plants that are tender, either move them under cover or wrap in horticultural fleece if temperatures fall significantly.

Pots can be moved nearer the house in groups to help offer protection. Water any plants in your greenhouse sparingly over winter and regularly remove any faded leaves or flowers to prevent the spread of disease.

In the vegetable garden stake tall brussel sprouts plants and lift parsnips as you need them. Continue to dig over vacant areas adding well rotted manure ready for the new growing season. Start to think about which vegetables you want to grow next year and plan ahead by ordering seeds.

Fruit trees and bushes can be ordered and planted over the winter when the weather allows and existing fruit trees and bushes should be pruned.

Attracting wildlife can be a great way of adding some interest to the winter garden.

Ponds and bird baths are a vital source of drinking water for birds and other wildlife, in cold weather it is vital to ensure they don’t freeze over completely. Placing a small ball on the surface of the water will help ensure access to water and if you do notice water is completely frozen gently melt a hole in the ice. Keep bird feeders topped up and provide some shelter for wildlife in a quiet corner of your garden with a pile of logs covered in fallen leaves.

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Domestic Violence at Christmas Sadly, Christmas is not the season of goodwill in every household. With the additional stresses on family life and more time spent together, coupled with an increase in alcohol consumption the Christmas holiday can be a flashpoint for Domestic Violence. With this in mind, this month we are repeating our article on the recent changes in the law.

The Office of National Statistics estimate that in 2014 1.4 million women and over 700,000 men were victims in Britain were victims of Domestic Abuse.

One in ten prosecutions now involves domestic violence, while 100,000 people in England are believed to be at high risk of serious harm or murder from Domestic Abuse and nearly 80 women last year were killed by their partner or ex-partner.

In the summer of 2014 the Government ran a programme to ask the public and those involved with Family Law if there was currently sufficient protection for Domestic Abuse victims, 85% of those polled said “No”, 55% said that a new offence was needed to strengthen and clarify the law on coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships.

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Following this report, in December 2014, the Home Secretary announced that there would be a new law against the other face of Domestic Abuse – “coercive and controlling behaviour in relationships”.

The new Government definition of domestic violence and abuse now states: “Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can encompass but is not limited to the following types of abuse: • psychological • physical • sexual • financial • emotional.”

Examples of this type of behaviour include being told which friends someone can have and when someone can see them, denying a partner money, including dictating what can be spent and the control of everyday activities, such as giving permission to go to the toilet and when to eat or sleep. Other forms of coercive behaviour involve the psychological abuse of a partner by putting them down, or belittling them, in front of family and friends.

These abuses of a wife, husband or partner often carry on behind closed

doors and have occurred for many years. In some cases they also end up with the death of the abused victim, either at the hand of the perpetrator, or by the suicide of the victim.

The Family Department at DGR Law is proud to be associated with Swindon Women’s Aid to give help and support to many women and families in the Wiltshire Area who are victims of Domestic Abuse.

If you need help with any issues related to Domestic Vilence or Abuse contact me, Karen Salmon, at DGR Law on 01672 511797 or visit Swindon Women’s Aid at www.swindonwomensaid. org, 01793 610610 If you need any advice on the subject raised in this article call Karen at DGR Law for a no obligation chat on 01672 511797 Karen Salmon, DGR Law

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