Marlborough Town and Country Feb 19 by Marlborough Town and Country

TOWN & COUNTRY

People Local News Features • Jane Goldstein Print image

• 5 good reasons to try Summer School

• Healthy Hearts for pets • Managing cashflow • Bags of intentions

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Love Local When I interview people and ask them what they like about living in the Marlborough Area, one of the most common replies is the High Street. Despite an influx of national High St brands in recent years, Marlborough still has a great selection of independent shops owned and run by local people. In addition, there are a good selection of independent coffee shops, cafés and restaurants. (Too many, I hear some people say…) At a time when retail is suffering at the hands of austerity and the onslaught of online shopping, it’s good to remember that all these independent businesses support the local economy, and it’s great if we can support them. I was reminded of this when talking to this month’s interviewee Jane Goldstein. Jane herself runs local independent printers, Print Image. Her enthusiasm and passion for supporting local businesses is infectious, and her love of helping people find the right solution for their print needs is obvious. If you need any print, it’s worth giving her a call and supporting another local business. Lots more to read, hope you enjoy!

Editor Contact us: Andrea Jerome Address: Ivydene, High St, Wanborough, SN4 0AD Tel: 01793 791104 Mob: 07836 580699 Email: andrea.jerome@marlboroughtownandcountry.co.uk All copy for March 19 issue is due by 1st February 2019.

Contents 3 Intro 6 Jane Goldstein 10 Local News 13 Council News 14 Summer School

16 Bags of intentions 18 Cashflow Planning 22 What’s On 32 Vet’s Column

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Jane Goldstein Jane Goldstein runs Print Image, a local printing company based in Wagon Yard in Marlborough. She is married to Neil, and has three grown up children, Ruby, 22, Rhianna, 21, and Piers, 20. The family live in Wexcombe, near Wilton Windmill. Tell us about yourself I grew up in Reading, so not too far away. I went to Middlesex Uni to do a Business Studies degree. After I graduated, I became one of Microsoft’s first employees in the UK. I worked in Marketing, and as the UK business was small at that time, I got the opportunity to meet Bill Gates once or twice. After a while I moved to London and worked for a business consultancy – I was involved in the transformation programme at BT, which was a long project involving the company reorganising itself to be more focused on customers rather than subscribers. It involved many aspects including corporate ID, internal communications and even the redesign of the telephone bill. Having cut my teeth there, afterwards it seemed if a project had “British” in it I was involved ie British Rail, British Gas etc When I had my children, Neil and I set up an Executive Search company specialising in the reinsurance industry (companies like Lloyd’s of London that are basically responsible for insuring insurance companies). Our firm started just after our eldest Ruby was born, which was somewhat stressful – however we managed to build the business between us with the help of a nursery and a positive attitude (some might call it general madness!) How did you come to run a printing company? Many things contributed to the decision to take over at Print Image. I felt I had done as much as I could at my job in London, and felt I wanted a new challenge. I’m a creative person, and also enjoy working with and for the community. I had been thinking of doing something different for a while, and when the opportunity arose, I took it. I knew the previous owners, as they lived near me. After John sadly died, his wife Cathy mentioned that she was selling the business to me when I saw her at a social event. I was interested straight away, as the business fit with a lot of the things I was looking for – it was local, creative, provided potential for entrepreneurship, and would allow me to use my marketing experience, as well as give the chance to learn something new.

How long have you had the business now, and how is it going? Since April 2018, so coming up to a year. It’s going really well, we’ve worked with lots of new clients, and they have given us great feedback, and often recommended us to others, so the business is growing organically. Did you have much experience of printing? I had experience of working with print from the client side of things. There has been a learning curve, but it has been a real pleasure working with experts in the field to provide a brilliant service. My key strength is the understanding of the relationship between design and print, and the best way of getting value from designing for print. I have a great eye for detail too, which is important as print is very technical and you have to get it right. So what would you say is different about what you offer? We offer a bespoke service, and a level of marketing consultancy that you wouldn’t get at every printer. My objective is to make clients happy – the way we do this is by listening to what they are trying to achieve and then working with them to get the best solution, combining design and print to impress and make an impact. Also, we offer a huge range of printed products, from digital print on paper and vinyls through to heat transfer, embroidery and silkscreen printing

I love it when people go away happy with what we have produced for them, especially when we have gone beyond what they might have initially expected.

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People on clothing and textiles. Not to mention signs and banners, wirebound books and all manner of promotional products. We have a Print Image team, which involves carefully selected partners that help us to offer almost anything you could want printed! Most businesses are not experts in design and print (why should they be?), and often don’t know exactly what they want when they walk through the door. For instance, we had a client that came in asking for an A4 brochure – after listening to what it was for, we suggested that actually the smaller A5 format would work better and be more cost effective. Another wanted a flyer to promote an event at a comedy festival; after hearing what the objective was, we suggested a business card format would be better as they are easy for people to keep, and also a bit different to what everyone else was doing. We had great feedback from both clients. Finally, we will work with customers to ensure they get the best value and most cost-effective solution to their needs. Do you just work with businesses? No, we do a lot of personal printing too – correspondence cards, letterheads, wedding and other invitations, Orders of Service, greeting cards, calendars etc. At Christmas it was a pleasure to print so many personal Christmas Cards featuring people’s own pictures. What do you enjoy most about your job? I love the diversity of people and businesses that we work for – I meet such a wide variety of people it’s amazing.

I also love solving problems, and coming up with the best ideas to meet people’s objectives. I love it when people go away happy with what we have produced for them, especially when we have gone beyond what they might have initially expected. I’ve also like getting involved in the community – this year we created some tea towels, followed by Christmas cards, with some lovely illustrations of local Marlborough landmarks. One of our graphic designers, Imi, produced the illustrations and we have plans to develop this “With love from Marlborough” range. The products went down really well at the Christmas market. I also got involved with the creation of a calendar to raise money for Brighter Futures – we used images from local photographers, with each month sponsored by local businesses. In a Parish of 300 houses we sold 250 copies (the whole print run), raising a great sum for the charity. This is the sort of thing I really enjoy being involved with. Anything you don’t like? Not really, I think of what I do as being in the happiness business as I bring people’s ideas into reality. I’m thoroughly enjoying the challenge. What do you get up to in your spare time? I like to keep fit and I’m in a paddleboarding club, which I love. I’m also a keen runner – I love to go off on my own with my headphones. It’s great thinking time – I always have loads of ideas while running along! Cooking is something I love – I have over 1000 cook books which are gathering a bit of dust at the moment as I

don’t get as much time to do anything particularly creative these days. I love reading, particularly crime fiction (back to problem solving again!) and when I get the chance enjoy crafty pastimes (although again, finding the time is hard). I love music too, and have a particular liking for the music of Philip Glass, who I believe is the greatest living composer. His output is quite prolific, and often uses other media such as film to enhance the music. He is accessible too, and I have met him several times. What do you like about living in the Marlborough area? I love living in the middle of nowhere - our village is so small it doesn’t even have road names, or mains water (we have spring water). When we moved in about 20 years ago, we still had party telephone lines! The countryside is all around us, we are very lucky to have forest and river in such close proximity, it gives such a sense of wellbeing and has been a great place to bring up kids. I also think there’s a great sense of community – there’s a fabulous mix of people who are generally welcoming and friendly. We’re also very fortunate to have Marlborough High St, which has a fantastic choice of independent shops that I support as much as I can. I think it’s incredibly important to support local businesses – we’re in Wagon Yard, which has a great group of small businesses, a nice little community too. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. If you are interested in contacting Jane about printing, you can reach her on 01672 515444, or at

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Dementia Roadmap for Wiltshire Alzheimer’s Support has launched a new website to guide people through the process of being diagnosed with dementia in Wiltshire.

The Dementia Roadmap for Wiltshire is a simple online guide to what to expect during the process of being diagnosed with any type of dementia. It includes a symptoms guide, information about other conditions that can be confused with dementia, and explains the roles of health care and non-medical staff in supporting families at every step of the way. It is designed to be used by healthcare professionals as well as by families and individuals, who can dip in and out of the roadmap at different stages in their personal journey. The roadmap leads to a related site, the Support Village, where the charity has pulled together links to a wealth of relevant local information about available support. Babs Harris, Alzheimer’s Support CEO, said: “We have been working on this for nearly two years and have had tremendous support and encouragement from so many people who know how valuable this information will be. “People often tell us that what they need is practical, locally available support. There is a wealth of information already available but it can be hard to find, so the Support Village, which is still being developed, will bring this together in one place.” “We already have nine Dementia Advisers in Wiltshire. We think of the roadmap and support village together as a 10th ‘virtual’ dementia adviser, accessible 24 hours a day, and there to help people find the information they need to live as well as they can with dementia.”

The Roadmap and Support Village were created with financial support from Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group, and with input from people affected by dementia and local organisations.

Rolo’s fame gets wider

Marlborough resident canine author/time travelling dog Rolo is the new face of IAMS vitality dog food. Owner Debi Evans answered a Facebook shout out to an animal modelling agency who wanted a charismatic Jack Russell to feature on the new packaging. Rolo was chosen by photograph and 3 photo shoots/film sessions followed. For the past few months Rolo has been seen on the IAMS packaging in supermarkets nationwide as well as on the IAMS TV advert and even on the side of buses! He has come a long way since his days at Dogs Trust and is busy working on his fifth book in The Secret Adventures of Rolo series.

Volunteers needed! If one of your New Year resolutions is to do some volunteer work, but you haven’t decided what, then here are a couple of ideas for you.

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on 15 December. The Mayor was asked to help judge this and was very impressed by the talented competitors and their proud teacher, Cheryl Heuston who puts so much into her work with this group. Another hugely successful event which the Mayor thoroughly enjoyed.

Festive Spirit - The pupils of Marlborough St Mary’s Primary School helped us get into the festive spirit by designing our Mayor’s Christmas Card. There were lots of fabulous designs and it can’t have been easy to decide which ones to choose. In the end, the winners were Bethia Prest and William Harnett, a couple of amazing budding artists. These cards were sent by Mayor Lisa Farrell to people all over the county so spreading Marlborough’s talent far and wide. Very well done everyone.

MAD’s Got Talent – Members of Marlborough Academy of Dance took part in a talent competition at St John’s

MYC - Cllr Farrell is busy re-launching Marlborough Youth Council this month – watch out for more information on our website.

Grants

If you know of a community group or voluntary organisation in need of financial support for improvements to Marlborough and Manton, please point them towards the Town Council’s Small Grants Scheme. Over the last couple of years, grants have been made to Greatwood Charity, Marlborough St Mary’s, Macmillan Marlborough, Alzheimers Support, Revitalise Respite Holidays, Marlborough Parkrun, Marlborough District Rangers, the Jackdaws Music Education Trust and more. A downloadable

leaflet, application form and guidance can be found on our website at www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk

Town Centre Survey

Thank you to everyone who completed our recent Town Centre Survey. This is part of a Benchmarking review of the town centre being undertaken by the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group and it measures performance against other towns of a similar size through key indicators such as retail offer, footfall, shoppers origin, business performance and car parking. All your views will be collated and a report will be published in the coming weeks.

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Leisure

Five reasons to attend Summer School Marlborough College’s Summer School is an annual fixture in the local calendar. This year it will take place from 14 July to 10 August, and once again hosts an amazing array of more than 500 courses suitable for all ages, abilities and interests. 1. Time to explore your creative, physical or intellectual self All courses run from Monday to Friday and last for either five full or five half days giving you a wonderful opportunity to totally immerse yourself in a favourite pastime or discover something completely new. You will benefit from the guidance and support of tutors who are experts in their chosen fields. 2. A course for everyone Summer School offers a diverse programme of art, culture, sport and life skills. Traditional favourites will run alongside a wide range of inspiring new courses encompassing everything from Mozart to Mindfulness, Bee Keeping to Bread Making, Foraging to Flamenco and Cosmology to Codebreaking. In addition to the huge range of adult courses, there is an impressive programme of activities to entertain young people aged from three to 17 years. 3. Top class entertainment Another highlight is the impressive array of evening entertainment on offer to both Summer School students and the public. In addition to recitals, film nights and 5.15pm lectures on a range of fascinating topics, showcase Gala Performances take place every Tuesday and Friday evening. This year’s superb line-up includes evenings with Clare Balding and the Reverend Richard Coles, outdoor family theatre from Illyria and music from The Counterfeit

Stones, The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, The Magic of Motown and much, much more. 4. Excellent Hospitality Marlborough College offer the option of convenient accommodation throughout Summer School, which is ideal for friends and family joining you from further afield. In fact, with full board included in the accommodation costs, even locals may be tempted to stay and take advantage of the indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art gym, free admission to all entertainment and especially, the delicious food served by the College’s talented chefs. 5. A unique and vibrant holiday The mix of generations, groups and individuals creates a unique experience and makes the atmosphere at Summer School so vibrant. Last summer saw no fewer than 35 different nationalities in attendance, making Summer School a truly international event set amidst the history and tradition of Marlborough College. Many students return year after year to renew friendships and enjoy the company of likeminded people. A regular student assures Summer School newcomers to, “Have no fear of coming on your own as there will always be someone to talk to and share experiences with. I first came alone and now we are seven to eight ladies who meet up every year.” For more information and to request a brochure, call the Summer School team on 01672 892388 or visit summerschool.co.uk.

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“Bags” of good intentions Life in my house has its own hectic pattern with the essentials getting done in between sports, taxi-ing teenagers, dog walks and, of course, work. I have the best of intentions, of course, to be the best human being for myself, my family, my locality and even for the planet. Best laid plans however don’t always work. Ever since the charge came in for carrier bags in supermarkets, I have been travelling around with a boot full of bags which, every time I shop, without fail, I forget. I then buy more bags (often the stronger ones) and promise to do the right thing on the next shopping trip. I will soon need to extend my garage to hold all of the bags for life. In fact, I think I have all of the “lives” covered off for Marlborough in my garage. I know what you are thinking, ”Put the bags in the car, you won’t forget them then”. Well, I do. They end up being thrown around by the kids and put back in the boot to keep them tidy. Maybe car designers could build in a feature light/warning for when you park to remind you to take carrier bags? Or, is it just me? I have even stuck post it notes to my steering wheel as a reminder but failed even then. They say it takes at least twenty times of doing something to make it a habit. I’d be lucky to remember to do this twice, let alone twenty times. I am trying to be good, recycling everything that seems remotely plastic, tin, card or glass and reading up on what more I can do to keep plastics from the seas that surround our shores. What do I do then when, to my horror, I discover a packet of plastic drinking straws in my cake decorating cupboard? They sat there staring at me, daring me to admit that I had something so dreadful in my house. I even looked behind me to make sure no-one was looking when I found them – the shame of it. They must have been in there for years, perhaps a throwback from a children’s

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Money

Why Cashflow P lanning Can Bring the Future Closer You might’ve come across the term cashflow planning or forecasting. But just what exactly is it? At Chilvester we’ve got just the advice you need, whether that’s about savings, insurance, a mortgage, pension and retirement planning or much more. We help people build solid financial foundations and plan for a prosperous financial future by helping them to identify and then quantify their future goals and objectives. We do this by creating a financial plan which provides the roadmap to achieving those targets. Having a financial plan can help to put some meaning to the reasons you save into things like pensions and ISAs and enables you to make informed decisions about your future. Cashflow planning is an intrinsic part of the financial plan. In simple terms, cashflow planning helps to plot out possible future scenarios. At Chilvester we consider it to be a critical part of both building and maintaining your financial plan. Under the bonnet, a cashflow plan or forecast will show the value of all of your savings, pensions, investments etc. now and project them into the future. It’ll account for your expected income and also your likely expenditure. If you’ve ever wondered when you could afford to retire, whether you’re saving enough to send children to university, or that your money will last as long as you do – a cashflow plan can help to answer those questions by painting a picture of your possible future. Sometimes that target you thought was just too far out of reach might actually be closer than you think. It can show you if a future goal or ambition is financially achievable.

We can also use cashflow planning when determining the best way of paying down mortgages, loans and credit cards and helping someone to see how quickly they could become debt free. A cashflow plan can also highlight any potential risks to your financial situation. For example, how would a family cope with a sudden loss of income, or what an inheritance tax liability might be in the future. When you’re thinking of retiring, a cashflow plan can help to show whether your money is likely to last your lifetime. Generally, you only retire once, so getting it right is quite important. This is the one time in life where we think having a thorough financial review is really beneficial. By taking the time to consider all of the available options and plot them out with the help of a cashflow plan, it can help provide a lot of reassurance that the decisions you make are the right ones. One of the really great things about cashflow planning is that it can be regularly updated to see how you’re progressing towards your goals. Sometimes things might need tweaking or changing to make sure things stay on track, but other times it can be really encouraging to see the plan progressing well and those goals getting closer.

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What’s On February 2019 Ramsbury Roxy Edie (12A) Date: Friday 1 February, 7.15 for 8pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall Sheila Hancock stars as 83 year old Edie who believes that it is never too late - packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have - climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland. Tickets are £4 in advance from Ramsbury Post Office and Midway Stores, £4.50 on the door. Full details on our website: ramsburyroxy.org

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Marlborough Folk-Roots concert: Steve Tilston Date: Saturday 16 February, 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church Hall, Silverless Street, Marlborough SN8 1JQ Great songs and guitar playing from Steve, one of our most

David Harris talks on “The World of Brooke Bond: 150 years 1869-2019” on behalf of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust’ Crofton Beam Engine. Tickets (£5 which includes a cup of tea/coffee) from Crofton in advance or on the door on the night.

Ramsbury Roxy Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG) Date: Friday 15 February, 7.15 for 8pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall Ten years after ‘Mamma Mia!’ grossed more than $600 million around the world, you are invited to return to the

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What’s On Bar has fashioned a fabulous selection of inspirational anthems, soulful ballads and classic pieces for their 2019 show. Don’t miss it! Tickets: £14.00 (or £13.00 from Jane on 01793 881798) Book at www.swindontheatres.co.uk

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Marlborough History Society Date: Thursday 21 February, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Melanie PomeroyKellinger talks about recent archaeological discoveries in Wiltshire - Melanie has been County Archaeologist for Wiltshire for the last 12 years and is a specialist in the prehistoric landscapes of Avebury and Stonehenge. Non-members £4.

Brilliant Young International Musicians’ Concert Date: Sunday 24 February, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough An evening of classical music from the London-based chamber music group, Tee Trio, featuring Weng Soon Tee (piano), Clarissa Lim (violin) and Laura Jane Armstrong (cello). Tickets (£10/£8) from Sound Knowledge or the White Horse Bookshop in advance, or on the door on the night. Further Afield:

Japan: Exploring eastern influences in the Swindon Ceramic Collection Dates: Until 2 March, 11am – 4.30pm Venue: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, Bath Road, SWINDON, SN1 4BA From soft celadon glazes to smoking raku firing, this exhibition will explore the impact of Japan on Swindon’s collection of ceramic art. The exhibition begins with the Leach Family, and the role they played in bringing Japanese ceramic traditions and aesthetics to Britain, and also includes vessels by Ashley Howard, Mick Morgan and Jo Taylor. The exhibition will also showcase a number of contemporary Japanese and British-Japanese artists, including Yoshikawa Masamichi, Akiko Hirai and Takashi Yasuda. Free Entry

Tweedy the Clown - Illusion Confusion Date: Sunday 24 February, 11am and 2pm Venue: Swindon Arts Centre, Devizes Rd, Old Town SN1 4BJ Lovers of Giffords Circus will know Tweedy the Clown, and can now see him in his own show. Over the years Tweedy has assisted some of the world’s top magicians, resulting in him being sawn in half, disappeared and even turned into a tiger. Now Tweedy has had enough of being the magicians’ assistant and has decided it’s time to be the magician instead. Unfortunately, all does not go to plan…and his blundering attempts lead to more mayhem than magic in this fantastically funny, family friendly show. Tickets: £14.00 Children: £4.00 off Family Ticket: (2 adults & 2 children) £44.00 Book at www.swindontheatres.co.uk

Ten in a Bar Date: Weds 20 – Sat 23 February, 7.30pm Venue: Swindon Arts Centre, Devizes Rd, Old Town SN1 4BJ Swindon’s premier close harmony singing group, directed by Jill Hodge, returns for a dazzling spectacle of vocal talent. Renowned for their unusual arrangements, eccentric sketches and heartfelt singing, Ten in a

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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 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 £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 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 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 Natasha on 07917 806019 or natasha67@hotmail.couk 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

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Community Information 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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Community Information 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 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 7.00 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 is an excellent exercise designed to strengthen the back and improve general well-being. Open to

men and women. New members and beginners are most welcome. Sessions every Thursday, 10-11am and 11.30-12.30 in Burbage Village Hall More details contact Louise 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 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. 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 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. 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,

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Community Information Mildenhall Please contact Jonathan Heath on 01672 513738 e.mail: jonathan@samtosha.co.uk 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 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

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. 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 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

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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.

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 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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Healthy Hearts! If we are perfectly tuned machines, then our heart is the engine, and the same is true for our pets! The heart is the organ in charge of keeping nutrients and oxygen moving to every little corner of our bodies, making sure all of our systems continue to work perfectly. Animal’s hearts are made up of special muscular cells and these form 4 separate chambers that hold in blood and then when the heart contracts, the blood is pumped out to the rest of the body. We tend to associate heart issues with our golden oldies, and while age might increase the risk of some conditions, heart disease has a lot of causes! Some of these are more frequent in young animals, and others might even appear at any age. Another critical factor in heart disease is that it’s quite common in both cats and dogs, though they have different causes depending on the species and ages involved. How do I know if my pet has heart problems? There are several signs you can be on the lookout for that might tell you when it’s time to take your pet to the vet. Slowing down during exercise, fainting, coughing, distended abdomen, difficulty breathing, and pale gums are all signs that can indicate heart conditions. Cats, in particular, can suffer from hind leg paralysis due to blood clots that form as a result of poor circulation associated with heart disease. However, many other issues that are not heart-related can have these same signs. To make sure we’re on the right track, your vet will do a thorough physical exam and possibly examine the heart directly with tests like chest x-rays, ultrasounds, electrocardiography or blood tests. The most common heart condition of dogs is disease of the heart valves while in cats it’s a thickening of the heart chambers – a condition

called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The circulatory system has a fantastic capacity to adapt, but as damages progress, it becomes too much for the heart to compensate. Even though early heart disease usually has no symptoms, once heart failure sets in, most of the time it is irreversible. This is why it’s important to do regular heart health check-ups and catch any treatable conditions in time. My pet has a heart condition, what can I do? Cardiac insufficiency is also known as congestive heart failure, and we agree that this sounds quite scary! Even though this condition is most likely irreversible, there are plenty of treatment options to improve heart function and help with other signs like distended abdomen, fluid in lungs and intolerance to exercise. It’s essential that you: • Follow your vet’s recommendations and for therapy; • Talk to your vet or nurse about all the questions and doubts you might have; • Bring your pet in periodically for check-ups and to make sure the treatment is still working; • Keep in mind that most heart conditions will need lifelong treatment and just because your pet is feeling better you shouldn’t discontinue their medication. Don’t forget, your vets are there for you and your pet If you notice something might be wrong (for example: bouts of coughing, collapse, heavy breathing, distended abdomen) or you’re not sure of how to proceed, contact your practice immediately. Drove Vets

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