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FREE Issue 105 . January 2017
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It’s that time of year again – I don’t know about you, but I’m not very good at New Year Resolutions. So bad in fact, that this year my resolution is not to make any! Then I won’t have to feel so bad when I fail to keep to the diet or stay on the wagon. I know many people are great at sticking to their resolve, but there are at least as many who don’t make it past the end of January, with some not lasting a week. Prospect Hospice have got a good idea, they are suggesting a Feel Good-a-thon, whereby you do something you feel good about, while raising money for charity. It can be anything, such as losing weight with friends and being sponsored, (a New Year Resolution in disguise I think), having a dinner party and taking donations etc etc Its an extra incentive to achieve, as you’ll feel good about your activity, and about helping a great charity. Whether you’re making New Year Resolutions or not, I hope that 2017 proves happy and successful. Make the most of it, it won’t seem long until we are welcoming 2018! (It’s true, time does go faster as you get older!) Happy New Year
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Ruth Kolish Ruth Kolish is a Travel Counsellor, a homebased personal travel expert organizing bespoke leisure and business travel arrangements, from single flights to around-the-world itineraries. She lives in Mildenhall with her two children, Fenella 13 and Hayden 11, and their two cats Mitch and BA. Are you from the Marlborough area? I am from the Wirral; I went to Birkenhead High School, followed by college in Chester, and my first job was in Liverpool. The call of the Big Smoke beckoned and I moved to London in my late teens. I suppose you are born with a burning desire to travel, but it is from a year in Australia in my early 20s that the world became smaller and I became gripped by the bug. I moved to the Marlborough area nearly 15 years ago. What’s your favourite part of living in the Marlborough area? The mix of location, culture and nature. Sitting here, I overlook the Kennet Valley to the important Roman settlement of Cunetio and raptors, river waders and garden and game birds simultaneously fly past my window; all within a commutable distance from London. Schooling options for my children are fantastic too. How did you become a Travel Counsellor? I have always worked since my children went to school. They needed me in a different way as they moved up to St. John’s Academy, and coupled with my desire to return to the travel industry and build my own business, I investigated various homeworking travel
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I take great pleasure in the whole process of working with my clients in transforming their travel dreams into reality. companies. I come from a family of stockbrokers and bankers and pitched my intentions to build my business with Travel Counsellors to my family ‘Dragons’ Den’. With accolades including being listed in the The Sunday Times ‘International Track Top 200’ 2016 and recently winning the Amazon Growing Business of the Year (Larger Company) 2016, it was agreed that Travel Counsellors was an exciting opportunity for me. It must be very fulfilling to forge your own business out of your passion? Absolutely. I consider myself very lucky to be able to marry my passion for travel and my drive to build my own business. In observing me, it is also an industry that my children can learn a lot from. I encourage them to travel whenever possible to experience it’s life-lessons.
Whilst well-travelled myself, I still have a very long bucket list of destinations and adventures I would like to experience. And when not on my own adventures, I travel vicariously through my clients! Why use your services when I can just go on the internet and do it all myself? Travel is very personal and I have very high standards. As your own travel expert, I get to know you and your family, and your individual needs first, rather than compromising your needs by recommending a holiday in a brochure which is ‘nearly right’. To my mind, that is not good enough. I care about you and your journey and will build travel arrangements that fit you perfectly, within budget, saving you the time and exposed risk of organizing everything yourself. Being totally independent, I am not tied to any specific tourism
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People product, whether that be airlines or accommodation. My clients can be absolutely confident that my travel recommendations have been tailor made specifically for them and 100% financially secure through the Travel Counsellors Trust. How much do you charge? This is the beauty of Travel Counsellors. My clients experience expert travel advice, personal service and financial protection at no charge, rather than the high risk strategy of booking through unknown suppliers on the internet or mailshot companies, and attempting to put arrangements together themselves. Are you able to arrange business travel? Absolutely. I already look after the travel interests of many business travellers and their colleagues. Do you specialise in any particular destination? I used to head up the Tourist Office for British Columbia, Canada, and was involved in the marketing of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Canada in general. Today I am in the Canada Travel Specialist Programme run by Destination Canada, which ensures that I am a leader in the market on any trends and changes in Canadian tourism product, and in the best position to advise my clients. How about advising clients on other destinations? Yes, I can help with any destination you are interested in. As well as my own experience I can access the knowledge of over 1500 experienced Travel Counsellors around the world. What is the most unusual/ interesting trip you have organised? I organised a trip viewing Grizzly and Kermode Bears at Knight Inlet, and then snorkelling with the salmon
run at Campbell River, Vancouver Island, Canada, arriving by seaplane. My client had an amazing time with endless wildlife opportunities. What do you enjoy most and least about your job? I take great pleasure in the whole process of working with my clients in transforming their travel dreams into reality. Sharing their anecdotes and photos with me on their return home is just precious, and to think I was able to eliminate their stress in taking care of everything from booking and check-in to ground arrangements enabling them to truly relax and enjoy their trip is very rewarding to me. The part I like least is being left behind! So where do you go on holiday? To appreciate the world around us and indulge the curiosity to travel overseas, I have instilled in my children that it is important to understand and experience our own surroundings. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful and diverse country. This year we went on a surfing break to Newquay staying at the Sunnyside Hotel overlooking Towan Beach, and then went island hopping in the Isles of Scilly staying at the Star Castle Hotel on St. Marys, and also our annual summer pilgrimage for a week at the fabulous Trefeddian Hotel in Aberdovey, Cardigan Bay, with my large family before the start of the new school year. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and how would you get there? I would love to experience the Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express rail journey from Bangkok to Singapore, of course flying first class return. Not one for me and the children, but if I ever get a bit of ‘me’ time, this is top of my list. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I have played tennis since
childhood, and continue to enjoy playing weekly yearround at Ramsbury Tennis Club in all weathers. Really, very little stops us! Coach Lewis Fletcher is a great inspiration and I have built very strong friendships with my fellow ‘tennis ladies’. My children play regularly too, so a passion we share. Where do you like to eat out locally? I loved eating at Coles and the No 48 Tapas Bar so disappointed they have both recently closed their doors. I look forward to my forthcoming reservation at Rick Stein’s having enjoyed a meal at his Fistral restaurant this summer. Where do you like to shop locally? I had a milestone birthday recently, and whilst I don’t particularly wear jewellery, I wanted to mark the occasion with a single diamond. David Dudley Jewellers were incredibly patient in sourcing a diamond for me to the right cut and clarity, and then customising a platinum ring to my exacting requirements. A very special purchase from a very special shop. What are you reading at the moment? I am reading Villa America by Liza Klaussman. I really enjoyed her first novel, Tigers in Red Weather. What music do you enjoy listening to? Whatever mood I am in I can listen to Coldplay all day long. Saw them live at Wembley last summer which didn’t disappoint. Any New Year resolutions? I work alone, from home, and too close to the cupboard. Eat less …… To contact Ruth call 01672 838280 or visit www.travelcounsellors. co.uk/ruth.kolish for inspiration on travel itineraries.
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Celebrating New Premises On a cold wintry night at the end of November I went along to Mirabel Clinic’s celebration drinks evening to mark the opening of their new premises. Run by Dr Alison Brooks, the Clinic has moved to a purpose designed site in Wood St in the Old Town part of Swindon. Alison, who hails from Ogbourne St George, worked with a specialist Interior Designer to get the feel she wanted. “We wanted the clinic to have a welcoming, homely feel, whilst still offering the state of the art facilities you would expect.” Mirabel specialises in a wide range of non-surgical treatments which aim to help restore, enhance & maintain naturally youthful looks. The look is pristine, and the colour scheme of duck egg blue, pale greys and creams is relaxing and calm. The reception and waiting areas are welcoming, and manage to avoid being clinical by the use of tasteful accessories. The treatment rooms are furnished with the most up to date equipment you could require, but still have a friendly feel. “It took us a considerable time to find the right premises, but we are absolutely delighted with our choice. We have been open here since the end of September, and reaction from existing and new clients has been wonderful.” From what I saw, the celebration was richly
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Take part in a Feel Good-a-thon! Prospect Hospice are encouraging people to take part in their Feel Good-a-thon this January. The idea is to do something that makes you feel good, while raising money for the charity. In an interesting twist on New Year’s Resolutions they are suggesting you take on something new, do something that makes you feel good, and raise vital funds so that they can continue to make others feel good too. Suggestions include taking up yoga, losing weight, hosting a dinner party, de-cluttering the house to name but a few. All you need to do is let them know what you are planning to do this January at fundraising&events@prospect-hospice.net or call 01793 816161, and one of their fantastic fundraising team will be in touch to provide you with all you might need for your new year’s fundraising adventure!
Students help out Action for the River Kennet (ARK) worked with 30 St John’s Academy sixth form students to clear the River Kennet and surrounding areas in the centre of Marlborough of litter recently. The students donned wellies, waders and litter pickers to reach rubbish in the river at Cooper’s Meadow, The Priory and the Waitrose riverbank by Hillier’s Yard car park. “The students come along as part of their lower sixth Beyond Me sessions, they did a fantastic job enthusiastically working together collecting up the litter and making the river, its banks and the adjoining land much more pleasant. We hope to work with the students again very soon.”, said ARK Project Officer Anna Forbes.
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Christmas Lights Switch-on Even the rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of those who came along to watch Marlborough’s Christmas Lights Switch -on on Friday, 18th November. There was plenty to do and see with a market stretching along the High Street, stage performances from choirs and dance groups, children’s fairground rides and a chance to meet Father Christmas in his Grotto at the Town Hall. In the lead up to the switch-on at 7pm our Mayor, Councillor Noel BarrettMorton, was taken by Santa in his sleigh along the High Street to the stage where he was announced by our Town Cryer, Mike Tupman and M.C., Nigel Kerton. There the Mayor wished everyone a very happy Christmas and presented the town’s Citizen of the Year, Anne Crawley, with her award before they both joined in the countdown to switch on the lights. None of this would have come together without the hard work from the Rotary Club with their marshals and busy elves in the Town Hall, the Lions Club, Wiltshire Council, the police, 4th Military Intelligence Battalion, the Showmen’s Guild and more.
Also all those in the choirs, bands, and dance group, who put in hours of practice towards their performances. The Town Council passes its thanks onto them all.
Citizen of the Year 2016 Chair of Marlborough in Bloom, Anne Crawley, is our Citizen of the Year. From a teaching background, Anne moved to Marlborough about 5 years ago from London and it wasn’t long before she was involved in activities in the town. Anne has thrown herself into community work. She joined the In Bloom group more than 2 years ago and quickly stepped into the then Chair’s shoes to head up the committee. She has shown real enthusiasm and energy, galvanising organisations, residents, businesses and shops into action. She has worked tirelessly to unite the whole community towards success in the Royal Horticultural Society’s South West in Bloom competition and this year helped bring home some impressive silverware, all rewarding the town’s efforts. On receiving her award, Anne was keen to say that it also belonged to the many local volunteers who had turned out
throughout the year, whatever the weather, to help transform their town. We pass on our congratulations to this very deserving winner.
Small Grants Scheme
The scheme for 2016/17 is now closed with all the awards budget allocated. This year there have been funding grants made to East Wilts Mencap, St John’s Ambulance, Phoenix Brass, The Jubilee Centre, Prospect Hospice, Manton Pre-school and more. The scheme will re-open from April 2017.
Happy New Year! The Town Mayor, Councillors and staff wish all readers a very Happy New Year!
The Town Council offices re- open after the Christmas break from 10am on Tuesday, 3rd January 2017. Emergency contact details can be found on the Town Council website at www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk
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Lifestyle
Detox
informal noun noun: detox; plural noun: detoxes ˈdiːtɒks/
A process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification. January seems to be the only month which can be followed by the word “blues” which is a shame really as it comes with so much promise. I have rhapsodised before about the promise of snowdrops and daffodils and I still do cling on to the anticipation of seeing budding flowers accompanied by the increase in temperature as the months pass. As well as re-growth, sadly, January also seems to be the month of the resolution, usually sporting or dieting or, if Christmas was a total blast, a bit of both. For those with a stronger will than me, (my attempt at a juice diet did not last long and beetroots are no longer my friends) there is always the detox. Although these are limited usually to a day or so, so many of us fail. A day or two on lemon water, cucumber or cabbage may seem easy but after five minutes on the regime, all that one can think of (or is it really just me..?) is cake/crisps/ biscuits/bread or all of the above. I’m not one to enter into a new fad half-heartedly. My darling Husband will often catch me swotting up on the iPad on the “best detox” or “best diet” or “best exercise regime” along with all of the recommended kit or equipment. He kindly
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lets me get on with it, but we all know where my latest nutri juicer will end up. Yes, you’ve guessed it – in the cupboard next to the spiralizer, the yoghurt maker and the soup maker. I wonder, if we had an unused kitchen equipment amnesty, how many times would the lot, placed end on end, reach around the world? We could, of course, just pile it all up and climb to Mars. With the best will in the world, much of my Welsh dresser is filled with barely used machinery. You might recall my Japanese tidy up last year. This cupboard escaped my scrutiny and may therefore tick two personal boxes. I shall tidy it and I shall give it a detox. It won’t take long before I fall for the next “must have darling” object and the cupboard will be full again. Acknowledging therefore that I have the weakest will, I have embraced a new resolution. This coming year, 2017, will be the year of cake. After musing about my love of cakes I was contacted by a reader who proposed that we
set up a cake club and yes, Dear Reader, we have done just that. Like the budding spring flowers, the club is very much in its infancy. We have no name yet, but a joint wish to share our baking delights, enjoy a good natter and share and use our recipes for the good of the local community. I resolve therefore to take the more achievable line of little and often rather than total abstinence and to embrace the urge to bake. Our first meeting is fixed for 10th January and the theme is “baked tarts.” If you wish to join us, please do drop me a line via the editor (email below) for more detail and, in the meantime, a very Happy New Year. Fiona Kellow Fiona Kellow is a working mum of two. When she isn’t running around after her family she is a Partner at Thrings Solicitors, specialising in family law.
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Discover Something New this Year at Marlborough College Summer School Bookings open this month for the 43rd Marlborough College Summer School.
Once again, Marlborough College Summer School returns for four weeks from 9th July to 5th August 2017. This eagerly anticipated annual event has grown beyond compare into one of the largest multi-generational Summer Schools of its kind and welcomes visitors from both home and abroad, with many returning year after year to renew friendships and enjoy all that Marlborough College has to offer. The popularity of Summer School is undoubtedly underpinned by the phrase “something for everyone”. Catering for students starting from 3 years old through to 90 years young, it is this blend spanning the generations and accommodating all combinations of family groups and individuals that creates a unique holiday atmosphere in the beautiful setting of Marlborough College. The eclectic course programme of art, culture and sport is refreshed and developed annually, and this year is no exception, with traditional favourites running alongside a wide range of inspiring new titles including
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Performing Victorian Music Hall, An Introduction to Astronomy, Willow Animal Sculpture, The Anatomy of Antiques and even Wine and Cheese Matching! In addition to over 400 fascinating courses for adults and a comprehensive programme of activities for young people, 2017 also sees the first Summer School courses run in France. Popular Summer School tutor Kevin Scully will be heading to south-west France at the end of April to lead Light and Colour in the Medium of Your Choice, followed by Melanie Cambridge and her Adventures with Gouache and Mixed Media in September. The Friday exhibition continues to flourish and provides a perfect opportunity to view
work from many of the courses, whilst enjoying live music and entertainment in the wonderful setting of Court in the heart of the College. What’s more, the entertainment continues long after afternoon tea is served. The Summer School team have surpassed themselves with this year’s packed entertainment programme which includes daily lectures, film nights, recitals and showcase Gala performances which are open to both Summer School students and the general public. The 2017 Gala Series features a superb line-up ranging from An Evening with Ann Widdecombe to Illyria’s outdoor theatre production of The Lost World – complete with life-size dinosaurs! There’s also early music from the award-winning Ensemble Plus Ultra, jive and swing from The Jive Aces, The Overtures musical tribute to the 60s and much more. For further information and to request a brochure phone the Summer School team on 01672 892388, or visit the new and improved website; summerschool.co.uk.
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What’s On
What’s On January 2017 Ramsbury Roxy Everest (12A) Date: Friday 6 January, 7.15 for 8pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain. This documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Tickets £4 from Ramsbury Post Office until 1pm on film night or £4.50 on the door. Contact roxy@ramsbury.org
Marlborough Community Choir Taster Evening Date: Wed. 11 January 7:30-9:30pm Venue: St Peter’s church, High St , Marlborough
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obligation to join, no auditions, no need to read music, all parts taught by ear. We sing an eclectic repertoire of pop, folk, world, and gospel music. If you can talk, you can sing! For fees and other info see www.marlboroughcommunitychoir.org
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Marlborough Onscreen Events The Tempest Live from the RSC Date: Wednesday 11 January, 6.30 for 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall In a unique partnership with Intel, this production will be using today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience. Simon Russell Beale returns to the RSC after 20 years to play Prospero in a production directed by Artistic Director Gregory Doran.Tickets £15 in advance available from Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough. £17.50 on door. Licensed bar.
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What’s On Marlborough History Society Date: Thursday 19 January, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough “The Background to Current Sunni-Shi’ite Rivalry in the Middle East” - a lecture by Sir Harold Walker, formerly British Ambassador to Bahrain, The United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Iraq, and a member of the Council for Arab-British Understanding. Membership just £14 per year; guests welcome at £4 per meeting.
Ramsbury Roxy The Man Who Knew Infinity Date: Friday 20 January 7.15 for 8pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall Colonial India, 1913. A 25year-old shipping clerk and self-taught genius who failed college due to his near-obsessive, solitary study of mathematics is determined to pursue his passion despite rejection and derision from his peers. He writes to an eminent British mathematics professor at Trinity College, Cambridge who recognises the originality and brilliance of this raw talent and undertakes bringing him to Cambridge so that his theories can be explored. Starring Stephen Fry, Jeremy Irons, Toby Jones andDev Patel. Tickets £4 from Ramsbury Post Office until 1pm on film night or £4.50 on the door. Contact roxy@ramsbury.org
Marlborough College Concert Series Date: Sunday 22 January, 3pm Venue: Marlborough College Memorial Hall The Internationally renowned
Academy of St Martin’s in the Fields sextet will perform music by Strauss, Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Tickets available now through the Box Office on 01672 892566 or on-line at tickets@ marlboroughconcertseries.org
Craig Pruess From Heaven On Earth Music Date: Sunday 22nd January, 7.00 - 9.00pm, Cost £10 Venue: Memorial Hall, Aldbourne, SN8 2DQ Craig is a versatile composer, musician, arranger and gold & platinum record producer. Checkout his website www.heaven-on-earth-music. co.uk for more details. Contact Kate Wilde to book your seat! 07765 552454, Kate@Fab-Yoga.Co.Uk
Annual QUIZ Night Date: Friday 27 January, 8pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Back by popular acclaim, the Trust that runs the church returns with its annual brainteasing, mind-boggling array of questions. Tables of 6-10 persons must be booked in advance by phone to 01672 511725 or via the website www.stpetersmarlborough.com tickets are £5 per person (£4 for members of St Peter’s Trust).
Guitar and Piano Recital Date: Saturday 28 January, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Cobie Smit (guitar) and Semra Kurutac (piano) entertain with music by Tedesco, Tansman, and Boccherini. Tickets (£10/£8) and more information from www.semrakurutac.co.uk
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Il Trovatore Live from the Royal Opera House Date: Tuesday 31 January, 6.45 for 7.15pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Il Trovatore is one of the great operas of the Romantic period, a story of passion and blood, love and vengence, disaster and murder. International superstars Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Anita Rachvelishvilli, Lianna Haroutounian and Gregory Kunde lead a superb class of world-class singers in this Verdi classic.Tickets £15 in advance from Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, £17.50 on door. Licensed bar.
Marlborough College Concert Series Date: Sunday 5 February, 3pm Venue: Marlborough College Chapel World famous choir of St John’s College Cambridge will give a programme of both early and modern choral works, including the Missa Aeterna by Palestrina. Tickets are available now through the Box Office on 01672 892566 or on-line at tickets@ marlboroughconcertseries.org
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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, 5.45-7.15pm Contact sianybubbles@hotmail.com
Kennet Badminton Club A Badminton England Premier Club fielding seven teams in the Swindon and District League. The club offers friendly competitive club nights for experienced players and those keen to improve their standard of play and gain a wider range of skills. We play throughout the winter at St. John’s Academy, Marlborough. Club nights Monday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm, match nights Wednesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm. For further information please visit the club website www.kennetbc.co.uk or contact the Kennet Badminton Club Secretary Mary Caudell 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 Tessa on 01672 520336 or tessahicks@btinternet.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
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
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
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.
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.
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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
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 Richard Strong 01672 563371 email dianemstrong@aol.com. Marlborough and District Concert Club Marlborough and District Concert Club was founded in 1980 in order to take advantage of some of the many first-class professional musical events available within coach distance of Marlborough. We arrange visits to concerts in Basingstoke, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Southampton and Reading and occasionally London and Birmingham. We normally go to 11 concerts each year: orchestral, chamber music, recitals and opera. For more information call Tom Massey, 01672 516610. Marlborough and District Dyslexia Association The MDDA is a small, independent charity which has for the last 22 years supported local schools, hundreds of dyslexics and their families. Helpline 07729452143, website www.marlboroughdistrictdyslexia.org Marlborough and District Rotary Club Rotary is an International Organisation of professional and business people who meet every week for fellowship and service. Meetings every Monday evening at Marlborough Golf Club. For more information visit www.marlboroughrotary.org.uk Marlborough 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
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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. 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
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Community Information Phoenix Brass Band Rehearsals twice weekly in Froxfield. Training Band on Saturday mornings. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. Contact Musical Director David Watson 01672 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
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11.30-12.30 in Burbage Village Hall More details contact Anne on 01249 814071 or email chi@shadesoft.net 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
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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
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.
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
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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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Marlborough Town Council 01672 512487. See www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk for full details of council meetings Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100
Schools
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New Year, New You It’s that time of year – Christmas is out of the way and everyone’s thoughts turn to New Year Resolutions. “New Year, New You” is a phrase that you will see in a lot of places after the festive season – a cliché perhaps, but there is no doubt that January is the time that people tend to take stock and resolve to change something about themselves. It doesn’t necessarily mean giving something up, often it’s about trying something new. With this in mind – here are a few ideas from our lovely advertisers to start your thinking off….
Getting fitter Zumba Everyone I know that does Zumba® says it isn’t like exercise. A dance fitness class, Zumba® fuses fitness, entertainment and culture. In Marlborough, Studio Movida on Elcot Lane is the place to be. Originally started by Lau Vergara, the studio was taken over by three of her Zumba® aficionados – Penny, JoJo and Anna. A wide choice of classes are available, including Zumba® Gold for those who want a less intense workout. As it says on their website “Zumba® doesn’t feel like an exercise class, it doesn’t feel like you are burning hundreds of calories just that you are dancing your troubles away and being the carefree, beautiful dancer you were always meant to be! Don’t work hard… have fun, join the party AND get fit....” For more info see www.zumba.expert Yoga For those who enjoy a calmer form of exercise, perhaps Yoga is for you. Kate Wilde, a British Wheel of Yoga teacher is starting a new class on Tuesday evenings in the New Year at Marlborough College. Yoga is a fantastic way of getting fitter and feeling less stressed. Suitable for all abilities, to find out more contact Kate on 07765 552454 Swimming If you enjoy swimming then consider joining the health club at Marlborough College could make sense. The Marlborough College Swimming Pool is a superb, eight lane, 25 metre, deck level competition facility which is amongst the best in the South-West of England. The Pool boasts very high water quality which is primarily disinfected by ultra violet light, thereby eliminating the need for high chlorine levels. Membership numbers are limited to ensure you get the best experience. To
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Expand your horizons Take a class St John’s Academy have a great choice of evening and weekend classes for those who want to learn something new. Whether you want to improve your IT skills for home or business, learn photography, a new language or take up a new hobby just for fun, there will be something for you. A quick glance at the website reveals classes in subjects as wide ranging as Family History, Chakra Balancing and learning to play the Classical Guitar. To book a place visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/ stjohnsmarlborough Plan a trip Take the hassle out of travel – Ruth Kolish is a Travel Counellor that can help you organise your dream trip – simply tell her your requirements and budget and she will come up with your itinerary – saving you hours of trawling through websites on the internet. See www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ruth.kolish Just a few ideas to get you started on finding a New You in the New Year, hope you make some successful resolutions!
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Legal
Family Law Update and Hopes for 2017 Firstly may the whole team at DGR Law, David, Alex, Brian, Mandy and myself wish everyone a Happy New Year with good wishes for a healthy and peaceful 2017. I begin my articles this year with 2 major milestones in 2016 for Family Law in England. At the very beginning of 2016 we saw a major break-through in the fight against Domestic Violence with the granting of a new law under the Serious Crime Act 2015 which makes controlling and coercive behaviour of a person within a family or intimate relationship a crime. The CPS said abuse can include a pattern of threats, humiliation and intimidation, or behaviour such as stopping a partner socialising, controlling their social media accounts, surveillance through apps or dictating what they wear. Anyone found guilty of this could face up to 5 years in prison. I would like to point out at this stage that statistics show that for every 2 women that suffer Domestic Abuse in the UK 1 man will also suffer Domestic Abuse. Approximately 8.3% of women and 4 % of men suffered some kind of abuse in the UK in 2016. Throughout 2016 the Family department at DGR Law has been waiting with bated breath for the outcome of the push for No fault divorce
in Parliament. The current system of Divorce works on the principle that one party is guilty of something, adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion or simply that the parties have separated, however the Courts still like to have a reason for the separation. This often causes hostility and anger between the parties who may have simply grown apart and agreed to divorce on good terms. A lot of Clients that come to us are a little surprised and hesitant that unless they blame their husband or wife for something they have to wait 2 years to be able to get divorced. 60% of all divorces cite adultery or unreasonable behaviour and of those 91% only do that so they don’t have to wait 2 years because they wish to move on with their lives and be financially sorted. Resolution is the national organisation of family lawyers committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation and other family problems. They are an organisation of 6000+ members, of which DGR Law is one, that have been lobbying the
The need for co-habitation agreements is becoming even more important as people want to protect themselves against future disputes which invariably includes disagreement regarding property and money.
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Government to modernise Divorce Law. 150 senior Family lawyers attended Parliament on November 30th to push the matter. So 2017 – what does it hold for Family Law? Co-habitation continues to be the fastest growing family type in the UK. The need for co-habitation agreements is becoming even more important as people want to protect themselves against future disputes which invariably includes disagreement regarding property and money. The ownership of property in a co-habiting family is a major concern as often one party owns the property prior to the new partner moving in. These worries are certainly things to be sorted in advance. As for the DGR Law team – we hope to continue to support the local community and people of North Wiltshire in all their legal matters and if we can be of any help please contact us for a free 30 minute consultation.
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Vet’s Column
Let this be a weight off your mind! I imagine that you will soon be making your New Year’s resolutions and I hope you be able to stick to them. But will you make ones for your pets as well? So many of our New Year resolutions involve eating more healthily and losing the weight gained over Christmas and the previous year. Unfortunately as vets we see all too many pets who are overweight to some degree, so why not make New Year resolutions for them? There are a number of reasons why a pet gains weight. Often weight gain is a combination of eating too much rich food (including tit-bits or snacks!) and not having enough exercise. Older pets in particular are usually less active and need fewer calories. A pet can gain weight after neutering/spaying or because it is a certain breed (Labrador Retrievers, Cairn Terriers, Cocker and King Charles Spaniels, Basset Hounds, mixed breed Cats) and these pets especially need their diet and exercise level to be carefully controlled. It is rare that a pet has an underlying medical condition which makes it overweight, so weight gain should never be blamed on this. A pet can be considered to be overweight if it does not have a waistline, if its ribs or spine cannot be felt, if it has difficulty walking or is slow to move, if it is short of breath, if it is badtempered, if it sleeps a lot or if you find yourself having to loosen its collar. If you are not sure, your Veterinary Practice will be happy to weigh your Pet and score their body condition. The practice can then compare their current weight with their ideal weight. Being overweight does not only affect your pets’ health now, it can affect it in the future also. Overweight dogs and cats are more likely to develop arthritis, heart disease and breathing problems. Overweight cats are more likely to develop Diabetes as well. Often weight problems can be managed by changing diet and lifestyle.
Just remember to feed your pet separately if you have several pets and do not leave other food lying around.
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Lifestyle diets (light or senior diets) or low calorie prescription diets exist to help your pet lose weight and then control their weight, while still making sure they feel full and satisfied. Just remember to feed your pet separately if you have several pets and do not leave other food lying around. Encouraging your cat to follow you when you move around the house and in particular when you go upstairs, spending time playing with them, hiding food to make them hunt for it, and shining a torch against a wall for them to chase will make them more active. Walking with your dog regularly at a constant pace, encouraging them to play (fetch, run an obstacle course) and exercising them in water (hydrotherapy) will make them more active. Always reward them with praise and attention not with food. This all may seem daunting but your Veterinary Practice will be able to help you set up a weight loss program and give you the ongoing support and encouragement that is needed. It may seem cruel to suddenly change your Pets diet and lifestyle, but sometimes you need to be cruel to be kind. Remember if your pet loses weight, they will enjoy life even more and you will enjoy having their company even more. If you have any worries or concerns about your pet please do not hesitate to contact your local vet.
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