Marlborough town and country june 15

Issue 86 . June 2015 People Gillian Smith Indulgence

Features Cycling for Cancer Classic Car Choice

News Marlborough Town Council

What’s On In and around Marlborough

Information Community groups Local Businesses

Editor’s Letter In praise of fundraisers…

This month we have an article on Karen Salmon who is taking part in a 350km bike ride to raise money for women’s cancer charities, last month we met Harriet Cox who was also cycling to raise money, this time to support research into brain tumours in memory of her young son Bobby. These are just two of the many people locally who raise money for good causes, which range from funds for the local school to trying to find the cure for cancer. It is estimated that around £10 billion pounds is donated by adults each year in the UK, and a significant proportion of this will have been prompted by the fundraising efforts of others. I for one probably give more to charity each year than I would if there weren’t people running marathons, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, or sitting in baths of baked beans! Well done to everybody that raises funds for causes large and small - maybe one day I’ll jump out of an aeroplane for charity, but until I’m brave enough I’ll keep sponsoring those who are!

Hope you enjoy this month’s magazine,

Editor Contact us: Andrea Jerome Tel: 01793 791104, Mob: 07836 580699 Ivydene, High St, Wanborough, SN4 0AD Email: aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk Cover Photo: courtesy of North Wessex AONB All copy for July issue is due by 06 June 2015

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Gillian Smith Gillian Smith owns and runs Indulgence Beauty Salon and Clinic in Marlborough. Her husband Steven runs Marlborough Fitness and Performance Centre, where her son Leon also works as Gym Manager. The couple live in Swindon with their six Persian cats.

Have you always worked in the beauty industry?

No – when I left school I worked in the tax office for 10 years or so. I left when I had my son. When I was able to go back to work I went to college and studied Fashion and Design, after which I set up my own business making wedding and bridesmaids’ dresses.

Although I loved it, it was difficult running that type of business from home and I decided to retrain.

I studied at Swindon College and set up my own salon straight after leaving college – which was either brave or foolhardy! I think I missed out on getting salon experience and learning some of the things they don’t teach you at college – but I learnt fast and things went well.

My first salon in Marlborough was above Toni and Guy about 12 years ago, and I came to my current premises around six years ago -we’re tucked away behind Lloyd’s bank.

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What does Indulgence offer?

We started off with traditional treatments – facials, brows, nails, waxing etc, and over the years have added the use of the latest technology for antiageing and hair removal.

We also offer tanning and lash extensions.

Your latest high-tech offering is Venus Freeze – tell us about that?

It is a fantastic new treatment that is all the rage in Hollywood, I have clients from as far away as Bath and Bristol coming to me to use it.

It is a very successful anti-ageing and body shaping treatment that is great for cellulite reduction and skin tightening. It can be used on most areas of the body, but the most popular seem to be face/ neck and what I call the “mummy tummy” It uses Radio Frequency and Pulse Electro Magnetic Fields which stimulate the production of collagen.

I could give you a long complicated explanation of how it works, (and happy to explain to anyone that would like to know), but the main thing is I’ve seen some great results and some very happy customers!

You also offer non-surgical aesthetic treatments We do indeed, Sharon Savage who is our therapist in that area is a Nurse Prescriber and is medically qualified to administer Botox and

dermal fillers. She has many years’ experience in these types of treatments and is happy to discuss requirements with clients with no obligation.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I enjoy making people feel better about themselves, whatever their budget. I love the diversity both of treatments and people – we deal with everyone from young girls getting ready for their prom, to more mature women who want to look their best. Whether a simple brow shape and tint or a full course of anti-ageing it’s good to see people walk out of here happy. The wide variety of people I work with keeps my job interesting and fresh – and of course having been here a long time I have a lot of long standing

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What do you like the least?

I find it a bit difficult to switch off – there is so much innovation in the industry and I’m constantly researching the latest technology and treatments and thinking how best to help clients. With the advent of the internet it’s easy to take my work home with me, and sometimes I have to make myself leave it alone!

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like antiques and I have some antique pieces in the salon, chairs, mirrors and marble columns which I think give it real personality.

I live in a fairly modern house, but when you step through the door it’s like stepping back in time. I’m probably the only person that lives in a 2 bedroom house with 7 floor to ceiling mirrors! We enjoy visiting National Trust properties, antique showrooms and auctions – I enjoy buying at auction, although bidding is nerve-wracking – I’m OK when actually at the auction room, but have to be careful not to get carried away when buying online!

I like spending time with my husband (which can be quite difficult as he works six days a week in the gym) and going for walks with my son Leon and his dog.

And I suppose it should go without saying that I go to the gym when I can.

You have six cats – that’s a lot!

We love them! They all started from the same line of a Persian cat we rescued from Bristol. I hoped to become a breeder but couldn’t bear to be parted from any of the kittens, hence we ended up with so many. We wanted to ensure my original cat’s lineage continued, and have one breeding queen left. Our Persian cats are cream and red (ginger) and are very friendly and great company. They take up some of my spare time too!

fascinating. I also love all the nooks and crannies there are in Marlborough, little unexpected alleys and courtyards – it can be surprising what is around a corner.

Are you having a Summer Holiday this year?

We’re having our first holiday in 7 years to Malta.

As we both run our own businesses it’s very difficult to get away - especially as Steven’s business is still establishing itself. I’m very excited about it, even though we are only going for 4 nights. We have a very kind neighbour who is going to look after the cats.

Where do you like to eat out?

Locally I enjoy Silks on the Downs, but we travel quite far and wide to eat out. We enjoy going to Tetbury and Cirencester for instance, and in Swindon we like the Weighbridge and The Old Bank.

What do you like most about Marlborough?

I love the way it is steeped in history – I like to think of all the people that have been in this building over the several hundred years it has been here for instance.

The Merchant’s House is a great place to visit because it gives you a sense of all the people that have gone before and a good feel of how the buildings were when they were built.

We had a tour recently and I found it absolutely

What do you enjoy reading?

I’ll read a very wide range of books from Thomas Hardy (I’m a big fan of all his books) to the latest girly holiday read. I am quite partial to a good period romance. I’ve recently read The King’s Curse by Philippa Gregory which I thoroughly enjoyed.

What’s your pet hate/ nomination for Room 101?

Cold callers that are just recorded messages selling PPI claims or renewable energy and so on drive me mad. We get them every day, and as we are a business we have to answer the phone every time – they are annoying and distracting!

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Local News

Richard and Judy for Vanessa Summertime, the debut novel from Marlborough’s own Vanessa Lafaye continues to go from strength to strength.

The paperback of her critically acclaimed novel set in Florida during the 1930s has been chosen as one of Richard and Judy’s Book Club titles for this Summer. Standing out from the crowd is important for books to succeed, especially for a debut author, and this will ensure that Vanessa’s novel is at the front of every WHSmith in the country.

Vanessa is delighted to be chosen, “As a debut author, getting your book noticed seems like the hardest job in the world, after writing the thing in the first place. There are so many millions of books out there (4m paperbacks on Amazon alone), all clamouring for attention.

So when a great big media machine decides to pluck your book from the herd, it’s absolutely incredible. I’m so lucky and grateful that ‘Summertime’ was chosen as a Richard & Judy Summer Read, along with only seven others. Some of those are very well-established, like David Nicholls and Nick

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Hornby. Others are firsttimers like me. It has given my book the most enormous boost, just in time for the summer holiday season—so you should see it at all the airports as you fly off between now and September. And of course, it’s on a very nice display inside WHSmith in Marlborough.”

Is Green the colour of the future?

Last month St John’s held a mock election, to coincide with the General Election.

Five Sixth Form students at St John’s Marlborough stood as candidates representing the five main parties, and over the previous few weeks had been campaigning to students across the school.

All St John’s students, from Year 7 to Year 13, voted on the Tuesday and Wednesday before the General Election, and the results were interesting. Whilst the overall result was in line with the General Election, with the Conservative Party the clear winner with 29% of the vote, amongst Sixth Form students the Green Party came out as the clear winner with 40% of the vote (and 23% amongst the whole school) Obviously St John’s students are not representative of the population as a whole, but

the result possibly reflects the growing popularity of the Green Party amongst young people.

Is this a sign of things to come?

A Doggy Day for Aldbourne!

As part of the Aldbourne’s 100th Carnival celebrations, the very first Aldbourne Doggy Day will take place on Sunday 30 August in Woodley Meadow, West St, Aldbourne.

A fun day out for everyone who loves dogs, pedigree or not, the event will feature: a fun dog show, variety of stalls, doggy games and races, a raffle, parade of dogs looking for their forever homes and much more!

There will be prizes and rosettes, trophies and cups, a biscuit for all entrants and fun for all. The bar will be open and this may help participants entering the eleven-legged race (a three-legged race where each participant also has a dog on a lead!).

All profits will be split between Aldbourne Carnival and Swindon’s Needy Dogs. The organisers are looking for help with raffle prizes and donations, sponsorship for some classes, helpers on the day and beforehand. If you think you may be able to help at all, please get in touch.

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Farewell to...

We bid farewell to Town Mayor, Cllr Marian HannafordDobson, as she passes the role onto her successor, Councillor Margaret Rose.

Her mayoral year has been a busy one with a Civic War Re-enactment on the Common, the Visit of HRH The Duke of Kent, Marlborough’s success with its first entry into South West in Bloom and more. It has also seen the installation of CCTV in the High Street, something Councillor Hannaford-Dobson has long campaigned for. Together with her husband and consort, Councillor Stewart Dobson, she has attended just under 100 civic and other events and donated around £5,000 to her charitable causes - Leukaemia Research and Macmillan Nursing. Our thanks go to both of them.

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Welcome to…

Our new Mayor, Councillor Margaret Rose, was elected on Monday, 18 May at the Town Council’s traditional Mayor Making ceremony at the Town Hall. She has lived in the area for more than 35 years and has been a Town Councillor for 13 of them. Formerly a Dame

at Marlborough College, Councillor Rose takes a real interest in environmental and restoration projects throughout the town and has recently been spearheading one to restore the Old Victorian Cemetery at Frees Avenue. A cause close to her heart is the Brain Tumour Charity which she will be supporting for her mayoral year. Her daughter, Mary Garner, will be her Mayoress. Councillor Barrett-Morton has been elected as Deputy Mayor.

Marlborough in Bloom

There will be a fresh feel to the High Street and its environs as the Town Council takes on a citrus-inspired theme for its floral displays and the MiB committee is hoping that, following their fabulous efforts in 2014, businesses and shops will follow this through with their own displays too.

The committee is working towards a judging route that will give a real focus to our Town Centre enabling our judges to look at how residents, businesses and retailers work as a community to show Marlborough at its best. The judging day has yet to be confirmed but has been provisionally booked for 14th July. There has been lots of business and community participation already – thanks go especially to volunteers from Waitrose who helped with a Community Clear-Up

on 15 May. Watch out for other opportunities to help towards this year’s entry.

Cooper’s Meadow Meeting The Town Council is in the process of taking on Cooper’s Meadow from Wiltshire Council as a Community Asset Transfer and is keen that the community has its say on how the meadow is run. A User Group is being established and the first meeting will take place in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall on Wednesday, 24th June at 1.30pm. All welcome.

Annual Report 2014/15 The Town Council’s Annual Report is available from the Town Council offices and online at

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

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Local News

Karen heads for Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Women v Cancer Local lawyer Karen Salmon of DGR Law Marlborough is facing her biggest charity challenge yet – a stunning 350km ride across Tanzania, starting in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and finishing at the impressive Ngorongoro Crater. Raising funds for Women v Cancer, Karen is aiming to raise in excess of £3000.

Karen first took up cycling in May 2012 after her doctor suggested it as good exercise after she had a hip replaced after being treated for a bone tumour, and last year she took part in Ride the Night, a women only 100km bike ride around London. With the 2 thousand other women that took part, Karen helped raise over £1m for Women v Cancer’s 3 great charities:- Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.

Karen is taking part in Ride the Night again this year as part of her training and

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break in the morning and lunch.

“The final day is a 38km stretch uphill to the Ngorongoro crater – talk about saving the best til last!” laughs Karen.

build up to the Cycle Africa ride which takes place in October. “This year I am doing it with my daughter Charlotte, the youngest rider at age 17, which should make it fun. We’re aiming to beat my time of 5 hrs 22mins, which should be doable as last year I had to stop and fix a flat tyre!”

Karen expects the October ride to be more challenging “As well as the distance, there will be heat and altitude to deal with” she says “The ride takes place over 6 days, I should be OK with the heat as I grew up in the Caribbean, though I’m not sure what effect the altitude will have. Cycles are provided, but everyone takes their own saddle (for obvious reasons!)”

The 80 women taking part will spend around eight hours in the saddle every day, stopping only for a quick

Karen is doing the ride with a good friend, Mandy Mander, and the pair have been training together. “We both have very personal reasons for taking part, and we are very keen to raise awareness of the charities concerned as well as funds. Ovarian and cervical cancer particularly are curable if caught early, so if we can raise awareness of the importance of knowing the signs and making sure women attend regular smear tests we will be very happy” “I’m really looking forward to meeting all the other women taking part and hearing their stories which are often inspiring as most people taking part have either lost someone or survived cancer themselves. I think the camaraderie and support we’ll give each other is what will see us though. I’ll be thrilled if I’m not last – otherwise I just want to finish the ride.”

To help Karen meet her fundraising target by the end of July visit the website she and Mandy have set up

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where you will find a link to their JustGiving pages.

Thank you for your support.

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Beauty

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Aldbourne Band Pond Concerts 2015 Come and join us for our popular Sunday evening concerts by the Pond in the village of Aldbourne. Our informal concerts are relaxed and entertaining.

Bring a deck chair, and maybe a picnic, and put your feet up with a drink from one of the local pubs - a perfect way to end a Summer’s Day!

Pond Concert, Sunday 14 June, 7.15pm (Please note June concert a week later than usual due to the band attending the French Open)

Pond Concert, Sunday 5 July, 7.15pm Proms on the Green, Sunday 2 August, 4.00pm Carnival Service and Pond Concert, Sunday 6 September, 6.00pm If weather inclement, concerts will be held in St Michael’s Church

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What’s On

What’s On June 2015 Eileen Cooper Ra Garden

Date: until 19 June 2015 Venue: Rabley Drawing Centre, Rabley Barn, Mildenhall SN8 2LW ‘Garden’ is a rich and fertile place. In Eileen Cooper’s new drawings the figures are involved in planting, tending and pruning.

They appear rooted in the earth and in relationships that are both strong and tender. At the heart of Cooper’s drawing, painting, and printmaking is the iconic female figure. Her themes are the big subjects of life, sexuality, birth, nurture and creativity, love and loss. The ‘Garden’ drawings are rich in tone, with subtle atmospheric colour. Coopers confident use of line underpins her first explorations of sculpture, the new bronzes are inventive and refreshingly direct. Gallery Open Thursdays & Fridays 10–5pm, Saturday 11–3pm, and by appointment at other times.

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Marlborough Downs Movies presents - The Theory of Everything (12A)

Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Date: Thursday 4 June 7.30pm The Theory of Everything is the story of the most brilliant and celebrated physicist of our time, Stephen Hawking, and Jane Wilde the arts student he fell in love with whilst studying at Cambridge in the 1960s. Tickets £5 in advance or £6 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge

Ogbourne St George Open Gardens

Date: Sunday 7 June, 2 - 5pm Venue: Start at Village Hall, Ogbourne St George Tickets and teas available at the Village Hall, - entrance ticket to 8 gardens £4 per adult. In aid of Prospect Hospice and the Village Hall (Teas provided by and in aid of Little Dragons Pre-School)

Wiltshire Blues Sessions and Ramsbury Silver Band. Tickets £2 per adult available from the Village Hall and on the gate.

Refreshments available. In aid of Prospect Hospice and the Village Hall.

Marlborough Downs Livescreen presents La Boheme LIVE from the Royal Opera House

Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Date: Wednesday 10 June 7pm John Copley’s 1974 classic production with Russian soprano, Anna Netrebko, Joseph Calleja, Lucas Meachem and Jennifer Rowley. Puccini’s Paris in the 1830s and the love story of Mimi and Rodolfo. Tickets £15 in advance, £17.50 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge

Bulbs for all seasons - Anna Pavord

Date: Thursday 11 June, 7 for 7.30 Venue: Woodborough Garden Centre, Woodborough Gardening Correspondent for The Independent and author of widely praised gardening books, Anna Pavord, will be giving an inspirational talk: “Bulbs for all seasons” Drinks and refreshments will be available.

Tickets are £15 and can be purchased in-store, online or by telephoning 01672 851249

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Divest: moving money out of fossil fuels Invest: moving money for a sustainable future

Date: Thursday 11 June, 8pm

Venue: The Bear, Marlborough (upstairs room) Speakers from Fossil Free Oxfordshire & Move Your Money.

Help drive the growing transition to low-carbon world. Details frominfo@climatepledge.org.uk

Marlborough Brandt Group Summer Gala

Date: Saturday 13 June, 7 -11pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Evening dinner, auction of promises and music with Instant Sunshine Promises include gite holidays in France & Cornwall, carol service in St Paul’s Cathedral, visit to Channel 4 news and more. Tickets £60 per person. For more information & booking visit www.mbg.org/events

Wilton Windmill Wind in the Willows Fun Day Date: Saturday 13 June, 12 - 4.30pm Venue, Wilton Windmill, Wilton, SN8 3SW A great family day out. Fancy dress, children’s games, bar, BBQ, paella, tea & cakes and more - all the fun of the country fair. www.wiltonwindmill.co.uk

Aldbourne Band Pond Concert

Date: Sunday 14 June, 7.15pm Venue: By the Pond, Aldbourne The first of Aldbourne Band’s Pond Concerts - the perfect way to while away a Summer Sunday.

Attendance free, with a collection for the band. Next date Sun 5 July.

Brilliant Young Pianist from Switzerland

Date: Sunday 14 June, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough The final recital in our third series of Brilliant Young Pianists’ concerts features the multiple awardwinning Swiss pianist, Jean-Selim Abdelmoula, who will be playing

Music in the Marquee at Applegarth

Date: Sunday 7 June, 4 - 6pm Venue: Applegarth, Ogbourne St George Bring a picnic and listen to

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La Boheme

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What’s On music by Beethoven, Janacek and Chopin. Tickets are £10 (£8 for members of St Peter’s Trust and Marlborough Brandt Group) and are available on the door or in advance from The White Horse Bookshop and Sound Knowledge.

Marlborough Open Gardens

Date: Sunday 14 June, 2-6pm Venue: Start from Merchant’s House Shop Spend the afternoon visiting a dozen or so local gardens within easy reach of Marlborough High Street at this year’s Open Gardens. Tickets will be available from The Merchant’s House Shop priced £5 in advance, or £6 on the day. Afternoon teas will be available for £3 between 3pm and 6pm.This event is in support of The Merchant’s House.

Marlborough Downs Movies presents - Waterloo (U)

Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Date: Thursday 18 June 6.30pm drinks and talk followed by film Presented in association with The British Military Music Archive. The evening will begin with an introduction by Simon Vandeleur whose great uncle fought in the battle. He is currently Regimental Secretary of the Coldstream Guards, responsible for the charitable activities of the Regiment and veterans affairs.

The film stars Rod Steiger, Christopher Plummer, Orson Welles, Jack Hawkins, Virginia McKenna and is directed by Dino de Laurentiis. Tickets £15 for drinks and film, box office www.kvat.co.uk, or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge

GWA Annual Exhibition

Date: Sunday 21-Sunday 28 June during opening hours Venue: St Peter’s Church, Marlborough The annual summer exhibition by the Guild of Wiltshire Artists featuring a wide range of paintings to suit all tastes. Free entry and all are welcome.

Marlborough Downs Livescreen presents The Comedy of Errors GLOBE ON SCREEN

Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Date: Thursday 25 June 7.15pm Take one pair of estranged twins brothers (both called Antipholus),

and one pair of estranged twin servants (both called Dromio), keep them in ignorance of each other and throw them into a city of sorcery, and you have all the ingredients for theatrical chaos.

Tickets £12 in advance, £14 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge

Bedwyn Music Society Piano Recital

by Martin James Bartlett

Date: Friday 26 June, 7.30pm Venue: Bedwyn Church Martin is the current BBC Young Musician of the Year. Bach Toccata in C minor, Mozart Sonata No. 12 in F, three Rachmaninov Preludes from Op. 32, Liszt Étude No. 3 in D flat (Un Sospiro), Prokofiev Sonata No.7 in Bflat. All details from Robert Peel, 01672 870271

The Magnificent Three opening times during non-steaming periods. www.croftonbeamengines.org

Annual Service of Evensong

MantonFest

Date: Sunday 28 June. 6pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough The annual evensong celebrating the Patronal Festival of the church of St Peter and St Paul at which the preacher will be the Reverend Canon Henry Pearson.

All are most welcome at this service which will be followed by refreshments in the church.

MantonFest

Ogbourne Maizey Open Air Theatre The Magnificent Three

Date: Friday 26 June, 7-11pm Venue: The Outside Chance, Manton See Mule, The Lost and Found, Eddie Whitcomb and others Details at mantonfest.co.uk Date: Saturday 27 June, 11.30am - 10.30pm Venue: Manton Grange Watermeadow Headlined by T-Rextasy, supported by Josie and the Outlaw, Straight Six, Poplar Jake and the Electric Delta and many more See pg 21 for full details Advance ticket sales £12, on the day £17. 7-15s half price, under 7s free. Tickets from Sound Knowledge, The Outside Chance, The Cross Keys and Mantonfest.co.uk

Crofton Beam Engines

Dates: June 27-28 Venue: Crofton Pumping Station, Marlborough, SN8 3DW Come and visit the oldest working steam engines in the world still performing the job they were built to do! 200 years of history on your doorstep, situated in unspoiled countryside between Great Bedwyn and Marlborough.

The Engines are next ‘in steam’ on the dates above and, with the ‘Engineman’s Rest Café, will be open from 10.30 to 4.30 each day.

We also offer ‘Steam Experience’ days. Please see our web site for

Date: Wednesday 8 July, 7.30pm Venue: Maizey Lodge, Ogbourne Maizey, SN8 1RY Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre takes a long-awaited visit to the Wild West with this brand new spaghetti western for lovers of open-air theatre. Gather up your posse it’s time to head out to the Wild Frontier for a rootin’tootin’, side-splittin’, toe-tappin’, Hoe-down dancin’, quick-draw slinging, Spaghetti Western adventure….YEEHAH! Bar/WC/ Coffee & Sweetie bar. Special charity performance in aid of The Merchants House Trust, Marlborough Tickets in advance only, Adults £14, Under 16s £7, Family £38 01672-512125 or maizey@f2s.com

Barbury International Eventing

Date: 9-12 July Venue: Barbury Castle Estate, Marlborough Top class eventing plus many more attractions at this stunning venue. Full details and to book at barburyhorsetrials.co.uk, 01672 516125

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Community Information

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

Local Societies and Groups Air Cadets (2293 Marlborough Squadron) Marlborough Air cadets welcome all young people aged 13-18 who are interested in Aviation and Adventure: Parade nights Tues and Fri 1900-2130 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook. com/2293MarlboroughAirCadets Email 2293@aircadets.org 01672 516811 Dance Classes in Marlborough Ballroom and Latin American dance classes, and for those with no partner Dancersize sessions.

Please contact Amanda on 07882-882030 or email learntodance@mac.com for more info Depression Alliance The Marlborough and District SELF-HELP GROUP meets the first Tuesday of every month. If you’ve got depression, or know someone who might benefit from being part of our group, please get in touch. Call 0845 123 23 20 for location details.

Stained Glass Lessons.

Wed.& Thurs morning 9.30-11.30.

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

Held at; Ogbourne St. George.

Contact jeannette 07977 053363 or jet@jeannettetherrien.com Inner Wheel Club of Marlborough and District Evening meetings on 4th Monday of every month at the Crown Hotel, The Parade Marlborough. Secretary Nita Martin 01380 730974 Jubilee Centre Day Centre (Mon, Tues and Fri) and Drop-in Centre (Wed and Thurs - Lunch served 12.30pm £5.00) for over sixties. For more information phone Carole Walkeron 01672 513087 Kennet Accordion Orchestra Meets on Monday night from 7.30pm, in Froxfield and has a wide playing base of players from Swindon through Marlborough to Newbury and encourage accordion players of all standards to join and enjoy a varied selection of music from pop through to classics.

The current Southern Area Champions and established throughout the region for its diverse repertoire. Contact Nigel Pasby A.B.C.A.(t.d.) L.B.C.A. on 07894032757 or email nigelpasby@gmail.com For more information go to www.kennetaccordionorchestra.com Kennet Community Transport KTC runs a minibus with tail lift for people for whom normal transport is impractical. Contact the driver on 07850 356572 or Alexander Kirk Wilson on 01672 513861 Kennet Valley Driving Group RDA carriage driving for adults (16+) with physical disabilities. New volunteers and participants welcome. Sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Rockley. For more info call the Secretary, Maggie Lewis, on 0846 241 5396 or email kennetvalleydrivinggroup@gmail.com

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Kennet Valley National Trust Association Monthly meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects, summer outings to interesting places and social events.

For more information please call Ann King (Chair) on 01380 727130 or Rhona Wilkinson (Membership Secretary) 01380 726433 Learn To Play Bridge Lessons for Absolute Beginners & Improvers Friendly club sessions also available Marlborough Area, No Partner needed Friendly relaxed atmosphere Please contact Andy Hill for further details and availability 01380 724725 Line dancing Meet every Tuesday (except August) at St John’s School, Marlborough Class runs 7-10 pm and covers beginners through to advanced Contact Tessa on 01672 520336 or tessahicks@btinternet.com Marlborough Accordion Orchestra Rehearsals on Monday in Wesley Hall Marlborough.

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

New and experienced players of all ages welcome.

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

Marlborough Big Band Rehearsals every Friday evening at the Bear Hotel, Marlborough 6:30 – 8:30pm. New players welcome, the only qualification is being able to read and play a musical instrument to at least grade 3 level We are a group of like-minded musicians who enjoy playing music and having fun playing a range of music mainly swing and jazz from 1930’s up to the present day. For more information please Tel: 07973 213271 or 07580 237398 Marlborough Brandt Group MBG is best known for its 30 year link with and support for the Muslim community of Gunjur in The Gambia, West Africa. If you are interested in becoming a friend, volunteering or visiting Gunjur for an extraordinary experience please contact us 01672861116, or info@mbg.org or visit www.mbg.org Marlborough Choral Society Rehearses every Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm in Christchurch, New Rd, Marlborough. New members welcome, for more information Tel 01672 870765 Marlborough Concert Orchestra Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evening at Christ Church, New Road, Marlborough, 7.30 pm Anyone wishing to join is invited to make contact with the orchestra through the website www.mco.org.uk Marlborough Gardening Association Welcomes anyone with an interest in gardening.

Meetings or visits most months throughout the year. For more information call Tricia Hayllar on 01672 512435, www.marlbga.org.uk.

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

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Community 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 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.

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Marlborough Tennis Club Based at Preshute Tennis Courts.New members welcome for social and league play. Coaching for children and adults. Contact Barbara Jones 516635 Marlborough WI Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Wesley Hall, Oxford St from 7.30-9.30. New members very welcome. For further details call 01672 514177 Mildenhall Gardening Club - New, very informal and friendly group, currently meeting at the Horsehoe in Mildenhall on the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7.30pm. For more information contact Milly on 07876 230 540 or millycarmichael@hotmail.com Phoenix Brass Band Rehearsals twice weekly in Froxfield. Training Band on Saturday mornings. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. Contact Musical Director - David Watson 01672 515176 Pilates classes Pilates classes for all levels around the Marlborough area. Please contact Caroline McCord on 01672 511360 or 07817503546 or caroline@backinbalancepilates.com Angie Sanders - Classes are held in Aldbourne. 1:1 tuition available, angiesanders2@icloud.com or 01672 540176 Pottery Lessons Adults:Mon.7-9pm, or Thurs.7-9pm Children’s: Wed. 3.45-5.15. Beginners and more experienced welcome. At Wagon Yard Artists, off London Rd, Marlb. Contact Jacqui 07773 271572 or jacqui.melhuish@btinternet.com Sarsen Songmen A small male voice choir rehearsing in Aldbourne (1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays 7.30 pm), wide repertoire including Barbershop, occasional performances in the local area. New members welcome: contact MichaelReynolds on 01672-511199.

Savernake Badminton Club Savernake Badminton Club is a small friendly club that is long established and affiliated to Badminton England.

We meet on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30pm at the Sports Hall at St John’s School, Granham Hill, Marlborough. For further details telephone Roy Turner on 01672 810208 or Barbara Jones on 01672 516635 School of Tae Kwon Do (P.U.M.A.) Classes are held at Marlborough Leisure Centre on Tuesday evening (7 - 8 pm), and Friday evening (6 -7 pm), and are suitable for all ages from 7 years upward.

Please phone John or Carol on 01793 850410 / 07799566805 for further information.

Scottish Country Dancing Manton Village Hall, 7.45 – 10pm.

Tuesdays beginners, Wednesdays experienced dancers. Contact Jennifer Parker 01672 515151 St Peter’s Church Marlborough A redundant church now managed by a Trust, featuring a Coffee Shop and a Craft Shop.

The church is open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except 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

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

New members and beginners are most welcome.

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

The Merchant’s House This historic 17th century silk-merchant’s house at 132 High Street is being refurbished by a charitable trust.

Regular lectures and concerts are held and there are opportunities for local people to work as volunteers or house guides. The House and garden are open to visitors from 1st of April to the end of October on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am-3pm and by appointment at other times. Become a ‘Friend’ and enjoy enhanced membership benefits. For more information contact Sophie Costard 01672 511491 Web site: www.themerchantshouse.co.uk Transition Marlborough aims to inspire and motivate people to work together, and support each other, in reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, building a stronger sense of community and so increasing our communities’ resilience. This will strengthen the local economy to create livelihoods for local people and provide a greater level of wellbeing for all. Our Hub group meets on the second Thursday of the month, usually at the Green Dragon, at 7:30pm.

Do join us. For more information, contact Alexandra on 07771 347 379 email secretary@transitionmarlborough.org, www.transitionmarlborough.org University of the Third Age U3A provides learning and leisure opportunities in the Marlborough Area for those who are retired or semi-retired. For information on interest groups and membership call Sarah Foxall on 01264 850316 or visit u3ainkennet.org.uk Watercolour Painting Classes Classes on Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm and Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm With professional artist Colin Palmer at his studio in central Marlborough. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Call Colin on 07835 039 812 or colin@colinpalmer-illustration.co.uk for more details.

Wheelie Fit - Outdoor Post Natal Workout.

Bring along your baby in their buggy and get back into shape. Slim down, tone up, feel great. All fitness levels welcome. Mon and Thurs 10am, College Fields, Marlborough. Contact Nicki 07988991165. www.wheeliefit.com Yoga classes for all abilities.

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

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.

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Creepy Crawlers meet Fridays 10 – 11.30am at the Scout Hut, Marlborough Tel: 01672 811495 The Corner House Children’s Centre offering information, support, advice and activity sessions to families with children 0-5 in Marlborough and the community area. George Lane Car Park Tel 01672 513010 Great Bedwyn Playgroup Ofsted Outstanding Playgroup for 2 to five year olds, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time. Toddler group for 0 - 5 years olds, every Wednesday during term-time. Sessions include crafts, snack, story and music time, and outside play area.

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

01672 890829, wwwjuniperscreativeplay.com Little Dabchicks Parent and Under 4’s group, meets Thursday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 Term time.In the Aldbourne Methodist Hall, Lottage Road Zoe - 01672 540439 Little Dragons Pre School Ogbourne St George Village Hall All children aged 2 - 5 years welcome at our well established pre-school held in a quiet village setting in Ogbourne St George. It is a warm, friendly environment where we are open Monday to Friday for mornings 9.05am to 12.05pm or 1.05pm (if staying for lunch) and all day Wednesdays until 3.05pm.For more information email linda@littledragons.org or call 07855 026083. Alternatively do look at our website at www.littledragons.org.

Manton Preschool.

Based in the heart of the beautiful village of Manton - our well-established friendly Preschool provides exemplary education for 2-5 year olds. We are a “Good” Ofsted setting providing Rising Fives sessions as well as healthy snacks, crafts, singing, story time, French, outdoor play and much more. For more details, please ring 01672 516675.

Manton Toddlers.

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

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

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Community Information Sunflowers at Grafton is a Nursery & Pre school for children aged 0-5 situated in beautiful East Grafton. Open from 8am-6pm, 51 weeks each year, morning & afternoon sessions are available. Sunflowers is community run on a not-for-profit basis. For more information see www.sunflowers-grafton.co.uk or call 01672 810478

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

Leisure Herongate Leisure 01488 682000 Marlborough Leisure Centre 01672 513161

Local Government

Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100

Schools Ogbourne St. George & St. Andrew C of E Controlled Primary School Tel: 01672 841318 St Michael’s CE Aided School, Back Lane, Tel: 01672 540434 Ramsbury Primary School Back Lane, Tel: 01672 520244 St Mary’s Infant School Tel: 01672 513101 St Peter’s Junior School Tel: 01672 513158 Preshute Primary School Tel: 01672 512754 St John’s School and Community College Tel: 01672 516156 Stepping Stones Pre-Prep School Tel: 01488 681 067

Marlborough Town Council 01672 512487 See www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk for full details of council meetings

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Classic Cars

Jaguar XJS Once the province of flat cap wearing “enthusiasts,” classic cars are now hugely popular with prices rocketing upwards. The rarest, most collectible cars are now the province of the super-rich but, if you know what you’re looking for, you can pick up a gem that will provide you with hours of enjoyable motoring and still make you a hefty profit when you sell it on.

My first selection is the Jaguar XJS, a grand tourer launched in 1975 as the replacement to the iconic E Type. The E Type, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever made, was always going to be a tough act to follow and the controversial styling of the XJS, particularly the “flying buttress” C pillars, did not meet with critical acclaim.

To make matters worse, by 1975 Jaguar had fallen into the hands of the hopelessly incompetent British Leyland; as a result, the early cars suffered from appalling build quality and reliability problems. Just to add to its woes, the launch coincided with the oil crisis and demand for hugely thirsty V12s fell through the floor. Yet despite all this, the XJS stayed in production for 21 years and over 115,000 examples were sold. Surely, Jaguar must have got something right.

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have been controversial in the 70s but it has stood the test of time. Long, low and wide with a sculpted bonnet and those iconic 8 sided headlights, the XJS remains sleek, powerful and handsome. It was never conceived as a sports car like the E Type, rather it was meant to be a grand tourer with continent crossing ability and it does the job brilliantly.

The magnificent 5.3 litre V12 is arguably the smoothest engine ever made and it produces an endless surge of torque that delivers effortless performance. Later versions kicked out 300bhp, good for a top speed of over 150mph.

The straight six engine is no slouch either and the fuel economy is a lot more palatable.

The XJS, particularly the V12, is eerily quiet and possesses the magic carpet ride that Jaguar used to do so well but has now lost the knack of. The handling is predictable and tenacious, the interior is sumptuous and supremely comfortable and the boot is big enough for a week’s luggage – truly this is a grand tourer of the old school.

So which one should you buy? Forget about anything pre 1986; the quality problems will be overwhelming although, thankfully, few of these cars still survive. The next thing to consider is that out of 115,000 cars made, less than 5,000 of them were convertibles.

The convertibles have rarity value and this is already being reflected in the price they change hands for; as an investment, they are a much better bet than the coupé.

The convertible is also a much better looking car and is far more desirable. Jaguar only started producing them in 1988 and there was a facelift in June 1991 which, to my eye, made for a much less attractive car so you have a three year window to work with.

There is a choice of a 5.3 litre V12 or 4.0 litre straight six engines. Either one offers all the performance you need but if the car is not your daily drive, and it shouldn’t be, I’d go for the V12, both for the wonderful noise and the silky refinement. As for the colour, the metallic versions of navy blue and British racing green are best, though red is fine. Cream or oatmeal are the best colours for the upholstery and, naturally, the dash should be walnut. Entry level money for a slightly ratty convertible with reasonable mileage is £6-7k but remember that the minters at the top of the market are going for £20,000 or more.

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Gardening

June in the Garden As midsummer has arrived the garden should be full of colour and interest.

Now most of the hard work of preparing the garden is done midsummer is the time to take full advantage of any good weather.

It’s really a matter of maintenance at this time of year. Weeds will be growing quickly now so carry out some regular hoeing to prevent weed seedlings establishing and dig out larger weeds by hand. Keeping weeds under control not only keeps the borders looking their best but it also prevents them from taking nutrients and water away from your plants. Applying a thick layer of bark mulch on the border will help to smother weeds and retain moisture cutting down on maintenance.

Any newly plants shrubs, perennials and bedding plants whether in the border or in containers will need regularly watering.

If there is no significant rain, water borders weekly and containers daily.

Container plants will also need feeding through the growing season so either apply a liquid feed weekly when watering or put some slow release feed tablets in each container. Containers can also be mulched with bark or gravel to retain moisture.

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Spring flowering Primulas that have become congested can be dug up, split into smaller plants and replanted for next years display and flag irises that have finished flowering can also be split and replanted to increase stocks. Continue to stake tall growing perennials as they grow and start to regularly deadhead flowers from perennials and bedding plants to prolong and increase flowering.

Hardy geraniums can be cut back after flowering to encourage a further display later in the season.

Climbing plants will need to be tied in weekly as they can soon grow out of control. Roses should be fed with a rose fertilizer and cut back any suckers sprouting from the base of the plant to ground level to prevent energy being sucked away from the main plant. Keep an eye out for pests and diseases as these can rapidly take hold at this time of year, keeping plants healthy in the first place will help to prevent pests and disease becoming a problem but if you do notice things like

black spot, mildew or green or blackly infestations deal with them immediately with a suitable organic spray from the garden centre.

Lawns should be mown at least once a week now and if the weather is hot and dry raise the blade setting to help the lawn stay greener.

Trimming the edges of your lawn will improve the appearance of your garden and also feed your lawn regularly to maintain health.

In the vegetable garden, start to harvest as plants mature and regularly sowings to maintain supplies. Tender crops like tomatoes, basil, corinader and runner beans can be planted outside and winter brassicas can be also be sown. Ensure your greenhouse is kept well ventilated and shaded in hot weather. Keep ponds, water features and bird baths topped up as they can quickly lose water in dry weather and sit back to enjoy your summer garden.

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Legal

Claims for poor building work Almost everyone who owns a building will have had to have building works carried out to some extent or other and while the majority of works are completed to a reasonable standard, many are not, causing delay, stress and financial loss to clients.

Potential claims break down into two often overlapping areas; contract and negligence.

The size of the project will usually dictate the formality of contract in place. In small projects the contract will be simple, for larger projects the JCT contract is regularly used, or where architects are involved there may well be a form of RIBA agreement.

The reality is that all of these contracts have their strengths and weaknesses in protecting the respective parties.

With regards to negligence, construction professionals are under a duty of care to take reasonable skill and care in the provision of their services.

The contract will provide useful evidence as to what was agreed, but overall the merit of any negligence claim is something that needs to be carefully considered before proceeding.

Building projects require the input of multiple people, this can lead to arguments as to blame, which requires expert evidence. The most

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commonly encountered construction professionals are as follows:

Architects Architects are those who design and plan building projects. Architect is a protected term and many professionals provide an architectural service without being qualified architects.

Potential claims can arise where there has been a failure to prepare proper drawings, give proper costings, and gain necessary planning and building regulation approvals, or a building having defects.

Building Surveyors They also undertake design work, but are primarily concerned with inspecting buildings to ascertain if works are done in compliance with building regulations, as such they are used when people purchase properties, however, they should not be confused with the valuation surveys required by mortgage lenders. Failures to disclose defects in a property can give rise to a claim against a building surveyor.

Quantity Surveyors The accountants of the construction industry, they price building projects and negotiate with contractors when tendering. As a result, claims against them are usually only concerned with estimates, procurement, the calculation of the sums involved and the timescales of projects.

Structural Engineers Structural engineers analyse and design structures from architect’s plans which will work and be structurally sound through the use of practically applied physics.

The structural engineers’

calculations are important in gaining building regulations approval. Potential claims may arise for errors in their calculations or analysis leading to a building having defects.

Building contractors The builders, while not being professionals per se, are still required to exercise reasonable skill and care.

They should build the property in accordance with the engineer’s and architect’s plans, a quantity surveyor’s pricing and comply with building regulations. Defects are the main cause of claims against builders.

It is also important to note that not every error will amount to negligence, the standard of reasonable skill and care is measured by the ordinary standards of the profession and not the highest standards. It is therefore very important to seek legal advice on a claim before proceeding.

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