Marlborough town and country june 18

TOWN & COUNTRY

People Jo Waltham Callia Web

Local News Features

New Rohan shop Mantonfest Marlborough in bloom

Desert Island Memories Poison hazards for pets

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Let’s hope it stays around a while! As I write the sun is shining, and there’s not a cloud in the sky. It is entirely possible that by the time you are reading it is pouring with rain and freezing! I’m keeping my fingers crossed the weather is kind to events such as Mantonfest, and Aldbourne Band’s pond Concerts this month as well as everyone’s planned BBQs and parties.

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Jo Waltham Jo Waltham runs Callia Web, a locally based digital agency specialising in WordPress websites. She lives with her husband David, their two children, Charlie, 14, and Marie, 10, and their two dogs Hamish and Tess in Marlborough.

Tell us about yourself I was born in Essex, but mostly grew up in Hampshire. I went to Keele University in North Staffordshire and studied for a degree in Geography/Geology. My ambition was to be a retail buyer, with the aim of having my own shop one day, so when I left I went to work at Harrods, as a sales assistant, hoping to move on to the graduate trainee scheme. I discovered it wasn’t right for me and decided to rethink. I decided to go back to Uni and take a Master’s in Computing and Earth Science back at Keele University.

This was in the early 90s, and the internet was still in it’s fledgling stages. I was a complete beginner in computing, so much so I had trouble turning my computer on in that first lesson! I soon got the hang of things and did a lot of programming. The course was very male dominated with only one other woman, but I didn’t really mind that.

Following that I worked at Royal Holloway, University of London as a postgraduate research assistant for a couple of years. Then I moved to Ireland to work on a PhD on the computer modelling of Icelandic volcanoes. As part of that I organised a student expedition to Iceland which was an experience I will never forget.

When I came back to the UK, I became the IT manager of a company working in the Oil and Gas Industry, where I stayed for 11 years.

By this time I was married with two young children.

How was Callia Web born?

I had always wanted to run my own business, but just hadn’t taken the leap. My mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and I looked after her while she was ill. Among many

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I remember when I was a child thinking how amazing it was that he had created something that employed so many people. conversations we had she said to me to realise that life is short, and that if there was anything I really wanted to do I should just do it and not keep putting it off. This was the push I needed to leave my job and create my own company.

I had always hankered after a retail business, and so set up an online shop selling baby clothes and equipment. This led me into the community of women (mostly mums) running their own small businesses. I often gave advice on their IT issues, and helped build their websites. One day someone suggested that perhaps that was what I should be doing for a living, and I realised that I enjoyed it more than running the shop. So I sold the shop and started a new business. After 18 months I incorporated that business and rebranded to Callia Web reflecting that most of the work I was doing was web development.

The business has grown over the past few years, and I now have a co-director in the company, Leeann Stevenson.

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People What exactly does Callia Web do?

We are a small WordPress agency building websites for small to medium businesses, bloggers etc. We work at various budget levels, from simple start up sites, through to custom built sites for more established businesses.

We also provide ongoing support.

Do you specialise in any industry?

No, we work across the board, although we do have a bit of a niche in Food, which started almost by accident. I met a food blogger called Katie on holiday, and while chatting to her discovered that she wanted to improve her site, but hadn’t met anyone she trusted enough to do it for her. I ended up helping her out, and she was pleased with what I had done.

Turns out the Food world is very interconnected, and Katie recommended us to others, and work expanded through word of mouth – from bloggers to cafés to restaurants and chefs. A big part of what we do is understanding our clients’ clients, and food is an enjoyable area to work in as we have a head start – everybody has to eat!

One of the advantages of working digitally is that we can work with anyone, anywhere – we have clients as far afield as Japan, the US and South America. This is great, but we also make an effort to help local businesses – it’s good to meet people face to face.

Do you have any projects you are particularly proud of?

We were thrilled to win an award for the website we created for The Cambridge

Food Collective a couple of years ago. It was a complicated challenge involving multiple vendors on one site. We won a gold and a silver medal in two different categories in the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards.

We also revamped the website for Avenue Nursery, who have a number of locations in the area. Leeann came up with an unusual colour palette as part of their design, to reflect the rural nature of their nurseries.

I also enjoyed working with Justine Pattison a food author and TV chef to create her website – she has a very interesting range of work that needed to be showcased on her site.

What do you enjoy most about your work?

I love getting to understand someone’s business, getting to the nitty gritty of what they need their website to accomplish for them. I find it fascinating learning what makes them tick.

I do also enjoy that feeling when a particularly knotty programming problem is solved. (Someone once described coding as 99% frustration and 1% glee.

I certainly identify with that!)

What do you find a challenge?

Planning workflow can be a real challenge sometimes – as you never know when new work is going to come in, whether clients might have delays, or a support client may have an issue. Juggling is an important skill to have!

Luckily we have developers we can call on if we need to.

Who was your inspiration?

My dad is definitely the person that inspired me to have my own business.

I remember when I was a child thinking how amazing it was that he had created something that employed so many people. He instilled in me the desire to have my own business one day.

What do you like to do when you are not working?

I don’t get a lot of spare time, and enjoy spending it with the family and the dogs. I enjoy a nice walk followed by a pub lunch or a nice cup of tea and a cake in a café.

I also like to get involved in local politics, and am on the Executive Committee of the Liberal Democrats for the Devizes constituency. I took more interest after the EU referendum, and campaigned for the Lib Dems during the run up to the last election.

The Brexit vote has already had a detrimental effect on our small business, and I am worried about how it will affect the wider economy once we actually leave the EU. My guilty pleasure is watching Soaps – mainly Coronation St and Eastenders.

Slightly work related, I enjoy being part of the wider WordPress community. I go to WordCamps (WordPress conferences) in the UK and Europe 2-3 times a year, where I keep up to date with what is going on, and get to meet others working in the same area.

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Local News

Mantonfest is back!

The local music festival held at Manton Grange Watermeadow is back for it’s eighth year on 30 June. A great family festival, this year the headline acts are Katrina of the Waves and Whole Lotta Led, along with perennial favourites The Swinging Blue Jeans.

Roger Grant, one of the organisers of the festival says “From small beginnings it has now become well established and is able to hire professional bands with well-known names, whilst still continuing to give local bands an opportunity to play on the big stage.

“The basic idea of starting MantonFest was to raise money for charity, and the upkeep of Manton Village Hall, which we have achieved.

In addition, we have made an event that is family friendly, where children can run around in the water meadow whilst their parents are listening to good music and partaking in a variety of food and drinks.

This year’s event is going to support local charities who look after the elderly and those suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We’re looking forward to good weather and a great turnout, all are welcome!”

Get ready for Marlborough in Bloom ands with well-known names, whilst still continuing to give local bands an opportunity to play on the big stage.

“The basic idea of starting MantonFest was to raise money for charity, and the upkeep of Manton Village Hall, which we have achieved.

In addition, we have made an event that is family friendly, where children can run around in the water meadow whilst their parents are listening to good music and partaking in a variety of food and drinks.

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This year’s event is going to support local charities who look after the elderly and those suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We’re looking forward to good weather and a great turnout, all are welcome!”

Having won Gold last year, the Marlborough Bloomers are gearing up for another successful Judging Day on Tuesday 10 July.

Steve Pascall, the new Chairman, has toured the High Street shops hoping to inspire them to fill the town with flowers. “We have had an excellent response”, said Steve. “Everyone is keen to join in; community participation is very important and we are working hard to transform parks and open spaces, care for allotments, work with children and plant almost everything conceivable in both likely and improbable places.”

Marlborough in Bloom is due to appear on BBC2’s Britain in Bloom, which will be aired next year. A television crew will track the efforts of volunteers to transform the town with flowers and, of course, enhance wildlife habitats and create a cleaner, greener environment.

This year’s theme is “Birds” and everyone is encouraged to join in. As in previous years there will be school involvement and a Gardening Competition sponsored by Henry George. To keep in touch with what is happening visit the Marlborough in Bloom Facebook Page.

New Rohan Shop in Hillier’s Yard Clothing brand Rohan’s new stand alone shop opens in Hillier’s Yard (where Ducklings used to be) on 24 May. Brand Development Manager Becky Serieys says “The difference between Rohan and other clothing brands is just one word – extra. That’s the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.

Sometimes it can be hard to spot because Rohan benefits are often hidden – the clothing is designed to fit in rather than stand out. The formula is simple but clever; take classic looking styles and reinvents them using the latest fabric technology and pack in clever features. This allows you to thrive anywhere in the world – whether walking the White Horse Trail or exploring Machu Picchu.” You can contact the shop on 01672 513084

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How Desert Island Discs can help organise your memories I love listening to Desert Island Discs and hearing the records that mark the passage of time through someone’s life. I marvel at how guests choose only eight records, one book, a luxury and the final challenge of a single record.

When I consider the things my clients save there are wonderful tales of special events and life changing moments. Both happy and more poignant times for us to savour.

But, we can’t keep it all. The ‘stuff’ is not the memory – merely the trigger. So, how do we sort out what to keep? I use a ‘Desert Island Disc’ structure to produce a memory management system: Disc 1 – someone else’s memory reminders.

Would you allow someone else to substitute in their own record choice? Don’t become the guardian of other people’s memories! This includes your children!

Disc 2 – childhood. Following on from above, which of your own early years masterpieces do you really want to keep?

Disc 3 – cards/personal letters/emails/ records of past jobs. Let go of the painful ones – give more room to the happy ones Disc 4 – knick-knacks. By decluttering, you can save up to 40% of your housework time.

Disc 5 – ticket stubs/the funny Smurf you got when you were eight. For your eyes only - be selective.

Disc 6 – old bank statements. Note the bank account, keep the opening and closing statements. This should cover you if there is ever another PPI type situation.

Disc 7 – photos. One of the most important to get right. They hold the power to not only be a memory for you but other people too.

You are given Shakespeare and the Bible on your desert island and I view these as articles of family importance and so require discussion.

Books. Many people really value their books but, realistically, when are you really going to re-read that paperback you bought for your beach holiday 10 years ago again?

The luxury – your personal self-indulgence!

There are lots of wonderful ways to store your memories - boxes, photo books, scrapbooks, even apps for artwork. To enjoy your memories, clear away the clutter and spend time on your own personal desert island enjoying the most important ones.

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Welcome to our new Mayor

groups and works full time at Marlborough College too.

A real example to us all.

Councillor Farrell has chosen to support no fewer than seven local causes during her Mayoral year - Preshute School, Marlborough St Mary’s School, The Findlay Foundation, New Road Day Centre, Macmillan Cancer and Kennet Community Transport. We wish our new Mayor every success for the coming year.

Annual Report On Monday, 14th May, the Town Hall played host to the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Mrs Nicky Alberry and many past Mayors and guests to witness Town Councillors officially elect the new Town Mayor of Marlborough - Councillor Lisa Farrell. During the traditional Mayor Making ceremony she presented her consort, her son, Bryan Rumbold (a serving police officer), with his consort’s badge. A really proud family moment.

Our new Town Mayor is totally committed to working with the community and has a very strong track record in campaigning for local causes. Many will remember her drive, in 2009, towards making sure that more affordable shopping came to Marlborough and, not long after, Tesco opened up at the business park. Lisa joined the Council in 2013 and quickly learnt the ropes, gaining the support of her fellow Councillors. For example, she was a key player in the Council taking on the former Youth Centre, closed a couple of years ago by Wiltshire Council. The building was refurbished and transformed into the Marlborough Community & Youth Centre. On top of her work with the Council, she supports many local voluntary

The Town Council’s Annual Report is now available to view or download at www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk.

It’s the place to find out about progress on a number of activities and projects that have happened over the last 12 months.

20mph Speed Restrictions Consultation Feedback Thank you to all those who took the time to participate in our recent public consultation about 20mph speed restrictions in parts of Marlborough. All responses have been collected and collated and brought together in a report which is available on our website at www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk.

At an Extraordinary Full Council

meeting on 30 April, Town Councillors considered this feedback and voted in favour of recommending to Wiltshire Council’s Community Area Transport Group (CATG) that 20mph speed restrictions are put in place in the full qualifying areas of Marlborough with the addition of 20mph roundels on St Martins and Kingsbury Street.

This was in line with the overall feedback to the consultation exercise.

4th Military Intelligence Battalion A big thank you to the soldiers of 4th Military Intelligence Battalion (4MI) who came to the Town Hall on 18 April. On a hot day they completed 12 High Intensity Fitness Circuits over the course of just 6 hours and raised over £1,000 to support Julia’s House, Home Start Kennet and the Army Benevolent Fund.

They were back on 1 May to play a charity football match against Marlborough Town Football Club, winning 3 – 2 in a very close game. We’ll be welcoming them back for another sporting fixture - the Mayor’s Charity Cricket Match - on 18 July

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Lifestyle

On my desert island..

I have mused before about reality shows and the general chaos that ensues when people forget that they have cameras on them. We often watch and shout at the TV thinking that we can do better. I do, although I know that I couldn’t really do better as I’d miss too many people and too many creature comforts.

What if I was allowed the luxury of my own style of “Desert island discs” then? Being a lawyer, I’d be constantly caveating my list, of course “well, I’d need matches” and, “I’d need water purifiers” “and loo roll and sun cream and…and..and..” So, taking for granted that there will be a shipping container of the basics behind the scenes, what little luxuries will I pick?

My favourite food would have to be the one that takes me right back to my 70s childhood.

It was the era of home dinner parties and it always felt great to get a little taste of my Mum’s Boeuf Stroganoff (ooh, how posh) and her pineapple soufflé. Whilst I have had many other happy and memorable meals, this combines my favourite tastes as well as happy memories.

I’d have to have a drink with that of course.

What to choose, should it be a Babycham – my first sip of alcohol permitted by my parents, or should it be a pint of cider and black to remind me of my university days? No, my choice of alcoholic drink would be a refreshing Mojito and non-alcoholic would be an elderflower cordial with sparkling mineral water. The cordial would be homemade as this would remind me of trips with my husband around our village to pick the elderflower heads and then coming home and making huge jam pans of cordial. So satisfying.

What would I do with my time? Easy. In my shipping container, I’d have access to all of the craft materials I’d need (even a potter’s wheel and kiln perhaps). Then I’d have access to the internet and a constant charge on my tablet to watch instructional videos on how to craft. That would be bliss, and think of how well furnished

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my island home would be as well as being the best dressed Girl Friday.

Music is important to me, so in true form, I’d have to pick some tracks that mean something to me. “Mr Brightside” would be my go to dance song (maybe with a couple of disco albums thrown in for good measure and to mix it up). Blue Monday by New Order covers off my late teens, a bit of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons for relaxing and imagining my garden at home, a musical soundtrack choice would be Oliver as it’s great to sing to and for good measure, let’s have Mumford and Sons. A perfect reminder of the simple things, and dancing around the kitchen to the banjo playing with my children when they were little (not that you’d catch them doing it now –“ sooo embarrassing!”).

Taking my treadmill with me also allows me to take my favourite TV show with me as I often prop my tablet on the machine and watch my guilty pleasure show whilst running. Nope, you won’t guess. It’s nothing with a pounding beat to run to – it is, in fact “Escape to the Country”. So I will be keeping fit and, at the same time, looking at beautiful houses in the Great British countryside.

It’s been fun to think of what I’d take as it all comes back to evoking memories of happy times. Modern mindfulness perhaps, but I think I would be very content on my little island.

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Hypnotherapy and Hypnobirthing What is Hypnotherapy?Most of us only ever see Hypnosis on Television where it is portrayed as something to be laughed at or feared, most notably in Disney’s The Jungle Book where the slippery snake Kaa sets his sights on Mowgli as his next meal, he aims to send him and his protector Bagheera to sleep with his Hypnotic swirling eyes.

They escape from harm as Mowgli pushes the snake from the tree and slaps Bagheera around the face to bring him back to his conscious state!

Similar depictions of Hypnosis are used time and time again, this perception is completely wrong.

Hypnosis is quite simply a deep relaxation, both mentally and physically, and it gives us the same feeling that we have every morning when we are waking up and every night just as we are falling asleep, when our bodies feel so comfortable and so relaxed that we just can’t be bothered to move. Most importantly you remain in control of what is happening to your body, you are simply led into relaxation by your therapist. When we are in this state we are very open to suggestion and new learning and that can be incredibly useful. So whilst relaxing in a chair, for a session of Hypnotherapy, listening to your therapist, and taking a break from your day, you can overcome fears and phobias, you can end cravings and addictions and eliminate fear of anything, from exams to spiders, flying or even job interviews. You can prepare your mind and body for academic or sporting challenges, chemotherapy, and even childbirth. The list is endless and what is so great is that those changes can be permanent and have a profound impact on your life. After an hour long session of Hypnotherapy clients leave feeling relaxed, happy and confident to take on the challenges that they have.

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for a positive birthing.

Thoughts that are imprinted into the subconscious mind can and do create biochemical responses in the body. When we are afraid our sympathetic nervous system is kicked into action, putting the body on alert.

This instantly creates the fight or flight response.

Our blood flows to our arms and legs to protect ourselves. Needless to say that when the blood from the uterus is directed to other parts of the body, the uterus doesn’t function as it should and labour goes on for a lot longer and is more painful. The HypnoBirthing course uses relaxation, breathing, visualisation, massage and deepening techniques to empower pregnant women and their partners and bring about a safer, calmer and more comfortable birthing experience.

A mother’s experience: “The breathing helped me cope with the pain of contractions and I remained calm throughout – so calm that my husband didn’t believe I was having a baby at all. After 10 hours at home (which felt much shorter for me) we left for the hospital, where I arrived already 10cm dilated.” Kari, mum to Scarlett.

A father’s story: “Thanks to HypnoBirthing our birth experience was joyous, and pain was managed without drugs, despite complications that resulted in a long labour. People can be sceptical of HypnoBirthing because it goes against all the scare stories that people perpetuate about giving birth, but the female body was designed to give birth and HypnoBirthing teaches you how to work with your body.” James, dad to Hunter.

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What’s On

What’s On June 2018 Aldbourne Band Pond Concert

Date: Sunday 10 June, 6.30pm Venue: By the Pond, Aldbourne The first of Aldbourne Band’s Pond Concerts - the perfect way to while away a Summer Sunday evening. Attendance free, with a collection for the band. Next date Sun 1 July.

Open Farm Sunday at Temple Farm Date: Sunday 10 June, 11am – 4pm Venue: Temple Farm, SN8 1RU

This year the Marlborough Downs farmers’ Open Farm Sunday event will be hosted

by Konrad Goess-Saurau on Temple Farm on the edge of Marlborough. With all the old favourites – trailer rides, pets corner, local food, farm machinery – and some new attractions too, it promises to be bigger and better than ever! No need to book, just bring the family for a fun-filled day!

Brilliant Young International Musicians Concert Date: Sunday 10 June, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough

Henry Seaman (piano) and Leigh Michelow (soprano) perform a programme of music to delight a summer’s evening - not to be missed.

Tickets £10/£8 from Sound Knowledge or The White Horse Bookshop in advance, or on the door on the night.

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Swan Lake

The Royal Ballet presents Swan Lake Screened LIVE Date: Tuesday 12 June, 7.15pm (doors 6.45pm) Venue: Marlborough Town Hall

The Royal Ballet presents a new production of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent classical ballet, with additional choreography by Liam Scarlett and designs by John Macfarlane. Tickets £15 in advance Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough or online

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£17.50 on door. Licensed bar.

For Whom the Bell Tolls A Morris Dancing Murder Mystery Date Saturday 23 June, 7pm Venue: Wilton Windmill A murder mystery and hog roast. Tickets £27.50, Call 07769 977779, or email

info@hauntedmysteryweekend.co.uk

Citizen’s Climate Lobby Date: Tuesday 26 June, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough

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Flower Festival

Date: daily 10am-4pm from Saturday 30 June to Friday 6 July Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough A summer festival of flowers on the theme of St Peter and St Paul to celebrate the 40th birthday of the St Peter’s Trust and to coincide with our Annual Evensong on Sunday 1st July.

MantonFest

Date: Saturday 30 June, 12pm – 11.30pm Venue: Manton Water Meadow, SN8 4HQ Popular family Music Festival for charity, now in its 8th year. Katrina from the Waves and Whole Lotta Led are the headline acts with several supporting bands.

Free car parking, toilets, licensed bar, hot and cold refreshments available. Tickets available online or Sound Knowledge, Hughenden Yard, Marlborough. www.mantonfest.co.uk

Marlborough Concert Orchestra

Date: Saturday 30 June, 7.30pm Venue: St Mary’s Church Programme includes Smetana, Bizet and Schumann. Tickets £10 adults, £2 students. From Sound Knowledge or on the door. www.mco.org.uk

Annual Service of Evensong

Date: Sunday 1st July at 6pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough All welcome at the one and only service of the year in one of Marlborough’s great churches where the preacher will be the Rev. Canon Keith Lamdin, with singing by the Avebury Vocal Ensemble.

Miracle Theatre Company presents The Cherry Orchard

Date: Thursday 12 July, 7.30pm (gates open at 6pm for picnics) Venue: Ogbourne Maizey near Marlborough SN8 1RY This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet

comedy about a oncewealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. The annual Miracle Theatre performance at Ogbourne Maizey has become a fixture on the summer calendar. This special charity performance is raising money for Home Start Kennet. Bar/ WC/Coffee & Sweetie bar Tickets: Adults £14.00 Children (under 16) £7.00 Family £38.00 (2A 2C) Tickets in advance only 01672 – 512125 or email: maizey50@gmail.com

Further afield Wiltshire Museum Exhibitions

Compassion in Crisis: 80 Years of the Royal Voluntary Service 7th May- 24th June Telling Wiltshire’s Story: 30 Years of Support from Art Fund 12th May - 24th June Venue: Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS 01380 727369 www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

National Garden Scheme Open Garden

Date: Wednesday 13 June, 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) Venue: Rooksnest, Ermin Street, Lambourn Woodlands RG17 7SB A 10-acre traditional English garden with car park, light refreshments, wheelchair access. Plant sales. Admission £5 (children free) All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support and other charities nominated by NGS www.ngs.org.uk

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Finance

Not all mortgage lenders are the same In years gone by the major banks and building societies all had very similar lending criteria and there was very little difference in their product ranges. With new lenders joining the mortgage marketplace, some with highly innovative products, it means that the choice of lender is more important than ever before.

Whilst the days of the local branch manager being allowed to make lending decisions are probably never to return, we are seeing many of the new lenders allowing greater flexibility in their lending criteria. The big high street lenders still however want to play safe with very strict lending criteria, which means their computers rather than humans drive the lending decisions.

Admittedly, some of these traditional mortgage lenders have reacted with innovation of their own but unfortunately many of the volume lenders just look to cut costs to protect their profit margins. Lenders will always attract business just because their interest rate is 0.1% lower than the competition but we are finding more and more that service standards will slip as a result.

I hear reports of it taking up to a month to see a mortgage adviser at some major high street banks and even when the applications are submitted, the workload of underwriters mean that in many cases, arranging a mortgage is no longer a quick matter. As an independent mortgage adviser, I submit applications across many lenders and my list of those not to deal with if you are in a hurry just seems to get longer.

I mentioned that we are seeing more innovation in the marketplace, both as a result of the demands of today’s borrowers and as a result of the new lenders looking for their ‘niche’. An increasing proportion of my clients’ mortgage needs require me to think a little out of the traditional box these days; perhaps due to employment situations, property types or borrowing requirement.

For many clients, a single predictable regular income is no longer the norm. Flexible

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working patterns, multiple income streams or a high proportion of variable earnings are not things which the computer led lenders can cope with, but a lot more scenarios are possible when lenders have real people assessing cases.

It is a myth that lenders will not lend on properties with more than an acre of land, that thatched properties are un-mortgageable or that you cannot get a loan on a property with a second kitchen, most things are possible if you know where to place an application. The most interesting and rewarding part of my work is the time I spend on these ‘out of the ordinary’ mortgages.

As well as knowing which lender will consider a particular mortgage scenario, a major benefit of using a mortgage broker is that they will know how best to present the case to a lender in the most favourable light to get that positive decision.

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Vet’s Column

Garden Hazards This time of year is great for those green fingered amongst us. However, for our furry friends the garden can be a dangerous place if we are not sure what to keep an eye out for.

If like many, you use pellets to keep those pesky slugs at bay, ensure that they are Metaldehyde free. If dogs and cats ingest Metaldehyde it can be deadly.

Metaldehyde can be found in slug pellets and some fuel packs for camping stoves.

The effects are very quick to take hold.

Often within 30 minutes a variety of signs can be seen such as muscle spasms and these can progress to seizures, fever, panting and respiratory distress.

Ingestion of slug pellets requires rapid and aggressive treatment. Inducing vomiting is often an option for a Veterinarian but may not be beneficial if signs of poisoning are already showing.

Seizures are also a side effect of ingesting slug pellets, and if this is the case the animal may require prolonged treatement.

Rat poison is also very dangerous to our pets. They work by affecting the vermins ability to clot its blood and will do the same to our pets. There are many forms of rat poison, and if your animal is exposed it is important that if you have the information on the packaging

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available, to bring it with you to your Vet, including the type of product used.

They can be ingested primarily by your pet, or secondarily by eating an affected rat or mouse.

If presented early enough it can be advisable to induce vomiting to empty the stomach but the more information gathered the better as, sometimes, the change in the blood being unable to clot will present in very small ways.

Animals can be treated by varying amounts of Vitamin K dependant on the initial drug exposure but if left untreated this can become life threatening.

As with all emergency situations, ensure that you are with a Veterinary practice that provides 24 Hour Emergency care and ensure you contact them as soon as you think your animal may have eaten some to ensure the best possbile care can be given.

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Community Information

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 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

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Kennet Badminton Club We are a friendly club fielding six teams in the Swindon and District Badminton League. We have accredited coaches, a competitive player base and a friendly social aspect. Club nights are held on Mondays from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm throughout the winter at St. John’s Academy, Marlborough. New members are welcome.

For more information please visit www.kennetbc.co.uk or contact Kennet Badminton Club Secretary on 01672 515526 Kennet Community Transport KTC runs a minibus with tail lift for people for whom normal transport is impractical. Contact the driver on 07850 356572 or Alexander Kirk Wilson on 01672 513861 Kennet Valley Driving Group RDA carriage driving for adults (16+) with physical disabilities. New volunteers and participants welcome. Sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Rockley. For more info call the Secretary, Maggie Lewis, on 0846 241 5396 or email kennetvalleydrivinggroup@gmail.com Kennet Valley National Trust Association Monthly meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects, summer outings to interesting places and social events. For more information please call Ann King (Chair) on 01380 727130 or Rhona Wilkinson (Membership Secretary) 01380 726433 Learn To Play Bridge Lessons for Absolute Beginners & Improvers Friendly club sessions also available Marlborough Area, No Partner needed Friendly relaxed atmosphere Please contact Andy Hill for further details and availability 01380 724725 Line dancing Meet every Tuesday (except August) at St John’s School, Marlborough Class runs 7-10 pm and covers beginners through to advanced Contact Natasha on 07917 806019 or natasha67@hotmail.couk Marlborough Accordion Orchestra Rehearsals on Monday in Wesley Hall Marlborough.

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

New and experienced players of all ages welcome.

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

Marlborough Brandt Group MBG is best known for its 30 year link with and support for the Muslim community of Gunjur in The Gambia, West Africa. If you are interested in becoming a friend, volunteering or visiting Gunjur for an extraordinary experience please contact us 01672861116, or info@mbg.org or visit www.mbg.org

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Community Information Marlborough Choral Society Rehearses on Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm in Christchurch, New Rd, Marlborough. New members welcome, for more information Tel 01793 812175.

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

Meetings or visits most months throughout the year.

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

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

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

For more information call Tom Massey, 01672 516610.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New members are always welcome. For more information call 01672 519338. Web site: www.marlboroughhistorysociety.co.uk Marlborough 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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The Avenue Day Nursery Our new Nurseries in Aldbourne and Mildenhall The Avenue Day Nursery are excited to announce the opening of our new Nurseries in Aldbourne and Mildenhall. Set in beautiful barn conversions with large outdoor spaces, offering the FULL 30hrs funded sessions.

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Community Information Pewsey Tennis Club A friendly club with first class facilities and coaching groups for all ages and abilities. Private coaching available. For more info please see our website pewseytennisclub.net or contact Martin Wright Head Coach 07855 887 568 Phoenix Brass Band Rehearsals twice weekly in Froxfield. Training Band on Saturday mornings. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. Contact Musical Director David Watson 01672 515176 Pilates classes Pilates classes for all levels around the Marlborough area. Please contact Caroline McCord on 01672 511360 or 07817503546 or caroline@backinbalancepilates.com Angie Sanders - Classes are held in Aldbourne.

1:1 tuition available, angiesanders2@icloud.com or 01672 540176 Pottery Lessons Adults:Mon.7-9pm, or Thurs.7-9pm Children’s: Wed. 3.45-5.15. Beginners and more experienced welcome. At Wagon Yard Artists, off London Rd, Marlb. Contact Jacqui 07773 271572 or jacqui.melhuish@btinternet.com Sarsen Songmen A small male voice choir rehearsing in Aldbourne (1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays 7.30 pm), wide repertoire including Barbershop, occasional performances in the local area. New members welcome: contact MichaelReynolds on 01672-511199.

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

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

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

The church is open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except Saturdays when it opens at 9 am, and on Sundays from March to December 11 am - 4pm The church is available for hire for exhibitions, meetings, lectures and concerts. For bookings please contact David Du Croz on 01672511725 or email at du.croz@btinternet.com T’ai Chi at Burbage Tai Chi is an excellent exercise designed to strengthen the back and improve general well-being. Open to

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men and women. New members and beginners are most welcome. Sessions every Thursday, 10-11am and 11.30-12.30 in Burbage Village Hall More details contact Louise on 01672 810421 or email taicburbage@gmail.com.

The Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community – A local charity helping people with health-related issues both at Savernake Hospital and in the Marlborough Community Area by providing grants of up to GBP10,000. For information on applying for a grant or on becoming a volunteer at the Friends’ Shop at Savernake Hospital, visit the Friends’ website at www.friendsofsavernake.org or contact the Friends’ Chairman, Janet Louth, on 01672 513868.

The Merchant’s House This historic 17th century silk-merchant’s house at 132 High Street is being refurbished by a charitable trust. Regular lectures and concerts are held and there are opportunities for local people to work as volunteers or house guides. The House and garden are open to visitors from 1st of April to the end of October on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am-3pm and by appointment at other times. Become a ‘Friend’ and enjoy enhanced membership benefits. For more information contact Sophie Costard 01672 511491 Web site: www.themerchantshouse.co.uk Transition Marlborough aims to inspire and motivate people to work together, and support each other, in reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, building a stronger sense of community and so increasing our communities’ resilience. This will strengthen the local economy to create livelihoods for local people and provide a greater level of wellbeing for all. Our Hub group meets on the second Thursday of the month, usually at the Green Dragon, at 7:30pm. Do join us. For more information, contact Alexandra on 07771 347 379 email secretary@transitionmarlborough.org, www.transitionmarlborough.org University of the Third Age U3A provides learning and leisure opportunities in the Marlborough Area for those who are retired or semi-retired. For information on interest groups and membership please visit www.u3ainkennet.org.uk or email membershipsec@u3ainkennet.org.uk or call the Membership Secretary, Nick Swan, on 01672 519331.

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

Yoga classes for all abilities.

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

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

call 07855 026083. Alternatively do look at our website at www.littledragons.org.

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

Doctors

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

Leisure

Herongate Leisure 01488 682000 Marlborough Leisure Centre 01672 513161

Local Government

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

Schools

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

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Ian Barnes Electrical Services & Testing

Electrician Mob: 07747 414493 Tel: 01672 520147 Sockets and Lighting Extensions and Rewires Fuseboard replacement Inspection, Testing and Certification Lighting design

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