Marlborough TOWN & COUNTRY
People Tessa Hicks
Family
Taming teenagers
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FREE Issue 106 . February 2017
Edit or’s Letter One of the best parts of my job is that I get to meet lots of interesting people, from people who advertise in the magazine, to members of the community that have got something fascinating to talk about (in my opinion that is most people). Sometimes, they are inspiring as well as interesting, and the person I interviewed this month definitely falls into this category. Tessa Hicks has been running a line dancing class in Marlborough for the past 20 years, which is a feat in itself. However, this is only partly why I find her inspiring – mostly it is because she is an incredibly hard working woman, who has been a vet, a director of a National Fitness Programme and then trained to be a doctor starting in her late 40s. (All the while carrying on her line dancing class) After meeting her, I came away thinking anything is possible! You can read all about her on pages 6 and 7. There are lots of other interesting things to read in this month’s issue – so why not make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up and relax for 10 minutes while you have a flick through. Hope you enjoy it,
Editor Contact us: Andrea Jerome Address: Ivydene, High St, Wanborough, SN4 0AD Tel: 01793 791104 Mob: 07836 580699 Email: aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk All copy for March 17 issue is due by 7 February 2017.
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Tessa Hicks Tessa Hicks has been running the popular line dancing class at St John’s School in Marlborough for the last 20 years. She is a locum GP and lives in Ramsbury. How long have you lived in the area? I moved here with my then husband Steve in 1989. He had just left the Air Force and had got a job with BA, flying out of Heathrow. We wanted to be in a village with a good village school, within reasonable distance of Heathrow, and in a rural setting. Steve’s parents were in Cirencester, so happily we were near them too. By that time we had two young children, Gemma and Fiona, with our third, James, to follow in 1990. You were a Fitness Instructor before becoming a doctor? Yes, I originally qualified as a vet, but as my husband’s job in the Air Force meant we had to move around a lot, it was difficult to keep that going. I worked as a vet where I could, but often took on other jobs if there was no veterinary work available in the local area. After we came to Ramsbury I fell into being a Fitness Instructor. I was going to a gym and became interested in how the machines worked the body. No one seemed to be able to tell me, so I thought I’d take a Fitness Instructor course to learn more. As part of the course I had to learn Aerobics (which I was absolutely rubbish at to start with!). Having previously studied to be a vet, I had no problem with the theory side of things, but musicality, learning steps etc were a bit beyond me. Luckily, there were a great group on the course and I helped them with
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I love to spend time with friends and family. Other than that my passion is travelling. the theory side whilst they helped me with the aerobics. After I qualified, I thought I would set up a small class in the village to repay the cost of the course. It was more successful than I imagined it would be, and I was asked to teach elsewhere. I ended up teaching up to 15 classes a week, of various types, including deep water fitness. After one class an American lady asked if I would be her Personal Trainer (which in 1993 was quite uncommon), and I took that on. I took some personal trainer courses and gained more clients by recommendation. How did you start the Line Dancing Class? I was at a Fitness Convention and one of the presentations was an American doing a Line Dancing class. I’ve always been interested in classes that are good for people who
don’t naturally enjoy exercise, so I stayed to see what it was about. It struck me as great for less physically active people, as the same steps can often be done at different levels of intensity. I took advice, imported some videos with routines etc from the USA, and started the class in 1996. I was pleasantly surprised when 15 people turned up for the first class and it grew from there. You celebrated 20 years of running the class last year Yes, we’ve carried on through thick and thin. At one point line dancing became quite a craze in the UK and there were many local classes. I used to cover for other classes too including one class of 240 people in Swindon! Line dancing has settled down since that initial craze, but our numbers stay steady at around 25-35 per class.
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People Why do you think it has stood the test of time? I think because as well as an exercise class it is a very social group. Made up of all ages from teens -70s, many friendships have been formed in the group, and we have several social events in a year. We also have various fundraising events for local charities each year. Over time line dancing has become more complicated and faster as it has developed. At our class we regularly have new six-week beginner courses - the group is very welcoming to new people, providing lots of help and encouragement. I try and make sure that there are dances for all abilities, so the experienced dancers aren’t bored, but the beginners can keep up. Line dancing is also a very non-threatening form of exercise – anyone can do it, you don’t need any special clothes, you don’t need a partner! We dance to country music, with a fair sprinkling of other genres thrown in. What’s not to like?! How did you celebrate your 20 years? We had a special party in July last year with live music. Around 100 people attended, including many people from other classes in the area. It was great to catch up with everyone, and we raised over £600 for local charities. What led to you training to be a doctor in your 40s? I had become involved in a programme called “Exercise referral” which is where doctors refer patients for exercise as part of their treatment. I specialised in this and eventually became director of the main national training programme for exercise referral. I developed the course, wrote the syllabus and the national standards and assessments for the Awarding bodies. As well as training the fitness instructors, there was a demand from the
medical profession for more information/training in this area. I delivered some training to doctors, which increased my interest in becoming a doctor myself. I thought I would apply to some fairly local medical schools, they would say no, and I would carry on as before, having “scratched the itch”. I applied to 4, two of which I needed to do entrance exams for, as well as attend an interview. To my surprise I was offered a place at St George’s in London and so embarked on my medical training just before my 47th birthday. It must have been hard work? It was! Especially as my children were at various stages of exams too at the time. We used to all sit round the table studying together. The kids were always my priority, and they did well. At medical school, there was one other person my age on the course which was great, and we also got on really well with our much younger colleagues. Moving on to our Junior Doctor years was even harder, with really long hours over 5 years, as well as the professional exams. I had failed to factor in menopausal effects when undertaking my training (!), plus unfortunately my marriage broke up around that time. I carried on though, as didn’t want to waste the work already done. You carried on the line dancing class all through your training? Yes, it was a bit mad really – I used to drive back from London on a Tuesday night, take the class and then go back again! It was even harder when I was a junior doctor – luckily I had some great support from members of the class, some of who could cover for me when I couldn’t make it. Now you work as a locum? Yes, I prefer being selfemployed, and working as a
locum is more flexible. I tend to work 10-12 hour shifts, several days a week. What do you do in your spare time? I love to spend time with friends and family. Other than that my passion is travelling. My partner Rob and I have done quite a lot of trips over the last couple of years – from Australia to Ecuador, Vietnam to the USA. We went to the Country Music Festival in Nashville, which was amazing. I like to get off the beaten track where I can when travelling. Rob says if there’s a hill or a mountain, I’ll want to climb it! If I can abseil down a waterfall, so much the better. How did you and Rob meet? We met through internet dating – to be honest, with my job and at my age I’m not sure how else I would have met someone! The whole thing was terrifying – I met my husband in Sixth Form, which meant that I had never actually been on a date. I approached it as meeting interesting new people rather than looking for romance, which made it less intimidating. It was quite time consuming, and I had stopped actively seeking dates when Rob contacted me. He had actually read my profile, which is more than most do, and sounded more interesting than average, so we met up and hit it off. Plans for the future? Both my daughters are getting married this year, so I’m looking forward to that. Who knows apart from that – I’m always open to new adventures, let’s see what happens. No matter what, line dancing has a great following and will continue! Tessa’s line dancing class takes place on a Tuesday night between 7-10pm in Marlborough. She is starting a new 6-week beginner course on Tuesday 21st February 2017. If you are interested in finding out more give her a call on 01672 520336.
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Are you a keen local artist? Wiltshire Museum is looking for entries for its biennial Oexmann Art Competition, open to both children and adults. Cash prizes are offered for all categories, with a £500 prize on offer for the winner of the adult Portrait of Theophila category. To Joan Oexmann enter you must either have been born or live in Wiltshire. The competition is dedicated to Theophila Joan Oexmann, (born Copland-Griffiths), who grew up in Potterne and was a keen amateur painter. She married an American GI and went to live in the USA. In 1987, her husband J. Richard Oexmann of Lexington, Kentucky, gave the Wiltshire Museum £10,000 to endow a biennial art exhibition in her memory. The family are still active supporters of the event and travel from America to attend the prize-giving. The aims of the fund are to encourage and promote artists born or living in Wiltshire, of all ages and abilities.
Marlborough Passion P lay gains momentum Plans for the Passion Play being performed in Marlborough continue to develop. The play is scheduled for Easter Saturday, April 15, and will be performed on the town’s streets by around 350 members of the community, including 100 children. Telling the story of Easter, including the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, the play features Frazer Blaxland, 31, in the role of Jesus. A professional actor, Frazer has appeared in commercials and documentaries as well as on the stage. The other key roles in the play have been cast from the local community.
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Starting with a procession along the High Street, most of the play will be performed in The Parade which will be closed to traffic for most of that day.
An exhibition of winning and selected entries will be at the Museum from 2 April to 29 May 2017. Entry is free for children (max 2 per child) and costs £3 per entry for adults (max 3 entries). Entries must be submitted to the museum in Devizes between 6 and 12 March
Helen Stokes, the driving force behind the project has always envisioned it to be an inclusive undertaking featuring as many local people as possible. Even the audience are encouraged to come in costume, even if that consists of sheets and tea towels.
Jo Hutchings, Publicity Officer for the Museum says “We are eager to attract adult entries from all over the County, as well as from Art Clubs and schools. I am sure there are some wonderful artists out there who would love to enter.”
If you are interested in becoming involved in the Play, either performing or behind the scenes, contact David Wylie (Production Manager) on 07434 802554 or email at marlboroughpp2017@gmail.com
Full details of the competition and entry forms can be found on the Wiltshire Museum website at www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/events or call 01380 727369 or email oexmann@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk
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Public Toilets Councillors have selected their preferred contractor for the refurbishment of the public toilets at George Lane Car Park and depending on our weather, work is planned to start in late February with completion in April. All looking good for opening in the spring. Borrowing approval for the project has been received and a loan will be drawn down from the Public Works Loan Board – a statutory government organisation that lends at preferential rates to local authorities. Running costs of public toilets are high – cleaning, utilities, electricity, water, business rates, etc. We have been advised by the British Toilet Association that the toilets should be a chargeable service to help meet these costs and Councillors have agreed to a rate of 20p which is in line which charges in similar sized towns across the country and will help to keep down the costs for local council tax payers. The Chantry Lane toilets will remain open until George Lane is ready and will then be sold to help fund the remainder of works to the building.
Housing Needs Survey Households in Marlborough, Mildenhall, Preshute and Savernake
have all received a housing questionnaire. This is part of the work towards a Neighbourhood Plan and will help in finding out about the housing needs of our communities - an exercise that hasn’t been undertaken in the area for many years. The Steering Group would like to hear from as many households as possible after which the information will be analysed by independent researchers and will help to provide evidence of what housing is really needed. This will all add weight to the Plan itself and influence the way Marlborough and its surrounding parishes develop in the future. More information is at http://www.manp.co.uk where the survey can also be completed online. Surveys should be returned by Friday, 17th February 2017.
A Present for Prospect In the last few weeks, our Mayor, Councillor Noel Barrett-Morton, presented a new lifting cushion to Prospect Hospice’s Outreach Centre at Savernake Hospital. This was possible through funding from the Town Council’s Small Grants Scheme. The cushion is lightweight and sits neatly in a small, compact bag. It is designed to inflate and help those who have fallen down to get back up to a sitting position again - all with the help of just one person. The Mayor even tested out the cushion for himself!
Pelham Puppets Many of Marlborough’s residents will remember the importance of Pelham Puppets to the town and may well have worked at the factory based in London Road. Others will have grown up playing with the internationally famous puppets and will have their own personal favourites. The Town Council is delighted to be helping to support the organisers of a Pelham Puppet Festival in the summer. If you would like to be involved in this, please contact the Town Council offices.
Common Users Group We work closely with the Common Users Group which is made up of representatives of sports groups, conservation groups, dog walkers and interested residents. It meets around four times a year to discuss the use of The Common to share ideas and feed into the work of the Town Council’s Amenities and Open Spaces Committee. If you would be interested in joining, please contact the Town Council’s offices. More information about The Common is at www.marlborough-tc.gov.uk
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Lifestyle
Taming your teenager My son turned 13 at the end of last year, which means that we now have two teenagers in the house. This is a frightening prospect – although, should it be? After all, I was a teenager once so I should know the score, shouldn’t I? When one thinks of a teenager, a multitude of preconceptions come to mind. Messy bedrooms – tick; excessive bathroom use – tick (or, in some cases, not enough bathroom use); attitude (double tick); washing everywhere and so much of it (triple tick). The floor on or around the laundry basket is a particular favourite – not in it though, that requires use of arms. I long for a laundry chute, or even two, one for lights and one for darks right down to the washing machine. Ahhh... dream on. I quite often see a sign in gift shops which, to me, encapsulates the adult/ teenager relationship so well. With thanks and praise to its creator it reads as follows:“Teenagers Tired of being harassed by your parents? Act now! Move out, get a job, pay your own way, while you still know everything.” Is that fair though? Aren’t we all struggling to keep up with change and the teenage years bring so much and in so many ways. Suddenly my babies are stopping looking like babies and growing into adults. I am always terrified as I look across the rugby pitches at the year ten and eleven “boys” who seem about 8 ft tall and bear resemblance to the Six Nations
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squad. If only time could stand still or I could go back and tell my younger “Mummy” self to make the most of it whilst they are little, I would do so. Of course, even the word “Mummy” is slipping from their vocabulary now and especially around their friends. As for a kiss goodbye at school drop off, forget it. The language barrier has widened further as my children have hit their teens. I feel like I speak cat and they speak dog most of the time. That is of course, when we speak or, indeed, when they are able to answer. Having a conversation now requires my physical effort to check that they haven’t got headphones in their ears and that they are actually listening. Their groans of “...but you don’t understand”, “it’s Sooo unfair” and “everyone else has got one” are met by the adult retorts of “because I say so”, “when I was your age...” (Gosh, I sound like my Mum!) and the firm favourite “you treat this place like a hotel!” Sometimes, words aren’t even needed. There is a certain look which a teenage child can give which is an absolute killer. A slight sneer combined with a raise of the eyebrows from a teenager can break even the strongest adult will. Has it ever been encapsulated into an emoji I wonder..? My daughter has been a “teenager” since age ten, so
you’d think that after six years, I would have it all cracked and life chez Kellow would be akin to the Little House on the Prairie. Oh, how I wish. What the years have taught me, however is that I cannot expect to be my children’s best friend and, although, deep down we hopefully all love each other to bits, there are times when I or my Husband is in charge and we have to step into the adult role. Our children still need us, however grown up they think they are and however much they protest – “Mummy, I’m not a child…” and we need them too. After all, who else is going to work the Sky remote and load an “App” onto an iPad for us old folks?! So... time to enjoy and embrace the teenagers. After all, before we know it we will be “empty nesters” longing for the sweet harmonies of doors slamming or a near broken leg falling over a pile of washing. Oh, and Mum, “Sorry!” Fiona Kellow Fiona Kellow is a working mum of two. When she isn’t running around after her family she is a Partner at Thrings Solicitors, specialising in family law.
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Singer Songwriter Andy Comley to play Aldbourne Singer-songwriter Andy Comley has moved out of the usual venues and headed back to his roots, by embarking on a tour of rural halls. Having played on three continents and supported some of the UK’s top singer-songwriters such as Boo Hewerdine (Eddie Reader), Emily Barker, and Amy Wadge (Ed Sheeran), Andy explained why he has now set his sights closer to home. “I believe in community, and arts provision for all, and I understand that the local hall can be an important place for people to meet and create social ties,” said the 47 year old, who grew up in the sleepy Hampshire village of Owslebury.
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However he also has artistic reasons for moving out of the town. “I want an intimate atmosphere for my music, where there’s no distraction, and the audience can focus and be transported musically, and I’ve found it in small rural halls” The gigs are sit down-lights out-spotlight on affairs, and Andy says that this format makes for an immersive evening for the audience and performer alike. “People have been responding really well and we’ve had some really great feedback.”
Often likened to Neil Young, Andy has been called passionate and a poet, and of his last album, Verity Sharpe (Radio 3’s Late Junction) said “I love it”. Andy will be playing with double bassist Dave Bulbeck at Aldbourne Memorial Hall on11th March.Doors open at 7 for 7.45pm Tickets £10 online at www.andycomley.com /pages/gigs.htm
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What’s On
What’s On February 2017 Ramsbury Roxy Bridget Jones’s Baby (15) Date: Friday 3 February, 7.15 for 8pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth reprise their roles in the next chapter of the world’s favourite singleton. The new film in the beloved comedy series based on creator Helen Fielding’s heroine finds Bridget unexpectedly expecting. Tickets £4 in advance from Ramsbury Post Office until 1pm on film day or £4.50 on the door. Contact us on Roxy@ramsbury.org
Marlborough College Concert Series Choir of St John’s College Cambridge Date: Sunday 5 February, 3pm Venue: Marlborough College Chapel The final concert of the series features the world famous choir of St John’s College, Cambridge will give a programme of both early and modern choral works, including the Missa Aeterna by Palestrina. Tickets for these concerts are available now through the Box Office on 01672 892566 or online at tickets@marlboroughconcertseries.org
Marlborough History Society Date: Thursday 16 February, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church, Marlborough David Collison, founder
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member of the BBC’s History and Archaeology Unit, lectures on “A Local ‘Chronicle’ filming archaeology in Wiltshire 1968-1972”. Non-members welcome.
Ramsbury Roxy I, Daniel Blake (15) Date: Friday 17 Feb, 7.15 for 8pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall
Marlborough Onscreen Events Bridget Jones’s Baby Date: Thursday 16 February, 7 for 7.30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall
The new Ken Loach film, winner of the Palme D’Or at Cannes. Daniel Blake has worked most of his life in Newcastle. Now he needs help from the State and he meets a single mother and her two young children. Her only chance to escape a oneroomed homeless hostel in London has been to accept a flat in a city she doesn’t know. The children find themselves caught on the barbed wire of welfare bureaucracy. Tickets £4 in advance from Ramsbury Post Office until 1pm on film day or £4.50 on the door. Contact us on Roxy@ramsbury.org
Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth reprise their roles in the next chapter of the world’s favourite singleton. Bridget Jones’s Baby.Tickets £5 in advance from Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough or online from www.marlboroughonscreen.events.
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What’s On Marlborough Onscreen Events I, Claude Monet Date: Tuesday 21st February, 7 for 7.30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall From award winning director Phil Grabsky comes this fresh new look at arguably the world’s favourite artist - through his own words. Using letters and other private writings, I, Claude Monet reveals new insight into the man who not only painted the picture that gave birth to impressionism but who was perhaps the most influential and successful painter of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tickets £12 in advance from Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough or online from www.marlboroughonscreen.events.
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Civic Dinner Date: Friday 24 February, 6.45 for 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall The Mayor & Marlborough Town Council invite you to a Civic Dinner with Guests of Honour - 4 Military Intelligence Battalion. Tickets £35.00 each from the Council Offices, 5 High Street or 01672 512487 enquiries@marlborough-tc.gov.uk.
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Brilliant Young Pianist Recital Date: Sunday 26 February, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Adrian Oldland performs music by Schumann, Beethoven and Liszt. Winner of a number of international piano
competitions, Adrian has performed in many different countries including Russia, Germany, Austria and Italy. He has a particular interest in the life and works of Robert Schumann.
Marlborough Onscreen Events The Sleeping Beauty
Date: Tuesday 28 February, 6.30 for 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Screened LIVE fron the Royal Opera House. A perennial delight and a much-loved classic, The Royal Ballet’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ combines the best of classical ballet, with all its charms and cirtuosity, splendid music and talented dancers. With Marianela Nunez as Princess Aurora and Vadim Muntagirov as Prince Florimund. Conducted by Koen Kessels. Tickets £15 in advance available from Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough or online from www.marlboroughonscreen.events.
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Marlborough Folk-Roots presents Oysters 3 Date: Thursday 2 March, 8pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall, High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1AA John Jones, Alan Prosser and Ian Telfer, the three founder members and creative heart of folk-rock legends Oysterband, invite you to an evening of acoustic performance and off-the-wall stories. This insight into their history sometimes turbulent, often
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Further afield Prospect Hospice 10k Run Date: Sunday 19 February Venue: Nationwide Pavilion, Swindon Join Prospect Hospice for the first fundraising event of the year, the muddy and challenging Prospect 10k run, supported by Nationwide. Starting and finishing at Nationwide’s Pavilion on Pipers Way, Swindon, our 10k run takes you across fields, footpaths and some very muddy stretches for what promises to be a challenging winter run. This year you have the choice of added obstacles to make it even more challenging! To register to take part in the event, please visit www.prospect-hospice.net/10k. Registration £15, Suggested sponsorship: £100
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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 A Badminton England Premier Club fielding seven teams in the Swindon and District League. The club offers friendly competitive club nights for experienced players and those keen to improve their standard of play and gain a wider range of skills. We play throughout the winter at St. John’s Academy, Marlborough. Club nights Monday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm, match nights Wednesday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm. For further information please visit the club website www.kennetbc.co.uk or contact the Kennet Badminton Club Secretary Mary Caudell on 01672 515526. Kennet Community Transport KTC runs a minibus with tail lift for people for whom normal transport is impractical. Contact the driver on 07850 356572 or Alexander Kirk Wilson on 01672 513861 Kennet Valley Driving Group RDA carriage driving for adults (16+) with physical disabilities. New volunteers and participants welcome. Sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Rockley. For more info call the Secretary, Maggie Lewis, on 0846 241 5396 or email kennetvalleydrivinggroup@gmail.com Kennet Valley National Trust Association Monthly meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects, summer outings to interesting places and social events. For more information please call Ann King (Chair) on 01380 727130 or Rhona Wilkinson (Membership Secretary) 01380 726433 Learn To Play Bridge Lessons for Absolute Beginners & Improvers Friendly club sessions also available Marlborough Area, No Partner needed Friendly relaxed atmosphere Please contact Andy Hill for further details and availability 01380 724725 Line dancing Meet every Tuesday (except August) at St John’s School, Marlborough Class runs 7-10 pm and covers beginners through to advanced Contact Tessa on 01672 520336 or tessahicks@btinternet.com 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 Richard Strong 01672 563371 email dianemstrong@aol.com. Marlborough and District Concert Club Marlborough and District Concert Club was founded in 1980 in order to take advantage of some of the many first-class professional musical events available within coach distance of Marlborough. We arrange visits to concerts in Basingstoke, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Southampton and Reading and occasionally London and Birmingham. We normally go to 11 concerts each year: orchestral, chamber music, recitals and opera. For more information call Tom Massey, 01672 516610. Marlborough and District Dyslexia Association The MDDA is a small, independent charity which has for the last 22 years supported local schools, hundreds of dyslexics and their families. Helpline 07729452143, website www.marlboroughdistrictdyslexia.org Marlborough and District Rotary Club Rotary is an International Organisation of professional and business people who meet every week for fellowship and service. Meetings every Monday evening at Marlborough Golf Club. For more information visit www.marlboroughrotary.org.uk Marlborough Bowls Club Tel: 07747 833436 Secretary Mrs A. Watts 01672 511335 Outdoor season April - October. New members always welcome, coaching and advice available Monthly networking breakfasts, see www.chambernews.biz for more info. Marlborough & District Lions Lions serve the local community by organising events to raise funds for local and national deserving causes. If you would like to join or need support please ring John Edmunds 01672 512650 or Karen Hilditch 01672 513282
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Marlborough Floral Club. Please come and join us....we meet at 2pm the first Thursday of each month at Mildenhall Village Hall. Guest demonstrators, and the arrangements are raffled at the end of the meeting. For more info please call Wendy Jordan on 01672 520129. Marlborough Freemasons Meet once a month in the Masonic Hall in Oxford Street. Far from the myth of being a “secret” organisation, members are openly proud of their membership, and of the work that the Lodge does to support local organisations and charities. More details from Secretary Steve Aubertin on 01672 513316 or e-mail him 1533@pglwilts.org.uk Marlborough History Society Founded in 2001 the Society celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2011. Meetings are held at St. Peter’s at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of most months. New members are always welcome. For more information call 01672 519338. Web site: www.marlboroughhistorysociety.co.uk Marlborough Macular Support Group Meet on the last Thursday of every month from 1.30 to 3.30 pm in the Wesley Hall, Oxford Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AP. The meetings are open to anyone with impaired vision. Carers are welcome too. For further details please contact Linda Chapman 01672 512471 Marlborough Penguins Amateur Swimming Club. Swimming teaching/training for ages 5years to Masters. Tues/Thurs/Sun at Marlborough Leisure Centre. Please contact Alan Crook 01672 512757 for details. Marlborough Police Station Enquiry Office is now only open Tues 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 - 1315), Weds 0900 - 1230 and Thurs 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 - 1315). Please call in to check if your lost property has been handed in, as well as report crime, traffic collisions, produce driving documents, and much more. Marlborough Tennis Club Based at Preshute Tennis Courts.New members welcome for social and league play. Coaching for children and adults. Contact Barbara Jones 516635 Marlborough WI Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Wesley Hall, Oxford St from 7.30-9.30. New members very welcome. For further details call 01672 514177 Mildenhall Gardening Club - New, very informal and friendly group, currently meeting at the Horsehoe in Mildenhall on the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7.30pm. For more information contact Milly on 07876 230 540 or millycarmichael@hotmail.com
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Community Information Phoenix Brass Band Rehearsals twice weekly in Froxfield. Training Band on Saturday mornings. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. Contact Musical Director David Watson 01672 515176 Pilates classes Pilates classes for all levels around the Marlborough area. Please contact Caroline McCord on 01672 511360 or 07817503546 or caroline@backinbalancepilates.com Angie Sanders - Classes are held in Aldbourne. 1:1 tuition available, angiesanders2@icloud.com or 01672 540176 Pottery Lessons Adults:Mon.7-9pm, or Thurs.7-9pm Children’s: Wed. 3.45-5.15. Beginners and more experienced welcome. At Wagon Yard Artists, off London Rd, Marlb. Contact Jacqui 07773 271572 or jacqui.melhuish@btinternet.com Sarsen Songmen A small male voice choir rehearsing in Aldbourne (1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays 7.30 pm), wide repertoire including Barbershop, occasional performances in the local area. New members welcome: contact MichaelReynolds on 01672-511199. Savernake Badminton Club Savernake Badminton Club is a small friendly club that is long established and affiliated to Badminton England. We meet on Tuesday evenings between 7.00 and 9.00pm at the Sports Hall at St John’s School, Granham Hill, Marlborough. For further details telephone Roy Turner on 01672 810208 or Barbara Jones on 01672 516635 School of Tae Kwon Do (P.U.M.A.) Classes are held at Marlborough Leisure Centre on Tuesday evening (7 - 8 pm), and Friday evening (6 -7 pm), and are suitable for all ages from 7 years upward. Please phone John or Carol on 01793 850410 / 07799 566805 for further information. Scottish Country Dancing Manton Village Hall - Wednesday evenings Beginner session followed by more experienced dancers.Contact Jennifer Parker 01672 515151 St Peter’s Church Marlborough A redundant church now managed by a Trust, featuring a Coffee Shop and a Craft Shop. The church is open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except Saturdays when it opens at 9 am, and on Sundays from March to December 11 am - 4pm The church is available for hire for exhibitions, meetings, lectures and concerts. For bookings please contact David Du Croz on 01672511725 or email at du.croz@btinternet.com T’ai Chi at Burbage Tai Chi is an excellent exercise designed to strengthen the back and improve general well-being. Open to men and women. New members and beginners are most welcome. Sessions every Thursday, 10-11am and
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11.30-12.30 in Burbage Village Hall More details contact Anne on 01249 814071 or email chi@shadesoft.net The Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community – A local charity helping people with health-related issues both at Savernake Hospital and in the Marlborough Community Area by providing grants of up to GBP10,000. For information on applying for a grant or on becoming a volunteer at the Friends’ Shop at Savernake Hospital, visit the Friends’ website at www.friendsofsavernake.org or contact the Friends’ Chairman, Janet Louth, on 01672 513868. The Merchant’s House This historic 17th century silk-merchant’s house at 132 High Street is being refurbished by a charitable trust. Regular lectures and concerts are held and there are opportunities for local people to work as volunteers or house guides. The House and garden are open to visitors from 1st of April to the end of October on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am-3pm and by appointment at other times. Become a ‘Friend’ and enjoy enhanced membership benefits. For more information contact Sophie Costard 01672 511491 Web site: www.themerchantshouse.co.uk Transition Marlborough aims to inspire and motivate people to work together, and support each other, in reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, building a stronger sense of community and so increasing our communities’ resilience. This will strengthen the local economy to create livelihoods for local people and provide a greater level of wellbeing for all. Our Hub group meets on the second Thursday of the month, usually at the Green Dragon, at 7:30pm. Do join us. For more information, contact Alexandra on 07771 347 379 email secretary@transitionmarlborough.org, www.transitionmarlborough.org University of the Third Age U3A provides learning and leisure opportunities in the Marlborough Area for those who are retired or semi-retired. For information on interest groups and membership please visit www.u3ainkennet.org.uk or email membershipsec@u3ainkennet.org.uk or call the Membership Secretary, Nick Swan, on 01672 519331. Watercolour Painting Classes Classes on Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm and Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm With professional artist Colin Palmer at his studio in central Marlborough. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Call Colin on 07835 039 812 or colin@colinpalmer-illustration.co.uk for more details. Yoga classes for all abilities. Enjoyable Yoga classes in and around the Marlborough area. Please contact Lizzy Hawnt on 01672 841553, 07821 396 430 or e-mail hawnted.house@btinternet.com Yoga for Men Tuesday evenings 7.30pm -9.15pm for all abilities including beginners at Minal Village Hall,
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Community Information Mildenhall Please contact Jonathan Heath on 01672 513738 e.mail: jonathan@samtosha.co.uk
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
Ogbourne St. George & St. Andrew C of E Controlled Primary School Tel: 01672 841318 St Michael’s CE Aided School, Back Lane, Tel: 01672 540434 Ramsbury Primary School Back Lane, Tel: 01672 520244 St Mary’s Infant School Tel: 01672 513101 St Peter’s Junior School Tel: 01672 513158 Preshute Primary School Tel: 01672 512754 St John’s School and Community College Tel: 01672 516156 Stepping Stones Pre-Prep School Tel: 01488 681 067
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Building Claims A Couple Of Tips Given the ever rising house prices there are increasing numbers choosing to undertake home improvements instead of buying a new larger property. Often these works are substantive both in scope and cost and when things go wrong they are likely to go wrong in an expensive manner and, given it will occur in your home, in a very intrusive and stressful way. There are some simple steps you can take to try and minimise the risks, and below are a couple of them. The first safety net is to ensure that whomever you use is working in compliance with the Building Regulations. This seems obvious, but it is surprising how often attempts are made to avoid this. The works for an extension will almost certainly have to be compliant with Building Regulations, a failure to build in accordance with the Building regulations, or make changes for approval required by a Building Control officer can lead to fines. The second safety net is to ensure you have the appropriately skilled or qualified people working and advising on the appropriate elements of your project. By this I do not only mean use a good builder for the building, rather the importance of recognising
that there is a delineation of roles and skills in the building industry and to be wary of those purporting to have knowledge outside their role. For example, some less competent builders are prone to make comments such as “that span will be strong enough like this”, or “yeah, that wasn’t supporting anything”, they are not structural engineers and they are not competent to decide on matters of structural design. Often this will occur because one of the parties is looking to cut costs, and this will be very tempting but the results can be extremely costly. I may be placing too much emphasis on this, but from experience too many building projects hit problems because the client is reliant on the wrong professional. Yes, if there is a defect that professional will likely be negligent and a successful claim be brought against them, but the cost and stress can often be avoided. It is beyond the scope of this article to go into the various roles in the building industry, but the reality is no matter how much you do the “right thing” problems can still
However, often when building and associated works are done negligently the resulting defects can be undetectable.
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occur and when it does a claim for negligence will have to be made within six years of the event constituting the negligence. However, often when building and associated works are done negligently the resulting defects can be undetectable. When the defects concern or affect the electrics or plumbing, this can be very dangerous. If the defect was not apparent from the outset and only later becomes known a claim must brought within three years of the date you first realised the negligence occurred. This is known as the “date of knowledge” and it is not a straight forward principle as it works on the basis of what you should have known even if you did not know. If any building defect comes to your attention long after the building works were done it is important that you swiftly take legal advice otherwise you risk your building claim being out of time to bring. Alex Atkins DGR Law
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Vet’s Column
Dental disease Tooth and gum disease is one of the most common conditions seen by vets. It is not the case that older dogs and cats lose their teeth , this can be prevented with awareness and simple home care. Have you had a look in your pet’s mouth?! If he or she is amenable (don’t get bitten!), try lifting their gum. The teeth should be white with pink gums. Your local vet will be happy to arrange an appointment to check and discuss your pets’ dental health or treatment with you. Tell tale signs of dental disease are; : Bad breath : Yellow/brown teeth : Red or bleeding gums : Pain or swelling of the jaw or face : Reluctance to eat /pick up food or toys : Weight loss : Rubbing face/pawing at mouth : Excessive salivation Pet dental disease is not the same as humans. In dogs, periodontal disease is more common, where the tissues around the tooth become infected with accumulation of tartar (calculus) causing gingival (gum) recession with infection. If untreated, the tooth loosens in the socket causing inevitable discomfort and eventual loss of the tooth. The canine and feline mouth is not a clean place - it’s full of bacteria! The bacteria grows on the tooth surface forming plaque. Most of this is removed by the tongue or with hard food or chews, but any plaque left becomes thickened. This is calculus/tartar (the browny deposits seen on the tooth surface). As this layer thickens, it presses on the gum, causing irritation, inflammation and allowing the bacteria to infect (gingivitis). The gum recedes with the socket infected and the tooth loosens. Oral infection can spread to tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Worryingly, the bacteria absorbed into the blood supply will be carried to other organs. For example, in older dogs and cats, heart conditions (endocardiosis) can be due to
If your pets’ mouth looks/smells unsightly, he/she may need a dental procedure.
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bad teeth. Kidney and liver problems also! What can be done? Prevention: The amount of plaque on individual dogs’/cats’ teeth varies and can be reduced easily with special foods or chews/toys and regular homecare, i.e. brushing. This may sound daunting but pets can be taught to accept a toothbrush. Daily brushing is the most effective way of reducing plaque. Use a specially formulated brush or an old human one (ideally a soft one). There are special gels and toothpastes at vet clinics. Do not use human toothpaste as it is not well tolerated and contains foaming agents, which are not meant to be swallowed. If your pets’ mouth looks/smells unsightly, he/ she may need a dental procedure. Make an appointment for a check - up. If the vet/nurse deems this necessary, your pet may need antibiotics before the procedure. Pets require anaesthetic to clean their teeth, so older pets may need a blood test first to check that their liver and kidneys are healthy enough. A descale of tartar will remove the bulk of the dirt and you can continue at home with the preventative measures of brushing/specific foods/chews/toys. Speak to your local practice, who will be happy to advise and help. Drove Vets
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