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FREE Issue 118 . February 2018
Edit or’s Letter It’s a wild life!
Although I live in a country village, it’s not very often I see rare wildlife. The odd frog or toad in the pond, and the occasional visit of a Great Spotted Woodpecker is best I can hope for. (Not complaining as we do get a myriad of garden birds from goldfinches to long tailed tits, goldfinches to bullfinches). I do confess though to a smidgeon of wildlife envy when viewing the Facebook Page of The Waterfront Garden - Kennet Place. For those of you not familiar, the Waterfront Garden is an award-winning stretch along the River Kennet down past the Fire Station and the Old Ropeworks in Marlborough, looked after in the main by Val Compton with support from friends and neighbours, and ARK in the river itself. The kingfisher on the front of the magazine this month was photographed by Val, and is a regular visitor. Other sightings in the river include an egret, heron and water voles, along with the more common swans and ducks. As Spring approaches, why not consider a stroll along to the Waterfront Garden? Even if you’re not lucky enough to see the kingfisher, it’s a very pleasant spot. Thanks Val for the picture, plenty more to be seen on Facebook. Enjoy the magazine this month 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 18 issue is due by 2nd February 2018.
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Amber Roots Amber Roots is co-founder of Avenue Day Nursery, which has nurseries in Marlborough, Savernake, Mildenhall, Aldbourne and Andover. She lives in Hungerford with her four daughters, Caitlin, 16, Florence, 14, Grace, 10, and Darcey, 8. The family have two spaniels, Annie and Winston. Have you always worked in childcare? Yes. Originally, I thought about being a teacher, but ended up doing Business and Finance at University. I hated it, so dropped out. After working for a while as an Accounts Assistant, I decided working in an office wasn’t for me, and that’s when I took an apprenticeship in childcare at a nursery in Newbury. When my oldest two were young I became a childminder, which I thoroughly enjoyed. How did Avenue come about? My sister, Emma Palmer, was running a Domiciliary Care Agency, and I was helping her out. Having young children ourselves we were aware of the shortage of good quality childcare in the area. We knew that the building at Savernake would be perfect for a nursery, and so we decided that we would open one, a decision we made over a weekend and we’ve never looked back. How long did it take? There are a lot of rules and regulations governing nurseries, so along with preparing the building we had to go through the process of getting registered with Ofsted and so on. It took from February through to August for our approval to come through, and we opened our Savernake Nursery in August 2007.
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I have wonderful conversations with the little 3 and 4-year-olds, they are full of joy and wonder. used our baby room. The other rooms took a little while longer to fill, but over time word of mouth was the best advertising, as existing parents recommended us to their friends and colleagues. We were approached to set up our second nursery in Andover in 2010, and we took over the Marlborough nursery in 2014. The opportunity to take on the two Sixpenny Nurseries in Aldbourne and Mildenhall came up last year.
How did you split responsibilities? Broadly, Emma manages the business and finance side of things, and I look after the running of the nursery. Now we have five nurseries we have an excellent management team in place which I oversee.
Do you have further growth ambitions? Not at the moment. It’s a challenging environment for nurseries, what with the increase in the National Living Wage, pension contributions and the new 30-hour entitlement having had an impact on costs, whilst we haven’t wanted to raise our fees too much. Ensuring the success of the five nurseries through the service we provide is our priority.
How did the business grow? We were lucky when we opened in that we had a whole group of NCT Mums that all
What makes Avenue Nursery different? Our aim when we opened was to provide a homely environment for the children that
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People they would look forward to coming to. We didn’t want an impersonal, corporate style. Wherever possible the children spend a lot of time outdoors (in all weathers) and learn through play. We like the children to have the opportunity to mix with all the ages in the nursery, as they would in a family. All our staff are experienced and qualified or in training, a high percentage have been with us for a long time, some since the beginning. Having been open for over 10 years it is lovely to see the children growing up – we have an after-school club, so I still see some of the children that came to us as babies when we opened. We also have a Holiday Club, which is very popular as we make a big effort to provide interesting and exciting activities for the children, including a lot of trips out. We even have an area of land that Lord Cardigan has given us to use in Savernake Forest. Who or what has been your inspiration? I grew up in Great Bedwyn, where my Dad ran the bakery. He worked hard to provide the best service to people, and certainly instilled in us a good work ethic, and a desire to run our own business. He is an incredible role model and a real inspiration. What do you enjoy most about your job? I absolutely love spending time with the children – I get to have lots of cuddles! I also enjoy spending time with the Holiday Club and After School children. I’m lucky, as these days I get to
travel around the different nurseries, have fun with the kids and then leave. It’s such a privilege to have the children entrusted to us – it’s a big thing for parents and we take it very seriously. I have wonderful conversations with the little 3 and 4-year-olds, they are full of joy and wonder. They can also be absolutely hilarious with some of the things they come out with, they have no discretion. Luckily, we do! Anything you don’t enjoy? I’m not the best at difficult HR issues – I don’t enjoy telling anyone off! Luckily, it’s a very rare occurrence. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? With four daughters, I don’t get a lot! I do enjoy keeping fit and have done a couple of triathlons (nothing too serious). I enjoy cycling and have taken part in the London – Reading ride for charity for the British Heart Foundation and this year I hope to raise money for a local charity called New Life that provides equipment for local premature baby units. I like going to the gym and walking the dogs also keeps me fit. I think physical activity is good to destress and is great for mental wellbeing I love spending time with the girls, who are all also active. They like horse riding, ice skating and gymnastics so there is the usual duty in Mum’s Taxi. A typical day out involves ice skating followed by a trip to Kaspa’s the dessert restaurant in Swindon, where we all eat far too much ice cream/cake. If I don’t have the girls I love to go to the theatre
especially the Ballet, I really enjoyed Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House early last year as well as The Nutcracker at Christmas. Ballet was my childhood love, but more recently I have been to several Aston Villa games - I was lucky enough to watch them from heated seats in the hospitality lounge last November, probably the best way to watch them! What are you reading at the moment? I’m reading How to be Champion by Sarah Millican, I got it for Christmas. My favourite book is Jane Eyre, which I reread every year. I also like a good easy reading crime thriller by authors like Martina Cole and Patricia Cornwell, and a recent book I enjoyed is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (who also wrote The Kite Runner) Listening to? I listen to all sorts – mostly Radio 2 Watching? I enjoy watching films with the girls – things like Pitch Perfect and Beauty and the Beast. If with friends I can be tempted by a good comedy, Bad Moms comes to mind, which some of my nursery parents might be surprised to learn I thought was hilarious! I do like more serious fare too, such as Dunkirk and Hacksaw Ridge. If you’re interested in finding out more about Avenue Day Nursery, you can contact Amber via the Savernake Nursery on 01672870790 or email amber@avenue-nursery.co.uk.
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New County Organiser for Wiltshire NGS Annabel Dallas of The Old Mill in Ramsbury has been named as the new National Garden Scheme County Organiser for Wiltshire. She takes over in the New Year from Sean and Kena Magee, who have been joint county organisers since 2007. Chief Executive of the NGS George Plumptre says “Annabel has opened her garden, The Old Mill in Ramsbury, for the NGS since 2002. It is a delightful and very popular garden in a lovely setting beside the River Kennet. Having trained as a botanist Annabel is a knowledgeable plantswoman and her late-summer dahlias are not to be missed.” The NGS Wiltshire has 54 gardens or groups of village gardens kindly opening for the scheme which vary from the celebrated landscape garden of Stourhead and large privately-owned gems such as Broadleas, Oare House and Cadenham Manor, to more modest properties that are lovingly maintained by the owners, such as Mitre Cottage and North Cottage. There are 22 gardens within 15 miles of Marlborough, with Crofton Lock House near Great Bedwyn as well as The Old Mill in Ramsbury. Opening dates and details of all gardens are on the website www.ngs.org.uk, with some gardens opening for snowdrops in February. In 2017 The National Garden Scheme donated to their nine sponsor charities a record £3 million.
ARK plants Black Poplars Action for the River Kennet (ARK) has been working with more young people through its Stonebridge Get Involved project. Recently teenagers joined ARK’s Project Officer Anna Forbes to learn about rare Black poplar trees and then plant ten saplings around Stonebridge Wild River Reserve, Marlborough.
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The 15 acre water meadow, jointly owned by ARK and Marlborough Town Council already has eight mature specimens growing along the banks of the River Kennet and two healthy young trees planted by ARK volunteers back in 2012. In the past Black poplar wood was used to make matchsticks, carts and floorboards, but the wood is no longer in demand and more recently riverbanks and adjoining habitats have fallen victim to urbanisation and land drainage on a grand scale. These trees are found where conditions are damp, in this case on a floodplain along the banks of the River Kennet, nationally they are now isolated and scarce, particularly the female trees. In favourable conditions Black poplars can exceed 200 years old. Black poplars serve a very useful function and can still benefit humans today, they have the potential to help in flood management and can help the control of diffuse pollution. They are also highly beneficial to a wide range of wildlife, their catkins provide pollen and nectar for insects including bees. “Working with these enthuiastic young people is great, they are out in the fresh air and giving new things a go. They are meeting and working alongside other teenagers and finding out about their local wildlife site. Planting the trees is making sure we are planning the future of Stonebridge and it will be amazing for the teenagers to see their little male and female saplings grow into magnificent trees in the future.”, said ARK’s Anna Forbes. The ARK Stonebridge Get Involved Project is possible thanks to funding from the Local Youth Network (LYN).
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Health & Wellbeing
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Lifestyle
A milestone approaching.. So, 2018 is underway and during January (which I always find a struggle), my thoughts have turned to what the year ahead brings. The biggest events for me are my daughter’s 18th birthday (the big “becoming an adult and having your first legal drink” one) and my 50th. Fifty!! When did that happen? I still vividly remember my 18th birthday party, so how can I be approaching 50? If it’s really true, then I must decide how to face my fate. I could simply hide away, go into denial and always claim to be 49, or I could embrace 50 as the new 40 and the golden age of time to have fun whilst I still have my faculties. The second option is preferable to me and my family, after all, they have to live with me and my state of mind. So, with positivity at the forefront, I have started to compile a “bucket list”. Unfortunately, I didn’t know what a bucket list was, so decided to do a little research. “Bucket list – derived from the term “kick the bucket”. Great, downer rapidly approaching again. I have had a look at the sort of things you can put on a bucket list and, with a deep breath I have compiled a list of a few of the great and not so great options:1. A party – fab idea – dance away the blues with friends, family, good food and good music. 2. A tattoo – de rigeur and very cool for a lady of my age perhaps, but not for me, and even if it was, what would I have and where would I place it? I’m not one for self inflicted pain and anyway, with my luck, I’d be the one with the misspelt “No regerts” on my arm for the rest of my life! 3. A bungee jump/parachute jump/fire walk – forget it – on all levels no, no, no. 4. 50 random anonymous acts of kindness – now there’s an idea. As it’s anonymous, no one else would know. After all, I’d be doing it for the kindness and not the brownie points. 5. Send a message in a bottle – I’d love to (my daughter found one once in Guernsey – great fun but would I not be littering the sea?)
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6. Go skinny dipping – again, no! I am far too prudish and very cold blooded at that. 7. Eat at a Michelin Star restaurant – sounds good. 8. Drop one habit that is holding you back – a good one – just need to decide which of my bad habits I drop first – that’s another list for another day. 9. Read a book a month (I have got out of the habit of reading and certainly not read a decent quality book for a long time, so this one sounds good.) 10. Learn a new skill or language – now that interests me – I just need to find a good pottery course and a potter’s wheel and I’m off. So, it’s clear – I’m not one for pain, heights or nudity and I couldn’t even bring myself to add facing my biggest fear to the list …it’s only a small animal and I can run faster anyway! (for now). I know there’s nothing particularly “cool” or heart stopping, but the bits that I will do are realistic and, along the way, could bring happiness to a lot of people. So, I’m up for the challenge. I’ll keep you posted and if you’re queuing for a coffee in Marlborough and someone anonymously pays for it, it might be a “bucket lister” ticking a challenge off their list, so enjoy! 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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What’s On
What’s On February 2018 in major concerts in many countries. The concert in Marlborough will offer a new experience to a wide range of music lovers and provide a very special finale for the 2017/18 season. Tickets are available now through the Box Office on 01672 892566 or online at
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Marlborough Onscreen Events Tosca – Live screening
Date: Wednesday 7 February 7.15pm (doors 6.45pm) Venue: Marlborough Town Hall
Marlborough Folk Roots Concert Martin Simpson
Date: Friday 2 February, 8pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall, Wiltshire SN8 1JE Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world, Martin both interprets and writes spellbinding songs. His solo shows are intense and moving. Tickets £14 from 01672 512465, Sound Knowledge at Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, or online at
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£4 from Ramsbury Post Office until 1pm on film night or £4.50 on the door. Contact roxy@ramsbury.org
Merchant’s House Lecture Date: Friday 2 February, 7 for 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough
A talk by political risk analyst, Dr Dominick Donald, entitled “Don’t Panic! How do technology and psychology make the world look scarier than it really is?” Tickets £15/£12 from the Merchant’s House Shop.
Date: Friday 2 February Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall
Marlborough College Concert Series Ksenija Siderova
From the novel by Daphne Du Maurier. A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. Stars Sam Claflin, Rachel Weisz and Holliday Grainger. Tickets
The final concert of the series features Ksenija Siderova, who has been called the “Princess of the Accordion”. She is the world’s leading ambassador for the accordion and, since her debut in 2009, she has won many awards and performed
Date: Sunday 4 February, 3pm Venue: Ellis Theatre Marlborough College
Drama, passion and fabulous music - Puccini’s operatic thriller is one of the great opera experiences. Dan Ettinger directs Adrianne Pieczonks, Joseph Calleja and Gerald Finley live from The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.Tickets £15 in advance marlboroughonscreen.events, Sound Knowledge or The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough. £17.50 on door. Licensed bar.
St John’s School presents Annie
Date: Wednesday 7 – Friday 9 February Venue: Theatre on the Hill, St John’s Marlborough Come and watch the highly talented St John’s students bring to the stage the outstanding production of Annie. Tickets available from : www.ticketsource.co.uk/ stjohnstheatreonthehill
Marlborough History Society
Date: Thursday 15 February, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Dr Nick Snashall talks about “Living with Monuments:
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What’s On Avebury and the search for its people”. Non-members £4 on the door.
A Winter’s Tale
Brilliant Young Pianist Concert
Date: Sunday 18 February, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Internationally renowned Chinese-American pianist, Jessica Zhu, returns to the church to play a programme of music by Beethoven, Ravel and Rachmaninoff. Tickets £10/£8 from White Horse Bookshop and Sound Knowledge in advance, or on the door on the night.
Ramsbury Roxy The Time of Their Lives (12A)
Date: Friday 16 Feb, 7.15 for 8pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall A former Hollywood star enlists the help of a new friend in order to journey from London to France for her ex-lover’s funeral, with the various mishaps en route making the trip unforgettable. Tickets £4 in advance from Ramsbury Post Office and Midway Stores until 1pm on film day or £4.50 on the door. Contact us on Roxy@ramsbury.org
The Merchant’s House Spring Study Series The English Aristocracy
Date: Wednesday 21 February, 10am – 12.30pm Venue: The Merchant’s House The first of three lectures in the Spring Study Series “The
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Georgian Age” will be given by Michael Hart. Tickets £15 (£12 for Friends), available from The Merchants House Shop. Contact Victoria Egerton 01672 511491 or email
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Marlborough Onscreen Events The Winter’s Tale – live screening
Date: Wednesday 28 February 7.15pm (doors 6.45pm) Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Christopher Weeldon, Artistic Associate of The Royal Ballet, created his adaptation of Shakespeare’s late great romance The Winter’s Tale for The Royal Ballet in 2014. Building on the success of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Winter’s Tale received ecstatic parise at its premiere, acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its intelligent, distinctive and emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance. It is now widely judged to be a modern ballet classic.Tickets £15 in advance marlboroughonscreen. events Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop,
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Civic Dinner
Date: Friday 23 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. Entertainment from Marlborough Community Choir. Tickets £30 each from the Council Offices, 5 High Street or 01672 512487
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Marlborough Folk-Roots presents Steve Knightley
Date: Friday 2 March, 8pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall, High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1AA Show of Hands star Steve Knightley returns with stories and songs in a solo show that has been packing village halls up and down the land. Tickets £18 from 01672 512465, Sound Knowledge at Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, or online at www.marlboroughfolk-roots.co.uk
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Community Information These pages detail useful local numbers and community groups. If you have a group or society you would like featured here please telephone 01793 791104 or email aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk
Local Societies and Groups Air Cadets (2293 Marlborough Squadron) Marlborough Air cadets welcome all young people aged 13-18 who are interested in Aviation and Adventure: Parade nights Tues and Fri 1900-2130 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ 2293MarlboroughAirCadets Email 2293@aircadets.org 01672 516811 Dance Classes in Marlborough Ballroom and Latin American dance classes, and for those with no partner Dancersize sessions. Please contact Amanda on 07882-882030 or email learntodance@mac.com for more info Depression Alliance The Marlborough and District SELF-HELP GROUP meets the first Tuesday of every month. If you’ve got depression, or know someone who might benefit from being part of our group, please get in touch. Call 0845 123 23 20 for location details. Stained Glass Lessons. Wed.& Thurs morning 9.30-11.30. Mon.Tues.& Wed evening 7-9. Suitable for all, learn stained glass or kiln-formed glass. Held at; Ogbourne St. George. Contact jeannette 07977 053363 or jet@jeannettetherrien.com Girl Guides Meet Tuesdays during term times at Manton Village Hall 1st Marlborough Rainbows, 4.45-5.45pm, Contact fryrachel@yahoo.co.uk 1st Marlborough Guides, 5.45-7.15pm Contact sianybubbles@hotmail.com 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 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 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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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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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
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Marlborough Town Council 01672 512487. See www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk for full details of council meetings Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100
Schools
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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Finance
Factors to consider for planning your retirement income Although retirement is the biggest financial goal for most people, it is not an end in itself. Thinking of the word retirement might conjure images of old age, but it shouldn’t. Today retirement is about having freedom: financial freedom to no longer be reliant on a salary or having to work to generate an income to live, and the freedom of time to choose how you want to spend your days. The sooner you start planning for the move into retirement, the more prepared you’ll be when you get there. Rather than leaving it until the last minute, by having a plan in place you’ll know exactly what you need to do to achieve your retirement goal. Retirement means many different things to different people. Once you’ve worked out what your retirement will look like, you can start to plan how much income you’ll need. A good starting point is to think about the cost of your current lifestyle and then adjust for any expected changes. Will there be things you no longer have to pay each month, like a mortgage or the cost of commuting to work? Will there be additional expenditure for things like more holidays or new hobbies? Is your idea of retirement taking lots of long holidays, cruises and sitting on sandy beaches? Or do you just want to spend a bit more time in the garden or with family. For some people retirement might be about seeking a career change or finding a new vocation. Or you might just want to carry on doing the job you love, but because you choose to do so rather than because you feel you have to. Traditionally pensions have been the most common way of saving to provide an income in retirement. In addition to pensions, you might have other savings or investments set aside for retirement that could either provide regular income or will be useful to dip into as and when it might be needed.
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The biggest question most people have when thinking about retirement is will the money last or is there a risk it will run out in their lifetime. It might be difficult to guess how long you’ll live for, but life expectancy is a key factor in planning for your retirement. Retirement could last for 30 to 40 years and it’s important to make sure you’re not going to be struggling financially later in life. Generally you only retire once, so getting it right is quite important. Having a thorough financial review in the run up to retirement will give you the peace of mind that the retirement you want is achievable. At Chilvester we help clients to consider these factors to agree a retirement strategy, we can use lifetime cashflow projections to stress test alternatives and make recommendations accordingly to establish income streams in the most tax efficient manner. Please contact us for a free copy of our Retirement Guide. By Sam Binstead APFS Sam Binstead is a Chartered Financial Planner and is the Investment Director at Chilvester Financial
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Vet’s Column
Heart disease in pets This month brings us Valentine’s Day. It’s a time that conjures up thoughts of love and images of hearts. And, it’s this tenuous link that has inspired me to talk about the hearts of our dearly beloved pets. It’s thought that up to 11% of the dog population suffers from heart disease. The most common form of heart disease is ‘chronic valve disease’ (also known as ‘mitral valve disease’ or ‘endocardiosis’). More than a third of dogs over 10 years of age may suffer from this form of heart disease, and it is most commonly seen in smaller breeds. In fact, it has been identified in more than 50% of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. It is a slowly progressive disease, which may begin in the first half of a patient’s life, but symptoms often don’t become apparent until middle age. The symptoms seen may include: • coughing; • reduced ability to exercise; • weakness or collapse. On examination, your vet will be able to listen to your pet’s heart, and they may identify an abnormal heart rate or rhythm, or abnormal heart sounds (for example, a ‘murmur’). They may also identify abnormal sounds within the lungs, and occasionally, a swollen abdomen (‘belly’). Where there is suspicion of heart disease, your vet may then advise further investigations including: • blood tests; • chest x-rays; • a heart scan; • an ECG; • blood pressure measurement. These tests are not usually too stressful or invasive for your pet, and can provide a lot of useful information, both regarding diagnosis and disease severity. And with a diagnosis, there are a number of medications that can be considered for your pet. Unfortunately, chronic valve disease is not curable. But, don’t despair! The prognosis
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depends on the severity of each patient’s condition. Affected patients can go on to live full and complete lives for years after the disease is first identified, with the correct treatment and management. As with many diseases, early detection will mean earlier intervention and lifestyle management. This is why, in addition to routine vaccinations, we recommend at least annual general health checks. Although heart disease is much more common in older pets, young ones can also have heart problems from birth, so it’s equally important to get them checked regularly too. At these health checks, it’s also a chance to discuss other factors that are relevant to the health of your pet’s heart, including heartworm treatment (particularly if your pet is going to be travelling overseas), diet, weight and exercise. If you are concerned that your pet may be suffering from heart disease, or you would just like to discuss their routine healthcare, contact your local vet, who will be more than happy to discuss these concerns with you. And one other reminder! Don’t forget that lilies (in your floral bouquets) are toxic to cats, and chocolates are toxic to both cats and dogs. If your pet ingests these, do seek veterinary advice immediately.
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