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(Continued from Page 1) Perhaps if drivers were aware of how much damage a less bulky animal than a cow – like, say, a deer – can cause to a car, they’d be inclined to take a bit more care on the Common. Unless, of course, they want to find out the hard way. Because not only could they totally write off their fourwheeled pride and joy, but also by law they’re required to report any cattle-related accident to the police. And if they don’t, that’s a serious offence. So, best thing to do when driving across the Common? Slow down!
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fter ten wins, four draws and just one single loss this season, congratulations must go to Marlborough Youth FC Under 14s Mavericks for securing their first ever League Championship. Now they’ve got the chance to make it a double with their League Cup Semi Final appearance at the Beversbrook Sports Facility, Calne on Sunday March 31st. Kickoff is at 10:00 am, and support for the Mavericks there would be very welcome. Marlborough Youth Football Club offers a wide range of football opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. There are three football sections: Mixed Teams (boys and girls), Angels Teams (girls only)... and for those who miss the kickabouts of their youth but aren’t as fast on their feet as they used to be, there’s Walking Football. It’s just like standard football, but anyone caught running concedes a free kick. For more information, visit www.myfc.me.uk.
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Tenancies – Eviction and Abandoned Goods A great many of us live in rented accommodation and both landlords and tenants should be aware of some of the basic rights afforded to landlords. Possession The big one: there are two main routes allowing a landlord to take possession of their property if they are private landlords and the tenancy began on or after 28 February 1997 (this most likely means there is an assured shorthold tenancy). Both are under the Housing Act 1988, the s21 and s8 notice. The s21 notice allows the landlord to regain their property at the end of the tenancy’s fixed period. Provided the notice is served correctly and the right time is allowed (a minimum of two months) before seeking possession the landlord gains an automatic right to possession. The s8 notice is for when the tenant has failed to do something contained within the lease and the Landlord seeks possession on grounds such as failure to pay rent. Each ground has to be considered; some will be at the court’s discretion to decide upon, and other grounds will gain the landlord the automatic right to possession.
the landlord can just evict the tenant. First the court must issue a Warrant for Possession, since to act before then would be unlawful and could led to a claim against the landlord. Removal of Goods At the end of the tenancy many landlords are left with goods in their property. In this situation the landlord becomes bailor and the now exited tenant the bailee of the goods and the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 applies. Many landlords ignore this and dispose of the goods and many tenants do not care if the items left are of little value or no value. However, some devious tenants have been known to leave goods, the landlord disposes of said goods, then the tenant brings a claim for unlawful disposal of their goods. There is a procedure that has to be followed with goods left, and it is safest to follow it rather than find yourself the victim of a claim. If you need any further help we are happy to see how we can help you.
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hilton Foliat pub The Wheatsheaf has donated ÂŁ1,200 to Chilton Foliat Primary School, following a fundraising initiative asking diners for a voluntary donation of ÂŁ1 at the end of their meal. Funds raised through the scheme will help the school pay for a complete re-vamp of the playground lines in the school playground with colourful and durable thermoplastic markings, making it a fun and interactive place for the children to let off steam during play time. Ollie Hunter, owner of The Wheatsheaf, says: “We are delighted to support the local community through our voluntary ÂŁ1 donation initiative for Chilton Foliat Primary School, which has really resonated with our customers. Indeed, we have been so pleased with the amount raised for the school so far that we have decided to continue the scheme for the foreseeable future.â€? Headteacher at Chilton Foliat Primary School’s Headteacher, Katie Turner, adds: “We are thrilled that The Wheatsheaf is able to support our fundraising in this way. With the new Chilton Foliat Community Clubhouse currently under construction at the school, it is a critical time for us to receive help with our fundraising efforts and we are very grateful to Ollie and his wife, Lauren, for their support.â€?
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Coming up… nd a s l I t r s e De D is c s Since today, March 29th, is Python Eric Idle’s birthday, we thought we’d check out his desert island choices. And here they are: Haydn – Cello Concerto in C major Randy Newman – Marie Joni Mitchell – Carey Mozart – Symphony No. 29 in A major Ry Cooder – It’s All Over Now Rod Stewart – I Don’t Want to Talk About It George Harrison – Dear One Elgar – Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX “Nimrod” Book – Compendium of World Philosophy Luxury – Guitar With the current governmental situation in mind, we’re reminded of one of our favourite Eric quotes: “A lot has been said about politics; some of it complimentary, but most of it accurate” – so let’s all just take a deep breath and look on the bright side of life instead, shall we? Say no more!
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MARCH 29-30: Pewsey Vale Amateur Dramatic Society presents an evening of 3 Wiltshire plays, Bouverie Hall, Pewsey. 29-31: Spring Art Exhibition, Hungerford Hub, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. 30: Jumble sale, Great Bedwyn Youth Group UK, Great Bedwyn. 30: Jumble sale, Ogbourne Primary School. 30: “Make a Difference Day”, Hungerford Primary School, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. 30: An Evening of Jazz with Steph Richardson, Croft Hall, 7:15 for 7:45 pm. 30: Marlborough Choral Society’s Spring Concert, St Mary’s Church, 7:30 pm. 31: Mothering Sunday celebration at St Lawrence’s Church, 10:00 am. 31: Car boot sale, Aldbourne Youth Council, Southward Lane Football Pitch. 31: Spring Concert: Cromwell Singers and the Phoenix Brass Band, St Lawrence’s Church, 2:30 pm. Free entry, with a retiring collection for St Lawrence’s Church Fabric Fund. APRIL 4: “Time to talk”, Hungerford Town Hall, 2:00 – 5:00 pm. 4: Rural Arts Bedwyn presents “ISLA”, St Mary’s Church, 6:00 pm for 6:30. 5-23: Marlborough Easter Egg Hunt. Family trail around Marlborough High St. Easter Eggs for all. Collect maps from Ducklings Toy Shop or Library. Free. 6: Easter Egg Hunt and craft activities, Preston Hall, Kintbury 10:00 am. 6: Kaz Hawkins, Croft Hall,
7:30 pm. 6: Aldbourne Band’s Spring Concert plus lecture, Morris dancing and refreshments, Aldbourne Church, 5:00 – 9:00 pm. 7: Friends of Hungerford Primary School Prize Bingo, British Legion, 2:00 pm for 3:00 pm. 9: The Tuesday Burchett Club meet at Hungerford British Legion at 2pm. We have entertainment, pub lunches and outings. New members welcome. 9: Hungerford Bookshop hosts an author talk and signing: Death in Peking, by Graeme Sheppard, The Hub, 7:30 pm. 10: National Garden Scheme Open Garden: Rooksnest Garden, Lambourn Woodlands 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. 12: Family Disco, Hungerford Town Football Club 7:30 pm. 13-14: All About Dogs Show / Newbury Garden Show, Newbury Showground. 13: Old Skool Tastic Party, Hungerford FC, 8:00 pm – midnight. 17: Guide Dogs: Meet and Greet session at Hungerford Library, 10:00 am – noon. Find out how you can support Guide Dogs locally. 21: Terry Stevens, Hungerford Town Football Club, 6:30 pm. 28: Walk for Parkinson’s, Welford Park, 10:00 am. 28: Dog First Aid Course, Cholderton Village Hall, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. MAY 6: Shalbourne May Day Fair. 10: Hungerford Comedy Club, Croft Hall, 7:30 pm.
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he biggest ever All About Dogs Show takes place at the Newbury Showground on the weekend of April 13th and 14th. With plenty of displays, advice, shopping and activities for dogs and humans, there’s sure to be something there for everybody. How about training tips? Agility courses? A dog talent show? It’s bound to be a busy day, but there’s always a seat waiting for you at the Village Green area, and if you – or your dog – feel the need for a snack or even a whole meal, there’s plenty of food and drink stands to keep you both going all day. And let’s not forget Scruffts, the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition... and duck herding. Yes, you read right: duck herding. By trained – and untrained – sheep dogs. But what if someone in your group would like a day out but isn’t that keen on all-day canine capers? No worries – tickets to the All About Dogs Show also give you access to the Newbury Garden Show going on just around the corner at the same time. So if some of you are more into your four-legged friends while others prefer all things floral, that’s how you can all enjoy a day out in Newbury. Find out more at www. allaboutdogsshowco.uk. While we’re on the subject of our canine companions, here’s something else that could be of interest:
Why not come along to a Guide Dogs Meet and Greet at Hungerford Library, and find out how you can make a difference for local people who really need a helping paw. The average guide dog cost works out at over £50,000 over a lifetime, and there are many ways to make sure those costs can be covered: sponsoring a puppy for example, or joining in with local coffee mornings and helping at collections and events. That’s at Hungerford Library on Wednesday 17th April, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. For more information, contact Mireille Haviland on 07468 711922, or Mireille.Haviland@ guidedogs.org.uk. ––––––––––––––– And finally, for those wanting to make sure their dog is in perfect health and stays that way there’s a Dog First Aid course. But it’s not just for owners – it’s a CPD certified course for professionals like handlers, trainers, walkers, dog sitters and kennel owners, too. You’ll learn what you can and can’t do when it comes to first aid for dogs... how to examine a dog safely... how to administer CPR (hint: it’s not the same as for people)... and even how to break up a serious dog fight. The course will be held between 10:00 am and 1:30 pm at Cholderton Village Hall on Sunday April 28th. For more information contact Jacqui Phillips on 07779 888447 or jacqui.cavviecare@gmail.com.
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ungerford Town Council invites residents, community groups and businesses to enter this year’s competition. To enter, please call the Council on 01488 686195, or email admin@ hungerford-tc.gov or download an application form from www.
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Aldbourne Band set for the double!
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re he Band is delighted to announce that we are qualified to compete at the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in October. It’s going to be an exciting year as we are also already qualified to play at the finals of the British Open Championships at Symphony Hall in Birmingham in September. This is the first time ever the band has played at both finals in the same year and only a few of the top bands in the country ever achieve this. It’s a momentous accomplishment for our purely self-funded, local village band.
The next opportunity to listen to the band is at our ‘Lost Lady’ concert in Aldbourne Church on April 6th. We are celebrating the work of some great English composers with a special focus on the compositions of Ralph Vaughan Williams. It promises to be a great evening with a pre-concert talk from a member of the Vaugham Williams Society, Morris Dancing outside the Blue Boar pub and then the concert itself with some fabulous music. Please see our website at aldbourneband.org.uk for more details.
Raising the roof at The Lights
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ould there be a better (or louder) double bill than Led Zeppelin *and* Deep Purple? We’re not too sure who’s supporting and who’s headlining tribute act’s Purple Zeppelin’s show at The Lights, but what we do know is that there’ll be an acoustic unplugged set first, and then they’ll crank the volume right up to 11 for the rest of the
evening. Check out www. purplezeppelin.com for more info. That’s on April 6th at 7:45 pm, at The Lights, 01264 368368, www.thelights.org.uk.
Hungerford and Surrounds CANCER SUPPORT GROUP For people affected by cancer and/or their carers and loved ones past and present is delighted to announce a pilot evening meeting to gauge if it would be helpful to people who can’t come during the day.
Tues 16th April 7.00 – 9.00 at the Hub – please do come. If you can't make it, but would be interested in attending an evening meeting please to talk to Yvonne or Jenny on the numbers below.
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Spring is in the air – time to get cleaning!
ature, we’re told, abhors a vacuum. As do many people for most of the year, but it’s around now when the sap starts rising that the thoughts of young and old have to turn to... spring cleaning. So we had a look round the interweb to see what kind of spring cleaning we could do without the Hoover we bought long ago because we were promised a couple of free round-trip tickets to New York if we did so. But which – like so many other optimistic Hoover purchasers at the time – we never actually got. So we’ve abhorred that particular vacuum ever since. We could use newspapers to clean our windows. First, though, we should have combined one part white vinegar to eight parts water and added a couple of teaspoons of liquid soap before spraying the mixture onto our windows and using the newspaper to wipe it off. The ink, we’re told, acts as a mild abrasive... and apparently it’s good for mirrors as well. We could use white vinegar for shower heads – without even having to remove them. This particular cleaning method calls for a plastic bag filled with white vinegar, secured over the shower head with a rubber band and left overnight. We’re reminded, though, to run the water for a while to make sure we’ve got rid of all the old vinegar before our first shower afterwards. We could use coffee filters for cleaning TV screens and computer monitors, we’re told. The fibre in those filters is gentle enough to rub dust, smudges and fingerprints away, but we’re warned not to
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Adviser Employment MAR LBOROUGH COLLEGE
General Assistant – Catering We require a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our team of Food Service Assistants. You will be required to assist with the day-to-day Catering and Hospitality Services provided as part of the operation to c.960 pupils, staff and events.You may be requested to assist in other areas within the College, if required, to support the team and help maintain the overall standards within the College. You will require the ability to work on your own or as part of a small team, show initiative, multi-task and maintain high standards at all times.A driving licence is desirable but not essential for this role. The post is for 37.5 hrs per week, 5/7 days including weekends (various shifts), 40 weeks per year. To learn more about the College and for further information, including the full Job Description, Further Particulars and how to apply, visit the Marlborough College website:www.marlboroughcollege.org/vacancies. For all enquiries please contact a member of the Recruitment team by email: recruitment@marlboroughcollege.org or phone: 01672 892239. Closing date for receipt of applications: This post will remain open until filled. Marlborough College aims to be an equal opportunities employer and follows recommended safe recruitment guidelines including enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) checks.
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Full house at the Town Meeting
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very well-attended Annual Town Meeting marked the start of a series of consultation and feedback sessions regarding the aims and objectives for Hungerford 2036 gathered thanks to last summer’s survey. For example, the Neighbourhood Plan will allow Hungerford voters to choose aspects of proposed developments in the form of a legally-binding referendum. More details can be found at www. hungerford2036.info. The meeting also saw a warm welcome for Hungerford’s Youth Council, who’ll be holding regular meetings at the Youth and Community Centre on Priory Road. It’s early days yet, so watch this space... And there was genuine heartfelt applause for the three winners of the Freedom of the Town: Ted Angell, Trustee and Handybus Co-ordinator for CHAIN schedules drivers and also takes his turn behind the wheel of the bus which he did so much to help acquire. But he doesn’t just drive his passengers from door to door – he keeps a careful eye on them and if need be, collects their prescriptions and sorts out their shopping for them when they can’t. Chris Buck has been working hard for the community for over 30 years, now: whether organising the annual flower festival, setting up concerts at St Lawrence’s and the Methodist Church, or keeping the choir at St Lawrence’s all singing from the same hymnsheet in perfect harmony. And all the while she’s been providing the organ music for all kinds of services there and helping the church’s ABC Toddler Group. And Peter Harries, previous Town Councillor and two-term Mayor who had so much to do with HM the Queen’s use of the Rose of Hungerford when she opened the Kennet & Avon Canal in 1990. Presently he’s a driver for CHAIN and also a Trustee for the Hungerford Library & Community Trust which, without his practical and administrative assistance, wouldn’t be the success it is today. Finally, a quick reminder: nominations for the 2019 Town Council elections close at 4:00 pm, Wednesday April 3rd. If you’re interested in accepting the Council’s invitation to put your name forward, you can find out more about how you can do so at www.westberks.gov.uk/elections2019.
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t’s been a busy time for Action for the River Kennet (ARK) recently: their threemonth Trout in School project saw children from several local schools bidding farewell to the young trout they’ve been raising in classroom tanks as they were released into their natural environment. ARK Project Officer Anna Forbes said, “The classes this year have done a really excellent job and have embraced the project wholeheartedly. It takes a lot of commitment from the teachers, TAs and children to keep the tank conditions good enough for the trout. The brown trout is an iconic species that is dependent on a healthy river to survive. ARK’s Trout in School project increases the students understanding that water is a precious resource. We can all play a part in being water efficient, the less water we all use the more that is left for the river and the wildlife including brown trout that need lots of clean, clear and cool flowing water.” Hungerford Primary School had some additional help to release their trout at the Whirly Pool on the Dun from the Town and Manor’s Constable Ellie Dickins (wearing her chain of office) and Trustee Fiona Hoson (in a red coat). The Trout in School project is part of ARK’s Water Matters project in partnership with Thames Water. For enquiries about ARK’s educational outreach activities email anna@riverkennet.org. And don’t forget to tune in to BBC2, at 6:30 pm on Friday April 12th. Britain in Bloom’s Chris Bavin will be visiting and joining in with some of the community activities ARK were running last summer, and there’ll be a look at ARK’s multi award-winning Stonebridge Wild River Reserve.
Blanchard Collective’s new owners
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ow that John and Margaret Riordan – owners of Froxfield’s Blanchard Collective – have decided to retire, antique collectors need not worry: the Collective will continue in the capable hands of Travers and Katie Nettleton, the directors of Garden Art Plus Ltd. The Nettletons were the creators of one of West from left to right: Hugo, Travers Berkshire’s most visited and Katie shopping venues – the Barrs Yard site down on the A4 towards Newbury. There you can find anything from fine food at Honesty, to furniture and home accessories from Marmalade Furniture, to flowers from Wendy Lewis, to wines from GrapeSmith, and, of course, garden-based antiques and furniture courtesy of Garden Art Plus. Travis and Katie will be joined by Hugo Scott-Russell who, with his experience in sales and business development, will be actively running the Collective on a day-to-day basis. The Blanchard Collective will become a limited company in its own right on completion of Garden Art Plus’ acquisition on April 1st. We wish Travis, Katie and Hugo much success with their new venture.
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Hungerford RFC update O2 Touch Our Thursday night Touch group is back at the Triangle Field after playing on the John O’Gaunt artificial pitch over the winter. Touch rugby at the club can be enjoyed by anyone from 16 to 100 years of age, and is a fun way of keeping fit without having to make a rugby tackle. We currently have about 30 active players (male and female) but are always looking for more players. Juniors HRFC Juniors, now in its 11th year, continues to go from strength to strength with over 240 registered players from the ages of 5 to 18. Our ethos is one of inclusivity with all ages, genders, and ability. We have over 50 qualified coaches, with many being Level 2 trained, alongside trained first aiders, team managers and a dedicated committee to help ensure the smooth running of the junior section of the club. Visiting clubs and staff from the RFU often comment on the friendly welcoming nature of our club. We strive to ensure that all our children play to their highest ability, including some of our juniors being selected to play for the county. All our junior teams are represented in the Berkshire leagues, and we have a full fixture schedule with all our local neighbours. For more information check out www.hungerfordrfc.com or contact Rob Cox at chair.hrfc@gmail.com.
GAMES ON! MARCH
29-31: Rugby Union – Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals 30: Athletics – World Cross Country Championships, Aarhus, Denmark 30 March-7 April: Curling – Men’s World Championship, Canada 31: Formula 1 – Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir 31: Hockey – FIH Pro League, United States women v Great Britain women, Lancaster
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2-8: Ice Hockey – Women’s World Championship Division II Group A, Dumfries 4-7: Golf – ANA Inspiration, first women’s major of the year, California 5-8: Cricket – opening round of County Championship matches 6: Horse Racing – Grand National, Aintree 6-7: Football – FA Cup semi-finals, Wembley Stadium 6: Hockey – FIH Pro League, Argentina women v Great Britain women followed by Argentina men v Great Britain men, Rosario 7: Rowing – Boat Races, Putney, London 9: Football – Champions League quarter-finals, first legs – Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City and Liverpool v Porto With thanks to the BBC
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