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THE MARLBOROUGH

ADVISER MARLBOROUGH AND HUNGERFORD

Second Christmas Trade Issue

YOUR MOST UP-TO-DATE FREE GUIDE TO SALES and SERVICES

This issue: Friday, November 2 to 9, 2012

VOL 19: 974 UK NO.1

Advertising closes for next issue on Friday, November 2 at 5pm.

SMALL SHOP WITH GLOBAL RECOGNITION

mouth from satisﬁed customers has played a major role. And now visitors from across the globe make their way to the shop which is stocking up for Christmas with the most attractive articles. Leathercraft has ﬁne quality leather goods, handbags, brief cases and original sports paintings by Mark Upton.. Tel. 01672 512065. Picture shows Jean Upton in her attractive shop amongst a display of handbags.

MARLBOROUGH MOVING CLOSER TO CCTV

t’s one of the smallest shops in Marlborough and yet the name is known across the world. Leathercraft of Hughenden Yard was started in Marlborough High Street 50 years ago by Jean and Roger Upton. They moved and it was among the ﬁrst shops to be established in Hughenden Yard about 30 years ago. It hasn’t taken just the internet to spread its name far and wide. Word of

Leathercraft of Marlborough Fine Quality Leather Goods

arlborough Town Council will on Monday receive a formal motion for ﬁnancial provision of CCTV in the High Street. The motion will be put by Cr Hannaford-Dobson: “mindful of the increasing problems caused by criminal elements to both the traders and private citizens of the town, we propose that this council make ﬁnancial provision in the 2013/14 budget for the installation of a CCTV system in the High Street, the cost of a suitable system not to exceed £20,000”. A second formal motion will be proposed by Cr Pitts: ‘This council welcomes the initiative to investigate the installation of a CCTV system in Marlborough and recognises the need to promote a community wide discussion and consultation of the issue. An evidence based, balanced report with clear objectives is vital to ensure that the right decision is made”. · Apex care specialises in providing reliable, high quality care and support to people living in their homes. · We enable people to remain in their own homes, and assist with maintaining and promoting their independence, knowing our quality service is there to support them.

Handbags, Briefcases and

· All our services can be tailored to your own personal needs.

a large selection of leather goods

· Our professional services include, personal care, preparing and serving meals, shopping, domestic support, and companionship.

Original Sports Paintings

· For further assistance

by Mark Upton Old Hughenden Yard, High Street, Marlborough

T: 01672 512065

Phone: 0845 6034743 Nadia Dennis

www.apexliveincare.org Approved Domiciliary Care Provider to Hampshire & Dorset County Councils Registered with CQC – Care Quality Commission

Complete range of specialist advice:

Self-assessment tax returns & tax credits Business accounts Corporate accounts and taxation Tax planning advice Start-ups & company formation VAT, Payroll & P11D Free initial consultation www.davidowen.co.uk 126 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1LZ 01672 512163 17 Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BA 01380 722211

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h t m r a W Wi nter THESE COMPANIES WILL HELP YOU TO STAY WARM THIS WINTER

he Adviser is publishing additional Winter Warmth features through popular demand today and next Friday, November 9. The traditional features enable companies to promote their products and services relating to winter warmth as temperatures fall. This feature has been made possible by: HUMPHRIES STONEMASONS specialising in fireplaces and wood stoves, open log burning fires and handmade limestone, marble and Bathstone fireplaces designed to your specifications at their workshops in Hungerford. For free quotes Tel. 01488 682847. GASTECH the independent gas specialists attend to servicing, repairs and installation of central heating. TEL. 01793 848800. SARSEN ENERGY specialise in wood burning stoves, kitchen ranges, biomass boilers and offer a full design and installation service. Tel. 01264 850742 ENERcon carry out Gas Safe service, maintenance and installation. Tel 01488 680800. SEASONED TIMBER COMPANY LIMITED delivers seasoned hardwood logs in re-cycleable one cubic metre bulk bags. No fuss, no mess, no need to restack! Tel. 07917 875781. CHIMNEY SWEEP: Jamie brushes and vacuums your chimneys leaving a clean hearth. Special OAP rates. Tel. 01488 648417.

e are always thinking ahead at Gastech and we know that, traditionally, the level of heating breakdowns drastically increase at the end of September. Many of the breakdowns we attend to at the start of the heating season could have been prevented by maintenance. Unfortunately, faults on the heating system do not show themselves until the cold weather arrives. By then, most gas engineers are busy, causing a delay of days to arrange a call out. Gastech are a local, family run business with more than 30 years’ experience in the gas industry. Based in Royal Wootton Bassett with a satellite ofﬁce in Marlborough we always have an engineer available in your area. With increasing gas prices it is essential that your gas boiler is running properly to ensure it is safe and efﬁcient. Our engineers are happy to service all gas and LPG boilers including warm air systems. Age of boiler is not a problem and we would be there to service it, not to tell you that it needs replacing. So, beat the rush. Call Gastech on 01793 848800 to book your heating service.

ENERcon

Gas Safe Registered -185238 We carry out the service maintenance and installation

• Cookers Gas • Fires• Water Heaters • Gas Boilers and systems • Gas Warm Air Heaters • All controls & ancillary equipment • Landlord Gas Safety • Inspection and Certiﬁcates • System ﬂushing and Descaling • Natural Gas & I.P. Gas We are highly experienced with over 30 years’ history, offer a very competitive service

Phone 01488 680800 Mobile 07776 242967 E-mail enercon@btconnect.com Web Site: www.ener-con.co.uk

Wood burning Stoves Kitchen Ranges Biomass Boilers Full design and installation service Please visit our wood burning centre to view our extensive range of wood fuelled appliances

BEAT THE RUSH

142573

GASTECH THE INDEPENDENT GAS SPECIALISTS

• Servicing, Repairs, Installation • Central Heating (including Combination Boilers and Warm Air) • Landlord Safety Checks • Cookers, Fires, Water Heaters FOR GAS SERVICE CALL 01793 848800 SERVICE CONTRACT SPECIALISTS

01264 850742 New Premises, New Name - Same old family service and high standards of workmanship Sarsen Energy Ltd, Unit 1, Garlands Trading Estate, Cadley Road, Collingbourne Ducis, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 3EB Tel: 01264 850742 Fax: 01264 850549 email: info@sarsenenergy.co.uk www.SarsenEnergy.co.uk

6 Templars Way Industrial Estate, Marlborough Rd, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7SR

www.gastechwilts.co.uk

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THE ADVISER

The Adviser, Friday, October 21April to 28 28, 2011 112 The Adviser, Friday, March 30 to 6, 20 6, 2012 201

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LOGS

he biggest benefit that stoves have over open fires is their far superior efficiency. Burning wood on an open fire achieves an efficiency of only 20-25%, whereas a modern efficient stove, burning the same type of wood can achieve efficiency levels of over 75%. In other words you get more heat from the same amount of fuel. Many modern stoves also have “cleanburn” systems that burn and generate heat from gases given off by the burning wood, that would otherwise have escaped, unburnt, up the chimney. This is not only partly responsible for the great efficiency of stoves, but also results in fewer emissions and less soot. Humphries Stonemasons stock Parkray, Hunter, Ecoideal, Jetmaster, Termotech, Stuv and Fireline all Clean burn, all very efficient and most are DEFRA approved for smokeless zones. All Humphries’ installers are HETAS registered. -Christine Humphries Humphries Stonemasons

THE ADVISER

WINTER WARMTH The Adviser

Winter Warmth

CHIMNEY SWEEP BRUSH AND VAC Special OAP rates • All appliances Contact Jamie

T: 01488 648417 M: 07799 530217

Stone

Book your space for

Friday, November 9th Bookings please to:

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01488 682328

&Wood stoves

Fireplaces

Handmade Limestone, Marble & Bathstone fireplaces designed to your specifications. Logburning fires & stoves. Full installation. FREE QUOTES. All installations carried out by HETAS registered installers Chimney cleaning & maintenance.

Call 01488 682847 - on the edge of Hungerford Common or visit www.humphries-stonemasons.co.uk Email: christine@humphries-stonemasons.co.uk

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The Hungerford/Marlborough Adviser, Friday, November 2 to 9, 2012 THE DISTRICT’S MOST UP-TO-DATE WEEKLY DIRECTORY

The Adviser, Friday, November 11 to 18, 2011

Home & Garden

with the Adviser

HUNGERFORD JOINERY COMPANY LTD

Hungerford

Tree Surgery & All aspects of Tree care, Hedge cutting & garden maintenance One off or regular visits completed with care & expertise T: 01488 682174 M: 07770 688780

• All trees topped, pruned & shaped • Dead & dangerous trees taken down and removed • Hedges shaped & reduced • All waste removed

0800 783 4424 / 07760 216 449

Landscapes Garden Construction Specialist Ponds • Patios • Walls • Drives • Decking • Fencing Small jobs undertaken, free quotations.

Tel: 01672 870113 Mobile: 07734 265771

ALAN ARCHER FENCING & LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FULLY INSURED All work carried out to the very highest standard Email: alan.archer9@btinternet.com

Tel: 01672 540534 or 07801 239763

R.J. CRIPPS FENCING & SERVICES

All types of fencing supplied & erected. Tree lopping & pruning etc. Hedgecutting Licensed for removal of rubbish. FREE estimates. FULLY insured

FOR YOUR ENQUIRIES Ring 01488-683807 07768 400578

K B

General landscaping: patios: fencing Garden/ground maintenance Hedge cutting/reducing, mowing Stump grinding, pruning etc FULLY INSURED

Mark Hopkins Master Craftsman

01672 288131 07763 978247

www.hungerfordjoinery.com

Tel: 01488 681979 Mob: 07786 385291

R.mills82@talktalkbusiness.net

PAVE-RITE LIMITED For a professionally installed high quality block paved driveway or patio please contact Andrew Scaife Mobile 07778 734500 24hr ans/fax 01264 791132 email andrew.scaife@virgin.net Over 25 years experience

BPP

(grounds & gardens)

Contract Grounds & Garden Maintenance

0800 023 5965

Local Grounds & Garden Maintenance Service Grass Cutting, Hedging, Land Clearance, Turﬁng, Weeding, Leaf Clearing, Weekly / Monthly Visits, and so much more.

Local, Friendly & Competitive Service sales@bpp.uk.com WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE

Home improvements you can trust

ER RO’S

LANDSCAPING CONTRACTORS

PATIOS, WALLING FENCING, POND CONSTRUCTION, SEEDING & TURFING, HEDGE CUTTING, PRUNING AND TREE PLANTING, DRIVE CONSTRUCTION

RM GARDEN SERVICES

All Bespoke joinery undertaken

Garden Services

with the Adviser

The Furnishing Place Home furnishings that inspire the heart

DESIGN SERVICE AVAILABLE TEL: (01672) 540051 www.kimberbros.co.uk

From ﬁne Indian Rosewood to 100 year old reclaimed Pine, you are sure to ﬁnd a piece that will become a treasured family heirloom. 34a High Street, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0NF tel: 01488 686685 www.thefurnishingplace.co.uk

HONEYSTREET SAWMILL

Sawmillers and Timber Merchants

OAK AND SOFTWOOD BEAMS

ALL IMPORTED SOFTWOOD AND BUILDING TIMBERS

Serving the community for over 60 years

A quality service based on honest values

PLYWOOD, CHIPBOARD, SKIRTING AND PREPARED TIMBER WANEY EDGED & FEATHER BOARD EDGED Full range of treated Fencing Stakes Rails and Machine turned jump poles FARM GATES & ENTRANCE GATES IN TREATED SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD Fence Panels, Trellis, Logs & Woodchips OPEN Mon - Fri 8-5 Sat 8-12

Tel: 01672 851565/635

Email: accounts@honeystreetsawmills.co.uk Fax: 01672 851788 HONEYSTREET, WOODBOROUGH, PEWSEY SN9 5PS

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THE DISTRICT’S MOST UP-TO-DATE WEEKLY DIRECTORY

Home & Garden

with the Adviser

J Hawkins

TREE SURGEON All aspects of tree work Hedge cutting and stump grinding Trees and hedges supplied and planted Seasoned mulch and logs available • Local Authority and Forestry Commision approved • Established 1990 • £10,000,000 liablity Mobile: 07980 536156 E: jeremy511@btinternet.com

WIDE INTEREST IN FIRST AUCTION

ungerford Auctions staged its first sale recently and drew a wide interest from townsfolk as well as buyers from further afield. The first of the monthly sales which are held in the town hall featured antique furniture, ceramics and textiles as well as some quality oils and watercolours. “We had some silver items towards the end of the sale which were mainly horseracing trophies from the 1920s and 1930s”, said director Dennis Benneyworth. “Silver is fetching a good price on the markets at the moment so that kept the dealers hanging on to the bitter end with some of those items making a very respectable price”. Entries are open for the next sale which is on the 22nd November and any prospective vendors are advised to register their items over a week in advance of that date.

Professional tree & hedge care with personal service. • All aspects of tree & hedge work undertaken • FREE quotes • Competitive rates • Fully insured To find out more, please:

Telephone: 07753 600 156 visit www.laststreecare.co.uk

Proprietor: Dan Last NCHA, ANC Arb

FRANKLIN Project Management & Design Limited

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Planning permission & drawings Listed building approvals Building regulation approvals Project Management Schedule of Works Specialist in

Listed Buildings, Country Houses, Refurbishments, New Build

For further information or advice call: 01672 541405 M: 07789 692637 Email: colin@fpmd.co.uk First Consultation free

Adviser Directory MAN WITH A VAN

IRONING

MAN WITH A VAN Manuela’s Ironing House / Ofﬁce Moves Garage / House Clearance Rubbish removal

Professional Ironing Service

Bring it in crumpled -

get it back ﬂat

Collection & Delivery service available

All work conforms to British Standards 3998.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE. THE ADVISER GETS RESULTS TEL: 01488 682328

Your most up-to-date FREE guide to shops and services in the district

RIDING

MOBILITY

RIDE LOCALLY

in beautiful countryside with Sue Acworth. Supervised rides & lessons for children & adults Long Rides & Pony Days

Tel: 01488

683253

www.littlehiddenfarm.co.uk

Phone Andy on 01488 684726 mobile 07768 655136

01672 512884

sueacworth@gmail.com Little Hidden Farm, Hungerford Newtown

CITROEN SPECIALIST

PRINTED T-SHIRTS

LINE DANCING

CURTAIN MAKER

**LINE DANCING**

FLORENCE GRACE

CITROEN, PEUGEOT, RENAULT 25 years’ French car experience. 19 years’ on Citroen. All makes of car serviced. Excellent rates. FULLY INSURED

Tel: Mark Dunn @ Ramsbury

01672 521053 Mobile 07974379226

Beginners or Intermediates want to feel better, burn calories, have lots of fun?!

Try Line Dancing!!

Tel: Tessa 01672 520336

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THE CURTAINMAKER Tel. 01672 514369

Top quality curtains & soft furnishings expertly made to measure. Fitting service available, free estimates, reasonable rates Period properties a speciality Please call for prompt service

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What’s On 1

01488 68 11 82

Direct Cars Tuesday to Sunday. www.thelobsterpot.net Tel: 01488 686770 (ext 5) Cobbs Farm Shop, Hungerford

of Hungerford

The 1st & only number you’ll ever need. www.hungerford-cabs.co.uk

KENNET TUTORS

Expert professional Coaching & Tuition by experienced local tutors in all main subjects. All ages.

NEXT MARKET Sunday Nov 4th

CONTACT:-

CALL: 01672 810032 www.kennettutors.org.uk

LITTLECOPSE BOARDING CATTERY

Licensed & Local Authority Approved purpose built modern small caring cattery

FELINE CARE - We are simply the best

Ring 01672-520879 for further details

Individual – affordable - stylish CLOTHES, BAGS, ACCESSORIES

NEW Shop!! Come and See Us! 115 High Street, HUNGERFORD 3 Kingsbury Street, MARLBOROUGH www.luna-clothing.co.uk

in Hungerford, Marlborough & district with The Adviser NOVEMBER 2012 1: HEAT Green Drinks 8pm The Plume 2: Open Mic night MTFC 2: Croft Films - Wings of the Dove 4: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps 5: School Term 2 opens 7: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm 7: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm 10: Craft Fair Hung’d TH 10am-4pm 10: Musical Coffee Morn Cft Hll 10am 15: Croft Films - Il Postino 16: HTC Variety Show Crft Hll 7.30pm 17: HTC Variety Show Crft Hll 7.30pm 17: Kintbury Sch Xmas Fair 2-5 17: Chestnut Walk Coffee Morning 20: MU Quiet Aftern’n, Crft Hall, 1430 25: Hung’d Farmers Mkt 29: Probus - Romanian Experience DECEMBER 2012 1: St Lawr’ Hung’d Advent Fair TH 11.30 2: HEAT walk 10am Town Hall steps 2: Prize Bingo Hung’d RBL 3pm 5: Marlb WI Wesley Hall 7.30pm 5: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm 6: HEAT Green Drinks 8pm The Plume 7+8: Kennet Singers Conct KV Hall

November 22nd Contact Dennis:

sales@hungerfordauctions.co.uk

WWW.SEANWILLMONTCARPETS.COM Email: ENQUIRIES@SEANWILLMONTCARPETS.COM

www.hungerfordauctions.co.uk

DANCE

Ballet Classes for children from 3yrs. Venues: Hungerford,Marlborough,Pewsey & Ramsbury - RAD Registered Teachers

Tel: 01672 520514 E: emcindoe@btinternet.com www.lizmcdance.co.uk

JANET NEALE

TANCY

ss in all Free HR

Dip., Leiths School of Food & Wine

Luncheon/dinner parties • Buffet & cocktail parties 30 years’ experience

Accepting entries for our sale on

Tel: 01264 791400 Mob: 07802 852852

ROYAL ACADEMY OF

janetneale@aol.com 07801 497 125

MARCH 2013 6: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm 11: Prize Bingo Hung’d RBL 3pm

Andrew Charles Tilley

~ Competitive prices ~

ELIZABETH MCINDOE SCHOOL OF DANCING

FEBRUARY 2013 6: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm 15: School Term 3 closes 25: School Term 4 opens 28: Probus -Holidays in S Amer & Antarctica

HUNGERFORD

Quality Carpets, Vinyls, Wood Flooring, Safety Flooring, Natural Stone, Wall Tiles

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm Unit 4d, Fitz Gilbert Court, Castledown Business Park, Castledown Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire SP11 9FA

JANUARY 2013 2: School Term 3 opens 9: Hung’d WI Croft Hall 7.30pm 12: Probus - Evening Dinner 31: Probus - Hidden Stories of St Pauls

NOW OPEN in

SEAN WILLMONT CARPETS & FLOORING LTD. • FREE ESTIMATES 10% Off • PERSONAL SERVICE with this & ADVICE advert • PROFESSIONAL FITTING • DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL See our extensive range of made to measure blinds and shutters

7: Croft Films - Roman Holiday 8: Ald Christmas Concert 9: Spirals Craft Fair & Refreshments 10-4pm HTH 18: MU Carol Srv/Tea, St Law, 1430 20: Probus - Speaker TBC 21: School Term 2 Closes 23: Hung’d Farmers Mkt

07890 268631

For all your vehicle servicing and repair needs • Over 21 years’ experience in the independent garage sector • Up-to-date diagnostic equipment • MOT appointments arranged • No job too small Unit 5, Charnham Lane, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0EY t: 01488 684045

Cheek2Ch

e e k D an c e

Short Courses for Beginners Tuesday Evenings 13 November to 4 December 7.30–8.15 SALSA 8.15–9.30 BALLROOM & LATIN

Lambourn RC Church Hall RG17 8NU

Call Alison: 07780-624784

Local Counsellor

Gardening

Are you often anxious, sad, angry or depressed? Call me in conﬁdence - Nigel 01672 515997 Reg Psychodynamic Counsellor

Very experienced local gardener for hire daily or 1/2 daily. Reasonable rates. Call Barttelot 01672 515997

Ironing IRONING - Let me do your ironing. Tel: 07751 616559

the adviser Advertise here for as little as £5. Call 01488 682328

Handyman

Dog Grooming

Rob handyman services your expert for home repairs Tel: 07731 392874

Heads to Tails, DOG GROOMING IN HUNGERFORD. 07733 156064 / 01488 682999

oven cleaning

garage doors

Repairs, Locks, Automatic Operators, DIRTY COOKER? Call COOKERBURRA New doors, Fixquick Garage Doors, Oven Cleaning the professionals 01488 01488 648016 684955 www.ﬁxmygaragedoor.co.uk

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The Hungerford/Marlborough Adviser, Friday, November 2 to 9, 2012

in Hungerford, Marlborough & district with The Adviser

The Hare Restaurant and Bar

Ermin Street Lambourn Woodlands Berkshire RG17 7SD. Tel: 01488 71386 www.theharerestaurant.co.uk

THE

SHEARS INN

COLLINGBOURNE DUCIS - 01264 850304

Lunch Menu Deal 2-Course meal £9.95 3-Course meal £12.95 available Monday to Friday from 12pm to 7pm

Top quality food relaxed surroundings. Sunny terrace garden. Dogs welcome. Interesting and original menu, plus a large choice real ales and lagers.

Book NOW for Christmas

Open 7 days a week - Closed on Sunday evenings. info@theshears.co.uk www.theshears.co.uk

The Plough at Shalbourne A quality country pub in a lovely setting opposite the village green. Wide selection of superb dishes complimented by great wines and beers. Traditional Sunday Lunches Wednesday Eve - Fish & Chips Special £4.00

Christmas Menu NOW Available

01672 870295

Kingston Road, Shalbourne, SN8 3QF www.ploughshalbourne.co.uk – ploughshalbourne@btinternet.com

@LaPrimaveraRG17 www.la-primavera.co.uk 16 Charnham Street, Hungerford Please call us on 01488 682 588 or email info@la-primavera.co.uk

The The Clothes Clothes Shop Shop

NEW Arrivals

including Tina Taylor. Also Brodie Cashmere just in!

Telephone 01635 47832

www.theclothesshopnewbury.co.uk 9.15am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday Free Street Parking - 12 Pound St Newbury RG14 6AA

THE ADVISER URGENTLY REQUIRES

DELIVERERS Rounds available in Marlborough & Hungerford area Vacancies for independent deliverers.

Tel: 01488 682328 JEEVES & GREEN HAVE SPECIAL REASON TO CELEBRATE

Continued ... Robin told us ‘This nomination is a real honour for our small business and I would like to give very grateful thanks for the loyal support of clients from all around the surrounding areas, who have created essential employment for our locally based staff and specialist tradesmen, helping us to continue through some extremely challenging times. It’s particularly good to know that even now, when people have to be more careful than ever with their budgets, the importance of quality is still recognised as an essential consideration’.

MARLBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL NOTES

lanning Committee: Chair of the committee, Cr. Graham Francis, announced that Wiltshire Council has refused planning permission to Marlborough College, for alterations to a gate and listed boundary wall. Marlborough Town Council had previously objected to the planning request, made to facilitate the installation of a pedestrian crossing which the Council believe is unnecessary.

SLIM SIGNS OF RECOVERY

re they the green shoots of ﬁnancial recovery that everyone is awaiting? There has been a deﬁnite ripple of optimism in the business community and only time will tell whether we are really on the way to recovery.

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Adviser Directory

The adviser, Friday, May 6 to 13, 2011

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

WHEN SEEKING ADVERTISING RESULTS... TURN TO THE ADVISER

PAINTING & DECORATING

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

SIMON THORPE

ROSS EDWARDS

New builds, Extensions, Brickwork Rooﬁng & General building services All work Fully insured. For a free quote call

New Buildings Extensions, Maintenance and Alterations

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

D & R RANDALL

PAINTING & DECORATING SPECIALISTS

30 years experience

Free Estimates

Robert Randall Tel: 01672 539213 (M): 07743 186740

ROOFING SERVICES

Your most up-to-date FREE guide to shops and services in the district

Tel. 01672 514215 Mobile 07775 727389

Building Contractor

12 Thomson Way, Marlborough Telephone 01672

514020

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN / HANDYMAN

PAINTING & DECORATING

DECORATING

Specialists in...

Roof Tiling, Slating, Flat Rooﬁng, Leadwork & Exterior Refurbishment

For free estimates and professional advice call Mark Holsman on 01488-71117 or Fax 01488-71118

ROOFING

A&D

Decora�ng Services

For All Your Decora�ng Needs

Interior & Exterior Decora�ng, Wall & Floor Tiling, Plasterboarding, Artexing & Coving Free Es�mates 01488 681778 / 01488 685049

Specialising in ... Tiling, Slating, Flat Rooﬁng, Lead work and all aspects of roof refurbishment. We are a fully insured company with over 20 years experience. For a free estimate & advice Ofﬁce Tel/fax: 01672 871207 Mobile: 07715 836282 Email: roofright123@aol.com

ROOFING SERVICES

BUILDING SERVICE

M E J MARTIN

Rooﬁng, Renovation & Building Maintenance Specializing in...

New build, extensions, alterations All aspects of carpentry undertaken Groundwork, joinery by carpentry Architectural plans submitted All work FULLY insured For FREE quote call 01672 810010 or mob 07866 433397

PLUMBING

GAS INSTALLERS/ENGINEERS

AJS PLUMBERS

ENERcon

Domestic Aplliance Repairs PERSONAL TUITION

For free estimates & advice call Mark Martin on 01488-685341

of Marlborough Domestic and Commercial plumbing undertaken. 35 years experience of all aspects of plumbing

T: 01672 511064 M: 07721 329 583

PROPERTY SERVICES

Complete property maintenance service

01488 684923 / 07595 225077

REPAIRS, NEW WORKS, RENOVATIONS, REFITS Call R&K We take Care of It All - No job too small • Locks • Doors • Glazing • Windows • Garden Structures • Landscaping • Gates/Fencing • Decorating

DAVID GILES PLASTERING All Plastering Work carried out Coloured Render Solu�ons Repoin�ng Fully Insured m: 07825 511003 T: 01635 44205 www.gilesplastering.co.uk

Leadworks, Tiling, Slating, Flat Rooﬁng & External Building Maintenance

ROOFING

PLASTERING

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BUILDING SERVICE

Gas Safe Registered -185238

We carry out the service maintenance and installation Cookers Gas Fires Water Heaters Gas Boilers and systems Gas Warm Air Heaters All controls & ancillary equipment Landlord Gas Safety Inspection and Certiﬁcates System ﬂushing and Descaling Natural Gas & I.P. Gas

We are highly experienced with over 30 years’ history, offer a very competitive service

Phone 01488 680800 Mobile 07776 242967

E-mail enercon@btconnect.com Web Site: www.ener-con.co.uk

PREMIER ELECTRICS SALES & REPAIRS Tel: 01672 890296 01635 848691

• Guaranteed repairs to all makes of domestic appliances • Same day service • 24 hour service • OAP discounts

£5 reduction on production of this advert

repairs@premierelectrics.co.uk

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y How Time Flies! In the 30 odd years since Keith & Yvonne Haddrell had the ﬁrst germ of an idea to open a greetings card, gift and toy shop many things have changed. Men have been to the moon, England has won the Ashes and we have had several changes of government. But some things never change. Inklings opened selling quality, good value products in a pleasant relaxed and friendly way. Some products may have changed but the Inklings ethos has not changed. Some of the many well known brands that are now stocked are the internationally known LSA glass, Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, the ever popular Dunoon

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL DESERVES EVERYONE’S BACKING

t’s the Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal time throughout the district and nation.There are volunteers selling poppies outside Tesco’s in Hungerford and at the weekends outside the Corn Exchange. In addition, most of the shops and businesses also have poppy boxes and collecting tins. On Sunday, 4th November there will be a display of military vehicles outside the Hungerford Arcade in aid of the Poppy Appeal. The money raised by the Appeal has been used to help local veterans and their dependants with mobility needs, respite care, and with minor adaptions to their homes. In addition a signiﬁcant amount is used nationally by RBL for rehabilitation services for seriously wounded servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan. -Shelagh Parry

mugs, Caspari social stationery, the Royal Warranted Floris Perfumes & the up and coming Branche d’Olive Fragrancies - all stocked to satisfy the requests from our customers. And with Inklings ‘Customers are King’. Fiona Haddrell, our daughter, now looks after the day to day running of the shop. Intriguingly, we now welcome the children and grand children of our original customers. My how time ﬂies! Inklings, an independent family owned business, is proud to play its part in the much appreciated local community. See advertisement.

JEEVES & GREEN HAVE SPECIAL REASON TO CELEBRATE

ocal builders and contractors, Jeeves & Green Limited, have a special reason to celebrate their 5th anniversary in Hungerford, having just this week been nominated by their clients for the prestigious FMB Master Builder of the Year Awards 2012. The Federation of Master Builders is the largest trade association in Britain and over the past decade, these important awards have recognised the best builders in Britain – helping to ensure high quality construction in the industry. Above: Photo before work. This year, Jeeves & Green’s particular nomination is in the Below: The stunning ﬁnished project category of Large Residential/ Domestic Renovation Projects, for the successful remodelling and extension of a 1970’s built property, turning a functional but unattractive house into an outstanding and beautiful family home. Born in Henley on Thames, owner Robin Green spent over 20 years building in South Oxfordshire and London before moving to West Berkshire for family reasons and creating his new Hungerford based business in 2007. Despite the severe economic downturn of the past 5 years, his belief in expert craftsmanship combined with exceptional standards of work and sympathetic customer care has ensured that the Jeeves & Green team have never been without work, carrying out an extensive and varied range of projects from smaller property refurbishments and extensions to total remodelling and renovation projects. -Continued on page 7

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World Web News SCHOOL TAKES MAJOR GREEN INITIATIVE

St John’s in Marlborough has installed energy-generating solar panels on the roof of its Atrium building, saving some £2,000 in energy costs each year. The 125 Polycrystalline Silicone Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are hidden behind a parapet on the flat roof above the Sixth Form Common Room. The system will provide 31.25 kilowatts (kw) of electricitygenerating capacity, almost eight times the amount generated by a standard domestic PV array. The installation is expected to provide up to 30 000 kw/h (kilowatt hours) of electricity over a typical year. Martin Cook, St John’s Director of Logistics organised the installation of the PVs. Continued on page 11 continued from page 10... He explains why the system is such a positive move for the school: “One of the greatest benefits of this scheme is not just the production of free electricity; St John’s will be able to reduce its Carbon Footprint significantly through a direct reduction of our CO2 emissions of up to 15 000kg of CO2 per year. Additionally the £2,000 worth of electricity produced will provide a clear saving to our energy costs”. The installation project has been carried out as part of the British Gas ‘Energy for Tomorrow’ programme which is an independently run, nonprofit organisation dedicated to developing renewable energy sources and technologies for the future. St John’s is one of 150 schools around the country that have benefitted from having the PV system installed free of charge and making use of the free energy that is generated. The Government-funded Feed-In Tariff which supports renewable energy developments is paid to the ‘Energy for Tomorrow Fund’ and is then reinvested into more exciting projects like the one St John’s has benefitted from.

9/11/12 This message is from Pewsey Train Watch who started the petition “Threat to Pewsey train services,” which you signed on Change.org. Hello everybody First of all Pewsey Train Watch would like to say a big thank you to everyone who signed the petition. This is an important way to let our voices be heard and currently we are closing in on 2,000 signatures. The petition is still running so please tell anyone you know who might be effected by this issue. Please note, we would prefer that only people directly effected by this issue sign the petition rather than it ‘going viral’ so that it is a true reflection of genuine concern. NEWS! On Friday 2nd November at 7:45am Claire Perry MP will be at Pewsey station and this is your chance to voice your concerns in person. Please come along to find out what she’s doing to secure your train services. For those who can’t make 7:45am at Pewsey she will also be at Bedwyn at 5:30pm. Below is a press release from Claire’s office: Claire Perry MP to Meet with Local Rail Users On Friday 2 November Claire will be at Pewsey station from 7.45am and at Bedwyn from 5.30pm to meet

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MARLBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL NOTES Finance and Policy Committee The Council agreed to award a grant of £200 to the local branch of Alzheimer’s Support. A further £200 was awarded to Marlborough and District Junior Athletics Club. Cllr Andy Ross presented the half yearly accounts, commenting that the Council was on track to break even by the end of the financial year. The committee discussed the rising costs of maintenance and services and ways to reduce these. Cr. Stuart Dobson asserted that anyone hiring the Town Hall should remove their own rubbish, otherwise the cost falls on the Council. Mayor Edwina Fogg again expressed her disappointment with the Town Council website. Although some of the inaccuracies have now been corrected, the content still lacks vibrancy. Councillors agreed that a quality product was a priority and that they would invite local companies to tender. Keeping the revamped website up to date would be a task for the Town Clerk. -Shirley Pryor Wiltshire Wildlife Trust responds to the planned badger cull This autumn, trials will go ahead in the South West of England to test the suitability of controlled shooting as a method of culling badgers in an effort to combat the problem of bovine TB (bTB) in England, to test its practicality and cost. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is very conscious of the hardship that bTB causes in the farming community. Indeed, the Trust itself is a farmer and has lost 11 cattle to bTB, 5 of those in September 2012. The need to find the right mechanisms to control the disease is vital. However, the predominant scientific view is that the cull will not work and could make the situation worse. A sustained programme of biosecurity measures and vaccination should be at the centre of efforts to tackle this terrible disease. The Trust is keen for the farming community, conservation organisations and the Government to continue to work together to confront bTB through the following measures: · Biosecurity: All possible measures should be pursued to prevent disease transmission on-farm. · Badger vaccination: Support landowners to use the injectable BadgerBCG vaccine. We also urge Defra to continue development of an oral badger vaccine. · Cattle vaccine: Complete development of a cattle vaccine and secure change to EU legislation; vaccination is currently prohibited because the skin test which tests for bTB in cattle cannot distinguish if cattle are infected with TB or have been vaccinated. Cattle that test positive for bTB cannot enter the food chain.

World Web News Hungerford’s Plume of Feathers pub helped its’ raise £2041 over the weekend towards the Rotary Club of Hungerford’s Charity Account, particularly for local causes and also for the Worldwide eradication of Polio. The Plume provided a magniﬁcent supper to 126 guests in the Corn Exchange whilst they were being entertained by three National Artistes performing West End songs and music from the shows. President of rotary, Nick Fritz, was delighted to have attracted so many local people to the event which produced such a magniﬁcent result all round. He commented that plans are now afoot to produce a St. Georges Day Supper in April 2013 to meet the many requests he received for another event..

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400 AT FUNERAL SERVICE More than 400 people crammed East Garston church with around 50 standing in the graveyard for the funeral of David Wallis on Monday. David, who originally farmed near Thatcham, in more recent years owned Dixon’s Farm at Lambourn Woodlands. He and his wife Wendy were immensely popular and this was evidenced by the funeral service attendance. In the last year of his life he was president of Hungerford Rotary Club and it was former Rotarian The “MORE POSITIVE HOUSING APPROACH” Reverend Sandy Railton who took his funeral service. Hungerford Town Council was looking to a more positive approach to housing development within the town, the mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last council highHUNGERFORD FAREWELLS GWYNNETH Hungerford farewelled the loyal and hard-working ways and transport committee meeting. He said there Gwynneth Bullock at her funeral service in St Law- were areas within the town that could contain housing and moves were under way to appoint a professional rence’s Church on Monday. consultant. He said overall involvement in a local development plan would be too costly for the council.

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HUNGERFORD FAREWELLS GWYNNETH Hungerford farewelled the loyal and hard-working Gwynneth Bullock at her funeral service in St Lawrence’s Church on Monday.

HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSION Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s has discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop opposite The Sun Inn and would involve several extra parkROTARY RAISES £2041 FOR CHARITY ing spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meetHungerford Rotary Club raised £2041 for charity and ing also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs polio eradication funds at a supper provided by The Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a Plume of Feathers in The Corn Exchange on Friday. coach park, they could consider it. 126 guests were entertained with West End songs. Club president Nick Fritz is already planning a St George’s Day supper in April. - James Brown “MORE POSITIVE HOUSING APPROACH” Hungerford Town Council was looking to a more positive approach to housing development within the town, the mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last council highways and transport committee meeting. He said there were areas within the town that could contain housing and moves were under way to appoint a professional consultant. He said overall involvement in a local development plan would be too costly for the council. I am delighted to report that last night’s ‘Movies & Musicals’ night organised by The Rotary - Youth Opportunities Committee was a huge success – in many more ways than merely funds raised for Rotary Charities, although as you will see from the attached spreadsheet we have raised over £2,000.00 surplus! (Subject to all ticket monies having been paid) Everyone who attended was treated to a magnificent performance by West-End performers, Jayne O’Mahony, John Langley and Andrew Sackett. The Boeuf Bourguignon, buttery mashed potato and broccoli served up by Rotarian James Weir of The Plume of Feathers was truly magnificent – and almost everyone came up to specifically say so! Served with fresh crusty French sticks and butter with lemon cheesecake and coffee to finish – All this followed by an enthusiastic part II performance with audience participation and the most rousing selection of song tunes including Bond theme ‘Diamonds are forever’ If you weren’t there then you really did miss out – and you should be really disappointed, you would have loved it – as those who came will surely tell you!!

STATION PRECINCTS PROGRESS DELAYED Two over-riding factors appear to be delaying progress of Hungerford’s railway station precincts development. These factors were again aired at a recent meeting of Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee. Firstly, the council needs a decision from Network Rail on the station boundaries and “ransom strip” alleged to be hindering progress. Secondly the council needs assurance that the rail service will be maintained when tenders for the service are sought next March. The meeting was told there was no guarantee that rail traffic would continue to expand if the service was reduced to a “shuttle service” from Newbury when electrification of the line between Paddington and Newbury was implemented. A special council committee was to meet on Wednesday to discuss the rail service. Delegates from Hungerford, Kintbury and Bedwyn were mentioned but there was no mention of Marlborough from where there is understood to be concern from people who use Bedwyn and Hungerford railway stations in preference to Swindon. This is just a quick note to say that the resurfacing of the A4 Charnham Street was completed on Friday night and some of the road markings were replaced on Saturday. Unfortunately, the wet weather prevented completion of the white and yellow lines, so the contractor will return as soon as they have a dry day. There will shortly be a post-completion inspection of the works and any defects will be rectified by the contractor. We will also be sending a satisfaction questionnaire to residents and businesses later this week. Many thanks to everyone for your patience during this major project. If anyone has any queries, please let me know.

World Web News EAST SHEFFORD SEWAGE WORKS UPGRADED TO PROTECT GLOBALLY RARE CHALK STREAM

East Shefford sewage works has been upgraded to help improve the quality of water in the River Lambourn. Thames Water’s £2.14m of improvements have increased the capacity of the works and added another treatment process, further improving the water discharged into this treasured chalk waterway. Chalk streams are globally rare and the Lambourn, home to protected native species such as bullheads and brook lampreys, is a designated special area of conservation (SAC). During winter months the river can dry up completely and starting to run again in spring. This means that treated wastewater makes up an important amount of the flow and the upgrades will ensure that the outfall remains of an exceptionally high quality. Fly fishermen have been drawn to the stream’s exceptional clarity and the thriving shoals of wild brown trout and grayling. The river had been a well-kept fishing secret, but came to prominence after featuring in Howard Marshall’s 1967 book Reflections on a River. “Simple things - so many of them - make up the angler’s true delight. And all of them may be found on the banks of the little river Lambourn,” Marshall wrote. The East Shefford work supports Defra’s national ‘Love Your River’ campaign, which urges people and organisations everywhere to value their local rivers and look after them. Richard Aylard, Thames Water’s director of sustainability, said: “The works operate well at the moment, but what we’re doing is increasing the capacity to make sure it can continue to do so in the future. “Treated wastewater makes up part of the flow of the River Lambourn, so keeping the quality high, means a healthy river downstream.. “You can see this ‘knock-on’ effect, with all the bugs, birds and other wildlife that are thriving in this globally rare natural habitat. ” Environment minister, Richard Benyon, said: “We all love our rivers. They are the lifeblood of our country. They’ve shaped our landscape, and our towns and cities have been designed around them. They are vitally important for our everyday lives and our environment, and we’ve all got a role to play in making sure our rivers are as healthy as they can be. The project at East Shefford, sewage works, due to finish in December, involves installing a new storm tank. This will increase the amount of sewage the works can handle during heavy downpours, reducing the risk of the system becoming overwhelmed and discharging untreated sewage into the river. The project, which started in March, includes an additional tertiary treatment process. The new nitrifying sand filter will reduce the amount of ammonia and suspended solid material in the final effluent, making the final outflow into the river even cleaner.-Craig Rance, Thames Water.

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COMMENT RE LINE SITUATION The next Friends of the Railway Path workday is on Sunday, 14th October. Workdays are an important way of helping to keep this much-loved local greenway looking good. This one will concentrate on the section south from Ogbourne St George, around and immediately south of the car park off Bytham Road (grid ref SU 1990 7407). The work is a mixture of ecological improvements, renovation and tidying. There is a patch of grassland which, with a little encouragement, we think can become more ﬂower rich. We will clear this and remove the cuttings (so that they don’t release their nutrients back into the grassland). There is a hedge with gaps: we will remove scrub from the gaps and start planting up the gaps. We plan later to start laying sections of the hedge where the shrubs are large enough: this improves habitat for a variety of small animals. We will also clear round the car park and the woodland area to the east of the Path, and remove litter. If you would like to come, we will meet at 10.00 at the car park off Bytham Road (see the map attached below: grid ref SU 2037 7400). Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear, and bring: · Lunch and a drink · Gardening gloves if you have some · Any hand tools which you think you would like to use. We will have a stock of tools for use on the day. You are welcome to just turn up on the day, and to stay for as long as you like. If you know in advance you would like to come, please let me know.

CONTRACT FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS?

ungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee will consider letting a future contract for Hungerford’s Christmas lights. The last committee meeting brieﬂy discussed the contract suggestion. The council will run a special prize rafﬂe and sell Christmas cards to help with the cost of around £27,000 this year. Sir John Madejski will switch the lights on at 6pm on Sunday, December 2.

World Web News Hedgehog Hazards Some of the worst cases Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital have been treating are those involving slug pellet poisoning. They explained to the Adviser “The hedgehogs suffer terrible pain. People need to be aware that if they have hedgehogs in the garden there is no need to use slug pellets, even the animal friendly ones, supposedly harmless, can effect hedgehogs in this way”. The Hospital tell us that this is a dangerous time for the offspring, as they may not gain enough weight to survive the winter months. Members of the public should be aware of the plight of the autumn juvenile. Hedgehogs already being cared for that are not up to weight, are the ones needing overwintering and by the end of October the hedgehogs should weigh 650g to survive the winter. Advice can be misleading about weight, with 1lb (454g) sometimes being stated as sufﬁcient, but Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital believe this is nowhere near enough for any hedgehog to survive. Last year they over-wintered 130 hedgehogs and annually they deal with between 600 and 700 hedgehogs. Hedgehogs are now being seen regularly in Coopers Meadow in Marlborough. The meadow is a mixture of mown, managed and wild habitat and it is thought that leaving some of the wild patches has encouraged them to breed there. Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital are a registered charity and be contacted on 07850 778752 “MORE POSITIVE HOUSING APPROACH” Hungerford Town Council was looking to a more positive approach to housing development within the town, the mayor Cr Martin Crane told the last council highways and transport committee meeting. He said there were areas within the town that could contain housing and moves were under way to appoint a professional consultant. He said overall involvement in a local development plan would be too costly for the council. HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORT BUDGET Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee has a budget of £42,000 for 20132014.

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HUNGERFORD COACH PARK DISCUSSION Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee’s last meeting discussed a coach park in Charnham Street. The park would be at the current bus stop opposite The Sun Inn and would involve several extra parking spaces, the mayor, Cr Martin Crane said. The meeting also heard of a proposal for a coach park at Cobbs Farm and feeling was that if Cobbs wished to develop a coach park, they could consider it. SIR JOHN MADEJSKI TO SWITCH ON LIGHTS? Sir John Madejski will be invited by Hungerford Town Council to switch on Hungerford’s Christmas lights on Sunday, December 2. “Mr Christmas Lights” Rod. Desmeules told the last Hungerford Town Council highways and transport committee meeting he was ready to press ahead with the lights programme and would need volunteers to help. The meeting was told it was planned to offset costs with sales of Christmas cards, calendars and a prize draw. Hungerford’s Christmas lughts have been the envy of many centres in recent years, largely due to Mr Desmeules’ efforts. STATION PRECINCTS PROGRESS DELAYED Two over-riding factors appear to be delaying progress of Hungerford’s railway station precincts development. These factors were again aired at the last meeting of Hungerford Town Council’s highways and transport committee. Firstly, the council needs a decision from Network Rail on the station boundaries and “ransom strip” alleged to be hindering progress. Secondly the council needs assurance that the rail service will be maintained when tenders for the service are sought next March. The meeting was told there was no guarantee that rail trafﬁc would continue to expand if the service was reduced to a “shuttle service” from Newbury when electriﬁcation of the line between Paddington and Newbury was implemented. A special council committee was to meet on Wednesday to discuss the rail service. Delegates from Hungerford, Kintbury and Bedwyn were mentioned but there was no mention of Marlborough from where there is understood to be concern from people who use Bedwyn and Hungerford railway stations in preference to Swindon.

World Web News MAJORITY IN FAVOUR OF IMPROVED RAILWAY STATION AREA The vast majority of the 40 people who replied to the Hungerford Town Council questionnaire on the railway station area’s future were in favour of improvement, Cr Richard Hudson told this week’s council meeting. Questions: 1. Generally agree with proposed station improvements: 95% yes, 5% no. 2. If no what would you like to see: Nil. 3a. Support improving station interchange 97% yes, 3% no. 3b.Support high quality buildings on neighbouring sites: 90% yes, 10% no. 3c. Support junction improvement of Park St/Station Rd. 97% yes, 3% no. 4. Worth reducing parking by 15 of 70 spaces 79% yes. 21% no. 5. Agree with welcome sign: Hungerford Heart of AONB 76% yes, 24% no. 6. A rail station building: 61% yes, 39% no. 7. Residential development on Oakes site 81% yes, 19% no. 8. Close level crossing 19% yes, 81% no. 9. Other suggestions: Building with cafe, toilet etc, keep Hungerford at present size, no sprawl, overﬂow car park needed, reservations about parking reduction, full support to enhance station, concern about nose, want more parking, reduce gap on train platform, use Oakes site for parking, building best on up platform, HGV access concerns, add secure cycle parking, re-position ticket machine, building as Thatcham, CCTV on platforms, improve Park St. junction, more parking spaces, more trains, longer platform.

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POLICE HELP WITH DOG FOULING Police have agreed to accompany the dog warden on patrol in Hungerford where instances of dog fouling are rife. District Councillor David Holtby told councllors before their last meeting that fouling was particularly bad in the canal area and Croft .

MARLBOROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENING TO SUPPORT LOCAL LIFE SAVERS A charity dance at Marlborough Town Hall next month will raise funds for the local life saving work of St John Ambulance. The dance on 20 October, featuring the band Celebration, is being organised by volunteers from the charity’s Pewsey Division and Marlborough Community First Responders - volunteers who provide emergency medical aid in the Marlborough area ahead of the arrival of an ambulance. Organiser Kev Dickens says: ‘At last year’s dance everyone had a fantastic time while knowing they were helping us to provide a service which is so often the difference between life and death.’ The money raised from this year’s event will go towards equipping the local community with basic first aid skills as well as supporting the Community First Responders and local St John Ambulance volunteers. The event will also provide an opportunity for people to find out more about learning first aid and volunteering. Kev says: ‘Our research shows up to 140,000* people a year die needlessly in situations where first aid could have saved them. We’re determined to change that appalling statistic by getting as many people as possible to learn first aid.’ The evening starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 for GOOD RESPONSE TO FAMILY adults and £8 for concessions and will be available HAIR SALON OPENING Hungerford’s newest business, The Edge Unisex Fam- from the White Horse Bookshop and Carrie’s Hairily Hair Salon is the latest business to benefit from Ad- dressers in Marlborough High Street. Tickets can also be reserved at www.marlboroughviser advertising. boxoffi ce.co.uk Proprietor Michele Jackson said she received excellent response from her front page advertisement last week. She has elected to become yet another regular Adviser advertiser. Michele’s salon is at 17 Bridge street, opposite Roxton’s. You can’t beat The Adviser but you can join it. Tel. 01488 682328. adviser@universal-press.co.uk