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Contents

Editor’s Letter All Change!

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I hope you enjoy reading this issue st.

Have a great July and see you in Augu

Annie

MAGAZINE SECTIONS Food & Drink

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Focus On: Corsham

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Health & Beauty

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Pets 56-59 Gardening 76-81 Motoring

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Building & Home Improvement

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Editor: Annie Harling contact@towncriermagazine.com Sales: contact @towncriermagazine.com Artwork: Sam Lapham contact@towncriermagazine.com Photography: Paul Stallard Accounts: Victoria Lovell accounts@towncriermagazine.com Est:

News and Events from the local community

20 Lift Off for Bake Off Wiltshire Air Ambulance 50 Hope Centre

Animal Farm & Cafe

28 Diary Dates

52 Celebrity Interview

Ray Winstone

64 Book Review 72 Entertainment 75 Puzzle Page 66 Alternative Attractions

Unusual Days Out

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ON W NE HAT A R ’S YO U

Local Focus

JULY 2018

What’s happening locally • News • Events • Charities • Clubs

Womad Festival 2018

26-29 July 2018, Charlton Park, Wiltshire WOMAD has always boasted a strong club element to its line-up over the years, from the legendary Whirl-Y-Gig all-nighters in the ’90s right through to the delights of the everpopular Big Red Tent at the current site in Wiltshire.

2018 is no different, with the likes of Leftfield, Macka B and Jazzanova featuring Paul Randolph already signed up to get the party started in Charlton Park from 26 – 29 July, and even more names from clubland royalty being added to the line-up today, from genredefying DJs to sharp-thinking rappers to dancefloor-filling bands.

Taking to the WOMAD turntables at the Big Red Tent will be dance music pioneer Gilles Peterson, who makes a long overdue return to play the world’s biggest global party.

His set will no doubt be a glorious fusion of soul, jazz, hip-hop, house and everything in between, brimming with passion and sound.

Joining him for his WOMAD debut will be Clifford Joseph Price MBE – aka Goldie – who has blazed a trail through British dance music for more than 25 years, a leading light in the rise of jungle from the underground to the mainstream.

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Malmesbury Concert Band Drums Up Support For A Percussionist The Malmesbury Concert Band has been drumming up support for a new percussionist. The Band played at the Market Cross recently, but without this much needed band member.

Director of Music Tony Fleming said: “We badly need a new percussionist for our summer programme this year and our 160th anniversary in 2019, selections from we played recently.

"We would warmly welcome any applicants.

Ideally, we would prefer someone who can read music, but we are flexible.”

The Band’s summer programme is, as always, eclectic. New numbers include a recently discovered Sousa march, a Frank Sinatra selection, some blues and classical music as well as the well-known Pink Panther.

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An American Adventure. A concert of popular classical music to immerse you in American culture and film music. Saturday 14th July 7.30pm Conductor -Tim Harrison Leader - Nicola Ashton To include :Dvorak - Symphony No 9 ‘From the New World” George Gershwin - ‘An American in Paris John Williams – ‘Cowboys Overture’ Leonard Bernstein – ‘Mambo’ from West Side Story

'The Merry Wives Of Windsor' is pure fun, packed with broad and sometimes outrageous humour, as the two wives in question turn the tables most elegantly on their lascivious suitor, Sir John Falstaff. Excellent acting, costumes, lighting and sound will all come together to create great entertainment, and the company focus always on clarity and making Shakespeare easy to understand.

The show will be in the grounds of Cleeve House, Seend, SN12 6PG for seven performances from July 2nd - 7th, including a Saturday matinee and a final Gala Night with extra entertainment before the show and during the interval.

Monday to Thursday performances start at 7.30pm, the matinee is at 2pm, and Friday and Saturday performances start at 8pm. The gardens are open for picnics 90 minutes before each show, and there is easy parking, a bar, and refreshments.

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Devizes Corn Exchange, Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HS. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions, £5 under 16) From Devizes Books or www.wco.org.uk, or on the door.

Tim Harrison (conductor) says ‘We hope this programme of familiar classics transports you to this great country.

In the first half is Antonin Dvorak’s romantic symphony -the New World – depicting his impressions after he moved to America at the age of 51 and composed this final symphony. Very well-known it has beautiful flowing themes and also influenced by traditional American folk melodies.

The second half features music from the twentieth century and composers’ take on American culture where Western Classical music interweaves with Jazz influences. It includes the Mambo dance from Bernstein’s West Side Story, which showcases both Latin American rhythms with Jazz harmonies This is followed by the highly energetic American in Paris Suite by Gershwin. And the concert concludes with the Cowboys Overture by John Williams. Both the narrative of the Cowboys film is present, as well as the depiction of the vast barren landscape seen in Western movies. Come and join us “Yeeha!” ‘

Sherston Jigsaw Puzzle Festival The Benevolent Confraternity of Dissectologists , never heard of it? It is the name given to a group of enthusiasts enjoying the hobby of doing jigsaws.

A Jigsaw Festival is a great way to show the beautiful results obtained when a jigsaw is finished, it is relaxing and excellent for the brain in those dark winter months when we sit by a fire wanting something other than the tv to stimulate us.

The Festival to be held over August Bank Holiday weekend, 25th, 26th, 27th August 2018 will showcase the results of the puzzles done in the winter months and will hopefully prove to be ( with your help) a great fundraiser for Sherston Village Hall Improvement project.

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ON Sunday 3rd June Chippenham High Street became home to a mad dash of soap box racers as well as 7,000 visitors to the town centre for a successful second year of Chippenham’s Soap Box Derby.

Brought to you by Chippenham Connected in partnership with Chippenham Town Council, the event consisted of teams racing homemade, non-motorised karts racing through Chippenham past a range of new exciting obstacles including ramps and chicanes.

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Beat the cream cheese until it’s light and fluffy.

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For The Filling 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup icing sugar 8oz softened cream cheese 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp cold water 1 ½ tsp gelatin

For The Jelly 1lb fresh strawberries, halved 1 packet of jelly mix

Line a 9 inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180oc.

Mix the flour, baking powder, soda and salt in a bowl.

Melt the butter in a large bowl and set aside to cool. Once done, add the sugar and mix with an electric mixer, then add in the egg, milk, yogurt and vanilla.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix slowly until all combined.

Add the batter to the pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool in the pan and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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Mix in the vanilla and dissolved gelatin, add the cream cheese and mix to combine.

Spread gently onto the cooled cake and pop in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

Make up the jelly according to the packet and set aside to cool.

Chop the strawberries and use these to line the edge of the cheesecake. Layer the next row of strawberries by gently overlapping them and cover the whole of the cheesecake in this fashion.

Pour the jelly over the strawberries once it is starting to set and refrigerate until completely set. Run a thin knife around the edge to remove the pan and serve.

Raspberry Jam Homemade preserves conjure up warm days picking fruit with our friends and family by our sides. With the sun beating down and punnets at the ready why not recreate a summers day by making some jam now and cracking it open in the autumn?

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Tip the juice and the pulp back into the preserving pan and stir in the sugar.

Bring it to the boil and allow to bubble for 5 minutes.

Remove the mixture from the heat and pop a little of the jam onto the plate from the freezer. Push your finger into it – it should wrinkle and look like jam. If it doesn’t then you need to boil it for a further couple of minutes and test again (don’t forget to put the plate back in the freezer). As the mixture is cooling, give it a little stir. Pour into the jars and seal. The jam will keep unopened for one year and make sure you store in the fridge once opened.

Put a small plate in the freezer to chill.

Place half of the raspberries into a preserving pan and add the lemon juice. Mash the berries down using a potato masher and then leave to cook gently for about 5 minutes.

Using a sieve, drain the juice off the berries and firmly work the pulp through the sieve with a wooden spoon until you are left with just the seeds.

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Summer

Wine

There are around 60 species of vine but only one

Ancient methods of viticulture (wine-making) bear a lot of similarities to those Ancient methods of viticulture (wine-making) bear a lot of similarities stilltointhose use today.

In use Egypttoday. grapesInwere collected wicker baskets then trodden still in Egypt grapesinwere collected in wicker in huge wooden to get fermentation process started.

Once crushed baskets then vats trodden in the huge wooden vats to get the fermentation theprocess grapes, started. juice andOnce skinscrushed were poured into loosely earthenware jars the grapes, juicecorked and skins were poured andinto leftloosely to finishcorked the fermentation process.

Finally thefinish mixture filtered, earthenware jars and left to the was fermentation process. mixture filtered, flavoured and poured into flavoured andFinally pouredthe into sealed was amphorae.

sealed amphorae.

We would be horrified now at what passed for wine in earlier ages. Makers preserved theirbewines with now additions suchpassed as heavily sweetened date juice, We would horrified at what for wine in earlier ages.

Makers preserved wines with additions such as heavily sweetened honey and spices, and their even pepper.

date juice, honey and spices, and even pepper. By the Middle Ages

By the Middle Ages to people tended to prefer full-bodied fortified (more people tended prefer full-bodied fortified wines (morewines akin to our akinsherries to our sherries andwhich ports) were whichstored were stored in wooden the and ports) in wooden casks.casks.

Over Over the course of the centuries wine-making Makerslearned learnedthat thatvines vines grown course of the centuries wine-makingevolved. evolved. Makers grown thinner mountain seemed to produce superior to on on thethe thinner mountain soilssoils seemed to produce superior wineswines to those those on the plains. grown on grown the plains.

All All thethe European vines originated fromfrom the same species.

This This made them European vines originated the same species. made them vulnerable to pests and diseases (a problem banana vulnerable to pests and diseases (a problem affectingaffecting banana producers producers nowadays).

A highly destructive the grape nowadays).

A highly destructive aphid called theaphid grapecalled phylloxera reached phylloxera reached Europe at the beginning of theout 20th century Europe at the beginning of the 20th century and wiped almost all ofand the wiped out almost all of the Old World vines in just a few years.

Old World vines in just a few years.

Fortunately scientists stepped and managed to develop Fortunately scientists stepped in andinmanaged to develop healthyhealthy plants by plants by grafting European varietiesrootstock, on to American grafting European varieties on to American because rootstock, American vines to were resistant the thebecause Americanthe vines were resistant the aphid.

Thistohelped aphid. This helped the Americans too because their thenative Americans because inferior their native vinestoo produced wine.vines All ofproduced today’s inferior wine. Alland of today’s Chardonnay and Cabernet Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon wines are Sauvignon wines are‘rescued’ producedvines! from ‘rescued’ vines! produced from There are now a huge of grapes manufacturers There are now a variety huge variety of for grapes for to choose from andtothis, coupled winemanufacturers choose fromwith andmodern this, coupled making have made wines more standardised withtechniques modern winemaking techniques have made andwines reliable.

Butstandardised recently there been But a more andhas reliable. recently has been a move back to move back there to artisan wine-making wine-making by passionate by artisan passionate manufacturers want more whomanufacturers want more who individuality, individuality, uniqueness or uniqueness or ‘terroir’.

Truth is ‘terroir’. Truth is there has there has been nevera been betterto never bettera time timebe to be a wine-drinker. a wine-drinker.

Cheers!

Cheers!

By Tracey Anderson

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Is there anything nicer than sipping a cocktail on a warm summer evening in the garden? People can be very coy about cocktails, yet many are not complicated and are a great way to impress guests.

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Potato Salad

Method Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.

While the potatoes are boiling place the Dijon mustard and the red wine vinegar into a bowl and whisk them together, then whisk in the oils.

When the potatoes are cooked cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into quarters. Pour over the dressing, mix well and leave to cool.

Mix the remaining ingredients with the mayonnaise but reserve a few of the herbs for garnish.

When the potatoes are cool, drain off any surplus vinegar dressing then toss them in the mayonnaise.

Serve garnished with the reserved herbs.

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E OFF K A B for lift OFF shire Air Wiltb Am ulance

If you like cakes, why not hold a bake sale and raise funds to help Wiltshire Air Ambulance to keep flying and saving lives?

Bake Off for Lift Off is once again the charity’s theme for National Air Ambulance Week (10-16 September 2018).

Individuals, groups, schools, colleges and businesses can all get involved in the cake-related fun by holding their own bake sales, bake off competitions, tea parties or Teddy Bears’ Picnics.

Kenresa Stratford Fundraising & Events Coordinator at Wiltshire Air Ambulance, said: “We’re hoping that this year’s Air Ambulance Week will be bigger and better than ever as we Bake Off for Lift Off once again! We would like to encourage as many schools, colleges, businesses, groups and individuals as possible to take part and get their bake on.

“The fundraising options are limitless; from holding bake sales, to bake offs and even getting involved in a custard pie fight. There are a lot of fun ways to get involved and the funds raised will help us to continue saving lives.

“We’ve saved countless lives in the 28 years that we have been flying, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We have to raise £3.25 million a year to keep our lifesaving service operational and every penny raised during Bake Off for Lift Off will help to keep our helicopter and crew flying and saving lives. If you’d like to get your bake on, please get in touch and we can send you everything you need to get started.”

Bake Off for Lift Off is sponsored by Haydens Bakery, based in Devizes. Kenresa Stratford added: “We are delighted to receive the support of Haydens Bakery and would like to thank them for supporting Bake Off for Lift Off by donating cakes for bake sales during Air Ambulance Week.”

Zoe Daly, Marketing Manager at Haydens Bakery, said: “As a key employer to the area we’re proud to support such a vital community resource. Wiltshire Air Ambulance is crucial to Wiltshire and the surrounding area and we are proud to continue to support such a worthwhile charity.”

Week are (l-r) Preparing for Air Ambulance hip Coordinator at Cas Loudon, Donor Relations Miller, Jack Winter, Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Zoe Ambulance Air hire Wilts and er Maddie Wint Paramedic Keith Mills.

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If you would like to get involved in Bake Off for Lift Off register your interest by emailing bakeoff@ wiltshireairambulance.co.uk or call the charity team on 01225 300536.

Allington Farm Shop

ALLINGTON FARM SHOP near Chippenham in Wiltshire has been established since 1981. Run by the Reynolds family who have been tenant farmers at Allington Bar Farm for 3 generations; their award winning farm shop specializes in quality, home and locally produced food. The farm shop boasts a fantastic range including; fresh vegetables and fruit, an in house butchery selling meat reared on their farm including homemade sausages and burgers, a delicatessen counter as well as many locally produced store cupboard essentials and specialty grocery items. Whether you are looking for locally produced ingredients to make your own creations or something delicious, quick and ready to eat, you are sure to find it at Allington.

Sample the unique experience of food direct from the farm to your plate at the fully licensed cafe serving farmhouse breakfasts, chef cooked meals, homemade cakes and afternoon teas.

Award Winning, Family Run Farm Shop Established for over 30 years Selling Quality Local Produce Open Daily 9am – 6pm (9.30am – 5pm on Sundays) HOME & LOCALLY REARED FRESH MEAT, POULTRY & GAME HOMEMADE SAUSAGES, BURGERS & FAGGOTS

LOCAL CHEESES & HOME COOKED MEATS LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES, FRUIT & SALADS HOMEMADE CAKES & PIES LOCALLY MADE CHOCOLATES & FUDGE FINE WINE, LOCAL ALE & CIDER PRESERVES & CHUTNEYS GIFT HAMPERS

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GOLF

Take a fresh look at Bowood Golf

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“One of the finest golf courses in the South West”

ET amidst the beautifully landscaped parkland on the Bowood Estate between Chippenham and Calne, Bowood is renowned as one of the finest golf courses in the South West. The stunning 18-hole championship golf course is consistently voted Wiltshire’s number one course and is one of the only golf courses in the area where you can enjoy great golf all year round.

Bowood Golf is open to visitors, members’ guests and hotel residents and has something to offer everyone. In addition to the 18-hole championship course, there are extensive practice facilities, including a 3-hole Academy Course and wellstocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs. The golf academy offers the perfect environment for golfers of all ages and abilities to develop, learn and have fun while playing golf.

If you are new to golf or simply looking to refine your swing, the team of PGA Professionals offer a range of lessons and coaching to suit all abilities. Coaching is also available individually for Ladies and Juniors. The Head Professional and

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Director of Golf, Ben Emerson also features in Britain’s biggest selling golf magazine Today’s Golfer as one of their UK Top 50 Elite Coaches.

Why not enjoy a great day of golf with your friends, clients and associates or simply an excuse to gather your golf buddies and play a round at Bowood. Packages for groups of 12 and above include breakfast and a one course lunch with a round of golf.

Of course, you can be assured of Bowood’s first-class hospitality. Why not add something a little different to your golf day, like a pop-up Gin Bar or Hog Roast from our extra options to customise your day just the way you’d like it.

Book a Society Golf Day for August for a group of 16 or more and receive a free ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge, from only £45 per person.

Valid on new bookings only.

Golf membership at Bowood brings a whole host of privileges including exclusive tee times, social events and generous discounts across the whole Bowood resort.

There are a number of membership categories to suit all abilities, including special rates for golfers under 35 years of age and juniors. The popular levy scheme entitles all members to 15% off throughout the resort including exclusive member social events. The membership team will be happy to chat through the various available options to tailor a membership package to suit, so call them today on 01249 823 881.

To find out more about Bowood Golf, telephone 01249 823 881 or visit: bowood.org/golf

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Play a round on our 18-hole championship course for the day, bring your friends or why not join our friendly members club.

Bowood is consistently voted Wiltshire’s No. 1 Golf Course and it’s easy to see why, so come along and see for yourself.

Our superb Golf Academy is perfect for those either new to golf or looking to refine their swing and we have a team of expert PGA professionals offering a range of lessons to suit all abilities.

There are a host of membership options available bringing a wealth of benefits including exclusive tee times, social events and generous discounts throughout the entire resort.

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Masai Mara From the

to Malmesbury Town Hall

Local Tetbury and Malmesbury photographers Sandie Cox and Tony Banks share a passion for wildlife and nature and are going to be staging a joint photographic exhibition this summer in the Town Hall at Malmesbury.

It will run from July 14 to August the 10th and show a collection of captivating images captured in travels that have taken them from Yellowstone Park in the US to the Masai Mara in Kenya As well as stunning images of wolves, lions, cheetahs and bears the photographs on display will reflect some of their favourite wildlife found in the UK, such as kingfishers, kestrels, little owls, red squirrels, and mountain hares. There will also be inspiration for anyone wanting to perfect their own skill with more easily captured horticultural and natural history shots.

Some of these nature images capture water lillies from Latour Marliac in south west France, where plants were bought by Monet and used in his garden at Giverny, where they inspired him to create the famous water lily paintings that are now among the most valuable ever produced.

The Exhibition will be of great interest to animal and nature lovers of all ages.

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! y l u J Y R A I D DATES

CRICKLADE MUSEUM

CRICKLADE FLOWER FESTIVAL

FETE DAY AND PIG ROAD & MUSIC

4th July 2018 Hankerton History Group Exhibition. Cricklade Museum, Hankerton Village.

13-15th July 2018 Flower Festival - St Sampson's Church.

Refreshments.

13th 11am16pm 14th 10am-17pm 15th 11am to 16pm.

7th July 11am – 11pm: Play Close, Play Close, Purton , Charity Groups We are starting our Fete day at 11am with Stalls come along and enjoy the variety of things on sale, the music and entertainment will start at 14:30 and we will open up the Hog Roast, BBQ and Bar from 16:00.

CRICKLADE GARDEN CLUB 10th July 2018 Nick Wray to speak about The Development of Bristol University's Botanic Garden.

Raffle Tickets, sweed swap and Refreshments. open 7.30pm

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME GARDEN OPEN FOR CHARITY 29 July 1.30- 5.30pm 130 Ladyfield Road and Hungerdown Allotments, Chippenham SN14 OAP

Here is the line up of bands and acts we hope you will join us in enjoying: Danny B's Childrens Dance Act 15 or more Smiley's People Light Rock covers/orig Charlotte Johnson's Dance Dance Caribou Rock Covers James Bond Themes James Bond!

The Parsons Acoustic covers & originals Post 12 Punk Covers The Beatelles Beatles Covers Black Rose (80's covers) 80's covers The Vooz Indie Punk Fall from Ruin Hard/Melodic Rock/Metal originals, maybe one cover We are a Charitable organisation and hope you enjoy the Entertainment, Stalls, food and drink we supply for you, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday

VILLAGE FUN DAY BISHOPS CANNINGS PRIMARY SCHOOL 14th July 2018 2.30 -5.30 pm A fun, family event in the grounds of Bishops Cannings Primary School, includes traditional stalls, vintage vehicles, refrehments with BBQ and licensed bar. Pony Rides, Bouncy Castle, Pets corner, displays of country dancin, fencing and singing and much more. At 3pm - the 5,000 Metre Dash - now iin it's 36th year.

Entry: Adults £1 Children FREE. Proceeds to St Mary's Church.

SHERSTON BOULES AND FESTIVAL WEEK 14th July High St. Malmesbury The main event is Sat 14th July when the historic wide High St of the beautiful village of Sherston transforms itself to host a day long competition of boules matches, cafes, bars, music and intertainment for all ages. No entry fee.

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LITTLE FARMER'S FIESTA 8th July 10-4pm: Neston Farm Shop Join us for a glorious day on the farm with buckets to do for the whole family.

Tractor rides* will be making a much awaited come back and Farms to Ewe will bringing their mini farm to ours, with animals of all shapes and sizes for the kids to meet.

We will also have a bouncy castle, face painting, activities with Wild Woods, Rugby Tots*, crafts and some scrumptious food from the Big Green Egg. Entry is free, but some activities will have a small charge *Be sure to book these in advance to avoid disappointment. Call 01225 700881 or ask in the shop, to book!

CALNE & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB

FIELDVIEW FESTIVAL

We are a friendly group that meet at Marden House every month.

12th July 2018 Katie Baxter - “Joy of Flowers” TEL: 01249 812995 for further information

2nd – 5th August “Wiltshire’s Biggest Little Festival” Weekend ticket £75 available from www.fieldviewfestival.co.uk

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KATIE BAXTER 'JOY OF FLOWERS' Katie will demonstrate how flowers can brighten up even the dullest of days with their colour and perfume.

We are a friendly club, welcoming anyone who loves flowers and floral art.

You do not need to be skilled in flowerarranging, just sit back and enjoy the evening.

Katie's arrangements will be raffled during our break for refreshments. Doors open at 7.00pm for the 7.30pm demonstration.

Marden House, Calne. £5.00

DERRY HILL VILLAGE 14th July 2018 2pm - 5pm Favourits such as The Spacey Tracy Entertainment Zone, the Commnity stalls, the Arts and Crafts Village and various refrehment stalls.

MALMESBURY AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB- OPEN SHOW Sat: 28th July 2018 1.30- 4pm Charlton Village Hall Flowers- Vegetables- Fruit- Floral ArtJunior Competitions

SCARECROW TRAIL THE LEA VILLAGE PIG CHASE AND SUMMER FAIR Sat: 14 July, 11.30am4.30 pm Trail starts either at Lea and Gardson Primary School SN16 9PG or the Jubilee Playing Fields SN16 9PF. Trail Map costs £5. Please see www.facebook.com/ LeaPigChase/

CRUDWELL STRAWBERRY FAYRE 13th-15th July 2018 The Crudwell Strawberry Fayre is an event to bring the whole community together to the village green to enjoy wonderful juicy strawberries. There will be musical performances throughout the weekend. On 13th July Dursley Male Voice Choir will be performing in Crudwell Church at 7:30pm. More info. All proceeds from the event go to the village church. crudwellstrawberryfayre.co.uk

CHIPPENHAM VINTAGE CARNIVAL 14th July 2018 Island Park. 12-8pm. Music, Dance, Food, Stalls, Circus Acts, Family Games, Float Procession 7pm Throughout Chippenham Town Centre

CALNE BIKE MEET PURTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW In aid of the Royal British Legion.

We would like to invite local groups and organisations, for children and the elderly to take part in our 2018 Community Potato Challenge. The weigh in will take place on Saturday 18th August at Purton Village Hall. Pots & Seed Potatoes will be distributed in March. For an invitation or further information please contact Lorna Robinson-Wardle 01793 778013 or 3rwardles@gmail.com

Sat: 28th July 2018 The 18th meet in Calne with thousands of bikers. There will be owner’s clubs, stalls and bands. www.calnebikemeet.com

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

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HONE YOUR TENNIS SKILLS OR SIMPLY INDULGE YOUR LOVE OF THE GAME AT A GLORIOUS RESORT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SUNSHINE. The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy was founded in April 2009 by the former British number one, Annabel Croft, and is now approaching its ninth year. The academy has delivered coaching classes to over 3,000 players at various venues, including a regular programme of over 300 players at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.

The Academy has since expanded to two prestigious resorts in the Mediterranean where the Annabel Croft Tennis Academies offer individual coaching sessions and group lessons to tennis enthusiasts whilst on holiday. Expanding to just two very special resorts enables Annabel and her team to ensure that the academies are run to their high standards, providing enjoyable and educational coaching using Annabel’s signature on-court philosophy of ‘movement and repetition’.

There are a range of packages to choose from, including One2One Private Coaching, three-day weekend retreats and fiveday group coaching programmes for adults. There are also junior courses for younger players that run at the same time as the adult courses, meaning the whole family can benefit from lessons that cater to their individual abilities and needs. The sunny Mediterranean locations mean that, afterwards, you can retreat to the beach or relax by the pool.

Caribtours has teamed up with Annabel Croft and her team to create a memorable holiday for tennis enthusiasts whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple or with the family or group of friends.

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ANNABEL CROFT TENNIS HOLIDAYS ANNABEL CROFT TENNIS HOLIDAYS

THE RIT Z- CARLTON ABAMA T H E R I TTZE -N C T POA INN A B A M A E RAI FRE L , S T ENER IF E , SPA IN

It’s not just the clifftop setting that gives this resort its elevated status.

The luxuriously chic design, It’s not just the clifftop setting that gives this relaxed resort its ambience and superb service make Ritz-Carlton elevated status.

The luxuriously chicThe design, relaxed Abama a special place service to stay in Tenerife. ambience and superb make The Ritz-Carlton Abama a special place to stay in Tenerife.

Renowned for many things, from its excellent golf course to its expansive spa and sandygolf Renowned for many things, fromglorious its excellent beach, resort is perhaps most famous for its course the to its expansive spa and glorious sandy gastronomic delights including twofamous wonderful beach, the resort is perhaps most for its Michelin-stardelights restaurants. gastronomic including two wonderful Michelin-star restaurants.

The tennis facilities are excellent and bathe in yearround sunshine.

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Patchouli

ESSENTIAL OIL

This is one of those ‘marmite’ oils - you either love the smell or hate it. Nonetheless it’s easily recognisable with its rich, muskysweet fragrance.

If you do like the aroma, Patchouli is a lovely one to diffuse to give you a sense of grounding and balanced emotions. Indeed it is often used for cases of depression as it stimulates the release of pleasure hormones.

Patchouli is often used in beauty products as it stimulates the generation of new bodily cells so it can assist with a smooth and glowing complexion.

If you want to find out more about the powerful benefits and ways to use essential oils then visit www.essential-oils.guru.

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What running can do for people with DIABETES

by Verity Wright, www.runverity.com

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S we approach Diabetes Awareness week I wanted to share with you the health benefits of running and what you should know before you start a new running programme. What is becoming increasingly clear is that the sheer extent of the benefits of exercise are huge as research shows us time and time again how exercise can reduce so many life-threatening illnesses.

Exercise can be seen as a wonder drug in that it protects us, it has none of the side effects of actual medication and there’s probably not a single organ in the body that isn’t unaffected by it.

Recent research has suggested that by sitting more than eight hours per day has been linked to a 90 percent risk of type 2 diabetes.

If you already have diabetes chronic sitting increases the likelihood of worsening symptoms, or the onset of heart disease.

Armed with all of this information and public service announcements how do you start exercising? One reason someone might start a new regime is a cue to action and this could be a major life event like having a diagnosis of diabetes or borderline diabetic that makes someone realise that they are susceptible, for example to heart disease and so by taking a recommended action, they will avoid the negative health condition.

Running is also a great form of exercise if you feel that you are not a sporty person especially if you have awful memories of compulsory PE lessons at school. The advantage of running is that you are in control of it as an individual, you can tailor any run to suit you. Running covers a lot of bases with how much positive impact it has on the body and the mind, your physical and joint strength improves, your stability improves, your lungs strengthen, you increase your bone density, it prevents high blood pressure, you boost your immunity, lose weight, increase confidence, improve your overall mental well-being and of course reduce the effects of diabetes.

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unning can improve your health and help with losing weight in a manageable way, there is no quick fix with running and as you improve it is immensely satisfying to watch the weight drop away, your body shape changes on top of being rewarded with you achieving goals that you may not have previously thought possible and running is an ideal form of exercise for people with diabetes as it helps improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin.

My top tips on how to start running: Before starting any new regime, you need to consult with your GP

• If you have not exercised for a long time, start off by walking as walking mimics the same movement patterns that running does • Make some adjustments to your schedule for your new regime, this could be adjustments to meal planning, eating before and after you run • Turn your 20-minute walk into run/walk for 20mins • Identify landmarks that you are going to run in between, for example a bench to the 2nd lamppost • Each time you go out try and improve on how many lamp-posts you can run in between • Slow your pace down, you don’t have to run quickly to reap the benefits of running, if you can’t talk you are running too quickly, even if you think you could walk quicker, just by having one foot off the ground you are running • Visualise the impact that the new regime is going to have on your life • Set yourself a goal And enjoy feeling good.

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erity Wright is an England Athletics Qualified Coach in Running Fitness and runs a successful Athletics Coaching business in the South of England. She competes as an endurance athlete in events from 10k to 42k over country, roads, fells and mountains. If you want to know more, you can visit her website www.runverity.com The Town Crier Magazine | JULY 2018

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Health & Wine BEAUTY Summer

There are around 60 species of vine but only one bears the fruit which when fermented produces wine.

Top Tips!

Evidence of grape pips at Palaeolithic sites indicates humans were eating grapes from around 7000BC. The first vineyard dates from 3200 BC when the Egyptians and Phoenicians began planting and tending vines.

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Ancient methods of viticulture (wine-making) bear a lot of similarities to those Massage will In help sleep calms thethen nervous still in use today.

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Zumba is one of the most popular exercise classes in the UK, with classes held in schools, community centres and halls across the country.

15 million people have tried it so far, for good reason. Zumba is fun, energetic and suitable for beginners up. You don’t need any special equipment, just some comfy clothes that allow you to move freely, and a pair of non-slip shoes.

By the Middle Ages people tended to prefer full-bodied fortified wines (more Reflexology may help alleviate the symptoms of hayfever akin to our sherries and ports) which were stored in wooden casks. Over the and you’ll soon be able to go for those lovely long walks and course of the centuries wine-making evolved. Makers learned that vines grown throw open the windows again. on the thinner mountain soils seemed to produce superior wines to those grown on the plains.

The spine can be one of the most stressed areas of the

All the European vines originated the same species.

This made them body and difficult to reach from – reflexology can access your vulnerable to pests diseases affecting banana producers entire spine (andand body) via (a theproblem feet, soothing your spine and nowadays).

A highly destructive relaxing your entire body aphid too. called the grape phylloxera reached Europe at the beginning of the 20th century and wiped out almost all of the Old World vines in just a few years.

Fortunately scientists stepped in and managed to develop healthy plants by grafting European varieties on to American rootstock, because the American vines were resistant to the aphid. This helped the Americans too because their native vines produced inferior wine. All of today’s Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines are produced from ‘rescued’ vines!

There are now a huge variety of grapes for manufacturers to choose from and this, coupled with modern winemaking techniques have made wines more standardised and reliable. But recently there has been a move back to artisan wine-making by passionate manufacturers who want more individuality, uniqueness or ‘terroir’. Truth is there has never been a better time to be a wine-drinker.

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The music is usually Latin-inspired, so it’s fast and makes you want to move. There’s a little bit of salsa, a dash of hip-hop, a dollop of mambo, and a few more styles thrown into the mix. Zumba also includes a few aerobic moves, such as squats and lunges. Your instructor will demonstrate key moves, then the class will follow them together.

Don’t worry about going wrong, no one gets all the moves right straight away, and no one cares. Half of the fun of Zumba is being able to laugh at yourself as you spin the wrong way. You’ll probably be out of breathe, red-faced and sweaty when you finish the class, but you’ll also be counting down the days to the next class.

To find a class near you visit: www.zumba.com

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Reflexology is a natural therapy that uses pressure points on the feet, hands and face to balance out other parts of the body.

It aims to alleviate tensions and promote relaxation and can be beneficial during pregnancy or when trying for a baby.

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Gabriela Slater the founder of NuReflexology has a particular interest in Maternity Reflexology. She works with clients at all stages of pregnancy from conception to due date and beyond.

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“Reflexology during pregnancy aims to optimise the physical and emotional health of the mum to be, during the sessions clients can focus purely on themselves and the growing baby. I really enjoy working with pregnant clients and seeing how reflexology helps them throughout the nine months ” said Gabriela During the first trimester the aim of Reflexology is to relax, de-stress and offer support. In the second and third trimesters Reflexology can be used for general wellbeing or to address other health issues such as sleeping problems, should they arise.

Although there is no evidence that Reflexology can induce labour, the general view is that it can help support the body to prepare for labour and promote relaxation at a time when anxiety levels are often high.

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by Helen Adams, of Wiltshire’s Oakmead Clinic

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OUND in many health food outlets, and sometimes labelled as ‘with the Mother’, apple cider vinegar has been shown to break down LDL cholesterol (the kind your doctor worries about) and reduce the accumulation of fats in the body.

“This is a good thing, not only for anyone experiencing heart or circulation problems, but also for anyone with diabetes or weight issues. The acetic acid in the vinegar grabs hold of toxins and helps eliminate them, leaving you feeling clearer-headed and more energetic. In part, this is due to its potassium, which has the ability to break down mucus and clean the lymph system (your body’s system for receiving all the rubbish and broken bits and moving it all to an appropriate exit).

“Toxins could be anything from waste products your body no longer wants or needs, to an ‘excess’ from the day before. Apple cider vinegar stimulates good blood circulation to your liver and kidneys. And it’s also antibacterial, inhibiting organisms such as e-coli. A daily glass can prevent bad bugs from really taking hold. If you already have bugs (such as those that cause a sore throat), it can limit their growth and spread, helping you to feel better, sooner.

“The best form to take is the cloudy stuff – known as ‘with the mother’. You might think that when it’s crystal clear and sparkling that’s the best form, but actually, no.

When you buy unfiltered apple cider vinegar it includes sediment at the bottom of the bottle. When you shake it up, you see the sediment is made up of clouds and wisps in the liquid, which don’t really dissolve. These are friendly bacteria, strands of proteins and enzymes and these make it more powerful.

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“I recommend apple cider vinegar to be used first thing in the morning to wake up the digestive system, 15-20 minutes before breakfast . It does this by increasing the amount of acid avail able in your stomach to break down your food.

“All the body’s processes are like a fine orchestra: they each need to play their part, and anyt hing ‘out of tune’ will affect the whole performance.

“Many of us don’t produce as much stomach acid as we need (medication can play a part here, too), and if you can unlock more goodness in the stomach, you can absorb more of the nutrients from your food.”

any acid is corrosive and drinking it neat washes a lot of concentrated acid over your teeth, mouth and oesophagus (the pipe between your mouth and your stomach).

“While the stomach has protective mechanisms to mitigate any damage from acid, the rest of the body doesn’t. Once diluted in water, this raises the pH of the solution (increases alkalinity, reduces acidity) so that it’s no longer a problem. It removes the risk of acidrelated tooth decay and acid-burns to sensitive tissues.

You can then reap the health benefits without fear of any down-sides.”

Helpful advice from nutritional therapist Helen Adams of Oakmead Clinic, Chippenham.

Helen can help you with any issues around allergy, food intolerance, weight loss, diabetes and a range of other health conditions.

She can also offer a free 30 minute discovery telephone call.

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Studies at the University of Pennsylvania conducted similar experiments hypothesising that giving student subjects a smaller scoop would mean they would take more than one, but most of the students took only one scoop regardless of size.

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Lift through the arches of your feet whilst rooting down through your ankles.

Raise your arms to the side to shoulder height so that they’re parallel to the floor. Your arms should be aligned directly over your legs with your palms facing down. Reach actively from your fingertip to fingertip.

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It was an Easter family get together when my Dad complained of a bad back and some other symptoms. I remember sitting around my kitchen table with him and my sisters making light of it and laughing about the ‘creaky old grandad‘ – ‘Why don’t we check your symptoms on NHS Choices Dad’, I said – so we did, it would be a laugh – let’s play Doctor and diagnose Dad. He was game and played along merrily so we put his symptoms in and one of the suggested diagnoses was ‘Prostate Cancer’ yohoho, we said - you’ve got Cancer Dad! We all came to the conclusion that he probably didn’t have cancer as he looked fine, it was a water infection or a pulled muscle, he needed to take his mind off of his bad back with an Easter egg hunt.

You can imagine our shock and dismay when later on that year he was diagnosed with cancer of the prostate.

will carry out a rectal examination to feel if your prostate is enlarged and a PSA test (Prostate Specific Antigen test), which will measure the level of your PSA and may help detect early prostate cancer. PSA tests are not conclusive indicators for prostate cancer, as a raised level can also point to a urinary tract infection or an inflammation of the prostate as well as a large non-cancerous growth of the prostate known as BPH (Benign Prostate Enlargement). PSA tests aren’t reliable and so are not offered as a routine screening tool.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in men in the UK, with over 47,000 new cases every year. The chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older, with most cases developing in men aged 50 or older. Of course other high risk factors are being overweight or having a family history of prostate cancer. Patients of black ethnic origin are most at risk (a lifetime risk of 1 in 4 compared to 1 in 8 for white men). Prostate cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs you have it for many years.

If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, your specialist will discuss treatment options with you.

Men with slow-growing cancers may be offered active surveillance such as repeat PSA testing to monitor the cancer with intervention later if it starts to progress. Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Before you commence any treatment it’s important to understand what’s involved and about possible side effects, which could include problems with erections, loss of fertility and incontinence.

The prostate gland lies just below the bladder and is about the size of a satsuma.

It surrounds the urethra and helps to produce healthy sperm. Problems with the prostate gland can affect how you urinate and your sexual function. Other symptoms may be pain or stiffness in the lower body, extreme tiredness and loss of appetite.

Contrary to popular belief there is no single test to diagnose prostate cancer. If you are worried, the best thing to do is to make a routine appointment with your GP. Your doctor will talk to you about your symptoms and if necessary carry out further tests. All tests have benefits and risks associated with them and your doctor will discuss these with you. Tests most commonly include a physical examination of your prostate, where the doctor

The PSA test can miss cancer and provide false reassurance, it can also lead to unnecessary worry and follow-on tests, when there is no cancer. Your GP may also refer you for a biopsy of your prostate, which involves taking small samples to test them for cancer.

Thankfully, prostate cancer usually progresses slowly and treatment options are varied and advanced. Like all cancers - early detection is key!

Us women, usually have no problem discussing our health. This is probably because of routine screening such as cervical smear tests, which also provide the opportunity to have a chat about anything else that might be bothering us. Men are less likely to speak to their doctor about these things and publicity, such as the recent news coverage of Stephen Fry’s diagnosis, really helps encourage our male patients to make an appointment to chat about their concerns.

My Dad was diagnosed ten years ago and to a certain extent has led a relatively normal life with prostate cancer. To be fair he wasn’t all that normal before his diagnosis! Don’t tell him – but that’s why we love him so…!

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By Tracey Ande

I’m quite a relaxed parent (compared with many of my friends) so when my teenage daughter Tash decided she wanted her tongue pierced I was more curious than horrified. It was all set to go ahead until we went for a routine family visit to the dentist.

I’m quite a relaxed parent (compared with many of my friends) so when my teenage daughter Tash decided she wanted her tongue pierced I was more curious than horrified. It was all set to go ahead until we went for a routine family visit to the dentist. I casually mentioned the imminent tongue-piercing and the dentist’s reaction made us both reconsider on the spot!

In turns out that dentists are not fans of oral piercing due to the many issues they cause. “Gums are very thin and easily traumatised.

Even brushing too hard can cause gum recession and loose teeth,” she said.

The oral and dental complications associated with tongue piercings can be categorised as acute or chronic.

Acute complications occur a short time after piercing and include: infection, pain, swelling of the tongue, changes to speech, swallowing and chewing, and allergy to the metal used. There have even been reports of galvanic current between barbell and metallic dental restorations.

Chronic (longer term) complications include chipping, tooth fracture, gum trauma and recession. One U.S. study found that 41% of people with pierced lips had receding gums, compared with only 7% who had no oral piercing. Finally there is a risk of overgrowth of surrounding tissue leading to the ornament becoming embedded Tash decided on the spot that she wasn’t going to go ahead, and I decided that perhaps I needed to be a little less liberal in the future…which is why I said a firm no to her request for a tattoo less than a week later!

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To avoid a breakout eat plenty of fresh salad – cucumber, tomato, radish, carrot & beetroot but steer clear of sugary, calorific drinks. Ensure you drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to keep your body and skin hydrated. You’ll look and feel better and stay cooler too.

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Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or stress?

Have you considered using EFT – often known as tapping - with a qualified practitioner?

Glen Wood is a life transformation specialist, who works from Chippenham, specialising in EFT, reiki, yoga and massage with more than 40 years’ experience.

What is EFT? Emotional Freedom Techniques are a form of psychological acupuncture – without the invasiveness of needles – using the same meridian points on the body as used in traditional acupuncture. With guidance and support, you tap on those points transferring kinetic energy from your fingertips into those points while thinking about the specific problem being discussed or focussed on. Supported by your practitioner, you use positive verbal communication at the same time to take the ‘sting’ or ‘negative energy’ from the problem which can be physical, mental or traumatic.

Which physical ailments have been partially or completely addressed using EFT? Glen said: “The connection between mind and body cannot be overstated. Your body can have physical reactions, symptoms or illnesses based upon traumatic experiences or negative episodes which lie in your recent past or much further back. The body can hold on to this and it can impact your present day health and state of mind many years later.”

Here is a list of some of the physical ailments which have been addressed by Glen and his clients: *Headaches *Back pain. *Stiff neck & shoulders. *Cancer *Chronic fatigue syndrome

*Ulcerative colitis *Skin problems. *Irritable bowel syndrome *Insomnia *Sexual dysfunction.

Glen runs his business through one to one treatment programmes and workshops and can work face to face or remotely depending on the needs of the client and where they live. For his one-to-one support, he will offer a free initial consultation and assessment and then come up with treatment plan options to suit a person’s needs, timescale and budget.

For more information or to make an appointment find out more at www.lifetransformation.co.uk or call Glen on 01249 249 407.

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turday 6th July 2013, DL Windows was proud to launch its new showroom on Malmesbury Road ppenham, Wiltshire. The fantastic weather and combined offer of a free BBQ certainly helped the day a huge success, bringing in many new customers to see the range of windows, doors an rvatories on offer.

Mayor of Chippenham, Sylvia Gibson, dropped by to visit the new showroom. “It was lovely to see evelopments with this local company,” she said. “I would definitely consider using DL Windows in ture when I need new windows”.

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day, Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham, visited the showroom and met the staff. He said “It is couraging to see the development of local businesses that is able to provide new employment in WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE tough economic times. It’s great to see DL Windows taking on two apprentices and providing tw young people with the training and support they need as they begin their working lives.”

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Quintcssenliall� English historic buildings, links with Capability Brown and glorious countryside on the doorstep. Slightly exotic flamboyant, and loud, peacocks regally wander the streets. And a starring role as an historic Cornish town - Ross Poldark brooded his way around here.

The Wiltshire market town of Corsham is something of a hidden treasure. Just 20 minutes from Bath and 15 minutes from J17 of the M4, Corsham sit; on the edge of the Cotswolds. Its history is linked to wool and stone: the wool from the Flemish weavers who based themselves in the town; the stone from the famous Bath Stone, quarried beneath the parish and used in many of the town's buildings. In fact, architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner wrote "Corsham has no match in Wiltshire for wealth of good houses".

Chief among the good houses is Corsham Court (www.corsham-court.co.uk) - a Saxon royal manor house and home to the Methuen family, as well as a collection of celebrated Old Masters, including works by Van Dyck, Lippi and Reynolds. These are displayed in a 72-foot long picture gallery designed by Capability Brown, proving that his skills extended past designing Corsham Court's extensive gardens.

A short, tree-lined walk from Corsham Court takes you towards more contemporary art at The Pound, Corsham's gallery, theatre, cinema and cafe bar - and the organisation behind the town's ever-growing, always-exciting Blue Sky Festival in June and Magic and Mayhem Festival in November (poundarts.org.uk). Walking to The Pound will also take you past another of Corsham's historic buildings, the 350-year-old Almshouses (corshamalmshouses.org.uk)

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And if all that weren't enough, you'll be walking in the footsteps of Ross Poldark - the hit BBC One drama was filmed in the High Street, with Corsham starring as 18th century Truro. It's yet another surprise in a town full of them.

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Good taste for interior design...

We are an interior design business located in Gastard, near Corsham, serving Wiltshire to London. Established by Sue Coleman with over 30 years experience, Perfect Rooms & Interiors has been in business has earned a reputation for quality, customer service and a good taste for interior design.

The business began with design consultancy and soft furnishings to include made-to-measure curtains, blinds and also cushions and has since expanded to offer a specialist upholstery and re-upholstery service alongside bespoke furniture including headboards and ottomans. Projects have included period homes, town houses, new builds, schools and retirement homes where we have catered for all different styles from traditional period styles, to country to contemporary.

Our showroom stocks a range of fabrics, wallpapers and flooring options, as well as curtain poles, finials and home accessories for that all important finishing touch. In addition to the bespoke furniture, locally made, we stock Whitehead Designs, Pacific Lifestyle and an outdoor range from Vincent Sheppard.

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and help you make the right decision to suit your style and budget. From the moment you walk in the door, we help to ensure you enjoy the experience. We can get you started with exploring options for fabrics, colours and fixtures and then making choices and see it through to final completion. We have a strong, reliable team of skilled seamstresses & craftsmen and a network of reliable subcontractors, enabling us to provide a full installation and decorating service.

If that doesn't tempt you, we now have a coffee shop in store and open to the general public, serving homemade cakes and a range of teas and coffees.

If it's one room or an entire house project, we are happy to discuss your needs over a tea or coffee.

Pop in for an initial consultation with our team or call us to schedule an appointment and go from there. Recent news is the addition of another local business, " Inspirational Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Kitchens", offering quality cabinetry, bathroom fittings and full installation.

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Have you ever heard of the Hope Nature Centre?

No? It’s been going for 12 years and now offers entertainment and an animalcentre place for families across the county and beyond to visit – all for a reasonable cost.

However the story behind this organisation speaks of a bigger vision which those visitors can support.

The Centre – which is based in Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, South Wick, near Trowbridge was set up by two mums who had children with learning difficulties as far back as the year 2000.

They realised that when their children – although supported at school – left education they could be rudderless.

There would be very little opportunity for a young adult with learning challenges to upskill or be of value. Yet often these young adults can be valuable and reliable employees.

These mums – one called Hazel Jackson – decided to create an opportunity for their own children to sell cream teas.

They were both sure, given the right support, their children could add value and be of value to the Wiltshire community. In fact they were certain their vision could ultimately help other young adults too.

In 2000 a Charitable Limited Company was formed and the organisation went on to become a registered charity in the same year. It then took six years of dedicated fundraising to start get the project off the starting blocks but on May 27 2006 the tearoom was opened.

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A year later the charity had chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits and goats along with a miniature Shetland pony living outside and 12 months after that the animal park was officially opened.

Today there is a 15-acre animal park open to visitors with goat walks and other

attractions available – and every day is an opportunity for a group of adults with learning difficulties to show their true value in the running of the nature centre and in interacting with the families who come along to be entertained.

She said: “I work here because I love it – it’s such a worthy cause. The day when one of our service volunteers, often with difficulties in communication, says “Good Morning Anya” is a very good day. Those days mean everything as you know you’ve become part of the fabric of their lives – and that’s humbling.

“To enable our volunteers to learn from new experiences and to see them progressing and learning new life skills and to see the working with the animals. That’s what it’s all about.”

The nature centre is open seven days a week (weather permitting) from 10am to 3.30pm and the entry price is £9.50 for families (two adults, two children), £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children.

Summer highlights in 2018 include Walks With Goats on Saturday July 1, 21st and again on September 1. These walks MUST be pre-booked as there are limited spaces and cost £5 per person on top of the entry fee. These take place at 9.15am and under18s must have an adult with them. Also there will be summer visits from the team of the Spering Court Animal Centre with their birds of prey and reptiles on the weekends of July 14 & 15; 28 and 29 and also August 18 and 19.

Other attractions all year round (weather permitting) include a children’s play area, fairy wood and a land train. The tearoom provides freshly cooked lunches, homemade cakes and refreshments and has approximately 700 visitors per week.

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celebr If you can get in a ring with 2,000 people watching and be smacked around by another guy, then walking onstage isn't hard.

Successful English film and television actor Ray Winstone is renowned for his troubled hard man roles.

Most recently he is working on a film about the Hatton Garden robbery with Michael Caine and Jim Broadbent, due for release this year. Despite being made bankrupt twice over unpaid taxes, celebritynetworth.com claims he is now worth $5m.

Aged 12, Ray joined the Repton Amateur Boxing Club. Over the next 10 years he won 80 out of 88 bouts. He was London schoolboy champion on three occasions, fighting twice for England. Boxing provided a firm grounding when tackling his acting career.

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guy, then walking onstage isn't hard," he told boxrec.com.

Deciding to pursue drama, Winstone enrolled at the £900 a term Corona Stage Academy in Hammersmith. Little did he anticipate that this would be the start of a career that would see him becoming the darling of ITV. He landed his first major role in What a Crazy World at the Theatre Royal, Stratford. His allegedly poor singing and dancing in this production apparently led his usually supportive father to say, "Give it up, while you're ahead." One of his first TV appearances came in the 1976 Loving Arms episode of ITV’s The Sweeney starring alongside John Thaw.

He played a minor part as an unnamed young thug and was credited as Raymond Winstone.

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His role in Scum, the 1979 crime drama about life inside a borstal pigeon holed Ray into countless further roles as a tough or violent man. However, he does have a softer side as seen in Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence where he played a comic part. In Fanny and Elvis, he played the romantic lead.

But it was his portrayal of King Henry VIII in the 2003 hit ITV series that won him a whole new audience. It took him weeks of tough physical training to get in shape. "People always think of Henry as this fat bloke, but in his younger days he was very fit," Ray told the Radio Times. "So, I was on a special diet to get my weight down. No drink, down the gym, that kind of thing."

It was a really challenging role though because having lost all that weight he then had to pile on the pounds for the king's later years.

He admitted that the most difficult part of the role was mastering the King’s voice. "When my Henry comes into the room and says, ‘I am the King of England,’ I want to make sure people hear the sound of a warrior ready for war... not some poncey bloke with a bunch of jewels on his head," added Ray. In 2005, he appeared opposite Suranne Jones, in Vincent, the ITV drama about a team of private detectives. He provided the voice for Mr. Beaver in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Ray then appeared in Martin Scorsese's 2006 film The Departed as Mr. French, an enforcer to Jack Nicholson's Irish mob boss.

Five years later Ray starred inThe Hot Potato, a comedy thriller about two men who come into possession of a lump of uranium. The film, which is set in the East End of London in the 1960s, also stars Jack Huston, Colm Meaney and David Harewood as well as Ray’s eldest daughter Lois Winstone.

In 2015, Ray played the role of ex-criminal Jimmy Rose in The Trials of Jimmy Rose, a three-part drama for ITV. Married since 1979, he has three children.

They had me in one of them fat suits. That was a first for me.

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SUMMER FUN AT REME MUSEUM Kids of all ages can enjoy a fun day with the soldiers of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as the Corps’ Museum hosts its annual Summer Fete. The event, being held at REME Museum, Lyneham on 21st July, will feature familyfriendly events including a kids’ assault course, mine field challenge, kids’ golf and treasure hunting – as well as a military book stall, craft activities, a raffle, BBQ and other activities.

The event, being held in and around the Museum, is raising funds for the REME Charity which supports serving and retired members of the Corps. As well as enjoying the games and activities, guests will discover more about the fascinating history and role of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in the Museum.

REME Museum Summer Fete runs at the REME Museum, Prince Philip Barracks, Lyneham, near Chippenham, from 9am to 3.30pm (2:30pm last entry) on Saturday 21st July. Tickets are available on the day at £7 for Adults, £5 for concessions and children and £4 for serving soldiers. Family tickets are available at £21, with free entry for under-5s and REME Gold Card members and their families.

REME was formed in 1942 and has the responsibility for repairing and maintaining the British Army’s equipment.

By May 1945, REME had proved to be indispensable and had expanded in response to the scale, variety and deployment of the weapons and equipment in service.

From its creation, REME detachments have served on the front line of every major theatre of operation. Since World War II this has included Korea, Malaya, Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the First Gulf War, Angola, Zaire, Bosnia and Afghanistan.

For more information please see http://www. rememuseum.org.uk/whats-on/

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pets Keeping a pet is extremely rewarding but the unseen benefits can be far greater, especially in later life. Churchill Retirement Living regularly sees the positive impact pet ownership has on the health and wellbeing of its Owners, which is why, unlike some other retirement developments, at William Lodge in Malmesbury, Owners are welcome to bring well-behaved cats, dogs and caged birds when they move.

Churchill’s Regional Marketing Manager, Caroline Haswell, provides five benefits of keeping a pet in retirement: 1. Reduces Stress Stress is something we all try to avoid but sometimes there’s no escaping it. Retirement is a time to kick back and enjoy life and a pet can help you to achieve this. It has been said that pet owners have significantly lower stress levels than those who don’t own a cat, dog or other furry friend. The affection that pets provide helps us to get through hard times and provide much needed love when we’re feeling down.

2. Increases Physical Activity Keeping active in your later years can seem like a chore sometimes. We know it’s good for us but a day at the gym may not be as appealing as it once was. Pets encourage playfulness, laughter, and exercise, which gives a boost to your immune system and your energy. Taking your dog for a stroll once a day provides some much needed exercise while allowing you some enjoyment and companionship.

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3. Increases Social Interaction Sustaining a social network isn’t always easy as you grow older and pets can be a great social ice breaker. Whether you’re taking your dog for a stroll or chatting to people about your cat, these animals are a shared interest which allows for endless conversation.

4. Improves Mental Health Playing with, chatting to or just holding a pet is believed to increase our brain activity and improve our mood. If you live alone, it’s easy to feel down, especially if you used to have a busy household and a large family. Your animal companion can give you that lift you need and we all know there’s nothing better after a difficult day than coming home to a purring cat or a wagging tail.

5. Improves Physical Health You can overcome many of the physical challenges associated with aging by taking good care of yourself. Looking after an animal can help you to appreciate the importance of this. Making sure you take your pet out and about can help you to lower blood pressure, reduce the effect of arthritis and keep you feeling great.

Val Down moved to a Churchill Retirement Living apartment with her dog, Georgie. She said: “Bringing my little dog Georgie has been no problem. She has adapted wonderfully to apartment life, and loves looking at passers-by from the balcony window. Most importantly, the Owners at the Lodge love seeing her. The animal contact is so important to many, and Georgie laps up the attention.”

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BOOK REVIEW

BALZAC AND THE LITTLE CHINESE SEAMSTRESS – DAI SIJI This is a remarkable little book, considered by many to be a modern classic – so much so that it has already found itself on some GCSE English Literature syllabuses. Don’t let it put you off though. I really urge you to give it a try – after the first few pages you will be hooked.

Set in 1971, Sijie’s novel follows the story of two middle class city boys, forcibly removed to the Chinese countryside for re-education as part of the Cultural Revolution. Guilty only of having doctors and dentists for parents, they are subjected to punishingly hard physical work and appalling living conditions. Two things make their lives bearable – the presence nearby of the beautiful Little Seamstress, and a collection of books, first borrowed and then audaciously stolen from a friend, which open up a world beyond the mountains.

Sijie’s story crackles with wit and humour throughout – the opening scene, in which the narrator finds himself playing a tune hastily retitled ‘Mozart is Thinking of Chairman Mao’ sets the tone instantly. But this is also a story about the power of words and the power of desire, and as such is beautifully told. Each character is vividly drawn, from the Little Seamstress herself to the grotesque village headman. Comic episodes are interwoven skilfully with passages exploring the transformative power of literature, and before you know it you have reached the inevitable yet poignant conclusion, which will stay with you for a long time afterwards.

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FLAT STANLEY – JEFF BROWN Stanley Lambchop is a rather unusual boy.

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And, if Stanley was round, he would never have been able to assist his neighbour in catching thieves intent on stealing the world’s most famous painting.

But there are downsides too – while it is great to be a kite for half an hour, it’s not so much fun when Arthur gets bored and leaves Stanley stuck in a tree. People can be cruel too, and eventually the name calling gets too much. Luckily, Arthur is on hand with a solution to his brother’s problem...

This picture book manages to make an impossible situation seem perfectly plausible, thanks to the matter of fact style and simple, convincing illustrations. Ideal to read aloud to younger children or as a first book for newly confident readers, it has stood the test of time since its first publication in 1968.

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Alternative Attractions Do you fancy visiting somewhere that's a bit more unusual, perhaps a little off the beaten track? Well, here are three of our suggestions to try this summer.

Geocaching Within just six miles of Lacock, did you know over 700 hidden “treasure” containers are awaiting your discovery, armed only with a mobile phone, in the worldwidehunt phenomena called ‘Geocaching’.

Geocaches – hidden containers – can vary in shape and size from a larger plastic lunchbox, down to something as small as your little finger tip. Larger ones often contain SWAG – Something We All Get items – and you can take and keep something, if you replace it with something else. Inside each container, you can even sign your name in a logbook, so take a pen with you.

Geocaching is so much more than finding the thing that’s hidden. It’s a great way to learn more about an area and its history. In Wiltshire you can expect to find unusual bridges, lovely churches, and a blindhouse (also often known as a the village lock-up). ! It’s up to you how far your adventure goes. You can search for individual geocaches or perhaps follow a circular route somebody has already set up. Routes could be across fields, through woodlands, alongside streams and rivers.

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Woodhenge While everyone has heard of Stonehenge – and many millions visit it each year – and nearby Avebury Ring is a tourist hotspot, how many have travelled to their equally-illustrious neighbour Woodhenge?

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The hour flies by and there is a tremendous sense of satisfaction when you open a combination lock with a number that you have derived from what, at first, appeared to be quite random information.

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In 1925, aerial photography detected rings of dark spots in a crop of wheat and excavations revealed them to be the long-vacated holes for six concentric rings of timber posts, thought to have once supported a ring-shaped building. More recent excavations also suggested at least five standing stones, now gone.

Today concrete markers fill the old post holes. As with Stonehenge, human remains have been found here, along with pottery and other artefacts.

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Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks star as the Washington Post’s socialite publisher Katherine Graham and her hard-bitten executive editor Ben Bradlee.

They become locked in a legal battle when the figurative bombshell of the Pentagon Papers lands in their laps, aware that its publication could expose the Nixon administration and undermine national security as war rages in Southeast Asia, potentially endangering further young American lives.

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CINEMA Movies AT Malmesbury Monday 2nd July 8pm On Chesil Beach Friday 6th July 2pm The Leisure Seeker Friday 6th July 5.30pm Sherlock Gnomes Friday 6th July 8 pm Solo: A Star Wars Story Monday 16th July 6pm Solo: A Star Wars Story Wednesday 18th July 7pm RSC: Romeo and Juliet Friday 20th July 2pm On Chesil Beach Friday 20th July 8pm Nothing Like a Dame TICKETS: 2pm and 5.30pm £5 & £4 8pm £6 (Except “Romeo and Juliet” = £10) Tickets from: Town Hall, Online at https://cinema.malmesbury.gov.uk/ or on the door.

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DISCOVER Malmesbury SECURES IMPORTANT SPONSORSHIP WITH ENGLAND’s OLDEST HOTEL

On 01 June 2018, Malmesbury Town Team and The Old Bell Hotel, Malmesbury - England’s Oldest Hotel, have announced an important sponsorship of ‘Discover Malmesbury’, the Tourism and High Street initiative set up in 2015 by Malmesbury Town Team in partnership with Malmesbury Town Council & Wiltshire Town Council to increase visitors to the Town.

Already well established nationally and with growing international interest, ‘Discover Malmesbury’ has an acclaimed dynamic website, produces a popular Town Guide twice a year with a distribution of over 20,000 and runs active marketing, PR & social media campaigns. This new two-year deal with The Old Bell Hotel and the support of such a prominent local business will allow the ‘Discover Malmesbury’ promotion team to develop further Tourism and High Street development activities to help businesses thrive. Look out for some exciting plans shortly to be announced!

Gordon Macpherson on behalf of the Town Team commented: “We’re thrilled to have secured our first ever sponsor for Discover Malmesbury. The Old Bell Hotel is an integral part of the town’s tourism and much like Malmesbury, steeped in rich history. With their support we can really maximise efforts to preserve the town’s heritage and the quality of life which makes Malmesbury so appealing to live in and visit.”

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Christophe Dumeige, General Manager of The Old Bell Hotel commented: “Myself and everyone at The Old Bell Hotel are so very pleased to be the first main sponsor for ‘Discover Malmesbury’. Making this important connection and providing sponsorship to help promote the Town is an important part of our ongoing plans to help The Old Bell Hotel and Malmesbury be recognised for their incredible history and current vibrancy.”

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GARDEN VIEW - THIS MONTH...

By Rachael Leverton Have you ever wished you could grow fresh fruit in your garden but worry the space is too small, or it won’t look pretty, or it’s too difficult?

What if I was to tell you that even a beginner can successfully grow a wide variety of fruit from apples and pears to plums, cherries, blueberries and raspberries, and possibly even figs or nectarines?

The first thing you need to know is that the sweeter the fruit is meant to be the more sun it will require.

Sun boosts sugar levels. If you have a sunny wall it’s an ideal place to train a sun-loving fruit tree like a peach or an apricot.

Plant the tree at the base of the wall but not too close (about 30cm is about right) in soil enriched with fertiliser and good quality compost.

As it grows splay the branches evenly and attach them to the wall. As the plant grows gradually cut out old straggly branches and tie in new healthy branches. The idea of splaying or ‘fanning’ is that as much sun as possible gets to the fruit, so it can ripen beautifully and maximise your crop. It also has the benefit of being a great space saver.

Choose a variety that won’t grow too large.

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compact varieties and can also be fantrained against a wall if space is an issue.

I have a tiny orchard of minarettes - spacesaving apple, pear and plum trees bought as single vertical stems which I grow in pots.

They grow to a maximum of 6 feet / 2m high and no wider than 45cm.

My children love them!

Simply cut back the side stems to about 10cm at this time of year and you’re good to go.

Just remember that pot-grown plants rely totally on you for their food and water. Thick glazed / non-porous pots are best because they retain water and act as insulation in extreme cold.

Use the correct compost and food for the plant but most will do well with a regular high potash liquid feed from early spring to late summer.

As a gardener I was quite late to fruitgrowing, but I realised quickly that it becomes an addictive hobby. And as a complete bonus I’ve noticed a definite increase in my bee population over the past few years. Free food, and good for the environment too. What could be better?

JOBS FOR If you’ve not dead-headed a plant before it can be a little confusing knowing where to pinch it out from. Regular deadheading encourages more flowers so it’s important to do this if you want your blooms to last longer.

Using your finger and thumb, the simplest way to do this is to simply pinch off the faded blooms, together with the stalk, to ensure the plants look tidy. You can avoid fuchsias and bedding lobelia as they don’t’ set much seed.

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Catch your vegetables at their peak and harvest them regularly.

A dd unused vegetables to your compost.

Sow more beetroot, ca rrots, dwarf French be ans and lettuces.

Feed your lawn regularl y but raise your mow er blades a little during dry weath er. This helps the grass to retain some moisture.

Remove any fading bloo ms to prevent your pl ants going to seed.

Soak your containers at least once a day in hot, sunny weather.

If you are experiencing particularly hot weather and there is a hosepipe ban, you are still allowed to use your hosepipe to top up your pond if you have fish.

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Royal Wootton Bassett U3A Activities.

Royal Wootton Bassett U3A Activities.

We are a group which comes under the leadership of Swindon U3A. We are not independent from them.

We have been going since December 2017.

hold another one. 22 members took part.

There were prizes for the general and killer rounds plus a raffle. The winners were Sandra Sheppard and Jean Davis. A meal was laid on by the pub. Hopefully we will be staging another evening in September.Photo shows those who took part. Our other activities are: Coffee Mornings alternate Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Cross Keys in RWB, starting at 11.15am. Knitting and Crocheting for charity groups on alternate Thursdays, the same week that a Coffee morning is on a Wednesday at 10am, also at the Cross Keys.

Monthly Sunday lunches.

Supporting the Community Cinema in RWB. Taking part in the quiz held once a month at the local Sports Centre.

In May, Royal Wootton Bassett held a Skittles Evening at The Woodshaw. This event was a great success, with many asking us to

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When it comes to getting the job done, there aren’t many pick-ups more hardcore than the Isuzu D-Max – a muscular all-rounder that just works.

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The customised, off-road inclined D-Max AT35 has been offered in Nordic territories for some time, but over the last couple of years, UK consumers have been able to have a slice of the action.

The Arctic Trucks conversion can be had in two variants: the four-door Double Cab I drove, and the extended cab. Both are built on the existing D-Max Utah specification, but add a few grand to the price-tag.

The biggest difference between the AT35 and a normal D-Max are the outsized 35-inch tyres and the broader track. The truck has also been elevated by an extra 55mm. The tyres are so substantial that Arctic Trucks reckons the D-Max can glide over slush and snow, rather than plunge into it. Other outer surface conversions include burlier side steps, and wider wheel-arches.

old-school way, via engine braking. The 164PS 2.0-litre oil-burner might not be as hard-hitting or sophisticated as Mitsubishi’s L200 pick-up on the asphalt, but it has bags of torque from low down to tug you out of bother.

Not surprisingly, the Isuzu D-Max AT35 isn’t meant to be a motor you can hoon around twisty back roads; both performance and handling are impacted by the embellishments. It won’t outmanoeuvre BMW’s X5 if that’s what you imagine, but then that’s a long way from the intended market.

What does amaze is the AT35’s talent to achieve and sustain motorway speeds without much tyre roar. The ride is very easy-going, too, although it does become quite wallowy the quicker you go, due to the balloon-like tyres. Hypothetically, you could use this special version of the D-Max to do the daily commute, but that would almost be an insult to its mud-plugging abilities.

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FAITH MATTERS

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e live in very uncertain times. I expect it has always been that way, but at this point in the history of our country things feel very uncertain. It was two years ago that the nation voted to leave the European Union yet there seems little certainty as to the future and the UKs future relationship with Europe. The world seems to be more troubled with continuing conflict in the Middle East, the rise of extremism and the polarisation of politics in the western world.

All of this may have put some of our decisions on hold. I know of some who had planned to move to Europe who are now waiting to see what our future relationship with Europe will be.

Others have held back on spending and investment because they don’t know what resources they may need in the future. Many don’t worry about things like that because they are more concerned about the limited income they have to pay the bills, feed the family or pay off that debt. Others will have lost their job or have started a new one and are overwhelmed by the challenges ahead.

In reality nothing is secure in this world, little is certain in life. Uncertainty is a difficult thing to bear. We want to know what is around the corner, where the things we need are going to come from or the prognosis of this or that health problem.

I have just got back from the Lebanon, a country with a troubled history. A country with a complex political system where Sunnis, Shias, Christians and Druze live in ghettos often in fear of the other. Then to the east and north is the war

torn country, Syria. Lebanon has received over 1.1 million Syrian, Iraqi and Kurdish refugees.

This influx has resulted in the overpopulation of the camps and cities and rising tensions between the Lebanese citizens and the refugees.

While there I was interested to discover how the church had reacted to such uncertainty. The amazing thing is that in the potential for complete anarchy the church has learned to rely on God, and in doing that they have learnt to love the ‘other’. In caring for the Muslim or the refugee they have met with God in a very special way. I heard story after story of lives transformed by love.

In North Wiltshire we thankfully don’t live in such difficult circumstances but we do live in uncertain times. We don’t know what is around the corner. The one thing that I have learnt over the years is that in everything God is in control and I have to put my trust in him. And one thing out of many that I will take from my trip to Lebanon is that in times of great uncertainty God can be found as we reach out to the ‘other’ in our midst. Perhaps the ‘other’ is the one we would be least likely to speak to normally but in the encounter we discover something of the love of God. God is steadfast, he does not abandon us in times of waiting and uncertainty.

He is with us through the journey. And always remember...miracles do happen!

In the words of blogger and author Mandy Hale: ‘Trust the wait.

Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming.

When nothing is certain anything is possible’.

Blessings on you all Rev Sam King (revsamking@talktalk.net) Design & Computer Graphics by Alexander S. Grenfell, Calne.

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HAIR/BEAUTY/NAILS LA Barber............................................... 38 Pamplemouse........................................ 32 HANDY MAN Ged Byrne.............................................. 88 Odd Jobs................................................ 88 HEALTH CARE/FOOT CARE Calne Acupuncture................................. 40 Foot Health Care..................................... 35 Glen Wood ............................................. 42 Harmony Holistics Reflexology............... 37 Mill Health ........................................... 40 Nureflexology......................................... 53 Oakmead Cliic .......................................36 HEATING/OIL H&G Sims............................................... 95 Skyline................................................... 94 Watson Oil.............................................. 12 HOLIDAYS/TRAVEL Barnes Coaches .....................................11 Pebbles Travel........................................ 31 HOME & INTERIORS Ginghams ..............................................70 Goldmans Interiors................................. 69 Home Inspirations.................................. 65 Perfect Rooms ...................................... 49 HOUSE CLEARANCE Crapper House Clearance........................ 70 HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnotherapy of Calne........................... 40 KITCHENS/BATHROOMS Active Kitchens & Bathrooms................. 61 AFK Tiling............................................... 96 cKBc Kitchens ......................................... 7 Home Inspirations.................................. 65 Hedgehog Kitchen Company.................. 55 Premier Kitchen Doors............................ 70 INSURANCE Allied Wessex......................................... 83

PLUMBING/HEATING/SUPPLIES ABC Plumbing........................................ 97 Ace Property.......................................... 95 Active Plumbing Supplies...................... 95 DPS Plumbing & Hating ....................... 94 Graham Gas & Plumbing Services.......... 95 H&G Sims............................................... 95 Max Colbourne Oil & Gas........................ 97 Plumbing 4U.......................................... 94 Steve Cowley.......................................... 97 Skyline................................................... 94 PHOTOGRAPHY Candid Pictures....................................... 8 ROOFING/TILING/THATCHING David Beal Thatcher............................... 97 Daylan Gleed Roofing............................. 96 Harrington Flat Roofing......................... 96 Marden Roofing..................................... 96 White Horse Roofing.............................. 97 STORAGE Calne Self Store .................................... 54 SUPERMARKETS Riddlersend............................................ 73 TAI CHI Riddlersend............................................ 73 TAXI Calne's Half Price Taxi............................. 82 TILING AFK Tiling............................................... 97 TOWN COIUNCIL Corsham Town Council ........................... 48 TV/SATELLITE Aerial Services ...................................... 87 VETS George Veterinary Hospital.................... 59 Hale Veterinary Group............................ 58 Thameswood Vets.................................. 58 WATER SOFTENERS Wiltshire Wet Rooms.............................. 71

LEGAL SERVICES / WILL WRITING Batt Broadbent Solicitors....................... 27

WEIGHT LOSS Slimming World .................................... 37

LOCKS & ALARMS Alan Key Locks ....................................... 90

WET ROOMS Wiltshire Wet Rooms.............................. 71

MOBILE/LAPTOP/TECH REPAIRS Ifix ...................................................... .9

WILL WRITING Goodwills............................................... 24

MOBILITY Mobility Store........................................ 60 Raise Lift Stairs ...................................... 9

WINDOWS & DOORS Corsham Glass .......................................47 Diamond Doors .......................................2 DL Windows........................................... 43 Greenspace UK....................................... 51 L F Window Replacement Windows and Conservatories ................................99 Weatherguard........................................ 96

MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS Wiltshire Microlight Centre ................... 62 PAINTERS/DECORATORS/PLASTERERS ACM Decorating..................................... 91 A Ladies Touch Painting.......................... 90 Alan Clifford Painter & Decorator............ 90 AS Plastering.......................................... 90 PETS/CATS/DOGS Corton Kennels....................................... 57 Farmtastic .............................................57 Fern Farm Kennels.................................. 59 Grittenham Grooming............................ 59 Shirleys Pet Shop................................... 57

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