THE
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AUGUST 2012
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Beautiful Kitchens & Bathrooms supplied and fitted, with full project management throughout from design to completion. Prices for a 12 unit hand made, hand painted kitchen with solid worktops start at just over ÂŁ9,000 supplied & fitted! Contact us today to arrange an appointment for our designer who will meet you at your home or in our office to discuss your requirements - fresh coffee and doughnuts always available!
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‘The Sleeping Army’ by Francesca Simon Freya lives in modern Britain but with a twist. This is a world where Christianity does not exist, instead the people worship Norse and Viking gods. Her parents are in the middle of splitting up and she is torn by their conflict. The story sucks the reader in from the first page, with its references to her usual visits to her Dad on ‘Thorsdays’. Freya’s Dad works in the British Museum as a night security guard. After a misunderstanding between her parents, she finds herself on a night shift with him. She wanders the museum and is drawn to the ancient Viking and Wodenism displays. She unwittingly breaks a spell held over ‘The Lewis Chessmen’ by blowing into ‘Heimdall’s Horn’. She is sucked into an adventure when she ‘wakes’ the four Chess pieces from their enchantment and is sucked with them through a magical vortex. Together they must fight their way through a death defying mission to save the gods. They encounter scary foes along the way, including dragons and giants. Freya must succeed if she is ever to return home again. The story is compelling and magical. It moves quickly and engages the reader completely. There is plenty of dialogue to speed the tale along. The characters are well rounded and sympathetic. There are great touches of humour through-out which eases the tension, for example a giant man named ‘Snot the Beserk’. Francesca Simon also uses imagery to tease the imagination, for example the idea of an eight legged horse.
The book is a great read, history without being dry. It also leads to some thought provoking questions, like how our world would be if the Viking culture had prevailed and Christianity did not exist. It is a fast tale, a page turning saga and would suit children of 8+. ‘Florence & Giles’ by John Harding This is a gem of a book with a persuasive hook in the voice of its narrator Florence. Her idiosyncratic language plays beautifully throughout this wonderfully crafted story. Florence’s voice is evocative and unique pulling the reader deep into her strange world. An orphan, she lives in a huge isolated house with her little brother Giles and an array of servants. She’s a sleep walker and a deep thinker. Hungry for literacy, she secretly teaches herself to read using the library in her home. As a female, she is banned from learning the craft by her guardian, her mysterious uncle. When the children’s world is invaded by a sinister governess, who seems to harbour dark thoughts about little Giles, Florence determines to keep him safe. This gothic tale is loaded with supernatural imagery, ghostly corridors, odd characters and terrifying governesses. The story twists and turns elegantly, racing to a page-turning finale. This book is an amazing read. However, for me it is Florence’s incredible voice which resonates so strongly that finishing the book is a true sorrow.
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ROSES of DEVIZES We’re a traditional ironmongers and hardware store offering great customer services, value and a diverse range of domestic and commercial products and services for people across Wiltshire. We’ve got something for everyone and sell and hire out everything from teaspoons to JCBs from behind the doors of our 12,000sq ft hardware store in the centre of Devizes which has FREE customer parking. We’re open 7 days a week and are not just your ordinary ironmongers as we also run an extensive Online Shop packed full of offers and discounts with FREE Delivery* available on many products. Our team of expert staff run the following 6 in-house departments – plus our Bike Shop - and have helped us make Roses more than a simple hardware store and create a reputation which is second-to-none: Garden Machinery – Including in-house repairs and workshop, Chainsaws, Garden Tractors and Lawn Mowers Top Brands from Stihl, John Deere, Honda, Countax, Mountfield,
Garden Products – Including Barbecues, Compost and Garden Furniture Homeware – Including Cleaning Products, Household Fuel and Pots & Pans Ironmongery and DIY – Including Animal Pest Control, Power Tools and Sanders Outdoor Shop – Including online sales with FREE delivery on Camping Equipment, Walking, Hiking Footwear, Safety Boots/ Shoes/ Trainers also Out Door Toys, Snow Sledges Plant and Tool Hire – Including Carpet Cleaners, Diggers & Dumpers and Scaffolds All our staff are highly-trained and include 6 full-time engineers who are always at hand to offer practical advice and answer any questions whether you’re in our store, on the phone or online. At Roses – we like to think that we don’t just sell you something in a bag or send you something in a box but provide with the kind of service money can’t buy. For your one-stop ironmongers and all your hardware needs in Wiltshire drop into our store in Devizes, call us on 01380 722 689 or email us at info@rosesofdevizes.co.uk.
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A wide range of food from Bar snacks to full Restaurant dining. A large selection of New and Old World Wines coupled with our locally brewed beers and variety of larger and ciders. Ten en-suite bedrooms, full Wi-Fi throughout. We cater for Weddings, Parties, Christenings, wakes & more. We also have a Business centre equipped with full Wi-Fi, overhead projector and screens.
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Large selection of quality prams, furniture, cotbeds and bedding.
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The Fire Alarm Consultancy Limited We design, supply, maintain and install Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting & Nurse Call Systems
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19 New Park Street, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1EA Tel: 01380 722692 Fax: 01380 730407 Opening Hours: Sun - Thurs 12 noon - 11pm; Fri 12 noon - 2am; Sat 12 noon - 3am. The Crown is a popular pub situated in the heart of Devizes and is just a stones throw from the Wadworth brewery itself. Excellent food and drink, great service, sports coverage and late night weekend entertainment make this a pub that has something for everyone. Families with children of all ages are very welcome too. For more information on menus etc please visit our website
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We source all our wood locally to help the environment Local delivery is included in our competitive prices Order online, by phone or in person and leave the rest to us
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**Not only can we supply your fencing, slabs and turf, we can also erect your fence, lay your patio and turf your garden and have many, many satisfied customers in the local area. Please ask for more details.**
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The Black Swan 17th century Hotel Marketplace Devizes
The Hotel is an Authentic “Olde Worlde” 17th Century Coaching Inn, ideally located in the heart of the historic market town of Devizes, where there is always a warm and friendly welcome. Ingredients locally sourced, excellent selection of
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Office Hours Monday - Friday : 8:30am - 7pm Saturday : 9am - 5pm
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SUNDAYS 11.00am-6.00pm: Craft fair at Lacock Village Hall. Held every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission free! MONDAYS 5.00pm: Shapes slimming club at the Rachel Fowler Centre, Spa Road. 5.00pm: Weigh and go. 6.00pm: Weigh and stay. For more information log on to www. shapesslimming.co.uk or call 01380 828372. 7.00 - 8.30pm: Melksham Netball Club meet (weather permitting) on the outdoor courts beside Melksham House. Ages from 15+. All abilities. 6.30pm-9.30pm: Radio Controlled Car Racing at Melksham Assembly Hall. All Welcome. www. wwmcc.com for details. 7.30pm-9.30pm: Do you want to experience English Country Dancing? Why not join us? It’s good fun & good exercise. Just come along to one of our meetings at the Riverside Club, Bath Road or contact Geoff on 703650. 8.00pm: The Wessex Branch of the MG Owners Club meet on every fourth Monday of the month at The Bell on the Common, Broughton Gifford. All owners of MGs or Classic Sports Cars are welcome. Full details are on our website at www.wessex mgclub.org.uk TUESDAYS 10.00am-11.30am: Melksham & District LINK coffee morning United Church, Melksham. Everyone welcome. 10.15am-12.00am: Shaw & Whitley Toddler Group, the Reading Rooms, Whitley. Come along and join the fun. 10.30am: Regular storytime session at Melksham Library for young children. Tel. 01225 702039. 2.30pm-4.45pm: Melksham 60 Plus Club is a social club for the over 60s that meets every Tuesday at The Riverside Club. Enq. 703071. 7pm-8pm: Beginners Tai Chi for health at St Andrew’s Church Hall. Contact MaryAnn on 07711 871750. 7.30pm: Melksham Gardener’s Society meet at the Rachel Fowler Centre every last Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome. 8.00pm: Melksham Lions meet 1st Tuesday of every month at Melksham House. New members especially welcome. if interested please telephone 0845 837 7401 WEDNESDAYS 9.30am-10.45am: Xercise at the town hall. Keep fit for the more mature (active group). Contact 07711 871750. 9.30am - 11.30am: Good Neighbours Club is a social club for the over 60s; every
Wednesday Morning, at Rowley Place Community Hall. Call 705645. 10.00am-12.00pm: Bowerhill Toddlers for 0-4 year olds meet at Bowerhill Village Hall. All welcome. Contact Karen on 01225 700041 for more details. 11.15am-12.30pm: Beginners’ Tai Chi for health at Melksham Town Hall. Call MaryAnn on 07711 871 750. 6.15-7.45pm: Beginners Yoga Class at Melksham Town Hall - contact Pete Savin 01225 858961 7.45-9.15pm: Experienced Yoga Class at Melksham Town Hall - Contact Pete Savin 01225 858961 8.00pm: Royal Air Force Association meet on the last Wednesday of every month at Melksham House, Melksham. All welcome. THURSDAYS 9.45am-11.00am: Xercise at the town hall. Keep fit for the more mature (active group). 11.15am-12.15pm: Xercise, gentle group. Contact 07711 871750. 10.00am-11.45am: Little Teddies Toddler Group meet at the Baptist Church, Old Broughton Road on Thursdays (term time). Call Sarah on 791305. (The friendly toddler group with an active social life). 7pm-8pm: Melksham Wado Karate Club - new members - age 6 upwards including adults. The Manor School, Ruskin SIte. Lowbourne. First lesson free. Tony Stannard 01225 344825. FRIDAYS 10.15am: The Friday Club (ex Melksham CSRF) meet for coffee and tea and a chat at Melksham House. Everyone is welcome. 1.00pm: Busy Bees Patchwork and Quilting meet fortnightly at Bowerhill Village Hall Cost £2.50 includes refreshments. Beginners welcome. Further information, contact Marilyn Mills on 01225-708600. 1.00pm: Chairobics - ladies and gents, multi level exercise class for the more mature. Queensway Hall, tea and coffee follow. Contact Claire Poole for details 07909987811. 1.00pm-4.00pm: Craft Chat & Coffee meets fortnightly at Bowerhill Village Hall. £2, which includes refreshments. Each person should bring along some craft of any kind i.e. knitting, sewing, quilting, lace-making, beading, etc., etc. To find out more, contact Jenny Butcher on 01225 353123. saturdays 7.30-9.30: The Pickwick Club in Corsham naturist evenings, with swimming, sauna, jacuzzi and a steam room. First, third and fifth Saturday in each month. For more information phone 01249 712092 or 07952 298741.
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BRESSINGTONS Have you ever been stuck in traffic on New Park Street in Devizes and seen the sign Bressington’s “Individual things for Individual people” on the former Royal Oak Pub next to Checkpoint and wondered what the shop sold? Well, Bressington’s was opened last year by Tony Bressington and is a fusion of contemporary, vintage and antique home furnishings and gifts, to suit all tastes and pockets, as many people have already discovered. Tony opens the shop Thursday to Saturday, or by appointment and spends the other part of the week sourcing and finding new and interesting stock so that the shop is constantly changing in content and style. So, next time you are stuck in traffic, why not park up and come in and explore the extensive showrooms. You never know what you might find in his interesting and diverse stock.
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Henry Aldridge and Son The Devizes Auctioneers The Wiltshire Saleroom With A Worldwide Reputation Do you have Antiques or Collectables that you may wish to auction or want to know what they may be worth? If so we may be able to advise you. We are pleased to announce we will be holding regular Antique valuation days where our experts will be able o assist. Alan and Andrew Aldridge have over 50 years experience in the Antiques business and have either advised or appeared on the following TV shows. BBC Antiques Roadshow, Flog It!, Bargain Hunt, Antiques Uncovered , Cash in the Attic, This Morning and Good Morning America.
A selection of items sold by Henry Aldridge and Son in our recent Selected Antiques sales
Rolex Watch Sold for £6400
Gold Bracelet Sold for £4000 Early 20th Cent O Gauge Train Sold for £650
NEXT VALUATION DAY THURSDAY AUG 15TH 10am-3.30pm (For larger items feel free to bring photographs)
Forthcoming Sales August 18th Antiques and Collectables. September 15th Antiques and Collectors Unit 1 Bath Road Business Centre, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England, SN10 1XA Phone: 01380 729199
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