The Market - Melksham

THE

MARKET MELKSHAM edition

MARCH 2013

Devizes and Melksham editions delivered free to homes and businesses with over 22,500 readers

Issue 12

www.thebearhotel.net

Vintage Furniture and Thoughtful Gifts

U p p e r C ut Clothing clothing & accessories to suit your lifestyle!

20A The Brittox, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1AJ 01380 729720 Open every day except Sunday www.thebeehivelifestyle.com

24 High St, Melksham Tel: 01225 706700 The Ginnel, off Market Place, Devizes Tel: 01380 722227

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• Qualified, friendly City and Guilds pet stylists.

• Experts with Nervous, elderly and young dogs and cats.

• Full fitted insured salon.

• Experts with difficult cases just call for a chat.

• Full bathing and drying services “wash and dry” • All inclusive services “full grooming sessions” • Nail clipping, ears and eye cleaning.

• Top quality shampoos.

• Book online or by telephone, email or text message.

• Day, evening or weekend appointments.

• Free outside salon parking close to Sainsburys and town centre.

• Shop range and Royal Canin food available.

Telephone: 01225 581582 E-mail: info@dazzlingdogsandcats.co.uk www.dazzlingdogsandcats.co.uk Unit 8/9, Avonside Enterprise Park, New Brougton Road, Melksham, SN12 8BT

The Black Swan 17th century Hotel Marketplace Devizes

Mothers Day 10th March

One / Two / or Three course menu available

New -

Spanish Chef

now at The Black Swan

Reservations now being taken for our New Menu

Easter Sunday March 31st

Family Treasure Hunt Tombola • Fun Games • Prizes Galore Winner of the Treasure Hunt a GIANT EASTER EGG £1.00 per child all proceeds to Sunny Days Children’s Fund (Charity No 1114784)

Also meet our Easter Rabbit for a FREE GIFT Tickets Available Function / Meeting Rooms • Tour of Devizes available 25-26 Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1JQ Email: blackswanhotel@talktalk.net Telephone: 01380 723259 2 The Market March 2013

To Advertise Call Toby 01672 851240 or Phil 07850 310451

The Somerset Arms Freehouse Fantastic Food • 5 Guest Ales We specialise in functions Weddings • Funerals • Parties 4 Star AA Quality Accommodation Food now served 7 days a week High Street, Semington, Wiltshire, BA14 6JR

Tel: 01380 870 067

www.somersetarmssemington.co.uk

Get Funky on your Feet

The Chequers, High Street, DEVIZES: 01380 698937 > Affordable kids footwear and outdoor wear < > In-store & mobile foot measuring and fitting service < > Kids play and creative area available for daily use and to hire < > Fun term time classes and holiday workshops < 10% off > Hold your kids party at Funky Rabbit < with Ad ~For more information on half term events ur or to shop online see the web site~ yo it

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Welcome to the Black Swan Hotel

The Black Swan Hotel has 12 en-suite bedrooms.

The history of the Black Swan dates well back before the actual building that you see. The cellar is said to have been built prior to 1600, once being part of a lavish network of tunnels, spreading underneath the town.

The hotel itself was built in the 18th century, once owned by an alleged highwayman, Ambrose Saintsbury. The gallows were positioned opposite, where many thieves and vagabonds lost their lives.

Our very own Masonic Function Room was once the Court of Judgement and a meeting place for the local Free-masons and Traders.

In 1700 the building was rebuilt and renamed the Sergeant’s Head.

The proprietor at the time was Francis Paradise the younger, a former sergeant of the mace to the town’s major.

The cellars have five chambers which lead off from a central passage, the rear now being blocked off denying access to what is believed to be some extra 100 or so feet of further underground tunnels, leading to a labyrinth of secret passageways, under the streets and towards Devizes Castle.

There is a story of a highway man who was reputed to have kept his horses stabled in one of these tunnels. The story states that this man lad a double life; he actually was a well respected man about town!

A figure of a man on horseback has been sighted in spirit and a lady wearing a long black dress and a white cap have been captured on film, but don’t think these were only historical stories, these have only been a few of recent claims here at the Black Swan Hotel.

Felt a slight breeze on your neck, a tap on your shoulder, glimpsed a shadow lurking in the corner, don’t be alarmed, it could just be your imagination .... or could it?

Give Your Dog Some ‘Dazzling’ Treatment!

Dazzling Dogs and Cats was set up in 2011 by Pet Stylist Charlotte Anning to offer a friendly well priced caring grooming environment. Since opening the business has enjoyed rapid growth along with the introduction of a cat grooming service. The salon currently operates from a dedicated, fitted business unit on the Avonside Enterprise Park in Melksham. The location is key in that it offers free accessible parking and is situated close the town centre. There are currently two full time pet stylists in the salon Charlotte Anning who has been grooming for over 8 years throughout Hampshire and Nicola Rawlins who has recently completed her level 3 City and Guilds qualification in Dog Grooming.

The salon is open from Monday to Saturday offering a variety of different appointment times. Charlotte Anning states “We like to think what we offer is different, as a working mum I understand just how hard it can be to juggle daily life and appointments. Therefore I designed my business around the customer offering morning, evening and weekend appointments. We also offer a variety of contact options such as text messaging, email or telephone. Customers are welcome to call at the salon for a chat about services at any time. We offer online booking 24/7 via our website and reminders for bookings are sent by both text message and email something which has proved popular.”

Dazzling Dogs & Cats offer a variety of services including bath and dry options, coat clipping, hand stripping and our all-inclusive service which includes bathing, drying, clipping, scissoring, nail clipping and much more. The business also offers discounts for regular customers and a pet of the month award for the most well behaved pets. All services are offered to both cats and dogs no matter how big or small, Dazzling Dogs are also experts with both nervous and elderly pets as well as puppies.

The salon uses top quality Animology Shampoos and Conditioners and never uses cage dryers, all animals are dried by hand with lots of TLC. Dazzling Dogs & Cats Unit 8/9, Avonside Enterprise Park, Melksham, SN12 8BT Telephone: 01225 581582 El: info@dazzlingdogsandcats.co.uk www.dazzlingdogsandcats.co.uk Or for more information see advertisement on front cover.

INSPIRING BATHROOMS

DEVIZES BRANCH CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES UNIT 2, THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE, NURSTEED ROAD TRADING ESTATE, DEVIZES. SN10 3EW TEL: 01380 730567 FAX: 01380 723567

Open: Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 5pm, Sat: 8am - 12noon

YOUR DREAM BATHROOM IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

The Bell othne Common Under

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John & Bonnie welcome you to the Bell Friday Night is Steak Night - 2 Steaks & a Bottle of House Wine for only £30.00 - Booking Advised Food served daily 12 -2.30pm & 6-9pm Friday & Saturday 12-2 & 5-9pm

Broughon Gifford, Wiltshire Tel 01225 782309

www.martinsellpublishing.co.uk

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The Pottery Painting Company

Maryport St Devizes (opposite Tesco) Come and paint ready made ceramics and we will glaze and fire them for you to keep forever.

No need to book, just drop in and paint!

ALL AGES, NO ARTISTIC SKILLS NEEDED!

www.thepotterypaintingcompany.co.uk Showroom, The Old Ropeworks, 20 Kennet Place, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1NG

ANDY & WHITE REMOVAL SERVICES

WOOD BURNING AND MULTIFUEL STOVES FULL DESIGN AND CONSULTATION SERVICE

CONTAINED STORAGE

Fully insured - Expert packing service Ring us now for a FREE quotation www.wiltshiremovestore.co.uk

FITTING AND CHIMNEY LINING SERVICE HETAS REGISTERED INSTALLERS FREE SURVEY

Melksham 01225 705 686 Devizes 01380 729 378

The

CROWN

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.

Live Music

Sunday 10th March: Red Dirt Skinners Sunday March 24th: Jamie R Hawkins 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.

01672 516876 WWW..MARLBOROUGHSTOVES.CO.UK

For more information on menus etc please visit our website

www.crowndevizes.co.uk **Highly commended award for Food pub of the year 2011**

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To Advertise Call Toby 01672 851240 or Phil 07850 310451

DEEP BLUE

Pool Management Ltd

Swimming Pools Hot Tubs Pool & Hot Tub Chemicals Toys & Inflatables Pool Maintenance Sauna & Steam Rooms

Deep Blue Pool Management Limited

Unit 9 The Enterprise Centre, Nursteed Road, Devizes SN10 3EW

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For All Your Print Requirements

Digital Printing & Lithographic Printing Personal through to Corporate Design Service Available Wedding & Party ~ Stationery & Invitations Your Complete Print Solution!

Unit G21a, Avonside Enterprise Park, Melksham, SN12 8BT

T: 01225 705025 E: info@townsenddesignandprint.co.uk

01380 721314

www. printingbytownsend.co.uk

www.deepbluepoolsandspas.co.uk

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The Fire Alarm Consultancy Limited We design, supply, maintain and install Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting & Nurse Call Systems

Telephone Alex on 01380 813723 or FREEPHONE 0800 3288 265 www.firealarmconsultancy.co.uk Your Safety is our Priority!

All work is carried out to BS:5839: Part 1:2002 and BS5266: Part 1:1999 We are registered Safecontractor and a Member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen and the FPA (Fire Protection Asscoiation)

Mobile Car Cleaning ■ All

exterior chrome, rubber & plastic polish and dressed using hand wax and polish ■ Wheels and arches cleaned ■ Tyres dressed, wipers and washer fluid levels checked ■ Exterior windows cleaned ■ Interior fully cleaned and leather conditioned ■ Detailing

from only

£50

We offer a superior service which will leave your car with a superior finish.

We use the finest polish that will make your car shine and protect it against acid rain and change in temperatures. And to top it off, all this is done by hand at your home.

“Sergio did an amazing job cleaning my cars. He took his time, thoroughly cleaning the inside and outside, leaving them with a beautiful glossy shine” Paul Nicholls

Contact us now on 07440 156041 or vicentiunutzu@yahoo.com

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Melanie Page – Upholstery and Soft Furnishings Upholstery, loose covers, window treatments, blinds and headboards. For advice and quotations please contact Tel: 01380 729145 melaniepage@ talktalk.net www.melaniepage.co.uk

Stained Glass Specialist

New Commissions and Conservations.

Landscape Paintings Commissions accepted For further info please contact on 01380 813878 or visit www.aptpainter.com or www.andrewptaylor.co.uk

Devizes

Wood Products Tel/Fax: 01380 730800 Web: www.devizeswoodproducts.uk.com Conservatories  Sheds  Garden Offices  Garages  Summer Houses  Stables  Garden Features

John Bodman Firewood

Small or Large Loads Seasoned Oak Call to arrange delivery

M: 07967 925668

Nursery Thyme Baby Equipment Specialist for over 25 years...

Large selection of quality prams, furniture, cotbeds and bedding.

10%

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Martina’s House Cleaning Service.

O n e- t o - One Personal Training in your own home.

• Fun tailored programmes • Let Marie help you achieve your health, fitness and weight loss goals and make a difference to the way you feel!

07875 301231 (W) marieparkpt.co.uk (E) marie@marieparkpt.co.uk (M)

Book this space for as little as

£15+VAT Call Toby on

01672 851240

Competitive rates for perfect work.

10 years experience, 3 years training in 5 star hotel and many local references.

Call Martina for appointment & quote.

Mobile: 07859 818198

For all your pitched roofing  Maintenance and repairs  Slating and tiling Leadwork specialist  EPDM flat roof coverings FREE no obligation surveys and quotations Tel: 01380 840848 Mob: 07964 050473 www.chriskingroofing.co.uk

Personal Service at Internet Prices

Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Decoration No job too small Free quotations Mobile: 07971 475858 Home: 01380 722910

danielbonddecorating@googlemail.com

Laser Toners Furniture

Now Available

FIMO Modelling Products

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Pop in and have a look at this new exicting range.

12 Market Place, Devizes, Wilts SN10 1HT Telephone 01380 729429 Fax: 01380 728368

email: statcup@officepoint.co.uk

* Excluding sale or special offer items. Offer ends 31/3/13

Daniel Bond Decorating

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Stationery Ink Jet Cartridges

Open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday Wharfside, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB 01380 721747 www.nurserythyme.co.uk

www.thestationerycupboard.com

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Plus much more

Find us on facebook check out our range

bryan@teenzandtots.co.uk 9 Monday market street Devizes

Tel 01380 698961

TOM STEEL

Oil Boiler Engineer

Oftec Reg. No. C10107

COMMISSIONING, SERVICE & Maintenance

Any problems give me a ring on 01380 727603 / 07746 063 147 8 Roundway Park, Devizes, SN10 2ED To Advertise Call Toby 01672 851240 or Phil 07850 310451

Book Club

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‘The Hairy Dieters’

by Si King and Dave Myers The Hairy Bikers have lost almost 6 stone between them and you can lose weight too...Si King and Dave Myers are self-confessed food lovers. Food isn’t just fuel to them, it’s their life. But, like many of us, they’ve found that the weight has crept on over the years. So they’ve made a big decision to act before it’s too late and lose some pounds.

In this groundbreaking diet book, Si and Dave have come up with tasty recipes that are low in calories and big on flavour.

This is real food for real people, not skinny minnies.

There are ideas for family meals, hearty lunches and dinners, even a few knock-out bakes and snacking options.

The Hairy Bikers will always love their food - pies and curries won’t be off the menu for long! - but using these recipes, and following their clever tips and heartfelt advice, you can bake your cake, eat it, and lose the pounds.

‘Whatever it Takes’

by Adele Parks In her emotionally powerful and unputdownable new novel Adele Parks, Sunday Times bestselling author of ABOUT LAST NIGHT, asks the question: what if love’s not enough?

Eloise Hamilton is a Londoner born and bred, so it is a momentous day when she reluctantly agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can finally live in his. There are compensations, however. Her mother-in-law Margaret will welcome her with open arms, and besides, she can still rely on best friend Sara to be her lifeline to London. But both Margaret and Sara are facing their own difficulties, and thrust into unexpected turmoil, Eloise finds she is the one holding everything together for her loved ones - and by an everweakening thread. As her world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable...

Trusted Oil Supplier

FREE FUEL!

Call us for a quote before 28th March 2013 for the chance to win (Terms and Conditions apply)

• Local Service, National Standards, since 1843 • Glowmax Advanced Home Heating Oil with NEW enhanced formula • Reliable and friendly service • Flexible payment options • Free Degree Day Automatic Top Up • SonicSignalman • Online Ordering and Payment Service

To be entered into the prize draw to win 500 litres of free fuel, simply call your local sales team and quote “MARKET”

01380 609065

BUTLER FUELS Limited, Part of the GB Oils / DCC Group

BUTLER FUELS

Terms and conditions: One prize winner only. Offer subject to a satisfactory site inspection. Prize winner will be notified within 7 days of the promotion ending. Prize will take the form of a credit to the winners account. No cash alternative. The prize is for 500 litres only of either Kerosene or Glowmax.

Winner will be required to participate in promotional activity.

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Your trusted oil supplier www.butlerfuels.co.uk

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Wood burning Stoves Kitchen Ranges Biomass Boilers Full design and installation service

Honeystreet Logs & Country Store

Please visit our wood burning centre to view our extensive range of wood fuelled appliances

Best quality firewood logs

Formerly known as Sarsen Stoves

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

• Servicing to Maker’s schedule on Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda etc • Cambelt replacement • Brakes and Clutches • Air conditioning repair and servicing • Diagnostic work • MOT tests and repairs • Tyre replacement and exhausts • Alloy wheel refurbishment

At honeystreet we supply only the finest quality hardwood logs Ideal for you wood burner or open fire

VAG Trained Master technician on site Courtesy cars, collection and delivery possible Latest genuine Audi VW Diagnostic equipment on site VW Key Coding & ECU upgrade We will match any written quote We are up to half the price of any main dealer

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

Buy NOW HEAT Later Honeystreet Sawmills & Country Store Honeystreet, Woodborough, Pewsey, SN9 5PS

Devizes Road Garage, Bromham, near Bowood, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 2DZ

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www.honeystreetsawmills.co.uk For Timber sales 01672 851565 For Countrystore 01672 852100

To Advertise Call Toby 01672 851240 or Phil 07850 310451

March in the Kitchen

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It doesn’t get much easier than this creamy classic, ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

Ingredients

• 500g/1lb 2oz dried fettuccine pasta

• 300ml/10½fl oz double cream

• 30g/1oz butter

• freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

• 200g/7oz freshly grated parmesan cheese

• freshly ground black pepper

Preparation method 1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Meanwhile, put the cream in a saucepan with the butter and a little grated nutmeg and warm through gently. Stir in the parmesan.

2. Drain the pasta, reserving about three tablespoons of the cooking water, then tip it straight into the cream sauce. Add as much of the reserved water as needed to loosen the consistency of the sauce to your liking.

Mix gently, adding plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately

C&G

The complete building service for your home where quality comes first BUILDING SERVICES

Your local driveway & patio specialists: • BLOCK PAVING DRIVEWAYS • TARMAC DRIVES • GRAVEL & CONCRETE DRIVES • DROP KERBS All Concrete • PATIOS & PATIO SLABS Slab Products 15% off • HARD LANDSCAPING We are members of the Federation of Master Builders and all of our works conform to building regulation standards.

We have an excellent rapport with building control. We are fully covered by public liability insurance; are on the Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR No. 20040033); and we would be more than happy to provide references and an obligation-free quotation.

• Extensions • Renovations • Maintenance • Flat Roofing • Fascias & Guttering • Windows & Doors • Hard Landscaping • Block Paving/Patios • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Driveways • Fencing & Walling • Drain clearance • High pressure Jetting • CCTV Inspections • New Drains Laid • We can design your extention to fit your budget **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.**

WE WILL NOT BE BEATEN ON PRICE! Call us today for a free no obligation quote INTERCITY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SHURNHOLD, MELKSHAM, SN12 8DE

ONE TON BULK BAGS We supply, you fill in your own time and we take away. Only £30 We fill and take away for only £50 It’s cheaper than a skip!

Tel: 01225 700208 Mobile: 07973 736347 • www.buildersandgroundworksmelksham.co.uk www.martinsellpublishing.co.uk

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THE KITCHEN SHOP. Mike Routledge Interiors.

16, SIDMOUTH ST, DEVIZES, WILTS, SN10 1LD

The Best of Care Office Hours Monday - Friday : 8:30am - 7pm Saturday : 9am - 5pm

1 Hopton Park, Devizes SN10 2GH www.macqueenvets.com mail@macqueenvets.com

situated on the A361 Marlborough road, on the outskirts of Devizes, just north of the Pewsey junction

Easy access and ample parking

From nail clips to hip replacements, dental hygiene checks to MRI scanning, our friendly vets and nurses offer the full range of treatments and preventative healthcare.

Call us to make an appointment Why not ask us about Puppy Parties, Slimming Clubs, Cat-only and Senior Pet clinics?

HANDMADE, BESPOKE, KITCHENS, BEDROOMS, AND FITTED FURNITURE.

01380 728505

A FAMILY RUN COMPANY, HELPING YOU TO CREATE YOUR DREAM KITCHEN, AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES.

24hr Emergency Service and On-site Intensive Nursing Care

WE OFFER A PERSONAL DESIGN AND QUOTATION SERVICE BASED ON OVER 43 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Opening Hours. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 10am – 4pm

You will never have to travel anywhere else for out-of-hours care. We also offer home visits where necessary.

ALL OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

Or call: 01380 739833, MOBILE: 07812 016 832 Email: info@thekitchenshopdevizes.co.uk

www.thekitchenshopdevizes.co.uk

Start-up Business Stationery

Ridgeway Press

Start 2013 with a new business and new business stationery 250 Full colour single sided business cards on luxury 300gm2 board. With matt laminate included 250 Full colour single sided letterheads on luxury 100gm2 white bond eco friendly paper 750 Full colour single sided compliment slips on luxury 100gm2 while bond eco friendly paper All delivered to your door by a local company.

From order to delivery 6 working days.

£105.00 plus vat Payment by card only – Order by phone or by email

01256 300420 info@ridgewaypress.co.uk 10 The Market March 2013

To Advertise Call Toby 01672 851240 or Phil 07850 310451

March in the Garden

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At last! We have reached the light at the end of the tunnel. This is the month where we can officially declare the arrival of spring with flowering bulbs popping up all over the place. However don’t get too excited as this month can be very fickle with glorious sunshine one minute and arctic conditions the nextSo when the weather is good make the most of it and crack on with the tasks that are mentioned below.

Preparation Don’t be tempted to buy bedding plants it is far too early. Start mulching those beds so to give a helping hand to those plants, which are starting to poke their heads through. Put stakes and other plant supports in to support new growth before it really needs it.

Propagation The sowing of hardy vegetables and annuals can begin in. Increase your perennials by taking basal stem cuttings from the new shoots. Sow your sweet peas and when they start appearing pinch the growing tips out. Sow half hardy and frost tender bedding plants under cover.

Pruning Prune bush and shrub roses; cut hard back any shrubs with colourful winter stems; this will promote new growth for next winter which has the most intense colour. Prune back winter flowering heathers and give them good high nitrogen feed. Renovate large climbers and tie in any loose branches.

Planting Now is a good time to move evergreen shrubs. Summer flowering bulbs can be planted now. Finish planting bare root trees and shrubs and new fruit trees and bushes Replant snowdrops and winter aconites now that their flowers have faded.

LawnTender lawn treatment service Creating healthy lawns for life

FREE lawn assessment call 01672 851581 or visit

lawntender.co.uk

Cre life ating healthy lawns for

Edibles • Plant early potatoes, onion sets, and asparagus crowns • Parsnips can be sown outside, as well as herbs towards the end of the month.

• Feed all fruit with potash • Spray apples and rears to prevent scab • Prune your gooseberries • Harvest the last of the winter crops Lawns At the end of the month reseed any bare patches.

You should be able to start mowing your lawn but only trim the top for the first couple of cuts.

Indoors plants/Glasshouses Start watering your indoor plants regularly now the weather is warming up.

Prepare the greenhouse for the growing season by cleaning down all worktops, glass, containers and pots with disinfectant.

Ventilate your greenhouses whenever the weather is good.

Put grow bags in the greenhouse to warm up before the planting.

Maintenance Get your pumps out of storage, remove any netting and start feeding your fish.

With the warmer weather - watch out for those little pests and diseases Keep on top of weeds with regular hoeing Deadhead daffodils as the energy will be used producing seeds.

Shade young seedlings on bright days

Cleanstart

The General maintenance and cleaning company!

Do you require a reliable service with a personal touch?

• OVEN AND HOB CLEANING • Window cleaning • Gutters cleaned, cleared and repaired.

• Carpet and upholstery cleaning • Building Maintenance and Decorating.

• House clearance: General clearance and deep cleans for sale or re-rent.

• Grass cutting and garden maintenance undertaken

We now offer pest control and locksmith services!

Tel 01380 816562 or mob 07856 543292 Email info.cleanstart@btinternet.com

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Give a Little, Save a Lot. Curves is a fun and effective 30-minute workout for women.

Bring in a bag of food for the needy, and join FREE!

Bring in a bag of

non-perishable food in March - Join FREE*

*Terms and conditions apply

S & J Removals Local Friendly, Family run business, with the personal touch Over 10 years experience • Packing service • Wardrobe boxes • Free no obligation quote

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• Free packaging • Fully insured • No deposit required

Discount for senior citizens Call Steve on - 01225 754286

www.curves.co.uk

07977 509310

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CURVES MELKSHAM 01225 793278

WORLD’S LEADER IN WOMEN’S FITNESS

To Advertise Call Toby 01672 851240 or Phil 07850 310451

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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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