Market Magazine September Melksham

THE

MARKET MELKSHAM edition

SEPTEMBER 2012

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

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Vintage Furniture and Thoughtful Gifts

Woodwick Candles Buy one and get a second ½ price throughout September

Upper Cut Clothing

New - from this summer whatever your style whatever the weather!

Lifestyle clothing that will Float your Boat!

Tulchan ladies clothing inspired by nature.

Clothing to live life your way!

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

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USEFUL NUMBERS COUNCILS: Melksham Town Council - 01225 704187 Melksham Wo Parish Council - 01225 705700 West Wiltshire District Council - 01225 776655 Wiltshire County Council - 01225 713000 Highways Department - 01225 702649 POLICE: (Emergency 999) Melksham Police - 0845 405 7000 Devizes Police HQ - 01380 722341 Trowbridge Police - 01225 763101 Chippenham Police - 01249 449668 Devizes Police traffic dpt - 01380 722141 Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 MEDICAL: Melksham Hospital - 01225 703088 Bath RUH - 01225 428331 Trowbridge - 01225 752558 Health Authority - 01380 733813 DOCTORS: Spa Surgery - 01225 703236 Giffords Surgery - 08444 772565 St. Damians Surgery - 01225 791212 Independent Living Centre - 01380 871007 DENTISTS: Spa Road - 01225 704854 Market Place Dentist - 01225 703232 Regency - 01225 791710 HELP AND ADVICE: Age Concern Headquarters - 01380 727767 Alcoholics Anonymous - 0845 769 7555 Relate (Marriage Guidance) - 01225 765310 Tourist Information Centre - 01225 707424 Samaritans - 08457 909090 NSPCC - 0800 800 500 RSPCA - 08705 555 999 Red Cross - 01380 730131 Melksham Post Office - 01225 708056

Here in the heart of the historical town of Marlborough, D&R FURNISHERS offer an extensive range of services to help you completely transform your home. Whether you are looking for a complete transformation or just a quick update, we’re here to help.

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Book Club

THE

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‘The Sense of an Ending’

by Julian Barnes “The Sense of an Ending” is almost more of a novella - it’s a slim volume but exquisitely written, as you might expect from Julian Barnes. It starts off describing the relationships between four friends at school, narrated by one of the friends, Tony Webster, but quickly it becomes clear that this is written many years later. Barnes has long been a terrific observer of the English middle classes and his style invariably contains satire and dry humour. And this being Barnes, this school clique is intellectual in interest, as the narrator recalls English and History teachers and student philosophising.

Tony is a middle class everyman. He’s unexceptional and his subsequent life has been so conventional as to border on the dull, unlike the catalyst for the story Adrian Finn who is intellectually gifted and a natural philosopher of the human condition. However the friendship falls apart after the friends leave to go to university and Adrian enters into a relationship with Tony’s ex-girlfriend.

And that would have been that, except that many years later a mysterious letter opens up the past causing Tony to reconsider the actions of his youth.

It’s a book about history and how we recall events. Tony has his memories but without evidence or corroboration, how sure can he be? What starts off in the manner of Alan Bennett’s “History Boys” soon turns into a darker mystery as Tony is forced to face up to the actions of his younger self.

It’s very readable literary fiction.

‘The Sisters Brothers’

by Patrick de Witt Firstly, a word of warning...this is not a pretty novel, it’s set back in the 1850s during the California Gold Rush when men were men and horses didn’t have whisperers. There are scenes of cruelty, to both animals and humans, so best to move on if this would detract from your reading enjoyment.

It is 1851, the Californian Gold Rush is in full swing and our narrator, Eli Sisters, hired killer, is accompanying his older brother Charlie on an eventful journey from Oregon to Sacramento, to track down and kill one Hermann Kermit Warm.

Their quest has an epic feel to it as they encounter a range of wild and wonderful characters en route, think Don Quixote meets the Coen and Blues Brothers with a dash of Cormac Mc Carthy thrown in for good measure. Yet, it doesn’t seem derivative and ends up being a really fresh, original piece of work - defying categorisation.

Eli is a psychopath with a (slight) conscience and therein lies the conflict between the brothers. Even as he relates their latest killing in his usual deadpan tone, you know his heart is no longer in it and he longs for a different life, even suggesting opening a store - Charlie is not particularly open to the idea... Their story is compelling but unsettling, dark but humorous and so cinematic, you can just visualise their adventures rolling onto the big screen.

A very special novel which will entertain a wide range of readers including those biblio-butterflies who like a change of genre every now and then.

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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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The White Bear is a friendly, traditional pub conveniently located in the centre of historic Devizes.

It serves good home cooked food along with a range of locally brewed Wadworth real ales, and has recently been awarded the Cask Marque of excellence.

With a wide selection of comfortable guest rooms, the White Bear makes a great base for exploring this fascinating area.

Opening Times: Mon to Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 12 noon - 8pm.

Monday Market Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1DN Tel: 01380 727588

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This delightful 16th Century pub has, for 200 years been the focal point of the village community. We offer a welcoming ambience together with a menu of good home cooked food in the bars & restaurant with a selection of real ales, lagers,wines & spirits Food served daily 12 -2.30pm & 6-9pm Friday & Saturday 12-2 & 5-9pm Broughon Gifford, Wiltshire www.thebellonthecommon.com Tel 01225 782309

We are a young, vibrant Wiltshire based company offering a bespoke roasting service. Our reputation is built on our friendly , polite and professional staff who ensure your spit roast event is a resounding success!

We offer 2 menus with generous portions plus the option for your own menu choice.

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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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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.

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

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

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Cosmetic & implant dentistry 01380 725225 Oral surgery enquiries@ferndaledentalclinic.co.uk Orthodontics www.ferndaledentalclinic.co.uk Sedation Estcourt Street Hygiene suite Interest free payment options DEVIZES

Honeystreet Logs & Country Store

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

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Honeystreet, Woodborough, Pewsey, SN9 5PS

www.honeystreetsawmills.co.uk 01672 852100

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Melanie Page Upholstery and Soft Furnishings Upholstery, loose covers, window treatments, blinds and headboards.

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BEAR HOTEL D E V I Z ES * * * ENJOYING CHRISTMAS SINCE 1559

THE BEAR HOTEL in the centre of Devizes is the ideal place to celebrate Christmas.

T he Bear Facts FESTIVITIES INCLUDE.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS-BALLROOM SUITE Friday 7th December- Dinner, Disco and Casino tables- £37.50 per person. To include a welcoming drink Saturday 8th December- Dinner with Disco- £35.00 per person. To include a welcoming drink Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Friday 21st December- SOLD OUT To include a welcoming drink Saturday 22nd December - Turkey and Sprout free dinner with disco- £35.00 per person. To include a welcoming drink CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER- LAMBTON RESTAURANT Monday 24th December- Special Festive Gourmet Dinner- £45.00 per person.

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH- LAMBTON RESTAURANT Tuesday 25th December- Sumptuous traditional Christmas Day Lunch for ALL the Family- £79.50 per person.

BOXING DAY BRUNCH- BEAR GRILLS BISTRO AND LAWRENCE BAR Wednesday 26th December- extremely popular lunchtime brunch- £25.00 per person.

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA BALL- BALLROOM SUITE Monday 31st December- Arrive to a glass of ‘Bubbly’, enjoy an amazing array of food in our very special ‘Buffet’, followed by dancing and finally welcome in the New Year in style.

Always a popular night at £75.00 per person.

NEW YEARS EVE- BEAR GRILLS BISTRO AND THE BEAR CELLAR BAR Enjoy dinner in our ‘Bear Grills Bistro’ followed by a night of music in our atmospheric Cellar Bar. Tickets £45.00 per person. Cellar Bar only £15.00 per person.

Dinner only £30.00 per person.

Tickets and bookings for all events contact Hotel Reception on 01380 722444

THE CELLAR BAR, DEVIZES

THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT SPOT IN TOWN EXCITING LIVE COMEDY COMES TO ‘THE CELLAR BAR, DEVIZES’.

Thursday 6th September- The MOONRAKERS COMEDY CLUB presents The fantastic NICK PAGE and RYAN CULL with full support.

MUSIC AT ‘THE CELLAR BAR’ Friday 7th September - Trip the switch Friday 14th September – Corinthian Casuals Friday 21st September – Kevin Brown Friday 28th September - Bob Bowles Band Thursday 27th September – Open Mic Night- Free entry Tickets for events available from Hotel Reception.

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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

LawnTender lawn treatment service

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.

THE KITCHEN SHOP. Mike Routledge Interiors.

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Choice of main courses for £5 2 Courses for only £6.50 Available Monday to Saturday

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Opening Hours. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 10am – 4pm ALL OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.

Lovely home made food and specials served everyday.

Sunday Roast (not carvery) • Large function room, beer garden Booking advisable

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

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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 auctions

Rolex Watch Sold for £6500

Gold Medal Sold for £41000 Early 20th Cent O Gauge Train Sold for £650

NEXT VALUATION DAY THURSDAY SEPT 13th 10am-3.30pm (For larger items feel free to bring photographs)

Forthcoming Sales September 15th Antiques & Collectables.

October 13th Antiques & Collectables.

Unit 1 Bath Road Business Centre, Bath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England, SN10 1XA Phone: 01380 729199

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