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Sally Ballard Sally Ballard runs MimO, a vintage furniture and home shop, and Made@ MimO, a creative studio that hosts a range of arts courses. She lives in Marlborough, and has two sons, Alex, 22 and Will, 19, and a very friendly black Labrador called Monty. Are you from Marlborough originally? No, although I’ve been in the area for a long time now – I lived in Ramsbury for nearly 16 years, and moved to Marlborough last year. My family are in Oxford, where I grew up. Before moving to Ramsbury I had moved around a lot – I probably moved house about 15 times in 25 years! Tell us a bit about your background When my children were younger I was a full time mum. Before they came along I worked in Interior Design, I set up the design side for an antiques shop called Reindeer Interiors in Northamptonshire. (I was living in Woburn at the time). I really enjoyed the Project Management side of it, which was challenging but rewarding. I learnt a lot about furniture, and developed a good eye for design. After moving to Burford in the Cotwolds I ran an interior design shop called Arcadia in nearby Chipping Norton. How did MimO come about? I’ve always been interested in collecting things and had accumulated quite a lot of stuff over the years. I was wandering around The Ropeworks not long after Eric’s Attic opened, and got talking to Gary who runs it. He offered to let me sell my stuff from there in return for helping out in the shop, which worked
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quite well for me. After a while a space that later became MimO became available, and I took it on as my own shop. What will you find at MimO? It’s where you’d come to find country furniture, old pine, painted furniture and quirky decorative items. I am learning upholstery as well, and re-inventing furniture from its original purpose. I have a particular love of unusual lighting and have a storeroom full of projects waiting to happen! Stock is changing all the time but some of the things in the shop at the moment include a modernist Danish day-bed, a deep blue Victorian velvet chesterfield and some original aluminium baker’s tins doubling as planters! Where do you find your stock? In a variety of ways – through auctions such as Jubilee Auctions in Pewsey (I often go with a friend as we stop each other getting carried away), antique fairs and even car boot sales. Quite often people come in with things to sell, and I often source things that I know people are looking for – I have an enquiries book so I can keep an eye out for things people want.
What prompted you to set up Made@ MimO? I have had the idea of setting up a place for people to come and learn creative subjects for a long time – I just didn’t have the space! When the room next to mine in the Ropeworks became available it was the perfect opportunity. I am still developing the business and finding new tutors, it’s very absorbing! How is it going? It’s brilliant! I’m still on a steep learning curve, as there are many things to consider that you only learn by doing. You could say that I started at the wrong time (last summer) as many people were on holiday – but it meant that we could ease ourselves in gently without being too busy to start off with. What type of courses are you running? They are all creative – from photography, to artistic journaling, dressmaking to creative writing and floristry and millinery. The idea is to create a welcoming space where people can come and relax, meet new people and learn a new skill. We’ve had some fabulous courses with really interesting people – both the tutors and the attendees. I took part in Mavis Cheek’s Creative Writing
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People course, which as I had never done anything like it before was a bit daunting – but it was a wonderful group that quickly gelled, and we all had great fun exploring our sometimes unknown writing talents! It was really stimulating. Are you still developing the courses? All the time – I’m always interested to talk to anyone with skills that they might want to share with others. At the moment I am keen to find someone to teach basic sewing skills and various art techniques, but I am always open to ideas. I have a fabulous designer/ dressmaker on board and would like to develop Marlborough’s very own Sewing Bee! I am developing ideas for hen party workshops and drop in days which will be announced soon and also,in time, I plan to do activities for children and possibly children’s craft parties etc. What do you enjoy most about your job? Definitely the interaction with people. With MimO, I’ve always enjoyed meeting people who come in to buy or sell. Chatting to someone knowledgeable about antiques and furniture, or finding something that someone has been after for ages is very rewarding. Made @ MimO has added a whole new dimension, as I really enjoy working with creative people. It’s been hard work pulling all the courses together, but seeing it all come together with people sat round the table having a great time is what makes it all worthwhile! And what do you enjoy least? Unforeseen circumstances, which thankfully don’t happen very often. For instance recently a course had to be cancelled because the tutor was taken ill – I don’t like having to let people down.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I have a good network of friends that I enjoy meeting up with. I’m quite partial to the quiz night in the Wellington which is fun. I enjoy walking the dog, who likes getting as muddy as possible! Although you could say its work I love going to auctions and antique fairs. You meet a lot of fascinating characters, and I’ve learnt a lot through going. I enjoy painting and re-inventing furniture and experimenting with different art techniques. Starting Made @ MimO has inspired me to try new things. I enjoy visiting Oxford as I still have family and friends there, and my son Alex is studying at Oxford Brookes University. It’s been interesting seeing the city from his point of view. What do you like most about Marlborough? It’s great to be within walking distance of everything, with the best aspects of a town and the countryside. Also, I’ve got to say the Ropeworks is a fantastic place. The businesses here all work together and help each other out. Brothers Marcus and Nick run Ropeworks Antiques, selling beautiful antique furniture; they also run Marlborough Teak selling garden furniture from the courtyard and on the Saturday market; Gary, who owns Eric’s Attic sells a mix of furniture and bits and pieces and Krumbz café is a godsend, as it sells fabulous sandwiches, cakes and coffee. It’s a fantastic atmosphere here, and the dogs are quite an attraction too as they are so friendly! Ever since the flood wall has been built along the River at Kennet Place, the area has become a bit of a magnet for locals and visitors. The residents and businesses (mainly Val Compton! ) have planted up the grass verge and planters (even a bicycle) next to the river with lovely seasonal flowers, making it a really welcoming place
to come and have a wander, or a coffee, whilst admiring the surroundings and wildlife. It’s delightful, especially in the Spring and Summer when the cafe has tables outside overlooking the river. Where do you like to eat out? Apart from the delicious food at Krumbz, for evenings out I enjoy Coles, or The Palm and a bit further out The Bell at Ramsbury, or on Summer evenings a drink outside The Blue Boar in Aldbourne. Or more often just dinner and chat at home with friends, which I enjoy just as much. What do you enjoy reading? Although I don’t get much time, I enjoy authors like Kate Atkinson, Edna O’Brien, Sebastien Barry and Roddy Doyle. I also love Barbara Trapido; I’m reading one of hers - Sex and Stravinsky, at the moment. I like classic literature too. And listening? Although I love music I am ashamed to say I don’t know what’s current and still love old favourites! Although I do love female singer songwriters like Bjork, Sinead O’Connor, Kate Bush and Suzanne Vega. I share a passion for Bob Dylan with my son who re-introduced me to him. (He’s the biggest music fan in our family, with an impressive vinyl collection and a music blog.) I’m more likely to be found listening to Radio 4 – I love their comedy programmes and things like The Moral Maze. Watching? I don’t go to the cinema as often as I’d like, though occasionally watch films when the boys are with me at home. I like a good drama, satirical shows and comedy. I like visiting art exhibitions and galleries when I get the chance; which isn’t often! To find out more about MimO or Made @ MimO, call Sally on 07976 830557, email uksally@me.com or visit her website at www.mimo-trading.com or the MimO facebook page.
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Get in the swing with Marlborough Big Band The Marlborough Big Band was set up just over two years ago and plays a range of music mainly swing and jazz from 1930’s up to the present day. With members ranging in age from 14 to 60+, it’s truly open to all. The band is currently looking for new players, especially trumpets and trombones.
The only qualifications you need to join the band are to be able to read music and play your instrument to at least grade 3 level. Instruments in the band include saxophone, trumpets, trombones, guitars and drums. Rehearsals are every Friday evening at the Bear Hotel, Marlborough between 6.30 to 8.30pm. The band have performed at Marlborough Jazz Festival amongst other events such as a book launch and a charity concert at St Peter’s Church. The bands conductor Mick Allport says “The band is progressing well but we are always on the lookout for new players. At the moment we are searching for trumpet and trombone players in particular but all are welcome whatever their age. There are no stars, just a group of like-minded
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musicians who enjoy playing music and having fun.” The Marlborough Big Band, is a community band for all ages and is linked to On Track Music Services Ltd, a registered charity, helping disadvantaged young people become involved in music. The charity aims to help with provision of instruments, music and tuition. To find out more contact 07973 213271 or 07580 237398
Bee Pewsey Project Is Causing Quite A Buzz
A local community group has pledged to help protect and promote pollinator populations across the Vale of Pewsey.
The Pewsey Environment Action Team (PEAT), with support from beekeeping expert Justin Rigg, has launched a pilot initiative to establish a network of community hives, focusing on bee breeding, to try and increase numbers of the vital pollinator in the area. According to the recently published National Pollinator
Strategy, habitat loss, pests and diseases, climate change and changes in agricultural practices have all resulted in a decline of pollinators, something which has a direct impact on the state of the countryside and the UK food industry. Bee Pewsey hopes to play its part in changing that through the pilot project here in Wiltshire. Having secured North Wessex AONB funding and been donated land by St Francis School, the first Bee Pewsey hives will be delivered in April 2015. Bees will then arrive in May, and be tended to by a team of trained Bee Pewsey volunteers, before being divided and sold to neighbouring parishes next season. But, it’s not just bees that are at threat. Other wild pollinators, including butterflies and hoverflies, are dwindling, too. That is why the Bee Pewsey project will also be looking out for these species, through wildlife-focused planting and awareness-raising open days. Emma Pritchard, Bee Pewsey co-ordinator, says: “Great thanks are due to North Wessex Downs AONB, and the management and ground staff at St Francis school, whose generous support of the project has made it possible. We look forward to working together with the local community to help bee and other wild pollinator populations recover, and hopefully thrive, across the Vale of Pewsey.” For more information about Bee Pewsey, and to get involved, please contact Emma Pritchard on emmalpritchard@gmail.com
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Following on from last year’s successful event, the Marlborough Food & Drink Festival will be returning to The Common over the weekend of 16/17 May. It will showcase the very best of local and national food, wine and real ale, giving a chance to sample, learn, enjoy and generally celebrate food. There will be cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and a music stage. It’s not a rock concert, more of a picnic in the park and plenty for children to enjoy too with Punch & Judy and street theatre. More information at www.garden-events.com
Saturday 4 April Saturday 2 May Friday 5 June Saturday 5 July Wednesday 19 August Thursday 3 September All weather dependant so the dates may change at short notice. Check ARK’s Facebook page for confirmation nearer the date. It’s at www.facebook.com/ riverkennet
Annual Parish Meeting You are invited to come along to the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday, 27th April at 7pm in the Town Hall. This is your meeting, our local electorate, to hear about what the Town Council has been involved with in the last year and a chance for you to ask questions. Look out for more details at
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Calling all budding lepidopterists ARK’s very successful Moth Nights are returning soon. These free events are for all the family to get up close and learn about the amazing diversity of moths in our local area. No need to book. Meet at the Scrub Habitat Area in Stonebridge Meadow – the meadow jointly owned by the Town Council and ARK. Best to enter by the Football Club access in Elcot Lane then turn right. Warm clothing, sensible footwear and a torch are essential.
During the visit of HRH The Duke of Kent on 27th October 2014, a Community Covenant was signed between Marlborough and the 4th Military Intelligence Battalion.
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This helped to seal the strong bond that has grown
between 4MI and the town. To ensure that this continues, representatives of those signatories to the document – the Town Council, 4MI, St John’s, Marlborough College, the Royal British Legion and the Sports Forum - met up in mid-March to discuss collaborative projects and links. All will be working towards projects to continue the commitment to support the military and our community.
Local Council Tax Your local tax pays towards services provided by Wiltshire Council, Wiltshire Police Authority, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service and the Town Council. The proportion which pays for the running of the Town Council, known as the precept, is by far the smallest at around 10% of your overall bill. Councillors have a duty to provide value for money services and have raised the precept by only 2.2% for 2015/16. For a Band D property this equates to an increase of £3.20 per year, 26p per month or 6p per week.
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Lez Graham Lez Graham is a Canine Behaviour Practitioner and Gundog Trainer, based in Collingbourne Kingston near Marlborough. I tend to get up around 6am; in the winter I check my emails, social media etc, then take the dogs (Ziggy, Dante and Spud) for a walk. (When it gets lighter earlier, I’ll take the dogs for a walk first). After the walk, I’ll have breakfast, usually a bowl of porridge with coconut milk and nuts, or rye bread with almond butter and a banana. For a while now I have been gluten and dairy free, and feel much better for it. I don’t really have a typical day – Mondays will usually be my behaviour consult day. Most tend to be problems with aggressive dogs – either to people or other dogs. I’ll spend 2 ½ to 3 hours with an owner, of which the majority of the time is spent with the owner, and maybe half an hour with the dog. I can usually help the owner sort out their problems with just one visit and report. On Wednesdays and Friday mornings I run my Gundog Training classes, these are aimed at the gundog breeds, from purely pet dogs to working gundogs, particularly those that live in a home with their owners rather than outside in a kennel. My books were prompted by not having enough time to train everyone, so I wrote them to help people do it themselves. Each of the three books now come with
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of products with Gencon (The Lez Graham range was recently launched at Crufts), making videos for my YouTube channel etc. I’m quite busy!
Thursdays I try and keep for writing, I am planning a new book (or maybe books!) that will deal with having a dog right from puppyhood through to old age and death. (I’m particularly keen to include a chapter on dealing with the loss of a dog)
Most days I grab something quick for lunch – egg on toast, nuts, leftovers, and for dinner I have developed the habit of batch cooking and freezing meals, so it’s simple to rustle something up when my husband gets back around 7pm
Tuesdays I try and keep for everything else, and a bit of me time. To relax I am learning to play the piano – I’ve never played before, and couldn’t read music when I started. It’s like learning a new language! Around all this I fit in everything else – marketing my business, developing new ideas, training other trainers, developing a range
To relax we like to watch TV – we have become box set bingers! We’ve been through Ripper St, Breaking Bad, Dexter to name a few. Weekends we like to chill out. Our son is at university and we enjoy seeing him when he gets chance to come home. To find out more about Lez and Trained for Life, visit her website www.trainedforlife.co.uk
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Who can you Trust? Once an exclusive reserve of the landed gentry Trusts - are increasingly being recommended to regular families and people with assets they wish to pass on. With the phenomenal rise in house prices over the last few decades a simple rule is that if you own a home, you should be considering a Trust. These legal arrangements have been with us since the 12th Century – and most capital, including savings and property can be held in Trust. In England and Wales Trusts can last for up to 125 years. They are able to help protect
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What’s On April 2015 Marlborough Downs Livescreen presents Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Date: Wednesday 1 April 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Recorded live from the RSC, Pulizter prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.Tickets £15 in advance, £17.50 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
Marlborough Downs Movies presents Mr Turner (12A)
Date: Thursday 2 April 7.30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Mr. Turner explores the last quarter century of the great if eccentric British painter J.M.W.Turner (1775-1851). Tickets £5 in advance, £6 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
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Dates: April 4-6 and May 2- 4 Venue: Crofton Pumping Station, Marlborough, SN8 3DW Come and visit the oldest working steam engines in the world still performing the job they were built to do! 200 years of history on your doorstep, situated in unspoiled countryside between Great Bedwyn and Marlborough. The Engines are next ‘in steam’ on the dates above and, with the ‘Engineman’s Rest Café, will be open from 10.30 to 4.30 each day. We also offer ‘Steam Experience’ days. Please see our web site for opening times during non-steaming periods. www.croftonbeamengines.org
Marlborough Downs Livescreen presents View from the Bridge
Date: Thursday 9 April 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Recorded from the National Theatre. Don’t miss a stellar cast led by Mark Strong (The Imitation
Game; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) in the Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, stonishingly bold’ production of A View From The Bridge - The Evening Standard, Guardian and Independent’s top theatre pick of 2014.Tickets £15 in advance, £17.50 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
Tedworth Point to Point & Pony Racing
Date: Sunday 12 April Venue: Barbury Racecourse, Nr Marlborough SN8 1RS Great family day out in beautiful setting. Racing 12.15pm - 5.15pm. Children’s entertainment, locally sourced food, trade stands. Under 16s FREE. Adults £10 per person. Tedworth P2P office
Marlborough Downs Livescreen presents Van Gogh - a New Way of Seeing
Date: Tuesday 14 April 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Exclusive access to The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam screened live. Tickets £13 in advance, £15 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
The Marlborough History Society
Date: Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough David Du Croz explodes a few myths about Magna Carta as he examines the events that gave rise to it and the meaning attached to its clauses by those who had a hand in its composition in the context of those events.
Marlborough Downs Livescreen presents The Hard Problem
Date: Thursday 16 April 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Acclaimed playwright, Tom Stoppard, returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brainscience institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? Live from The National Theatre.Tickets £15 in advance, £17.50 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
Ramsbury Roxy Magic In The Moonlight (12A)
Date: Friday 17 April Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall Set in the 1920s in the French
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What’s On Marlborough Brandt Group - Annual Big Quiz Night
Tedworth Point to Point Riviera. A master magician tries to expose a psychic medium as a fake. To his great surprise she accomplishes numerous feats of mind-reading and other supernatural deeds that defy all rational explanation. Directed by Woody Allen. Doors and Bar open 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm. Tickets £4 from Ramsbury post office until 1pm on the day or at the door
Swindon Dance presents: James Wilton Dance
music reviving poignant memories from both World Wars. Tickets are £10 in aid of this excellent cause from The White Horse Bookshop.
Great Bedwyn Music Society Concert
Date:Friday 24 Apri, 7.30pm Venue: Great Bedwyn Church Brass Quintet from the Royal Academy of Music, playing music from Tudor to Contemporary. All details from Robert Peel, 01672 870271
Date: Saturday 18th April at 7.30pm Venue: Theatre on the Hill, St John’s School, Marlborough A breathtaking evening of dance from one of the UK’s most in-demand dance companies. Last Man Standing features six engaging dancers with exceptional physical skill, and was inspired by the Terry Pratchett novel ‘Lost Hero’ and explores the fragility of human existence. Presented in partnership with Opera Luna and Theatre on the Hill. More info from: www.swindondance.org.uk
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Date: Sunday 19 April, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Anna Zassimova returns to play a programme of Medtner, Catoire, Beethoven and Chopin in aid of St Peter’s Church Trust and the Marlborough Brandt Group. Tickets £10 / £8 for MBG and St Peter’s Trust Members available from White Horse Bookshop, Sound Knowledge, www.marlboroughboxoffice.co.uk or on the door.
Memories of War
Date: Thursday 23 April, 7.30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough The Virtual Theatre Company, in association with the Nursing Memorial Appeal, presents a performance of words and
Date: Wednesday 29 April, 7pm Venue: St John’s , Marlborough The Big Quiz Night 2015 is open to teams of 4-6 people. Entry fee £10 per person ( £5 for students ) includes a cheese/pate supper. Licensed Bar and Raffle. Register your team in advance at www.mbg. org/events or call 01672 861116
Marlborough Downs Livescreen presents La Fille mal Gardee
Date: Tuesday 5 May 7.15 pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Live from the Royal Opera House. Frederick Ashton’s final full-length ballet is one of his most joyous creations, inspired by his love for the Suffolk countryside. Tickets £15 in advance, £17.50 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
Date: Saturday 25th April 2-4pm. Venue: Preshute Primary School, Manton, Marlborough SN8 4HH Refreshments available.
Marlborough Choral Society
Date: Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, Marlborough A wonderful program of Pergolesi’s The Magnificat, Weber’s Major in E Minor, and Handel’s Zadok the Priest Tickets: £8 Date: Sunday 26 April, 10.30am - 4pm Venue: Barbury Racecourse, Barbury, SN8 1RS Plants, Refreshments, Planters, Garden Sculptures. Adults £3 Children (under 12) Free. In aid of Kennet Valley Carriage Driving Group for the disabled.
On April-The Year is 1535 Date: Tuesday 28 April Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough You are invited to step back in time into Anne Boleyn’s dressing chamber to watch the Queen being prepared for a day at court. An entertaining talk by Sarah Morris in aid of The Merchant’s House Trust. Full details from The Merchant’s House (511491).
Magic In The Moonlight
Further Afield Present Tense
Date: Until Saturday 18 April Venue: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery Contemporary Painting and Photography from the Swindon Collection
Archaeology in Wiltshire Conference
Date: Saturday 18 April 2015 9.30am (for 10am) to 5pm Venue: Corn Exchange, Devizes, SN10 1HS The conference is organised by the Wiltshire Archaeology Field Group, part of the Wiltshire Archaeological & Natural History Society (WANHS), which owns the Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long Street, Devizes, SN10 1NS. Tickets £30 (£25 for WANHS Members) including lunch, tea & coffee Booking essential via : the Wiltshire Museum shop, 01380 727369 or www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/events
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Community
Community Information These pages detail useful local numbers and community groups. If you have a group or society you would like featured here please telephone 01793 791104 or email aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk
Local Societies and Groups
Air Cadets (2293 Marlborough Squadron) Marlborough Air cadets welcome all young people aged 13-18 who are interested in Aviation and Adventure: Parade nights Tues and Fri 1900-2130 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/2293MarlboroughAirCadets Email 2293@aircadets.org 01672 516811 Dance Classes in Marlborough Ballroom and Latin American dance classes, and for those with no partner Dancersize sessions. Please contact Amanda on 07882-882030 or email learntodance@mac.com for more info Depression Alliance The Marlborough and District SELF-HELP GROUP meets the first Tuesday of every month. If you’ve got depression, or know someone who might benefit from being part of our group, please get in touch. Call 0845 123 23 20 for location details. Stained Glass Lessons. Wed.& Thurs morning 9.30-11.30. Mon.Tues.& Wed evening 7-9. Suitable for all, learn stained glass or kiln-formed glass. Held at; Ogbourne St. George. Contact jeannette 07977 053363 or jet@jeannettetherrien.com Inner Wheel Club of Marlborough and District Evening meetings on 4th Monday of every month at the Crown Hotel, The Parade Marlborough. Secretary Nita Martin 01380 730974 Jubilee Centre Day Centre (Mon, Tues and Fri) and Drop-in Centre (Wed and Thurs - Lunch served 12.30pm £5.00) for over sixties. For more information phone Carole Walkeron 01672 513087 Kennet Accordion Orchestra Meets on Monday night from 7.30pm, in Froxfield and has a wide playing base of players from Swindon through Marlborough to Newbury and encourage accordion players of all standards to join and enjoy a varied selection of music from pop through to classics. The current Southern Area Champions and established throughout the region for its diverse repertoire. Contact Nigel Pasby A.B.C.A.(t.d.) L.B.C.A. on 07894032757 or email nigelpasby@gmail.com For more information go to www.kennetaccordionorchestra.com Kennet Community Transport KTC runs a minibus with tail lift for people for whom normal transport is impractical. Contact the driver on 07850 356572 or Alexander Kirk Wilson on 01672 513861 Kennet Valley Driving Group RDA carriage driving for adults (16+) with physical disabilities. New volunteers and participants
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welcome. Sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Rockley. For more info call the Secretary, Maggie Lewis, on 0846 241 5396 or email kennetvalleydrivinggroup@gmail.com Kennet Valley National Trust Association Monthly meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects, summer outings to interesting places and social events. For more information please call Ann King (Chair) on 01380 727130 or Rhona Wilkinson (Membership Secretary) 01380 726433 Learn To Play Bridge Lessons for Absolute Beginners & Improvers Friendly club sessions also available Marlborough Area, No Partner needed Friendly relaxed atmosphere Please contact Andy Hill for further details and availability 01380 724725 Line dancing Meet every Tuesday (except August) at St John’s School, Marlborough Class runs 7-10 pm and covers beginners through to advanced Contact Tessa on 01672 520336 or tessahicks@btinternet.com Marlborough Accordion Orchestra Rehearsals on Monday in Wesley Hall Marlborough. Training Orchestra 6.30p.m. / Main Orchestra 7.30 p.m. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. M.D. David Watson. Contact 01672 512634 Marlborough and District Link Scheme Marlborough Link is a charity dedicated to assisting the disadvantaged members of our community, whether because of age, physical or mental disability, poverty or absence of public transport.If you need us, or if you would like to help please telephone 01672 288007. Marlborough Big Band Rehearsals every Friday evening at the Bear Hotel, Marlborough 6:30 – 8:30pm. New players welcome, the only qualification is being able to read and play a musical instrument to at least grade 3 level We are a group of like-minded musicians who enjoy playing music and having fun playing a range of music mainly swing and jazz from 1930’s up to the present day. For more information please Tel: 07973 213271 or 07580 237398 Marlborough Brandt Group MBG is best known for its 30 year link with and support for the Muslim community of Gunjur in The Gambia, West Africa. If you are interested in becoming a friend, volunteering or visiting Gunjur for an extraordinary experience please contact us 01672861116, or info@mbg.org or visit www.mbg.org Marlborough Choral Society Rehearses every Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm in Christchurch, New Rd, Marlborough. New members welcome, for more information Tel 01672 870765 Marlborough Concert Orchestra Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evening at Christ Church, New Road, Marlborough, 7.30 pm Anyone wishing to join is invited to make contact with the orchestra through the website www.mco.org.uk
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Community Marlborough Gardening Association Welcomes anyone with an interest in gardening. Meetings or visits most months throughout the year. For more information call Tricia Hayllar on 01672 512435, www.marlbga.org.uk. Marlborough & District Farming Club Meets every third Thursday of the month, September through to June, with a Ploughman’s Supper and a varied programme of interest to members. Meetings in Oare Village Hall 7.30 pm and four times in the winter at All Cannings. Open to anyone interested in country life Secretary Richard Strong 01672 563371 email dianemstrong@aol.com. Marlborough and District Concert Club Marlborough and District Concert Club was founded in 1980 in order to take advantage of some of the many first-class professional musical events available within coach distance of Marlborough. We arrange visits to concerts in Basingstoke, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Southampton and Reading and occasionally London and Birmingham. We normally go to 11 concerts each year: orchestral, chamber music, recitals and opera. For more information call Tom Massey, 01672 516610. Marlborough and District Dyslexia Association The MDDA is a small, independent charity which has for the last 22 years supported local schools, hundreds of dyslexics and their families. Helpline 07729452143, website www.marlboroughdistrictdyslexia.org Marlborough and District Rotary Club Rotary is an International Organisation of professional and business people who meet every week for fellowship and service. Meetings every Monday evening at Marlborough Golf Club. For more information visit www.marlboroughrotary.org.uk Marlborough Bowls Club Tel: 07747 833436 Secretary Mrs A. Watts 01672 511335 Outdoor season April - October. New members always welcome, coaching and advice available Monthly networking breakfasts, see www.chambernews.biz for more info. Marlborough & District Lions Lions serve the local community by organising events to raise funds for local and national deserving causes. If you would like to join or need support please ring John Edmunds 01672 512650 or Karen Hilditch 01672 513282 Marlborough Freemasons Meet once a month in the Masonic Hall in Oxford Street. Far from the myth of being a “secret” organisation, members are openly proud of their membership, and of the work that the Lodge does to support local organisations and charities. More details from Secretary Steve Aubertin on 01672 513316 or e-mail him 1533@pglwilts.org.uk Marlborough History Society Founded in 2001 the Society celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2011. Meetings are held at St. Peter’s at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of most months. New members are always welcome. For more information call 01672 519338. Web site: www.marlboroughhistorysociety.co.uk Marlborough Macular Support Group Meet on the last Thursday of every month from
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1.30 to 3.30 pm in the Wesley Hall, Oxford Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AP. The meetings are open to anyone with impaired vision. Carers are welcome too. For further details please contact Linda Chapman 01672 512471 Marlborough Penguins Amateur Swimming Club. Swimming teaching/training for ages 5years to Masters. Tues/Thurs/Sun at Marlborough Leisure Centre. Please contact Alan Crook 01672 512757 for details. Marlborough Police Station Enquiry Office is now only open Tues 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 1315), Weds 0900 - 1230 and Thurs 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 - 1315). Please call in to check if your lost property has been handed in, as well as report crime, traffic collisions, produce driving documents, and much more. Marlborough Tennis Club Based at Preshute Tennis Courts.New members welcome for social and league play. Coaching for children and adults. Contact Barbara Jones 516635 Marlborough WI Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Wesley Hall, Oxford St from 7.30-9.30. New members very welcome. For further details call 01672 514177 Mildenhall Gardening Club - New, very informal and friendly group, currently meeting at the Horsehoe in Mildenhall on the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7.30pm. For more information contact Milly on 07876 230 540 or millycarmichael@hotmail.com Phoenix Brass Band Rehearsals twice weekly in Froxfield. Training Band on Saturday mornings. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. Contact Musical Director - David Watson 01672 515176 Pilates classes Pilates classes for all levels around the Marlborough area. Please contact Caroline McCord on 01672 511360 or 07817503546 or caroline@backinbalancepilates.com Angie Sanders - Classes are held in Aldbourne. 1:1 tuition available, angiesanders2@icloud.com or 01672 540176 Pottery Lessons Adults:Mon.7-9pm, or Thurs.7-9pm Children’s: Wed. 3.45-5.15. Beginners and more experienced welcome. At Wagon Yard Artists, off London Rd, Marlb. Contact Jacqui 07773 271572 or jacqui.melhuish@btinternet.com Sarsen Songmen A small male voice choir rehearsing in Aldbourne (1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays 7.30 pm), wide repertoire including Barbershop, occasional performances in the local area. New members welcome: contact MichaelReynolds on 01672511199. Savernake Badminton Club Savernake Badminton Club is a small friendly club that is long established and affiliated to Badminton England. We meet on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30pm at the Sports Hall at St John’s School, Granham Hill, Marlborough. For further details telephone Roy Turner on 01672 810208 or Barbara Jones on 01672 516635
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Community School of Tae Kwon Do (P.U.M.A.) Classes are held at Marlborough Leisure Centre on Tuesday evening (7 - 8 pm), and Friday evening (6 -7 pm), and are suitable for all ages from 7 years upward. Please phone John or Carol on 01793 850410 / 07799566805 for further information. Scottish Country Dancing Manton Village Hall, 7.45 – 10pm. Tuesdays beginners, Wednesdays experienced dancers. Contact Jennifer Parker 01672 515151 St Peter’s Church Marlborough A redundant church now managed by a Trust, featuring a Coffee Shop and a Craft Shop. The church is open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except Saturdays when it opens at 9 am, and on Sundays from March to December 11 am - 4pm The church is available for hire for exhibitions, meetings, lectures and concerts. For bookings please contact David Du Croz on 01672511725 or email at du.croz@btinternet.com T’ai Chi at Burbage Tai Chi is an excellent exercise designed to strengthen the back and improve the general well-being of the practitioner. In particular it is of great benefit to older people. Open to men and women aged 55 and over. New members and beginners are most welcome. Sessions every Thursday, 10-11 am in Burbage Village Hall More details 01672 811711. The Merchant’s House This historic 17th century silk-merchant’s house at 132 High Street is being refurbished by a charitable trust. Regular lectures and concerts are held and there are opportunities for local people to work as volunteers or house guides. The House and garden are open to visitors from 1st of April to the end of October on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am-3pm and by appointment at other times. Become a ‘Friend’ and enjoy enhanced membership benefits. For more information contact Sophie Costard 01672 511491 Web site: www.themerchantshouse.co.uk Transition Marlborough aims to inspire and motivate people to work together, and support each other, in reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, building a stronger sense of community and so increasing our communities’ resilience. This will strengthen the local economy to create livelihoods for local people and provide a greater level of wellbeing for all. Our Hub group meets on the second Thursday of the month, usually at the Green Dragon, at 7:30pm. Do join us. For more information, contact Alexandra on 07771 347 379 email secretary@transitionmarlborough.org, www.transitionmarlborough.org University of the Third Age U3A provides learning and leisure opportunities in the Marlborough Area for those who are retired or semi-retired. For information on interest groups and membership call Sarah Foxall on 01264 850316 or visit u3ainkennet.org.uk Watercolour Painting Classes Classes on Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm and Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm With professional artist Colin Palmer at his studio in central Marlborough. Suitable for beginners and
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the more experienced. Call Colin on 07835 039 812 or colin@colinpalmer-illustration.co.uk for more details. Wheelie Fit - Outdoor Post Natal Workout. Bring along your baby in their buggy and get back into shape. Slim down, tone up, feel great. All fitness levels welcome. Mon and Thurs 10am, College Fields, Marlborough. Contact Nicki 07988991165. www.wheeliefit.com Yoga classes for all abilities. Enjoyable Yoga classes in and around the Marlborough area. Please contact Lizzy Hawnt on 01672 841553, 07821 396 430 or e-mail hawnted. house@btinternet.com Yoga for Men Tuesday evenings 7.30pm -9.15pm for all abilities including beginners at Minal Village Hall, Mildenhall Please contact Jonathan Heath on 01672 513738 e.mail: jonathan@samtosha.co.uk
Parents & Toddlers
Chilton Chicks Toddler Group Join us for a variety of crafts, toys, snacks, a cuppa and a chat. New faces are always welcome. Mondays 9.30-11.30am in the Chilton Foliat Village Hall (Next to the Wheatsheaf pub). Adults £1, Toddlers £1 & under 6 months are free. Call Liz on 01488 684526 for further details. Creepy Crawlers meet Fridays 10 – 11.30am at the Scout Hut, Marlborough Tel: 01672 811495 The Corner House Children’s Centre offering information, support, advice and activity sessions to families with children 0-5 in Marlborough and the community area. George Lane Car Park Tel 01672 513010 Great Bedwyn Playgroup Ofsted Outstanding Playgroup for 2 to five year olds, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time. Toddler group for 0 - 5 years olds, every Wednesday during term-time. Sessions include crafts, snack, story and music time, and outside play area. Great Bedwyn Village Hall, Frog Lane, Great Bedwyn, near Marlborough SN8 3PB Tel. 01672 870 179 or visit www.greatbedwynplaygroup.org.uk Home-Start Calling all volunteer parents....Could you help make a difference for young families? Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support during those early years when children are young. Your experience as a parent can help others. For more details contact Home-Start Kennet 01672 569457 Junipers Creative and sensory play for babies to preschoolers. 01672 890829, wwwjuniperscreativeplay.com Little Dabchicks Parent and Under 4’s group, meets Thursday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 Term time.In the Aldbourne Methodist Hall, Lottage Road Zoe - 01672 540439 Little Dragons Pre School Ogbourne St George Village Hall All children aged 2 - 5 years welcome at our well established pre-school held in a quiet village setting in Ogbourne St George. It is a warm, friendly environment where we are open Monday to
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Community
Community Information Friday for mornings 9.05am to 12.05pm or 1.05pm (if staying for lunch) and all day Wednesdays until 3.05pm.For more information email linda@littledragons.org or call 07855 026083. Alternatively do look at our website at www.littledragons.org. Marlborough and District NCT We have an active group in Marlborough, with courses, events and ‘Bumps and Babes’ cafes. The cafes are an opportunity to meet other parents, grandparents and parents-to-be for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact nctmarlborough@yahoo.co.uk or go to www.nct.org.uk/branches/marlborough. Ramsbury Parent and Toddlers meets Wednesdays 10 – 12 in the Memorial Hall Tel: 01672 520961 Sunflowers at Grafton is a Nursery & Pre school for children aged 0-5 situated in beautiful East Grafton. Open from 8am-6pm, 51 weeks each year, morning & afternoon sessions are available. Sunflowers is community run on a not-for-profit basis. For more information see www.sunflowers-grafton.co.uk or call 01672 810478
Doctors
Ramsbury Surgery Tel:01672 520366 The Marlborough Surgery Tel: 01672 512187
Wiltshire Out of Hours Service Telephone 0300 111 5717
Leisure
Herongate Leisure 01488 682000 Marlborough Leisure Centre 01672 513161
Local Government
Marlborough Town Council 01672 512487 See www.marlboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk for full details of council meetings Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100
Schools
Ogbourne St. George & St. Andrew C of E Controlled Primary School Tel: 01672 841318 St Michael’s CE Aided School, Back Lane, Tel: 01672 540434 Ramsbury Primary School Back Lane, Tel: 01672 520244 St Mary’s Infant School Tel: 01672 513101 St Peter’s Junior School Tel: 01672 513158 Preshute Primary School Tel: 01672 512754 St John’s School and Community College Tel: 01672 516156 Stepping Stones Pre-Prep School Tel: 01488 681 067
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Legal
Children in the Middle Divorce, or separation, isn’t easy on any party to the proceedings and least of all the children. Whilst being a child of divorced parents does not carry the stigma it did 25 years ago, it is still dreadfully hard for children – no matter what age. When a couple tell friends and family they are to separate, or divorce, many children, unsurprisingly, initially think it is their fault. “Was I too naughty? Did I stay out too late? Are they fighting because I got into trouble at school?” These and many other self -doubting thoughts go through children’s minds. Often, the next stage is anger – children become angry because they think their way of life is about to change for the worse and, sadly, many times it is. They become withdrawn, quiet and, often, get into trouble to get their estranged parents attention. Confusion and a sense of being torn between parents can set in when parents try to work out such arrangements as school pickups, tea, shopping, swimming lessons, haircuts, school uniform shopping, school events, parents evening. Children can feel emotionally pulled because they may not want
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to go to a certain event with one parent, but feel bad that they do not want to. Here at DGR Law we are parents, as well as lawyers, and see many divorced families struggling to make their children still feel loved. We work with clients to ensure that they understand and appreciate it is hard for children. Clients going through a divorce are often consumed with guilt, anger or confusion and they can sometimes forget that children are stuck in the middle. When a divorce petition is completed and issued to Court there must be a Statement of Arrangements for children who are either under 16, or over 16 but under 18 if they are receiving education or training for a trade. This contains home and property details, education needs, childcare, maintenance, contact arrangements and children’s health. This statement is often a contentious document with each parent having a different opinion on the future of their children. If this document cannot be agreed it does mean that one parent could apply for a Child Arrangements Order, which means a Hearing in front of a District Judge. The new Child Arrangements Programme introduced in April last year has removed the terms “Residence” and “Contact” and replaced them with “Agreed Arrangements” and “Undertakings”. This allows Family Judges to work with the families and their respective solicitors to agree much more than just where
the children will live. The Order includes undertakings that parents must make to look after and provide for their children, as separated, or divorced people. Family Judges in our area are now recommending that parents in these circumstances attend a Separated Parents Course, not to learn how to be separated, but to learn how to interact with each other and make workable arrangements for all parties in the family. This is an extremely useful course and we do encourage any Clients going through a divorce to consider this. Your law firm should be committed to making the divorce process as simple as possible, with children always at the forefront of our thoughts and efforts. For further information or a free 30 minute consultation contact Karen Salmon, on 01672 511797 or email me at Karen@dgrlaw.co.uk
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April in the Garden April brings longer, warmer and brighter days and our gardens starts to burst into life with plants growing at an increasingly fast rate. Unfortunately the rate at which weeds grow also speeds up so weed regularly to help reduce the amount of weeds that grow back each year. There will also be an increase in populations of pests and disease. Deal with these as soon as you spot them. Child and animal friendly slug pellets and aphid treatments are readily available in garden centres. Roses should be sprayed with fungicide to prevent blackspot. Prune early flowering shrubs like forsythia and Chaenomeles and tie in climbers as they grow. Tall growing perennials will need staking and climbers tied in as they grow to keep them tidy and prevent any damage in heavy rain or windy days. Clear spring bedding as it fades and remove faded blooms from spring bulbs leaving the leaves to die back naturally. Summer flowering bulbs can be planted in containers and borders towards the end of April adding a lovely splash of colour to your garden.
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Tidy last year’s growth from perennials and grasses to reveal new growth. If you have a greenhouse, hanging baskets and pots can be planted up early, ready to take out into the garden when all danger of frost has passed. Make sure your greenhouse is ventilated on sunny days. Container grown plants can be planted, just water regularly in dry weather.
a heated propagator and in the greenhouse sow squashes, sweetcorn, leeks and courgettes. Outside potatoes and onion sets can be planted. Seeds that can be sown include herbs, lettuce, beetroot, peas, radish, spring onions, broccoli, cabbages and cauliflowers. Keep sowings watered and thin out to produce better crops.
Sow hardy annuals straight into borders and towards the end of April many half-hardy annuals can be sown outdoors. Perennials that have outgrown their space or have started to die back in the middle can be dug up and divided. Dig up the plant, detach clumps from the outside including some roots in each division and discard the centre. Replant in soil revitalised with compost or pot up ready to give away.
Start to mow the lawn weekly with blades set high and redefine the edges with a lawn edger. Also apply a lawn feed, weed and moss killer following the manufacturer’s instructions. Any paved or decked areas should be brushed over with a stiff broom and washed down to brighten them up. Keep bird feeders topped up and ensure birds have access to fresh water spring is a busy time of year for our wildlife!
In the vegetable garden tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers can be sown in
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