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FREE Issue 117 . January 2018

Edit or’s Letter Happy New Year!

Are you making any resolutions this year? Even though many of us fail to keep them, we all start off with the best intentions. (You only have to look at the spike in sales of fitness DVDs and diet cookbooks to see that) This year, I am not going to resolve to do less of anything (eat, drink etc), or more (keeping fit, housework), but to try something new every month. We all tend to get stuck in a rut, doing the same old stuff, and it will be nice to do something different. I might start with having my face read (“What?!”, I hear you ask). Face Reading is an ancient Chinese Art practiced by this month’s interviewee Saffron Ellidge (she is also an acupuncturist). She says that your face reveals your inner self to those that are skilled in the subject, and that insights from it can help you improve many areas – not least letting you know if you are compatible with your partner. (I’ve been with my partner over thirty years, so I have no questions about that). It’s all quite fascinating, and I must admit I am curious to see what she would say about me. Elsewhere in the magazine we have holiday planning (or should that be compromising), the usual news from Marlborough Town Council, local news, What’s On and pet advice. If you’re planning on trying something new, have a browse through the Community Information – you just might find some inspiration! Wishing you a happy and successful 2018!

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Saffron Ellidge Saffron Ellidge is an Acupuncturist and Face Reader, working from the Wellbeing Clinic in Marlborough. She lives with her partner Ray in Chute Cadley near Andover. Tell us about your background I grew up in Little Bedwyn, and later Lockeridge. My father was a newspaper photographer and encouraged me to go into that area after University. I worked as an assistant at the Daily Telegraph in Paris, then became a sub-editor on The Sunday Times. Later I was lured to Marie Claire as a commissioning editor, but that turned out to be a nightmare – the Editor was impossible to please. Stress began to cause physical symptoms – headaches, dizziness, digestive problems, panic attacks. When my GP couldn’t help, someone suggested I try acupuncture. It was brilliant – all my symptoms dropped away! I was fascinated by how it worked, and asked so many questions that my lovely acupuncturist suggested I consider becoming one myself. I had always had an interest in alternative therapies, and the idea really resonated, so I did. Where did you train? I studied at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, on their three-year diploma in Acupuncture. It was challenging as not only did we have to learn Chinese Medicine, we had to learn a lot about Western Medicine too. The college was amazing, with superb teaching. I’ve been practising as an acupuncturist for over 12 years now. For five years I was the in-house acupuncturist for News International. I wrote to Rupert Murdoch to make the case, and he agreed! (It was while he was married to Wendy Deng, who is Chinese, so I thought I was in with a chance.) Most people are aware of acupuncture these days, but what is face reading? Your face is who you are, a reflection of your inner self. It shows your unique combination of features and the markings and lines that develop from experiences in life. Face reading is the skill of interpreting all these clues to give you an insight into yourself, your strengths and talents, and your health. Face reading can give you an awareness of both your emotional and

I love making a difference to people’s lives. Who wouldn’t enjoy helpaing people every day? physical health, and can guide you in making changes for the better. How did you learn it? When I was studying, Lillian Bridges, a worldrenowned authority in face reading, came to the college to run a short course, as face reading also uses the Five Element template of Chinese Medicine. I was fascinated by it and went on to complete an advanced apprenticeship and master certification programme with her. Why would someone come for a face reading? Many reasons – they may have questions around their relationship, or chronic health issues that nobody has been able to help them with. Often people want guidance on what to do next in their life. I also do compatibility readings, for single people who keep choosing the wrong kind of partner, or for couples, to help them bring out the best in each other. Face reading can help a client realise what their underlying talents and strengths are, and give them the tools to deal better with problems in their lives;

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People for instance, to help them find the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship, or bring their inspiration and creativity back. Or another example – an employer kept recruiting the wrong type of people, who were taking advantage of his good nature. A face reading helped him identify what it was about himself that encouraged others to exploit him, and gave him the skills to identify the facial features in others that indicated the personality traits that would fit with his business culture. Sometimes people come along just because they are curious about what I might see. Do you find yourself face reading all the time? No, it would overload my senses, if I read every person I met! It is hard not to notice things about others, though – after all, everyone reads faces to an extent. We do it naturally when we meet someone or judge people’s moods and so on. I just have the skill to be able to see more details in a face – the many layers of information. Do you find people are sceptical about it? Sometimes, but it doesn’t bother me. If people challenge me about the efficacy of it, I can usually tell them something about themselves that I couldn’t know any other way. That generally convinces them there is something to it! Even scientists are increasingly studying this area. People are just often nervous or dismissive of things they don’t understand. You have done celebrity readings? I have written a regular column for GQ, covering actors, politicians, comedians etc, and I am often asked to write for other publications.

The beauty of face reading is that it can be done from images, not just in the flesh. Recently, the Telegraph asked me to comment on whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are compatible. I’m pleased to say I believe they really are suited, and will do amazing humanitarian work together! What do you enjoy most about your work? I love making a difference to people’s lives. Who wouldn’t enjoy helping people every day? I get fantastic feedback from clients on how much I have helped and inspired them. They often tell me they’ve felt “seen” or understood for the first time. Anything you don’t enjoy? Having to explain what face reading is all the time! It is not very well known yet, so I feel like a trailblazer. (I have a pioneering nose, so I suppose this is not surprising.) What do you do in your spare time? I love to get out in nature. The reason I moved back to Wiltshire was because I didn’t like the harsh energy of London. I still spend part of the time there, but aim to completely move my work to Wiltshire soon. Being out in the countryside is very calming, attuning with nature is healing. The other day I was watching a family of hares in a field, and they came to play in front of me. It was truly magical. I think they could sense I was no threat. I think that comes from being present in the moment. I also love the deer that I often see while out walking. I enjoy growing my own vegetables too, with varying degrees of success! I also like to play the piano, and I’m really looking forward

to getting my piano into the new house – hopefully it will fit in the thatched cottage! What do you like most about this area? I love the Wiltshire countryside. Marlborough is wonderful – I love the wide High Street, and am very fond of Waitrose. The atmosphere is relaxed, and even though chain stores are creeping in, it still has lots of character. I enjoy driving over the hills and through Savernake Forest on my way to town. What are you reading at the moment? I’m reading the Ascent of Humanity by Charles Eisenstein. It’s an analysis of how we’ve got ourselves into the mess we are in now, and some ideas on how we might be able to get out of it. Eckhart Tolle is also great for when I want to de-stress and feel more centred again. What sort of music do you like? All sorts – although I play old favourites too much. Time for some new music! At the moment I’m listening to the Collins Guide to Bird Songs and Calls by Geoff Sample. (Not typical music, I know!) Back to my love of nature again – it’s thrilling to be able to distinguish individual bird songs and alarm calls and identify them. What do you like to watch? Getting away from the nature theme, I do enjoy watching a good box set such as The West Wing, with strong scripts and stories. I also enjoy a good period drama – I miss Downton Abbey! If you are interested in contacting Saffron about Acupuncture or Face Reading, you can reach her on 07810 864320, or call the Wellbeing Clinic on 01672 513583

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This year has been the Friends of Savernake Hospital have given grants totalling more than £40,000 – compared with £28,000 in 2016. Grant recipients have been many and varied, from GP practices and their patients in the Marlborough and Pewsey areas to local support groups and the Brighter Futures radiotherapy appeal. Grants to local GP surgeries have assisted with the cost of installing new automatic surgery doors, purchasing ECG and INR machines, blood monitoring equipment, equipment to check blood coagulation levels, and assistance for leg ulcer sufferers. Alzheimer’s Support (which recently won the contract with Wiltshire Council and the NHS to provide their holistic dementia services across Wiltshire thereby enabling people living with dementia to live well in their own homes and stay connected in their communities) received a grant for £7,000 from the Friends. The Great Bedwyn Friendship and Mobility Group has received £1,000 towards the cost of running its sessions. Arts Together has received £4,250 for its Wellbeing Service in the Marlborough and Pewsey areas. The Friends were able to help Brighter Futures with a further £10,000 towards their Radiotherapy Appeal and were delighted that this grant qualified for matched funding provided by Greenham Common Trust, hence increasing the grant to £20,000. The Community Nurse Team at Savernake Hospital has also received grant monies, and a grant for Cotswold House (the specialist eating disorder unit at Savernake Hospital) has just been approved. On a smaller – but no less important – scale, the Friends ensure every year that every patient that has to remain in hospital at Savernake Hospital at Christmas receives a Christmas gift. Some patients on Ailesbury Ward are especially elderly and do not have friends or family nearby. The daily trolley shop visit by Friends volunteers ensures that each patient sees a friendly visiting face and has the opportunity for a chat. These are small gestures, but for someone who is confined to a hospital bed, these gestures are invaluable.

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Camels by Candlelight! Your eyes do not deceive you, that really is a live camel in the picture – a lovely surprise for those attending Julia’s House’s Carols by Candlelight concert in early December. Alongside the expected celebrity speakers, author Penny Junor and actress Stephanie Cole, mulled wine and mince pies, were two unexpected guests – a pair of camels. Therese and Temujen, were led in by their owner Lady Chichester as the final carol was being sung and then posed by the pulpit for the remainder of the service. Afterwards there was a chance for guests to pet the pair and pose with them for photos. The camels surprise was nearly let out of the bag a few days before when someone tweeted a picture of them walking through Devizes in broad daylight on their way to a dress rehearsal. Carols by Candlelight was raising money for Julia’s House, which provides care and support for families with life-limited children. The charity opened Wiltshire’s first children’s hospice in the town in May. Penny Junor commented: “I have loved this evening. It was a fantastic service, incredibly moving. It has been a mixture of tears and laughter. The camels were just the icing on the cake. They looked amazing.” For more info on Julia’s House visit their website www.juliashouse.org

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Earlier this year Friends were invited by Julia’s House to an open day at their new children’s hospice in Devizes, for which they provided a grant of £10,000. More recently went along to a preview of the opening of the new Marlborough St Mary’s Primary School who had received a £4,000 grant to purchase equipment for a sensory room for two Resource Bases in the school’s new building.

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Christmas Lights Switch-on 2017!

Light as our Citizen of the Year before BBC Wiltshire’s Breakfast Show host Ben Prater and two of his children helped with the countdown to the Switch-on at 6.30 pm. Our thanks go to all those involved – the Christmas Lights Committee, the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Showmen’s Guild, the Community Policing Team, 4th Military Intelligence Battalion, St John’s Ambulance, Reflex Ltd, Wheelers of Westbury, 5 Star Security, volunteer stewards and our own staff who worked hard to make the event such a success.

This year’s Christmas Lights Switch-on took place on a clear, cold and crisp moonlit winter’s night- a perfect start to the festive season. During the afternoon, children received gifts from Father Christmas in his grotto and everyone was able to amble through the market and onto fairground rides further up the High Street. Our compere, Mark Jones, did an excellent job keeping the crowd entertained and introducing our fabulous acts - St John’s Academy Band, Marlborough Academy of Dance & Drama, Eleanor Williams, a classical crossover singer, Marlborough Community Choir and Phoenix Brass.

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Our Mayor, Councillor Mervyn Hall, recently handed over a cheque for £427 to the Greatwood Charity. Based just outside Marlborough, Greatwood takes in retired racehorses and

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Happy New Year! The Town Mayor, Councillors and staff wish all readers a very Happy New Year!

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Lifestyle

The fine art of the holiday compromise Being a collaborative family lawyer, I feel that I have acquired reasonable skills over the years in helping my clients to reach sensible compromises on financial settlements. Why the, do I find it so hard to compromise myself ? This is probably best illustrated when it comes time to choose where to go on holiday. If, like me, in the depths of the January weather and dark mornings and evenings, your thoughts turn to holidays, then it’s time to get the brochures out or start to scan the iPad to remind yourself just what a sunny sky and a warm beach look like. In previous years, deciding where and when to go on holiday has been easy as this has been decided upon by myself and my husband, and the children have done whatever we have chosen. They have suddenly reached an age, however, whereby they think that it is their divine right to decide where our hard-earned cash is spent. Things fall apart when the “little darlings” tell me that they don’t want to lie for a fortnight on a Greek island in the sun. I had images of wafting about in beautiful sarongs and floppy hats, mojito in hand, mixing with Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan as they merrily warble another Abba song to me. The most taxing decision each day being when to get back in the sea for another dip…ahhh, in my head, I’m there already. Just like Meryl in the film however, I am dragged back to reality by the prospect of beautiful Santorini becoming replaced by the Great British summertime. Don’t get me wrong. I adore Britain and the multitude of beautiful landscapes and coastlines. However, the thought of taking a risk on the weather and being a taxi to a festival for my daughter and watching the bags whilst my son surfs is not quite so appealing. Our traditional two-week holiday is also morphing into several breaks over the summer, both of which having been hijacked by the children. However hard I try, however hard I tempt, they won’t budge. I really thought that I was the

stubborn one, but I am not a patch on them. In my head therefore, I have to accept that instead of wafting around Santorini in a beautiful beach cover up, I may instead, be sat in an anorak, under a blanket, Thermos of tea in hand on a British beach in the pouring rain. Let’s get a little perspective here however, I appreciate that on a scale of problems to have, this really isn’t a problem at all, we should be grateful for each other and grateful too for the opportunity to have a holiday. Sobering too is the prospect of the children soon deciding to go on their own holidays. Whilst it only seems five minutes ago that they were at primary school, their secondary years have flown by and in a heartbeat it will all be over. I vow therefore to grab and value every moment with the children, wherever that might be, fully aware of the true irony is that they will soon be sending me postcards from exotic climes whilst my Husband and I happily walk the Cornish coastal path in the pouring rain. Not sure that we will bump into Meryl and co, but I’m sure that, rain or shine, we will have a wonderful time together. Fiona Kellow Fiona Kellow is a working mum of two. When she isn’t running around after her family she is a Partner at Thrings Solicitors, specialising in family law.

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Health

A holistic approach to wellbeing When was the last time you woke up feeling well slept, healthy, happy, and without any aches or pains? Unfortunately for many of us this is not the case. While trying to juggle family and work pressure, our health is often put on a backburner and many of us wake up feeling tired, achy, or even depressed. A bad diet, stress and a lack of sleep can slowly but gradually deteriorate our health until one day we are diagnosed with an illness. Doctors are a reliable first port of call as they can offer tests, medication and hospital treatments. But there are more avenues you can take when addressing your health. Since the beginning of mankind, Mother Nature has provided us with an abundance of solutions to our health problems. Healing plants, herbs, roots, vitamins and minerals have successfully been used for thousands of years and are still used today. Not just to alleviate health symptoms but also to help strengthen and heal our bodies and minds from within. However, it can be hard knowing exactly which natural remedy to take for your specific health conditions. We are inundated with conflicting health advice through TV and newspapers. It can be an absolute minefield choosing the right supplement. Is a £20 multivitamin really better than a £2 one? Would magnesium do the same for you as it did for your neighbour? At the Marlborough Wellbeing Clinic and Health Food Shop we give personalised advice on natural remedies on a day to day basis, and we get incredible feedback on their effectiveness. Whether you are dealing with digestive issues, depression or arthritis, we have solutions on our shelves.

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What’s On

What’s On January 2018 excellent cast led by Dimitri Platanias, Lucy Crowe and Michael Fabiano. Rigoletto, court jester to the libertine Duke of Mantua, is cursed by the father of one of the Duke’s victims for his irreverent laughter. When the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda, it seems the curse is taking effect. Tickets £15 in advance from Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough £17.50 on door. Licensed bar.

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Mathilde Mildwisky (violin) and Alastair Beatson (piano) play Janacek, Ravel, Strauss and others. Tickets (£10/£8) in advance from The White Horse Bookshop and Sound Knowledge, or on the door on the night.

Marlborough Community Choir Taster Evening Date: Wed 10 Jan, 7:30-9:30pm Venue: St Peter’s Church, High St Come and sample Marlborough’s only acapella singing group – all ages and experience welcome. No auditions or sheet music, everything is taught by ear! No obligation to join, just try us out!

Marlborough College Concert Series

Date: Sunday 14 January, 3pm Venue: Ellis Theatre, Marlborough College The fourth concert of the 2017/18 season features the Australian guitarist Craig Ogden. His albums have topped the UK Classical charts. He is renowned for his performances of works by Rodrigo and he appears regularly on radio and in concert halls across the world. Tickets are on sale now on-line at tickets@ marlboroughconcertseries.org or from the Booking Office at 01672 892566

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Date: Tuesday 15 January, 7.15pm (doors 6.45pm) Venue: Marlborough Town Hall David McVicar’s acclaimed production of Verdi’s potent and tragic opera is conducted by Alexander Joel, with an

Date: Friday 19th January at 8.00pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough The Trust that runs the church returns with its annual brain-teasing, mind-boggling array of questions. Tables of 6-10 players must be booked in advance via du.croz@btinternet.com or 01672511725. Tickets £5 per person (£4 for StP members) - soft drinks and light nibbles included. Wine and beer available for purchase. All proceeds in aid of St Peter’s Trust.

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Date: Friday 19 January Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall The extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. Tickets £4 from Ramsbury Post Office until 1pm on film night or £4.50 on the door. Contact roxy@ramsbury.org

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Date: Thursday 25 January, 7.30pm (doors 7pm) Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Exhibition on Screen is thrilled to present one of the most talked about exhibitions of the year. Dedicated to the portrait work of Paul Cezanne, the exhibition opens in Paris before travelling to London and Washington. One can’t appreciate 20th century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cezanne. Featuring interview with curators and experts from the National Portrait Gallery, London, MoMA New York, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musee d’Orsay, Paris, and correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Cezanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the impressionists - until now. Tickets £12 in advance Sound Knowledge and The White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough Martin Simpson

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Marlborough Folk -Roots Concert Martin Simpson

Date:Friday 2 February, 8pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall, Wiltshire SN8 1JE Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic

guitarists in the world, Martin both interprets and writes spellbinding songs. His solo shows are intense and moving. Tickets £14 from 01672 512465, Sound Knowledge at Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, or online at www.marlboroughfolk-roots.co.uk

Ramsbury Roxy My Cousin Rachel (12)

Date: Friday 2 February Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall From the novel by Daphne Du Maurier. A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. Stars Sam Claflin, Rachel Weisz and Holliday Grainger. Tickets £4 from Ramsbury Post Office until 1pm on film night or £4.50 on the door. Contact roxy@ramsbury.org

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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 Girl Guides Meet Tuesdays during term times at Manton Village Hall 1st Marlborough Rainbows, 4.45-5.45pm, Contact fryrachel@yahoo.co.uk 1st Marlborough Guides, 5.45-7.15pm Contact sianybubbles@hotmail.com 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 Badminton Club We are a friendly club fielding six teams in the Swindon and District Badminton League. We have accredited coaches, a competitive player base and a friendly social aspect. Club nights are held on Mondays from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm throughout the winter at St. John’s Academy, Marlborough. New members are welcome. For more information please visit www.kennetbc.co.uk or contact Kennet Badminton Club Secretary on 01672 515526 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 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 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

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Community Information Marlborough Choral Society Rehearses on Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm in Christchurch, New Rd, Marlborough. New members welcome, for more information Tel 01793 812175. 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 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 Diane 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 Big Band Rehearsals on Fridays 7pm to 9pm at Mildenhall Village Hall. We play a wide range of popular, swing and jazz music and have members aged 16 to 80+. New members of all ages welcome. For more information contact David on 07500 635870 or email: david@baker30.co.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 Floral Club. Please come and join us....we meet at 2pm the first Thursday of each month at Mildenhall Village Hall. Guest demonstrators, and the arrangements are raffled at the end of the meeting. For more info please call Mary Throup - 01672 861279. 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 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

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Community Information Pewsey Tennis Club A friendly club with first class facilities and coaching groups for all ages and abilities. Private coaching available. For more info please see our website pewseytennisclub.net or contact Martin Wright Head Coach 07855 887 568 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 01672-511199. 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 7.00 and 9.00pm 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 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 / 07799 566805 for further information. Scottish Country Dancing Manton Village Hall - Wednesday evenings Beginner session followed by more 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 general well-being. Open to

men and women. New members and beginners are most welcome. Sessions every Thursday, 10-11am and 11.30-12.30 in Burbage Village Hall More details contact Louise on 01672 810421 or email taicburbage@gmail.com. The Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community – A local charity helping people with health-related issues both at Savernake Hospital and in the Marlborough Community Area by providing grants of up to GBP10,000. For information on applying for a grant or on becoming a volunteer at the Friends’ Shop at Savernake Hospital, visit the Friends’ website at www.friendsofsavernake.org or contact the Friends’ Chairman, Janet Louth, on 01672 513868. 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 please visit www.u3ainkennet.org.uk or email membershipsec@u3ainkennet.org.uk or call the Membership Secretary, Nick Swan, on 01672 519331. 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 the more experienced. Call Colin on 07835 039 812 or colin@colinpalmer-illustration.co.uk for more details. 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,

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Community Information Mildenhall Please contact Jonathan Heath on 01672 513738 e.mail: jonathan@samtosha.co.uk

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Aldbourne Village Green A voluntary organisation managing a community orchard and running a twice yearly market for local bakers, makers and growers on the Green. New volunteers and traders welcome. For details contact Lesley on 01672 540180

Manton Preschool. Based in the heart of the beautiful village of Manton our well-established friendly Preschool provides exemplary education for 2-5 year olds. We are a “Good” Ofsted setting providing Rising Fives sessions as well as healthy snacks, crafts, singing, story time, French, outdoor play and much more. For more details, please ring 01672 516675.

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 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

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 Tel: 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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Road Test

Jaguar F Pace Jaguar was very late to the luxury 4x4 party, its F Type midsize rival to the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 only went on sale last year. However, there are good reasons for this – when Tata bought Jaguar in 2008, the company desperately needed competitive cars in its traditional prestige saloon and sports car ranges. Now it has got those, it is time to spread its wings. Secondly, Tata also owns Land Rover, the company that invented the luxury off-roader, and why compete against yourself? Now that the F Pace is here, it is much more focussed on road use than the extremely capable Discovery. In the flesh it looks very impressive with an aggressive Jaguar snout, curvy rear end, big wheels and muscular flanks. It looks bigger than it actually is, and you could easily picture it as a rival to a Range Rover or Audi Q7 – Jeremy Clarkson put it up against a Bentley Bentayga costing four times as much. It looks like a driver’s car at home on a twisty B road and the sporty theme continues inside. The dash is laid out around the driver like a sports car and the body hugging front seats would be more at home in an F Type. The car I drove had bright red seat inserts, further reinforcing the performance car credentials; the interior is a world away from the gentleman’s club ambience of the Jaguars of old. Unfortunately, the quality of materials is not as luxurious as you would hope, although the leather covered dash is a nice touch.

Even so, there’s no shortage of space in the F Pace, either in the front or rear. Six footers have plenty of space to stretch their legs in the back seat and there’s a fairly whopping boot. Most of the usual goodies come as standard, even with basic trim specification, but opt for the top of the range S trim and you get everything your heart could desire. The F Pace borrows heavily from the XE and XF with lots of aluminium and high strength steel used in the construction, resulting in a very stiff body that weighs in at just 1800kg, featherlight for a big 4x4. Most cars will use Jaguar’s excellent 2.0 litre Ingenium diesel, tuned for torque rather than outright power. This doesn’t deliver earth shattering performance but it’s enough for most people’s needs. My first choice of engine would be the 3.0 litre V6 diesel which produces masses of power but is very refined and still manages 47mpg. The problem with this, as with the XF, is that it is only available with the S trim package, so it effectively adds £18,000 to the asking price. There’s also a 360bhp supercharged petrol engine which offers blistering performance but is seriously thirsty.

The suspension is set up for sporty handling rather than a comfortable ride and is overly firm in most conditions, particularly over bad road surfaces, but if you opt for the adaptive suspension the ride is pretty good in comfort mode. The flip side of this is the handling which is remarkably good for a big SUV. The steering is precise and provides plenty of feedback, there is very little body roll and lots of grip. Most of the time it feels like a well sorted hatchback, only in tight corners does it feel a little ponderous. I didn’t try it offroad but imagine it could deal with a snowy incline but not much more. The F Pace has a lot to recommend it. It offers good value (providing you steer clear of the larger engines), lots of space and practicality and it is well equipped, even at the lower trim levels. It looks good and will appeal to keen drivers rather than those looking for serious offroad capability. If only Jaguar would offer the 3.0 litre diesel as a £3000 upgrade, it would be perfect. Kit Johnson Car as tested Jaguar F Pace 2.0d Prestige AWD £36310 RRP

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Vetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Column

Ever changing seasons (reasons to spay your dog)

Should I get my bitch spayed? As Veterinary Surgeons we are always happy to give advice on this. The most obvious advantage of spaying is that it can prevent unwanted litters. Dogs can get pregnant from sevenmonths of age.

after each season, getting more severe each time. Hormone treatments are available but your Pet will often end up being spayed.

Some breeds benefit from having one season as they are less likely to leak urine later in life and their joints will develop normally. Other than that, early spaying is good for your petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health.

Spaying when young can make malignant aggressive tumours, particularly mammary gland (breast) cancer, less likely.

Pyometra is one of the most important conditions that a Veterinary Practice can diagnose! It can be life threatening. It is a diagnosis that still sends shivers down my spine. It is a good enough reason alone to have your pet spayed. Pyometra is where the womb becomes filled with fluid, this can then become infected and the infection can lead to the release toxins into the blood stream. Pyometra can cause an increased thirst, poor appetite, vomiting, dehydration, lethargy, enlarged abdomen, and depression. If untreated, it can end in toxic shock and death. In open Pyometra some of the fluid in the womb drains away - this can be seen under the bitchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tail and it can smell disgusting. In closed Pyometra the womb just fills up and becomes a bag of fluid/ pus and can go unnoticed for longer. Patients are often admitted to be put on a drip and powerful antibiotics. If no longer intended for breeding, they are spayed. Older bitches are more at risk but it is seen after the first season. If you are suspicious that your pet has a Pyometra, please do not hesitate to contact a Veterinary Practice. We do not mind false alarms. False or phantom pregnancy is one of the most distressing and confusing conditions for your Pet. It is another good reason to have your pet spayed. It can happen when your pet does not become pregnant. Your pet behaves as if they are pregnant. Their abdomen can distend; they can start producing milk, build nests, hide away and can mother inanimate objects. It can happen

During a season your bitch will bleed for up to three weeks. She will have an urge to escape and find a male; and male dogs will arrive from afar to mate. Spaying makes life more convenient as there are no longer messy disruptive seasons. Once spayed your Pet tends to become better natured and shows fewer behavioural problems. Intelligence, playfulness, guarding behaviour and affection are not altered greatly by spaying. On the down side, spaying can in some bitches slow their metabolism and lead to weight gain. Feeding a correct diet without tit-bits will control this. Several drugs can suppress or temporarily postpone heat. Courses of these drugs need to be given and repeated regularly. There are side effects to using these drugs and they do not offer the same health advantages as surgery. Surgery is generally safe and very effective. The operation needs to be planned as it is often done between seasons. The initial cost can be high but in the long run it is most cost effective. Traditionally dogs have been spayed through the floor of their abdomen. Nowadays spays can also be done via keyhole surgery (Laparoscopy). The advantages of a laparoscopic spay are that only tiny incisions are made, it is less painful, the surgeon has a better view, the complications are less and the recovery faster. For more information, please contact your vet.

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