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Issue 88 . August 2015 People Janet Louth Friends of Savernake
Features New video for AONB
What’s On In and around Marlborough
Information Community groups Local Businesses
Editor’s Letter Beauty with a purpose
Thanks to reader Cheryl Elias for the lovely front cover pic this month. These poppies were photographed in July, and seem to have caused much comment. I hear they are a cultivated crop and used to make pharmaceutical products - featured on the local TV news, the poppies are in a “secret location” presumably because they would potentially be of interest to criminals! I love the fact that something so beautiful has a practical purpose too. We have two great competitions this month - you can win a meal at the newly refurbished PizzaExpress and tickets to Giffords Circus for their opening night - why not enter one or both? Our interviewee this month is Janet Louth, Chair of Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community, read all about her on page six. Finally, good luck to all those expecting A level and GCSE exam results in August, fingers crossed you get the results you want! See you next month,
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Janet Louth Janet Louth is Chair of The Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community (colloquially known as the Friends), and also runs her own business, Louth Removals. She lives in Marlborough and has three children and five grandchildren. Are you from Marlborough originally? My mother was from Marlborough, but moved away when she married my father who was a Major in the army. I was born in Pakistan, and moved around a lot as a child. When my father was sadly killed in a car accident when I was 14, my mother brought the family back to Marlborough to live, to be near her family. I’ve been here ever since. How did your removal company get started? My late husband Ron started the business in 1975. Unfortunately, he died young, and I was widowed with three young children at the age of 35. The business was a godsend as it was already established, and I could effectively run it from home and manage it around the kids (quite unusual in those days). If there was a recession and business was hit I also had other part time jobs, variously in social services, special needs care and agency care work, but the removals business carried on throughout. How is the business now? It’s smaller than it once was, but still busy. We have two permanent members of staff and some part timers who can be called upon when needed. We have a small
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lorry (which is sufficient for many properties, and means easier to get access to properties), and can hire in a bigger 7.5 ton lorry when needed. I also have a storage facility. We get a lot of repeat business, I have clients that have used us seven or eight times over the years. How did you get involved with the Friends? It was around 2007, when the Minor Injuries Unit was first threatened with closure. I met Val Compton who was campaigning to keep it open, and who later took the Primary Care Trust to Court over the closure. I offered to help out, and things went from there. When my children were young I often found myself at the minor injuries unit because of one scrape they got into or another, and I didn’t like the thought that families would have to travel so far to get treatment, and also thought that it was the wrong use of A & E services. Having become involved with Savernake I joined the Friends committee and eventually became the Chair. My son Daniel is Dyslexic, and I founded the local Dyslexia Association when he was young, so I
had experience of running a voluntary organisation, which has come in useful. What do the Friends do? As it says on our website “We are a charity set up to support individuals and organisations involved in healthcare both at Savernake Hospital and in the wider community, with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of those affected by ill health and or disability, and supporting their care and wellbeing.” This can involve giving grants to worthy causes, or providing the hospital shop for patients and staff. The shop is a great service as it also runs a trolley service to the wards. What sort of grants do they give? A wide range of things from something as small as providing a cordless vacuum cleaner for the community nurses’ pool cars, through to making more substantial donations to causes such as the Prospect Hospice at Savernake, and the Brighter Futures Radiotherapy appeal. Community grants have included supporting the Jubilee centre, and.the Link service that provides lifts for people eg to hospital, We also paid for the
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People defibrillators that are in strategic locations around Marlborough and local villages. I was a bit sceptical of these originally, but they have all been used, some several times and have definitely saved lives. We are always interested in hearing about new grant requests - as long as the project or charity is related in some way to health care we are happy to consider it. The Friends are in the enviable position of being fairly cash rich - how did that come about? Savernake Hospital has been at the centre of the Marlborough Community for many years, and it holds a special place in many people’s hearts. People of my generation and older have very fond memories of the help they received at the hospital, and a substantial number of Marlborough residents were born there. This means that we have been very lucky in benefiting from legacies in people’s wills, reflecting the deep affection for the hospital and their desire to help the local community. Can anyone become a Friend? Yes, it’s £1 for an annual subscription or £30 for a life membership. We’re also always looking for volunteers to help run the shop or to be on the committee - we’re particularly interested in finding someone who would be willing to be treasurer as the current one is stepping down. It’s not too arduous, last year we had around 6 meetings. You know quite a lot about the history of the hospital? Yes, I worked with Val Compton to put together an exhibition on the history of the hospital in 2009 - it was held in St Peter’s Church and had some fascinating photos and artefacts. Before that
I wasn’t terribly interested in history, but now I am absolutely fascinated by social history. I would love to see Marlborough have a dedicated museum - it nearly happened when there were ambitious plans for the Town Hall, but unfortunately that project didn’t get off the ground due to unfounded fears over the cost. Perhaps it will happen one day. What are the Friends’ priorities for the future? As an immediate priority I am really keen to sort out the high temperatures on Aylesbury Ward in the hospital - it can be unbearably hot for the staff and patients - we have provided fans, but would love to find a better solution. Generally, I am keen to continue supporting the hospital and the community, and finding deserving causes for grants. What do you enjoy most about your role? I enjoy achieving things through Friends, and making a difference. What do you like least? I can’t bear having to deal with some of the higher ups in the NHS, who seem to prefer sending emails round and round rather than make a decision. It’s generally much easier to talk to someone on the phone! What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I enjoy gardening - even though my garden isn’t that big and I mostly have plants in containers. My grandson describes it as “pootling” in the garden. I enjoy nature, and think we are very lucky in Marlborough to have places like Stonebridge and Coopers Meadow. My daughter Anna works for Action for the River Kennet, and I like to support their work.
I love spending time with family - Anna and my grandson Harry live in Marlborough so I see a lot of them, my other two children are further away, but I like to see them when I can. Do you like to eat out locally? Eating out is a fairly rare occurrence for me - it tends to be special occasions. I have enjoyed eating at The Marlborough, even though I wasn’t impressed when they changed the name from The Sun, and also like Godot’s. I am a bit of a home bird really though, as I have very plain tastes so find I’m not keen on a lot of things on restaurant menus. What book are you reading? I don’t seem to get a lot of time for reading for pleasure - I currently have “The Lady in the Van”, a play by Alan Bennet on the go, but despite it being fairly short I’ve been reading it for a while! What do you like to watch? At the end of the day I like to sit down in front of the TV and watch “mindless rubbish” and documentaries. I find some reality shows quite fascinating, even though I realise they are manipulated for TV. Recently I watched a programme about couples who didn’t meet their spouse until they were walking up the aisle - it was surprisingly thought provoking! What are your pet hates? Pointless rules really get on my nerves - for instance some of the health and safety rules seem to be rather excessive these days! If you are interested in finding out more about Friends of Savernake Hospital and the Community visit their website at www.friendsofsavernake.org
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A meal for two at the new look PizzaExpress To celebrate the recent launch of its new look restaurant in Marlborough PizzaExpress is offering two lucky readers the chance to win a £40 PizzaExpress gift voucher - the equivalent of a meal for two. Situated on the High St in the heart of the town, the restaurant has been totally transformed and features artwork paying tribute to novelist William Golding, who grew up in Marlborough. Each PizzaExpress restaurant is individually designed – often using well known places, people or historical events from the area as the basis. The interior of the Marlborough restaurant has bold and eye catching canvases inspired by Golding’s novels, including Lord of the Flies.
some classic salads, the introduction of new salads, new gluten-free recipes and summery desserts. For younger pizza-lovers, PizzaExpress’ Piccolo menu is full of tasty choices including ‘Create Your Own’ pizza, and starts at just £3.95. And for budding chefs looking to celebrate a birthday, a Pizza Making Party will see them transformed into pizzaiolos so they can stretch, toss and top their own pizza and play party games before sitting down to enjoy their culinary creations.
To enter the competition simply email your name and address to aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk by 31 August. Two winners will be drawn at random and contacted by 5 September the editor’s decision is final. While waiting to see if you’ve won, why not take advantage of our special offer of a third off food at PizzaExpress on Mon - Thurs, and after 5pm Sunday, simply present the voucher below at the restaurant.
Manager, Graham Warren, said, “We have a friendly and enthusiastic team who are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our beautiful restaurant over a delicious pizza.” PizzaExpress has been dishing up fresh, handmade pizza at the Marlborough restaurant since 2001. With al fresco dining in a sunny courtyard, its exciting spring/ summer menu has plenty of new options, including even more low-calorie mains and desserts, a new range of premium pizzas, called Romana65, the return of
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A family ticket to Giffords Circus Roll up, roll up, the circus is coming to town! Giffords Circus makes its annual visit to Marlborough Common between 20 August and 1 September, and we have a family ticket to the opening night performance to be won.
This year’s show is entitled Moon Songs, an all-new show from this family run circus. Directed by Cal McCrystal, Moon Songs invites audiences to enter the world of the Victorian Lunar Park, a fairground run by larger than life illusionist and man of magic and mystery, Odoroff, and his Little Man assistant, David.
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and Bichu’s cousins from Ethiopia, all 13 of them! Newcomers will enjoy the mix of theatre and skilled circus acts. In this year’s show, magician Odoroff tries and fails to command this giant troupe of dancing gymnasts. Clown Tweedy is shot from a cannon and then turns himself into the man in the moon, the bear gallops past on a pony, the carousel horses come to life, the weather in the tent turns wintry, the jugglers are suddenly upside down, the little man laughs and chaos reigns in this topsy turvy lunatic world.
showman’s wagons and billowing tent have become a summer staple in village greens, market towns and cities. For full details of shows and times see www.giffordscircus.com Established in 2000 by Nell and Toti Gifford, Giffords Circus is renowned for its eclectic circus theatre fusion style. They experiment with the circus form, weaving theatre, opera, dance and puppetry into a 90 minute fun filled show. They are always idiosyncratic, beautifully designed creations featuring a live orchestra, clowns, acrobats, horses, handmade costumes and a much loved goose. Giffords Circus shows have amassed a loyal following over the last 14 years and their signature burgundy and gold
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South West in Bloom judges, Jane Pagano and Kim Parish, came to town on Tuesday 14 July and were met with a Marlborough to be proud of. Our community really came together to make the day a memorable one. Anne Crawley, Chair of the In Bloom Committee, was delighted with the support from businesses, shops, schools and community groups. Lots of thanks to all those in and around the High Street who made such efforts to participate in the citrus theme – clearly evident right along the High Street with zesty oranges and yellows everywhere. The floral displays outside our pubs were fantastic. Though support came from the Town Council and Wiltshire Council, the real difference was made by volunteers whose efforts were seen greening up and cleaning up all over the town.
On arrival, the judges were greeted by Town Crier, Luke Callaghan, and met by the Mayor, Councillor Margaret Rose, Anne Crawley and members of the In Bloom Committee. The Town Clerk gave a presentation to summarise everything that had been going on since last year’s first and very successful entry, all highlighted by
photographs taken by Eric Gilbert. Anne and the Town Council’s Grounds and Estates Manager, Richard Beale, then took the judges on a tour taking in The Green, Wye Gardens, St Peter’s School, Marlborough’s Waterfront, Cooper’s Meadow, Priory Gardens, Marlborough College and so much more. After lunch in the Polly Tea Rooms, it was time to judge our three It’s Your Neighbourhood entrants – Stonebridge Meadow, the Old Victorian Cemetery and Manton. The party were driven to these in style in a vintage Rolls Royce. All the IYN projects really stood out as examples of community groups working to show horticultural, environmental and voluntary excellence. We now have to wait until Thursday, 24th September to hear the results at a special awards ceremony at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Well done to everyone.
Alice in…………….. Priory Gardens
What was it the Mad Hatter said? “There is a place. Like no place on Earth. A land full of wonder, mystery and danger!” He was right. That place was Priory Gardens on Sunday 5 July at Alice’s Enchanted Family Picnic
hosted by our Mayor. No danger though, just lots of fun to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Our Mayor even had a stand-off with the Queen of Hearts!
Artistic Director, Anna Friend and the Marlborough Young Actors showed real talent, never stepping out of their Wonderland characters during an afternoon packed with families and their young children enjoying arts and crafts, face painting, competitions and various stalls. There were excellent performances too from pupils of Marlborough Academy of Dance and Drama all choreographed beautifully by Cheryl Heuston. The Mayor was delighted that so many came along to enjoy a summer’s day in a really special public open space right in the centre of Marlborough - a community event for the whole family. A very friendly White Rabbit collected for the Mayor’s chosen cause - the Brain Tumour Trust. Thanks also to Tesco for its sponsorship and help with the event.
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Filming the Landscape On a particularly lovely day in May I found myself in field at West Kennet waving a long pole in the air. This might have looked crazy but was the end of two days spent filming the sights (and sounds) of the glorious North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with David Sully of Red Kite Video. The idea for the film had started some months earlier. As part of a plan to raise awareness of the North Wessex Downs, we (the team at the local AONB Partnership) had decided to develop a presentation that would tell the “Story of the North Wessex Downs”, starting more than 140million years ago when the chalk was formed and then looking at how people have shaped the landscape over the last 6000 years and then focusing on why this has become such as special place for wildlife. The idea was tell the story to local groups so they could see why the area is worth conserving and enhancing.
We then realised we needed a film to accompany the story - so the landscape could speak for itself. On the first day of filming we captured the Vale of Pewsey,
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the Alton Barnes White Horse and Martinsell Hill ,then headed to West Woods to capture some bluebells and onto Marlborough. The first floor balcony from the Town Hall provided an excellent vantage point for the bustling market before moving on to Savernake forest and the Grand Avenue.
On the second day we visited National Trust locations including Avebury and the Kennet Long Barrow. This is an area where people live and work as well as visit so we wanted to include people out and about. We were delighted to find so many people (and their dogs) were willing to act as extras in the film. In particular, we should thank the men thatching the roof in Wootton Rivers who did the same bit of roof several times, the cyclist in Manton who got soaked going through a puddle rather than around it just to give us more interest and the man with several
dogs who was at the end a long walk at Martinsell Hill - the dogs were delighted to set off again up the hill again just for the camera. To add some real drama to the film there was a third day of filming, this time with a drone, directed by Pete Mayes of Withintwo photography. This gave some stunning sequences at the Wilton Windmill, Crofton Beam Engines and up above the 3000 year old white horse at Uffington. The idea was to try and include the natural sounds too, so that’s why I ended up waving the extended microphone about in a field trying to capture birdsong and the sounds of the wind through the grass. Was it worth it ? The film is on the home page of the North Wessex Downs AONB website and is available on youtube for everyone to use to promote the area to visitors. We’d love to hear your feedback. Rose Somerset www.northwessexdowns.org.uk
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What’s On August 2015 Aldbourne Band Proms on the Green Date: Sunday 2 August, 4pm Venue: The Green, Aldbourne The perfect way to while away a Summer Sunday. Attendance free, with a collection for the band. Next date 6 September. The Kings of Cool Date: Tuesday 4 August, 8pm Venue: Memorial Hall, Marlborough College With Matt Ford and his band - A celebration of the coolest crooners. The hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Andy Williams and many more… More details and tickets (£15) www.mcsummerschool.org.uk Courtney Pine Date: Friday 7 August, 8pm Venue: Memorial Hall, Marlborough College Saxophonist Courtney Pine brings his brand of Jazz to Marlborough. More details and tickets (£20) www. mcsummerschool.org.uk Aldbourne Artists Date: Saturday 8th August, 9am to 4pm Venue: The Memorial Hall, Aldbourne Over 20 artists will be exhibiting their work at our annual exhibition, in excess of 100 framed exhibits, mounted work and cards. Entry £2 at the door, profits to the Village Hall. Pantaloons Theatre event: Much Ado about Nothing Date: Sunday 16 August, 2.30 for 3pm Venue: Burbage Village Hall, Eastcourt Road, SN8 3AJ There’s a lot to shout about in the Pantaloons’ take on Shakespeare’s timeless summer comedy of masks, music and mistaken identities. The boys are back from war and it’s time for celebration
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Kings of Cool – but villainous Don John decides to spoil everyone’s fun with his devious plots. Will young Claudio and his love Hero fall foul of these machinations? Will Beatrice and Benedick stop bickering and fall in love? Find out in this fast-paced, physical and funny new production. Bar will be open. Tickets £10 adult and £5 for children. Family tickets of 2 adults and 2 children £25. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thepantaloons. co.uk or at Burbage Post Office, High Street or Mace Stores, East Sands or from 01672 810854
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What’s On Crofton Beam Engines Dates: August 29 -31 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 100th Aldbourne Carnival Date: 29 August - 5 September Venue: Various, Aldbourne 29 August - Crowning of the Carnival Queen/King for the 100th Aldbourne Carnival 30 August - Fun Day, Woodleys Meadow, Aldbourne (including car boot sale, Fun Dog Show, 5-A-Side Football, Vintage Teas and an evening Proms Concert 31 August - Car Treasure Hunt, Cream Teas More events in the first week of September, leading up to Aldbourne Carnival Parade
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Action for the River Kennet Bioblitz Date: Saturday 5 September, 10am - 4pm Venue: Stonebridge Meadow, Marlborough Come on a bug hunt by the river. Grown-ups, children, experts and beginners all welcome. More info 01672 511028 or email anna@riverkennet.org Further Afield Entertaining Swindon Date: Until 7 November Venue: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, Bath Rd, Swindon, SN1 4BA An exhibition of the performing arts in Swindon 1955 - 1985. Open 11am - 3pm Weds to Sat. Wanborough Summer Show Date: Saturday 22 August, from 12pm Venue: Church Meadow, Upper Wanborough, SN4 0BZ Children’s Show, stalls and games, Pig Roast, Horse and Dog Show, Flower and Produce Show, Beer Tent and Bar, Arena Events www.wanboroughshow.org Mrs Beeton, My Sister Date: Sunday 6 September 2.30pm Venue: Pewsey Heritage Centre, High Street, Pewsey, SN9 5AF A new one-act play written and performed by Alison Neil. Alison’s previous play, Bella the story of Mrs Beeton was hugely popular and toured from 1988 – 2002. It was also adapted as a BBC Radio 4 Saturday Afternoon Play. Now, to mark the 150th Anniversary of Mrs Beeton’s death, Alison Neil brings us a lively, all-new retelling of this entertaining and moving story, using the latest research. Tickets £10 from Pewsey Heritage Centre, All Around the World, and The Gallery
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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 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 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
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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 always welcome the only qualification needed is to be able to read music and play your instrument. We are a group of like-minded musicians aged 15 to 75+ who enjoy playing swing and jazz music 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 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
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Community 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 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 Wendy Jordan on 01672 520129. 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 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.
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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 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 7.30 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 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
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Gardening
August in the Garden August is a time for enjoying your garden, spending time socialising and admiring the results of your hard work earlier in the year. Many early summer flowering perennials have finished flowering and can be cut back to keep borders tidy, prevent the spread of disease and to give room for the later flowering perennials. Border stars this month include Agapanthus, Penstemon Dahlia and Leucanthemums. If you did cut back earlier flowering perennials such as Salvia and the hardy Geranium they should reward you with a second flush of flowers. If you have any gaps in your borders make a visit to a garden centre to see what is looking good at this time of year. Echinacea, Rudbeckia and Asters will burst into flower soon and attractive architectural grasses such as Miscanthus sinensis and Stipa gigantea with their graceful plumes will take your borders through late summer and into Autumn. Keep planters and hanging baskets well watered and feed regularly. Deadhead perennials, roses and annuals often to prolong flowering and during hot, dry spells water border perennials and any new plantings if they look like they need it. Weed growth should have slowed in the hotter weather but continue to pull out any
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that you do see to prevent weeds taking water and nutrients from your plants. Hebe’s and Lavender can be trimmed after flowering. Cut off the spent flowers and trim growth back by about 2.5cm. This will help to keep the shape and stop plants becoming too woody at the base. Reduce lawn mowing to once a week in hot dry weather and keep the blades set high. Don’t worry if the lawn starts to look a bit dry and brown it will soon recover with some rain. August is an ideal time to try your hand at taking cuttings to increase plants stock. This can be done with more tender perennials like Penstemon or Osteospermum’s. Using a sharp knife cut off a 8-10cm young shoot which has no flowers on just below a leaf joint. Dip the cut end in rooting powder and push into a small pot filled with seed compost. Water well and leave to drain before covering with a clear plastic bag. Keep on you windowsill or in the greenhouse and in about six weeks the cutting should have rooted. Keep ponds clear of debris to prevent Algae build up,
shallow water features can become green quickly at this time of year so apply an Algaecide to help keep water clear. Also regularly top up water features in hot weather as water will quickly evaporate. In your vegetable garden continue sow spring cabbages for early crops of greens next year and continue to water and weed regularly. Strawberries can be planted now in pots or in a prepared bed if you have the room. Pick runners beans regularly. If you have too much produce many vegetables can be frozen to ensure nothing is wasted. In the greenhouse remove old leaves from tomatoes and other crops to help ripening by allowing more sunlight to reach the plant. Deal with any sign of disease as soon as you spot it, this is particularly important if you have a greenhouse full of produce as pests and disease will breed rapidly in such a hot and humid atmosphere. Start to harvest tomatoes along with cucumbers and peppers as they ripen. If your not off on holiday take time out in the sun to enjoy your garden. By Jill Blackwood
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Legal
Cohabitation I am going to talk briefly about the use of cohabitation agreements to protect unmarried couples, this is something these articles have looked at before, but given the results given by the Office of National Statistics last week, as set out below, it is an increasingly pertinent topic: • In 2014, 51.5% of people aged 16 and over in England and Wales were married or civil partnered while 33.9% were single, never married. • Between 2002 and 2014 the proportions of people aged 16 and over who were single or divorced increased but the proportions who were married or widowed decreased. • The increase between 2002 and 2014 in the percentage of the population who were divorced was driven by those aged 45 and over, with the largest percentages divorced at ages 50 to 64 in 2014. • In 2014 around 1 in 8 adults in England and Wales were living in a couple but not currently married or civil partnered; cohabiting is most common in the 30 to 34 age group. • More women (18.9%) than men (9.8%) were not living in a couple having been previously married or civil partnered; this is due to larger numbers of older widowed women than men in England and Wales in 2014. Put into context, none of these results is of any surprise, especially the last result indicating that men have a hard lot. Society is increasingly taking a more
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positive approach to divorce when spouses’ relationships have failed, rather than stigmatising people to remain in relationships which make them unhappy. Equally, society no longer frowns on cohabitation, the figures state 1 in 8 adults are cohabitating and it is the fastest growing relationship type in the country. But whereas for those people getting divorced there is a weight of law that governs and protects the parties as to how assets are divided, for cohabitation the law has failed to keep pace with the changes in society. As the law currently stands the legal protection afforded to spouses includes considering contributions each party has made to the marriage, either financially or domestically, earnings and potential earnings (including pensions), properties and other financial assets, any debt or financial responsibility, ages and length of the marriage, the standard of living during marriage. The aim is to achieve a fair settlement. Conversely, cohabitation currently does not have any legal status, there is little legal framework, and assets are not “fairly” shared. It is also important to emphasise that there is no such thing as a “common law marriage” acquired through the passage of time, and many people in cohabitation are caught out by this mistaken belief. The most pointed example of this is where one partner, Partner A, raises the children and looks after the family home, which is owned in the sole name of the working partner, Partner B. If the relationship fails Partner A has no right to maintenance payments from Partner B, nor any automatic legal right to the family home, and in all, legally, there is very
limited recognition of the contributions made by Partner A. If Partner B does not voluntarily agree a settlement, the only way Partner A can establish an interest in the family home is though court action and the results can be paltry. Currently, cohabitation agreements are the only real protection against the above scenario. They allow the parties to document who owns what and in what proportions should the relationship breakdown. It can also cover details as to interests in solely owned property, debts, inheritance and wills, and how disputes will be resolved. All people currently cohabiting or considering moving in with their partner should give serious consideration to having a cohabitation agreement. Many may say this is unromantic, but until the law has caught up with society we all have to be realistic; the statistics above amply show that relationships are now more fluid, and cohabitation agreements currently offer the best protection from future heartache. Alex Atkins DGR Law 01672 511797
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