Issue 82 . February 2015 People John Blake
People Vanessa Lafaye
Marlborough Summer School
Debut Novelist
Features Prospect Appeal Get Waterfit
News Marlborough Town Council
What’s On In and around Marlborough
Editor’s Letter Success!
What wonderful news it is that the appeal to raise the money for the new Prospect at Savernake centre has already been not only achieved, but exceeded. Fantastic efforts have been made all across the community, from big events like Moran’s coffee and cake day before Christmas that raised over £1700, and local schools’ green fundraising day; to small individual efforts from people holding coffee mornings, selling off treasured possessions or just making a donation. Such is the success that the money raised now stands at nearly £95,000, probably more by the time you read this. No time to rest though, as the fundraising needs to continue, to pay for the ongoing costs of running such an invaluable service. The generosity of people in the community is marvellous, as of course this is not the only charity that is supported in the area. There are many causes that couldn’t exist without the support of local people, from charities that need to raise millions like Prospect and The Air Ambulance, to smaller more personal causes such as Charlie’s Charity and the Finlay Foundation which do valuable work. It is estimated that in the UK individuals donate over £10 billion pounds per year, which equates to £153 for every man woman and child in the country. With recent happenings around the globe, it’s easy to forget that actually there is more good than bad in the world, and it is successes like these that help remind us. Well done to everybody! Hope you enjoy the magazine this month,
Editor Contact us: Andrea Jerome Tel: 01793 791104, Mob: 07836 580699 Ivydene, High St, Wanborough, SN4 0AD Email: aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk All copy for March issue is due by 7 February 2015
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John Blake John Blake is the new director of Marlborough College Enterprise Ltd, the commercial arm of Marlborough College whose main responsibility is the running of Marlborough College’s world famous Summer School. He lives in Faringdon with his wife Tory and their three children, Alfred, 10, Bessie, 8, Lilia, 5, and Minnie the Cocker Spaniel. What led to you being the head of enterprise at Marlborough College? Prior to coming here I was the Commercial Director at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the Chelsea Pensioners and host of the Chelsea Flower Show, and before that I was the Head of Sales and Marketing at Ascot Racecourse. Both of those involved dealing with activities that were not the primary purpose of the business/institution and provided excellent experience for the role here. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the job at the Royal Hospital, it meant that I was away from my family during the week, and I really missed them. It was a wonderful opportunity to do a job with as much potential as this one, and to be able to go home every night. It’s the shortest commute I’ve ever had.
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So, apart from the Summer School, what does your role involve? Obviously the Summer School is the biggest part of the job as it is a huge undertaking every year, (much as Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot were in my previous jobs), but as well as that I am responsible for generating additional revenue for the College through business activities. This money helps pay for Bursaries at the College, and helps with the upkeep of the estate. Activities include retail through Crosby and Lawrence, events such as Feast of Food and the Marlborough Spring Fair and so on, and I am also looking at Leisure opportunities. In the future we are considering opening the Swimming Pool to the public, and possibly the gym. It’s important that any activities we undertake are not detrimental to the everyday running of the school, so that has to be borne in mind.
How different is it working for Marlborough College? It’s not dissimilar to the role at the Royal Hospital, although that was a military organisation where only myself and one other on the management board were civilians – my boss was a Major-General, and even the Matron was a Colonel! Instead of schoolchildren, there were Chelsea Pensioners who are really a breed apart – what a fantastic group of people. At Ascot, again I was involved in generating income from non-racing activities – we basically repositioned Ascot as a leisure venue. We held events designed to bring non-racegoers racing. These were held at the same time as a race day, so people could see what racing was all about. Events included concerts, a beer festival and racing theme days.
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People There are changes afoot for the Summer School aren’t there? Yes, it’s very exciting – this year Summer School will run for four weeks instead of three for the first time. There are over 500 courses in a vast range of subjects and we expect to have around a thousand visitors a week. The Summer School is a market leader, so my goal is to help it evolve rather than give it a radical overhaul. We’ve some fantastic new courses including Metal Detecting, Learn to Brew (participants need to leave their cars at home as there is significant tasting involved!), Dance Fusion and Teddy Bear making (taught by the lady who made the Downton Abbey teddy bear) to name but a few. There are many old favourites returning as analysis shows that 70% of attendees are repeat visitors. Anecdotally there are some people that have come back every year since 1975! It’s not surprising with the hundreds of courses on offer. What is the mix of visitors to Summer School? It’s a fascinating group of people – 17% of visitors are from overseas, 38% are from the SN postcode, the rest are from all over the country. We have every age group from very young children up to people in their seventies. It’s very popular with families who can all learn something new, and is also great for people on
their own as the courses are very social and it’s easy to make friends. When I joined in July last year, I did a Mountain Biking course and there were only two of us from the UK, it made it even more enjoyable meeting people from other countries. There have been developments with the entertainment programme too? That’s right, we now have gala performances on a Tuesday as well as a Friday; we’ve added a family film night on Wednesdays and there will be an open air theatre performance of the Three Musketeers by the Ilyria theatre company. We’ve got some great people coming including an evening with Giles Brandreth, and a performance by Courtney Pine. Gala performances are open to the local community, tickets are £15 for Tuesdays and £20 for Fridays. What do you enjoy most about your job? I really enjoy working with the people here. We have a fantastic team who do an amazing logistical task organising all the courses and putting the programme together. I love Marlborough College, and Marlborough itself although I am still getting to know it. I also enjoy having clear goals for the next 5 years. They are ambitious, but very achievable.
What do you like least? The A346 between Marlborough and Chiseldon! What do you like to do in your spare time? I confess I am a MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra) and really enjoy cycling. Luckily my wife also enjoys it. In Winter I probably do 40-50 miles at the weekend, and in the Summer 80 -100 miles. I also like to run to keep fit, which I do in my lunchtimes at work. I’m lucky in that I can bring my dog Minnie in to work about three days a week, and she comes with me running on the Manton Estate. She’s very well behaved in the office and everybody loves her, the only drawback is she can get rather muddy if we’ve had wet weather. I have to exercise, otherwise I think with the amount of food I like to eat I would be rather portly! Have you had much chance to eat out in Marlborough? Not really yet – although I do pop along to The Food Gallery for a sandwich. They’re absolutely fantastic – better than anything you’d get on the King’s Rd in London. Marlborough Summer School runs from 12 July to 8 August. For full details see www.summerschool.co.uk or call 01672 892388. Course brochures are available in local libraries, or can be ordered via the website or telephone.
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Savernake appeal target smashed!
A huge thank you to the people of Marlborough and the surrounding villages is the message from the fundraising team at Prospect Hospice after a £75,000 community appeal target was smashed in January. This means that the centre can open as planned, and the team are now busy raising funds to run its services for local people on an ongoing basis When it launched the appeal to open an outpatient centre at the hospital in Marlborough, the charity, in partnership with the Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust, set a fundraising target of £75,000, having already secured £125,000 from a charitable trust. Since then, local people have helped the appeal gain strong momentum, with almost £95,000 now raised. “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the people of Marlborough and the surrounding villages towards our appeal,” said Richard Hammond, Prospect Hospice’s director of income generation. “It has been humbling to see so many individuals, schools and businesses show their support. Special thanks must go to the Friends of Savernake Hospital for their
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match funding of £20,000. It is hugely encouraging that the community clearly shares our vision to bring Prospect Hospice services closer to home for local patients, families and carers who look to us when our help is needed.” He continued: “The appeal has just been the start though. While it is wonderful that we have the money to open the Centre, and some funds towards ongoing running costs, we will need the support of the people who have raised this magnificent sum to sustain it in the years ahead. Our focus now turns to raising the funds to support the ongoing costs of providing our care in the area.”
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Marlborough College Summer School will this year take place over four weeks instead of three. With over 500 courses and an increased entertainment programme it will be bigger than ever before. Brochures are available now.
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The Old Victorian Cemetery Interest in the Old Cemetery is gathering pace and there will be another Community Clear-up Day on 1 March 2015.
The Town’s success in winning a number of awards and silver gilt status in 2014 will be, hopefully, followed by another huge community effort in achieving gold status in 2015. Don’t forget that community groups and neighbourhoods can also enter the SWiB awards scheme ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood 2015.’ The deadline for entries is 14th March. More details at www.southwestinbloom.org.uk
Tradesmen/ Suppliers Everyone is invited to meet at the entrance to the new cemetery in Frees Avenue at 10am. As with our other sessions, it’s important to wear appropriate clothes — gloves, stout shoes or boots. Some tools will be provided but extra rakes, shears, loppers or secateurs are welcome. Plus a flask of something to drink! Anyone interested in joining ‘Friends of the Old Victorian Cemetery,’ please contact the Town Council offices as we will be meeting soon to discuss future plans.
Marlborough in Bloom With spring just around the corner, the Marlborough in Bloom committee is already talking about the 2015 route for the South West in Bloom judges.
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Every year a number of local community groups and organisations benefitting Marlborough are awarded funding for their work and projects. In recent months the Jubilee Centre, Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, B J Richards Trust, the Bruce Trust, the Inside Out Club, Greatwood Charity and more have all received grants. If your local group would like to apply for a
The Town Council would like to start helping to welcome new residents to Marlborough. When first moving to a new home, it can be hard to know where to start looking for information about clubs and interest groups, churches, local authority information about bin collections, etc. We would like to hold an informal get together in the Town Hall once or twice a year giving newcomers a chance to find out more and meet new people. If you run a group or organisation or have ideas about how this could work well, please let us know.
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Summertime – and the living ain’t easy… You may be familiar with Vanessa Lafaye as the founder and musical director of Marlborough Community Choir, the acapella singing group that rehearses in St Peter’s Church and has been known to catch Waitrose shoppers unawares with impromptu performances, often at Christmas. What you may not be aware of is Vanessa Lafaye the soon to be bestselling author. Published on 15 January, her debut novel Summertime is set in her native Florida during the 1930s, and concerns a scandalous episode in US history, set against the backdrop of a natural disaster. It was inspired by a newspaper article she came across whilst visiting her family, about a “spectacle” lynching in 1935, for which no one was ever prosecuted. The story reignited Vanessa’s desire to write, which had left her after a diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer which sapped all her creative energy, (she had previously written two novels in her spare time which had gained her an agent but not a publisher). Once in recovery Vanessa’s creativity was directed towards the choir, which still forms a huge part of her life, providing immense personal satisfaction along with many friends, and fuelling her faith in the healing power of singing. This love of music is reflected in one of the characters of Summertime who loves to sing. Of course, the title itself is the name of
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during the war, and were now subjected to the same old prejudices. Now the book is published Vanessa will be very busy promoting it, both locally and further afield. The launch party was held at Marlborough Town Hall a few days ago, with all the guests attending in 1930s style clothing. Marlborough Community Choir performed for an appreciative audience and of course one of the songs they sang was Summertime. The book is now available to buy in The White Horse bookshop (you can pick up a signed copy), and also available for download. the iconic song from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. On her return to the UK she began to research more about the period in the article, and discovered the story of the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, along with the history of how black veterans of the First World War were treated appallingly on their return to the US, many shipped to Florida to live in camps and work on a construction project during the hurricane season. This became the backdrop for the events that unfold in the book which has been described as part social history, part love story. It is told from the viewpoint of four of the key characters, two black, two white and touches on the difficulties faced by returning black soldiers, who had been treated as equals
On March 7 there will be a discussion evening at St John’s school that book clubs and individuals are welcome to attend. Tickets are available from White Horse Bookshop, and entry is free. Once you’ve read the book you can email any questions/discussion topics to whitehorsebookshop@ btconnect.com, to inform the conversation on the night. Usually £12.99, the book is available from the shop at £9.99 for those attending the discussion evening. Vanessa is already planning her second book, part of her publishing deal. Here’s wishing her every success in her new career as an author, and continued success with Marlborough Community Choir.
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What’s On February 2015 Winter Wonderland
Date: Saturday 31 January, from 11am Venue: Great Bedwyn School, Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn Great Bedwyn School and Pre-School are hosting a Winter Wonderland Fair, with the highlight being an ice rink! As well as the skating, The Three Tuns of Bedwyn are serving the most delicious street food, fun fair rides for the little ones, stalls selling winter goodies, warming mulled wine, hot chocolate, sweet treats, and lots of other fun activities for all the family. Tickets for skating £5 per person, will be available from Great Bedwyn School and The White Horse Bookshop. For more information contact Amber Carling on 07967 835 831
Marlborough Downs Movies What we did on our holiday (PG)
Date: Thursday 5 February 7.30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Explores the meaning of life and suggests how best to live and love, with David Tennant, Billy Connolly and Rosamund Pike Box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
Amnesty Barn Dance
Date: Saturday 7 February, 7.30 pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Live music – BYO food & drink. Tickets £12 Adult, £5 children from Jo - 01672 513950
Crofton Winter Work Open Day
Date: Saturday 7 February, 10.30am - 3.30pm Venue: Crofton Pumping Station, Crofton, Marlborough, SN8 3DN Come and see behind the scenes at the Historic Crofton Pumping Station this winter, when our teams of dedicated volunteers cosset and maintain the two historic beam engines.
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What we did on our holiday This winter we are giving visitors a rare chance to see maintenance works in progress, when we dismantle parts of the engines normally hidden from view. It’s cold inside the Pumping Station during the winter as the boiler is not in steam and drained down but tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for a small charge. Entry free
Marlborough Downs Live screenings presents Love’s Labour’s Lost
Date: Wednesday 11 February, 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Live from the RSC, Set in the Summer of 1914, love and merriment ensue in Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy before the lives of the blissfully unaware lovers is about to be utterly transformed by the war to end all wars. Tickets £15 in advance, £17.50 on door, box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
Ramsbury Roxy Before I Go To Sleep (15)
Date: Friday 13 February, 7.30pm Venue: Ramsbury Memorial Hall A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge force her to question everyone around her. Starring Colin Firth, Nicole
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Pruning Workshop
Date: Saturday 14 February, 9.30am- 1.00pm Venue: Starting promptly at St Mary’s Hall, Silverless Street, Marlborough SN8 1JQ Learn how to improve the health and fruitfulness of orchard trees. Organised by Marlborough Community Orchard and led by horticulturist Patricia Rowell, this half-day course will cover how and when to prune fruit trees (including espaliers); weeding, watering, mulching, pests and diseases; hands-on demonstrations and putting what you have learned into practice on our Community Orchard trees. Special subsidised ticket price: ONLY £5 PER PERSON. Limited places available. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Email towninanorchard@mail.com or call 01672 512949.
Marlborough Downs Live screenings presents Treasure Island Date: Wednesday 18 February, 3pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall NT recorded live from The National Theatre. Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage
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Thursday 19 February, 7pm Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough The Society’s AGM is at 7pm followed by a lecture on Islamic Spain by Alan Oliver at 7.30pm
Marlborough Downs Movies Marlborough Town Hall Gone Girl (18)
Date: Thursday 19 February 7.30pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent, with Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Tickets: £5 in advance, £6 on door box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge.
Ramsbury Roxy What We Did on our Holiday (12A)
Date: Friday 27 February, 7.30pm A heart-warming, feel-good comedy about an eventful family holiday in the Scottish Highlands to celebrate Gordie’s birthday. It’s soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability. Starring Celia Imrie, Ben Miller, Billy Connolly, David Tennant and Rosamund Pike. Doors and Bar open 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm. Tickets £4 from Ramsbury post office until 1pm on the day or at the door.
St Peter’s Church Quiz Night
Venue: St Peter’s Church Marlborough Saturday 28 February, 8pm The annual quiz evening run by St Peter’s Trust to which all are welcome. Places must be booked in advance by phone (01672511725) or by email (du.croz@btinternet.com). Tables of between 6 and 10 constitute a team. Light refreshments will be provided and additional sustenance will be available. Tickets are £8 each (£6 for members of St Peter’s Trust). More details on request.
Marlborough Folk-Roots presents Kris Drever Voodoo Room
Date: Friday 27 February, 7.30pm Venue: Theatre on the Hill, St John’s School, Marlborough Playing tribute to both Jimi Hendrix & Cream – Voodoo Room are a stunning new “Power Trio” featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians. They perform an incredible, high energy show, delivered in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. More info www. voodoo-room.com Tickets £10 in advance, or £12 at the door. Tickets available from marlboroughboxoffice.co.uk or 01672 515068.
Date: Saturday 28 February, 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church Hall, Silverless Street Marlborough Kris Drever is a singer-songwriter from Orkney. He won ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2007 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and is now widely admired as a solo artist
and member of folk superstars ‘Lau’. Tickets for the Kris Drever concert are £15 each, available from 01672 512465, Sound Knowledge and online at www.marlboroughfolk-roots.co.uk
Marlborough Downs Live screenings presents Love’s Labour’s Won live from the RSC
Date: Wednesday 4 March 7pm Venue: Marlborough Town Hall Shakespeare’s comic romance plays out amidst the brittle high-spirits of a post-war house party, as youthful passions run riot, lovers are deceived and happiness is threatened - before peace ultimately wins the day. (Better known as Much Ado About Nothing) Tickets £15 in advance, £17.50 on the door box office www.kvat.co.uk or available from White Horse Bookshop or Sound Knowledge
Further Afield Present Tense
Date: Wednesday 14 January – Saturday 18 April Venue: Swindon Museum and Art Gallery Contemporary Painting and Photography from the Swindon Collection
Wanborough Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday 21st February, 9am - 12pm, Venue: Village Hall, Wanborough High Street. A wide range of locally produced food is on sale. For more information contact Sue Birley sbirley@gn.apc.org 01793 790438.
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Community Information
These pages detail useful local numbers and community groups. If you have a group or society you would like featured here please telephone 01793 791104 or email aj@marlboroughtandc.co.uk
Local Societies and Groups
Air Cadets (2293 Marlborough Squadron) Marlborough Air cadets welcome all young people aged 13-18 who are interested in Aviation and Adventure: Parade nights Tues and Fri 1900-2130 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/2293MarlboroughAirCadets Email 2293@aircadets.org 01672 516811 Dance Classes in Marlborough Ballroom and Latin American dance classes, and for those with no partner Dancersize sessions. Please contact Amanda on 07882-882030 or email learntodance@mac.com for more info Depression Alliance The Marlborough and District SELF-HELP GROUP meets the first Tuesday of every month. If you’ve got depression, or know someone who might benefit from being part of our group, please get in touch. Call 0845 123 23 20 for location details. Stained Glass Lessons. Wed.& Thurs morning 9.30-11.30. Mon.Tues.& Wed evening 7-9. Suitable for all, learn stained glass or kiln-formed glass. Held at; Ogbourne St. George. Contact jeannette 07977 053363 or jet@jeannettetherrien.com Inner Wheel Club of Marlborough and District Evening meetings on 4th Monday of every month at the Crown Hotel, The Parade Marlborough. Secretary Nita Martin 01380 730974 Jubilee Centre Day Centre (Mon, Tues and Fri) and Drop-in Centre (Wed and Thurs - Lunch served 12.30pm £5.00) for over sixties. For more information phone Carole Walkeron 01672 513087 Kennet Accordion Orchestra Meets on Monday night from 7.30pm, in Froxfield and has a wide playing base of players from Swindon through Marlborough to Newbury and encourage accordion players of all standards to join and enjoy a varied selection of music from pop through to classics. The current Southern Area Champions and established throughout the region for its diverse repertoire. Contact Nigel Pasby A.B.C.A.(t.d.) L.B.C.A. on 07894032757 or email nigelpasby@gmail.com For more information go to www.kennetaccordionorchestra.com Kennet Community Transport KTC runs a minibus with tail lift for people for whom normal transport is impractical. Contact the driver on 07850 356572 or Alexander Kirk Wilson on 01672 513861 Kennet Valley Driving Group RDA carriage driving for adults (16+) with physical disabilities. New volunteers and participants
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welcome. Sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Rockley. For more info call the Secretary, Maggie Lewis, on 0846 241 5396 or email kennetvalleydrivinggroup@gmail.com Kennet Valley National Trust Association Monthly meetings with speakers on a variety of subjects, summer outings to interesting places and social events. For more information please call Ann King (Chair) on 01380 727130 or Rhona Wilkinson (Membership Secretary) 01380 726433 Learn To Play Bridge Lessons for Absolute Beginners & Improvers Friendly club sessions also available Marlborough Area, No Partner needed Friendly relaxed atmosphere Please contact Andy Hill for further details and availability 01380 724725 Line dancing Meet every Tuesday (except August) at St John’s School, Marlborough Class runs 7-10 pm and covers beginners through to advanced Contact Tessa on 01672 520336 or tessahicks@btinternet.com Marlborough Accordion Orchestra Rehearsals on Monday in Wesley Hall Marlborough. Training Orchestra 6.30p.m. / Main Orchestra 7.30 p.m. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. M.D. David Watson. Contact 01672 512634 Marlborough and District Link Scheme Marlborough Link is a charity dedicated to assisting the disadvantaged members of our community, whether because of age, physical or mental disability, poverty or absence of public transport.If you need us, or if you would like to help please telephone 01672 288007. Marlborough 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
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Community in Oare Village Hall 7.30 pm and four times in the winter at All Cannings. Open to anyone interested in country life Secretary Richard Strong 01672 563371 email dianemstrong@aol.com. Marlborough and District Concert Club Marlborough and District Concert Club was founded in 1980 in order to take advantage of some of the many first-class professional musical events available within coach distance of Marlborough. We arrange visits to concerts in Basingstoke, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Southampton and Reading and occasionally London and Birmingham. We normally go to 11 concerts each year: orchestral, chamber music, recitals and opera. For more information call Tom Massey, 01672 516610. Marlborough and District Dyslexia Association The MDDA is a small, independent charity which has for the last 22 years supported local schools, hundreds of dyslexics and their families. Helpline 07729452143, website www.marlboroughdistrictdyslexia.org Marlborough and District Rotary Club Rotary is an International Organisation of professional and business people who meet every week for fellowship and service. Meetings every Monday evening at Marlborough Golf Club. For more information visit www.marlboroughrotary.org.uk Marlborough Bowls Club Tel: 07747 833436 Secretary Mrs A. Watts 01672 511335 Outdoor season April - October. New members always welcome, coaching and advice available Monthly networking breakfasts, see www.chambernews.biz for more info. Marlborough & District Lions Lions serve the local community by organising events to raise funds for local and national deserving causes. If you would like to join or need support please ring John Edmunds 01672 512650 or Karen Hilditch 01672 513282 Marlborough Freemasons Meet once a month in the Masonic Hall in Oxford Street. Far from the myth of being a “secret” organisation, members are openly proud of their membership, and of the work that the Lodge does to support local organisations and charities. More details from Secretary Steve Aubertin on 01672 513316 or e-mail him 1533@pglwilts.org.uk Marlborough History Society Founded in 2001 the Society celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2011. Meetings are held at St. Peter’s at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of most months. New members are always welcome. For more information call 01672 519338. Web site: www.marlboroughhistorysociety.co.uk Marlborough Macular Support Group Meet on the last Thursday of every month from 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
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Masters. Tues/Thurs/Sun at Marlborough Leisure Centre. Please contact Alan Crook 01672 512757 for details. Marlborough Police Station Enquiry Office is now only open Tues 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 1315), Weds 0900 - 1230 and Thurs 0900 - 1700 (closed 1245 - 1315). Please call in to check if your lost property has been handed in, as well as report crime, traffic collisions, produce driving documents, and much more. Marlborough Tennis Club Based at Preshute Tennis Courts.New members welcome for social and league play. Coaching for children and adults. Contact Barbara Jones 516635 Marlborough WI Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Wesley Hall, Oxford St from 7.30-9.30. New members very welcome. For further details call 01672 514177 Mildenhall Gardening Club - New, very informal and friendly group, currently meeting at the Horsehoe in Mildenhall on the 3rd Wednesday every month at 7.30pm. For more information contact Milly on 07876 230 540 or millycarmichael@hotmail.com Phoenix Brass Band Rehearsals twice weekly in Froxfield. Training Band on Saturday mornings. New and experienced players of all ages welcome. Contact Musical Director - David Watson 01672 515176 Pilates classes Pilates classes for all levels around the Marlborough area. Please contact Caroline McCord on 01672 511360 or 07817503546 or caroline@backinbalancepilates.com Angie Sanders - Classes are held in Aldbourne. 1:1 tuition available, angiesanders2@icloud.com or 01672 540176 Pottery Lessons Adults:Mon.7-9pm, or Thurs.7-9pm Children’s: Wed. 3.45-5.15. Beginners and more experienced welcome. At Wagon Yard Artists, off London Rd, Marlb. Contact Jacqui 07773 271572 or jacqui.melhuish@btinternet.com Sarsen Songmen A small male voice choir rehearsing in Aldbourne (1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays 7.30 pm), wide repertoire including Barbershop, occasional performances in the local area. New members welcome: contact MichaelReynolds on 01672511199. Savernake Badminton Club Savernake Badminton Club is a small friendly club that is long established and affiliated to Badminton England. We meet on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30pm at the Sports Hall at St John’s School, Granham Hill, Marlborough. For further details telephone Roy Turner on 01672 810208 or Barbara Jones on 01672 516635 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.
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Community Scottish Country Dancing Manton Village Hall, 7.45 – 10pm. Tuesdays beginners, Wednesdays experienced dancers. Contact Jennifer Parker 01672 515151 St Peter’s Church Marlborough A redundant church now managed by a Trust, featuring a Coffee Shop and a Craft Shop. The church is open daily 10 am - 5 pm, except Saturdays when it opens at 9 am, and on Sundays from March to December 11 am - 4pm The church is available for hire for exhibitions, meetings, lectures and concerts. For bookings please contact David Du Croz on 01672511725 or email at du.croz@btinternet.com T’ai Chi at Burbage Tai Chi is an excellent exercise designed to strengthen the back and improve the general well-being of the practitioner. In particular it is of great benefit to older people. Open to men and women aged 55 and over. New members and beginners are most welcome. Sessions every Thursday, 10-11 am in Burbage Village Hall More details 01672 811711. The Merchant’s House This historic 17th century silk-merchant’s house at 132 High Street is being refurbished by a charitable trust. Regular lectures and concerts are held and there are opportunities for local people to work as volunteers or house guides. The House and garden are open to visitors from 1st of April to the end of October on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am-3pm and by appointment at other times. Become a ‘Friend’ and enjoy enhanced membership benefits. For more information contact Sophie Costard 01672 511491 Web site: www.themerchantshouse.co.uk Transition Marlborough aims to inspire and motivate people to work together, and support each other, in reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, building a stronger sense of community and so increasing our communities’ resilience. This will strengthen the local economy to create livelihoods for local people and provide a greater level of wellbeing for all. Our Hub group meets on the second Thursday of the month, usually at the Green Dragon, at 7:30pm. Do join us. For more information, contact Alexandra on 07771 347 379 email secretary@transitionmarlborough.org, www.transitionmarlborough.org University of the Third Age U3A provides learning and leisure opportunities in the Marlborough Area for those who are retired or semi-retired. For information on interest groups and membership call Sarah Foxall on 01264 850316 or visit u3ainkennet.org.uk Watercolour Painting Classes Classes on Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm and Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm With professional artist Colin Palmer at his studio in central Marlborough. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Call Colin on 07835 039 812 or colin@colinpalmer-illustration.co.uk for more details. Wheelie Fit - Outdoor Post Natal Workout. Bring along your baby in their buggy and get back into shape. Slim down, tone up, feel great.
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All fitness levels welcome. Mon and Thurs 10am, College Fields, Marlborough. Contact Nicki 07988991165. www.wheeliefit.com Yoga classes for all abilities. Enjoyable Yoga classes in and around the Marlborough area. Please contact Lizzy Hawnt on 01672 841553, 07821 396 430 or e-mail hawnted. house@btinternet.com Yoga for Men Tuesday evenings 7.30pm -9.15pm for all abilities including beginners at Minal Village Hall, Mildenhall Please contact Jonathan Heath on 01672 513738 e.mail: jonathan@samtosha.co.uk
Parents & Toddlers
Chilton Chicks Toddler Group Join us for a variety of crafts, toys, snacks, a cuppa and a chat. New faces are always welcome. Mondays 9.30-11.30am in the Chilton Foliat Village Hall (Next to the Wheatsheaf pub). Adults £1, Toddlers £1 & under 6 months are free. Call Liz on 01488 684526 for further details. Creepy Crawlers meet Fridays 10 – 11.30am at the Scout Hut, Marlborough Tel: 01672 811495 The Corner House Children’s Centre offering information, support, advice and activity sessions to families with children 0-5 in Marlborough and the community area. George Lane Car Park Tel 01672 513010 Great Bedwyn Playgroup Ofsted Outstanding Playgroup for 2 to five year olds, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time. Toddler group for 0 - 5 years olds, every Wednesday during term-time. Sessions include crafts, snack, story and music time, and outside play area. Great Bedwyn Village Hall, Frog Lane, Great Bedwyn, near Marlborough SN8 3PB Tel. 01672 870 179 or visit www.greatbedwynplaygroup.org.uk Home-Start Calling all volunteer parents....Could you help make a difference for young families? Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support during those early years when children are young. Your experience as a parent can help others. For more details contact Home-Start Kennet 01672 569457 Junipers Creative and sensory play for babies to preschoolers. 01672 890829, wwwjuniperscreativeplay.com Little Dabchicks Parent and Under 4’s group, meets Thursday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 Term time.In the Aldbourne Methodist Hall, Lottage Road Zoe - 01672 540439 Little Dragons Pre School Ogbourne St George Village Hall All children aged 2 - 5 years welcome at our well established pre-school held in a quiet village setting in Ogbourne St George. It is a warm, friendly environment where we are open Monday to Friday for mornings 9.05am to 12.05pm or 1.05pm (if staying for lunch) and all day Wednesdays until 3.05pm. For more information email linda@littledragons.org or call 07855 026083. Alternatively do look at our website at www.littledragons.org.
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Garden Machinery Specialist • All makes of new machines • Trade-ins taken • Collection and Delivery • Spare Parts • Servicing & Repairs Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-1pm Easy to find us, Large car park, workshop and showroom
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Community Information Marlborough and District NCT We have an active group in Marlborough, with courses, events and ‘Bumps and Babes’ cafes. The cafes are an opportunity to meet other parents, grandparents and parents-to-be for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact nctmarlborough@yahoo.co.uk or go to www.nct.org.uk/branches/marlborough. Ramsbury Parent and Toddlers meets Wednesdays 10 – 12 in the Memorial Hall Tel: 01672 520961 Sunflowers at Grafton is a Nursery & Pre school for children aged 0-5 situated in beautiful East Grafton. Open from 8am-6pm, 51 weeks each year, morning & afternoon sessions are available. Sunflowers is community run on a not-for-profit basis. For more information see www.sunflowers-grafton.co.uk or call 01672 810478
Doctors
Ramsbury Surgery Tel:01672 520366 The Marlborough Surgery Tel: 01672 512187 Wiltshire Out of Hours Service Telephone 0300 111 5717
Leisure
Herongate Leisure 01488 682000
Ian Barnes Electrical Services & Testing
Electrician Mob: 07747 414493 Tel: 01672 520147 Sockets and Lighting Extensions and Rewires Fuseboard replacement Inspection, Testing and Certification Lighting design
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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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Post Festive Season Blues The Season of Goodwill can be a brief affair, with statistics showing that on the first working day back after the festive season there is a 27% increase in the number of enquiries regarding divorce. That the Christmas period can cause a strain on relationships is unsurprising given the ever increasing build-up period of advertising and shopping, while money worries can also be a big factor on a marriage with the constant pressure to buy bigger and more expensive presents, and the obligation to have family get- togethers with barely tolerated relations causes tension and arguments. Equally, the extra time together as a couple can emphasise that the relationship is not working and solidify doubts. It is no wonder then that many couples’ relationships are at breaking point at this time and they need very little encouragement to be pushed over the edge. Family law solicitors are very familiar and
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experienced in dealing with all manner of reasons for divorce. Our legal system gives couples and their legal representatives the choice of 5 facts, called Facts A to E, as the reason for applying for divorce, that being said, we find that Facts A and B are the most common, and both certainly seem more prevalent at this time of year. Fact A relies on the committing of adultery by either party, while Fact B is the most frequently used, this being unreasonable behaviour, which is a very wide category and can cover a multitude of conduct such as violence, mental abuse, drinking, gambling, and in some extreme cases, not doing the housework. As we have said Fact C, Desertion, is almost never used and facts D and E, 2-year and 5-year separation are rarely used nowadays. The divorce process is a stressful thing and a good Family Team will do everything it can to minimise that stress by handling all the paperwork and correspondence for its Clients. They should aim to achieve this in a relatively short time to achieve the best possible outcome. They should also be very experienced with the financial matters that follow the grant of the Decree Nisi and which must be agreed before the
Decree Absolute can be given. Family law solicitors will help every step of the way and, as is the case in many situations, can also help with the Contact issues where children of the family are involved and do the best they can to keep costs down at this time. If you are struggling with the Post Festive Season Blues, and contemplating divorce, make an appointment for a free 30 minute consultation with DGR Law. Karen Salmon DGR Law 01672 511797
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Gardening
Preparing for Summer The summer flowering bulbs are beginning to make their appearance in the centre and we hope we have some to tempt you with…
If you angst over what to grow with what, we have some new selections in the shape of collections to ease your pain! ‘Bees and Butterflies’ looks a good one – containing Liatris spicata, Dahlia ‘Happy Butterfly’, short Gladiolus ‘Guernsey Glory’ and Anemone ‘Sylphide’. There are also colour-themed ones such as ‘Sangria’ with Dahlia ‘Mary Evelyn’, Cosmos astrosanguineus (Chocolate Cosmos) and Oxalis triangularis and ‘Strawberry Daiquiri’ with Dahlia ‘Pretty Woman’, Begonia ‘Blushing Star’ and Habranthus robusta.
Anemone Sylphide
Then there are the individual Dahlias and we have chosen some stunning ones in all shapes and sizes – fully double, pom-pom, semi-doubles and singles including the ‘Bishops’, and ranging from stonking big ones, down to the more sedate shorter ‘patio’ range. A completely new introduction called ‘Moulin Rouge’ will be introduced which has scarlet base petals and white upper ones. Another favourite are the cactus ones that look like they are in the middle of exploding! Along with these, come Lilies, including thepollen-free ones
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such as ‘Broken Heart’ and ‘Double Sensation’, along with the gloriously scented and ever-popular ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘Casa Blanca’. If you want to try Lilies in a border rather than a pot then look no further than the beautifully swept-back spotted flowers of ‘Flore Pleno’ and ‘Speciosum Rubrum’. Gladioli are making a come-back and what’s not to like - they make a superb cut flower and range from the burnt orange of ‘Africa’, cerise pink with a white throat in ‘Jo-Jo’ to the deep, velvety purple of ‘Black Star’. They are not all tall and the shorter ones, usually with the word ‘nanus’ in their names (meaning small) are brilliant in pots or in the border. Look also for Gladiolus callianthus (Acidanthera) which has a wonderful fragrance and is best grown in pots. Other fabulous things arriving will be the so-called Cottage Garden plants. Here you will find delights such as Iris germanica (bearded Iris), Crocosmia, Ranunculus, Polianthes (Tuberose), Anemone de Caen, Nerine, Paeonia, Astrantia, Papaver orientale, Ixia, Agapanthus, Alstroemeria and Zantedeschia (Calla Lily). On the soft fruit front, we will be having packs of canes of raspberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant and gooseberry along with asparagus and rhubarb collections. Onion sets and garlic packs will also be in for spring planting along with something new – Vegetable Growing Kits in wooden trays which contain onions, garlic, shallots and 5 seed potatoes for First Earlies, Second Earlies and Maincrops. We thought these would be brilliant for a
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first-time veggie grower or as a gift. The loose Cyclamen hederifolium corms that we had last year were so brilliant that we’ve gone for them again. They are huge and fabulous value. Along with these we will have loose bulbs of Crinum powellii (Indian Elephant Flower) – again, huge bulbs.
Dahlia Moulin Rouge
We are also having packs of ‘Patio Plants’, namely Oleander and Thunbergia (Black-Eyed Susan) for you to grow on; for some reason they are extremely difficult to get hold of any other way. There is loads to look forward to and bulbs make a brilliant contribution in our gardens. Don’t forget that most of them like a sunny position in a free-draining but decent soil. Any that you grow in pots can be transplanted into the garden if you fancy a change. Woodborough Garden Centre, 01672 851249 All products subject to availability.
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