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Editor’s Letter Remembrance Day will be particularly poignant this year as we commemorate the centenary of the start of World War One. Read Rev Philip Bromiley’s moving article on page 26. There is somewhat of a historical feel to this issue too. In our Exploring Wiltshire feature we go off the beaten track to discover some gems - the Wiltshire & Berkshire Canal, a former Glove Factory in Holt, a new Long Barrow in All Cannings and an Aviation Museum in a pub – and if that isn’t enough, we’ve also got an article on the Great Dorset Steam Fair! With the season of goodwill fast approaching our ever-expanding What’s On section has some suggestions on how you can provide support in our area by becoming a Dementia Friend, volunteering in Wiltshire or joining the Community Link - please support these local good causes. Until next time . . .
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“We are also keen to show how a computer can open up communications through emails and Skype – something that many families would find helpful,” she continued. “For instance, the possibility of seeing and talking to grandchildren on the other side of the world is a particularly exciting prospect.”
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WOMEN OF WORLD WAR ONE 4 Nov 2014 St Mary’s School, Calne Women of World War One is a powerful and moving portrait of women’s lives, created by Musicians South West and performed by Trio Paradis. Poetry and prose extracts on the subject of women’s experience of this cataclysmic event are vividly illustrated with images and music for piano and stringed instruments by female composers who were writing at that time. BREMHILL FIREWORKS DISPLAY 5 November gates open at 6.30pm THE WESSEX CONCERT ORCHESTRA 6th December at 7.30pm The Neeld Hall Chippenham Winter Dreams includes works by Tchaikovsky -1st symphony and Romeo and Juliet Overture and some Christmas favourites! Tickets are £10 and £8 (concessions) from Chippenham Tourist Office or the website www.wco.org.uk CHRISTIAN MALFORD FIREWORK DISPLAY 8th November CALNE FIREWORK DISPLAY 8 Nov 2014 gates open at 5pm Beversbrook Sports Facility. “SPLASH” November 7th and 8th Baxter School of Dancing show will be held at the Neeld Hall, Chippenham. Tickets available from Mrs Baxter 01249 660084 SANTA’S SCAMPER Dec 13, 2014 11am Calne Leisure Centre Santa’s Scamper is returning this
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after a fantastic debut in 2012 and a follow up in 2013. This festive event is put on to enjoy the Christmas Spirit with mince pies and mulled wine under the mistletoe. NORTH WILTS ORCHESTRA St Andrews Church 15th November CHIPPENHAM LIONS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 15th November The Neeld Hall THE VIKINGS IN WILTSHIRE 20 Nov 2014 7.30pm The Coronation Hall Alton Barnes SN8 4LB £7.00 Written evidence shows that the Vikings ravaged Wiltshire in the 9th, 10th and 11th centuries, with a number of key battles fought within the county boundary. Despite being relatively well documented, archaeological evidence for a Scandinavian presence is limited and thus this lecture will draw upon documents, place-names and archaeology to examine the range and depth of Viking impacts on this part of Anglo-Saxon Wessex. Tel: 01672 851859 CHIPPENHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON 29 Nov 2014 6pm The biggest evening event in the Chippenham calendar. Thousands of people will descend on the town to see the astonishing arrival of Father Christmas and join in the festive fun - get more details from Chippenham Town Council website: www.chippenham.gov.uk CALNE WINTER FESTIVAL & LANTERN PARADE 29 Nov 2014 12-7pm This is a fantastic community event which traditionally draws thousands into the town centre. The celebrations includes the traditional lantern parade and the ‘switching on’ of the town centre Christmas lights. Fill your senses with the smells and tastes of Christmas as you browse though the food and drink stalls whilst locating that
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‘different’ Christmas gift at the craft stalls. Meet Father Christmas and watch the hundreds of lanterns as the annual Lantern Parade sets off from Bremhill View Social Club at 4.30 arriving in town approx 5pm followed by the switching on of the town Christmas lights and firework finale. See ad on page 15. DEVIZES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 29 Nov 2014 The night that Devizes turns on the Christmas Lights is now a day long festival of fun and music! There are all day long Christmas markets in the Market Place and Corn Exchange, live music and street theatre shows and the gigantic parade of lanterns. The parade circles the town and returns to the Market Place for Father Christmas to switch on the town’s Christmas Lights and start a firework display. DECEMBER 2014
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Remembrance Day Remembrance Day takes place on November 11 to mark the moment the guns of the First World War fell silent, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. The first Armistice Day was held in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth. The name changed to Remembrance Day after the Second World War. Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November each year, with services at war memorials and churches. The poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ by Canadian surgeon John McCrae, inspired the use of the symbolic poppy. The opening lines of the poem refer to the thousands of scarlet poppies that were the first flowers to grow over the churned-up earth of the battlefields. The Queen lays the first wreath during the national ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Money raised by the sale of poppies is used by the Royal British Legion to support servicemen and women. Tom Hancock
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Humans are flowers, fragile and meaningful There were lots of flowers on the floor, Very pale with blood galore. Working hard with push and pull, Where their potential had reached its full. The army of flowers grew and grew, They have blossomed, they have been true. Now let’s all remember with two minutes silence, as they conquered despite the violence. by Samantha Hammond 8AAS, John Bentley School
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Bowood House Christmas Extravaganza December 3rd, 4th & 5th 2014 See Bowood House decorated for a family Christmas and indulge in a fantastic shopping experience with over 50 stalls of luxury goods Wednesday 3rd December: Carols & Cocktails Evening Ticketed Preview, 4-8pm £15 per person Thursday 4th Late Night Shopping 10am-8pm Friday 5th December 10am-3pm Admission on the door £8.00 per person (4th & 5th only) No pushchairs please
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Trekkers Climb Mountains for RUH Cancer Care Fourteen individuals from Bath, Bristol, Somerset and Wiltshire have returned home from an incredible ten day charity challenge trekking the Great Wall of China, to help raise funds for Cancer Care at the RUH. As part of their adventure, the trekkers scaled mountains and navigated unrestored and rarely visited sections of the Great Wall to follow its ancient path. Between them, the team has raised over £45,000 to help build a pioneering new Cancer Centre at the RUH that will transform care for patients and their families. The team began their adventure in Beijing and journeyed through Huangyaguan, Jinshanling, Geubikou and Mutianyu, encountering all types of incredibly demanding terrain. Whilst some sections of the Wall have been extensively renovated there are many parts which have been left virtually untouched by modern man, which took the trekkers out of their comfort zones to experience the real Wall! Only two days were spent on the ‘tourist’ sections, with the remainder left to tackle the stony, steep and often slippery pathway that winds between watch towers, traditional farming villages, valleys and mountains. Whilst pushing themselves to their limits physically, the trek also had many rewards including the breathtaking views this ancient wonder has to offer. As part of their Great Wall challenge each of the fourteen trekkers, who live and work locally, had a fundraising target to reach. In the months leading
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up to departure a flurry of fundraising activities have taken place to help them get there from cake sales, band nights, clothes swaps to raffles and a very apt Panda naming game – the adventure began before they even set foot in China! For each member of the team, the trek has been a life changing journey which has brought with it new experiences, friendships and a united effort for Cancer Care at the RUH. Rebecca Brooks, one member of the team, explains: “I’m so glad I took on this challenge for the Forever Friends Appeal to help raise money for a pioneering new Cancer Centre. As well as the challenge, this year has been a whole journey in itself, making new friends, taking part in new experiences and watching so many other people getting on board for the cause has been worth it alone. It has taken over my life this year, but it is a year I will never forget. I am so proud to have been involved in the China Trek for the hospital and thrilled to belong to a team that helped to raise so much money. Trekking the Great Wall of China was the most challenging but rewarding thing I have ever done and I hope it has made a difference to the way in which cancer will be treated locally in future.” With the success of the China Trek, the Forever Friends Appeal are now looking for another group of adventurous fundraisers to take part in Trek to India in October 2015 - to discover the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama! For more information please call on 01225 821535 or visit www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk Below: RUH Trekkers on the Great Wall of China Standing (from left to right): Russell Corbett, Christine Walters, Dr Hugh Goddard, Rebecca Brooks, Karen Burge, Paula Richards, Sarah Leybourne, Jacqueline Cousins, Biddy Walcot, Patricia Symons and Sally Smith Seated (from left to right): Dr Dorothy Goddard, Sue Gilby and Alex Whiting
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How you can help . . . Calne Community Area Board has pledged to work with local people and organisations to try and become a Dementia Friendly Community. They are going to set up a working group of local people and experts to find the best ways to do this and they are going to start by trying to create 100 ‘Dementia Friends’ in the Community Area. The first Area Board Dementia Friends session in Calne took place on 7th October at the Area Board Health Fair - this resulted in 31 new Dementia Friends and a great start to the campaign! Dementia Friends are people who have undertaken an awareness session to help them understand how to behave in ways that will help those living with dementia to live well. If you are a local resident, run a local business or are involved in a local group we would like you to take part in one of these short and inspiring Dementia Friends sessions, to provide you with all the information that you need to be more aware, confident and helpful to people that are living with Dementia. (If you run a business or local group and have a number of members of staff we may be able to come and run a session just for you in the work/meeting place). Once you have become a Dementia Friend, if you would like to become more involved then you could: · Volunteer as a Dementia Champion and help to recruit more Dementia Friends.
Around 800,000 people in the UK have dementia. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms which include memory loss, and difficulty with thinking, problem solving and language. These symptoms can sometimes be caused by other things however, so it’s important to get a diagnosis as soon as possible. Your GP may refer you to a specialist consultant. Assessments are likely to include conversations with you and your loved ones, a physical examination, memory tests and/or a brain scan. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting 62 per cent of those diagnosed. Other types include vascular dementia affecting 17 per cent, and mixed dementia which affects 10 per cent of those diagnosed. Those with dementia may be given medicines to help with symptoms and slow down progression, but as yet there is no cure. Some sufferers also attend day centres and support groups. Carers can get help from local Carers Groups, Social Services and Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses. These nurses specialise in dementia and provide practical and emotional support as well as information to families, friends and professionals. Dementia UK is a charity. In addition to Admiral Nurses it also provides a national helpline and email service. One of the other major organisations in this field is the Alzheimer’s Society. This is a membership organisation which provides local support services, including day care and home care and befriending and support for families and partners of those with dementia. They also provide fact sheets and publications and have a helpline and an online forum called talking point. In addition, the Alzheimer’s Society fund research, provide training and development and campaign to raise awareness.
· Get involved with the Area Board working group. · Hold fund raising events to help local groups and organisations that support people living with dementia. · Volunteer to help in one of those groups and organisations. If anyone would like to sign up to become a Dementia Friend, we will run more sessions in the future, get in touch with jane.vaughan@ wiltshire.gov.uk to let her know you are interested, or pop into the Community Hub and ask them to let Jane have your contact details.
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Knit or crochet small Christmas items then bring them into Sainsbury’s at Chippenham, Melksham or Calne. All funds raised will go to our local charity partners. Patterns available in store. For further details contact: Lynn Clarke – Calne PRL.Calne@sainsburys.co.uk Diana Malling – Melksham PRL.Melksham@sainsburys.co.uk Michelle Perry – Chippenham PRL.Chippenham@sainsburys.co.uk
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‘Horse and Bamboo’s production with succulent music and film, puppets and masks… is a delicious treat of a show – dark chewy and delicious at heart, yet coated with a sprinkle of something light, sweet and zesty’… Hunger gnaws at the stomach like a dog on a bone. If only...if only there were a cake…a cake as big as a house! Sometimes, if you want something badly enough, it might just happen. But getting what you want isn’t always what it is cracked up to be…. GRITTLETON VILLAGE HALL doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start (1 hr 30 mins) TICKETS - Jan on 01249 782798
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Brighten Up Your Day Volunteer! Do you want to add a spark to your day? Volunteering could be the answer. Volunteering is a great way to do something you enjoy and help others at the same time. Volunteers who are really motivated by the cause or enjoy their role have the most impact on the organisation they are helping. There are lots of different things you can do: gardening, CCTV operator, befriending blind veterans, public speaking, heritage site guide, administration to name a few. Here is a taste of the 1500 opportunities we have in Wiltshire: • Technical Advisers for Wiltshire Community Bank • Radio Presenter for Chippenham FM • Veterans Befriender for Alabare Christian Care and Support • Volunteer representative and fundraiser for Swift Medics Don’t just take our word for it, here is what some of Wiltshire’s volunteers say about their experience: • “I enjoy helping with the group, in fact I don’t ever consider my tasks a chore when I’m volunteering” • “I am a confident person by nature, however, I have met new people there, and made some new friends, which is great!” • “Volunteering has provided me with an opportunity to contribute to a local organisation in a productive way” You can get involved with volunteering however much spare time you have from a few hours a month to a day a week. Get in touch with us and we can help find the best role for you. Visit our website: www. volunteercentrewiltshire.org.uk or speak to one of our Volunteering Advisers on 0845 521 6224.
Cherhill Candlelit Christmas Market Cherhill Village Hall Saturday 6 December 4–7pm A highlight of the Candlelit Christmas Market will be a performance by Cherhill Primary School’s ‘Sing-Up’ choir who proved such a hit at the annual summer fete this year. The Candlelit Market will be ideal for finding those special Christmas presents while enjoying the atmosphere and the host of stalls selling sweets, candles, ladies’ boutique items, hot chestnuts, wine, jewellery and plenty more ... and of course mulled wine, mince pies, carols and Father Christmas in his grotto. Funds raised go toward the maintenance and refurbishment of St. James’ Church. More information call 07763 581688
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What’s On
Moviola Films in Calne Town Hall
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This film was inspired by a true story. The illegitamate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is raised by her aristocratic great uncle, Lord Mansfield. Her lineage affords her certain privaleges but the colour of her skin prevents her from participating in the traditions of her social standing. She falls in love with an idealistic young vicars’ son bent on change, who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfields role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in Britain. Showing in The Town Hall on Wed Nov 26th at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.00pm. Tickets £6.00 available from the Information office or on the door. Refreshments available.
Calne Library Reading Group
An informal friendly group which brings together people who enjoy reading. We meet in the Library every 2nd Thurs of the month from 1.45pm. The group lasts approx 1 hour. Call Laura Ashford at Calne Library on 01249 813128
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Langley Green House Gifts & Relaxing Event
CALNE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY LINK Scheme requires more volunteers to help maintain the transport and caring services it provides for those in need who live in the towns and surrounding villages. Volunteers are only required to give their time as and when they are available but every little helps, and you can be sure that it will be appreciated by those in the community who rely on this service.
November 1st–2nd & December 6th–7th from 12:00–16:30
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*During your visit, enjoy delicious home baked biscuits*
Calm relaxing setting, shop inside and out
“The Health Benefits of Aloe Vera and Beehive Products for Humans and Animals - The opportunity for personal consultations and Christmas shopping!”
Wiltshire College Open Mornings
*Indulge in a soothing, refreshing caffeine-free ‘Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea’... to calm and promote well-being* Langley Green, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL
Come along to Wiltshire College at a campus near you, to find out more information about all of the courses available and what Wiltshire College has to offer you. Sat 8th November: 10am–12pm – Chippenham Sat 22nd November: 10am–12pm – Lackham Sat 22nd November: 10am–12pm – Trowbridge
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SEWING WORKSHOPS FOR ALL ABILITIES 1 Nov Stitched Collaged Cards 8 Nov Fabric Advent Calendars 22 Nov Christmas Bears 6 Dec Fresh Christmas Wreaths 13 Dec Christmas Stockings 17 Dec Table Decorations Beginners sewing skills/cushion making available every Saturday Find us on Facebook sewandcraftwithsarahandclaire Claire 07980 474983 or Sarah on 07770 995826 email: clairecraig.hoing@virgin.net We look forward to stitching with you Griffin Estate, Bowden Hill, Lacock, SN15 2PP TO ADVERTISE CALL 01249 811068
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At Bazaar we have a wide range of exciting products for you to choose from, as a gift or a treat for yourself. We also stock a wide range for cake decorating also great Christmas cake decorations including Regal Ice, paste colours, cake boards and drums, cake boxes and cupcake boxes, cutters and modelling tools and so much more . . . Albums & Photo Frames Bags & Scarves Home Scents & Candles Glass Vases Paperweights & Ornaments Purses & Wallets Soft Toys & Teddy Bears Gifts for Baby & Wedding Ladies & Mens Toiletries Mugs Silver & Costume Jewellery
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What’s On
Marden House Concerts
FREE Music Workshop at Marden House
Programme 2014-2015
JOSEPH TONG - PIANO
Sunday 2nd November 2014 at 3.00pm Playing Haydn’s sonata in E flat, Ravel’s Valses, Chopin’s 3rd Ballade, ‘The Trees’ by Sibelius and Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1.
AMYN MERCHANT - VIOLIN WITH DANIEL TONG - PIANO
Sunday 7th December 2014 at 3.00pm Schubert Sonatina D.384 in D, Debussy Violin Sonata, Janacek Violin Sonata, Beethoven Sonata No. 9 ‘Kreutzer’ Op.47.
ROSANNA TERBERG - FLUTE WITH LEO NICHOLSON - PIANO
Sunday 25th January 2015 at 3.00pm Programme will include works by Poulenc, Debussy, Alwyn, Ibert and Liszt.
THE ELIAS QUARTET
Sunday 22nd February 2015 at 3.00pm The programme comprises Beethoven String Quartets Op.18 No.6, Op.59 No.2 and Op.135.
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PIANO RECITAL
Sunday 29th March 2015 at 3.00pm Wells is an internationally renowned specialist music school and is sending three of its extremely talented students to perform for us. We shall discover the details of their programme in due course but we can be assured of an exciting and highly accomplished recital which will be real treat.
THE LONDON BRIDGE ENSEMBLE
Sunday 26th April 2015 at 3.00pm A welcome return to this ensemble who will give us piano trios by Schubert D.898 in B flat major, Brahms Op.101 in C minor and Haydn No.24 in D major.
Book your place now: Tickets: £12 - Adults, £1 - Full-time Students from Calne Information Centre, www.marlboroughboxoffice.co.uk or at the door. More information at www.mardenhouseconcerts.co.uk Marden House, Calne
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Richard Heacock and Paul Hutchinson are holding a free music workshop based on the dance tunes of John Playford at Marden House, Calne on Sunday 30th November at 2pm. This is an informal yet structured 2 hour session with music provided and arranged in parts for differing ability levels. In 1651 when the country was a Republic under the rule of Oliver Cromwell, public dancing was banned. Against this unlikely backdrop, John Playford published The Complete Dancing Master, a book of the most popular dance tunes composed by such eminent musicians such as Henry Purcell and Jeremiah Clark. There were a further 18 editions the last produced in 1728 by John Young. Some of these melodies may be familiar, such as Lilli Burlero, Portsmouth and Hole in the Wall, but there are many lesser-known gems. If you are not a sight-reader and would like the music in advance please contact Paul on 07813 961249 for further information, otherwise just turn up! Richard Heacock is a composer and violinist. As a composer, he wrote the music for Tony Robinson’s “The Worst Jobs in History” (Channel 4) and Tall Stories Theatre Company’s “The Snail and the Whale” (touring the UK in 2015). As a violinist, he has played in Boldwood (he produced their first CD “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now”,) and for Playford dance group The Vale Islanders. He currently plays in Breton trio The Andro Sisters and will shortly be appearing as an 18th-century musician (complete with wig and tights) in BBC TV’s “Poldark.” Paul Hutchinson is a member of the renowned duo Belshazzar’s Feast who have appeared at many festivals in the UK, on television and radio. Among their many highlights was a nomination for Best Duo at the BBC Folk Awards in 2010. Paul is one the of top accordionists in this country and his speciality is 17th & 18th century music which has resulted in appearances at festivals in the UK, mainland Europe and USA.
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What’s On
Pound Arts
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The Pound, Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HX
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ANDY ZALTZMAN THU, 6 NOV 2014 The undisputed, sporadically-acclaimed comedian Andy Zaltzman comes to Corsham this November. JENNIFER CROOK FRI, 7 NOV 2014 Great musicianship and songs that inspire a genuine emotional connection, first class folk. HALF MOON THEATRE: FREE FRI, 7 NOV 2014 A play for teenage and adult audiences by David Lane, FREE tells the story of two teenagers, brought together through free-running. TIFF STEVENSON: OPTIMIST SAT, 8 NOV 2014 Tiffany kicked off her comedy career in 2006. She has appeared on many TV shows: Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Deal Or No Deal, Live With Gabby, Big Brother’s Bit On The Side. PROTEUS THEATRE COMPANY: 12.10.15 TUE, 11 NOV 2014 The story of Edith Cavell, a caring and compassionate nurse working in occupied Belgium during the ‘war to end all wars’ is revealed and recounted by a cynical 21st century female war correspondent. Limited £1 tickets available for under 18s, please call the box office. HORSE + BAMBOO PUPPET THEATRE: HANSEL AND GRETEL SAT, 15 NOV 2014 Hunger gnaws at the stomach like a dog on a bone. If only there were a cake.. a cake as big as a house!
Down Across 1 renovate (6) 1 seldom (6) 2 courage (7) 4 principal, boss (5) 3 track and field event (4, 4) 8 builder (5) 4 serene (4) 9 acrimony, bad blood (3, 4) 5 buffoon (5) 10 complainer, grouch (7) 6 crime (U.S) (6) 11 astound (4) 7 North African country (5) 12 venomous snake (3) 13 plucking-tool (8) 14 joist (4) 16 non-partisan (7) 15 wildcat (4) 17 deadly (6) 18 investigate, intrude (3) 19 covet (5) 21 effortless (4) 20 composition, mélange (6) 23 ostracize (7) 22 scour, clean (5) 25 dock, port (7) 24 physical, mental and spiritual 26 countrified (5) discipline (4) 27 seventh zodiac sign (5) 28 utilize (6) Solutions to the crossword and sudoku on page 81
MICHAEL DOWNEY WED, 19 NOV 2014 Baritone Michael Downey. SUSAN CALMAN: LADY LIKE FRI, 21 NOV 2014 Award-winning comedian Susan Calman is embarking on her first ever UK tour. UP IN ARMS: VISITORS SAT, 22 NOV 2014 A sharply funny love story that takes a haunting, beautiful look at the way our lives slip past us. WINTER MOUNTAIN FRI, 28 NOV 2014 Hailing from the shores of Cornwall and Donegal, Winter Mountain blend melodic folk songs, heartfelt lyrics and two voices. LOUISE JORDAN SAT, 29 NOV 2014 Louise Jordan is a singer, composer and multi instrumentalist rapidly making an impact on the acoustic music scene.
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Giving a little time to Remember
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t was while sitting on the cliffs between Pentire Point and The Rumps in north Cornwall, UK, that Laurence Binyon first penned a poem that famously includes the Ode to Remembrance: They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. A stone plaque erected in 2001 rests there to this day. I always find it hugely moving to witness people gather to give an hour of our year to remember and honour those who were sacrificed in War. Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus not only said those words, but he applied those words to Himself and put them into practice. He too knew the reality and true cost of sacrifice. I suppose the theological difference between the sacrifice of Jesus and the sacrifice of those in Conflicts is this: Jesus’ sacrifice was universal. He laid down his life, so that we might live eternally, and be free from the consequences of sin. A service man or woman’s sacrifice is particular. They lay down their lives, so that we might live in freedom in the here and now. Both expressions of sacrifice proclaim the same truth that life and freedom are precious. Each year, as Remembrance Sunday comes along, it is as if it sharply taps us on the shoulder and says, “don’t forget. For your tomorrow, we gave our today”. This year, we commemorate the centenary of the beginning of the First World War. A 100 years seems a long time, until you think that most of the churches in our towns and villages have been here 800 years or so. In terms of the time line of world history, the Great War was just yesterday. Men and women, some in our own families, were called upon and chose to respond willingly. The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign, took place on the Gallipoli peninsula (in modern day Turkey) between 25th April 1915 and 9th January 1916, during World War I. The British and French launched a naval campaign to force a passage through the Dardanelles to secure a sea route to Russia. An amphibious landing was undertaken on the Gallipoli peninsula, that included men from all over the Commonwealth particularly Australia and NZ, to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople
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(modern day Istanbul), but after eight months the campaign failed. There were huge casualties on both sides. A commander of the Ottoman forces was a man called Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Ataturk was a War hero and later became the founder of modern day Turkey. In 1934 Atatürk gave a tribute to the ANZACs killed at Gallipoli: Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side now here in this country of ours... you, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well. Perhaps true courage is to not bear a grudge, but to hold out the arm of friendship and to work for reconciliation, between those who were once enemies. When looking at some of the history of Gallipoli, I recently came across the story of a man called John Simpson Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick was born in Britain but later moved to Australia. In August 1914 he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, serving at Gallipoli the following year as Private John Simpson in the 3rd Field Ambulance, Australian Army Medical Corps. He served from the time of the landing at Gallipoli on 25th April until he was killed in action on 19th May less than a month later. Simpson became famous for his work as a stretcher-bearer during those days. Using one of the donkeys brought in for carrying water, he transported wounded men day and night from the fighting in the Monash Valley to the beach on ANZAC Cove. He did so, according to one eyewitness, through “deadly sniping down the valley and the most furious shrapnel fire”. Eventually, he was killed by machine-gun fire while carrying two wounded men and was later buried on the beach at Hell Spit. The war diary of the 3rd Field Ambulance commended “the excellence of the work performed by Pte Simpson continuously since landing”. Simpson was posthumously mentioned in despatches. One man, several acts of courage, a life not given in vain, but a life given for you and me. Acts of bravery and courage continue today, and for that we continue to give a little time and remember. Rev Philip Bromiley (philbromiley@hotmail.co.uk) Design & Computer Graphics by Alexander S. Grenfell, Calne.
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Festive Food
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Retro Sweets
This Christmas why not take your loved ones back to their happy childhood-days by buying them some retro sweets. Lots of treats from yesteryear have become available again, and you can buy them in all shapes and sizes from single items to whole boxes of your favourites, and some that are gift packaged in hampers or used to create tree or flower designs. Many of us will remember sweets such as Space Dust, Black Jacks, Flying Saucers, Refreshers, Sugar Mice, Parma Violets, Midget Gems, Wham Bars and Traffic-Light Lollies- and I could go on to name many more. For me it was a Friday treat to have 10p to spend and select carefully ‘one of those and one of those etc’ which the assistant would then place into a little white paper bag and hand over to me. I would then joyfully savour them as I walked home from school taking ages to decide in which order I’d eat them. Behind those items, all laid out in small trays on the counter, were shelves crammed with tall glass jars, containing items such as Pear Drops, 30
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Bon-Bons, Pineapple Cubes and Cherry Lips, all of which were more commonly bought by the quarter. There are now many shops with these layouts again, selling retro sweets. These range from tiny independents to chains that have many branches across the country. They all create a sense of nostalgia, and I’ve watched grown ups get such joy in once again telling the assistant ‘I’d like one of those and one of those etc.’ They are even known to whoop with delight when they find an old favourite again for the first time.
Such retro sweets have also become firm favourites at weddings, where special candy carts are sometimes set up for guests to enjoy. So if you are old enough to remember when Snickers used to be called Marathon, chances are your friends and family are also of the right era to enjoy a Sherbet Dip liquorice stick or some Fruit Salad chews. Why not take them back to their carefree days, pop in to an old fashioned sweet shop and tick another present off the shopping list. You could also arouse the interest of your younger relatives too, who won’t familiar with these sweets but are sure to find them as delightful as we did.
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Chicken & Bacon Salad Set on Dressed Leaves with Toa sted Sesame Seeds Homemade Vegetable Soup Top ped with Crème Fraiche Served with a Home baked Cru sty Roll & Butter Ham Hock & Pea Terrine On Warm Toast with Caramelis ed Onion Chutney Tomato, Goats Cheese & Basil Tartlette With Dressed Leaves & Balsam ic Drizzling’s
STEAK NIGHT Friday from 6.00-9.00pm – 2 steaks for £17.00 (include a bottle of house wine and only £21.00) (12oz Rump - 8oz Ribeye - 6oz Sirloin) SUNDAY CARVERY all fresh vegetables £6.95 FISH FRIDAY from 11.30am-2.00pm Fish and chips: Breaded whole tail scampi and chips All with signature chips, peas or mushy peas £5.99 each
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Traditional Roast Turkey with Bacon Wrapped Sausages, Apricot Stuffing, and Roast Juic es Oven Roasted Salmon Fillet wit h a Creamy Mushroom & Prawn Sauce Vegetable & Apricot Nut Roast with Stuffing Ball, Vegetable Gravy & Roast Potato es Home Braised Lamb Shank In Honey Rosemary & Garlic Jus Served with Buttery Mash oo0oo
Ricotta Brulee Cheesecake ser ved with Fresh Strawberries Traditional Christmas Pudding coated in rich Brandy Sauce Rich Flourless Dark Chocolate Torte with Tangy Raspberry Coulis & Cornish Clo tted Cream
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Food & Drink
Christmas at Allington Christmas is a very special time at Allington; the Farm Shop is packed full of delicious Christmas goodies - premium Christmas trees and some unusual present ideas including fabulous hampers tailor made to your requirements. Customers can choose from a selection of hamper baskets and fill it to the brim with the goodies of their choice; from local cheese, chutneys & biscuits, local preserves, cakes & chocolates to an entire Christmas Dinner! Orders are now being taken for Christmas in the in house butchery; home reared turkeys are naturally matured on the farm, just behind the farm shop, in large open fronted barns on deep straw bedding. Turkeys are dry plucked, hand finished and then hung for at least 7 days in cold rooms. This process preserves the natural texture and enhances the superior flavour of the bird. As well as home reared turkeys, the butchery specialises in local free range cockerels, chickens, geese, ducks & home cooked hams, all cuts of pork, beef & lamb as well as local seasonal game, dry cured bacon & gammon joints and homemade sausages & faggots. See below for details.
Award Winning, Family Run Farm Shop Established for 30 years Selling Quality Local Produce Open Daily 9am – 6pm (10am – 5pm on Sundays) HOME & LOCALLY REARED FRESH MEAT, POULTRY & GAME HOMEMADE SAUSAGES & FAGGOTS, LOCAL GAME CHRISTMAS ORDERS TAKEN FROM 1
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LOCAL CHEESES & HOME COOKED MEATS LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES Sacks of home grown potatoes HOMEMADE CAKES & PIES LOCALLY MADE CHOCOLATES & FUDGE PRESERVES & CHUTNEYS
Fine Wines, Local Ales & Ciders Now on Sale
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Christmas to is coming
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Festive Dinners. For more information on all of these, call 01249 822228 or visit www.bowood.org/christmas Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Derry Hill, SN112014 9PQ.33 WWW. TOWNCRIERMAGAZINE.COM TheCalne, Town CrierWiltshire, Magazine | NOVEMBER
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Welcome to Vaughan’s Kitchen Catering for all sorts of events brings many challenges but whether yours is large or small, if you want top quality, exciting food that makes the most of local ingredients wherever possible, then have a look at what we can offer.
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The Cookery School Our cookery school is attracting customers from all over Wiltshire and beyond. With a comprehensive range of courses at reasonable prices and in small groups you will have a very ‘hands-on’ and fun experience. Check out the programme opposite. Corporate events are a part of what we can offer. Small groups can visit our site in Devizes but we can also come to you or arrange for larger events in a variety of locations. What a great way to consolidate your training/team building/planning sessions by testing out your staff cohesion in a different and enjoyable way.
Naturally Balanced Cooking Our “naturally balanced” philosophy is a crucial part of all the culinary activities of Vaughan’s Kitchen. Whether you are eating a meal at The Bistro, using Vaughan’s Kitchen for an outside event or attending a masterclass, our passion for using good ingredients in the right balance is always there. Looks good, tastes good, IS good!
Events Catering Peter Vaughan trained with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, of which he is now a member. Other academicians include Heston Blumenthal, Raymond Blanc & Albert Roux, to name a few. He has used his classical training to develop a lighter style of food. He guarantees that, for your special event, Vaughan’s Kitchen can provide their special food.
Cookery School
Cookery Class Programme November/December 2014 Nov 12th Mid-week Kitchen: 7pm Jerusalem
£60
Nov 16th Artisan Bread 10am Enriched Dough
£100
Nov 20th Christmas Baking 11am with Christine Wallace
£120
An alternative festive menu, ‘Journey to Jerusalem’. In this class you will make moutabelle - a delicious spicy aubergine dip - chelo koresh - a spinach based filo pastry tart - AND find out the secrets of Peter Vaughan’s famous falafels!
This class shows you the magic of bread making and will unfold some of the science involved in making your own bread. We’re making stollen just right for Christmas, brioche. a wonderful light and rich bread and the tricky saverin dough from which we’ll make fabulous giant sour cherry rum babas to take home
We are delighted to welcome Christine Wallace, quarter finalist in last year’s Great British Bake Off. Improve your baking skills, make a ‘showstopper’ and hear about what goes on behind the scenes
Nov 24th Basic Bread Making
£50
Nov 29th Young Chefs Academy: Dec 6th Christmas Gifts
£80
Real, fresh bread straight from the oven – the way to impress your friends and your family AND to know exactly what is in your daily bread and get you producing bread to be proud of; loaves, rolls and speciality bread. This is a busy, hands on session and you will go home with a box of treats.
Suitable for 10 - 16 year olds, you’l be making and icing mini Christmas cakes, delicious home-made mincemeat, sweet treats like biscottis plus much more as well as making some nutritious soup for your lunch, with plenty to take away with you including new skills and techniques
Check out our website for more details: www.vaughanskitchen.co.uk 8 White Horse Business Centre, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 2HJ Telephone: 01380 530203 info@vaughanskitchen.co.uk TO ADVERTISE CALL 01249 811068
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Egg Custard Tart Who doesn’t love a delicate custard tart? Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 150g / 6 oz plain flour Pinch of salt 75g /3oz butter or an equal mix of butter and lard, cubed 2 - 3 tbsp cold water 3 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 55 g / 2 oz caster sugar 570 m1 / 1 pint single / light cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional – makes it sweeter) 1/2 teaspoon whole nutmeg, freshly grated Method: Heat the oven to 220°C/Gas 7 For the pastry Place the flour, butter and salt into a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Be careful not to over-rub. Add the cold water to the mixture a small amount at a time, and using a round-bladed knife, stir until the dough binds together. Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill for a minimum of 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes. Gently roll out the pastry to line a 1½”/4 cm deep, x 7”/18 cm base tart tin. Brush the pastry all over with a little of the beaten egg. This will help seal the pastry during cooking. Place the pastry in the fridge while you make the filling. For the filling In a large bowl beat the eggs and egg yolks lightly with the sugar. Warm the cream to a gentle simmer, then pour slowly over the beaten eggs, stirring constantly. Be careful not to overheat the cream or it will curdle the eggs. Add the vanilla extract if you are using. Pour the egg and cream mixture through a sieve into the pastry case. Sprinkle over the grated nutmeg. Place the tart onto a baking sheet and bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 10 minutes to brown the pastry. Lower the temperature to 180°C/Gas 4 and continue cooking for a further 20 minutes or until the custard is set.
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Eggs - You can crack them and freeze in bags for cakes or scrambled eggs. Defrost thoroughly before use. They’ll keep for up to a year. Citrus fruit – Don’t waste the whole fruit when a recipe calls for zest. Pop the rest of the fruit in a poly bag and into the freezer. Defrost as required. Citrus fruits will keep for up to six months. Fresh Herbs – Bags of fresh herbs often go to waste. Chop and mix with butter then freeze in small pats or cubes. Or chop and place in ice cube trays, cover with water and freeze, ready to put straight into soups and casseroles.
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or booties on top, after which the wax is peeled or rubbed away. This treatment softens rough skin and leaves hands and feet feeling beautifully silky smooth.
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HE hands and feet probably get used more than any other part of the body, and consequently hands often become dry, rough and chapped and feet calloused and tough. As they serve us so well, they deserve a bit of pampering and tender loving care to keep them in tip-top shape. As a rule of thumb, whatever is done to your hands can be done to your feet, and a good starting point is to have a regular manicure or pedicure. Typically, a spa manicure or pedicure will start with a soak to soften the nails and skin, but if you want to give your hands and feet a real treat, why not try a paraffin wax treatment? Hands or feet are submerged for a few seconds in a warm mixture of melted paraffin and mineral oil. As they are removed the wax hardens slightly, and they are then dipped in the mixture again and the process repeated three to six times. A thick layer of wax eventually forms which is left to dry for 10-15 minutes, often with mittens
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Exfoliation follows next. Glycolic exfoliation, which involves the application of glycolic acid in cream or gel form, dissolves and removes dead and damaged skin cells. In the case of feet, you may also get the soles pumiced, particularly on the heels and ball of the foot, to remove dead or hard skin. A nourishing massage of the hand, wrist and lower arm or the foot, ankle and lower leg, brings this stage of the manicure or pedicure to an end. As a finishing touch the nails are then shaped, the cuticles trimmed, and nail polish applied. In recent years, gel polish has grown in popularity. Manufacturers boast that the finish can remain flawless and chip-free for up to 14 days and with a zero drying time and no damage to the nail, it’s easy to understand why it’s often the first choice. Nail art is on the increase and is high profile in the fashion world and amongst celebrities. It’s a great way to express individuality, fashion savvy, creativity and humour. Nail art involves painting and gluing designs and jewels onto nails to create a myriad of exciting and fun looks, but it does require skill and a lot of time. An easier and quicker option is to have nail wraps. Made from vinyl adhesive, a detailed design can be applied in a fraction of the time – and looks almost as good.
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Get Fitter and Healthier and HAVE FUN! You might have heard that the Rosemary Conley company is no longer running exercise and diet classes. But the great news is that classes ARE STILL RUNNING under our shiny new GLOW brand, and are brighter and better than before; we’ve taken the best of the old, added some modern twists, and created something that not only helps you lose weight and shape up but does so with a massive smile on your face. We’ve got a new Healthy Eating plan that has been devised using all the latest nutritional advice, and are now able to offer more exercise styles to our classes. As well as time honoured aerobic workouts, we now include Zumba™, Salsa, FitSteps™, HiiT (High Intensity Interval Training – all fitness levels
catered for) Kettleblast courses and, coming soon, Fitness Pilates. But what hasn’t changed is the emphasis on inspiring you to make changes that actually last, and making sure you do it amongst friends, with the focus on real enjoyment. Whether you want weigh & exercise or exercise only the choice is yours, and until the 14th November we’re offering a special deal: Simply come to your first taster class and receive a FREE GLOW gym bag and Glow Healthy Eating plan. To reserve your place please either phone, text or email me NOW. Call Roz: Tel: 01249 654845 Mobile: 07910 627843 roz.chandler@glow-fit.co.uk www.glow-fit.co.uk
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Health Mattters
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t’s decidedly chillier and Christmas must be coming because I have turned on the heating here at Beversbrook. This in itself sounds like a small task but is, in fact, a momentous and rather fraught occasion. The problem, you see dear Reader, is that we have underfloor heating, which takes a little while to warm up a room and tries the patience of even the most mild mannered of my lovely colleagues. Thus commences the annual battle of the thermostat. On day one, I announce ‘Great news! I’ve turned the heating on’ and my colleagues say ‘oooh good Mrs Scrooge, thank you for that’ and the thermostats get turned up in the individual rooms, despite my warnings to the contrary. The following day I get complaints it’s too hot, so thermostats get turned all the way down and then it’s too cold and up they go….well, you get the idea. We need to find a middle ground, so this year I have enlisted the help of our cleaners – or Ninja Heating Regulators, as I have renamed them. After everyone has gone home they re-align the thermostats to a normal room temperature level and I am hopeful that by December we will have found a compromise to please everyone. Having access to heating and power is an important part of running our Surgery but is just as vital to some of our patients, especially in winter months. Although we pay our bills to our energy suppliers (E.on, EDF, Scottish Power etc), Western Power Distribution and Scottish Southern Electricity own and operate the electricity distribution network in Wiltshire. If there is a power cut they are the ones who get us back to service as quickly as possible. Both companies recognise that for some households with vulnerable residents a power cut can be particularly worrying. WPD and SSE are therefore encouraging eligible customers to sign up to their Priority Services Registers (PSR). This register is designed to flag up those people who could benefit from more support due to health or social care needs. You can find out which company covers your area by contacting your electricity supplier. You can add your name to the PSR if you are elderly (over 60), ill, disabled, medically dependent on electricity or have special communication needs. Registering with the PSR is free and sign up is easy for both companies. If you feel you or someone you 46
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know would benefit from this service you can contact either company, who will be able to advise you if you are eligible. Western Power Distribution website is very helpful www.westernpowerdistribution.co.uk or alternatively you can call them on 0845 724 0240. Scottish Southern Electricity’s website is also user friendly www.southern-electric.co.uk or call them on 0800 622 83. Alternatively, your local GP Surgery may be able to provide you with a leaflet which includes a pre-paid sign up form. Once you are registered with the PSR you will be able to access a range of services to help you should you suffer a power failure in your home. For example if there is a planned cut in the electricity supply you will receive a telephone call to let you know when it is happening with advice on how to prepare. PSR members will be given a direct telephone number to call in the event on an unplanned power cut, so you can find out how long it is likely to take to get you back to full service. Both companies work with local agencies, the British Red Cross and the Royal Voluntary Services, which means that if you are likely to be without power over some time, hot drinks and food can be arranged as well as any additional support needed. If an engineer does need to visit, a password is agreed in advance, so that you can feel assured and safe when they visit. SSE can also help supply specialist devices and adaptors and can assist in helping customers to understand their electricity bills. Both companies are also able to give advice to priority customers regarding funding available to help pay the bills such as the Warm Home Discount Scheme, which is a government initiative to assist households who suffer from fuel poverty. You could be eligible for £140 off your next electricity bill so it could be worthwhile checking. In the meantime, I will continue to wage my war over control of the thermostats in our Surgery. I am sure my team of stealthy Ninjas are the way forward… unless they turn rebel….then I’m in trouble. Is it hot in here or is it just me……?
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McTimoney Christmas is only 12 weeks away, so we at Solo would like to start the celebrations off with our own 12 days (weeks) of Christmas!
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Our feet work incredibly hard, so it is important to look after them. Most foot problems don’t tend to get better without any treatment so if your feet are causing you discomfort or you just have difficulties with cutting your own nails, don’t suffer any longer. For a home visit just give me a call on:
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The Fairways Care Home is simply beautiful, described by many as looking more like a 5 star hotel and is surrounded by attractive and well-maintained gardens. The dedicated and well trained care team are only too happy to help and nothing is too much trouble. The Fairways has an impressive range of facilities offering residents the opportunity to live a fulfilled and active life and receive full and expert care when needed.
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Bonfire Night
Fireworks!
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BREMHILL FIREWORKS DISPLAY
CALNE BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
5 November gates open at 6.30pm Fabulous display, hotdogs, burgers, mulled wine, soup and more.... This is a charity event and very popular locally so your support would be greatly appreciated.
8 November gates open at 5pm Beversbrook 5.30pm Judging Best Guy, 6.pm Bonfire Lit, 6.15pm Fire Show, 7pm Firework Display. Tickets: Calne Info Centre. www.calne.gov.uk
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The Magic of Fireworks Fireworks date back to the 7th century and are thought to have been invented in China. The first fireworks in England were displayed at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486. Now, as well as being an integral part of Bonfire Night celebrations, fireworks can often be seen at New Year, Birthday and Wedding celebrations and frequently form the finale for major events. Fireworks come in many shapes and sizes and new types are being created all the time. Some of the many varieties are: sparklers, cakes, firecrackers, cherry bombs, rockets, jumping jacks and Catherine wheels. A rocket can reach speeds of 150mph and its shell can reach as high as 200 metres. A sparkler burns at a temperature over 15 times the boiling point of water. The different effects created by fireworks have names such as ring, spider, peony, palm and horsetail. The variety of colours and noises also thrill many of us. There are now a rainbow of colours and sounds that include bangs, crackles, humming and whistles. So what happens within a firework to cause us such excitement? Each firework is a precisely formed assembly of chemicals and fuel, carefully calibrated to produce a particular effect. Fireworks consist of stars, small clay or dough-like lumps or cubes 3 to 4 cm in diameter, packed into cardboard compartments within the firework shell. Stars contain a blend of oxidizing agent,
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reducing agent, metal salt colouring agent and binders. When ignited, the stars produce both sound and light effects. The power needed to lift each firework into the air is provided by the highly exothermic combustion of black powder. The key to firework success is to trap the heat and gas in the bottom of the shell, which is positioned in a launch tube or mortar, until the trapped gas pressure builds to such a force that when it escapes, it hurls the firework high into the air. A firework is ignited by lighting the main fuse. This simultaneously starts both the fast action fuse, and the time delay fuse. The flight of the firework is powered by a fast burning wick. Where the wick ends, it meets the high explosive components of the firework. In this second stage, there is an instantaneous detonation producing both a loud explosion and a bright flash of colour. The black powder lift-charge is calculated to exhaust itself precisely when the slowburning, time-delay fuse reaches the first compartment packed with light-producing stars and black powder. The tremendous booms heard are the result of the rapid release of energy into the air, causing the air to expand faster than the speed of sound which produces a shock wave - a sonic boom.
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Fireworks have come a long way since the ancient Chinese used red firecrackers to ward off evil spirits. Here’s a summary of the various types available: SKY ROCKET – Launched into the air it can climb up to 200 feet before exploding with a loud bang in a variety of colours and effects. A variation is the COLOSSUS which whistles as it ascends before exploding. ROMAN CANDLE – Enclosed in a cardboard casing, individual balls shoot out stars periodically after ignition. Noise effects include hums and crackles. FOUNTAIN – Enjoy the beauty but not the noise of a firework as a shower of sparks is quietly released in either a single or variety of colours.
Order your m Fireworks fro k .u o .c Alcopopin see ad on page 19 MINE – The loudest firework, its effect is dramatic and spectacular but short-lived. The mine is shot from a mortar shell on ground level and shoots coloured stars into the sky with flashes and bangs. CATHERINE WHEEL – A tube filled with gunpowder is coiled to produce a wheel effect. When the fuse is lit, the wheel rotates at speed, producing a spiral effect of coloured flame and sparks. Noise effects include crackles and whistles.
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Bonfire Night
A Honeymead Bonfire Party Miss Parr and her friend Miss Dean (who shared a cottage by the Green), Both had a chum – the young Miss Hoole, the teacher at the village school. And now the summer days were done, and autumn too had come and gone, The days grew shorter, nights grew cold, and winter’s hands grew ever bold. Halloween had been two day’s ago, and now thoughts turned to bonfire glow, As on the Green a stack of wood piled ever higher – as bonfires should. But one dark night before the fun, a fierce storm full of noise begun. The thunder roared, the lightning flashed, and from the schoolyard came a crash, A tearing sound that split the night, and gave those round the Green a fright. A tall old tree had fallen down, and branches lay smashed on the ground. Poor Miss Hoole had an awful scare, she’d just been dozing in her chair. Her face in cosy firelight was gone a fearful chalky white. But came a knocking at her door, “Are you alright, you poor dear?” There on the step stood her two friends, in scarves and coats they looked like twins. They’d heard the crash and rushed to see what trouble had come from the tree. Relieved to find Miss Hoole ok, they had hot tea, then went away – Back home to bed to try to sleep. They managed without counting sheep. Luckily it hadn’t rained, the bonfire pile quite dry remained, And next day people came to see how they could help remove the tree. By tea time it was all serene – with the stack piled on the green, A most imposing sight to see. Oh what a grand fire it would be. The next two days the village Green – a busier place you’ve never seen, Was filled with stalls of every size, with games, and cakes, and “Win-A-Prize”. Excitement filled the very air, with chattering voices everywhere. A tent for those who felt the cold would serve hot drinks for young and old, Treacle toffee dark and sweet, and roast potatoes. What a treat. At last the fifth dawned, dry and cold. The children thronged bright eyed and bold. They couldn’t wait until the light faded away into grey night, And when at last the fire blazed bright into the sky and lit the night, Great cheers went up and rockets flew high in the air and out of view. Lovely lights flashed soared and banged. Andd later on there came the band – Who always entertained the crowd with cheerful music fun and loud. Slowly as the night wore on, the fire died down but the fun went on – The tea tent emptied, the cakes were sold, people shivered for the breeze grew cold, But people stayed till it was quite dark, and the embers glowed to a little spark. The children yawned with sleepy little heads, and everyone was ready for their beds. It had been a simply great fun night, and the bonfire had been a splendid sight. Later in their cosy room, as people sleepy watched the moon, Everyone secretly agreed, What a wonderful village was Honeymead!
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Rare Clouded Leopard cub
Hand-reared after parents abandoned her Meet Nimbus, the rare clouded Leopard cub recently born at Cotswold Wildlife Park. Her start in life was a precarious one, as her mother sadly rejected her. The decision was taken to hand-rear her. Curator of the Park, Jamie Craig, took her home where he (with a little help from his children) could raise Nimbus and provide her with around the clock supervision and ultimately the best chance of survival.
Cotswold Wildlife Park opens its doors at 10am every day (except Christmas Day), with last admission at 3.30pm (4.30pm in the summer months). Visit www.cotswoldwildlifepark.com for further details. Photos: Cotswold Wildlife Park
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Ian Sturton and his team, has opened his Dream Doors showroom on the High Street in Royal Wootton Bassett. And he already has an order book full of customers, all impressed by the franchised company’s time and moneysaving kitchen makeover service. A customer who had her kitchen doors, drawers and worktops swapped in just 2 days gave a glowing testimonial on the independent consumer monitoring website, Checkatrade, commenting: ““Excellent service, very happy with all work carried out. Fitters couldn’t do enough to make sure that I was happy and discuss every stage with me.” Another customer in Devizes who chose the same simple door replacement service gave Dream Doors top marks, writing: “Exceeded expectations! We particularly liked the fact that the estimator/surveyor (Ian) was on site at start of work and at varying times during fitting. All rubbish cleared away and we are delighted! Dream Doors was established in Hampshire in 1999 and now has more than 50 locally-owned franchised showrooms throughout the country. Ian’s showroom – which has taken just six months to open – is the first to cover the SN postcode area. 60
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An experienced retailer in his own right before joining Dream Doors, Ian says that, as a franchise, the company offers something other kitchen operators can’t. “I’ve visited plenty of businesses in my time, and this is definitely the most professional and well-run franchise I’ve ever seen,” he says. “It offers the best of both worlds for customers; they’re buying from a national brand that’s won numerous awards and built a fantastic reputation, but they’re also dealing with a local business owner who has their own reputation and livelihood at stake.” Made-to-measure and manufactured in the UK, all Dream Doors kitchen doors and drawers are usually fitted in a single day. It’s a convenient solution that leaves kitchens looking like new, but without the stress and upheaval of a full refurbishment. Most customers also choose new worktops and a sink, and while that might take a little longer, it is still at least half the cost of a comparable new kitchen. Dream Doors also supplies appliances from the best manufacturers and some of the most innovative storage solutions on the market, all making the best use of space in the kitchen. Ian offers a free guarantee on the doors and installation and asks for just a 50 percent deposit, only collecting the balance when customers are completely satisfied. Contact Ian on 01793 213021 or visit www.dreamdoors.co.uk
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VERY time I log onto an MOT test the computer asks me to input the car’s registration and VIN numbers. Then it asks me for the fuel type and a drop box appears starting with petrol and diesel going through to steam and lastly ‘other’. What other could be I haven’t a clue, wind power? Who knows, any way I have tested most fuel types except other and steam. It is unlikely that I am ever going to test a steam powered vehicle as most of them are too large and too old to be tested. That however is no bar to my interest in this ancient form of transports which is why at the end of August we visited the Great Dorset Steam Fair, reputed to be the largest gathering of steam engines in Europe if not the world. We were told that one day was not enough to see it all so we booked a campsite pitch for Thursday and Friday for us and the Blunderbus (our 25 year old Renault camper). A few days before there had been a heavy rain storm and according to the local news the showground was a swamp with vehicles being towed onto the site, so
when we arrived and I saw the mud my heart sank with visions of being towed to the camp site by one of the enormous tractors that was hurtling about, but I needn’t have worried as the Blunderbus took it all in its stride and got us through the mire. After a brew we donned our wellies and walked out to the show ground. The first field we came to was full of ancient tractors either on static display or giving ploughing demonstrations. This section on its own was vast, with so much else on the periphery such as static engines and old shepherd’s huts. As a boy in the fifties I can remember some of the old equipment on display being used on local farms. Of course I was in my element with all this but ‘R’ viewed it all as men playing with their toys. She especially hates the stationary engines with a single cylinder and enormous flywheel that used to be used for driving all sorts of farm equipment. At these shows you see dozens of them chugging away with their proud owners sitting by the side as the machine gives an occasional ‘chuff ’. “About as exciting as watching paint dry”, was her comment. We slowly moved through the show seeing all sorts of steam engines driving different ancient devices until we came to the fun fair. There were dozens of magnificent old fairground rides with a line of over 30 gleaming showman’s traction engines in full steam to one side. Some of them looked like new with all their bright colours and polished brass, my favourite, being ‘Dolphin’, a mighty engine, brought all the way from Scotland for the show. Beyond all the old rides were some of the most enormous and terrifying modern fairground rides I have ever seen. Some were so large they looked as if they should be permanent fixtures. Needless to say we only tried the dodgems and a huge Ferris wheel. In the evenings there were various beer tents with music and a main stage with half a dozen tribute bands playing until midnight. Even when the music finished the showman’s engines were still puffing away with hundreds of people thronging amongst them. The whole show is unbelievable, so much to do and see and not enough space here for my description to do it justice. If you have never been, get your tent out, book a pitch next year and prepare to be amazed.
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Hunt for Wiltshire’s Greenest Business Brains begins
Green Business of the Year and Best Product or Service are two of seven award categories that make up the Enterprising Wiltshire Awards 2015. Backed by Wiltshire Council and run by WBSS, the awards open for entry this week and culminate in a gala ceremony in March 2015. In this, the awards’ third year, entries can be made in seven categories: small business, exporter, young entrepreneur, manufacturer, start-up, best product or service, and green business. In addition, one of the seven finalists will be named The Enterprising Wiltshire Awards Business of the Year. The awards celebrate Wiltshire’s top businesses while providing the ultimate winner – The Enterprising Wiltshire Awards Business of the Year – with a bespoke package of support and networking opportunities to help it fulfil its potential.
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NVIRONMENTALLY-aware businesses in Wiltshire have a new opportunity to showcase their green credentials at the 2015 Enterprising Wiltshire Awards. Green Business of the Year is one of two new categories introduced by the Wiltshire Business Support Service (WBSS) in this year’s awards, which aims to highlight Wiltshire businesses’ efforts to reduce their impact on the environment – or play an active role in making the county a greener place to live. The second new category is Best Product or Service, which aims to put the spotlight on a Wiltshire business serving its customers in an innovative or outstanding way. Chris Simpson, Director of Business Support at WBSS, said: “We’ve had a tremendous reaction to the awards over the last two years, which have now firmly established themselves in the county’s business calendar. “Green business is a theme that’s been on my mind for a while. Last year, one of our entrants offered a service to juice apples for local people and communities. It’s ideas like these, which Wiltshire seems to be particularly good at generating, that we want to show to wider market. “In the three years since WBSS was created, we’ve helped over 3,000 Wiltshire businesses further their business plans so our team of advisers has a good feel for what’s happening in the county’s business community. There’s certainly a stronger sense of optimism – people are recruiting, looking for new markets, planning ahead and thinking about investment. Those are all good signs for our local economy, so I’m hoping to find some new and exciting business ideas in our 2015 award entries.” 66
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Winners of the seven categories will each receive a cash prize of £1,500 provided by Wiltshire Council. The Business of the Year will receive an additional £500, bringing its total prize to £2,000, but most importantly a comprehensive package of business support, advice and networking opportunities provided by the team at the Wiltshire Business Support Service. “Our aim is to support and promote business in Wiltshire and showcase the benefits of trading here. We want to find both new and existing businesses that are doing something really special and then give them the practical help to take the next step.” In addition to Wiltshire Council, sponsors for this year’s awards include accountant Monahans for Best Small Business; the Federation of Small Businesses for the Young Entrepreneur Award, and Front Room Marketing & Design for Best Start-Up.
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Exploring Wiltshire
The Long Barrow A new addition to an ancient landscape
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HE Long Barrow at All Cannings was oficially opened on 20th September 2014. It is the brainchild of Tim Daw who built the Long Barrow on a field at his farm in Cannings Cross, All Cannings within the Marlborough Downs area of outstanding natural beauty between Avebury and Stonehenge. This ancient landscape is renowned for its chalk downland and ancient history. The long barrow is designed to complement it and become part of it.
Tim Daw (front centre) with the stonemasons who built the Long Barrow on the opening day.
A columbarium or place for cremated remains in urns to be kept, it is inspired by traditional long barrows such as the one at West Kennet. Whilst it is constructed in natural materials, it has been made relevant for today in its internal layout. It is aligned to the sunrise of the winter solstice when the sun will illuminate the internal stone passageway. The photographs show the long barrow under construction, which took 8 months to complete. Within the chalk mound there are five chambers arranged off the passageway that starts at the local Sarsen stone entrance, the original plans are for seven chambers, the other three may be added in the future. The chambers, or columbaria, have niches built into the natural limestone walls. each niche is about 600mm by 600mm and 400mm tall and is designed to be a family vault for the storage of cremated remains in urns. Depending on the size of the urns six to eight can be placed in each niche. The niches can be sealed with a memorial stone if required. There are also smaller niches for single and paired urns. The long barrow is for anyone. It is for those of any religion or none. The field it is in is being restored to native chalk grassland and will be kept as natural as possible for visitors to enjoy its beauty and solitude. There will about 300 niches being released to the public in the first phases of the build. For more information and pictures visit the website: www.thelongbarrow.com 68
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Visiting Glove Factory Studios
Over the summer it has made significant improvements for both small businesses and their visitors including a new 100 meg fibre which gives the fastest and most reliable range of broadband. A new 95 bay carpark has just been completed set within a walled kitchen garden. The countryside surrounding Glove Factory Studios is currently being re-landscaped. This includes forming 2 large ponds set in a parkland setting. Glove Factory Studios hosts many fascinating events including Supper Clubs and Holt Business Networking Breakfasts.
Another feature open to the public is the Plank Gallery – a gallery shop that supports designer/ makers who relish the making process and have stayed very much in touch with their beginnings. Plank celebrates people who recognise good design & good ideas. It is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
LOVE FACTORY STUDIOS is a workspace hub for dynamic small businesses near Bradford on Avon. Within an industrial heritage building overlooking open countryside it offers affordable, flexible lets on serviced studio office and desk spaces to small businesses focusing on digital media, design and communications.
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The general public are welcome to visit the Glove Factory. Sam’s Kitchen & Deli is a particular highlight which is open 7 days a week. Drop in early and grab Sam’s Breakfast Special from 8am, meet up for excellent coffee, gorgeous salad lunches, or afternoon tea and fabulous cakes and for delicious barbecue style lunches at the weekends.
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Charity making waves on local waterways by Val Melville
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HE WILTS & BERKS CANAL TRUST is a restoration organisation with a local section – the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne Branch – and it has a very ambitious aim: to restore the 60 mile long Wilts & Berks Canal so that it can be used for navigation once again. The canal originally connected local market towns including Melksham, Chippenham, Calne, and Royal Wootten Bassett, to the Somerset coalfields and also to Bristol, Bath and London. 2014 has been a momentous year for the Wilts & Berks Trust. Not content with the ongoing task of restoring bridges, locks or sluices, members also
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decided to undertake the unfamiliar challenges of Event Organisation. The idea was to commemorate 100 years since the Act of Parliament which formally closed the canal, and to this end, the Trust organised Heritage Open Days at Pewsham Locks near Chippenham, and a River Festival in Melksham. Both events were a huge success, with many local people learning more about this wonderful project. Before railways or tarmac roads, canals were the motorways of their time; nowadays, people in search of escape from the stresses of modern life, appreciate life on the towpath: the slow peaceful pace, the chance to venture deep into the countryside, and the opportunity to get close to the wildlife that flourishes along these green corridors. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has many local volunteers who undertake a multitude of tasks from driving diggers, bricklaying and clearing towpaths, to giving talks, raising funds, organising workshops for schools and dressing up as canal-folk; there are as many different jobs as there are volunteers! All give their time freely to this excellent project, which could so enhance the local environment. New members and volunteers are always welcome; see more information on the website: www.melkshamwaterway.org.uk
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CALNE: THEN AND NOW
Celebrating Calne Camera Club 40th
The Heritage Centre in the foreground is no longer our Library, but Harris’s Factory has been replaced by housing and the modern new library. Monochrome image courtesy of Calne Heritage Centre
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Exploring Wiltshire
The Goddard Arms CLYFFE PYPARD
by Helen Farley
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HE GODDARD ARMS IN CLYFFE PYPARD is a public house with a difference and has been described as a ‘secret gem’ by those chancing upon it. Situated just 10 minutes from Royal Wootton Bassett, this traditional, old-fashioned free house pub, with both Public and Lounge Bars, is a place where you can come and talk over a pint, glass of wine or cup of tea and eat home-made cakes, cream teas and hot & cold snacks. The real ales are selected from numerous small breweries so the choice changes every week. But what makes it more unusual is that it houses a family owned aviation collection – currently about 250 exhibits are on show ranging from parts of the old Farnborough Wind Tunnel to a Martin Baker Mk 2 Ejector Seat, photos, prints and paintings, helicopter tail rotors and aircraft parts. The pub is popular with aircraft enthusiasts and also brings back memories for those visitors who were once stationed at RAF Clyffe Pypard, a World War
Two airfield located at the top of the hill (later used as a Transit point for RAF Lyneham and later still the Army). It compliments a wider area so rich in aviation heritage from manufacturers to airfields past and present. The Goddard Arms is a well-known stop for cyclists and walkers out for a day in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and appears in many walking and hiking guides. Being positioned in such a tranquil landscape there is little to break the quiet which is reflected in our daytime opening hours (see our website at www.goddard-arms.co.uk for opening times).
“. . . it houses a family owned aviation collection – currently about 250 exhibits are on show”
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Gardening
by Lee Bestall
Hedging your bets OK, so it’s a terrible heading, but November is the perfect time for planting new hedges, and at this time of year it’s a very safe bet. Prior to the use of containerised plants (which can be planted at almost any time of the year) planting between November and March was a gardeners only option, and as far as the plants are concerned it’s still the best by far. When plants are dormant (asleep) they will hardly even notice being moved, and by spring when their new leaves emerge their roots will have already pushed through the surrounding soil in their new home. Hedges are often thought of as hard work, time consuming and have been at the centre of heated neighbourly debates (whether it’s cutting them too low or letting them grow too high). They are great for blocking out unsightly views, adding privacy, and also make a wonderful place for
have to keep its growth contained to 2m high if on a boundary (this does not apply to any other species).
wildlife to live, rest and nest. For the past 3 years we’ve had a variety of birds nesting in our Yew hedge and the addition of extra life in the garden always pleases me. If you’re looking for a quick solution to a green screen, then you have two options, either instant (such as a 2m high instant hedge, pre grown, trained and clipped, perfect for the impatient gardener), or Leylandii conifers. As I write this I can hear the screams, but it really is the best option for speed and it’s costeffective. Do be aware that legally, as of a couple of years ago, you
For the more patient gardener, try the classic evergreen Yew hedging. Like most beautiful things in life, it’s more expensive to buy. It’s also slower growing (15-30cm per year), but does only require cutting once per year in September, and will provide you with the most beautiful hedge. I also favour the evergreen Portuguese laurel, which has a smaller leaf than the more common cherry laurel, or Beech if it doesn’t need to be evergreen. For a smaller hedge it has to be Box, but alternatives include Lavender, Berberis, Lonicera, and for the perfect no-cut low hedge go for a small Hebe, (simply choose a variety which only grows to the height you actually want the hedge to grow to). Whichever hedge you choose, the ground preparation should be the same. For containerised, bare-root or root-balled hedges, dig out a trench which follows the line of the proposed hedge, this should be at least one and a half times wider and deeper than the rootball. Fork over the base of the trench and return some of the soil, so that when you plant the hedge it sits at the same level as previously planted (i.e. not too deep). Backfill with the removed soil, add a handful of bonemeal per plant, and dig in. Firm with your boot then water well before mulching with 5cm of compost, manure or bark clippings. Happy winter gardening!
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Sculpture Parks Words and photos by Claire Woollam
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S an alternative to your usual style of day out, how about visiting a sculpture park? You might say they are one of our country’s best kept secrets - did you realise there are around 40 in the UK?
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Many are set in beautiful locations and each has its own uniquely different ambience and landscape. You may not know too much about sculpture, but walking one of these trails in such pleasant surroundings is sure to be restful and enlightening. Kids will love being outside, running freely amongst the trees and the art works; it’s a great way to open young minds, especially those who might rebel about walking around a regular gallery. This is also a pretty budget-friendly day out. Many parks have free admission and offer picnic facilities, so pack up that hamper, gather your brood and get outside to make the most of the British summer!
Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden
Barnoon Hill, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1AD www.tate.org.uk/stives/hepworth T: 01736 796226 About the garden The house, garden and studio of Barbara Hepworth, who lived and worked here from 1949 until her death in 1975, were opened to the public in 1976 and have been cared for by Tate since 1980. Hepworth used the garden as a place to view her works and it now houses over 40 of her large and small scale sculptures in bronze, marble and brass as well as many plants, flowers and trees. Nov-Feb, open Tues-Sun (closed Mondays) 10.00-16.20, Mar-Oct, open daily 10.00-17.20. Closed 24-26 December. Limited parking in St Ives. Free tours available. Shop. No dogs. Adults £6.60, Children £4.40 In addition to the Sculpture Garden there is a trail of public works by Barbara Hepworth in St Ives. A map is available at the garden. 82
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The New Art Centre Sculpture Park & Gallery Roche Court, East Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 1BG T: 01980 862244 www.sculpture.uk.com About the park The New Art Centre was founded in 1958 and relocated from London to Wiltshire in 1994. Roche Court is a nineteenth-century house set in parkland. Exhibitions change frequently and displays have included works by significant sculptors such as Barbara Hepworth, Anthony Caro, Helen Chadwick, Julian Opie, Richard Deacon and Richard Long. All works are available to purchase. Free entry. Open daily 11am-4pm. Free parking. No dogs. Maps of the park and information sheets are available at the front of the house.
Forest Of Dean Sculpture Trail Speech House Road, Broadwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 7EL T: 01594 833057 www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk About the trail The 3.5 mile trail opened in 1986 and has currently has 22 works exhibited which explore the trees and wildlife of the Forest of Dean, its industrial past and rich heritage. Work include those by Peter Randall-Page, Ian Hamilton Finlay and Cornelia Parker. Free entry. Open daily from dawn until dusk Parking: £3 per day Nov-Feb; £3.50 Mar-Oct Maps & MP3 narrative guides are available for purchase from Forest of Dean Adventure shop Geocaching route. Dog friendly. Picnic area. Childrens’ playground. Shop.
Photos opposite page from Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden: Top: Barbara Hepworth, Two Forms (Divided Circle) 1969 and River Form 1973 Tate © Bowness, Hepworth Estate. Photo © Tate. Bottom: Barbara Hepworth, Four-Square (Walk Through) 1966 Tate © Bowness, Hepworth Estate. Photo © Tate. Photos this page: Above: Luke & Current Version by Tony Cragg Below: System No 19 by Julian Wild Other Sculpture Parks to consider: HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION Perry Green, Much Hadham, Herts SG10 6EE www.henry-moore-fdn.co.uk T: 01279 843333 TOUT QUARRY SCULPTURE PARK Easton Lane, Portland, Dorset DT5 1BW www.learningstone.org T: 01305 826 736 YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG www.ysp.co.uk T: 01924 832631 Read more at Claire’s blog at www.thedigitaliris.net
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Music
GOOD VIBRATIONS with Brian Justice
CAN ANY MERE MORTAL RESIST...?
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ACK in November 1982 the world was introduced to a new Michael Jackson album, “Thriller”. Jackson, of course, had been very successful as part of The Jackson 5 on Motown. He continued solo. More hits followed and eventually the lure of a huge record deal saw him sign to Epic Records. His debut album from 1979 “Off The Wall” was a big commercial and critical success.
Landis hopes to release the video – which was the most expensive of its time on Blu-ray and possibly in cinemas according to press reports.
Soon after Jackson’s untimely death in 2009 the director filed a lawsuit accusing the singer of “fraudulent, malicious and oppressive conduct” with regard to the “Thriller” video, according to E! Online. Landis was seeking 50% of the net profits of the video, which, at the time, were substantial –more tham $1 It would be 3 years before “Thriller” and those in the million. “That lawsuit went on for so know thought the album would do well. Well! It was many years, but we settled mega, massive, huge- it and they paid me finally,” went on to become the ial Trivia t n e Landis told the paper. s s E ’s biggest selling album of J d B ie legen ov m “And so, actually there rro or all time. Absolute sales When h corded his re is something happening ce ri P t n are hard to establish but id Vince with ‘Thriller.’ It is going d piece, he d or w en certainly its north of 50 ok sp famous t cut: go to reappear in a highly at th se million. What contributed a whole ver sheer polished and threein l ea u sq to that success- great songs, s p, “The demon m u pl dimensional way that is so y, great song-writing, great they sp is ght/ It’s you li ve very exciting on the big de oo gr e th musicianship and great though screen.” so right / For production (courtesy of ill you stand Quincy Jones). Oh and the fact that the album spawned seven, yes seven worldwide hit singles did not hurt.
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One other thing helped immeasurably - videos. MTV had established itself as a new form of TV music entertainment-wall to wall video. The channel gave heavy airtime to Jacksons’ 3 videos from “Thriller”. “Billie Jean”, “Beat It” and the title track. The near 14 minute “Thriller” video (known as “Michael Jackson’s Thriller) is an all singing, all dancing classic strewn with dancers and horror related b-movie themes .It’s impact was immediate. It has become legendary being voted the most popular video ever and it had a profound effect on popular culture. Now let’s move up to date. Word has come through that “Thriller” will be getting the 3D treatment next year. The director John Landis has finally settled a long running legal dispute with the singer’s estate.
Landis has had a successful movie career with such films as “National Lampoon’s Animal House”, “The Blues Brothers” and “Trading Places”. It was his cult classic “An American Werewolf In London” that attracted Jackson to the idea of bringing him to direct the “Thriller” mini-film. The film may have been a vanity project for Jackson but turned out to be so much more.
The web is a buzz with rumours of what to expect next year but real details are a bit thin on the ground. It seems that Jacko had hoped to include a 3D version of “Thriller” as part of his “This Is It” London residency but of course that never happened. Other sources have implied that the estate had been considering making a “Thriller” video game. Well we shall just have to wait and see as more news filters through. Make no mistake, if this all comes together it will be a MAJOR event next year. I look forward to it.
Look out next month for the Good Vibrations Christmas Pop Quiz Special with great prizes up for grabs! You can tune in to Brian on Fantasy Radio 97 FM, Devizes every Tuesday 12-2pm for his “Packed Lunch” and each and every Saturday for his popular show, “Let’s Go . . . Back To The 1960’s” between 6-8pm. Available on Fantasy Radio 97FM Devizes, Wiltshire or online around the world: www.fantasyradio.co.uk. The 60’s show page is at: www.fantasyradio.co.uk/programmes/lets-go-back-to-the-1960s. Also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LetsGoBackToThe60s. Email: letsgobacktothe60s@hotmail.co.uk
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Index of Advertisers ANTIQUES/AUCTIONEERS Calne Antiques.....................................17 Wessex Auction Rooms .....................100 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING Concept drawing..................................21 BEDROOMS Bedland ..............................................67 BOOK KEEPING/ACCOUNTING Calculations Book-keeping .................85 Nilsson Networks Ltd ..........................85 On-Line Accounting ............................85 BROADBAND Avonline Broadband ...........................71 BUILDERS/BUILDING SUPPLIES All Home Improvements......................88 Buildbase ...........................................89 AM Chivers Building.............................88 Downland Construction.......................88 Tim Lee Building..................................90 TW Masonry Builder.............................88 Prior & Company Building....................88 Ron Welch Builder................................90 CAR REPAIR/VEHICLE SERVICES/TAXI AM Autocare........................................63 Cross-Country Tyres..............................64 D.O.R. Repairs.......................................63 K.A.R. Travel (Taxi)................................64 Nicholls Repair Shop............................64 Sawmills Garage..................................63 Sign-Age Graphics................................63 CARE HOMES/RETIREMENT Celtic Care............................................27 Fairways Retirement Village.................50 Greensleeves ......................................21 CARPENTER/JOINER Makepeace Carpentry..........................90 Kevin Mead Carpenter and Joiner.........90 CHIMNEY SWEEP Alex Wells ...........................................61 CHURCHES Calne Evangelical Church .............. 10, 27
DISCO Disco Mania ........................................21 DOORS/GARAGE DOORS Mendes Doors......................................91 Diamond Doors....................................64 DOMESTIC APPLIANCES/REPAIRS Tony Parsons Appliance Engineer.........91 Steves Appliances................................91 EDUCATION Grace Tuition Centre ............................61 Little Acorns Childminding Gp ............61 Rub-A-Dub Pre-school ........................61 ELECTRICIANS/ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES CJ Electrival Installations Ltd................92 CMH Electrical......................................92 Delta Electrical.....................................92 Norman Nailor Electrical Contractor.....92 Nick Pocock Electrical...........................92 SPES Electrician....................................92 CJ Steel Electrical Services....................93 ESTATE AGENTS Atwell Martin .....................................75 FIREWORKS Alcopoppin...........................................19 FITNESS Glow....................................................44 Stuart Dinwoodie.................................49 FLOORING SERVICES BSB Flooring .......................................87 George Taylor Carpet Fitter .................87 IKlean Services ...................................19 FLORISTS Shirley’s Florists ..................................27 FOOD & DRINK/HOTEL Allington Farm Shop............................32 Bowood................................................33 Divine Tea Room...................................37 Lansdowne Strand Hotel......................31 Vaughan’s Kitchen Cookery School.......35 White Horse, Biddestone......................29
CLEANING/DOMESTIC SERVICES Catherine Croft Cleaning Servs ...........87 Cleanstart..............................................5 IKlean Services ...................................19 Maxiclean Services .............................87 Ovenclean ..........................................86 Ovengleamers ....................................87
FUNERAL DIRECTORS E. Wooten.............................................23 Johnson & Daltrey................................55 Tony Warren .......................................27
COACH OPERATOR Barnes Coaches......................................2
GARDENING/FENCING/ LANDSCAPING Acres Ahead.........................................79 Colin Bush Garden Machinery..............81 Corsham Landscaping..........................80 ES Earthmoving....................................81 Graham Fox..........................................81 Ian Marsh.............................................81 Jon Burton...........................................79 Luke Brooks..........................................79 MH Tree Services..................................81 MR Fencing..........................................79
COMPUTER/IT/GRAPHICS/WEB Calne Computer Services ....................83 HL PC Systems......................................85 DAMP PROOFING Biocraft..................................................5 DANCE SCHOOLS/LESSONS Dancing Academy................................23 98
FURNITURE Crockerton Furniture Centre Ltd ...........75
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Patrick Henson.....................................81 Pat’s Panels .........................................80 Turners Landscapes..............................80 Quemerford Landscaping.....................80 Walsh Landscapes................................81 HAIR/BEAUTY/NAILS Amanda Phillips...................................47 High Street Barbers..............................45 Mobile Hairdresser...............................47 Pamplemouse......................................49 Plum Nails and Beauty.........................47 Solo Hair & Beauty...............................48 Woman to Woman...............................47 HEALTH/FOOT CARE Bowen & Emmett Techniques...............49 Calne Acupuncture...............................43 Calne Foot Care....................................47 Foot Care at Home................................48 Foot Health Care...................................43 McTimoney..........................................48 HEATING OIL Watson Fuels ......................................13 HOME & INTERIORS Goldman Interiors ..............................99 Sarah’s Soft Furnishings ......................25 HOME MAINTENANCE CMD Maintenance ...............................90 Odd Jobs..............................................90 IRONING Ironing Fairy.........................................61 KITCHENS Dream Doors ................................... 3, 60 Kitchen Makeover ...............................86 LEGAL SERVICES Awdry, Bailey & Douglas .......................7 Bevirs Solicitors ..................................75 LOCKS & ALARMS Alan Key Locks .....................................92 MOBILITY Mobility Store......................................13 MICROLIGHT Wiltshire Microlight Centre .................25 PAINTERS/DECORATORS/ PLASTERERS ACM Decorating...................................93 Alan Clifford Painter & Decorator..........93 AS Plastering........................................93 PB Plastering........................................93 Peter the Painter..................................93 PETS/DOGS/RIDING Corton Kennels.....................................59 Grittenham Grooming..........................59 Happy at Home Petcare........................57 Malthouse Equestrian..........................59 Shirleys Pet Shop.................................57 Ulti-Mutt Dog Grooming......................59 Wagging Tails.......................................58
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PEST CONTROL Wiltshire Pest Control .........................86 WRF Pest Control..................................86 PHOTOGRAPHY Hallmark..............................................19 PLUMBING/HEATING/SUPPLIES ABC Plumbing......................................95 Active Plumbing Supplies....................94 Aquarius Plumbing & Heating..............95 Max Colbourne Oil & Gas......................95 DPS Plumbing & Heating.....................94 F.S. Plumbing.......................................94 Graham Gas & Plumbing Services........93 H & G Sims Plumbing & Heating...........95 Plumbing 4U........................................94 RTC Plastering & Plumbing...................94 Skyline Heating....................................96 RETAIL SHOPS Bazaar Gifts & Cards ............................21 Calne Appliances ................................25 Modelmaniacs.....................................25 ROOFING/TILING/THATCHING David Beal Thatcher.............................97 Daylan Gleed Roofing...........................97 Marden Roofing...................................97 Marden Flat Roofing ............................86 White Horse Roofing............................97 SEWING/CRAFT Sew & Craft..........................................21 Stitches by Linda ................................85 WS Embroidery....................................67 STAIRLIFTS 1st Choice Stairlifts .............................17 TILING AFK Tiling.............................................95 TV/SATELLITE Aerial Services ....................................67 Dowding & Son ..................................67 Blakes Satellite.....................................67 VENUES/ATTRACTIONS Bowood................................................11 Calne Town Council..............................15 Chippenham Neeld Hall ......................28 Roves Farm .........................................57 VETS Hale Veterinary Group..........................59 WEBSITE DESIGN Kevin Sanders........................................9 WINDOW CLEANERS Elmers Window Cleaning Servs. ..........61 WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES Weatherguard Windows.......................90 WINE/BEER Alcopoppin...........................................19
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