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Two Hours Free Car Parking in Calne From Monday 7th December, shoppers will be able to enjoy free car parking for two hours in Calne’s Heritage Quarter Car Park. This success follows a campaign led by local businesses and Town Councillors, with the Town Council’s Town Development and Planning Committee agreeing to subsidise a six month trial with £3,600 paid to Wiltshire Council from Calne Town Council’s general reserves. Starting at the height of the Christmas shopping rush, the trial is hoped to increase footfall to the independent businesses and historic streets within the Heritage Quarter, as Calne Town Councillor Robert MacNaughton explains “It is important we support local businesses, because they are the life blood of the Town. We need to encourage more visitors to stay and enjoy what Calne has to offer.” Accessed from the A4 and known to locals as Church Street car park, the site has recently been renamed to draw attention to the historic buildings that surround it. Calne Heritage Quarter is an area of the town centre which has been highlighted by a local tourism group, Calne Our Place, for its historic character and charm. Within the Heritage Quarter visitors can find a range of independent businesses, Calne Heritage Centre and Castlefields Canal and River Park. For more information about Calne Heritage Quarter, visit www.calne.gov.uk.
Cherhill author finds inspiration teaching new writers Local writer, Alison Knight from Cherhill, is using her years of experience as a student of creative writing to teach new writers in evening classes at Wiltshire College. She will be teaching a ten week course of evening classes on Tuesdays in Chippenham from January. ‘It’s called Starting to Write,’ said Alison. ‘A perfect opportunity to get started on that writing project you’ve been thinking about, or to explore different types of writing.’ Alison’s first two books – Off the Record and Rescue Me – are contemporary women’s fiction published under the pen name of Alison Rose. Her third book, Rosie Goes to War, is a young adult time-slip adventure written as Alison Knight, is being released in April 2016. ‘It’s the first in a series of stories about Rosie,’ explains Alison. ‘I’m very excited about going to my book launch at the London Book Fair, and undertaking a tour of schools to talk about writing the story.’ Alison is still a keen student. ‘I’ve found that teaching creative writing to new writers is really inspiring. Everyone has a tale to tell, and each of us sees the world slightly differently from other people.’ The course, which is suitable for anyone with an interest in creative writing starts on Tuesday, 12th January in Chippenham, from 7-9pm. For more information or to enrol visit: www.wiltshire.ac.uk or call 01225 756289
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MONEY, MONEY, MONEY 6 Jan 2016 to 31 Jan 2016 11am Lacock Abbey, Lacock Help Tudor gentleman Sir William Sharington find his lost golden coins on this self-led family trail around the grounds and cloister of Lacock Abbey. Tel: 01249 730459 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock OUTDOOR LAMBING 8 Jan 2016 to 25 Jan 2016 Roves Farm Visitor Centre, Swindon Our 120 ewes will be lambing in the field next to the visitor centre see plenty of lambs skipping across the field. Tel: 01793 763939 www.rovesfarm.co.uk The Friends of St Mary's Church FOSM - invite you to THE WINE, THE WHICH & THE WARDROBE Saturday 9th January 2016 Discover the world of wine with David from the New Wine Shop in Calne. Tickets £10 (£8 for FOSM members). Available from Calne Information Centre or Church House (01249 816522). It promised to be a delicious evening with lots of different wines to taste! VICTORIA ART GALLERY, BATH Tel: (01225) 477244 Grayson Perry exhibition runs from 9th Jan – 10 April 2016 01225 477244 www.victoriagal.org.uk/
YELLOWSTONE & GLACIER NATIONAL PARKS 20th January 2016 St Peters Church Hall, Frogwell, Chippenham at 7.30pm Jane Browning will inspire us with her visits to Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Her illustrated talk will show us the flora, fauna and amazing geological features of these famous places. Cost: £2.50, accompanied children free. Refreshments: tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits provided. Contact Ivan Randall (01666) 837783. www.wiltshirewildlife.org 8
TOWN HALL MOVIOLA Weds 20th January at 7.30pm. Calne Town Hall Our New Year film in January is 'SUFFRAGETTE' (12A) This needs no introduction and has a great cast, starring Cary Milligan, Helena Bonham-Carter, Meryl Streep, Anne Marie Duff and Romola Garai. Doors open at 7pm. Refreshments available. Tickets £6.000 available from the information office or on the door. SNOW WHITE PANTOMIME 28th-30th January, 4th-6th February 7.30pm Cherhill Village Hall Cherhill Village Theatre invite all readers of The Town Crier to join them for an evening of fun and frolics. This year’s Pantomime, Snow White, will introduce some 'new faces and old hands.' See poster inside for details. MARDEN HOUSE CONCERT Sunday 31st January 2016 at 3pm Marden House, Calne Alice Neary, ‘cello and Daniel Tong, piano: Alice Neary, acclaimed international cellist, together with Daniel Tong, artistic director for the Marden House concerts, will present duo works from the colourful worlds of Czech composers Martinu and Janacek, as well as Brahms’s E minor sonata with it’s huge contrapuntal finale, inspired by J S Bach. Tickets: £12 Adults, £1 Full-time Students. Available from: Calne Information Centre, www.marlboroughboxoffice.co.uk or at the door. More at www.mardenhouseconcerts.co.uk FEBRUARY 2016
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RICHARD NAVARRO: FIREWATCHING Friday 5th February 2016 Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Road, Kington Langley, Chippenham SN15 5NJ Virtuosic violin, swirling a cappella singing, bouncing bass lines and unforgettable melodies - this is music that will move the feet and enrich the soul. Richard juggles violin, trumpet, piano and percussion to bring to life his original songs in performances
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that sparkle with wit and creativity. Writing and performing with double bassist Nicholas Thurston, Richard is a master of the loop pedal, allowing him to build spellbinding arrangements through the layering of his voice and instruments live on stage. The duo’s live show features extraordinary visuals including illustrations and animations specially written for the songs. 01249 750362 www.klvh.org events@klvh.org Tickets: £7, £6 conc.
SHOWSTOPPERS 12th February 2016 7:30 pm The Neeld, Chippenham A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at every single performance of this award-winning show. Each night, audience suggestions are instantly transformed into an all-singing, alldancing production, always with unpredictable and hilarious results! Tickets £14. Tel: 01249 446699 http://www.neeld.co.uk/event/ show-stoppers-the-musical/ VALENTINE’S PARTY Saturday 13th February 2016 8pm to midnight, Calne Town Hall Rock the night away with The Ray Jones Band, playing rock to modern-day classics mixed with some originals. www.calne.gov.uk 01249 814000 Tickets £5 - Calne Visitor & Community Information Centre. Over 18s only, licensed bar HALF TERM WORKSHOPS 16-18 February 2016 Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre Make and Do Sessions. FREE Just drop In. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book with museum for more information 01249 705020 www.chippenham.gov.uk WEDDING FAIR Calne Town Hall 11am - 3pm Sunday 28th February 2016 Meet an inspiring array of local wedding suppliers in Calne’s historic Town Hall. With complimentary light refreshments and wedding pack for every couple. www.calne.gov.uk 01249 814000
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LUNCHTIME RECITAL: ANDREW MCCORMACK WED, 20 JAN 2016 Andrew McCormack is a composer and pianist at the pinnacle of his creative powers. He has been the driving force behind A-list jazz artists and has performed extensively around the world. 
Teenage Footballers supported by one of Wiltshire’s leading SMEs Chippenham’s teenage footballers are feeling the warm glow of pride after securing a sponsorship deal with local company John Williams Heating Services.
The firm has covered the cost of a new kit for the U14s Cobras, who play in the Mid Wilts league, and the Vipers, who are in the North Wilts league. Almost 30 young players are involved and they train on Thursday evenings at Stanley Park.
Head coach Rob Humphreys said; “The boys were so excited the night we gave the new kit out to them because it makes them feel more professional, more inspired and more like a team. “It is great that a local business has felt able to invest in a local team. It gives us all a lift, including the parents who are really supportive.”
John Williams, who runs the company on the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate with his wife Debbie, said they were delighted to help. “Chippenham has given us a good, solid business so it is really important to put something back into the community,” he said.
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It is not the first time the company, set up by John and Debbie 11 years ago, has stepped in to help good causes. John Williams Heating Services has sponsored the Chippenham Half Marathon and the Wiltshire Emergency Services Show, and raised money for The Stroke Association and Dorothy House Hospice Care.
On the sporting front, it regularly sponsors activities at Chippenham Rugby Club, recently providing the kit for the U13s team and individually supporting up and coming player Dan Keat.
The Williams’ connection to the Chippenham U14s began with one of their heating engineers, Wayne Doman, who is a coach for the team, which includes his 13-year-old son Brandon. Fatherof-two Mr Doman, who lives in Pewsham with his wife Olivia, said: “The kit means everything to the boys. It looks nice, feels nice and does them good. We are so very grateful.”
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE FRI, 22 JAN 2016 Welcome to Bedford Falls. Frank Capra’s classic 1946 movie needs no introduction. George Bailey, a desperate middle aged clerk discovers the difference he has made to his family, his friends and his home town (with a little help from Clarence, the apprentice angel). 
LOU SANDERS SAT, 23 JAN 2016 A show about a grown woman trying to get into Eton College for boys. As seen on Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience and Russell Howard’s Good News. 
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES THU, 28 JAN 2016 Following the hugely successful broadcast of Coriolanus, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemasbroadcast live from the Donmar’s London home. 
FREE FRIDAY: HENRY DELL FRI, 29 JAN 2016 Singer/songwriter Henry Dell’s music is an eclectic mix of chilled acoustic and deep house. Henry is currently recording and writing his debut album in London. 
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Richard Navarro: Firewatching Friday 5th February 2016 Virtuosic violin, swirling a cappella singing, bouncing bass lines and unforgettable melodies - music that will move the feet and enrich the soul. Richard juggles violin, trumpet, piano and percussion to bring to life his original songs in performances that sparkle with wit and creativity. Writing and performing with double bassist Nicholas Thurston, Richard is a master of the loop pedal, allowing him to build spellbinding arrangements through the layering of his voice and instruments live on stage. The duo’s live show features extraordinary visuals including illustrations and animations specially written for the songs. Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Road, Kington Langley SN15 5NJ 01249 750362 - events@klvh.org www.klvh.org Tickets: £7 full, £6 conc.
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Face the Flames for Forever Friends Appeal Are you brave enough to walk barefoot over red hot embers smouldering at over 1000 degree Fahrenheit? The Forever Friends Appeal are currently looking for people to take part in the challenge of a lifetime – a Firewalk on Sunday 20th March 2016 at 6pm at Bath’s Lansdown Cricket Club.
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The Firewalk is being organised in association with Time4Change and its founder Cliff Mann, the most experienced firewalking instructor in Europe. The entry fee for the event is £30 and all participants are expected to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship towards the RUH Cancer Care Campaign, or a ward or department of their choice at the hospital. The Forever Friends Appeal’s RUH Cancer Care Campaign is currently over half way to achieving its aim of raising £8.5 million, which will contribute vital funds to the building of a pioneering new Cancer Centre for the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Events & Community Officer at the Appeal, Emily Lynch says: “Taking part in a Firewalk is an incredible way to challenge yourself,
Calne Town Hall Moviola Our New Year film in January is 'SUFFRAGETTE' (12A) This needs no introduction and has a great cast, starring Cary Milligan, Helena Bonham-Carter, Meryl Streep, Anne Marie Duff and Romola Garai. Showing in Calne Town Hall on Weds 20th January at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Refreshments available. Tickets £6.000 available from the information office or on the door.
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Snow White Pantomime 28th-30th January, 4th-6th February 7.30pm Cherhill Village Hall Cherhill Village Theatre invite you to join them for an evening of fun and frolics. This year’s Pantomime, Snow White, will introduce some 'new faces and old hands.' Come along and see for yourself if good can once again triumph over evil!
increase your confidence and overcome your fears while making a real difference at the Royal United Hospital. Last year’s Firewalk raised over £6,000 for the RUH Cancer Campaign, as well as other wards and departments at the hospital. Back by popular demand, this is the second year that the Appeal has organized a Firewalk and as such, we’re encouraging all of our supporters to face their fears and raise money to help us transform care for patients and their families at the RUH”. Places are limited and online entries are now open! To sign up online today and make a real difference to patients and their families at the RUH, please visit www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk or contact Laura Pearce on 01225 821535.
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WILTSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE’S PROPOSED NEW HOME WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance (WAA) has submitted an Outline Planning Application to Wiltshire Council for its proposed new home. The operationsCustomer centre is proposed to beStudy built at the Case charity’s preferred site on land at Outmarsh Farm, Semington, (immediately south of Hampton Park West Industrial Estate). The new home would enable the charity’s helicopter, aircrew and office staff to be on one site. Currently the helicopter and aircrew are based at a hangar at Wiltshire Police Headquarters in Devizes, Client Profile while the charity team is based at offices on Porte Marsh Industrial Estate, Calne. The lease on the hangar Education runs out on 31Industry: December 2017 and the lease on the offices runs out at the end of January 2018.
NCE announcing their new investor, Rockpool Investments LLP NCE are pleased to announce investment from Rockpool Investments LLP which will continue the growth of the business and enable us to offer the market a greater range of solutions, services and to expand our geographic coverage.
“This investment is an exciting development in the evolution of NCE,” said Andrew Genever, Group Managing Director of NCE. “Rockpool recognise that NCE offers a unique and innovative solution within the IT sector and as such has significant potential for expansion. This investment will enable us to develop Company: Open University The charity held a period ofThe public consultation, our technology, increase internal resource and look including a drop in event at Trowbridge Rugby Club for further acquisitions – all of which are essential on 12th August 2015, about the proposals to buildInitiative its to implement the strategic development of the Employees: Project: MK:Smart Research new home at the Outmarsh Farm site. Now the charity business.” has agreed to purchase the 12.6 acre site, subject to Andrew also highlights that: “One of the key planning permission being granted. attributes that differentiates Rockpool as an investor Mandy Clarke, chairman of Wiltshire Air Ambulance, is their personal and supportive approach. Rockpool said: “The feedback we received during our public recognise that it is the expertise and enthusiasm consultation was overwhelmingly positive and reof the NCE team that will make the difference affirmed our view that the Outmarsh Farm site was our to the success of the business. They are clearly preferred location. It is centrally located in Wiltshire, here to support and encourage us to achieve our which would enable our helicopter to reach all parts of ambition. I was also impressed with how quickly the county within 11 minutes. they understood the business and recognised the potential for growth. Rockpool’s ability to “As Melksham does not have an ambulance station, understand our requirements and to offer a personal we believe that Wiltshire Air Ambulance would and professional service was key to NCE developing a provide enhanced medical cover for the area. As well partnership with them.” as responding in our helicopter our paramedics, who have advanced medical skills, use a Rapid Response The terms of the transaction are private and are not Vehicle (car) to attend medical emergencies, including being publicly disclosed. road traffic collisions, heart attacks and strokes. Our NCE Computer Group has over 30 years of industry proposed new home would be a purpose built, future experience in field services, technical support, repair, proof facility for our helicopter, aircrew and charity staff.” engineering, enterprise IT solutions and parts supply If planning permission is granted, the charity will hold a services across the globe. NCE are dedicated to public consultation event before submitting a Reserved tailoring services that meet and exceed customer CLIENT Matters Planning Application to Wiltshire Council expectations for both supply chain and data centre detailing the proposed layout and design of the site. services. The planning application - reference number 15/10766/ Rockpool an investment firm focusing profitable OUT - can be viewed online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk The Open University’s mission is to be open to people,isplaces, methods and ideas. Itonpromotes private companies, providing equity and loan educational opportunity and social justice byfinance, providing high-quality university in education to all having over 30 companies the portfolio and investing around £100m per year. Rockpool back who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential. MBO’s, equity release, and provide growth capital for profitable companies with revenues >£5m, as well as invest in asset-rich projects. Through academic research, pedagogic innovation and collaborative partnership it seeks to be a The company acts as a reliable, supportive partner for world leader in the design, content and delivery of supported learning. management and aopen flexible source of funding.
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Wilts & Berks Canal Trust celebrates commendation in National Awards LOCAL restoration charity, The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust, is celebrating after receiving a commendation award in the Canal & River Trust’s Annual Living Waterways Awards ceremony in London. Representatives of the Trust travelled to the impressive venue Church House Conference Centre Westminster, their rail travel very generously sponsored by Great Western Railways. The Trust was entered in the Education & Learning category for the Melksham, Calne & Chippenham Branch’s project based around Pewsham Locks, including two Heritage Open Days, when volunteers and supporters of the Trust swapped their hard hats and overalls for cloth caps and period costumes. They brought the heritage site to life for local schoolchildren and residents, by leading practical activities and telling stories of the people who lived and worked there when it was a thriving industrial hub. The certificate of commendation was accepted by newly appointed Chairman Roderick Bluh who thanked everyone who had been involved in the project. He said: “We were delighted to be part of such a prestigious occasion which included projects such as the amazing 30 metre high Kelpies near Grangemouth. The Trust is very aware that it would be impossible to organise events without the help and involvement of many volunteers, individuals and community groups. “We are also very grateful to Great Western Railways for their assistance, and the Heritage Lottery Fund for supporting our project through the Sharing Heritage scheme. 18
“We hope that this recognition by the Canal & River Trust will convince even more people to join us in our dream of restoring the Wilts & Berks Canal.”
music from the Butty Boys, canal food to taste, and Frankie the canal horse made the day for many as he paced up and down the towpath in his harness and bonnet.
The ceremony was also attended by Trust Directors Kath Hatton, Chris Coyle, and newly appointed CEO Jonathan Till, and some of the team from the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne Branch who had organised the project. Dave Maloney, chair of the local Melksham, Chippenham & Calne Branch, said: “We are delighted to have achieved this national recognition. The project was really ambitious and we were thrilled that it was so successful.
“This was our first major heritage event, but we will continue informing and involving the local community in our plans to restore Pewsham Locks and the adjoining canal. We are a very friendly bunch and would love local people to come along and see what we are doing to provide a beautiful community amenity. Many people already enjoy the walk along the towpath to Lacock, and for those who haven’t yet visited, you will be delighted to discover this lovely stretch of unspoilt countryside so close to our town.
“I will never forget the Open Days, especially the sight of over a hundred Chippenham school children in Victorian costume enjoying hammering, sawing, clay puddling, painting, and learning the stories of the canal people. Our volunteers were brilliant, dressing up as characters, telling their stories and leading fourteen different activities over two days; there were canal arts and crafts to see and try, folk
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“Since the Heritage Open Days in 2014, volunteers have completely rebuilt the collapsed Cocklemore Brook Culvert, and made a start on restoring Top Lock as well as completing many smaller projects along the local stretch.” For more information or to get involved visit the websites: www.melkshamwaterway.org.uk www. wbct.org.uk
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Grayson Perry: The Vanity of Small Differences Victoria Art Gallery, Bath 9 January - 10 April 2016
Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery will display Grayson Perry’s The Vanity of Small Differences, a series of six large, exuberant tapestries that explore the British fascination with taste and class, in the new year.
The tapestries, measuring 2m x 4m each, were created for the BAFTA award-winning Channel 4 Series All in the Best Possible Taste with Grayson Perry, which first aired in June 2012. The series follows Perry as he embarks ‘on a safari amongst the taste tribes of Britain’ to gain inspiration for his work. Inspired by William Hogarth’s A Rakes Progress, the tapestries chart the ‘class journey’ made by young Tim Rakewell, and feature many of the characters, incidents and objects that Perry encountered on journeys through Sunderland, Tunbridge Wells and The Cotswolds for the TV series.
The Bath & North East Somerset Council-run Victoria Art Gallery will host the first regional exhibition of the tapestries in the south of England – previously they have been displayed in London, the north of England and overseas. The works were gifted to the Arts Council Collection and the British Council by the artist and Victoria Miro Gallery, London, supported by Channel 4 Television, the Art Fund, Sfumato Foundation, and AlixPartners.
Grayson Perry said: “I am hugely pleased and proud that The Vanity of Small Differences will be shared by the Arts Council and British Council Collections because this means the work will be able to travel all around the country and the world. Thanks also to the Art Fund, Sfumato Foundation and Channel 4; their support means the tapestries now have a chance to reach a very wide and varied audience. Of all the pieces I have
made this was the one I conceived from the outset as a public artwork. I hope that wherever it goes it not only delights the eye but also sparks debate about class, taste and British society.”
Cllr Patrick Anketell-Jones, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “We are delighted that the Victoria Art Gallery will be the first southern venue outside London to host The Vanity of Small Differences. The exhibition will give local residents and visitors a chance to enjoy these important and exciting works by one of the UK’s best-known artists.”
This is the third occasion the Victoria Art Gallery has displayed works created and selected by the former Turner Prize-winner. In 2009-10 the Gallery hosted the Perry-curated Unpopular Culture exhibition, then just last year it acquired his ‘Map of Days’, a selfportrait in the form of a walled city, for its permanent collection.
Tickets are £4 for adults, £3.50 for seniors and full-time students, and free for children and Discovery Card holders.
A fully illustrated hardback catalogue will be available at the Victoria Art Gallery shop, featuring colour reproductions of the tapestries along with photos of the artist’s sketches and preparatory materials. Special exhibition price £14.99 (RRP £17.99). A pack of six notecards based on the tapestries will also be available from the gallery shop (£7.50).
To accompany the exhibition tour, the Arts Council has launched an app for iPad and iPhone with commentary from the artist, art historical references, a guide to the works and a detailed zoom facility. Buy from the App Store (£2.29). Detail from Expulsion From Number 8 Eden Close 2012. Copyright Grayson Perry. Photography: Stephen White.
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Want to lose weight and get an all body work out? BADMINTON can be a great, inexpensive, accessible and sociable way to getting your body fit and healthy through regular exercise, in an easy to master racket sport regardless of age or ability. Calne Badminton Club, (Calne BC), is an amateur badminton club based in the heart of Calne. With over 50 members, and with a dedicated team of friendly, qualified, welcoming and experienced coaches and volunteers, the club exists to promote badminton as a healthy sporting interest throughout the local community, and make playing, learning, training and competition fun for all its members. The club is inclusive, friendly and welcoming to all that show an interest in the sport of badminton. Calne BC offers a diverse range of playing sessions for all players both male and female, including beginners, coaching, competitive play, junior, family sessions, and social leisure play for all players of all ages and abilities. The Club currently plays in two sessions of two hours each, every week, all year, and uses all five courts of the Calne Leisure Centre. In addition to the well illuminated sports hall, the centre offers an onsite cafe, gym, swimming pool, showers, toilets and is disabled accessible throughout. A brand new junior/family badminton 3 hour session is being launched in September 2016 on
Saturday afternoons. The club provides everything a new player may need to start playing badminton. It has a large stock of rackets that can be borrowed for free, on site first aid with trained first aiders, and supplies both plastic and feather shuttlecocks for games. It even supplies spare racket grips, and offers members discounts on racket restringing and physiotherapy. The new Calne Badminton Club is offering an exciting range of incentives and benefits to new players. The club prides itself on offering inexpensive membership. During January 2016, all new players benefit from four (4) completely free taster sessions, and on becoming a member pay an annual club membership fee, which includes membership of Badminton England, (the National Governing Body of the sport), and a court fee each time they play. After January, the club offers a visitors pass enabling new players to sample the club over three (3) free sessions. The club’s membership is open to everyone, whatever age or playing ability, all year round. Pure beginners with no experience of the game are encouraged to join, as well as more experienced players. Members also benefit from a free Calne BC branded welcome pack containing a free water bottle and hand towel, ideal to use between games, as well as a guide
book to badminton, covering its shots and tactical play. Membership discounts are available for families and adult couples, corporate members, as well as players who play in other Badminton England affiliated clubs. The club also offers a concessionary membership for those players on low incomes, (benefits), full time students, registered disabled including those with an autistic spectrum disorder, retired senior citizens, those employed by the armed forces and emergency services, qualified badminton coaches and volunteers. We welcome any new members of any standard so come and join us at either of our sessions. You have nothing to lose! There is no waiting list, or need to book, and the club has ample capacity to accommodate many new members. We play at the Calne Leisure Centre, White Horse Way, Calne, 8:15 pm to 10:10 pm every Tuesday and 8:15 pm to 10:10 pm every Thursday. The new Junior session will commence on Saturday 3rd September 2016 from 3:15 pm to 6:10 pm. All Calne sessions have use of five courts. Calne BC’s members also can play at the club’s sister club, Chippenham BC, at its session 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm every Monday evening all year round including bank holidays at the Chippenham Sports Club Air Dome, Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Road, Chippenham, SN15 1NG, which offers four courts. Calne BC’s benefits also apply to Chippenham BC’s new players. For additional details, please visit: www.calnebc.com or phone David on 01249 464 325 / 07796 987 134 or email the club at playbadminton@calnebc.com
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What is the sport of Badminton? Badminton is played on a court by either two players (singles) or four players (doubles). The players use rackets to hit a shuttlecock over the net from one side to the other, the object being to score points by hitting the shuttle over the net to a spot on the other player’s side where either they can’t reach it or it forces them to hit the shuttle out of the court or into the net. Regardless of who served, a player who achieves this is awarded a point, and the first player or pair to reach the required number of points in a game wins. The sport is officially the fastest of all racket sports. Players can hit the shuttlecock at speeds of up to 180 mph towards their opponent. But it is not just all about speed. A player can expect to run up to four miles, (6.4 km) around the court during a match, whilst having the flexibility to maintain energy bursting rallies. So whilst stamina and agility on court are important, the good news is that badminton is open to anyone; all can get involved and this is reflected in high participation rates amongst clubs and sports centres around the country. Badminton is hugely beneficial to improving your health and fitness and can lead to both stronger muscles and a better cardiovascular system, through either leisurely social play or more energetic competitive play. Either way, the entire body is used due to the large range of movement the sport demands, including leaps, lunges, twists, turns, stretches, running and hitting the shuttlecock. Step out onto any badminton court, and you can expect to burn 600 to 1000 calories per hour as well as testing your stamina, flexibility and coordination.
Regardless of the playing ability of the player, players experience improved balance and hand-eye co-ordination, improved aerobic fitness, burning off calories with energy being supplied to the muscles and burns your body fat. The sport also boosts flexibility and running speed, due to the fast paced nature of the sport, and develops the strength and power of muscles, notably the leg and arm muscles. Enjoy this game with friends and family and you will start to lose weight within a couple of weeks. The sport allows players to develop skills that are transferable to other sports and other areas of your life. Such as simple maths, communication skills, team work skills and team tactics, as well as improving your speed, reflex, intelligence and productivity. Badminton can be a fast paced game. Since players need to be attentive, the game increases your speed and improves your reflexes. Intelligence is also a factor since players must know how to deceive their opponents in every shot so they can win the game. Thus if you play badminton, it will help you develop your agility, strength and intelligence. As with all forms of physical exercise, badminton can reduce or eliminate your risk for many health problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. It can also reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by reducing your triglyceride levels and increasing your “good” cholesterol. Because playing badminton promotes physical fitness, it helps to your mental wellbeing by reducing stress and anxiety, increases self-esteem, confidence, and keeps you feeling well, strong, motivated, enthusiastic and young. It is also improves your mood through increasing endorphins. Therefore badminton is also likely to put you in a good mood because it’s a social activity.
The game of badminton has excellent social benefits. It can alleviate the effects of depression and social isolation. Between games players chat, socialise, and make new friends and arrange social events in the local community. You will become part of a thriving community and you can join a league if you really enjoy the game. With lightweight badminton rackets, the sport is an ideal sport for younger children, and their families to participate together, and being an indoor sport, inclement weather is never a problem. Badminton is the second most popular participation sport in the UK, and some 4 million players, or 8% of the population play badminton on a regular basis. The appeal of playing badminton, first and foremost, is that the basics of the sport are easy to master; even new players or those with little or no skill can enjoy their first game by quickly learning the skills required to hit the shuttlecock over the net and play with a playing partner, and then advance their skills quickly after that. The sport requires minimal equipment, that you may already own, and many clubs provide free hire of rackets and shuttles. New players do not need to invest in any badminton specific clothing. All that is required are shorts and a t-shirt, and non black soled (non marking) sports shoes.
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If you want more walks, then why not volunteer to put some on for us. Wiltshire Wanderers provides at regular times of the year, New Walk Leaders Workshops, covering all the basics enabling YOU to lead walks with the group in a confident and safe manner, increasing your walking enjoyment as well as giving something back to the walking community. It also looks good on your CV.
and bottom, gaiters etc), good stout walking boots with ankle support with or without walking socks, and please also remember to bring plenty of water with you on our walks. Sometimes it’s advisable to bring an extra pair of shoes and socks to change into after our walks if the walking boots are muddy, for you to enter pubs or your car home. Please do not wear jeans as if they get wet they take ages to dry and are not ideal for walking in. There is a wealth of useful information on suitable equipment and clothing available on the Ramblers website. Visit Wiltshire Wanderers Walking Programme Website at: www. ramblers.co.uk/programmes/ online.php?group=WE50 Facebook: www.facebook. com/#!/groups/wiltshirewanders/ Meetup Group: www.meetup. com/Wiltshire-Wanderers-YoungRamblers-Walking-Group/ Membership Secretary on email: wiltshirewalker@hotmail.com Tel: 01249 464 325 (Ansafone) Tel: 07796 987 134 (Mobile) The group offers a buddy system whereby new walk leaders are mentored and supported by our existing experienced walk leaders. We offer incentives to new volunteer walk leaders, e.g. £5 WH Smith Gift vouchers when volunteers complete their training and further incentives when they have successfully led a number of walks throughout the year.
Wiltshire Wanderers offers an extensive range of benefits for any would be walker: 1 Any ability of walker is welcomed - walks are graded from easy to strenuous. 2 We offer up to 2 walks a month, all over Wiltshire and surrounding counties, and will also do joint walks with other local walking groups. 3 Our walks vary between 5 and 16 miles in length. 4 During summer months we offer shorter 4 to 6 mile walks on Tuesdays/ Wednesdays. 5 Car sharing is available if you do not have a car, or lifts from bus stops/railway stations. Ring the walk leader prior to the walk, and he/she will arrange transport to share on transport costs. 6 Long weekend trips away staying in Bunk Houses, Campsites (Tents) Youth Hostels, and Self Catering Cottages. 7 Overseas Walking Holidays - The group has been to Black Forrest Germany, Corfu, Croatia, France, Malta, Tenerife with others planned. 8 The group sometimes puts on walks run by other walking groups such as the LDWA - Long Distance Walkers Association for walks over 16 miles, typically 26 or 35 mile challenge and National Trail and local long distance paths walks.
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9 The group organises regular social events such as birthday parties, Christmas Meals, Beer Festivals and other socials throughout the year.
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What is Chi Kung? Classes at The Town Hall in Calne, Monday 12-1pm and The Cause in Chippenham, Thursday 10-11am Chi Kung (sometimes written “Qi Gong” or “Qigong”) is an invaluable component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Over 60 million people in China practice Chi Kung every day, making it the most popular health exercise in that country. The important features and aims of Chi Kung are relaxation, quietness, naturalness, unity of breath and mind, gradual development and practicing to the individual’s state of health. Chi Kung is ideal for practitioners of other modalities, to facilitate relaxation and energy in clinics. What are the health benefits of practicing Chi Kung? The learning and regular practice of Chi Kung can: a) Reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being through calming the mind and deepening the respiration, b) Improve digestion, respiration, cardiovascular and nervous systems, c) Improve sleep quality and relieve fatigue, d) Improve health and resistance to illness, e) Strengthen the practitioner both physically and mentally.
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Am I too old/young to learn Chi Kung? There is no age limit with Chi Kung - both young and old can practice and gain health benefits from it. The beginning set of Chi Kung taught by the Institute (Taiji Chi Kung Shibashi) can even be performed while seated! The UKCKS does provide specially tailored classes to meet the needs of children in primary schools and older persons. As classes are conducted for the purpose of relaxation, it is not appropriate to have anyone in a public class who may cause distractions (such as young, noisy children). What equipment do I need to practice Chi Kung? As no sports equipment, uniform or special grounds are required Chi Kung can be done at any time and in any place. All you need is a small amount of open space, some loose, comfortable clothing and some comfortable shoes. Where does Chi Kung come from? The term “Chi Kung” is an accepted English equivalent of the Chinese word “Qigong”, where “Qi” (“Chi” or “Ki”) means “breath” (as a conceptual term, this refers to the energy in the human body) and “gong” (“Kung”) means “achievement” or “skill” Where should I begin when learning Chi Kung? Beginning students joining UKCKS are taught the Taiji Chi Kung Shibashi in 18 Forms, a set designed to improve general health and well-being. We’ve found that this is a good place to start, because the set is simple to learn and provides health and relaxation benefits, usually from the very first lesson.
Tai Chi Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intenon.
Why is Chi Kung used for relaxation and stress management? The “Three Essentials of Chi Kung” are posture, mind and breathing. Because of the emphasis on these essentials, relaxation benefits are most often felt in the very first lesson. Where gentle movement, attention to posture and the deepening of the breath leads, a calm mind follows.
We believe that this set provides a good foundation for our students, which they can build upon in our more advanced classes. Is Chi Kung easy? Yes! The Chi Kung movements are not physically hard on the body or strenuous, and while there are a few movements that the beginning student may find challenging at first, on the whole Chi Kung is easy to learn and requires less from the student in independent practice time. This is reflected in our classes, where the emphasis is on relaxation and learning through practising the movements in sequence. Most of the lesson consisting of following the Instructor through the movements.
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High fibre lentils promote heart health, lower cholesterol, provide vegetable protein, stabilise blood sugar, and are rich in iron and B vitamins. We love combining these earthy gems with the deep, roasty, slightly sweet flavour of caramelised onion. This soup will gently warm your stomach and keep you satisfied. It’s an American recipe so uses cup measurements. An American measuring cup is one which holds 240ml liquid, so any cup in your cupboard which is about that volume will do!
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Red Lentil and Caramelised Onion Soup Warming, nutritious and surprisingly filling, this soup is the perfect meal to come home to after a brisk winter’s walk Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, diced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 carrots, diced ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon 2 beetroot (yellow ideally), peeled and diced 6 cups vegetable broth/stock 1¼ cups of red lentils 1 teaspoon of sea salt, plus more to taste ¼ teaspoon of pepper, plus more to taste 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 10 cardamom pods or 1½ teaspoons ground cardamom ½ teaspoon coriander powder
Detoxes can be a great way to get back on track, but most aren’t exactly pleasurable. Who wants to sip cold juices, or nibble on some lettuce when it’s so bloomin’ cold out? The Soup Cleanse is a great alternative. Choose from a range of detox programmes, starting at a oneday mini-cleanse, and lots of very tempting recipes, from Red Lentil and Caramelised Onion Soup to Pumpkin Miso Soup.
Method Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When it dances, add the shallots, garlic, carrots, turmeric and cinnamon. Cook until the shallots soften and the mixture becomes aromatic, about 3-5 minutes. Add the beetroot and vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the lentils and reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking at a simmer for 15-25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the vegetables are tender. Prepare the caramelised onions while the soup cooks. If using cardamom pods, crush them (the bottom of a pan works nicely) and remove the seeds. Grind the seeds into a powder with a mortar and pestle. Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and heat until the oil dances. Add the onion, cardamom and coriander. Keep the heat high so the onions begin to brown, stirring continuously. If the onions start sticking to the sides of the pan, add a little water. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until the onions are caramelised and golden brown. Reduce the heat if necessary to keep them from burning. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Fill bowls with soup and top with a tablespoon of onions and serve, or simply stir the onions into the soup.
It’s that time of year when many of us feel a bit bloated and start to wish we maybe hadn’t eaten quite so many mince pies. The effects of a few too many glasses of wine and selection boxes, are all too apparent in our hair, skin and energy levels.
Soups are a great way to get a real hit of veggies, providing lots of vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein, with no added ‘junk’. They’re usually low-calorie, so can help with weight loss, as well as helping you to detox and boost your energy. While the book focuses on soups, it does include other healthy meals, snacks and drinks. Baked Wild Salmon with Avocado, Ginger and Mango Salsa anyone? Unlike many health books, The Soup Cleanse is easy to read, and enjoyable. There’s no lecturing, or nagging, just great advice and 50 recipes to choose from. Kate Duggan
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DID YOU KNOW? To get the best health benefits, your 5-A-DAY portions should include a combination of a variety of fruit and vegetables. Your FIVE portions should be made up from THREE portions of vegetables and TWO fruit.
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The Usbourne Healthy Cookbook by Fiona Patchett
............................................................................................. Trying to get children to eat healthily can be stressful, to say the least. It can feel that the healthier a meal is, and the longer it takes to prepare it, the less chance there is that the kids will eat it. One way to tempt them is to get them involved with the cooking. Kids are far likelier to eat something if they’ve had a hand in making it. There are a few healthy kids’ cookbooks on the market, but one of the best has to be The Usbourne Healthy Cookbook. Recipes are easy to follow, with clear step-by-step instructions and plenty of photos and illustrations. They’re not too complicated either; some can be completed by a child on their own, while others require a bit of help from adults. There are plenty of main dishes, along with desserts and drinks. Some recipes tempt kids with food they’ve likely tried, such as fruit salad or chicken fajitas, while others may encourage them to be a bit more adventurous. Children are taught about nutrition, portion size and the importance of a varied diet as they learn to cook. A bonus is that the book is spiral-bound, so lies flat, making it much easier to keep in place when they’re cooking. With any luck, it’ll inspire them so much that they’ll be cooking for you regularly, while you relax in front of the TV with a glass of wine. (We can but hope, can’t we?)
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(Serves six) Ingredients: 140g frozen peas 200g tub of houmous (2 tbsp reserved for dressing) 2 red peppers, chopped Half a cucumber, finely chopped 200g cherry tomatoes 2 large carrots Bunch of basil 2 large carrots, peeled and grated 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds Zest and juice of a lemon 1 tbsp clear honey 2 tbsp houmous Method: 1) First make the dressing by placing the lemon juice, zest, honey and houmous in a jam jar with one tbsp of water. Screw the lid on and shake well. Set aside. 2) Divide the remaining houmous between six jam jars. Top with the peas, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil leaves, carrots and pumpkin seeds. 3) Screw on the lids and chill until needed. They will keep in the fridge for 24 hours. 4) When chilled pour over a little dressing. You can use as a dip with cucumber and spread it in your sarnies too! If you are interested in the SHINE Wiltshire programme please contact the SHINE team at SHINE@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 716674. To download a leaflet or for more information please visit www.activewiltshire.org.uk. People can check whether they, or anyone in their family, are within the healthy weight range by visiting www.nhs.uk/bmi
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ITH THE Rand giving us approx. 21 to GBP, now is a brilliant time to sample this amazing country. With just a 2 hour time difference, you can take an overnight flight to Cape Town arriving refreshed and ready to get on with either your weekend break, or a fantastic tailor made itinerary. We can arrange an arrival transfer to take you to your hotel on the V & A Waterfront or your beachfront hotel at Bantry or Camps Bay, for a few nights. Cape Town has so much to offer, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Township tours. Then of course you have the Winelands, another area of outstanding beauty and superb wines.
After your time in Cape Town you can either drive the Garden Route or take an Escorted Tour, making visits to Hermanus – you may be lucky enough to catch the Southern Right Whales during August to November – onto Knysna and Plettenburg Bay ending in Port Elizabeth. How about then adding a 3 night safari at an Eastern Cape Safari Lodge – Malaria free – or even fly up to Victoria Falls for a couple of nights. Ideas for South Africa are endless, from a weekend break to a fully tailor made itinerary, we can help and advise from personal experience.
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New Year - New Beginnings? by Una Cavanagh MBACP
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OR many people the beginning of a New Year brings feelings of hope and renewal. After the excesses of the Christmas holidays and New Years Eve (go on - hands up then, who has sworn off drink for a month?), we tend to pay attention to how we are physically feeling. Gyms and health clubs report big rises in memberships in January as we resolve to get more active and fitter. What about our other resolutions? How are you are feeling about other aspects of your life, not just the physical? Do you resolve to make changes in 2016 and tell yourself that this year will be different? You’re not alone – many of us see the ending of the year and the beginning of the new one as the opportunity to reflect on what we would like our lives to actually look like. In 2011, “Relate”, the relationship counselling service, reported a 20% surge in January to their phone lines with people seeking help. Maybe the combination of family stresses over the holiday as well as that resolve to make things better? It’s not just about relationships though - people seek counselling for many reasons, a few examples include anxiety, depression, bereavement and redundancy. There may be something specific people want help and support for but often it’s hard to pin-point what it is that causes feelings of dissatisfaction with life – they just know things could be better for them and they need some help unravelling what “it” is.
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) did a survey in 2014. The results found that women are most likely to have had therapy, with nearly a third (32%) saying they had used the services of a counsellor or psychotherapist, compared to 23% of men. People aged between 35 and 44 are most likely to have had counselling or psychotherapy with 38% (well over a third) having had it. In total, over half of Britons have either had therapy themselves, or know someone who has. These results demonstrate to me how the stigma is finally lifting as people recognise that there is no shame in seeking help. The role of professional BACP registered counsellors is to help their clients gain clarity and support them through difficult periods in their lives. We understand that life is busy, often complicated and how overwhelming it can sometimes be. We understand that when we try to suppress and ignore difficult feelings it can be confusing or even frightening to try and move forward. We trust that our clients are the best experts in their feelings when they’re not feeling good and we work with them to reach an outcome that they feel happy with by being with them and listening without judging them. We feel privileged to be allowed to enter our clients’ worlds for the period of time that we work alongside them and honour and respect the trust placed in us. I wish you a peaceful and contented 2016 and I hope that this is the year that you will feel good about you.
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New Year Nostalgia I
THINK I might be getting old, dear reader. I like a nap, am quite partial to a garibaldi biscuit and a nice cuppa, but more worryingly of all – I often find myself reminiscing about my childhood. Remember when Wagon Wheels were the size of your head? Remember when a tube of sherbet would last you all day and the liquorice was as long as your arm? Remember when we only had a few hours of children’s TV after school but it was good quality stuff like Rentaghost, Why Don’t You and Morph? Remember roller skates with flashing wheels and big orange spacehoppers? Nope. Oh dear – is my age showing again? It’s quite nice to look back at the good old days. We have been displaying some of our old pictures in the waiting room of when the Surgery first opened and it is amazing how much history we have for such a relatively new Surgery. We’ve been through such a lot in the past ten years and it’s nice for the new faces that we have here to look back on where we started and be encouraged by how far we have come in such a short time. We are often reminded of the days before Beversbrook, when we were known as Church Street Surgery and given the time it is lovely to reminisce with our longstanding patients. The old Surgery premises are now a cake shop and our patients seem to approve greatly of this!
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here at Beversbrook, with the introduction of a new clinical system. Almost everything is now carried out through the use of computers and we even have a Facebook page! You may be interested to know that very soon patients can do more than reminisce about previous visits to their GP as, thanks to the wonder of technology, they can also see part of their medical record too from the comfort of their own tablet, PC or smartphone. This is all part of an ambitious plan of the NHS to embrace technology so that patients can have a more modern, convenient and responsive service to meet their healthcare needs. Nowadays it is quite common for patients to be able to use online services to order medication and book appointments but the NHS would like GP Surgeries to enable you to have more control over managing your own health by allowing access to your medical history and test results. Some GP Surgeries have already started this process. Here at Beversbrook patients can request access to medical records through our online patient service, or can collect and complete an access request form in Surgery. From April 2016 all GP Surgeries will be contractually obliged to provide an online service for patients to access parts of their own records - in particular coded
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information on medication, allergies, illnesses, immunisations and test results. Accessing this information via a computer or your smartphone may prove very useful when needing to quickly check up on your allergies or wanting to see the results of your recent blood test. For those patients with long term illnesses, access to medical records can help to improve an understanding of their condition and mean that they are in control of decisions made about the management of their long term health. With technology moving faster than most of us can keep up with these changes can feel daunting for some. Computers, tablets and smartphones are no substitute for a face to face discussion with a Receptionist and many people do not have access to computers or online services. To help address these concerns, NHS England are delivering a National Programme of training in digital skills and access to technology aimed at people who might otherwise not be able to use services online. For more information visit www. ukonlinecentres.com or phone 0800 771234 to find out where your nearest course is. I think patients having access to their own medical records is a technological step in the right direction. I am not sure how I feel about virtual clinics and Skype consultations, which is the NHS talk of the future. Not that I am anti-technology but I don’t think it will be long before the NHS realises how much money can be saved on cake breaks if they employ a robot to replace a certain Practice Manager……eeek! Emmy Butcher Practice Manager, Beversbrook Medical Centre, Calne emmybutcher@nhs.net
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Hypnotherapy Of Calne Stop Dieting! Do something Different! Join Hypnotist
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3.30 - 4.30 pm Mini Red Beginners (8 and under) 4.00 - 5.00 pm Mini Orange/Green (10 and under) 4.30 - 5.30 pm Mini Red Improvers (8 and under) 5.30 - 6.30 pm Junior Tennis Improvers (11+) 6.30 - 7.30 pm Adult Team Tactics & Match Play WEDNESDAY 1.30 - 2.30 pm Adult Rusty Rackets 2.30 - 3.00 pm Tots Tennis (2-4 year olds) 4.00 - 5.00 pm Mini Red Beginners (8 and under) 5.00 - 6.00 pm Mini Green (10 and Under) 6.00 - 7.00 pm Junior Tennis Intermediate (11+) 7.00 - 8.00 pm Adult Tennis Beginners / Improvers FRIDAY 4.00 - 5.00 pm Mini Red Beginners (8 and under) 5.30 - 6.30 pm Mini Orange (9 and under)
For course costs and to book CALL
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We would encourage all junior and adult players to become a member of Calne Tennis Club. Membership Benefits • Brand New Courts • Flood Lights • Club Nights • Discount off • Coaching Fees • Social Events • Play Matches for the Club in Wiltshire Leagues
There are many different reasons why we put on weight - depression, illness, obsessions, stress, anxiety, comfort eating STEP 1 Make an appointment for a 30-minute free initial consultation. We can discuss a course of treatment with no obligation.
STEP 2 One to one sessions available for one hour appointments at a charge of £60 each session. (to be agreed at the initial consultation). STEP 3 Then when we have worked through the Root Cause you can then join my Group weight loss sessions at just £15 a session.
Call Sarah-Jane for availability and reservations
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Magnifique Medical Aesthetics revealing a new you
Why travel when you can have the consultation and treatment in the comfort of your own home, or visit our new clinic in Calne Magnifique Aesthetics offers the very best in medical aesthetics in Swindon and surrounding areas. Kathy is now based in Calne and is keen to promote her business in her local town. The practice is run by professionals who are trained in Aesthetic Medicines and anti-ageing treatment. Magnifique offers a full range of medical anti-ageing treatments, including injectables, dermal fillers and chemical peels. Injections Botulinum toxin injections, also known as Botox®, are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world, and have been safely used with no long term side effects for over twenty years. Dermal Fillers Hyaluronic acid fillers act to support facial structures and tissues that may have lost volume or elasticity due to aging. They also brings water to the surface of the skin to keep it looking fresh and supple.
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We are committed to client care At Magnifique, we love what we do. Our personal satisfaction comes from making our clients look their most youthful in as gentle and natural a way as possible. For most of us, when we look our best, we have renewed confidence and energy about every aspect of our lives.
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Advanced Facelift Massage offered by a therapist in Chippenham Wiltshire Reflexologist Gabriela Slater is now one of only a handful of practitioners in the county offering an innovative treatment– Advanced Facelift Massage. Gabriela, aged 41, who lives in Chippenham, has trained with one of the UK’s leading authorities on this method – Ziggie Bergman at the London School of Reflexology. “This treatment can help anyone who feels concerned that their face no longer reflects their personality and they want to minimise the effects of wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, sagging jowls or frown line. The treatment is perfect for someone who might want to look refreshed and youthful prior to a family event such as a wedding, birthday or other celebration” said Gabriela Slater. The Advanced Facelift Massage treatment is always tailored to individual needs. The deep work on facial tissue increases blood flow, nerve supply is stimulated
which results in skin that looks more contoured, fresher and tighter. It also encourages lymphatic drainage, helps to detoxify and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. The treatment can slow down the aging process and achieve younger-looking and healthier skin. Organic Rose and Frankincense Oils are used by Gabriela during the Facelift Massage to nourish and rejuvenate the skin. One of Gabriela’s recent clients had a course of 5 treatments to reduce the effect of wrinkles around her eyes, forehead and also reduce the appearance of a frown line. “It was a great experience and just after my first session my skin felt tighter and ‘glowing’. The next few sessions made my skin really smooth and soft, I noticed that my wrinkles and frown line were significantly reduced. I was so impressed with how my skin had improved over the course of treatments. I would highly recommend it as it really worked for me.” Gabriela said: “This is a gentle, non-invasive way to lift the skin naturally and stimulate collagen production. It sculpts the face,
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neck and jawline resulting in a youthful and radiant complexion, even after the first treatment. However for longer lasting results a course of treatment is recommended.” If you would like to book an Advanced Facelift Massage – Gabriela offers to Town Crier Readers 1 hour sessions for £39.99 instead of £45 in January 2016, please bring this article with you to get your discount. Gabriela Slater – www.nurefelexology.co.uk – info@nureflexology.co.uk
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Big Garden Birdwatch by Debbie Singh-Bhatti
This year the Big Garden Birdwatch takes place on the weekend of 30th and 31st January. It started back in 1979 when the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) invited its junior members to count the number of birds in their gardens over a weekend in winter. The aim was to work out the ten most common birds in the United Kingdom, and thanks to children’s TV programme Blue Peter, thirty four thousand youngsters took part! The Big Garden Birdwatch has taken place every year since, with over half a million people – adults as well as children - regularly taking part. Last year, more than 8.5 million birds were counted, with house sparrows being the most common sighting, followed by starlings, blackbirds, blue tits and wood pigeons. The annual survey has identified that certain species of bird are on the decline (such as house sparrows and starlings) whilst others are on the increase (for example blue tits and wood pigeons). By monitoring trends in this way, problems can be spotted early and first steps taken to put things right. To take part, you need to watch for one hour the birds that land in your garden or local park, record the highest number of each bird species you see at the same time (not over the entire hour, as you may end up counting some birds twice), then report back your findings. For more details on how to get involved, visit: www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdwatch 56
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Gardening Resolutions by Rachel Leverton
I’m a sucker for resolutions. I make loads every year though I have to admit I break most of them too. But it’s January and time for a spot of gardening self-improvement. To this end here are my gardening resolutions. 1. I will take a daily walk around my plot and pull out a few weeds as I go. I will not wait until I can’t stick a pin between the dandelions. Let’s face it gardeners are great procrastinators. But by doing a little and often we can keep our plots looking spick and span. 2. I will not leave seed sowing until it’s too late! This is my personal nemesis. I get carried away by all the glorious seed catalogues, order dozens of packets then pop them in a drawer and forget about them. 3. I will plant all the plants I buy from a nursery as soon as a get them home and definitely before their flowers drop off and they turn up their little green toes. Plants bought from a nursery, especially those in cell pack, are 58
already in less than ideal conditions and letting them dehydrate further will make for a sick, leggy plant more prone to disease.
6. I will start another compost bin.
Preparation is the key here. I will make sure I have the correct pots, enough potting compost and the time to spare before I buy.
It’s not difficult and will help the environment as I’ll be able to recycle even more of my waste vegetable matter. There are small drums and bins which will suit even the tiniest spot.
4. I will clean my gardening tools at the end of each day spent gardening.
7. I will help wildlife by making sure I provide habitats for birds, bugs and beasties.
This is sensible because dirty tools can spread disease. Mild bleach (one part bleach to 10 parts water) or an organic cleaner, which I prefer, will make sure they’re ready for use next time.
Any effort I put in will be repaid tenfold. A garden is a little ecosystem. If it functions well there will be natural pest control, pollination and soil conditioning.
5. I will buy another water butt and water my plants faithfully, particularly my pots. Lack of water produces weak root systems. If I know I won’t have the time I’ll buy an irrigation system.
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Those are my resolutions. You may have different ones and that’s fine. I’m sure we’ll break a few along the way but no-one said the path to perfection, particularly gardening perfection was easy.
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There are so many reasons to have a water softener: - Complete Elimination of Limescale - Money Saving - Time Saving - Your Appliances Live Longer - Soft Water is so much nicer for you and your family
Wiltshire Wet Rooms can supply and fit Harveys Dualflo water softeners. We also stock Harvey’s block salt. Free, in home, demonstrations provided in local area. WILTSHIRE WET ROOMS Expert bathroom and wet room fitters in North Wiltshire Contact Geoff Pearce for a free quote 1 Bremhill View, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9EE T: 07860 863014 E: wiltswetroom@gmail.com W: www.wiltshirewetrooms.co.uk
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Security Alert! How can we protect ourselves against fraud?
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THESE DAYS we are required to use so many PINS and passwords that many people choose something simple to remember, such as their child’s name or date of birth. Fraudsters know this and in their hands such information becomes a valuable tool. But how do they get hold of such information?
Can you keep a secret? In a research study carried out for the Infosecurity Europe trade show, four out of five subjects questioned happily handed over the user name and password for their work PC to those carrying out the research. More surprising, were many of those who would not initially reveal their passwords did so after being bribed with chocolate!
Careless talk How many of us publish personal details on Facebook and other networking sites? We announce our favourite books, films; the names of our children and our pets for all to see.
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I wasn’t expecting that!
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here’s a lovely song being played a lot on Radio 2 at the moment by Jamie Lawson entitled, “I wasn’t expecting that”. It tracks how a relationship develops from “an innocent kiss”, to a “month turning into a year”, to “a marriage in spring”, and “the three kids come and gone”. All through the song, we hear the words, “I wasn’t expecting that” as these wonderful events in life seemingly take the singer by surprise. Rather poignantly, at the end we hear the lyric “The nurses they came, they said its come back again, I wasn’t expecting that. She closed her eyes and took my heart by surprise… I wasn’t expecting that.” The You Tube video is a real tear jerker and comes with a wet-hanky warning! What expectations do you have for the New Year: more resolutions? Or perhaps a holiday or two planned? Come along to Israel with me in October (see insert). I wonder if you heard about the story of the vicar who was on a flight, which got into trouble, and it seemed that the end was nigh. The aircrew knew there was a “Reverend” on board, so discretely, the stewardess asked if he might do something religious. Immediately, the Vicar, stood up before the passengers. Perhaps this was his moment to call people to repentance or give their lives to Christ? Actually, he did, as any conscientious man of the cloth might do, gave some notices, announced a hymn and took up a collection. If the end was near, what would our reaction be? What are our expectations? Do we know what will happen? (or perhaps we’ll be saying “I wasn’t expecting that.”) According to the Bible at the end, it’s going to be really noisey: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 says, “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God.” Jesus is shouting, the Archangel Michael seems to be gathering the angelic host together and a loud trumpet is heralding the final battle. There’s no subtlety in that is there? There will be no mistaking that something huge is going on. And what might we expect to see? At the Ascension, in the book of Acts, two angels tell the disciples “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven,
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will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” In other words, Jesus will come down from the clouds. Revelation 1:7 agrees. It says, “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him.” There will not be a person on earth who is unaware of Jesus’ return. Jesus Himself describes the manner of His second coming. Matthew 24:27 tells us, “For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” I wonder if we are expecting any of this? And where are we in the picture? At the end of the world, some will be alive and witness it for themselves, and those who are dead will be raised with new bodies (1 Corinthians 15:5153). Those in Christ will meet Jesus in the air (1 Thess. 4). Were you expecting to be able to fly? The timing of the end and the return of Jesus is impossible to know (Mark 13:32-33), but what we do know is that it will come quickly and we are not to be caught out. Our job is to be prepared and ready to meet Jesus when he comes. Jesus will come back as a Judge to bring Justice to our world, and He will heal a broken world. Revelation 21 says, “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; ...and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Are we expecting that? So what does all that mean? I suppose it might mean living everyday as though it were the last. Not in the sense that we go and climb Mt.Kilimanjaro or run the London Marathon, but that we prepare ourselves and our hearts to meet Jesus at any moment. We do not need to be afraid, we just need to be ready. Rev Philip Bromiley (philbromiley@hotmail.co.uk Fancy seeing the Holy Land for yourself? Stay in Jerusalem, swim in the Galilee. Join me from 19th-28th October this year as pilgrim. Send me an e-mail for details. Design & Computer Graphics by Alexander S. Grenfell, Calne.
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HHHH! The flurry, scurrying and madness are all done with for almost another year! The mountains of torn and tatty wrapping paper, the sticky labels covered in carpet fluff, and the mince pie crumbs mashed into the carpets are all gone. (Memo to self – don’t forget to empty the vacuum cleaner before it explodes.) All the madness has given way to something akin to that flat feeling when you wake up in a cosy bed on Boxing day and realise you have no idea how to keep everyone amused and sane till the blessed day the rellies leave, the kids go back to school, and your next trip to the supermarket will be for the usual boring shop like toilet rolls, detergent, baked beans and plain biscuits! Luckily the smallish turkey and gammon joint are all eaten so there will be no moaning about leftovers on sarnies, and the last bowl of sherry trifle has vanished from the fridge overnight. Now all you have to do is reluctantly drag yourself from your warm cocoon, shuffle downstairs to put the kettle on – and face the mountain of washing up you were too tired (or tiddly) to tackle before you went to bed.
Finally, the rest of the herd of wildebeasts thunder downstairs, on goes the telly amid yells of “I wanted to watch that,” and, “It’s my turn to pick the progs today!” at which point I stick my head round the lounge door and offer my beloved family my usual seasonal greeting of, “SHUT THE HELL UP THE LOT OF YOU !” The kids exchange their usual pitying looks with each other, which clearly means, “The old dear’s in a mood. Hungover I expect. Best leave her alone till she cools down.”
By afternoon, everyone has refuelled their bodies with anything that they found in the fridge, there’s just the odd rustle of chocolate wrappers – which sends the dog into full alert mode, and someone has actually put the kettle on. Good Lord!
Thankful for small (very) mercies, I shuffle back to my coffee pot and reach for a biscuit. I reckon
Someone actually washed the dishes from not only last night, but from today’s lunch too.
I should have about fifteen minutes peace before they stampede into my “haven” in search of sustenance.
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Later in the week I shall persuade Fred to start his marathon trek up and down the loft ladder with all the tinsel and lights etc, but I shall leave them alone until the New Year begins. After all the excitement of the presents, the sparkling fairy lights and the fabulous food and fun, the few days between the 25th and January
O JOY !!! Muttering darkly to yourself, you swear that the first person to say they fancy a bacon butty will get a belt round the ‘earhole with something hard and blunt, plus the immortal words, “You know where the bleedin’ fridge is!” There isn’t enough coffee in Brazil to wake me up fully before lunch time, and woe betide anyone who attempts false cheerfulness before I’m on my sixth mug at least. 72
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Well, I daresay there’s just one Boxing Day tradition I can keep. Settling back in my armchair, the TV muted to a dull roar, soon the only sounds to be heard in the room are the gentle rhythmic snores, and I’m not ashamed to admit it – mine are mingling in with the rest. Happy New Year everyone. …… Joanne Deacon @ 2016 ……
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Index of Advertisers ANTIQUES/AUCTIONEERS Calne Antiques....................................... 19 Wessex Auction Rooms ......................... 84 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING/DESIGN Concept Drawing.................................... 63 FHL Planning services............................ 62 BOOKS Devizes Books........................................ 68 BOOK KEEPING/ACCOUNTING Ledgeability........................................... 29 BROADBAND Avonline Broadband ............................. 81 BUILDERS/BUILDING SUPPLIES All Home Improvements........................ 74 Buildbase ............................................. 73 AM Chivers Building............................... 74 Corsham Landscapes and Building......... 75 Downland Construction......................... 74 Tim Lee Building.................................... 75 Prior & Company Building...................... 74 Ron Welch Builder.................................. 75 CAR REPAIR/VEHICLE SERVICES/TAXI AM Autocare............................................ 1 Cross Country Tyres................................. 67 K.A.R. Travel (Taxi).................................. 67 Nicholls Repair Shop.............................. 67 Sawmills Garage.................................... 67 Sign-Age Graphics.................................. 67 CARPETS JMB Carpets & Flooring.......................... 29 CARE/CARE HOMES/RETIREMENT Celtic Care................................................ 5 Driving Miss Daisy.................................. 34 CARPENTER/JOINER Contours Carpentry................................ 74 Makepeace Carpentry............................ 76 Kevin Mead Carpenter and Joiner........... 75 SM Carpentry......................................... 75 CHIMNEY SWEEP Alex Wells............................................... 61 CHIROPRACTIC McTimoney............................................ 38 CHURCHES Calne Evangelical Church ...................... 69 CLEANING/DOMESTIC SERVICES Catherine Croft Cleaning Services ......... 62 Ovenclean ............................................ 69 Ovengleamers ...................................... 69
COACH HOLIDAYS Barnes Coaches......................................2
CURTAINS/BLINDS Ginghams.............................................. 62 Goldmans Interiors................................. 65 DIETS Cambridge Diet ................................26-27 DISCO Disco Mania .......................................... 71
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E-CIGARETTES Puffin Hut.............................................. 22
HEALTH/FOOT CARE Bowood House....................................... 11 Calne Acupuncture................................. 47 Calne Foot Care...................................... 49 Foot Care at Home.................................. 47 Foot Health Care..................................... 45 McTimoney............................................ 45
EDUCATION/CHILDCARE Grace Tuition Centre .............................. 71 Little Acorns Childminding Group ......... 71 New College........................................... 15 St Margarets Prep School....................... 21
HEATING OIL Watson Fuels ........................................ 33
ELECTRICIANS/ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Delta Electrical....................................... 76 Eaton Electrical...................................... 76 Nick Pocock Electrical............................. 76 CJ Steel Electrical Services...................... 76
HOME & INTERIORS Ginghams.............................................. 62 Goldmans Interiors........................... 63, 65 Sarah’s Soft Furnishings ........................ 63
ESTATE AGENTS Atwell Martin ....................................... 35 FITNESS TRAINING/GYM Blue Planet Triathlon............................. 52 Calne Badminton Club............................ 24 Chi Kung................................................. 32 St Mary's School Sports Centre................. 7 Stuart Dinwoodie................................... 52 FLOORING/CARPET SERVICES BSB Flooring ......................................... 21 George Taylor Carpet Fitter ................... 62 Goldmans Interiors ............................... 63 JMB Carpets & Flooring.......................... 29 FLORISTS Shirley’s Florists .................................... 35 FOOD & DRINK/HOTEL Lansdowne Strand................................. 39 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Odette...................................................... 5 Tony Warren ......................................... 69 E Wootten & Son.................................... 33 GARAGE DOORS Diamond Doors...................................... 75 GARDENING/FENCING/LANDSCAPING Corsham Landscaping............................ 75 Dave Newton Fencing............................ 59 ES Earthmoving...................................... 61 Graham Fox............................................ 59 Ian Marsh............................................... 59 Jon Burton............................................. 59 MH Tree Services ................................... 61 MR Fencing............................................ 60 Turners Landscapes................................ 59 Under the Ivy......................................... 61 Walsh Landscapes.................................. 59 HAIR/BEAUTY/NAILS Amanda Phillips..................................... 48 Beauty Boutique.................................... 45 Bowood House....................................... 11 Elecia Beauty.......................................... 49 Hair & Beauty by Solo............................ 47 High Street Barbers................................ 50 LA Barber............................................... 52 Magnifique Medical Aesthetics.......... 1, 50 Mill Beauty............................................. 52 Pamplemouse........................................ 52 Sophie's Beauty Spot (Mobile)............... 50 Woman to Woman................................. 49
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HEATING SOLAR Skyline Heating...................................... 42 SolarGeo................................................ 64
HOME MAINTENANCE Odd Jobs................................................ 77 HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnotherapy of Calne........................... 48 KITCHENS/BEDROOMS Active Kitchens & Bathrooms................. 17 Dream Doors ......................................... 83 Kitchen Makeover ................................. 63 Premier Kitchen Doors............................ 64 LEGAL SERVICES Awdry, Bailey & Douglas ......................... 9 Bevirs Solicitors .................................... 71 LOCKS & ALARMS Alan Key Locks ....................................... 77 LOFTS Access4Lofts........................................... 65 MOBILITY Mobility Store........................................ 22 MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS Wiltshire Microlight Centre ................... 49 PAINTERS/DECORATORS/PLASTERERS ACM Decorating..................................... 77 Alan Clifford Painter & Decorator............ 77 AS Plastering.......................................... 77 RTC Plastering & Plumbing..................... 77 PETS/DOGS/RIDING Corton Kennels....................................... 55 Dogsbodies Grooming............................ 57 Great Bounds......................................... 55 Grittenham Grooming............................ 55 Shirleys Pet Shop................................... 55 Wagging Tails......................................... 54 PEST CONTROL Wiltshire Pest Control ........................... 29 PLUMBING/HEATING/SUPPLIES ABC Plumbing........................................ 79 Active Plumbing Supplies................ 16, 78 Aquarius Plumbing & Heating................ 79 City Plumbing.......................................... 3 Max Colbourne Oil & Gas........................ 79 DPS Plumbing & Heating....................... 78 F.S. Plumbing & Heating........................ 78 Graham Gas & Plumbing Services.......... 78 H & G Sims Plumbing & Heating............. 79 Plumbing 4U.......................................... 78 RTC Plastering & Plumbing..................... 77 Skyline Heating...................................... 42
RECRUITMENT IBP Recruitment ..................................... 7 RETAIL SHOPS Bazaar Gifts & Cards .............................. 35 Calne Appliances .................................. 21 ROOFING/TILING/THATCHING David Beal Thatcher............................... 80 Daylan Gleed Roofing............................. 80 Marden Roofing..................................... 80 Marden Flat Roofing .............................. 79 White Horse Roofing.............................. 80 SCOOTERS PB Scooters............................................ 29 SEWING/CRAFT Ginghams.............................................. 62 Sew & Craft............................................ 29 SOLAR HEATING SolarGeo................................................ 64 STAIRLIFTS Raise Lift Services................................... 21 STORAGE Calne Self Storage ................................. 19 SURVEYORS White Horse Surveyors........................... 21 TENNIS COACHING Calne Tennis Coaching............................ 48 TILING AFK Tiling............................................... 79 TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS Pebble Travel.......................................... 40 TV/SATELLITE Aerial Services ...................................... 71 Blakes Satellites..................................... 64 VENUES/ATTRACTIONS Bowood House....................................... 11 Calne Town Council................................ 13 Roves Farm ........................................... 57 VETS Hale Veterinary Group............................ 57 WATER SOFTENERS Wiltshire Wet Rooms.............................. 62 WET ROOMS Wiltshire Wet Rooms.............................. 62 WINDOW CLEANERS Elmers Window Cleaning Servs. ............ 61 WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES Weatherguard Windows......................... 79
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