North Wiltshire Town Crier Magazine May 2018 by Town Crier Magazine

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NORTH WILTSHIRE

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MAY 2018

LOTS OF LOCAL EVENTS See Inside

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yorkshire Gardens Harrogate Mon 4th June 2018 5 Days: £429 Our base for this tour is the lovely spa town of Harrogate, well known for its tea shops, antique shops and Turkish baths. We also see some stunning Dale scenery as well as two World-famous gardens - RHS Harlow Carr a garden dominated by water and woodland and very much part of the surrounding Yorkshire landscape. We also visit Castle Howard, Yorkshire’s finest historic house and estate.

DELIGHTS OF DEVON, DARTMOOR & THE ENGLISH RIVIERA - torquay Fri 15th June 2018 5 Days: £379 The warmest of welcomes awaits you on the English Riviera, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. Surrounded by stunning coast and countryside. We have included a visit to Dartmouth, Darmoor, House of Marbles and much more! The Headland Hotel is situated in a prime location in one of the most beautiful parts of Torquay and sitting majestically on the headland. 2

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bantry bay & the gulf stream coast Mon 4th June 2018 6 Days: £529 Includes Boat Cruise to Garinish Island & Mizen Head. Explore West Cork’s coast and countryside while staying in the charming harbour town of Bantry. We take a boat trip to Garinish Island and visit the sweet tranquillity of Mizen Head, Ireland’s southernmost point. We will be staying at the Westlodge Hotel which is set in extensive gardens commanding views across Bantry Bay and just a short walk from the town centre.

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eastbourne, the sussex coast & countryside Fri 15th June 2018 4 Days: £289 Eastbourne is one of England’s premier seaside resorts. It has a magnificent Victorian seafront and there are beautiful parks and gardens to enjoy. On this tour we have included a tour to Rye - an unspoilt town rising above the surrounding countryside with good views across the Marshes. We will be staying at Eastbourne’s only 4 star hotel - the Langham Hotel, which has spectacular views.

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Editor’s Letter

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MAGAZINE SECTIONS Community News & What’s On

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Contents

6 Local Focus/What's On News and Events from the

local community

22 Jo Deacon Brinkwirth

54 Animal Attractions Visit animals in Wiltshire 60 Gardening

Ground Control May Jobs

42 Summer Festivals Festivals in Wiltshire

66 Auto-Biographies

46 Recipe

68 Sam King

50 Running

72 A Good Read The Private Patient

Roast Cod Mint & Pea Soup Time for new shoes?

DS7 Crossback

Many Happy Returns

The Foggy, Foggy Forest

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ON W NE HAT A R ’S YO U

Local Focus MAY 2018

What’s happening locally • News • Events • Charities • Clubs

Rededication of Calne War Memorial Saturday 26th May The Town’s recently renovated War Memorial is to be unveiled by The Marquis of Lansdowne, during a Re-Dedication service at 11:30am on Saturday 26th May. Remembering the 133 men who lost their lives during World War 1 and the 45 men who lost their lives during World War 2. A parade will leave the Church Street beside the library at 10.45am for St. Marys Church and the Memorial where the ReDedication will take place at 11.00am. The Re-Dedication is planned to follow as closely as possible the original Dedication that took place on 18th May 1921. It will hopefully involve as many of the Town’s folk as possible, to remember the men of Calne who died in two world wars including many of the descendants of those whose names are inscribed upon the War Memorial, and with the youth organisations, charity organisations, schools and churches all taking part. Some years ago, Calne Branch of the Royal British Legion began an application to the War Memorial Trust for a grant to renovate the memorial in time for the Centenary year of the ending of World War 1. At the same time placing collecting boxes in pubs and shops throughout the town. It was from the generosity of the people of Calne as well as from very generous donations, and a grant from the War Memorial Trust that renovation work was carried out during April. Calne Branch of the RBL worked collaboratively with the Town Council, and St. Marys Church to obtain the permissions necessary to carry out the relevant restoration work. Please do mark the date and time in your calendars and come and see the work that has been done to continue to commemorate the young men of Calne who gave their lives during the 2 World Wars.

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Malmesbury Celebrates RAF Centenary Nearly 100 current and former Royal Air Force personnel and their guests celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the RAF on 1st April, with a dinner in Malmesbury Town Hall. Organised by former Hercules pilot Matt Cockram, who lives in Malmesbury, the total combined service of those attending amounted to 1,200 years. They included one who had achieved over 40 years’ service to a young technician with just four years in the RAF. The evening began with a reception, followed by the dinner, provided by local Garsdon firm Manor Events and, after the Loyal Toast and speeches, concluded with entertainment from the Salisbury Big Band. Many who attended brought items of silver or souvenirs from their time in the RAF. Matt Cockram commented: I’m delighted that so many former and current RAF personnel of all ranks, and their partners, supported the dinner. It was a great success and a wonderful evening, thanks to the excellent facilities at the Town Hall.” Over £1,000 from the evening has been donated to the RAF Charitable Trust.

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The Hedgehog Kitchen Company Royal Wootton Bassett's New Hedgehog Kitchen company are committed to being a responsible and environmentally kinder company. The Hedgehog Kitchen Company, run by father and Daughter team Penny and Paul, has been launched to fill a gap in the market for high quality, yet very cost effective, made to measure kitchens. From simply updating the doors in your kitchen to complete kitchen re-designs. Paul, a cabinet maker and carpenter by trade, has been fitting kitchens for years and has never been happy with how the waste was managed, “we would go through so many black bin bags a day, so much good wood was wasted too, I knew when we set up our own company, we had to do better”. Penny explains, “We recycle all our waste, we don't even use plastic bin bags, our reusable tubs and sacks are cheaper and don’t split. No usable wood goes to waste, if we can't use it, we donate it to local schools and therapy workshops. We even use the sawdust in our gardens!” With every Hedgehog Kitchen, you’ll receive a fantastic customised chopping board, hand-made from reclaimed worktops. A great way to avoid wasting quality wood. The families love of Hedgehogs and concern with the dwindling numbers of our spiky friends means for every kitchen they fit, they’ll donate £20 to a local Wildlife Rescue Centre of your choice. Based in the same Wootton Bassett workshop as Paul’s long established Lovewood Wiltshire, a joinery business specialising in bespoke furniture, Hedgehog Kitchens has an edge over their competitors. With the ability to create anything in their workshop and not having to be restricted by specific suppliers, you have an endless range of custom options. Not only are The Hedgehog Kitchen Company striving to lessen their environmental impact, they’re also passionate about being an ethical company in other ways. “It’s too easy in a large company to pass the blame down to the fitters when things go wrong. With us it’s different, you’re not just a number” Penny explains. At Hedgehog Kitchens the person you make first contact with is the same person that designs and quotes for your kitchen, orders/makes and even fits your kitchen. You’ll know your point of contact by name and you’ll know you’re being looked after. Being a small family run business means we can keep our prices low while delivering the best quality and customer service you could ask for. For more information browse through their website: www.hedgehogkitchencompany.co.uk or give Paul and Penny a ring on 07810 598158 to learn more. 8

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COMMUNITY NEWS

New personnel join Wiltshire Air Ambulance MARIA SMITH

Maria, 48, said working on air ambulances gives her a unique insight when treating patients.

Pre-hospital Emergency Care Doctor Maria Smith is delighted to be working in her home county training Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Paramedics.

“I like seeing patients early and trying to make a difference early,” she said. “There’s something very different about seeing patients where incidents happened and understanding how they happened. The air ambulance world is really good at training to ensure the safety of crews and governance and I take that back into my hospital work.”

Maria was born and brought up in Wiltshire and in her role as the Base Doctor at Wiltshire Air Ambulance she oversees Clinical Governance, trains the service’s Paramedics to develop their critical care skills and undertakes operational shifts on the helicopter and Rapid Response Car. Since joining Wiltshire Air Ambulance in her part-time role last year Maria, who has a home in Melksham and relatives living in the county, said: “I’m really proud to be working with Wiltshire Air Ambulance and I’m very lucky to be doing a job that I really enjoy. For me, it’s about wanting every patient to get the care you would want your mum or dad to get. “Wiltshire Air Ambulance is a great team, from the pilots and

paramedics to the charity staff. It’s such a well supported charity and we couldn’t do what we do without the support of the public who fundraise for it. The new airbase at Semington is really exciting and it will be nice for the crew and charity team to be on the same site.

ROB BACKUS

Rob flew the MD902 Explorer for three years when the charity was sharing the helicopter with Wiltshire Police. When the joint helicopter contract came to an end in December 2014, Rob moved into Search and Rescue with Bristow Helicopters flying the Sikorsky 92 all round the UK.

Rob, 44, said: “It’s great to be back. I leapt at the opportunity to rejoin Wiltshire Air Ambulance in our brand new purpose-built airbase, flying the latest generation

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Dr Maria Smith, Base Doctor at Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has to raise £3.25 million a year to keep flying and saving lives and Rob is full of admiration for everyone who fundraises for the charity, supported by the hard-working fundraising and administrative team.

Helicopter pilot Rob Backus says he is delighted to have rejoined Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is now a stand-alone air ambulance and with the charity’s imminent move to its new airbase at Semington, near Melksham, Rob says he has joined at an exciting time in the charity’s development.

David Philpott, Chief Executive at Wiltshire Air Ambulance, said: “Experienced clinicians like Maria are few and far between and we count it a great privilege to have her as our Base Doctor. Her roots in this county means she has become deeply embedded in our team and we look forward to many years of partnership working with her.”

He said: “Everyone who donates or fundraises for us makes a huge difference. Any donation, however small, helps to keep us flying and saving lives.”

helicopter and working alongside first class paramedics saving lives day and night.” Rob, who lives in Penselwood, Somerset, and is married with two daughters, has been a helicopter pilot for 19 years and has flown 3,400 hours.

A keen sports enthusiast, Rob is going to be fundraising for Wiltshire Air Ambulance by running the Bath Half Marathon in 2019, postponed from this year due to snowy conditions. He has also uploaded a photo for the heli mosaic which will be created at the new airbase. Wiltshire Air Ambulance Pilot Rob Backus.

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Mayor of Chippenham, Sylvia Gibson, dropped by to visit the new showroom. “It was lovely to see evelopments with this local company,” she said. “I would definitely consider using DL Windows in ture when I need new windows”.

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day, Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham, visited the showroom and met the staff. He said “It is couraging to see the development of local businesses that is able to provide new employment in WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE tough economic times. It’s great to see DL Windows taking on two apprentices and providing tw young people with the training and support they need as they begin their working lives.” Why choose us?

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Niall Keating awarded Michelin Young Chef Accolade A Michelin star is the culinary goal for many chefs, and the achievement of one early in a cooking career propels a chef and their restaurant into a new, élite ‘club’. On 26 March 2018 in Budapest. Michelin hosted European Michelin Guide Star Day to celebrate European gastronomy with many Michelin-starred chefs at the gala event, including Guy Savoy, Georges Blanc, Elena Arzak, Pascal Barbot, Raymond Blanc, and Quique Dacosta. Not only were the latest European selections for the European edition of the Guide announced, but two prestigious new prizes were presented - The Michelin Chef Mentor 2018 Award, for the involvement of a chef in training young talents, and The Michelin Young Chef 2018 Award. Niall Keating, Executive Chef at Whatley Manor in the Cotswolds, has won The Michelin Young Chef 2018 Award. Niall achieved a first Michelin star in October 2017,

aged just 26, and less than a year after joining the hotel. Five young chefs from key European markets who have recently achieved a Michelin star were selected for the shortlist of the Michelin Young Chef 2018 Award. The shortlisted chefs were selected after an assessment of their great culinary potential and their notable career progress to date. Niall’s pedigree is impressive, with positions in several Michelin establishments in three countries - Sat Bains (two stars, near Nottingham), Benu (in San Francisco, with three stars), and Kong Hans Kælder (in Copenhagen, with one star). Along the way, Niall has developed his own distinctive cooking style, not fusion,

but marrying different culinary influences from Asia and Europe. Precise, inventive, and delicious, Niall’s carefully crafted menu in The Dining Room at Whatley Manor is a true expression of his creative instincts. Sue Williams, General Manager at Whatley Manor, who has known Niall since 2010 when he started his career as a Commis Chef at the Bath Priory Hotel, commented on the new accolade: “I feel immensely proud to be working alongside Niall and supporting him on his culinary journey. There was never a moment’s doubt in my mind that he is a top talent, oozing with original ideas. His focus is unwavering, and his comprehension of the sector in which he operates is impressive for his age. Knowing Niall as I do, he will accept this wonderful recognition with humility and will share the success with his team." Further praise and support is expressed by Christian Landholt, owner of Whatley Manor: “I am so excited for Niall to have won this award! Despite having been at Whatley Manor for only 14 months, I have quickly grown to admire not only his incredible talent and creativity as a chef, but also his work ethic and respect towards his colleagues. It is wonderful to have Niall as part of the team at Whatley. I now look forward to continue supporting him in his career and helping him achieve his further goals and ambitions.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Expert trainer in sports science introduces dry cupping to professionals Dawn Morse, founder of training company Core Elements, is hosting a series of dry cupping courses in the UK - one of the first to offer such training for sports massage therapists and related professionals. Dawn, who was a senior lecturer for the University of Bath foundation degree in sports therapy and is an associate lecturer with the Open University, will be running her courses from Swindon and from Haydock near Liverpool with dates starting later this month. Her Swindon courses are running on Friday May 11, Friday July 13 and Friday October 12. She said: “Dry cupping is a Western take on an ancient alternative therapy to reduce muscle tension and increase blood flow as part of a massage therapy. Therapists use cups of glass, bamboo or silicon to an area of skin for a few minutes to create suction. The treatment can help

with conditions including muscle pain, reduced joint movement, headaches, back pain, stress and anxiety.” The course is designed for professionals who wish to upskill and offer more effective treatments for clients. It’s accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and equates to eight hours of CPD training. For further information or to book on the course visit - http://www. coreelements.uk.com/dry-cupping Dawn Morse, founder of Core Elements, who is running a dry cupping course for sports and massage professionals at Haydock in April. Photo: Barbara Leatham Photography. position to offer support to much larger companies with more complex IT needs.” Over the last two months the team of four – including codirectors Mark and Jake Jefferies have been joined by two other directors – Steve Healy and Chris Gough. Steve Healy, who has been working with the Chippenhambased company for two months, is the new managing director. He is the former CEO and founder of ITS, an IT technical solutions company which was sold to RFL Communications in 2015. Steve took some time out after the sale of the business which he founded and nurtured for a decade. Now he’s back in business working strategically to grow and develop Mintivo.

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He said: “I have joined Mintivo as managing director to develop and steer the business strategy, my knowledge and experience in this area will prove to be valuable for the business to achieve its ambitious goals.” Joining Steve is Chris Gough as the technical director who has a background in delivering responsive and seamless IT infrastructure for bigger companies. He also has strong expertise around cyber-security. Chris has been an independent IT infrastructure consultant typically working for companies with a turnover of £60m to £200m. Mark Adams said: “Over the last two years, the business has been going incredibly well. We always had a vision to grow and develop the services we can offer and welcoming Steve and Chris helps us work towards that goal. We are very excited about the future for Mintivo and for our team.” To find out more visit the website at www.mintivo.co.uk From left to right Steve Healy, Mark Adams, Jake Jeffries and Chris Gough.

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The Garden blossoms among winning Chippenham town centre businesses Another winning team on the night came from Maria Christina Bridal Boutique, of New Road, Chippenham which took the award for Start Up Business of the Year. The team now proudly display their award in the entrance to their premises. Maria Christina Bridal Boutique was set up by Maria Halliday who has worked in the hair and beauty industry for 30 years. This led to her becoming increasingly involved in weddings and the wedding sector. After her own wedding in 2016 she decided she could offer a one-stop shop for brides and bridesmaids, having gone through the whole experience herself and understanding the emotional journey customers take when planning their own wedding or the wedding of a loved one. The Garden – run by John Paine and his team – won two awards at the recent Chippenham BID (business improvement district) Business Awards which celebrated the efforts and successes of businesses in and around Chippenham town centre. The team won the award for Hotel, Restaurant or Café of the Year and also the overall Chippenham Business of the Year Award. The awards panel said they had won due to fantastic feedback from customers which led to an outstanding entry. John Paine set up The Garden about three years ago on The Bridge in Chippenham offering great food and high standards of customer service. Then disaster struck when a fire broke out destroying the interior of the premises. After months of struggle, The Garden returned and has been going from strength to strength ever since. John said: “I just want to say a big thank you to all of the staff at The Garden for making the business such a success, especially to Marge, Phil, Jay and Gemma who have been on the rollercoaster with me since before the fire.”

Maria, who’s 49, said: “We have a strong team now with four designers and we also work with other local businesses including a photographer and a florist with products and samples available here in house. We believe in promoting and working with other local businesses and for our customers we work with anyone from a size 8 up to a size 32. “To win the award has been wonderful for the team – it’s just great to be recognised by fellow business owners and the effect on the team has been fantastic. It was also a fabulous way to connect with other local businesses.” 16

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CHIPPENHAM BID AWARDS 2018 Apprentice of the Year was Ben Lisseman of Digiprint which has offices in both Chippenham and Bath. Ben, a former student of Sheldon School, began his sales and marketing apprenticeship with Digiprint just over a year ago and is still only 17. He said he was thrilled to win the award. “It’s been a busy and eventful year for me,” Ben said. “I ‘ve been learning how to deal with people, about the world of print and the working world and what’s needed and expected on a day to day basis. In terms of sales and marketing, I’ve learned it’s about relationships first and building rapport. It’s about learning about others and their needs and then – when they might have need of your services or products – they’ll think of you. It’s not about the hard sell.” Winner of the Small Business of The Year was Huw Thomas of Huw Thomas Commercial which specialises in supporting fellow business owners with buying shops, finding new office or premises and land transactions. Huw, who has lived in Chippenham for 30 years, set up his business in 2013 after taking redundancy from a previous role. He believes his local knowledge and being a member of the Chippenham community has been a strong factor in the success of his business which is based on Station Hill. “Fortunately things have gone very well in my first five years,” Huw said. “The value of winning this award is it represents recognition from other businesses in the town and it proves your credentials and the judges have researched and assessed my business and deemed it to be worthy of winning – that is hugely rewarding.” The team from City Dressing won the title of Creative or Technology Business of the Year. Jeremy Rucker, who lives in Bromham, runs the company, based on the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, which operates nationwide

transforming spaces using outdoor media in shop windows, streets and on individual properties. Using art in synergy with technology, it’s possible you’ve seen his team’s work without knowing it. His team are responsible for the umbrellas often seen around town centres and this year giant flip-flops are going to make an entrance! He said: “We’ve created new ways of making spaces eyecatching and entertaining to transform public spaces and to increase footfall and interest in a street or shopping centre or city centre. We’ve done pop up shops, light shows and much more and we’re thrilled with this award.” J Shepherd and Sons Ltd won the Independent Business of the Year Award. They are a small family business who design and install made to measure Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedroom Furniture and Karndean/J2 Flooring from their workshop/showroom in Bumpers Farm, Chippenham. Their business has been running since August 2013, starting originally as a father and son team and has been growing year on year ever since. Oli Shepherd commented ” It was a great honour to receive the award this year and I think shows how hard we all work as a team. And to achieve being named as finalists for the second year in a row in the same category proves I think that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed in our small but thriving business community.” Customer Service Award winner was Bewley & Merrett Funeral Directors. Amber Bewley commented: 'We are so proud and delighted to be the winners of the Customer Service Award. A big thank you to everyone in the Bewley & Merrett Team who this award is dedicated to and to all our customers for their fantastic support and positive feedback which is always gratefully received.” The BID’s awards for 2018 took place at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre in Chippenham and the main sponsor was Awdry Bailey and Douglas. The awards themselves were also sponsored by local companies and organisations including The Angel Hotel, Platinum Mortgage Solutions and Wiltshire College. The other award winners were: Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Cheryl Klukowski Stevenson of Taste of the Caribbean and Chocolate Blonde, Professional Services Provider of the Year: Goughs Solicitors, Lifetime Achievement Award: Rick Squires

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Chippenham BID is delighted that the second consecutive customer service mystery shopper experience has returned even better results than last year’s, showing that Chippenham really is a great place to live and shop. 85 town centre businesses opted into the 2018 mystery shopper programme, and they were given a 2-month window in which they could expect to speak to a customer who would score them on a range of criteria. The programme focused on customer service, rather than the industry-specific mystery shopper programmes used by many companies. The goal was to understand the experience of a generic customer who comes to Chippenham. 7 of the 85 businesses received an incredible 100% positive feedback, with Jollyes Petfood Superstore achieving full marks for the second year running. The vast majority of businesses that took part gained scores to shout about, with 57 businesses scoring at least 85% positive feedback. The businesses that achieved 100% positive feedback are Bewley & Merrett Funeral Directors, British Heart Foundation (Furniture and Electrical, Elkins Architects, Jollyes Petfood Superstore, Chippenham Museum, Platinum Mortgage Solutions and The Citadel Hall. Kathryn Crosweller of Chippenham BID said, “There aren’t many opportunities to be told you’re doing a good job in the world of work, especially if you work alone or in a small team, and this mystery shopper experience has done just 20

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that. Whatever the results each company gained, this has been a chance to stop and think about the experience a customer will get when they visit your business – and overwhelmingly the answer has been one to be proud of.” The results overall have shown an impressive increase on last year’s mystery shopper programme, which had the same criteria and weighting. The average score across the 85 businesses that took part was 86.2% - up 4.9% on last year’s results. Tom Paget of Awdry Bailey and Douglas, Chair of Backing Business (the committee that funds the project) said, “Whilst large chains regularly use mystery shoppers to monitor and improve their stores, smaller businesses often do not have access to this resource,

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3000 plastic ducks will be taking to the River Marden from 11am on Saturday 12th May at Calne Lions Duck Race, a popular annual event in the town’s calendar for over 30 years. Join the crowds along the riverside in the town centre to cheer on the colourful array of decorated ducks as they race past Beach Terrace and the Town Hall before finishing at Marden House. Meet local community groups with stalls along the riverside. Message us on Facebook if you require further information about business ducks, stalls, schools and nursery ducks. Ticket sellers wanted 6pm-8pm Monday to Friday. Go to www.calnelions.org for tickets and all the latest information.

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Hosted by Chippenham’s very own Super Mario, Chippenham’s Soap Box Derby will take place on Sunday 3rd June from 12-4pm throughout the High Street, where hand-made, non-power assisted karts will manoeuvre the course past crowds of spectators and businesses complete with obstacles and ramps! Kathryn Crosweller of Chippenham Connected said: “Last year’s inaugural Soap Box Derby was hugely popular, and we’re excited to be working on this year’s event. We’ll be joined by local groups, including a special opening performance from Dancing Academy. This is a chance for friends, organisations, clubs and business teams to show off their creativity as well as their speed, with a range of prizes up for grabs covering more than just the fastest kart.” Councillor Sandie Webb, Leader of Chippenham Town Council said: ''The varied designs of the hand-made carts last year showed that there is no limit to the ingenuity of the competitors. It was both a competitive and enjoyable event that attracted families, businesses, local groups and residents, and look forward to more of the same this year." To find out more about this great day, visit Chippenham Connected website: www.chippenhamconnected.com/ whats-on/chippenham-soap-box-derby.aspx

A Walk to Remember and Royal Wedding Street Party Saturday May 19th Join Wiltshire charity Alzheimer’s Support at its fourth annual sponsored walk along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal from Bradford on Avon to Devizes. The 12-mile Walk to Remember is a major fundraiser for the charity which provides vital services to people living with dementia in Wiltshire. This year it falls on the day of Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle, so the charity is hosting a Royal Wedding street party at the finish line in Devizes. The walk starts at 9am at Culver Close, Bradford on Avon, and costs £15 to enter (£5 for under 14s). Bring the family and the dog and enjoy a fun day out with music, food and entertainment along the way. All walkers will receive a Walk T-shirt and medal. Shorter morning and afternoon walks are also available. Sign up at www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk. 24

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Carole Ann Ingram at Westonbirt Arboretum A Wash with Watercolour Saturday 26th – 31st May 2018

Local Wiltshire based artist, Carole Ann Ingram, returns for a second year at the beautiful Great Oak Hall, Westonbirt and will be showing an exciting exhibition of watercolour portraits, architecture, nature and wildlife. 30% of all paintings commissioned or solid during this exhibition will be donated to the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum. Carole’s solo exhibition is in the Great Oak Hall, Westonbirt Arboretum. from Saturday 26th May through to 31st May 2018, 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. Email: caroleaingram@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.caroleaingram.wix.com/artist

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Half the proceeds will go to Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and half to other local charities. Liz Froud, Community Fundraiser at Julia’s House said ‘We are delighted to be a chosen charity by Calne Rotarians. Julia’s House provides practical and emotional support for families caring for a child with a life-limiting condition and earlier this year we opened the first children’s hospice in Wiltshire. We rely on local community support to fund our hospice, so we are very grateful for all support. We would like to thank everyone involved and wish them a safe journey’. The event is still looking for more drivers and Kate Tompkins of the Rotary Club of Calne said “If you have a pre-1990 classic car come and join us for a great day out and to raise money for some great causes” For further details and entry forms please visit: www.calnerotary.co.uk or contact Kate by email calnerotaryclassicrun@gmail.com

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Sunday 13th May sees the fourth annual outing for Swindon’s only all-female big band – Swing Birds. This year, due to popular demand, they are migrating to the Wyvern Theatre, in Swindon, to allow even more music lovers to flock to the spectacle that is “Swing Birds and Roundabouts”. As well as tried and tested big band classics, Swing Birds also feature exceptional arrangements by talented local musicians. Blues and wartime-era swing are blended effortlessly with current hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, many featuring their fabulous vocalists. What will they surprise the audience with this time?! Our special guest will, once again, be the immensely talented drummer, Crissy Lee. Crissy has been drumming all her life and is widely acclaimed as being Europe’s finest female drummer. A distinguished career has seen her travel the globe, appearing on numerous TV shows and sharing the stage with some of the world’s greatest celebrities, even touring with the Beatles. Swing Birds are delighted to be supporting Swindon Cares at this event, to help raise money for The Nelson Trust and Swindon Women's Aid via a collection on the night. So come and experience the joy of live music, delivered as only Swing Birds can – with style, panache and more than a little humour!

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Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra Spring Concert with Brett Baker Saturday May 12th 7.30 pm Memorial Hall, Station Road, Royal Wootton Bassett Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra are delighted to welcome Brett Baker to their Spring Concert on Saturday May 12th at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett. Brett will be performing theTrombone Concerto Opus 114 by Bourgeois and Saint Saen’s Cavatine with the orchestra. The concert also includes Beethoven Symphony No.7 and Verdi’s Nabucco Overture. Originally from the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, Brett Baker is viewed as one of Europe’s leading brass performers and educators. Brett is Programme Leader for Musical Arts at the University of Salford, an ambassador for Michael Rath Brass Instruments, Principal Trombone of the famous Black Dyke Band and Course Director of the Singapore and Thailand Low Brass Festivals. Tickets cost £8 for adults, under 16’s are free; they are available on the door or to reserve email: contact@rwbo.org.uk. More information can be found by visiting www.rwbo.org.uk or Facebook - rwborchestra

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PLANT FAIR & OPEN GARDEN Monday May 7th 11am -3pm Bushton Manor, SN4 7PX There will be some 30 stalls with plants from specialist growers as well as those grown in local gardens. Other stalls will include, garden related products, various crafts, cakes , second hand tools and books. Enjoy wandering around the gardens of the 18th century Manor House before having home-made refreshments or a bacon butty from the BBQ. There will be outside games to keep young people occupied and dogs are allowed providing they are kept on leads. Money raised will go towards the upkeep of St Peter’s Church the Grade 1 listed building in Clyffe Pypard. Entrance £2. Children and car parking free. www.clyffepypardbushton.com THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT May 10th 2018 800 Years of Gardening! Speaker: Sue Carter Lacock was chosen in 1232 by Ela of Salisbury to be the site of her nunnery. Sue Carter’s illustrated presentation will reveal almost 800 years of gardening at the Abbey from the Medieval to the modern day. Sue Carter is the Head Gardener at Lacock Abbey. www.facebook.com/pg/ HistoricalWoottonBassett CALNE FLOWER CLUB Thursday, 10th May, 2018 Marden House, Calne. 7.30pm £5 Brigette Manton - "Make do and Mend" An interesting and useful demonstration showing how to take best advantage of all your flowers and containers. Raffle and refreshments to follow.

MONKTON PARK SCARECROW TRAIL 12th and 13th of May Monkton Park School, Chippenham Trail sheets are £3 and the theme is "famous Ms". Prizes for most correct answers. There will be a Barbecue on the Saturday. CALNE LIONS DUCK RACE Saturday 12th May Event starts at 10am, races begin at 11am Calne Town Centre. Free entry A true community event, bringing hundreds to Calne’s riverside to see if their duck will win. 3000 plastic ducks will be taking to the River Marden. www.calnelions.org. CALNE ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR RUN Sunday 13th May Starting from Calne Leisure Centre Car Park, SN11 0SP, at 9.30am View a spectacle of classic cars of all varieties as they take part in Calne Rotary Club’s 65-mile Classic Car Run. www.calnerotary.co.uk CHIPPENHAM FLOWER CLUB Monday 14th May. Sheldon School Hall, Hardenhuish Lane at 7.30 pm There will be a floral demonstration by Beverly Clay, Area Demonstrator, from Cardiff, with her title “Some of my Favourite Places”. There will be a Plant Stall and Club Members are invited to bring along any surplus plants to be sold for Flower Club Funds. The next Practice Class will be on Monday 25th June, when members will design a Basket arrangement entitled “Green Fingers”. Venue: St. Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm. For further information, please contact Chairman, Mrs Dorryta Hayward, 01249-653322 or Secretary, Mrs Betty Annett, 01249-814464 MALMESBURY POETRY EVENT Malmesbury’s regular Poetry Slam Event with local poets Tone Rudall & Andrew Carnegie 16th May/20th June 7.30pm9.30pm. The Old Bell, Malmesbury www.oldbellhotel.co.uk

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Calne Evangelical Church Sunday Service times: Family Service 10.30am (crèche available) Evening Service 6.00pm Weekly activities: House Groups Tots 'n' Dots - toddler group Tuesday Club - primary school age Glow - 9-12 years Lazer - senior school age See church notice board or website, or contact us via email calneevangelicalchurch@yahoo.co.uk or ring 821754 for more information. www.calneevangelicalchurch.org.uk

Movies@Malmesbury MAY 2018 SCHEDULE Thursday 3rd May 7pm “Manon” (Ballet) Live from the Royal Ballet * Friday 11th May 2pm “I, Tonya” Friday 11th May 5:30pm “Peter Rabbit” Friday 11th May 8pm “Journey’s End” Wed 16th May 2pm “Journey’s End” Wed 16th May 7:30 pm “An American in Paris” from the West End, London* Monday 21st May 8pm “Red Sparrow” Tuesday 22nd May 2pm “An American in Paris” from the West End, London * Tues 22nd May 7:30pm Exhibition on Screen “Monet” * Friday 25th May 5:30pm “Peter Rabbit” Friday 25th May 8:00pm “Red Sparrow” Tickets: 2pm and 5.30pm £5 & £4, 8pm £6 Except * Manon, An American in Paris & Monet £10 Tickets from: www.cinema.malmesbury.gov.uk Town Hall or on the Door. Facebook: MoviesatMalmesbury

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CALNE TOWN HALL MOVIOLA Weds 16 May. 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.00. Finding Your Feet (12A) Starring Imelda Stanton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall and Joanna Lumley. A middle class, judgmental snob discovers that her husband has been having an affair with her best friend. She takes refuge with her bohemian elder sister. A modern comedy. Refreshments available. Tickets £6.00 from the information centre or on the door. CRAFTS & MORE MARKET From 10am-1pm at Malmesbury Town Hall, May 19th, September 29th and November 10th Contact Julie Exton 07595 725263 ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT CARNIVAL Saturday 19th May www.facebook.com/ woottonbassettcarnival/ ST ALDHELMS FAIR Saturday 19th May 10am- 3pm Free event in Malmesbury Lots for all the family to do. For a programme of events visit: www.malmesbury.gov.uk CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL 25 May 2018 - 28 May 2018 A National Festival in the Heart of Wiltshire Four days of the best in folk song, music, dance and traditions in the heart of Wiltshire Chippenham’s biggest annual event – the folk festival, now in it’s 43rd year has an incredible 200+ events in just one weekend. SARSEN TRAIL & NEOLITHIC MARATHON Sunday 27th May 2018 Calling runners, walkers, cyclists and dog walkers, bookings for the 2018 Sarsen Trail are now open. Organised by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, this event sees a range of long and short distance trails across Salisbury Plain including the ever-popular Neolithic marathon beginning at Avebury. For details: www.wiltshirewildlife.org

MOVIOLA@ GRITTLETON VILLAGE HALL Wednesday May 30th BREATHE [12A] Tickets £6 adults from Lesley on 01249 783157 or email l_palmer@btinternet.com Doors open 7pm, programme starts at 7.30pm. Dates for your 2018 diary: June 27th Darkest Hour July 25th The Post MALMESBURY CONCERT BAND Saturday Morning Music On 2nd June and 29th September Market Cross/Birdcage Walk, Malmesbury. Playing between 11am and 12.30pm More at malmesburyconcertband.org.uk EXHIBITION And sale of studies, paintings & drawings by T. S. LaFontaine 2nd – 21st June At The John Bowen Gallery in Malmesbury Town Hall Come and put in a bid for your favourite picture In aid of the Athelstan Museum. ELLIS ENSEMBLE PIANO AND WIND QUINTET Saturday 2nd June, 7:30pm Malmesbury Abbey Music by Mozart, Poulenc, Beethoven and Reinecke. Tickets £18 (£5 students) from the Abbey Bookshop, mamsmusic. co.uk and 01666 824924 CHERISHED VEHICLE & FARM FUN DAY Sunday 3rd June 2018 Allington Farm, Chippenham SN14 6LJ. Classic cars, craft, charity and trade stands, farm animals and farm demonstrations. For more information contact: cvs@chippenhamlions.org.uk CHIPPENHAM SOAP BOX DERBY Sunday 3rd June 2018 12-4pm Hosted by Chippenham’s very own Super Mario, the mad dash will take place throughout the High Street, where hand-made, non-power assisted karts will manoeuvre the course. www. chippenhamconnected.com

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Summer Festivals We round up some of the Festivals in Wiltshire this summer

If you love nothing better than a festival, then Wiltshire will spoil you rotten! This year promises big names in music, theatre, dance, literature and art, as well as more intimate events. From the world-renowned WOMAD to a smaller-town family folk fest, there’s an eclectic mix throughout the summer to suit all tastes. . .

CHIPPENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL Chippenham will play host to its folk festival with music, concerts, dancing and street entertainers between Friday May 25 to Monday May 28. River Island Park, by the River Avon, will be buzzing with music, street food and crafts. You can buy a ticket to a Big Top concert each weekend evening or try an internationally-famed dance, or simply relax with music in many venues or pubs. At least four BBC Folk Awards artists are appearing, with duo Edgelarks, Georgia Lewis, and Coen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne. This year’s Big Top shows feature: Bristol’s Sheelanagig and Canada’s Ritchie Parrish on Saturday; a brand-new show ‘Here At The Fair’ by writer Mick Ryan on Sunday; and world-class harmonica player and multi-instrumentalist Will Pound on Monday. Four albums are being launched, including one by organisers Bob and Gill Berry. On Bank Holiday Monday the celebrated Street Fair brings an even bigger range of sale items to the vibrant High Street. Details www.chippfolk.co.uk

WOMAD WOMAD The World Festival’s UK home is Charlton Park near Malmesbury, where for the last 11 of its 36-year history, visitors will discover a world of music without borders, fiesta of food, dance and art. Headliners revealed for Thursday July 26th through to Sunday July 29th, include: Amadou & Mariam – their first return from Mali in a decade – first-timer Camille, and renowned Django Django, Ken Boothe, and Sharon Shannon. The event’s second line-up includes: Leftfield performing Leftism Live (photo above), The Original Gypsies of Camargue, Mr Jukes, Tuuletar, Meklit, Havana Meets Kingston (photo below), Thievery Corporation, Amparanoia, Daara J Family, Hashmat Sultana, Abatwa, Bollywood Brass Band and Jyotsna Srikanth, Daniel Haaksman, Edmar Castañeda and Andrea Tierra, Evie Ladin and Keith Terry, Gaye Su Akyol, Hanggai, K.O.G and the Zongo Brigade, Macka B, Mari Kalkun, Orchestre Les Mangelepa, Renata Rosa, Selamnesh Zemene & Badume Band, Talisk, and Whiskey Shivers. As well as an open-air stage, there are worlds of Wellbeing, Children, Art and, in the Arboretum, Words – with poetry, authors, talks, discussions, giant crosswords, Human Books, and a bookshop. There’s also a Taste the World area and a relaxing spa. WOMAD first took place in 1982, and now stages in over 27 countries – so celebrate the world on your doorstep. For more information visit www.womad.co.uk

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DEVIZES ARTS FESTIVAL From ex-MP, ‘Strictly’ contestant, author and columnist Ann Widdecombe to award-winning rock legend Toyah, the 18-day Devizes Arts Festival in June has events for all ages and interests, encompassing arts, music of every type, drama, poetry, comedy, film, walks, talks — and a free Fringe. The festival takes place between Thursday May 31 to Saturday June 17. Other highlights include: virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie; Apphia Campbell’s ‘Black Is The Color Of My Voice’, inspired by the life of Nina Simone; the Elias String Quartet; the Bath Bach Choir; Robert Powell and Liza Goddard celebrating the life and times of Claude Debussy; the film Brief Encounter, and its star Celia Johnson’s wartime letters with her husband Peter Fleming, read by Lucy Fleming and Simon Williams (Justin in ‘The Archers’); and a chance for families to enjoy hands‑on science at the Explorer Dome pop-up planetarium! Join as a Friend to get priority ticket sales and an invitation to the Friends’ Party! For the full programme see www.devizesfestival.org.uk

BLUE SKY FESTIVAL A celebration of arts for all the family, the annual Blue Sky Festival at The Pound in Corsham runs from Tuesday June 12 to Sunday June 17 . Expect a joyous, warm, quirky festival featuring performances, exhibitions and workshops. Headline events include: a screening of the box office smash film ‘The Greatest Showman’; hilarious Tangram Theatre present ‘Albert Einstein: Relativitively Speaking’, a musical comedy about the eccentric physicist’s theories (photo below); and ‘The Scummy Mummies’, (photo right) the UK’s number-one kids and family podcasters - as recommended by The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and BBC’s Woman’s Hour – who give their lessthan-perfect parenting tips. ‘Family Sunday’ is filled with fantastic acts including music from Rocktopus and Nick Cope; and take a ride on ‘The Bewonderment Machine’ by A Bird in the Hand Theatre. The festival closes with the exquisite Rachel McShane and her new band The Cartographers. To book tickets call The Pound on 01249 701628 or visit www.blueskyfestival.org.uk

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MFOR FESTIVAL A unique debut event for Swindon at the lovely Lydiard Country Park – an event organised by a local team and led by local man Graham Stobbs. The festival promises a fun-packed day of entertainment for all, followed by a music concert at night, the goal is to bring current sounds every year, support local businesses and make Swindon proud. Headline acts for the festival on Saturday 28 July are singer Pixie Lott, recent ‘Strictly’ contestant Aston Merrygold, Peter Andre, 5ive, Dave Finnegan’s Commitments, and The Tribe, with local bands and musicians to be announced. Daytime activities include a 195ft inflatable assault course which (suitable for adults), scaling a 22ft climbing wall, or many other attractions for the family, included in the ticket price. Or, just relax, listen to local talented artists, and browse trade stalls. MFOR is honoured to be supporting two local and national military-related charities, Walking With The Wounded, Combat Stress. There’ll be many hot and cold food stalls, and free onsite parking with a valid ticket. www.mforfestival.co.uk

STONEHENGE SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL This unique and personal event near Stonehenge celebrates its 10th anniversary and provides a perfect setting over the mystical summer solstice from Monday June 18 to Thursday June 21 to gather to hear great bands. This year there’s a Ska flavour, while its folk roots stay strong, and it remains open to anything new. Acts include: Dualers, a nine-piece Ska and Reggae band; Echo Town, with their Cornish twist on heavy-rock roots; the gypsy-inspired Mobius Loop; strong Celtic rock from Medicine; acclaimed guitarist John Fairhurst; the Spanish guitar of De Fuego; Vojta’s unique sound; Blue Penny Mountain on a developmental journey; The Rulettes reviving the 60s/70s; and River Roots with folk and reggae. On the last night, a private bus service - included with your ticket - takes you into the Stonehenge World Heritage Site for the Summer Solstice. Other festival activities include free yoga morning workshops, a reiki healing tent, catering and a bar. For more details visit www.solsticefest.co.uk

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ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT ARTS FESTIVAL This festival grows each year and features music, speech and drama, and is now in its 12th year, giving budding performers the chance to get invaluable feedback from expert adjudicators. A new syllabus for 2018 includes the types of classes available, how to enter, and judges’ details. Music has a ‘First Timers’ class and others available for singers, choirs (including schools), pianists, instrumentalists, and guitarists. The festival takes place on many dates throughout the year with closing dates for entry fast approaching at the end of April. Speech & Drama is now expanded to three recital classes - a selection of poetry, prose, acting and mime – and four novice verse speaking classes, two for novice solo acting, one choral speaking, Shakespeare for younger performers, and a filmed news-reading class. For more information visit www.RWBArtsFestival.com

The 5th Corsham Walking Festival takes place between 8-10th June 2018. There are twentyseven walks exploring the local and surrounding picturesque rolling countryside on paths dating back to Roman times. There are walks for all abilities and interests. Walk themes capture the industrial and rural history of this area including Hartham Park, Brunel’s railway, Corsham quarry tramways, manor houses, and wildflowers in and around our area and longer routes out to Castle Combe, Colerne and Solsbury Hill. Join members of the local environmental and sustainability group, to explore places in Corsham where sustainability is being put into practice, including community orchards, wildflower community gardens and solar power installations. Children will love the Treasure Hunt, whilst families and groups can join in our Peacock Walk to test their powers of observation around the local area. There is even an opportunity to try Nordic Walking. The Saturday evenings quiz and buffet, a favourite of past Festivals, with a chance to test your general knowledge against our Quiz Master. Save the Date and keep an eye on their website at www.corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk for more information or join our Facebook Group to keep in touch with all things walking in and around Corsham. Booking opened in April - do not leave it too long to book a place.

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RECIPE

Roast Cod with a lemon, garlic and parsley crust

METHOD Season the cod well with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the breadcrumbs with the parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper, then add butter and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly with your fingers. Place the cod in a shallow, ovenproof dish and press the buttered crumbs firmly onto the cod to make an even crust. Bake at 220C/425F/Gas 7 for 20-25 minutes until the crust is browned and the fish just cooked through. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and green salad or steamed asparagus.

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OME people start suffering from hay fever symptoms at this time of year and may have Oral Allergy Syndrome (also known as Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome). This is very common among hay fever sufferers and means the allergy responses are connected to the mouth, causing itching and swelling of the lips and the tongue. The protein structures of the pollen produced by some grasses and trees are very similar to that of different fruits, vegetables or nuts. Allergy is a response of the body’s immune system to a normally harmless substance. The most common are pollen, food and household dust mite. The body sees them as a threat and rushes to protect itself from them. Helen said: “When your immune system reacts to pollen, it can get confused by the similar food structures and can mount a reaction to the foods. “While these collections of foods may appear entirely random they’re linked by their botanical plant families. The Umbelliferae family, for example, contains celery, carrot, coriander, dill and parsley among others.”

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Nut and other foods which could react are almonds, buckwheat, hazelnut, peanut and walnut. MUGWORT POLLEN – July to September These fruits could be connected: Apple, apricot, cherry, kiwi, nectarine, peach, pear, plum, prune and quince. These vegetables could be connected: Celery, carrot and potato. Herbs and spices which might cause a reaction are – anise, basil, caraway, coriander, dill, fennel, marjoram, mustard, oregano, paprika, pepper, tarragon and thyme. Nuts which might cause a reaction are almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts. RAGWEED POLLEN – mid September to mid October These fruits could be connected: Banana, cantaloupe melon, honeydew melon and water melon. These vegetables – courgette and cucumber or sunflower seeds.

Helen said: “Sufferers don’t react to any of these foods when they are cooked as cooking breaks down the allergen’s protein structure, and protein is what causes an immune reaction.” Helen Adams sees hay fever and allergy symptoms in her clinic every week. She has now published her first book to help those with allergies, food intolerance and sensitivities to make healthy food choices and understand what’s happening to their digestive symptoms. “I Don’t Know What to Eat? – the Definitive Guide to Food Allergies, Intolerance and Sensitivities” is published in paperback and e-book. It can be ordered from her website. Anyone worried about their allergy or hayfever symptoms can book a 30-minute free discovery consultation with Helen at her Chippenham-based clinic, either in-person or by telephone.

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• If your running shoe bends in the middle easily (the support has therefore broken down).

NE of the most important investments any runner can make is in a good pair of running shoes and in my experience most problems and injuries occur when people run in running shoes that are old and battered.

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One of the first things to remember about running shoes is that they are a consumable so even though you may have had them for a long time and may not have run many miles in them, you do need to be mindful of whether they are effective. When we run our foot strikes the ground approximately 800 times per mile with a force of about 8 times our body weight. The job of the running shoe is to cushion this impact, stabilise the foot and neutralise any biomechanical imbalances that you may have when you run. If you think of the cushioning of the midsole of a trainer as being similar to bubble wrap and every time you strike the ground some of the bubbles burst, after a period of time all the bubbles will have burst and you will end up with a flat un-supporting midsole where there was once cushioning. The knock-on effect of this cushioning breaking down is that the rest of the support and structure of your shoe also breaks down which can result in injury as you are not running as efficiently as you once were. As the breakdown of your running shoe happens slowly, it may be hard to pinpoint exactly when you need to replace them,

• Buy the real thing: Get a quality pair of running shoes; not tennis, aerobics or cross-training shoes, but shoes made specifically for running. Expect to spend between £90-£120 for a good model from a serious manufacturer. • When you shop for shoes, do these three things: (1) Go late in the day, when your feet are their largest (feet swell during the day and during running); (2) Bring along the socks you’ll wear while running; and (3) Have both feet measured by a salesperson, even if you think you know your shoe size (one foot is often larger than the other, and you’ll need to be fitted for the larger foot). • Be fastidious about fit: The shoes you buy must fit properly to work properly. A good-fitting shoe will feel snug but not tight. There should be room at the front of the shoe to allow your feet to spread during running. Press your thumb into the shoe beyond the big toe; it should fit between the end of your toe and the end of the shoe. In the rear foot, your heel should also fit snugly so the shoe will hold your foot securely. • Take the shoes for a test run in the shop: As you run, pay attention to how your toes feel: are they sliding forward? Do they feel pinched together? Also, notice your heels: are they sliding out of your shoe slightly? In general, are the shoes comfortable? If not, try another pair.

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LONGLEAT Longleat land of adventure is several family days out – but all in one place! Until September in the Main Square, you can meet the planet’s greatest predators in an awesome new animatronics exhibition. Moving models – of everything from a life-sized hunting Great White Shark to a super-sized Venus Flytrap – feature in their own environment with their unique adaptations explained. In the Main Square, it’s also still a jungle – desert, ocean, and lots more besides – out there! Attractions include a Cruise on Half Mile Lake; Penguin Island; Jungle Kingdom’s meerkats; Gorilla Colony; Monkey Temple; a Miniature Railway, Adventure Castle, and Family Farmyard! A Safari Drive-Through tour shows Anne the Elephant, Wolf Wood, Tiger Territory, Lion Country, Cheetah Kingdom, and Big Game & Deer Parks; while you can walk to the African Village! Finally, there’s Longleat House – Elizabethan architecture with grand rooms – and ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and pleasure gardens to explore! All-inclusive day tickets cost from £22.27 child (3-15 years) to £29.70 adult. www.longleat.co.uk

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ROWDEY COW What better after a busy day exploring than to consider visiting the Rowdey Cow ice cream parlour and café near Rowde – with some farm animals to watch and a kids’ play area – for a fresh ice cream made on their farm from their own cows’ milk. Animals to view include miniature Shetland ponies, goats, sheep and of course cows! A glass-fronted café offers spectacular views of Roundway Hill and the surrounding farmland. There’s outdoor seating in a garden, with patio and the children’s playground.

BARBURY HORSE TRIALS The St James’s Place Barbury Horse Trials in July (July 5 to 8 this year) is among the highlights of the summer equestrian calendar. Over four days the best international riders and horses compete in the sport of eventing.

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It’s setting, on the spectacular Marlborough Downs, is unparalleled – and this year the popular event will have a new look to it, with even more attractions running alongside the top-class sporting action. The Shetland Pony Grand National is coming to Barbury for the first time, as is dog agility – with a celebrity competition, and spectators bringing their own pooch to have a go themselves. There is also a new ‘kid-zone’ this year to keep children entertained and energized.

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There are deer - Winston the muntjac, Freddie the tame fallow, and two white fallows - wallabies, Shetland ponies, American miniature horses, donkeys, llamas, cows, sheep and pigs. You can also walk alpacas and pygmy goats, hold a tortoise, chipmunks, a bearded dragon and pets such as rats and guinea pigs in the petting area, and see various birds including barn owls and poultry. In May, new arrivals include baby goats, lambs, calves, a parrot and skinny guinea pigs.

GREATWOOD EQUINE CHARITY Greatwood – the horse rescue and welfare charity – is holding its first-ever family horse show this summer with a variety of both ridden and in-hand classes. Established in 1993 Greatwood is the only formerracehorse welfare charity that will never turn away a horse at risk, in danger of neglect, or suffering. It was also the first UK equine welfare organisation to use exracers to educate children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Spectators are welcome for free to the Greatwoood 2018 Horse Show – supported by The Prowting Charitable Foundation and in association with the Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) charity – on Saturday June 30 at Rainscombe Hill Farm, Clench Common, near Marlborough. Starting at 9am, for competitors there are ROR classes, unaffiliated show jumping, in-hand showing, clear round, and amateur ridden flat-work classes – with entry from £5 per class. Dogs are welcome and free parking too. See www.greatwoodcharity.org

GEORGE VETERINARY GROUP Did you see The George Veterinary Group on BBC Countryfile recently? Their practice was first featured last year, but huge public interest led to the production team rejoining their vets before Christmas to visit farms and equine yards to meet owners too. The team at the Malmesbury practice are now looking forward to a one-hour special compilation programme nearer next Christmas! The cattle, reindeer, horses, chickens and sheep featured were only some of the variety of animals they look after every day. More than 40 vets work across four dedicated departments, including caring for pets. They strongly advise keeping dogs safe when travelling – and never leave them unattended in a parked vehicle, even with the windows down. From ‘Countryfilers to Countryphiles’, you may meet a ‘George’ vet at a summer event, either on standby at horse shows or judging local dog shows. See www.georgevetgroup.co.uk

Activities include animal feeding, kite flying, trainspotting, long trailer rides with quiz, play area, and picnic spots. Farmtastic also has drinks and limited hot food. Parking is free and entry prices are babies free, child £5.50, adult £6.50, and family (2 adults/2 children) £22. www.farmtasticanimalfarm.co.uk The Town Crier Magazine | MAY 2018

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paddocks and even an indoor play area. When it’s time to relax, Green and Wild’s antler chews are enjoyed by four legged guests and the kennels boast individual elevated sunny south facing runs. With a passion for quality well sourced British products, Camilla is delighted to become a stockist of the sought after Natures Menu dog food offering clients with a range of tasty natural raw meat based options. Viewings of the facilities are very welcome, you can even take your four legged friend to sniff them out and keep updated by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with fun competitions to get involved with too! Bookings and enquiries are taken via their website fernfarmcountryclub.com or by calling the friendly team on 01225 891466.

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Geranium macrorrhizum is probably the most reliable ground cover of them all. It creates a low dense mass of aromatic hairy leaves about 30cm / 12 inches high. The flowers open in late spring and there are varieties in white, pale pink or magenta.

Don’t confuse these hardy geraniums with the tender bedding plants with the horseshoe leaf-markings. They may be commonly called geraniums but they are in fact pelargoniums and not hardy so would perish in a hard frost. True geraniums are as tough as old boots. There are loads to choose from offering a wide range of colours and habits. If you want a carpet of tiny pale pink saucer flowers try Geranium sanguineum striatum. It’s great for growing in the crevices of a garden path, or even in a shallow tub or sink where its finely cut leaves show of the flowers to their best advantage.

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Propagation is ridiculously easy. Simply rip up a clump of the thick creeping stems and push them into the ground where you want them to establish. Make sure they don’t dry out and you can be assured of success. If you’d like a plant with a bit of height go for Geranium psilostemon. This grows to about 1.5m / 5 feet. It has deep magenta flowers with a black eye, and is a great self-seeder. If you struggle with a patch of denser shade I can recommend the blue-flowered Geranium himalayense, and also ‘Johnson’s Blue’. Both will form clumps about 30cm / 12 inches high. Whether you have a new garden which needs to be filled with colour, or an established garden with a few bald patches, plant hardy geraniums and you won’t be disappointed.

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AUTO-BIOGRAPHIES

New DS 7 Crossback 2018 By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist - tweeting @carwriteups At first sight, the DS 7 Crossback shows off conservative, rather than cool, characteristics. Yes, yes, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But this is my opinion, and someone needs to have one. On the move, body lean is kept to a minimum, even though the steering is spongy and dead - and it isn’t perked up by changing the DS into its Sport mode. Don’t let me rain on the DS7 Crossback’s parade too much, though. The French motor is best kept in its Comfort setting, so that you can make the most of its respectable ride quality. This car isn’t all about the zero to 62mph sprint, it’s far happier as a laid-back cruiser. But it can still pull okay, with the 2.0-litre diesel model doing the 0-62mph in just under 10 seconds. The DS marque is launching the Crossback with four different trim levels, and the Performance Line DS 7, as driven here, is likely to be the model to please the masses. This car gets 19-inch alloys, a gloss black

grille, and LED lights. In the cabin, leather and Alcantara abound, while a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment screen hogs the limelight. Playing second fiddle to the big display is a large analogue clock, perched above the ignition button.

fore and aft. Indeed, the DS 7 Crossback’s flat floor means that a rear seat occupant sitting in the middle will still have space. What’s more, the car’s boot is generously proportioned with 555 litres of cargo capacity.

The infotainment system itself is intuitive and responsive and is supported by a bunch of touch sensitive switches for the cabin controls. But more remarkable in this car segment is the adding of an infrared night vision camera that projects a vivid picture onto the driver’s display. It picks out pedestrians and animals ahead of you, and, as I found out driving around Berkshire’s unlit backroads, it works! The only drawback is that the clever driver aid is an option costing £1600.

The all-new DS’ weak point is its price-tag. At over £30,000, other more established premium brands may seem more attractive. The BMW X3 and Volvo XC40 are examples of the stiff competition the upto-the-minute French machine is up against.

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aybe you’re someone who loves a good Birthday Party. I can really enjoy someone else’s party, but if I’m honest, I am not quite so keen on celebrating my own. I just don’t like being the centre of attention. I remember my surprise 40th birthday party some years ago now. It took my cousin and her husband quite a lot to persuade me to go with them to my sisters one Saturday evening near my 40th birthday. I was unshaven and not really dressed for the occasion. SURPRISE! everyone shouted as I walked through the door of my sister’s house. I remember my embarrassment but also how moved I was that they had all thought so much of me that they wanted to celebrate one of my life’s milestones. On 20th May this year followers of Jesus all over the world celebrate a birthday. It is what they consider to be the birthday of the Church, and the start of the church’s mission to the world. It’s called Pentecost. It’s celebrated on the Sunday 50 days after Easter (the name comes from the Greek pentekoste meaning “fiftieth”). It is the festival when followers of Jesus celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit that descended upon the followers of Jesus. The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity or God-head of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It’s the way we Christians understand God. At Easter the Church celebrated Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and 39 days later they remember the time that Jesus ascended back into heaven. But just before Jesus was taken up to heaven he told his followers that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came on them and they’d be his witnesses in the whole world (Acts 1:8). He also told them earlier that the Helper, the Holy Spirit would be sent by the Father, and that he would teach them all things and remind them of everything he said to them (John14:26). As the disciples were together to celebrate the end of the grain harvest, they would have offered two loaves of bread they had made from their harvest and offered two lambs to God. This was their way of

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thanking God for the weather and for the harvest that year. But as they came together to thank God, suddenly a sound like the blowing of a strong wind came and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Next they saw tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. When the tongues of fire came they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in different languages. At that time there were people of many different nationalities staying in Jerusalem who spoke different languages. The people ran over to see what all the noise was about and were surprised to hear their own languages being spoken. Things must have sounded weird! Imagine all those people speaking many different languages at the same time and shouting out praises to God excited that something amazing from God had just happened to them. It was no surprise that some of the crowd started making fun of them and started to think that they were drunk. When one of Jesus’ followers, Peter, started to hear the rumours he spoke to the crowd. He explained that they weren’t drinking wine because it was only nine in the morning. Peter called them to repent (which literally means to ‘turnaround’ or re-orientate yourself to God) and be baptised so that others would know that they believed in God. Now, because of Jesus death and resurrection people could be forgiven and receive the Holy Spirit. (You can read the account in Act 2: 1-40). So Pentecost was a really important day for Jesus’ followers and is also for us now because we too can receive the Holy Spirit and can ask for forgiveness. And when we’re ready to ‘turnaround’ and live a life pleasing to God the Holy Spirit becomes part of us so we have God’s power within us, helping, challenging and encouraging us all the time. So Pentecost is a birthday worth celebrating I think. Blessings on you all Rev Sam King (revsamking@talktalk.net) Design & Computer Graphics by Alexander S. Grenfell, Calne.

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BOOKS

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The Private Patient by PD James

......................................................................................... At a private clinic in Dorset, Rhoda Gradwyn has booked an operation to remove a serious facial scar – one which she has borne for many years, but ‘no longer has need of.’ The operation is a success, but by morning Rhoda Gradwyn is dead, and suspicion falls on the staff of Cheverell Manor. Commander Adam Dalgliesh, poet and policeman, is summoned from London to investigate, and before long finds himself dealing with not one, but two unexplained deaths and a whole host of dark secrets.

with real and believable traits.

This is the latest in James’ Dalgliesh series, and it bears all the familiar hallmarks of the earlier novels – a death in a closed community, a complicated back story and a steady move to the conclusion. As ever, the supporting characters are just as important as Dalgliesh himself – both those on his team and those who inhabit Cheverell Manor – and they are deftly drawn,

killer is revealed three quarters of the way through, and the rest of the novel is concerned with motivation and moral dilemmas. There is also a significant amount of tying up of loose ends from the ongoing stories of Dalgliesh and his colleagues, and the ending is rich and reflective. Some would argue that James’ novels are an acquired taste, being so far from the run of the mill ‘whodunnit’ – I would say they are a taste well worth the acquiring.

The Foggy, Foggy Forest by Nick Sharratt

......................................................................................... This delightful picture book may take some tracking down, but the effort is well- rewarded. Each page takes the reader on a journey through the ‘foggy, foggy forest’ of the title, asking ‘What can this be?’ The beauty is that each page is printed on acetate, and shows a mysterious silhouette, encouraging us to guess at what lies beyond. The answer, of course, is never straightforward! The book works on a number of levels – younger children will love the repetition and the rhyme as each shadow is revealed, whilst older readers will appreciate the fine details of Sharratt’s colour illustrations and the humour which finds ‘Cinderella and Snow White in a water pistol fight’. Like the best fiction for very young children, the book stands up to reading and re-reading (and re-reading, and re-reading....). It deserves to become a children’s classic.

For the reader, the experience is more about contemplation than guesswork – the identity of the

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AUCTIONEERS Wessex Auction Rooms ......................... 84 BEDS Elite Beds .............................................. 35 BOOKEEPING/ACCOUNTANTS AMS Accounting..................................... 37 Duncan Joyce......................................... 30 Ledgability............................................. 71 VFL......................................................... 28 BUILDERS/BUILDING SUPPLIES AM Chivers Building............................... 73 All Home Improvements........................ 72 Chalford Building Supplies..................... 75 Corsham Landscapes and Building......... 63 Dearing Construction............................. 73 Downland Construction......................... 72 Ged Byrne.............................................. 73 Prior & Company Building...................... 72 Tim Lee Building.................................... 73 Ron Welch.............................................. 75 CAR REPAIR/VEHICLE SERVICES AM Autocare.......................................... 83 Cross Country Tyres................................. 67 MW Services.......................................... 67 CARE/CARE HOMES Hill House............................................... 31 Kingston House...................................... 31 Sunshine Home Care.............................. 23 CARPENTER/JOINER Contours Carpentry................................ 73 CHIMNEY SWEEP Hubands................................................ 81 CHURCHES Calne Evangelical Church ...................... 40 CLEANING/DOMESTIC SERVICES Cleanstart.............................................. 73 CW Jetclean........................................... 74 iKlean..................................................... 39 Prune and Broom................................... 71 COACH HOLIDAYS Barnes Coaches........................................ 2 COINS/COLLECTIONS Daluka.................................................... 17 COMPUTER/IT/GRAPHICS/WEB Calne Computer Services ...................... 28 PC Hospital............................................. 30 CONSERVATORY DL Windows........................................... 11 Greenspace UK......................................... 7 Weatherguard........................................ 74

Tumbletots............................................. 69 ELECTRICIANS/ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Calne Appliances.................................... 29 Eaton Electrical...................................... 77 Electrical Man........................................ 77 Electrical and General Maintaining........ 76 Grants Electrical..................................... 76 Nick Pocock Electrical............................. 76 O and J Electrical.................................... 77 WEC....................................................... 76 ESTATE AGENTS Alan Hawkins......................................... 13 FITNESS Stuart Dinwoodie................................... 31 FLOORING/CARPET SERVICES BSB Flooring ......................................... 69 Cleanstart.............................................. 73 George Taylor Carpet Fitter ................... 69 iKlean..................................................... 39 Jason Elms............................................. 69 Total Carpets & Flooring......................... 21 FLORISTS Shirley’s Florists .................................... 23 FOOD & DRINK Bowood - Shelburne Restaurant............ 11 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Johnson & Daltrey.................................. 37 Matthews of Malmesbury...................... 29 Odette.................................................... 19 Tony Warren ......................................... 39 E Wootten & Son.................................... 13 GARDENING/FENCING/LANDSCAPING Acres Ahead........................................... 62 AD Paving & Walling.............................. 61 Corsham Landscapes and Building......... 63 Crapper Compost.................................... 65 ES Earthmoving Services........................ 65 Garden Cherub....................................... 63 Garden Room......................................... 62 Graham Fox............................................ 65 Ian Marsh............................................... 65 Jon Burton............................................. 65 Luke Brooks............................................ 64 Meadow Green....................................... 61 MH Tree Services.................................... 65 MR Fencing............................................ 61 Prune and Broom................................... 71 Quemerford Landscaping....................... 62 Turners Landscapes................................ 63 Under the Ivy......................................... 64 GATES Compass Security................................... 17

CURTAINS/BLINDS Goldmans Interiors................................. 33

GIFTS Bazaar Gifts & Cards .............................. 23

DAMP Eaton Electrical...................................... 77

GUTTERING Cleanstart.............................................. 73

DISCO Disco Mania............................................ 69

HAIR/BEAUTY/NAILS LA Barber............................................... 49 Mill Beauty............................................. 49 Pamplemouse........................................ 53

DOMESTIC APPLIANCES/REPAIRS Calne Appliances.................................... 29 Steves Appliances.................................. 74 Tony Parsons.......................................... 74 EDUCATION/CHILDCARE Little Foxes............................................. 69

HANDY MAN Cleanstart.............................................. 73 Ged Byrne.............................................. 83 Odd Jobs................................................ 74

HEALTH CARE/FOOT CARE Calne Acupuncture................................. 51 Foot Health Care..................................... 53 Harmony Holistics Reflexology............... 51 Nureflexology......................................... 51 Wiltshire Permanent Makeup................. 49 HEATING/OIL H&G Sims............................................... 79 Skyline................................................... 80 Watson Oil.............................................. 15 HOME & INTERIORS Goldmans Interiors................................. 33 Sarah’s Soft Furnishings ........................ 17 HOUSE CLEARANCE Crapper House Clearance........................ 71 HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnotherapy of Calne........................... 51 KITCHENS/BATHROOMS Accent Kitchens...................................... 39 Active Kitchens & Bathrooms................. 33 AFK Tiling............................................... 80 Aquarius Plumbing & Heating................ 80 Hedgehog Kitchen Company.................... 8 Kitchen Makeover.................................. 21 Premier Kitchen Doors............................ 19 Total Bedrooms/Kitchens/Bathrooms..... 21 INSURANCE Allied Wessex......................................... 67 LEGAL SERVICES / WILL WRITING Batt Broadbent Solicitors....................... 15 Bevirs Law................................................ 3 Goodwills............................................... 37 LIGHTING Lightways.............................................. 17

Max Colbourne Oil & Gas........................ 79 Graham Gas & Plumbing Services.......... 79 H&G Sims............................................... 79 Plumbing 4U.......................................... 79 RTC Plastering & Plumbing..................... 78 Steve Cowley.......................................... 79 Skyline................................................... 80 PHOTOGRAPHY Candid Pictures........................................ 5 REMOVALS Don's Van............................................... 23 ROOFING/TILING/THATCHING David Beal Thatcher............................... 81 Daylan Gleed Roofing............................. 81 Marden Roofing..................................... 81 White Horse Roofing.............................. 81 SWIMMING Water Babies............................................ 5 TAI CHI Riddlersend............................................ 36 TAXI Calne's Half Price Taxi............................. 23 TENNIS Calne's Tennis Club................................. 32 TILING AFK Tiling............................................... 80 TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS Barnes Coaches........................................ 2 Pebbles Travel.......................................... 9 TV/SATELLITE Aerial Services ...................................... 29

LOCKS & ALARMS Alan Key Locks ....................................... 74

VETS George Veterinary Hospital.................... 59 Hale Veterinary Group............................ 21 Thameswood Vets.................................. 41

MOBILITY Mobility Store........................................ 35

WATER SOFTENERS Wiltshire Wet Rooms.............................. 71

MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS Wiltshire Microlight Centre ................... 29

WEIGHT LOSS Oakmead Clinic...................................... 48 Slimming World .................................... 53

NUTRITION Oakmead Clinic...................................... 48 OFFICE SPACE Carlton Business Centre.......................... 28 PAINTERS/DECORATORS/PLASTERERS ACM Decorating..................................... 78 A Ladies Touch Painting.......................... 78 Alan Clifford Painter & Decorator............ 77 AS Plastering.......................................... 78 RTC Plastering & Plumbing..................... 78 PETS/CATS/DOGS Corton Kennels....................................... 55 Fern Farm Kennels.................................. 58 Grittenham Grooming............................ 55 George Veterinary Hospital.................... 59 Hale Veterinary Group............................ 21 Shirleys Pet Shop................................... 55 Thameswood Vets.................................. 41 PLUMBING/HEATING/SUPPLIES ABC Plumbing........................................ 79 Ace Property.......................................... 79 Active Plumbing Supplies...................... 78 Aquarius Plumbing & Heating................ 80

WET ROOMS Wiltshire Wet Rooms.............................. 71 WILL WRITING Goodwills............................................... 35 WINDOWS & DOORS DL Windows........................................... 11 Greenspace UK......................................... 7 Weatherguard........................................ 74

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