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Supporting individuals to live independent, happy, healthy and fulfilling Shakespeare Liveon present lives by offering information a variety of topics. Working to improve outcomes for people by representing their needs at decision making levels. • Information to empower individuals to make decisions about their lives • Responding to calls of help from individuals who need support to Health and Wellbeing maintain a from happyJuly and 4th healthy - 9thlifestyle Champion • OfferingLackham options toHouse, support Lacock health, transport, finance & emotional issues • Supporting individuals to access provision and services ensure their Please to contact Ellen if In theirare 28th year, the company is proud of needs met wherever possible you think she can help its very high standards which ensure large • Work with local groups to strengthen and encourage membership and or support you with audiences each summer, whogroup not only ensure sustainability for the Championing the voice transport, home or accessible, entertaining and original • enjoy Supporting new activities & projects of older and vulnerable personal safety, feeling lonely or finance. productions but also are able to take people This is a free • Working with ‘Local Champions’ to increase capacity in supporting advantage the beautiful grounds for Ellen is also able to point you the direction of a and in confidential service vulnerable of people picnics before watching the show from the huge range of local activities, events and projects. “Thestand. person to contact large, comfortable, tiered covered Onetoof which is setting up a Men’s Shed in the Ellen.blacker@wiltshire.gov.uk get information on just about Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade community older 'The Tempest' will transport its anything audienceswhich will help area, our please get in touch if you’d like to know and vulnerable community” to the magical island of Corfu, where more.
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In addition, elderly and vulnerable people who fall ill or become disorientated on a trip to Royal Wootton Bassett High Street can now pop in to a nearby shop for assistance. A Safe Places scheme has been launched officially by Royal Wootton Bassett’s Caring about Dementia group, taking the town a step closer towards its goal of becoming dementia friendly. Backed by businesses in the town centre such as Boots, the scheme offers help to those who need it somewhere close by in an emergency and it is not just aimed at the elderly. Children who are being bullied on the way home from school can also call in where they see the special orange sticker. Linda Frost, chairman of the Caring About Dementia group said: “This is what we need for people who do have dementia, but at the same time it is also a facility that is going to be useful to anybody.” Tel: 07557 922020 or email ellen.blacker@ wiltshire.gov.uk.
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YOUNG DESIGNERS AT THE SHED Anna Lizzio (BA Hons) is holding Summer Workshops 11th-15th July, 18th-22nd July, 25th-29th July, 1st-5th August 10am–1pm daily. For children aged 7-12yrs £150 per child. Please call 0782 8957004 for more information WESSEX CONCERT ORCHESTRA Music for a Summer’s Evening Saturday 16th July 7.30pm The Corn Exchange, Devizes Tickets £12 (£10 concs) from www.wco.org.uk or Devizes Books MALMESBURY FILM SOCIETY ‘PHOENIX’ Sunday 17th July at 7.30pm ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK’ Sunday 21st August at 7.30pm St Mary’s Hall, Malmesbury. Tickets £5 no need to pre-book MAMS CONCERTS Saturday 23rd July, 7:30pm Malmesbury Abbey PAPRIKA Spine tingling Balkan music troupe. Go to mamsmusic.co.uk for ticketing and more information on our 2016 programme. ABBEY HOUSE GARDENS Holiday Activity Specials – Sun Down Hour. Hosted by Cotswold Party with special offer entry from 3.30pm July 27th: Natural Printing onto Calico and Mud Painting Aug 10th: Tree Charms and Journey Sticks; Aug 17th: Clay Faces and Apple Faces Aug 24th: Shields and Goblets Activities aimed at ages 3-10. Entry for the activity & reduced admission from 3.30pm. £6 per adult and child (& £3 for every extra child) includes two crafts. For bookings please contact janinka@cotswoldparty.co.uk or call 07818 426060
WOMAD 28-31 July 2016 Charlton Park, Wiltshire The 34th WOMAD Festival, promises to be one of the greatest festivals this summer. With such a diverse range of music and much more. Chill out in style at the World of Well-being, with massages and mindfulness galore, let the children enjoy the magical wonder of the World of Children, where they can explore everything from filmmaking to circus tricks. Wordsmiths can check out the World of Words, an amazing creative space brimming with poetry, talks, authors, discussions and loads more to spark imagination, as well as the truly unique Taste the World Stage, where artists cook up a storm. For all the latest line up and ticket information please visit www.womad.co.uk
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New-look stalls for Malmesbury’s weekly Artisan and Farmers’ Market New stalls hit the Malmesbury high street for traders use at weekly Artisan & Farmers’ Market Friday 20th May saw the popular town market showcase their new-look, Discover Malmesbury branded stalls. 10 stalls were commissioned by Malmesbury Town Team, Malmesbury Town Council and Wiltshire Town Council. The stalls are to support local traders, offering a secure and branded structure as part of the Discover Malmesbury campaign. Gordon MacPherson from Malmesbury Town Team commented, “The stalls are an extension of our Discover Malmesbury campaign, they make a fantastic addition to our increasingly popular market not only do they brighten up the high street but they give the centre of our historic market town a lovely focal point.” The market sees up to 10 traders at any one time and regularly plays host to the likes of Yara’s Fudge, Severn Bakery, Curds and Whey and Heathrow Owl Rescue. Ashton Scott of Market Operations said “I have spoken with regular traders and they say it has been a fantastic tool in helping promote 10
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Wiltshire charity to be nationally lauded is a testament not only to the hard work of the charity team, canvassers and our partners at Tower Lottery who support us in running our Lottery, but above all to the people of Wiltshire who make it the success story it is. “One of the factors that determined our win is the impressive growth in 2015 of the number of Lottery members, and so I’d like to thank everyone who takes part. The funds from our Lottery and Superdraw play an absolutely vital role in keeping our aircraft and crew flying and saving lives.” Wiltshire is not one of the biggest counties, but has one of the biggest per capita Society Lotteries in the country. Players must be 16 years or age or over. For more information about the lotteries go to www. wiltshireairambulance.co.uk/getinvolved/lottery-superdraw
SWINDON resident Nick Wilson is celebrating winning £22,724 on Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Superdraw. Mr Wilson’s win, on 10 May 2016, came just three months after he started playing the charity’s regular lottery and the Superdraw. He joined the lotteries through a Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA) canvasser working in the Aldi supermarket in Stratton, Swindon. Mr Wilson, a sales manager who lives in Hannington near Highworth, said: “The lottery canvasser was a nice chap. When he said what the lottery was for I signed up straight away. Air ambulances are a great cause and they are self-funding. “I know someone who was airlifted by Wiltshire Air Ambulance after a horse riding accident and my father-in-law was airlifted by the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance many years ago. I was an aircraft technician working on helicopters in the Army for six years, so I know they do a great job.” Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s lotteries provide the charity with its biggest source of income, generating over £900,000 a year, and has 33,500 paying members across both lotteries.
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Sevington Victorian School How do you boil a life down into just 20 objects? That’s the task facing the trustees of Sevington Victorian School as they prepare for a special exhibition of the life and works of Miss Elizabeth Squire. Miss Squire ruled the schoolroom at Sevington School for more than 60 years. She left such a mark on theplace that when she died, the school room was locked and everything remained exactly as she left it. You can still see her high chair and blackboard, her cane (rarely used) and the map of the British empire. There are inkwells and reading books and all the resources she used in her long career. On Sunday August 14th you can come and see the school and view a special pop up exhibition featuring some of the objects that were important in her life. The afternoon starts at 2.00 and at 2.15present day Miss Squire be offering a Victorian lesson in the school room. Sevington Victorian School, Grittleton, near Chippenham SN14 7LD Tel: 01225 755713 sevingtonvictorianschool.co.uk 14
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contractor scheme is inspected annually to ensure their work is of a high standard and they have the correct insurance, working practices and processes in place to safeguard the customer. Membership also ensures members stay up to date with industry legislation. Dreamscape Electrical is also in the process of becoming a Which Trusted trader. “The electrical industry is really exciting right now as there’s so much new technology coming on line. From LED lighting options that offer so much more flexibility at vastly reduced running costs, to home automation options which mean you can have an RF light switch practically any where in the house without having to chase out walls and re-route cables. Constant professional development and staying up to date with new technologies and industry developments is really important to us and we think our customers also benefit from the options this gives them. We’ve recently fitted a number of devices including a CCTV system which is controlled by the customer’s mobile phone from wherever they are in the world. I think what keeps us interested and interesting is variety,” continues Tony. “Running a small business is time consuming and hugely demanding but it is also enormously rewarding and enjoyable – we get to meet fantastic customers; work in a stunning part of the country and manage our work load around our young family – which is of course the most important thing. And when we do get some time off you can’t beat taking the kids up to Frampton-on-Severn lake for a bit of dingy sailing to unwind!” finishes Tony.
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Get back to nature with a weekend survival course!
F you’re looking to unleash your inner Bear Grylls, or just get back to nature, a survival course may be the answer. You could throw yourself in at the deep-end by jetting off to the wilds of Zimbabwe, or the hot sands of the Sahara. Or you could ease yourself in gently, with a weekend survival course right here in the UK. Weekend activities differ depending on the course you choose, but you’ll likely end up learning to build a fire, find food and create a shelter. You could also find yourself mastering other skills, such as making traps and snares, preparing game, or wood carving. The Survival Schools in Devon and Staffordshire offer a choice of several weekend courses. You could craft traditional
weapons and tools, including bows and arrows, or find out how to track animals in the wild, for example. If you fancy getting back to nature with the family, you could try the Family Bushcraft & Canoe Overnighter at The World of Bushcraft Centre in Bedford. Suitable for age eight and over, the experience includes learning to paddle a canoe down the gently flowing River Ouse. You’ll set up camp in the woods for the evening (using a canvas bell tent), learn how to light a fire with a bow drill, and make a fixed blade knife, amongst other activities. Ray Mears Bushcraft also offers weekend experiences for families. From building shelters, to sharing stories round the campfire, it’s a great way to switch off from technology and reconnect with your family. Other two day experiences include a weekend trip learning how to navigate through UK woodlands. Wildwood Bushcraft runs survival weekends in Scotland and Surrey, with activities such
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as fire lighting, foraging and building shelters. If you love wandering through the woods, but don’t fancy sleeping in them, some centres also offer half day activities, which don’t involve camping out. You could learn to forage for wild food with Woodland Ways for example, learning about different types of edible plants and fungi, and how to gather and cook them. Most survival courses don’t need you to bring any specialist equipment, but some are self-catering and you will need suitable clothing and a few essentials, such as a sleeping bag, reusable water bottle and torch. You should receive a list of any kit that’s required when you book, but if not, do ask. Your team members may not be too happy if you forget your toothbrush… There are several survival centres around the UK, including: Survival School: www.survivalschool.co.uk Woodland Ways: www.woodland-ways.co.uk Ray Mears Bushcraft: www.raymears.com Wildwood Bushcraft: www.wildwoodbushcraft.com
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Gardening
Garden ornaments by Rachel Leverton
Ornaments polarise gardeners. They’re a love ’em or hate ’em subject. I fell firmly into the hate ’em category. I thought they had a place in big country gardens but looked slightly tacky in suburbia. This antipathy may date back to my childhood and Mrs. Frost, our elderly neighbour, who had a front garden stuffed to the brim with gnomes, windmills and concrete toadstools. If our ball ever strayed into this shrine to kitsch she’d burst from her house with a banshee-like scream, brandishing a broom at us. Somewhere along the way though I’ve mellowed. As I’ve studied show gardens and magazines I’ve realised that ornaments have a definite place in a
garden as long as two important considerations are met: Context The ornaments complement the style of the garden. Classical statuary doesn’t work in contemporary spaces, while traditional gardens might need to avoid stainless steel or modern, abstract sculptures. Size Ornaments should be an appropriate size for the setting. Rules are there to be broken of course and whatever your garden type or size the ornament you choose should be special to you. My father had a grumpy gargoyle-like creature, set among ferns at the bottom of his patch. It made everyone who saw it smile in recognition of my dad’s own avuncular
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To set off ornamental gra sses try ceramic balls in vivid blu es and greens set among cobble s. For minimalist contempor ary plots, mirrored columns and pyramids look striking. Classical statuary and urn s look best in more formal, trad itional settings. They are best ma de from marble or stone. Resin cop ies can look tacky. Don’t be frightened to sho w your sense of humour. Quirky can look brilliant in the righ t setting. Sculptor Dennis Fairwe ather’s best seller is a stone fac e and hands which emerge from a tub of water as if the figure had just been for a dip! Natural materials can be a good starting point for garden ornament novices. Balls and sculptures made from wil low are subtle and elegant add itions to any garden.
manner. A girly friend of mine has a series of small bronze faeries set around her tiny plot, which are perfectly in tune with her personality. I favour natural materials myself but several years ago I purchased beautiful and rather elegant heron created from recycled metal. I adore it because it reflects both my love of birds and my passion for recycling. It stands near a boulder fountain and I occasionally brandish a broomstick at my sons when their football strays too near ...
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Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together into a bowl. Add the sugar and polenta and mix together. Rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Lightly whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. Stir into the polenta mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared in and smooth the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. To check it’s done insert a cocktail stick into the centre of the loaf and check to see whether it comes out clean. If it doesn’t then the loaf needs a few more minutes. When cooked, remove from the oven. Leave to cool slightly for ten minutes but serve warm for best results.
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HE death of Edward VI at the tender age of 15 saw the throne pass to a Lady Jane Grey, just 16 years old. Jane usurped Edward’s sisters Mary and Elizabeth, but she was merely a pawn in a political game of power. A few days later it was declared that Mary was in fact the rightful queen and Jane was accused of treason. Just nine days after her accession to the throne she was beheaded at the Tower of London. In this novel aimed at young adult readers we learn what Lady Jane Grey’s life might have been like. Published by Usborne books, Francis’ novel takes the real-life Jane and creates a semifictional account of her short life. Jane is a young girl in love with Ned, a Catholic woodsman: a secret and forbidden love. Trapped by her upperclass life, she sees freedom and an escape in Ned. This is just one example of the clever way that Francis weaves the historical factual (Jane) with the fictional (Ned) to provide an insight into this turbulent era of British history. It provides a nice reminder to the young reader that the British monarchy was always the mostly peaceful institution it is today. It is of course first and foremostBooks a fictional novel & Puzzles so there are historical inaccuracies. However, the Tudor period is brought to life in a clever and memorable way. And Jane becomes more than just a footnote in a history book.
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Swindon Works ‘The Legend’
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HE celebrity of Swindon’s past engineering excellence is not unknown, especially in this 175th anniversary year of the town’s birth. Yet the author of this absorbing book, Dr Rosa Matheson, has, in a poignant way, unfolded the history of this important engineering works, highlighting what made it ‘a Legend’. She states ‘The starting point was the fact that the Great Western Railway Company was in need of a factory to repair its locomotives’ and goes on to relate the Works’ accomplishments from the very beginning to the last day of its existence, using a format that allows the reader to dip into any period and locate points of interest. The book is full of fascinating facts, lists, and illustrated sketches; embellished with site plans showing its expansion over the decades; period photos of the changing times of its workforce; and photos that demonstrate the development of locomotive design from steam to diesel. It tells you of the multiple skills required to become craftsmen throughout the many different
departments of this huge industrial complex, and takes you into the various offices where over a thousand clerks carried out necessary daily accounting. A fascinating timeline at the back of the book highlights important milestones and significant landmarks dating from 1840 to 1987. I found this book really does live up to its title ‘Swindon Works The Legend.’ It is a good read and for £12.99 you get a pocket size history of an engineering giant.
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Summer provides many opportunities to get outside with your pets but there are a few things to watch out for. Heatstroke Signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats include excessive panting, salivation, distressed behaviour and collapse. Older or overweight pets, or those with conditions such as heart disease, laryngeal paralysis or asthma are more at risk. If you think your pet has heatstroke you can: • Provide cool water or add ice cubes to their water bowl • Use a fan to provide cool air • Keep them in the shade • Cover them with wet towels • Contact your vet if symptoms are severe or don’t resolve quickly Avoid heatstroke by exercising your dog during the cooler parts of the day (e.g. first thing in the morning or late evening) and always have water available to drink. And please never leave your pet in a car during warm weather; even with the windows down the temperature inside the car will quickly exceed that outside the vehicle – it’s distressing for the pet and potentially fatal.
Insect bites and stings Most bites or stings will cause a small red swelling in the skin but occasionally they can result in a swelling of the face and neck leading to excessive itching or discomfort. Very rarely your pet can have an allergic reaction and show symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat or distress. Contact your vet immediately if you are concerned. BBQs As tempting as it is to share titbits from your BBQ it can create problems for any pet. Unfamiliar or fatty foods can cause an upset stomach and 28
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hot food can cause scalding of the mouth and throat. Ensure your pet doesn’t have access to any alcohol or articles that won’t pass easily through the gut such as corn cobs, cooked bones (these can shatter easily) or kebab sticks. If your pet is sitting in the sun they may need protection with a pet-safe sunscreen. White animals or those with exposed pink skin are most at risk.
Fly Strike Don’t forget your rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets this summer. Fly strike is caused when flies lay eggs on your pet and the hatching maggots eat the skin and underlying tissues. It is a very painful condition that can develop in just a few hours and can cause death if not treated urgently. Contact your vet as soon as you notice your pet has fly strike. But to help prevent it you can: • Check your pet’s bottom and above the tail at least twice daily • Make sure they are clean and dry • Check for and remove dirty bedding • Apply a product to help stop flies laying eggs • Check there is nothing preventing your pet from grooming such as obesity, arthritis or dental disease Contact your veterinary practice for further advice on any of these topics and we trust you will enjoy another glorious British summer!
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OU know when a new series of Long Lost Families has returned to TV because of the loud sniffs and copious tears witnessed in our front room, as we watch people being reunited after years of separation.
you. Ask relatives for information (particularly older ones who have been around longer), and refer to birth, marriage and death certificates if you have them to verify information and give you extra details such as place names.
It’s one of several TV programmes designed to bring families - past and present, alive or dead - together again. Others include Heir Hunters and Who Do You Think You Are? I’m addicted to them all!
Next, visit websites devoted to family research, where you can look up information, order certificates and record your details. Some of the most popular include My Heritage, Ancestry and Find My Past. In most cases there is a charge for their services, but there are various payment options and generally they are not too expensive.
A keen family historian since my teens, I can to some degree tell you who I think I am. Though I was born in the north of England, for generations my dad’s family were humble farm workers from Suffolk. My mum’s granddad was an illiterate cockney who delivered the marble staircase that sits in Madame Tussaud’s. My maternal grandma was born in Sheffield and lived to be 98 years old. Her parents’ marriage caused a family feud that resulted in grandma being placed in an orphanage at the age of three. There are sad stories that break your heart, and heart-warming tales that give hope and encouragement. But whatever your research reveals, you will find it hard to remain unmoved. So, if you have never done family history before, how do you get started? First, write down what you know already. List the full names, birthdays, marriage and death dates of people known to 30
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a website called Family Search which offers free membership and exchange of information with other like-minded people. It is one of the largest databases in the world and is a great starting place for beginners. In addition, you can subscribe to websites (often for free) or purchase software to help you organise and manage your information. Family Tree Maker and Family Roots are two that I am familiar with. In addition to entering names and details, you can upload photos and videos and really start building up a picture of what you and your relatives are like. Once you start your research, you will become part of a community that is friendly, helpful and really feels like family. Good luck!
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